
Durham News
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All staff lose jobs as County Durham firm founded by Sara Davies enters liquidation
All staff at Sara Davies' Crafter's Companion have been made redundant after the County Durham company entered liquidation following talks with Gemporia.
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Durham NHS Trust faces £21.9m funding black hole months after 600 job cuts announced
An NHS trust facing mounting pressure has admitted its £22m funding gap is a "cause for concern", months after revealing plans to axe 600 jobs.
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Banned County Durham van driver had no idea he'd been disqualified until police stop
A banned driver did not know he had been disqualified until police arrested him behind the wheel of a Ford Transit, a court heard.
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'Labour of love' on knocker takes Durham Cathedral stonemason 450 hours to complete
Durham Cathedral stonemason Steve Mann has spent three years carving a unique stone replica of the famous Sanctuary Ring on the North Door.
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Former MasterChef contestant secures £150,000 to open Bishop Auckland restaurant
Former MasterChef contestant Mike Bartley will open Jörd, a fine-dining restaurant in Bishop Auckland, on October 24 after securing £150,000 funding.
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More than 30,000 handmade poppies created for Durham Markets’ tribute to fallen DLI soldiersA community remembrance project launched by Durham Markets has inspired people across the UK to make more than 30,000 knitted and crocheted poppies – almost twice its original target.
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Spennymoor school pupils getting closer to nature in new birdwatching areaPupils at a County Durham school for young people with learning disabilities are finding out more about local birdlife thanks to a second four-figure grant from a regional employer.
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Over 800 homes without power in DarlingtonOver 800 homes are without power this morning as a major power outage affects numerous postcodes across Darlington.
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Former Addict to live on Durham streets as part of 6 month fundraiserA RECOVERING addict who endured homelessness before transforming his life to help others has embarked on a six-month rough sleeping challenge this weekend in a bid to raise £1 million for vital addiction recovery beds.
National News
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Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case 'like being raped again'Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women.
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Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warnsThe defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.
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Race to update services' computer systems after cyber-security flaw foundWebsites were taken offline after the developers of programming language PHP said "critical vulnerabilities" had been discovered.
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Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concernsThe assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
North East Sport
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What Timur Tutierov proved in Poznan - and what it means to Regis Le Bris
Regis Le Bris was delighted to see Timur Tutierov seize his chance in Sunderland’s starting side at Lech Poznan last night
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Even Hellberg has been surprised by Boro star who can be 'one of best in the game'
Kim Hellberg believes the sky is the limit for Amario Cozier-Duberry, who can go on to become "one of the best wingers in the game", says his head coach
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Girls football academy with coaching and qualifications unveiled in North Yorkshire
Askham Bryan College and Harrogate Town launch a female football academy, combining coaching, fixtures and sports qualifications, with trials October 28
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What pleased Regis Le Bris the most as Sunderland responded to weekend woes in Poznan
Regis Le Bris felt his Sunderland side delivered the “right reaction” to a difficult weekend as they claimed a Europa League draw with Lech Poznan
