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Thirsk Love Island star Tasha makes things official with now boyfriend Andrew
Love Island returned to our screens again tonight and didn’t disappoint when it came to drama and cute moments between islanders with Thirsk star Tasha having a very important question to ask Andrew. The pair have been on a tough journey in the
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Who left Love Island tonight? See the islanders who could leave after public vote
Newcastle personal trainer and former islander Adam Collard has made his choice in tonight's major recoupling. After the excitement of Becky Hill's surprise performance, the islanders learn that there is going to be a recoupling. The contestants
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A1 closed after multi-vehicle crash as emergency services are on the scene
The A1 has been closed following a multi-vehicle crash as emergency services are on the scene and a diversion route has been put in place. The closure is in place between the B1337 at Stannington and the A19 at Seaton Burn. According to AA
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Is Davide leaving the villa? ITV viewers panic as rumours circulate
Following another heated discussion from Ekin-Su last night, Love Island’s Davide is rumoured to have quit the ITV dating show. The pair have had more than their fair share of drama, leaving Davide with trust issues as we saw him mention in Wednesday
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Six-figure sum agreed to help bring back old Town Hall back to life
A council executive has agreed to bid for £2.5m to bring the Old Town Hall back to life. There has already been £1.3m of Town’s Fund cash invested in the Grade II building to make it structurally safe. The Old Town Hall dates back to 1846 making
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Darlington school gets latest Ofsted rating - and it's good news for pupils
Empathetic pupils who won global recognition for ‘walking in the shoes of others’ have gained further praise as inspectors confirm their school is officially ‘good’. Reid Street Primary School, Darlington, has retained its ‘good’ status just as
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Mayor brands councillors "selfish and lazy" after damning report into council finds weaknesses
Urgent action is needed to address significant weaknesses at Middlesbrough Council, a damning report has revealed. The authority made an unlawful appointment, made wrongful payments to a publicity company and relationships in the council have deteriorated
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IN PICTURES: Horrible Histories author leads grisly run and calls it “the ideal gig”
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary lead the grisly run through the historic streets of Durham today and called it “the ideal gig.” The Deadly Durham 5k looked to pair running with a grisly history lesson with stops along the way to hear the
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15-year-old Lucy is found safe and well
Police have issued an appeal to help find a missing 15-year-old girl who left an address in Thornaby, and has connections in Stockton. Lucy Foster, 15, left an address in Thornaby on Saturday, July 9 and hasn’t returned. She has connections
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IN PICTURES: Queen's Baton Relay winds its way into the North East
The Queen's Baton Relay arrived in the streets of the North East on Thursday (July 14) - where hundreds came out to cheer through the batonbearers and celebrate the best of the region's community spirit and unsung heroes. The event, which is now
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Toyah Willcox stars in film about disabled Quakers' fan to premiere in Darlington
An independent feature film shot and set in Darlington, and starring Toyah Willcox, will be premiered in Darlington this weekend. Give Them Wings was directed by Sean Cronin and is based on the life of a Darlington FC fan, Paul Hodgson, who became
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Drug dealers legs were said to be 'shaking' during a routine police stop
A pair of crack cocaine dealers were caught when they acted suspiciously during routine police stop. Connor Brown’s legs were shaking when the officer pulled over Rebecca McCarthy’s car as they were driving through Stockton almost two years ago
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What to expect when Seaham Food Festival returns next month
From well-known music and street performances to sports games and arts and crafts, there will be plenty of entertainment for people to get their teeth into during Seaham Food Festival. The seaside town is set to come to life with all things fun
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Durham County Council hole in finances hit £55m amid calls for further action
A council may have to make £55m savings in the next few years to fill a widening hole in its budget. Estimates of a future gap in Durham County Council's finances have soared, almost doubling from just under £30m to £55m. The multi-million
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Laura Whitmore launches pre-loved fashion edit with eBay - Shop the auction here
Laura Whitmore has coupled up with eBay to bring a pre-loved fashion edit and you can get your hands on it now. The Love Island presenter has included outfits ideal for a variety of vibes including looks for the office, a festival and the dancefloor
