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Coronavirus: North-East business leaders praise measures for workers
NORTH-EAST politicians and business leaders last night welcomed the unprecedented package of measures announced by Chancellor and Richmond MP Rishi Sunak. Jonathan Walker, assistant director of policy for the North East England Chamber of Commerce
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Family of Durham man say their "hearts are broken"
THE family of stabbing victim Christopher Ritchie have paid tribute to a "loving son." His mother Jean, said: "Our hearts are completely broken. Life will never be the same again.” Christopher Ritchie died after he was stabbed in Mitchell Street
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Season review: Have Pools finally got it right with the man in charge?
IT wouldn’t be Hartlepool United without a change of manager during a season. They managed to go through three permanent bosses last season; even by Pools’ prolific standards that was some going. This campaign it seems, under the control of their
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Coronavirus: Headteachers warn parents against lying over key worker status
HEAD teachers have warned against parents trying to lie over "key worker" status to get their children a place at school, with some fearing they could be "overwhelmed" with pupils on Monday. One head teacher said a number of parents have told "
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Coronavirus: Pubs and restaurants told to close tonight as Government covers wage of workers
BORIS JOHNSON has ordered pubs and restaurants across the country to close as the Government announced unprecedented measures to cover the wages of workers who would otherwise lose their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Prime Minister
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What the Chancellor’s measures mean for North-East businesses – advice from Newcastle lawyer
AS Covid-19 pressures mount, Duncan Reid, company and commercial lawyer at Weightmans LLP in Newcastle, shares guidance for businesses The Chancellor’s additional raft of measures to support business’s cash flow and help relieve some of the burden
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Council tax and business rates help offered for those in need
MEASURES to help residents and businesses impacted by the coronavirus outbreak has been announced by Durham County Council. The authority will postpone debt recovery action for anyone in council tax or business rates arrears and extra resources
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Coronavirus denial traders urged to rethink shop rules
A LOCAL authority has urged high street businesses that have rejected introducing steps to reduce the social interaction between people to rethink. As part of its drive to help reduce the transmission of coronavirus, Stokesley Town Council has distributed
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Ramside Hall given a 'five-star' hygiene rating after damning report earlier this year
A LUXURY hotel, golf and spa resort which was given a poor hygiene rating and asked to make "major improvements" following a catalogue of failings has been re-inspected. Ramside Hall in Durham had been previously awarded a 'one' food safety rating
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Ex-Hartlepool player Lenny Johnrose not concerned about coronavirus
LENNY JOHNROSE could be forgiven for being more preoccupied than most by the coronavirus pandemic, but his biggest concern is about his wife and children cramping his style at home. The 50-year-old former Hartlepool United, Burnley, Bury and Swansea
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Former Darlington goalkeeper goes to Hebburn
FORMER Darlington goalkeeper Liam Connell has returned to Northern League football by signing for Hebburn. The 34-year-old was on loan to Quakers this season from South Shields, playing in 13 matches which included an FA Cup tie at Tamworth when
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Coronavirus: Unemployed Daniel Blake actor forced to claim benefits
COMEDIAN Dave Johns, who shot to fame as the star of I, Daniel Blake, is being forced to claim benefits as a result of the coronavirus. Gigs for the Wallsend-based funnyman have dried up due to fears over the Covid-19 outbreak and the 64-year-old
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Coronavirus: Shop couple defend pricing increases
THE owners of a village shop who have suffered public backlash for increasing prices in response to panic buying have defended their decision. The husband and wife, who run The Corner Shop in Gainford, near Darlington, were lambasted on social
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Prayers on Facebook from Archbishop John Sentamu
WITH churches closing across the region, the Archbishop of York is turning to modern technology to offer comfort. Archbishop Dr John Sentamu will be streaming live prayers on his Facebook page this Mother's Day. This will include the Lord’s Prayer
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Coronavirus: MP Dehenna Davison returns to region after self-isolation
AN MP who put herself in self-isolation after developing coronavirus-like symptoms has returned to the constituency. Bishop Auckland MP, Dehenna Davison, was advised to self-isolate last week as a precautionary measure. Her self-isolation meant
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Coronavirus: Wetherspoons beer festival still going ahead at all its North-East pubs
