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Blue Nose blunder: County Durham school cancels no heating plan after parents' uproar

Stretching from Brafferton, off the A167 near Darlington, to the north east of Bishopton, the solar site would generate energy for around 70,000 homes.

Stretching from Brafferton, off the A167 near Darlington, to the north east of Bishopton, the solar site would generate energy for around 70,000 homes.

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Residents warn of flooding and traffic issues near proposed Darlington solar farm

Fires in bin lorries and the damage they can cause to the vehicles.

Fires in bin lorries and the damage they can cause to the vehicles.

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Spate of bin lorry fires in County Durham prompts vape and battery disposal plea

Colourful miners' banners are going on display at Durham Cathedral

Colourful miners' banners are going on display at Durham Cathedral

Colourful miners' banners on display at Durham Cathedral to commemorate strike

The fire at the former Odeon cinema in Hartlepool.

The fire at the former Odeon cinema in Hartlepool.

Former North East cinema ravaged by large fire will be demolished, it is confirmed

Crash on Acklam Road just off Trimdon Avenue, involving a car, a bus and a bus stop- police are on the scene

Crash on Acklam Road just off Trimdon Avenue, involving a car, a bus and a bus stop- police are on the scene

Emergency services on scene after bus crashes with car and ploughs into bus stop

The Mercer Halloween house on Mercer Drive

The Mercer Halloween house on Mercer Drive

Look at this spooktacular Halloween house display in North Yorkshire

LIVE: Road closed after bus crashes into bus stand- updates

LIVE: Road closed after bus crashes into bus stand- updates

RECAP: Road reopens after bus crashes into bus stand after colliding with car

Plea to make city centre bars pay to stay open late amid concerns over drunkenness

Plea to make city centre bars pay to stay open late amid concerns over drunkenness

Local government

Plea to make city centre bars pay to stay open late amid concerns over drunkenness

Yarm High Street is closed tonight in preparation for the arrival of Yarm Fair

Yarm High Street is closed tonight in preparation for the arrival of Yarm Fair

Yarm High Street CLOSED tonight: any cars left there will be towed

Drugs were recovered by police in Middlesbrough

Drugs were recovered by police in Middlesbrough

Class A drugs found and couple arrested after suspicions by off-duty cop

Family-owned farm shop to host world class chocolate demonstration Photo (L-R) – Vicky and Ben Ellis, Karen and Mark Gatenby

Family-owned farm shop to host world class chocolate demonstration Photo (L-R) – Vicky and Ben Ellis, Karen and Mark Gatenby

Masterclass from famous chocolatier coming soon to North Yorkshire farm shop

Emergency services at the scene of the fire in Stockton

Emergency services at the scene of the fire in Stockton

Cleveland Police

Woman dies after being rescued by firefighters from 'unexplained' flat blaze

Belle Vue Way, Hartlepool.

Belle Vue Way, Hartlepool.

Tributes to 'loving' grandad who died in crash that saw BMW driver, 24, arrested

Police searching the garage and (inset) Thomas Kwan

Police searching the garage and (inset) Thomas Kwan

Northumbria Police

Police search teams return to poison plot GP's garage days before sentencing

Allan Spacey jailed for 15 years at Durham Crown Court after being convicted of the sexual abuse of a vulnerable young girl

Allan Spacey jailed for 15 years at Durham Crown Court after being convicted of the sexual abuse of a vulnerable young girl

Durham Crown Court

County Durham man who treated girl like 'sex toy' jailed for 15 years

Experiment 637 will be bringing their blend of electronic music and stunning visuals to The Forum, in Darlington, this week

Experiment 637 will be bringing their blend of electronic music and stunning visuals to The Forum, in Darlington, this week

Indie electronic duo, with Embrace's Mickey Dale, in Darlington gig - here's when

LIVE: Street taped off after late-night incident as CSI teams probe scene

LIVE: Street taped off after late-night incident as CSI teams probe scene

Cleveland Police

LIVE: Woman dies after fire crews and CSI teams called late-night flat blaze

Defendant Matthew Smith to be assessed for the danger he poses the public before being sentenced at Durham Crown Court, next month

