
Durham News
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Outrage grows as breast surgeon blocked from patients but kept on full pay
Amir Bhatti, the former clinical lead for breast surgery at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), is under investigation by the Trust.
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REVEALED - The 30 North East schools that will open or exand nurseries from September
Families in County Durham are set to benefit from a new government initiative creating hundreds of new childcare places across the region.
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County Durham town named Britain’s most affordable for families to buy a home
Shildon in County Durham has been named as the most affordable town in Britain for families looking to buy a home, according to Zoopla data.
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Surgeon at centre of scandal-hit breast cancer service still working on full pay
The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) has confirmed that its former clinical lead for breast surgery, Amir Bhatti, has been blocked from seeing patients and is under investigation.
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Trial of County Durham man for causing death of elderly pedestrian is delayed
The trial of a man alleged to have been responsible for the death of an elderly pedestrian by driving without due care and attention has been put back by five months.
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Forget social media, radio is the future of local connection.After 40 years as a newspaper journalist at home and abroad, Stuart Laundy has relished swapping notebook and pen for microphone and mixer.
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Sunderland Chef to Represent the North East on BBC’s Great British MenuA Sunderland-based chef is set to represent the North East on the upcoming series of Great British Menu, with the regional heats airing on BBC Two on Tuesday 24th March at 6.30pm.
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Local Durham actress to star in 'Waitress' Musical in SunderlandProducers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live are delighted to announce that Durham’s own Emma Lucia will lead the cast as Jenna in the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, when it plays the Sunderland Empire from 4 – 9 May 2026.
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Medieval Painting discovered behind Durham Castle wallA hidden section of medieval wall painting has been uncovered by archaeologists at one of North East England’s iconic landmarks – giving clues to its grand past.
National News
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Starmer and Trump discuss need to reopen Hormuz StraitNo 10 says the leaders agree reopening the shipping lane is key to ensuring energy market stability.
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British couple in Iran prison say situation is 'life-threatening'Craig and Lindsay Foreman are being held in Tehran's Evin prison amid ongoing attacks on Iran.
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'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days outA household with an average income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.
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Grisly or just country life? The mole photos dividing social mediaA hill walker shares a snap of moles hanging on barbed wire and is surprised by the huge response.
North East Sport
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Eddie Howe's view on Premier League spending rules - and why his argument falls down
Eddie Howe claims the Premier League’s spending regulations are preventing Newcastle United from progressing
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What's going on with Morgan Whittaker - and will Hayden Hackney play in Millwall game
Kim Hellberg is hoping Middlesbrough duo Hayden Hackney and Morgan Whittaker will be able to resume training in second half of international break
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What was said in Sunderland half-time teamtalk that fuelled comeback at Newcastle
Chris Rigg reflects on Sunderland's Tyne-Wear derby victory over Newcastle at St James' Park
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What next for Newcastle & Eddie Howe after Sunderland defeat & full-time scenes
Analysis of Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby and what Sunderland's win means for Newcastle and Eddie Howe
