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North East heatwave: Hour-by-hour forecast for Tuesday on 'hottest day of year'
'Exceptional heat' is expected across the region today, with temperatures likely in the high 30s in some places and perhaps even exceeding 40°C, after the Met Office issued its first ever Red warning. The UK is facing travel disruption, closed
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15 pictures as crowds flock to huge classic car show featuring over 500 vehicles
The stunning grounds of Newby Hall, near Ripon, were once again the venue for the huge annual Classic Car Show on Sunday (July 17). The event was organised by North of England Classic & Pre-War Automobiles (NECPWA) - the largest historic vehicle
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Award-winning ice cream shop struggles to keep up with demand during heatwave
An award-winning ice cream parlour has told how it is struggling to keep up with demand as the heatwave hits the North East. Di Meo’s in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, which has won several national awards for its flavoured ices, has told The Northern
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School to help pay for funeral of boy, 13, who died in tragic river incident
A primary school has pledged to help pay for the funeral of a former pupil who died tragically after coming into trouble in the River Tyne at the weekend. Robert Hattersley, 13, of Crawcrook, sadly died following an incident in the river near Ovingham
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Tom Tugendhat eliminated from Tory leadership race as four candidates remain
ishi Sunak remains the frontrunner after the third round of the Tory leadership contest, with Penny Mordaunt still in second place amid an increasingly bitter contest. In the third ballot of the Tory leadership contest on Monday evening, Mr Sunak
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Labour pledges to support North East's worst child poverty rates in the UK
Labour has revealed how it would support the North East in overturning the worst child poverty rates in the country as part of its levelling up agenda. New figures show the North East now has the highest rate of child poverty in the country. The
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Shocking scenes as people IGNORE rules at beauty spot despite warnings
A beauty spot notorious for anti-social behaviour and drug and alcohol use has been once again packed as videos and pictures show people jumping into the water. Richmond Falls, which is currently under a Public Spaces Protection Order, has been
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Fancy working on the telly? Vera jobs up for grabs as filming continues
If you fancy the chance to work alongside the likes of Brenda Blethyn and Kenny Doughty, now might be your chance as jobs have come up for grabs. ITV has resumed filming for the twelfth series of Vera with fans recently spotting Blethyn, cast and
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Calls for further safety measures on River Tyne after death of 13-year-old boy
A county councillor has called for increased safety measures on the River Tyne at Prudhoe after a 13-year-old boy tragically died after getting into difficulty. Teenager Robert Hattersley, from Crawcrook, died following an incident in the river
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Work to fix culvert on main route into Dales tourist hotspot delayed by 2 weeks
Highways teams are working around the clock to complete repairs to a culvert under a major road in the Yorkshire Dales after encountering unforeseen delays. Work is under way to strengthen the culvert under the A684 Burtersett Road into Hawes after
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Shocking attack on woman at bus shelter who had 6-month-old baby with her
A woman with a six-month-old baby was attacked by a group of people next to a bus shelter in Skeeby, Richmond. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information after the woman, in her 20s, was assaulted next to the brick bus shelter
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North East man fighting in Ukraine fears death penalty by Russian proxy court
A MAN from the North East, thought to have been captured by pro-Russian separatists, has appeared in a video appealing for help from Boris Johnson. John Harding, who is in his fifties and originally from Sunderland, is believed to be in the self-proclaimed
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'It's unsafe': More North East schools say they'll close due to the heatwave
Two schools in Middlesbrough have revealed the reasons behind one-day closures this week. The Priory Woods School and Arts College in Ormesby will be shut tomorrow (Tuesday, July 19) as all buses to the school have been cancelled due to the extreme
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Newcastle United 0 Mainz 1: Fabian Schar suffers injury scare as Magpies lose in Austria
NEWCASTLE UNITED suffered an injury scare to Fabian Schar as their pre-season preparations continued with a 1-0 defeat to Bundesliga side Mainz in Austria. Schar hobbled off in the early stages of the second half, and appeared to be clutching his
