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The Latest Breaking News from Durham

Durham University’s largest donor pulls funding over Covid restrictions

Mark Hillery had donated £7m but criticised coronavirus rules in place at institution

The Guardian - UK

Durham University’s biggest donor withdraws support over Covid-19 rules

Hedge fund manager Mark Hillery, who has given the university £7 million, has hit out at the continuing ‘ridiculous’ Covid restrictions.

The Independent UK

Police to confiscate off-road vehicles including e-scooters and quad bikes from riders in North East

The scheme will see anyone spotted riding an off-road bike, e-scooter quad or 4x4 in East Durham or Darlington have their vehicle confiscated

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Wilko welcomes pets in local stores - find out which ones here

Green light for animal lovers in Durham, Ashington and Jarrow, but Newcastle and Sunderland branches still don't allow pets inside

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Killer police officer Wayne Couzens 'suffering badly' after 'catching Covid in prison'

Wayne Couzens, who kidnapped, raped and murdered Sarah Everard, has been placed in isolation in HMP Frankland, Durham, where he is serving a full life term

Daily Mirror

Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad left out of England Test squad for West Indies tour

England have left their leading wicket-takers of all time, James Anderson and Stuart Broad, out of a much-changed squad containing four uncapped players for the three-Test tour of the Caribbean in the wake of their Ashes drubbing.

Evening Standard

No. 7 Duke basketball falls to Virginia Cavaliers in final seconds, 69-68

DURHAM, N.C. — As enjoyable as No. 7 Duke’s 20-point win at rival North Carolina was two nights earlier, Virginia made Monday night miserable for the Blue Devils.

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Starmer says police decision to clear him shows ‘contrast’ with No 10 partygate

Durham Constabulary said no offence was committed when the Labour leader was seen having a beer in an MP’s office while restrictions were in place

The Independent UK

Ex Durham police sergeant is 'shocked' at child sexual exploitation findings

It follows a HM inspectors’ report into Durham Police’s safeguarding of vulnerable children

Chronicle Live

Keir Starmer cleared of breaking lockdown rules by having a beer while working on a by-election

The Labour leader always insisted that he had done nothing wrong by eating and drinking in an office in Durham while no restaurants or take-aways were open.

Daily Record

No police action to be taken against Keir Starmer for drinking a lockdown beer

The photo of the Labour leader having a beer in Durham City MP Mary Foy's office on April 30 last year was first published last May

Chronicle Live

Sir Keir Starmer in the clear over office beer

Durham police have investigated and said no offence was committed when the Labour leader was filmed having a drink indoors in April 2021.

The Independent UK

Latest snow forecast for the North East after hazardous weather conditions in County Durham

Will the North East see more snow in the coming days?

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Police to take no action against Keir Starmer for drinking a lockdown beer at work

The photo of Labour Leader Keir Starmer having a beer last April 30 in Durham MP Mary Foy’s constituency office was fist published in May last year

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Durham's Chinese New Year celebrations are a roaring success

Crowds turn out in Durham - despite the rain - to give a warm welcome to The Year of the Tiger and enjoy a Lion Dance, arts and crafts sessions and day-long activities

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Strong winds cause closures across region with more forecast for Sunday

The A66 is shut to high-sided vehicles in parts of County Durham between the A67 and A6

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Durham police boss says tax rise will pay for 90 extra officers - but it still may not be enough

But Durham Constabulary is still facing a funding shortfall, compared to neighbouring forces

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County Durham finalises UK City of Culture 2025 bid - with hopes to attract 15m visitors spending £700m

A giant Durham 2025 inflatable artwork is being displayed at several locations across County Durham, ahead of a planned programme celebrating arts, culture, sport, science and economics in the county

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Inquiry finds 'extensive failures' in the way child sexual exploitation is tackled in County Durham

Councils and police forces were found to be 'denying the scale of the problem' across six case study areas

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Missing County Durham man Graham Peet found safe and well

Graham Peet was last seen in West Cornforth, in County Durham, on Tuesday morning

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Durham schoolboy's agonising brain tumour battle as family await latest treatment

Aston Sullivan was diagnosed with a low-grade glioma brain tumour in January 2013

Chronicle Live

Durham pensioner tackles iconic 874-mile walk to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society

Gordon Hull is marking his 80th year by embarking on a ‘virtual walk’ from Land’s End to John O’Groats in his epic fundraising challenge

Chronicle Live

Beamish Museum receives £150,000 boost for plans including overnight stays and a drover's tavern

New funding from Sir James Knott Trust will support Georgian development at County Durham museum

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Missing Durham pensioner with dementia found safe and well

Linda Bloomfield has now been found safe and well after police launched a desperate appeal to bring her home

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Durham woman needs your help after saving dogs from Romanian kill shelter

Street dog Barney was a picture of ‘pure joy’ as he boarded the ‘happy bus’ leaving the kill shelter in Romania

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