County Durham
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'End of an era' as County Durham club is to close after more than 50 years
A village social club that has served generations of families will close for good this weekend.
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CCTV captures moment car mounts pavement and crashes into Darlington businesses
Dramatic CCTV footage shows the moment a car crashed into a T.W.S Security and Funky Fidget shop on Borough Road in Darlington.
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Plans for 299 homes including new bungalows on edge of County Durham village
Plans for up to 299 homes on the edge of Bournmoor have been submitted to Durham County Council.
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The North East landmark that was built by keelmen to care for their own 325 years ago
Today’s Object of the Week is a remarkable riverside building created more than three centuries ago by working men determined to look after their own.
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RSPCA issues urgent plea as Durham rescue centres overwhelmed by animal crisis
The RSPCA is urgently seeking adopters across County Durham as rescue centres struggle with cases involving dozens, and sometimes hundreds, of animals at one address.
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Man wanted by police in connection with an alleged attack in County Durham
Durham Police are searching for Jamie Taylor, who also uses the name Byron Taylor and has links to Newton Aycliffe.
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95-hectare North Yorkshire solar farm set for approval despite residents' concerns
Plans for a major solar farm covering around 95 hectares of agricultural land in North Yorkshire are recommended for approval despite concerns from residents about the loss of productive farmland.
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Boro legends and locals among first to try long-awaited Teesside golf club restaurant
From Boro legends to local foodies - diners are sharing first thoughts on Manjaros' new golf club restaurant.
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Tributes pour in for Darlington couple killed in crash leaving 'world a sadder place'
A Darlington couple who devoted years to helping others are being remembered as community tributes pour in after they were killed in a crash near Scaling Dam.
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Two teenagers arrested after crash involving stolen car in Spennymoor
Two teenagers have been arrested after a stolen car crashed into another vehicle in Spennymoor.
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Family's fight for answers over 'missed opportunities' to detain sister's killer
A grieving County Durham family have welcomed a coroner's decision to look at 'missed opportunities' to detain their sister's psychotic killer hours before she was stabbed to death.
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County Durham garden centre confirms opening date for Christmas display
A garden centre is set to launch its Christmas department with a festive weekend of family fun and seasonal shopping.
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County Durham hotel shortlisted for one of Europe's top luxury travel awards
Headlam Hall Hotel near Darlington is celebrating after being shortlisted for one of the hospitality industry's most prestigious awards.
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Rowdy youths 'starting fires' in County Durham village as warning issued
Durham Police has issued a warning after rowdy youths 'started fires' in Pelton.
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Durham city pub The Boat Club wins toucan mural fight after appeal
The Boat Club in Durham has won its battle to keep a giant toucan mural after a planning inspector ruled the artwork does not harm the historic city centre.
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Spate of waste fires spark warning over throwing vapes and batteries in bins
Councils are warning residents after lithium batteries from vapes and electrical items have sparked waste fires across the region.
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County Durham woman raided Co-Op of £400 worth of sweets and chocolate
Zara Hawkins, 40, of Easington Colliery, was jailed by Peterlee Magistrates’ Court after admitting three breaches of a criminal behaviour order banning her from The Co-Op in Easington and stealing £400 worth of sweets and chocolate from the store while serving a deferred sentence.
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National park honours volunteers for protecting North East countryside
Northumberland National Park Authority honours volunteers with more than 1,000 years of service as its 70th anniversary celebrates countryside conservation work.
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Durham man ordered to pay £450 after thefts from Boots and TK Maxx
Neil Bennett, 41, of Dragonville, Durham, was ordered to pay £451.99 compensation after admitting thefts from Boots in Stanley and TK Maxx in Dragonville
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Woman who 'hates running' taking on insane challenge in 'desperate' help for animals
County Durham vet Dr Janey Lowes, who admits she "absolutely hates running", is preparing to run the length of Sri Lanka to raise more than £1 million for a new animal hospital.
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Nigel Farage has 'confidence' in Durham County Council leader as majority cut to one
Nigel Farage has said he still has confidence in the leadership of Durham County Council despite its majority sitting on a knife-edge amid 'chaos' allegations.
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Barnard Castle Co-op to close in weeks as as new wine retailer takes over
A Co-op store in the heart of Barnard Castle is set to close under the retailer's branding later this year after a decision was taken to sell the site.
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Councillors told to approve County Durham solar farm size of 35 football pitches
Plans for a solar farm the size of around 35 football pitches near Peterlee are set to go before Durham County Council’s planning committee.
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County Durham woman handed community order for driving while banned
County Durham woman Carrie Davies received a community order after admitting driving while disqualified in Seaham. She appeared at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court.
