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BBC bosses cast new Eastenders star - and he has a very famous mum
The son of Big Brother star Jade Goody will be joining the cast of Eastenders in his acting debut. 19-year-old Bobby Brazier will be joining the long-running BBC soap in the summer and has already begun filming scenes. Bobby will portray Freddie
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County Durham homeowners hit by new council survey scam by doorstep criminals
Residents in parts of County Durham have been targeted with a doorstep scam that has seen scammers knock on people’s doors pretending to carry out a council survey. Homeowners in Witton Gilbert have reportedly been victims of strangers visiting
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Major roadworks planned for A66 near Scotch Corner as development takes step forward
Proposals for the biggest generational investment on the A66 have taken a step forward this week. The Planning Inspectorate has accepted National Highways' Development Consent Order (DCO) application, meaning the £1bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine
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How sunny Darlington hopes to win 'Northumbria in Bloom' awards
Spectacular floral features were on display throughout Darlington in a bid to wow judges of a prestigious regional competition. The town is taking part in the annual Northumbria in Bloom competition after being awarded a Silver Gilt in the ‘best
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Brothers, 3 and 6, to take on ten challenges after being inspired by Afghan crisis
Two brothers aged just three and six have been inspired by a pioneering female Afghan mountaineer to take on their own gruelling challenge. Swainby brothers Fonzie and Rocco Pisaro will climb the ten tallest peaks in the North York Moors to raise
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PICTURES: Tea dance in Darlington proves a big hit - can you spot yourself?
A tea dance was organised today in Darlington market square to encourage people to dust off their dancing shoes. Organised by the Growing Older Living in Darlington (GOLD) and supported by Darlington Borough Council. There was certainly a buzz
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County Durham road closed for over two hours following crash between car and cyclist
A major County Durham A-road was partially closed after a car and a cyclist collided in a serious crash on Thursday (July 21). Emergency services were called to the A690 towards Brancepeth, near the junction of Whitworth Lane, at around 4.15pm
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Whether people can still visit North Yorkshire beauty spot after chaotic scenes earlier this week
A top North Yorkshire police inspector has insisted that he wants people to visit Richmondshire but has condemned the masses of young people that descended on a regional beauty spot when temperatures rose earlier this week. Community inspector
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Plans submitted for five-storey 44-bed hotel on site near Darlington rail station
Plans have been submitted that could see an abandoned building opposite Darlington station converted into a five-storey 44-bed hotel. The property, which can be found at 1 Waverley Terrace in Darlington, could be purchased by Darlington Borough
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Metal dog chain used in alleged assault of three men in this North East town
A metal dog chain was allegedly used to assault three men in Stockton by a group of men last month. The incident happened around 7.10pm on Thursday, June 23 on Scurfield Road, Hardwick. Three males suffered injuries when they were allegedly
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Watch the dramatic moment firefighters tackle bin lorry on fire in street
This is the dramatic moment firefighters tackled a fire on a bin lorry during the height of the heatwave on Tuesday (July 19). The drone footage by Mike Adie of MediaPix Photography was captured on Tynemouth Road, in North Shields. A Tyne
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Love Island is getting a new spin off series and it comes with an exciting twist
Love Island fans rejoice because it looks like we are getting a spin-off series with a very exciting twist. Unlike the current and popular ITV dating series, which is now in its eighth season, the new show would see singletons in their 40s and
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A £500,000 fund to tackle knife and violent crime has been welcomed by medics
Medics working on the frontline of dealing with the aftermath of violent crime have welcomed a £500,000 investment to help to tackle the problem. The Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner secured the additional government funding to support the
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How seagull swiped 18 BAGS of Walkers crisps in series of raids from Heron store
This seagull has a taste for irony as the 'brazen' bird was caught on CCTV shoplifting from Heron Foods - reportedly swiping EIGHTEEN packets of crisps in a series of raids before moving onto flapjacks. The cheeky bird was captured on CCTV on Thursday
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Salt wants to spice things up as Stokes' replacement in England's ODI side
PHIL SALT is set to get first shot at replacing Ben Stokes in England’s one-day side, slotting in behind an opening partnership that changed the way he played the game. Stokes’ retirement from the 50-over format leaves a huge hole in the team,
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A690 crash LIVE: Slow moving traffic in County Durham after car and cyclist collide - updates
7:02pm The traffic alert has been lifted There is currently no traffic alert on the A690, according to AA maps. The
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Three arrested after arson involving wheelie bins destroys children's play park
Detectives investigating a suspected arson attack which destroyed a children's play park in the North East have arrested three people in connection with the incident. An investigation was launched on June 28, after it was reported that damage had
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Shop redirects customers to shopping centre 15 miles away after Durham closure
High street retailer H&M has put up a sign in its Durham store inviting customers to travel nearly 15 miles to the next city as it closes one of its prominent stores. The chain caught customers and residents unaware with the closure of the
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Council bids to transfer the running of ALL county's schools to academies
A proposal to hand over the operation of more than 200 schools from a council to privately-run trusts would help end a messy and confusing education system in which children sometimes fall through the gaps, it has been claimed. North Yorkshire
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15-year-old girl goes missing from this North East town - have you seen Lucy?
