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Major doubts over whether 'blindsided' council leaders will let Durham into North East devolution deal

County Durham's leadership announced on Friday that it wants to join a multi-billion pound package to elect a North East mayor, but it is far from a done deal

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Two County Durham sites lined up for potential Investment Zone status

The sites could be given lower business taxes and time-limited tax incentives over a ten-year period

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County Durham throat slasher tried to murder man in random unprovoked attack in Sunderland bar

Rory Witten, of Seaham, had not met or spoken to Stephen Finch before he tried to kill him as he spoke to friends in a Sunderland bar

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County Durham wants to join North East devolution deal – but could yet be blocked by other councils

The county's coalition leadership has opted to try and join an 'LA7' devolution package, but it is thought that other council leaders harbour reservations

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'My little hero'- Nine year old boy from County Durham saves mum after he was unable to wake her

Kelly Lister suffered a diabetic hypo at her home in Bishop Auckland and was saved by her son's quick thinking

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Stanley dad threatened to stab man in throat and 'lunged' at him with 12-inch knife

Reece Watson, 30, took a bus journey to the man's County Durham home while armed with a 12-inch knife

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Grieving mum shares video singing to son in hospital before he died of stab wounds

Zoey McGill shared some of her final moments with Jack Woodley, who was 18 when he was attacked and stabbed leaving the Houghton Feast in County Durham last October.

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Scarlett Moffatt opens up about her anxiety and coping with the 'Sunday Scaries'

The County Durham star has spoken up about how she manages her insecurities around work to help others on World Mental Health Day

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County Durham event named one of 10 UK highlights of Black History Month

Black History Month has been marked every October since 1987 in the UK and one event in Durham has been labelled a "highlight" in 2022

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Donald Trump's security director receives honorary doctorate from University of Sunderland

Fiona Hill from County Durham returned home from the US to speak at the University of Sunderland and collect her honorary doctorate

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County Durham defibrillator legacy for "fantastic dad" who always "had a smile on his face"

Darren Scott died suddenly during a football match in February but his wife and local community are ensuring that he won't be forgotten

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County Durham cannabis firm Canna Group secures £500k government investment

The North East firm will use the funding to manufacture a form of cannabidoil

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Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after collision with car in County Durham

Emergency services attended the scene on Stockerley Lane near Lanchester following reports of a serious collision

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Ryanair customers slam 'shambles' faced during 36-hour diversion on Canaries holiday

Martyn Gray and Emma Gatenby, from Darlington in County Durham, took two ferries via Fuerteventura before reaching Gran Canaria due to issues with their Ryanair flight, they claim

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Northumbrian Water told to pay £20.3m back to customers for failing to meet targets

Northumbrian Water says the Ofwat penalty is 'almost entirely driven' by water supply cuts in Northumberland and County Durham during Storm Arwen

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Met office issues wind warning for North East on Wednesday with gusts of 50mph likely

The Met Office has put a yellow wind warning in place across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham on Wednesday October 5

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County Durham railway named one of the best steam train journeys in the UK

The journey is a popular family day out for North Easterners!

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Six spooky Halloween events for children around Newcastle and the North East

From a pumpkin to a fright fest, here are family-friendly events for families to enjoy around Halloween

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Here's what all the winners from the North East Business Awards Grand Final had to say

Nine of the best companies from across the region impressed judges to take home awards this year

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Japanese Akita that bit woman's face during unprovoked attack in County Durham could be put-down

The Akita, named Fudge, caused cuts to a woman's face and injured her dog on May 12 this year

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Nightmare neighbour hit with £1,038 fine after refusing to pick up dog poo

Alison Dawson, 48, has been slammed with a £1,038 fine for failing to clean up dog poo in her back garden after local residents of Stanley, County Durham, complained to the council about the smell

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County Durham doctor suspended for four months after sexual relationship with patient

Dr Adrian Farley's registration has been suspended for four months after he admitted having a sexual relationship with a patient

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County Durham families to pay respects as World War Two airmen are laid to rest after nearly 80 years

The wreckage of the ill-fated RAF bomber was discovered in Lake Markermeer, near Amsterdam in 2020

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Man fined after claiming his rubbish was dumped by someone else in County Durham

Terry Hopwood, of Shildon, was ordered to pay the fine after waste belonging to him was found in a number of locations

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County Durham fire station manager privileged to be part of Queen's funeral escort

Craig Jewkes was one of just 16 firefighters selected from across the United Kingdom to take part in The Queen's state funeral last week.

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