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Disappointment as Durham loses to Bradford in bid to become UK's City of Culture for 2025

Durham may not have brought home the big prize, but the county will receive £125,000 to take forward elements of its bid

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Bradford named as the UK city of culture 2025

City announced winner after months of competition, beating Southampton, Wrexham and County Durham

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City of Culture 2025: how to watch results live as County Durham battles it out with Wrexham, Southampton, and Bradford

Durham is battling it out with Bradford, Southampton and Wrexham to bring home the coveted honour - after being shortlisted as one of just four finalists in March.

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First set of celebrity chefs announced for Seaham's Food Festival

The annual festival is supporting County Durham's current bid to become the UK City of Culture 2025

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County Durham mum whose itchy mole turned out to be skin cancer on how her story is helping others

Gill Liiv-Rochester, 36, from Seaham was diagnosed with two malignant melanomas in 2020

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Dog rescued in County Durham among longest to remain in centre as RSPCA appeals for new home

Nine of the longest-serving dogs include Bandit the lurcher - who has been in the shelter for 16 months

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County Durham heritage railway welcomes first passengers on board since 2019 as service reopens

The first return journey between Stanhope and Wolsingham went ahead since the railway was brought out of administration by The Auckland Project

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County Durham welcomes Afro-Fusion festival with a line-up of musicians, performers and activities

Harambee Pasadia festival is a four-day music and arts extravaganza in celebration of diverse cultures, foods, music, artists, and fusions of the African diaspora

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BBC's One Show to reveal if County Durham will be UK's City of Culture in 2025

County Durham finds out if it's been named City of Culture 2025 live on a TV show hosted by a former Newcastle United star

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County Durham man caught on CCTV dumping mattress at side of road hit with £1,000 fine

Jordan Bolton, from Pelton, has been prosecuted after being found flytipping in the High Urpeth area

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County Durham man gave police false name while supervising an unqualified driver

Adam Bone, 30, gave false details to an officer during a police stop in February

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'I've lost everything' - Heartache as County Durham man loses all his possessions in house fire

Pensioner Les Reed admits he owes his life to his quick thinking neighbours as an appeal is launched to help replace some of the things he lost in the blaze

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Sinkhole opens up in County Durham causing traffic disruption

A diversion is in place on Station Road in Stanley after the sinkhole appeared

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Free clothing and baby banks in the North East: How struggling families can get help with clothes and more

Where to find clothing banks, baby banks and free school uniform stores in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, County Durham, and North and South Tyneside

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Man left with blade stuck inside his neck after handle snapped during County Durham attack

Thomas Brazell stabbed a man with a kitchen knife and left him unable to use his arm

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Man fined after waste was dumped at nature reserve in County Durham

He was ordered to pay more than £450 after waste was dumped at a nature reserve

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County Durham mum 'lost literally everything' in devastating house fire that killed beloved dog

The community in Catchgate, Durham, has come together to support Caitlin Brook after her home was destroyed by fire

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County Durham voiceover artist Dan Pye wins at national awards

Dan Pye, who is the voice of comedian Lost Voice Guy, was a joint winner at the One Voice Awards UK

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Man admits causing death of 'much-loved grandfather' in Consett horror crash

Edward Bell, known as Eddie, was walking on Delves Lane, in Consett, County Durham, when he was struck by a silver Seat Leon

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Filming starts in County Durham on new Ken Loach film The Old Oak after success of I, Daniel Blake

The award-winning director is back in the North East shooting for his new venture - and it is set to be another moving drama

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Devolution deal to elect new North East mayor could be offered to council leaders this summer

Whitehall officials and top council officers are in talks over new funding and powers that could be given to the region

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County Durham man claimed he had no sexual interest in children despite downloading sickening images

Stuart Nicol was found with the abuse material, the majority of which were videos, when police raided his home

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County Durham man who tried to flee police on rooftops died after injuries from fall turned septic

Paul Noble had been summoned back to prison and was trying to get away when he fell from a first-floor roof on September 15, 2018

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Body of a man found following search at allotments in County Durham

Officers from Durham Constabulary located the body of a man at St Oswald’s Allotment on Hylton Close in Newton Aycliffe

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Full list of Go North East bus cuts in Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside, County Durham, and Northumberland

Dozens of routes across the region to be cut back, with the bus operator saying that "it is only right that services are adapted" to cope with changing demand resulting from the pandemic

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