A 15-year-old girl is missing from Thornaby and police are growing increasingly concerned for her whereabouts. Lucy Foster was last seen around 10.15pm on Saturday, July 16, in the Elgin Road area of Thornaby. She is described as around 5ft
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How two leisure centres will be transformed as they're deemed not 'fit for purpose'
The public has been invited to have its say on multi-million-pound "leisure transformation" plans for three centres in County Durham. People can look at proposals to build two new leisure centres in Bishop Auckland and Chester-le-Street, and refurbish
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Council is accused of leaving this part of the region 'without a voice'
The leader of a local authority which is preparing to take on the responsibilities of seven district and borough councils has been accused of leaving one area of the county “without a voice”. A full meeting of North Yorkshire County Council heard
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'It's like winning the Lottery': Villagers welcome affordable homes for locals
A rural community is celebrating the completion of much-needed affordable homes to enable locals to stay in their village. York Housing Association officially unveiled the dozen new homes in Staithes with a community celebration and a visit from
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Call to manage Dales tourism to ensure it 'doesn't destroy what people come for'
Councillors have warned the impacts of tourism in the Yorkshire Dales will only get worse unless a new report acts as a “wake up call” to the problems rural communities face. Last year’s staycation boom saw a wave of holidaymakers flood the Dales
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'He was a local legend': Tributes paid as councillor dies at 73
Tributes have been paid to a “local legend” and stalwart of the Labour party who has died. David Walsh, former leader of Redcar and Cleveland Council, died on Wednesday (July 20) at the age of 73. Members of the Labour party have paid tribute
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Is this worth it? Bungalow in sleepy village is on market for £650,000
A three-bedroom bungalow in a North Yorkshire town has gone on the market for over half-a-million pounds – take a look inside it below. The property, which can be found on Station Road, North Cowton in Northallerton, offers potential buyers a three-bed
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Middlesbrough reveal new squad numbers for 2022-23 season
MIDDLESBROUGH have announced their new squad numbers of the 2022-23 season. Manchester City loanee Zack Steffen takes over the number one jersey, highlighting his status as the club's new number one shot-stopper, with fellow summer signings Ryan
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Darlington to host Tory leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss
Darlington residents will get the chance to hear from the two candidates battling to be the next Prime Minister next month. The town will host a hustings debate between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss as part of a UK tour on the Conservative leadership
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Four new bombshells enter the villa on tonight’s Love Island - will heads turn?
Will heads turn on tonight’s episode of Love Island as four new bombshells enter the villa and go out on dates. Last night’s episode saw two islanders depart as both Summer and Billy headed home. Both arrived at Casa Amor having recoupled with
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Parents given warning to keep children active over school summer holiday
Parents have been urged by the Government to ensure their children keep active over the school summer holiday after research showed fewer than half get enough exercise. A Disney-inspired Government campaign – 10 Minute Shake Up – is being relaunched
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Middlesbrough vs Marseille: Kick-off time, TV and streaming coverage, likely line-ups
Middlesbrough host French side Marseille on Friday evening in their final pre-season friendly before the start of the new Championship campaign. Here are all the details of the game - and how you can watch it. WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE
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Discontinued Cadbury bar from the 90s back on sale for £1
A discontinued 1990s Cadbury bar has returned to stores after being spotted in bargain retailer B&M for £1. The returning treat is Cadbury Astros, boxes of biscuit bites coated in yummy chocolate. The product was removed from sale back
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This is how much it will cost to use your mobile phone abroad this summer
This year will mark the first time many of us have been able to jet off on holiday without having the fear of Covid restrictions. But since we all took a trip to Europe a lot of new regulations have come into place including updates on mobile
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Campaign to award pardoned World War One heroes the medals they deserve
A campaign has been launched to honour hundreds of men wrongly shot at dawn. Stockton South Conservative MP Matt Vickers is heading the campaign to be awarded medals posthumously, including a local member of the Durham Light Infantry. The Shot
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Full list of County Durham bus services being saved ahead of changes this week
These are the bus routes across County Durham being saved after a local authority stepped in following a number of proposed cuts. A number of Go North East services will continue to be operated by them, or another provider, ahead of service changes
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See as children take a ride on new major train line 18 months before it opens
