Joshua Nichol
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🏳️🌈Durham Pride could 'ban' politicians from next year's event after Reform-led Durham County Council took down the pride flag from its HQ.
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May 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🏳️🌈Durham Pride could 'ban' politicians from next year's event after Reform-led Durham County Council took down the pride flag from its HQ.
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A £22,800 cost for a by-election caused by a Reform councillor’s resignation after only nine days has been branded a ‘gross waste of taxpayer money’ 👇
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May 22, 2025 at 6:57 AM
A £22,800 cost for a by-election caused by a Reform councillor’s resignation after only nine days has been branded a ‘gross waste of taxpayer money’ 👇
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Darren Grimes 'hurt' by decision not to invite Reform to Durham Miners’ Gala.
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May 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Darren Grimes 'hurt' by decision not to invite Reform to Durham Miners’ Gala.
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The face of County Durham’s politics has been reformed.
Analysis, interviews and comment on a historic day in the region’s politics.
All in tomorrow’s Northern Echo.
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Analysis, interviews and comment on a historic day in the region’s politics.
All in tomorrow’s Northern Echo.
#TomorrowsPapersToday
May 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The face of County Durham’s politics has been reformed.
Analysis, interviews and comment on a historic day in the region’s politics.
All in tomorrow’s Northern Echo.
#TomorrowsPapersToday
Analysis, interviews and comment on a historic day in the region’s politics.
All in tomorrow’s Northern Echo.
#TomorrowsPapersToday
FULL RESULTS of Durham County Council election.
➡️ REFORM - 65
🟠 LIB DEM - 14
⚪️ INDEPENDENT - 12
🌹 LABOUR - 4
🟢 GREEN - 2
🔵 CONSERVATIVE - 1
Reform GAIN from No Overall Control.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
➡️ REFORM - 65
🟠 LIB DEM - 14
⚪️ INDEPENDENT - 12
🌹 LABOUR - 4
🟢 GREEN - 2
🔵 CONSERVATIVE - 1
Reform GAIN from No Overall Control.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
May 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
FULL RESULTS of Durham County Council election.
➡️ REFORM - 65
🟠 LIB DEM - 14
⚪️ INDEPENDENT - 12
🌹 LABOUR - 4
🟢 GREEN - 2
🔵 CONSERVATIVE - 1
Reform GAIN from No Overall Control.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
➡️ REFORM - 65
🟠 LIB DEM - 14
⚪️ INDEPENDENT - 12
🌹 LABOUR - 4
🟢 GREEN - 2
🔵 CONSERVATIVE - 1
Reform GAIN from No Overall Control.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
This is turning out to be a historic day in Durham as Reform only needs 19 seats for a majority.
They are picking up seats at the expense of Labour, Lib Dems and Tories. Green Party has doubled its number of councillors.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
They are picking up seats at the expense of Labour, Lib Dems and Tories. Green Party has doubled its number of councillors.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
May 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
This is turning out to be a historic day in Durham as Reform only needs 19 seats for a majority.
They are picking up seats at the expense of Labour, Lib Dems and Tories. Green Party has doubled its number of councillors.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
They are picking up seats at the expense of Labour, Lib Dems and Tories. Green Party has doubled its number of councillors.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
Here's how Durham County Council looks after the first ward's declaration.
Reform GAIN Pittington and Sherburn from Labour.
There are only 98 seats on DCC now after boundary changes.
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Reform GAIN Pittington and Sherburn from Labour.
There are only 98 seats on DCC now after boundary changes.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
May 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Here's how Durham County Council looks after the first ward's declaration.
Reform GAIN Pittington and Sherburn from Labour.
There are only 98 seats on DCC now after boundary changes.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
Reform GAIN Pittington and Sherburn from Labour.
There are only 98 seats on DCC now after boundary changes.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
The count is also underway in Spennymoor where Bill Edgar is stationed, bringing all the latest results in the race for control of Durham County Council.
The council has been ran by a Lib Dem/Conservative/Indy/Green coalition since 2021.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
The council has been ran by a Lib Dem/Conservative/Indy/Green coalition since 2021.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
May 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The count is also underway in Spennymoor where Bill Edgar is stationed, bringing all the latest results in the race for control of Durham County Council.
The council has been ran by a Lib Dem/Conservative/Indy/Green coalition since 2021.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
The council has been ran by a Lib Dem/Conservative/Indy/Green coalition since 2021.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
🗳️Counting is underway in Consett, with candidates of all parties in attendance.
@danielhordon.bsky.social is on the ground and will bring you all the latest twists and turns on what could well be a major day for Durham politics.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
@danielhordon.bsky.social is on the ground and will bring you all the latest twists and turns on what could well be a major day for Durham politics.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
May 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🗳️Counting is underway in Consett, with candidates of all parties in attendance.
@danielhordon.bsky.social is on the ground and will bring you all the latest twists and turns on what could well be a major day for Durham politics.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
@danielhordon.bsky.social is on the ground and will bring you all the latest twists and turns on what could well be a major day for Durham politics.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
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April 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Thieves stole £399 gorilla ornament from Darlington Market.
