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A brave rape victim has opened up on her harrowing account of a sexual assault that happened over 20 years ago

Durham Constabulary

'It never gets any easier' Brave rape victim speaks out 20 years after sexual assault

The Home Secretary James Cleverly

The Home Secretary James Cleverly

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'Please come forward' - Home Secretary's message to sexual assault victims in Durham

Home Secretary James Cleverly during a press conference with Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta after the signing of a new treaty in Kigali, Rwanda.

Home Secretary James Cleverly during a press conference with Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta after the signing of a new treaty in Kigali, Rwanda.

OPINION: JAMES CLEVERLY

How our operation is making positive progress against rape

Sally Turner was stabbed to death in her daughter's home in June 2022. Her estranged husband, Harry, denies murder.

Sally Turner was stabbed to death in her daughter's home in June 2022. Her estranged husband, Harry, denies murder.

Durham Constabulary

Mother-of-four found in pool of blood with wedding ring beside her, court hears

Hitachi and Kim McGuinness

Hitachi and Kim McGuinness

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North East mayor calls on Transport Secretary to "do something now" for Hitachi

Darlington town centre

Darlington town centre

Hour-by-hour Met Office forecast for Darlington & County Durham today

Missed A Beat founder Mark Preston with Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp.

Missed A Beat founder Mark Preston with Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp.

Newton Aycliffe grandad's joy after Liverpool manager Klopp signs merch for charity

Police are looking for a man who allegedly exposed himself on the Lanchester Railway footpath

Police are looking for a man who allegedly exposed himself on the Lanchester Railway footpath

Police searching for man on bike who 'flashed at women' on County Durham cycle path

Durham Brass Festival 2024

Durham Brass Festival 2024

Durham Brass Festival 2024 to expand and include emerging artists and DJs

Two men have been arrested after a large cannabis grow was uncovered at a property in Langley Park, County Durham Credit: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Two men have been arrested after a large cannabis grow was uncovered at a property in Langley Park, County Durham Credit: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Durham Constabulary

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Two arrested and 600 cannabis plants seized in County Durham drug raid

Bishop Auckland Hospital is being used for extra services Image: Sarah Caldecott

Bishop Auckland Hospital is being used for extra services Image: Sarah Caldecott

Smoking out why a hospital restaurant was named "The Chimneys"

Police at the scene on Cuthbert Avenue, Durham, where Sally Turner's body was discovered.

Police at the scene on Cuthbert Avenue, Durham, where Sally Turner's body was discovered.

Durham Constabulary

Taxi driver brands himself a coward for not looking at body of dead lover, court told

Corey Russell, 20, had been on a night out with his friends and was walking back to his home in Croxdale when he was involved in a collision with a car on September 3, 2023, in Tudhoe

Corey Russell, 20, had been on a night out with his friends and was walking back to his home in Croxdale when he was involved in a collision with a car on September 3, 2023, in Tudhoe

Great North Air Ambulance

County Durham man takes on Great North Run with dad after surviving horror crash

Brian O'Neill is to appear at Durham Crown Court in June

Brian O'Neill is to appear at Durham Crown Court in June

NAMED: County Durham man accused of strangling woman and two other assaults

Muir Mennell and Les Brewster at the Saltburn Pier 150th Anniversary celebrations

Muir Mennell and Les Brewster at the Saltburn Pier 150th Anniversary celebrations

Launch of plans to upgrade A66 - five years ago

Care worker Owen Stanley

Care worker Owen Stanley

‘I did it my way…the Elvis impersonator who found a new career in care

Tiger May Millington from Bishop Auckland.

Tiger May Millington from Bishop Auckland.

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Bishop Auckland woman in the running to scoop Miss England title

Darlington hospital

Darlington hospital

Buses recruited by County Durham hospitals to help prevent diabetes eye damage

Robert Surtees appeared at Durham Crown Court on Monday (May 13).

Robert Surtees appeared at Durham Crown Court on Monday (May 13).

