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The Sugababes are coming to Newcastle- How to get presale tickets

Iconic British girl group the Sugababes have announced they are hitting the road for a huge headline tour and you can get presale tickets. The Round Round singers will be visiting 17 cities starting their tour in Bristol on October 16 and ending

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Dame Deborah James dies from bowel cancer aged 40

The death of podcast host and mother-of-two Dame Deborah James at the age of 40 was announced by her family on Instagram. They said: “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister, mummy

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What time do the islanders wake up on Love Island?

Love Island is back on our screens and it's brought us a sizzling summer of drama and scandal.  The ITV dating show returned for its eighth season a few weeks ago and we were thrilled to return to the world of grafting by the firepit, bombshells

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Two-car crash on level crossing causes North East train cancellations and delays

A car crash on a level crossing at East Boldon between Newcastle and Sunderland is causing train disruption tonight. It's affecting trains between the two cities as well as services to Carlisle and Middlesbrough, and between Metro Centre and Nunthorpe

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Newcastle United confirm Sven Botman signing from Lille

NEWCASTLE UNITED have confirmed the signing of Sven Botman, with the Dutch centre-half having agreed the terms of a five-year deal on Tyneside. Botman has completed his medical with the Magpies, having flown into the North-East on Monday morning

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LOOK INSIDE: JD Sports opens its flagship North East store

Images have been released of JD Sports new flagship North East store following its grand opening over the weekend. On Saturday (June 25), the leading sport, fashion and outdoor retailer welcomed local sneakerheads and reinforced its status as the

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James Corden reveals 'when it's right' for Gavin & Stacey to return

James Corden has issued a confusing update on whether BBC hit show Gavin & Stacey will ever return. Corden, who co-writes the show alongside Ruth Jones, has said he will trust his colleague’s judgement on when the time is right to bring back the

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North East NHS Trust being prosecuted by the CQC following death of teenage girl

A North East MP has welcomed the news that a Teesside mental health trust is being prosecuted following the deaths of a teenage girl in its care. Christie Harnett, 17, took her own life at the former West Lane Hospital in Middlesbrough in June

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Cannabis farm worth HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of pounds found in old North East church

A LARGE-scale cannabis farm worth hundreds of thousands of pounds has been discovered by police in an old church. Shortly before 1pm on Thursday (June 23) police received information about a possible farm being housed inside Robert Young Memorial

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ITV's answer to Wordle - gameshow Lingo - looking for contestants: How to apply

The gameshow just made for fans of Wordle – Lingo – is returning and looking for contestants from across the UK. The hugely popular ITV quiz show, commissioned for a third series, is seeking teams of two to test their wits and word knowledge to

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Former Aycliffe Angel was not expected to survive birth - but she 'fooled them' and has turned 100

ONE of the last surviving Aycliffe Angels has described how she was so small when she was born that she was not expected to live. But Louie Young always joked she had "fooled them" and has just celebrated her 100th birthday. Members of staff

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Census 2021 data reveals how the North East population has changed over a decade

The North East has seen the smallest increase in population size among all the English regions, according to the latest census results. The census takes place every 10-years and more than 24 million households across England and Wales filled in

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North East air con specialist wants to increase staff by 75 per cent

A Sunderland air conditioning specialist is planning to increase its headcount as it moves into a new Washington base.   AACS, which designs, supplies, installs, services and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration systems, as well as

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Teesside Airshow: Event organisers pass the blame after damning report published

Bodies responsible for organising the shambolic Teesside Airshow have passed the blame to one another as they responded to the much-anticipated report on what went wrong. Those who sat on the Public Event Safety Advisory Group (PASEG) responsible

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North East Fund targets £60m for growing firms

Foresight Group, a listed regional private equity and infrastructure investment manager, has announced details of its Foresight North East Fund. The Fund is targeting a £60 million raise and has been made possible through funding from Durham County

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Appointments: A roundup of who’s in and who’s out at North East businesses

A regular BUSINESSiQ roundup of key appointments at businesses across the North East   After another record-breaking year Cleveland Containers has appointed Richard Gray as their new Strategic Commercial Director. With over 11 years of

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£75m funding for huge County Durham warehouse site

Citrus Durham has got £75m funding for Connect 298 - the largest speculatively developed industrial/warehouse unit in the North East for over a decade. The investment will enable the development of 650,000 sq ft of new industrial space at the Integra

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Remembering the “worst storm in living memory” when a month’s rain fell in just two hours

