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Eddie Howe: 'Austria will be an important time for us'
NEWCASTLE UNITED head coach Eddie Howe is looking forward to advancing his side’s preparations for the new Premier League season as they travel to Austria tomorrow for a pre-season training camp. Howe’s side kicked off their pre-season schedule
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Drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead £2,500 fines and prison
The Met Office predicts a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected in the UK. Forecasters have said it will start a consistent run of high temperatures over the next few days, meaning Britons
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Durham Miners' Gala: Here's what the speakers had to say during the event
Those at Durham Miners Gala on Saturday will have seen banners, brass bands, and messages of solidarity – but it was also about the powerful speeches that were given at the traditional trade union-backed event that made it stand out. With 200,000
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Durham Miners' Gala: Pictures as the historic event returns to the city
The historic Durham Miners' Gala returned on Saturday - and thousands turned out in Durham city centre to join in the celebrations. Saturday's event marked its 136th anniversary as it was held for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic.
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Durham Miners' Gala: Thousands descend on historic streets for return of iconic event
Thousands of people descended on Durham to celebrate the return of the Durham Miners Gala on Saturday. The historic event marked its 136th anniversary as it was held for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. This year’s event looked
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Jack Clarke completes Sunderland return signing four-year deal
JACK Clarke has completed a permanent return to Sunderland signing a four-year deal on Wearside. The Black Cats have been locked in talks with Tottenham Hotspur for the last few weeks over a potential deal to bring Clarke back to the Stadium of
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Newcastle hammer Gateshead in pre-season opener
NEWCASTLE United hammered National League side Gateshead 5-1 at their Benton training ground to open their pre-season fixture schedule. Eddie Howe’s side put the sword to Mike Williamson’s side with goals from Matt Ritchie, Joelinton and Sean Longstaff
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Two remain in hospital with serious injuries after A1 crash involving police car on 999 call
Two people remain in hospital with serious injuries after a police car crashed with a motorbike while responding to a 999 call on Friday (July 8). A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 3pm yesterday (Friday), we were called to
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Durham Miners' Gala: What the iconic event means to people who have attended
The Durham Miners’ Gala is currently in full swing – with bands, campaigners, and members of the public filing through the historic streets of Durham. On what is a sunny and warm day in County Durham, the traditional trade union-backed event, which
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Sunderland close in on permanent deal for Jack Clarke
SUNDERLAND have agreed a deal to re-sign Tottenham Hotspur winger Jack Clarke on a permanent deal. Clarke spent the second half of last season on loan with the Black Cats making 20 appearances and scoring one goal as they went on to seal promotion
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Why isn't Love Island on tonight?
This week, Love Island saw the end of Casa Amor and with that there was plenty of drama. New islanders entered the villa and those that returned were reunited with their partners and viewers have seen smiles, tears and arguments with more to come
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Twitter users to ‘benefit’ from Elon Musk pulling out of deal to buy company
Elon Musk's decision to pull out of buying Twitter will benefit users of the social media platform, some experts have said. The Tesla and SpaceX boss’s $44 billion (£36.5 billion) bid to buy the social media platform appeared to be on the verge
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Road reopened following closure during County Durham village carnival
A busy road through a County Durham village was closed for several hours today (July 9) for a community carnival. The A688, between Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle was closed at Staindrop until 5pm for the village carnival. A parade is set
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Italian hotspot bans bikinis with £425 fine for tourists who flout the rules
Those who may be planning a trip to Italy this summer may want to be aware of a restriction in place for clothing in one particular hotpsot. Sorrento, a town on the south west coast of Italy, has announced a ban on bikinis and people going around
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Chris Wilder offers update on Boro's search for a new striker
MIDDLESBROUGH are having to be patient in their search for a new striker as Chris Wilder prepares himself to play the waiting game to get the targets he wants. Boro have just Duncan Watmore and Josh Coburn as first-team strikers for next season
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This plot of land in Darlington town centre has been purchased for redevelopment
