
Durham News
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Van 'deliberately' ploughed into Spennymoor house before being found abandoned nearby
A Spennymoor home on Baff Street has been boarded up after a van deliberately drove into it as police hunt the fleeing suspects.
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Ex-Durham inspector who expressed sexual interest in 12-year-old barred from policing
Former Durham Officer Richard Wilson was found to have engaged in "totally abhorrent" behaviour involving obscene messages about young girls.
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The Ferryhill barbers hoping to win award ahead of 30th anniversary celebrations
A County Durham barber who has been cutting hair since she was 15 years old is ‘absolutely made up’ after being nominated for The Northern Echo Best Barber Shop 2026.
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'They deserve every moment' - school prom celebrates hardworking Year 11 pupils
MORE than 100 jubilant County Durham school-leavers turned out for an elegant garden party prom to celebrate the end of their exams.
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Uninsured Darlington drug driver in mid-40s told to leave offending behind at his age
An uninsured driver in his mid-40s found to have drugs in his system in a police stop has been told he should be putting such offending behind him at his time in life.
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Young People to be Celebrated at Durham Area Youth Awards & Celebration EveningYoung people from across County Durham will be recognised for their achievements, resilience, and positive contributions to their communities at the Durham Area Youth Awards & Celebration Evening on Monday 6 July at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham.
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New Billies announced for Billy Elliott in SunderlandFollowing an extensive global search, Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce that the four boys who will play the title role in the national tour and limited West End season of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL are Noah Mannion (12 years old from Stockport), Rafferty Smale (12 years old from Leigh-on-Sea), Spencer Collins (13 years old from California) and William Gurney (12 years old from Berkshire).
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WATCH: The Riverside Rink - A short DocumentaryA short documentary that tells the story of Durham City’s ice rink from its opening in 1940 to its closure in 1996 is now available to watch online!
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Sam Ryder Stars In Jesus Christ SuperstarMichael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today delighted to announce Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (now playing until Saturday 5 September 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027). Sam Ryder brings his highly anticipated take on the iconic role of Jesus to theatres across the UK for the first time. The tour will visit Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 September 2027.
National News
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Burnham's Manchesterism could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic planAndy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.
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White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiryThe inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.
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Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offenceWilliams was MP for Montgomeryshire and an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the 2024 election.
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Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyersThe government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.
North East Sport
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Hayden Hackney on verge of Middlesbrough exit for Everton as Boro eye replacements
Hayden Hackney is on the verge of leaving Middlesbrough, with the finishing touches being put to a £25m deal with Everton
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Eliezer Mayenda Sunderland transfer latest with chase unaffected by contract news
The latest on the future of Sunderland striker Eliezer Mayenda
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Hellberg transfer admission one of two reasons for real Middlesbrough encouragement
Kim Hellberg discusses Middlesbrough's pre-season and summer transfer efforts
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Three very different sporting experiences in two days following England in New York
Scott Wilson took in three different sports in two days as he headed to New York to watch England take on Panama at the World Cup
