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The Sugababes are coming to Newcastle - How to get tickets

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

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Hay fever sufferers rave over £4 'miracle cure' tablets found in Asda, and Tesco

People who suffer with hay fever are flocking to buy “miracle cure” tablets found for as little as £4 in Boots, Superdrug, Asda and Tesco. The extra strong tablets were previously only available with an NHS prescription meaning you would have had

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See the Love Island stars who could leave the villa in double dumping

Love Island never fails to give us the drama and Thursday's show teased a heart-wrenching double dumping after a major recoupling the day before. If ITV viewers thought they were going to catch a breath after the temperature was raised after the

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Man dies weeks after three-vehicle A66 crash that tragically killed his wife

Police have confirmed today that a man has died from injuries sustained in a three-vehicle A66 crash that killed his wife.  The crash, involving an HGV, a Volkswagen Golf and a Volkswagen T Cross, happened on the A66 near Warcop in Cumbria on Monday

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Missing vulnerable man aged 75 has been found safely

Police say a missing vulnerable man from Stockton has been safely located.  Cleveland Police issued an appeal after becoming concerned for the 75-year-old who last seen at Seaton train station at around 5.30pm today. Read more: Police thank

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Man arrested for attempted murder after crash leaves biker seriously injured

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a crash in Hartlepool left a biker seriously injured. The incident happened around 8.30pm on Easington Road, Hartlepool, on Thursday, June 23 when a black Range Rover and a motorbike

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Young Boro keeper makes loan move to Spennymoor Town

MIDDLESBROUGH goalkeeper Max Metcalfe has been loaned out to National League North side Spennymoor Town to gain first-team experience. The 19-year-old has made ten appearances for Boro’s Under-23’s but will link up with Moors for the new season

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Police thank public for reporting man armed with a crossbow in North East street

A man who was carrying a crossbow in a County Durham residential street has been given a suspended jail sentence. On February 28 Durham Police received calls from members of the public that a man had been seen carrying the weapon in Magdalene Place

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Just ONE person ends up being REMOVED from UK after protest at Durham detention centre

CAMPAIGNERS have claimed only one out of 13 women earmarked for removal from the UK was flown out of the country thanks to protests at a controversial North East detention centre. The woman's removal, as part of a larger group on a chartered flight

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Dales nature recovery scheme 'won't see wolves roaming round national park'

A nature recovery strategy for the Yorkshire Dales will not lead to wolves and big cats roaming the national park, a meeting has been told, but it will set out to encourage action to help struggling species. A meeting of the Yorkshire Dales National

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Council bids for £150k to plant trees and create new woodland across the region

A council responsible for an 8,654sq km area featuring two national parks and three areas of outstanding natural beauty has revealed an ambition to develop a tree planting masterplan and accelerate woodland creation. North Yorkshire County Council

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Daniel Ballard: A journey from academy drop-out to the Sunderland first-team

SUNDERLAND have completed their first signing of the summer with defender Daniel Ballard joining on the three-year deal from Premier League Arsenal. The move sees the Black Cats bolster their thin defensive ranks with Ballard joining Bailey Wright

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Bad news for fly-tipping man after council wardens manage to track him down

A Teesside businessman has been fined hundreds after council sleuths tracked him down as the culprit behind a Middlesbrough fly-tipping incident. The result was today (June 30) welcomed by Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston who urged would-be fly-tippers

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Call for new developments to be forced into having greener credentials

Elected community representatives have called for developers to be forced to include electric vehicle charging points in every commercial and residential property they build to facilitate the transition to ultra-low emission vehicles. The calls

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Misconduct probe into police boss spills into THIRD year as she is still suspended

AN investigation into allegations of misconduct involving a police force's civilian head of its standards and ethics department is continuing two years after she was suspended. Cristiana Emsley was removed from her position at Cleveland Police

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How new trains for Tyne & Wear Metro are coming along - as they enter service soon

New pictures have shown the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains taking shape on the production line, ahead of them arriving in the North East. The trains are desperately needed to replace the ones currently running on the Metro, which have been in service

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Daniel Ballard becomes Sunderland's first summer signing

SUNDERLAND have sealed their first signing of the summer as promising centre half Daniel Ballard completes a switch to Wearside from Premier League side Arsenal. After a deal for an undisclosed fee was agreed with the Gunners, Ballard was at the

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Durham Miners' Gala confirm rail workers' union boss Mick Lynch will attend

Rail workers’ union leader Mick Lynch will address the crowds at the forthcoming Durham Miners’ Gala. The Big Meeting organisers, the Durham Miners’ Association (DMA), has confirmed the RMT general secretary has been added to the list of platform

