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Durham News
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Police searching for County Durham teenager who was last seen on Sunday
Officers from Durham Police are trying to find the whereabouts of Miles, 17, from Trimdon Station and has links to Consett and Stanley.
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Meet Jager the adorable stray puppy turned police dog who has joined Durham force
Meet our unexpected new recruit Jager, a stray who was rescued after being found running round the streets of Hartlepool last week.
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Sex offender breached court order by contacting vulnerable victim days after release
A sex offender was only out of prison for a few days before contacting the "vulnerable" victim of one of his previous crimes, a court heard.
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Preview of Durham Brass Festival with BBC Radio 4 Loose Ends set to record
The 2025 Durham Brass Festival, promises a vibrant lineup of performances and events across Durham’s city, towns, and villages, is set to burst into life.
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County Durham heritage venue earns national recognition in first year
The Story, a heritage attraction near Durham City in County Durham, has gained national acclaim within a year of opening
From Durham OnAir
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Durham OnAir will be LIVE from Staindrop Carnival
Get ready for a spectacular day out at the Staindrop Carnival, taking place on Saturday, 12th July 2025! This highly anticipated event promises to be an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages, and Durham OnAir will be broadcasting LIVE from the event.
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Urgent Appeal: Missing Teenager Miles Last Seen in Spennymoor
Durham Police are seeking public assistance in locating a 17-year-old boy named Miles, who vanished on Sunday, July 6. Authorities have not released his full name.
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Get Ready for Blast Off at the Durham Miners’ Gala
Space and mining both have deep connections with County Durham, and to mark this Into the Light, County Durham’s creative place partnership programme is bringing a newly commissioned interactive sculpture called EarthShip to the Miners’ Gala on Saturday 12th July 2025.
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The Milky Way could be teeming with more satellite galaxies than previously thought
The Milky Way could have many more satellite galaxies than scientists have previously been able to predict or observe, according to new research. Cosmologists at Durham University, UK, used a new technique combining the highest-resolution supercomputer simulations that exist, alongside novel mathematical modelling, predicting the existence of missing “orphan” galaxies.
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Corrie Legends announced for Sunderland Empire
Three Coronation Street icons have now been officially confirmed to join the star-studded line-up of An Audience with Coronation Street: Barbara Knox, Bill Roache, and Amanda Barrie will appear live on stage to celebrate the show’s incredible legacy and share unforgettable stories from their years on the cobbles. Their announcement marks a major highlight in what is already shaping up to be an unmissable event for fans across the UK.
National News
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Ex-Tory chairman Jake Berry defects to Reform UK
Earlier this week David Jones, the ex-Conservative Welsh secretary, also announced he had joined Nigel Farage's party.
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Holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price
The cost of all-inclusive family package holidays to many popular destinations has risen this year.
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Ban some foreigners from sickness benefits, Tories urge
Leader Kemi Badenoch will set out her plans to restrict welfare payments in a speech on Thursday.
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Historical sexual abuse claims against former bishop and vicar investigated
Four people tell the BBC about abuse being ignored at the crisis-hit Church and call for inquiry.
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Met 'truly sorry' for distress to Al Fayed victims
Detectives have written to alleged victims of the late Harrods boss and promised to answer questions about their ongoing investigation.
North East Sport
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Proposed Newcastle United transfer collapses as talks break down
Newcastle United are digging in their heels over Sean Longstaff – and have rejected Leeds United’s latest offer for the midfielder.
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'Powerful' Sunderland declaration as Chemsdine Talbi confirmed & next signing jets in
Sunderland have completed the signing of Chemsdine Talbi - and he's set to be joined by Brighton's Simon Adingra, who is currently North East-bound to undergo his medical.
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Sunderland's goalkeeping conundrum after talks are placed on hold
Sunderland are ready to turn their attention to alternative goalkeeping targets after Bournemouth tabled a formal offer for Chelsea’s Djordje Petrovic.
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Darlington Fixtures 2025-26: Quakers start new season with a home game
Darlington will kick off the new Enterprise National League North season with a home game against Chorley.
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Newcastle's next move after Anthony Elanga confirmation as 11 new deals dished out
Confirmation of Anthony Elanga's move from Nottingham Forest to Newcastle is imminent, with the winger having arrived on Tyneside on Tuesday night to complete his medical