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Armed Forces Day in Darlington.

Personnel past and present gather to mark Armed Forces Day in Darlington

Aaron Lennox, 19, with mum Rebecca Robson.

Aaron Lennox, 19, with mum Rebecca Robson.

'We love you so much': Family tributes to 'loving' son, 19, after sudden passing

The Greggs drive thru in Delves Lane, Consett opened on Friday morning.

The Greggs drive thru in Delves Lane, Consett opened on Friday morning.

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Greggs drive thru in County Durham officially opens creating 30 new jobs

First look inside new luxury show homes at sought-after estate

King James I Academy, Bishop Auckland.

King James I Academy, Bishop Auckland.

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Teens with 'air weapons' spark Bishop Auckland school's emergency lockdown

Bishop Auckland LIVE: School in lockdown after 'intruders' on site

Bishop Auckland LIVE: School in lockdown after 'intruders' on site

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Bishop Auckland LIVE: School in lockdown after 'intruders' on site

Police and CSI investigators on Wrensfield Road in Stockton.

Police and CSI investigators on Wrensfield Road in Stockton.

Cleveland Police

Man appears in court charged with murder of man, 23, after alleged 'stabbing'

Debbie Hills, in front of Leazes Bridge.

Debbie Hills, in front of Leazes Bridge.

Durham County Council

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Footbridge demolition row rumbles on as residents petition Durham council

Police on Shetland Avenue in Thornaby following an incident

Police on Shetland Avenue in Thornaby following an incident

Cleveland Police

Five arrested after 'street brawl' sees police descend on residential road

Sex offender Carl Gowland has been jailed for 20 years

Sex offender Carl Gowland has been jailed for 20 years

Sex offender showed no remorse for destroying lives of his three victims

Bay Horse, Darlington

Bay Horse, Darlington

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Darlington pub named best in the North East at National Pub and Bar Awards

Sir Tom Jones at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Sir Tom Jones at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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'A testament to his enduring popularity' - Tom Jones delights yet another audience

Police and CSI investigators on Wrensfield Road in Stockton.

Police and CSI investigators on Wrensfield Road in Stockton.

Cleveland Police

NAMED: Man, 28, charged with murder after alleged street 'stabbing'

Northern leaders say the Government has

Northern leaders say the Government has

General Election 2024

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'Let down' northern leaders say levelling up has been 'nowhere near enough'

Five people on trial for murder of Bishop Auckland dad Lee Clarkson

Five people on trial for murder of Bishop Auckland dad Lee Clarkson

Bishop Auckland

Woman denies acting as lookout for mob-handed group accused of murder

Cockerton Fisheries owner Samantha Todd and Vanessa Boggon manager

Cockerton Fisheries owner Samantha Todd and Vanessa Boggon manager

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Darlington and County Durham's Best Chippy 2024 is revealed

Ryan Giles has joined Hull City on a permanent deal

Ryan Giles has joined Hull City on a permanent deal

Middlesbrough FC

Ryan Giles' Hull City transfer and what it means for Middlesbrough

Rhys Little, Chair of the Armed Forces Network at Tesco

Rhys Little, Chair of the Armed Forces Network at Tesco

Armed Forces Day

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Tesco mark Armed Forces Day with free breakfast for personnel in Durham

Residents and businesses in Stockton North said the next Government has a 'mountain to climb'

Residents and businesses in Stockton North said the next Government has a 'mountain to climb'

General Election 2024

General Election 2024

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Residents of 'lovely' town 'branded a s**thole' talk hopes for next Government

News

Motorcyclist hurt after crashing into bicycles falling off car on a19

Motorcyclist hurt after crashing into bicycles falling off car on a19

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Biker seriously hurt after crashing into bicycles falling from car rack on A19

RNLI Lifeboat “Wolseley” at Sea

RNLI Lifeboat “Wolseley” at Sea

Boat fire at sea leaves one injured as lifeboats called in County Durham

A search team near the last known location of Jay Slater (inset), near to the village of Masca

A search team near the last known location of Jay Slater (inset), near to the village of Masca

'Massive search' planned in Tenerife as hunt for Jay Slater enters 12th day

Man charged after crash in Masefield Road, Hartlepool

Man charged after crash in Masefield Road, Hartlepool

Man charged following crash that left woman with serious injuries

Crinnions is set to reopen in July after closing in May 2023

Crinnions is set to reopen in July after closing in May 2023

Popular County Durham pub to reopen as new owners promise to 'step up a gear'

Paul and Kirsty Hanafin who have moved their property business onto the High Street in Darlington

Paul and Kirsty Hanafin who have moved their property business onto the High Street in Darlington

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Musician aims to be big hit on the high street with Darlington property business

Look inside newly refurbished Consett McDonald's after three-month facelift

Look inside newly refurbished Consett McDonald's after three-month facelift

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Look inside newly-refurbished County Durham McDonald's after three-month facelift

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

Darlington town centre

Darlington town centre

North East Weather: Hour-by-hour forecast as 'breezy and cloudy' day predicted

Neil Parker, Founder and CEO of Joslin Rhodes

Neil Parker, Founder and CEO of Joslin Rhodes

What about our pensions? Teesside financial planners set out election challenge

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

Extremely rare banknote sells for £32,000 at auction

The increase in the cost of car insurance in the past year may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers.