The regeneration of a neglected town centre plot of land has taken a step closer after redevelopment plans were revealed. The brownfield site that was once part of the famed formal gardens to the rear of the Pease family home has been bought by
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Pub named North East's best after £7.5m renovation - and you may recognise the name
A popular pub that has undergone £7.5m worth of renovations has been named the North East’s best pub of the year after topping some of the biggest and best names in the hospitality sector. The Three Mile, at Gosforth, Newcastle took home the prestigious
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Mr Pink gets locked up after being stopped by police twice in matter of weeks
A driver who was pulled over twice in a few weeks has been locked up after breaching the terms of a suspended sentence. John Pink was stopped on April 12 after he was spotted driving a VW Golf in Middlesbrough without insurance and refused to give
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Rowan Atkinson from County Durham transformed into sculpture for Netflix show
As a comedy heavyweight – there’s not many things that County Durham’s own Roman Atkinson hasn’t seen – but when he came face-to-face with a wildflower sculpture of himself recently – he found it a bizarre experience. The actor and comedian, who
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Church to bless your cats and dogs in service featured on the Vicar of Dibley
All creatures great and small are being welcomed to a special church service in a Northallerton village this Sunday. St Helen’s Church in Ainderby Steeple is hosting its first ‘Pet Blessing Service’ on Sunday, July 10 at 2pm. Inspired by the
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Ant McPartlin pays tribute to Father Dermott Donnelly as the ‘kindest’ man he knew
Ant McPartlin has paid tribute to Father Dermott Donnelly, saying he was “kindest, wisest man I knew”, following his death aged 55. The Catholic priest and brother of McPartlin’s presenting partner Declan Donnelly died on in hospital Friday following
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1,500-tonne delivery starts the build for astonishing £3.8bn factory
One of Europe’s largest construction projects has reached a key milestone this week, as the first train load of aggregate arrived at the Port of Blyth in Northumberland to kick start the main ground works phase of Britishvolt’s pioneering £3.8bn Gigafactory
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The week in pictures: news from around the UK and world
SOME of the best images from around the UK and world this week include Boris Johnson delivering his resignation speech, and an early stage of le Tour de France. Also pictured are people running through the streets ahead of fighting bulls and steers
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Durham Miners Gala recap: Sun shines on the thousands that flock to event
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Boro beat York City on the eve of Portugal pre-season trip
TWO goals from Graham Kavanagh and one from Sonny Finch saw off National League side York City with a 3-2 win at the LNER Community Stadium. Like last week against Bishop Auckland, Wilder use a different eleven for each half. The first period saw
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3 North East restaurants appear in episode of Channel 4's Come Dine With Me
Come Dine With Me: The Professionals came to the North East this week (July 4) as three Newcastle restaurants competed for a big cash prize. The new spin-off of the popular Channel 4 show sees three pairs of restauranteurs competing against each
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Tom Crawford looks to 'crack on' as Pools prepare for pre-season friendly
A DETERMINED Tom Crawford is looking to hit the ground running for next season as Hartlepool United’s pre-season preparations continue with a second friendly this afternoon. Pools kicked off their summer campaign with a 2-0 friendly defeat to Scottish
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Former Aycliffe Angel celebrates 100th birthday after surviving first wave of Covid
A care home has pulled out all the stops to ensure that one of its most treasured residents and a former Aycliffe Angel turned 100 in style at the end of last month by celebrating the incredible life of a centurion that has seen her learn tai chi at
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Police appeal after man exposes his buttocks near North East village primary school
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a report of public indecency near a North East primary school. A Cleveland Police spokesperson said the incident happened around 11.50am on Friday (July 8), near to The Links Primary School
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County Durham house prices rise by hundreds - how much your home could be worth
House prices in County Durham have gone up by an average of over £1,000 in the month of April, according to figures from the Land Registry. County Durham is one of the cheapest areas to buy a property in the UK despite this month's increase in
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Italian hotspot bans bikinis with £425 fine for tourists who flout the rules
Those who may be planning a trip to Italy this summer may want to be aware of a restriction in place for clothing in one particular hotpsot. Sorrento, a town on the south west coast of Italy, has announced a ban on bikinis and people going around
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Appeal launched for missing County Durham teenager as concern for his welfare grows
