
Durham News
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County Durham drug-addict who never passed test was paid to ferry stolen Mercedes
A Murton drug-addict paid to deliver a stolen Mercedes was spotted driving erratically, having never passed his test.
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Barbara's 70-year-old Bishop Auckland deli named in Echo's Best Sandwich Shop top ten
Chittock's is still serving up jams, cheeses, and sandwiches from its Newgate Street home - and its now in the running for an award.
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County Durham mum opens grooming salon where dogs and owners can get trims together
A brand-new County Durham dog grooming business is set to launch with a unique twist where dogs and their owners can get their hair cut at the same time.
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See inside new Bishop Auckland cinema as big screen returns to town after 40 years
REEL cinema, the first cinema in Bishop Auckland for four decades, is opening to the public today (March 27), here is an exclusive first look inside.
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Coked-up burglar who smashed his way into Darlington home was caught red-handed
A coked-up Shildon burglar who smashed his way into a Darlington couple's home was caught red-handed when the pair heard banging downstairs.
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Forget social media, radio is the future of local connection.After 40 years as a newspaper journalist at home and abroad, Stuart Laundy has relished swapping notebook and pen for microphone and mixer.
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Sunderland Chef to Represent the North East on BBC’s Great British MenuA Sunderland-based chef is set to represent the North East on the upcoming series of Great British Menu, with the regional heats airing on BBC Two on Tuesday 24th March at 6.30pm.
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Local Durham actress to star in 'Waitress' Musical in SunderlandProducers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live are delighted to announce that Durham’s own Emma Lucia will lead the cast as Jenna in the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, when it plays the Sunderland Empire from 4 – 9 May 2026.
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Medieval Painting discovered behind Durham Castle wallA hidden section of medieval wall painting has been uncovered by archaeologists at one of North East England’s iconic landmarks – giving clues to its grand past.
National News
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Under-5s should not be on screens for more than an hour a day, parents told in new government adviceNew guidance suggests avoiding fast-paced children's content and sharing screen time where possible for under-twos.
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Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probeThe UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.
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Officials to ask Mandelson to hand over personal phone messages for releaseOfficials are set to publish more documents related to his appointment as UK ambassador to the US - but have so far only had access to the peer's work phone.
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Sarah Ferguson's 'close Epstein ties' scrutinised in US lawmaker's letterThe letter, seen by the BBC, also called on Ferguson to share any knowledge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to Epstein.
North East Sport
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Sunderland's teenage striker prospect has impressed Regis Le Bris in dazzling season
It's been quite the season for teenage Sunderland striker Finn Geragusian
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Two Boro players are earmarked to play more influential roles in remainder of season
Kim Hellberg expects both Leo Castledine and Jeremy Sarmiento to play influential roles in the final seven games of Middlesbrough’s season
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The sacrifice, risks & emotional phone calls that brought Joe Lillie to Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Women boss Joe Lillie tells the story of his coaching journey as he prepares to take charge of a game at the Riverside for the first time
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The thing that 'had to happen' for Middlesbrough striker - and what he wants next
Middlesbrough striker Tommy Conway is desperate to make the Scotland squad for this summer's World Cup after his recall by Steve Clarke
