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Love Island star Jacques breaks silence on why he tearfully quit villa
Rumours have been circling after Love Island revealed that islander Jacques had left the villa. The Cumbrian Rugby player is the second contestant of the season who has decided to walk, after 22-year-old Swansea student Liam Llewellyn left within
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Pictures: The opening day of The Great Yorkshire Show - can you spot yourself?
As the first day starts to wind down at The Great Yorkshire Show - the opening day has had everything from royal family members to thousands of people and from 8500 animals to famous faces. Despite the 'changeable' weather that brought a combination
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Police release e-fit of man they want to speak to after woman grabbed in Darlington park
Police have released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to after a woman was approached in a Darlington Park and grabbed by the arm. The incident happened in Stanhope Park at around 10.45pm on Tuesday, June 14 when the man grabbed a woman’s arm
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B&M and Barclays don't want to move out of shopping centre being demolished
A bargain retailer and a major bank have objected to plans to buy up a doomed shopping centre. Demolition work has already started on the Castlegate shopping centre, in Stockton High Street, as it makes way for an ambitious riverside park and new
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Major changes to visitor rules coming to North East hospital trust from today
A hospital trust is changing its rules on how many people can visit patients. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is changing its visiting restrictions today. Patients at The James Cook University Hospital, Friarage Hospital and Redcar
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Why this marquee is so important after group lost theirs to 100 mph winds
A marquee donation has helped put the wind back in the sails of an educational charity deflated by the effects of Storm Arwen. LionMouth Rural Centre is a community project based at Broadgate Farm, Esh Winning, supporting local people with learning
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What North East MPs had to say after Rishi Sunak launches bid to become Tory leader
Rishi Sunak is a member of the “elite and mega-wealthy” and he won’t “make a jot of difference” becoming Prime Minister North East Labour MPs have said while one Conservative MP is backing the former chancellor. The Richmond MP launched his campaign
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North East Tory MP is named deputy chairman of Conservative Party
Stockton MP Matt Vickers has announced this evening on Twitter that he has been appointed the deputy chairman of the Conservative Party. The MP for Stockton South said he was “delighted” to be sharing the news in a statement on the social media
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Is Reddit down? What we know so far amid outage reports
Reddit users were reporting issues with the social media site on Tuesday evening. Redditors were left unable to navigate the online discussion platform as they reported app and website issues. According to Down Detector, issues started just
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Who will be the next Prime Minister? Latest betting odds in Tory leadership race
Nominations have closed in the Conservative Party leadership race and latest betting odds have been revealed. Our next Prime Minister will come from a list of eight candidates, taking over from Boris Johnson as the Tory leader and as Prime Minister
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Conservative Party leadership race candidates confirmed - see who's in the running
Nominations have closed. Our next Prime Minister will come from this list of candidates in the Conservative Party leadership race. At 6pm this evening, the deadline passed for submitting nominations for the role taking over from Boris Johnson as
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If you live or work in the North East - like I do - it’s time for change
In case you hadn’t noticed, if you live or work in the North East, it’s time for change. From Teesworks as the emblem of that change, with its vast scale and billions of pounds worth of potential to the smallest business and each individual invested
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The North East postcodes where Covid rates are rocketing - and four are in County Durham
Four of the ten postcodes in the North East with the highest rates of Covid-19 are in County Durham. The most recent figures available show the case rate per 100,000 people is above 400 in 11 postcodes in the region. The latest data available
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RECAP: Emergency services on scene after two-car crash on County Durham road
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Hapless suspect leads police on a foot chase to his Bishop Auckland home where he was arrested
A hapless teenager fleeing the police led officers all the way back to his own home - where he was duly arrested. Durham Police said the suspected thief had gone to the Bishop Auckland police station to ask what he was wanted for. But he made
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Driver injured as two car crash blocks road in County Durham town
Emergency services have been dealing with a crash which has partially blocked the A693 in Stanley. The alarm was raised mid-afternoon after the incident on Chester Road at the junction with East Street. A spokeswoman for Durham Constabulary
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North East MP said to have 'pulled strings' to elect Conservative Cleveland PCC
