
Durham News
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Police probing County Durham scandal-hit NHS service as calls for inquiry intensify
Police are investigating concerns surrounding the breast cancer services at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT).
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Road closures set for County Durham and Darlington over the next two weeks
Drivers in County Durham should prepare for a series of road closures due to essential works planned for the coming weeks.
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County Durham mental health provider shortlisted for two national awards
Cygnet Health Care, which operates Cygnet Appletree in Durham, County Durham, has been shortlisted for two national honours at the HealthInvestor Awards.
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County Durham castle estate unveils new home and garden partnership
A County Durham country estate has unveiled a new home and garden partnership.
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County Durham floristry students to showcase designs at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Twelve floristry students from East Durham College in County Durham are set to showcase their talents at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show, guided by renowned floral designer Simon Lycett
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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!
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‘Every Parent Day’ shines a spotlight on Durham foster carersA Durham fostering agency is celebrating its foster carers' dedication ahead of Mother’s Day with ‘Every Parent Day’. Swiis Foster Care is recognising the invaluable contribution of foster carers who provide safe, loving homes to children and young people, marking the occasion with a celebration coffee morning and presentation of gifts.
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Durham Hits All The Right Notes With The Launch Of A New Jazz FestivalDurham is set to swing as a major new jazz festival is announced for the city. The inaugural Durham Jazz Festival will take place from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, transforming venues across the city with a vibrant programme featuring top-flight artists from the world of jazz.
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Sheridan Smith & Cast raise money for North East charity on International Womens Day.Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, award winning actress Sheridan Smith, accompanied by her fellow cast and crew of the dark psychological comedy, Woman In Mind, came together for a special Q&A event at Sunderland Empire to raise money for local women’s charity, Wearside Women In Need.
National News
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Minister defends PM's handling of Mandelson appointmentDocuments show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".
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Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactionsThe Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.
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Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused fit note over mental health concernsThe number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.
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Inquiry into student loans launched by MPsThe Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".
North East Sport
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Newcastle United's training ground focus as Howe admits to obvious Chelsea challenge
Eddie Howe admits his Newcastle players will inevitably have one eye on next week's second leg at Barcelona when they take on Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend.
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Nathan Jones says Middlesbrough confidence 'bordered on arrogance' after prep mission
Nathan Jones admitted Charlton took confidence from Middlesbrough's struggles against Oxford and Leicester at the Riverside and set out to frustrate Kim Hellberg's side
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Regis Le Bris sets out Dennis Cirkin Sunderland 'hope' after defender's injury woe
Regis Le Bris says Sunderland are working on making Dennis Cirkin more durable as the defender looks to put his injury frustrations behind him
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Teesside UFC fighter will 'scran many fat parmos' if he wins Las Vegas bout
UFC fighter Harry Hardwick, from Middlesbrough, has promised to "scran many fat parmos" if he wins his next bout in Las Vegas.
