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The Latest Breaking News from Durham

Ian McKellen ‘emotional’ as he opens County Durham theatre space

Actor says Ensemble 84 in Horden, employing local talent, is how a professional repertory company should be

The Guardian - UK

Rob Key sends message to axed Zak Crawley and explains Ollie Robinson’s England Test recall

England have also selected Durham’s Emilio Gay and rising talent James Rew in a reshaped squad for the first Test against New Zealand, signalling the start of a rebuild after the Ashes

The Independent UK

England beat New Zealand by one wicket: first women’s cricket ODI – as it happened

England win in a dramatic opening match of the series in Durham

The Guardian - UK

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More than 60 councillors have left Reform over the past year. They tell us why

As Nigel Farage heralds a year of growth in councillors since last May’s local elections, the party can’t ignore its challenge in keeping them, with almost 70 lost. Alex Ross speaks to some of those who have left the party and asks why

The Independent UK

Soham killer Ian Huntley died from a head injury following prison attack, inquest hears

Huntley, who was serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, died last month after he was allegedly attacked with a metal bar in a workshop at HMP Frankland in Durham

The Independent UK

County cricket day three: Leicestershire make hash of chase against Sussex, Essex win – as it happened

Matt Critchley starred for Essex as they romped to an innings victory over Hampshire while Storm Dave wiped out play at Durham

The Guardian - UK

England bowler Matthew Potts makes brutal Ashes admission: ‘I wasn’t good enough’

Matthew Potts had an Ashes debut to forget in the final Test in Sydney

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‘Regular riding contributes to my songwriting, 100 percent’: The cycling life of indie musician Anjimile

For the acclaimed artist, time on the bike is as restorative as it is physical — a way to clear their head before returning home to pick up the guitar

Cycling Weekly

Man charged with murder of court bailiff in County Durham

Jeff Blair, 55, who was attacked while on duty in Shildon, died in hospital after sustaining serious injuries

The Guardian - UK

Inmate appears in court charged with prison murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley

Huntley, who murdered 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, was attacked at HMP Frankland, near Durham, last month

The Independent UK

Ian Huntley’s daughter says ‘flush his ashes down the toilet’

The murderer of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman died in hospital after being attacked in the workshop of HMP Frankland, Durham, on February 26.

Evening Standard

Soham child killer Ian Huntley dies after being battered with metal pole in brutal jail attack

Child murderer was left with catastrophic head injuries after being struck with a spiked metal pole during a violent assault by another inmate at HMP Frankland

Evening Standard

Soham killer Ian Huntley’s ‘life-support machine switched off’

The Sun newspaper said the 52-year-old suffered severe brain trauma in the attack at HMP Frankland, Durham, on February 26.

The Independent UK

Showdown over datacenter politics at heart of North Carolina primary

Democratic rematch in Durham-area district draws focus to fight over AI datacenters increasingly shaping US elections

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The Independent UK

Reform UK council deputy admits using AI image in blog post about people being ‘shipped’ to Durham

Reform UK councillor insisted picture was ‘obviously for illustrative purposes’

Evening Standard

Ian Huntley remains in serious condition after prison attack, police say

Durham Constabulary said there had been no change in his condition in hospital overnight.

The Independent UK

Soham killer Ian Huntley remains in serious condition after prison attack

Police say a prisoner, understood to be Huntley, was assaulted in workshop of HMP Frankland near Durham

The Independent UK

Man yelled ‘I’ve done it’ after Soham killer Ian Huntley was attacked – reports

Huntley was treated for head injuries and remains in a serious condition in hospital, Durham Constabulary said.

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The Guardian - UK

Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison attack

Inmate understood to be Huntley taken to hospital after being assaulted at HMP Frankland in County Durham

Evening Standard

Soham killer Ian Huntley ‘left with 5% chance of survival’ after jail attack ‘by inmate with metal spike’

Huntley, 52, left lying in a pool of blood on a wing at HMP Frankland, County Durham, and is now in medically-induced coma

Evening Standard

Soham killer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison attack

Durham Constabulary said a prisoner, understood to be Huntley, was assaulted on Thursday morning at HMP Frankland.

Evening Standard

Killamarsh killer handed another life sentence for prison hammer attack

Damien Bendall was sentenced for the attempted murder of Michael Mullaney at HMP Frankland, Durham.

The Independent UK

Snapchat clue leads to dramatic river rescue after friends’ night out

Police footage shows a dramatic river rescue after a young man became separated from his group of friends on a night out in Durham earlier in February.

Reason

Brickbat: Durham Bully

Former Durham, North Carolina, police officer Rayshawn Taylor was sentenced to three years and one month in prison plus two… The post Brickbat: Durham Bully appeared first on Reason.com.

Evening Standard

Judgment expected in nurses’ transgender changing room case

Eight members of the Day Surgery Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital brought a claim against Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

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