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First look inside swanky new 'home' store opening on North East retail park
Magnet, the British kitchen retailer, is opening a new store in the North East as part of a “significant investment” – and you can look inside it below. The retailer is looking to strengthen its commercial estate with the design and roll-out of
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As it happened: Commonwealth Games baton relay arrives in North East
Crowds took to the streets of the North East on Thursday (July 14) to cheer through the Queen’s Baton Relay that celebrated the best of community spirit and unsung heroes and also marked the build-up of the Commonwealth Games. In what is now the
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Middlesbrough goalkeeper signing set to have medical at Rockliffe in next 24 hours
ZACK STEFFEN is set to have a Middlesbrough medical in the next 24 hours, with the club hoping to tie up the signature of the Manchester City goalkeeper over the weekend. While Chris Wilder has been putting Middlesbrough’s first-team squad through
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Mike Hind says baton relay was 'overshadowed' by haters and trolls in emotional video
Teesside-based personal trainer, Mike Hind MBE, revealed in an emotional video that his baton relay had been overshadowed by “haters and trolls.” Mr Hind was passed the Queen’s Baton in Middlesbrough by Kash Patel during the relay, which is part
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Why armed police were seen storming a street in County Durham town
Armed police officers were deployed after a convoy of suspected stolen vehicles were spotted travelling through a County Durham town on Wednesday (July 13) evening. Specialist officers were deployed to West Auckland Road in Shildon at around 11.50pm
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Rishi Sunak leading the vote for Prime Minister as next round of results revealed
The former chancellor and Richmond MP Rishi Sunak has announced that he is “incredibly grateful” for the support of other Tory MPs as he leads the vote to become the new Prime Minister. Today (Thursday, July 14) Suella Braverman has been eliminated
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Sink hole causes two way traffic diversions at newly reopened cycle path
A SINK hole has opened up in a York suburb causing two way traffic diversions down a riverside cycle route. Terry Avenue in Clementhorpe, a popular cycle route, had reopened last week for the first time (Friday, July 8), in 12 months after it was
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Leave your tributes here to Darlington teaching assistant and dad after sudden death
The Northern Echo has opened an online book of condolence for people to leave their tributes to Christopher Greaves who has died age just 47. The dad-of-five and grandad to four, and teaching assistant at Wyvern Academy, in Darlington died last
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Stack-style food, drink and entertainment venue set to open after council backing
A major venue likened to a new Stack has won the backing of council bosses to open in Newcastle city centre. Councillors have backed plans for a new food, drink, and entertainment hub to open just down the road from the popular shipping container
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Man in 60s arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crashing car
A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crashing his car and then fleeing the scene. The incident happened on the A59 near the junction with the A1 near Knaresborough. Read more: Darlington’s Red Hall Primary
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Team bonding and altitude training: Dan Burn lauds Newcastle's Austrian trip
ALTITUDE training combined with an afternoon of go-karting will be the less than conventional make up of Newcastle United’s pre-season training camp but defender Dan Burn is understanding the benefits of their trip to Austria. The Magpies are currently
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Darlington pre-season friendly is postponed
DARLINGTON'S planned pre-season friendly against Gateshead has been postponed. The game between the two North-East sides was due to take place at Blackwell Meadows next Tuesday (July 19). However, after Gateshead requested that the match was
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Will Welch named as Newcastle Falcons captain
WILL WELCH has been named as Newcastle Falcons' captain for the 2022-23 season. The 32-year-old became the Falcons’ youngest ever skipper when he first took over the role a decade ago, leading the club to promotion during his first season in the
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The BALTIC is 20 years old and it's holding one BIG birthday bash for the North East
As ‘the BALTIC’, as most people call it, celebrates two decades not out, David Whetstone talks to director Sarah Munro about running an art institution in challenging times Never mind naysayers who predicted it would be short-lived. BALTIC Centre
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Charity chips in to help golf club plant 19 trees
A NORTH-EAST golf club has continued a tree-planting programme thanks to the support of charity fundraisers. A £1,200 donation from Darlington Lions Club enabled 19 trees to be planted at Blackwell Grange Golf Club, in Darlington. The trees
