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County Durham
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thehindu.comfinance27 days ago
Vickrum Digwa Moved to HMP Frankland After Murder Conviction
The 23-year-old, sentenced last month for killing 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton, is now under constant surveillance at the high-security prison in County Durham.
news.sky.combusiness45 days ago
93-Year-Old Post Office Scandal Campaigner Receives OBE at Windsor Castle and Urges King Charles to Press for Further Prosecutions
Betty Brown, forced out of her County Durham branch in 2003, received her OBE on Tuesday and asked the King to urge police investigations into those responsible for the Horizon-related prosecutions.
bbc.co.ukworld61 days ago
Ian McKellen Opens New Theatre Space in Horden
Ian McKellen formally opened a new venue for Ensemble 84 in Horden, County Durham. The company formed 18 months ago and employs local performers. McKellen described the repertory model as a return to traditional theatre practice.
BBC Newsworld71 days ago
Amazon Starts Drone Delivery Service in UK Town
Amazon has launched the first drone delivery service for retail customers in the UK in Darlington, County Durham. Packages under 5lb containing everyday items are delivered within a 7.5-mile radius of its fulfilment centre in as little as two hours. The company said it can perfor…
BBC Newsworld72 days ago
Amazon Starts First UK Drone Delivery Service in Darlington
Amazon has launched a limited drone delivery service in Darlington, County Durham, becoming the first retailer in the UK to do so. The drones operate within a 12km radius of the company's fulfilment centre and can complete up to 100 deliveries per day. Packages under 5lb containi…
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Two Boys Aged 12 and 16 Arrested After Stolen Car Crashes into Taxi in Hartlepool
Police have arrested two boys, aged 12 and 16, following a collision involving a stolen vehicle in Hartlepool, County Durham. The incident occurred shortly before 5:25 a.m. on Sunday at the junction of Winterbottom Avenue and Warren Road. Three individuals, including the taxi dri…