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County Durham man stabbed in neck, a jury at Teesside Crown Court has heard

Point of knife snapped off in man's neck during stabbing, jury hears

The pub is seeking retrospective planning approval for a play area in its car park.

The pub is seeking retrospective planning approval for a play area in its car park.

Darlington pub submits plans to greenlight play area for children

AeroSchool are offering to support customers of Eden Flight Training

AeroSchool are offering to support customers of Eden Flight Training

Flight school steps in to help customers grounded after closure of another firm

Jeweller Beaverbrooks said it has been a tradition for more than 100 years to close its store on Boxing Day, lending itself to 'family-run' company values

Jeweller Beaverbrooks said it has been a tradition for more than 100 years to close its store on Boxing Day, lending itself to 'family-run' company values

Major UK retailer closing doors on Boxing Day at all its North East locations

Three cars were the subject of a suspected arson attack on Hutton Place in Newton Aycliffe in the early hours of Wednesday (November 6).

Three cars were the subject of a suspected arson attack on Hutton Place in Newton Aycliffe in the early hours of Wednesday (November 6).

Residents wake to cars in flames in 'arson attack' as pictures show charred wreckages

The aftermath of the incidents on one of the force's fire engines

The aftermath of the incidents on one of the force's fire engines

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Anger as fireworks, missiles, and bricks launched at fire crews on Bonfire Night

Initial plans to create a new “gateway” into Darlington town centre have been revealed.

Initial plans to create a new “gateway” into Darlington town centre have been revealed.

Local government

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Revealed: How new Darlington housing could create new 'gateway' and transform town

Thomas Kwan and the house at the centre of the investigation in Ingleby Barwick

Thomas Kwan and the house at the centre of the investigation in Ingleby Barwick

Confusion, shock, and awe: How the night poison plot GP's home was raided unfolded

Darlington street

Darlington street

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Hundreds of private social housing in Darlington not up to standards

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Brand new hairdressers opens in the 'heart of Darlington'

Killer Stephen Todd given life sentence at Newcastle Crown Court for the murder of Melissa Eastick, in October, last year

Killer Stephen Todd given life sentence at Newcastle Crown Court for the murder of Melissa Eastick, in October, last year

Melissa Eastick murder

Newcastle Crown Court

Brutal killer treated fragile partner like a 'punch bag' before her death

Thomas Kwan being arrested in Ingleby Barwick

Thomas Kwan being arrested in Ingleby Barwick

Newcastle Crown Court

WATCH: Moment GP who tried to kill mother's lover is arrested in pyjamas at home

Dr Thomas Kwan, left, and in disguise, right

Dr Thomas Kwan, left, and in disguise, right

Newcastle Crown Court

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GP who tried to kill mother's partner with fake Covid jab jailed for 31 years

Jake Wray was at the centre of the violent disorder that swept through Middlesbrough town centre

Jake Wray was at the centre of the violent disorder that swept through Middlesbrough town centre

Middlesbrough riot

Cleveland Police

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Rioter set up checkpoint shouting ‘are you white?’ before setting bin alight

Sol Tapas in Darlington has closed

Sol Tapas in Darlington has closed

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Popular Darlington tapas bar announces closure after 13 years in town centre

Thomas Kwan (left) and Patrick O'Hara outside court (right)

Thomas Kwan (left) and Patrick O'Hara outside court (right)

Newcastle Crown Court

Murder plot GP still poses risk to victim and own mother as restraining order given

Councillor Mark Wilkes, of Durham County Council

Councillor Mark Wilkes, of Durham County Council

Local government

Council urged to avoid incinerators as recycling rates drop across County Durham

John Mason jailed at Durham Crown Court for firearms offences

John Mason jailed at Durham Crown Court for firearms offences

Durham Crown Court

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Wannabe gangster rapper threatened motorist in Durham village with replica air weapon

Emergency services at the scene at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle.

Emergency services at the scene at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle.

