Little Donkey writer dies aged 88
02/12/2009 13:12:36
The composer of the popular Christmas song Little Donkey, Eric Boswell, dies 50 years after his song became a worldwide hit.
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'Awful' Christmas tree replaced
02/12/2009 19:32:56
A living Christmas tree in County Durham which disappointed villagers after it was damaged by storms is to be replaced.
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UK soldier killed in blast named
01/12/2009 20:23:53
A soldier killed in Afghanistan, the 99th UK casualty of 2009, is identified as Acting Sgt John Amer from Sunderland.
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Cathedral city could show Gospels
02/12/2009 12:27:02
There are hopes the city of Durham could play host to a three-month visit by the Lindisfarne Gospels.
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Jobs to go in bus depot closures
02/12/2009 08:18:17
Transport firm Arriva North East plans to close three bus depots across north east England with the loss of 21 jobs.
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Driver dies days after collision
01/12/2009 19:28:19
A van driver who collided with a lorry while overtaking on the A181 in Durham dies, 10 days after the crash.
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Man quizzed over Bent abuse
01/12/2009 11:12:03
A man is questioned in connection with claims the mother of Sunderland striker Darren Bent was racially abused.
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East Coast fares could be reduced
01/12/2009 13:13:06
Transport secretary Lord Adonis orders a review of fares on the East Coast Mainline in a bid to boost passenger numbers.
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