Durham News
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The County Durham village described as a 'quiet corner of the region'
Mordon in County Durham has been described as a 'quiet corner of the region with timeless rural character' by visitors.
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5 Reasons to visit this County Durham village branded a 'hidden treasure'
5 Reasons to visit this County Durham village branded a 'hidden treasure' - with visitors and residents calling Bowes a 'historical gem'.
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Education 'visionary' with County Durham-based learning trust awarded Damehood status
The creator and lead figure in the North East Learning Trust (NELT), Lesley Powell CBE, has been made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE).
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Racing underway at Durham Regatta 2025, with capsizes, lost fins and shallow waters
Racing got underway at the Durham Regatta today (Saturday, June 14) with the welcome onset of sunshine warming up spectators lining the River Wear banksides in the city.
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Banks Homes onboard with Durham School rowers for city regatta
Rowers from a prestigious Durham school will be competing with a regional employer in their crew at the North East’s premier rowing regatta this weekend.
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Support for dementia carers in County Durham as new platform launches
Vital new online tool provides clear, personalised guidance and practical help to those navigating life with dementia.
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"Milkshakes!" David Ribi & "Call The Midwife" star Laura Main in Sleeping Beauty this Christmas
Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are delighted to reveal 5 Milkshake! presenter, David Ribi, will be joining the cast of Sunderland Empire’s wonderfully wicked 2025 festive pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, as the dashing Prince Vincent from Friday 12 December 2025 until Sunday 4 January 2026.
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New College Performing arts student lands film role.
A promising performing arts student from New College Durham has landed a role in an exciting new film project.
National News
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PM announces national inquiry into grooming gangs
Sir Keir Starmer said he had accepted the recommendations of an audit into the nature and scale of the abuse.
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UK sending more RAF jets to Middle East
Sir Keir Starmer said aircraft are being deployed amid intense fighting between Israel and Iran.
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Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop tobacco ads
The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002.
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King and Queen cheered by crowds at Trooping the Colour
Amongst the pomp and pageantry there was a moment of silence in tribute to the Air India crash victims.
OnAir Today
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Durham After Dark
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Wake Up Durham
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Durham Weekend Breakfast
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60's on Sunday with Chris Coxon
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