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Albanian man entered UK illegally to set up cannabis farm in County Durham home

Xhejmsi Islamaj arrived in England from Italy, rented a property and set up a sophisticated cannabis farm

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Lancashire enjoy dominant first day against Hampshire: county cricket – as it happened

Lancashire ended the first day three runs behind Hampshire with nine wickets in hand after a fine display with bat and ball

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of rail fares almost halve overnight as ‘single-leg pricing’ takes effect

Exclusive: Between Durham and London, until Saturday the super off-peak single cost £163, with a return priced at only £1 more; the fare is now £83

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Durham thug who subjected partner to prolonged public attack in Wallsend jailed

Luther Ormston, of Durham, chased after the distressed victim and assaulted her when she tried to run from his car at a fuel station in Wallsend

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Two County Durham drivers fined for mis-using Blue Badges after parking in disabled bays on the same street

Karen Summerbell and Jamie Leigh have been ordered to pay over £500 each after pleading guilty to mis-using a Blue Badge

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Amazon introduces term-time jobs in Gateshead, Durham and Darlington to give families more time together

Amazon's new term-time contract is aimed at supporting families and will guarantee time off for the six-week Summer break, Easter and Christmas holiday period

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Motorcyclist seriously injured after being hit by car sparking huge 999 response in Durham

Paramedics, fire crews and police attended the scene at the crossroads with the air ambulance also being dispatched to the crossroads near the Whitechurch

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Ovation at Cannes for Ken Loach where director shares The Old Oak's message of hope

Director's Durham-made film misses out on top prize at Cannes Film Festival but receives huge reception

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Dame Rosemary Cramp obituary

Archaeologist who led excavations at the twin monastery of Monkwearmouth-Jarrow, home to the Venerable Bede

The Guardian - UK

Biden plans a big push in the elusive state of North Carolina in 2024. Here's why

The Biden campaign plans to try to turn North Carolina blue in 2024. A Democratic candidate hasn't done that since 2008, but a win there would make it easier for Biden in the Electoral College.

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Fox cub rescued from County Durham roadside with note on Greggs bag saying 'my mum died - help me'

The cub was found in a carrier in Langley Moor, Durham but it is not known who wrote the note

Chronicle Live

Australian man’s DNA test reveals he’s related to Kate Middleton: ‘We both have smashing smiles!’

David Willis, 54, did a DNA test that said he is the Princess of Wales’s fourth cousin once removed

The Independent UK

Durham businessman started 'massive blaze' in old Sunderland bingo hall after dispute with tenant

Paul Bell, of Coxhoe, fell out with another businessman who was renting the property from him in Sunderland

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Australian man’s DNA test reveals he’s related to Kate Middleton: ‘We both have smashing smiles!’

David Willis, 54, did a DNA test that said he is the Princess of Wales’s fourth cousin once removed

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MasterChef and Great British Bake Off stars to headline at Seaham Food Festival this summer

Durham County Council have announced this year's celebrity headliners at Seaham Food Festival

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County Durham drivers warned of eight places where you are most likely to get a ticket

More than eight million Penalty Charge Notices are dished out in the UK every year - and 30,000 of them are to motorists in County Durham

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Durham-made Ken Loach movie is predicted a winner at Cannes Film Festival

As The Old Oak prepares for a screening at Cannes Film Festival this weekend, a new study suggests it could scoop the top award

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Durham academics continue marking boycott amid pay dispute and urge bosses to back them 'for sake of students'

Students 'won't have all of their marks' is the warning from academics in Durham who want more done to resolve a long-running industrial dispute

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County Durham's Ramside Hall set to open two new treehouses in July

Two new treehouses named Swan and Kingfisher represent a £500,000 investment in the hotel

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'Elderly pedestrian' taken to Newcastle RVI with 'serious injuries' after being hit by bus in Durham city

An elderly woman has been taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary after being hit by a bus in Durham city centre.

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Durham singing festival returns this weekend for first time since Covid pandemic

Durham Big Sing is aimed at bringing people together to celebrate the joy of singing as a group

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Walking and cycling 'improvements' in three Durham locations after Government awards council £2.8m

Durham County Council was awarded the money from the £198m Transforming Cities Fund Programme

The Guardian - UK

Terry Millward obituary

Other lives: English teacher and chorister who worked Durham, Bristol and Lincoln

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County Durham man fined more than £1,400 after his rubbish was found dumped in country lane

Preston Hamilton, from County Durham, was fined £500 for failing to take measures to ensure his waste was transferred by an authorised person and ordered to pay £704 in costs as well as a £200 victim surcharge

Chronicle Live

North East back in international spotlight as Ken Loach prepares to launch new film The Old Oak at Cannes Film Festival

Award-winning director's latest - and last - film, set in Durham, becomes the the third in his locally-made trilogy to be picked for Cannes Film Festival where this May's premiere will mark his record-breaking 15th appearance in the competition

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