
Durham News
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Pair admit trying to throw drugs and phone into high security prison
Two men have pleaded guilty to trying to throw drugs and a mobile phone into Frankland Prison in Durham.
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Photos show crumbling state of abandoned County Durham swimming baths
Durham’s old Baths site, at Elvet Waterside, has been left abandoned since 2008, left with boarded-up windows, graffiti and crumbling stonework.
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Shildon drink driver took swig from beer can after being pulled over by police
A Shildon drink driver who was spotted weaving across the road took a swig from a can of beer after the police had pulled him over, a court heard.
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County Durham child rapist jailed for ruining girl's life through sexual abuse
A County Durham child rapist has been locked up for 17 years after ruining a young girl’s life through systematic sexual abuse.
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What is the weather like in Darlington and County Durham this week?
The Met Office has issued a detailed weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the week ahead.
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Les Dennis joins cast of Waitress The Musical in SunderlandProducers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live are delighted to announce casting for the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, with stage and screen stars Les Dennis as Joe and Sandra Marvin as Becky, and West End star Evelyn Hoskins as Dawn.
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Celebrites visit Durham Cathedral in new Pilgramage series on BBCWith Easter approaching, a brand-new series of Pilgrimage returns to BBC Two and iPlayer, as seven well-known personalities of different faiths and beliefs, set off on a spectacular trail across the wild landscapes of North East England to explore the lives of early Celtic Christian saints.
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Durham Stick Makers carving out future with new equipment grantTraditional heritage craft skills are set to be passed on to the next generation after a four-figure grant from a regional employer enabled a County Durham community group to bring in specialist new equipment.
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County Durham Grandma shortlisted for Grandparet of the yearTo mark National Grandparents Day in October, Ambassador Cruise Line launched its nationwide search for the Great British Grandparent 2025 – an accolade conceived as a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes who give so much of their time, consideration, emotional and, in some cases, financial support to their nearest and dearest, day in, day out.
National News
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King's 'profound concern' as police consider Andrew claims over EpsteinMaking his first intervention in the Epstein scandal, the King said he is ready to support the police in their inquiries.
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Cabinet ministers rally round PM as Sarwar calls for him to quitThe Scottish Labour leader says No 10 has "not been good enough" and that "too many mistakes" have been made.
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Nursery worker guilty of raping childrenNathan Bennett's abuse of two and three-year-old boys was as "every parent's nightmare".
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Police assessing claims about Andrew sharing confidential trade detailsIt comes after files suggest the former prince shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein from his official work as trade envoy.
North East Sport
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Boro unchanged at Bramall Lane - Chris Wilder includes former striker in Blades team
Kim Hellberg has named an unchanged Middlesbrough team for this evening's Championship game at Sheffield United.
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What would make Eddie Howe 'walk away from Newcastle' - and why that hasn't happened
Eddie Howe insists he is still the ‘right man’ to lead Newcastle United out of their current slump
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Newcastle United could be handed double fitness boost ahead of trip to Tottenham
Eddie Howe will make late fitness checks on Anthony Gordon and Lewis Miley ahead of Newcastle United’s game at Tottenham
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Kim Hellberg takes us inside his life at Middlesbrough - at home & at Rockliffe
Kim Hellberg takes us inside life as Middlesbrough's head coach - at home and at Rockliffe
