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What is today’s Wordle? July 2 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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The Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins - how much they are worth

The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins in circulation. The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022. Since then, over 70 variations of the 50p coin

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See who was dumped from the Love Island villa ahead of Casa Amor

Love Island never fails to give us the drama and Friday’s show gave us a heart-wrenching double dumping after a major recoupling also rocked the boat this week. If ITV viewers thought they were going to catch a breath after the heart rate challenge

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'Good faith' report of suspected leak sparks emergency response at North East port

Emergency services have been stood down following a suspected leak at a North East port. PD Ports, in Teesside, closed this evening to investigate a suspected leak. However, it has now concluded there was no leak, no chemicals were released

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The 'best day' of Sven Botman's life as Dutchman unveiled at Newcastle

SVEN Botman's long awaited move to Newcastle United has officially been completed as the Dutch defender described his unveiling as the 'best day' of his life. Botman's deal was agreed in principle this week after the Magpies fought off competition

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Jet2 flight from Newcastle forced to make U-turn after 'emergency' onboard

Holidaymakers bound for Turkey received an announcement they did not expect as their flight was forced to make a U-turn back to Newcastle Airport. The Jet2 flight from the North East to Turkey took off on Friday afternoon before an emergency was

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Redcar incident Recap: Emergency services stood down as statement issued

9:07pm Here is the full story from this evening's incident Investigation finds 'no leak' at North East port after

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Meet the Love Island boys entering the Casa Amor villa

It was confirmed on last night’s episode of Love Island that Casa Amor is returning and now you can meet the boys. This part of the series sees the islanders get split up into groups of boys and girls with one group staying at the original villa

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Watford's Chris Stark and Scott Mills are leaving BBC Radio 1

Scott Mills and Chris Stark are leaving BBC Radio 1 during the summer, the radio station has announced. The pair will be on air on Monday, July 4 for their next show where they will be talking to listeners about their departure. Alongside a

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The latest in a string of sordid incidents

OF course, MP and whip Chris Pincher should have been suspended from the Conservative Party immediately his embarrassing drunken episode became known. In any other walk of life, if you had been accused of a drunken sexual assault which was apparently

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What we know so far as man taken to hospital after County Durham crash

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash in County Durham today. Emergency services were called to Esh Winning at about 12.30pm on Friday, July 1. The collision involved a car and a motorbike and happened at the B6302

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Hugo Ekitike tells Reims boss he wants to stay as Newcastle dealt telling blow

NEWCASTLE United's chances of signing Reims striker Hugo Ekitike have been dealt a further blow after he told his club's manager he wants to remain in France. The Magpies have a fee agreed with the French side in the region of around £25 million

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See inside Love Island's Casa Amor villa ahead of its return

Love Island has confirmed that fans can expect a Casa Amor segment to appear in the current series. A teaser was played at the end of Thursday’s episode confirming to viewers that they haven’t got long to wait before the islanders experience it

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The 'haven' of a North East beach that's come out top in Sunday Times Best guide

A North East beach has came out top in a major awards - and chances are you've been to it, especially over the summer. Sandhaven Beach in South Shields has been named UK beach of the year according to The Sunday Times annual best beaches guide.

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16-year-old boy missing from Redcar for five days - have you seen Alfie?

A 16-year-old boy is missing from Redcar and Cleveland Police is appealing to the public for information. Alfie Moore went missing from his home in Redcar earlier this week and officers are concerned for his welfare. Alfie is a white male with

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See as crowds flood to see incredible and proud parade in Darlington town centre

A historic infantry regiment marched through Darlington town centre for a Freedom of the Borough parade this morning (Friday, July 1). The Rifles, the successors to the Durham Light Infantry, was awarded Freedom of the Borough in 2010 and were

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Person taken to hospital after crash with vehicle on A167 in Darlington

A cyclist was taken to hospital after a crash in Darlington today (Friday, July 1). The crash happenened on the A167 on Northgate near Machine Mart in Darlington at around 12:20 this afternoon. This caused traffic jams up to Morrisons on North

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County Durham perv is locked up after sexually abusing young girl 30 years ago

Justice has finally caught up with a sick pervert who groomed a young girl to fulfil his depraved sexual desires more than three decades ago. Henry Brown repeatedly sexually abused the youngster when he was in his mid-20s and she was aged around

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Donkey rescued after having breakfast on the A-road's central reservation

A donkey was rescued from the A64 by a vet and their partner on their way to the airport. Shortly before 7am this morning, North Yorkshire Police received a call from a member of the public who had found a donkey grazing on the central reservation

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'I owe my life to NHS': MP reveals his recovery after undergoing emergency surgery