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Quad bikes stolen from Harrogate showground during Great Yorkshire Show week
Two quad bikes were stolen from the Great Yorkshire Showground last week as it hosted one of the biggest agricultural events in the country. The two quads were stolen from the Harrogate showground between 3am and 4am on Wednesday, July 13 - the
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Labour announces pledge to realise Government's 'fading' Levelling Up agenda
Labour has accused the remaining Tory leadership contenders of having abandoned Boris Johnson’s “levelling up” agenda in the race to promise tax cuts. Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy argued that “the Tories’ commitment to levelling up
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Walsall defender joins Hartlepool United on loan
HARTLEPOOL United have added to their defensive ranks as Rollin Menayese joins on a season long loan deal from Walsall. The 24-year-old centre-half adds defensive cover to Paul Hartley’s squad after the departures of Timi Odusina, Neill Byrne and
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Pilots declare 'emergency' onboard passenger flight to Newcastle Airport
A plane carrying passengers bound for the North East declared an emergency while thousands of feet in the air. The Eastern Airways flight from Aberdeen to Newcastle Airport had been carrying 18 passengers when a malfunction emerged. It comes
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Middlesbrough make a move for Premier League striker as transfer activity hots up
MIDDLESBROUGH are closing in on a deal for Brentford striker Marcus Forss as Chris Wilder finally looks like making a breakthrough in his attempts to strengthen his side’s attack. Wilder accepts there is a pressing need to sign attacking reinforcements
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This is the hottest place in the North East during heatwave, according to Met Office
Everyone across the North East and North Yorkshire today will be feeling the heat today as we find ourselves plunged into a record-breaking heatwave – but what is the hottest place in the North East? Temperatures are nearing their peak today as
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Warning issued to people jumping into water at beauty spot amid heatwave
With soaring temperatures, many people will be tempted to head to their local beauty spot or waterfall, but it’s always best to be safe – these are the warnings in place for popular beauty spots and waterfalls. An amber warning for extreme heat
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The facts and figures of why Durham's Ben Stokes will retire from ODIs as an England great
ENGLAND World Cup winner Ben Stokes has announced he will retire from One-Day International cricket after today’s game against South Africa. The Test captain, whose astonishing performance in the final against New Zealand earned England their 2019
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Tributes paid to boy, 13, who died in River Tyne incident as family 'heartbroken'
The devastated family of a teenager who tragically died after coming into trouble in the River Tyne have paid a heartfelt tribute to him. Robert Hattersley, 13, of Crawcrook, sadly died following an incident in the river near Ovingham in Northumberland
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Tragedy as teenager dies in car crash on County Durham road
A teenager has died after the car he was travelling in left the road. Police were called shortly before 8pm on July 14 following a serious collision in Littletown, Durham. The incident occurred on Coalford Lane and involved a Mitsubishi Shogun
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Sunderland: Alex Neil is considering using Jack Clarke as a striker
SUNDERLAND manager Alex Neil has considered the option of using Jack Clarke as a central striker but hopes he’s not forced to play him out of position. The Black Cats are continuing to work behind the scenes to add to their attacking ranks before
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Man arrested in connection with suspected shooting at North East pub
A man has been arrested in connection with a suspected shooting at a pub in Teesside. It is believed a firearm was discharged at The Bank Public House in Norton High Street last month. A 25-year-old man has now been arrested in connection with
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Darlington's new football stadium moves closer after key meeting with Council and Mayor
DARLINGTON’S new stadium has moved a major step closer after both of the club’s preferred potential sites were given approval in principle for the development of a football ground. Quakers chief executive David Johnston revealed plans to leave
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Snapchat announces major change coming to all users ‘soon’
Snapchat has announced a major change to its platform as for the first time it will bring calling and messaging features to the web, allowing users to communicate outside of the app. Snapchat for Web is first being made available to users of the
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LIVE: Labour’s shadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy visits Darlington
