
Durham News
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LIVE - County Durham road partly closed and tailbacks of traffic after crash
The A167 at Croxdale in County Durham is partially blocked, and there are significant tailbacks after a crash on Rogerson Terrace both ways from Wayside to Cross Street.
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County Durham dealer flooded North East with cocaine and cannabis
A County Durham drug dealer has been locked up for more than two years after he admitted peddling cocaine and cannabis.
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Volunteers to join Weardale Railway clean‑up as part of Big Spring Clean
A community clean-up event is returning to the Weardale Railway in County Durham on Sunday, April 12. Volunteers will help protect and preserve the heritage railway’s surrounding environment along the route from Bishop Auckland to Stanhope.
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New Zealand firefighter making her mum proud in Barnard Castle role
Cinnamon Filipiak, 32, originally from New Zealand, is serving the County Durham community as an on-call firefighter at Barnard Castle Fire Station.
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Bishop Auckland care home named among top 20 in North East by national awards
Eden House Care Home in Bishop Auckkland has been rated among the top 20 in the North East.
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Sunderland Panto Peter Pan Star Casting Revealed!Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are taking flight for Christmas 2026 with The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook and are delighted to announce that Heartstopper and Emmerdale star, Bradley Riches, is set to join this latest swashbuckling adventure in the role of ‘Peter’ from Friday 11 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027.
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Celebrating Apprenticeship Success at New College DurhamIn the wake of rising interest in vocational education, New College Durham is celebrating outstanding success after a team of its Level Two apprentices secured the prestigious Judges’ Award at the City & Guilds Apprenticeship Showcase Challenge during National Apprenticeship Week 2026.
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County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service named Fire and Rescue Service of the YearCounty Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is celebrating an exceptional night of national recognition.
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Thorpe Farm Centre Car Boot ReturnsA number of charities are set to benefit as Thorpe Farm Centre’s monthly Car Boot Sales return from March.
National News
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Inmate charged with murder of Soham killer Ian HuntleyA prison inmate has been charged with the murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley, police say.
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Glasgow Central Station remains closed in aftermath of fireScotland's busiest station remains closed following a huge fire that destroyed a neighbouring building.
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Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courtsDeputy Prime Minister David Lammy says the changes are part of "rebalancing the system to put victims first".
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First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.
North East Sport
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Win tickets for Sunderland's Premier League game against Brighton at Stadium of Light
We're giving away two pairs of tickets for Sunderland's Premier League home game against Brighton at the Stadium of Light
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Le Bris stands by Xhaka decision as Sunderland release Stadium of Light statement
Regis Le Bris explains his Granit Xhaka decision || Sunderland release statement confirming away end latest
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Newcastle price-tag pressure, dad's pride & Lamine Yamal - Lewis Hall opens up
Lewis Hall reflects on his Newcastle United career and looks ahead to facing Barcelona and superstar Lamine Yamal
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Steve Watson's message to Darlington's players after double setback & injury issues
Darlington manager Steve Watson has told his players to “puff their chests out” as they prepare for their home game with Buxton tonight
