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        <description><![CDATA[Plans for new housing on the site of a former County Durham school are set to go ahead.]]></description>
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        <author>bill.edgar@newsquest.co.uk | Bill Edgar</author>
        

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        <title>Popular County Durham car boot sale forced to cancel event due to 'poor weather'</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A popular County Durham car boot sale has been forced to cancel its event today due to “poor weather”.]]></description>
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        <author>anna.barnes@newsquest.co.uk | Anna Barnes</author>
        

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        <title>County Durham man's desperate plea as he faces wait for life-changing transplant</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A Seaham man born with just one damaged kidney is appealing to strangers as he faces the urgent need for a life-changing transplant.]]></description>
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        <author>olivia.howlett@newsquest.co.uk | Olivia Howlett</author>
        

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        <description><![CDATA[Seaham Hall Beach on the Durham Heritage Coast is one of the North East's best kept secrets, a dog-friendly beach famous for its unique sea glass.]]></description>
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        <title>County Durham man sexually assaulted girl by touching her bottom</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A man of previous good character risked a prison sentence after a momentary inappropriate touch of a girl’s bottom.]]></description>
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        <author>bruce.unwin@nne.co.uk | Bruce Unwin</author>
        

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        <description><![CDATA[A man who has admitted rape and other sexual offences against a girl aged between 13 and 15 was told “in all likelihood” he will face a prison sentence.]]></description>
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        <title>Student, 20, died days after being pulled from the sea off County Durham coast</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A 20-year-old student died days after being pulled from the sea off the Seaham coast, an inquest opening has heard.]]></description>
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        <title>Banned driver Shay Race reverse-rammed police vehicle as he made off in Audi</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A boy ‘racer’ paid the price for becoming involved in police chases during the period of a previous suspended prison sentence for similar offending.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>bruce.unwin@nne.co.uk | Bruce Unwin</author>
        

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        <title>Shotgun attackers among those jailed in the North East in May</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Shotgun attackers and dog attacks among the North East cases at Teesside Crown Court in May.]]></description>
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        <title>Petrol station shop robber and drug dealer among those jailed at Durham court in May</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Domestic violence perpetrators, a drug dealer, child sex offenders and a filling station shop robber were among the offenders jailed at Durham Crown Court, in May.]]></description>
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        <author>bruce.unwin@nne.co.uk | Bruce Unwin</author>
        

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        <title>Lobster, spa and sunshine - we tried Seaham Hall's Japanese Geko restaurant</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A new twilight spa deal at Seaham Hall’s Geko combines standout lobster, champagne and “tempura‑therapy” with heated infinity pools and a serenity garden.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>will.foxx@newsquest.co.uk | Will Foxx</author>
        

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        <title>Two County Durham towns named among Britain's cheapest spots near the coast</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Peterlee has been named Britain's cheapest seaside town at £120,657, with Seaham ranking tenth at £157,994 in new Rightmove analysis.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>will.foxx@newsquest.co.uk | Will Foxx</author>
        

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        <title>Convicted County Durham sex offender 'put work before court order'</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A convicted paedophile "put his job before a court order", putting him at risk of activation of a suspended prison sentence.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>bruce.unwin@nne.co.uk | Bruce Unwin</author>
        

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        <description><![CDATA[A woman has been taken to hospital by ambulance crews after falling from the cliffs at a County Durham beach.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:47:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>alex.oleary@newsquest.co.uk | Alex O'Leary</author>
        

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        <title>Anti-yob order on County Durham town and harbour after Bank Holiday disorder</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[An anti yob order has been slapped across a County Durham town in a bid to tackle ongoing anti-social behaviour, with a warning issued to parents.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>County Durham magical mini golf named among top ten per cent of attractions worldwide</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Dalton Park’s Hole in Wand magical mini golf has been named in the top ten per cent of attractions worldwide in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Award-winning County Durham gym issues urgent plea to avoid closure</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The owner of an award-winning community gym has issued an urgent plea to find a new home.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>bill.edgar@newsquest.co.uk | Bill Edgar</author>
        

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        <description><![CDATA[New restrictions preventing large groups of people from gathering in a seaside town have been suggested by a councillor.]]></description>
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        <title>TV chefs to headline Seaham Food Festival on the County Durham coast</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[TV chefs including Matt Tebbutt, Cherish Finden and Cyrus Todiwala will headline Seaham Food Festival on the County Durham coast.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:31:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>will.foxx@newsquest.co.uk | Will Foxx</author>
        

