Leanne Park
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Darlington pub loses alcohol licence after ‘significant failings’ before 'murder'
A Darlington pub has lost its licence to sell alcohol after police identified 'significant licensing management failings' before the alleged murder of Leanne Park.
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Darlington MP says women need more help to tackle violence amid national 'epidemic'
Darlington women and girls need more help to tackle violence, the town's MP has warned, as police figures reveal thousands of sexual offences across the region.
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Woman charged with perverting justice over North East murder investigation
A woman has been charged with perverting the course of justice as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of a man who was shot in Eston…
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Two Darlington pubs ordered to shut over 'failings' before Leanne Park 'murdered'
Two Darlington pubs Greyhound and Black Swan have faced a licensing hearing after police alleged "significant licensing management…
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Provisional trial date set for man charged with the murder of 'kind-hearted' mum
Andrew Bell, 44, appears in court charged with murdering Darlington mum Leanne Park, 44. He is remanded in custody ahead of a March 8, 2027 trial.
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Darlington pub reopens and cordon lifted following mum's 'murder'
The cordon outside The Greyhound pub in Darlington where mum Leanne Park was found dead in the flat above has been removed.
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LIVE - Darlington man appears in court charged with murder of 'kind-hearted' mum
A Darlington man is due to appear in court charged with murdering a 'kind-hearted' mum above a town centre pub.
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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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Young County Durham referee killed in Florida hit-and-run as family pay tribute
A young Seaham referee has died in a suspected hit-and-run while on holiday in Florida, as his "utterly devastated" family pay tribute.
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Historic bridge repairs to cost £40,000 as council considers raising arch by 250mm
Middleham Bridge repairs after an HGV crash will cost £40,000. North Yorkshire Council may raise the historic arch by 250mm and ban vehicles over…
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Historic bridge repairs to cost £40,000 as council considers raising arch by 250mm
Middleham Bridge repairs after an HGV crash will cost £40,000. North Yorkshire Council may raise the historic arch by 250mm and ban vehicles over…
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Nearly £10k raised for family of 'murdered' Darlington care worker Leanne Park
Nearly £10,000 has been raised for the family of 'murdered' care worker, mum and grandmother Leanne Park.
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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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UK drivers issued speed camera warning over commonly believed motorway myth
Motoring experts have warned UK drivers not to get caught out by speed camera myth that could leave them with a fine, points and even a driving ban
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Royal Mint launches new 50p coin worth 39 times its face value
Royal Mint launches collectable Cluedo 50p coins featuring iconic suspects, with a chance to win a gold coin worth over £2,000.
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BBC Question Time to return to County Durham for first time in four years
One of the BBC's best-known political programmes is returning to County Durham for the first time in 4 years as Question Time films in Peterlee.
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£20m initiative to change lives in Darlington welcomed by community leaders
Community leaders have welcomed the launch of a £20m initiative to improve lives in disadvantaged areas of Darlington.
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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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Ex-County Durham science teacher subjected pupil to 'an escalating pattern of abuse'
A predatory teacher repeatedly preyed on a vulnerable pupil during her years at his County Durham school, a court heard.
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Darlington man to appear in court today charged with murder of 'best mam' Leanne Park
A Darlington man charged with the murder of care worker Leanne Park, who was found dead above a town centre pub, is due to appear in court this…
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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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Strictly fans fume as Craig Revel Horwood's brutal score sparks backlash
Strictly Come Dancing viewers criticise Craig Revel Horwood after he gives Shaun Wright-Phillips two points for his cha cha cha, scoring 15 points…
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Latest Strictly Come Dancing updates including, new hosts and lineup
Strictly is back for its 2026 series - here's everything you need to know, including who the judges and hosts are, the celebrity lineup and…
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Busy County Durham car boot sale cancelled today as organisers issue update
One of County Durham's popular weekly car boot sales has been cancelled today, organisers have confirmed.
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Strictly viewers shocked to learn Shaun Wright-Phillips dad is a sports legend
Strictly Come Dancing viewers discover Shaun Wright-Phillips is Ian Wright’s adopted son as the former footballer joins the 2026 series.
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Cordon to remain in place 'for some time' after mum 'murdered' above Darlington pub
A cordon will remain in place for “some time” after Darlington mum Leanne Park was found dead above a town-centre pub.
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Strictly viewers have same complaint moments into first live show
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have called the change to the opening titles "awful".
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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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£5,000 raised for family of 'murdered' Darlington care worker in less than 20 hours
Thousands has been raised for the family of the 'murdered' Darlington care worker Leanne in just hours.