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Country to be split in three-tier Covid alert system; Johnson, Sunak and Whitty to hold Monday press conference
DIFFERENT parts of England will be split up into “medium”, “high”, or “very high” local Covid alert areas under a new three tier system Boris Johnson is expected to announce today. The classification of areas will determine what type of “appropriate
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'We are being penalised constantly' - North Yorkshire brewery reacts to three tier system
A BREWERY has accused the Government of penalising the hospitality sector. Charlene Lyons, chief executive of Black Sheep Brewery, in Masham, North Yorkshire, said further restrictions could have a "devastating impact." She said: “The hospitality
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Tipping point: More than 1,300 more across region test positive for Covid in last 24 hours alone
A FURTHER 1,329 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the North-East and North Yorkshire in the last 24 hours. Another 36 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed
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Sheep farmer who laced Tesco baby food with shards of metal jailed
A sheep farmer has been jailed for 14 years for a cryptocurrency blackmail plot that saw him plant baby food laced with shards of metal in Tesco stores. Nigel Wright, 45, hatched a plot to get rich by deliberately contaminating jars of Heinz baby
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At home all day with the heating on? 6 house-warming tips to keep the bills down
Experts have revealed the top six house-warming hacks to help keep the heating bill down. As the temperature drops outside, the annual question arises - when is the best time to put the central heating on? However, interior experts at www.Thomas-Sanderson.co.uk
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26 playground crazes and fashions from schooldays in the 1990s
The 1990s might not seem like the "old days" yet, until you realise it started 30 years ago – scary thought isn’t it? Here we take a nostalgic trip back to the decade of the Spice Girls, Friends and Jurassic Park for a look at the playground crazes
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Pictures: Prince Charles visits Royal Dragoon Guards at Catterick Garrison
THE Prince of Wales has visited Catterick Garrison and the top-secret US spy base RAF Menwith Hill, both in North Yorkshire. At Catterick, Charles met soldiers from the Royal Dragoon Guards. He is Colonel in Chief of the British Army’s armoured
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Twin brothers on same masters degree at same uni
TWIN brothers Brett and Ross Billingham are proving that they are identical in every way, after choosing the same postgraduate degree at the same university The 22-year-olds’ long held interest in art and graphics led them both to study BA Illustration
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CONFIRMED: Darlington is going into local lockdown. Here are the rules you need to know
Darlington will face tougher Covid-19 restrictions from Wednesday, it has been confirmed. Assuming MPs approve the Government's new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions when they are fast-tracked through the Commons on Tuesday, Darlington
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Council cracks down on scams and rogue traders
COUNCIL chiefs are aiming to crackdown on scams and rogue traders in Hartlepool after 126 complaints last year, with the majority impacting vulnerable and elderly residents. Hartlepool Borough Council bosses have targeted rogue traders and scams
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CONFIRMED: Patrick Roberts completes his return to Middlesbrough
PATRICK ROBERTS has rejoined Middlesbrough on a season-long loan from Manchester City. The winger's return to the Riverside was confirmed this evening, and he will be available to feature in Saturday's home game against Reading. Roberts initially
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Waste transfer scheme sparks A19 concerns
A PROPOSAL to transform an open countryside site into a waste transfer centre for a demolition firm could harm the rural area’s character and increase the chance of accidents on the A19, it has been claimed. Riley Plant Hire Ltd has applied to North
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Social club closed after inspectors found found households mixing, customers standing, and a lack of social distancing
A SOCIAL club has been closed for failing to comply with restrictions to combat coronavirus. Action has been taken against Thornley Officials Club, in Thornley, near Peterlee, following a serious breach of restrictions which are aimed at preventing
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Mental health specialist appointed partner at legal firm to meet growing demand
ONE of the region’s leading law firms has appointed a new partner to help meet growing demand around case work for mental health issues. Sapna Tugby has made partner in the Court of Protection, health and welfare team which is seeing growing demand