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PICTURES: Odeon Darlington over the years as it shuts down for good tonight

Darlington is losing an historic cinema this week as the Odeon Luxe on Northgate closes for the final time. The cinema has been showing the latest films to movie fans for the last 84 years but welcomed its final customers through the doors on Thursday

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Anger after authority hits man with £2,000 bill over council tax mistake

An accountant has told of his frustration after he was issued with two summonses totalling more than £2,000 despite paying his council tax. Middlesbrough Council has now withdrawn the two summonses it sent to accountant Michael Kelly. The first

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Date given for when Boots will shut down popular store on North East high street

A date for the closure of a high street store has been unveiled to health chiefs. Boots announced its Stockton store would close earlier this year – with staff told their branch will shut at the end of July as the demolition of the Castlegate shopping

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Probe launched into Captain Sir Tom Moore's foundation by Charity Commission

The Charity Commission has launched an inquiry into The Captain Tom Foundation after identifying concerns about the charity’s management and independence from the late veteran’s family. The watchdog opened a case into the charity in March 2021,

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Darlington man wore bin bag and crisp packet during attempted raid at Coral bookies

A bungling robber wrapped his face in a binbag before putting an empty crisp packet over one of his hands and walking into a bookmakers where he demanded they hand over cash. James Dungey was told to ‘f*** off’ by the manager of the Coral bookies

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Internet provider connects to its 10,000th customer

Full fibre internet provider YouFibre has connected its 10,000th customer. To mark the occasion, YouFibre has also announced a new offer to date, with six months free broadband for some new customers. YouFibre - a partner in the Northern Echo's

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Darlington school targeted as fence and statue are left destroyed in fire

An appeal has been launched after part of a Darlington school was left damaged and burned down. The incident happened at Rydal Academy in Darlington as pictures have revealed the extent of the damage. Police said they believe the suspect set

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Woman describes moment she had head stamped on after being dragged into the street

A violent thug who launched a vicious assault on a woman after dragging her into the street in her underwear has been locked up. The prolonged attack by Richard Ryan was filmed on somebody’s mobile phone before he shared it with a friend of his

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Middlesbrough standing firm over Djed Spence's Tottenham move - with proposed fees revealed

MIDDLESBROUGH remain determined to extract the maximum possible value for Djed Spence as discussions with Tottenham over the wing-back reach a critical phase. Spurs have stepped up their interest in Spence significantly in the last couple of days

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Newcastle headteacher praises businessman helping raise £2m for therapy pool

A businessman has been praised as ‘amazing’ by the headteacher of a special education needs school which is trying to raise £2m for a new hydrotherapy pool. Hadrian School in Newcastle’s West End looks after primary aged children with serve and

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Will it rain at Durham Miners' Gala? Weather forecast ahead of huge event revealed

Next weekend many will be gathering in Durham to take part in the Durham Miner’s Gala – but will be a scorching weekend, or will spirits be dampened by rain? The Gala has been confirmed to return this year after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid

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Salmonella halts production at 'world's largest' chocolate factory

Production has been halted in the world’s largest chocolate factory after salmonella was identified. The huge chocolate factory run by Swiss giant Barry Callebaut in the Belgian town of Wieze supplies products to global brands including Hershey

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Newcastle will allow Kell Watts to seek move as Wigan consider second loan

NEWCASTLE United have given the green light for young defender Kell Watts to secure a loan move as suggestions say Wigan Athletic looking into signing him for the second season running. Watts has fallen further down the defensive pecking order

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Inside as 'controversial' Sainsbury's Local opens inside former Darlington pub

A former railway pub has been officially opened as a convenience store following a failed campaign to save the drinking establishment. The former Fighting Cocks pub in Middleton St George, which was more recently known as Platform 1, is now a Sainsbury

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Newcastle United signing defender from Premier League rivals

NEWCASTLE UNITED will bolster their academy ranks with the addition of England youth international Jordan Hackett. The 18-year-old left-back had a trial at Newcastle’s Little Benton training ground towards the end of last season, appearing in an

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Diana Ross slammed as fans left 'disappointed' after Durham gig last night

Diana Ross fans have slammed her County Durham gig as a "disappointment" after last night's show. Ross made a quick stop in the North East last night (June 29) at the Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-Le-Street on her Thank You Summer 2022 tour.