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Three men arrested after explosion which killed young boy and loving dad

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

Local government

County Durham MP hits out at Government letting London councils 'break the law'

Arrest stock image

Arrest stock image

Dozens of strip searches carried out on children in Durham in last three years

A riot broke out in Middlesbrough when protest turned violent

A riot broke out in Middlesbrough when protest turned violent

Middlesbrough riot

Man had machete tucked in trousers when he confronted rioters attacking his home

During routine patrols from North Yorkshire Police, officers spotted the driver travelling over 90mph on the A-road near Leeming

During routine patrols from North Yorkshire Police, officers spotted the driver travelling over 90mph on the A-road near Leeming

Driver caught red-handed by police travelling nearly 100mph on A1(M)

Defendant Stephen Burridge walks out of Teesside Crown Court with a suspended prison sentence,

Defendant Stephen Burridge walks out of Teesside Crown Court with a suspended prison sentence,

Man had blood spurting from his chest after being stabbed during argument

According to North Yorkshire councillors, work to transform Catterick town centre and the surrounding areas will proceed and be delivered in time for the deadline of early 2026

According to North Yorkshire councillors, work to transform Catterick town centre and the surrounding areas will proceed and be delivered in time for the deadline of early 2026

£19m town centre regeneration 'still deliverable in timescale' despite project delays

Perverted pensioner downloaded videos of young children being sexually abused.

Perverted pensioner downloaded videos of young children being sexually abused.

Cleveland Police

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Perverted pensioner downloaded videos of young children being sexually abused

The number of practices going private in County Durham and Darlington has increased

The number of practices going private in County Durham and Darlington has increased

Durham County Council send warning as they investigate fraudster dentist

Plans have been approved by the council.

Plans have been approved by the council.

Planning and development

Plans to convert flat into community space approved by council

The showroom is on the market for £225,000.

The showroom is on the market for £225,000.

Showroom at North East Trading Estate for sale for £225,000

Kaspas Desserts is set to open its Bishop Auckland store in November.

Kaspas Desserts is set to open its Bishop Auckland store in November.

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Desserts restaurant confirms opening date for new Bishop Auckland store- here's when

Great-grandmother Maureen Kay who's responding to dementia by making her stand-up comedy debut at Darlington Hippodrome

The great-gran who's responding to dementia by making her stand-up comedy debut at 83

Sean Longstaff, Dan Neil and Hayden Hackney

Middlesbrough FC

Sean Longstaff, Dan Neil, Hayden Hackney - why do homegrown players get more stick?

AeroSchool are offering to support customers of Eden Flight Training

Flight school steps in to help customers grounded after closure of another firm

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Revealed: How new Darlington housing could create new 'gateway' and transform town

Residents wake to cars in flames in 'arson attack' as pictures show charred wreckages

Phoebe Abruzzese

School closed for the day after burst water main shuts off supply

Key decision that will affect Newcastle United defender is now imminent

Dozens of strip searches carried out on children in Durham in last three years

Kayleigh Fraser

Listed: Christmas and festive themed events in Darlington and County Durham

Anger as fireworks, missiles, and bricks launched at fire crews on Bonfire Night

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

Why Regis Le Bris has no Sunderland selection regret despite honest Preston admission

Luke O'Nien applauds the Sunderland fans at Preston

Luke O'Nien applauds the Sunderland fans at Preston

Only three Sunderland players will be satisfied with display after Preston draw

Aaron Connolly in action for Sunderland at Preston

Aaron Connolly in action for Sunderland at Preston

Sunderland surprise doesn't work but Black Cats have handy knack in promotion race

Sunderland's Aaron Connolly

Sunderland's Aaron Connolly

Regis Le Bris springs an attacking surprise with three Sunderland changes at Preston

Preston vs Sunderland LIVE: Team news and build-up from Deepdale

Preston vs Sunderland LIVE: Team news and build-up from Deepdale

Preston 0-0 Sunderland highlights as Black Cats leave Deepdale with a point

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AeroSchool are offering to support customers of Eden Flight Training

AeroSchool are offering to support customers of Eden Flight Training

Flight school steps in to help customers grounded after closure of another firm

Lazeez, in Durham.

Lazeez, in Durham.

'Hidden gem' falafel salad bar closes down in Durham

Beloved shop, known for their extravagant Christmas window display, to close

Beloved shop, known for their extravagant Christmas window display, to close

Bishop Auckland shop, known for their extravagant Christmas window display, to close

Neil Spann, CEO of Power Roll

Neil Spann, CEO of Power Roll

Investment boost drives solar innovation and job creation

Aldi's 11 new stores will open up before Christmas 2024 and be spread out across the UK

Aldi's 11 new stores will open up before Christmas 2024 and be spread out across the UK

Aldi to open 11 new stores in the UK before Christmas- with one in the North East

A woodland lodge accommodation

A woodland lodge accommodation

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Center Parcs unveils plans to open holiday village- two hours away from Darlington

Shaun Hurrell outside his Barrio Comida venue in Durham. File photo dated October 2019.

Shaun Hurrell outside his Barrio Comida venue in Durham. File photo dated October 2019.

