
Durham News
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5 of the best places to have a Sunday roast in County Durham this Easter
5 'perfect places' for Sunday dinner in County Durham this Easter, according to Tripadvisor reviews.
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County Durham man's lurcher attacked partner while being 'dangerously out of control'
A Peterlee man has been convicted after his pet lurcher dog attacked and injured his partner while dangerously out of control.
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Cricket enthusiast bowled over to become High Sheriff of County Durham
Dr Arnab Basu MBE has been installed as the High Sheriff of County Durham for the 2026/7 shrieval year.
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Woman admits reckless arson, damaging a motorbike and garage in County Durham
A woman has admitted recklessly starting a fire which damaged both a motorbike and the garage in which it was stored.
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Primary school pupils as young as five perform Shakespeare at North East theatre
More than 200 children from six North East schools staged their own performance of Macbeth in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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Fire service announces new Deputy Chief Fire OfficerCounty Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Cherrie as Deputy Chief Fire Officer.
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Children with disabilities bringing bees and butterflies to Durham City homesMore bees and butterflies will soon be winging their way to Durham City thanks to a new project from a community charity which supports children with disabilities. The Sensory Place provides a range of activities, events and support for children with disabilities up to the age of 25, and works with around 200 families from across the region.
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Forget social media, radio is the future of local connection.After 40 years as a newspaper journalist at home and abroad, Stuart Laundy has relished swapping notebook and pen for microphone and mixer.
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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.
National News
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Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs packageThe prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.
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Why the benefit used by over 8 million people may not be fit for the futureCan Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?
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Beatrice and Eugenie won't be at royal Easter serviceThey are understood to have made "alternative plans" instead of joining the Royal Family in Windsor.
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New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are readyWeekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.
North East Sport
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Kim Hellberg loves what Middlesbrough's 'big leader' does behind scenes at Rockliffe
Kim Hellberg talks up the importance of Luke Ayling at Middlesbrough - on and off the pitch
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Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris: 'We need this kind of player'
Regis Le Bris discusses the Sunderland importance of versatile Trai Hume
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New County Durham football academy launched to blend study and elite coaching
A new football academy in County Durham has been launched by Sunderland College, the Foundation of Light, and Consett AFC.
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Major Sunderland restructure explained as Louis-Dreyfus & departing key figure react
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus reacts after Sunderland announced the exit of chief business officer David Bruce as part of a behind scenes restructure
