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Durham News
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Family of Maya Chappell meet with education secretary Bridget Phillipson
The family of murdered County Durham toddler Maya Chappell has met with education secretary Bridget Phillipson.
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Suspected County Durham drink driver seen weaving across road refused breath test
A man seen weaving his vehicle across a road and hitting the kerbside refused to provide a breath sample when taken to a police station.
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County Durham man who hurled 'missiles' from mum’s roof avoids longer prison sentence
A prosecution bid has failed to extend the sentence of a man jailed for throwing roof tiles when refused entry to his mother’s home.
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Vodka-swigging Stanley driver banned from the roads after crashing Volvo
A man with no motoring convictions for more than a quarter of a century has lost his licence after a collision while over the drink drive limit.
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Community artwork celebrating North East nature to go on show
Durham Wildlife Trust worked with amateur artists from across the region to create the Trail in the Trees, a nature trail for Hetton Park in Hetton Le Hole.
From Durham OnAir
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Comedy, Canadians, bingo and bluegrass come to County Durham
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.
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Durham Restaurant Week Returns At The End of 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.
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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.
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Britain’s Oldest Working Standard Gauge Steam Locomotive to visit the World’s Oldest Railway!
Tanfield Railway, the world’s oldest railway, is delighted to welcome Furness 20, Britain’s oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive, as part of its Tanfield300 Great North Festival of Railways this May.
National News
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China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.
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Mum says university 'failed' son who took his own life after grade error
Geography student Ethan Brown should have been awarded a 2:1 degree but was wrongly told he could not graduate.
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I will speak out on misogyny, first female Archbishop of Canterbury says
The first woman to lead the Church of England in its history is officially confirmed at St Paul's Cathedral.
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Man guilty of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police
Donald Trump's son told officers he had seen the victim being beaten up during a video call in January 2025.
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Kaba family 'devastated' as misconduct case paused
The IOPC pauses misconduct proceedings against the officer who shot Chris Kaba, upsetting his family.
North East Sport
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Middlesbrough's attacking plans revealed as they 'actively pursue' three targets
Middlesbrough are ‘actively pursuing’ three different attacking targets as they look to make at least one more addition before the transfer window closes
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What happened after key Middlesbrough transfer decision that led to change of outlook
WHEN Middlesbrough signed Leo Castledine earlier this month, they knew they were getting a talented young player
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Darlington's January aim as Ben Hedley reflects on draw at Worksop Town
Ben Hedley is hoping Darlington can round off a strong January in style when they host an in-form Merthyr Town side at Blackwell Meadows on Saturday
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Middlesbrough attacking transfer decision and what happens next - and Sunderland exit
Middlesbrough prepare to send Delano Burzorg to Bristol City - as Dan Neil leaves Sunderland for Ipswich Town
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Sunderland's Academy of Light response after West Ham United disappointment
Luke O'Nien wants Sunderland to use the frustration of their disappointing West Ham defeat to fuel them on to reach new hights in the final months of the Premier League season

