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Street level drug dealers, Christopher Wilkinson, left, and Neil Blair, both jailed at Durham Crown Court

Durham Crown Court

Bags of drugs found in man's underwear as two County Durham dealers are caught

A woman carries a baby as she walks by the Nana Backpack hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos (Anupam Nath/AP)

A woman carries a baby as she walks by the Nana Backpack hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos (Anupam Nath/AP)

Former North East uni student and lawyer dies 'after having poisoned alcohol' in Laos

Increase in businesses opening in Darlington despite national low

Increase in businesses opening in Darlington despite national low

Increase in businesses opening in Darlington, despite national low

An appeal has been lodged against the council's refusal of a HMO in Gilesgate.

An appeal has been lodged against the council's refusal of a HMO in Gilesgate.

House in multiple occupation (HMO)

Appeal lodged after council refuses plan for new HMO in County Durham

Plans for a County Durham takeaway have been formally approved by the council.

Plans for a County Durham takeaway have been formally approved by the council.

Planning and development

County Durham takeaway plans formally approved by the council

Chris Stockton and Paula Roberts were arrested in connection with the death of Charlie in January this year

Chris Stockton and Paula Roberts were arrested in connection with the death of Charlie in January this year

Murder accused moved into family home just days before Darlington toddler's death

Northern Echo investigation

Northern Echo investigation

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Timeline of The Northern Echo investigation into families moved to County Durham

Mary Kelly Foy, Angela Rayner and Grahame Morris

Mary Kelly Foy, Angela Rayner and Grahame Morris

Local government

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Key figures react to Deputy PM's warning to councils moving families to North East

Rakesh Kumar and Sai Chowdary are opening the Friends Convenience Store

Rakesh Kumar and Sai Chowdary are opening the Friends Convenience Store

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'Friends' team up for new Darlington shop catching attention over familiar name

Plans were initially refused after 43 objections were raised.

Plans were initially refused after 43 objections were raised.

Planning and development

Applicants submit appeal after council refuses plans for Hamsterley house

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner addresses the Local Government Association Annual Conference

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner addresses the Local Government Association Annual Conference

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Angela Rayner's warning to councils 'breaking law' moving families to North East

The collapsed section of Seaham Promenade

The collapsed section of Seaham Promenade

Durham County Council

Section of promenade collapses overnight as area closed for 'public safety'

Wharton Park is one of the County Durham parks set to host a slate of Christmas activities and events across the festive period.

Wharton Park is one of the County Durham parks set to host a slate of Christmas activities and events across the festive period.

County Durham parks to hold slate of festive events and activities

Darren Waugh, inset top, burgled Sopranos pizza takeaway, in Ushaw Moor, after taking part in the prolonged assault on a third man, with Stephen Morton

Darren Waugh, inset top, burgled Sopranos pizza takeaway, in Ushaw Moor, after taking part in the prolonged assault on a third man, with Stephen Morton

Durham Crown Court

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Pair inflicted serious injuries in 'prolonged' attack on man in County Durham flat

The incident took place at the B1365 junction with Stainton Way

The incident took place at the B1365 junction with Stainton Way

Girl, 11, asked to 'get into van' by unknown man on the way to school

Honister Grove, in Acklam, Middlesbrough

Honister Grove, in Acklam, Middlesbrough

Cleveland Police

Six teenagers - including 13-year-old - arrested after stolen BMW sparks police chase

Storm named as multiple weather warnings to hit the North East

Storm named as multiple weather warnings to hit the North East

Storm named as multiple weather warnings to hit the North East

Labour has retained control of a County Durham council ward following the death of a councillor.

Labour has retained control of a County Durham council ward following the death of a councillor.

'Inconsistent experiences and outcomes' for SEND services in County Durham

A new accessible playground which has opened at Adventure Valley in Durham.

A new accessible playground which has opened at Adventure Valley in Durham.

Adventure park unveils accessible playground for children with disabilities

News

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

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

A19 crash LIVE: Road blocked and closed as motorists face delays

Darlington Railway Station's Christmas tree has been praised by residents.

