
Durham News
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Guilty plea to GBH after Spennymoor 'hit-and-run' leaves man, 44, critically injured
A man has denied attempted murder but pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent after an alleged hit-and-run in Spennymoor.
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Rare free access to Durham Castle's hidden historic gems draws crowds
Visitors took advantage of a rare chance to take a peek around parts of a 1,000-year-old castle some consider the hidden “poor relation” to Durham Cathedral.
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Man who followed woman from Newcastle to Ibiza, faces stalking and assault trial
Man denies stalking woman from Newcastle nights out to Ibiza holiday, plus assault and strangulation charges at Durham Crown Court trial.
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Warning to holidaymakers after Durham Police launch airport drink-drive checks
Police launch Operation Take Off at Teesside Airport to target drink drivers returning from holidays and prevent deaths across Durham and Darlington.
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County Durham drugs gangster given further prison sentence for cocaine supply offence
A man jailed for 13 years for involvement in a feud between rival drugs gangs in 2023, has received another two-year sentence for a cocaine supply offence.
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Cassidy Janson as Carole King to play Whitley BayJoin Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she honours the music of icon Carole King who she played for two years in ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ in London’s West End
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Business as Usual at Veeno DurhamThe owners of Veeno Durham have announced that the restaurant is trading as normal and continues to welcome guests, following recent developments involving the wider Veeno Bars brand.
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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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Starmer would have blocked Mandelson over vetting failure, ministers sayThe prime minister says he only learned of security concerns around the ex-US ambassador earlier this week.
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Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after new synagogue arson attemptThe warning comes after a north-west London synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight.
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New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birthThe Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.
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Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interestedThe Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.
North East Sport
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The moment that will never be forgotten in Sunderland's crazy defeat to Aston Villa
Sunderland were beaten in a seven-goal thriller as they went down 4-3 to Aston Villa at Villa Park
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Hellberg reveals comeback targets for Riley McGree, Leo Castledine and Hayden Hackney
Kim Hellberg is hoping both Riley McGree and Leo Castledine will be available for Middlesbrough’s midweek game with Sheffield Wednesday
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Really tough, but we also have to look at ourselves - Kim Hellberg's penalty verdict
Kim Hellberg admitted the decisive penalty decision that went against his Middlesbrough side in their 2-2 draw at Ipswich was a “tough one to take”
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The Boro player who had 'best game for club' - but one who 'didn't look comfortable'
Player Ratings: Ipswich Town 2 Middlesbrough 2 - David Strelec was star man at Portman Road