Defendant Matthew Smith to be assessed for the danger he poses the public before being sentenced at Durham Crown Court, next month

Durham Crown Court

County Durham man who assaulted PC with a key to be assessed for danger he poses

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The daughters of Michael Edward Allan

The daughters of Michael Edward Allan

Appeal to trace relatives of three North Yorkshire men who died in First World War

Victoria Taylor has been missing since September 30

Victoria Taylor has been missing since September 30

'We will not give up' - say friends and family of missing Victoria Taylor

Aer Lingus has announced the launch of a new route to Nashville in Tennessee from Newcastle Airport via Dublin

Aer Lingus has announced the launch of a new route to Nashville in Tennessee from Newcastle Airport via Dublin

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New route from North East to United States via Dublin (and tickets are £599)

Carl James, inset, died after a

Carl James, inset, died after a

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Man admits manslaughter after victim died when violent incident erupted in pub

At an inquest at Northallerton Coroner's Court on Monday (October 14), the court heard that Evelyn Boyd, 72, died on September 22, 2023

At an inquest at Northallerton Coroner's Court on Monday (October 14), the court heard that Evelyn Boyd, 72, died on September 22, 2023

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Son feels that pensioner mum's death has been 'brushed under the carpet' by NHS

A firm favourite with locals and tourists, Thirsk Marketplace will be filled with artisan traders, hosted by Little Bird Markets on Sunday (October 20)

A firm favourite with locals and tourists, Thirsk Marketplace will be filled with artisan traders, hosted by Little Bird Markets on Sunday (October 20)

Popular artisan market to return this weekend from coffee to homeware stalls

Middlesbrough drug dealer Edwin Taha caught with CS canister, gold and cash

Middlesbrough drug dealer Edwin Taha caught with CS canister, gold and cash

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Drug dealer caught with pepper spray after he re-entered the country illegally

Daniel Lee was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for 45 offences involving online sexual communication with children

Daniel Lee was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for 45 offences involving online sexual communication with children

Newcastle Crown Court

Predator used fake profiles online coercing children to send indecent images

Pact House on Front Street in Stanley offers support for the community

Pact House on Front Street in Stanley offers support for the community

Local government

Funding available for groups to create 'welcoming places' across County Durham

Staff marked the occasion at PHD's Woodland Road base

Staff marked the occasion at PHD's Woodland Road base

North East health federation celebrates 10 years of care

Plans were approved by Durham County Council on Monday.

Plans were approved by Durham County Council on Monday.

Planning and development

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Plans to convert outbuilding in County Durham into holiday home are approved

Stockton's Hays Travel team raised £200 for a suicide prevention charity.

Stockton's Hays Travel team raised £200 for a suicide prevention charity.

Teesside travel agency completes charity cycle ride for suicide charity

The daughters of Michael Edward Allan

Appeal to trace relatives of three North Yorkshire men who died in First World War

Wolsingham School Picture: Google.

Channel energies of the young to make the world a greener place - not a colder one

Paige Robson, Will Burrell and Lisa Johnston Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Darlington chippy shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year at national awards

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Residents warn of flooding and traffic issues near proposed Darlington solar farm

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

Phoebe Abruzzese

Autistic teen was failed as she had to wait years for mental health help

Middlesbrough youngster signs new long-term contract with club

Masterclass from famous chocolatier coming soon to North Yorkshire farm shop

Kayleigh Fraser

Tributes to 'loving' grandad who died in crash that saw BMW driver, 24, arrested

Woman dies after being rescued by firefighters from 'unexplained' flat blaze

Six Newcastle United fixtures have been changed for TV broadcast in December and January,

Newcastle United FC

Newcastle United TV fixture changes in December and January confirmed

Sol Brynn has signed a new contract with Middlesbrough

Sol Brynn has signed a new contract with Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough FC

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Middlesbrough youngster signs new long-term contract with club

Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil

Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil

Dan Neil's surprise view on last season's struggles and thoughts on Sunderland future

Yankuba Minteh celebrates after scoring his first Brighton goal against Tottenham

Yankuba Minteh celebrates after scoring his first Brighton goal against Tottenham

Newcastle United FC

Was Newcastle United's decision to sell Yankuba Minteh to Brighton a huge mistake?

