Durham
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Asylum hotel closure left family with ‘shock, anxiety and panic’, court told
Asylum hotels were closed by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood in tranches earlier this year
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An inquest needs to find whether Angela, and the rest of us, were properly protected
JEREMY CHIPPERFIELD, the senior coroner for Durham and Darlington, is right to hold an inquest into the death of Angela Lloyd in Newton Aycliffe on August 13 even though Patricia Hewitt pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was ordered to be detained indefinitely in hospital.
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An inquest needs to find whether Angela, and the rest of us, were properly protected
JEREMY CHIPPERFIELD, the senior coroner for Durham and Darlington, is right to hold an inquest into the death of Angela Lloyd in Newton Aycliffe on August 13 even though Patricia Hewitt pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was ordered to be detained indefinitely in hospital.
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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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Durham man fined after resisting police officer and breaching order
Durham man Robert Carr has been fined £80 after admitting resisting a police officer and breaching a public spaces protection order
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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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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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Inside the derelict church where a globally famous comedian was baptised twice
Amid the upturned tables and the boxes covered in bird poo, surrounded by scorched mattresses, burned tyres, blackened pews and melted children’s plastic toys, there is a font.
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Cutomers 'heartbroken' as small plates restaurant to close after five years
A beloved Northallerton restaurant has announced it will close its doors for the final time later this month.
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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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Historic County Durham pub named among the best places in England to enjoy a pint
The Dun Cow in Durham has been named among England's 30 best pubs for a pint, with the historic city centre venue praised for its character and beer selection.
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Catherine Cookson festival to bring theatre, film and workshops to North East
Newcastle’s Catherine Cookson Festival runs April 29 to May 14, 2027, with theatre, films, talks and workshops celebrating the North East author.
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Inside the world's oldest sweet shop hailed as 'cute' and 'must do' by visitors
Step inside the world's oldest sweet shop still trading today. Visitors say the historic store feels like stepping back in time, with traditional sweets, glass jars and plenty of nostalgia on offer.
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'Beautiful' Northumberland beach named the most dog-friendly in the UK
A Northumberland beach has been named the UK’s most dog-friendly.
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17 County Durham planning applications you need to know about
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Durham County Council, featuring a range of proposals including tree works, home improvements, and school extensions.
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Archaeology discoveries beneath Auckland Palace to feature in talk
Archaeologists will reveal Auckland Palace discoveries, including a medieval chapel and ornate ivory knife, at a Newcastle talk.
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North Yorkshire care home dog show raises funds for therapy charity
Leeming Bar Grange Care Home’s annual dog show raises £151 for Jack and Pals Therapy Dogs, bringing residents, families and pets together in North Yorkshire.
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Full list: Destinations you can fly to from Newcastle Airport and how to get there
Newcastle Airport guide: find transport links, parking and drop-off charges, airlines, destinations, shops and dining, and more.
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Police officer performed disgusting sex act in County Durham car park
Durham Police student officer Ryan Adams jailed for 15 months after performing a sex act in a Chester-le-Street car park and misusing force data system.
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York set for new direct trains to Brighton and Gatwick under Grand Central plans
Grand Central has secured four additional trains for its proposed new direct rail service between Newcastle and Brighton, which could run up to five times a day in each direction.
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Student officers left feeling 'uncomfortable' by trainer's 'predatory behaviour'
A former Northumbria Police trainer who had a sexual relationship with one student officer and pursued others would have been dismissed.
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North East autism and eating disorder pathway hailed as national best practice
A Teesside NHS pathway supporting autistic young people with eating disorders is hailed by Beat as national best practice, tailoring care and…
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Resident vandalised vehicle in street used by non-residents as car park, court told
A York resident annoyed by people using the cul-de-sac where he lives as a car park took direct action, the city's magistrates court heard.
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Darlington care residents enjoy colourful inclusion festival in Leicester
Care service at Hollyhurst in Darlington joined 320 people at Cygnet Social Care’s Sensory Festival in Leicester, celebrating inclusion, wellbeing…
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Fore! North East golfers drive up £3,500 for youth charity
NE Youth charity raises £3,500 at its Corporate Golf Day at Ramside Hall, Durham, as 68 North East golfers support disadvantaged young people.
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Banned County Durham driver tried to ditch helmet in bid to make police give up chase
A St Helen Auckland disqualified driver tried to remove his helmet during a dangerous police chase in a bid to make officers abandon the chase.
