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Durham News
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Man seen drinking cider before driving off in Ferryhill banned from the roads
A driver who was seen drinking cider at the wheel in Ferryhill, County Durham, has been banned from driving for more than four years.
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County Durham village residents reconnected to power supply after six weeks of issues
Some houses in the DL15 postcode in Stanley Crook, County Durham, have been having power issues since the end of November last year.
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Curtain up tonight on County Durham theatre company's 'cracking' tale of Mother Goose
A local theatre company hopes its forthcoming production of ‘Mother Goose’ will have panto-goers scrambling for seats in coming days.
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Darlington woman admits role in Shildon knifepoint robbery and faces prison sentence
A woman is facing a prison sentence after admitting being an accomplice in a knifepoint robbery at a County Durham convenience store.
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Esh Construction appointed to deliver £2m scheme to retrofit homes
Esh Construction has been awarded a £2 million contract to retrofit homes across County Durham, delivering energy efficiency upgrades under Durham County Council’s Warmer Homes: Local Government Grant scheme.
From Durham OnAir
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FARU Restaurant and the Wider North East Feature in New TV Series from Celebrity Chef Neven Maguire
The North East’s culinary scene is enjoying international recognition as part of Irish celebrity chef Neven Magire’s new TV series - and Durham’s Faru restaurant is part of the line up.
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"Just For One Day" Live Aid Musical to Visit Sunderland Empire
Producers Jamie Wilson Productions (The Devil Wears Prada, Mrs Doubtfire) are thrilled to announce that Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical, in association with Curve, will head out on a major UK and Ireland tour, visiting Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 June 2027.
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Traditional Banquet to mark Burns Night at Thorpe Farm
Preparations are under way for the traditional Burns Night celebrations at Thorpe Farm Centre on Saturday 24th January. The annual event brings all the Scottish traditions of the night to a candle-lit Courtyard Restaurant.
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John Cleese discusses Fawlty Towers The Play in Sunderland
John Cleese talks to Richard Barber about the runaway success of Fawlty Towers – The Play, having had two sold out West End seasons and a 10 month UK tour which began in September.
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Banks Group Acquires Naming Rights To Durham Cricket’s Riverside Stadium
Durham Cricket has signed up County Durham-based property and mining firm the Banks Group as its new principal partner in an agreement which also includes the naming rights to the Riverside ground.
National News
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Starmer does not rule out backing social media ban for under-16s
Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban.
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Edinburgh & Leeds to host Tour de France starts in 2027
Edinburgh and Leeds will host the opening stages of the men's and women's Tour de France in 2027, with the UK Government saying it will be "the most accessible major sporting spectacle ever held in Britain".
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Serial rail fare evader faces jail over 112 unpaid tickets
Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.
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Princess of Wales hosts World Cup winners England
The Princess of Wales hosts England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September.
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Hygiene ratings shouldn't apply to Michelin restaurants, says food critic
The restaurant critic says inspectors should "modernise" after Ynyshir recieved a one-out-of-five hygiene rating.
North East Sport
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Darlington set for major blow with Middlesbrough permanent transfer imminent
Darlington are set to suffer a major setback in their bid to make the National League North play-offs this season, with Middlesbrough loanee Charlie Lennon poised to join Barnsley on a permanent deal
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Why Sunderland haven't made any January signings as defender exit confirmed
Regis Le Bris provides a transfer update on Sunderland ins and outs in the January transfer window
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Triple Middlesbrough injury update ahead of Friday-night game at West Brom
Riley McGree, David Strelec and Kaly Sene all remain unavailable for Middlesbrough’s Friday-night game at West Brom
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Sunderland's January transfer plan after double injury blow confirmed
Regis Le Bris discusses Sunderland's transfer plans after Bertrand Traore and Arthur Masuaku injuries
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Kim Hellberg's plan for Leo Castledine and Fin Munroe - and view on Jeremy Sarmiento
Leo Castledine and Fin Munroe will go straight into the Middlesbrough squad for tomorrow’s Championship game at West Brom

