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Thousands turn out for Durham City Run Festival with Horrible Histories tour
Good weather welcomed over 2,000 participants to the 2022 Durham City Run Festival this week. Over three days, a series of races, family events and themed runs took over the city centre, with the fine weather encouraging large crowds of supporters
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Alex Neil given 'food for thought' on defensive shape after Dundee United win
ALEX Neil walked away from Tannadice Park today with ‘food for thought’ on how to shape his Sunderland team for next season as they comfortable saw off Dundee United in a pre-season friendly. Trai Hume’s header and Charlie Mulgrew’s own goal from
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Sunderland 2-0 Dundee United: Match Ratings - Neil stars in comfortable win
SUNDERLAND eased their way to victory against Dundee United in their latest pre-season friendly. How did the players score in their performance at Tannadice Park? SUNDERLAND XI 6 Patterson – A few shaky moments were outweighed by some
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Sunderland 2-0 Dundee United: A worthwhile journey as Black Cats ease to victory
CONSIDERING it was a long trip north of the border, Sunderland can afford to be pleased with themselves for their afternoon’s work. Their first 90 minutes on UK soil against Dundee United showed glimpses of what they can offer going forward this season
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Discovering the Dalmation coast of Croatia and the amazing Adriatic
Escaping from the baking midday sun, between snatched periods of welcome shade, in the warm waters of the Adriatic, off the Croatian coast, we spotted our first mud woman of Nin. Caked from her forehead to her ankles, almost every inch of skin
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Hour-by-hour forecast as North East gears up for the hottest day of 2022
This weekend, most of the country will see temperatures soar before they peak on Tuesday, with the Met Office issuing a red weather warning. The North East is set to heat up slowly over today (Saturday, July 16) and tomorrow (Sunday, July 17) before
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Rishi Sunak's pledges for the North East if he becomes Prime Minister
Tory leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak pledged his continued support for the Tees Valley this morning during a visit the region. Fresh from last night’s combative televised debate with rival contenders, the former chancellor was at the Teesside Freeport
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The Darlington Quaker Ladies: on the ball and now on the wall
YOU read it here first! A fortnight ago, just as the women’s European football championships kicked off, we told how a scrapbook belonging to Lillie Galloway, the founder of the Darlington Quaker Ladies football team in 1927, had been discovered in
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Confessions of a long distance cricket writer
VISITORS to our Sporting Memories session a few weeks ago in Bishop Auckland were treated to cricket stories and memories from all over the world when Stephen Brenkley, a former cricket correspondent of the Independent on Sunday and The Independent
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Team News: Ross Stewart returns for Dundee United friendly
ALEX Neil has fielded a strong Sunderland side for this afternoon’s pre-season friendly against Dundee United with Ross Stewart making a return to the starting eleven. The Scottish striker missed the Black Cats friendly defeat to Roma out in Portugal
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Dundee United 0-2 Sunderland - (Pre-season friendly)
4:48pm FULL-TIME: Sunderland 2-0 Dundee United A job well done for the Black Cats. Deserved win and they dealt
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Why isn't Love Island on tonight? How to watch ITV's Love Island: Unseen Bits
This week, Love Island fans saw more islanders leave the villa and the first half of the Movie Night challenge closed last night’s episode with the rest being aired on Sunday. Tasha and Andrew made things official and a few islanders, including
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As it happened: Rishi Sunak in the North East as part of Conservative leadership bid
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Details for 470 new homes on the outskirts of Durham City are revealed
Details of a 470-home development on the outskirts of Durham City have been submitted to Durham County Council. The Bent House development site is located on the eastern edge of Durham City and extends to approximately 17.15 hectares. A design
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Common Omicron symptom affecting men and women differently amid rise in UK cases
A common Omicron symptom is affecting men and women differently as infection rates rise in the UK. 40% of women are suffering with fatigue as a result of contracting the Omicron variant of Covid-19 while just a third of men are affected, new research
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Urgent warning issued to anyone planning a barbecue this weekend
Brits opting for a BBQ this weekend amid soaring temperatures across the UK have been issued an urgent safety warning by esperts. The UK is set to swelter in soaring temperatures and “tropical” nights as the heatwave grips early next week, forecasters
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Model locomotive could end up selling for a four-figure sum when it goes to auction
A Leyburn auction house has revealed that a model locomotive of “superb quality” could sell for between £7,000 and £8,000. The object is the star of Tennants Auctioneers’ toys, models and collectables sale on July 27. Read more: Road signs
