
Durham News
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Darlington nurses secure £187,000 damages after transgender changing room tribunal
The Darlington nurses at the centre of a landmark transgender changing room tribunal have secured £187,000 in damages from the NHS Trust.
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County Durham man named after F1 champion Ayrton Senna stole van keys in burglary
A defendant named after a former Formula One motor racing champion has appeared in court and admitted the burglary of a house in which vehicle keys were taken.
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County Durham family of murdered toddler urge change to government bill to save lives
The family of murdered County Durham toddler Maya Chappell have called for stronger child safeguarding changes.
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From Spennymoor to Germany - sofa life for retired greyhound Kiki
A racing greyhound from the County Durham who preferred the sofa to the thrill of the chase is thriving in a new life almost 1,000 miles away with her adoring owners in Germany.
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Political rivals to complain to Government after Durham land sold 'below value'
Opposition councillors say they will complain to the Government after claiming land was sold for housing below its value.
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Sam Ryder Stars In Jesus Christ SuperstarMichael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today delighted to announce Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (now playing until Saturday 5 September 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027). Sam Ryder brings his highly anticipated take on the iconic role of Jesus to theatres across the UK for the first time. The tour will visit Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 September 2027.
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St Margaret's Care Home Scores a Winning Day of World Cup Fun During Care Home Open WeekResidents, colleagues and visitors at St Margaret's Care Home in County Durham enjoyed a fantastic day of World Cup-themed fun as Care Home Open Week continued with an afternoon filled with laughter, teamwork and community spirit.
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JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME Comes to SunderlandROYO are delighted to announce that beloved dancer, Strictly Come Dancing host and star of the West End smash-hit musical Kinky Boots, JOHANNES RADEBE will tour the UK from 1 April – 13 June 2027 with a performance at Sunderland Empire for one night only on Sunday 23 May 2027.
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Staindrop open gardens event is today!If you have been inspired by watching the Chelsea Garden Show on TV, or by visiting one of the many Stately Homes in the region, but then thought you could not recreate what you’ve seen in your small plot, this could help!
National News
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The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.
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Train passed red signal before fatal crash - reportA preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.
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Police took eight minutes to find Henry Nowak's fatal stab woundThe Southampton student died from his injuries, while handcuffed on the ground by Hampshire police officers
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King meets women's cricket team that is not allowed to existKing Charles shows his support for the Afghan women's cricket team, who are no longer allowed to play official games.
North East Sport
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Middlesbrough's new Celtic ticket allocation and Carabao Cup first round draw details
Middlesbrough will take on Celtic in a friendly next month and will learn their Championship fixture list and Carabao Cup first round opponents on Thursday
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Fresh Sunderland transfer twist as forward claims he could stay with Black Cats
Nazariy Rusyn claims he could stay with Sunderland despite reports in Ukraine saying the forward was close to joining FC Karpaty Lviv
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The England changes Thomas Tuchel must surely make after Ghana disappointment
Scott Wilson's analysis of England's 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston
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The Middlesbrough players facing intriguing summer as Kim Hellberg gets back to work
Several Middlesbrough players face an intriguing summer as Kim Hellberg returns to Rockliffe and preparation starts for next term