A former chairman of the South Tees Conservative Association has accused an MP of pulling strings to help the police and crime commissioner get on the ballot. Lee Holmes has claimed Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP Simon Clarke helped
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Boca Juniors line up loan move for Martin Payero as Boro exit nears
MARTIN Payero appears to be on his way out of Middlesbrough with Boca Juniors lining up a deal to bring him back to Argentina. The 23-year-old is not with the Boro squad on their pre-season tour of Portugal and is yet to feature for them in pre-season
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Celebrities, royalty and 8500 animals bring in crowds at opening day of Great Yorkshire Show
Celebrities, royalty and thousands of people and animals marked the first day of Britain’s most popular agricultural show on Tuesday (July 12). The Great Yorkshire Show has battled through floods, recessions and pandemics since 1838 to become the
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See the awful injuries two police officers got after responding to violent crime
Two police officers suffered injuries from a man in North Yorkshire. The North Yorkshire Police officers responded to reports of violence in Boroughbridge, and they were injured when dealing with the incident. One has suffered a sprain, and
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Officers searching for missing North East man have found a body
Officers searching for missing Newcastle man Keith Batey have found a body. Keith, 64, was last seen by his family at around 11pm on Wednesday, July 6 at his home address on Westway, Throckley, and had not been heard from since. An extensive
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Love Island stars are frontrunners to enter the I'm a Celebrity jungle 2022
While our summer nights are currently filled with the drama of ITV’s Love Island, it won’t be long until we’re sitting down to watch I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! With this year’s series airing in November, you might be curious to see who
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A19 RECAP: Road closed due to police incident - latest here
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Police looking for a car following series of burglaries in North East town
Police are looking for a car following a series of 2-in-1 burglaries in Hartlepool in the last few months. Last night (Monday, July 11 into Tuesday, July 12) alone there were two burglaries, and a car is still missing. Entry to both addresses
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What Rishi Sunak has promised as he launches campaign to replace Boris Johnson
Rishi Sunak has pledged to cut taxes only when inflation is under control, in contrast to Tory leadership rivals’ “fairytales”, as Boris Johnson’s remaining loyalists worked to oppose the former chancellor. Brexit opportunities minister Jacob Rees-Mogg
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Appointments: Roundup of the key roles at companies across the North East
A BUSINESSiQ roundup of the key appointments at companies across the North East - who’s in and who’s out Deloitte Deloitte continues to invest in its regional business by promoting a new partner, an associate partner and four new
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Snapchat won't log in: Is Snapchat down today? What we know so far
Snapchat users were reporting problems with the app on Tuesday afternoon. According to Down Detector, issues started at around 1.30pm with users complaining about the app taking longer to load. Problems were recorded from Snapchat users across
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What's on the menu as Greggs opens its first ever drive-thru in County Durham
Greggs' first-ever drive-thru in County Durham has just thrown its doors and lanes open - and here's what is on the menu. The new site at Integra 61 in Bowburn, near Durham, opened to the public on Monday after months in the planning. Offering
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Brits issued warning as holiday hotspot brings back Covid restrictions
UK holidaymakers have been warned over the reintroduction of strict Covid regulations at a popular holiday hotspot. Brits heading to Cyprus this summer will face strict Covid rules amid a rise in cases. Cyprus Covid restrictions Face masks
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These dogs are most at risk of heatstroke – how to spot the signs and how to treat it
Over the coming days, the UK is set to be hit with a heatwave, with the Met Office issuing an amber warning for heat in parts of the country. As we prepare for the hot days, many pet owners will be worried about their furry friends and how to keep
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The history of Middlesbrough's kit - unpicking the Threads of History
NOWADAYS, so much of a football club’s identity is bound up in its kit. Red or blue? Plain or patterned? Vertical or horizontal stripes? Replica kits are ubiquitous, from the stands of the Premier League to the backstreets of any major city, anywhere
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Meet the rare pig at the Great Yorkshire Show that is now in danger of dying out
A rare breed of pig known internationally as ‘The Yorkshire Pig’ has appeared at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show after it was added to the highest priority category on agricultural lists. In April 2022 the UK-native Large White Pig breed, more
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Horrible Histories author to start Durham City Run Festival with grisly tour
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary is leading a run through the historic streets of Durham to mark the start of a popular North East running festival. Those taking part in the Deadly Durham 5k can enjoy some of the city’s grisly history, with
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18-year-old boy arrested after teenage girl reports rape in North East town
