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Durham News
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'He was amazing' Heartbroken parents pay tribute to son after building site tragedy
The heartbroken parents of Shay Bladen who died after a concrete pipe fell on his neck while he was working on a building site in County Durham have paid tribute to their son.
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Brewdog pulls the plug on opening inside Durham's Milburngate development
Brewdog’s hopes of opening a long-delayed bar in Durham’s Milburngate development appear to be over after an announcement from the company.
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County Durham dad shot himself after 'significant failings' by police, inquest told
Lee John McKenna, 47, died at his home on Birch Place, Esh Winning, on August 31, 2025, after delivering the fatal shotgun wound. His family told an inquest there were 'significant failings' by police.
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County Durham thug spat in ex partner's face and threatened to petrol bomb her home
A jealous Peterlee brute carried out a sickening campaign of abuse on his then partner spitting in her face and threatening to petrol bomb her home.
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New locations announced for Durham Brass Festival events
Locations have been announced for a popular feature of Durham Brass Festival.
From Durham OnAir
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First-ever vote launched to find Britain’s Favourite Butterfly!
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has launching the first-ever vote to crown Britain’s Favourite Butterfly. From Friday 15 May - Sunday 7 June, people across the country are being asked to choose the butterfly they love most, whether that be a familiar garden visitor like the Red Admiral, Orange-tip or Holly Blue, or an elusive rarity like the aristocratic Duke of Burgundy or the mighty Purple Emperor.
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Singing In The Rain to visit Sunderland Empire
Jonathan Church Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that the Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres smash-hit production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will embark on a UK and Ireland tour, visiting Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 March 2027.
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Durham Markets celebrates 175 years with ‘Through the Decades Weekender’
This week, Durham Markets, one of the city’s oldest and most loved institutions, will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a big three-day community event in the city centre.
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Free Buddha’s birthday celebrations return to Durham’s Oriental Museum
Durham University’s Oriental Museum will once again celebrate Buddha’s Birthday with a range of free, family-friendly activities on Sunday 24 May, 2026.
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Up to £4m announced to train next generation of construction workers in the North East
Tens of thousands of placements will be created for aspiring construction workers in a £96 million boost to train new talent and build more homes.
National News
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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
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Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works'
Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.
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Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.
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I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell
Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties.
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UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
North East Sport
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Middlesbrough Championship play-off final LIVE - build-up after Spygate
Join us for live coverage of all the build-up to Saturday's Championship play-off final against Hull City
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Pathetic statements sum Southampton up - classless until the very end
Reaction to Wednesday night's confirmation that Southampton's appeal against play-off expulsion has been dismissed and Middlesbrough will play in the final
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Luke O'Nien will be forever grateful to Sunderland star who changed everything
Luke O'Nien will be forever grateful to Enzo Le Fee for "trusting" Sunderland and taking the punt on joining the Black Cats when they were in the Championship.
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Southampton appeal dismissed as EFL confirm Middlesbrough vs Hull final
Middlesbrough's will play Hull City in the Championship play-off final after Southampton's appeal was dismissed by the League Arbitration Panel.
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Hull City threaten legal action amid unhappiness over EFL Spygate decision
Hull City's owner has threatened to launch legal action against the EFL over the Spygate saga that has seen Middlesbrough handed a play-off final place