Darlington Railway Station's Christmas tree has been praised by residents.

Darlington Station's Christmas tree praised as "gorgeous" by residents

Chimps Don and Duncan at play, part of a Durham University study of chimp behaviour

Chimps Don and Duncan at play, part of a Durham University study of chimp behaviour

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WATCH: Chimps can 'catch' friendly behaviours from each other, Durham study finds

Northern Lights returns to Newcastle's Leazes Park on Friday (November 22) until New Year's Eve.

Northern Lights returns to Newcastle's Leazes Park on Friday (November 22) until New Year's Eve.

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What to expect as stunning Christmas light trail opens this weekend for second year

Yellow weather warnings are in place for the rest of the week.

Yellow weather warnings are in place for the rest of the week.

New Met Office yellow weather warnings issued for the rest of the week

Sam Fender at St James' Park

Sam Fender at St James' Park

Could Sam Fender be returning to St James' Park? Singer teases new announcement

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

The A19 slip road at Sheraton.

The A19 slip road at Sheraton.

Multiple vehicles involved in crash that saw A19 County Durham closed

An inquest has been opened at Crook Coroners' Court.

An inquest has been opened at Crook Coroners' Court.

Inquest opened into death of County Durham man 'covered-up by ambulance service'

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

Students from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College celebrate the outstanding Ofsted report

Students from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College celebrate the outstanding Ofsted report

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Darlington's Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College judged to be ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

High praise for young police cadets as nation marks Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week.

High praise for young police cadets as nation marks Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week.

Durham Constabulary

Young County Durham police cadets help tackle anti-social behaviour

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

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner addresses the Local Government Association Annual Conference Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Can Angela Rayner help stop the dumping of homeless people in County Durham?

Increase in businesses opening in Darlington despite national low

Increase in businesses opening in Darlington, despite national low

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'Inconsistent experiences and outcomes' for SEND services in County Durham

Former North East uni student and lawyer dies 'after having poisoned alcohol' in Laos

Phoebe Abruzzese

Storm named as multiple weather warnings to hit the North East

The two Boro players who stepped up their recovery programme in international break

Two people seriously injured after three people attacked at Darlington garage

Kayleigh Fraser

New Met Office yellow weather warnings issued for the rest of the week

Section of promenade collapses overnight as area closed for 'public safety'

Rav van den Berg was back training on the grass during the international break

Middlesbrough FC

The two Boro players who stepped up their recovery programme in international break

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

Sunderland boss' downbeat injury update on Samed, Abdullahi and Poveda

Aidan Morris has suffered a knee injury

Aidan Morris has suffered a knee injury

Middlesbrough FC

Michael Carrick reveals scale of injury setback to Aidan Morris and Hayden Hackney

Romaine Mundle will be out for around two months with a hamstring injury

Romaine Mundle will be out for around two months with a hamstring injury

Double injury blow rocks Sunderland - with players out for around two months

Darlington's Blackwell Meadows ground

Darlington's Blackwell Meadows ground

Sunderland youngster extends his loan spell at Darlington

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Increase in businesses opening in Darlington despite national low

Increase in businesses opening in Darlington despite national low

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

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.

Ofwat blocks water companies from paying bosses £6.8m bonuses with customer cash

Homebase in Bishop Auckland has issued a warning to customers.

Homebase in Bishop Auckland has issued a warning to customers.

Bishop Auckland

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'Beyond our control' County Durham Homebase administration warning to customers

Back British Farming Rally in Thirsk today

Back British Farming Rally in Thirsk today

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Hundreds of farmers attend North Yorkshire rally on national day of protest

The Sheepfolds site

The Sheepfolds site

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'Unprecedented' £41million boost for 1,000 riverside homes in North East

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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

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and The Angel of the North were among the success stories chosen to promote the National Lottery's 30th birthday

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and The Angel of the North were among the success stories chosen to promote the National Lottery's 30th birthday

From landmarks to legends, the National Lottery’s 30-year impact on North East

The King Edward VII Bridge in Newcastle with the Durham and Northumberland signs which are no longer there. Picture: Ken Taylor Collection

The King Edward VII Bridge in Newcastle with the Durham and Northumberland signs which are no longer there. Picture: Ken Taylor Collection

Zero posts and border signs: relics from another age left beside our railways

Constantine the Great coin

Constantine the Great coin

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Incredible 1700 year old Constantine the Great coin found by Darlington detector

Durham Cathedral is set to display rare copies of Magna Carta next year.