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Sadness as Mexican restaurant dubbed best in the region announces sudden closure

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Great-grandmother Maureen Kay who's responding to dementia by making her stand-up comedy debut at Darlington Hippodrome

Great-grandmother Maureen Kay who's responding to dementia by making her stand-up comedy debut at Darlington Hippodrome

The great-gran who's responding to dementia by making her stand-up comedy debut at 83

Members of Durham Freemen and its charitable trust with figures involved in weekend Remembrance events in the city, from left, Alan Ribchester, Lt Col Barney Barnbook, Kenneth Howe, Dave Cuthbertson and Eric Bulmer

Members of Durham Freemen and its charitable trust with figures involved in weekend Remembrance events in the city, from left, Alan Ribchester, Lt Col Barney Barnbook, Kenneth Howe, Dave Cuthbertson and Eric Bulmer

Durham Freeman back this weekend's Remembrance events in the city

The snuffbox was given to Marshal Michel Ney, one of Napoleon's most trusted commanders

The snuffbox was given to Marshal Michel Ney, one of Napoleon's most trusted commanders

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Why this box was so precious an officer slept with it in a sock tied round his neck

Lulu, real name Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, visited the Smart and Brown factory in Merrington Lane, Spennymoor

Lulu, real name Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, visited the Smart and Brown factory in Merrington Lane, Spennymoor

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Remembering when a 60s music icon opened an extension at a County Durham factory

Tributes have been paid to North East actress and entertainer Helen Russell

Tributes have been paid to North East actress and entertainer Helen Russell

Tributes to North East actress who entertained generations as she takes a final bow

Tunnels underneath Newcastle's Grainger Market that were used as air raid shelters during WWII

Tunnels underneath Newcastle's Grainger Market that were used as air raid shelters during WWII

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Historic North East air raid shelters to be lost as they are filled with concrete

Culture & Lifestyle

AeroSchool are offering to support customers of Eden Flight Training

AeroSchool are offering to support customers of Eden Flight Training

Flight school steps in to help customers grounded after closure of another firm

Jeweller Beaverbrooks said it has been a tradition for more than 100 years to close its store on Boxing Day, lending itself to 'family-run' company values

Jeweller Beaverbrooks said it has been a tradition for more than 100 years to close its store on Boxing Day, lending itself to 'family-run' company values

Major UK retailer closing doors on Boxing Day at all its North East locations

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Brand new hairdressers opens in the 'heart of Darlington'

Great-grandmother Maureen Kay who's responding to dementia by making her stand-up comedy debut at Darlington Hippodrome

Great-grandmother Maureen Kay who's responding to dementia by making her stand-up comedy debut at Darlington Hippodrome

The great-gran who's responding to dementia by making her stand-up comedy debut at 83

The pub is seeking retrospective planning approval for a play area in its car park.

The pub is seeking retrospective planning approval for a play area in its car park.

Darlington pub submits plans to greenlight play area for children

Kaspas Desserts is set to open its Bishop Auckland store in November.

Kaspas Desserts is set to open its Bishop Auckland store in November.

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Desserts restaurant confirms opening date for new Bishop Auckland store- here's when

Fans in the stands create a giant poppy ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11th, before the Premier League match at St James' Park.

Fans in the stands create a giant poppy ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11th, before the Premier League match at St James' Park.

Remembrance Day

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Artist 'flattered' to see Tommy statue used in Newcastle United remembrance display

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Amy Dowden hopes to return to the show ‘in some capacity’ this year (Ian West/PA)

Amy Dowden hopes to return to the show ‘in some capacity’ this year (Ian West/PA)

Strictly’s Amy Dowden says injury ‘nothing to do with previous health scares’

Kamala Harris (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Kamala Harris (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Kamala Harris vows to ‘continue this fight’ in election concession speech

Taoiseach Simon Harris (Damien Storan/PA)

Taoiseach Simon Harris (Damien Storan/PA)

Irish general election date confirmed for November 29

Donald Trump (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Donald Trump (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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Special counsel Jack Smith aiming to wind down federal cases against Trump

This satellite image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Rafael on Wednesday (NOAA via AP)

This satellite image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Rafael on Wednesday (NOAA via AP)

Hurricane Rafael strengthens to powerful Category 3 storm as it slams into Cuba

Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared before the Treasury Select Committee on Wednesday (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared before the Treasury Select Committee on Wednesday (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

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UK could attempt to talk Trump out of tariff war, Reeves tells MPs

Elon Musk (Evan Vucci/AP)

Elon Musk (Evan Vucci/AP)

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Tesla shares soar as Trump win sets stage for Musk’s electric vehicle company

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