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Newcastle's FA Cup quarter-final with Manchester City set for Saturday night kick-off
NEWCASTLE UNITED'S FA Cup quarter-final with Manchester City is set to be played under the floodlights at 7pm on Saturday, March 21. The last-eight tie at St James' Park will be broadcast live on BBC and will mean two of the Magpies' fixtures having
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Skateboarding teenager overcomes serious head injury to return to sixth form
A TEENAGER who suffered serious head injuries after falling off her skateboard has amazed medics after she returned to sixth form. Rachel Sheldon, of Coxhoe, near Durham, was skateboarding near her home in September last year, when she is believed
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Hundreds of North-East jobs saved as Chinese firm completes British Steel deal
HUNDREDS of Teesside jobs have been secured after the Jingye Group signed a deal to buy British Steel. The deal was first announced last November and today Jingye formally completed the acquisition of British Steel’s UK and Netherlands assets from
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Top councillors' vote was fine, probe finds
CAMPAIGNERS battling against a council’s controversial development blueprint have voiced their anger after an investigation into senior councillors’ voting for the scheme found no evidence of misconduct and the process had been legally sound. Darlington
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Three-legged rescue dog searching for a new home
DOGS TRUST Darlington is looking for a home for its latest four-legged friend. Rowland is a two-year-old greyhound/collie cross who came into the care of Dogs Trust Darlington in February 2018, after being found straying. A Dogs Trust spokesman
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Parking restrictions in Wingate and Quarrington Hill approved
NEW double yellow lines have been agreed for two County Durham villages in a bid to stamp out obstructive parking. Bosses at Durham County Council have given the go-ahead to new traffic restrictions in Wingate and Quarrington Hill. Of these,
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Charity aims to save people money on energy bills
A CHARITY dedicated to helping people save money on energy bills has focused its efforts on Darlington and the Tees Valley. Called Green Doctors, the free service is set up by Groundwork North East & Cumbria, with funding from Northern Powergrid
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Borough pupils top of the class
STUDENTS from across Stockton-on-Tees scored the best GCSE results in the North East last year, new figures have shown. An impressive 67.5 per cent of the Borough’s students achieved 9-4 grades in English and Maths at GCSE in 2019, a figure is well
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Base for multi-million pound North-East road improvement schemes set to open
A FIELD near a Gateshead village could become the base for the firm responsible for rolling out massive road improvements across the region. Costain Jacobs Partnership has been awarded a six year contract from Highways England to deliver a program
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New school plan leaves room for growth in pupils
RESIDENTS are being urged to voice their views on proposals to build a new primary school on former farmland to serve a huge housing estate. North Yorkshire County Council has submitted an application, which is likely to be decided by its own planning
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Joining forces to help businesses fight cybercrime
A UNIQUE partnership between the police, private sector and academia has launched to help businesses fight cybercrime and online fraud. The new North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC) brings together all seven of the Yorkshire and North-East
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North East needs a seat at Northern rail table, say campaigners
RAIL campaigners in the North East are unhappy that County Durham, Tyneside and Northumberland have been left out of the advisory panel set up by the Government to help lead the Northern rail franchise. The Government took over the direct management
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Play area results in village referendum
A VILLAGE referendum is to be held over the construction of a second children’s play area. Hurworth Parish Council has announced that it is investigating options for a second play area, and possible locations within the village. Residents of
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WATCH: Tyson Fury urges people to see boxing play about his pal Glenn McCrory
WORLD boxing champion Tyson Fury has sent a video message of support to his big mate Glenn McCrory whose life story is the subject of a new play. In it he urges people to go see Carrying David, which plays London in three weeks' time before transferring
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MP calls for support for new Tees River Rescue charity
A NEW river safety charity has received support from Stockton MP Alex Cunningham. Recently set up by people working in the emergency services, Tees River Rescue aims to provide river patrols and response search and rescue support. James Ruddock
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Parkinson wants Sunderland double on road before break
PHIL PARKINSON wants Sunderland to attack the international break with back-to-back away wins to get the race for automatic promotion back on track. The Black Cats boss, whose side have stuttered to take just two points from the last three games
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E-fit released of man wanted after attempted assault on dog walker in Harperley Woods
