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Canoe fraudster John Darwin is now living a totally different life after faking his own death in 2002.

The row of imposing Victorian houses in Seaton Carew, County Durham, had stunning panoramic views over the beach and the North Sea coastline. Married couple Anne and John Darwin lived at No3 The Cliff – a seven-bedroom property with grand rooms and period charm.They also owned No4 next door, which had been converted into bedsits. It was part of the couple’s property rental business that included several other bedsit properties across County Durham.

A woman has been banned from driving after dash cam footage showed her crawling along a busy motorway at 20mph while trying to use her Sat Nav.

Geordie-born Gogglebox personality Abbie Lynn, 21, has won hearts across the nation since starring in the hit Channel 4 show alongside her “bestie”, Georgia Bell, 22. If you visit Abbie Lynn’s Instagram page, though, you might think you’re seeing double, as she has an identical twin sister who is also called Georgia.

Scarlett Moffatt allowed Good Morning Britain presenters Richard Madeley and Kate Garraway to quiz her on road signs as she prepared for her 14th (and hopefully final) driving test today, 6 April.The former Gogglebox star and TV host has been struggling to get her driving license after failing a whopping 13 tests in the car, despite recently signing on to do a new BBC driving show. "Why do you keep failing? 13 is a heck of a lot of failures," Richard asked bluntly.

The heartbroken family of a missing Tameside woman who is believed to have been murdered say they want her home so they 'can lay her to rest'. Alisha Apostoloff-Boyarin was last seen in Ashton-under-Lyne in January and was reported missing the following month.

Roxy Music have announced details of 2022 tour dates in the UK and North America – get tickets here and see the full list of dates below.The shows later this year will mark the first time that Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera and Paul Thompson have been together on stage since the ‘For Your Pleasure’ tour in 2011.The new tour dates will mark the 50th anniversary of the band’s debut album, which they will be celebrating throughout 2022 with a vinyl reissue series which will see the band reissuing all eight of their studio albums.The band’s 2022 shows will begin in Toronto on September 7 to kick off a run of 10 North American shows.UK dates in Glasgow and Manchester will then follow, with the tour wrapping up in London at The O2 on October 14.Tickets for the three UK shows go on sale on Thursday (March 31) at 9am BST – grab yours here. For North America, tickets will be available from 10am local time next Monday (April 4).See a trailer for the tour and the full list of dates below.SEPTEMBER7 – Toronto, Scotiabank Arena9 – Washington DC, Capital One Arena12 – New York, Madison Square Garden15 – Philadephia, Wells Fargo Center17 – Boston, TD Garden19 – Chicago, United Center21 – Austin, Moody CEnter23 – Dallas, American Airlines Center26 – San Francisco, Chase Center28 – Los Angeles, The ForumOCTOBER10 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro12 – Manchester, AO Arena14 – London, The O2 Discussing Roxy Music’s self-titled debut album ahead of its 50th anniversary, NME said: “After being fired as a ceramics teacher for singing in the classroom, Bryan Ferry, a fine art grad from County Durham, auditioned to sing in the London prog-rock band King Crimson.

A sick brute inflicted horrific abuse on his girlfriend, including urinating all over her and breaking her leg for 'chatting to other men'.

The evil policeman who abducted and murdered Sarah Everard has been permitted to buy an Xbox in prison due to ‘good behaviour’.

A transgender Army veteran tragically died in her friend's arms after suffering a heart attack in the street.

Mandy Moore is back in the music game!

Scarlett Moffatt and her boyfriend Scott Dobinson have been busy building their incredible new home for the past year. And the 31 year old reality TV star even created an Instagram page called Our Bonnie Barn so her 120,000 followers could follow all the impressive updates as she renovated the new property. The brunette beauty moved into the four bed property in June last year, and she enlisted the help of uber chic interior designer Rebecca Taylor to help her achieve her dream home.

Countryfile star Matt Baker MBE, 44, is set to travel around the North East with his mum and dad in a new programme for More 4.The nature lover’s parents joined him on Instagram to share their exciting news.Last year, Matt’s parents Janice and Mike won over the hearts of the British public when they appeared on Channel 4 series Our Farm in the Dales. The show follows Matt and his wife Nicola Mooney, along with children Luke and Molly as they move to the organic sheep farm in the Durham Hills where the presenter grew up.Now, it seems the star will be returning to our screens once more with his beloved parents.Addressing his 295,000 Instagram followers, Matt wrote: “Hi all.. NEW SHOW announcement! Coming to More4 very soon is my Travels with Mum and Dad - we’re taking Dad’s renovated caravan off around the north east for days out off the farm! Can’t wait to share our 4 part series with you all.” (sic)He also included an accompanying video from the farm, which featured mum Janice and dad Mike. In the clip, Matt said: “Hi all, hope you’re well! So I’m doing a new show on More 4 and here I am with the stars of it - it’s mum and dad!”As Janice laughed and Mike gave a little wave, Matt continued: “The show is called Travels with Mum and Dad.