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What Darlington schools have said about wearing uniform in hot weather
Uniform rules have been relaxed at schools across Darlington as staff prepare for the hot weather. Numerous primary and secondary schools across the borough have announced that pupils do not need to wear their school uniforms on Monday and Tuesday
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Garage fire which destroyed three vehicles 'being treated as arson'
A fire which destroyed three vehicles at a garage in Teesside is being treated as arson. An investigation is underway following the fire which happened sometime overnight between Friday and Saturday. It started between 11.50pm on Friday night
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Here's what Richmond's Georgian Theatre Royal has to offer for its autumn season
THE new Autumn Season at The Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond has a tantalising array of shows to suit all tastes and interests, ranging from cutting-edge drama and top comedy acts to exciting and varied musical events. The season starts with
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Businesses, cafes and restaurants CLOSED today due to heatwave - full list here
A number of businesses across the North East have made the decision to close today and tomorrow as soaring temperatures wreak havoc across the region. It comes as much of the region falls under an amber warning for extreme heat and could see temperatures
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Dramatic pictures show why some North East trains can't operate
Widespread disruption on the rail network is expected due to the heatwave, with services cancelled and speed restrictions in place. Network Rail has explained why the hot weather is causing problems across the country. High temperatures can
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Ben Stokes will retire from ODI cricket after tomorrow's game at Chester-le-Street
ENGLAND Test captain Ben Stokes has announced that he will retire from One-Day International cricket following tomorrow's Royal London International against South Africa. Stokes has played 104 ODI matches and is set to end his international career
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Debut novel success for this book shop owner and Teesside graduate
A TEESSIDE University graduate and owner of a thriving independent book shop is celebrating the release of her debut novel. Jenna Warren graduated with a MA Creative Writing in 2008 and owns The Book Corner, an independent bookshop in Saltburn
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Alison Hammond apologises on This Morning as Dermot O'Leary brands her 'a b****'
Alison Hammond was forced to apologise to ITV viewers after co-host Dermot O’Leary branded her “a b****” live on air in Monday morning’s instalment of This Morning. The duo are stepping in for Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby during the summer
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While North East binmen swelter in trousers - shorts are allowed just down the road
York's binmen are still barred from wearing shorts today, even as the city prepares for its hottest ever weather - but it's a different story just to the east of York. While City of York Council insists on thick, heavy protective trousers despite
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Aaron Mooy set to complete Celtic move amid links with Boro
AUSTRAILIAN midfielder Aaron Mooy is set for a move to Celtic after Middlesbrough had held discussions over a potential deal. Strong reports suggested Boro were one of a number of Championship clubs to have held talks with the 31-year-old.
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Why is there a heatwave and what causes it?
This week parts of the UK are set to be hit with soaring temperatures as a shocking heatwave causes the mercury to rise. Red weather warnings are in force across the country warning of extreme heat, with some areas seeing temperatures as hot as
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6 items that keep bugs out of your home as temperatures soar
As temperatures start to soar over the summer season, many of us will be opening our windows in hopes of getting some fresh air to cool us down. And although having the windows open lets houses feel cooler, it also seems to act as an open invite
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Bradford City v Sunderland: Kick-off time, ticket details, streaming coverage, likely line-ups
SUNDERLAND's pre-season preparations continue as they take on League Two side Bradford City on Tuesday evening. Here are all the details of the game - and how you can watch it. WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE? Sunderland will head to
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Commonwealth Games: Loftus' Paul Drinkhall targeting triple medal haul in Birmingham
TABLE TENNIS titan Paul Drinkhall believes he can win three gold medals at the Commonwealth Games after shaking off a twisted ankle. The Loftus star is competing in the singles and team events for Team England and will also defend his doubles title
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Full list of schools closing in the North East due to heatwave - is yours shut?
