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Lonely older people in County Durham encouraged to attend free tea dances
Older people in County Durham are taking to the dancefloor to combat loneliness and boost wellbeing through a new initiative at Ushaw Historic…
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'I've turned my heartbreak into helping dementia patients with my ultimate hugs'
Entrepreneur Lou Willis-Keeler has won a national Women in Innovation award and £75,000 to develop hug-inspired calming technology.
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'Sinister' County Durham man pinned down and stripped woman in 'degrading' sex attack
A County Durham man who forcibly stripped a woman and offered her to a friend for sex has been jailed for a total of 75 months.
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Check if you are eligible for a discounted TV licence costing as little as £7.50
There are two instances where you can get your TV licence at a discounted price - here is who is eligible.
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Energy bill warning as Government urged to make major change
E.On boss Chris Norbury has called for Government action to cut energy policy costs on business electricity bills and boost investment.
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Member of Liberal group paid for former NSW premier’s brother to travel to Fiji to avoid inquiry, Icac hears
Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood gives evidence about allegations linked to Reformers at Independent Commission Against Corruption hearing
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David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong to win Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Crowly pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown his progressive opponent as a clear frontrunner
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Oxford Street shoppers to have faces scanned by controversial tech
LFR has been widely criticised by human rights groups, with one organisation describing the rollout as an escalation in routine public surveillance
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Climate change increases County Durham drought risks and lower water levels
Climate change could leave reservoirs at lower levels during the summer and increase drought risks across County Durham, a council report has warned.
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Bluffers guide to star-studded line-up at North Yorkshire literary festival
Some of the biggest names in literature, entertainment and broadcasting are heading to North Yorkshire after organisers unveiled a star-studded…
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Experts issue stark warning over eclipse glasses before UK event
Brits have been warned not to use ordinary or ‘knock-off’ eclipse glasses as more than 90 of the Sun is blocked over the UK on August 12.
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Specialist glasses sell out as Britons prepare for best solar eclipse in decades
More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday.
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Don’t use electricity during the solar eclipse, Octopus Energy warns
A shutdown in solar energy generation will coincide with a usual surge in electricity demand in the UK
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Meet the brave nine-year-old girl from Darlington who came face to face with sharks
A nine year old girl from Darlington has come face to face with sharks in a birthday challenge to protect the oceans she hopes to one day help save.
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What you should do if your bins do not get collected by the council
If you bins get missed for a week by the binmen, here is what you should do.
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Open day returns with behind-the-scenes glimpse of North Yorkshire racing yards
Horse racing fans will have the chance to go behind the scenes at some of North Yorkshire’s leading training yards when the Malton Open Day returns
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North Yorkshire Council forecasts £10m overspend due to rise in children in care
Costs due to a rise in the number of children in care has contributed to North Yorkshire Council forecasting a £10m overspend for the financial…
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ITV reveals that 'brilliant' mystery thriller will not return for third series
After The Flood, which starred Sophie Rundle, will not come back for a third series on ITV
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F-16 intercepts plane over Trump’s Patriot Games in latest airspace violation
Incident follows breaches of temporary flight restriction over President Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf course Sunday, where he was also in attendance at the time
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Rare first edition of 1536 Bible to go on display in Bishop Auckland museum
A rare copy of the book that helped shape the English language, the Protestant Reformation and the course of English history is set to go on display…
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Total Solar Eclipse: what will happen in the year's stellar spectacle?
Maximum totality will occur off Iceland’s west coast. By the time it reaches a small patch of Portugal and then Spain with its massive crowds, totality will have dwindled to a minute or so. The spectacle will end in the Mediterranean. #EuropeNews
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Self-confessed County Durham paedophile said he could meet 'girl' at Airbnb
A self-confessed paedophile was involved in online exchanges in which he tried to arrange the potential rape of a child with what he thought was a…
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Alexandri sisters come back to Greece after years abroad
From Austria, where they lived and excelled for 14 years, to their comeback for Greece and two Paris golds. Anna Maria, Irini Marina and Vasiliki Alexandri discuss their decision to return and their plans for the future.
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Woman who tried to warn police about double murderer says nightmare became ‘real’
Laura was one of two women who reported being sexually assaulted by Simon Levy in 2018
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Cohabiting couples could enter marriage-style arrangements ‘without knowing’
The Government has proposed changes to the law around break-ups to create a framework for what happens when unmarried couples go their separate ways
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Historic North Pennines country house hotel goes on the market
Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages, a Georgian hotel near Alston in the North Pennines, has been put up for sale.
