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Man dies after Harley Davidson motorbike crashes with car on rural North Yorkshire road
A man has died after his motorbike crashed with a car on the A684 near Bedale, in North Yorkshire, police have confirmed. North Yorkshire Police are investigating the crash which happened at around 2.40pm on Sunday 10 July 2022 at the junction
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Two in hospital with injuries after car crashes at garage forecourt near County Durham village
Two people have been taken to hospital with injuries after a crash involving four cars at a garage forecourt on the A167 in County Durham. Durham Roads and Armed Policing Unit tweeted the accident happened at the Shell Garage near Croxdale, south
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Eight Tories announce campaign for PM – See the list
Eight Tories so far have put themselves forward as Boris Johnson’s replacement as Prime Minister. This comes just days after a mass resignation within the party forced him to announce his resignation. Former health secretaries Jeremy Hunt and
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IN PICTURES: Massive abortion rights solidarity protest held in the North East
North East women's rights and social justice groups held a massive abortion rights demonstration in Newcastle today (July 10). Women's Street Watch, Women's Banner Group and North East Against Racism were joined by members of the public at Grey's
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Alun Armstong: 'I don’t want to burn our lads out too much too soon'
DARLINGTON sealed a second pre-season win in a week beating Northern League side Crook Town 4-2 at the weekend as manager Alun Armstrong is cautious about burning out his squad. The Quakers surged into a two goal lead at the break thanks to a brace
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Garden trend that could add up to £27k to your house value - how to achieve it
It’s no secret a well thought out garden can add serious value to your home, but according to experts, many overlook the extra value a wildlife-friendly garden could create. A trend gaining momentum, it was a wildlife-focussed garden winning the
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See the Love Island stars who could leave the villa after Casa Amor dumping
Now that Casa Amor is over, the main villa is looking a little crowded with means a major dumping is on the cards. Jaws dropped when Tasha, Andrew, Dami and Indiyah all recoupled with one of the Casa Amor bombshells on Thursday night. Ekin-Su
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Kell Watts determined to state his case to be in Newcastle's first-team
WITH Newcastle United set to run the rule over Kell Watts in pre-season, the defender is determined to make his case to the club’s coaching staff for the new Premier League season. Having returned to the club for pre-season after a successful spell
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Daughter appeals for council apology over her mother's care after death
A woman says she will continue fighting for answers and an apology over the way a council handled her late mother’s care – four years on from her death. Barbara Jameson has been in dispute with Redcar and Cleveland Council ever since the local
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McDonald’s announces discounts on popular menu items this Monday – how to get yours
Feeling like a little treat to start off the week? Something to make Monday a little less daunting? Then head to your local McDonald’s for two great discounts on breakfast and lunch items. If you’re wanting to save some pennies then McDonald
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LIVE: Latest police statement with details of motorbike crash near Bedale
11:48pm Our condolences Our thoughts this evening are very much with the family and loved ones of the man who has
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Two escape with only minor injuries after plane flips over on landing at North East airfield
TWO people had a lucky escape when they suffered only minor cuts and bruises after a plane flipped over and crashed as it landed at a North East airfield. Emergency services were called after the light aircraft turned over at the Eshott Airfield
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'Major improvement' needed as Asian takeaway's food hygiene rated one-star
Mayor improvements need to be made at a takeaway, food hygiene inspectors have warned. Ceylon Cuisine on Parliament Road was inspected on May 24 and slapped with a one-star rating. The takeaway in Middlesbrough serves up Sri Lankan and South
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Hey babe, take a walk on the railside (to Shildon)
NEXT Sunday (July 17), the railway institute in Shildon is holding an exhibition of railway history, from noon to 4pm, with exhibitors coming from all across the region. At 1pm, there will be a free guided walk looking at some of the interesting
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New date for Newcastle Clean Air Zone – with tolls for high-polluting vehicles on hold until 2023
A heavily-delayed Clean Air Zone (CAZ) could finally come into force in Newcastle city centre later this year – but with tolls for high-polluting vehicles put on hold until 2023. Tyneside council bosses have revealed a new proposal that would see
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Traffic disruption expected on A1 as 'vital' bridge work starts in North East
TRAFFIC disruption is likely as "vital" bridge work for A1 upgrade in the North East starts at the Coal House roundabout near Gateshead from Sunday (June 10). As part of the A1 Birtley to Coal House improvement, National Highways will be installing
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Boro touch down in Portugal and begin week of warm weather training
MIDDLESBROUGH have touched down in their pre-season training camp in Portugal. Following Friday night’s friendly win over York City, Boro will now spend the next week going through their paces in a warm weather environment. Day 1️⃣ in
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Boss insists SeAH in it for the long haul after choosing Teesside for new site
A boss behind a massive manufacturing plant coming to the former Redcar steelworks has insisted the firm is in it for the long haul. More than 2,000 jobs were lost when the steelworks shut in 2016 – sending shockwaves through Teesside’s economy
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Who is at risk of being dumped as the boys try make amends in tonight’s Love Island
As Casa Amor and the main villa have come back together, there has been no shortage of drama, fallouts and revealing stories as they find out what each other has been up to. Friday’s episode saw Andrew and Tasha finally cut ties as Coco revealed
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North East devolution talks to hit the buffers - but hopes of a deal remain
Steps towards a new £3bn devolution deal for the North East will have to “slow down” after Boris Johnson resigned – but there is hope that a new mayor for the region can still be elected in 2024. The prime minister was forced to step down as Tory
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Ciaran Clark set to leave Newcastle for Championship loan move
NEWCASTLE United defender Ciaran Clark is set to complete a loan move to Championship side Sheffield United. Clark has been training with the club’s under-23’s during pre-season and has been deemed surplus to requirements with Newcastle recently
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Bowling alley abruptly shuts in town centre as landlord repossess building
A bowling alley has abruptly shut down after a landlord took back possession of the building. Lane 7 appears to have been kicked out of its Middlesbrough site on Albert Road after the owner re-occupied the building on Monday, July 4. The venue
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10 of the 'best' pictures taken across the North East and North Yorkshire this week
SOME of the best pictures from The Northern Echo Camera Club this week include a puffin on Bempton Cliff, and colourful sunset skies behind Seaham Lighthouse. Also pictured are other scenes from that natural world. Our camera club gives amateur
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Staindrop Carnival in pictures: Can you spot yourself in the colourful parade?
