Local News
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Dragonflies and damselflies bounce back after extreme weather
Insect counts are vital to monitor the health of wetlands, Durham Wildlife Trust says.
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Consett's Empire Theatre and cinema shuts for £500k revamp
The theatre and cinema will reopen in early September, the county council says.
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Vindolanda Fort: Eco excavation HQ costing £300K to open
The centre is being unveiled to mark the 50th birthday of the Vindolanda Trust.
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Farne Island puffin numbers 'stable' after storms killed hundreds
Hundreds of the threatened birds were killed during summer storms in 2019.
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Durham University's £7.5m donation will aid poorer students
Twenty people a year will benefit from new scholarships.