Durham Crown Court

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County Durham man whose firm made almost £160k illegally moving waste fined

Haulier Robert Surtees failed to tell an Environment Agency officer where 25 tonnes of waste was dumped

Haulier Robert Surtees failed to tell an Environment Agency officer where 25 tonnes of waste was dumped

Durham Crown Court

Shildon operator 'deliberately breached' regulations after dumping 25k of waste

Fans at the Dean Bank end of the Darlington Road ground. Old pictures courtesy of Geoff Wall

Fans at the Dean Bank end of the Darlington Road ground. Old pictures courtesy of Geoff Wall

Howay the Hill! Athletic back in cup final 25 years after the club collapsed

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Plea to help find owner of loose County Durham dog found by wardens

Sally Turner was stabbed to death in her daughter's home in June 2022. Her estranged husband, Harry, denies murder.

Sally Turner was stabbed to death in her daughter's home in June 2022. Her estranged husband, Harry, denies murder.

Durham Constabulary

Estranged couple's relationship strained in weeks leading up to alleged murder

Stephen Jack Thomas Wray knocks over women as he flees Peterlee store

Stephen Jack Thomas Wray knocks over women as he flees Peterlee store

Durham Crown Court

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Watch shoplifter knock over and injure two woman in 70s as he steals legs of lamb

Dehenna Davison speaks to Chris Lloyd about Levelling Up Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Dehenna Davison speaks to Chris Lloyd about Levelling Up Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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Review of one-punch attacks expected after campaign by bereaved North East MP

County Durham history centre on track to open in June after huge effort

County Durham history centre on track to open in June after huge effort

County Durham history centre with SIX MILES of archive set to open after huge effort

Potential changes to the X12 Arriva service include rerouting it between Sedgefield and Coxhoe to serve Fishburn.

Potential changes to the X12 Arriva service include rerouting it between Sedgefield and Coxhoe to serve Fishburn.

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County Durham bus route set to change to serve 'isolated' village affected by cuts

Durham High School through the years.

Durham High School through the years.

Pictures through time as County Durham girls school marks 140th anniversary

Applicant Lee Sowerby, of Juniper Care and Support, applied for the home to operate for up to three years and house two children aged between 8-17.

Applicant Lee Sowerby, of Juniper Care and Support, applied for the home to operate for up to three years and house two children aged between 8-17.

Local government

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'Neighbours have suffered': Residents concerned at Durham children's home plans

A cow spotted on the A1 this morning near Durham.

A cow spotted on the A1 this morning near Durham.

Mayhem as loose cows cause rush hour traffic delays on A1(M)

An outdoor horse arena can continue to operate despite concerns over the impact on nearby historical sites and light pollution.

An outdoor horse arena can continue to operate despite concerns over the impact on nearby historical sites and light pollution.

Local government

Horse arena allowed to remain despite concerns over historic County Durham sites

Cllr Mark Wilkes (centre), Cabinet member for neighbourhoods and climate change, and Chris Harland (right), senior investment manager at the National Lottery Heritage Fund, pictured with members of the Durham Woodland Revival project

Cllr Mark Wilkes (centre), Cabinet member for neighbourhoods and climate change, and Chris Harland (right), senior investment manager at the National Lottery Heritage Fund, pictured with members of the Durham Woodland Revival project

How an ambitious woodland project reconnects Durham's forests and communities

The How Do You Do premises in Peterlee will be expanded with a new shop front and extension to provide more retail space for the new business.

The How Do You Do premises in Peterlee will be expanded with a new shop front and extension to provide more retail space for the new business.

Local government

Former County Durham bar and restaurant to be converted into convenience store

Aaron and Samantha Morris.

Aaron and Samantha Morris.

Crook Coroners Court

Family of man killed in crash face six month wait for answers as inquest delayed

A Willington Nomads team picture from the late 1960s - the team used to play in the Crook and District League

A Willington Nomads team picture from the late 1960s - the team used to play in the Crook and District League

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Why a piece of County Durham footballing history could be about to disappear

Concerns have been raised by village residents over how “dangerous” work has continued at a quarry spoil heap Picture: DCC.

Concerns have been raised by village residents over how “dangerous” work has continued at a quarry spoil heap Picture: DCC.

