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Aiden Sayers receiving his award (L) and his mugshot (R).

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Darlington man whose story 'moved king to tears' locked up for drug dealing

Defendant Christopher Bertram will be sentenced at Durham Crown Court next month for arson attack at terraced house in South Moor, Stanley, on August 31

Defendant Christopher Bertram will be sentenced at Durham Crown Court next month for arson attack at terraced house in South Moor, Stanley, on August 31

Durham Crown Court

Man admits 'reckless arson' attack which damaged County Durham terraced house

Darlington MP Lola McEvoy.

Darlington MP Lola McEvoy.

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Darlington MP backs bill to tackle phone addiction in young people

Two takeaway businesses in Dipton have been put up for sale by their owner.

Two takeaway businesses in Dipton have been put up for sale by their owner.

County Durham takeaway businesses put up for sale as owner looks to move on

Leroy Hewitt has been sentenced to ten years for aggravated burglary

Leroy Hewitt has been sentenced to ten years for aggravated burglary

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Darlington thug with screwdriver intent on ‘taxing’ a drug dealer chose wrong flat

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County Durham cat gets second chance after rare cancer caused by injections

Charity urges companies to 'identify and disrupt' sharing of child abuse images

Charity urges companies to 'identify and disrupt' sharing of child abuse images

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Pervert downloaded sexual abuse images on children as young as four months old

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Darlington drug dealer who lived lavish life on ill-gotten gains must repay £250k

21 Tudhoe Lane (bungalow on the right) was due to be demolished if the plans were approved

21 Tudhoe Lane (bungalow on the right) was due to be demolished if the plans were approved

Planning and development

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County Durham housing plans refused after fears it would 'disturb' village

'Terrible' Middlesbrough driver Colin Readshaw crashed into police car

'Terrible' Middlesbrough driver Colin Readshaw crashed into police car

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Driver with 'terrible' record crashed into police car trying to avoid arrest

Seven year old boy confirmed dead

Seven year old boy confirmed dead

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Second body pulled from rubble where child was killed in house explosion

The Golden Lion Inn, Helperby

The Golden Lion Inn, Helperby

Popular landlord of village pub died at scene of crash as tributes paid to him

Victim Patrick O'Hara (centre) leaves Newcastle Crown Court with friends after a sentencing hearing for GP Thomas Kwan, who admitted attempting to murder Mr O'Hara with poison in a fake Covid jab while posing as a nurse. Picture date: Thursday October

Victim Patrick O'Hara (centre) leaves Newcastle Crown Court with friends after a sentencing hearing for GP Thomas Kwan, who admitted attempting to murder Mr O'Hara with poison in a fake Covid jab while posing as a nurse. Picture date: Thursday October

Victim of fake Covid jab opens up on flesh eating disease and his "excruciating" pain

Kelso Yuill becomes the oldest person to climb to the top of the Cutty Sark mast

Kelso Yuill becomes the oldest person to climb to the top of the Cutty Sark mast

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90-year-old becomes oldest to climb Cutty Sark - only to break hip in freak stumble

Emergency services at the scene at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Emergency services at the scene at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Boy, 7, who died in house explosion named locally as Archie York

Yarm Fair is back for another year

Yarm Fair is back for another year

Yarm Fair 2024: Ride prices and details confirmed as fair sets up in town

Victim Patrick O'Hara (centre) leaves Newcastle Crown Court with friends after a sentencing hearing for GP Thomas Kwan, who admitted attempting to murder Mr O'Hara with poison in a fake Covid jab while posing as a nurse. Picture date: Thursday October

Victim Patrick O'Hara (centre) leaves Newcastle Crown Court with friends after a sentencing hearing for GP Thomas Kwan, who admitted attempting to murder Mr O'Hara with poison in a fake Covid jab while posing as a nurse. Picture date: Thursday October

GP who tried to kill mother’s partner with fake Covid jab faces 35 years in jail

Pedestrian hospitalised in Darlington rush hour car crash

Pedestrian hospitalised in Darlington rush hour car crash

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Car hits pedestrian in Darlington rush hour crash as woman taken to hospital

Brownfield sites throughout the town will be prioritised as part of plans to end the regional housing crisis and get more families onto the property ladder.

Brownfield sites throughout the town will be prioritised as part of plans to end the regional housing crisis and get more families onto the property ladder.

Local government

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New Darlington homes to be built and help families get on the housing ladder

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North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

Cadbury has made a change to its traditional Christmas selection box

Cadbury has made a change to its traditional Christmas selection box

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Cadbury 'ruins' Christmas with major change to traditional chocolate treat

LilyAnne's Cafe

LilyAnne's Cafe

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Homeless charity café in North East town smashed up in attempted "break in"

Several discontinued Cadbury chocolates have already made a comeback in 2024 including Cadbury Coins and the Dairy Milk Mint Crisp chocolate bar.

