
Durham News
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County Durham Christmas market draws bumper crowds after expanded three-day run
Raby Castle’s Christmas Market attracted bumper crowds this weekend, as it ran from Friday to Sunday (November 28–30).
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County Durham village with a Roman past branded 'one of the most peaceful spots'
Ebchester has been thrust into the spotlight thanks to a wave of glowing TripAdvisor reviews celebrating its Roman heritage, riverside scenery and community warmth.
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Sex offender who asked young girl to send explicit picture walks free from court
A dad from Shildon who was convicted of sending a sexual message to an underage girl has walked free from court.
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Festive spirit beaming across County Durham as Christmas hits the region
Christmas displays have begun popping up across the North East region - take a look at these pictures sent in by our Camera Club members.
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Six 'must do' activities in this 'hidden gem' County Durham market town
Barnard Castle in the Durham dales is well known for it's it's 'amazing' architecture and 'peaceful' woodlands - here's what you can do if you visit.
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North-East entrepreneur turns to crime in debut novel, Shotley Bridge MurdersThe co-founder of the award-winning bereavement notification service, Settld, has turned her entrepreneurial drive and love of storytelling to fiction, releasing her first crime novel under the pen name Bobby Cussens.
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Planning permission given for 428 new homes in DarlingtonDetailed planning consent has been issued for more than 400 new homes to be built in the first phase of a new neighbourhood in the sought-after West End of Darlington.
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Final Lumiere attracts 120,000 visitorsAfter sixteen years and 9 editions, more than 120,000 visitors turned out to see the lights of Lumiere before they went out over Durham, 13-15 November. Lumiere 2025 was produced and curated by Artichoke and commissioned by Durham County Council, with additional support from Arts Council England and, for the first time in 2025, the North-East Combined Authority as regional commissioning partner.
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Award winning school group plans winter fair and Christmas singleA SCHOOL support group which has just scooped a national award is now planning a magical winter fair, featuring its own charity Christmas single.
National News
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Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to BudgetConservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.
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West Ham legend Billy Bonds dies aged 79Billy Bonds, West Ham's record appearance maker who led them to two FA Cup titles, passes away peacefully on Sunday morning.
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New party founded by Corbyn adopts Your Party as nameYour Party delegates also vote to be led by a panel of members - avoiding a potentially explosive leadership race.
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Attempted murder arrest after teenage boy shotA 26-year-old man was arrested in Aberdeen on Saturday night and remains in custody, police say.
North East Sport
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Stirring Derby victory leads to one instant Kim Hellberg Middlesbrough conclusion
Analysis of Middlesbrough's 2-1 win over Derby County in Kim Hellberg's first game in charge
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John Eustace's Middlesbrough 'money spent' claim: 'I don't need to say anything else'
Derby County boss John Eustace was asked for his take on Middlesbrough's Championship promotion chances this season
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How ten-man Darlington staged a remarkable comeback to win a seven-goal thriller
Two dramatic late goals gave battling Darlington their fifth victory in six league matches as they climbed to fourth thanks to a 4-3 win at Bedford.
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Encouraging injury update on crucial Middlesbrough pair who missed Derby win
Kim Hellberg provided a Middlesbrough injury update after the win over Derby
