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Search for 14-year-old Ali who disappeared from bus station
Ali, from Crook, was last seen in Middlesbrough Bus Station at around 5pm on Thursday, August 7. The 14-year-old has links to Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Chester-Le-Street and Stanley.
Search for missing Roman, 3, who disappeared from caravan park
North Yorkshire Police has issued an appeal. A spokesperson said: "Police are currently searching in the Cayton Bay area for a missing three-year-old Roman who is missing from a caravan at Cayton Bay ...
Grangetown home plagued by drugs and violence is shut down
Magistrates have ordered the temporary closure of a rented house after reports of serious criminal activity and anti-social behaviour.
Warning issued about scam parking payment apps in Durham
Drivers are being warned by Durham County Council to stay vigilant after reports of scam parking payment apps across County Durham.
11 Aldi jobs available in County Durham this month
Aldi jobs available in County Durham this month - including in Durham, Chester-Le-Street, Spennymoor, Stanley, Consett, Crook and ...
Pictures as crime scene investigators called to Norton
The path, between Stanley Street and Swale Road in Norton, remains the focus of a police investigation as CSI and other specialist officers attend the scene. Pictures from Friday (August 8) show ...
Manchester United sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig in deal worth up to £73.7m
Manchester United have completed the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in a deal worth up to £73.7million. After finishing 15th in the Premier League last season – their worst top-flight ...
Chart-topping Jay Sean to perform free gig in Middlesbrough
Noughties and 2010s charts star Jay Sean is set to perform a free gig at Albert Park in Middlesbrough as part of the Mela festival.
Hundreds to risk arrest at protest against Palestine Action terror ban
The ban means that membership of, or support for, Palestine Action is a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
Co-op recalls pork and pickle pies due to 'health risk'
Co-op has warned its customers "not to eat" one of its food products as it has been recalled due to a "health risk". The UK supermarket giant has recalled its pack of four Mini Pork & Pickle Pies ...
Nagasaki hopes atomic bombing will be the last on Earth as it marks anniversary
The United States launched the Nagasaki attack on August 9 1945, killing 70,000 by the end of that year, three days after the bombing of Hiroshima that killed 140,000. Japan surrendered on August 15 ...
Plans for major changes to Durham railway station approved
Exciting changes are on the way for Durham railway station, as plans to refurbish key areas of the historic site have been approved. The project, led by LNER with the assistance of Design MAD Ltd, ...