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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

People's Postcode Lottery

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

Alison Paterson, manager of Blackhall Community Centre, in East Durham

Alison Paterson, manager of Blackhall Community Centre, in East Durham

Local government

East Durham issues plea for North East mayor to support 'left-behind' villages

Luke Rudge has been given a Brave Heart award at a ceremony in Newcastle

Luke Rudge has been given a Brave Heart award at a ceremony in Newcastle

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'He copes really well' - Praise for award-winning County Durham leukaemia victim

The landlord of a property on Seventh Street, Horden, was prosecuted in 2023 and ordered to pay £15,000.

The landlord of a property on Seventh Street, Horden, was prosecuted in 2023 and ordered to pay £15,000.

Local government

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County Durham disorder and poor housing conditions linked to rogue landlords

Joy Allen, Labour candidate and current Durham Police and Crime Commissioner.

Joy Allen, Labour candidate and current Durham Police and Crime Commissioner.

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Joy Allen: Labour PCC hoping for re-election to continue tackling Durham crime

Jack Walker has appeared in court charged with four counts of attempted murder

Jack Walker has appeared in court charged with four counts of attempted murder

Man appears in court charged with 4 attempted murders after firearm incident

Seven inmates have now been sentenced for their roles in co-ordinated group attack in the recreation room on B-Wing at HMP/YOI Deerbolt, in January last year

Seven inmates have now been sentenced for their roles in co-ordinated group attack in the recreation room on B-Wing at HMP/YOI Deerbolt, in January last year

Durham Crown Court

Last three of seven inmates sentenced over group attack at HMP/YOI Deerbolt

Parents and politicians have raised alarm at children coming home from school hungry due to the quality and price of food available.

Parents and politicians have raised alarm at children coming home from school hungry due to the quality and price of food available.

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'Absolutely shocking': Concern over quality of school meals in County Durham schools

Nigel Boddy, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Durham PCC election

Nigel Boddy, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Durham PCC election

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Nigel Boddy: Lib Dem candidate reveals he would 'abolish' Durham PCC role

As a former police officer in County Durham, Robert Potts is hoping to upset the odds and become the region’s first ever Conservative PCC.

As a former police officer in County Durham, Robert Potts is hoping to upset the odds and become the region’s first ever Conservative PCC.

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Robert Potts: Conservative candidate hoping to cause upset in Durham PCC election

Barnard Castle shoplifting incident Credit: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Barnard Castle shoplifting incident Credit: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Durham Constabulary

Large quantity of groceries seized after vehicle stopped in town centre

The Sherman tank at Courseulles-sur-Mer

The Sherman tank at Courseulles-sur-Mer

How a County Durham lad saved this swimming tank from the waves on D-Day

Some of the best dog-friendly walking routes in the North East

Some of the best dog-friendly walking routes in the North East

Five of the best spring dog-friendly walks in the North East

Barclays bank on the corner of Market Place and Newgate since, in Barnard Castle, has been revamped. ..Image of the site of the bank in 1874...

Barclays bank on the corner of Market Place and Newgate since, in Barnard Castle, has been revamped. ..Image of the site of the bank in 1874...

How the last bank in Barney came into being 150 years ago

Durham Constabulary's Operation Endurance initiative aims to tackle issues with off-road bikes

Durham Constabulary's Operation Endurance initiative aims to tackle issues with off-road bikes

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Nuisance off-road bikers causing mayhem in County Durham communities

Cllr Jonathan Elmer, Green councillor and candidate at the next election

Cllr Jonathan Elmer, Green councillor and candidate at the next election

Local government

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Green Party reveals six candidates to stand in County Durham seats at next election

Labour members campaigning for a new leisure centre in Chester-le-Street in 2023

Labour members campaigning for a new leisure centre in Chester-le-Street in 2023

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'Disappeared off the face of the earth': County Durham leisure plans criticised

Durham Crown Court heard that sustained attack took place in the car park outside Barnard Castle Workingmen's Club

Durham Crown Court heard that sustained attack took place in the car park outside Barnard Castle Workingmen's Club

Durham Crown Court

Man knocked unconscious by flurry of punches in County Durham club car park

Nigel Boddy, Liberal Democrat councillor for Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

Nigel Boddy, Liberal Democrat councillor for Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

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Liberal Democrats announce candidate for Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

The haul of suspected stolen goods found in a car on Thursday (April 11).

