
Durham News
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Expert says neck injuries killed man who was crushed into County Durham garage by car
Daniel Ambler suffered fatal neck injuries after being hit by a car at a Seaham garage, Teesside Crown Court hears during Ashton Anderson murder trial.
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RAF warning as military jets to fly over region at night for four weeks
Residents across the North East and North Yorkshire have been warned to expect military jets flying overhead late into the evening for four weeks.
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County Durham arsonist torched mum's home after row causing £40k of damage
Alfie Mavin caused severe damage to the semi-detached house in Gilesgate, Durham, endangering both himself and elderly neighbours.
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Shildon burglar posed as police officer to con his way into cancer patient's home
A three-strikes burglar and his accomplice conned their way into a vulnerable man’s home after claiming to be undercover police officers.
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County Durham and Darlington emergency services issue warnings ahead of Bonfire Night
North East households are being urged not to burn rubbish as experts warn illegal fireworks, nuisance smoke and unsafe displays can bring fines of thousands of pounds.
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INTERVIEW: We sit down to chat with Harry Enfield ahead of his visit to StocktonHarry Enfield is visiting Stockton Globe on November 21st with his new show Harry Enfield and No Chums. Famous for giving the world unforgettable comic characters including Loadsamoney, Stavros, Kevin and Perry, Smashie and Nicey, The Old Gits and Tim Nice-But-Dim.
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REVIEW: We Will Rock you at Darlington HippodromeHaving been invited to a preview reherasal a few weeks ago, I was incredibly excited to see how the superb Darlington OS would transport us all into the world of We Will Rock You. Would the performers manage to honour the vocal brilliance of Queen? Would I be rocked? Or would I leave thinking 'Another one bites the dust"?
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Billy Elliott boys visit Easington ahead of musical openingThursday 22 October saw a new generation of Billy Elliot’s take an educational trip to the original North East film locations of the acclaimed 2000 film, including Seaham and Easington Colliery, ahead of Billy Elliot The Musical’s launch in Wearside this November.
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Bellway plans weekend of events to guide first-time buyers after Your First Home details announcedBellway is organising events in County Durham to answer first-time buyers’ questions about a new Government homebuying scheme. Details of the Your First Home scheme – which will offer support to people trying to get onto the property ladder – are set to be announced in the Budget on Wednesday 28 October.
National News
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'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soonThe aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.
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Time to focus on cost of living, says PM after US election resultsAndy Burnham says prices won't come down until the US's conflict with Iran is resolved.
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Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayersSpeaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".
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Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75He was stylist to the stars in the 1960s and 1970s before creating a global range of hair products.
North East Sport
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Date and kick-off time confirmed for Sunderland's Carabao Cup quarter-final
Sunderland will take on Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, December 16
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Sunderland Europa League squad change after injury blow & Dan Ballard return date set
Chemsdine Talbi has been added to Sunderland's Europa League squad after Habib Diarra was ruled out for at least six weeks in what is a fresh and major injury blow for the Black Cats
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Jaissle 'not worried' by Newcastle form & explains reluctance to ring changes
Matthias Jaissle claims he is “not worried” by Newcastle United’s flatlining form and is reluctant to make wholesale changes because he needs to rebuild the belief of the players currently in the first team
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Middlesbrough's 'perfect player' has taken 'big steps' as league tally proves
Kim Hellberg believes Riley McGree is the "perfect player" for his Middlesbrough side