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County Durham tenants invited to help shape community projects
Believe housing invites residents in Crook, Willington, Sunnybrow and Billy Row to join Our Place, Our Voice and shape community decisions in County Durham.
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New parking restrictions set to take effect in County Durham - public notice
New parking restrictions take effect across County Durham’s Easington, Easington Colliery and South Hetton on October 9, including no-waiting and loading rules.
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North East garden marks 20 years after 'remarkable' community revival
Whickham Hermitage Community Garden marks 20 years as an award-winning attraction, revived from dereliction by volunteers and the late Dave Peacock MBE.
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North East college partnership aims to raise pupils’ aspirations
Middlesbrough College and Lingfield Education Trust launch a three-year Tees Valley partnership to boost primary pupils’ careers advice, skills and aspirations.
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Families honour Second World War bomber squadron aircrew at Yorkshire Air Museum
Descendants honour RAF 77 Squadron airmen killed in the Second World War at Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington
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County Durham football team backed by optician with new kits and eye tests
Specsavers Consett sponsors Consett Bedlam under-16s, providing 15 new kits and free eye tests for coaches and staff to support County Durham youth football.
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World's fastest-growing sport arrives in County Durham with new indoor courts
One of the world's fastest-growing sports can now be played year-round in Teesdale after two new indoor padel courts opened at Thorpe Farm Centre.
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Inquest to open into death of County Durham girl, 15, who died in crash
An inquest into the death of a 15-year-old girl who was tragically killed in a crash in Shincliffe is set to take place next month.
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Families invited to Halloween trail at North Yorkshire arboretum
Thorp Perrow Arboretum’s Halloween Trail runs October 3 to November 1, with family-friendly thrills, autumn colour, rare trees and tearoom treats in North Yorkshire.
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County Durham man due in court after pensioner killed in A69 crash
A Wolsingham man has been charged following the death of a 76-year-old woman in a crash in Northumberland.
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'much-loved' mum tragically killed in A69 crash
The heartbroken family of a “much-loved mam” who was tragically killed in a crash in Northumberland last month have paid tribute to her.
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Woman jailed for breaching order protecting her brother after police called
Danielle Parkes, 40, was jailed for 12 weeks after breaching a domestic abuse protection order protecting her brother during a disturbance in Middlesbrough.
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Royal Navy serviceman jailed after throwing corrosive liquid in partner's face
A Royal Navy serviceman threw corrosive liquid into his long-term partner’s face in one of two serious drunken assaults in less than two years.
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'Truly lovely' couple killed in crash on trip away 'devoted lives to Darlington'
A 'truly lovely' couple killed in a crash at the weekend have been named as a Darlington couple honoured with the MBE for services to the community.
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Four shoplifters in court over offences targeting North East businesses
Two people have been jailed after offences affecting businesses in the Greater Eston area of Middlesbrough.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East, including the A1(M), A66, A19 and trains.
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Young woman dies and two arrested after two-vehicle crash on the A1(M)
A 22-year-old woman has died and two men have been arrested after a two-vehicle crash on the A1(M).
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Hunt to find man in connection with Ferryhill attack
Police are trying to identify a person they want to question about an assault in County Durham.
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Crash on major road claims lives of woman in her 70s and a man in his 90s
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 70s and a man in his 90s died in a crash near Scaling Dam on Friday night (October 2).
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County Durham tip forced to close after strong winds spark 'emergency closure'
A household waste and recycling centre in County Durham has been forced to close as strong winds sweep across the region.
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Plans for 3,500-home village community to go on public display
Updated plans for 3,500-home Heronby community near York and Selby go on display October 15, ahead of an outline planning application to North Yorkshire Council.
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Mr Bean legend from County Durham makes major comeback 40 years since last show
County Durham-born Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson is returning to West End comedy with a new show featuring famous characters and sketches.
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Newton Aycliffe pervert raped sleeping woman before begging her not to report attack
A man raped and sexually assaulted a sleeping woman before begging her not to report him to police, a court heard.
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Step inside £220,000 Chester-le-Street bungalow with much more than meets the eye
Remodelled two-bedroom bungalow in Chester-le-Street’s Garden Farm offers open-plan living, solar panels, garage, parking and no onward chain for over £220,000.
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£15,000 raised to bring County Durham referee killed in Florida 'hit-and-run' home
More than £15,000 has been raised to bring a Seaham man killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Florida home to his family.
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Newton Aycliffe family return to hospital where daughter died to donate 102 bunnies
A heartbroken Newton Aycliffe family returned to the RVI hospital where their nine-year-old daughter died to donate 102 bunny teddies in her memory.