
Durham News
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Maya’s Law campaigners host pancake event to thank families and raise awareness
Campaigners behind the Maya’s Law campaign hosted a fun-filled Pancake Party for local families at Creative Kitchen HQ in Consett.
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Three-mile County Durham journey 'taking an hour' due to roadworks on until September
A journey of just three miles that should take around 13 minutes is now taking close to an hour, according to a County Durham MP.
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A1(M) arrest after police car damaged and two officers injured near Darlington
A suspected danger driver has been arrested after an incident on the A1(M) saw police officers injured and a force car damaged.
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Driver 'shaken up' after van crashes into stationary car in County Durham
A driver was left "shaken" after a van crashed into a stationary car on the A689 near Sedgefield
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Fresh uncertainty over unopened BrewDog Durham bar after brand put up for sale
Fresh uncertainty could surround the unopened BrewDog bar in Durham's troubled Milburngate site after the beer brand was put up for sale over the weekend.
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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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Cabinet secretary frontrunner faced multiple bullying complaintsIt comes after the Cabinet Office says there was only one complaint about Antonia Romeo's conduct which was dismissed after an inquiry.
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'The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find workPeople aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show.
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Police assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein tiesEssex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.
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Dual nationals face scramble for UK passports as new rules come into forceEntry requirements to the UK for dual nationals are being overhauled as part of sweeping changes to the immigration system.
North East Sport
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Newcastle player ruled out for rest of season - as Joelinton returns for Qarabag game
Joelinton is back in the squad for Newcastle United’s Champions League play-off opener against Qarabag
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Qarabag chief's warning as Newcastle try to avoid Chelsea's Champions League fate
Qarabag boss Gurban Gurbanov has played down the chances of his side springing a Champions League surprise against Newcastle United
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What happens in the next week will tell us a lot more about Middlesbrough & Coventry
Analysis of Middlesbrough's 3-1 defeat at Coventry City and what happens next in the Championship promotion race
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Frank Lampard on Kim Hellberg, how he beat Middlesbrough & promotion race verdict
Coventry boss Frank Lampard explained how he thought up his game-plan to beat Middlesbrough and praises Kim Hellberg
