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Thug told terrified partner 'I'm going to bite your face off' during violent attack
Michael Burden, 47, bit his partner and pulled her hair out during a 10 month relationship
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New snow warnings issued for North East as Arctic blast continues into weekend
Two new weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for the North East as the Arctic blast continues into the weekend.
Council pledges £264m to improve County Durham services for residents
A council has pledged to deliver £264 million worth of schemes for improvements to schools, children's and adults' social care, and infrastructure.
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NHS trust to install hundreds of solar panels at Durham hospital
Plans to install 905 solar panels at University Hospital of North Durham have been approved by Durham County Council.
'Dishonest' County Durham rogue trader conned string of customer to tune of £31k
A rogue trader who left a trail of angry and frustrated customers more than £31,000 out of pocket has received a 19-month prison sentence.
Shildon paedophile wanted 'slaughterhouse' in the woods to abuse children
A Shildon man who appeared to “revel in being a paedophile” said he wanted a cabin in the woods dubbed the 'slaughterhouse' to abuse children in.
Mayor cuts ribbon to open nursery as Durham primary marks ‘exciting new chapter’
A PRIMARY school at the heart of a County Durham community has launched an “exciting new chapter” with the opening of a new nursery.
Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the weekend.
Extra £10m funding boost praised by County Durham council and MPs
Durham County Council will receive an additional £10 million on top of an initial government grant to fund key services over the next three years.
Brandon Girls FC Celebrate WSL Experience Through Specsavers Partnership
A DURHAM girls football team has got a taste of their WSL dreams as they were mascots for the day at Maiden Castle. Players from Brandon Community FC girls’ teams were mascots in Durham WFC’s recent WSL 2 victory over Portsmouth. Durham ran out 2-1 winners against Portsmouth as 21 girls got invo...
Specsavers director set to retire after three decades serving County Durham communities
A LONG-SERVING Specsavers director is set to retire at the end of this month after dedicating his career to providing expert eye and hearing care across County Durham. Tim Mitchison started his career upon the opening of Specsavers Bishop Auckland in 1995 and later became a director of Specsavers Ne...
Man fined £338 at court for throwing away cigarette butt at Durham Services
The careless discarding of a cigarette cost a motorist £338 in a court fine and costs order.
Young County Durham people get hands-on with science and engineering careers
Eighty students from Years 9 to 11 attended a STEM Day hosted by the North East STEM Foundation and New College Durham.
Plea for urgent Government meeting over Durham hospital A&E funding delays
Parish councillors have demanded an urgent meeting with the Government over delays to a hospital’s new accident and emergency (A&E) department.
Directors of Durham Middle Eastern restaurant face food hygiene allegations
Directors of a Middle Eastern restaurant and food preparation business are facing prosecution on alleged food hygiene and employee licensing offences.
Sale of derelict Durham toilet block 'progressing' says council
Durham County Council has issued an update on the sale of a derelict public toilet block in Durham city centre.
New sign plans approved by council for Durham Fire Station
The Durham Community Fire Station has had plans for a new sign approved by Durham County Council.
One trapped as two taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash at Bowburn
One person was trapped inside their vehicle as two taken to hospital after three-car-crash on the junction of the A177 and A688 in Bowburn.
New pilgrimage and prayer centre planned at Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral has unveiled plans for the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer, set to open in spring 2026.
Durham University looks to sell out-of-use Stockton campus building for £3m
An out-of-use building at Durham University’s Queens Campus in Stockton has been put up for sale with a £3m price tag.