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LIVE: Big decision to be made on University taking over unused Durham HQ

LIVE: Big decision to be made on University taking over unused Durham HQ
The change of The Sands building from council offices to home of Durham University business school is to be decided today. Durham County Council's planning committee will discuss the plans for the Waterside building on Riverside Place, Durham this morning.

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RECAP: County Durham A67 crash and lorry overturns on A19 - updates

Kevin Roddam, a 65-year-old retired engineer from Weardale, was initially moved to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland, delivering van-loads of clothes and food bought with donations. Picture: PA MEDIA

County Durham grandad makes desperate plea after entering Ukraine amid war

WEATHER: Met Office reveal forecast for Durham Miners’ Gala THIS weekend – will it rain?

WEATHER: Met Office reveal forecast for Durham Miners’ Gala THIS weekend – will it rain?

MPs across the region expressed disappointment after Darlington, Stockton and Durham missed out on the GBR HQ shortlist

‘Missed opportunity’ as towns fail to make new railway body headquarters shortlist

Officers from Durham Police are growing ‘increasingly concerned’ for the safety of 46-year-old Keith Lynch after he went missing after being last seen leaving the Brown Horse Hotel in Tow Law at around 5.10am on June 25 this year

Urgent appeal launched for missing man last seen leaving County Durham hotel at 5am

It had been hoped Darlington would become home to Great British Railways

Newcastle shortlisted but Darlington misses out on Great British Railways bid

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Full list of bus services that could be affected if Go North East drivers strike

Firefighters at the scene of a fire at the derelict Ashley House, Trimdon Station Picture: Matthew Donnachie

PICTURES: Huge emergency service response to fire in County Durham care home

Part of the A690 near West Rainton was closed on Saturday (July 2) after a two-car collision. Picture: GOOGLE

A690 crash: Everything we know so far after road in County Durham shut

Floral tributes left at crash site that killed popular County Durham father

Floral tributes left at crash site that killed 'treasured' County Durham dad

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The cheapest petrol stations in County Durham and Darlington as fuel bills hit £2.05p

Emergency services were called to the A690 at the junction with Pittington Lane on Saturday (July 2) at around 5.25pm, following reports of a two-vehicle collision involving a Seat Leon and Volvo V70. Picture: GOOGLE

Police release first details of A690 crash at junction which left road closed

There has been a call for action at the A690 junction at West Rainton and Pittington Road Picture: GOOGLE

'Enough is enough': Fury over A690 junction after serious crash in County Durham

The Stanhope Weekender live music festival has been hailed a sell-out success this year Pictures: Steven Curtis

21 incredible pictures as festival-goers enjoy 'weekender' in County Durham

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Killer dog which destroyed Chihuahua in front of distraught owners gets second chance

End the two child limit

OPINION: BP PAUL BUTLER Why it is time to end the two-child limit

Objectors at a public inquiry into the waste incinerator proposed for Merchant Park, Newton Aycliffe. Picture: Gareth Lightfoot.

Worries Aycliffe waste incinerator will put off tourists as it 'could be seen from A1'

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ECHO COMMENT Why bus drivers shouldn't be blamed if they strike in County Durham

More than £2,000 was raised in the less than 24 hours in memory of Aaron Morris

Thousands raised in just 24 hours for 'true family man' killed in County Durham crash

Torvill and Dean plus Pudsey Bear on the Whitley Bay ice in 1997

PREMIUM Icy Smith - the man who took Durham to the rink

East Street, Darlington

Darlington couple met in the 60s at bowling alley now being demolished

Five of the cheapest homes on the market in the North East Pictures: Zoopla

5 North East homes under £40k that you can buy right now

Consett man Michael Andrew Pitt was charged with failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle suspected to have committed an offence (file photo)

Not giving info to police backfires for this County Durham driver in a big way

A fabulous picture of Blackwell Hill, a mansion built to the south of Darlington with fabulous views over the River Tees. It was built in 1873 by local architect John Ross for Eliza Barclay, who was a member of the town's Quaker Backhouse family.

PREMIUM 10 mansions that once stood proud in County Durham - and now they're gone

Brian Wright, lost his previous 'exemplary character' with attack on daughter's ex-partner, court told
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County Durham dad and son carried out 'revenge' beating of daughter's ex-partner

Objectors at a public inquiry into the waste incinerator proposed for Merchant Park, Newton Aycliffe. Picture: Gareth Lightfoot.

