
Durham News
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NAMED: Man appears in court after burglaries and vehicle theft in County Durham town
Jack Oughton, 25, of Wordsworth Road, Chilton, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (June 27), following a spate of alleged burglaries across a County Durham town.
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Durham driver who hit sign during medical episode meets officer who 'saved his life'
A hero Durham police officer has been reunited with a driver, 76, whose life he helped save after he suffered a cardiac arrest behind the wheel.
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Durham cyclist, 73, forced by roadworkers to make 'stupid' 20-mile detour in 30C heat
A County Durham pensioner has been left "incredibly frustrated" after having to endure a 20-mile, hour-long diversion while taking part in a charity cycle challenge.
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Group of yobs hurl eggs at cars in Newton Aycliffe as 'potential suspects identified'
A group of yobs hurled eggs at several cars in Newton Aycliffe last weekend - with police identifying several potential suspects.
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County Durham man who caused victim brain injuries with punch has sentence delayed
The sentencing of a man for an assault in which the victim suffered serious head and brain injuries has been delayed for an updated medical report.
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Derren Brown Arrives in Stockton Next WeekThe master illusionist returns to the north east from 7th-11th July with a run at the Stockton Globe. In this interview Derren lets us know what audiences can expect from his latest show "Only Human".
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Faye Brookes to lead cast in Burlesque The Musical in SunderlandThe lead cast and full creative team have been announced for the first UK tour of Burlesque the Musical. Faye Brookes will star as Tess Richarde, the Burlesque club owner portrayed by the legendary Cher in Stephen Antin’s Golden Globe winning, Best Picture nominated 2010 film.
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Bellway Durham gives construction students a rare insight into life on a building siteConstruction students with special educational needs enjoyed a rare first-hand experience of life on a building site during a visit to Bellway Durham’s Hedworths Green at Lambton Park development near Chester-le-Street. The housebuilder hosted 13 sixth form students from Barbara Priestman Academy in Sunderland, a specialist school for children and young people with autism and complex learning difficulties.
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Young People to be Celebrated at Durham Area Youth Awards & Celebration EveningYoung people from across County Durham will be recognised for their achievements, resilience, and positive contributions to their communities at the Durham Area Youth Awards & Celebration Evening on Monday 6 July at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham.
National News
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Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defenceThe plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.
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Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headacheKeir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.
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Red Arrows to get new jets replacing ageing HawkThe RAF air display team will get new aircraft under plans for a "British Jet Trainer System".
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Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.
North East Sport
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Newcastle United UEFA fine confirmed as Magpies issue statement in response
Newcastle United have been fined £5.2m by UEFA for a breach of financial rules
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Emotional statement as Northern League team has to admit defeat in fight for survival
Boro Rangers say it is with "great regret" that their senior men's first team has reluctantly had to fold and withdraw from the Northern League
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Newcastle United blow is confirmed - with repercussions for rest of the summer
Tino Livramento is set to miss the start of pre-season training with Newcastle United after undergoing calf surgery
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Why Middlesbrough are signing Hull City's Kyle Joseph as £5m move explained
In an ideal world, Hull City wouldn't be selling Kyle Joseph.