A North East MP has paid tribute to the ‘magnificent’ NHS after he had to undergo emergency surgery. Andy McDonald, the MP for Middlesbrough, said he would redouble his commitment to supporting the health service after undergoing treatment in May

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BAN on all visitors at this North East area after bird flu outbreak

An outbreak of a virulent form of bird flu is having a “devastating impact” on the UK’s seabirds, the RSPB has said. The conservation charity spoke out amid concerns for the UK’s only roseate tern breeding colony, and separately, following the

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Hull City reject Boro approach for Jacob Greaves

HULL City have rejected an approach from Middlesbrough for defender Jacob Graves. Greaves, who is currently considering a contract offer from the Tigers, is the subject of interest from Boro who has one year left on his current deal. Hull’s

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Neill Byrne exits due to family reasons as Paul Hartley addresses departures

HARTLEPOOL United have been dealt another blow after Neill Byrne completed a move to Tranmere Rovers signalling the third key departure this week. The 29-year-old, who was on Pools pre-season trip to Portugal, completed a switch to the League Two

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Man appears in court for sentence after attempted kidnap and rape of 63-year-old in park

Sentence of a man for the attempted kidnap and attempted rape of a woman walking in a country park has been put back to await completion of a psychiatric report. Alan Anthony Rothwell was arrested within days of the attack on a 63-year-old woman

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One person taken to hospital after fight 'involving weapons' breaks out in street

An investigation is underway after a street fight involving men with weapons is alleged to have broken out in the early hours of the morning. Five people have been arrested in connection with the incident in Middlesbrough, which led to one man

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Pictures of Gary Pearson over the years after his sudden death at 45

Former Darlington footballer Gary Pearson has died suddenly at the age 45. He had recently been appointed manager at Billingham Town, having previously been in charge at Crook Town and Ryhope CW. In his playing days he was known as a combative

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LIVE: Man fighting for life in hospital after motorbike crashes with car in County Durham

3:27pm Statement from the ambulance service  A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service said: said: "We received

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LIVE: A167 crash in Darlington between cyclist and vehicle

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Drug driver sped off in mum's VW Golf after finding out he would become a dad

A young soon-to-be dad took police on a high-speed chase when he reacted badly to the shock of the news. Thomas Galloway reached speed in excess of 70 miles an hour in a 20-mph zone when he drove off in his mother’s VW Golf following a row with

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Diana Ross appears to 'snub' Chester-le-Street after gig slammed by fans

The Motown legend, Diana Ross has appeared to snub Chester-le-Street after her ignoring all references to her gig in the town. The legendary singer, who is known for songs including I'm Coming Out, Upside Down and Chain Reaction, played in front

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Pictures show reason road was closed as lorry causes one big mess

A cement lorry overturned and shed its load, causing the partial closure of a road in a North East village this morning (July 1). Emergency services were alerted after the lorry came to grief on the A6085 Newburn Road in Throckley, near Newcastle

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Channel 5 confirms when final episode of Neighbours will air

The final episode of Neighbours will air later this month on Channel 5, the broadcaster has announced. After 37 years on screen, the long-running Australian soap opera will come to a close with a double-episode special. The globally recognised

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Man asks whether he 'should apologise to his ex' after breaking up

COLUMNIST and counsellor Fiona Caine answers reader dilemmas. Should I apologise to my ex? I went to a university reunion last month and met up with some people I hadn’t seen for 30 years. My ex-girlfriend wasn’t there, which may have been

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North Yorkshire students benefitting from Activities for All scheme

A community programme, which has received national acclaim for its inclusive approach to extra-curricular activities, celebrated the end of its recent ‘Cycling for All’ initiative and additional funding, with a ride down the old railway track from

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Labour make gain in North East by-election - as party step closer to regaining council

The Labour Party has taken a step closer to regaining control of Middlesbrough Council ahead of next year’s local elections after winning in Berwick Hills and Pallister. Ian Blades gained the seat for the party from the independents with 361 votes

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Fears over woman who has been missing for six days as major search continues

Concern is growing for a woman missing for six days and police are urging people to keep an eye out for her if they visit the Helmsley area this weekend. 31-year-old Chelsea Allen was last seen at an address in Helmsley in the early hours of Sunday

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Two teenage boys arrested and taken into custody after van stolen in burglary

Two teenage boys have been arrested after a van was stolen in a burglary in Nunthorpe. Officers are appealing for witnesses and information about the burglary that happened at around 11.20pm on Thursday June 30 on The Crescent. Read more: Girl

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114 Post Office branches to be affected by strikes in July - the full list

Post Office staff are set to strike in July in a dispute over pay with more than 100 branches across the UK affected. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) who work at 114 Crown Post Offices, which are run directly by the Post Office

