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A former soldier, who has found it difficult to adjust to life on Civvie Street, has been jailed for assaults on his wife during a five-year controlling relationship.

IN A city renowned for the traditional and ancient, Flambard stands out from the crowd.

Dalton Park outlet shopping centre, near Murton, is hosting Wellness Week.

Specsavers in Barnard Castle has collected over 100 toys for Angel Trust, a County Durham charity supporting people in need.

Hen House, a fried chicken takeaway and delivery business at 88A Claypath, Durham, has applied for a premises licence to operate between 11pm and 1am, seven days a week.

Highlights Rural Touring Scheme is back with top quality arts performances in village halls and community venues across County Durham this Spring, with tickets going on sale on Monday 26 January.

Durham Restaurant Week is set to return at the end of January, serving up a tempting menu of cut-price deals to help diners banish the winter blues and give city centre businesses a welcome post-Christmas boost.

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.

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.

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.

The Greater Manchester mayor is seen as a potential leadership challenger to Sir Keir Starmer.

The home secretary reflects on police actions in the run-up to a Maccabi Tel Aviv FC fan ban.

Storm Ingrid batters Devon and Cornwall - damaging a sea wall, a historic pier and homes.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would give the public an opportunity to "support patriotically our defence".

The home secretary says policing is stuck "in a different century" and the new body will be part of wider reforms.

Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton are both injury doubts ahead of Newcastle United's Champions League trip to Paris St Germain

Player Ratings: Newcastle United 0 Aston Villa 2 - Emi Buendia was the Man of the Match at St James' Park

Emi Buendia and Ollie Watkins scored as Newcastle United suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa

Jeremy Sarmiento is set to be confirmed as a Middlesbrough player after the winger underwent his medical with the club on Sunday

Sunderland have recalled Serbian midfielder Milan Aleksic from his loan deal at Polish side KS Cracovia