The Latest Breaking News from Durham

Top recruit decides against joining Duke basketball next season

DURHAM, N.C. — On the same day Duke basketball retained a starter for next season’s frontcourt, its top-rated recruit said he’ll play elsewhere.

Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023

Duke star Kyle Filipowski putting the NBA on hold, setting Blue Devils up for big season

DURHAM, N.C. — The final player from the Duke’s ACC championship team with a stay-or-go pro decision has made his choice public.

Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023

Collectors accused of conspiring to sell 1,000-year-old Viking coins worth £766,000

A County Durham man is standing trial at Durham Crown Court where he and another defendant deny conspiracy to sell criminal property.

Chronicle Live · Apr 11, 2023

Durham's first LGBTQ+ bookshop to expand and host Pride craft fair after 'successful' first year

BookWyrm in Durham Market is expanding into a second unit and hosting its first queer craft fair at the end of May, welcoming LGBTQ+ creatives and businesses in a first of its kind event in the city

Chronicle Live · Apr 7, 2023

Trainer Rebecca Menzies condemns controversial whip rules as doing "more harm than good"

Durham trainer Rebecca Menzies went public with her concerns for jockey welfare after stable rider Nathan Moscrop lost an appeal on Thursday against an 11-day whip ban

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

'Overdose-reversing' drug has saved 34 lives in County Durham, police say

34 people have been given Naloxone to counteract overdoses in County Durham

Chronicle Live · Apr 5, 2023

County Championship 2023: team-by-team guide to the new season

Hampshire have eyes on first title in 50 years with a formidable bowling attack but Lancashire have recruited well and defending champions Surrey will be tough to beat

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023

Durham Passport Office staff to begin five-week pay and pensions strike on Monday

HM Passport Office in Durham is one of eight sites across the UK starting a five-week strike

Chronicle Live · Apr 2, 2023

Glass House restaurant at Wynyard Hall launches 'plot to plate' spring menu with ingredients grown on site

New Glass House menu reflects the seasons and the herbs, vegetables and fruit grown at Wynyard's own County Durham estate

Chronicle Live · Mar 31, 2023

Former congressman, Senate candidate Galifianakis dies at 94

A funeral will be held this weekend for former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nick Galifianakis, who represented central North Carolina for several years before two unsuccessful Senate bids

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023