
Durham News
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Darlington builder who flouted driving ban ‘didn’t want to let a customer down’
A Darlington builder who is disqualified from driving was caught behind the wheel of his work van after decided he ‘didn’t want to let a customer down’.
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Ferryhill child rapist back in prison after he broke into house in Darlington
An offender was soon back behind bars after finding it hard to adjust to life out of prison following his release from a long-term sentence.
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'Wonderfully-presented' family home on Durham's outskirts with gardens to rear
Located on the outskirts of Esh Winning, with fields and open countryside to the rear yet still within a few minutes' walk of the village centre and just six miles from Durham city centre, is this beautifully maintained detached family home.
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How North East children are discovering wonders of wildlife 'on their doorstep'
Children in the North East are taking part in outdoor learning sessions at Bowesfield Nature Reserve, funded by Northern Powergrid and delivered with Tees Valley Wildlife Trust.
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Community café hosts free glass painting sessions with Durham Cricket Foundation
Durham Cricket Foundation and REfUSE Café have partnered to offer free glass painting sessions in Chester-le-Street, promoting creativity and community connection.
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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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UK looking at 'all options' to secure key oil route through Strait of HormuzThe Energy Secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region
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We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says MilibandOil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.
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Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being consideredThe move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.
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William shares unseen photo of Princess Diana for Mother's DayThe Prince of Wales captioned the previously unseen photo: "remembering my mother, today and every day".
North East Sport
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Steve Watson's reaction as Darlington return to play-off spots with Leamington win
Darlington made hard work of beating bottom club Leamington, but climbed back into the National League North play-off positions at Blackwell Meadows
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What Anthony Gordon said as he blasted TV pundits and spoke confidently of Barcelona
Anthony Gordon says Newcastle United’s impressive away win at Chelsea has established the perfect blueprint for Barcelona
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Can Boro be a good team if they're not winning? Tackling the key Kim Hellberg debate
Can Kim Hellberg's Middlesbrough be a 'good team; if they're not winning the crucial matches in their promotion battle?
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Sunderland are running out of steam but shouldn't be written off ahead of Newcastle
Analysis of Sunderland's 1-0 defeat to Brighton as the focus turns to next week's derby at Newcastle
