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Durham News
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Newton Aycliffe teenager grabbed spear as he kicked and spat at police during arrest
A troubled Newton Aycliffe teenager who grabbed a wooden spear when two police officers tried to arrest him has been given a community order.
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County Durham schools invited to fund daily meals in Malawi and Zambia
Secondary schools in County Durham are being urged to join Mary’s Meals’ Feed A School initiative, helping fund daily meals for children in countries including Malawi and Zambia.
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County Durham Met Office weather latest - storms expected Saturday
County Durham Met Office weather latest. County is in for a largely dry and bright start to the weekend, with a fine Friday giving way to a wetter and windier Saturday before a cooler, showery but improving Sunday.
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Barnard Castle’s Witham rings in 180th anniversary with big community bash
The Witham arts centre in Barnard Castle will celebrate its 180th anniversary with a weekend of events on April 25–26, alongside a £230,000 investment to support its future.
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Developer issues statement after concrete pipe incident leaves teen fighting for life
Bellway has issued a statement after a teenager was left fighting for his life following an industrial incident at a Durham building site.
From Durham OnAir
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Cassidy Janson as Carole King to play Whitley Bay
Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she honours the music of icon Carole King who she played for two years in ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ in London’s West End
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Business as Usual at Veeno Durham
The owners of Veeno Durham have announced that the restaurant is trading as normal and continues to welcome guests, following recent developments involving the wider Veeno Bars brand.
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Myles walks miles to raise money for local Durham Charity
A man from the North East is walking 62 miles from Saltburn Pier to Roker Pier, aiming to complete the journey within 62 hours, finishing at 20:20 on April 9th, which would have been his dad’s 62nd birthday.
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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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Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
The broadcaster was known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music on BBC Radio 1.
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Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'
It comes after a video is shared in which a group claims to have targeted the nearby Embassy of Israel.
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Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors
On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.
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Woman arrested over death of girl found in pond
South Yorkshire Police say a woman in her 30s has been arrested following Nyla May Bradshaw's death.
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Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.
North East Sport
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Key Newcastle player lined up for a return in crucial home game with Bournemouth
Eddie Howe is hoping Bruno Guimaraes will be able to make his Newcastle United comeback in tomorrow’s home game with Bournemouth
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Hartlepool United manager Nicky Featherstone will 'step down' at end of season
Club legend Nicky Featherstone will step down from his role as First Team Manager at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.
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Eddie Howe admission about 'major changes' at Newcastle during summer transfer window
Eddie Howe has conceded Newcastle United are in for a summer of major change, with a number of the club’s leading lights potentially set to leave
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Eddie Howe hits back at questions over his Newcastle future and spells out his plan
Eddie Howe insists he is ready to “fight harder than ever before” to turn things around at Newcastle United.
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Would qualifying for Europe be good or bad for Sunderland? It's not even a debate...
Would qualifying for Europe be good or bad for Sunderland - and what would playing in Europa League or Conference League mean for Black Cats?

