
Durham News
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Drunken teens rained down punches on dad as terrified daughter looked on
Danny Winter and Kane Parsons beat the man after deliberately blocking his car as he was trying to pull away from Durham Train Station
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Durham University and Sage join forces to boost AI skills in the North East
Durham University has announced a new partnership with Sage to boost skills and grow talent in the region.
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LIVE - A1(M) reopens after HGV blaze near Bradbury Interchange
The A1(M) has been closed southbound after a HGV fire - with drivers urged to avoid the area.
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County Durham antiques shop sells furniture to TV chef Marco Pierre White
A Barnard Castle antiques dealer missed a phone call from Marco Pierre White before finding the celebrity chef waiting outside.
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Man in baseball cap wanted after attack at Bishop Auckland Wetherspoon
Police want to speak to a man wearing a baseball cap after an alleged assault at a Wetherspoons in Bishop Auckland.
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Myles walks miles to raise money for local Durham CharityA man from the North East is walking 62 miles from Saltburn Pier to Roker Pier, aiming to complete the journey within 62 hours, finishing at 20:20 on April 9th, which would have been his dad’s 62nd birthday.
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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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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.
National News
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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UKWest was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.
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Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike beginsThe NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.
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More than 1,700 Brits who fell ill in Cape Verde join action against TuiTui is investigating the claims and says it is "not in a position to provide a statement at this stage".
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Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in EnglandThe cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
North East Sport
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Sunderland agree to sell women's team to American multi-club group
An American multi-club ownership platform has agreed a deal to buy a majority stake in Sunderland AFC Women, the club confirmed.
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Swansea boss nails challenge facing Middlesbrough but improbable has been done before
Analysis of Middlesbrough's 2-2 draw at Swansea and what it means in the Championship promotion race
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Delighted Terry Mitchell hails Darlington and 'outstanding' supporters
Terry Mitchell hailed Darlington's players for dusting themselves down after the Scarborough disappointment and responding in style with an "outstanding" win at South Shields
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Middlesbrough star 'distraught' after injury blow but positive update on key man
Kim Hellberg provides a Middlesbrough injury update after the 2-2 draw with Swansea City
