
Durham News
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999 crews called after fire breaks out at Newton Aycliffe supermarket
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) were called to Tesco on Greenwell Road in Newton Aycliffe at around 9.30pm.
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Teenage girls who went missing after visiting McDonald's in County Durham found
Two missing teenage girls from County Durham, Rebecca and Brodie, have been found, police have confirmed.
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County Durham man denies a firearm and two arson offences at two homes in December
A man has denied firearm and arson charges arising from incidents at two County Durham homes in December, the second on Christmas Day.
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Durham inmate poured boiling water on cellmate he thought was 'possessed by devil'
An inmate “hearing voices” poured boiling water on his sleeping cellmate as he thought the other prisoner was going to kill him.
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Aldi reveals quietest times to shop in County Durham ahead of bank holiday
Aldi has revealed the quietest times to shop in County Durham ahead of the early May bank holiday weekend.
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Durham Markets Calls on Community to Create Poppy Tribute for Remembrance DayDurham Markets is calling on knitters, crocheters, craft groups and community organisations across the region to take part in a major community project to mark Remembrance Day 2026. The ambitious initiative aims to create 12,600 handmade poppies – one for every soldier of the Durham Light Infantry who lost their lives during the World Wars.
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Six Miles of Timber and Rising Fast: Landmark Lost Feather Arena Takes Shape at KynrenMomentum is rapidly building on site at Kynren – The Storied Lands, as construction of the spectacular Lost Feather arena reaches a major new milestone ahead of its opening this July.
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County Durham showcases thriving visitor offer to VisitBritain CEOVisit County Durham has welcomed Patricia Yates, Chief Executive Officer of VisitBritain/VisitEngland, to the destination, showcasing the county’s thriving visitor offer and the strength of the sector.
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Tanfield Railway Launches Steam Driver ExperiencesTanfield Railway, the world’s oldest railway, is offering visitors the rare opportunity to step onto the footplate and take control of one its industrial steam locomotives with the launch of its new Steam Driver Experiences.
National News
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PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election winThe prime minister and Conservative leader argue over welfare and defence spending ahead of May elections.
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Nine held in religious group modern slavery raidUp to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe's Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group.
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University of Sussex wins court challenge to overturn £585,000 freedom of speech fineA record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.
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Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hearsThe three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
North East Sport
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Ex-Middlesbrough starlet was 'lost' after injury agony but is now a winning machine
Ex-Middlesbrough defender Craig Harrison was forced to retire as a player when he was just 25 but went on to become a record-breaking manager
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'I'm not going to lie': McKenna outlines Ipswich mindset as Middlesbrough given hope
Middlesbrough need Ipswich to lose to QPR on the final day of the Championship season to be in with a chance of winning automatic promotion
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Sunderland set to make improvements on and off the pitch this summer
Sunderland are set to make improvements on and off the pitch this summer as the Black Cats look to build on this season's success
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Kim Hellberg's verdict on Middlesbrough injury record ahead of summer review
Kim Hellberg says Middlesbrough will again analyse their injury record at the end of the season in a bid to try and prevent as many issues moving forward
