
Durham News
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Newton Aycliffe looking forward to a fresh start after return to Northern League
Newton Aycliffe are looking forward to a fresh start following their relegation back into the Northern League
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County Durham thug sent picture of knife to his pregnant ex saying 'I'm on my way'
A Peterlee thug who sent image of knife to his pregnant ex-partner saying ‘I’m on my way’ has walked free from court after spending several months on remand.
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County Durham ex-solider left partner's skin flapping over eye when he 'brayed' her
Former soldier Craig Lincoln left his partner covered in blood after he ‘brayed’ her at their former home, Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court heard.
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Newton Aycliffe predator will spend next decade behind bars for raping child
A Newton Aycliffe predator will spend the next decade behind bars after raping a child.
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Map renames North East towns after celebs – find out who’s famous near you
A map has replaced the region's place names with those of celebrities, showing whether your area in the North East has a famous link.
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Cast announced for The Full Monty play visiting SunderlandEveryman Theatre, Cheltenham and Buxton Opera House, in association with Mark Goucher and David Pugh, today announced the creative team and initial casting for the major national tour of The Full Monty. The beloved film will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, and the production will visit Sunderland Empire from Monday 17 – Saturday 22 May as part of a UK Tour running until July 2027.
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Nick Mohammed, an astronaut and others honoured by Durham UniversityAstronaut Rosemary Coogan, award-winning actor, writer and comedian Nick Mohammed, and folk duo The Unthanks will be among those to receive honorary degrees from Durham University this summer.
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Durham’s Battle of the Butterflies!Three spectacular species are neck and neck in Durham for the coveted title of Britain’s Favourite Butterfly and every vote could make the difference.
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BBC Concert Orchestra Records Original Soundtrack for KynrenKynren – The Storied Lands has joined forces with the world-renowned BBC Concert Orchestra to record original music for two major new shows opening this summer at the UK’s first live-action show park in County Durham.
National News
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Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'Lammy says he told the US vice-president the teen's murder "has got nothing to do with mass migration".
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M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young peopleThe scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training.
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Son calls for Iran prisoner exchange for British pairCraig and Lindsay Foreman's son urges the UK to explore a prisoner exchange to secure their release.
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Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs sayThe Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.
North East Sport
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Dael Fry contract latest as rival clubs circle for Middlesbrough centre-half
Middlesbrough remain in contract talks with Dael Fry, with both parties still confident of agreeing a deal that will see the centre-half remain on Teesside
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Newcastle United focusing on number one winger target ahead of key week on two fronts
Newcastle United are hoping to make significant progress with their pursuit of Spanish winger Victor Munoz in the next few days
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The Sunderland transfer questions set to be answered in fascinating summer window
It promises to be another interesting summer transfer window for Sunderland after the Black Cats qualified for next season's Europa League
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Newton Aycliffe looking forward to a fresh start after return to Northern League
Newton Aycliffe are looking forward to a fresh start following their relegation back into the Northern League
