
Durham News
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Homeless sex offender jailed for 'flagrant breach' of court order
A homeless registered sex offender has been jailed after his ‘flagrant disregard’ of a court order when he turned up in Durham.
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Audi driver admits blame for County Durham crash which left van driver seriously hurt
The driver of an Audi car has admitted he was to blame for a serious injury road accident collision with a van.
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'Stumbling' student rang 999 after crashing car into roundabout and becoming trapped
A "stumbling" Durham driver rang police after smashing into a roundabout and becoming trapped.
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New play equipment now open at County Durham park after regeneration
New play equipment has opened at Dean Bank Park in Ferryhill following a £115,000 regeneration project supported by Tarmac’s Landfill Communities Fund and Ferryhill Town Council.
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Meet the new deputy chief at County Durham and Darlington fire service
Rob Cherrie has been appointed deputy chief fire officer at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, succeeding Keith Carruthers after a long career in the North East fire service
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Fire service announces new Deputy Chief Fire OfficerCounty Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Cherrie as Deputy Chief Fire Officer.
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Children with disabilities bringing bees and butterflies to Durham City homesMore bees and butterflies will soon be winging their way to Durham City thanks to a new project from a community charity which supports children with disabilities. The Sensory Place provides a range of activities, events and support for children with disabilities up to the age of 25, and works with around 200 families from across the region.
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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.
National News
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Carey Mulligan awarded CBE at Windsor CastleThe star of Promising Young Woman and An Education says receiving the award is "extraordinary".
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More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announcesThe UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.
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Teenage boy at centre of Scott Mills sexual offences investigation was under 16, police sayThe case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.
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British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge UniversityThe University of Cambridge is to receive a £190m donation from billionaire hedge fund owner Chris Rokos.
North East Sport
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Where Championship promotion race will be won and lost - and Middlesbrough prediction
Assessing the Championship promotion race, where and how it will be won and lost and Middlesbrough's chances with seven games to go
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Newcastle's St James' Park sale explained & truth on summer transfer plan and exits
Chief executive David Hopkinson and chief financial offer Simon Capper talk us though Newcastle United's 2024/25 club accounts
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David Hopkinson sets out Newcastle United's position on Eddie Howe's future
Newcastle United's chief executive David Hopkinson sets out the club's position on Eddie Howe's future as head coach
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Kim Hellberg loves what Middlesbrough's 'big leader' does behind scenes at Rockliffe
Kim Hellberg talks up the importance of Luke Ayling at Middlesbrough - on and off the pitch