With soaring temperatures, some schools are taking measures to protect pupils. So far one school has said it will be closed on Monday (July 18) and Tuesday (July 19). Bedale High School will be closed because leaders say the building does not cope
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Students use their creative talents to promote Richmond festival
A GROUP of students at Richmond School and Sixth Form College have pooled their creative talents to help spread the word about the Richmond Walking and Book Festival. Building on the fantastic posters that the school’s media students produced for
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Sunderland making new move for Nathan Broadhead - after striker's Everton hopes recede
SUNDERLAND will make a new push to re-sign Nathan Broadhead after the striker was not involved in the opening game of Everton’s US tour against Arsenal. Broadhead is part of the Toffees squad that has travelled to the United States as part of their
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Traffic disruption on the way during seven weeks of gas main works
Residents are being warned to expect disruption as seven weeks of work on gas mains starts on Monday. Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out work in Ripon. NGN said ageing metal pipework is
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Met Office weather forecast: Exact time heatwave will peak in North East today
Today temperatures across the North East are expected to soar as the UK prepares itself for record- breaking temperatures - but when will temperatures peak? Many parts of the UK have found themselves under a red or amber warning for extreme heat
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Aldi is recalling products over health fears as 'do not eat' warning is issued
Aldi is recalling one of its products over concerns it is “unsafe to eat”. The supermarket has issued a recall on its Primula Spicy Cheese N Jalapeno because of a temperature control issue. The problem may lead to the food becoming spoiled,
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UK households face new BBC tax to replace TV licence - how it would work
UK households could face a new BBC tax, even if they don’t have a TV in their home. The change to the BBC TV licence could see the current £159-a-year fee axed to make way for a viable alternative to the current licence fee, a new report has suggested
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Met Office issues warning to anybody working from home on Monday or Tuesday
The Met Office has issued a warning to anybody working from home on Monday and Tuesday amid the scorching heatwave. The rise in temperatures has forced the UK Health Security Agency to issue a level 4 heat-health alert – described as an “emergency
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Newcastle United set to miss out on key attacking target - with Armando Broja joining West Ham
NEWCASTLE UNITED transfer target Armando Broja is jetting back from the United States to resolve his future – but West Ham United are now strong favourites to land the Albania international on a season-long loan. Broja has spent the last week in
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Hour-by-hour weather forecast as two-day heatwave hits the North East
An 'exceptional hot spell' has been forecast for today and tomorrow, with warnings in place across the country. The warning for extreme heat has been issued for much of Southern England but also reaches as far north as York. An amber heat
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Witness Number 3: Full cast list and how to watch
Channel 5's new thriller follows the story of a single mum and hairdresser, Jodie who becomes a significant witness in a murder enquiry. But Jodie's eyewitness account sees her face a campaign of intimidation as local gangs mount a terrifying
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Tragedy as police confirm body found in search for boy, 13, after river incident
Officers searching for a missing teenager in the River Tyne Ovingham, Northumberland have found a body, it has been confirmed. Shortly before 4.15pm yesterday (Sunday) officers received a report of concern for the welfare of a male who had come
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BT customers issued 11-day warning over disruption to services - what we know
BT customers have been issued an 11-day warning ahead of disruption to services amid staff walkouts. BT and Openreach staff have voted to stage two 24-hour walkouts in a dispute over pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will
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Morecambe vs Boro: Kick-off time, likely line-up and the opposition
MIDDLESBROUGH return to pre-season action against League One side Morecambe. Here are all the details to need to know about the game: Where is the game taking place? The game is taking place at Morecambe’s Mazuma Stadium in Lancashire.
