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Garden thieves leave Durham pensioner "completely shattered"
A PENSIONER devastated by burglars who stole cherished ornaments from her garden says she will never sit outside again because the area has been left “contaminated”.
£250m for weekly bin collections not enough, says council chief
A GOVERNMENT fund of £250m will not be enough to restore weekly bin collections, the leader of the North-East’s biggest council has said.
Durham Wildcats bid for FA Cup glory
A UNIVERSITY’S women’s football team is hoping to achieve an FA Cup giantkilling act this weekend.
Study finds children with ADHD learn more by shouting out answers
DISRUPTIVE children who shout out answers in class often learn quicker than their quieter schoolmates, according to research published today.
Former Durham policeman who sold firearms secures lump sum pay-off
A POLICE officer who sold firearms handed in by the public should still get a £40,000 lump sum and an annual pension of more than £15,000, a judge ruled yesterday.
Region's ambulance service faces shake-up
THE region’s biggest ambulance service is facing a major organisational shake-up.
National stage for Sheyi
A DURHAM schoolgirl has reached the national final of a prestigious debating contest.
Durham takeaway's court bid for 3am opening
TWO restaurateur brothers who want to serve takeaway food until 3am are taking their case to court.
County Durham plans Olympic legacy
YOUNG sports stars hoping to represent Great Britain at the Olympic and Paralympics have joined a campaign hoping to get County Durham excited about the games.
Cathedral responds to Foundation for Jobs call
THE Foundation for Jobs wants North-East businesses to help create a working future for the region’s young people. Mark Tallentire learns how Durham Cathedral is responding to the call.