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of rape in a North East town. Police officers are currently in the Saltersgill area of Middlesbrough after receiving a report of the rape of a teenage girl on Monday (July 11). An 18-year-old man was
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Horrific scenes show moment car is wrapped around tree after big crash
A crash in Harrogate was branded “unbelievable” by an officer after they were called to a serious incident that saw a car wrap itself around a tree. Emergency services were called to a crash in Harrogate last night involving a Vauxhall that had
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Why this North East town wants a £20m overhaul
Another bid to claw in £20m to overhaul Billingham’s centre is being sent in after the town missed out the first time around. There was anger and disappointment when Stockton Council’s initial request to overhaul the town’s West Precinct using
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Rangers green light Josh McPake loan with winger to make decision on Hartlepool
RANGERS have given Josh McPake the green light to seal a loan move away from Ibrox with a decision expected this week as Hartlepool United hold their interest in the winger. Manager Giovanni Van Bronkhorst was running the rule over McPake in pre-season
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What you need to know as incredible festival to fill Durham streets with music
Communities across County Durham are coming alive this week with the sound of feel-good brass music as the popular BRASS festival returns. One of the highlights of Durham County Council’s annual events programme, Durham BRASS is bringing the part
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Pictures as work continues on demolition of major Darlington eyesore
Work is continuing apace to tear down a former warehouse which has been a blot on the Darlington landscape for a number of years. The former Sports Direct building, which has been empty for several years, is being demolished by Darlington Borough
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Love Island star issues warning to Paige as Jacques sensationally quits villa
Love Island star Paige has been issued bleak warning as Adam Collard returned to the villa this week. Adam’s ex, Rosie, a former islander, slammed the latest bombshell to join the 2022 cast of the ITV dating show. Rosie told The Sun: “I think
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New restaurant to open inside former Argos left empty for years
Yet another restaurant has been approved for York city centre, something not to the taste of all. Coming up on the menu is Indian street food and craft beer in the former Argos and William Hill betting office in Piccadilly. Bundobust, which
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'Tsunami' of victims of honour-based violence coming forward as pandemic reveals gaps in support
More people than ever are coming forward as the victims of honour-based violence, a North East charity has said. But there are gaps in services meant to help them. The Halo Project, which is based in Middlesbrough and supports survivors of
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How much a pint will set you back at the Great Yorkshire Show - and it's not cheap
Visitors have been flocking to Harrogate Showground on Tuesday (July 12) for the opening day of The Great Yorkshire Show – with thousands expected at the 163rd instalment of the iconic event. The sunny may not have been shining on the opening day
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Electric Vehicle charging points near me - See the full UK map
Electric vehicles will make up close to a third of UK used car sales by 2030, new research suggests. Data generated by insurance firm LV= discovered that 31% of the cars on the used market will be electric vehicles by the time the Government’s
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Love Island star sensationally quits villa as ITV issues statement
Love Island is heating up tonight as the second contestant of the season has decided to walk. It has been announced that Jacques O'Neil has left the villa and will explain why in tonight's episode. Last night's preview saw the Cumbrian-born
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Jack Clarke is 'feeling good' after making Sunderland return
“It feels great to be honest” said a delighted Jack Clarke after the winger made a permanent return to Sunderland last week and it seems as though the 21-year-old will quickly settle back into familiar surroundings. To quote a certain Nina Simone
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Royal spotted having fun as thousands attend Great Yorkshire Show
Princess Anne has become the guest of honour during the first day of The Great Yorkshire Show - bringing crowds out to get a glimpse of the Royal family member. As the iconic event's 163rd year kicked off on Tuesday (July 12) at Harrogate Showground
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Looking back to the week of the funeral of a boy who inspired the nation
WE look back to the week of July 11 to July 17, covering the painful goodbye to a little boy who inspired the nation with his courage and resilience. Thousands of mourners lined the streets of a County Durham village on Friday, July 15, 2017, to
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Drivers warned major stretch of A66 to be closed later this week - here's when
The A66 will be closed overnight this week at Middlesbrough’s Hartington Interchange to allow for bridge assessment works. The road will be closed in both directions from 8pm on Thursday, July 14 to 5am on Friday, July 15. The closure will
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Shock as huge jellyfish spotted near popular beach as swimmer issues warning
