
Durham News
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'Slurring' Darlington driver left woman needing life-changing surgery after crash
A man driving on the wrong side of the road caused a serious injury head-on collision which has had life-changing consequences for the victim.
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Fly-tippers warned after using County Durham alleyway as dumping ground
Over the last few months, the back lane of William Street, South Moor, has been the regular site for rubbish and fly-tipping
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Boy, 12, died from severe head injury after falling through Bishop Auckland farm roof
A 12-year-old boy died from a severe traumatic brain injury after falling through the roof of a farm building in Bishop Auckland, an inquest has heard.
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County Durham mum's desperate plea as teen waits for life-changing heart surgery
A Chester-le-Street teenager sleeps for up to 16 hours a day and is missing out on the sport he loves while waiting for life-changing heart surgery.
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County Durham dangerous driver caused head-on crash leaving man with broken rib
Brandon William Turnbull of Chester-le-Street admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving at a recent hearing before magistrates.
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Tees Cottage set for bear-y busy weekend of steam and family funA historic Darlington landmark is preparing to welcome families, history enthusiasts and teddy bears alike this weekend as Tees Cottage Pumping Station hosts a special Teddy Bears' Picnic event.
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Boiler Shop to become North East’s first ‘living workplace’ as hundreds take part in live experiment at Work Beyond Walls eventThis September, the North East is set to host a major event exploring the next workplace revolution, from the place which housed the world’s first purpose-built locomotive factory.
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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.
National News
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Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers hurtSarah Jones told MPs the violence sparked by the arrival of 120 migrants in a single dinghy was "intimidating and thuggish".
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Plans for major overhaul of councils haltedProposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.
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Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two yearsThe cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.
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Chancellor calls for 'confidence about Britain' despite 'historic high' borrowing costsJohn Healey detailed plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.
North East Sport
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Regis Le Bris' Hull City cup plan confirmed amid Sunderland transfer and injury wait
Regis Le Bris confirms his team selection plan for Sunderland's Carabao Cup tie against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light
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Kim Hellberg has already seen a 'different' side of new Middlesbrough signing
Kim Hellberg discusses Ashley Phillips' start to life on Teesside since he swapped Tottenham for Middlesbrough
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Win tickets for Sunderland's Premier League game against Arsenal at Stadium of Light
We're giving away two pairs of tickets for Sunderland's Premier League game against Arsenal at the Stadium of Light
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Callum Brittain's brilliant reaction to captaining 'special club' Middlesbrough
Callum Brittain says it was an "amazing feeling" to wear the Middlesbrough captain's armband for the first time and lead the team out at QPR
