Brexit caused small boats crisis in English Channel, report finds Rishi Sunak should admit ‘main factor’ behind problem so he can fix it, says Durham University study The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
County Durham restaurant owner's friend rescued from the aftermath of earthquake in Turkey Cengiz Akarsu is one of the many people who have been anxiously awaiting news on the safety of loved ones Chronicle Live · Feb 7, 2023
Secrets of Auckland Castle's Medieval history to be revealed on BBC2's Digging for Britain The County Durham castle is the star of the BBC2 show on Sunday February 12 - though the episode is available to watch now on iPlayer Chronicle Live · Feb 7, 2023
North East universities put more than £2bn into region's economy New report says Newcastle, Northumbria, Durham, Sunderland and Teesside universities support hundreds of innovative firms Birmingham Post · Feb 6, 2023
In new era for Duke-UNC rivalry, Jon Scheyer passes first test and takes a victory lap DURHAM, N.C. — The night before his first game against North Carolina, at least his first one as Duke’s head coach, Jon Scheyer participated in a familiar ritual. He met with the students — 3,000 of them, he said — inside Cameron Indoor Stadium, and delivered the de facto keynote… Tribune News Service · Feb 5, 2023
Duke regains foothold in rivalry as Blue Devils beat UNC, 63-57 DURHAM, N.C. — Duke’s hard-nosed defense, led by a freshman, and key late baskets by its most experienced player earned the Blue Devils a thrilling win over rival North Carolina on Saturday. Tribune News Service · Feb 5, 2023
Durham's first gin distillery and school to offer make your own gin experiences and cocktail masterclasses The Distillery is set to open this spring Chronicle Live · Feb 4, 2023
Valentine's Day events around Newcastle and the North East that you're bound to love Here's a pick of 10 best events in Newcastle, Northumberland, Sunderland and County Durham which are inviting couples to celebrate Valentine's Day with a difference Chronicle Live · Feb 4, 2023
Durham civil rights, social justice activist to be featured on US quarter Pauli Murray, the groundbreaking human rights activist who spent much of her early life in Durham, will be featured on United States quarters in 2024, the U.S. Mint announced Wednesday. Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023
Duke, Florida State women used wrong-sized basketball, coach says. ACC disputes claim. DURHAM, N.C. — While Duke women’s basketball coach Kara Lawson is confident the first half of her team’s game at Florida State was mistakenly played with the larger basketball used for men’s games, the ACC issued a statement disputing that claim Friday morning. Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023
Lyne Barlow: How the cruel holiday fraudster fooled her own family and spent millions of ill-gotten gains Everything you need to know about Lyne Barlow and one of Durham Constabulary's largest fraud investigations Chronicle Live · Feb 3, 2023
Fraudulent travel agent who pretended to have terminal cancer jailed Durham court heard Lyne Barlow’s £1.2m fraud also involved stealing financial identity of her mother The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023
Watch as holiday fraudster Lyne Barlow walks into custody falsely claiming to have cancer Holiday fraudster, Lyne Barlow, 39, was jailed at Durham Crown Court Chronicle Live · Feb 3, 2023
First case of bird flu in non avian wildlife confirmed in Durham in 2021 Nine otters and foxes have been confirmed with avian flu since 2021, with the first case a fox in Durham Chronicle Live · Feb 2, 2023
Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023 Luke DeCock: Duke basketball continues to get better, just in time for Blue Devils’ biggest test yet DURHAM, N.C. — In the aftermath, Jon Scheyer and Steve Forbes were in agreement on many things. That Duke’s guards were better. That Dereck Lively continues to impact games without scoring. That Wake Forest does things on offense to ask questions opposing defenses don’t want to answer.
Chronicle Live · Feb 1, 2023 New housing development to be built at former police headquarters in Durham The development just north of the city centre will provide a mix of new homes ranging in size from two bedroom bungalows to four bedroom detached homes
Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2023 Duke holds on to beat Wake Forest, 75-73 DURHAM, N.C. — Duke’s offense, a slumbering part of the Blue Devils game earlier in January, gave it the edge to avenge an earlier loss on Tuesday night.
Birmingham Post · Jan 31, 2023 Accountancy group Azets creates 150 jobs across North East as growth strategy ramps up The mew jobs will be focused around the three main offices in Stockton, Durham and Gosforth
Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2023 Landlord ordered to pay over £1,800 after County Durham yard found to have vermin risks Durham County Council inspected a house in Horden in August last year after concerns were raised
Chronicle Live · Jan 30, 2023 Durham restaurant named a Michelin favourite within four months of opening On Coarse to success - The Michelin Guide inspectors pick Durham's 'first tasting menu restaurant' as one of their Favourite New Restaurants
Chronicle Live · Jan 30, 2023 The Who announces Durham date on first UK tour in six years New tour with orchestra will be 'very special for me' says Roger Daltrey as he, Pete Townshend and band prepare to rock cities they haven't played in for decades
Chronicle Live · Jan 28, 2023 Seven course fine-dining lunch with champagne on Britain's most luxurious train coming to the North East The Northern Belle is making a series of journeys including Newcastle, Darlington and Durham stations in 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2023 ‘Huge win’ for trade union as Durham University raises PhD students’ pay University had paid some postgraduate researchers less than minimum wage
Chronicle Live · Jan 27, 2023 'Despicable' County Durham fraudster took thousands from elderly and naïve victims for shoddy work John Reid took over £13,000 from the two men between 2017 and 2021 and was jailed for over three years
Chronicle Live · Jan 25, 2023 Rail disruption between Newcastle and York for three more weekends - everything you need to know Network Rail is carrying out works at Durham Station which means rail travel between Newcastle and York is severely disrupted