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Tanning salon fined nearly £600 after flytipping team find waste disposal errors

Tanning salon fined nearly £600 after flytipping team find waste record errors

Darlington Borough Council has been told it will “kill Christmas” after refusing to support a Tory plea to offer free parking this winter.

Darlington Borough Council has been told it will “kill Christmas” after refusing to support a Tory plea to offer free parking this winter.

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Darlington Council told it will 'kill Christmas' after refusing free parking scheme

Road closures for County Durham drivers to avoid this weekend

Petrol prices remain low at G.W Holmes and Sons garage

Petrol prices remain low at G.W Holmes and Sons garage

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'Best petrol station in the region' praised after reducing petrol to low of 129p

The condition of Darlington's Brick Train sculpture has been branded 'shameful'

The condition of Darlington's Brick Train sculpture has been branded 'shameful'

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Darlington sculpture labelled 'shameful' after being targeted by vandals and graffiti

Sheffield United vs Sunderland

Sheffield United vs Sunderland

Sheffield United 1 Sunderland 0 - Recap and highlights from Bramall Lane

Signs for a new Hotel Chocolat on High Street in Northallerton.

Signs for a new Hotel Chocolat on High Street in Northallerton.

Opening date for new luxury high street chocolate shop café revealed - here's when

This weekend, the cheapest petrol station for unleaded fuel within five miles of Darlington is the Shell garage in Newton Aycliffe

This weekend, the cheapest petrol station for unleaded fuel within five miles of Darlington is the Shell garage in Newton Aycliffe

15 cheapest petrol stations in Darlington, Durham, and Bishop Auckland now

A fake wall unveiled more than £16,000 worth of illegal products

A fake wall unveiled more than £16,000 worth of illegal products

Durham County Council

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County Durham shop shut down after fake wall unveils £16k of illegal products

How much your council tax could go up by in Darlington if 5% rise is approved

How much your council tax could go up by in Darlington if 5% rise is approved

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How much your council tax could go up by in Darlington if 5% rise is approved

Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy

Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy

County Durham MP makes moving speach about her daughter in assisted dying bill

Charity has launched an appeal to the public to look out for signs of child exploitation. Stock image of a child holding an adults hand.

Charity has launched an appeal to the public to look out for signs of child exploitation. Stock image of a child holding an adults hand.

Campaign urges public to help tackle child exploitation in the North East

Plans were approved by Darlington Borough Council on Friday.

Plans were approved by Darlington Borough Council on Friday.

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Darlington Council approves plans to demolish bungalow and build new home

A police officer

A police officer

Tragedy as man in his 20s dies in 'serious' crash as another arrested

Carl James, left, died after he was attacked in the beer garden of the Jack and Jill pub but Curtis Tudor, right.

Carl James, left, died after he was attacked in the beer garden of the Jack and Jill pub but Curtis Tudor, right.

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Thug who 'cruelly snatched away' life of grandad after pub beer garden attack jailed

Social Bird's Christmas Menu was for me, a meeting with the Ghost of Christmas Dinner Past, but in the best way possible.

Social Bird's Christmas Menu was for me, a meeting with the Ghost of Christmas Dinner Past, but in the best way possible.

What we thought of Social Bird's new Christmas menu available until January

Back: James, Sofia, Melissa, Tyler, Front: Payton, Logan

Back: James, Sofia, Melissa, Tyler, Front: Payton, Logan

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Darlington mum-of-four battling cancer speaks of "hell" living in mouldy home

A North East police force are urging parents to remain vigilant about their children's whereabouts.

A North East police force are urging parents to remain vigilant about their children's whereabouts.

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Police urge parents to stay vigilant about their children's whereabouts

North East MPs.

North East MPs.

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Majority of North East MPs vote against assisted dying bill

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

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

LIVE: Major road closed for hours following 'serious' crash overnight

Looking for somewhere to go for a cosy Sunday roast?

Looking for somewhere to go for a cosy Sunday roast?

'Lovely Sunday lunch' - 2 North Yorkshire pubs among UK's best to visit in autumn

Now you know where to head to for the best Sunday roast in the county

Now you know where to head to for the best Sunday roast in the county

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'Down-to-earth deliciousness' - North Yorkshire pub wins best Sunday roast in UK

The historic vote took place this afternoon where the bill was passed

The historic vote took place this afternoon where the bill was passed

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MPs vote in favour of legislation that would legalise assisted dying in the UK

Carl James was killed in a violent attack in the beer garden of a Middlesbrough pub

Carl James was killed in a violent attack in the beer garden of a Middlesbrough pub

Family's heartache - 'The sentence passed today is no justice for Carl'

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued his

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued his

Martin Lewis issues 'Black Friday warning' as he urges shoppers to 'stay calm'

David Taylor, 62, formerly of Willington, is charged with attempted murder after stabbing an officer during an interview at HMP Frankland in Durham on July 23.