POLICE investigating the attempted assault of a female dog walker have released an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to. The woman was walking her dog on Saturday evening when she was approached by a man who allegedly pushed her and then
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'The Silver Bullet’ versus 'The CFWarrior’ among highlights of racing staff's boxing night
RACING stable staff from North Yorkshire laced up their gloves to compete against each other in the ring in support of Racing Welfare. Spectators from racing centres in Middleham and Malton turned out to support the 22 competitors in The William
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Children get VIP treatment during marine unit visit
YOUNG people who use sign language to perform songs have been given a VIP tour of a marine unit. Children from the choir of the Northern Counties School in Jesmond, whose ages range from six to sixteen, visited Viking Park in Jarrow and got to chat
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Boro boss’ push to keep highly-rated Coulson after Newcastle links
JONATHAN Woodgate will do everything he can to keep Middlesbrough’s young winger Hayden Coulson this summer amid interest from a clutch of Premier League clubs. Numerous top-flight scouts, including Newcastle United, have been to watch the 21-year-old
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Sunderland: Detectives praise resident who chased intruder from home
DETECTIVES have praised a brave resident who chased an intruder from his family home – after the burglar was jailed for four-and-a-half years. Merrick Ainslie, 36, crept into the three-floored property on East Vines in Sunderland in September last
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Deadline looms for Love Your Dog contest
THE deadline is looming for entries into the Northern Echo Love Your Dog 2020 competition. The contest, run in partnership with Durham Animal Feeds, aims to find a dozen adorable dogs to feature in the company's 2021 calendar. Entries have
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Naheed Khan murder investigation: Further two men arrested
Police have arrested two further men this morning in connection with the Naheed Khan murder investigation. Naheed, 43, has been missing since early May 2018. It is believed her last known movements were when she withdrew money from a cash machine
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Roadworks hub could be built in field near Angel of the North
A FIELD near a village – and close to the Angel of the North – could become the base for the firm responsible for rolling out massive road improvements across the region. Costain Jacobs Partnership has been awarded a six year contract by Highways
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Awards commendation for Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club
THE Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club has been officially commended for its achievements in a national awards scheme.the Royal Yachting Association and Yachts and Yachting Club of the Year Awards. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Yachts and Yachting
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Offshore boss guilty on manslaughter after killing friend with single blow
THe boss of an offshore firm has been found guilty of killing his friend with a single blow following a drunken row. Michael Halliday delivered the fatal punch when the pair squared up outside a pub after they clashed during a night out. The
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Police are appealing for witnesses after motorbike fled scene of crash
Police are appealing to trace a motorbike rider after a two vehicle collision whereby the motorbike left the scene. The collision happened at around 7:05pm on Sunday (March, 8) on Park Road South, Middlesbrough involving a motorbike and a black
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All the right moves at Durham's Hotel Indigo
A BOUTIQUE hotel became the setting for the Durham Musical Theatre Company's photo shoot as they began began rehearsals for their latest production. The cast of Chess – a Musical Love Story, needing an exotic location to represent the chess tournament
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Official Tour de Yorkshire 2020 charity is announced
YORKSHIRE Cancer Research has been announced as the official charity for this year’s Tour de Yorkshire. The regional charity, which funds lifesaving research and services throughout the county, was awarded the prestigious title after being chosen
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Police officer 'rammed' off the road whilst drink driving
A POLICE officer was forced off the road by a colleague as he attempted to drive onto the A66 in the wrong direction, a court had heard. Paul Webster got behind the wheel of his white Vauxhall Corsa after drinking while he was playing a gig in
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Three men arrested after drugs, cash and CS Spray recovered by police dog Sam
Three men have been arrested after drugs, cash and CS spray were recovered in Billingham. Police conducted a search of a vehicle in the Billingham area yesterday afternoon with the assistance from police dog Sam. Cash, CS spray and a quantity
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Free Wi-Fi now available in Bishop Auckland and Stanley
VISITORS and residents of Bishop Auckland and Stanley can now get online for free as public Wi-Fi has been introduced in the town centres. Durham County Council has funded the new system in partnership with Bishop Auckland Town Council, Bishop Auckland
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Newcastle in strong position to hold on to Saint-Maximim despite plenty Premier League interest
NEWCASTLE UNITED are in a strong position to fend off growing interest in Allan Saint-Maximim this summer. The Magpies’ French winger is attracting the attention from a host of Premier League clubs following his fine start to life on Tyneside.