The haul of suspected stolen goods found in a car on Thursday (April 11).

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Police find huge £400 haul of 'stolen' goods in car in second find in as many days

Penny Green with 'Penelope', the tunnel boring machine she named after herself

Penny Green with 'Penelope', the tunnel boring machine she named after herself

Penny, aged 10, learns details of plan to tunnel under County Durham river

Middleton in Teesdale from the archive.

Middleton in Teesdale from the archive.

When fire ripped through dale's largest store and the firemen refused to turn out...

Neighbourhood crime has increased by almost a quarter across County Durham and Darlington.

Neighbourhood crime has increased by almost a quarter across County Durham and Darlington.

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Durham police pledge tough action on criminals after 24% rise in neighbourhood crime

Chris Foote Wood

Chris Foote Wood

OP-ED: CHRIS FOOTE-WOOD

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Join the campaign to bring banking back to Barney

County Durham's new High Sheriff, Harry Swan, centre right, with Judge Christopher Prince and other figures after today's swearing-in ceremony at Durham Crown Court

County Durham's new High Sheriff, Harry Swan, centre right, with Judge Christopher Prince and other figures after today's swearing-in ceremony at Durham Crown Court

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Company CEO follows in father's footsteps becoming new High Sheriff of County Durham

The Darlington A1(M) junction roundabout, A19/A182 junction and Dalton Park signals, and B6278 in Barnard Castle will be closed in April Credit: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL, GOOGLE

The Darlington A1(M) junction roundabout, A19/A182 junction and Dalton Park signals, and B6278 in Barnard Castle will be closed in April Credit: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL, GOOGLE

Several major County Durham roads closed for works this month - here's where

Durham County Council played down the figures, saying the majority of properties in County Durham are between Band A to C.

Durham County Council played down the figures, saying the majority of properties in County Durham are between Band A to C.

Local government

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County Durham households paying the tenth highest average council tax in England

Durham Crown Court told defendant was offered £300 to drive stolen caravan to London

Durham Crown Court told defendant was offered £300 to drive stolen caravan to London

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Irishman said he was paid £300 to tow caravan stolen in County Durham to London

Police presence and CSI on scene in Staindrop

Police presence and CSI on scene in Staindrop

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Crime scene investigation underway as police tape off part of County Durham village

While banks were closing branches, Darlington Building Society opens a new branch in High Row, Darlington

While banks were closing branches, Darlington Building Society opens a new branch in High Row, Darlington

A healthy balance as Darlington Building Society's investment plans come together

Defendant Luka Laybourn admitted causing the death of Joseph Callender, inset, by dangerous driving, at a Durham Crown Court plea hearing today (March 26, 2024)

Defendant Luka Laybourn admitted causing the death of Joseph Callender, inset, by dangerous driving, at a Durham Crown Court plea hearing today (March 26, 2024)

Custody, 'almost inevitable', for teen driver whose passenger died after car hit tree

Candidates speak to residents at the North East mayoral hustings in Barnard Castle

Candidates speak to residents at the North East mayoral hustings in Barnard Castle

Local government

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North East mayor hopefuls say County Durham will not be forgotten in devolution

The B6278, north of Dent Gate Lane in Barnard Castle, will be closed for nearly two weeks as water network upgrade works are set to begin Credit: GOOGLE

The B6278, north of Dent Gate Lane in Barnard Castle, will be closed for nearly two weeks as water network upgrade works are set to begin Credit: GOOGLE

Planning and development

County Durham road to be closed for nearly two weeks for pipelaying works

Blaygraves, Barnard Castle Pictures: Rightmove

Blaygraves, Barnard Castle Pictures: Rightmove

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Barnard Castle's oldest house is up for sale - and this is the asking price

The Silver Swan at Bowes Museum will now play once a day at 2pm

The Silver Swan at Bowes Museum will now play once a day at 2pm

Cultural attractions

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How 1500 hours of painstaking work with thousands of parts make a working Silver Swan

Two women from Barnard Castle are charged after Darlington bus assault

Two women from Barnard Castle are charged after Darlington bus assault

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Two women from Barnard Castle charged after Darlington bus assault

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted levelling up has been a success

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted levelling up has been a success

Local government

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Progress of County Durham levelling up projects revealed amid concerns over delays

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LETTER: County Durham resident bemoans letters with 'fake stamps'

Bishop Auckland is undergoing change and is receiving significant investment that is expected to create new opportunities for the retail and hospitality sectors in the town., the council said.

