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Reform sweep to victory across councils in local elections

The party has taken control of seven local councils, winning hundreds of seats across localities from Durham to Kent.

Evening Standard

Farage warns council staff to look for other jobs after Reform takes control of Durham

Nigel Farage has warned council staff to look for other jobs after Reform took control of Durham.

The Independent UK

Hats off to the county cap, the players’ headwear with a mystical symbolism

Bowlers for bowlers? Not quite, but county cricket’s capping traditions are rich, varied – and wonderfully idiosyncratic

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Woman dies in County Durham skydiving incident

The woman, who was in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene

The Independent UK

Man charged after police chase crash which injured seven officers

Mazyar Azarbonyad, of Sylvia Terrace, Durham, will appear at Newcastle Magistrates Court on Saturday after the collision on the northbound A1.

Evening Standard

King jokes ‘it’s all mirrors’ with wellwisher after Maundy service

Charles and Camilla were at Durham Cathedral for the traditional service.

Evening Standard

King Charles and Queen Camilla greeted by well-wishers and protesters at Royal Maundy Service

King Charles and Queen Camilla embraced supporters and appeared undeterred by protesters as they arrived for a Royal Maundy Service in Durham.

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Drugs courier who smuggled £5.6m of cocaine into Scotland jailed

Kristopher Purvis, 35, of Durham, was sentenced to 10 years behind bars at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Reform has more candidates in local elections than Labour or Tories

A total of 1,641 council seats across 23 local authorities in England are up for grabs on May 1.

Evening Standard

Couple in court charged in connection with grandfather’s fatal shooting

Barry Dawson was blasted through a window while he was at home in Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Man, 38, charged with murder of 60-year-old grandfather shot in his home

Kevin Dorward, 38, of Annfield Plain, County Durham, has been charged with murder.

Evening Standard

Family pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ grandfather shot dead in his home

Police inquiries continue into the murder of Barry Dawson, 60, who was blasted on Saturday in Stanley, County Durham

Evening Standard

Shakespeare First Folio back on show 27 years after it was stolen

The Shakespeare Recovered exhibition at Durham University tells the story of what happened to the literary wonder and its restoration.

The Independent UK

‘Like a horror scene’: animal charity rescues 70 starving snakes from property near Durham

The founder of an animal sanctuary, which is now caring for the royal pythons, has called for improved laws to protect reptiles reared as pets

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Met Office issues 10-hour fog and travel disruption weather warning

Warning covers large areas of the North East and Yorkshire, including Durham, Newcastle and York

The Guardian - UK

Billy Elliot writer’s new play swaps West End for church hall in County Durham

Adaptation of Brecht’s Mother Courage will train people from the north-east to take on their first ever acting roles

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Body Found in Search for Missing Jogger Jenny Hall

Durham Constabulary has confirmed that a body has been discovered during the intensive search for 23‐year‐old jogger Jenny Hall.

The Guardian - UK

Body found in search for missing 23-year-old runner Jenny Hall

Formal identification of body discovered in remote area in Teesdale yet to take place, says Durham police

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Body found in search for missing runner Jenny Hall

Police said Jenny Hall’s family asked for privacy in this ‘devastating time’

Sports Illustrated

Duke Star Cooper Flagg Makes Stunning Statement About His College Basketball Future

The Blue Devils true freshman hinted at returning to Durham for a second season in a recent interview.

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County Durham for families

Blessed with breathtaking countryside, modern and historic attractions and charming towns with fantastic transport systems and quality schools, County Durham is brilliant for families. Whether you’re heading there for a holiday or buying one of the new build homes in Darlington to start your family adventure, use this guide to…

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‘Take this house or you’re homeless’: families sent to a Durham town from London

Charity says Horden is ill-equipped to deal with influx of homeless people and community spirit is being exploited

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root returns to England’s ODI squad but Ben Stokes not selected

Joe Root has been recalled to the England ODI side for the first time since the Jos Buttler-captained team put up an underwhelming ODI World Cup defence in November 2023

Evening Standard

British girl, 15, fighting for her life after paraglider crash-landed on her in Turkey

Lily Nichol, from Durham, was having lunch when the freak accident occurred on the final day of her vacation

The Guardian - UK

North Yorkshire man arrested over burglary of Ben Stokes’s home

Durham police question 32-year-old in connection with break-in at England cricket captain’s house

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