
Durham News
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Newton Aycliffe hairdresser with MS 'overwhelmed' to be named in Echo's top ten
House of Hair Newton Aycliffe make The Northern Echo's top ten finalist list for the best hairdresser competition.
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Two women admit attacking same police officer outside County Durham pub
Two women became caught up in a disturbance outside a County Durham pub, both assaulting the same female police officer.
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Durham rowing club wins funding to support people living with cancer
Durham Amateur Rowing Club has received funding from the Northern Cancer Alliance as part of a £200,000 boost for community projects across the North East and North Cumbria.
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PCC Allen praises 'hugely impressive' Durham Police winter crackdown
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen hailed the force’s winter crackdown targeting shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, calling the campaign "hugely impressive."
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All trains between Darlington and Shildon are cancelled due to cable theft
All trains between Bishop Auckland and Shildon have been cancelled due to a cable theft last night. National Rail have confirmed.
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Discover a galaxy of stars this February half-term at the National Museum of the Royal Navy HartlepoolStargazing events return to the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool this February half-term, alongside exciting opportunities to discover how the stars guided Royal Navy sailors and to explore the world of coding and STEM through family-friendly activities.
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Crimestoppers urges public to help stop child exploitation across Northumberland and Tyne & WearNational charity Crimestoppers has launched a new awareness campaign across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, urging the public to be alert to the signs of children and young people being manipulated, coerced and controlled by adults.
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Billy Elliott The Musical returns to Sunderland!Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce a national tour of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 and its first return to the West End in over 10 years, playing a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February – 31 July 2027.
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North East tourism stars take centre stage as voting opens in National Tourism superstar competition.A much-loved volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is representing County Durham and the wider North East in VisitEngland’s prestigious national Tourism Superstar competition, with public voting now open.
National News
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Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public officeThe Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been released on bail pending further investigation.
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First British baby born using transplanted womb from deceased donorGrace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".
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Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as retailers warn it's being stolen to orderRetailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.
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Victims 'devastated' by train CCTV failures that allow sex offenders to go untracedSex offenders on trains are escaping justice because of serious issues with CCTV on the rail network - BBC investigation.
North East Sport
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Three months of Kim Hellberg at Middlesbrough: 'I feel at home, I'm loving it'
Kim Hellberg reflects on his first three months in charge of Middlesbrough
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Sunderland star responds to Liverpool and Chelsea transfer 'interest'
Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have been linked with Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs
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Kim Hellberg blunt & honest on why Sontje Hansen is barely playing for Middlesbrough
Sontje Hansen has made just one start for Middlesbrough under Kim Hellberg and barely featured in the last couple of months
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The former teammate Jacob Murphy messaged recently & Newcastle WhatsApp chat revealed
Jacob Murphy discusses his role in Newcastle United's squad leadership group