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Task group suggests ways to make care home visits Covid safe
A TASK group charged with looking at North Yorkshire's approach to care home visiting during the pandemic has met for the first time. The group was set up following advice from North Yorkshire County Council for care homes and supported living schemes
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Tier 2 restrictions prove controversial across North-East
NEW Covid restrictions across the North-East have proved controversial as some see the three-tier system as necessary while others are "disappointed". Despite having no local lockdown restrictions Darlington will sit in Tier 2, meaning residents
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Two new Covid-19 test sites for North Yorkshire
COVID-19 testing capacity for people experiencing symptoms is to be increased in North Yorkshire with the building of two seven-day-a-week sites. Two local testing sites are scheduled to come into operation shortly, one in Harrogate and the other
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Veterans’ housing advice service based in Catterick celebrates 20th anniversary
A NATIONAL housing advice and placement service for veterans celebrates its 20th anniversary by helping 20,000 veterans’ into accommodation. SPACES based at The Beacon in Catterck, North Yorkshire, provides housing advice and finds accommodation
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RSPCA concerned over lockdown kitten buying boom
A BOOM in kitten buying during lockdown has prompted the RSPCA to issue a warning for prospective owners to think carefully before committing. Data shows that July saw online Google searches for ‘kittens near me’ increase by 667 per cent compared
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Man, 22, arrested following search after police car hit by speeding motorist
A SUSPECTED dangerous driver who rammed into a police car ended his night in a police cell, after he was chased down by police. At about 9pm on Sunday, officers were on patrol in the Waterville Terrace area of North Shields when a black VW Golf
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What you need to know: Darlington and Teesside's Tier 2 lockdown restrictions
DARLINGTON and Tees Valley will be ranked Tier 2 in the new local Covid alert levels system announced by the Prime Minister this afternoon. The second tier, known as 'High' alert level, will be applied to the whole of the Tees Valley, with local
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Boris Johnson asks councils to agree to strict 'tier three' restrictions 'where necessary'
THE Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled the new 'three-tier' lockdown system across England - and he has urged councils to agree to the strictest tiers "where necessary". In the House of Commons this afternoon, the PM urged councils to agree
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‘Fantastic news’ for fish and chip van application - despite knockback
A FISH and chip van has been granted permission to trade from a North-East street on Fridays – although plans to sell at three other sites throughout the week have been knocked back. Last month Hartlepool Borough Council Regulatory Sub-Committee
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‘The Culture House’ plans are revealed
A NEW library is set to rise from the ground in Sunderland as part of a plan to reimagine the heart of the city. The Culture House, a state-of-the-art library and community hub, is among the new buildings included in the new masterplan for Riverside
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Two arrests after CS gas, cash and suspected drugs seized in police raid
A POLICE raid resulted in the arrest of two men on suspicion of drugs offences. The arrests took place after a warrant was executed on Meadowview Road, in the Ayresome ward of Middlesbrough on Saturday. Police seized cannabis, suspected Class
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Plan for specialist fire crew for city
FIRE chiefs have approved plans to recruit a new crew for a Sunderland fire station. The proposals, which will initially run as a pilot scheme, will see a dedicated team appointed to run the aerial ladder platform (ALP) based at Marley Park Community
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Boris Johnson announces 'three-tier' lockdown measures with pub closures in hardest-hit areas
THE Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled a new "three-tier" local lockdown style system for England - with pubs and bars in top tier areas being forced to shut from this week. In the House of Commons this afternoon, the PM said England will
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Concern grows for elderly man now missing for ten days - Police searches continue
HUNDREDS of leaflets have been distributed to homes across York as the search continues for a man missing for ten days. Police officers, dogs and drones have all been used in widespread searches for 72-year-old Joseph Cafferkey from Acomb.
