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Handcuffed prisoner is recaptured
A handcuffed prisoner who escaped while being treated in hospital is found at an address on Wearside.
Durham rowers dominate boat race
Durham overwhelm rivals Newcastle, taking all four events at the annual university boat race.
Labour suspend five in poll row
Five Labour councillors, including the leader of Durham County Council, are suspended from the party.
University unveiled £75m campus
A North East university reveals plans to build a new £75m campus in the hope of attracting more students.
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