Michael Carrick and Jonathan Woodgate have developed a close working relationship at Middlesbrough

Michael Carrick and Jonathan Woodgate have developed a close working relationship at Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough FC

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'The impact on me is massive' - Michael Carrick explains key Boro training dynamic

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Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill hailed a ‘special night’ against Bulgaria (Liam McBurney/PA)

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill hailed a ‘special night’ against Bulgaria (Liam McBurney/PA)

Michael O’Neill salutes Northern Ireland’s five-star showing against Bulgaria

Spain’s Aymeric Laporte, centre, headed Spain into an early lead against Nations League rivals Serbia (Jose Breton/AP)

Spain’s Aymeric Laporte, centre, headed Spain into an early lead against Nations League rivals Serbia (Jose Breton/AP)

Defending champions Spain reach Nations League quarter-finals after Serbia win

Northern Ireland forward Isaac Price hit a hat-trick against Bulgaria (Liam McBurney/PA)

Northern Ireland forward Isaac Price hit a hat-trick against Bulgaria (Liam McBurney/PA)

Isaac Price scores hat-trick as five-star Northern Ireland thrash Bulgaria

Thomas Tuchel is poised to become the new England manager

Thomas Tuchel is poised to become the new England manager

Germany’s Thomas Tuchel agrees to become new England manager

Sophie Ecclestone’s side are heading home (Altaf Qadri/AP)

Sophie Ecclestone’s side are heading home (Altaf Qadri/AP)

England exit T20 World Cup after defeat to West Indies

Fabio Capello and Sven-Goran Eriksson are England’s only two overseas managers to date (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Fabio Capello and Sven-Goran Eriksson are England’s only two overseas managers to date (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Who would Germany’s Thomas Tuchel join on list of overseas England managers?

Ben Whittaker drew his fight with Liam Cameron, with both fighters falling out of the ring (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Ben Whittaker drew his fight with Liam Cameron, with both fighters falling out of the ring (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Liam Cameron claims Saudi Arabia draw has ‘ruined’ Ben Whittaker’s career

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Paige Robson, Will Burrell and Lisa Johnston Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Paige Robson, Will Burrell and Lisa Johnston Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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Darlington chippy shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year at national awards

Stoneygate Farm Shop & Cafe.

Stoneygate Farm Shop & Cafe.

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

A&P Falmouth, based in Hebbburn, has been fined after a crane collapsed at its site in Cornwall.

A&P Falmouth, based in Hebbburn, has been fined after a crane collapsed at its site in Cornwall.

North East firm fined more than £750k after crane COLLAPSES sparking major incident

Rudy's Newcastle

Rudy's Newcastle

Pizza chain to open new North East restaurant before Christmas after Durham success

The coin is worth £3,000 on eBay.

The coin is worth £3,000 on eBay.

Rare Paddington 50p coin is being sold on eBay for £3,000

Plenty of support at the X-Energy event

Plenty of support at the X-Energy event

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Businesses back plan for new nuclear reactors site in North East

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David takes CEO role at one of region's biggest regeneration projects

Echo Memories

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

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

St Andrew’s Church, Ingleby Greenhow: “The little ivy-covered church was too small to accommodate all those who attended” the funeral of murder victim railway worker Frank Ward 100 years ago this week

St Andrew’s Church, Ingleby Greenhow: “The little ivy-covered church was too small to accommodate all those who attended” the funeral of murder victim railway worker Frank Ward 100 years ago this week

Shocking murder on the railway line exactly 100 years ago this week

Jules Leonard Joseph Jean Libert, of Ostend, buried in Darlington West Cemetery

Jules Leonard Joseph Jean Libert, of Ostend, buried in Darlington West Cemetery

From Ostend to Darlo: a WW1 Belgian refugee and the VC-winning naval war hero

The silver lucifer box belonging to Hugh Levin which saved his life during the First World War, now in the collection of the Green Howards Museum

