
Durham News
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Air ambulance called to County Durham jail after man suffers medical emergency
An air ambulance landed at the scene of a 'medical emergency' inside HMP Deerbolt prison, County Durham, last night (May 22).
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Brute's Ferryhill Police Station 'rampage' before attacking officers after 'bender'
A man who attacked two officers after going “on the rampage” in Ferryhill Police Station had been on a drink and drug “bender”, a court heard.
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Durham residents feel 'unheard' and dread rain as constant flood damage 'ignored'
A Durham gym owner and neighbours say repeated flash flooding and drainage issues have left them “dreading the rain” and feeling unheard by the council.
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MP slams Stack for 'tinkering around the edges' instead of delivering Durham venue
City of Durham MP, Mary Kelly Foy, today (May 21) blasted STACK for the handling of its delays at its site on Silver Street.
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Road closures set for County Durham over the next two weeks
Drivers in County Durham should prepare for multiple road closures as essential works are scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.
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First-ever vote launched to find Britain’s Favourite Butterfly!Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has launching the first-ever vote to crown Britain’s Favourite Butterfly. From Friday 15 May - Sunday 7 June, people across the country are being asked to choose the butterfly they love most, whether that be a familiar garden visitor like the Red Admiral, Orange-tip or Holly Blue, or an elusive rarity like the aristocratic Duke of Burgundy or the mighty Purple Emperor.
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Singing In The Rain to visit Sunderland EmpireJonathan Church Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that the Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres smash-hit production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will embark on a UK and Ireland tour, visiting Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 March 2027.
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Durham Markets celebrates 175 years with ‘Through the Decades Weekender’This week, Durham Markets, one of the city’s oldest and most loved institutions, will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a big three-day community event in the city centre.
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Free Buddha’s birthday celebrations return to Durham’s Oriental MuseumDurham University’s Oriental Museum will once again celebrate Buddha’s Birthday with a range of free, family-friendly activities on Sunday 24 May, 2026.
National News
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Government spends 25 times more on benefits than jobs for young people, says MilburnReforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.
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France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queuesThe port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared.
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Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentencesThe three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
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Hot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekendAmber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.
North East Sport
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Championship Play-Off Final Live - Middlesbrough vs Hull City
Middlesbrough take on Hull City in the Championship play-off final at Wembley
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EFL chief responds to Hull owner's legal threat ahead of Middlesbrough play-off final
Football League boss Rick Parry is confident the result of the Sky Bet Championship play-off final between Middlesbrough and Hull will stand as the ‘spygate saga’ threatens to rumble on
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Kim Hellberg makes Hayden Hackney selection call for Middlesbrough play-off final
Middlesbrough vs Hull City Championship play-off final team news
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Can Boro finish a remarkable season with the ultimate high at Wembley?
Can Middlesbrough finish remarkable season by beating Hull City at Wembley in Championship play-off final to win promotion to Premier League?
