
Durham News
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Wally the wallaby on the loose in County Durham after escaping from farm
An escaped wallaby is still on the loose in Consett, County Durham after running away from his home over the weekend.
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'Darren' comment from Durham Pride speaker sparks deputy council leader to respond
Deputy leader of Reform-led Durham County Council, Cllr Darren Grimes, responded to comments made about him at Durham Pride
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93-year-old County Durham Post Office scandal hero celebrates receiving OBE
Betty Brown, 93, from County Durham, thought to be the oldest victim of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal has collected her Order of the British Empire (OBE).
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LIVE - Police and ambulance crews called to Aycliffe services after incident
Police and ambulance crews have been pictured at Newton Park Service Station, at Junction 59 of the A1(M), this afternoon.
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Durham restaurant fined £80k after being caught employing illegal workers again
47 Northbailey Ltd, which trades as Lebaneat at 47 North Bailey in Durham City has been fined £80,000 after being caught employing illegal workers again.
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Durham’s Battle of the Butterflies!Three spectacular species are neck and neck in Durham for the coveted title of Britain’s Favourite Butterfly and every vote could make the difference.
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BBC Concert Orchestra Records Original Soundtrack for KynrenKynren – The Storied Lands has joined forces with the world-renowned BBC Concert Orchestra to record original music for two major new shows opening this summer at the UK’s first live-action show park in County Durham.
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New College Durham Students Help Preserve North East Heritage at Beamish MuseumStudents from New College Durham are playing a vital role in preserving one of the North East’s most iconic heritage attractions after completing a major restoration project for Beamish Museum.
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Crook Author Shortlisted for Britain’s Most Prestigious Debut AwardA ‘rising star’ writer and mother-of-two from Crook in County Durham has been shortlisted for Britain’s most prestigious award for debut authors.
National News
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Police bodycam shows officers handcuffing stabbed student as he lay dyingHenry Nowak was handcuffed after his killer Vickrum Digwa lied and claimed he was racially abused by the teen.
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Murrell used fake invoices to cover up £400,000 spending spreeThe former SNP chief executive is facing a lengthy jail sentence after admitting embezzling funds from the party.
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Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson filesA second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.
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More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trialExperts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.
North East Sport
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Four more senior players leaving Newcastle United after final decisions are made
Newcastle United have released their retained list, with four senior players following Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth through the exit door
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Southampton somehow just keep making things worse after Middlesbrough spygate scandal
Southampton's response to the spygate scandal and their punishment continues to amaze, writes Dominic Shaw
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Newcastle announce agreement with key player after 'complex' contract discussions
Fabian Schar is remaining with Newcastle United after signing a new one-year contract at St James’ Park
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Former Newcastle manager Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
Newcastle United have sent their support to Sir Kenny Dalglish after he revealed he is undergoing cancer treatment
