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Darren Waugh, inset top, burgled Sopranos pizza takeaway, in Ushaw Moor, after taking part in the prolonged assault on a third man, with Stephen Morton

Durham Crown Court

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Pair inflicted serious injuries in 'prolonged' attack on man in County Durham flat

Mary Kelly Foy, Angela Rayner and Grahame Morris

Mary Kelly Foy, Angela Rayner and Grahame Morris

Local government

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Key figures react to Deputy PM's warning to councils moving families to North East

Honister Grove, in Acklam, Middlesbrough

Honister Grove, in Acklam, Middlesbrough

Cleveland Police

Six teenagers - including 13-year-old - arrested after stolen BMW sparks police chase

Labour has retained control of a County Durham council ward following the death of a councillor.

Labour has retained control of a County Durham council ward following the death of a councillor.

'Inconsistent experiences and outcomes' for SEND services in County Durham

A new accessible playground which has opened at Adventure Valley in Durham.

A new accessible playground which has opened at Adventure Valley in Durham.

Adventure park unveils accessible playground for children with disabilities

Derek Metcalf, from Esh Winning

Derek Metcalf, from Esh Winning

Durham Constabulary

County Durham dad left with 'gash' on head after 'attack' on way home from pub

The A19 slip road at Sheraton.

The A19 slip road at Sheraton.

Multiple vehicles involved in crash that saw A19 County Durham closed

North East LIVE: Breaking news, weather, traffic and travel updates

North East LIVE: Breaking news, weather, traffic and travel updates

A19 crash LIVE: Road blocked and closed as motorists face delays

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner addresses the Local Government Association Annual Conference

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner addresses the Local Government Association Annual Conference

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Angela Rayner's warning to councils 'breaking law' moving families to North East

An inquest has been opened at Crook Coroners' Court.

An inquest has been opened at Crook Coroners' Court.

Inquest opened into death of County Durham man 'covered-up by ambulance service'

Football, cricket, tennis, and padel courts will be built at the site in Faverdale as part of the new development.

Football, cricket, tennis, and padel courts will be built at the site in Faverdale as part of the new development.

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New Darlington leisure complex with football, tennis and padel courts approved

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 (PA)

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 (PA)

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Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Violent disorder brought destruction and terror to the community of Middlesbrough in August.

Violent disorder brought destruction and terror to the community of Middlesbrough in August.

Middlesbrough riot

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Security guard crashed car trying to flee police during North East riot

A group of nurses from Darlington Memorial Hospital have launched a legal challenge against health trust chiefs

A group of nurses from Darlington Memorial Hospital have launched a legal challenge against health trust chiefs

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Darlington nurse criticises NHS trust over ‘inappropriate’ response to trans policy

Plans were refused by Durham County Council in November.

Plans were refused by Durham County Council in November.

Planning and development

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Council's decision for County Durham village bungalow appealed

Students from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College celebrate the outstanding Ofsted report

Students from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College celebrate the outstanding Ofsted report

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Darlington's Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College judged to be ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

Below freezing temperatures forecast for the North East as cold snap continues

Below freezing temperatures forecast for the North East as cold snap continues

Below freezing temperatures forecast for the North East as cold snap continues

Dale Cullen's campaign is dedicated to buying gifts for children who might otherwise go without

Dale Cullen's campaign is dedicated to buying gifts for children who might otherwise go without

Meet County Durham’s Secret Santa bringing festive joy to vulnerable children

The Star Wars Lego sets were wrapped and stored shortly after purchase, ensuring they remained in near-perfect condition for more than two decades

The Star Wars Lego sets were wrapped and stored shortly after purchase, ensuring they remained in near-perfect condition for more than two decades

Calling all 90s kids, vintage Star Wars Lego sets up for auction in the North East

News

Chimps Don and Duncan at play, part of a Durham University study of chimp behaviour

Chimps Don and Duncan at play, part of a Durham University study of chimp behaviour

WATCH: Chimps can 'catch' friendly behaviours from each other, Durham study finds

Northern Lights returns to Newcastle's Leazes Park on Friday (November 22) until New Year's Eve.

Northern Lights returns to Newcastle's Leazes Park on Friday (November 22) until New Year's Eve.

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What to expect as stunning Christmas light trail opens this weekend for second year

Yellow weather warnings are in place for the rest of the week.

