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LIVE: Storm Bert snow causing travel chaos in the North East - updates

Michael Spencer has issued an update from his hospital bed in Spain after suffering a life-threatening ordeal

Michael Spencer has issued an update from his hospital bed in Spain after suffering a life-threatening ordeal

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County Durham man survives all odds by battling through coma on holiday

LIVE: A68 in County Durham 'blocked' after crash as snow impacts drivers

LIVE: A68 in County Durham 'blocked' after crash as snow impacts drivers

LIVE: A68 in County Durham 'blocked' after crash as snow impacts drivers

Inset: Lewis McGregor Main image: Northallerton School and Sixth Form

Inset: Lewis McGregor Main image: Northallerton School and Sixth Form

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Dad looking to buy his own bus after his son's college service 'axed' by council

Snowmen in Darlington

Snowmen in Darlington

Pictures as Storm Bert covers North East in snow as weather warning in place

Beamish Museum not opening due to extreme weather from Storm Bert

BeardMeatsFood has taken on Hideaway Bar and Pizzeria's challenge to devour a mountain of pizza

BeardMeatsFood has taken on Hideaway Bar and Pizzeria's challenge to devour a mountain of pizza

'A pizza slice the size of your head' we tried Darlington's giant pizza offering

Flights diverted from Newcastle Airport as Storm Bert causes chaos

LIVE: Serious crash closes road as emergency services attend

LIVE: Serious crash closes road as emergency services attend

Cleveland Police

LIVE: Serious crash closes road as emergency services attend

PC Robert Coffey has been dismissed from Cleveland Police.

PC Robert Coffey has been dismissed from Cleveland Police.

PC failed to keep domestic abuse victim safe hours before being found assaulted

The face of a monster as Darlington child rapist George Bellwood branded ‘arrogant and despicable’

The face of a monster as Darlington child rapist George Bellwood branded ‘arrogant and despicable’

The face of a monster as Darlington child rapist branded ‘arrogant and despicable’

Darlington in the snow

Darlington in the snow

Hour by hour forecast for County Durham as snow hits region and weather warning

Storm Bert snow warning upgraded to amber for parts of County Durham and Darlington

Towns and villages often have names rooted in Old English, Norse, or Celtic, creating pronunciations that defy modern spelling conventions

Towns and villages often have names rooted in Old English, Norse, or Celtic, creating pronunciations that defy modern spelling conventions

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19 'tricky' North East location place names - can you say them all correctly?

The Black Horse, located in Ingleton, Darlington, has earned its reputation as a standout dining destination

The Black Horse, located in Ingleton, Darlington, has earned its reputation as a standout dining destination

Darlington village pub given rave TripAdvisor reviews as it hits 5/5 'perfect' score

Nestled in the rolling hills of Weardale, Wolsingham is a historic market town known for its landscapes, and welcoming community, according to people online

Nestled in the rolling hills of Weardale, Wolsingham is a historic market town known for its landscapes, and welcoming community, according to people online

The County Durham town hailed for its 'timeless charm' and 'rolling hills'

Road closures for County Durham drivers to watch out for this weekend

A man has been fined after a traffic camera on the A1(M) County Durham recorded them driving at a speed above a 70mph limit

A man has been fined after a traffic camera on the A1(M) County Durham recorded them driving at a speed above a 70mph limit

Fine after County Durham A1(M) speed camera catches man driving over 70mph limit

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

People's Postcode Lottery

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

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ITV I'm A Celebrity viewers have suggested that host Ant McPartlin may be 'bullying' celebrity Dean McCullough

ITV I'm A Celebrity viewers have suggested that host Ant McPartlin may be 'bullying' celebrity Dean McCullough

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Ant accused of 'bullying' I'm A Celebrity campmate over 'aimed digs'

Helen Flanagan is a former Coronation Street actress who took part in I'm a Celebrity UK in 2012

Helen Flanagan is a former Coronation Street actress who took part in I'm a Celebrity UK in 2012

