
Durham News
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RAF warning as military jets to fly over region at night for four weeks
Residents across the North East and North Yorkshire have been warned to expect military jets flying overhead late into the evening for four weeks.
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Shildon burglar posed as police officer to con his way into cancer patient's home
A three-strikes burglar and his accomplice conned their way into a vulnerable man’s home after claiming to be undercover police officers.
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County Durham arsonist torched mum's home after row causing £40k of damage
Alfie Mavin caused severe damage to the semi-detached house in Gilesgate, Durham, endangering both himself and elderly neighbours.
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Inquest opens into death of 'deeply-loved' grandad in County Durham tractor crash
The inquest has opened into the death of County Durham grandad Andrew Lowther after he was killed after his van collided with a tractor near Bishop Auckland.
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Piano, ping pong tables, and gazebos - Durham High School contents go under hammer
Members of the public were given one final look inside Durham High School today as the former school's furniture, equipment and memorabilia headed to auction.
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INTERVIEW: We sit down to chat with Harry Enfield ahead of his visit to StocktonHarry Enfield is visiting Stockton Globe on November 21st with his new show Harry Enfield and No Chums. Famous for giving the world unforgettable comic characters including Loadsamoney, Stavros, Kevin and Perry, Smashie and Nicey, The Old Gits and Tim Nice-But-Dim.
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REVIEW: We Will Rock you at Darlington HippodromeHaving been invited to a preview reherasal a few weeks ago, I was incredibly excited to see how the superb Darlington OS would transport us all into the world of We Will Rock You. Would the performers manage to honour the vocal brilliance of Queen? Would I be rocked? Or would I leave thinking 'Another one bites the dust"?
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Billy Elliott boys visit Easington ahead of musical openingThursday 22 October saw a new generation of Billy Elliot’s take an educational trip to the original North East film locations of the acclaimed 2000 film, including Seaham and Easington Colliery, ahead of Billy Elliot The Musical’s launch in Wearside this November.
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Bellway plans weekend of events to guide first-time buyers after Your First Home details announcedBellway is organising events in County Durham to answer first-time buyers’ questions about a new Government homebuying scheme. Details of the Your First Home scheme – which will offer support to people trying to get onto the property ladder – are set to be announced in the Budget on Wednesday 28 October.
National News
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Miliband says slavery apology will not bring costs for UK taxpayerSpeaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".
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'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soonThe aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.
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Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75He was stylist to the stars in the 1960s and 1970s before creating a global range of hair products.
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Poundland owner in crunch talks with business secretary as retailer's collapse loomsGordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.
North East Sport
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Jaissle 'not worried' by Newcastle form & explains reluctance to ring changes
Matthias Jaissle claims he is “not worried” by Newcastle United’s flatlining form and is reluctant to make wholesale changes because he needs to rebuild the belief of the players currently in the first team
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Middlesbrough's 'perfect player' has taken 'big steps' as league tally proves
Kim Hellberg believes Riley McGree is the "perfect player" for his Middlesbrough side
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Ripon rally driver celebrates fourth consecutive Malton victory
A RIPON rally driver has achieved four consecutive victories
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Rokas Pukstas injury latest and Kim Hellberg's Middlesbrough team selection plan
Kim Hellberg provides an injury and team news update ahead of Middlesbrough's game at Wrexham on Wednesday night