School kids have been given a special train ride into the future as they took a trip up the new Northumberland Line, set to open next year. The children were given a glimpse into what the county’s public transport will look like in the future as
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Tory MP 'regrets' not attending meeting after kids spotted climbing 80ft attraction
An MP says he regrets not responding to an invite to a meeting to discuss safety measures at the Redcar Beacon. Redcar MP Jacob Young said he was busy with Parliamentary engagements and unable to attend the meeting called by Coatham ward councillor
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Bid to end council tax 'postcode lottery' could create winners and losers
North Yorkshire County Council says it aims to end a “postcode lottery” of benefits facing residents and also provide extra support to households on the lowest incomes. The council’s executive member for finance Councillor Gareth Dadd said while
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Film crews to set up shop for brand new TV detective drama series
A new TV detective drama is being set in York and its director says it could bring in £75m to the local economy by tempting more international visitors to the city. Dave Thorp, who works for Yorkshire-based Visualize Films, is behind The Duke of
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Benjamin Sesko's plans are revealed - as Newcastle United step up interest in teenage striker
BENJAMIN SESKO will not be pushing for a summer move to Newcastle United as he feels he would benefit from spending another full season with Red Bull Salzburg. Having been forced to recalibrate their transfer targets in the last couple of weeks
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Council that declared a climate emergency delays environmental measures
Conservative politicians responsible for England’s largest local authority area have postponed moves to ensure immediate actions are taken to tackle climate change. A meeting of North Yorkshire County Council saw a majority of elected members agree
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Newcastle United star BANNED from driving after going 28mph above limit in Lambo
A Newcastle United footballer has been has been handed a driving ban after speeding in his Lamborghini at 58mph in a 30mph zone. Callum Wilson, who has previously played for Bournemouth, pleaded guilty to a single offence of speeding. The 30
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TRIBUTES: Pay your respects to Darlington's 'Pete the Sweep' here
The Northern Echo has opened an online book of condolence for people to leave their tributes to Pete 'the sweep' Woodmansey who has died, aged 86. He was best known for sweeping the streets of Darlington for 35 years before officially retiring
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Video captures moment venomous snake spotted in the sun at reservoir
A video has captured the moment a venomous snake was seen basking in the sun near a reservoir in North Yorkshire. The passer-by captured the intense moment in a video after they stumbled across the reptile at Cod Beck reservoir near Osmotherly.
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The state of this! Glass bottles, BBQs and rubbish left behind on popular beach
Littering beachgoers who descended on the coast as the heatwave hit this week have been slammed for leaving their rubbish at seaside beauty spots. Thousands of people headed to the coast as they tried to make the most of the hot weather on Monday
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'Forget putting eight past Norway - last night's fightback against Spain proves England have what it takes to win Euro 2022'
SLAMMING eight goals past a hapless Norway is all well and good, but if you’re going to win a major tournament, you’re going to have to dig deep and come through a bit of adversity. With six minutes of last night’s quarter-final against Spain to
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Nigel Farage visiting the North East today for show - and the tickets are £1.50
Nigel Farage will be presenting a live TV show from Teesside later today. The controversial former Brexit Party leader, who has a show on GB News, will be hosting an event at Redcar Workingmen’s club. It is for his show Farage at Large and
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Bruce Springsteen fans furious over Ticketmaster 'Horrific' ticket process
Fans of musician Bruce Springsteen have shared their anger as they slam Ticketmaster for the 'horrific' ticket process. It comes after fans say that tickets for the 'Dancing in the Dark' UK tour sold out immediately across his four UK tour dates
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Tragedy as police confirm body found in search of missing 31-year-old man
A body has sadly been found today that is believed to be Matthew Newbould, a missing 31-year-old man from Brompton near Northallerton. Police launched a search for Matthew after he was last seen leaving his address in the village of Brompton near
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Love Island’s Luca ‘finished’ as Gemma Owen’s mum breaks silence over 'bullying'
Love Island’s Luca Bish is “finished” according to fans of the ITV2 dating show after Gemma Owen’s mum weighed in on bullying claims in the villa. Luca and Dami were seen apologising to fellow islander, Tasha, on last night’s show after they both
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Man, 24, in hospital after being hit by car near to Castlegate shopping centre
A man is in hospital after he was hit by a car near a North East shopping centre, police have confirmed. The 24-year-old was involved in the incident in Stockton yesterday (July 20). He was on foot when he was involved in a collision involving