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'The days of growing the game are over - England's main job at the Women's Euros is to win it'

HAD this summer’s Women’s European Championships been taking place a decade ago, the overriding aim from a domestic perspective would have been to ‘grow the sport’. That will still be important over the course of the next month, with Europe’s best

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Believing in life without barriers

One of the largest housing associations in the North East has stuck to its original vision statement through thick and thin – “We believe in life without barriers”. HEATHER BARRON finds out what it means While so many things have changed over the

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Net results - the man driving the rapid growth of ultrafast internet provider

Two years after it was launched in the North East, ultrafast internet service provider, YouFibre, continues to grow at a rapid rate. Stuart Holliday tells PETER BARRON how he became Head of Sales – and his ambitions for further growth Even as a

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First details of Durham City incident as two suspects jump into river to avoid police

A POLICE car chase ended dramatically when suspects tried to flee by jumping into the River Wear in Durham today.  The police pursuit began when officers were alerted to a suspected stolen vehicle on the A690 near West Rainton, a few miles outside

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Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 30

The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and

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The last film being shown at Odeon Darlington as cinema permanently shuts today

Film fans have one last chance to visit an iconic Darlington cinema which is due to close later today (June 30). The historic Odeon Luxe cinema on Northgate is set to screen its final film this evening before closing the doors for the last time

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Love Island favourites to win switches following last night’s recoupling

Last night’s episode of Love Island saw a dramatic recoupling change the group dynamic as the partnerships changed and new couples were formed. In a shocking turn, Ekin-Su chose to recouple with Davide after having been coupled with him earlier

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Abortion in England - where women could still face prison

Thousands of women a year terminate pregnancies in the North East – but any who do so outside of strict guidelines could face up to life imprisonment. Campaigners and providers have reiterated calls for change to UK law following the contentious

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21 pictures as Diana Ross 'comes out' and performs to thousands at Durham gig

Diana Ross took to the stage in County Durham last night as the music icon visited the region on her Thank You 2022 tour. The Queen of Motown had fans dancing in the aisles at the Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-Le-Street on Wednesday (June 29)

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Growth of scholarship scheme at Teesside University to ‘break barriers’

IN expanding its scholarship portfolio, Teesside University is providing more opportunities for students to succeed and reach their full potential. Scholarships are a unique way to provide additional support to students facing financial barriers

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Durham City incident LIVE: Police provide statement

9:04pm Good evening Good evening. Thank you for following this live blog. We will bring you any update we get on the

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Prince Andrew issued arrest warning after Ghislaine Maxwell jailed

Prince Andrew has been warned he could be arrested if he returns to the US after Ghislaine Maxwell was jailed this week. Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison and slapped with a $750,000 (£615,000) fine for sex trafficking on Tuesday.

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Sven Botman confirms he chose Newcastle United over AC Milan - and explains why

SVEN BOTMAN has confirmed he turned down AC Milan to join Newcastle United, and has described the Magpies’ “great project” as the key reason for his decision to commit his future to Tyneside. Botman’s €35m move from Lille was confirmed earlier

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Talented young linguists excel in prestigious Oxford University competition

A Ripon Grammar School student with a talent for translation has won first prize in a prestigious University of Oxford languages competition which attracted 14,000 entrants from across the UK. In addition to sixth form student Anna Cope scooping

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Team get on their bikes on epic ride for heart charity

Intrepid cyclists from across the North East pedalled their way from Edinburgh to Sunderland raising more than £23,000 for heart charity Red Sky Foundation. Organised by the charity’s founder Sergio Petrucci, the ride followed the popular Coast

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Schoolboy’s jubilee design really takes the cake

A LUCKY North-East schoolboy who designed a cupcake in honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has seen his design brought to life. Five-year-old Ethan Birch drew a special corgi cupcake to celebrate the Jubilee when his school took part in the

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MPs should be banned from bringing babies into Parliament chamber, review says

MPs should not be allowed to bring babies into the House of Commons chamber during debates, a cross-party review has recommended. The Procedure Committee report was ordered amid an outcry over Labour’s Stella Creasy being told she can no longer

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How to apply for new Channel 4 show about Aldi and Lidl middle aisles

A new series about the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl is coming to our screens later this year and it’s looking for keen shoppers to get involved. There’ll be two episodes of Secrets of the Middle Aisle (working title) and Denise Van Outen will

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Making it our business to carry on Durham’s cultural journey

County Durham may have missed out on being named UK City of Culture 2025, but businesses still have a key role to play in establishing a cultural future PETER BARRON reports Like anyone else who has ever run a business, Elizabeth Scott knows all

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Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa

Love Island has gripped the nation this year as millions tune in every night to see what the islanders have been up to. If you’re watching at home and feeling sad about not living it up in Spain with the new intake of islanders not to worry as

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Arrests made after 'blade disturbance' in North East town

Three people were arrested following a 'blade disturbance' in a North East town. Police officers were called to Kenmore Road, in Middlesbrough at about 6.15pm last night (Wednesday). Cleveland Police said a man had to go to hospital for treatment

