Durham news

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General news from the BBC web site:

Bus crash driver 'still critical' The driver of a coach critically injured in a fatal collision in Chester-le-Street remains unconscious in hospital.

Military ombudsman admits flaws The armed forces' complaints commissioner admits the system is not yet fully efficient, effective or fair.

Facebook killer police criticised Merseyside Police is criticised for not referring earlier its handling of the case of a known sex offender who killed a teenager.

Medieval village to be protected A County Durham village with a population of 63 is given Conservation Area status.

Man fined over Turkey PM dog art An artist, originally from County Durham, charged with mocking Turkey's prime minister by portraying him as a dog is handed a fine.

Artist defiant despite fine for Turkish PM 'mockery' British artist Michael Dickinson is freed by a Turkish judge after being tried over a cartoon that depicted the head of the Turkish prime minister on a dog.

Chapman 'should not see daylight' The friend of murdered teenager Ashleigh Hall says she hopes killer Peter Chapman "never sees daylight again".

Approval given for new academies Outline planning applications for three new academies in County Durham are approved by the county's planning committee.

Facebook killer monitoring probed Merseyside Police refers its monitoring of the murderer of Ashleigh Hall to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

Plea for action on Olympic legacy Universities from the North East call for action to stop sporting talent being taken away from the region.

Facebook death 'lessons to learn' The home secretary says internet safety lessons must be learned after a convicted sex offender contacts and kills a teenager.

First class - what's the point? MPs may no longer be allowed to claim first class rail journeys on expenses. And one But are the wider seats and free nibbles a luxury or necessity for those who like to travel in premium class?

Facebook murder prompts questions The family of a teenager raped and murdered by a convicted sex offender questions how closely he was monitored by police.

Life term for Facebook murderer A convicted sex offender is sentenced to life imprisonment for the kidnap, rape and murder of a County Durham teenager he met on the internet.

Man admits ricin terrorism plot A County Durham man admits producing the lethal poison ricin while preparing for acts of terrorism.

Rape past of Ashleigh's murderer The killer of County Durham teenager Ashleigh Hall had a sickening history of sexual violence.

Engineering firm creates 200 jobs A County Durham-based engineering company is creating 200 jobs after securing £200m in new sales.

Two children quizzed over arson Two children aged eight and nine are interviewed in connection with an arson attack at a County Durham medical practice.

Report sets out county priorities A revised plan for improving life in County Durham is to be discussed by the council's cabinet.

Asda evacuated after surgery fire More than 100 shoppers are evacuated from an Asda supermarket in County Durham as firefighters tackle a fire at a nearby surgery.

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