Today marks 10 years since the North East was rocked by heavy rain which The Northern Echo dubbed “the worst storm in living memory” when a month’s worth of rain fell in just two-hours. City streets turned into rivers after torrential rain fell

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Diana Ross: Your questions answered ahead of Chester-le-Street gig

Excitement is building as Diana Ross is set to play to 6,000 fans at the Seat Unique Riverside Stadium in Chester-Le-Street tomorrow (Wednesday, June 29) night. The Motown legend is visiting the North East for one night only as part of her Thank

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MP demands compensation for fishermen hit by 'decimation' of North East sealife

A North East MP has called on the government to compensate fishermen affected by the mass crustacea deaths along the region’s coast and to reopen the investigation into the cause. A study into the shellfish that started washing up dead last October

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Fed up firefighters blast serial arsonist for targeting same farm THREE nights in a row

Fed-up firefighters have called for a serial arsonist to stop after having to extinguish the same bailed grass at a County Durham farm three times in the last three days. Fire crews from Spennymoor Fire Station have been required to attend deliberate

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Boro step up their search for first choice goalkeeper with Zack Steffen enquiry

MIDDLESBROUGH have stepped up their search for a first choice goalkeeper with the Championship campaign beginning in just over a month's time and have made contact over the possibility of signing Manchester City's Zack Steffan. Steffen, who has

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Teesside Airshow: Everything we have learned as report finds ‘various failings’

A damning reporting into the ‘failings’ of the Teesside Airshow has been published after the event descended into chaos, leaving thousands of ticketholders stuck in queues of traffic unable to reach the airfield. The airshow, which was held on

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LIVE: Delays on A1 easing after earlier incident - updates

6:19pm The end of the live blog Since the congestion has eased and traffic is starting to get back to normal - that

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Carers hailed as 'heroes' as North East company makes the top 20 again

The boss of a company which has once again been named as one of the top 20 recommended providers in the North-East of England has dedicated the award to her staff. This is the fifth time in six years that Caremark (Redcar and Cleveland) has made

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Sick Darlington pervert jailed for more than ten years for sexually abusing children

A SICK pervert who systematically sexually abused three young children sobbed as he was jailed for more than ten years. Kenneth Harrison had abused all three victims over a protracted period until the first reported the sexual abuse in March this

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Train station plan: Darlington's connection to success or 'carbuncle'?

Multi-million-pound plans to transform Darlington railway station have won approval from council leaders - despite fears that a multi-storey car park could end up a "carbuncle". The £114m Darlington station development, with new platforms, tracks

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North East children's play park destroyed by vandals who set wheelie bins on fire

OFFICERS investigating a suspected arson attack in a North East park have released images of the extensive damage and are appealing to the public for information. An investigation is ongoing into fire damage caused to to Beacon Lough East Park

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Dr Zak: 'Stay cautious of the risks of sun exposure'

WITH temperatures soaring, it has been tempting to make the most of the good weather while it lasts. Although sunlight is recommended in moderation to maintain vitamin D levels, too much heat and sun can do more harm than good. Excess sun exposure

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Opera star Sir Thomas Allen bows out as Durham University Chancellor

OPERA star Sir Thomas Allen is bowing out of his role as Chancellor of Durham University with a final Congregation at Durham Cathedral. His retirement from Durham University was announced last year and he is saying farewell to the University and

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Everything you need to know as closures of the Tyne Bridge begin

A major Newcastle bridge desperate for repair will see road closures over the next few weeks for major inspection works. The Tyne Bridge will be closed at various points over the next two weeks, forcing city centre motorists to find diversions

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Darlington STEM club pupils shown the right track

PUPILS have been building bridges with a heritage railway in the run-up to the world’s most famous line celebrating its 200th anniversary. The STEM club, comprising Years 4, 5 and 6 children, from Gurney Pease Academy, travelled from Darlington

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Warning after bag stolen from wheelchair user near Darlington park

A warning has been issued after a bag was stolen from a wheelchair user in Darlington. The victim had stored a backpack on the handles of his wheelchair, when a suspect grabbed it and stole it. The incident happened at about 4.15pm on Thursday

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Second Sunderland game move for TV - this time in the Carabao Cup

THE television spotlight has been thrust on Sunderland once against after their Carabao Cup first round tie has been moved. The Black Cats will face Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Wednesday 10th August after being selected for television

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CCTV revealed of man and woman following theft of over £500 worth of items

CCTV images of a man and a woman have been released by police after a theft at a B&M in York, which saw over £500 worth of items stolen. The theft took place between 3.30 to 4pm on Wednesday, May 18 and saw 32 bottles of sun cream and two sets

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These cats from the RSPCA cat rehoming hub need their forever homes – can you help?

