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Student queueing for club died when ‘unsuitable’ screen fell, court hears

Olivia Burt, who studied natural sciences at Durham University, received an ‘unsurvivable’ head injury

The Guardian - UK

All the roadworks and road closures taking place across the North East this week

A comprehensive list of all the road closures and roadworks due to take place in our region during the week from June 19 - June 26.

Chronicle Live

'Superhero' County Durham dad who survived IED attack in Afghanistan celebrates Father's Day

Dean Middleton, 38, had half his skull cut away and replaced with a titanium plate after the blast

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Thugs launched unprovoked violent attack on Durham University students who were going to ball

Jordan Howey and Stevie Holliday attacked the group of students in Durham city centre

Chronicle Live

Keir Starmer to miss historic miners' gala for second year running

KEIR Starmer will not be addressing the 137th Durham Miners’ Gala ...

The National (Scotland)

King's Birthday Honours 2023: Full list of North East people applauded for their work

Here is a list of everyone from our region who has been honoured for their services to the community, from areas including Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland

Chronicle Live

County Durham mum's heartache as vandals target garden devoted to children who took own lives

Tracey Beadle, of Shildon, said the garden was a place of sanctuary and reflection for people

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Attempted robber trapped under roller shutters had his head inside Durham shop and his torso on street

Malcolm Trimble attempted to rob a store in Durham but the shopkeeper trapped him under the store’s roller shutters

Chronicle Live

County Durham lads scammed out of Magaluf hotel given 450 euro VIP club night for free

The 13 Chester-le-Street teens enjoyed a night out at Gringo after their nightmare start to the holiday

Chronicle Live

Police Scotland appoints first female chief constable

Jo Farrell, who is currently in charge of Durham Constabulary, will succeed Sir Iain Livingstone.

The Independent UK

Police Scotland appoints Jo Farrell as new Chief Constable amid SNP finances investigation

Farrell was criticised in 2020 when she was in charge of Durham Police for failing to question Dominic Cummings after his lockdown trip to Barnard Castle.

Daily Record

List of Lloyds Pharmacy branches closing inside Sainsbury's stores including ones in North East

Among the North East branches affected are those in Cramlington, Durham, Heaton, Sunderland, Team Valley and Whitley Bay - here's the full list

Chronicle Live

Desperate hunt to find couple who have disappeared with their one-year-old baby

Durham Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate Jurian and Brisilda Baxhia and their one-year-old baby who may have an "undiagnosed medical condition", and are believed to be in the north of England

Daily Mirror

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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The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

Chronicle Live

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

Chronicle Live

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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Chronicle Live

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

Chronicle Live

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

Chronicle Live

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

The Guardian - UK

Dame Rosemary Cramp obituary

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

WEKU

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.

Chronicle Live

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

The Independent UK

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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