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- 1Munir Farooqi, jailed radicaliser, dies in prison▼🚨 UK NEWS | A former Taliban fighter who was at the centre of a plot to radicalise men to fight in Afghanistan has died while serving a prison sentence. Munir Farooqi died at HMP Frankland in County Durham on 27 September, the Prisons and Probation Omb
Munir Farooqi, a former Taliban fighter convicted over a plot to radicalise men in Manchester to travel and fight in Afghanistan, has died in custody. He passed away at HMP Frankland in County Durham on 27 September, and the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman is expected to examine the death. Farooqi was serving a lengthy sentence for terrorism offences.
- 2Mount Olive church leader killed in Harnett County crash▼Mount Olive church leader killed, 7 people injured in Harnett Co. crash; Durham officer charged
A leader of Mount Olive church has died and seven people were injured in a crash in Harnett County, North Carolina. A Durham police officer has been charged in connection with the collision. The case is drawing attention locally as residents await details of what led to the charges and the extent of the victims' injuries.
- 3Durham sign young bowler James Minto on two-year deal▼Durham: Young bowler James Minto signs two-year contract
Durham have signed young bowler James Minto on a two-year contract, committing the county to one of its promising cricketing talents. Details of the bowler's age, background and previous record were not included in the initial report, but the deal signals Durham's continued investment in developing young players for the seasons ahead.
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A serious crash on the A1(M) in County Durham closed the motorway overnight, with a second incident adding to disruption. Police and emergency services attended the scene, and drivers were warned of long delays. Local outlets are running live updates as the road reopens and travel conditions return to normal.
- 5Test drive of Leapmotor EV through County Durham hills●First part of test drive for the Leapmotor EV, back from Darlo via Barney. Next it's over England's highest road to St J
A driver is road-testing a Leapmotor electric car across County Durham, having travelled back from Darlington via Barnard Castle. The route next takes in England's highest road towards St John's Chapel, then Stanhope and the steep Crawleyside bank to test the brakes, before continuing through Middleton-in-Teesdale towards Brough.