The increase in the cost of car insurance in the past year may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers.

Car insurance costs increase by more than £132, drivers warned

Rhys Little, Chair of the Armed Forces Network at Tesco

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Tesco mark Armed Forces Day with free breakfast for personnel in Durham

If it wasn't for Sir Ed Davey doing something silly near water, it would have been an extremely boring election campaign

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It is a long campaign, but please don't zone out just yet...

The Greggs drive thru in Delves Lane, Consett opened on Friday morning.

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Greggs drive thru in County Durham officially opens creating 30 new jobs

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Plans for 12,000-hen unit near Darlington refused after smell concerns

Darlington woman admits assaulting man after hitting him with mobile phone

Phoebe Abruzzese

Boat fire at sea leaves one injured as lifeboats called in County Durham

Kieran Trippier's admission after England's draw with Slovenia - and tournament hope

Darlington pub named best in the North East at National Pub and Bar Awards

Gavin Engelbrecht

Biker seriously hurt after crashing into bicycles falling from car rack on A19

Michael Robinson

Grace Jones turns up the heat in an already hot Halifax

Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon pictured during England training after his bike accident at Euro 2024

Anthony Gordon explains England bike accident - and Gareth Southgate's reaction

Michael Carrick and new Middlesbrough signing Aidan Morris

Michael Carrick and new Middlesbrough signing Aidan Morris

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Full transfer details as Michael Carrick explains Middlesbrough Aidan Morris delight

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and David Bruce at the official launch of Sunderland's new stadium store

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and David Bruce at the official launch of Sunderland's new stadium store

Sunderland are 'a rocket ship ready to take off' after transformative seven days

Middlesbrough's Sammy Silvera

Middlesbrough's Sammy Silvera

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Middlesbrough's plan for Sammy Silvera with winger set for Championship loan move

Ryan Giles has joined Hull City on a permanent deal

Ryan Giles has joined Hull City on a permanent deal

Ryan Giles' Hull City transfer and what it means for Middlesbrough

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National Sport

Test captain Ben Stokes is confident England’s white ball cricket is moving in the right direction (Tim Markland/PA)

Test captain Ben Stokes is confident England’s white ball cricket is moving in the right direction (Tim Markland/PA)

Ben Stokes convinced England’s white ball teams heading in the right direction

Matthew Mott (right) and Jos Buttler (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Matthew Mott (right) and Jos Buttler (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Matthew Mott believes he and Jos Buttler are right men to help England progress

Phil Foden has returned to training with England (Adam Davy/PA)

Phil Foden has returned to training with England (Adam Davy/PA)

Phil Foden returns to England training in Germany after birth of his third child

Dan Evans admits he has had thoughts about his future in tennis ahead of Wimbledon (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Dan Evans admits he has had thoughts about his future in tennis ahead of Wimbledon (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Dan Evans grateful for another chance at Wimbledon as he considers his future

Christian Horner has denied blocking Jos Verstappen from participating in a legends’ parade (David Davies/PA)

Christian Horner has denied blocking Jos Verstappen from participating in a legends’ parade (David Davies/PA)

Christian Horner denies blocking Jos Verstappen from legends’ parade in Austria

Mark Cavendish is seeking a record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage victory (Astana-Qazaqstan/Sprint Cycling)

Mark Cavendish is seeking a record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage victory (Astana-Qazaqstan/Sprint Cycling)

I have nothing to lose: Mark Cavendish ready for one more shot at TdF history

Sprint battles and fitness fights – what to watch for at the UK Championships

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The Greggs drive thru in Delves Lane, Consett opened on Friday morning.

The Greggs drive thru in Delves Lane, Consett opened on Friday morning.

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Greggs drive thru in County Durham officially opens creating 30 new jobs

Crinnions is set to reopen in July after closing in May 2023

Crinnions is set to reopen in July after closing in May 2023

Popular County Durham pub to reopen as new owners promise to 'step up a gear'

Paul and Kirsty Hanafin who have moved their property business onto the High Street in Darlington

Paul and Kirsty Hanafin who have moved their property business onto the High Street in Darlington

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Musician aims to be big hit on the high street with Darlington property business

Rhys Little, Chair of the Armed Forces Network at Tesco

Rhys Little, Chair of the Armed Forces Network at Tesco

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Tesco mark Armed Forces Day with free breakfast for personnel in Durham

Look inside newly refurbished Consett McDonald's after three-month facelift

Look inside newly refurbished Consett McDonald's after three-month facelift

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Look inside newly-refurbished County Durham McDonald's after three-month facelift

Neil Parker, Founder and CEO of Joslin Rhodes

Neil Parker, Founder and CEO of Joslin Rhodes

What about our pensions? Teesside financial planners set out election challenge

Sea trials are conducted for the MyGearTag technology (inset)

