
Durham News
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Postbox topper supporting Maya's Law campaign put up in County Durham
A postbox topper supporting the Maya's Law campaign has been created in Blackhill, Consett, County Durham
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Man jailed after repeatedly banging ex-partner's head off walls at their Durham home
A man remains in denial over a four-year-old drink-fuelled domestic assault in which he repeatedly banged his partner’s head off a wall.
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County Durham teacher sheds more than 10st after life-changing motivation
A County Durham teacher has described a chance encounter in the town centre — and the determination to support a loved one through terminal illness — sparked a "remarkable" weightloss journey that has seen her shed more than 10 stone.
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Penguin pantomime to bring Easter fun to Ramside Hall
Ramside Hall Hotel in County Durham will host a family-friendly Easter event featuring a live pantomime of The Penguins of Madagascar
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Durham mother and daughter celebrate 15 years working together at dental practice
Mother and daughter Kay and Jess Longstaff are marking 15 years working together at Mydentist St Andrews dental practice in Durham.
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Sunderland Chef to Represent the North East on BBC’s Great British MenuA Sunderland-based chef is set to represent the North East on the upcoming series of Great British Menu, with the regional heats airing on BBC Two on Tuesday 24th March at 6.30pm.
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Local Durham actress to star in 'Waitress' Musical in SunderlandProducers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live are delighted to announce that Durham’s own Emma Lucia will lead the cast as Jenna in the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, when it plays the Sunderland Empire from 4 – 9 May 2026.
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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.
National News
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Police officer dies in crash and colleague critically illPC Bradley Corke, 27, had been critically injured in a collision on Thursday, said Kent Police.
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No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister saysSteve Reed says there is "no specific assessment" Iran is capable of hitting the UK, after Israel claimed it now could.
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Food prices likely to rise due to Iran war, farmers' union saysThe National Farmers' Union says the price of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers could rise over the next six weeks.
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Meningitis cases falling in Kent outbreakNumber of confirmed cases drops, says UKHSA, as suspected case linked to another Kent college.
North East Sport
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Newcastle and Sunderland both dealt major injury setbacks ahead of Tyne-Wear derby
Both Newcastle United and Sunderland have been dealt major injury blows ahead of today's derby
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Will Middlesbrough's striking issues scupper their season or is a solution in place?
Will Middlesbrough's striking issues scupper their season after goalless draw with Blackburn Rovers?
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'Different type of win' pleases Darlington boss Steve Watson with crunch clash next
A moment of top quality in a scrappy match from Darlington skipper Tom Platt gave Quakers three valuable play off points on Saturday.
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Why Boro boss Kim Hellberg didn't bring on Kaly Sene or Cruz Ibeh in Blackburn draw
Kim Hellberg has defended his decision not to throw on either Kaly Sene or Cruz Ibeh in Middlesbrough’s goalless draw with Blackburn Rovers