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Richard Hammond speaks out after court speeding conviction
Former Top Gear host Richard Hammond, from North Yorkshire, has spoken out on his speeding conviction and court fine.
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Early release scheme puts public at risk of serious crimes, probation inspector warns
The 5,000 people expected to be released early under sentencing changes will need to be managed by probation staff
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Probation chief says he’s ‘not fully confident’ service will cope with early prisoner releases – UK politics live
Martin Jones expresses concern scheme will increase pressure on probation service as Burnham addresses controversy over PC Harper’s killers
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County Durham play area could be forced to close as bins set alight in latest attack
A County Durham play area repeatedly targeted by vandals has been hit again and could be forced to close after two litter bins were set alight.
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World markets mixed as oil and gold rise ahead of US inflation data
Oil prices climbed and Wall Street pulled back from record highs, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 4% on renewed chip-buying, as markets brace for a crucial US inflation reading.
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Eerie silence and ‘still surviving’: what happened next after steel town’s last blast furnace shut down
Exhibition in Port Talbot is part of project exploring how communities experience endings and transitions
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North East children back road safety call to protect young cyclists
North East schoolchildren have joined road safety campaigners and emergency services in calling on drivers to ‘look twice’ for cyclists after…
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North Yorkshire stately home to mark US independence with Revolutionary War fun
Kiplin Hall near Scotch Corner will host a Revolutionary War re-enactment weekend in August 2026 to mark 250 years of American independence,…
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Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat
High temperatures continue across UK with 38C forecast on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency services
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Football legend Peter Reid prepares for Great North Run for Sir Bobby cancer appeal
Sunderland AFC legend Peter Reid will take on this year’s Great North Run to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, supporting a…
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Residents feel 'intimidated' as Teesside family home to become Airbnb or HMO
People who live nearby have raised concerns about parking, anti-social behaviour and community safety after plans linked to a Norton property were…
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UK heatwave live: Met Office issues extreme heat warning as government convenes emergency Cobra meeting
Parts of country face fifth heatwave of the summer with highs of 38C forecast this week
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New Yorkshire Dales funding aims to boost native trees and hedgerows
A new grant scheme from Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust will help landowners plant native trees and hedgerows across the Yorkshire Dales, Forest of…
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Why private equity works for people-led businesses
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Back-to-school warning as parents miss out on forgotten loyalty points
Parents face school uniform bills of more than £450, but forgotten loyalty points and vouchers could help cut the cost of the back-to-school shop.
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How to protect your eyes at the exact time the solar eclipse will hit North East time
Exact times for peak views of the solar eclipse in Middlesbrough, Durham and Newcastle tonight have been revealed.
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Paid police paternity leave to double after fathers reported being ‘ostracised’
Exclusive: Pay increases to two weeks in England and Wales after Guardian revealed officers ‘mocked’ for taking time off
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DVSA confirms MOT rule change to tackle fraudulent MOT certificates
The new rule is part of a plan to tackle “ghost MOTs,” in which certificates are issued to vehicles that are never actually inspected at the…
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Violent Durham woman branded a 'high risk' to future partners jailed for attack
Rachael Lythe, 32, of no fixed abode in Brandon, County Durham, has been jailed for 36 weeks after admitting assault causing actual bodily harm and…
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County Durham entrepreneur among UK’s most innovative business leaders
Consett entrepreneur Kate Murray, founder and CEO of housing technology firm Ubrix, has been named one of 100 winners of the Innovate UK Women in…
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Why taking photos of tonight's solar eclipse could damage your phone camera
People planning to photograph tonight's solar eclipse are being warned that pointing phones and cameras at the Sun could cause damage without…
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Young people in North East to begin careers in steel industry
Young people from across the North East are set to begin careers in the steel industry as British Steel invests in the next generation of workers…
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North Korea launches missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korea drills
A ballistic missile fired from the North’s eastern coastal Wonsan area around 6am flew more than 700 kilometres, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul condemned the test and warned it remains ready to repel any provocation in cooperation with the US.
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European Athletics Championships: Keely Hodgkinson - why is 800m world record so tough to break?
The world record for the women's 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task?