A PUB chain will go ahead with its 12-day beer festival next week despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Wetherspoons is running the real ale event in all of its pubs in the North-East from Wednesday. The company has confirmed it will go
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Coronavirus: Man with 'underlying conditions' dies at Middlesbrough hospital
A FURTHER patient in the North-East has died after he tested positive for coronavirus. The 85-year-old, who has not been named, died at the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust confirmed
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Coronavirus: Police ask public to call only 'in an emergency'
PEOPLE are being asked not to call the police unless it is there is an emergency while officers are poised to deal with the impact of the ongoing coronavirus. Durham Constabulary is urging members of the public to consider whether they really need
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Multi-million-pound cash boost for North-East coastline
THE region’s coastline is set to benefit from a multi-million-pound cash investment thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The grant funder is supporting coastal and marine heritage in the north and will award £2.78m to the Tyne to Tees,
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Parents oppose special units at schools proposal
A COUNCIL which has faced intense criticism over plans to transform special educational needs (SEN) provision looks set to press ahead with a move to launch specialist centres at mainstream schools despite a fresh wave of objections. North Yorkshire
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One arrest made after Ingleby Barwick drugs raid
A MAN has been arrested after a drugs raid at a property in Teesside. The 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs, possession of criminal property and possession of a class A drug. Officers
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Coronavirus: Caravan manufacturer Elddis lays off 450 staff as uncertainty grows
A CARAVAN maker in the region has laid off around 450 staff amid economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, The Northern Echo understands. Workers at Elddis in Delves Lane, near Consett, have been told not to come into work for the
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From academia to action. The newest recruits to a police tech hub
A DYNAMIC duo are using their advanced digital skills to help a police force take on some of its most complex and challenging investigations. Until last August Zac Rivett and Adam Williams had never set foot in a police station - but that didn’t
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Foodbank network braced for testing times ahead
'PLEASE keep donating' is the message from Hambleton Foodshare as the foodbank network braces itself for testing times ahead. Hambleton Foodshare operates from the Living Rooms in Northallerton and is continuing to distribute food parcels on a
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Stockton MP spends night alongside doctors
MATT Vickers the newly elected MP for Stockton South spent time at the North Tees Hospital’s A&E and National Award winning Urgent Care Centre seeing staff in action, triaging and treating patients. It’s thought that the coronavirus crisis
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Newcastle Falcon's promotion fate is unknown - as the RFU brings the rugby season to a premature end
NEWCASTLE FALCONS are awaiting news of whether they are now a top-flight club after the Rugby Football Union brought the 2019-20 season for all leagues beneath the Gallagher Premiership to a premature end. The decision, which reflects the RFU’s
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Durham golf hit by virus
DURHAM County Golf Union has moved, following the lead set my many other sports, to suspend activities until late April at the earliest. In a statement released by the Union on Friday morning, it stated that the suspension due to the developing
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Coronavirus: North-East bosses asked to pay staff to join the police
BOSSES in the North-East are being asked to consider paying workers to help the police as forces across the UK come under 'increasing strain' from coronavirus. This afternoon, The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) urged employers to continue
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Acres of open space and FREE ENTRY for mums on Sunday
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, with its wide-open spaces and panoramic views across the Deer Park, is the perfect place to enjoy the Spring sunshine. It is even more important than ever for everyone to look after their wellbeing and there is a wonderful
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Rural Arts bidding for bags of charity cash from Tesco
THIRSK arts charity Rural Arts is bidding to bag a cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative. The scheme sees grants of £2,000, £1,000 and £500 awarded to local community projects. Rural Arts is one of three groups in the region that
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Seven bus shelters vandalised in Spennymoor town centre
SEVEN bus shelters have been smashed by vandals in Spennymoor town centre. Durham Police were devastated to discover seven bus stands targeted by mindless acts of criminal damage, yesterday evening. Emergency services are currently incredibly
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MP appeals to people of the North East to join the NHS
