
Durham News
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Probe into complaints of Durham Police officers' 'boozy trip to Spain' ongoing
An investigation into complaints that eight Durham Police officers engaged in a booze-fuelled trip to Spain remains 'ongoing'.
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Bishop Auckland decorator's shock after waking up unable to walk or talk
After seeing her beloved grandad suffer a debilitating stroke, Ellie Simmons-Menzies is supporting charity Stroke Awareness' Make May Purple campaign with a fundraising walk up Roseberry Topping
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National funding roadshow launches in North East to back small firms
The FUEL business roadshow, delivered by UMi, launched in Newcastle with over 180 meetings connecting SMEs to funders, investors and advisers as part of a UK-wide tour.
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Lost First World War volunteer ledger discovered at car boot sale returns to Durham
A rare First World War ledger listing around 900 Jarrow volunteers has returned to the North East after being discovered at a car boot sale and acquired by the Durham Light Infantry Friends.
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Smoker ordered to pay £438 for dropping cigarette down drain at Durham Bus Station
Thomas Gavin Pye from Ferryhill has been fined £438 after dropping a cigarette into a drain outside Durham Bus Station, breaching littering laws.
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Durham 14-year-old facing lymphoma now fronts national Carfest charity campaignLuke, 14, from Durham, has just been announced as an ambassador for CarFest’s annual Do More Good Week, a dedicated campaign shining a light on the real-life impact of funds raised through the festival.
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Durham Markets Calls on Community to Create Poppy Tribute for Remembrance DayDurham Markets is calling on knitters, crocheters, craft groups and community organisations across the region to take part in a major community project to mark Remembrance Day 2026. The ambitious initiative aims to create 12,600 handmade poppies – one for every soldier of the Durham Light Infantry who lost their lives during the World Wars.
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Banks Group Acquires Naming Rights To Durham Cricket’s Riverside StadiumDurham Cricket has signed up County Durham-based property and mining firm the Banks Group as its new principal partner in an agreement which also includes the naming rights to the Riverside ground.
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Britain’s Oldest Working Standard Gauge Steam Locomotive to visit the World’s Oldest Railway!Tanfield Railway, the world’s oldest railway, is delighted to welcome Furness 20, Britain’s oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive, as part of its Tanfield300 Great North Festival of Railways this May.
National News
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Two Britons self-isolating in UK after leaving hantavirus cruise shipA British man is among three people evacuated from the ship while two other Britons are self-isolating in the UK.
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Serving Met officer and four ex-officers investigated for handling of Al Fayed allegationsA serving officer and four former officers are being investigated over the handling of reports against the businessman.
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Woman covertly filmed for 'humiliating' social media content - then told to payAlice says the video was posted on social media and viewed about 40,000 times.
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Traveller site construction 'in breach of law'A council orders all work on the land, which began on bank holiday weekend, to cease immediately.
North East Sport
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The change Eddie Howe will continue making for the rest of Newcastle United's season
Eddie Howe feels the return of Newcastle United's first-choice midfield was a major factor in last weekend’s much-needed win over Brighton
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The helplessness hurt for Morgan Whittaker but 'horrible' Middlesbrough spell is over
Morgan Whittaker reflects on his season so far and discusses the challenge of his recent spell out injured
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Regis Le Bris sets out stance on Sunderland wingers ahead of summer transfer window
Regis Le Bris discusses the progression and potential of Sunderland's young wingers
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The Boro question Southampton boss emphatically dismissed & 'catch a good day' claim
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert previews his side's Championship play-off clash with Middlesbrough
