
Durham News
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Third accused in court over alleged making and selling of false Covid 'passports'
A third person has appeared in court over the alleged production and sale of counterfeit Covid 19 “passports” in Darlington during the pandemic.
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Banned driver thought he was 'doing right thing' moving car for friend in Darlington
A banned driver's decision to move a car as a favour for a friend proved costly.
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County Durham thug carried out vodka bottle attack 'battering' one victim
A Peterlee thug has been put behind bars after carrying out a vodka bottle attack 'battering' one victim.
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Team effort earns North East school national sports award
A NORTH East school has received a national award for its commitment to sports and physical education.
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'Sensational' discovery of long-hidden medieval wall painting at County Durham castle
A medieval wall painting believed to date from the late 13th or early 14th century has been discovered at Durham Castle in Durham City.
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Medieval Painting discovered behind Durham Castle wallA hidden section of medieval wall painting has been uncovered by archaeologists at one of North East England’s iconic landmarks – giving clues to its grand past.
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Cats Returns to SunderlandMichael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals presents the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global sensation, CATS, across a major UK tour and is today delighted to confirm full dates for the forthcoming tour. The brand-new production of the multi-award-winning musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot will visit Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 January 2027.
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Families invited on an outdoor adventure around Mount Oswald’s green spacesFamilies and residents on and around the Mount Oswald estate in Durham City are being invited on an outdoor Easter adventure which could help to shape the future of their surrounding environment.
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Durham - It's time to vote for your favourite butterfly!Leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, is calling on the public to prepare for a bumper summer of butterflies. This year, alongside its hugely popular Big Butterfly Count, the charity is launching something brand new - a vote to discover Britain’s Favourite Butterfly!
National News
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PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendshipConservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador.
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Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being 'un-British'Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.
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Gerry Adams says London Docklands bomb 'stunned' himThree men are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for injuries they received in explosions.
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UK temperature exceeds 20C in warmest day of year so farThe UK has seen its warmest day of the year so far with temperatures exceeding 20C.
North East Sport
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Middlesbrough get 'confidence' warning as Blackburn boss points to past results
Blackburn boss Michael O'Neill looks ahead to his side's Championship game against Middlesbrough
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Dan Ballard Sunderland injury will influence two big Le Bris decisions for Newcastle
Assessing Regis Le Bris' big Sunderland selection decisions ahead of Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park
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Steve Watson's Darlington loan delight and reaction to impressive Radcliffe win
Steve Watson reflects on Darlington's impressive and important National League North victory against Radcliffe
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Florent Ghisolfi holds initial talks with Sunderland star approaching end of contract
Bertrand Traore is approaching the end of his Sunderland contract, though the club do have the option of a 12-month extension
