
Durham News
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'Slurring' Darlington driver left woman needing life-changing surgery after crash
A man driving on the wrong side of the road caused a serious injury head-on collision which has had life-changing consequences for the victim.
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Boy, 12, died from severe head injury after falling through Bishop Auckland farm roof
A 12-year-old boy died from a severe traumatic brain injury after falling through the roof of a farm building in Bishop Auckland, an inquest has heard.
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County Durham mum's desperate plea as teen waits for life-changing heart surgery
A Chester-le-Street teenager sleeps for up to 16 hours a day and is missing out on the sport he loves while waiting for life-changing heart surgery.
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County Durham dangerous driver caused head-on crash leaving man with broken rib
Brandon William Turnbull of Chester-le-Street admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving at a recent hearing before magistrates.
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County Durham school renamed to honour one of the region's most renowned artists
A specialist school for some of Spennymoor's most vulnerable young people has been renamed to honour one the town's best-known artist.
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Tees Cottage set for bear-y busy weekend of steam and family funA historic Darlington landmark is preparing to welcome families, history enthusiasts and teddy bears alike this weekend as Tees Cottage Pumping Station hosts a special Teddy Bears' Picnic event.
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Boiler Shop to become North East’s first ‘living workplace’ as hundreds take part in live experiment at Work Beyond Walls eventThis September, the North East is set to host a major event exploring the next workplace revolution, from the place which housed the world’s first purpose-built locomotive factory.
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Durham Dales country inn launches ‘Sniffari’ as dog owners are urged to stop rushing pets past smellsTo mark National Dog Day on Wednesday, 26th August, dog owners are being urged to stop judging a successful walk by the number of miles covered and give their dogs more time to follow their noses.
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Back To The Future Returns to the Big Screen as Gala Durham Launches New Blockbuster Cinema SeasonFollowing the sell-out success of last year's Jaws 50th Anniversary screening, Gala Durham is preparing to launch a major new cinema season, The Blockbuster Era: When Movies Became Events, opening with a special screening of Back To The Future on Saturday 5 September 2026.
National News
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BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancerMaryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.
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Rapist serving life may face more assault chargesZhenhao Zou was convicted of raping 10 women but he is thought to have committed further crimes.
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Jaguar Land Rover boss to meet minister as thousands of job cuts expectedSpeaking to the BBC, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds ruled out a bailout for the company.
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NI secretary to hold Stormont talks over budget deadlockIt will be Sir Chris Bryant's first visit to Stormont as secretary of state.
North East Sport
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Callum Brittain's brilliant reaction to captaining 'special club' Middlesbrough
Callum Brittain says it was an "amazing feeling" to wear the Middlesbrough captain's armband for the first time and lead the team out at QPR
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'New signings can help - but Newcastle will also need this to progress under Jaissle'
Jacob Ramsey reflects on his key role in Newcastle United's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at St James' Park
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'I struggled with depression for years - coming back to sport got me off medication'
Darlington man Carl Mansfield says football helped him overcome depression and improve his mental health through Darlington FC Foundation sessions.
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Resurgent Middlesbrough star is at 'different level' and blew Kim Hellberg away
Neto Borges has enjoyed a fine start to the season for Middlesbrough and was superb at QPR on Saturday