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Darlington school bans children from playing outdoors unless they have a hat
A primary school in Darlington has released a statement to parents asking them to make sure children bring sun hats with them, otherwise, they will not be allowed out to play as temperatures soar across the region. In an announcement on Facebook
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Is Twitter down? What we know so far as users experience connection problems
Popular social media platform Twitter has reportedly crashed leaving thousands of users without connection. Users noticed problem with the loading of feeds when using the site on desktop, and mobile. According to Down Detector, reports of issues
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Former County Durham boxing champion seeks to have sex assault charges dismissed
A former world boxing champion from the North East is to attempt to have sexual assault charges against him dismissed by a court in London. Glenn McCrory is accused of sexually assaulting three females at an event before the Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr
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Shock re-coupling as Adam makes his decision on TONIGHTS Love Island
Fresh from pop star Becky Hill's high-energy performance, Islanders get a shock as they learn of a re-coupling on tonight's Love Island. With the boys making the decisions, tension and excitement alike build as couples gather around the fire pit
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Sunderland target is heading to Championship rivals
SUNDERLAND goalkeeping target John Ruddy is set to rule out a move to the Stadium of Light by signing for the club’s Championship rivals, Birmingham City. While Alex Neil is set to stick with Anthony Patterson as his number one goalkeeper for next
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ITV Vera spotted filming again as Brenda Blethyn and another big name back in town
It was another day of lights, camera and action as Brenda Blethyn, cast and crew descended onto a Teesside town for yet more filming. Hartlepool was transformed into a set for ITV Vera yet again on Wednesday with the iconic Land Rover Defender
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Fire warning issued to everybody who lives in County Durham
Firefighters have issued advice in response to an amber weather warning for extreme heat this weekend, stating there is a high risk of wildfires across the area. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service warns that fires could ignite
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Darlington wife to do Great North Run in memory of husband and dad who died aged 36
A Darlington man who died from a brain tumour has inspired his widow, Rebecca, and his best friend, Jamie, to run a half marathon in his memory. Rebecca Wilkinson and Jamie Langburn will take on the Great North Run in Newcastle to raise money for
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Martin Lewis shares warning to anyone who pays energy bills by direct debit
Martin Lewis has issued a price hike warning to anyone who pays their energy bills by direct debit. The Money Saving Expert founder shared the warning during a regular appearance on ITV This Morning, where the cash-saving guru regularly shares
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Footballer Jordan Pickford marries his childhood 'soulmate' in the Maldives
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has officially married his partner Megan Davison during a lavish Maldives ceremony surrounded by friends and family. The North East shot-stopper, who hails from Washington, was all smiles along with his new bride
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'What is a realistic ambition for Newcastle United next season?' - and why the question is hugely important
WHAT should Newcastle United be aiming to achieve this season? On the face of it, it seems a fairly frivolous question. All sorts of pre-season predictions get bandied around at this time of year, and they tend to matter little once the action begins
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Hartlepool: Euan Murray injury highlights need for defensive reinforcements
WHILE Hartlepool United continue their hunt for new strikers, Paul Hartley has highlighted the need for defensive reinforcements with the manager having to field players out of position to cover those areas for recent friendlies. Holding midfielder
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UK dentists warn of 'Turkey Teeth' procedure after patients left with dead rotting teeth
UK dentists have shared a warning to people about the dangers of travelling abroad to get a brand new smile. Known as Turkey Teeth, the cosmetic procedure has become a huge trend across social media platforms, with the hashtag having more than
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Former BBC broadcaster and Quiz Show creator from County Durham dies aged 73
Chris Stuart, best known for being the creator of “one of the BBC’s most popular quiz shows”, has died aged 73, the BBC has confirmed. The broadcasting veteran was one of the first presenters on BBC Radio Wales and also worked on BBC Radio Two
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NSPCC on the dangers of sharing intimate images