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Boro hopeful of movement on transfer front in 'week to ten days'
THE next week or ten days is when Middlesbrough fans can expect new signings to arrive at the club according to a confident Chris Wilder. Boro’s last signing was confirmed nearly a month ago and are yet to add to their summer arrivals of Ryan Giles
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Brits told to sign 'good behaviour' contract before heading to holiday hotspot
British tourists have been warned they will need to sign a “good behaviour pledge” when traveling to a popular holiday hotspot. Holidaymakers heading to Majorca will be forced to sign the code of conduct as hotels in Majorca draft in police to
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Darlington film premieres at town's Vue Cinema ahead of Leicester Square showing
A film set and shot in Darlington, and starring Toyah Willcox, was premiered in the town’s Vue Cinema yesterday (Saturday, July 16). Give Them Wings tells the story of a young man in 1989 who made disabled after contracting meningitis at just ten
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Mum's stress after being hit with £170 bill for £2.50 ticket she already bought
A Hartlepool woman has told of her fear after receiving debt collection letters for a parking fine, despite paying to park in the first place. Elle Gray-Thynne, 28, parked at the car park at Navigation Point on Hartlepool Marina on January 14 when
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North East heatwave LIVE: Thunderstorms to hit the region later today
9:46pm Signing off We are signing off for now, after what has been an extraordinary day. Thank you for following this
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Recap: The latest breaking news, traffic and travel from across the North East
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Port extending its partnership with car giant by another FIVE years
The Port of Tyne has extended its commercial partnership with Nissan to facilitate the import and export of new vehicles for a further five years. As one of the port’s largest customers and of economic importance to the region, the agreement marks
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What is today’s Wordle? July 18 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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Boss of North East mine backs call for more skilled graduates to join industry
The head of one of Britain’s biggest mining operations is backing a call to step up the training of graduates to meet the needs of the industry. Andrew Fulton, General Manager of the ICL Boulby polyhalite mine in East Cleveland, has welcomed a
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Military parade this weekend as regiment gets freedom of County Durham town
A community in County Durham will restore its historic links with the Royal Artillery when the regiment is granted freedom of the town. Over 100 troops from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery will parade through Seaham at 11am on Saturday July 23.
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Multimillion project underway to make County Durham homes cheaper to run
A multimillion pound project is underway to make homes across County Durham warmer, greener and cheaper to run. More than 1,000 properties are being upgraded by believe housing with a series of measures to make them more energy efficient. Contractor
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Fresh calls to re-open investigation into mass crustacean deaths on North-East coast
Redcar and Cleveland Council has become the latest local authority to call on the Government to re-open an investigation into mass crustacean deaths on the North-East coast. Council members unanimously backed a motion which demanded an investigation
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Rishi reveals vision for 'Sunak's Britain' if he is PM - and what he will do if he loses
Rishi Sunak has said he would try to replicate economic successes in the region around the country if he becomes the next Prime Minister of the UK. The former chancellor outlined his vison for ‘Sunak’s Britain’ and said the Tees Valley was a microcosm
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Trai Hume is eyeing up first-team opportunities this season
AFTER seeing limited game time last season, Sunderland defender Trai Hume is eyeing up first-team opportunities in the Championship. Hume has started in two out of three friendlies so far this summer and scored the opening goal of their 2-0 win
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Why a judge banned this violent County Durham man from drinking for three months
A MAN who admitted assaulting a former partner has gone back on claims it was in self-defence and has now been ordered to abstain from drinking alcohol for three months. Anthony Bell was accused of grabbing the woman tightly with both hands round
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Newcastle United vs Mainz: Kick-off time, TV and streaming coverage, likely line-ups
NEWCASTLE UNITED take on German side Mainz on Monday afternoon in the final game of their Austrian tour. Here are all the details of the game - and how you can watch it. WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE? Having beaten 1860 Munich on
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Man to cycle 2,400 miles alone to raise money for North East mental health charity
A man is supporting a mental health charity on Teesside by cycling to the Arctic Circle. Lee Horseman is raising money for Stockton-based charity The Headlight Project by cycling the North Cape 4000, a 2,400-mile unassisted bike-packing challenge
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Durham University hill walkers complete Lakeland Wainwright fell challenge
FOOTSORE students, backed by a few ‘old boys and girls’, completed a unique challenge in the Lakeland fells to boost the funds of mountain rescue teams. More than 100 past and present members of Durham University Hill Walking Society scaled all
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Girls’ football team named Northern champs
AS the England Lionesses inspire the nation at Euro 2022, a girls’ football team at a County Durham primary school has become the pride of the north. The Under-11s Girls team from Hurworth Primary School, near Darlington, triumphed at a Northern
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US aviation giant to create 200 new jobs at Teesside Airport with £25m investment
A global aviation company is to create 200 jobs as part of a £25m investment at Teesside Airport. Willis Lease Finance Corporation and its subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services has started the planning process for a new aircraft maintenance facility