The silver lucifer box belonging to Hugh Levin which saved his life during the First World War, now in the collection of the Green Howards Museum

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

The silver match case which stopped a bullet and saved the life of a soldier

While Darlington and County Durham feature plenty of towns and villages in modern day, there are some locations that don't exist any more

While Darlington and County Durham feature plenty of towns and villages in modern day, there are some locations that don't exist any more

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The three abandoned and lost villages of Darlington and County Durham

For years, Yarm Tall Trees was considered one of the most popular nightclub locations in the region

For years, Yarm Tall Trees was considered one of the most popular nightclub locations in the region

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Who was the owner of the famed Tall Trees nightclub - and what happened to it?

Culture & Lifestyle

A firm favourite with locals and tourists, Thirsk Marketplace will be filled with artisan traders, hosted by Little Bird Markets on Sunday (October 20)

A firm favourite with locals and tourists, Thirsk Marketplace will be filled with artisan traders, hosted by Little Bird Markets on Sunday (October 20)

Popular artisan market to return this weekend from coffee to homeware stalls

The store is on the market for £750,000.

The store is on the market for £750,000.

County Durham store that is 'hub of the village' up for sale for £750,000

Family-owned farm shop to host world class chocolate demonstration Photo (L-R) – Vicky and Ben Ellis, Karen and Mark Gatenby

Family-owned farm shop to host world class chocolate demonstration Photo (L-R) – Vicky and Ben Ellis, Karen and Mark Gatenby

Masterclass from famous chocolatier coming soon to North Yorkshire farm shop

The Mercer Halloween house on Mercer Drive

The Mercer Halloween house on Mercer Drive

Look at this spooktacular Halloween house display in North Yorkshire

Experiment 637 will be bringing their blend of electronic music and stunning visuals to The Forum, in Darlington, this week

Experiment 637 will be bringing their blend of electronic music and stunning visuals to The Forum, in Darlington, this week

Indie electronic duo, with Embrace's Mickey Dale, in Darlington gig - here's when

Paige Robson, Will Burrell and Lisa Johnston Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Paige Robson, Will Burrell and Lisa Johnston Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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Darlington chippy shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year at national awards

The newly-opened Blacksmith's Arm near Heighington

The newly-opened Blacksmith's Arm near Heighington

Rural pub gets new lease of life as part of development at County Durham Castle

National News

Channel 4’s licensing agreement has been released by Ofcom. (Lewis Whyld/PA)

Channel 4’s licensing agreement has been released by Ofcom. (Lewis Whyld/PA)

Channel 4 no longer required to have lunchtime news bulletin every weekday

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tori Amos is working on a children’s book (Yui Mok/PA)

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tori Amos is working on a children’s book (Yui Mok/PA)

Tori Amos’s first children’s book a tale of ‘inspiration and magic’

Hunter Biden, accompanied by his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, arrives at federal court in June (Matt Rourke/AP)

Hunter Biden, accompanied by his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, arrives at federal court in June (Matt Rourke/AP)

Hunter Biden revives lawsuit against Fox News over use of explicit images

Dame Shirley Bassey said she ‘quickly graduated’ to a lifelong passion for diamonds (PA)

Dame Shirley Bassey said she ‘quickly graduated’ to a lifelong passion for diamonds (PA)

Paris auction of Shirley Bassey’s jewellery collection sees world record price

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris talks to Delroy Lindo, left, at Norwest Gallery of Art in Detroit as Don Cheadle looks on from behind (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris talks to Delroy Lindo, left, at Norwest Gallery of Art in Detroit as Don Cheadle looks on from behind (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Hollywood stars join Harris on US election campaign trail

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was meeting with small business leaders at Downing Street (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was meeting with small business leaders at Downing Street (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Growth ‘driven by private sector’, Chancellor tells small business bosses

Cheri Ferguson lost more than 10 stone taking weight-loss drugs (Cheri Ferguson)

Cheri Ferguson lost more than 10 stone taking weight-loss drugs (Cheri Ferguson)

Woman on weight loss medicine calls Streeting ‘naive’ on anti-obesity jabs

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