
Durham News
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Two teenagers charged with County Durham murder can be named for first time
Daniel Ambler murder trial: Ajay Henry and Tyler Leadbetter can be named as five accused face court over Seaham petrol station death at Teesside Crown Court.
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The County Durham village where a Roman bridge no longer crosses the River Tees
Discover Piercebridge, the County Durham village where a Roman bridge stands on dry land after the River Tees changed course nearly 2,000 years ago.
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County Durham café praised for 'best ever' scone and unique African-inspired dishes
Nobia & Sons in Barnard Castle has earned a 4.8 Tripadvisor rating, with visitors praising its huge homemade scones, goat curry and welcoming staff.
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Shildon shoplifter swiped booze and beauty sets from Darlington Heron Foods store
Shildon woman Lara Moss admits stealing groceries, laundry products and alcohol from Heron Foods in Darlington
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County Durham food truck marks 20 years after three high street giants come and go
County Durham food truck couple Derrick and Stacey Hope mark 20 years at Fylands Drive, recalling Focus, Poundstretcher and Greggs competition ahead of Wickes.
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BBC’s Question Time Brings National Debate to East Durham CollegeEast Durham College’s Peterlee Campus became the home of BBC’s Question Time this month, as presenter Fiona Bruce brought an hour of debate to County Durham, welcoming a panel of politicians and media commentators to the college.
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The Bobby Robson foundationSir Bobby Robson’s youngest son, Mark, was recently invited to Langley Park Primary School to talk to the young pupils about his dad’s life and career. The County Durham school is a stone’s throw from the house where Sir Bobby grew up with four brothers and began playing football in a back lane
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Royal Northern Sinfonia brings live music to CotherstoneMusicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia, the orchestra based at The Glasshouse in Gateshead, are coming to Cotherstone Village Hall, Co Durham on Thursday 22 October at 7.30pm as part of a new partnership with Highlights Rural Touring Scheme.
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Nominate yours for grandparent of the year!Running until Sunday 15 November 2026, the campaign to find the UK’s Grandparent of the Year invites members of the public to nominate a grandparent– or someone who has taken on the role of one – who has made an extraordinary difference to their lives or those around them.
National News
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Four arrested after police officer injured in shootingThe officer was shot in the foot and remains in hospital in a stable condition, police say.
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Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rapeThe 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
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Man accused of mass train stabbing admits woundingAnthony Williams is in court after multiple stabbings on a train that was forced to stop in Huntingdon.
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Troubles legacy bill is not an amnesty for soldiers - NI secretaryAmendments to the bill are being debated by MPs, as the long-awaited legislation returns to the House of Commons.
North East Sport
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Sunderland issue strong statement expressing unhappiness at Newcastle 'bubble' rules
Sunderland have criticised the decision to make December's Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle United at St James' Park a 'bubble fixture'
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Comment: Why it was time for Steve Watson to leave Darlington
Steve Watson stood on the touchline on Saturday looking and sounding like a beaten a man
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Steve Watson leaves job as Darlington boss as club issue statement over the future
Steve Watson has parted company with Darlington by mutual consent, with the club having begun the process of searching for a new manager
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Four of Sunderland's December matches are rearranged - including Tyne-Wear derby
All four of Sunderland's pre-Christmas Premier League matches in December have been rearranged for live TV coverage
