Durham News
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Man snapped 'using phone' at wheel of Durham Police van on A19 as probe launched
An investigation has been launched after a worker from Durham Constabulary was photographed allegedly on his phone on the A19 in Peterlee, County Durham.
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Police make 161 arrests and close 17 drug lines in crackdown across the North East
A co-ordinated crackdown on drug dealing in the North East has seen more than 161 arrests and 17 deal lines shutdown.
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Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham from Friday, July 4.
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Fundraising ball at Durham hotel raises more than £60k for hospice
The Glitter Ball charity event at a County Durham hotel raised more than £60,000 for St Benedict’s Hospice in Sunderland.
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New College Durham Creating a Passport to Success
New College Durham (NCD) is rolling out a novel way to help students get ahead.
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Raby Castle volunteer crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2025
A loyal member of one of County Durham’s star attractions has been crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2025.
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New College Durham Unleashes the Talent at Durham Fringe Festival 2025!
Get ready for a spectacular display of talent and creativity as the Durham Fringe Festival 2025 transforms nine venues across Durham City Centre from Wednesday the 23rd until Sunday the 27th of July 2025. Audiences will be immersed in over 110 unique acts across a staggering 270 performances.
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Durham Celebrates Independents’ Day UK with a Weekend of Local Love
Durham will be flying the flag for independent traders on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th July as part of Independents’ Day UK – a nationwide initiative that celebrates and promotes the UK’s independent retail and small business sector.
National News
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I understand what Trump cares about, says Starmer
The prime minister says he found common ground with President Trump as both "really care about family".
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Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave after visas end, MPs say
The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".
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The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found
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Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Corbyn
Former Labour leader Corbyn has not yet confirmed his involvement to the BBC.
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