Jo Churchill Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for health has appealed to people from the North East to consider a career as an allied health professional. She said: "Allied Health Professionals are the unsung heroes of our NHS and they are
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North Pennines communities welcome new wildfire initiative
RESIDENTS and moorland managers in the north Pennines have welcomed the launch of a new initiative to help combat wildfires as the globe experiences a surge of large wildfires and prolonged fire seasons. In the UK, 2018 and 2019 together saw more
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North Yorkshire judo club wins more national honours
NORTH YORKSHIRE’S FIJ Sportif judo club has been celebrating more national success after a hugely successful weekend at the British Schools Championships. The club, which is based in Richmond, Catterick and Northallerton, was only established in
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Darlington gin distiller turns to making hand sanitiser
A GIN distiller is branching out into the production of hand sanitiser to give away to charities and care homes amid shortages caused by coronavirus. Darlington distiller Jay Byers, who makes Steel River Gin, is starting the alternative endeavour
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Historic church in need of £140,000 of vital works
A CHURCH of significant historic interest needs around £140,000 of vital repair work and the community is being asked for fundraising ideas. All Saints Church, Thirkleby is in need of substantial repairs to the roof and stonework to protect and
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Coronavirus: How the region's bus services will be affected from next week
BUS services across the region are set to operate on emergency timetables as of next week due to a drastic fall in customer numbers caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Arriva North East, Go North East and Stagecoach North East have told The Northern
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Ex-Sunderland and Pools man back is at Heed
BEN CLARK is back and Gateshead with an intention to produce more first team players. Clark has returned as academy coach having previously played, captained and managed the Heed. The former Sunderland, Hartlepool and Gateshead player defender
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Digging in to transform weed-ridden wasteland
A WEED-ridden wasteland is being transformed after locals decided to dig in themselves making use of recycled plants from roundabouts in the town. Northallerton’s underpass used to be a picturesque area of the community planted and looked after
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Coronavirus: York nurse films emotional plea outside supermarket
A NURSE has filmed an emotional plea urging people to stop panic buying and clearing supermarket shelves after she was left empty handed after a 48-hour shift. Outside a major supermarket, a critical care nurse from York filmed her emotional plea
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Letters: 'It would be useful to treat coronavirus as a rehearsal for a much worse event'
IT is arguable whether the cost of precautions against the spread of coronavirus is proportionate to the number of lives they will save. Whether one will feel in retrospect that we got the balance right may depend upon one’s relationship to those
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Letters: 'Coronavirus could help Labour win Tees Valley Mayor and PCC elections'
THE Government’s postponement of elections until May 2021, because of the coronavirus pandemic, could ease Labour candidates into the roles of Tees Valley Mayor, and Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner. This May, with their recent overwhelming
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Coronavirus: Darlington hypnotherapist on how worrying makes your more vulnerable
STRESS and anxiety are known to negatively impact the immune system, but this can be combated through thought, claims a hypnotherapist. Darlington-based hypnotherapist Jacqueline Carson believes increased levels of anxiety around employment, health
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Teesside Park TK Maxx closes doors but donates all food to community projects
TK Maxx in Teesside Park closed it’s doors until further notice last night (Thursday) as all of its food stock is given out to community Projects and food banks across the area. Labour’s Tees Valley Mayoral Candidate, Jessie Joe Jacobs is one of
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Southgate's letter to England fans
England boss Gareth Southgate has urged fans to work together to combat the coronavirus. The Three Lions had been due to play Italy next Friday and Denmark four days later before the suspension of sporting action brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic
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Police investigate arson attack which destroyed hedge at Crook
A GROUP of youngsters have been identified by police after a hedge was set on fire. Durham Police and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service were called to an incident on Quarry Burn Lane, in Crook on Tuesday at 4.45pm. Witnesses
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Consultation will be held over closure of school
PROPOSALS to merge two County Durham schools to tackle falling student numbers have been backed by council bosses. Durham County Council’s (DCC) ruling cabinet agreed to launch a consultation to close Fyndoune Community College in Sacriston.