Sea trials are conducted for the MyGearTag technology (inset)

How fishing tech made in North East is helping to track down the world's ‘ghost nets’

Echo Memories

Rhys Little, Chair of the Armed Forces Network at Tesco

Rhys Little, Chair of the Armed Forces Network at Tesco

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Tesco mark Armed Forces Day with free breakfast for personnel in Durham

Statue arrived at Sledmere House with Sir Tatton Sykes on Monday, June 28, 2004 following the discovery of the half ton statue in Chicago by antique recovery detectives

Statue arrived at Sledmere House with Sir Tatton Sykes on Monday, June 28, 2004 following the discovery of the half ton statue in Chicago by antique recovery detectives

Remember when a fundraiser saved Whitby's famous 199 steps

Hannah and Kyra Young, with great-grandad Jack Atkinson

Hannah and Kyra Young, with great-grandad Jack Atkinson

The girl who took to a mobility scooter to rescue great-grandad

Discover iconic Hollywood locations with North Yorkshire Moors Railway's new trail

Discover iconic Hollywood locations with North Yorkshire Moors Railway's new trail

Discover iconic Hollywood locations with North Yorkshire Moors Railway's new trail

Ullathorne's mill beside the County Bridge in January 1974. On the left beside the bridge is the former White Swan pub, which is now residential. It dates from the 18th Century, and its location on the riverside makes it seem likely that it too was a

Ullathorne's mill beside the County Bridge in January 1974. On the left beside the bridge is the former White Swan pub, which is now residential. It dates from the 18th Century, and its location on the riverside makes it seem likely that it too was a

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Milling about in Barney: the huge shoe thread factory once dominated a town

David Clayton visiting Denney's garage in Redcar 10 years ago

David Clayton visiting Denney's garage in Redcar 10 years ago

How filling up with petrol in the 1960s fuelled a lifelong love of motoring

Culture & Lifestyle

The Greggs drive thru in Delves Lane, Consett opened on Friday morning.

The Greggs drive thru in Delves Lane, Consett opened on Friday morning.

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Greggs drive thru in County Durham officially opens creating 30 new jobs

Crinnions is set to reopen in July after closing in May 2023

Crinnions is set to reopen in July after closing in May 2023

Popular County Durham pub to reopen as new owners promise to 'step up a gear'

Look inside newly refurbished Consett McDonald's after three-month facelift

Look inside newly refurbished Consett McDonald's after three-month facelift

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Look inside newly-refurbished County Durham McDonald's after three-month facelift

Sir Tom Jones at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Sir Tom Jones at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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'A testament to his enduring popularity' - Tom Jones delights yet another audience

Bay Horse, Darlington

Bay Horse, Darlington

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Darlington pub named best in the North East at National Pub and Bar Awards

Armed Forces Day in Darlington.

Armed Forces Day in Darlington.

Personnel past and present gather to mark Armed Forces Day in Darlington

Cockerton Fisheries owner Samantha Todd and Vanessa Boggon manager

Cockerton Fisheries owner Samantha Todd and Vanessa Boggon manager

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Darlington and County Durham's Best Chippy 2024 is revealed

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Olivia Dean performed on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Friday (PA)

Olivia Dean performed on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Friday (PA)

Olivia Dean pays tribute to grandmother and Windrush generation at Glastonbury

Smoke rising out of chimneys at Ratcliffe on Soar power station near Nottingham. File photo. (David Jones/PA)

Smoke rising out of chimneys at Ratcliffe on Soar power station near Nottingham. File photo. (David Jones/PA)

Government met oil and gas representatives every day in 2023, analysis suggests

The Supreme Court in Washington ruled on the charge of obstruction in relation to the January 6 riot (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

The Supreme Court in Washington ruled on the charge of obstruction in relation to the January 6 riot (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Top US court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction

Screengrab from police body-worn video footage of the arrest of Gavin Plumb, who is accused of a plot to kidnap, rape and murder the TV presenter Holly Willoughby (Essex Police/PA)

Screengrab from police body-worn video footage of the arrest of Gavin Plumb, who is accused of a plot to kidnap, rape and murder the TV presenter Holly Willoughby (Essex Police/PA)

Video shows moment police arrested man accused of Holly Willoughby kidnap plot

The candidates joined the mock election event at Chichester Free School (PA)

The candidates joined the mock election event at Chichester Free School (PA)

Keegan jokes about needing new job next week as pupils stage mock hustings

The Tories’ unfunded spending commitments would lead to increased mortgage payments of £4,800 for the average family over the Parliament, Labour has claimed (Joe Giddens/PA)

The Tories’ unfunded spending commitments would lead to increased mortgage payments of £4,800 for the average family over the Parliament, Labour has claimed (Joe Giddens/PA)

Tories’ unfunded commitments could see mortgages rise – Reeves

Sir Keir Starmer’s party has raised more than £8.6 million in donations during the election campaign so far (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Sir Keir Starmer’s party has raised more than £8.6 million in donations during the election campaign so far (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Labour continues to out-fundraise Tories as party rakes in another £3.3m in week

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