County Durham dad defies doctors' odds three years after terminal cancer diagnosis
A Sedgefield dad with terminal cancer has defied the odds to celebrate his birthday three years after doctors expected him to die.
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A Sedgefield dad with terminal cancer has defied the odds to celebrate his birthday three years after doctors expected him to die.

Keith Royal, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene after the car he was driving left the carriageway, collided with a roadside barrier and overturned on the A1
Sedgefield Primary School pupils joined Sedgefield Ploggers for County Durham’s Big Autumn Clean, collecting litter and promoting community pride and wellbeing
Homes and businesses in Sedgefield are set to get some of the UK’s fastest internet speeds as work begins on a new full fibre network.
Plans to turn a Sedgefield house into a children's home have been approved despite 'considerable concerns about safety' from neighbours.
Sedgefield Community College has been rated "Strong" by Ofsted across all inspection areas, with inspectors praising achievement, attendance and school culture.
Julia & Sofia's in Sedgefield is praised by diners for its “mind-blowingly fantastic pizza” and has added to its growing list of top TripAdvisor reviews.
A Sedgefield man was left stunned on his journey to work when a “funny-looking dog” at the side of the road turned out to be what he believes was an escaped wallaby.
Sedgefield Racecourse’s Bodhi Solutions Ladies Day is set to return, combining horse racing, fashion and live entertainment in County Durham while raising funds for a children’s charity.
An investigation is underway following an overnight burglary at Sedgefield Cricket Club.
Two Sedgefield councillors have criticised a decision to allocate £234,000 of housing developer contributions to improvements at Hardwick Park.
Picture gallery as the 171st Sedgefield Show takes place on the Robert Brown Showfield in Sedgefield.
A garden party was recently held at Hardwick Hall Hotel in Sedgefield to celebrate veterans and serving personnel.

Stockton man Paul James, 28, was busted at a Sedgefield hotel he was staying at :: He's now been locked up for five years

The sewage leaked into fresh water at Shotton Beck and was discovered by the Environment Agency
Progress is continuing at a long-running housing development in Sedgefield, County Durham, after years of frustration from residents.
Hardwick Hall Hotel’s Oyster Festival near Sedgefield will support the Wild Oyster Project: Tyne & Wear, helping efforts to restore native oysters to North East waters.

Sarah Frost, 29, gave birth to son Albie at the Esso forecourt in Sedgefield after her waters broke unexpectedly
A County Durham mum gave birth on the backseat of her car in a Sedgefield petrol station as she was being rushed to hospital.

Well now, you won't believe what happened right here in Sedgefield! A brave mum, Sarah Frost, ended up having her baby in a most unexpected place – our local petrol station! What a story to tell the little one when they're older!