
Durham News
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Mini golf course at County Durham shopping centre to close two years after opening
The Hole In Wand at Dalton Park, near Seaham, will permanently close on Sunday, September 6, after the venue announced the sad news on social media.
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County Durham family 'shaken' after armed police surrounded their home
An Annfield Plain family has been left “shaken” after armed police surrounded their home while a mum and her two young children were inside.
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Two people taken to hospital after crash on A19 in County Durham
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the A19 in County Durham.
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Teenage Durham bike thief who struck owner with a bottle says it was in self defence
A teenager who admits stealing a bike from a stranger in Durham city centre has denied an alleged wounding charge when the owner tried to retrieve the cycle.
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Ferryhill man admits dangerous driving in head-on crash that saw air ambulance called
A man has changed pleas and admitted responsibility for a serious injury road accident caused by his dangerous driving prior to a head on collision.
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RESULTS DAY: Durham students receive results at New CollegeThousands of students across County Durham have received their A Level, T Level and Level 3 qualification results today. Many have discovered if they have achieved what is needed to get to their university of choice!
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Whats happening in County Durham this weekend?Murder Mysteries, Concerts, LEGO and sunflowers! As we continue to experience another heatwave around the North East, here's our roundup of whats happening across County Durham this weekend - In association with This is Durham!
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Celebrated Festival Receives £30,000 Funding For Exciting Theatrical AdventureOne of the North-East’s most celebrated festivals has received a £30,000 grant to create and deliver a brand-new theatrical experience for audiences in Tees Valley and County Durham.
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50 strong choir sings out from iconic viewpoint as 2026 Saltburn Folk Festival opensNearly 50 local singers gathered above the town yesterday (Friday 7 August) for a special performance marking the opening evening of this year’s Saltburn Folk Festival.
National News
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Two seriously hurt as passenger train derails"It was pandemonium... I could feel the carriage rocking," says one passenger who was on the train with his six-year-old daughter.
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Multiple fires destroy homes and cause devastation in West MidlandsThe region's fire chief says the service took thousands of 999 calls across "one of the most significant" incidents in its history.
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Final day of heatwave for many before weekend cooldownHeatwave conditions continue on Friday in south-east England but it is turning fresher for all into the weekend.
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'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadrupleBritain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham.
North East Sport
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Sunderland unveil third kit for 2026/27 season - price details & how to buy
Sunderland have unveiled their new third kit for the coming season—drawing inspiration from one of the city's oldest and most distinctive industries
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How Middlesbrough's five key injuries are looking ahead of Lincoln game at weekend
Kim Hellberg admits he has some “50-50” selection calls to make ahead of Saturday’s Championship season-opener against Lincoln City
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Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle attack verdict after Will Osula & Yoane Wissa experiment
Yoane Wissa played off Will Osula for Newcastle in the friendly defeat to Everton in Edinburgh
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Sunderland transfer falls through as player reacts after chairman explanation
Abdoullah Ba's move to Peterborough has fallen through in what is a setback for Sunderland as they look to continue offloading senior players who aren't in the plans of head coach Regis Le Bris
