Durham News
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The 'picturesque' County Durham Autumn escape 'winning over Instagram'
The Black Horse at Beamish, County Durham, is fast becoming one of the North East’s most talked-about destinations, especially on Instagram
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County Durham village that became surprising centrepiece for 2025 Hollywood film
The remote village of Waskerley in County Durham rose to film-level exposure in 2024 when it was used as a location for Hollywood film, 28 Years Later.
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Peaceful village near Darlington with just 100 people branded 'postcard-worthy'
Langton in County Durham might be your next quiet escape - with people calling the location 'postcard-worthy'.
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County Durham man banned from parts of village after shop thefts
Liam Watson-Hunter, 28, of Braeside in Edmondsley, County Durham, has been banned from parts of Sacriston after admitting to two shop thefts at Tesco Express.
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9 County Durham planning applications you need to know about
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Durham County Council, featuring proposals ranging from new housing developments and home extensions to tree works and amendments to existing permissions.
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This years Lumiere Festival will be "The Last" due to investment concerns.
Artichoke, the UK’s leading producer of ambitious public art, and Durham County Council, have today announced that this year’s Lumiere will be the final edition. People have reacted to the news with saddness and frustration following the announcement that the UK’s landmark light art biennial will illuminate the city one last time from Thursday 13 – Saturday 15 November 2025, with a spectacular programme of international commissions, UK premieres and community projects.
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Halloween Fundraiser Fun Run at Thorpe Farm Centre
Thorpe Farm Centre is holding a spooky Halloween Fun Run in October, and raising funds for Butterwick Hospice. Families and runners are invited to sign up for the fun run on Sunday 19th October, with a choice of a 5K or 2K route, with the shorter route designed for children.
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Tudhoe children’s club looking forward with new backing from the Banks Group
After-school activity sessions for young people in a County Durham village are set to continue thanks to new funding from a regional employer. Tudhoe Community Centre is using a £2,000 grant from the Banks Group to cover the cost of the twice-weekly activity groups that it runs on Monday and Tuesday afternoons for children aged between six and 12 years old.
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Cast of Mary Poppins visit Beamish Museum
To mark the arrival of MARY POPPINS in Wearside ahead of a 4-week run and a Sunderland premiere, the cast of Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group’s MARY POPPINS, stepped back in time and visited Beamish Museum’s 1900s Town to relive the era in which the classic story is set while welcoming the cast to the region.
National News
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More damaging reports on Andrew appear as King faces calls to strip him of prince title
Virginia Giuffre's brother calls on the King to go a step further, after Andrew gave up the Duke of York and other titles.
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Man's unsolved murder after body hidden in weeds
Julius Matera was missing for two months before his body was found in hidden under patch of knotweed.
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Tory MP reports deepfake defection video to police
Such political disinformation has the potential to corrupt democracy, says the Mid Norfolk MP.
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Thick foam on river prompts investigation
People are being warned not to let their pets swim in or drink from the river.
North East Sport
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Regis Le Bris' 'twin approach' verdict on Sunderland's home win over Wolves
Regis Le Bris felt his Sunderland side displayed two contrasting sides of their character as they beat Wolves 2-0 at the Stadium of Light.
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Bruno & Joelinton selection explained & Howe's 'time to shake the team up' admission
Eddie Howe explains and defends his Newcastle United team selection at Brighton
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Newcastle player who 'must improve' & substitute 'certain to start against Benfica'
How Newcastle United's players rated in the 2-1 defeat at Brighton
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Sunderland's 'superb' standout star - and the player who 'emphatically' won battle
Player Ratings: Sunderland 2 Wolves 0 - Nordi Mukiele was Man Of The Match at Stadium of Light