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Woman pays council tax on petrol-bombed Durham home

Ellie Haigh's home was firebombed while she slept, leaving it uninhabitable. Yet, Durham Council demands full council tax. Read her shocking story and the bureaucratic battle she now faces.

Woman, 20, dies kayaking on River Tees

A 20-year-old woman has died after getting into difficulty while kayaking on the River Tees in Barnard Castle. Read the full story on the rescue operation.

Woman dies in River Tees kayaking incident

A 20-year-old woman has died after getting into difficulty while kayaking on the River Tees near Barnard Castle. A major multi-agency search operation was launched. Read more.

Medomsley Detention Centre Abuse Scandal Revealed

Shocking report exposes decades of systematic abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre, where hundreds of young men suffered under Britain's worst sex offender. Read the full investigation.

350 jobs at risk as NSK plans factory closures

Japanese car parts maker NSK plans to close two County Durham factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. The union Unite calls it a 'betrayal' of workers. Read the full story.

Medomsley: 2,000+ Young Men Abused in Scandal

Damning report reveals systematic sexual and physical abuse of over 2,000 young men at Medomsley Detention Centre, with one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders operating unchecked for decades.

New mum dies after 'just anxiety' diagnosis

A 31-year-old new mother died from a pulmonary embolism after medical staff repeatedly dismissed her severe symptoms as 'just anxiety', leaving behind her newborn baby and devastated family.

Prison guards help sex offender escape with directions

Exclusive: Security scandal rocks UK prison system as staff inadvertently assist convicted sex offender's escape from Derwentside immigration centre, raising serious questions about staff training and security protocols.

Bon Jovi Announce First UK Tour in 16 Years

Bon Jovi are coming back to the UK and Ireland for their first major tour since 2008, with stadium shows scheduled for London, Durham, and Dublin this summer.

Greggs to open two new shops inside Tesco stores

The beloved bakery chain Greggs is expanding its reach with two new stores opening inside Tesco supermarkets in Durham and Wolverhampton, bringing sausage rolls and baked goods to more shoppers.

LA County CEO exits in secret settlement deal

Los Angeles County's top administrator Fesia Davenport has quietly exited her role under mysterious circumstances after the Board of Supervisors approved a confidential financial settlement, raising questions about transparency in local government.

Three found dead in County Louth family tragedy

A quiet Irish community is reeling after the devastating discovery of three family members found deceased in their County Louth residence, as Gardaí launch investigation into the heartbreaking incident.

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