Young people are being invited to show off their skills in a new Durham’s Got Talent competition.
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Top place for young ballerina
Talented youngster Charlotte Wilkinson has won a place at a top dance school after battling against illness to follow her dream. Charlotte, 11, of Meadowfield, near Durham City, has secured a place at the prestigious The Hammond School in Chester despite being ill with a stomach disorder. The youngster has always dreamed of becoming a ballerina but suffers from sucrose/fructose malabsorption and wheat intolerance, which can make her lose a lot of weight. Her mum Claire Wilkinson said: “When she …
› Read MoreWork project hailed a success
More than 75 young people have been helped into work just four months after the launch of an apprenticeship project.
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Stories of courage, determination and kindness were told as children were honoured at the Three Towns Youth Awards.
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A mathematician has been commemorated with a sculpture at Durham University.
› Read MoreCollege crimpers a cut above the rest
Top college crimpers have won first place in a national competition.
› Read MoreTree guide published
A guide has been published to tell the stories of the region’s most significant branches.
› Read MoreNew council praised by judges
Durham County Council has been praised during a national competition.
› Read MoreOlympic athlete inspires pupils
School pupils learnt about life as an Olympic athlete when a top sportsman dropped in to give them a talk.
› Read MoreHard up romantic will do favours for wedding
Unemployed romantic Chris Sanders is hoping to give his fiancée the wedding of a lifetime by donating his time to anyone who can help.
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