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Charlie Roberts, bottom left, and with his mother Paula Roberts and Christopher Stockton, top right.

Darlington toddler suffered around 60 retinal bleeds before his death

Violent disorder brought destruction and terror to the community of Middlesbrough in August.

Violent disorder brought destruction and terror to the community of Middlesbrough in August.

Middlesbrough riot

Security guard crashed car trying to flee police during North East riot

A group of nurses from Darlington Memorial Hospital have launched a legal challenge against health trust chiefs

A group of nurses from Darlington Memorial Hospital have launched a legal challenge against health trust chiefs

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Darlington nurse criticises NHS trust over ‘inappropriate’ response to trans policy

Lanchester Fish Bar is looking for a new owner.

Lanchester Fish Bar is looking for a new owner.

County Durham fish bar looking for new owners to 'continue the legacy'

A1 Boarding Kennels and Cattery, Thorpe House, Gatherley Road, Brompton on Swale

A1 Boarding Kennels and Cattery, Thorpe House, Gatherley Road, Brompton on Swale

Crufts winner to be sentenced for breeding, selling and boarding dogs without licence

The Good Food Guide

North East restaurant crowned as the best roast dinner in UK by Good Food Guide

Gok Wan DJ set at The Keys Nightclub, Yarm.

Gok Wan DJ set at The Keys Nightclub, Yarm.

Nightclub bids to 'get revellers returning' in 2025 as festive schedule announced

The family home in Bishop Auckland has been decked in Christmas decorations to raise money for the I'm George's Mate charity

The family home in Bishop Auckland has been decked in Christmas decorations to raise money for the I'm George's Mate charity

Christmas Events

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Bishop Auckland home Christmas display shines bright for mental health charity

A Yarm restaurant has hit the market for £65,000.

A Yarm restaurant has hit the market for £65,000.

Restaurant in one of 'oldest buildings in Yarm' for sale for £65,000

The Bake Bishop opened its doors at midday on Tuesday (November 19).

The Bake Bishop opened its doors at midday on Tuesday (November 19).

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Lebanese restaurant opens its doors at Bishop Auckland retail park - see inside

Hotel Chocolat is set to open in Newcastle

Hotel Chocolat is set to open in Newcastle

Luxury chocolate chain to open city centre café at popular shopping complex

Train operator applies to expand services in North East and Yorkshire

Train operator applies to expand services in North East and Yorkshire

Train operator applies to expand services in North East and Yorkshire

A popular takeaway has been put on the market for £225,000.

A popular takeaway has been put on the market for £225,000.

Popular County Durham takeaway on the market for £225,000

Darlington detectives appeal for witnesses

Darlington detectives appeal for witnesses

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Two people seriously injured after three people attacked at Darlington garage

Search for MP's business of the year on as nominations open

Search for MP's business of the year on as nominations open

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Search for Durham MP's business of the year is on - how to nominate your favourites

Chris Stockton and Paula Roberts were arrested in connection with the death of Charlie

Chris Stockton and Paula Roberts were arrested in connection with the death of Charlie

Listen to the 999 call after toddler Charlie Roberts suffered fatal head injuries

Sol Tapas in Darlington is set to reopen

Sol Tapas in Darlington is set to reopen

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'Top quality' Darlington tapas bar confirms reopening date following revamp

Over 100 weapons recovered and arrests made as police target knife-crime

Over 100 weapons recovered and arrests made as police target knife-crime

Cleveland Police

More than 100 weapons recovered and arrests made as police target knife-crime

Police at the scene of the break-in in Bishop Auckland

Police at the scene of the break-in in Bishop Auckland

Durham Constabulary

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Crime scene investigators called to derelict Bishop Auckland pub after break-in

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LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East

LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East

LIVE: Impassable roads and travel delays as snow falls on North East

Cheryl Tweedy, the former partner of One Direction singer Liam Payne, after his funeral service at St Mary's Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Cheryl Tweedy, the former partner of One Direction singer Liam Payne, after his funeral service at St Mary's Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire

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Cheryl Tweedy joins One Direction members and other mourners at Liam Payne's funeral

Police tape at the cordon across a crime scene

Police tape at the cordon across a crime scene

Man arrested after drugs raid on home in County Durham town

Fake banknotes have been used in Northallerton and Darlington

Fake banknotes have been used in Northallerton and Darlington

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Warning to shoppers and businesses after fake £20 notes used 'several times'

Members of the public will be able to follow a trail of orange shoes displayed in independent businesses in Darlington town centre locations like Post House Wynd (pictured)

Members of the public will be able to follow a trail of orange shoes displayed in independent businesses in Darlington town centre locations like Post House Wynd (pictured)