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Flats plan for former pub is submitted
PLANS to transform a vacant town pub into accommodation have been lodged with Durham County Council. Developers are hoping to convert 31-33 Station Road in Stanley into five flats. The site has been derelict for more than a decade. A design
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Clear support for National Park's International Dark Skies bid
STRONG backing has been given to the Yorkshire Dales National Park's bid to become an International Dark Sky Reserve. A total of 71 Parish Councils and Parish Meetings in the National Park endorsed the Park Authority’s bid, which was sent to the
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Concerns over increase in adolescent suicides
A MULTI-agency body responsible for examining the causes behind child deaths has raised a red flag over the impact the Covid-19 pandemic could have on youngsters, amid a rising tide of adolescent suicides. While the North Yorkshire Child Death Overview
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Ex England footballer Bracewell: 'I'll take Durham County Council to the High Court over planning row'
FORMER footballer Paul Bracewell has said he will consider High Court action to resolve a long-running planning dispute over houses he wants to build on his land. The former England, Sunderland and Newcastle player says the dispute dates back more
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North York Moors National Park says 'no evidence' for government claims
THE body responsible for conserving a 1,436sq km area of outstanding landscapes and heritage has said it does not recognise the government’s claims of systemic failings in the planning system and that proposals to radically overhaul the system could
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Caravan park bar and entertainment area closed for serious breaches of coronavirus restrictions
A POPULAR holiday park which failed to comply with the coronavirus restrictions has had its bar and entertainment area closed. Action was taken against Crimdon Dene Caravan Park, between Peterlee and Hartlepool, following a serious breach of restrictions
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Ethnicity pay gap ‘at lowest level since 2012’ - but still 9.5 per cent in North-East
THE pay gap between white and ethnic minority employees continues to fall and is at its smallest level for seven years, official figures show. There was a 2.3 per cent gap in earnings between white and ethnic minority employees in England and Wales
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The number of Covid patients in North-East hospitals as Nightingale placed on standby
THE number of Covid-19 patients in hospitals across the North-East and Yorkshire has confirmed admissions are steadily increasing. Since the beginning of the month more than 1,100 new hospital admissions have been reported, according to official
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Lewis Ritson predicting an explosive return to the ring this weekend
NEWCASTLE fighter Lewis Ritson is confident a brutal lockdown training regime will pay dividends when he defends his WBA Intercontinental Super-Lightweight title against Miguel Vazquez this weekend. Ritson has endured a frustrating year, with the
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Darlington FC hit out at pubs showing online coverage of matches
DARLINGTON FC say they are missing out on vital revenue due to pubs in the area streaming online coverage of their matches. That is the concern expressed by chief executive David Johnston, who acknowledges the activity is not illegal but is costing
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The Wanted pop star Tom Parker reveals devastating brain tumour diagnosis
THE Wanted star Tom Parker has revealed he has been diagnosed with a brain tumour which is "inoperable" and "terminal". The 32-year-old has begun radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the hope of prolonging his life. Parker and his pregnant wife
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Eldon Square saved - but Intu Metrocentre NOT included in takeover deal
A NORTH-EAST shopping centre affected by the collapse of Intu has confirmed it will be operated by a new company - but the deal will not include Metrocentre. Intu Eldon Square in Newcastle City Centre is to be operated by a new management firm
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Chance for North-East couples to win a dream wedding package worth thousands
COUPLES across the region are being invited to raise funds for local autism charity, Daisy Chain, to be in with a chance of winning their dream wedding. The whole wedding package, worth thousands of pounds, has been provided by local businesses
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Government slammed over 'crass' advertising campaign urging ballet dancers to retrain in IT
THE government has been slammed over a 'crass' advertising campaign which suggested a ballet dancer could “reboot” their career by moving in to cyber security. The advert, part of the Government’s Cyber First campaign, featured a young dancer tying
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Inquiry hears alleged Lord Janner victims felt they ‘would not be believed’
Children in care homes allegedly abused by the late Lord Janner did not immediately contact police because they felt “fear, shame, embarrassment and confusion”, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has heard. Brian Altman QC,
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The role flu jabs play in the fight against Covid
EVERY winter vulnerable groups are urged to go and get a flu jab to protect them from influenza, but how can having a flu jab help in the fight against Covid? Free flu jabs have been made available to the vulnerable and care workers, whilst the
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'CATASTROPHIC IMPACT': Night-time industry launches legal challenge over local lockdown
Leaders in the night-time economy have launched a legal challenge over impending lockdown rules which could see pubs and bars forced to close in coronavirus hotspots. Night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord said lawyers have
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Tony McMahon expecting a reaction when Darlington return to action in the FA Cup
TONY McMAHON admits Darlington’s players will be on a ‘retrieval mission’ when they host Tadcaster Albion in the FA Cup third qualifying round tomorrow night. Quakers slumped to their second league defeat of the season as they lost to Kidderminster
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Parents arrested on suspicion of murdering Steven Clark have police bail extended
THE parents arrested on suspicion of murdering their missing son have had their police bail extended while investigations continue. Charles and Doris Clark were due to answer bail this morning after they were arrested last month following a cold
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Corrie star settles High Court phone hacking claim against News of the World publisher
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell has settled a High Court claim against the publisher of the now-defunct News Of The World over phone-hacking. The 55-year-old, who is best known for playing mechanic Kevin Webster in the long-running soap
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'Five at the back, defensive midfielders, what to do with Grealish' - the key issues affecting England boss Gareth Southgate
HAVING claimed a friendly win over Wales and a Nations League victory over Belgium, England round off their current run of internationals when they host Denmark at Wembley tomorrow night. What are the key issues affecting Gareth Southgate’s side
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UPDATED: Exams delayed but North-East school network calls for suspension
HEAD teachers of schools across the North-East are asking the Government for urgent action on this year's exams. Schools North East, which represents over 1,150 schools in the region, is calling on the Government to suspend this year's SATs.