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Eastenders Jack Branning actor Scott Maslen has a very famous wife

Eastenders actor Scott Maslen who plays Jack Branning in the BBC soap has a very famous wife in real life. Scott who is best known for his roles in The Bill and Eastenders, is married to famous DJ and singer Estelle Rubio. The actor is best

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Asda, Sainsbury's and Amazon offer huge discounts for shoppers in 14 job roles

Asda, Sainsbury's and TK Maxx is giving away huge discounts for people who work in a certain field, but very few seem to know about it.  Some people are saving around £100 a month on their shopping, thanks to the scheme - but few people know about

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Drivers could face £2,500 fine for common bad driving habit

Drivers have been warned they face a fine of up to £2,500 and three points on their driving licence for a common bad habit on UK roads. How to indicate is one of the first things we learn when getting behind the wheel and an essential part of responsible

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Jet2 passengers hit out at 'horrendous' queues at airport on region's doorstep

A holidaygoer has described early morning chaos and queues at Leeds Bradford Airport as “horrendous”. Solo traveller Julia Sharp arrived at 2.45am on Thursday for her flight to Fuerteventura, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. But queues for luggage

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Now TV customers issued warning over 'hidden' £60 charge - how to stop it

Now TV customers across the UK have been urged to check their direct debits after some users complained after being charged more for the popular streaming service. Customers are being warned over a ‘hidden’ monthly charge for the Sky streaming

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Alex Neil explains how he wants to tackle new look Championship schedule

THE Championship has been Alex Neil’s bread and butter for a number of years with Norwich City and Preston North End. But with a slightly different look to the schedule this season because of the World Cup, the Sunderland boss is running the rule of

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Exact date 'hottest day of the decade' is predicted in July amid '35C heatwave'

Fresh reports suggest the UK could be set for a 35C heatwave in July after weeks of irregular weather patterns following the sizzling heatwave in June. Brian Gaze, a forecaster at Weather Outlook, told The Sun he wouldn’t be surprise to see temperatures

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Shock as three massive python snakes spotted on the loose in seaside town

Police are investigating after three large pythons were caught after being let loose in a seaside resort. Earlier this week, North Yorkshire Police officers attended reports of large snakes seen in the Falsgrave area of Scarborough. Read more

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LIVE: Road blocked after lorry overturns - first pictures from the scene

12:36pm Road cleared The road has now been cleared and traffic has returned to normal 

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'James Bond' fantasist from Durham told girlfriend he had gun and worked for secret service

A farmer living a “James Bond-type fantasy” has been jailed for illegal possession of a pistol carried on him on nights out with a girlfriend. John Hare, whose marriage had broken down at the time, told the woman that he had killed people in the

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Champions League matches to be shown on Amazon Prime and BT Sport from 2024

Amazon and BT are set to share the rights to broadcast live Champions League matches from 2024 in a new deal. The technology giant will split the rights with BT for the 2024-27 cycle, a period that marks the start of a new format for UEFA’s men

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What you need to know if you're going to huge Darlington event this weekend

A popular Proms in the Park event is set to return to Darlington this weekend. People are being urged to get their flags and picnics ready for the musical event at South Park bandstand. The free event offers music for all tastes and ages, from

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Northern Law Awards win for Darlington solicitor

A NORTH-EAST solicitor who has dedicated herself to helping vulnerable people has been honoured in the Northern Law Awards. Melanie Morley, who works for BHP Law, in Darlington, was named Rising Star of the Year in recognition of her rapid progression

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Girl, 13, taken to hospital by air ambulance after being hit by car near school

A teenage girl has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car near a school. The 13-year-old was struck by a Vauxhall Zafira near to the Outwood Academy on Hall Drive in Acklam, Middlesbrough. Read more: Ferryhill

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Newcastle United first-team return for pre-season training

NEWCASTLE United’s players have arrive back at the club’s training ground for pre-season ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign. The first-team, along with head coach Eddie Howe, are back at Darsley Park to undergo fitness testing and begin

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Tributes paid after the death of former Darlington player Gary Pearson

Tributes have been paid to popular former North East footballer Gary Pearson, who has died at the age of 45. He was well known throughout the region having played for several clubs, including Darlington, Spennymoor and Durham City, while only weeks

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Aycliffe incinerator inquiry: 'no real world evidence' of firms being turned off by plans

There is "no evidence" of companies not investing in an industrial estate because of fears over a proposed waste incinerator, an inquiry has heard. Developer Fornax Environmental Solutions is appealing against the refusal of planning permission

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Man refuses to stay in any hotels amid 300 mile walk from Essex to North East