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        <description><![CDATA[Four-year-old Aria Johnson, from Seaham, has been diagnosed with ultra-rare Floating-Harbor syndrome affecting only 150 people in the world.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Councillors in Seaham have pledged to improve safety after several reports of “concerning” disorder over the Bank Holiday weekend.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:39:11 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>County Durham seafront cordoned off after suspected unexploded bomb found</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A County Durham sea front was cordoned off for hours after a suspected unexploded bomb was discovered.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:28:33 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Popular County Durham gym to expand and open new centre on site of former church</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A former church which was used as a Jehovah's Witness centre will be turned into a gym.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>bill.edgar@newsquest.co.uk | Bill Edgar</author>
        

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        <title>Person in hospital after emergency services called to incident on County Durham coast</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A person has been taken to hospital after an 'incident' in Seaham on Friday (May 22) that saw the air ambulance, paramedics and the coastguard attend.]]></description>
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        <title>We tried Seaham's Ashoka with sea views, creamy curries and naans worth the hype</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Ashoka in Seaham serves curry with sea views, generous portions and standout service in cosy setting.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>'Gentle giant' County Durham lorry driver died in agony after NHS weight-loss surgery</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A “gentle giant” lorry driver from Seaham died in agony just weeks after NHS surgeons performed weight-loss surgery.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:32:22 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>olivia.howlett@newsquest.co.uk | Olivia Howlett</author>
        

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        <title>County Durham shopping centre to unveil new swift sculpture at family day</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A shopping outlet is inviting families to get closer to nature this half term with a new wildlife sculpture and hands-on activities in its pollinator-themed park.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Pilates founder bringing 'affordable and accessible' reformer studio to County Durham</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A North East Pilates studio founder says she is on a mission to make Pilates “affordable and accessible for everybody” as she prepares to open a new studio in Seaham next month.]]></description>
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        <title>Wanted man arrested after 'causing damage to County Durham Aldi store'</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A man who was wanted in connection with a serious assault has been arrested after allegedly causing damage to an Aldi store in Seaham, County Durham.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:58:07 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>County Durham scooter rider banned after cocaine found in his system</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Jordan Petty, 30, of Longnewton Street in Seaham, has been banned from driving after pleading guilty at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court to drug offences involving cocaine while riding a scooter.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <title>Two County Durham councillors suspended by Reform UK quit before inquiry concludes</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Two Durham County Councillors have been 'suspended' from Reform UK, a party spokesperson said.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Shop owner told officers 'well done lads' after they uncovered haul of dodgy vapes</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A Seaham shop owner caught supplying illegal cigarettes and vapes told officers “well done lads” after investigators found thousands of pounds worth of illegal products.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:37:18 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Hays Travel boss named among North East’s wealthiest on Sunday Times Rich List</title>
        <link>https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26106603.hays-travel-boss-dame-irene-north-east-rich-list/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Hays Travel boss Dame Irene Hays is now one of the North East’s richest, with a £488m net worth.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>will.foxx@newsquest.co.uk | Will Foxx</author>
        

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        <title>County Durham housing association holds apprenticeship open day</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[County Durham-based Believe Housing is hosting a free apprenticeship open day at Coast House, Spectrum Business Park in Seaham on May 28, offering sessions for those looking to start or change careers through apprenticeships.]]></description>
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        <author>gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht</author>
        

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        <title>County Durham teacher who sent sex act pictures to 'girl' faces classroom ban</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A teacher’s sexually explicit online chat with what he believed to be an underage girl has cost him his job, a court was told.]]></description>
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        <title>Long‑established North East post office goes up for sale as owners look to retire</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Murton Post Office is on the market as its owners look to retire, offering a rare freehold, strong commission and growing footfall.]]></description>
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        <author>will.foxx@newsquest.co.uk | Will Foxx</author>
        

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        <title>New County Durham clinic offers private help with weight loss, menopause and hormones</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A new clinic in Seaham is bringing private healthcare and advanced aesthetics together, with everything from IV drips to GLP1 weight loss treatments.]]></description>
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        <title>County Durham nurse Joanne opens her own seafront clinic</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Nurse practitioner Joanne says Seaham’s growing business community made it the ideal place to launch her new venture, which also includes discounts for NHS workers.]]></description>
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        <title>North East shopping centre launches scheme to tackle period poverty</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Outlet shopping centre Dalton Park is offering free, discreet bags of menstrual products to anyone who asks for “a package for Milly”.]]></description>
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        <title>County Durham man hit 130mph as he sped through A1(M) roadworks in abandoned VW</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A homeless Seaham man who reached speeds in excess of 130mph when he refused to pull over for police was arrested after losing control of the VW Jetta.]]></description>
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        <title>Durham police officers, specials and other staff prepare for Three Peaks Challenge</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A team of police officers, special constables, and other force challenge staff are preparing to take on the National Three Peaks Challenge for a worthy cause.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Two popular County Durham car boot sales forced to cancel amid heavy rain</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Seaham and Chester-Le-Street car car boot sales have been forced to cancel due to “heavy rain.”]]></description>
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