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The five proposed routes as part of plans for an A68 bypass in County Durham have been revealed.

Local government

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A68 bypass: Five ways new County Durham link road could be built

The proposed scheme near West Auckland was first mooted after residents called for a bypass to reduce traffic and prevent large vehicles and HGVs from travelling through the village.

The proposed scheme near West Auckland was first mooted after residents called for a bypass to reduce traffic and prevent large vehicles and HGVs from travelling through the village.

Local government

Long-awaited consultation on A68 County Durham bypass opens

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

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Durham Police step up rural patrols to reassure county's countryside communities

182nd Stanhope Show

182nd Stanhope Show

Crowds flock to the Stanhope Show as event marks 182nd year with success

Councillor John Shuttleworth, cabient member for rural communities and highways

Councillor John Shuttleworth, cabient member for rural communities and highways

Local government

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National park authority complained about Durham councillor's 'abusive' comments

Sex offender, drink and drug drivers, and weapons offenders appear in court

Sex offender, drink and drug drivers, and weapons offenders appear in court

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court

Sex offender, drink and drug drivers, and weapons offenders appear in court

Drink and drug drivers and a shoplifter faced justice at Aycliffe court

Drink and drug drivers and a shoplifter faced justice at Aycliffe court

Drink and drug drivers and a shoplifter faced justice at Aycliffe court

Jacob Johnson was jailed for a total of 55 months at Durham Crown Court

Jacob Johnson was jailed for a total of 55 months at Durham Crown Court

Durham Crown Court

Bishop Auckland burglar and car thief jailed for six-week crime spree

LIVE: Power cut affecting over 150 homes in County Durham

LIVE: Power cut affecting over 150 homes in County Durham

LIVE: Power cut affecting over 150 homes in County Durham has been restored

Jodie Johnstone was shocked to discover a live cockroach in a pack of bananas she bought at her local Aldi in Bishop Auckland.

Jodie Johnstone was shocked to discover a live cockroach in a pack of bananas she bought at her local Aldi in Bishop Auckland.

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County Durham clairvoyant shocked after finding LIVE cockroach in Aldi bananas

Emergency service at the scene in Cockfield on Saturday afternoon.

Emergency service at the scene in Cockfield on Saturday afternoon.

Man arrested after pensioner dies in car crash in County Durham

Emergency service at the scene in Cockfield on Saturday afternoon

Emergency service at the scene in Cockfield on Saturday afternoon

Emergency services including air ambulance attend serious crash in County Durham

Defendant Jacob Johnson to stand trial at Durham Crown Court in April over alleged 'two-in-one' break-in at cottage in Cockfield, near Bishop Auckland, after which two cars were stolen

Defendant Jacob Johnson to stand trial at Durham Crown Court in April over alleged 'two-in-one' break-in at cottage in Cockfield, near Bishop Auckland, after which two cars were stolen

County Durham 'two-in-one' cottage burglary denied by Bishop Auckland man

The man died after the incident in West Lane on Wednesday

The man died after the incident in West Lane on Wednesday

Named: Four murder suspects in court over fatal stabbing of County Durham man

Location of the power cut in Cockfield.

Location of the power cut in Cockfield.

Over 400 homes left without power in County Durham after cable hitch

Brother and sister left court with £280 bill after dispute turned violent at Cockfield Workingmen's Club

Brother and sister left court with £280 bill after dispute turned violent at Cockfield Workingmen's Club

Brother and sister in court for violent clash at County Durham village club

Michael O'Neill is attempting to reform Lands Cricket Club (LCC) and has said he wants to bring the sport back to Lands ahead of the 2024 season Credit: MICHAEL O'NEILL

Michael O'Neill is attempting to reform Lands Cricket Club (LCC) and has said he wants to bring the sport back to Lands ahead of the 2024 season Credit: MICHAEL O'NEILL

Plans to reform 120-year-old County Durham cricket club after two-year absence

A man has appeared in court charged with stalking

A man has appeared in court charged with stalking

Named: County Durham man who stalked woman convicted and fined in court

Crime proceeds figure for jailed firearms offender Paul Tomlinson 'tweaked' at Durham Crown Court due to over-valuation of seized Rolex watch

Crime proceeds figure for jailed firearms offender Paul Tomlinson 'tweaked' at Durham Crown Court due to over-valuation of seized Rolex watch

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Over-valuation of seized Rolex watch leads to cut in offender's crime proceeds figure

Russ Richardson, Crook's only national champion

Russ Richardson, Crook's only national champion

SPORT NOSTALGIA

Meet Crook's only reigning national champion

John Dixon in front of the American television cameras talking him his famous ancestor

John Dixon in front of the American television cameras talking him his famous ancestor

Historian who celebrated his famous ancestor to be remembered

A 1950s picture of Cockfield Fell station taking from a train and showing the footbridge in its original position. Picture courtesy of NELPG and the WB Greenfield Collection

