
Durham News
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Murder accused denies rounding up family to settle feud by attacking Daniel Ambler
Seaham murder trial at Teesside Crown Court: Ashton Anderson denies rounding up family in feud attack after Daniel Ambler died in a 4x4 collision.
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94-year-old Bishop Auckland sex offender’s sentencing delayed after illness in court
Donald Gates, 94, convicted of five child sexual abuse offences at Teesside Crown Court, will be sentenced on January 26 after falling ill during the hearing.
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How a County Durham wedding planner created his own dream day
North East wedding planner Ben Carter married Ryan at Bowburn Hall Hotel in County Durham after 15 years creating dream weddings there for clients and 140 day guests.
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Durham family firm launches new student accommodation business
Durham firm launches Cabana Student Living with more than 450 student units, £1m St Andrews Chambers refurbishment and £12m Viaduct Residences development.
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The Durham wartime wedding dress with an extraordinary story woven into its silk
Today’s Object of the Week tells a story of love and ingenuity, but also opens a window on the changing lives of women in wartime.
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Hartlepoo clothing brand launches competition with £500 top prize.A Japanese-inspired clothing brand founded in Hartlepool is calling on North East creatives to enter its first design competition, which is free and open to anyone aged 16 and over.
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A New Literary Festival Comes to Barnard Castle"Write Hear! Write Now!" is coming to Barnard Castle, promising a celebration of creativity, storytelling and the written word. Organised by the Barnard Castle Writing Group, Write Hear! Write Now! will bring together writers, readers and aspiring authors for a day of workshops, live readings, lively discussion and the launch of a new book.
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Bright Futures Ferryhill Expands Community Pantry with New Location at Ferryhill Sport and Education CentreBright Futures Ferryhill CIC, a local community interest company dedicated to uplifting and supporting residents, has announced that its popular Community Pantry is moving to a new, larger space within the Ferryhill Sport and Education Centre.
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Music, Remembrance, Poetry and festive performances at Redhills this NovemberFrom a concert honouring mining communities to live poetry, film, jazz and a fresh take on a Christmas classic, Redhills Durham Miners Hall has an eclectic programme of events coming up this November, offering new reasons to discover one of the North East’s most important historic buildings.
National News
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Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand convictionThe TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with both David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware of their conduct".
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Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US saysThe US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.
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US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UKThe 41-year-old senior soldier is accused of national security offences and is being questioned in London.
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Acquitted 'China spy': I was fall guy for security servicesThousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.
North East Sport
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Max Arfsten's Middlesbrough position and Kim Hellberg's surprise selection explained
Kim Hellberg has suggested Max Arfsten is likely to continue to be used in an attacking role for Middlesbrough, with Sam Byram getting the left-back nod at Watford
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What Luke O'Nien says changed in Chelsea win - and what Sunderland have to do now
Luke O'Nien has revealed revisiting some of the most successful matches from last season helped Sunderland’s players rediscover battling qualities
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Darlington claim battling home draw with new manager watching on from stands
New Darlington manager Craig Elliott will have a better idea of what he needs to recruit following his side's 1-1 draw with promotion-chasing Oxford City
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Craig Elliott spells out his plans ahead of formally starting work as Darlington boss
Craig Elliott is confident he will be able to “make a positive impact” at Darlington following his appointment as the club’s new boss