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Helen Flanagan on 'love' for Tulisa and who she wants to win I'm a Celebrity

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

1875 triple execution at Durham

1875 triple execution at Durham

Triple execution at Durham Part 4: The hangman gets to work

The Darlington murder

The Darlington murder

Triple execution at Durham Part 3: The Darlington Fenian Murder

Backshift, one of the works be celebrated artist Tom McGuinness, inset, which will be in the exhibition at Gallerina, in Darlington

Backshift, one of the works be celebrated artist Tom McGuinness, inset, which will be in the exhibition at Gallerina, in Darlington

New Darlington mining exhibition celebrating beloved County Durham artist opens TODAY

The Upper Fall at Kisdon Force near Keld

The Upper Fall at Kisdon Force near Keld

Impressive waterfall, Lovely Seat and a house of legend and mystery on Swaledale walk

Have you explored any of these scenic towns and villages in County Durham?

Have you explored any of these scenic towns and villages in County Durham?

Where are the most beautiful towns and villages in County Durham? Locals decide

Rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins

Rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins

Royal Mint reveals the rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins in circulation

Linda Carter has been a part of EastEnders on the BBC since 2013

Linda Carter has been a part of EastEnders on the BBC since 2013

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EastEnders fans call for 'obnoxious' character to be cut from the show

Here is what the yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean

Here is what the yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean

What do yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean?

Barnard Castle murder 1875

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

Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Unfairness of removing fuel allowance from all

Much loved family run North Yorkshire toy shop celebrates 35 years in business

Much loved family run toy shop celebrates 35 years in business

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Plans to house 240 pigs in rural barn approved despite squeals and smells concerns

Storm Bert snow warning upgraded to amber for parts of County Durham and Darlington

Phoebe Abruzzese

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

Sunderland's loan situation creates both opportunity and concerns

Pictures as Storm Bert covers region in snow as weather warning in place

Kayleigh Fraser

Hamsterley Forest residents would consider moving if Forestry England plans go ahead

'Darlo Lads' set to 'walk through the storm' on 60km trek for men's mental health

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick

Middlesbrough FC

'It wasn't like that' - Michael Carrick's pre-match message ahead of Oxford game

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

Regis Le Bris' 'lightbulb moment' in front of tactics board ahead of Cats reshuffle

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe

Newcastle United FC

Eddie Howe issues £65m transfer warning after internal talks over January window

Rav van den Berg is the subject of reported transfer interest from Crystal Palace

Rav van den Berg is the subject of reported transfer interest from Crystal Palace

Middlesbrough FC

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Michael Carrick responds to reported Crystal Palace interest in Rav van den Berg

Blackwell Meadows

Blackwell Meadows

Darlington game with Hereford postponed because of frozen pitch

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Much loved family run North Yorkshire toy shop celebrates 35 years in business

Much loved family run North Yorkshire toy shop celebrates 35 years in business

Much loved family run toy shop celebrates 35 years in business

Bishop Auckland Homebase

Bishop Auckland Homebase

County Durham Homebase store put up for sale amid financial difficulty for brand

Our venue - the Carriageworks building at Hopetown

Our venue - the Carriageworks building at Hopetown

Impact North East

Free event at Hopetown for Northern Echo's Impact business campaign

The Talbot Hotel, in Richmond.

The Talbot Hotel, in Richmond.

Popular pub reopens after renovation following six-figure investment

Increase in businesses opening in Darlington despite national low

Increase in businesses opening in Darlington despite national low

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Increase in businesses opening in Darlington, despite national low

Car production at the Nissan factory in Washington.

Car production at the Nissan factory in Washington.

