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County Durham business owner doubles store space after high-demand from customers

Gillian Hutchinson with a defbrillator and inset Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen collapse brings back painful memories and stark reminder for North-East mum

North-East could LOSE two MPs in proposed shake up of UK parliament

North East could LOSE two MPs in proposed shake up of UK parliament

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Drunken nuisance Paul Lee stole bottle of vodka from student flat at Parsons Field, Green Lane, Durham

Drunken nuisance had to be plucked from river by police and firefighters

Health Secretary Matt Hancock makes a statement to the House of Commons in Westminster, London, about the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hancock vows freedom will return 'one day’ in hint that roadmap WILL be delayed

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A window on the world, Julie and Keith Purvis with their daughter Jade, left, whose life has been transformed by a laptop donated by Durham County Carers Support

County Durham Carers charity throws epileptic family a tech lifeline

Why we love County Durham and how to follow the latest news

Why we love County Durham and how to follow the latest news

Crook police seize a car after arresting a man on suspicion of drink driving

Police expect increase in drink driving as pubs reopen - and urge people to report suspected culprits

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Exit from lockdown reportedly to be delayed by two weeks as Covid cases rise

Exit from lockdown reportedly to be delayed by two weeks as Covid cases rise

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Adrian Lamaj, one of three cannabis farmers jailed in separate cases at Durham Crown Court

Three men jailed after police uncover two domestic cannabis 'farms'

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Tickets still available for a 'Work in progress' comedy night in County Durham

More than half of all region's Covid cases are now the Indian variant

More than half of all region's Covid cases are now the Indian variant

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A WORKING men's club and a busy marketplace will be among the destinations visited by the NHS vaccine bus as it continues its journey across County Durham.

Vaccination bus makes return journey to deliver more jabs across County Durham

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award winners

Youths complete Gold Duke of Edinburgh after three years and Covid restrictions

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Campaigners say sixth form's suspended status isn't a true victory

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Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson and Richard Holden MP

Academy trust decides to keep sixth form in suspension instead of closure

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Council gardener used

Cheeky council gardener helped himself to £50,000 in diesel

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Liam Scott jailed for 54 months for engaging in sexual activity with a boy, 14

Updated Chef paid boy £30 to perform sex act on him

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Jordan Caygill musician and Sunderland University graduate

Young musician's incredible journey from Wolsingham to Hollywood

Paul Wilson who is retiring as a vet Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Vet retires after nearly 30 years of looking after people's pets

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A MURDERER, a drugs baron, violent offenders and a dangerous driver among those who appeared at Teesside Crown Court last month.

Here are some of the people facing justice last month

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Peatlands on the Pennines

Peatlands across three counties restored to help save North Pennines environment

Police officers injured in unprovoked attack

Police officers injured in unprovoked attack in County Durham

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Open Reach to expand to rural areas

Internet upgrades roll out in rural areas across County Durham

Greg Gavin, Gary Leskey, Margaret Anderson and John Queen urge responsibility

Visitors urged to enjoy countryside but not risk devastating fires

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Campaigners lay wreath at former DLI Museum marking the fifth anniversary of its closure

Campaigners given new hope over future of Durham Light Infantry Museum

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Durham Community Action are working with the Ballinger Charitable Trust this Summer to distribute a small number of grants across County Durham

Helping community and volunteering groups out of Covid 'hibernation'

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Sarah Nattrass with Frank Stephenson

Firefighter retires proud after more than 30 years serving the community

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New Look Bishop Auckland

Another shop leaves Bishop Auckland's shopping centre after difficult year

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Lori Coulthard with her 12 inches of hair

8-year-old with heart of gold donates hair for poorly children

Sex offender Sven Hendriksen jailed for contacting what he thought were girls aged 13 and 14

Sex offender made contact with decoy profiles of 'girls', aged 13 and 14

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Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Updated Cross party alliance to run Durham County Council as 100-year Labour rule officially ends

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l-r Cllrs Richard Bell Alan Shield Amanda Hopgood John Shuttleworth Liz Maddison

BLOG: Historic day for Durham as new political alliance takes control of county council

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Crook Police are investigating

Youths vandalise cricket club to use fencing as firewood

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Durham County Council’s Fun and Food programme

May half term cookery and crafts for free in council's fun with food scheme

MV Empire Windrush

Caribbean culture and community celebrated in schools on National Windrush Day

Ryan Metcalfe, jailed for 75 months after changing his plea and admitting attempted rape

Man jailed for attempted rape after changing plea

Gleeson Homes Bishop Auckland

Gleeson homes to build over 200 affordable homes near Bishop Auckland

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Phil Chinery from Crook RAFA

Veteran cycling to raise money for the Royal Air Forces Association

Case dismissed against ex-CID officer David McChesney, pictured leaving previous hearing

Judge 'not satisfied' there is a case to answer against ex-detective

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Willington Football Club

County Durham football club falls victim to vandals

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Our Lady Immaculate and Saint Cuthbert R C Church. Picture: GOOGLE

Woman accusing priest of rape sees him in court and says ‘may God forgive you’

Newly elected Labour Police, Crime and Victims' Commissioner for Durham Joy Allen

Joy Allen, new Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham, sets out her priorities

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Diane Williamson

Help staff with caring roles get work-life balance right before they 'break'

Durham County Council's Annual Meeting will be held at the Spennymoor Leisure Centre , but spaces for the public are very limited

Limited spaces at annual meeting of new-look Durham County Council

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Jailed: Gym operator Michael Thompson, left, and in separate case, arsonist Darren Peacock

Boxing gym owner and arsonist jailed in separate cases at Durham Crown Court

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A female victim of domestic violence (Picture: PA)

Funding boost for domestic abuse and sexual violence services in County Durham and Darlington

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Pupils at Cockton Hill Infants’ School enjoying the outdoors

Bishop Auckland pupils have fun in the great outs’mores

Ronald Jackson with heavy facial injuries following pub assault in April 2018

Victim’s relief at end of assault case

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Andy Burnham in 2010 talking to The Northern Echo at the King’s Head pub in Lanchester, County Durham

Picture: TOM BANKS

Ten years ago: Schools revolution flopped in region

The first passengers on the Wensleydale Railway for 50 years were whistled to board by guard Barry Glenn as it started it’s journey to Leyburn Station in the Yorkshire Dales

Picture: Richard Rayner / NNP

LOOKING BACK 15 years ago: Celebrations for railway's 150th

Owner Christian Burns stands outside his pub the Sportsman Inn, in Bishop Auckland

Pictures: SARAH CALDECOTT

Why Bishop Auckland pub is returning to its former name

Christian Steel at campaign launch at the Angel of the North, with Judith King of Alzheimer's Society and Christine Everatt

‘Cure the Care System’ campaign backed in region

Caroline Atkinson, owner of the Rose Coffee House in Belmont, Durham, who is excited to serve her first sit-in customer today, despite opening the business 16 months ago Picture: PA

'Excited to be back' - Some of the businesses reopening as restrictions ease