Durham Cathedral is set to display rare copies of Magna Carta next year.

Cultural attractions

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Durham Cathedral to display "remarkable" rare Magna Carta documents

Dick Turpin astride his horse Black Bess

Dick Turpin astride his horse Black Bess

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A journey on the A67: Dick Turpin, the Baydale Beck, a lost white cross and a gin-gan

Culture & Lifestyle

Plans for a County Durham takeaway have been formally approved by the council.

Plans for a County Durham takeaway have been formally approved by the council.

Planning and development

County Durham takeaway plans formally approved by the council

Darlington Railway Station's Christmas tree has been praised by residents.

Darlington Railway Station's Christmas tree has been praised by residents.

Darlington Station's Christmas tree praised as "gorgeous" by residents

Wharton Park is one of the County Durham parks set to host a slate of Christmas activities and events across the festive period.

Wharton Park is one of the County Durham parks set to host a slate of Christmas activities and events across the festive period.

County Durham parks to hold slate of festive events and activities

Northern Lights returns to Newcastle's Leazes Park on Friday (November 22) until New Year's Eve.

Northern Lights returns to Newcastle's Leazes Park on Friday (November 22) until New Year's Eve.

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What to expect as stunning Christmas light trail opens this weekend for second year

Sam Fender at St James' Park

Sam Fender at St James' Park

Could Sam Fender be returning to St James' Park? Singer teases new announcement

A new accessible playground which has opened at Adventure Valley in Durham.

A new accessible playground which has opened at Adventure Valley in Durham.

Adventure park unveils accessible playground for children with disabilities

Rakesh Kumar and Sai Chowdary are opening the Friends Convenience Store

Rakesh Kumar and Sai Chowdary are opening the Friends Convenience Store

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'Friends' team up for new Darlington shop catching attention over familiar name

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The King and Mere Takoko perform hhe hongi, a traditional Maori greeting, as Charles joined scientists, businesses and indigenous leaders to celebrate the launch of the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance at St James’s Palace in London (Eamonn McCormack/PA)

The King and Mere Takoko perform hhe hongi, a traditional Maori greeting, as Charles joined scientists, businesses and indigenous leaders to celebrate the launch of the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance at St James’s Palace in London (Eamonn McCormack/PA)

King shares traditional greetings with Maori attendee at charity launch

An Ukrainian and Union flag flying above Spanish City in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside (PA)

An Ukrainian and Union flag flying above Spanish City in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside (PA)

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Putin threatens UK with new ballistic missile as Ukraine war escalates

Rescue workers put out a fire after a Russian strike on Dnipro (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Rescue workers put out a fire after a Russian strike on Dnipro (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Putin says Russia has tested new intermediate range missile in strike on Ukraine

Each individual strand is too narrow to be clearly captured by any form of visible light camera or microscope (Beatrice Britton/Adam Clancy)

Each individual strand is too narrow to be clearly captured by any form of visible light camera or microscope (Beatrice Britton/Adam Clancy)

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Scientists create strand of pasta 200 times thinner than a human hair

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves 10 Downing Street (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves 10 Downing Street (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Starmer backs ICC’s independence after war crimes arrest warrant for Netanyahu

Bereaved families demonstrate outside Dorland House (James Manning/PA)

Bereaved families demonstrate outside Dorland House (James Manning/PA)

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Bereaved families demonstrate outside UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Former health secretary Matt Hancock gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in London (UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA)

Former health secretary Matt Hancock gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in London (UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA)

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

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