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Darlington's orange shoe trail to help stop violence against women and boost footfall

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and The Angel of the North were among the success stories chosen to promote the National Lottery's 30th birthday

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and The Angel of the North were among the success stories chosen to promote the National Lottery's 30th birthday

From landmarks to legends, the National Lottery’s 30-year impact on North East

Outwood Academy Normanby in Middlesbrough

Outwood Academy Normanby in Middlesbrough

Weather warning

'Serious heating fault' sparks closure of North East secondary school

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North East weather: Met Office hour-by-hour as snow warning in place

‘Secrets of the Majestic’, an 88-page comic book anthology of stories, was inspired by the famously lavish restrooms of the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate; a space that has intrigued visitors for many years

‘Secrets of the Majestic’, an 88-page comic book anthology of stories, was inspired by the famously lavish restrooms of the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate; a space that has intrigued visitors for many years

'Unique' art exhibition takes inspiration from this hotel's 'scenic' toilets

Plans for three houses near Piercebridge have been lodged with North Yorkshire Council.

Plans for three houses near Piercebridge have been lodged with North Yorkshire Council.

Planning and development

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Plans for three new homes near Darlington submitted to council

Grand cinema at Beamish.

Grand cinema at Beamish.

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Beamish Museum to show Christmas films in newly-opened historic cinema

Darlington station is set to get a passenger help point after planning approval was granted by the council.

Darlington station is set to get a passenger help point after planning approval was granted by the council.

Darlington Railway Station

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Passenger help point at Darlington Station approved by council

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and The Angel of the North were among the success stories chosen to promote the National Lottery's 30th birthday

From landmarks to legends, the National Lottery’s 30-year impact on North East

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner addresses the Local Government Association Annual Conference Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Can Angela Rayner help stop the dumping of homeless people in County Durham?

Search for MP's business of the year on as nominations open

Search for Durham MP's business of the year is on - how to nominate your favourites

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Extra hospital beds open in County Durham and Darlington ahead of busy winter period

Man arrested after 'disturbance' as armed cops pictured outside County Durham home

Phoebe Abruzzese

£17m to be invested to protect North East’s rural and coastal areas

Former Sunderland boss Michael Beale returning to work in Saudi Arabia

Two people seriously injured after three people attacked at Darlington garage

Kayleigh Fraser

Third generation owner of much loved County Durham toy shop sells up

Former micropub with 'UK's smallest beer garden' set to become new barbershop

Former Sunderland boss Michael Beale

Former Sunderland boss Michael Beale set for surprise new overseas coaching role

Sunderland midfielder Adil Aouchiche

Sunderland midfielder Adil Aouchiche

Sunderland fringe duo set to come in from the cold against Millwall at the weekend

Newcastle United are set to make a new move for Marc Guehi in January

Newcastle United are set to make a new move for Marc Guehi in January

Newcastle United FC

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Newcastle United will make January Marc Guehi move - with Palace stance set to shift

Alexander Isak had a goal controversially ruled out in Sweden's Nations League win over Azerbaijan

Alexander Isak had a goal controversially ruled out in Sweden's Nations League win over Azerbaijan

Newcastle United FC

Is this offside call against Alexander Isak last night the 'worst VAR decision ever'?

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick

Middlesbrough FC

Michael Carrick's call for 'understanding' as Boro prepare for hectic end to year

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Search for MP's business of the year on as nominations open

Search for MP's business of the year on as nominations open

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Search for Durham MP's business of the year is on - how to nominate your favourites

Homebase in Bishop Auckland has issued a warning to customers.

Homebase in Bishop Auckland has issued a warning to customers.

Bishop Auckland

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'Beyond our control' County Durham Homebase administration warning to customers

Join us on April 11 at the amazing Wynyard Hall

Join us on April 11 at the amazing Wynyard Hall

BUSINESSiQ Awards

BusinessIQ Awards 2025 launched - with Amazon revealed as key partner

Back British Farming Rally in Thirsk today

Back British Farming Rally in Thirsk today

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Hundreds of farmers attend North Yorkshire rally on national day of protest

The Sheepfolds site

The Sheepfolds site

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'Unprecedented' £41million boost for 1,000 riverside homes in North East

Richard Bullock, Head of Cyber Security, who joined the company in 2019, has gained the Cyber Essentials Assessor Certification.