These cats are searching for a forever home in the North East after facing difficult circumstances so far. The RSPCA Cat Rehoming Hub works with local RSPCA branches to rehome cats and kittens rescued by RSPCA officers across the Darlington, Stockton

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Man locked up for appearing at Durham court drunk pledges to address alcohol issues

A MAN locked up over the weekend after turning up at court drunk has been granted bail, having pledged to address his alcohol issues. Ryan Piggford appeared to be inebriated as he struggled into the dock at Durham Crown Court for a plea hearing

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Two men made threats and stole cigarettes from a shop - police launch appeal

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after a robbery in North Ormesby. The incident happened around 9:25pm on Monday, June 27, at One Stop on Kings Road. Two suspects entered the shop, made threats and stole a quantity of

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Sunderland fighter Josh Kelly hoping North-East win will spark tilt at a major title

JOSH KELLY is hoping his forthcoming Tyneside showdown with Lucas Bastida will help pave the way for a tilt at a major title. Kelly will take on Argentinian Bastida at super welterweight in the feature attraction of a ‘North-East Takeover’ show

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Starbucks opens up in former 'derelict' North East pub - and the building is unrecognisable

Starbucks is used to opening up plenty of coffee shops across the country – but one of its newest additions has rejuvenated the building that once housed a lively North East pub. The popular coffee chain, which already has numerous outlets dotted

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Aldi brings back its illuminating tan drops and they’re perfect for summer

Aldi is an unsurprisingly but rewarding place for skincare lovers. The Lacura range is filled with incredible beauty products all at affordable prices. From serums to moisturisers, SPF to masks, you’ll find everything you need. And that now

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Sunderland pondering next move after latest bid for midfielder is rejected

SUNDERLAND are weighing up their next move in the battle for Jack Rudoni, after their latest bid for the AFC Wimbledon midfielder was rejected. The Black Cats have tabled two offers for the 20-year-old, neither of which was deemed to be acceptable

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Is Twitter down? What we know so far as users experience connection problems

Popular social media platform Twitter has reportedly crashed leaving thousands of users without connection. Newsquest reporters noticed problem with the loading of feeds when using the site on desktop, however the app seems to be working fine on

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Aiden McGeady hoped to reunite with ex-Sunderland boss after deal expired

AIDEN McGeady’s move to Hibernian has reignited his relationship with former Sunderland manager Lee Johnson and the veteran winger admits it’s a move he had been hoping for during last season as he approached the end of his contract. The 36-year-old

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Teesside Airshow: Traffic bosses had just five staff working despite warnings of four hour waits

Teesside Airshow traffic bosses knew it could take up to FOUR HOURS to get vehicles into the car park and had just five traffic stewards to deal with up to 7,500 cars. The shocking revelations have come as a hotly anticipated report into the traffic

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National Park's future discussed as officials want to see more wildlife thrive

National park custodians are set to consider a bold and wide-ranging programme of projects to increase the number of species which live in the Yorkshire Dales, following a 'vigorous debate' between interest groups such as farmers, shooting estates

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WATCH: huge explosion brings down major structures at former steelworks

Several major structures on a former steelworks site were demolished last night in an explosion. The former Redcar steelworks are being demolished to make way for development. A programme of explosions and demolition work is underway. Read

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Love Island's Danica sets her sights on Andrew as islanders face heart rate challenge

Love Island viewers thought they had seen the end of Tasha and Andrew’s problems last night as the pair talked and committed to each other. Tasha assured Andrew despite her conversations with Charlie, that she was committed to him and making their

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Reactions after Darlington headteacher's 'sexist' text about school uniform causes a stir

A text message sent from a headteacher at a Darlington secondary school telling parents/guardians to ensure their daughters wear tights has caused confusion and controversy. Longfield Academy’s official uniform policy on the school’s website states

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Photos released of how new Beamish 1950s cinema will look - and here's when it could open

Photos of how a new cinema will look in Beamish Museum’s 1950s town have been revealed – as the popular tourist attraction looks to build on its historic project. Opening in 2023, The Grand cinema will be part of the 1950s Town, giving people a

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Aldi reveals wish list and finder’s fee for new Newcastle location – see full UK list

Aldi has revealed a wish list of new store locations across the UK and has offered a “finders fee” for anyone who can help find a suitable site. The supermarket is on the hunt for a new store in Newcastle, so if you know the perfect location, Aldi

