
Durham News
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M&S set to close café at County Durham retail park but has other plans for shop
M&S is set to close the café at its Tindale Retail Park in Bishop Auckland and replace it with an expanded bakery and takeaway coffee offer.
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County Durham man told ex he'd 'bite her face off' and grabbed her by the neck
A man who carried out a prolonged attack on his ex-partner in her own home, received some “summary justice” himself, a court heard.
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Charity provides free toolkit to help to schools promote autism acceptance
EDUCATION leaders have welcomed a charity’s initiative to help schools increase support for autistic and neurodivergent students.
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County Durham Specsavers reopens after five-figure makeover
Specsavers in Peterlee reopens after £55,000 refurbishment at Castle Dene, offering improved eye and hearing care, enhanced facilities and a modern new look.
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This stylish County Durham home has a few surprises in store
If you’re looking for a stylish home that has plenty of space for the family to spread out in, both inside and out, Brook House may well tick all the boxes.
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Discover a galaxy of stars this February half-term at the National Museum of the Royal Navy HartlepoolStargazing events return to the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool this February half-term, alongside exciting opportunities to discover how the stars guided Royal Navy sailors and to explore the world of coding and STEM through family-friendly activities.
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Crimestoppers urges public to help stop child exploitation across Northumberland and Tyne & WearNational charity Crimestoppers has launched a new awareness campaign across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, urging the public to be alert to the signs of children and young people being manipulated, coerced and controlled by adults.
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Billy Elliott The Musical returns to Sunderland!Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce a national tour of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 and its first return to the West End in over 10 years, playing a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February – 31 July 2027.
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North East tourism stars take centre stage as voting opens in National Tourism superstar competition.A much-loved volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is representing County Durham and the wider North East in VisitEngland’s prestigious national Tourism Superstar competition, with public voting now open.
National News
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Government abandons plans to delay 30 council electionsAll English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.
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Students begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universitiesIt comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.
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Teenagers guilty of killing man they lured to beachAlexander Cashford was chased and hit with rocks and a bottle before he died.
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Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding downThe move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
North East Sport
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Hellberg & Lampard take very different approaches in Coventry Middlesbrough team news
Team news ahead of the top of the table Championship clash between Coventry City and Middlesbrough
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FA Cup draw: Newcastle handed HUGE tie at home, Sunderland get away game
Newcastle United and Sunderland suffered contrasting fortunes in this evening's FA Cup fifth-round draw.
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Chris Kavanagh decision made after Aston Villa vs Newcastle officiating nightmare
Chris Kavanagh and his team of officials got a serious of big decisions wrong in Newcastle's FA Cup tie at Aston Villa
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Win tickets for Sunderland's Premier League game against Fulham at Stadium of Light
Win tickets for Sunderland's Premier League game against Fulham at the Stadium of Light
