Mark Denten

Northumberland

Political Correspondent at BBC News

News Correspondent North East and Cumbria at BBC News

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Stanley shooting probe police 'working around the clock'

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Federica Bedendo |Mark Denten

Image caption, Durham Police held a press conference to give an update on the investigationBBC News, North East and CumbriaDetectives investigating the death of a man who was shot through his window are working "around the clock", police say. Barry Dawson, 60, was shot in his Elm Street home in Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday and died at the scene.
Former Ferryhill sub postmaster's compensation offer 'ridiculous'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Mark Denten

Former sub postmaster's compensation 'ridiculous'Mark DentenBBCDavid Farry began running the post office in Ferryhill in 2000 A former sub postmaster who "lost everything" after the Horizon scandal has described his compensation offer as "ridiculous". David Farry, who ran a post office in Ferryhill, County Durham, was pursued by the Post Office through the civil courts over shortfalls that were not his fault.
Gateshead flyover to be 'demolished by end of 2025'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Mark Denten

Closed flyover to be demolished 'by end of year'Mark DentenBBCThe Gateshead flyover was closed in December leading to major transport problemsA dangerous flyover will be demolished by the end of the year, a council has said. The A167 Gateshead flyover was shut in December after an inspection found it was unsafe for traffic. Engineers found several issues including water retention, flooding and spalling concrete.
Dog rules target 'wrong end of the lead'

1 month ago | msn.com | Mark Denten

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Dog rules target 'wrong end of the lead'

1 month ago | msn.com | Mark Denten

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Dunsdale animal charity says banned dogs put down unnecessarily

1 month ago | bbc.com | Mark Denten

Dog rules target 'wrong end of the lead' - charityMark DentenBBC North East and CumbriaBBCCharity founder Jane Galliford said many dogs did not deserve to be put downAn animal charity says dogs that it believes are no threat to the public are being put down because of dangerous dogs legislation. It has been a criminal offence in England and Wales to own an XL bully without an exemption certificate since February last year.
Ashington art competition attracts record number of submissions

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jonny Manning |Mark Denten

Record number of artworks submitted to exhibitionJonny Manning & Mark DentenBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBCExhibition visitors will have the chance to vote for their favourite artworkAn art exhibition showcasing works produced by artists from across the north-east of England has attracted its largest ever number of submissions. The Northumberland Open Exhibition at the Woodhorn Museum, in Ashington, received 458 submissions from 197 amateur and professional artists.
House blast accused denies killing boy and man

Jan 7, 2025 | msn.com | Mark Denten

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Man jailed for TikTok threat to burn down mosques

Nov 18, 2024 | msn.com | Mark Denten
Safety fears shut passport office until January

Nov 7, 2024 | yahoo.com | Mark Denten

A passport office will be shut until January after its building was damaged in high winds last month. A terracotta cladding panel came free from the side of the building and fell through a skylight on the second floor, sources from the Durham office told the BBC. The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union, which represents staff, said "shoddy workmanship" had put its members at risk. The Home Office said customers would have to travel to other offices if they required a passport urgently.