
Durham News
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County Durham man terrified tree will flatten home but council refuses to cut it back
Residents are terrified a large tree could fall and flatten their homes - but the council has refused to take action.
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Bishop Auckland restauant shuts under two years since opening as furniture removed
Less than two years after opening, The Bake’s Bishop Auckland branch has closed, with Eldon Square confirming it is “no longer operating.”
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Newton Aycliffe family's fundraising bid in memory of daughter who died with cancer
A Newton Aycliffe family whose nine-year-old daughter died is appealing for donations and sponsors as they are set to do a fundraising road trip in her memory.
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'Explosive' Darlington rapist broke woman's jaw and left another with missing teeth
A Darlington rapist with an "explosive temper" may spend most of the next 30 years behind bars after breaking one woman's jaw and leaving another with missing front teeth.
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Shildon family to finally get answers on daughter's death in care of scandal-hit TEWV
A grieving Shildon family will finally get answers about their daughter’s death in the care of a scandal-hit hospital more than six years on.
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Staindrop open gardens event is today!If you have been inspired by watching the Chelsea Garden Show on TV, or by visiting one of the many Stately Homes in the region, but then thought you could not recreate what you’ve seen in your small plot, this could help!
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Durham Community Fundraising for Sir Bobby FoundationWhen an unexpected cancer diagnosis shook a Durham family, they found their whole community rallying around with support when they decided to fundraise for The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.
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More than 70 staff from TransPennine Express learn sign languageDozens of staff at train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) are learning sign language to help make rail journeys easier for hearing-impaired customers.
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Film premiere at Redhills to spotlight County Durham’s defiance during the Miners’ StrikeA powerful new documentary exploring the legacy of the 1984–85 Miners’ Strike in County Durham will premiere this summer at Redhills Durham Miners Hall - the historic heart of the Durham coalfield.
National News
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Why did Keir Starmer resign and what could happen next?The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.
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Ex DUP leader Donaldson guilty of child sex abuse charges including one of rapeThe former MP is remanded in custody while he awaits sentencing for 18 offences.
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Temperatures could hit 40C in UK as rare red heat warning issuedThe Met Office has issued a red weather warning over the coming days with the peak due on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Olympic and Paralympic stars back Northern Games bidA group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians back a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has "a passion for sport like no other place".
North East Sport
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Sunderland winger faces uncertain future after loan decision claims
Sunderland's Simon Adingra faces an uncertain future after Monaco have reportedly decided against making the winger's loan deal permanent
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Middlesbrough Josh Mulligan transfer stance amid links with West Ham midfield target
Middlesbrough have been linked with a summer move for Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan, who is understood to be a target for West Ham
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Ticket allocation revealed as Celtic Middlesbrough pre-season friendly confirmed
Middlesbrough will take on Celtic in a pre-season friendly in July
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Newcastle star saw 'something special' in behind scenes England figure a decade ago
Newcastle's Dan Burn spoke to the media ahead of England's second World Cup game
