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Transforming Women’s Health: Osteoporosis Screening During Routine Mammograms
WOMEN could be assessed for osteoporosis during routine mammogram appointments in a groundbreaking move poised to transform the landscape of women’s health screening. Revolutionary imaging software that can detect signs of brittle bone disease has been integrated into a new, state-of-the-art diagn...
Durham teenager stabbed victim five times on his birthday in 'revenge attack' after losing fight
The victim was left with part of his bowel outside of his body and needed a blood transfusion
Northumbrian Water Hosts “Local Action” Community Information Event in Durham
Northumbrian Water is preparing to engage with the Durham community through its forthcoming “Local Action” event, scheduled for Thursday, 23 May 2024, at Durham Town Hall, Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ. The event is timely, as it occurs amidst broader discussions surrounding the practices of pri...
From Ancient Woods to Community Roots: The Success Story of Durham’s Woodland Revival
As part of the four-year Durham Woodland Revival initiative, an expanse of new woodlands equivalent in size to the historic centre of Durham city has been established. This project aims to enhance connectivity between existing forest networks. Additionally, the initiative has successfully introduced...
Five County Durham residents fined for littering offences
The five people all appeared in Peterlee Magistrates Court this week, where they were fined for each of their offences.
The days when a classic car was turned into a farm hack
A 1926 Morris Cowley Bullnose Sports is taking to the roads for the first time since the 1930s to attend the Hurworth Grange Classic Car and Motor Cycle Show tomorrow.
Shadow Education Secretary pledges review of schools if Labour get in
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has pledged a review of school buildings to ensure they are sustainable in the long term if Labour gets in.
St Cuthbert’s Hospice Launches Sunflower Memories Display to Honor Loved Ones
St Cuthbert’s Hospice’s annual Sunflower Memories display is a beautiful way to celebrate and cherish happy memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. In return for a donation, a beautiful imitation sunflower is planted in the Hospice gardens, along with a plaque with a loved one’s name...
Shildon man barricaded himself into house loft with knife
A man suffering some form of drug-fuelled mental health episode was involved in a five-hour stand-off with police in a stranger’s home, a court heard.
Five County Durham people fined for littering offences
All five of the people have appeared at Peterlee Magistrates Court, where they were fined and ordered to pay costs.
£500k grant to turn DLI Museum site into cultural venue in Durham
A grant of £500,000 has been secured to help turn the former Durham Light Infantry Museum building into a new cultural venue.
Durham University students occupy Palace Green for Palestine
Pro-Palestine students in Durham are occupying a green near the cathedral and castle in solidarity with those in Gaza.
Eight County Durham and Teesside drivers fined heavily
The motorists appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court and pleaded guilty to offences, including speeding, no insurance, and using a mobile phone while driving.
Durham County Council consultation on anti-social behaviour in Durham
Views are being sought on anti-social behaviour in Durham City and how best to tackle it.
Five County Durham speeders fined heavily in court this week
The drivers, who appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court, have been fined, with some of them disqualified for their offences.
Four County Durham hub buildings to be converted into homes
Four underused community buildings will be converted into much-needed homes by housing association believe housing.
Five 'most commonly' mispronounced County Durham locations
Sometimes the more confident you are with saying it, the more you struggle with the pronunciation.
Five County Durham drivers fined £5000 in court this week
All five drivers appeared in Peterlee Magistrates Court, where they were fined a collective £5000.
Seaham man admits started fire at home of on/off partner in Consett
A man has admitted starting a fire at the home of a woman with whom he had been in an on/off relationship with, earlier this year.