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Toby Carvery announces half price deal on adult mains this week - how to claim

Toby Carvery is offering meals at a bargain price this week as Brits continue to tackle the ongoing cost of living crisis. One of the UK’s favourite meals is available for half price as Brits navigate rising costs across the board including food

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One person taken to hospital after A19 crash causes major delays

One person was taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash on a major trunk road. The collision happened on the A19 near Sunderland during rush hour on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the crash, which happened on the northbound

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Read the Teesside Airshow report in full as event 'unlikely to happen again'

A damning report into Teesside Airshow has concluded that it is ‘unlikely to happen again’ after the event descended into traffic chaos. The highly anticipated report was released on Tuesday (June 28) morning after ticketholders got stuck in huge

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Isaiah Jones: Boro switch away from London distractions was best career move

MIDDLESBROUGH winger Isaiah Jones admitted that a switch to the North-East back in was the best move he could have made for his career after a series of unsuccessful attempts to make it professional in his native London. Jones completed the switch

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Police urgently looking for missing woman and carry out ‘extensive’ searches with helicopter

Police say they are urgently looking for a missing Helmsley woman while they grow increasingly concerned for her welfare using police helicopters in an ‘extensive’ search. Chelsea Allen, 31, went missing from her home in Helmsley at 3am on Sunday

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Teesside Airshow: Here's how to claim your refund after 'event failings'

The refund process for disappointed Teesside Air show visitors has been announced after a damning report into the event’s failings has been published. Traffic chaos at the event left thousands of guests unable to reach the airfield and forced to

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Water rescue training for staff and volunteers at County Durham park

POTENTIAL life-saving training has been delivered to staff and volunteers at a County Durham park. Throw-line tuition has been given to people working or volunteering at Chester-le-Street’s Riverside Park. The training emerged from the formation

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School in a bit of a tight spot over uniforms

SCHOOL uniforms have always been a vexed issue. School pupils always like to bend and break the rules so guidance in black and white is necessary. Schools have a right to set down the basic principles of their uniform, of its colour, of the length

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College team given kit in two year sponsorship deal

COLLEGE footballers have picked up a kit fit for champions thanks to a new sponsorship deal. Students on the Martin Gray Football Academy programme delivered with Darlington College will sport the Errea brand in a two-year partnership with Thornaby-based

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Teachers tackle Three Peaks for lifesaving defibrillator

SCHOOL staff took up a gruelling challenge after learning about the need for community defibrillators. A team of 20 staff from West Park Academy, Darlington, tackled the Yorkshire Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, a gruelling

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Teesside Airshow is 'unlikely to happen again' after damning report into traffic chaos

A damning report into Teesside Airshow has highlighted a ‘number of shortcomings’ in the planning which caused the event to descend into chaos with huge queues of traffic. The air show, which was held on Saturday June 11 was plagued by traffic

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LIVE: Public enquiry opens for Aycliffe incinerator appeal - updates

2:14pm He is cross-examined by Paul Tucker QC, for Fornax. Mr Tucker says he is not sure how Mr Holmes' examples of

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Newcastle United have released third kit resembling Saudi Arabia colours

NEWCASTLE United have released their third kit for next season donning the green and white colours. An official launch was made by the club this morning ahead of the 2022/23 Premier League season and it features a white shirt with a green trim

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How to buy the 1921 census as 2021 census is released

The first results from the England and Wales 2021 census shine a light on what our lives look like now but what about 100 years ago? The 1921 census was revealed to the world earlier this year- detailing the lives of our ancestors during a fascinating

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Universal Credit claimants face major rule change to keep receiving payments

New rules will see Universal Credit claimants have to work longer hours or attend meetings with “work coaches” to keep receiving payments. The current system says that anyone claiming the benefit and working a minimum of nine hours does not need

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British Gas is offering up to £1,500 off your energy bills - how to apply

Thousands of British Gas customers could e eligible for a grant worth up to £1.500 to help with rising energy payments. The advice comes as Money saving expert founder Martin Lewis has warned energy bills could rise by another £1,000 this winter

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Staggering £150m jackpot up for grabs in tonight's EuroMillions draw

A “staggering” estimated £150 million jackpot is up for grabs in Tuesday’s EuroMillions lottery draw. Camelot says that if one lucky UK player were to scoop the entire amount, they would be richer than Serena Williams, 40, who is the highest-earning

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Heatwaves are becoming 'more intense' and more frequent due to climate change