David Taylor, 62, formerly of Willington, is charged with attempted murder after stabbing an officer during an interview at HMP Frankland in Durham on July 23.

County Durham man denies attempted murder after detective stabbed in prison

A US police custody photo of Kimberly Hall, from Middlesbrough

A US police custody photo of Kimberly Hall, from Middlesbrough

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North East beautician ‘who smuggled cocaine into US’ thought she was bringing in cash

The roadworks are on Carmel Road South

The roadworks are on Carmel Road South

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Stretch of busy Darlington road to be shut in both directions for three days

Firefighters tend to a burning police car in Hartlepool in August.

Firefighters tend to a burning police car in Hartlepool in August.

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Violent disorder in the summer has cost North East police more than £2m so far

MP Mary Kelly Foy winning the award

MP Mary Kelly Foy winning the award

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Durham MP wins prestigious award after community work

Undated handout photo issued by the National Trust of Sycamore Gap seedlings grown from seeds recovered from the felled Sycamore Gap tree, at the National Trust Plant Conservation Centre. The National Trust grew seedlings from the tree and 49 of them -

Undated handout photo issued by the National Trust of Sycamore Gap seedlings grown from seeds recovered from the felled Sycamore Gap tree, at the National Trust Plant Conservation Centre. The National Trust grew seedlings from the tree and 49 of them -

The 49 good causes Sycamore Gap tree seedlings are going to - with one in North East

Carol Ansbro, 70, Marion Bamforth, 69, Susan Morris, 69, and Mary Helliwell, 69, all went on

‘Truly beautiful’: Friends go viral after recreating first holiday photo

Kim Leadbeater (centre) is joined by campaigner and cancer sufferer Sophie Blake (left) and Rebecca Wilcox (daughter of Esther Rantzen (far right) after hearing the result of the vote in parliament for her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in

A victory for choice - but will everyone be able to make it freely?

Louise Haigh was leading efforts to resolve the Hitachi crisis

Key resignation is last thing Hitachi needed in battle to rescue plant

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Darlington sculpture labelled 'shameful' after being targeted by vandals and graffiti

Fast food chain Wendy's opening new site TOMORROW days after signs spotted

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Tanning salon fined nearly £600 after flytipping team find waste record errors

Regis Le Bris hints at attacking changes after Sunderland lose at Sheffield United

RECAP: Lanes reopened after major crash on the A1(M) near Newton Aycliffe

Kayleigh Fraser

Opening date for new luxury high street chocolate shop café revealed

Music shop once 'cornerstone of region’s musical heritage' closes after 115 years

Regis Le Bris watched his Sunderland side lose to Sheffield United

Regis Le Bris hints at attacking changes after Sunderland lose at Sheffield United

Chris Mepham is sent off against Sheffield United

Chris Mepham is sent off against Sheffield United

The Sunderland player that 'dazzled' against Sheff Utd - but one who let himself down

Tom Davies celebrates after scoring Sheffield United's winner against Sunderland

Tom Davies celebrates after scoring Sheffield United's winner against Sunderland

The crucial moments that went against Sunderland as their unbeaten run came to an end

Tommy Watson continues in Sunderland's starting side at Bramall Lane

Tommy Watson continues in Sunderland's starting side at Bramall Lane

Tommy Watson stays in Sunderland side as Regis Le Bris makes tough calls at Sheff Utd

Sheffield United vs Sunderland

Sheffield United vs Sunderland

Sheffield United 1 Sunderland 0 - Recap and highlights from Bramall Lane

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Louise Haigh was leading efforts to resolve the Hitachi crisis

Louise Haigh was leading efforts to resolve the Hitachi crisis

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Key resignation is last thing Hitachi needed in battle to rescue plant

Catalin and Mariana Cirimpei at Influence Cafe in Darlington. Picture: STUART BOULTON

Catalin and Mariana Cirimpei at Influence Cafe in Darlington. Picture: STUART BOULTON

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Dog-friendly cafe makes Echo's top ten coffee shops

North Yorkshire teenage entrepreneur Harvey Moss

North Yorkshire teenage entrepreneur Harvey Moss

How teenager Harvey Moss runs his fragrance business and studies A-levels

Nando's opened 11 restaurants in the UK and Ireland last financial year

Nando's opened 11 restaurants in the UK and Ireland last financial year

Nando's to open 14 new UK stores this financial year - see the sites already opened

Plan for new Scarborough ‘doggy daycare’ wins approval with support from residents

Plan for new Scarborough ‘doggy daycare’ wins approval with support from residents

Plan for new Scarborough ‘doggy daycare’ wins approval with support from residents