A North East man is preparing to walk almost 300 miles from Essex to his North East hometown to raise thousands of pounds for a mental health charity. Dane North, a serving army officer and on-call firefighter, currently lives in Carver Barracks

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Darlington school's little haven reopens after vandals smashed it up and killed hedgehog

A REVAMPED garden building that brings joy and educational opportunities to students with complex, profound and multiple learning disabilities has reopened after being vandalised by heartless intruders. Parents, students and staff were invited

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Amazing pictures from a 'buzzin' night out at the legendary Tall Trees nightclub

It is a venue many have described as legendary, amazing and even top class, and now a number of forgotten pictures have reminded us what a buzzing night out it was. The place to be, The Tall Trees nightclub and hotel in Yarm still holds a special

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3 new driving laws and rules coming into effect in July - all you need to know

New laws relating to driving in the UK will come into effect this month affecting all drivers across the country. Law changes pushed through this month could have a huge impact on the future of transport in this country with drivers across the

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A690 crash RECAP: Police issue statement on incident in Durham

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Construction firm named to start on new Sunderland homes

ONE OF the North East’s most ambitious residential developments is set to begin, with Tolent appointed to commence work. Sunderland City Council has signed a deal that will see North East based Tolent take on the construction of 135 ultra-modern

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Karl Jones to appear in charity boxing match raising cash for Darlington Mind

A charity boxing match is taking place this Saturday (July 2) in Darlington. Darlington’s Karl Jones will be taking part in the event at ASE/Engineers Club on Northgate with all proceeds raised going to Darlington Mind. Karl usually trains

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Man travels 160 miles to pick up passport in Durham only to be met with chaos

A MAN at the end of his tether over delays in getting his passport has described having to travel 160 miles to pick it up in County Durham – only to be met by a long queue and "chaos". Ethan Alexander, of Glasgow, said after waiting more than 11

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Ferryhill postmaster who was caught up in Post Office scandal to get share of £19.5m

A former Ferryhill postmaster is among hundreds set to receive an initial share of £19.5m compensation over the Horizon Post Office accounting scandal. David Farry, who served as Mayor of Ferryhill until May this year, was part of a group of 555

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Darlington dog who loves Wimbledon is desperately looking for a new home

A dog rescue centre is hoping a tennis ball-loving pooch’s ‘ace’ skills will help him find a new home. Darlington Dog’s Trust is hoping people’s love for Wimbledon, which got underway this week, will extend to giving Mackie, a tenacious terrier

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County Durham family want to find the 'mystery' person who helped dad after fall

The family of a County Durham man taken to hospital by a kind-hearted stranger have sent a message of thanks to the generous helper who looked after him. Joseph Halpin’s family were shocked and worried last Friday (June 24) when they received a

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TikTok video showing 'urban explorers' on plane at Teesside Airport goes viral

A video of ‘urban explorers’ accessing an abandoned plane at Teesside Airport has gone viral after being posted on TikTok. Thousands of people have viewed the video on the social media site. It shows a group of about half a dozen people entering

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Hospice gardens get summer-ready thanks to volunteers

A TEAM of dedicated professionals have transformed the gardens of a North-East hospice as a way of giving back to their local area. Volunteers from Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies, Essity, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Humble & Clark Legal, and

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Plans go in for number of new homes on land near leisure centre car park

An application for outline planning permission for a residential development of three homes at land at 15 to 20 Chapel Street, Thirsk, has been submitted to Hambleton District Council. The site is located to the north of Thirsk Leisure Centre car

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Make your team fit to win

Jason Pritchard is Group MD at digital transformation experts Fitfactory Technology & Valuechain. He told Mike Hughes how his business is helping the region grow – and how he wanted to practice what he preached with the business he was leading.

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An action-packed month ahead for County Durham

After the excitement of reaching the final four in the UK City of Culture 2025 competition, culture remains at the heart of ambitious plans to regenerate County Durham. This month, the county hosts a series of exciting events that are set to bring

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Omar Bogle ends six month stay at Pools with Newport County move

HARTLEPOOL United striker Omar Bogle becomes the latest departure after sealing a permanent switch to fellow League Two side Newport County. The 28-year-old, who only signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Pools back in January, has swapped the

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Something for everyone at Middleton Hall’s National Garden Scheme open day

The award-winning forty-five-acre estate at Middleton Hall Retirement Village is opening to the public as part of this year’s National Garden Scheme (NGS) on Saturday 23 July 2022. Throughout the day visitors will have a rare opportunity to explore

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Durham University hillwalkers aim to tackle all 214 'Wainwrights' in 24 hours

Hillwalkers past and present from a North East university aim to complete a unique challenge at the weekend in homage to a famous guidebook author. More than 100 alumni and existing members of Durham University Hill Walking Society will attempt