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Durham News
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A1(M) County Durham LIVE: Road closed due to lorry blaze - updates
Welcome to The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on the lorry fire on the A1(M) near Bowburn. Emergency services are at the scene.
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County Durham man admits daylight burglary but co-accused will face trial
A man has admitted a charge relating to a daytime sneak-in burglary at a home by cold callers offering to perform guttering work.
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Shildon man admits wounding partner and damaging phone - but could face trial
County Durham man admits 'sneak' burglary but co-accused denies it and faces trial (25302342)
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Cinema concert of famous violinist coming to County Durham and Darlington
Violinist André Rieu's annual Maastricht concert, titled Waltz the Night Away, will be screened in the ODEON Luxe Durham, Gala Theatre, Vue Darlington and Vue Hartlepool.
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School becomes first in County Durham to host immersive learning experience
Durham Trinity School and Sports College in County Durham has become the first in the region to host a groundbreaking immersive learning experience for students with complex needs.
From Durham OnAir
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Bereaved mum runs Junior Great North Run with daughter in memory of son Alexander
Bereaved mum, Emma, whose son Alexander died from a life-limiting neurological disorder caused by an extremely rare mutation of the WWOX gene last November is calling on people to support #TeamAlexander in the AJ Bell Great North Run Sunday 7 September to raise funds for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity.
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Derren Brown comes to Stockton Globe with new show 'Only Human'
New dates have been added to the nationwide tour of Derren Brown’s brand-new stage show, Only Human, including a 5-day run at Stockton Globe. The hugely successful tour, which opened in April 2025 has been extended to take the live experience to a further 20 cities and towns in the UK and Ireland in 2026
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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.
National News
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UK to return some migrants to France within weeks - PM
The PM says the "one in, one out" deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be "in vain".
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Gregg Wallace faces backlash over autism defence
The TV presenter was criticised after he appeared to link claims of misconduct to his autism diagnosis.
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School suspensions rise to nearly a million in England
Suspensions and exclusions rose in the last school year - with a significant increase among primary-age pupils.
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Man fatally stabbed outside Knightsbridge hotel
The man, aged 24, died at the scene outside the five-star Park Tower Hotel on Wednesday night.
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Police Scotland can deal with Trump visit, says chief
Senior officer insists a visit from the US President would not come at the expense of communities, despite warnings from the Scottish Police Federation.
North East Sport
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Kristjaan Speakman's positional insight as Simon Adingra completes Sunderland move
Sunderland have continued their dramatic summer overhaul by completing the signing of winger Simon Adingra from Brighton.
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The major change to Sunderland's pre-season plans - and why it has been necessary
Sunderland have changed their plans for Saturday’s friendly double-header, with the game against Gateshead having been switched to Hebburn Town.
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Arsenal transfer saga could impact Sunderland amid fresh striker twist
The future of Viktor Gyökeres is turning into the Premier League transfer saga of the summer - and what happens with the striker could yet impact Sunderland
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Regis Le Bris' bold pre-season message - and thoughts on Sunderland's signings
Regis Le Bris claims Sunderland’s ongoing spending spree reflects the extent of the club’s ambition ahead of their Premier League return
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The Sunderland arrival that 'really excites' Speakman as transfer plan explained
Kristjaan Speakman on Sunderland's transfer plan and preparation for the Premier League