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Nissan warns thousands of North East jobs at risk after slowing of EV sales

Join us on April 11 at the amazing Wynyard Hall

Join us on April 11 at the amazing Wynyard Hall

BUSINESSiQ Awards

BusinessIQ Awards 2025 launched - with Amazon revealed as key partner

Echo Memories

1875 triple execution at Durham

1875 triple execution at Durham

Triple execution at Durham Part 4: The hangman gets to work

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

The Darlington murder

The Darlington murder

Triple execution at Durham Part 3: The Darlington Fenian Murder

Durham Town Hall

Durham Town Hall

Durham County Council

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County Durham Grade II listed hall to close for months-long restoration

The Star Wars Lego sets were wrapped and stored shortly after purchase, ensuring they remained in near-perfect condition for more than two decades

The Star Wars Lego sets were wrapped and stored shortly after purchase, ensuring they remained in near-perfect condition for more than two decades

Calling all 90s kids, vintage Star Wars Lego sets up for auction in the North East

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The Black Horse, located in Ingleton, Darlington, has earned its reputation as a standout dining destination

The Black Horse, located in Ingleton, Darlington, has earned its reputation as a standout dining destination

Darlington village pub given rave TripAdvisor reviews as it hits 5/5 'perfect' score

BeardMeatsFood has taken on Hideaway Bar and Pizzeria's challenge to devour a mountain of pizza

BeardMeatsFood has taken on Hideaway Bar and Pizzeria's challenge to devour a mountain of pizza

'A pizza slice the size of your head' we tried Darlington's giant pizza offering

Nestled in the rolling hills of Weardale, Wolsingham is a historic market town known for its landscapes, and welcoming community, according to people online

Nestled in the rolling hills of Weardale, Wolsingham is a historic market town known for its landscapes, and welcoming community, according to people online

The County Durham town hailed for its 'timeless charm' and 'rolling hills'

ITV I'm A Celebrity viewers have suggested that host Ant McPartlin may be 'bullying' celebrity Dean McCullough

ITV I'm A Celebrity viewers have suggested that host Ant McPartlin may be 'bullying' celebrity Dean McCullough

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Ant accused of 'bullying' I'm A Celebrity campmate over 'aimed digs'

Backshift, one of the works be celebrated artist Tom McGuinness, inset, which will be in the exhibition at Gallerina, in Darlington

Backshift, one of the works be celebrated artist Tom McGuinness, inset, which will be in the exhibition at Gallerina, in Darlington

New Darlington mining exhibition celebrating beloved County Durham artist opens TODAY

The Upper Fall at Kisdon Force near Keld

The Upper Fall at Kisdon Force near Keld

Impressive waterfall, Lovely Seat and a house of legend and mystery on Swaledale walk

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

People's Postcode Lottery

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

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Corgarff Castle in Aberdeenshire, surrounded by snow (Jane Barlow/PA)

Corgarff Castle in Aberdeenshire, surrounded by snow (Jane Barlow/PA)

Storm Bert batters UK with wind, rain and snow

Firefighters walk through floodwaters while responding to a rescue call in Sonoma County, California (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Firefighters walk through floodwaters while responding to a rescue call in Sonoma County, California (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Landslides and flooding in California amid record levels of rainfall

Foreign tourists walk past the closed Nana Backpackers hostel in Vang Vieng (Anupam Nath/AP)

Foreign tourists walk past the closed Nana Backpackers hostel in Vang Vieng (Anupam Nath/AP)

Laos government ‘saddened’ by suspected poisoning deaths and is investigating

Flooding has been reported in Galway (PA)

Flooding has been reported in Galway (PA)

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Around 60,000 power cuts as Storm Bert sweeps across island of Ireland

The Ministry of Justice said it was aware of a data breach (PA)

The Ministry of Justice said it was aware of a data breach (PA)

‘Immediate security action’ taken after prison maps leaked on dark web

The site of an Israeli air strike that hit central Beirut (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

The site of an Israeli air strike that hit central Beirut (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Air strikes in central Beirut ‘completely destroyed’ residential building

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor and his partner Dee Devlin leave the High Court in Dublin ( Brian Lawless/PA)

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor and his partner Dee Devlin leave the High Court in Dublin ( Brian Lawless/PA)

Conor McGregor to appeal after woman who said he raped her wins civil claim

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