
Durham News
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A66 County Durham to Cumbria reopens to high-sided vehicles as wind speeds ease
The A66 has reopened to high-sided vehicles between the A67 at Bowes, County Durham, and the A685 at Brough, Cumbria.
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County Durham pervert posing as teen told girl, 13, he wanted to have sex with her
An immature and socially isolated man in his mid-20s made contact with a girl on social media who immediately told him she was aged 13.
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Shoplifter targeted County Durham branch of Boots four times in less than a month
A nuisance cocaine addict regularly targeted a branch of chemist chain Boots to meet the cost of his drug habit.
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Appeal to thank the 'unsung heroes' who look after County Durham's green spaces
GroundsWeek has called on people to recognise grounds staff and volunteers across the UK for their vital work in sport and green spaces
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Youth centre in County Durham to remain open with new funding
Shotton Youth Centre in Shotton Colliery, County Durham, has secured £9,565 in funding from believe housing to continue providing youth support and activities for another year.
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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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Two men arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attacksFour Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, London, in the early hours of Monday.
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Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak, BBC learnsExperts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.
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UK inflation rate steady in February ahead of Iran warThe speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.
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'I hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital'Nathan Newby, who used kindness to persuade the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, is being awarded the George Medal.
North East Sport
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'If we go down that route, we will look sh*t when we play' says Boro's Kim Hellberg
Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg admits he is trying to strike the right attacking balance as his side try to win promotion
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Sunderland will emerge from 'useful' break with injury boosts & squad strengthened
Sunderland will not only return to Premier League action after their three-week break buoyed by their brilliant derby win, Regis Le Bris' squad will also look significantly stronger
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Darlington suffer costly home defeat as ex-Quaker scores at Blackwell
Darlington were beaten by two second-half goals and missed a chance to move into the top three as Kidderminster triumphed at Blackwell Meadows
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Middlesbrough's promotion rivals Ipswich come under fire after Nigel Farage visit
Middlesbrough's Championship promotion rivals Ipswich Town have come under fire Reform Party leader Nigel Farage staged a photo opportunity at the club's Portman Road ground