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County Durham man who attacked ex-partner and smashed fish tank

A MAN given a suspended prison sentence last month for assaulting his ex-partner and causing damage at her home has now been made subject of a restraining order. Stewart Morrison, 41, of Sandbach, Great Lumley, received a six-month sentence, suspended

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Newton Aycliffe incinerator inquiry: Councillor says it's the 'in the wrong place'

An inquiry into plans for a waste incinerator has heard a town and county councillor say it is the "wrong process in the wrong place". A government-appointed inspector is hearing an appeal over a proposed "high-temperature thermal treatment facility

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Darlington children's home failing to protect youngsters at risk of self harm

Concerns have been raised about the safety of children being cared for at a home, with youngsters at risk of self-harm not being protected. One child hurt themselves so seriously they required hospitalisation, an investigation by Ofsted found.

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County Durham men deny blackmailing bar staff to allow them to sell drugs at bar

THE trial of two County Durham men accused of trying to blackmail door staff into allowing them to sell drugs at the premises has been put back to next year. Sam Fitzpatrick, 31, and 26-year-old Scott Laybourn are alleged to have approached door

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Privatising NHS services ‘has led to decline in quality of patient care’

The privitisation of NHS services is leading to increased rates of deaths from treatable causes and an overall decline in the quality of healthcare, researchers have said. Academics said that avoidable deaths increased as more private services

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Recap: Rush hour crash on A19 in County Durham

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Deal for insurance broker makes new group a major player

Stockton-based insurance broker Erimus Group has been acquired by Gallagher, making the new combined operation one of the largest in the region. Erimus is a retail insurance broker with a large regional commercial client base. The firm was founded

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What is today’s Wordle? June 30 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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North East man creates 'world's first' McParmo after cheeky fast food request - here's how

A Teesside food blogger has claimed to have created the world’s first McParmo after cheekily asking fast-food workers to customise his meal to fit the specification of the North East delicacy. Craig Harker, who goes by the online name of Dad Loves

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'We know how much he was loved': Father pays tribute to 'extraordinary' vet following tragic death

The father of a well-respected and talented vet has paid tribute to his “extraordinary” son. Jamie Stewart, who lived near Barnard Castle, died tragically in April. An inquest into the death of the 34-year-old was held in Crook yesterday (Wednesday

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Man who ignored woman's pleas to end rape ordeal later 'confessed' to the crime

A MAN who ignored a woman’s pleas to stop, during a rape ordeal, later boasted: “She wouldn’t give us it, so I took it anyway,” when challenged about the incident. The comment would come back to haunt Robert Jeavons, as it formed part of the evidence

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How a mum is highligting her rare disability whilst winning top model contests

A mum-of-one who is raising awareness of her rare disability and raising hundreds for a baby hospice has made the national final of a top modelling competition. Amber Killey, 24, has the rare genetic disorder Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and used her

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Plans submitted for 10 glamping tents on patch of land near Darlington

Plans have recently been submitted that could see 10 glamping tents built on the site of a former field between Darlington and Stockton-on-Tees. Located on a parcel of land, the site could be built on a former agriculture field west of Outhouse

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North East engineering business backing Jane Turner's Power of Women campaign

Mechanical and electrical engineering business, Intelect has become a Corporate Supporter of the Power of Women campaign. According to the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), as of June 2021, only 16.5% of engineers are women, a figure which highlights

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5 expert tips to keep your summer make up flawless like you're on Love Island

Love Island has brought back summer and we can't wait to soak up some sun for ourselves.  Of course, we watch the ITV dating show for the non-stop drama, scandal and grafting by the fire pit but there might be a few other reasons too. We have

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Business IQ – North East Autism Society’s CSR Offer

Whilst still offering businesses the traditional methods of charitable engagement - such as Charity of the Year nominations and corporate volunteering days - NEAS has introduced a much wider offering of opportunities, designed to benefit both parties

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Boro: Where does the land lie for Martin Payero and Marc Bola?

CHRIS Wilder has thrown down the gauntlet to Middlesbrough pair Martin Payero and Marc Bola and challenged the pair to force their way into his reckoning for next season. With the Boro boss seemingly unconvinced by the pair, it leaves plenty of questions

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Business leader's personal reasons for supporting autism charity

In a deeply moving and honest account, one of Tees Valley’s best-known business figures tells PETER BARRON why he’s appealing to the business community to get behind the North East Autism Society EVER since their beloved middle son was diagnosed

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A world of opportunity on your doorstep

With a wide range of job opportunities on offer at the Cummins plant in Darlington, PETER BARRON talks to four employees to find out why the company has a reputation as a great place to work MORE than a century has passed since Cummins was founded