A 1950s picture of Cockfield Fell station taking from a train and showing the footbridge in its original position. Picture courtesy of NELPG and the WB Greenfield Collection

A little bit of Cockfield station that survives 30 miles away - for now

Cockfield station, looking towards Barnard Castle. On the left, the tracks lead into the yard of New Copley Colliery which was sunk in 1867 and employed about 250 men at the start of the 20th Century. The chimneys in the background are all connected to

Cockfield station, looking towards Barnard Castle. On the left, the tracks lead into the yard of New Copley Colliery which was sunk in 1867 and employed about 250 men at the start of the 20th Century. The chimneys in the background are all connected to

Excruciating death of the "chief burner" at a Durham colliery

An unusual passenger's luggage delivery counterfoil from the NERA archive which is complete because the sender, Miss R Hill, cancelled the delivery. The right hand portion should have been given to the passenger, the central portion would have gone

An unusual passenger's luggage delivery counterfoil from the NERA archive which is complete because the sender, Miss R Hill, cancelled the delivery. The right hand portion should have been given to the passenger, the central portion would have gone

Tracking the story of a rural County Durham railway station

Jimmy Nicol was 'overjoyed' to receive a personal response from the Spanish royals.

Jimmy Nicol was 'overjoyed' to receive a personal response from the Spanish royals.

Spanish Royal Family

Bishop Auckland man is surprised by the Spanish royal family

Swimmers at Flaggy Dam, near Cockfield

Swimmers at Flaggy Dam, near Cockfield

Once more unto the breeches: Ena's wonderful trip down memory lane

Offenders jailed at Durham Crown Court in last week, from top left, Ryan Patton, Ricklyee Smith and Paul Tomlinson, from bottom left, Demi Foster, Peter Breward and Kenneth Chisholm Pictures: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Offenders jailed at Durham Crown Court in last week, from top left, Ryan Patton, Ricklyee Smith and Paul Tomlinson, from bottom left, Demi Foster, Peter Breward and Kenneth Chisholm Pictures: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Durham court round-up

Six people jailed this week in hearings at court in Durham

Paul Tomlinson received the mandatory minimum five-year prison sentence for possessing a prohibited firearm
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Paul Tomlinson received the mandatory minimum five-year prison sentence for possessing a prohibited firearm
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

County Durham man jailed after cops find loaded air rifles and silencers in his house

Sandy Drew, inset, got stuck in a four hour queue to enter the airshow and is still waiting for a refund. Picture: BBC

Sandy Drew, inset, got stuck in a four hour queue to enter the airshow and is still waiting for a refund. Picture: BBC

Teesside Airshow 2022

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Woman's anger after being denied refund for £27.50 Teesside Airshow tickets

Julie Earrington, Beryl Anderson and Clair McGregor from Angel Trust with the defibrillator they have installed in the old phone box in Bishop Auckland Market Place Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT.

Julie Earrington, Beryl Anderson and Clair McGregor from Angel Trust with the defibrillator they have installed in the old phone box in Bishop Auckland Market Place Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT.

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A disused phone box in Bishop Auckland is now saving the lives of the community

The inquest into the death of Indianna Maddison has concluded

The inquest into the death of Indianna Maddison has concluded

Inquest finds 'deficiencies' contributed to girl's death after swimming pool tragedy

Thomas Beeston, of Bruce Glazier Terrace, Shotton Colliery, will be sentenced for the offences in February. Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY.

Thomas Beeston, of Bruce Glazier Terrace, Shotton Colliery, will be sentenced for the offences in February. Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY.

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Serial offender who targeted rural County Durham community could face jail

Durham County Council chief executive John Hewitt, centre left, and leader, Amanda Habgood, centre right, discuss the aid delivery effort with military personnel

Durham County Council chief executive John Hewitt, centre left, and leader, Amanda Habgood, centre right, discuss the aid delivery effort with military personnel

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Military help to deliver aid to communities still without power in County Durham

Northern Powergrid engineers working round region to restore affected sections of the network

Northern Powergrid engineers working round region to restore affected sections of the network

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Power restored to all but 4,500 Storm Arwen affected customers across North East

David, Michael and Chloe Britton from Cockfield. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

David, Michael and Chloe Britton from Cockfield. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

COME ON ENGLAND!

County Durham 'football daft' family prepare for upcoming Euros England v Italy final

Saddler Street, Durham City, dressed up for the coronation of George V on June 22, 1911.

Saddler Street, Durham City, dressed up for the coronation of George V on June 22, 1911.

Pictures: How royal fever gripped the North-East 110 years ago with the coronation of George V

Jemma Clark, commended for helping road accident victims, by Judge James Adkin, left, and High Sheriff, Robert Harle Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Jemma Clark, commended for helping road accident victims, by Judge James Adkin, left, and High Sheriff, Robert Harle Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

County Durham woman praised for her ‘selfless’ acts at road accident scene