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Durham News
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Toddler's family looking to give back to hospital that tried to save her life
The family of murdered toddler Maya Chappell have set their sights on creating a family room in Newcastle RVI, where she was cared for before her death.
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Trial date set for man accused of murdering County Durham dad in Australian car park
A man accused of murdering a County Durham dad in an Australian car park will stand trial in April 2026.
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Appeal lodged against refusal of 'immense, enormous' County Durham solar farm
An appeal against the rejection of a large-scale solar farm has been lodged.
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Look inside new 'luxury' family-friendly play centre and café in Newton Aycliffe
If you’re looking for somewhere to keep your little ones entertained, a brand-new play centre, Luxury Little Play Company, has opened in Newton Aycliffe.
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County Durham axe throwing venue announces sudden closure days before Christmas
Valhalla North axe throwing in Newton Aycliffe has announced its sudden closure less than two weeks before Christmas.
From Durham OnAir
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🎄 What's YOUR favourite? Vote for Durham's Official Top 30 Christmas Songs!
Durham OnAir is calling on all music lovers across County Durham and the North East to help create the ultimate festive soundtrack by voting for their favourite Christmas hits. You could be in with a chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher as well!
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Green light for £30M Bobby Robson Cancer Centre at Freeman
Newcastle Hospitals and The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, part of Newcastle Hospitals Charity, are building the world-class facility, which will benefit patients from the North East and beyond.
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CDDFRS: How to keep your family safe this Christmas
Firefighters are urging people to make sure that fire safety is at the top of their Christmas list, so that this festive season is memorable for all the right reasons. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) has issued important cooking and electrical advice to households to help prevent a fire from breaking out in their home.
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Durham OnAir bans 'Last Christmas' for Wham-A-Geddon!
December is here and people across County Durham are battling to NOT hear 'Last Christmas' by 'Wham'! Durham OnAir is working to ensure that listeners wont be hearing George until the big day, as it introduces it's new 'Whamageddon Policy'.
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Bellway releases images to show street scenes planned at new developments on the edge of Durham
Computer-generated images have been released to show what Bellway’s new developments at Sniperley Park will look like. Bellway is building 368 properties at DH1 and The Green at DH1, part of the planned 1,900-home garden neighbourhood on the north-western edge of Durham.
National News
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King praised for 'powerful' early cancer detection message
The King says an early diagnosis was key to the "good news" that his treatment is being scaled back.
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BMA warns of flu 'scaremongering' ahead of doctor strikes
The health secretary should focus on offering a deal instead of "scaremongering the public", the BMA says.
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Two killed after garden explosion sets house on fire
Fire crews called to reports of an explosion on Friday evening.
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Young care leaver facing homelessness was 'left to own devices'
A growing number of households in England have a young care leaver facing homelessness, data shows.
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Hundreds tell BBC of adopted children's struggles amid calls for lifelong support
A charity says the system is “under severe strain” as parents recount addiction and mental health battles.
North East Sport
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LIVE: Middlesbrough vs QPR - Boro hope to maintain fine form under Kim Hellberg
Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson provides live coverage of Middlesbrough's home game against QPR from the Riverside Stadium
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Three changes as Kim Hellberg shakes things up for Middlesbrough game against QPR
Kim Hellberg has made three changes to his Middlesbrough team for this afternoon's Championship home game against QPR.
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Regis Le Bris' 'great player' backing for Sunderland signing despite surprise blow
Regis Le Bris has backed Simon Adingra to bounce back from his African Cup of Nations and go on to become a "great player" for Sunderland
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Middlesbrough's European transfer focus - and it will be shaped by Kim Hellberg
Kim Hellberg is hoping his detailed knowledge of the Scandinavian market will benefit Middlesbrough in forthcoming transfer discussions
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'I played for Newcastle & Sunderland - and was subject of ridiculous contract rumour'
Chris Waddle has played for both Newcastle and Sunderland and previews Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby

