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Prestige match to mark the 150th anniversary of Durham University rugby club
A North East university rugby union club is celebrating a landmark date in its history with a prestigious challenge match against a famous name in the sport.
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Boozy cyclist in the dock after swearing at police during road rage incident
A cyclist’s unwise verbal confrontation with police patrol officers could have landed him behind bars, a court was told.
North East Pubs Gear Up for Marston’s Big Pub Quiz and Community Fundraising
The Marston’s Big Pub Quiz will take place in 14 North East pubs, with a £5,000 cash prize, donations to local community causes and the chance to meet Paddy McGuinness up for grabs Marston’s has teamed up with Paddy McGuinness on a search for the UK’s smartest pub. Marston’s Big Pub Quiz wi...
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Bite marks show evidence of gladiators fighting lions, Durham expert reveals
Bite marks found on a Roman-era skeleton in York are the first physical evidence that humans fought animals in gladiatorial combat, experts have said.
Identity of the next pope 'totally unpredictable', says Durham University expert
The identity of the next pope is “totally unpredictable”, a Durham University Vatican expert said.
Second man convicted in County Durham Anglo-Saxon coin case to pay £103k
The second man, from Bishop Auckland, convicted over attempts to sell an Anglo-Saxon coin hoard has been ordered to pay £103k.
Hero officer saves 'paralysed' pensioner stumbling down street having stroke
A Durham police officer heroically saved a man after he found him stumbling down a street suffering from a stroke.
The Newcastle and Durham takeaways nominated for Deliveroo's Best Restaurant Awards
Deliveroo announces two Durham food favourites and four in Newcastle are up for awards and here's how to cast a vote for your favourite
‘Lucky’ Bishop Auckland man avoids jail after ‘pressure’ to sell drugs to pay debt
A young drug user who was pressured into selling cocaine to meet his mounting debt to his supplier has narrowly escaped an immediate prison sentence.
Thousands raised to help bring disabled man home after life-changing brain rupture
Over £30,000 has been raised for a County Durham man after a sudden brain rupture left him severely disabled.
AI-Powered Bone Health Tech from County Durham Offers Lifesaving Potential for NHS
Groundbreaking AI-driven technology developed in the North East could transform osteoporosis screening in the UK, with the potential to s...
'Deep concerns' over planned cuts to Durham rail services to Newcastle
Residents and rail campaigners face an anxious wait over potential cuts to key North East rail services.
County Durham and Darlington fire fighters to run marathon in inflatable cow suits
Firefighters will run the Leeds Marathon in comedy cow suits to raise money and awareness for motor neurone disease.
County Durham defendant to stand trial for alleged robbery and assault of man
A County Durham man is to stand trial next year on robbery and assault charges.
Murderer who killed 79-year-old widow in her home found dead in prison
Murderer who killed 79-year-old widow in her home found dead in Frankland prison.
Hot weather map shows date North East will bask in 22C in 'mini heatwave'
The Met Office is predicting a 'mini heatwave' for the North East next week - with Darlington set to bask in 22C.
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Review to be held after prison officers 'stabbed' and 'doused in oil' by bomb plotter
An independent review is set to be held into an attack that saw officers at HMP Frankland "doused in hot oil" and "stabbed" with homemade weapons.
County Durham quarry operator facing trial over worker's on-site injury accident
A County Durham quarry operator is facing trial later this year following a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inquiry into a workplace injury accident.
Veteran rowers to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on the River Wear in Durham
Veteran club rowers will make a splash on the River Wear to help mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, next month.