
Durham News
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Drug dealers and addict taken off the streets after being locked up
Here some of the drug dealers and addict who have been taken off the streets and locked up at Teesside Crown Court.
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Housing association helps County Durham youths cook up healthy meals
A County Durham youth organisation is helping young people whip up healthy meals, supported by funding from a housing association.
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Sadness as County Durham chippy van to close after crash took it off the roads
A much-loved mobile chippy van in Durham has announced with a “heavy heart” it will be closing its hatch for good following four months off the road.
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Man taken to hospital as police 'swarm' County Durham street after 'possible assault'
A man has been taken to hospital after police swarmed an area in County Durham following a possible assault.
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Family pays tribute to ‘much‑loved’ County Durham dad who died after bike crash
A family have paid tribute to a “much-loved” father of two who tragically died in a crash in County Durham last weekend.
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Discover a galaxy of stars this February half-term at the National Museum of the Royal Navy HartlepoolStargazing events return to the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool this February half-term, alongside exciting opportunities to discover how the stars guided Royal Navy sailors and to explore the world of coding and STEM through family-friendly activities.
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Crimestoppers urges public to help stop child exploitation across Northumberland and Tyne & WearNational charity Crimestoppers has launched a new awareness campaign across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, urging the public to be alert to the signs of children and young people being manipulated, coerced and controlled by adults.
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Billy Elliott The Musical returns to Sunderland!Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce a national tour of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 and its first return to the West End in over 10 years, playing a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February – 31 July 2027.
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North East tourism stars take centre stage as voting opens in National Tourism superstar competition.A much-loved volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is representing County Durham and the wider North East in VisitEngland’s prestigious national Tourism Superstar competition, with public voting now open.
National News
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Weston & Stoecker win GB's second gold of dayTeam GB win two Winter Olympic titles on one day for the first time as Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker clinch mixed team skeleton gold.
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Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince CableThe former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.
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UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper saysThe foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".
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'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in LondonA number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.
North East Sport
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Oxford boss hits back after Sunderland defeat as Regis Le Bris reflects on FA Cup win
Regis Le Bris was delighted with the way in which his Sunderland side dealt with Oxford United’s physical threat in their FA Cup win
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The Sunderland player who took his chance - but one who 'ambled around' ineffectively
Player Ratings: Oxford United 0 Sunderland 1 - Romaine Mundle was Man of the Match in FA Cup fourth-round tie
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What Sunderland did that made the difference as they beat Oxford United in FA Cup
Habib Diarra's first-half penalty was decisive as Sunderland beat Oxford United 1-0 in the FA Cup fourth round at the Kassam Stadium
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Six changes - but still a strong Sunderland team for FA Cup tie at Oxford United
Regis Le Bris has made six changes to his Sunderland side for this afternoon's FA Cup fourth-round tie at Oxford United