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April 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Thieves stole £399 gorilla ornament from Darlington Market.
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Government’s benefits reforms will ‘hit the North East hard’ it has been warned.
Tomorrow’s Northern Echo features the concerns of North East Child Poverty Commission.
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Tomorrow’s Northern Echo features the concerns of North East Child Poverty Commission.
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March 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Government’s benefits reforms will ‘hit the North East hard’ it has been warned.
Tomorrow’s Northern Echo features the concerns of North East Child Poverty Commission.
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Tomorrow’s Northern Echo features the concerns of North East Child Poverty Commission.
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🔴⚪️At Stadium of Light as Sunderland Women could leapfrog league leaders Birmingham City with a win today.
The #WomensChampionship is such a tight league again this year with two points separating the top six.
Kick off is at 2pm.
The #WomensChampionship is such a tight league again this year with two points separating the top six.
Kick off is at 2pm.
February 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🔴⚪️At Stadium of Light as Sunderland Women could leapfrog league leaders Birmingham City with a win today.
The #WomensChampionship is such a tight league again this year with two points separating the top six.
Kick off is at 2pm.
The #WomensChampionship is such a tight league again this year with two points separating the top six.
Kick off is at 2pm.
🗞️ Tomorrow’s Northern Echo 🗞️
The government is ‘closely monitoring’ delays to death registration which has left some families waiting up to six weeks for a funeral.
#TomorrowsPapersToday
Full story in tomorrow’s edition 👇
The government is ‘closely monitoring’ delays to death registration which has left some families waiting up to six weeks for a funeral.
#TomorrowsPapersToday
Full story in tomorrow’s edition 👇
January 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🗞️ Tomorrow’s Northern Echo 🗞️
The government is ‘closely monitoring’ delays to death registration which has left some families waiting up to six weeks for a funeral.
#TomorrowsPapersToday
Full story in tomorrow’s edition 👇
The government is ‘closely monitoring’ delays to death registration which has left some families waiting up to six weeks for a funeral.
#TomorrowsPapersToday
Full story in tomorrow’s edition 👇
🔵⚪️ Durham are 'daring to dream' ahead of their League Cup clash with Chelsea on Wednesday.
Head coach Adam Furness answered "why not?" when asked about the possibility of a 'cupset'.
#DWFC | #CFCW
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Head coach Adam Furness answered "why not?" when asked about the possibility of a 'cupset'.
#DWFC | #CFCW
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January 21, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🔵⚪️ Durham are 'daring to dream' ahead of their League Cup clash with Chelsea on Wednesday.
Head coach Adam Furness answered "why not?" when asked about the possibility of a 'cupset'.
#DWFC | #CFCW
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Head coach Adam Furness answered "why not?" when asked about the possibility of a 'cupset'.
#DWFC | #CFCW
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🗞️ Tomorrow’s @thenorthernecho.bsky.social - “My house is being demolished and nobody told me.”
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January 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🗞️ Tomorrow’s @thenorthernecho.bsky.social - “My house is being demolished and nobody told me.”
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🎯World Darts Championship semi-finalist Chris Dobey has his sights on a TV title this year.
Speaking to @thenorthernecho.bsky.social the world number 10 discussed darts hotbed Bedlington, playing 'legend' MVG, and his ambitions for 2025.
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Speaking to @thenorthernecho.bsky.social the world number 10 discussed darts hotbed Bedlington, playing 'legend' MVG, and his ambitions for 2025.
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January 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎯World Darts Championship semi-finalist Chris Dobey has his sights on a TV title this year.
Speaking to @thenorthernecho.bsky.social the world number 10 discussed darts hotbed Bedlington, playing 'legend' MVG, and his ambitions for 2025.
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Speaking to @thenorthernecho.bsky.social the world number 10 discussed darts hotbed Bedlington, playing 'legend' MVG, and his ambitions for 2025.
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“We’re very well qualified to scrutinise the Government’s policies... because I helped develop them.”
Science Committee chair @chionwurah.bsky.social speaks about her new role, her ambitions for STEM in the North East, and a 'row' with X's #ElonMusk.
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Science Committee chair @chionwurah.bsky.social speaks about her new role, her ambitions for STEM in the North East, and a 'row' with X's #ElonMusk.
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December 27, 2024 at 10:09 AM
“We’re very well qualified to scrutinise the Government’s policies... because I helped develop them.”
Science Committee chair @chionwurah.bsky.social speaks about her new role, her ambitions for STEM in the North East, and a 'row' with X's #ElonMusk.
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Science Committee chair @chionwurah.bsky.social speaks about her new role, her ambitions for STEM in the North East, and a 'row' with X's #ElonMusk.
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I feel for the team coach drivers of Durham and Sunderland after these draws in the #WomensFACup
December 9, 2024 at 7:32 PM
I feel for the team coach drivers of Durham and Sunderland after these draws in the #WomensFACup
Revenge is a dish best served after 14 years
December 7, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Revenge is a dish best served after 14 years
Working through Storm Darragh provided some interesting moments 👇
December 7, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Working through Storm Darragh provided some interesting moments 👇