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Overdue library book returned nearly 60 years on
A LIBRARY book has been returned after being nearly 60 years overdue. Jaws hit the floor at Middlesbrough Central Library last week when a book was dropped into the returns box that should have been back on the shelves in December, 1962. After
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Sunderland's 460-bed coronavirus hospital placed on STANDBY after rise in Covid admissions
THE NORTH-EAST'S coronavirus field hospital near Sunderland has been placed on 'standby' following a rise in Covid-19 admissions. Three 'Nightingale Hospitals' across the UK have been told they could be "brought back into use" to help prepare for
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The best early Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals you can shop right now
Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Let the countdown begin! Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner and soon, we'll be privy to the massive savings event
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Sunderland leaning towards Tilt deal - but cooling their interest in Gotts
SUNDERLAND are mulling over a move for Rotherham United defender Curtis Tilt as Phil Parkinson attempts to ensure he has sufficient defensive cover for the remainder of the season. The Black Cats’ defensive resources have become stretched in the
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Boris Johnson announcement: Here's when the PM is set to reveal North-East rules
THE Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil new lockdown restrictions for England - with much of the North expected to see tighter new rules. For the past week, speculation on what the PM will announce has been reported with suggestion that
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North-East lockdown: Here is what's due to happen today
NEW lockdown restrictions are set to be announced - with changes expected for much of the North-East and North Yorkshire. The Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil a range of new measures as Covid-19 cases continue to sharply rise in England
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Heartless thief steals mobility scooter from outside house
A MOBILITY scooter has been stolen from outside a house. Officers in County Durham have appealed for help to trace the scooter which was stolen from an address on Forth Street, in Consett. It was taken sometime between 10.30am and 6pm on Thursday
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Three people in balaclavas flee scene of garage burglary in silver car
POLICE are appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen during a garage break-in. A trials motorbike was taken from a locked garage during the raid at a property in Sunniside, Crook, at about 9pm on Friday, October 9. A spokesperson
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Live updates as Boris announces tough new Covid restrictions
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Open call for art submissions
ARTISTS are being called upon to showcase their hometown pride. Artistic organisation Creative Darlington is publicly calling out for new creative open submissions from local creatives, which celebrate Darlington and all that the town has to offer
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Sunderland defender admits Black Cats have been using Sheffield United for tactical inspiration
A TEAM in red-and-white stripes playing with five at the back and overlapping centre-halves – for Sheffield United in the Premier League, read Sunderland in League One. The two systems are not identical of course, and under Chris Wilder, the Blades
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Man engaged in sexual online chat with fake ‘girl’, 14
A MIDDLE-AGED man fell for a paedophile hunting group’s sting, engaging in sexualised online conversation with what he believed was a 14-year-old girl. Mark Forster contacted the decoy profile of a girl, supposedly called Sophie Major, using the
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Teacher jailed for sexual abuse of teenager
A DISGRACED teacher is starting a 13-month prison sentence for sexually abusing a male teenager who attended an activity group. Stephen Elliott carried out the abuse after plying the victim with alcohol during card nights at his home with other
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RECENTLY RATED: 3 more takeaways in County Durham given poor hygiene rating
THREE more County Durham takeaways have been given a poor food hygiene rating in the latest round of inspections. Two takeaways and an Indian restaurant have been told either a 'Major Improvement' or 'Some Improvement' is necessary in most recently
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REVEALED: The two North East areas among the highest in UK for council tax
TWO North-East areas have some of the most expensive council tax in the UK. Based on Band D council tax for two people, Hartlepool and Durham are the sixth and eighth most expensive in the UK according to Government data for 2020/21. The council
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Take a look at the winners of the Echo's Love your Dog competition
DOGS big and small have been captured on camera as part of our Love Your Dog competition to find a picture-perfect pooch. We are happy to announce that our winner was Chewi, a four-year-old German shepherd, owned by Glor Bruce. Glor said: “
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SSI five years on: Former Redcar steelworks site ‘now under full local control’
