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The Latest Breaking News from Durham

Underdogs by Louise Powell review – a powerful debut with plenty of northern soul

A bereaved father and son bond over greyhound racing in an east Durham town in terminal decline

The Guardian - UK

A brilliant and bonkers day out: how art and spectacle transformed a former Durham mining town

Bishop Auckland is abuzz with culture and family fun, thanks to the vision of Auckland Palace’s owners – and the new Kynren show featuring birds of prey, Viking raids and mythical beasts, which opens next week

The Guardian - UK

Two UK private schools close after takeover by Chinese owner

Durham High School and Ruthin School - which opened in 1284 - will close imminently

The Independent UK

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England’s first T20 match against India falls victim to rain in Durham

India posted a competitive 189 for seven, but rain prevented the hosts from having a chance to respond.

The Independent UK

Leicestershire win in top tier for first time since 2003: county cricket day three – as it happened

Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Hampshire and Derbyshire all win inside three days while Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were whisked away for Test duty

The Guardian - UK

Durham's Lake Michie Is Still Dropping After 16 Days Without Rain — Stage 3 Restrictions Are Now Weeks Away

Lake Michie on June 17 shows cracked soil where water should be. 16 days without rain at RDU. Stage 2 mandatory restrictions active; Stage 3 warned possible in months.

Medical Daily

Emilio Gay puts Ben Duckett mix-up behind him to lead England response

The Durham opener made a mistake as he called through his batting partner for a risky single.

The Independent UK

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Durham NC Enters Stage 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions on June 15 as Lake Michie Drops to 40% Capacity

Durham NC activated Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions June 15 as Lake Michie fell to 40%. NC's driest year since 1895. Health risks, restrictions, and what residents must do.

Medical Daily

Mahmud’s six continues Kent’s revival at Lancs as Cox joins England mid-game – as it happened

Jordan Cox has been called up to the England squad as wicketkeeper cover for Jamie Smith

The Guardian - UK

WSL2 side Durham warn they will ‘cease operations’ without cash injection in 21 days

The club said they don’t have sufficient funds to operate in the 2026-27 season as talks with potential investors ‘have fallen away’

The Guardian - UK

They are not illegal aliens: 12 Indians involved with 'criminal tourism' in Canada, they came to steal

All of them have legal visas to enter and stay in Canada. But they did not come to the country to study or work. They were brought to the country for criminal operations. The Durham regional police arrested 46 individuals, including Indians, in connection with what they are now calling…

The Times of India

What is Criminal Tourism? Durham police arrest 46 suspects under 'Project Jetsetter' since 2019; Majority of suspects from one European nation

Durham police have arrested 46 suspects in a crackdown on 'criminal tourism'. Project Jetsetter targets international crime groups committing offenses like theft and fraud. Most suspects are from Romania. The operation has uncovered over 200 incidents, causing millions in losses. Police continue efforts to disrupt these networks, especially with upcoming…

The Economic Times

‘I was crying and shaking’: vulnerable people face ‘inhumane’ ultimatums from London councils

Charities say people are being forced to choose between streets and accommodation hundreds of miles from support networks

The Guardian - UK

‘Bigger and better than ever’: how Durham Pride beat Reform’s funding axe with help from the miners

Solidarity between LGBTQ+ people and unions has saved an event denied ‘a single penny’ of council money

The Guardian - UK

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The Free Financial Advisor

North Carolina Buyers Are Facing a New Affordability Problem Beyond Mortgage Rates

Homebuyers in North Carolina keep watching mortgage rates like they hold the only key to affordability, but another wave of costs is quietly tightening the pressure. Even when rates dip slightly, monthly budgets still feel stretched thin in ways that surprise many buyers stepping into today’s market. Home prices across…

The Times of India

Scientists just found a lost river world buried beneath Antarctica’s ice for 34 million years

Beneath nearly two kilometres of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, locked away since the continent froze over at least 34 million years ago, scientists have found something that changes the way researchers understand both Antarctica's distant past and its near-term future. Using ice-penetrating radar gathered across multiple airborne survey campaigns,…

AAP

Avalara Names Hugo Sarrazin Chief Executive Officer

DURHAM, N.C., May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avalara, Inc., the agentic AI leader in global tax and compliance, announced that Hugo Sarrazin has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Scott McFarlane, Avalara's co-founder and original CEO, will become an advisor to ensure Avalara's ongoing success, effective today. Sarrazin will lead Avalara's…

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Independent 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 Guardian - 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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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

Cycling Weekly

‘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

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