Several discontinued Cadbury chocolates have already made a comeback in 2024 including Cadbury Coins and the Dairy Milk Mint Crisp chocolate bar.

Cadbury chocolate discontinued 20 years ago returns to B&M with a twist

The scene of the explosion in Newcastle (left) and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth (right)

The scene of the explosion in Newcastle (left) and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth (right)

Northumbria Police

PCC says 'city support will not waiver' after second body pulled from house blast

An art installation at Teesdale School and Sixth Form, called Camera Obscura

An art installation at Teesdale School and Sixth Form, called Camera Obscura

World Mental Health Day

Pupils at County Durham school mark World Mental Health Day with art installation

The incident took place on Corporation Road in Middlesbrough town centre

The incident took place on Corporation Road in Middlesbrough town centre

Cleveland Police

Three people arrested after late-night 'disturbance' sees police flood busy road

According to roadwork maps, motorists are facing an extra 40 miles added to their journeys, due to fibre telecom works in Mickleton, County Durham

According to roadwork maps, motorists are facing an extra 40 miles added to their journeys, due to fibre telecom works in Mickleton, County Durham

Drivers 'adding one hour to their journeys' during County Durham roadworks

The Yorkshire Dales

The Yorkshire Dales

Sustainable Transport

New walking, cycling and horse-riding routes to be created within national park

Newton Aycliffe man Michael Bagnall sent sexually explicit videos to undercover police officer posing as teenage girl.

Newton Aycliffe man Michael Bagnall sent sexually explicit videos to undercover police officer posing as teenage girl.

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Pervert sent sexually explicit videos to undercover officer posing as a teenager

The Forum, Borough road, Darlington

The Forum, Borough road, Darlington

Planning and development

Community music centre set for refurbishment

Jay Cartmell tragically died after the shooting incident

Jay Cartmell tragically died after the shooting incident

Manslaughter probe begins after eight-year-old boy shot on farm - inquest

Joan’s legwarmers were stylish in the 1980s

Ooooh! What a feeling! Do you remember legwarmers, a 1980s fashion essential?

Liam Payne. Image: PA

The tragic loss of Liam Payne's years of potential

Global sportswear giant to team up with North East university

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County Durham housing plans refused after fears it would 'disturb' village

Popular café and farm shop near A66 announces closure after decade in business

Phoebe Abruzzese

Second body pulled from rubble where child was killed in house explosion

Aiden McGeady 'lived his dream' as Sunderland favourite announces retirement

Homeless charity café in North East town smashed up in attempted "break in"

Kayleigh Fraser

Boy, 7, who died in house explosion named locally as Archie York

PCC says 'city support will not waiver' after second body pulled from house blast

Middlesbrough forward Tommy Conway

Middlesbrough FC

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Boro injury latest on Tommy Conway, Dael Fry & Jonny Howson for Bristol City game

Former Sunderland winger Aiden McGeady has announced his retirement from football

Former Sunderland winger Aiden McGeady has announced his retirement from football

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Former Sunderland favourite says 'Thank you' after retiring from football

Lennie Lawrence has outlined his recommendations to Raj Singh as Hartlepool United look for a new manager

Lennie Lawrence has outlined his recommendations to Raj Singh as Hartlepool United look for a new manager

Hartlepool United FC

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Lennie Lawrence's two recommendations to Raj Singh in Hartlepool manager search

Brighton striker Joao Pedro is unavailable because of injury

Brighton striker Joao Pedro is unavailable because of injury

Newcastle United FC

Brighton boss confirms major injury blow ahead of weekend game with Newcastle United

Former Newcastle United winger Matt Ritchie

Former Newcastle United winger Matt Ritchie

Newcastle United FC

'His time at Newcastle is stopping him playing now' - view on former Magpies winger

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Global sportswear giant to team up with North East university

One of X-energy's Xe-100 reactor sites

One of X-energy's Xe-100 reactor sites

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Firm planning North East reactors agrees deal to help power Amazon

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£25,000 on a plate for Whitby restaurant named after daughter

Victoria Mears says it's encouraging to see equity investment activity picking up

Victoria Mears says it's encouraging to see equity investment activity picking up

More financing coming into North East - but firms still not sure about future

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Which?'s best and worst energy companies for green credentials revealed

Shehla Momin, David Bootle and Simon Rushworth; Vicki Parker and James Kyle with Nick Swales

Shehla Momin, David Bootle and Simon Rushworth; Vicki Parker and James Kyle with Nick Swales

APPOINTMENTS: Round-up of the key moves at companies around the North East

DPD at Forrest Park

DPD at Forrest Park

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Parcels giant in move to £100million North East business park

Echo Memories

Joan’s legwarmers were stylish in the 1980s

Joan’s legwarmers were stylish in the 1980s

Ooooh! What a feeling! Do you remember legwarmers, a 1980s fashion essential?

