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School expansion could create 120 SEND places bbc.in/47XnBtC

Durham school expansion could create up to 120 SEND places

The plans aim to boost SEND provision as specialist schools in County Durham are over capacity.

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BBC North East · Oct 29, 2026 · 12:14 PM UTC

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Miner welcomes pension release but urges speed bbc.in/3URgsYU

County Durham miner welcomes pension release but urges speed

Bob Moncur worked at Murton Colliery and asks government to act fast as "miners are dying every day".

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BBC North East · Oct 30, 2026 · 6:26 AM UTC

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Hourly chime artwork aims to celebrate city bbc.in/4A7ih33

Hourly chime artwork aims to celebrate Sunderland

A different chime capturing Sunderland's identity will be played at Culture House every hour.

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BBC North East · Nov 1, 2026 · 7:10 AM UTC

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Young voices need to be heard, youth MP says bbc.in/4sCDYVV

Northumberland Youth MP says young voices matter

Members of the Youth Parliament are seeking answers as the future of the scheme is in doubt.

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BBC North East · Nov 1, 2026 · 8:53 AM UTC

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Artists hiding painted pebbles around the world bbc.in/3UrJApi

Consett group painting rocks and hiding them around country

A rock painting group which started during lockdown has now got thousands of members.

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BBC North East · Nov 1, 2026 · 9:58 AM UTC

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Delayed discharges costing trust £21.5m a year bbc.in/4zWSYQQ

Delayed discharges costing Tees Wear trust £21.5m a year

Patients are unable to leave hospital for various reasons including a lack of care home space.

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BBC North East · Nov 2, 2026 · 6:24 AM UTC

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Mother told to book appointment to give birth to her dead baby bbc.in/48rd6Pp

North Shields mother told to make appointment to give birth to dead baby

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust apologises for care it says "fell short of the standards" expected.

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BBC North East · Nov 3, 2026 · 6:17 AM UTC

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Law change for schoolgirl murdered by ex-boyfriend bbc.in/3WGqL2r

Law to be changed for Holly Newton, teen murdered by ex-boyfriend

The family of Holly Newton, stabbed to death at 15, is told the law will change after their campaigning.

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BBC North East · Nov 3, 2026 · 7:38 AM UTC

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Christmas ad 'shock' for Fender's old school choir bbc.in/4BGFz18

Sam Fender enlists his old North Shields school for John Lewis ad

Sam Fender's chance meet with an old teacher gives North Shield's pupils the ultimate Christmas gig.

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BBC North East · Nov 4, 2026 · 6:26 AM UTC

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Woman's warning to prevent attacks on new students bbc.in/4iVGp2G

Woman's warning to prevent attacks on new students

A former Newcastle University student warns young people to be cautious on nights out to prevent attacks.

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BBC North East · Nov 4, 2026 · 9:04 AM UTC

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North East Mayor Kim McGuinness in BBC Newcastle hotseat bbc.in/4iEQnUT

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness in BBC Newcastle hotseat

Watch as the mayor joins BBC Newcastle Breakfast presenter Matt Bailey to answer listeners' questions.

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BBC North East · Nov 4, 2026 · 6:31 PM UTC

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Second postponed meeting puts children 'at risk' bbc.in/4A6TFY0

County Durham postponed meetings put children's safety 'at risk'

Councillors were heard saying "you're joking" as the key County Durham meeting is postponed again.

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BBC North East · Nov 1, 2026 · 8:35 PM UTC

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Fenwick Christmas window's Gruffalo theme revealed bbc.in/3WiI8Gy

Newcastle Fenwick Christmas window Gruffalo Child theme revealed

The display showcases the 2004 children's book by Dame Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.