THE Government has given up its share in the former SSI steelworks site in Redcar in a milestone moment for what has been described as the UK’s largest single regeneration opportunity. The move comes five years on from the steelworks’ liquidation
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Beamish to receive almost £1m in support for winter
BEAMISH MUSEUM is among more than 1,300 arts venues and organisations to receive up to £1m each as a share of £257m of state funding. The tranche of cash is part of the Government’s £1.6bn Culture Recovery Fund, and will “protect these special places
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Ashley Fletcher's injury issues force Neil Warnock to assess Middlesbrough attack - with Patrick Roberts' return agreed
PATRICK ROBERTS’ return to the Riverside should finally be confirmed in the next 48 hours, with Neil Warnock hoping to complete at least one more addition ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline despite accepting a need to keep his spending to a minimum
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GIRL POWER: Gym owner Rhian smashes men's world record
A FITNESS studio owner is celebrating success after beating the the men's world record on the battle ropes, whipping a 44ft, 10kg rope from hip to shoulder height for exactly one hour. Rhian Cowburn – who is originally from Bishop Middleham – conquered
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Sedgefield Friends ‘delight’ at church clock appeal response
A GROUP set up to safeguard the future of a historic church say they are ‘delighted’ with the initial response to their recently-launched appeal for help to put a smile back on the two faces of the town’s church tower clock. Dr Alistair Irvine,
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Abuser told police he had been 'a silly man'
A PENSIONER who abused a young girl for several years has been jailed after his reign of terror was exposed by his victim. Leslie Wilson sexually assaulted the youngster on a regular basis until she plucked up the courage to tell someone despite
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Golden recognition for North Yorkshire construction firm
ONE of the region’s largest construction companies is celebrating after winning a top national award. Northallerton-based Walter Thompson Ltd was declared winner of the Most Considerate Site (£1m to £2.5m) category at this year’s prestigious Considerate
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How many of these lost pubs do you remember?
OVER the course of this locked down year, we’ve been looking at pictures of lost Darlington from The Northern Echo’s photo-archive. This is the third selection, and now we’ve reached the second half of the alphabet, looking at Ns, Os and Ps. If
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SSI five years on: Restoring pride for landmark site
Five years on from the closure of the SSI steel site, Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen discusses how regeneration work is progressing. EARLIER this month, I marked the five-year anniversary of the liquidation of the SSI steelworks by demolishing its
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Covid: What you need to know this Monday morning, October 12
Here are the key coronavirus updates from the last 24-hours. A further 32 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 30,471. County Durham
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North-East family raffle home to make TV dream come true
A FAMILY who starred on a television show which gave them a taste of life down under are now hoping to finally make their dream come true. Christine and Paul McDonald and their two sons appeared on the BBC’s Wanted Down Under programme three years
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Banned driver rammed into police car whilst high on drugs
A DRUG-DRIVER is back behind bars after he reached speeds of 100-miles-per-hour before ramming into a police car. Anthony Lee Yeoman, from Willington, was involved in a midnight police chase after vehicle checks discovered he was driving an Audi
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Bar plans approved at former Seaham fruit shop despite concerns
A FORMER fruit shop is set to be transformed into a bar – despite concerns from residents, councillors and the police. Last year, a planning application was lodged for 51 Church Street within the Seaham Conservation Area. Developers said the
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Richmond student raises funds for charities with artworks
A STUDENT from a Richmond secondary school has used her creative talents to support teenagers with cancer. Annia Henderson, a Year 9 student at St Francis Xavier School, took inspiration from social media to learn a new skill, develop contacts and
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Dales luxury hotel scoops second AA Rosette award
ONE of the region’s most luxurious boutique hotels has been awarded another honour. The Wensleydale Heifer, in West Witton, near Leyburn, has been awarded a prestigious second AA Rosette. The honour comes just weeks after the hotel was named in
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Travelling outside of the North-East after Boris announcement
A THREE tier system for local down restrictions is expected to be announced by Boris Johnson later today in a bid to simplify rules - but what will this mean for holidaymakers? Local lockdowns are in place across large parts of the North-East,