Paddleboarders have spoken of their surprise and awe at spotting a giant jellyfish "happily bobbing along" off a North East beach - and advised swimmers to take care. The creature believed to be a lion's mane jellyfish was captured on a mobile
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Ask Fiona: I’ve let myself go after having my baby
COLUMNIST and trained counsellor Fiona Caine answers another set of reader dilemmas. I was so looking forward to having a baby. It took such a long time for us to conceive, I’d almost given up. Everyone was supportive while I was pregnant, and
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Eco club on climate change and cost of living crisis
GREEN-FINGERED students have come up with the perfect way to protect the planet and counter the cost of living crisis. The eco club at Gurney Pease Academy, Darlington, has created a greenhouse out of 800 plastic bottles and is already enjoying
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North East fruit and veg growers send out this stark warning to Government
Fruit and veg growers sent out a stark warning to the government that the system is broken as they battle to recruit thousands of workers and face soaring costs. On the first day of the Great Yorkshire Show the National Farmers Union used the
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Jeff Hendrick seals loan move to Championship side
JEFF Hendrick has completed another loan move away from Newcastle United after joining Championship side Reading for the forthcoming season. The 30-year-old midfielder has been training with the club’s under-23’s side during pre-season with the
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Meet the County Durham community heroes nominated to carry the Queen's baton
A woman who has devoted her life to charity has been chosen to be a Queen’s Batonbearer ahead of the Commonwealth Games Vera Parnaby, who lives in Blackhill, Consett, has raised over £1 million for the Royal British Legion and started selling poppies
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Drugged-up Darlington thug left man unconscious with a bleed on the brain after one punch
A thug who left a man with a brain injury after knocking him out following an argument as the victim was walking home from a night out has been jailed. Nicholas Vernon reacted angrily to the victim calling him a ‘scruffy little rat’ and they became
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Met Office updates weather alert for North East warning against 'extreme' heat
Much of the North East has been given an amber weather warning as exceptionally high temperatures are possible for July 17 and 18. The exceptionally high temperatures are possible during Sunday and Monday and could lead to widespread impacts on
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'From Hinderwell to Euros stardom via Middlesbrough and Sunderland' - Beth Mead's footballing journey
ENGLISH football has a new superstar after Beth Mead’s hat-trick helped England Women create history as they thrashed Norway 8-0 at Euro 2022 to post the largest winning margin at a European Championships. Mead is the leading scorer at the tournament
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Heatwave warning to parents amid school guidance over sending children home
Parents have been urged to remain vigilant for signs of heatstroke as National Union of Teachers (NUT) issued guidance to schools to keep children safe amid the blistering heatwave. It comes as the Met Office extended it’s ‘risk to life’ warning
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Sunday driving ban and motorway speed limit reduction plan to cut oil reliance
Reducing the speed limit on motorways and banning Sunday driving are ideas suggested to cut Britain’s reliance on oil. The International Energy Agency has proposed a ten-point plan to reduce global demand by 2.7 million barrels a day. Included
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Newcastle United's safe standing plans - when and where will it be introduced at St James' Park?
NEWCASTLE UNITED are to install rail seating this summer in anticipation of the introduction of safe standing at St James’ Park. The Magpies have revealed they will make provision in the away section at the Leazes End of the stadium in the coming
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Labour set to table vote of confidence on Boris Johnson's Tory Government
Labour is preparing to force a confidence vote on Boris Johnson’s Government, challenging Conservative MPs to oust the Prime Minister as soon as possible. The opposition will table the motion on Tuesday, with the aim of holding the vote the following
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How much does it cost to leave a fan on overnight? Staggering cost revealed
Households across the UK have been issued a £270 warning as the cost of living crisis hits. Brits struggling to pay household bills amid a rise in the cost of living could face a difficult decision as the Met Office issued a health warning amid
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How to watch the Great Yorkshire Show on your TV - here's the channel and when
The iconic Great Yorkshire Show has begun at Harrogate Showground on Tuesday (July 12) – with thousands expected to attend over the next four days. To mark the 163rd instalment of the event, the gates opened at around 8am in a celebration of agriculture
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Mam 'bursts into tears' after man gets down on one knee at daughter's graduation
A Newcastle student has told of her “day to remember” after graduating and getting engaged on the same day last week. Philippa Wilson, from Cramlington, Northumberland, had no idea her boyfriend, now fiancé, Ben was planning to propose when he
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How an iPad led to a sex offender from County Durham being put behind bars
A sex offender paid the price for breaching a court order when he failed to inform police he owned an iPad computer, a court heard. Samuel Kettell was made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) when he received a 16-month suspended prison