Anger over continued 'dangerous work' at County Durham quarry spoil heap

David Hodgson, by Peter Jackson

David Hodgson, by Peter Jackson

SPORT NOSTALGIA

How a lucky break set David Hodgson on the path to European footballing glory

Billy Robson's funeral will be held on Friday May 24

Billy Robson's funeral will be held on Friday May 24

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Funeral date confirmed by family of much-loved County Durham youth leader

Taylor Bentham jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for dog and knife attack which left a man close to death in Durham on Good Friday, last year

Taylor Bentham jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for dog and knife attack which left a man close to death in Durham on Good Friday, last year

Newcastle Crown Court

Teenager jailed for near fatal dog and knife attack on man on dirt track in Durham

John Harrop jailed at Durham Crown Court for historic sex offences committed on a boy

John Harrop jailed at Durham Crown Court for historic sex offences committed on a boy

Durham Crown Court

County Durham sex offender back behind bars for historic abuse of boy

Dehenna Davison speaks to Chris Lloyd about Levelling Up Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Dehenna Davison speaks to Chris Lloyd about Levelling Up Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Dehenna Davison

'Burning injustice': MP tables crime bill amendment after dad killed by single punch

Malatang Express, between the Riverwalk and North Road in Durham.

Malatang Express, between the Riverwalk and North Road in Durham.

Popular County Durham sushi restaurant closes to make way for street food venue

A planning inspector has backed a decision to refuse permission for a new multi-use sports pitch.

A planning inspector has backed a decision to refuse permission for a new multi-use sports pitch.

Local government

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Controversial County Durham sports pitch in doubt after plans dismissed by inspector

LIVE: County Durham road closed after collision involving HGVs

LIVE: County Durham road closed after collision involving HGVs

Durham Constabulary

RECAP: County Durham road reopens after 'serious' crash involving two HGVs

Wear Referrals in Bradbury, County Durham has been honoured with a prestigious award for its care of dogs Credit; WEAR REFERRALS

Wear Referrals in Bradbury, County Durham has been honoured with a prestigious award for its care of dogs Credit; WEAR REFERRALS

County Durham vet clinic scoops prestigious award for its care of dogs

Aaron and Samantha Morris and floral tributes at the scene of the crash.

Aaron and Samantha Morris and floral tributes at the scene of the crash.

Crook Coroners Court

Woman pregnant with twins found husband at roadside in crash that claimed his life

Sally Turner was stabbed to death in her daughter's home in June 2022. Her estranged husband, Harry, denies murder.

Sally Turner was stabbed to death in her daughter's home in June 2022. Her estranged husband, Harry, denies murder.

Durham Constabulary

Man who stabbed estranged wife at least 68 times denies murder

Our Blessed Lady Immaculate in Blackhill, Consett

Our Blessed Lady Immaculate in Blackhill, Consett

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Catholic priest shocks County Durham parishioners with 'vulgar' sermon

Durham Crown Court was told popular teenager Joseph Callender died from extensive injuries suffered in high-speed crash on country road near Barnard Castle, in January last year

Durham Crown Court was told popular teenager Joseph Callender died from extensive injuries suffered in high-speed crash on country road near Barnard Castle, in January last year

Durham Crown Court

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Novice teenage driver topped 100mph when car crashed causing friend's death

On Sunday (May 12), Aruvi in Spennymoor posted to its social media that it would be closing its doors with immediate effect

On Sunday (May 12), Aruvi in Spennymoor posted to its social media that it would be closing its doors with immediate effect

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County Durham restaurant closes its doors - but venue say "it's not goodbye forever"

Joseph Callender

Joseph Callender

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Heartbroken County Durham mother's emotional turmoil of losing son in road crash

Steve Lynn, operations director at Kier, with Cllr Amanda Hopgood, leader of Durham County Council.

Steve Lynn, operations director at Kier, with Cllr Amanda Hopgood, leader of Durham County Council.

Work on multi-million pound tech park in County Durham reaches major milestone

Children from Kirk Merrington Primary School in County Durham celebrate their school’s “outstanding” Ofsted rating with head teacher Nicola Murray (right) and chair of governors, Pippa Procter (left).

Children from Kirk Merrington Primary School in County Durham celebrate their school’s “outstanding” Ofsted rating with head teacher Nicola Murray (right) and chair of governors, Pippa Procter (left).

County Durham school celebrate after it gets 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

COURT: Shoplifting, criminal damage and driving offences

COURT: Shoplifting, criminal damage and driving offences

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court

Ten cases heard at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court last week

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