Newton Aycliffe driver Sean Hayes who will be in the Italian Job charity drive to Italy

Newton Aycliffe driver Sean Hayes who will be in the Italian Job charity drive to Italy

When a best-selling author created a 'very expensive pile of ash'

Richard Harris, 17, of Darlington is heading to Las Vegas as part of a competition to find Britain's fastest pool player.

Richard Harris, 17, of Darlington is heading to Las Vegas as part of a competition to find Britain's fastest pool player.

Darlington sharp-shooter on the pool table had eyes on Vegas

Colin with the ornate gold ring he found.

Colin with the ornate gold ring he found.

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Ancient gold ring found in County Durham field by metal detectorist ruled treasure

Hall Garth in Coatham Mundeville in Henry Carrick's day. Pictures courtesy of Jonathan Peacock

Hall Garth in Coatham Mundeville in Henry Carrick's day. Pictures courtesy of Jonathan Peacock

The wealthy Victorian railwaymen who made their home in a haunted Darlington hall

Durham Market Place in 1830 where, in 1597, Anthony Arrowsmith had been pressed to death

Durham Market Place in 1830 where, in 1597, Anthony Arrowsmith had been pressed to death

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When a suspected murderer was pressed to death in Durham Market Place

Culture & Lifestyle

Cadbury has made a change to its traditional Christmas selection box

Cadbury has made a change to its traditional Christmas selection box

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Cadbury 'ruins' Christmas with major change to traditional chocolate treat

Two takeaway businesses in Dipton have been put up for sale by their owner.

Two takeaway businesses in Dipton have been put up for sale by their owner.

County Durham takeaway businesses put up for sale as owner looks to move on

Several discontinued Cadbury chocolates have already made a comeback in 2024 including Cadbury Coins and the Dairy Milk Mint Crisp chocolate bar.

Several discontinued Cadbury chocolates have already made a comeback in 2024 including Cadbury Coins and the Dairy Milk Mint Crisp chocolate bar.

Cadbury chocolate discontinued 20 years ago returns to B&M with a twist

An art installation at Teesdale School and Sixth Form, called Camera Obscura

An art installation at Teesdale School and Sixth Form, called Camera Obscura

World Mental Health Day

Pupils at County Durham school mark World Mental Health Day with art installation

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£25,000 on a plate for Whitby restaurant named after daughter

Liam Payne. Image: PA

Liam Payne. Image: PA

THE ECHO SAYS...

The tragic loss of Liam Payne's years of potential

Elton John is on the billing for Counterfest 2024

Elton John is on the billing for Counterfest 2024

Tribute festival with Elton John and Colplday on billing to return for 12th outing

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The King and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in Australia for the start of an historic tour of the South Pacific (Jane Barlow/PA)

The King and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in Australia for the start of an historic tour of the South Pacific (Jane Barlow/PA)

Charles and Camilla to start historic tour of Australia

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Rachel Reeves planning £3bn welfare cuts in Budget

Sharon Osbourne says the music industry failed Liam Payne (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Sharon Osbourne says the music industry failed Liam Payne (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Sharon Osbourne says music industry failed Liam Payne: ‘We all let you down’

Harry Styles said ‘I will miss him always, my lovely friend’ following Liam Payne’s death (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Harry Styles said ‘I will miss him always, my lovely friend’ following Liam Payne’s death (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Harry Styles mourns Liam Payne: ‘I will miss him always, my lovely friend’

Louis Tomlinson promised to be uncle to Liam Payne’s son (Joe Giddens/PA)

Louis Tomlinson promised to be uncle to Liam Payne’s son (Joe Giddens/PA)

Louis Tomlinson promises to be uncle to Liam Payne’s son following his death

Alex Salmond (Jane Barlow/PA)

Alex Salmond (Jane Barlow/PA)

Body of former first minister Alex Salmond expected to arrive in Scotland

The Internet Watch Foundation said in the past six months alone it had seen more reports of AI-generated abuse content than in the 12 months prior to that (PA)

The Internet Watch Foundation said in the past six months alone it had seen more reports of AI-generated abuse content than in the 12 months prior to that (PA)

AI-generated child sex abuse content increasingly found on open web – watchdog

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