
Durham News
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Darlington man fined and handed points after failing to identify BMW driver on A1(M)
Ayman Al Ammar, 24, of Darlington, has been fined £308 and handed six penalty points after failing to provide information identifying the driver of a BMW.
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County Durham man told he had one in five chance of heart attack makes huge change
Consett man Ben Aitken transformed his health after an NHS check revealed he had an 18 per cent risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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St Helen Auckland pervert suggested meeting 'girl', 12, for sex in AirBnB
A man who sent sexualised messages to what he thought was a 12-year-old girl online landed his partner, at the time, in trouble with police.
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Police concern for welfare of missing County Durham man
Police are appealing for help to find Joseph, 30, who has been reported missing from his home in Stanley. Officers say they are concerned for his welfare.
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Netflix's Charlie Hunnam's shines spotlight on vibrant Malaysian restaurant in Durham
Chilli Padi Durham has built a reputation for authentic Malaysian cuisine, colourful flavours and highly rated dishes inspired by traditional recipes
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Durham Dales country inn launches ‘Sniffari’ as dog owners are urged to stop rushing pets past smellsTo mark National Dog Day on Wednesday, 26th August, dog owners are being urged to stop judging a successful walk by the number of miles covered and give their dogs more time to follow their noses.
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Back To The Future Returns to the Big Screen as Gala Durham Launches New Blockbuster Cinema SeasonFollowing the sell-out success of last year's Jaws 50th Anniversary screening, Gala Durham is preparing to launch a major new cinema season, The Blockbuster Era: When Movies Became Events, opening with a special screening of Back To The Future on Saturday 5 September 2026.
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Almost a third of adults in the North East unaware that regular exercise reduces bowel cancer riskAlmost a third of adults in the North East (31%) don’t know that regular exercise can reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer, a YouGov poll commissioned by Bowel Cancer UK has found. *
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First shows sell out as Durham Jazz Festival sees strong ticket demandDurham Jazz Festival is seeing strong demand ahead of its inaugural event this October, with its first show now sold out and several more performances approaching capacity.
National News
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Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential servicesTory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was offering "more government control, more taxes and more politicians", as he addressed MPs for the first time as PM.
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UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October BudgetHigher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.
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Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctionsThe UK's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a "comprehensive reset" of policy on Israel.
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Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MPThe move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency.
North East Sport
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Transfer deadline day LIVE: Newcastle, Sunderland & Middlesbrough updates
Join us for live updates throughout transfer deadline day as Newcastle United, Sunderland and Middlesbrough all look to add to their squad
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Middlesbrough set to sign Rangers midfielder on season-long loan deal
Middlesbrough are set to sign Rangers midfielder Connor Barron on a season-long loan
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Transfer clause & Sunderland thinking explained as Kevin Danso joins from Tottenham
Kevin Danso has completed his move from Tottenham to Sunderland
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Middlesbrough youngster with 'big potential' set to join League Two club on loan
MIDDLESBROUGH youngster Fin Cartwright is set to join Grimsby Town on a season-long loan move.
