Durham Detectives have been operating in Durham and the North East for almost 20 years.
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Durham has played an important part in the defence of the north and Durham Castle is the only Norman castle keep never to have suffered a breach.
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Durham is a city in the North East of England.
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Durham is well known for its Norman Cathedral and 11th-century castle, and is home to Durham University.
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Durham's has been known by a number of names throughout history.
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Durham’s geographical position has always given it an important position in the defence of England against the Scots.
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Durham is situated 13 miles (21 km) to the south west of Sunderland, England.
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The River Wear flows north through Durham, making an incised meander which encloses the centre on three sides to form Durham's peninsula.
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At the base of the peninsula is the Market Place, which still hosts regular markets.
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Durham is a hilly city, claiming to be built upon the symbolic seven hills.
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Upon the most central and prominent position in Durham,high above the Wear, the cathedral dominates the skyline.
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The steep riverbanks are densely wooded, adding to the picturesque beauty of the city.
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West of the city centre, another river, the River Browney, drains south to join the Wear to the south of Durham.
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Many of the inner city areas are now inhabited by students living in shared houses.
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In some roads as many as 70% of the dwellings are occupied by students.
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Durham is home to Durham University.
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