Richard Bullock, Head of Cyber Security, who joined the company in 2019, has gained the Cyber Essentials Assessor Certification.

razorblue achieves Cyber Essentials Certification Body status

Rolls Royce SMR has offered a slight chance of a factory close to the A1(M) in North Yorkshire still being built after previously saying that it had 'changed its business priorities'

Rolls Royce SMR has offered a slight chance of a factory close to the A1(M) in North Yorkshire still being built after previously saying that it had 'changed its business priorities'

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Update on Rolls Royce SMR factory plans based next to A1(M)

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Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and The Angel of the North were among the success stories chosen to promote the National Lottery's 30th birthday

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and The Angel of the North were among the success stories chosen to promote the National Lottery's 30th birthday

From landmarks to legends, the National Lottery’s 30-year impact on North East

The King Edward VII Bridge in Newcastle with the Durham and Northumberland signs which are no longer there. Picture: Ken Taylor Collection

The King Edward VII Bridge in Newcastle with the Durham and Northumberland signs which are no longer there. Picture: Ken Taylor Collection

Zero posts and border signs: relics from another age left beside our railways

Constantine the Great coin

Constantine the Great coin

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Incredible 1700 year old Constantine the Great coin found by Darlington detector

Durham Cathedral is set to display rare copies of Magna Carta next year.

Durham Cathedral is set to display rare copies of Magna Carta next year.

Cultural attractions

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Durham Cathedral to display "remarkable" rare Magna Carta documents

Dick Turpin astride his horse Black Bess

Dick Turpin astride his horse Black Bess

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A journey on the A67: Dick Turpin, the Baydale Beck, a lost white cross and a gin-gan

World champion skater Gary Beacom is set to star in a show about the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

World champion skater Gary Beacom is set to star in a show about the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

World champion skater to perform in show inspired by Stockton and Darlington Railway

Culture & Lifestyle

Gok Wan DJ set at The Keys Nightclub, Yarm.

Gok Wan DJ set at The Keys Nightclub, Yarm.

Nightclub bids to 'get revellers returning' in 2025 as festive schedule announced

The Good Food Guide

North East restaurant crowned as the best roast dinner in UK by Good Food Guide

Lanchester Fish Bar is looking for a new owner.

Lanchester Fish Bar is looking for a new owner.

County Durham fish bar looking for new owners to 'continue the legacy'

A Yarm restaurant has hit the market for £65,000.

A Yarm restaurant has hit the market for £65,000.

Restaurant in one of 'oldest buildings in Yarm' for sale for £65,000

The Bake Bishop opened its doors at midday on Tuesday (November 19).

The Bake Bishop opened its doors at midday on Tuesday (November 19).

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Lebanese restaurant opens its doors at Bishop Auckland retail park - see inside

A popular takeaway has been put on the market for £225,000.

A popular takeaway has been put on the market for £225,000.

Popular County Durham takeaway on the market for £225,000

Hotel Chocolat is set to open in Newcastle

Hotel Chocolat is set to open in Newcastle

Luxury chocolate chain to open city centre café at popular shopping complex

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Michael McConville, son of IRA murder victim Jean McConville, at his parents’ grave in Lisburn (Liam McBurney/PA)

Michael McConville, son of IRA murder victim Jean McConville, at his parents’ grave in Lisburn (Liam McBurney/PA)

Disappeared victim’s son criticises ‘cruel’ depiction of mother’s death in drama

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott issue joint plea to MPs to reject assisted dying legislation (UK Parliament/PA)

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott issue joint plea to MPs to reject assisted dying legislation (UK Parliament/PA)

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott make joint plea to reject assisted dying

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi speaking to the media at an office of Lahore High Court in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2023 (KM Chaudary/AP)

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi speaking to the media at an office of Lahore High Court in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2023 (KM Chaudary/AP)

Imran Khan given bail in corruption case but must stay in prison in Pakistan

Palestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike in the courtyard of the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)

Palestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike in the courtyard of the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)

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US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire over lack of link to hostage release

The Royal Navy’s HMS Albion will be decommissioned early (Paul Faith/PA)

The Royal Navy’s HMS Albion will be decommissioned early (Paul Faith/PA)

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Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings

Jeanell Hippolyte challenged the Home Office’s refusal to review its decision to deny her application for ILR in the UK (Leigh Day Solicitors/PA)

Jeanell Hippolyte challenged the Home Office’s refusal to review its decision to deny her application for ILR in the UK (Leigh Day Solicitors/PA)

Daughter of Windrush man loses High Court challenge against immigration decision

Director Joel Souza, left, and cinematographer Bianca Cline, right, attend the premiere of the film Rust in Torun, Poland (Czarek Sokolowski/AP)

Director Joel Souza, left, and cinematographer Bianca Cline, right, attend the premiere of the film Rust in Torun, Poland (Czarek Sokolowski/AP)

Western Rust has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set

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