
Durham News
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Man who stole £25 from County Durham pub in court nine years later after burglary
A burglar who targeted an elderly woman and a pub in Consett has walked free from court.
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NHS boss vows to protect women despite controversial surgeon still being employed
An investigation into surgeon, Amir Bhatti, at the centre of a scandal-hit breast cancer service is still ongoing, despite the specialist still working on full pay.
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New information board outlines history of almost 'forgotten' County Durham village
An information board shedding light on a long-disappeared settlement has appeared on the site of the 19th century Durham mining village.
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This rural County Durham home comes with stables and riding arena for £850k
Karakoram near Thornley combines countryside living with panoramic Weardale views, four acres of grounds and a bright open-plan kitchen, dining and living space designed for modern family life.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Darlington this weekend
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Darlington, according to petrolprices.com. Petrol prices gets its information direct from garages and from users.
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50 strong choir sings out from iconic viewpoint as 2026 Saltburn Folk Festival opensNearly 50 local singers gathered above the town yesterday (Friday 7 August) for a special performance marking the opening evening of this year’s Saltburn Folk Festival.
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Durham OnAir and Spennymoor Town FC Renew Media Partnership for 2026/27 SeasonDurham OnAir and Spennymoor Town FC have today announced the extension of their media partnership, ensuring fans can continue to enjoy live broadcast commentary of the majority of home and away matches across the National League North and FA Cup for the 2026/27 season.
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Bellway Durham site manager recognised for commitment to qualityThe site manager in charge at Bellway’s Hedworths Green at Lambton Park development near Chester-le-Street has been rewarded for his dedication to building quality homes for their customers.
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Could you be ‘One in a Million’ as organ donation falls by almost a fifthNHS Blood and Transplant is calling on people in the North East & Yorkshire to be ‘One in a Million’ by registering their decision to be an organ donor. The plan announced today (5 August) is to increase the number of people in the UK on the NHS Organ Donor Register - aiming to increase from 29 million to 30 million people to be registered donors by the end of the year.
National News
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Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UKNo 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
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Banksy works cost public almost £150,000FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.
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Simon Levy victims urged to come forward as police accused of 'litany of failures'The Met and British Transport Police say the sex offender may have more victims, while criticism of investigators continues.
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Widdecombe police reopen investigation into incident at Farage's home, BBC understandsCounter-terror police investigating the ex-MP's death say they are looking into an "attempted burglary" last year.
North East Sport
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Matthias Jaissle relief after Newcastle United 'fear' - and verdict on Valencia win
Anthony Elanga thankfully avoided serious injury after being on the receiving end of a horror challenge at Valencia – where the Magpies fought back from behind to win 2-1 in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge.
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Middlesbrough forward leaves in £1m deal - and more exits anticipated
Kaly Sene has left Middlesbrough for Young Boys in a £1m deal
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Mukiele & Alderete injury latest as Le Bris updates on absent Sunderland stars
An update on the Sunderland injury situation after the pre-season victory over Lens in France
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How Le Bris will get two key players in same team & Sunderland subs make their mark
The main talking points after Sunderland's 2-0 pre-season friendly victory at Lens