Yellow weather warnings are in place for the rest of the week.

New Met Office yellow weather warnings issued for the rest of the week

Sam Fender at St James' Park

Sam Fender at St James' Park

Could Sam Fender be returning to St James' Park? Singer teases new announcement

Car production at the Nissan factory in Washington.

Car production at the Nissan factory in Washington.

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Nissan warns thousands of North East jobs at risk after slowing of EV sales

Join us on April 11 at the amazing Wynyard Hall

Join us on April 11 at the amazing Wynyard Hall

BUSINESSiQ Awards

BusinessIQ Awards 2025 launched - with Amazon revealed as key partner

In County Durham, around 894 people die each year from causes linked to smoking which could have been prevented.

In County Durham, around 894 people die each year from causes linked to smoking which could have been prevented.

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County Durham aims to reduce smoking to just five per cent of residents by 2030

Have you got any weather warnings in your area for this weekend?

Have you got any weather warnings in your area for this weekend?

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Why is it called Storm Bert? Met Office names new storm due to heavy rain and snow

Storm Bert has been named by the Met Office and is set to hit the UK over the weekend of November 22-24

Storm Bert has been named by the Met Office and is set to hit the UK over the weekend of November 22-24

Met Office forecasts storm to bring snow, rain and 70mph winds this weekend

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.

Ofwat blocks water companies from paying bosses £6.8m bonuses with customer cash

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply

The Star Wars Lego sets were wrapped and stored shortly after purchase, ensuring they remained in near-perfect condition for more than two decades

Calling all 90s kids, vintage Star Wars Lego sets up for auction in the North East

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner addresses the Local Government Association Annual Conference Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Can Angela Rayner help stop the dumping of homeless people in County Durham?

Car production at the Nissan factory in Washington.

Nissan warns thousands of North East jobs at risk after slowing of EV sales

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'Inconsistent experiences and outcomes' for SEND services in County Durham

Nissan warns thousands of North East jobs at risk after slowing of EV sales

Phoebe Abruzzese

£17m to be invested to protect North East’s rural and coastal areas

Injured Sunderland duo both set to be sidelined for around two months

Two people seriously injured after three people attacked at Darlington garage

Kayleigh Fraser

New Met Office yellow weather warnings issued for the rest of the week

Six teenagers - including 13-year-old - arrested after stolen BMW sparks police chase

Romaine Mundle will be out for around two months with a hamstring injury

Double injury blow rocks Sunderland - with players out for around two months

Darlington's Blackwell Meadows ground

Darlington's Blackwell Meadows ground

Sunderland youngster extends his loan spell at Darlington

Newcastle United's St James' Park home

Newcastle United's St James' Park home

Newcastle United FC

The two competing options for future of St James' Park and what they mean financially

Middlesbrough forward Finn Azaz

Middlesbrough forward Finn Azaz

Middlesbrough FC

Why Finn Azaz doesn't expect to stay top of the charts in the rest of the season

Football, cricket, tennis, and padel courts will be built at the site in Faverdale as part of the new development.

Football, cricket, tennis, and padel courts will be built at the site in Faverdale as part of the new development.

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New Darlington leisure complex with football, tennis and padel courts approved

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Business

Car production at the Nissan factory in Washington.

Car production at the Nissan factory in Washington.

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Nissan warns thousands of North East jobs at risk after slowing of EV sales

Join us on April 11 at the amazing Wynyard Hall

Join us on April 11 at the amazing Wynyard Hall

BUSINESSiQ Awards

BusinessIQ Awards 2025 launched - with Amazon revealed as key partner

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.

Ofwat blocks water companies from paying bosses £6.8m bonuses with customer cash

Homebase in Bishop Auckland has issued a warning to customers.

Homebase in Bishop Auckland has issued a warning to customers.

Bishop Auckland

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'Beyond our control' County Durham Homebase administration warning to customers

Back British Farming Rally in Thirsk today

Back British Farming Rally in Thirsk today

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Hundreds of farmers attend North Yorkshire rally on national day of protest

The Sheepfolds site

The Sheepfolds site

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'Unprecedented' £41million boost for 1,000 riverside homes in North East

Richard Bullock, Head of Cyber Security, who joined the company in 2019, has gained the Cyber Essentials Assessor Certification.