A COUNTY Durham community made the best of glorious sunshine with crowds converging on a village for its first carnival since the outbreak of Covid. The Staindrop Carnival, near Barnard Castle, saw community spirit boosted, with people of all generations
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Tyne Tunnel would have 'significant delays' without new cashless toll
The Tyne Tunnel would be suffering from “significant delays” if bosses had not pressed ahead with its controversial new cashless toll system. It was claimed on Thursday that a surge in traffic levels at the crossing, which is busier than it has
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The best curry house in the North East has been revealed - and it's in County Durham
A popular County Durham restaurant has been crowned the best Indian restaurant in the North East after wowing judges at the prestigious industry awards. Spice Lounge, which is just off Market Place in Durham is regarded as a hidden gem within the
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Alex Neil forced to rethink Portugal training camp after Rangers postponement
SUNDERLAND kicked off their pre-season run of friendly matches over the weekend but it wasn’t the most conventional end to a football match. Hopefully it wouldn’t be a sign of things to come in the season. Their friendly match against Rangers was
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Council U-turns on controversial plans to scrap city centre's free parking
Transport chiefs have scaled back plans to axe free evening parking in Newcastle city centre. It emerged last year that Newcastle City Council was bidding to axe the Alive After Five offer that has made car parking in city centre multi-storeys
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Man denies aggravated burglary of house in County Durham armed with a machete
A man has denied being armed with a machete in a house burglary that took place in July last year. Phillip Ferguson is accused of being in possession of a broad-bladed knife during the burglary at an address in Front Street, Annfield Plain, near
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7 pictures of glitz and glamour as secondary school celebrates leavers' prom
RICHMOND School and Sixth Form College was delighted to be able to host Proms for their Year 11 and Year 13 students again in 2020. The Year 13 event was held at the Garden Rooms, Tennants, in Leyburn. Les Richardson, Head of Sixth Form, said
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6 new sunny destinations revealed from Newcastle Airport - are you going to any?
Newcastle Airport has announced that six new locations will be unveiled for its 2022/23 flight schedule – giving passengers at the North East hub more choice for city breaks and summer holidays. If you’re planning to jet off for a winter break
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Delight as Darlington food company wins the so-called 'World Cup of Condiments'
A Darlington pickle company scored the winning goal in a ‘World Cup of condiments’ to find the best accompaniment for a pork pie. Calder’s Kitchen’s spiced Sillylilli – an Indian take on its traditional piccalilli – beat some of the biggest names
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Raby Castle's plans for new seating unveiled as plans are submitted
Proposals to install a canvas canopy over temporary public seating area; the temporary change of use of a hunting stables courtyard to provide public seating, and to install canvas canopy whilst construction works are ongoing, have been submitted to
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Promising Darlington teen golfer has hopes of becoming the world's best
A talented student is following in the footsteps of PGA Tour player Callum Tarren, with his own sights set on a professional golfing career as he continues to celebrate success on the championship circuit. Jack Atkinson, who, like England pro-golfer
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The incredible story behind the ship left abandoned on the banks of the River Wear
Today's Object of the Week is the wreck of a ship - made of an unusual material. An unexpected curiosity lies on the banks of a North East river. Shipwrecks are not unusual, there are thousands of them dotted around the North East coast.
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'I ran as fast I can': Claims Darlington's former Odeon cinema is actually haunted
Darlington's last silver screen from the golden age of cinema closed at the end of June. Its audiences have moved on to the multiplex – but what will become of its ghosts? A paranormal investigation in the Odeon in Northgate is once said to have
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Farm comes up with brilliant egg vending machine - here's where you can give it a go
A farm in North Yorkshire has decided to set up a new novelty way of selling eggs after it found its honesty box idea was being taken advantage of – an egg vending machine. Aireyholme Farm in Great Ayton initially set up an honesty box during the
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Owners devastated after premises wrecked and hundreds of pounds stolen
A service providing food in Stockton for the homeless/needy was sadly broken into and burgled last month. Project Must Eat, based on Yarm Lane in Stockton, provides hot and cold food for those who need it. Steve and Karen Lea, who run the community
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How the Empire's richest man intervened in a bitter will dispute that revolved around a lost Durham country house
“THE facts of the case are very simple,” said a Queen’s Counsel in the Court of Probate in London 150 years ago this week as he launched the case of Maxwell v Maxwell. This was a bitter family dispute over a will that was made by a man on his deathbed
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Darlington house prices rise by hundreds - how much your home could be worth
House prices in Darlington have gone up by an average of over £1,000 in the month of April, according to figures from the Land Registry. The latest data from the government department reveals that in April 2022 average house prices in Darlington
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Floodlight failure sees Sunderland friendly with Rangers abandoned at half-time
SUNDERLAND’S friendly match against Rangers was abandoned after just 45 minutes of action in Portugal due to a floodlight failure. The Black Cats led the Europa League champions through Luke O’Nien’s strike at the break but a power failure at the
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What is today’s Wordle? July 10 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