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Coronavirus: Where the region's 65 cases have been confirmed - full list
A NUMBER of new coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the North-East and North Yorkshire as the UK total rose above 3,000 on Thursday. According to Public Health England, 65 people in the region have now tested positive for COVID-19 with
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Full list: The "key workers" who can still send their children to school
THE Department for Education (DfE) has published a list of "key workers" who will be able to have their children cared for in school. Schools will close for the majority of children on Monday, March 23. The DfE said: "Schools are being asked
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Coronavirus latest: Pubs, cafes and restaurants MUST close tonight; Patient dies in South Tees NHS hospital
11:07pm That's all for our live coverage today, we'll be back tomorrow with more of the latest news. Stay safe, stay at
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School donates Easter eggs to those less fortunate
A SCHOOL has collected and donated Easter eggs to be distributed within the local community this Easter. Parents of pupils at St Anne’s Primary School, in Bishop Auckland, donated over 70 egg treats for County Durham foodbanks to help those less
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Man admits causing widespread damage to cousin's home
A MAN who caused widespread damage to his cousin’s home in a drunken outburst is to undergo mental health assessment before being sentenced at court. Daniel Cairns is said to have smashed fittings, fixtures and domestic appliances at the premises
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Dad seen passing phone SIM card to inmate son on prison visit
A CONCERNED father who passed a phone SIM card to his son on a prison visit is now behind bars himself. John Paul Strother and his partner were visiting his son, of the same name, in Durham Prison on the morning of March 10, last year. Durham
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'It’s definitely become considerably bigger': Concerns over widening sinkhole in Fishburn
RESIDENTS believe they could soon be forced to leave their homes following the evacuation of two properties because of a sinkhole. The sinkhole first appeared at Clervaux Terrace, in Fishburn, on January 21, in front of the row of terraced homes
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Darlington review of the season so far: Something to build on for 2020-21
ON resumption of the season, if it happens, Darlington will have nine games in which to achieve a position in the play-off. Should they fall short, which at this point appears more than likely given they are six points adrift and 11th in the table
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Free PDSA pet MOT for Darlington dogs
THE PDSA is bringing its PetWise Tour to Darlington at the end of this month, offering free wellbeing MOTs to local dogs. The visit is part of the charity’s mission to help every pet live a happy, healthy life, however has since been postponed
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Coronavirus: Friday morning latest – what you need to know
AS a further person dies in the North East due to the coronavirus we bring you a Friday morning update: • The UK death toll has risen to 144 with 3,269 positive cases confirmed • Britain's energy suppliers have joined with the Government to
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Parents of daughter stranded abroad plead for help during coronavirus lockdowns
PARENTS of a university graduate stranded abroad are pleading for her safe return following a lock down by the Peruvian government. Tess Bettison from Bowes, in Teesdale, began her travels on February 1, with a friend she met studying at the University
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Animal charity continues as normal
AN ANIMAL charity has reassured pet-lovers that it is continuing to rescue and rehome animals despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The RSPCA has contingency plans in place to cope with the weeks and months ahead. It has a team of frontline
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RAOB raises over a grand for The Royal British Legion
AN ASSOCIATION has raised over £1,000 pounds for another charity. A branch of Northallerton’s Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) has raised £1,250 for The Royal British Legion as part of its monthly donation to other causes. RAOB is
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Plans submitted for children's home in Newton Aycliffe despite concerns
PLANS have been submitted to transform a residential property into a children’s home despite community concerns. An application for ‘change of use’ has been submitted to Durham County Council for a house in Hickstead Rise, in Newton Aycliffe.
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We are there with you: Together, we will defeat coronavirus
WE are living in unprecedented times. None of us has seen anything like the coronavirus pandemic before. As the Prime Minister said: we are facing the worst public health crisis in a generation. But together, down the years, this newspaper and
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Offer to fund North-East ex-forces as security trainers
A COMPANY is offering to pay former military personnel in the North-East and North Yorkshire the £1,440 required to set up as security training providers. Get Licensed is keen to use military veterans’ expertise to further raise industry standards
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Man, 34, downed vodka and inhaled poppers before smashing Darlington pub window with his elbow
A MAN who downed half a bottle of vodka and sniffed poppers before smashing a pub window and falling asleep in his van has appeared at court. Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court heard that Michael James Surrey tried to enter The Wheatsheaf pub on
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Coronavirus: Eviction ban - everything renters need to know
THE government has recently unveiled its £330bn cash boost to support businesses and homeowners left out of pocket due to the coronavirus outbreak. But where does this leave people who are renting if they are unable to pay their rent as a result
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GlaxoSmithKline takes measures to protect workers and ensure business continuity
ONE of the region's largest employers has put additional measures in place to protect employees and ensure business continuity in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) which has a site on Harmire Road, in Barnard Castle, said
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Former Darlington chairman George Reynolds' conviction appeal delayed
AN appeal against conviction by the former owner of Darlington Football Club has been moved. George Reynolds, of Monument Court, Neville’s Cross, Durham, was fined £600 and ordered to pay £620 costs and a £60 victim surcharge after being found guilty
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Phone shop manager's blackmail threat to publish customers' personal data after cash theft
A PHONE shop manager has avoided jail despite stealing almost £8,500 from his employer and then threatening to release customers’ confidential details if they didn’t hand over his back-pay. Kyle Headford pocketed the cash he was supposed to be