Aycliffe businesses could be 'put off' from area if huge waste incinerator is built

The A690 is closed near Durham

A690 crash LIVE: Two people taken to hospital following crash in County Durham

Aaron Morris, 31, who was killed in a crash on Friday, and his wife Samantha

Wife pays heartbreaking tribute to husband killed in County Durham crash

The A690 near Durham was closed just before 5.30pm today after a two-vehicle crash Picture: Google

A690 CRASH Update as two are taken to hospital after serious crash on A690 in County Durham

Some of the people facing justice at Teesside Crown Court in June 2022. Pictures: CLEVELAND POLICE/DURHAM CONSTABULARY

JAILED IN JUNE: Killers, thugs and drug addicts among those locked up last month

Yorkshire Pudding with gravy - but what about syprup?

PREMIUM Wowee! Did the Durham miners have syrup on their Yorkshire Pudding?

Weekend weather forecast for the North East - as thunderstorms possible

Weekend weather forecast for the North East - as thunderstorms possible

Durham Big Meeting by Tom McGuinness, painted in 1968. It is one of the star exhibits in the colourful new exhibition of gala works of art in the Mining Art Gallery in Bishop Auckland. Picture: Gemini Collection

PREMIUM Big Meeting big debate: "Gay-la" or "Gar-la" - our conclusion may surprise you

Bethany Gibson was last seen at 2pm on Friday (July 1) in the area of Prebends Field, Durham

Missing Durham woman on crutches was last seen getting into a grey car

File photo of Shira's Fish Bar on Doxford Terrace which is no longer in operation as Shira's Picture: Google

Man who took an axe into a County Durham fish bar is jailed for six months

Scenes from the Durham Miners' Gala in recent years

OPINION: MARY KELLY FOY Gala's warm embrace for our key workers

Lillie Galloway with the ball with her new signing Lydia Clements on the left. On the right is Doris Brown and Florrie Harbron is in the centre. In 1937

PREMIUM When the Darlington Quaker Ladies were the best team in the north

Callum Geary died in hospital from injuries suffered in the crash nine days later Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Driver changes plea and accepts responsibility for fatal accident in County Durham in 2020

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A690 CRASH A690 crash in County Durham: What we know so far as road has been closed

Two men have appeared in court following a car chase which ended at the Sands in Durham

Two men appear in court following car chase which ended in Durham City

Cllr Jim Atkinson (inset) and objectors spoke at a public inquiry into the waste incinerator proposed for Merchant Park, Newton Aycliffe.

More fears raised over plan to build waste incinerator near Newton Aycliffe homes

LIVE: Esh Winning crash: One person taken to hospital

LIVE: Man fighting for life in hospital after motorbike crashes with car in County Durham

What we know so far as man taken to hospital after County Durham crash

What we know so far as man taken to hospital after County Durham crash

Objector Harriett Sowerby (centre) with protestors at the inquiry regarding the proposed Merchant Park incinerator. Picture: Gareth Lightfoot.

Aycliffe incinerator inquiry: 'no real world evidence' of firms being turned off by plans

Joseph Halpin's family are searching for the generous helper who took him to hospital on Friday (June 24) to say thank you. Picture: LISA SMITH

County Durham family want to find the 'mystery' person who helped dad after fall

Chris Pincher, centre, visits Redcar in 2021 when housing minister

THE ECHO SAYS... The latest in a string of sordid incidents

Farmer John Hare was described as a 'fantasist' by the judge who imposed a 66-month prison sentence on him for possessing prohibited firearm
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'James Bond' fantasist from Durham told girlfriend he had gun and worked for secret service

Former Ferryhill Mayor David Farry is among 555 former postmasters to receive a share of £19.5m interim compensation Pictures: PA/Northern Echo

Exclusive Ferryhill postmaster who was caught up in Post Office scandal to get share of £19.5m

Durham University Hillwalking Society's (DUHS) 70th anniversary Wainwrights' challenge Picture: DUHS

Durham University hillwalkers aim to tackle all 214 'Wainwrights' in 24 hours

hold Man travels 160 miles to pick up passport in Durham only to be met with chaos

Man travels 160 miles to pick up passport in Durham only to be met with chaos

Durham Sands incident live: Emergency services on scene

Durham City incident LIVE: Police provide statement

All the latest news and updates on Thursday, June 30

Recap: Rush hour crash on A19 in County Durham

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch has been added to the list of speakers at the Durham Miners' Gala, when it returns after a two-year absence, on Saturday July 9
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Durham Miners' Gala confirm rail workers' union boss Mick Lynch will attend