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Violence victim was told her face would be 'unrecognisable' in morning

A domestic violence brute told his now ex-partner her face would be “unrecognisable” the following morning as he delivered a prolonged beating to the woman, having locked her into her home.

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Ramside Spa, Durham opens brand new cold-bathing experience

Multi-award-winning spa, Ramside, based in County Durham plan to launch a new cold-bathing facility next month (April).

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Seaham, Spennymoor and Consett residents fined £7k for waste

The eight people who appeared in court were all accused of leaving waste in their garden and failing to clear it in the timeframe.

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Intruder attacked Horden man and threatened to set light to partner

A couple woke to find two intruders at the foot of their bed in the early hours of a morning, a court heard.

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Man set light to bedding in ex-partner's Leadgate home and walked away

A drunken man carried out his threat to set light to his partner’s home after a row one evening last year.

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New farmers market to arrive in Middleton-in-Teesdale

Naomi Katze, who moved to Middleton-in-Teesdale in 2023, might not have lived there for too long - but has set out plans to bring a monthly food market.

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Steph Houghton is a great who's made a difference on and off the pitch

Steph Houghton hopes she leaves the game “in a better place than when I started” and few could disagree that she has achieved just that

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Ex-Sunderland star Steph Houghton to retire at end of season

Former England captain and Sunderland star Steph Houghton has announced her intention to retire at the end of the season

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Princess Royal visits Power Roll and Pragmatic Semiconductor factories

The innovative work of two County Durham businesses has been rewarded with a royal seal of approval.

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Coates Butchers in Coxhoe have best pies and burgers in UK

Coates Butchers, which is based in Coxhoe, clinched two gold craft butchery honours for its traditional Steak pie and dry-aged brisket burger.

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Bishop Auckland man thrust machete into teen victim's face outside pub

A man suffering mental health issues, who was heavily under the influence of drink and possibly also drugs, produced a machete from his waistband as he sought a fight with strangers outside a pub.

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Durham woman, 24, shocked as cyst turns out to be cancer

A woman from Durham who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 24 is encouraging people to be aware of the symptoms of the disease.

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New gift stall - House of Eden - opens in Durham Market Hall

A brand-new home and giftware store specialising in bespoke, handmade items has opened up in a County Durham market.

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Plans to revamp Prince Bishops shopping centre, Durham

A planning application for a redevelopment of the shopping centre that sits at the heart of Durham City centre has been lodged.

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County Durham thieves in court for stealing Easter eggs

The thieves, who are from Chester-le-Street and Crook, appeared in court this month charged with theft of Easter eggs, among other things.

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What are the council playing at? Leave our roundabout alone

Proposed changes to a roundabout in County Durham have got one reader hot under the collar.

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The Ghost Of Lumley escape room at Lumley Castle Hotel

The new attraction, which is called 'Lily, The Ghost of Lumley' has seen an escape room open at Lumley Castle Hotel.

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Barnard Castle teenager admits causing death by dangerous driving

A teenager was told he will receive an almost “inevitable” custodial sentence after admitting responsibility for the death of a passenger in car.

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Four-vehicle crash on A1(M) Durham caused severe delays

Long delays were caused this morning following a four-vehicle crash on the A1(M) in Carrville

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Ten trading standards charges admitted by Darlington company director

A company trading in designer watches, both online and from retail premises in Darlington, has admitted breaching regulations relating to the unlicensed sale of such items.