
Durham News
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County Durham man jailed after “woeful” response to suspended sentence for blackmail
A man’s "woeful" response to a suspended sentence order has now landed him behind bars.
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Inside £1.5m Teesdale country home set within 13 acres near Winston
Set in around 13 acres near the village of Winston, Highcliffe Farm is an exceptional country home that has been extensively modernised and thoughtfully extended to create a property that blends luxury living with rural charm.
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The County Durham garden centre with perfect spot for coffee and homemade cakes
A County Durham garden centre has received glowing reviews from customers.
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Drone shots reveal scorched aftermath of wildfire that stopped metres from homes
Drone images have revealed the devastating aftermath of a wildfire that came frighteningly close to homes in Tudhoe.
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Plans to finish long-stalled County Durham estate called 'ghost town' delayed further
Plans to redevelop a long-stalled housing estate, located next to the A688 at Evenwood Gate, near Bishop Auckland, dubbed a "ghost town," are still waiting for approval ten months after the application was submitted.
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RESULTS DAY: Durham students receive results at New CollegeThousands of students across County Durham have received their A Level, T Level and Level 3 qualification results today. Many have discovered if they have achieved what is needed to get to their university of choice!
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Whats happening in County Durham this weekend?Murder Mysteries, Concerts, LEGO and sunflowers! As we continue to experience another heatwave around the North East, here's our roundup of whats happening across County Durham this weekend - In association with This is Durham!
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Celebrated Festival Receives £30,000 Funding For Exciting Theatrical AdventureOne of the North-East’s most celebrated festivals has received a £30,000 grant to create and deliver a brand-new theatrical experience for audiences in Tees Valley and County Durham.
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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.
National News
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Fire services stretched as residents still not homeMajor incidents declared across England and Wales with blazes in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.
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Reform UK plans to overhaul welfare system to save £50bnThe party's proposed changes were they to come to power include a replacement for the disability payments system Pip.
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Athletics medal ceremonies postponed after fraud arrestTransport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue.
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Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UKThe star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.
North East Sport
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Kim Hellberg's 'perfect' transfer claim - and why players keep choosing Middlesbrough
Kim Hellberg reacts to Ashley Phillips' arrival at Middlesbrough and Boro's ability to land in-demand transfer targets
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Newcastle United medical set as Magpies finalise much-needed transfer boost
Amar Dedic is set to become Matthias Jaissle's first signing at Newcastle United, a major boost for the Magpies a week out from the start of the Premier League season
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Sunderland close in on leading transfer target with £25.6m move in the works
Sunderland are closing in on the signing of leading left-back target Dayann Methalie from Toulouse in what would be a major transfer breakthrough for the Black Cats
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Why Hellberg blamed himself before Middlesbrough's 'beautiful' ending against Lincoln
Kim Hellberg's verdict on Middlesbrough's come from behind win over Lincoln at the Riverside
