The Latest Breaking News from Durham

The little-known 14th century battle that has shaped English, Scottish and French relations

On October 17, 1346, the battle of Neville’s Cross was fought outside Durham in the north-east of England. It was a decisive moment in Anglo-Scottish history that led to the capture of King David II of Scotland. Yet few have heard of it.

The Conversation · Oct 15

England reveal huge list of central contracts as new coaches named

39 players have signed deals with the ECB entering an Ashes and World Cup year

The Independent UK · Oct 12

‘I don’t think anyone really saw it coming. I didn’t’: meet Bristol’s World Cup hopeful Fitz Harding

The 27-year-old flanker confounded expectations leaping from Durham university’s fourth XV to Prem rugby captain – don’t bet against his big England ambitions

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily during NHS cancer care

Patients among hundreds who suffered harm at County Durham and Darlington foundation trust’s breast unit

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

Ruby Wax cancels live shows ‘due to circumstances outside of my control’

Her upcoming An Evening With Ruby Wax tour stops in Sheffield, Durham, Edinburgh and Kidderminster will no longer be going ahead.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

In 2022, Ontario's Durham Region used 400 tonnes of glass in a 3.6-km road pilot. 4 years later, it could reuse 240 tonnes of PET each year across Durham roads under its plan

Durham Region is testing recycled materials for road construction. Recycled glass and plastic will be used in a road rebuilding project. This pilot project compares new methods with conventional road building. Success could lead to widespread use of recycled waste in future road programs.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

North Carolina family hired a petting zoo for a party. Weeks later, guests were lining up for rabies shots: ‘Overwhelming situation’

The zoo has taken down its website and Facebook page.

We Got This Covered · Sep 6

England omit Brydon Carse again for third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston

The Durham seamer was also dropped from the squad for the second Test after a late-night incident in a Derby bar last month

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

Women’s Super League 2 predictions: can Newcastle reach promotion and will Watford stay up?

As the 12 teams start their campaigns on Friday, we look at each side’s chances of going up and who will occupy the relegation places

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

Durham finish off Gloucestershire on sixth ball of day; Surrey frustrate Essex: county cricket, day four – as it happened

Durham completed a 10-wicket win over Gloucestershire to cement their place at the top of Division Two

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30