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The Latest Breaking News from County Durham

County Durham’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid moves a step closer after making shortlist

Could County Durham put the North East on the map with a prestigious City of Culture title?

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Covid-19 cases rise by 73.6% in County Durham where 25% of adults under 30 are unvaccinated

Figures show that 25% of 18 to 29-year-olds in County Durham are currently unvaccinated - equivalent to around 21,432 individuals

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Motorcyclist and passenger suffer serious injuries following crash on A68 in County Durham

Emergency crews attended the scene near Witton-le-Wear just after 7am on Thursday

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RSPCA issues warning to pet owners after cat gets head stuck in rat bait box in County Durham

Luckily the feline, which has been named Aubrey, is now in the care of the RSPCA

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County Durham gaming machine bandits back behind bars for targeting Leeds premises

Rhys Stobbart, 27, and Kevin Skelton, 30, have been jailed

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Newly refurbished hotel in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty looking for new tenants

The Langdon Beck Hotel in the North Pennines is inviting expressions of interest as it's launched onto the rental market this spring

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County Durham burglar arrested within 10 minutes of being reported to police now behind bars

Craig Dixon was caught in the act when he was heard banging around inside an empty property

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Rural tourism scheme celebrates 25th anniversary with shows in Northumberland and County Durham

The Highlights Rural Touring Scheme has been running since 1997 and brings music, theatre, dance and workshops to rural areas of Northumberland, County Durham and Cumbria

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Driver airlifted to hospital after serious crash on A689 in County Durham

Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on the A689 between Stanhope and Alston which closed the road for hours

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Police want to speak to this County Durham man in connection with an assault

Police want to speak to him in connection with an assault

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County Durham man launches petition to get all residents left in the dark by Storm Arwen and Malik compensation

Paul Robinson was told because the power cuts were less than 48 hours, residents would not be entitled to any compensation

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Council leader and public health director back efforts to tackle smoking, which kills 'even more than Covid'

Outgoing Newcastle Council leader Nick Forbes and County Durham public health boss Amanda Healy both were among those attending a No Smoking Day event in Westminster to 'show we mean business' about preventing smoking.

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Teenager fined for trying to overcharge County Durham man by more than £1,500 for roof repairs

Johnboy Watson Harrop quoted his victim a price of £2,100 when the work carried out was valued at £500

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Police discover cannabis farm with 200 plants growing in Stanley home

Around 200 cannabis plants were discovered after police were called to Bircham Street in Stanley

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Urgent police appeal to find missing Darlington 15-year-old Brandon West

Brandon West is missing from Darlington and now officers have issued an appeal to try and find him

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County Durham mum admits making false burglary report to police saying vehicle had been stolen

Emma Mary Thompson, 37, committed the offence on November 3, 2020 at Sacriston

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Drunken Stanley dad threatened mother-in-law and told neighbours he'd 'petrol bomb' their house

Scott Anderson, 34, carried out the threats on July 12, last year in County Durham

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Shoplifter used foil-lined bag to steal almost £3,000 of booze and meat from County Durham supermarkets

Keiron Peter Clark stole goods from Asda and Aldi using a specially prepared bag

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Spennymoor woman and friends to fly to Poland to take aid and supplies for Ukrainian refugees

Lucy Minchella from Spennymoor hopes to help those who have fled Ukraine by supplying them with aid

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Woman admits sending drugs and mobile phones into County Durham's HMP Frankland

Amy Sanfelix, 32, committed the offences between January 3 and 6

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County Durham company Stormking Windows snapped up by North East property group

The deal, led by Azets, sees the shareholders exit and retire

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Seaham accountant who tried to steal £73,000 in tax scam avoids jail

Jason Croan admitted VAT fraud at Durham Crown Court and was sentenced to 21 months in prison, suspended for two years

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Sarah Everard killer Wayne Couzens allowed to buy Xbox in prison for 'good behaviour'

The vile murderer - who was a serving Metropolitan Police officer when he abducted Sarah, 33 - can now pass the hours playing video games at HMP Frankland in County Durham

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Large police presence as 'armed officers' called to raid in Chester-le-Street

Officers from Durham Constabulary closed a number of roads in the County Durham town while a search was ongoing

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Town rallies round to support Consett mum's Ukrainian aid call

It started with a post on Facebook and ended with enough donations to fill four trucks, with more pouring in every day

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