
Durham News
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The former County Durham school that served as a police station in a hit BBC drama
The former Whinney Hill School, located near Durham Johnston, became a familiar sight to millions of viewers of BBC drama George Gently.
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'Forgetful' County Durham sex offender struggled to recall terms of order, court told
A ‘forgetful’ sex offender used aliases to access online chat rooms, in breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), a court was told.
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Ferryhill man facing sentence for Darlington and Consett burglaries in December
A man is facing sentence next month for two domestic burglary offences committed only four days apart in December.
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Celebrity chef Phil Vickery to headline 'star-studded' Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Celebrity chef Phil Vickery has been announced as the headline act for this year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival.
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Durham PCC announces funding boost for sexual violence support
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has announced new funding for services that support survivors of sexual violence.
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Durham Markets Launches Photography Competition to Celebrate 175 YearsDurham Markets has launched a new photography competition as part of its celebrations marking 175 years since the formation of Durham Markets Company in 1851.
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MBE for the Northern Housing Consortium’s longest serving colleagueNorthern Housing Consortium (NHC) Executive Assistant Lynda Redshaw, who lives County Durham, was presented with an MBE for services to social housing in the North of England by Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle. She attended the ceremony with her two sons and granddaughter.
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Everybodys Talking About Jamie returns to SunderlandFollowing a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK & Ireland Tours and Amazon Studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns for the 10th Anniversary Tour featuring a brand new song from Dan Gillespie Sells and Tom MacRae.
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A Taste of Sicily on the Riverwalk: Sue Sweeney visits Veeno DurhamDurham City’s culinary scene has seen a wave of exciting new openings recently, and to celebrate Durham Restaurant Week, Sue Sweeney headed down to the Riverwalk to visit one of the city’s latest gems: Veeno.
National News
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MPs back plan to release Mandelson files after Labour anger forces climbdownThe PM is forced to back down over a plan to withhold some documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.
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Email appears to confirm Andrew and Virginia Giuffre photo is realThe former prince has previously questioned whether the picture had been doctored and claimed he had never met Giuffre.
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Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claimsLawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.
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Murder arrest after student stabbed near campusAn 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and currently in police custody.
North East Sport
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Three new faces and a change of shape for Newcastle's semi-final decider at Man City
Eddie Howe has made three changes to his Newcastle United side for this evening's Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg game with Manchester City
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Ross Wilson's 'extraordinary' Newcastle transfer actions that determined window
Newcastle United chief executive David Hopkinson has defended the club’s lack of transfer activity during the January window
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'I don't see many better groups of players' - Kim Hellberg on how Boro measure up
Kim Hellberg explains why he would not swap his Middlesbrough squad for any other group of players in the Championship
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Eddie Howe explains why Newcastle allowed Matt Targett to stay at Middlesbrough
Eddie Howe explains why Newcastle United allowed Matt Targett to see out the season on loan at Middlesbrough