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Teenager left with a punctured lung believed to have been caused by a knife
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 14-year-old was left with a punctured lung and chest injuries, believed to have been caused by a knife. The boy suffered the injuries on The Larches in Ormesby, Middlesbrough, at around 10:30pm on Saturday
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Teesside University is Streetwise
A UNIQUE partnership between a national performing arts charity and Teesside University is paying dividends for both organisations. Streetwise Opera, an award-winning charity which works with people affected by homelessness, has signed a Memorandum
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Stockton school closes after power failure
A Stockton school has had to close after a power failure. Ian Ramsey CE Academy closed this morning because a power failure led to the school having no gas, meaning hot food could not be provided to students. In a statement to parents, headteacher
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Dramatic footage shows terrifying moment a gang armed with hammers smash up a jewellery shop
THE final member of a gang of travelling thieves has been jailed for his part in a £300,000 jewellery heist. Iqrar Zamir, 22, has been sentenced to more than ten years for acting as a getaway driver in the armed robbery at Sunny Jewellers in the
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Biker injured in crash - Police appeal for witnesses
NORTH Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information about a crash that left a biker injured at Gillamoor Bank, Kirbymoorside. It happened at around 11am on Thursday, March 5 and involved a red Honda CB500 motorcycle and what a witness
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Driver dies in two car crash
A MAN has died following a two-vehicle collision which is now being investigated by police. The crash happened just after 7pm last night on Sunderland Road, Felling, Gateshead, at the junction with East Hill Road. Emergency services attended
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Gender pay gap is closing
Fire chiefs have stated they are in a ‘extremely positive position’ in regards to the ‘important’ issue of the gender pay gap, with more women employed than the previous year. Figures for Cleveland Fire Brigade for 2019 showed the mean gender pay
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Ripon Colour Dash set to raise thousands for charity
A COLOUR Run is taking place in Ripon for the first time and is raising money for the Prince’s Trust. Ripon Colour Dash, which is taking place on Sunday, March 15 at Ripon Grammar School, has been organised by student Araminta Praud, 18, as part
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Man arrested on suspicion of exposing himself to teenage girl
POLICE have arrested a man suspected of exposing himself to a teenage girl. The girl reported that a man indecently exposed himself to her on the footpath on New Bridge in Whitby. It happened between 8.20am and 8.40am on Friday, March 6.
