
Durham News
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All staff lose jobs as County Durham firm founded by Sara Davies enters liquidation
All staff at Sara Davies' Crafter's Companion have been made redundant after the County Durham company entered liquidation following talks with Gemporia.
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Durham NHS Trust faces £21.9m funding black hole months after 600 job cuts announced
An NHS trust facing mounting pressure has admitted its £22m funding gap is a "cause for concern", months after revealing plans to axe 600 jobs.
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Banned County Durham van driver had no idea he'd been disqualified until police stop
A banned driver did not know he had been disqualified until police arrested him behind the wheel of a Ford Transit, a court heard.
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'Labour of love' on knocker takes Durham Cathedral stonemason 450 hours to complete
Durham Cathedral stonemason Steve Mann has spent three years carving a unique stone replica of the famous Sanctuary Ring on the North Door.
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Former MasterChef contestant secures £150,000 to open Bishop Auckland restaurant
Former MasterChef contestant Mike Bartley will open Jörd, a fine-dining restaurant in Bishop Auckland, on October 24 after securing £150,000 funding.
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More than 30,000 handmade poppies created for Durham Markets’ tribute to fallen DLI soldiersA community remembrance project launched by Durham Markets has inspired people across the UK to make more than 30,000 knitted and crocheted poppies – almost twice its original target.
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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.
National News
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Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case 'like being raped again'Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women.
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First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trialThe scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.
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Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concernsThe assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
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Rapid changes to care market risk to National Care Service, regulator saysConcerns raised as big private firms buy up care homes and home help fragmenting in England.
North East Sport
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Sunderland star admits 'things have changed' after up-and-down week for Black Cats
SOMETIMES, in football you just need an opportunity to show what you can do. Had Brian Brobbey and Wilson Isidor not suffered injuries that prevented them from playing in any of Sunderland’s last three matches, there is every chance Timur Tutierov would have been nowhere near the first-team squad.
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What Timur Tutierov proved in Poznan - and what it means to Regis Le Bris
Regis Le Bris was delighted to see Timur Tutierov seize his chance in Sunderland’s starting side at Lech Poznan last night
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Even Hellberg has been surprised by Boro star who can be 'one of best in the game'
Kim Hellberg believes the sky is the limit for Amario Cozier-Duberry, who can go on to become "one of the best wingers in the game", says his head coach
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Girls football academy with coaching and qualifications unveiled in North Yorkshire
Askham Bryan College and Harrogate Town launch a female football academy, combining coaching, fixtures and sports qualifications, with trials October 28