Channel 4 hit, the former One Show host, 44, spoke candidly about the future of the family farm when he and his wife of 18 years are no longer in the picture.Ahead of the release of the second series of Our Farm in the Dales last year, Matt revealed what viewers could expect to see from the popular programme.He said: "This time around, we’re continuing what we started and doing our very best to give mum and dad the opportunity to contemplate, look back and see where they’ve got to."Again, we’ve got the three generations, we’re shoring up the farm to make sure all is going to be well in the future – and also for when me and Nicola aren’t there."We’re just making sure it runs as smoothly, easily, and is as stress-free as possible," he added to Channel 4.Matt runs the farm with his wife Nicola, his parents Janice and Mike and his two children, Molly, 12 and Luke, 14.The hit Channel 4 series follows the family in their day to day running of the organic farm in the Durham Dales.Last year in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, Matt spoke out about the running of the farm when he's away.Confirming that Nicola takes the helm in his absence, Matt gushed: "She is incredible, she's so organised, she is the most amazing person, there's no doubt about it."I'm so fortunate, it was the best day of my life when I met Nicola, there's no doubt about that."However, the father-of-two added that his mum Janice takes control over the day to day running of the farm.He explained: "But as far as the farm is concerned, my mum is the driving force, she's always the shepherdess, she's an incredible shepherdess my mum."It's great to have such a capable family, that's the world I've grown up in, it's kind of all I know really."Speaking about

The One Show after nine years on the BBC sofa. But he had no idea just how well things would fall into place for him, until the pandemic hit last spring.The presenter has his eggs in many different baskets, what with his regular slot on Countryfile still at the forefront of his career.He has always enjoyed the outdoors lifestyle and being the son of a farmer, it seemed only natural.Which is why he decided to move his family - wife Nicola and children Luke and Molly - back to the Durham Dales after his mum Janice, had a nasty accident on their 100-acre farm back in July 2020.Janice and Matt's dad Michael, couldn't run it alone and after being left with a fractured tibia when she was knocked over by some large sheep, it was near enough impossible to keep things running smoothly.Never one to pass up an opportunity, Matt soon secured a commission and the Channel 4 documentary series Our Farm In The Dales, was born.He had many reasons for leaving The One Show, with one of them being to spend more time with his family, and he definitely got what he wanted.Of his exit, he told The Yorkshire Post last year: "When you get to a certain point in your life you start reflecting."I’d had that period in my life when I was so busy with The One Show – which was fantastic – but then you suddenly realise what makes you."The countryside has made me who I am.”He laughed: "There’s only ever been six months in my life when I haven’t had a flock of sheep."That’s what’s really important to me.

Betty Mabry Davis, singer, songwriter and model. Born: 16 July, 1944 in Durham, North Carolina. Died: 9 February, 2022 in Homestead, Pennsylvania, aged 77. They Say I’m Different, Nasty Gal, Crashin’ from Passion… Betty Davis’s album titles tell it like it was.

Lochar councillor Jeff Leaver first got involved in politics at the age of seven – and he’s finally ready to call it a day before he turns 70.

Roxy Music have announced a vinyl reissue series which will see the band reissuing all eight of their studio albums.The reissue series will begin on April 1 when the band reissue their self-titled debut album (which turns 50 this year) and its follow-up, ‘For Your Pleasure’.All eight of the albums have been newly remastered at half speed by Miles Showell at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London.The reissues will also see the albums given fresh, revised versions of their artwork and laminated finishes.The albums will be reissued in pairs throughout 2022. Get all the details on how to get your hands on copies of the first two below.Announcing Roxy Music 50th anniversary LP reissues! Released in pairs throughout the year, half-speed cut at Abbey Road, revised artwork with lyrics and deluxe gloss finish.

Matt Baker is embracing the country life with his family, so much so that the former One Show host and his wife Nicola will be bringing a third series of Our Farm In The Dales to our screens later this year.MORE: Matt Baker opens up about future of his young children and their role on family farmThe More4 programme, which was recently repeated on Channel 4, sees Matt and his wife uproot their children, Luke, 14, and Molly, 12, and move back to the organic sheep farm where the TV star grew up in the Durham hills to help secure its future.WATCH: Matt Baker confirms exciting family newsSpeaking about his working relationship with his wife of 17 years and the challenges they faced, Matt - who is at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show this week - exclusively told HELLO!: "It's a very relaxed way of filming, just brilliant fun and I really enjoy it. We film what happens and edit the highlights.READ: Matt Baker on uprooting his family after his mum's frightening accidentMORE: Take a look back at TV favourite Matt Baker's career"Everybody sits round and enjoys the edit as well.

A paedophile who commissioned child abuse in America from his UK home has been locked up.

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorAn eight-hour drama inspired by Carolyn Arnold’s “Madison Knight” detective novels is being developed by Muse Entertainment and Pop Fiction Entertainment.Hélène Joy (“Durham County,” “Murdoch Mysteries”) will star as Madison Knight, a daring detective who works to investigate criminals throughout the series. Orion Lee (“First Cow”) will portray Knight’s work partner, Detective Steven Hung.