PARENTS and carers know that children and young people are spending an increasing amount of time in the online world, writes Debra Radford, assistant director of NSPCC for North East, Yorkshire and Humber. In recent years, that became something
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Health warning to parents over children's dishes at Pizza Hut and GBK
Health campaigners have warned that several established restaurant chains in the UK are serving dishes unacceptably high in salt to children. A third of meals (34%) surveyed by Action on Salt contained 2g or more of salt – or two-thirds of a four
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North East ambulance boss says sorry and that it is 'pulling out all the stops'
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) says staff are “pulling out all the stops” to answer calls and attend incidents as fast as possible with the continuing heatwave only adding to the pressure it is under. Medical director Matthew Beattie apologised
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Exact time cost of living payment will go into your bank account from TODAY
More than eight million eligible Brits will be receiving a £326 cash boost from the Department of Work and Pensions from TODAY. The payment is the first of two accumulating to £650 as part of government plans to help ease the burden of the ongoing
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Brits using easyJet this summer warned over rule which could stop them boarding
British holidaymakers heading abroad via easyJet this summer have been warned over a little-known rule which could see you stopped from boarding your flight. Passengers are being urged to check the airlines’ rules on medication before travelling
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Inside as popular County Durham visitor attraction opens for first time in two years
The National Trust has reopened Durham's popular Crook Hall Gardens for the first time since its closure two years ago. Taken on by the National Trust in March this year, the Grade I listed medieval hall and gardens will reopened its doors for
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Brits using easyJet this summer warned over rule which could stop them boarding
British holidaymakers heading abroad via easyJet this summer have been warned over a little-known rule which could see you stopped from boarding your flight. Passengers are being urged to check the airlines’ rules on medication before travelling
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Dramatic pictures as calf is rescued after getting stuck in mud
Firefighters have rescued a distressed calf after it got stuck up to its neck in mud. A worried passer-by contacted Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service concerned about the animal stranded in East Boldon between Shouth Shields and Sunderland.
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Martin Payero's turbulent timeline with Warnock and Wilder's thoughts on player
MARTIN Payero has completed a season long loan move to Boca Juniors after a difficult first season in England with Middlesbrough. The 23-year-old signed a three-year deal on Teesside last year but departs back to his homeland in Argentina less
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Newcastle United told attacking target is 'categorically not for sale'
EVERTON boss Frank Lampard has told both Newcastle United and Tottenham that he has no intention of selling Anthony Gordon this summer. Newcastle officials inquired about Gordon’s potential availability earlier this month, with Eddie Howe keen
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£5million of cocaine seized by police after searching two vehicles on the A1
Three people have been arrested and an estimated £5million worth of cocaine seized after police pulled over two vehicles on the A1. Officers from Northumbria Police, assisted by Nottinghamshire Police and South Yorkshire Police, carried out a tactical
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Martin Payero completes loan move to Boca Juniors
MARTIN Payero has completed a season long loan move to Boca Juniors after a difficult first season in England with Middlesbrough. The 23-year-old signed a three-year deal on Teesside last year but departs back to his homeland in Argentina less
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What is today’s Wordle? July 14 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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Dion Dublin pays emotional tribute as sister dies and celebrity pals send support
BBC Homes Under the Hammer presenter Dion Dublin has announced the tragic death of his sister. The former Manchester United and England striker paid an emotional tribute to the “backbone” of his family, Carmen, after she passed away. Dion said
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School's touching tribute after Darlington teaching assistant dies just 47
A secondary school in Darlington has paid tribute to a much-loved teaching assistant and dad-of-five after his sudden death. Christopher Greaves had worked at Wyvern Academy in Branksome, for 13 years and was known for always going the extra mile
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County Durham man jailed for involvement in theft and handling of stolen quad bikes
A man was jailed for his involvement in the theft of, and the handling of quad bikes, stolen from rural properties last year. John Thomas Fenwick was arrested after a police chase, initially by road, and then on foot, in the south-west Durham area