Tinkers Treasures on Fore Bondgate in Bishop Auckland. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Northern Echo

Tinkers Treasures on Fore Bondgate in Bishop Auckland. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Northern Echo

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Queues to see much-loved Bishop Auckland Christmas window display before closure

Connor Langley of Red Stamp

Connor Langley of Red Stamp

Plan for new North East studio could help more films move into spotlight

Echo Memories

Carol Ansbro, 70, Marion Bamforth, 69, Susan Morris, 69, and Mary Helliwell, 69, all went on

Carol Ansbro, 70, Marion Bamforth, 69, Susan Morris, 69, and Mary Helliwell, 69, all went on

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‘Truly beautiful’: Friends go viral after recreating first holiday photo

The North East family have celebrated a rare and precious moment as their 90 year old Grandma meets her 3 month old great great granddaughter

The North East family have celebrated a rare and precious moment as their 90 year old Grandma meets her 3 month old great great granddaughter

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Family celebrate remarkable milestone of five generations of women

The centuries-old Baydale Beck Inn, looking east into Darlington, in 1910, just before it was demolished and the road widened

The centuries-old Baydale Beck Inn, looking east into Darlington, in 1910, just before it was demolished and the road widened

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Murder at Baydale: how the bloody body helped identify its killer

The Butterknowle police murder

The Butterknowle police murder

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"The poor pollis. He is killed." Sensation as sergeant is stoned to death

Barnard Castle murder 1875

Barnard Castle murder 1875

Triple execution at Durham Part 2: The Barnard Castle Whiskey Drinker

How The Northern Echo reported Lizzie Pearson being sentenced to death in July 1875

How The Northern Echo reported Lizzie Pearson being sentenced to death in July 1875

Triple execution at Durham Part 1: The Gainford Poisoner

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Looking for somewhere to go for a cosy Sunday roast?

Looking for somewhere to go for a cosy Sunday roast?

'Lovely Sunday lunch' - 2 North Yorkshire pubs among UK's best to visit in autumn

Now you know where to head to for the best Sunday roast in the county

Now you know where to head to for the best Sunday roast in the county

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'Down-to-earth deliciousness' - North Yorkshire pub wins best Sunday roast in UK

Social Bird's Christmas Menu was for me, a meeting with the Ghost of Christmas Dinner Past, but in the best way possible.

Social Bird's Christmas Menu was for me, a meeting with the Ghost of Christmas Dinner Past, but in the best way possible.

What we thought of Social Bird's new Christmas menu available until January

The condition of Darlington's Brick Train sculpture has been branded 'shameful'

The condition of Darlington's Brick Train sculpture has been branded 'shameful'

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Darlington sculpture labelled 'shameful' after being targeted by vandals and graffiti

Signs for a new Hotel Chocolat on High Street in Northallerton.

Signs for a new Hotel Chocolat on High Street in Northallerton.

Opening date for new luxury high street chocolate shop café revealed - here's when

JG Windows in Newcastle

JG Windows in Newcastle

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Music shop once 'cornerstone of region’s musical heritage' closes after 115 years

You can make a nutrient-rich liquid fertiliser with banana peel and water.

You can make a nutrient-rich liquid fertiliser with banana peel and water.

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Garden expert shares how banana peel can help outdoor flowers thrive in winter

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Counting will begin at 9am (Niall Carson/PA)

Counting will begin at 9am (Niall Carson/PA)

Counting to begin in Irish General Election

What the papers say – November 30 (PA)

What the papers say – November 30 (PA)

What the papers say – November 30

Kim Leadbeater joins supporters in Parliament Square in London after hearing the result of the vote in parliament for her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Picture date: Friday November 29, 2024.

Kim Leadbeater joins supporters in Parliament Square in London after hearing the result of the vote in parliament for her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Picture date: Friday November 29, 2024.

‘Still a lot of work to do’ on assisted dying, says Leadbeater

Janey Godley died in early November (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Janey Godley died in early November (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Funeral of Janey Godley to take place after ‘final tour’

Gaby and Kenny Logan (Matt Crossick/PA)

Gaby and Kenny Logan (Matt Crossick/PA)

Kenny and Gabby Logan travel in tractor to Doddie Weir MND charity event

The memorial service will take place on Saturday (Jane Barlow/PA)

The memorial service will take place on Saturday (Jane Barlow/PA)

Political leaders to pay tribute to Alex Salmond at memorial service

Scotland Yard said it expects the weekend to be one of the busiest shopping weeks before Christmas (Yui Mok/PA)

Scotland Yard said it expects the weekend to be one of the busiest shopping weeks before Christmas (Yui Mok/PA)

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‘Highly visible’ police presence amid pro-Palestine march and festivities

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