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Widening of the A19 is a big boost
A SCHEME to widen the A19 and end decades of noise misery has been hailed by politicians of all stripes. Work to widen the trunk road between Norton and Wynyard will begin on March 23 – with three lanes northbound and southbound due to come in Spring
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Coronavirus military could be brought in at Middlesbrough
The military could be called in to deal with the coronavirus outbreak and May’s elections could be affected, a meeting has heard. Middlesbrough Council’s Corporate Affairs and Audit Committee has heard that the coronavirus outbreak “might get to
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Social media key to fire safety awareness
Improved interaction with communities through social media and other methods has been highlighted as a key area to improve by fire authority chiefs. Cleveland Fire Authority bosses also noted they continue to aim for faster response times to calls
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Coronavirus figures revealed for where you live
FIGURES released for cases of confirmed coronavirus in England show that parts of the North-East remain untouched by the virus. Public Health England have revealed figures that show how many people are affected in each part of England. As of
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Guisborough ultrarunner first person to complete new Hartlepool to Whitby pilgrimage route
A WORLD record-breaking ultra runner spent International Women’s Day completing a new 48-mile pilgrimage route dedicated to one of the most prominent Northern saints. Ultra-distance runner Sharon Gayter – who set a new record in 2019 by running
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Delays after car stalls on A66/A19 near Middlesbrough
TRAFFIC on the A66 and A19 is said to be running slow after a car stalled on a slip road. There are reports that a stalled car on A19 northbound at the A66 near Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, partially blocked the road at about 8am and is still causing
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Stolen Fiesta ST on cloned plates found by police
A STOLEN car which was fitted with false licence plates was spotted and recovered by police on patrol in Weardale at the weekend. Durham Constabulary's rural team located the stolen red Ford Fiesta ST, which had been taken from a neighbouring police
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Appeal to drivers of white Juke and dark car after Vauxhall damaged
WITNESSES are being sought after damage was caused to a parked car in Bishop Auckland. Police investigating the incident particularly want to speak to the drivers of two other vehicles seen in the area around the time of the incident during the
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Quad and off-road bike seized by police
TWO motorbikes were seized during a police operation on Saturday. The Operation Endurance Team were out and about in Newton Aycliffe targeting off road bikes after concerns were raised by residents. Where to get mental health help in the
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A day of allegations and investigations at Hartlepool United
FOR the second time this season, a Hartlepool United home game has been tarnished by allegations of racism. While plenty of similarities exist with the distasteful encounter with Dover back in September, this time it felt different. Against
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County Durham shoe entrepreneur vows to shine despite rejection on Dragons' Den
A COUNTY Durham entrepreneur has vowed to bounce back after his bid for investment was rejected on BBC TV show Dragons' Den. Simon Bourne, founder of The Hand Dyed Shoe Co, went in front of the Dragons and asked for £70,000 in return for a 10 per
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Sunderland's Kyle Lafferty on fight with Charlie Wyke, promotion chase and his celebration with kit-man
KYLE LAFFERTY likes what Charlie Wyke has to offer the Sunderland cause but, after scoring his first two goals since moving to the Stadium of Light, the Northern Ireland international has no intention of letting his fellow striker back in. Wyke
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Homeless sex offender facing jail for living rough in Darlington
A HOMELESS convicted sex offender who had been living on the streets of Darlington is facing custody for failing to tell the police about his change in circumstances. Andrew Bland was found by police looking dishevelled as he walked along Commercial
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County Durham shoemaker hits TV screens on Dragons' Den
A NEW father who has spent the last five years working on his passion project, was featured on BBC’s Dragons' Den last night. Simon Bourne, who lives in Langley Park, launched The Hand Dyed Shoe Co in 2014, in the hopes of providing a bespoke luxury
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Newcastle International Airport awarded 'Best Airport' for third year running
ONE of the region's airports has been awarded the title of 'Best Airport' for the third year in a row. Today, Newcastle International Airport was announced as the best airport for its size in Europe by the Airports Council International (ACI).
