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Two people taken to hospital after crash on A19 in County Durham
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the A19 in County Durham.
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‘Lauf’ and ‘minceur’: the words that made a 13-year-old from Melbourne a world Scrabble champion
Dineth Fernando – who moved to Australia with his family in February – says he just needed to ‘find the word and play – that’s all’
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Driver disqualified for 17 months after drink-driving in Acacia Street, Crook
Crook man Keiran Palmer has been banned from driving for 17 months after admitting drink driving and was fined £500 by magistrates.
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Mini golf course at County Durham shopping centre to close two years after opening
The Hole In Wand at Dalton Park, near Seaham, will permanently close on Sunday, September 6, after the venue announced the sad news on social media.
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UK travel company enters liquidation after 10 years with no new bookings offered
Firefly Holidays offered high-quality trips to holiday villages, camping resorts, ski resorts and more across the likes of France, Spain and Italy.
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California bans paraquat, highly toxic herbicide outlawed in more than 70 countries
State is US’s largest user of pesticide that is virtually proven to cause Parkinson’s disease
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UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law.
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North East rugby captain secures pro contract and A-level results
North East rugby prospect Will Graham, 18, from Wylam, is celebrating his A Level results after securing a professional future in the sport.
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JLR sales hit by fire at supplier and Middle East disruption
The company, owned by India’s Tata Motors, said revenues were also dented by the planned wind down of a number of Jaguar models.
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Max Miller’s ex-wife sues him for allegedly sharing sensitive photo of their toddler
Emily Moreno accused her ex-husband and his attorney of posting the image to a Dropbox folder, which she said remained available to download for about 23 hours
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Rotterdam port explosion kills one and leaves several injured
A police investigation is underway following the explosion
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Aspiring astronaut from Darlington among Barnard Castle School A-level successes
Barnard Castle School head boy Seb Bowerman, from Darlington, has secured a place to study physics at the University of Bath after achieving A*AAA…
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Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas, food costs fall
Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation could grind lower in the months ahead
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CNN’s Scott Jennings declines to say if he wants to take over Karoline Leavitt’s job
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her resignation Wednesday, prompting questions about who might fill her role
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North East university spot named UK's cheapest city break with hotels less than £80
Known for its theatres, nightlife and historic streets, Newcastle has now also been named the UK's cheapest city break destination in a new…
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European Athletics Championships 2026: Keely Hodgkinson into 800m final, rival Audrey Werro falls but through after appeal
Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.
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DWP refunding nearly 200 benefit claimants up to £5,000
Officials will write to those affected by the errors
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'Coyote vs. Acme' was canned by Warner Bros. But 3 years later, that's not all folks
Like its ever-undaunted protagonist, “Coyote vs
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Economy gets World Cup and hot weather boost but fears grow over Iran war hit
Official figures showed gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.4% between April and June, with better-than-forecast growth of 0.3% in June.
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Trio face sentence for roles in Darlington town centre violence
Two men and a woman have now offered “acceptable” pleas to an incident of alleged violence in Darlington town centre.
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North Yorkshire student overcomes 'crippling anxiety' to pursue Paris study dream
Ripon Grammar School student Lottie Whyte has overcome 'crippling anxiety' to secure a place studying French Studies in Paris.
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I visited Nantucket to get to the bottom of the ‘No Influencers’ backlash
Islanders say neither sharks nor ghosts worry them — it’s the content creators on shore who are ruining their summer. As Dairy Boy founder Paige Paul plants herself in the center of the conflict, correspondent Alex Hannaford drops anchor on the simmering culture war just off Cape Cod
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Anthony Taylor: Retiring Premier League referee on VAR, toxic debate and intense scrutiny.
Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.
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Starmer’s leadership style doesn’t work in politics, admits senior ex-minister
Yvette Cooper suggested Andy Burnham is better suited for ‘a world of social media’
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When do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories in La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga?
BBC Sport looks at the big stories in Europe heading into the 2026-27 season.
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The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
Marathon organizers are adjusting to warmer race conditions caused by climate change
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Reflecting Pool's botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service's reputation
President Donald Trump's handling of repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has put the National Park Service in a difficult spot
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Thousands enjoy landmark police event marking 20th birthday in County Durham town
Thousands of families enjoyed free rides and activities at the 20th anniversary Chester-le-Street Police Activity Week after County Durham and…
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Dance production company seeks 80 volunteers for new North East 'spectacular'
Sunderland-based Southpaw Company is seeking 80 volunteers to take part in HOME, a large-scale immersive performance celebrating the opening of…
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Piranha drama: boy, 8, hooks fearsome exotic fish in Pennsylvania lake
South American fish with razor-toothed jaws was probably released by someone who owned it as a pet, officials say
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Man arrested after addresses shared during Thetford anti-migrant protests
Anti-migrant disorder broke out in Thetford, Norfolk last week with police officers assaulted and several people arrested
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Smiles all round as Darlington students celebrate 'unbelievable' A-Level results
The sun shone down on beaming students at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington as they opened their results on Thursday morning.
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Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria
The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.
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Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
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UFC 330: Islam Makhachev says he 'does not have much time' left in UFC
Islam Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday.
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Families feel the pinch of higher children's shoe prices as kids head back to school
As summer fades and kids head back to school, the pressure to stand out or fit in with the right footwear is colliding with higher prices
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European Athletics Championship: Keely Hodgkinson leads home Femke Broeders-Bol to qualify for 800m final
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins her 800m semi-final leading home Femke Broeders-Bol of the Netherlands.
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Delays expected for several hours on A66 as police lead 'abnormal load' to Darlington
A police-led convoy is transporting an "abnormal load" through Teesside, potentially causing delays.
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Award-winning Indian and 'upscale' venue named as restaurant week big hitters
A restaurant with “eye-catching” presentation and an award-winning Indian have been named as the winners of the latest Teesside Restaurant Week.
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Italian businessman admits organising bombing at home of journalist and friend
Valter Lavitola’s lawyer says he had intended attack to boost security for investigative reporter Sigfrido Ranucci
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Badenoch’s popularity is rising – but voters still unconvinced by Tory party
There is a belief that the Conservatives ‘have not learned their lessons’, researchers say
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Scientists invent 'world's greenest balloon'
Imperial College London experts say standard party balloons can take years to break down.
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Darlington family's daily 70-mile school run for daughter rewarded with top A-levels
Darlington student Annabel Cochrane is heading to Oxford University after achieving three A grades and an A* in her EPQ, following years of…
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Sunderland: Can Black Cats surprise Premier League doubters again?
Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European commitments?
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Joy as Ukrainian refugee and soldier's daughter excels in A-levels
Ukrainian teenager Anastasiia Sochka, who fled the war in Ukraine and settled in Hartlepool, has achieved outstanding A-level results at English…
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North Yorkshire college celebrates strongest A-level results in years
Students at a North Yorkshire sixth form college are celebrating a strong set of A Level results, with performance reaching its highest level in…
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I’m a plant scientist. Here’s why Britain’s grass has turned yellow
The public may need to accept that lawns will be yellow during dry summers
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Eclipse warning: All the key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision
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Sports Direct owner buys Harvey Nichols department store chain
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group acquires majority of upmarket retailer’s sites from the administrators
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Reform councillor suspended over posts calling for Commons speaker to be hanged
Kirklees councillor David Rowan called for then Commons speaker John Bercow to be hanged in 2019