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See as Professor Chris Whitty gets honorary doctorate from North East university
Professor Chris Whitty, the Government’s Chief Medical Advisor, has received an honorary doctorate of science from Northumbria University in recognition of his clinical and academic contributions and leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic. An
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Some of the celebs (and a Royal) appearing at The Great Yorkshire Show this week
This year's Great Yorkshire Show has officially opened, with thousands expected to turn out to Harrogate Showground on each day of the four-day event in what is expected to be a celebration of everything farming, food and country. The iconic event
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Newcastle defender heads away for medical - as Hugo Ekitike verbally agrees to join PSG
HUGO EKITIKE has verbally agreed to join Paris St Germain, with the reigning French champions now attempting to agree a fee with the striker’s current employers, Reims. Newcastle have ended their interest in Ekitike after it became clear the 20
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Callum Doyle to face former side Sunderland on opening day
AFTER spending last season with Sunderland, Callum Doyle will come up against his former side on the opening day of the season at the Stadium of Light after completing a loan move to Coventry City. The 18-year-old has made a season long loan move
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James Webb Telescope reveals first image of universe in incredible detail
The first image from Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope has been revealed, showing what is said to be the “deepest” and most detailed picture of the cosmos to date. Called Webb’s First Deep Field, the picture shows a galaxy cluster called SMACS
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Meet the great great grandma who is celebrating her 105th birthday TODAY
A woman who was born in the North East during the First World War is today (Tuesday, July 12) celebrating her 105th birthday. Doris Kirk was born on July 12, 1917, into a County Durham coal mining family to Robert and Sarah Clark. The family
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Great Yorkshire Show: What is the weather going to be like for the four-day event
The 163rd instalment of The Great Yorkshire Show has just begun – with thousands of people starting to file into Harrogate Showground on Tuesday (July 12) morning to see everything the world of agriculture and the region has to offer. The four-day
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Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child
Sir Mo Farah has revealed he was trafficked into the UK illegally under a new name and forced to work as a domestic servant. The four-time Olympic champion says he is “really proud” of a new BBC documentary, titled The Real Mo Farah, which enabled
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Asda shoppers given three-day deadline to claim money off their next shop
Asda is offering money off food shops for customers after filling up their car at one of its forecourts. The supermarket giant will give shoppers £5 off their next shop. Customers will need to keep their petrol or diesel receipt to claim the £5
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Sunderland miss out on key target as midfielder heads to Championship rivals
SUNDERLAND are set to miss out on one of their leading summer targets after Huddersfield Town agreed terms with AFC Wimbledon for midfielder Jack Rudoni. The Black Cats have had two separate offers rejected for 21-year-old Rudoni, who has spent
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As it happened: Thousands arrive for first day of Great Yorkshire Show
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New survey shows region set for battle as investment and cashflow hit
Sales, exports, investment and cashflow are nearly all now in negative territory as a number of economic headwinds impact North East firms, says the North East England Chamber of Commerce’s economic survey this morning. Over 90% of businesses said
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Sad sight as Odeon cinema is now boarded up in Darlington after shock closure
Darlington’s Odeon cinema is now boarded up after it closed for the final time at the end of June. Workmen have now moved in to board up the doorways at the historic Northgate venue which closed its doors to the public on June 30. Last month
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Man who slept rough on 300 mile charity walk completes challenge whole day early
A North East man who walked almost 300 miles from Essex to his North East hometown last week has raised thousands for charity and arrived home a whole day early. Dane North, a serving army officer and on-call firefighter, currently lives in Carver
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Law group which now owns Stockton firm tops £125m in revenue
Law firm Knights, which last year took over Archers in Stockton, has announced revenue up by 22% to £125.6m in its full year results. Archers Law was acquired by Knights, one of the UK's fastest growing legal and professional services businesses
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Dramatic pictures show firefighters tackling large fire in grounds of stately home
Firefighters were battling a barn fire in Teesside on Monday. Cleveland Fire Bridgade was called to tackle the large fire in the grounds on Ormesby Hall, in Middlesbrough after 7pm last night. Five engines from Coulby Newham, Grangetown and
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Recap: Rail delays in the North East after fallen trees damages lines