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Whitley Bay: The part-timers who won a record three Wembley finals in a row
You probably knew Pep Guardiola's Manchester City won four League Cups on the bounce between 2018 and 2021 – but another side did the silverware hat-trick first.
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Ben Stokes: What next for the former England captain after tumultuous summer ended with success?
After concluding the county summer with Durham and the end of his England central contract, what is in store for Ben Stokes?
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Prolific shoplifter jailed and banned from every Tesco in County Durham
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed and banned from every Tesco in County Durham after admitting to stealing from several shops in the region.
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Nando’s ‘hottest-ever’ Halloween menu launches in 9 North East restaurants
Nando's has launched a limited-edition Halloween menu at its North East restaurants, featuring Phantom Wings, HalloOoOoOomi Sticks and…
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County Durham horror home linked to drugs and violence closed down
A County Durham house at the centre of months of anti-social behaviour, drug-taking and violence has been closed by police after repeated warnings…
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Luxury train offering champagne and fine dining trip from Darlington to Edinburgh
Northern Belle luxury train to Edinburgh from Darlington and Newcastle on November 7 offers champagne, fine dining, Christmas shopping and railway…
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 15-year-old girl killed in County Durham crash
Charlie Olivia Slack was a passenger in a Fiat 500 when she was involved in a collision on Shincliffe Lane at around 5.30pm on Thursday, September…
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Stolen iPad's location settings lead police to two burglary suspects in Durham
Two men were arrested after a Durham City burglary, as Durham Police used a stolen iPad’s location to find suspects following a brief chase.
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Driver fled after overtaking three cars at speed and causing head-on A68 crash
Ismail Hussain received a suspended 22-month sentence after dangerous driving caused an A68 head-on crash near Bishop Auckland, injuring a driver in…
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Darlington man to appear before judge charged with murder of mum Leanne Park
Andrew Bell is accused of murdering mum Leanne Park in Darlington
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£70k of suspected cocaine seized in raid as woman due in court
A woman has been charged and four men arrested after police seized suspected cocaine worth up to £70,000 in a drugs raid.
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Darlington man, 44, appears in court charged with murder of 'kind-hearted' mum Leanne
Darlington man, Andrew Bell, has appeared in court for the first time accused of murdering care worker and mum Leanne Park.
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When to watch Emmerdale and Corrie this week as ITV shakes up schedule
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will have slightly different TV schedules this week due to a UEFA Nations League football match.
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Free valuation day at North Yorkshire abbey celebrates Mouseman legacy
Tennants Auctioneers hosts an Ampleforth Abbey valuation day on October 21, with free Mouseman, antiques and collectables valuations, plus talks and…
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'Flourishing shoots' growing at Sycamore Gap stump three years after illegal felling
A thick ring of 'flourishing' new shoots is growing around the stump of Sycamore Gap, three years after it was illegally felled.
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Fury over aristocrat's plans to build cottages on historic North East farmland
Residents celebrate as Northumberland County Council rejects Northumberland Estates’ plans for three cottages near historic Greensfield Farm in…
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Strictly Come Dancing celebrities to avoid elimination after first live show
There will be no elimination on Strictly Come Dancing after the first live show of the 2026 series - here's why and when the first results…
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'Bully' jailed for years of abuse after choking partner and threatening to kill her
Paul Denton has been jailed for two years and six months for years of domestic abuse, violence and coercive control against his partner in County…
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Dog walker 'sexually assaulted' in Darlington as police issue description of suspect
A woman was 'secually assaulted' while walking her dog in Darlington with police launching an investigation.
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NAMED - Man charged with murder of Darlington mum Leanne Park
A Darlington man has been charged with the murder of care worker Leanne Park who was found dead in a flat above a town centre pub.
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Family tribute to mum 'loved by everyone' who was 'murdered' above Darlington pub
The heartbroken family of a woman found dead in a flat above a pub in Darlington have paid tribute to her saying “she was loved by everyone.”
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'Concern' for missing teenager Lexi, 14, who travelled to Durham last seen five days
A teenage girl who has been missing for five days is believed to have travelled to and from Durham.
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North East mum wins £120k after husband’s advice to buy Set For Life ticket
A North East mum is celebrating after taking her husband’s advice and winning £120,000 on a lottery ticket.
