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Winston Churchill’s D-Day carriage returns to rails after 50 years
Pullman Car No 246 ‘Lydia’ was used during crucial wartime strategy meetings ahead of D-Day and later during Churchill’s ...
LIVE: CSI and police on scene of Collingham Drive, Nunthorpe 'incident'
Police and crime scene investigators are on the scene of an incident on Collingham Drive, Nunthorpe, as a burnt out car is also within the ...
Sunderland vs Sheffield United play-off final kick-off time confirmed
SUNDERLAND'S Championship play-off final against Sheffield United will kick-off at 3pm, it has been confirmed. Talks between the clubs, relevant stakeholders, safety groups and the police have taken ...
Middlesbrough drug driver was 16 times over the legal limit
A drugged-up Middlesbrough driver who was 16 times over the limit has been locked up after he crashed head-on with an ambulance.
What is Sunderland's record in games at Wembley stadium?
Sunderland play Sheffield United on May 24 in the Championship play-off final with a spot in the Premier League up for grabs.
TV presenter Clare Balding ‘delighted’ to announce debut novel Pastures New
TV presenter Clare Balding has said she is “delighted” to announce her debut novel Pastures New. The 54-year-old’s book will tell the story of Alex, a journalist who has “perfected the art of dodging ...
Hearts-bound Derek McInnes will not be in charge for Kilmarnock’s season ender
Derek McInnes will not be in the home dugout when Kilmarnock host Hearts on Sunday. A number of Killie fans directed chants towards Hearts and McInnes during their 3-0 defeat at Motherwell on ...
Royal Mint: Rare 50p coin sold for more than £200 on eBay
We are all being urged to check our change for a rare Royal Mint 50p coin that is selling for more than £200. Thousands more of the coin are thought to be in circulation, with one selling for more ...
Royal College of Physicians adds voice of concern on assisted dying Bill
The chair of the Royal College of GPs also told the BBC this week that doctors have “real concerns about the practical and legal implications of a change in the law on assisted dying”, which she said ...
Plans approved for Spennymoor banking hub at former Barclays
A new banking hub has been approved for a former Barclays site in County Durham. Cash Access UK has been granted permission to convert a vacant unit at 4 Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor, into a retail ...
Veteran broadcast journalist appointed head of news at BBC Scotland
A veteran broadcast journalist has been appointed head of news and current affairs at BBC Scotland. Howard Simpson, who has almost two decades of experience, will take over from Gary Smith who is ...
Two County Durham schools closed due to fire in Stanley
Two schools in Stanley, County Durham, have been forced to close due to a large fire at The Old Brickworks on Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate.