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Who got dumped from Love Island tonight? See the islanders who left the villa
Love Island never fails to deliver the drama and as we prepare to welcome four new bombshells, we also have to sadly say goodbye to two islanders. ITV viewers were in for a dramatic double dumping on Wednesday with the two boys and girls with the
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Police urgently looking for missing 25-year-old as concerns grow
Police have issued an appeal to help find a missing 25-year-old man from Middlesbrough as concerns for his welfare are growing. Jack Millward, from Middlesbrough, was last seen at around 4pm in the Acklam Road and Maldon Road area. Read more
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Hundreds of bottles and cans seized by police after anti-social behaviour at notorious beauty spot
Police seized hundreds of bottles and cans at a notorious North Yorkshire beauty spot following anti-social behaviour yesterday. Richmond Falls was busy with people yesterday when temperatures reached record-breaking levels. It is also notorious
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Who North East MPs are backing for Prime Minister out of Rishi and Liz Truss
Today both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have become the final two tory candidates in the heated race to replace Boris Johnson. The pair were able to fight off Penny Mordaunt in the latest round of voting, successfully making it onto the final Tory
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Teesside man steals car before ploughing it into a lamppost
A repeat offender has been jailed after breaching a suspended sentence order when he crashed a stolen car into a lamppost. Ryan Dowson, 28, was ordered to serve 22 weeks behind bars after he was arrested on May 12 for aggravated vehicle taking
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Boro star opens charity shop on North East high street
TEESSIDE Hospice opened it’s new charity shop on Yarm High Street with Boro midfielder Riley McGree cutting the ribbon. The Australian was the star guest to unveil the new shop after months of refurbishment work. The shop welcomed plenty of new
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Drug warrant carried out in this North East town to reduce antisocial behaviour
A drugs warrant was carried out at an address in Hemlington, Middlesbrough this morning, (Wednesday, July 20). Officers from Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Team and Cleveland Police Dog Section attended an address on Eddison Way, Hemlington, to carry
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Teacher training college gets poor Ofsted and says it 'requires improvement'
A North East teacher training college has been told to make further improvements after inspectors found trainee progress was “slower than expected”. Middlesbrough College’s teacher training courses have been rated as “requires improvement” by Ofsted
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Visitor attraction has lucky escape as staff just 'minutes' away from evacuation
A birds of prey centre narrowly avoided destruction after a fire tore through nearby fields, leaving staff fearing they would need to evacuate around 100 birds. The fire broke out in a field off the Breckinborough Castle Farm Track off the A167
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Train chaos as passengers describe 'nightmare' journeys from London to the North East
Two rail passengers have described their travel nightmares when trying to return to the North East from London earlier today. As most rail services were not running on Tuesday because of the red weather warning, travellers were warned they should
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'A paltry six months each': Fury over sentences given to drug dealers
A bereaved Northallerton mum's bid to get harsher sentences for drug dealers selling to under-16s has been heard by ministers in Parliament. Thirsk and Malton Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake told the Commons on Tuesday (July 19) it should be a
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Sarina Wiegman to be in dugout against Spain after negative Covid-19 test
England head coach Sarina Wiegman will take her place in the dugout for the Euro 2022 quarter-final against Spain after she tested negative for Covid-19. The Dutchwoman was forced to watch in isolation as the Lionesses beat Northern Ireland on
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Tributes pour in for County Durham hero who carried a torch for the North-East
A much-loved community leader, who was honoured by his country for his immense contribution to North-East life, has died aged 86. PETER BARRON reports TEACHER, sportsman, grass roots sports administrator, school governor, photographer, newspaper
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Dancers set to take over Darlington town centre as popular event returns
A popular dance event is returning to Darlington after a three-year absence. People are being urged to dust off their dancing shoes and join in the fun in the Market Square tomorrow (Thursday, July 21). The Growing Older Living in Darlington
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Hartlepool seal loan deal for Livingston striker
HARTLEPOOL United have completed the loan signing of Livingston striker Jack Hamilton. The 22-year-old joins for the forthcoming season with an option to make the move permanent. Hamilton has had loan spells with Berwick Rangers, Alloa Athletic
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Complaint against former North East councillor cost local authority nearly £5k
A complaint against a former councillor cost a local authority nearly £5k. Ashley Waters, the former Middlesbrough Independent Group councillor for North Ormesby, was sitting on a licensing sub-committee at the time. He was responsible, alongside
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Tributes to dedicated Darlington legend 'Pete the Sweep' after sudden death
Tributes have been paid to a popular street sweeper and Darlington legend ‘Pete the Sweep’. Peter Woodmansey swept the streets of the town for 35 years before officially retiring over 20 years ago – but he continued to clean every day. He died
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Pupils ‘kicking back’ against North East school rules as permanent exclusions rocket
Some school pupils may be “kicking back” against rules, a councillor has claimed, amid soaring rates of permanent exclusions. Redcar and Cleveland Council intends to speak with youngsters who have been barred from schools to get accounts of their
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Will there be another heatwave in the North East and North Yorkshire?
After the North East yesterday experienced scorching temperatures under a record-breaking heatwave, we’ve had a look to see if we’re in for more hot weather. The North East and much of the UK is reeling after a record-breaking heatwave that saw
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Ceremony held on former York Minster School's roof to mark historic moment
A ceremony has been held at York Minster to mark the installation of solar tiles on the roof of its Refectory building in an historic first. Attended by City of York Council members, the ceremony included a dedication by Acting Dean, The Rvd Canon
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Bryn Morris' 'sour taste' after Hartlepool United permanent return broke down
BRYN Morris has described how he was left feeling a ‘sour taste’ after a permanent move back to Hartlepool United broke down over the summer. The 26-year-old midfielder, who spent the second half of last season on loan with Pools, had a permanent
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Who is Rishi Sunak? The rise of the North Yorkshire MP who could be Britain's next PM
For Rishi Sunak, winning the support of Tory MPs was the easy part – now he faces a real battle to gain the backing of Conservative members uneasy about his record in office and his part in the downfall of Boris Johnson. Once the golden boy of
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Rishi Sunak mentions Darlington in response to question about Scotland in viral internet clip
A clip of hopeful Tory leader Rishi Sunak has gone viral after he talked about Darlington in response to a question about Scotland in a recent interview. The former chancellor, whose Richmond constituency is next to that of Darlington, was being
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Rishi Sunak to go head to head with Liz Truss to be next Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will battle it out over the coming weeks to be the UK’s next prime minister. The former chancellor and the Foreign Secretary finished in the top two places after five rounds of voting by Tory MPs, with Penny Mordaunt eliminated
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Before and after pictures show how North East celebrated the heatwave
New pictures of Tynemouth Beach show how the region is recovering from two days of extreme heat. Thousands flocked to North East beaches as temperatures soared to around 35C for most parts of the region. The UK also recorded its hottest day
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Terrifying moment child in dinghy is swept out off coast amid heatwave
The hottest day of the year proved to be very eventful for the volunteer crew at Redcar RNLI. A child and three adults were rescued by Redcar RNLI yesterday (Tuesday, July 19) after a disastrous swimming expedition. At 1.36pm the D Class inshore
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Police seize 130 cannabis plants and arrest man in raid in Bishop Auckland
Police have seized around 130 cannabis plants following a raid on a house in Bishop Auckland this morning (July 20). At around 8.40am, officers from Bishop Auckland carried out a warrant in the town’s Salisbury Place, and found a large grow inside
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'Gone too soon': Flowers and sad messages left at scene where man died
Flowers and tributes have been left at the scene of a crash which claimed the life of a motorcyclist. Police have named Stuart Graham as the man who died after a collision between his motorcycle and a car on Berwick Hill Road, near Ponteland, shortly
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Moussa Diaby delivers Newcastle blow and will stay put at Bayern Leverkusen
NEWCASTLE United have cooled their interest in Bayern Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby after the winger declared he would be remaining in Germany for next season. Diaby has been the subject of interest from the Magpies for the majority of the summer
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International footballer enters Love Island as club issues statement over future
An international footballer has walked out of pre-season training to join the cast of Love Island. FC Halifax Town forward, Jamie Allen, has been revealed as one of four new bombshells to be joining the ITV dating show. The 27-year-old started
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Thousands lose power after city becomes one of the hottest places in the world
Thousands of households across the York area lost their power supplies yesterday as the city became one of the hottest places in the world. A record-breaking 39C, or 102.2F, was recorded at 4pm at the Met Office's nearest official station to York
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'As good as Benidorm': Workers come up with absolutely brilliant way to cool down
One business owner had a novel way of keeping his staff cool on the hottest day of the year – by turning a skip into a swimming pool. Workers at Scott Bros cooled off in the skip – with one employee comparing it to being poolside in Benidorm.
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Rediscovered cast of St Bede's skull arrives in North East for major new exhibition
The rediscovered cast of St Bede’s skull has arrived at Durham Cathedral Museum - more than 190 years after it was made. Its display will form part of a new exhibition which marks 1,000 years since Bede’s remains were brought to Durham Cathedral
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Beggar named after 'aggressive' behaviour towards shoppers and visitors in town
An ‘aggressive’ beggar who assaulted a council worker has been jailed after repeatedly breaching an order. George Wilson, 47, was sentenced to 27 weeks in prison after breaching a criminal behaviour order, which was issued in March 2020 after he
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Boro keen to add depth with Tommy Smith waiting on decision
MIDDLESBROUGH are set to make a decision on the future of defender Tommy Smith who has spent pre-season on trail with the club with manager Chris Wilder keen to add strength in depth to his squad. Smith made his fourth appearance for the club over
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Tesco shoppers issued warning over 'biggest coupon scam to ever hit the UK'
Tesco has been forced into implementing a fix to prevent the fraudulent use if self-checkout amid a viral TikTok craze name the ‘Tesco Method’. Users of the video platform have been sharing a method which allows shoppers to get an endless supply
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Cocaine and cannabis users could lose passport under proposed Home Office rules
People who recreationally use cocaine and cannabis could have their passport and driving licence taken away from them, under new rules proposed by the Home Office. I News reports that this proposal is part of an effort the Government is making
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Nine foods that could 'increase bladder cancer risk in men’
Certain types of food could increase the risk of bladder cancer in men, new research suggests. A study funded by the World Cancer Research Fund found that while men increased their risk of cancer through unhealthy fats, women who ate monounsaturated
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Meet the four new Love Island bombshells heading into the villa TONIGHT
Love Island never fails to deliver the drama and as we prepare to say goodbye to two islanders, we are about to welcome four more. ITV viewers are in for a dramatic double dumping on Wednesday with the two boys and girls with the fewest votes
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Who needs Full Moon Parties or Bondi Beach when we have got the North East seaside?
Relaxed evening beach parties, bikinis, barbecues and a sunset surf. You could be forgiven for thinking these shots were taken in California, Australia or Thailand. But this was the North East as Britain sweltered through its hottest day on
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Asda shares simple fridge trick that could save you £60 each month
Asda has launched a new campaign to help Brits save a whopping £60 each month by making a small change to their fridge. The supermarket giant is raising awareness by advising customers to check that their fridge temperatures are set to 5°C or lower
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Asda shares simple fridge trick that could save you £60 each month
Asda has launched a new campaign to help Brits save a whopping £60 each month by making a small change to their fridge. The supermarket giant is raising awareness by advising customers to check that their fridge temperatures are set to 5°C or lower
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McDonald's announces major change affecting all UK restaurants from TODAY
McDonald’s has revealed it’s set to make a major change affecting all UK restaurants this week. From Wednesday, July 20, the fast food chain will be launching a new loyalty scheme for customers. The launch will give customers the opportunity
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Petrol price drop: Tank of fuel could be £10 cheaper as wholesale cost falls
The plummeting cost of wholesale fuel could see prices at the pump coming down too but only if fuel bosses pass those savings on to the customer. After reaching record highs on July 1 when the average price of unleaded stood at 191.4p and diesel
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Why the A19 had to be closed as ambulance and police release statement
A motorist was taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday. The A19 in County Durham was closed northbound between the A689 (Wolviston) and the A179 turn off (for Hartlepool) near Elwick due the crash involving a lorry and a car.
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Horror as man allegedly chased with knife on beach packed with families
Four people have been arrested after reports of a man being chased into the sea at Cullercoats beach, North Tyneside last night. Witnesses reportedly saw a man carrying a knife at around 7.30pm, before a number of police vehicles arrived on the
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Man who died in crash involving car and motorbike is named by police
Police have named a motorcyclist who died in a crash in the Ponteland area of Northumberland on Monday (July 19). Shortly after 3.45pm on Monday, officers were called to the scene of a collision between a car and a motorcycle on Berwick Hill Road
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Asda launches new credit card where customers can earn FREE food shops
Asda has announced major news this week as it has announced a partnership with Jaja Finance to launch a new reward credit card that will allow customers to earn ‘Asda Pounds’. The pounds can later be used in Asda stores and online. With the
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Royal Mail loses £1 million a day as staff disputes stall turnaround plans
The boss of Royal Mail has said that disputes with unions over pay have stalled transformation plans. The warning comes after the company posted a slump in sales and told shareholders that weaker parcel demand and “stalled” cost savings will weigh
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Boro: Chris Wilder's level headed response to Marcus Tavernier interest
MIDDLESBROUGH manager Chris Wilder hopes to see Marcus Tavernier in a Boro shirt by the start of the season after Premier League duo Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest have firmed up their interest in recent weeks. Forest officials have made a
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How our region played a part in NASA's new space telescope
NASA has released the first images from its new space telescope – the largest and most powerful ever built, which was part-developed and engineered here in North East England. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is NASA’s replacement for the
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Looking back to a campaign to stop a motorway link road tearing up villages
WE look back at the news in the week of July 18 to 24, 2017. CAMPAIGNERS rallied hundreds of residents in rural communities to oppose plans to build a bypass to the A1(M) that could follow a route through their villages, in July 2017. An emergency
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The striking new sculpture from a Darlington artist which has something unusual about it
An artist from Darlington has unveiled a striking new sculpture inspired by the landscape around the town. ‘Back to Our Roots’ by Paul Green, who has a studio in Darlington’s Skinnergate, and tree-sculptor Tommy Craggs, has been unveiled in the
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Man broke partner's shoulder after row at Darlington home
A man who broke his now ex-partner’s shoulder rang her asking her to change her police statement relating to the incident after he received a court summons. Durham Crown Court was told that after she asked him to sleep downstairs, on February 19
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Endangered duck given new lease of life as it breeds succesfully in North East
A duck on the verge of becoming critically endangered has successfully bred at a North East wetland reserve. Four Meller’s ducklings – one of the world’s rarest and least known species of waterfowl – hatched on july 7 at Washington Wetland Centre
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Driver escapes jail term after crash at beauty spot 100 miles away from home
A drink-driver has been given a suspended prison sentence after she crashed into a parked vehicle on the harbourside while more than four times over the limit. Joanne Hindmarch, 47, was driving a blue Peugeot van on the Harbourside at Whitehaven
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Darlington food club hands out more than ONE MILLION meals in two years
An affordable food club aimed at making sure food does not go to waste has now delivered more than one million meals in Darlington. The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT), which launched in the town in March 2020, now has eight hubs in Darlington and
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Grandad's plea after tragedy saw teenager die after being swept into North Sea
The grandfather of a teenager who tragically died at sea has paid tribute to the youngster on the first anniversary of his death. Matthew Sherrington, from Hartlepool, died after playing in the sea near his home town last July. The 14-year-old
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Row breaks out over Darlington Sainsbury's hours just weeks after opening
A supermarket chain was criticised by councillors after asking to extend hours for a new store at a former railway pub site. Sainsbury's got planning permission to convert, extend and partially demolish one of the world's oldest railway inns in
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Simply Red to play Darlington Arena next month - and tickets are still available
Iconic band Simply Red will play to thousands of fans at the in Darlington next month as they visit the town for one night only. The Manchester-formed band will be performing to fans at the Mowden Park Arena in Darlington on Saturday August 13
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What's it like to work at this Darlington plant?
With a wide range of job opportunities on offer at the Cummins plant in Darlington, PETER BARRON talks to four employees to find out why the company has a reputation as a great place to work More than a century has passed since Cummins was founded
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New £10m North East cinema was completed months ago - but remains empty
A council has been asked if it has a ‘Plan B’ over the £9.6m Regent cinema which has stood empty for a number of months. Councillor Carl Quartermain suggested Redcar and Cleveland Council had overreached itself with the final commissioned design
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What we know about Amazon's fourth North East site - including jobs and opening dates
On the horizon of a Teesside field, contractors are putting in the finishing touches to what will be Amazon's fourth warehouse in the North East. The vast warehouse, which so many are now familiar with, is going up off the A19 at the Wynyard Business
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Pervert who shared sickening video of child being sexually abused walks free from court
A pervert who shared a disgusting video of child being sexually abused has walked free from court. Alister Reid was caught with his vile collection of images after police were tipped off about the contents of the video he sent to a woman last year
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Ram raiders caught in the act by police at County Durham industrial estate
Two burglars were caught in the act having used a Ford Transit van to ram raid units on an industrial estate, a court was told. Police reached the scene after Andrew Wright reversed into roller shutters to force entry to the units on Hobson Industrial
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Darlington-based firm named Best Large Company for health and safety
Wharton Construction has been named Best Large Company by Northern Counties Safety Group for its outstanding health and safety record. The Darlington-headquartered firm was further honoured with the accolade of Best Site Manager going to Andrew
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First look at Darlington's new £8.3m office building at Central Park
The latest addition to Darlington’s business offer is almost complete. The £8.3m office building at Central Park is aimed at small and medium sized businesses. Innovation Central is designated as a small scale incubator site to nurture innovative
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New 'problem-solving court' in North East will combat drug-fuelled crime
A pilot project trialling tougher sentences for low level criminals with a drug problem has been criticised for “criminalising” addiction. The Government has announced plans for a pilot “problem-solving court” on Teesside to tackle the impact of
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Dragon's Den and Repair Shop stars among guests as Innovation Festival returns
SCORES of innovators flocked to Newcastle Racecourse as Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival returned for its most successful event yet. The festival, which has been running since 2017, took place last week, and saw huge guests including business
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Meet the man who has been appointed new head gardener at County Durham castle
A green-fingered expert, whose job has taken him across the globe over almost three decades, has returned closer to home for his latest horticultural calling. Self-confessed “plantaholic” Tim Marshall is just settling into his new role as head
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Man threw half-brick at partner as he left her County Durham home following row
A man has been jailed after throwing a half-brick at his former partner in anger, having earlier apparently bitten her in a row. Durham Crown Court heard that Daniel Littlewood is said to have left what seemed to have been bite marks on the woman
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County Durham school with just ONE pupil announces closure date
A school with just one pupil on its roll will close at the end of next month, council leaders have agreed. The closure of the Forest of Teesdale Primary School on August 31 is the "only viable option", councillors were told. It will enhance
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Just the ticket! Great family days out at Thirsk Races for only £20
A SUMMER of family fun is galloping along to Thirsk Racecourse with all kinds of entertainment to keep the kids entertained alongside action-packed racing in a picturesque setting. And thanks to the introduction of a new Family Ticket, great days
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Alex Neil explains what could be key factor in breaking Sunderland's striker search deadlock
ALEX NEIL is hoping the deadlock in Sunderland’s attempts to sign forwards will be broken now Premier League clubs are beginning to return from their overseas tours. The Black Cats’ lack of attacking resources was brutally exposed last night as
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If not a message from God, heatwave fires are a reminder of what our next PM must do
IN 1984, two days of David Jenkins had been consecrated as Bishop of Durham in York Minster, the minster caught fire. Some people interpreted it as a sign of God’s displeasure at the new bishop’s questioning the literal truth of the virgin birth and
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Ladies of leather - the menopausal women who motorbiked across America
Two menopausal North-East women decide to ride Harley Davidsons across America in aid of breast cancer research. Now ‘The Fairy Bikers’ have recorded their adventure in a book. PETER BARRON reports MOTORBIKING mates, Liz Atkinson and Tina Oxley