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A man was taken to hospital and a dog seized after an attack at a house in Leadgate last night.

Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (June 18).

Former breast services clinical lead, Amir Bhatti, has been placed on a list of health professionals whose patients are being recalled.

A Brandon woman has denied breaking into a residential property and attacking a resident before taking items of property.

An ex-serviceman threw a screwdriver at his partner in anger during a Valentine's Day row, a court heard.

WL Distillery has announced the launch of Graduation Gin, an elegant small-batch gin created to honour graduates as they celebrate their achievements and embark on the next stage of their journey.

Dr Marjorie “Mo” Mowlam, one of the most influential figures in modern British politics, has been honoured with a blue plaque at her former college, celebrating both her time at Durham University and her remarkable contribution to peace and public service.

Former England captain and 2003 Rugby World Cup-winner Lewis Moody and a team of rugby legends have set off on an epic 500-mile charity cycling challenge to raise funds for motor neuron disease research.

The nation has spoken and crowned the Peacock Britain’s Favourite Butterfly in a landmark poll. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today revealed that the colourful Peacock has beaten off fierce competition from a colourful cast of species to take the top spot as Britain’s Favourite Butterfly.

Chester-le-EATS is back for its fifth anniversary celebrations, bringing even more for food and drink lovers to enjoy with the launch of brand-new masterclasses.

The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.

Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?

Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

The BBC said it has "no future projects" with Cain planned as it pulls his BBC Three documentary series Into the Danger Zone

Sammy Silvera and Alex Gilbert will both leave Middlesbrough and become free agents later this month

Harrison Jones has left Sunderland and completed a permanent move to League One side Peterborough United

Florent Ghisolfi and Tom Burwell react as John Hewitson is confirmed as Sunderland's new head of academy

Milan Aleksic has left Sunderland on a season-long loan to Serbian side Partizan Belgrade

The sale of a majority stake in Sunderland's women's team has been officially completed after formal approval from the WSL