Every heatwave being experienced today has been made more intense and more likely to happen because of climate change, scientists have warned. A review of extreme weather hazards shows that for some, such as heatwaves, it is “unequivocal” they

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Sven Botman update - as Newcastle United line up other transfer moves

NEWCASTLE UNITED should finally complete the signing of Sven Botman in the next 24 hours after the Dutchman flew into Tyneside to finalise his switch from Lille yesterday. The Magpies have spent the whole of the summer chasing the Dutch centre-half

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Cyclist taken to hospital after collision in North East town

A cyclist is being treated in hospital following a collision in Teesside. Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash in Redcar on Saturday, June 25. The incident happened at about 8.45am on Larkswood Road. Officers received a report

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Three police officers assaulted during arrest of young County Durham man

A YOUNG troublemaker assaulted three police officers in the process of being arrested and upon his subsequent arrival at a custody suite. Kielan Tallentire, who has previous offences for resisting arrest, obstructing police, assaults, and breaching

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Drug dealer who fled the county 'deprived' of more than £1k

A DRUG dealer jailed for 16 years last month, after being brought to justice having fled the country, has now been deprived of more than £1,000 recovered by police from him during inquiries. Shaun Philip Mason fled from police who suspected he

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Uncertainty remains over asylum centre plan for former North Yorkshire RAF base

Uncertainty still surrounds whether the former RAF Linton on Ouse base will become a processing centre for asylum seekers. The Home Office announced in early April that the base would be used to house around 1,500 male asylum seekers who had mostly

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RECAP: One person taken to hospital after A19 crash

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What is today’s Wordle? June 28 hints

Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game

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New North East office for expanding accountancy firm

A North East accountants has expanded with a new office after a year of growth. Bishop Auckland-based Stuart Hall & Co, which already has premises in Middlesbrough and two in Scotland, has opened a new office in Durham to make room for the five

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Multi-million pound deal for North East business park with 100 tenants

A North East property and construction firm has bought Queen’s Meadow Business Park in Hartlepool in a multi-million pound deal. Hellens Group, a North East-based property and construction firm with offices in Washington, Stockton and Catterick

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Darlington beauty queen makes it to grand final of national pageant

A TEENAGER is hoping the backing of a veterinary clinic and a security business can help her succeed in the finals of a national beaury pageant. The 14-year-old  has been crowned Miss Junior Teen Darlington - and is now through to the grand final

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Darlington boy runs 10km and raises £500 for charity after losing friend to cancer

A five-year-old boy from Darlington has raised more than £500 for Brain Tumour Research, by running 10km in memory of his best friend who died from a rare, inoperable brain tumour. Rowan Lyons completed five Junior Park Runs, one for every year

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Busy Metro line closes for two weeks for works - including complete renewal of Victorian bridge

A BUSY Metro line serving Newcastle and North Tyneside is to close for two weeks next month for a major programme of modernisation works - including the complete renewal of an ageing Metro bridge. An eight-week road closure, from June 20 to August

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Darlington headteacher's text about girls uniform branded 'sexist and inappropriate'

A parent has hit out at a Darlington school following a controversial text message regarding uniform sent from the headteacher to all parents. The parent, who wishes to remain anonymous, has a child at Longfield Academy and she was shocked by the

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Ask Fiona: our agony aunt answers reader questions

COLUMNIST and trained counsellor Fiona Caine answers another set of reader dilemmas. His ex-wife is making life difficult I am very much in love with the man I live with, and he is with me. The problem is his ex-wife. She calls at least every

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Councillors to write to government on poverty 'to change political will'

A council watchdog will write to the government following a call to "change political will" on poverty. Points raised about poverty will be sent to central government after a debate at a meeting of Durham County Council's corporate scrutiny management

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“I just couldn’t do anything without the support of charities like Cancer Research UK”

Around 17,600 people a year are diagnosed with cancer in the North East of England.* That same amount of people could fill Newcastle’s Utilita Arena to capacity one and a half times over. So, research into the best ways to prevent, diagnose and treat

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Chris Wilder: 'I've put a bomb under a couple of first-team players - let's see how they react'

CHRIS WILDER is anticipating a large number of departures from Middlesbrough this summer – and admits he has challenged a couple of established first-team players to improve their performances if they want to remain part of his squad. Wilder is

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Sunderland winger looks forward to rare pre-season after 'tough few years'

SUNDERLAND winger Patrick Roberts is set for a rare pre-season campaign after years of loan spells and uncertain summers was ended after putting pen-to-paper on a fresh two year deal at the club. After playing a starring role in the club’s run