Bishop Auckland is undergoing change and is receiving significant investment that is expected to create new opportunities for the retail and hospitality sectors in the town., the council said.

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Revealed: The worst County Durham high streets for empty shops and retail units

New government investment will help fund the new officers to ensure Durham Constabulary maintains its current headcount in 2024-25

New government investment will help fund the new officers to ensure Durham Constabulary maintains its current headcount in 2024-25

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Police chief's plea for support as just 11 new Durham officers to be recruited

The incident, which happened near a farm in Winston, Barnard Castle, has called on members of the public for help in identifying the dog walker

The incident, which happened near a farm in Winston, Barnard Castle, has called on members of the public for help in identifying the dog walker

Police investigate after dog kills chicken and bites farmer in County Durham

Arriva in County Durham was ranked the worst bus operator in the wider North East area

Arriva in County Durham was ranked the worst bus operator in the wider North East area

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Bus services in County Durham and Darlington ranked as some of worst in England

It was in a recreation room at HMP/YOI Deerbolt that the group attack took place on an inmate playing pool in January last year

It was in a recreation room at HMP/YOI Deerbolt that the group attack took place on an inmate playing pool in January last year

Fourth inmate involved in Deerbolt 'reprisal' attack given an extra 20-month sentence

Teenage killer Noel James Reade bit prison officer when told he was being transferred to a different wing at HMP/YOI Deerbolt, in September last year

Teenage killer Noel James Reade bit prison officer when told he was being transferred to a different wing at HMP/YOI Deerbolt, in September last year

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Teenage killer bit prison officer on chest when told of wing transfer at Deerbolt

Mass attack on lone inmate took place during association period on B wing at HMP& YOI Deerbolt in January last year.

Mass attack on lone inmate took place during association period on B wing at HMP& YOI Deerbolt in January last year.

Group of inmates took part in 'pre-planned' attack in recreation room at Deerbolt

Joy Allen, Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner

Joy Allen, Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner

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Anti-social behaviour decline in 'hotspot' Durham and Darlington areas hailed by cops

County Durham & Darlington LIVE: Breaking news, traffic and travel

County Durham & Darlington LIVE: Breaking news, traffic and travel

County Durham & Darlington LIVE: Breaking news, traffic and travel

Officers from Durham Police are trying to trace the whereabouts of wanted Toni Wood and Caitlin Hillan after the incident at the start of February

Officers from Durham Police are trying to trace the whereabouts of wanted Toni Wood and Caitlin Hillan after the incident at the start of February

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Police still hunting two County Durham women a month on from alleged bus attack

Cauldron Snout in upper Teesdale in the 1880s, with the haunted footbridge at the top right

Cauldron Snout in upper Teesdale in the 1880s, with the haunted footbridge at the top right

Searching for the cloaked spook of the Snout and finding romance in Richmond

Durham County Hall

Durham County Hall

Local government

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County Durham households to pay more council tax after 5% increase approved

Suzanne McBain, of Barnard Castle, in her 37-year-old P&B jumper

Suzanne McBain, of Barnard Castle, in her 37-year-old P&B jumper

Reminiscing about P&B: the world's largest wool factory, in Darlington

Pete is excited to return with this astonishing and never-seen-before show

Pete is excited to return with this astonishing and never-seen-before show

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Acclaimed comedy magician to bring 'TrikTok' tour to the North East

Ninety-eight-year-old Dr Margaret Bradshaw (centre) has completed a 55-mile trek.

Ninety-eight-year-old Dr Margaret Bradshaw (centre) has completed a 55-mile trek.

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OAP, 98, completes 55-mile trek just months after breaking ribs falling off pony

Council awarded £6m to tackle rough sleeping and provide new accomodation

Council awarded £6m to tackle rough sleeping and provide new accomodation

Local government

Award of £6m to tackle rough sleeping with new accommodation in County Durham

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