
Durham News
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Parents left furious after County Durham school stopped hot lunches amid 'rat issue'
Parents have criticised a County Durham school after hot lunches were stopped when signs of pest activity were found following summer building work.
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County Durham man who strangled and controlled ex-partner avoids jail after remand
A man who treated his ex-partner “dreadfully” for most of last year is due to leave prison after spending 207 days on remand.
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New guidebook reveals County Durham’s landscapes, history and overlooked places
Stephen Platten has published County Durham: A Guide, a new illustrated hardback exploring the landscapes, communities, industrial heritage and landmarks of County Durham.
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Durham County Council agrees to buy back 'high-profile blight' in Ferryhill
Durham County Council has agreed to buy back a long-derelict County Durham care home.
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Barnard Castle School shortlisted for national award for technology platform
A County Durham school has been shortlisted for a national award for its innovative use of technology.
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Man dies after tragic Meadowfield crash.A 74-year-old motorist has tragically lost his life following a single-vehicle accident in County Durham over the weekend.
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Drought could leave Britain's butterflies fighting for survival next summer, warns Butterfly ConservationThe results of Butterfly Conservation's 2026 Big Butterfly Count are in and show it was a very good summer for butterflies. But experts warn that despite a good year, what comes next could be dire...
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Durham Lions to relaunch with open evening.A Durham charity which has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for local good causes over the past 50 years is set for a relaunch.
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Children trust what they hear over what they see, Durham University study findsChildren are far more likely than adults to judge a person's emotions by what they hear rather than what they see, according to new research from Durham University.
National News
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Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana bookThe row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.
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Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choicesForecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.
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At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research showsAlmost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.
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Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlashIt comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.
North East Sport
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Regis Le Bris reveals pre-match decision that proved key to Sunderland's Europa win
REGIS LE BRIS was always confident Enzo Le Fee would convert the decisive spot-kick in last night’s Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar, even though he had missed a penalty from exactly the same spot just four days earlier.
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Summer signing takes us inside Middlesbrough dressing room where there's 'one goal'
Ashley Phillips says there's a shared belief in the dressing room as Middlesbrough target promotion to the Premier League
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North East mini bike rider, 11, crowned British champion after dramatic season finale
Middlesborough youngster Emilio Pereira, 11, has been crowned 2026 British Mini Bike Champion after a dramatic season-long title battle that went to the final race.
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What Regis Le Bris says was the difference as Sunderland beat Alkmaar in Europe
Regis Le Bris hailed a “great night” for Sunderland as the club marked its return to the European stage with a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar
