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Amazonās Regional Director in the North East, Richard Thompson, said: āAmazon has worked with some remarkable businesses, some of whom have helped us grow here in the North East. There are true entrepreneurs and pioneers at work and we are looking forward to seeing them appear in the nominations for the BUSINESSiQ Awards.” The awards…
The 15-year-old was killed by her ex-boyfriend Logan MacPhail after he stalked her through town and knifed her 36 times in an alleyway in January 2023.Ā MacPhail, who was 16 at the time of the attack, was convicted of murder following a trial at Newcastle Crown Court in August and was detained for life with…
By Amanda Musa and Pete Muntean, CNN Photo: AFP A Southwest Airlines pilot has been arrested at a Georgia airport just before takeoff and accused of driving under the influence, according to airline officials and authorities in Georgia. A passenger told CNN affiliate WTOC on Wednesday he saw police escort the pilot off the plane….
Bishop Auckland Retail Park will soon be home to a Nando’s restaurant, following approval of signage on January 15 by Durham County Council. Approved signage includes a red perspex sign of the restaurant’s branding and a round sign, both featuring internal, static illumination – which will be allowed to be lit up only during public…
The woman was seen pulling on the alleged scammer’s shirt and bag before throwing her to the ground and ripping her phone off her. Itās alleged sheās attempted to garner money from members of the public across multiple Auckland suburbs including Silverdale, Manukau, Takanini, Greenlane, Westgate, Mt Roskill, Mt Wellington, Papakura and Pakuranga before venturing…
MELBOURNE, VIC – JANUARY 12: Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates during Round 1 of the 2025 Australian Open on January 12 2025, at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: Jason Heidrich/Icon Sportswire Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka shrugged off a shaky display to fight her way into the fourth round of the Australian Open. The Belarusian…
Donald Trump greets actor Sylvester Stallone at the America First Policy Institute Gala in November. Photo / Getty Images Donald Trump has named Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight as his āspecial ambassadorsā to Hollywood. Trump announced that he had appointed the three actors, who are all longtime supporters of the President-elect, to these…
A scammer allegedly stole thousands of dollars pretending to be Brad Pitt. Photo / Getty Images Brad Pitt has urged fans to be vigilant about catfishing after a scammer allegedly stole thousands of dollars pretending to be him. The Once Upon a Time … In Hollywood actor has responded after a 53-year-old woman who identified…
The Darlington Employers Environmental Partnership (DEEP) has announced its first Net Zero Marketplace Event will take place at the Dolphin Centre on Friday, February 21. Organisers are aiming for around 30 stalls, with businesses and other organisations showcasing energy-efficient products and initiatives. Seth Pearson, director of Darlington Cares, which manages DEEP, said: āThis is a…
Benjamin Clarke, 31, appeared at Durham Crown Court, where he was due to be sentenced for making threats to kill Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth, and a malicious communications offence also relating to the Labour member, having admitted both charges at a hearing before magistrates, last month. His barrister Chris Baker told today’sĀ (Thursday, January 16)…
