
Durham News
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Man, 24, jailed after targeting students for money in Durham City
Durham man James Carr jailed for 16 weeks after breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order by approaching students for money amid an anti-social behaviour crackdown.
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NHS boss issues fresh apology to 'brave' women caught up in breast cancer scandal
The boss of a scandal-hit NHS trust has apologised again to women harmed by unnecessary surgery, missed cancers and substandard care.
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Driver with 'terrible record' led police on chases in Spennymoor and Darlington
A judge has jailed a dangerous driver after he breached a suspended sentence order and committed further offences.
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Prolific thief Georgia Little jailed for 19 shoplifting offences across County Durham
A prolific thief who repeatedly targeted shops across County Durham has been jailed.
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County Durham chippy named national finalist for second year running for major award
Grandpa's Fish Bar in Durham is a national finalist for the Peter Hill Award for the second year running.
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Spennymoor school pupils getting closer to nature in new birdwatching areaPupils at a County Durham school for young people with learning disabilities are finding out more about local birdlife thanks to a second four-figure grant from a regional employer.
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Over 800 homes without power in DarlingtonOver 800 homes are without power this morning as a major power outage affects numerous postcodes across Darlington.
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Former Addict to live on Durham streets as part of 6 month fundraiserA RECOVERING addict who endured homelessness before transforming his life to help others has embarked on a six-month rough sleeping challenge this weekend in a bid to raise £1 million for vital addiction recovery beds.
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EastEnders pair to star in Pretty Woman The Musical at Sunderland EmpireThe producers of the smash hit PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce casting for the upcoming UK tour, visiting Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 29 June – Saturday 3 July 2027. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will star Molly Rainford as Vivian Ward, making her stage debut, Danny Walters as Edward Lewis and Bernadette Bangura as Kit De Luca.
National News
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Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AIThe bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.
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Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hearsThe friend of a woman claiming to have been raped by Russell Brand says she said he was "quite aggressive".
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UK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee warnsA report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.
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Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new studyDrugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this common type of dementia.
North East Sport
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Mukiele and Xhaka both start as Le Bris makes six Sunderland changes for Lech Poznan
Nordi Mukiele and Granit Xhaka have both been named in Sunderland's starting line-up for this evening's Europa League game at Lech Poznan
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Emotional Bruno Guimaraes opens up on tearful Newcastle United exit in new interview
Bruno Guimaraes opens up on his decision to leave Newcastle United for Arsenal in the summer
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Kim Hellberg confirms Middlesbrough selection plan for Bolton after rotation hint
Kim Hellberg confirms Middlesbrough's team selection plan for Bolton and updates on the injury news
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Sunderland predicted XI for Lech Poznan as Le Bris looks to strike Leeds balance
Our predicted Sunderland starting XI ahead of the Europa League tie against Lech Poznan
