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Jail's changes do not go far enough, says charity
HMP Durham must do more to prevent deaths after an 18-year-old was found hanged, a charity says.
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Jail's changes do not go far enough, says charity
HMP Durham must do more to prevent deaths after an 18-year-old was found hanged, a charity says.

More EFL games off over festive period
The list of EFL postponements over the festive period continues to grow, with Hartlepool v Tranmere Rovers cancelled.

Christmas fire at home thought to be arson attack
Although no-one was injured the home suffered "extensive damage", detectives say.

Snow hits as others take part in Boxing Day dips
Parts of the North East and Cumbria woke up to snow as others braved the sea for the Boxing Day dip.

Offshore workers' spirits lifted by camaraderie
Mike Carling is one of thousands of North Sea workers spending Christmas away from home.

Fans demand answers over 'heavy handed' treatment
Middlesbrough supporters claim Staffordshire Police officers used pepper spray on "innocent fans".
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Jail's changes do not go far enough, says charity
HMP Durham must do more to prevent deaths after an 18-year-old was found hanged, a charity says.

More EFL games off over festive period
The list of EFL postponements over the festive period continues to grow, with Hartlepool v Tranmere Rovers cancelled.

Christmas fire at home thought to be arson attack
Although no-one was injured the home suffered "extensive damage", detectives say.

Snow hits as others take part in Boxing Day dips
Parts of the North East and Cumbria woke up to snow as others braved the sea for the Boxing Day dip.

Offshore workers' spirits lifted by camaraderie
Mike Carling is one of thousands of North Sea workers spending Christmas away from home.

Fans demand answers over 'heavy handed' treatment
Middlesbrough supporters claim Staffordshire Police officers used pepper spray on "innocent fans".

More EFL games off over festive period
The list of EFL postponements over the festive period continues to grow, with Hartlepool v Tranmere Rovers cancelled.

Christmas fire at home thought to be arson attack
Although no-one was injured the home suffered "extensive damage", detectives say.

Snow hits as others take part in Boxing Day dips
Parts of the North East and Cumbria woke up to snow as others braved the sea for the Boxing Day dip.
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