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Families of epileptic children worry about access to medicinal cannabis for 2023
Families of children who have epilepsy are worried for the near future, as their access to medicinal cannabis to help treat the condition is in doubt for next year. The unlicensed medicine Celixir20 has been privately prescribed to a small number
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What is today’s Wordle? July 12 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 THREE energy technologies that could bring 26,000 new jobs
THREE low-carbon technologies are set to generate 26,000 new UK energy jobs by 2030, according to new research by Robert Gordon University (RGU). Many of them would be in coastal communities stretching around the UK from the North East, East Anglia
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Darlington woman jailed for making false rape allegation that left man 'suicidal'
A woman who falsely branded her neighbour a rapist when she alleged he had attacked her in a tent in her garden has been jailed. Jade Wass reported her vulnerable neighbour to the police in July 2020 when she claimed the man, known only as Mr X
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£2.5m to be spent on repairs and improvements to Darlington's Dolphin Centre
More than £2.5m will be spent on a leisure centre with a series of repairs and replacements. Ageing and obsolete equipment is to be replaced at the Dolphin Centre in Darlington town centre, which enjoys its 40th anniversary this year. Darlington
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This is where fuel thefts are being reported in North East as police issue plea
Fuel thefts are rising across the UK – and around 38 a week are reported to our region’s police forces, The Northern Echo can today reveal. The cost of filling a family car passed £100 for the first time last month as the cost of living crisis
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Premier League trophy visiting the North East TODAY - here's where and when
The Premier League trophy will be arriving in the North East later today (July 12) as football fans will have a chance to get closer than ever before to the coveted prize. As part of a UK-wide tour of the trophy, the EE store at the Metrocentre
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Drugged-up driver 'panicked' as he took police on high-speed chase in his Audi
A drugged-up driver who took police on a 20-minute high-speed chase around residential streets has walked free from court. Michael Miller ‘panicked’ when he saw a police car with its blue lights activated and sped off in Audi TT. The 37-year-old
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'Substantial' cannabis farm operated above County Durham village barber's shop
EVIDENCE of what appeared to have been a “substantial” cannabis farm was found by police in living quarters above a village barber’s shop. As officers arrived to search the premises, in Ushaw Moor, on March 2 this year, two men present, Albanian
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Darlington man threatened to kill his mother after holding knife to her face
A man who held a knife to his mother’s face and threatened to kill her has been locked up despite her plea for leniency. Kyle McEwan flew into a rage when after he had a row with his mother in their Darlington home earlier this year. Teesside
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'It's made my day to be honest': Drivers find error in road sign name hilarious
Two road signs are causing confusion, and amusement, for residents after they shockingly misspelled the name of a town – can you spot the error? Residents have been left astonished that the signs are still wrong after a number of years, despite
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Almost £1m to be spent improving this Darlington road to help cafés and shops
A council is to spend almost £1m on road improvements in a bid to help cafés and shops. Leaders in Darlington Borough Council have approved the plans for Coniscliffe Road to support "pavement café culture" and local businesses and make "a safe,
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This is how much driving off without paying for fuel cost a Teesside driver
A man was charged and fined in court after filling his car with fuel and making off without paying. With the region seeing increased fuel thefts and petrol prices continuing to rise, we’ve pulled together a list of people charged in court in the
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What every driver should know as North East fuel thefts rise
Petrol prices are soaring – and thieves are preparing to cash in, police have warned. Forces across the North East and North Yorkshire have tackled more than 9,000 fuel thefts in five years, with around 38 a week recorded in the first five months
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Roaring success – how the Darlington Lions turned into life-savers
Darlington Lions Club is offering men, aged 40 and over, the chance to have a free prostate cancer test. PETER BARRON tells how the campaign has already proved to be a lifesaver among its own ranks WHEN officials of Darlington Lions Club launched
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Driving bare foot or in sandals could cost you a £5,000 fine
UK drivers are being warned over a potential £5K fine if their summer outfit restricts their ability to drive behind the wheel. An amber weather warning for extreme heat has been issued across a large part of the UK ahead of further soaring temperatures
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Shocking new study reveals North East has highest child poverty rate in the country
New figures reveal the North East now has the highest rate of child poverty in the country and campaigners say the study should be a ‘serious wake-up call’ for the Government. Research carried out by Loughborough University for the End Child Poverty