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Chorister School at centre of man's historic abuse claim

The Chorister School at Durham Cathedral

6:25pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A PRESTIGIOUS North-East school could face legal action from a former pupil who claims he was sexually abused.

Cathedral art workshops inspired by Gospels

5:27pm Sunday 19th May 2013

WINGED Creatures was the theme of an workshop held at the weekend to celebrate this summer’s Lindisfarne Gospels exhibiton.

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Find out about foster care in County Durham

5:26pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A SERIES of information sessions are taking place across County Durham as part of Foster Care Fortnight.

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City hosts history event

2:49pm Sunday 19th May 2013

LOCAL history enthusiasts flocked to a major event dedicated to the hobby at the weekend.

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School hale and arty

2:41pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A SCHOOLhas been recognised for its work on two arts project.

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Fishburn couple flooded for the third time after heavy rain hits the North-East

2:07pm Sunday 19th May 2013

TORRENTIAL downpours caused disruption across the region on Saturday, with one couple flooded for the third time in six months.

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Cabbie loses licence appeal

11:52am Sunday 19th May 2013

A DRIVER'S bid to win back his taxi licence floundered due to his failure to declare his earnings as a cabbie.

Flood warning downgraded for River Wear in Durham city

7:10am Sunday 19th May 2013

THE Environment Agency has this morning downgraded a flood warning issued last night for properties along the riverside in Durham city.

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Calendar Girls comes to the stage

1:57pm Sunday 19th May 2013

THE story of the WI ladies who stripped for charity is coming to a Chester-le-Street stage.

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Macmillan Cancer Support seeks supermarket collection volunteers

12:35pm Sunday 19th May 2013

MACMILLAN Cancer Support is seeking volunteers to help with supermarket collections across County Durham. For more information contact Michelle Muir on 07809554967 or mmuir@macmillan.org.uk

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Home celebrates its anniversary

12:03pm Sunday 19th May 2013

The Appletree Nursing Home in Durham Road, Birtley, near Chester-le-Street, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a party for staff and residents that was attended by the Mayor of Gateshead and staff from Beamish Museum who brought reminiscence boxes for residents.

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Engineering boss faces prospect of jail following conviction of manslaughter of worker

5:29pm Friday 17th May 2013

THE BOSS of a heavy engineering firm faces the prospect of jail after being convicted today (Friday, May 17) of the manslaughter of a worker who fell from cherry picker.

High school hosts grandparents showcase

3:03pm Friday 17th May 2013

SCHOOLGIRLS showed off their work to adoring grandparents during an open afternoon.

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Baroness Kennedy opens new Durham Law School

2:56pm Friday 17th May 2013

LEADING barrister and human rights lawyer Baroness Helena Kennedy has unveiled a new £7m law school at Durham University.

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New board members wanted for Deric project

2:44pm Friday 17th May 2013

A MOBILE youth service project is looking for new board members.

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Durham City Homes advice session

2:20pm Friday 17th May 2013

A COUNCIL housing group is to hold an information session for tenants.

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Packed summer at Durham's Gala Theatre

2:14pm Friday 17th May 2013

A NORTH-East theatre has unveiled its summer programme.

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Hinduism in the spotlight at Durham museum

2:12pm Friday 17th May 2013

A NEW exhibition focusing on Hinduism opens at a North-East museum next week (Friday, May 24).

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Former Durham City FC vice-chairman admits assaulting partner

1:33pm Friday 17th May 2013

A FORMER football club chief has been ordered to pay compensation to his former partner, after he admitted assaulting her following a Christmas row.

Thousands line Durham streets for elite cycling race

6:50am Friday 17th May 2013

THOUSANDS lined Durham’s cobbled streets last night to witness the thrills and spills of a high-speed cycle race featuring some of the sport’s top stars.

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Marking daring Dambuster raids, 70 years on

12:00am Friday 17th May 2013

HUNDREDS of well-wishers watched as a Lancaster bomber performed a flypast to mark the 70th anniversary of the war-time Dambuster raids today (Thursday, May 16).

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Two jailed for their part in cash-for-crash insurance scam

6:09pm Thursday 16th May 2013

TWO people were today (Thursday, May 16) jailed for 15 months each for their part in a cash-for-crash insurance scam - bringing to an end the biggest case of its kind heard in the country.

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Bid will deliver, say bosses, as first bills despatched

2:57pm Thursday 16th May 2013

LEADERS of Durham’s new Business Improvement District (Bid) have moved to reassure traders they will get value for money from the venture.

Food, fashion, homeware and a cafe at Durham's new M&S

1:47pm Thursday 16th May 2013

UPMARKET retailer Marks and Spencer has unveiled full details of its new Durham store, which will open next month.

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New High Sheriff expected to "make his mark" in coming year

6:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

A COUNTY’S new High Sheriff, former rugby full-back Peter Stuart Bell, is expected to literally “make his mark” during his year in the historic role.

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