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 15-year-old County Durham boy as concern for his welfare grows. Jack Swinburn was last seen at his home address in Consett this yesterday evening (July 8), and officers believe he may have used
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Keir Starmer writes exclusively for the Northern Echo on Big Meeting day
The Durham Miners Gala is a big occasion for our friends in the trade unions, local people, and across our movement. To be able to celebrate in person for the first time in three years makes it extra special. The fact this year’s gala is dedicated
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Big Brother's Anthony Hutton announces fresh new venture after Darlington success
A Big Brother star who has made a name for himself, not only in reality TV but haircutting, has announced a fresh new venture after his Darlington success. Anthony Hutton rose to fame after winning the huge Channel 4 show back in 2005 and now runs
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NAMED: 10 people who had cases heard after being charged with driving offences
These are the ten people in the North East that have been charged for driving offences in court in recent weeks. Driving offences are generally quite prolific in courts with many people being caught for speeding, driving without insurance and sometimes
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Can you pronounce these 15 North East place names after TV narrator makes blunder
A North East town name was slaughtered by a TV show narrator on Monday evening with one viewer calling the mispronunciation a ‘belter’. Popular Channel 4 show Come Dine With Me: The Professionals paid a visit to the North East for its episode on
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County Durham pub that's been closed since 2020 is on the market for £225k
A once-popular County Durham pub that has sat empty since 2020 is still on the market as more pubs close in the region amid rising costs in owning a hospitality business. During a recent study, the number of pubs in England and Wales fell below
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Owners of County Durham pub say goodbye in emotional farewell post
The owners of a popular County Durham pub have announced their decision to step down from running the venue in an emotional statement shared on social media. The Royal George Tavern, in Shildon, has become a well-known community hub over the years
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Patrick Roberts details how he was pre-season outcast at Manchester City
PATRICK Roberts has described his troublesome spell at Premier League champions Manchester City explaining how he was effectively a first-team outcast during pre-season. After a high-profile switch from Fulham in 2015 as a teenager, Roberts was
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Serial shoplifter who lives 'chaotic lifestyle' is banned from shops in County Durham
A judge has offered some respite to village stores after banning a serial shoplifter from entering the respective premises for five years. The prohibition was imposed on Simon Marcus Freeman after his six-week spree earlier this year. Freeman
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See as former primary school is demolished to make way for new development
Work has started on a £3.7 million redevelopment of a former primary school site that will bring 18 new homes to Ingleby Arncliffe. The site, which has been unused for a number of years, is being developed by Beyond Housing and will include one
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See how bus passenger numbers have SLASHED in County Durham and Darlington
The number of passengers using bus services in the North East has dramatically declined over the last decade, leading to claims the market is “fundamentally flawed”. While the pandemic wreaked havoc on bus usage, with the number of journeys made
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15 historic pictures from the Durham Miners Gala when every Labour leader had to attend
The Durham Miners' Gala beats the pandemic this weekend and returns to bring anywhere up to 200,000 people onto the streets of the city - but there will be no big name Labour politicians among them. Since Keir Hardie became the first leader of
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Thousands to descend on Durham City for one of 'biggest' Big Meeting returns
HUNDREDS of thousands of people will converge on Durham today (July 9) for what promises to be the biggest Miners' Gala of modern times. More banners and brass bands will be taking part than at any time since before the Miners’ Strike as The
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Ed Sheeran gig-goer in Sunderland to stand trial over alleged assault at Stadium of Light
A man has denied causing grievous bodily harm with intent arising from an assault on a fellow gig-goer after an Ed Sheeran concert in Sunderland, last month. But James Oxley has admitted the slightly less serious charge of unlawful wounding/causing
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What is today’s Wordle? July 9 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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Amazon Prime Day 2022: When is huge online sale and how to get deals for free
UK bargain hunters will rejoice with Amazon Prime Day just days away for savvy shoppers to get their hands on huge deals. Amazon Prime Day 2022 The online sale event will be taking place between 12 and 13 July. Early deals have already