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Bilsdale mast operator to give £10,000 in apology after homes without signal
Site operators of the Bilsdale TV mast have donated £10,000 to a scheme that benefits communities in Teesside and County Durham thanks to a new “strong relationship.” Arqiva made donations of £5,000 each to Wheatly Hill Community Centre and the
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Chris Wilder explains Boro's loss to Braga admitting they will 'move forward'
WHILE there was an air of disappointment to the way Middlesbrough lost their pre-season friendly against Braga, manager Chris Wilder is confident that there is plenty to take away from their week in Portugal. Boro ended their week away with a 3
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Is this one of the worst looking roundabouts in the region? Residents think so
A roundabout at the entrance of a county town has been branded an "absolute disgrace" as residents hit out over its slightly dim appearance. Located on the A167 in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, just outside The Station Hotel, the roundabout has
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Pupils evacuated from coach after fire breaks out during school trip
A school trip turned into a nightmare for pupils when the bus they were travelling on caught on fire. Thirty-one youngsters had to be evacuated from the coach on the A169 in the middle of the North Yorkshire Moors at around 5pm on Tuesday July
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Pools target Josh McPake set to seal loan move to Scottish Premiership side
HARTLEPOOL United target Josh McPake looks set to seal a loan move to Queens Park with the Rangers winger opting to stay in Scotland. Gers gave the green light for McPake to secure a loan move elsewhere after recent signings reduced his first-team
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The 'secret' marina in County Durham that could almost be mistaken for the Mediterranean
The North East is awash with brilliant hotspots and picturesque scenes just a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. From Plessey Woods to Cherryburn, we are so lucky to have a number of destinations to visit without driving
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Row breaks out over family's plans to build balcony on their Durham home
Council officers opposed a family's plans to build a balcony on their home while letting a large developer build "party terraces" over the road, a meeting heard. Barry and Eileen Grimes defended their plan for new balconies and doors at their Durham
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Opening date revealed for new retro arcade bar in Newcastle City Centre
A new retro gaming arcade bar will open in Newcastle city centre next month. The NQ64 gaming bar will open on Pilgrim Street in the city centre on Friday August 5 with retro arcade games, music, a bright neon aesthetic and signature cocktails.
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Works on two Darlington listed buildings (including tattoo studio) could take place
Updates to listed building works to be done to a tattoo studio within two of Darlington's historic yards have been submitted to Darlington Borough Council. Ongoing works include render repairs, repainting, installation of replacement lighting to
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Man who was involved in horror A689 crash near Sedgefield meets people who saved him
A cyclist from Sedgefield who suffered a brain injury in a serious collision more than three years ago has set his sights Paralympics glory after meeting the heroic team that saved his life. Ben Hetherington, 26, was taking part in a time trial
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Darlington pizza restaurant with a 'tight-knit' team wins big UK award
A Darlington pizza restaurant has won a prestigious award for its food. Stable Hearth on Duke Street in Darlington won Best Pizzeria in the UK at the Italian Awards, an award the restaurant also won in 2018 and 2019. The restaurant was also
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Sunderland vs Dundee Utd: Jack Ross to face former side for first time since exit
SUNDERLAND’S packed pre-season schedule continues this weekend with some more long distance travelling as they head north of the border to face Dundee United in their latest pre-season friendly. Having landed back in the UK after a week long training
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North East Ambulance Service 'failing to meet many of its response targets'
The North East Ambulance Service is at its highest level of alert – and new figures show it is failing to meet many of its response targets. Critical incidents have been declared by ambulance services across the country as extreme pressure and
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The Princess and the ridiculously large mountains of beef
SHORTHORNS were the stars of the Great Yorkshire Show on Tuesday as 200 of them were paraded in front of Princess Anne to commemorate their breed’s 200th anniversary. Shorthorned cattle have been probably farmed along the east coast of Britain
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REVEALD: 17 North East businesses with poor hygiene ratings in the latest inspections
In the latest food hygiene rating inspections, 17 North East businesses have been slammed with a poor score – here’s where they are. The latest inspections carried out by the Food Standards Agency show that 15 businesses across the North East have
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Drivers face £1,000 fines for not drinking enough water amid heatwave warning
UK drivers hoping to make the most of the weather this weekend face fines of £1,000 for not drinking enough water as the Met Office extends its amber warning over the potentially deadly heatwave. Drivers are being urged to ensure they are properly