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See what you get inside one of North East's cheapest homes on Zoopla
The cheapest house in the North East has just come to the market at just £33k – take a look inside below. The property can be found on Fifth Street in Horden, Peterlee, and consists of two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a reception. Read more: Road
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The 11 North East NHS sites which could be sold to build hundreds of new homes
Eleven NHS sites in the North East could be sold to build hundreds of homes and generate money for the health service, according to new data. A document released by the NHS detailing its “surplus land” has set out the locations which could be sold
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Plans to build new motorcycle track next to County Durham cemetery
Plans to put a motorcycle track next to a cemetery have won support in tackling persistent problems with the "scourge" of off-road bikes. Some councillors believe the plans offer a chance to stop off-road bikes plaguing long-suffering communities
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LIVE: A19 delays, top stories, weather, and traffic updates in the North East
10:10am Thanks for reading our live blog. Keep up to date by checking our website for top stories and breaking news throughout
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The North East councillor who has dramatically switched allegiance to Labour
An Independent councillor has dramatically crossed the floor to become a Labour representative. Grangetown Ward Councillor Adam Brook, on Redcar and Cleveland Council, said the move will enable him to improve his ambitions of improving his local
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'Please get help': Darlington wife's plea after dad-of-five's tragic death at 47
The heartbroken family of a Darlington dad and popular teaching assistant has paid tributes after his sudden death. Christopher Greaves, who had worked at Wyvern Academy in Branksome since 2009, was found dead on Thursday, July 7. Last night
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Burglar jailed after kicking and punching an arresting police officer
A burglar who was given a chance to tackle his drug habit has been jailed after he was caught trying to break into a garden shed just months after being given a suspended sentence. Peter Stainsby was wrestled to the ground by a police officer after
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Shoplifter threatened Sainsbury's staff with a needle claiming he had Aids
A shoplifter who threatened staff with a needle claiming he was infected with Aids has been locked up. Darren Taylor used the syringe in a desperate attempt to evade capture after he was caught trying to steal booze from Sainsbury's. The 32
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County Durham villagers anger as hypodermic needles found in park used by children
Residents of a County Durham village have expressed their fury after council officers discovered 30 hypodermic needles in a well-used piece of grassland that children regularly play on. Earlier this week, council warden officers were patrolling
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Face of thug who left partner with fractured jaw after knocking her out and strangling her
A violent thug broke his partner’s jaw in two places before attempting to strangle her during a drink and drug fuelled attack despite being banned from being near her. Terrence Fox knocked the woman unconscious when he punched her to the face while
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The North East businesses named and shamed by HMRC for unpaid tax
These are the business owners in the North East that have just been named and shamed on the Government's list of tax defaulters. HMRC has published the details of those businesses given financial penalties for failing to comply with tax obligations
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University agrees energy partnership with engineering company
A new partnership between Teesside University and a leading engineering company will support future energy sector needs in the region. Representatives from Assystem met with staff from the University’s School of Computing, Engineering & Digital
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Will reality wake up these Tory dreamers?
THE Conservative leadership contest is brutal. Men who dreamed of being Prime Minister see their careers suddenly terminated on live television. Nadhim Zahawi was so ambitious that he jumped at being Chancellor in Boris Johnson’s dying moments
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Respite care providers in Durham receive £300 shot-in-arm from city freemen
RESPITE care providers have received some special support themselves from Durham City Freemen to help them improve the service they offer users. Hawthorn House is a Durham County Council-run complex providing temporary 24-hour respite care to people
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Headteacher pays tribute to students at school prom
A NEW headteacher has used a school prom to pay tribute to a “fantastic” year group for overcoming challenges to achieve their aims. Angela Sweeten, who recently took over at Longfield Academy, in Darlington, said the outgoing students had shown