Richard Bullock, Head of Cyber Security, who joined the company in 2019, has gained the Cyber Essentials Assessor Certification.

razorblue achieves Cyber Essentials Certification Body status

Echo Memories

The Star Wars Lego sets were wrapped and stored shortly after purchase, ensuring they remained in near-perfect condition for more than two decades

The Star Wars Lego sets were wrapped and stored shortly after purchase, ensuring they remained in near-perfect condition for more than two decades

Calling all 90s kids, vintage Star Wars Lego sets up for auction in the North East

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and The Angel of the North were among the success stories chosen to promote the National Lottery's 30th birthday

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and The Angel of the North were among the success stories chosen to promote the National Lottery's 30th birthday

From landmarks to legends, the National Lottery’s 30-year impact on North East

The King Edward VII Bridge in Newcastle with the Durham and Northumberland signs which are no longer there. Picture: Ken Taylor Collection

The King Edward VII Bridge in Newcastle with the Durham and Northumberland signs which are no longer there. Picture: Ken Taylor Collection

Zero posts and border signs: relics from another age left beside our railways

Constantine the Great coin

Constantine the Great coin

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Incredible 1700 year old Constantine the Great coin found by Darlington detector

Durham Cathedral is set to display rare copies of Magna Carta next year.

Durham Cathedral is set to display rare copies of Magna Carta next year.

Cultural attractions

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Durham Cathedral to display "remarkable" rare Magna Carta documents

Dick Turpin astride his horse Black Bess

Dick Turpin astride his horse Black Bess

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A journey on the A67: Dick Turpin, the Baydale Beck, a lost white cross and a gin-gan

Culture & Lifestyle

Northern Lights returns to Newcastle's Leazes Park on Friday (November 22) until New Year's Eve.

Northern Lights returns to Newcastle's Leazes Park on Friday (November 22) until New Year's Eve.

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What to expect as stunning Christmas light trail opens this weekend for second year

Sam Fender at St James' Park

Sam Fender at St James' Park

Could Sam Fender be returning to St James' Park? Singer teases new announcement

A new accessible playground which has opened at Adventure Valley in Durham.

A new accessible playground which has opened at Adventure Valley in Durham.

Adventure park unveils accessible playground for children with disabilities

The Star Wars Lego sets were wrapped and stored shortly after purchase, ensuring they remained in near-perfect condition for more than two decades

The Star Wars Lego sets were wrapped and stored shortly after purchase, ensuring they remained in near-perfect condition for more than two decades

Calling all 90s kids, vintage Star Wars Lego sets up for auction in the North East

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food

Lanchester Fish Bar is looking for a new owner.

Lanchester Fish Bar is looking for a new owner.

County Durham fish bar looking for new owners to 'continue the legacy'

The Good Food Guide

North East restaurant crowned as the best roast dinner in UK by Good Food Guide

National News

John Prescott after he was hit by an egg and became involved in a scuffle in Wales in 2001 (David Kendall/PA)

John Prescott after he was hit by an egg and became involved in a scuffle in Wales in 2001 (David Kendall/PA)

‘No regrets’, says man who threw egg at John Prescott

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia to Downing Street (Mina Kim/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia to Downing Street (Mina Kim/PA)

Starmer welcomes president of Indonesia to Downing Street

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he is committed to taking on kleptocrats (Ben Whitley/PA)

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he is committed to taking on kleptocrats (Ben Whitley/PA)

Lammy targets three wealthy oligarchs in new anti-corruption sanctions

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby attended an event the day after announcing his resignation, Ian Hislop said (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby attended an event the day after announcing his resignation, Ian Hislop said (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Ian Hislop: Jaw-dropping that Welby went to event day after resignation

Elle Doherty died after being attacked by her family’s pet dog (Family handout/PA)

Elle Doherty died after being attacked by her family’s pet dog (Family handout/PA)

Baby girl died after ‘sudden and unanticipated’ attack by pet dog – inquest

The incident sparked a large emergency service response (Andrew Milligan/PA)

The incident sparked a large emergency service response (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Three men released without charge after bus station alert

Commons Leader Lucy Powell (Tejas Sandhu/PA)

Commons Leader Lucy Powell (Tejas Sandhu/PA)

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Commons Leader says she hears the concerns of charities affected by NI rise

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