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'This is age discrimination': Teenagers banned from festival
THERE'S been a storm of protest after the organisers of one of the most popular independent summer music events in the region put a ban on 13 to 17 year olds. The Picnic in the Park at Thirsk has become hugely popular over the past 15 years now
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Safety concerns at Darlington care home where 'abuse allegation was not investigated'
A CARE home has been told it must make improvements after concerns were raised about safety. Willow Green Care Home, in Darlington, has been downgraded by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its latest inspection. Inspectors visited the
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Jonathan Woodgate: 'It was a massive win - but we're still in a dogfight'
MIDDLESBROUGH took a giant step towards Championship safety as they finally ended their 12-game winless run at Charlton Athletic at the weekend – but Jonathan Woodgate has still told his players to expect a “dogfight” in the final nine games of the
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Uninsured driver led police on 15-minute chase in friend’s car
A MAN at the wheel of a friend’s car panicked as he mistakenly thought a police officer was casting an eye over him, a court heard. Thomas Lally, who was not insured to drive the Audi A3, thought the officer was showing an interest in him as he
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Drunk and drugged driver hit pedestrians
A DRIVER under the influence of both drink and drugs ploughed into four pedestrians shortly after all left a village pub at closing time. Two of the casualties struck by Josh Lowe’s van were left with serious long-term health issues, while their
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The remarkable images captured by a Bishop Auckland wildlife photographer
BORN in 1963 in Bishop Auckland, Peter Haygarth had a fascination for wildlife from a young age, and was especially interested in Africa. He said: “I remember being glued to TV programmes such as Tarzan and Daktari and spending my pocket money
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Man, 32, appears in court after making bomb threats against Ferryhill pub
A MAN who woke a sleeping mother in the middle of the night to shout abuse at her and tell her there was a bomb in her home has appeared at court. Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court heard that Stephen Lee Short made the threats whilst outside The
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Where to get mental health help in the North-East and North Yorkshire
AROUND 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year - with those who have thoughts on self-harm and suicide increasing, according to mental health charity MIND. The Northern Echo has today released the list of places
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Students get a taste for apprenticeship scheme
FOUR students are proud to have been shortlisted for apprenticeships as they aim towards a career in scaffolding and safety solutions. The training will see them working at heights and learning key skills in health and safety. The Year 11 students
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Boost for Billingham causes as legacy fund hits £100,000 target
A group established to administer £250,000 donated by chemical company for the benefit of the Billingham and Wilton communities as it exited the area has passed a fundraising milestone of its own. The Billingham Legacy Foundation (BLF) has achieved
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First look at how Darlington's old M&S is being turned into an arts centre
TWO years after closing its doors a former department store is getting a new lease of life as an arts centre. The vast Marks and Spencers building in Northgate, which still has some of the fridge shelving in the walls of the old food hall and mirrors
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Remedy Festival returns to Aycliffe with house music stars and underground DJs
A MUSIC festival is returning to the region to showcase DJ talent in aid of men's mental health. Remedy Festival is set to raise the roof at the Hammer and Pincers, in Newton Aycliffe, for its one-day boutique music festival on Saturday, May 16,
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Coronavirus: Latest advice for the North-East from Deputy Chief Medical Officer
Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, gives the latest advice on coronavirus for the North-East. "When new viruses emerge in humans, we must treat them with the utmost respect and learn as much as we can about them
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‘A real challenge on his hands’: North-East business leaders set out Budget wish lists
Ahead of Wednesday's Budget, six business leaders say what their sector hopes to see announced. LEE WATSON, tax director at chartered accountants and business advisors Clive Owen LLP, which has offices in Darlington, Durham and York, said: “There
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Prioritising wellbeing: The Darlington company working to keep staff happy, healthy and productive
Can a happy and healthy workforce outperform the competition? One North-East company is convinced they can – and has a new method of proving it. THE idea of employee wellbeing isn’t new. The first textbook about occupational medicine was written
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Paddy McNair: 'When Sunderland were relegated it felt inevitable - this is nothing like that'
PADDY McNAIR knows what it feels like to play for a Championship club spiralling out of control. Back in the 2017-18 season, the Northern Irishman was one of the few bright sparks in a Sunderland side that crashed into League One amid a Netflix-filmed
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Singing sessions at The Witham in Barnard Castle
A SINGING session at a community arts centre will give people the chance to put their vocals to practice. Singing for Fun at The Witham, in Barnard Castle, will take place on Wednesday March 18, from 2pm to 3.30pm. Sarah Gent said: "Everyone
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Iconic battle tanks lifted into new homes at Catterick Garrison
TWO tanks have been moved to a more suitable site in a well-executed military operation. An integral part to any military base, gate guardians are a visible reminder of a unit’s heritage. They come in many forms, from iconic wartime aircraft, Cold
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The number of people still relying on mum and dad to do the washing
A WHOPPING two-thirds of people living in the North-East are still getting their parents to do their laundry, research has revealed. A study commissioned by home appliance firm Beko shows the percentage of adults who have admitted they rely on