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Jailed man facing deportation after County Durham cannabis farm uncovered
A cannabis farmer brought from London to oversee an illicit grow in County Durham has received a two-year prison sentence. But Fjorelo Rama is likely to be deported at the mid-point of the sentence as he is in the UK illegally. The 25-year-old
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17 shows in County Durham, Darlington and Yorkshire to look forward to
With the summer season in full swing and Covid restrictions now behind us, the North East is gearing up for a packed schedule of country shows this year. The events give the region’s farmers the chance to show off their finest livestock, while
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Transfer blow for Sunderland as attacking target looks to be staying with Premier League club
STEVEN GERRARD is keen to keep Sunderland attacking target Cameron Archer at Villa Park next season, with the youngster continuing to impress during Aston Villa’s pre-season matches. Archer is one of a number of Premier League youngsters currently
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Kate Garraway 'by her husband's side' as Derek Draper admitted to hospital
Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper has been admitted to hospital in a “very serious condition” with the ITV Good Morning Britain presenter “by her husband’s side”. Derek Draper fell ill in March 2020 after contracting coronavirus and has required
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New discounts announced to help families at the checkout
Some of the biggest UK retailers will offer new deals to help families that are struggling with soaring prices over the summer holidays. With businesses agreeing to slash some costs as part of the Government’s Help for Households campaign.
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Shock at closure of big name high street retailer in County Durham
COUNCIL leaders have expressed their dismay at the shock closure of high street retailer H&M in Durham – and pledged to encourage more independent traders to the city. They were reacting after H&M formally announced the closure on Monday
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Huge beach to open in Darlington (and it'll have deck chairs and ice cream)
Darlington will once again be transformed into a seaside town complete with sand, deck chairs, and ice cream. Darlington by the Sea is back next week, meaning the summer holidays will start with a bang. Sand will be delivered to Market Square
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Leaked letter to Go North East staff reveal more details of bus depot closure
Go North East drivers are being offered thousands of pounds each if they choose not to strike over the closure of a bus depot, leaked documents have revealed. A letter to around 200 staff at Chester-le-Street has confirmed an offer totalling £2,250
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Thousands raised for family to give boy, 13, the 'best send off' after tragedy
A community has donated thousands of pounds to help a grieving family give the "best send off’ to boy who died in tragic river incident. Members of public and friends have given nearly £3,800 to a crowdfunding page set up following the death of
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North East traffic Recap: Broken down crane causes huge delays on A1(M)
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Martin Lewis says calls for a 'consumer strike' on energy prices are growing
Calls for a “consumer strike” are growing as prices continue to rise and the cost-of-living crisis worsens, Martin Lewis has said. The founder of the Money Saving Expert website warned the country was “getting close to a Poll Tax moment”, and that
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What is today’s Wordle? July 21 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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Marine team appoints its first ever apprentice
The Port of Tyne, one of the UK’s major deep-sea ports, has appointed its first ever Marine Apprentice. This apprenticeship is only the third of its kind in the UK and the only one north of the Humber. Rebecca Finlay is the Port’s first Marine
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'Butcher Boy' Mo becomes embroiled in multiple murders in graduate's first novel
Teesside University graduate Paul Hichens has written his first novel – a crime thriller set in his hometown in the North East. Since graduating from Teesside University in 1997 with a master’s degree in Information Technology, Paul has discovered
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Why a call to declare a “food poverty emergency” in County Durham has been rejected
A call to declare a “food poverty emergency” in County Durham has been rejected in favour of a plan to encourage healthy eating and exercise. Competing proposals sparked debate over food poverty and accusations of condescension and “gaslighting
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Wife fleeced husband out of almost £50k to pay for her 'American boyfriend'
A woman who fleeced her husband out of almost £50,000 to fund an online scam with her ‘American boyfriend’ has narrowly avoided prison. Grandmother Patricia Passman spent two years draining the personal and business accounts of her husband Timothy
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Grief-stricken County Durham mam issues urgent warning after death of teen son
A mother who lost her beloved teenage son in a river tragedy is warning youngsters to take care when cooling off during the summer holidays. The tragic death of 13-year-old Robert Hattersley at the weekend has brought back painful memories for
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Aji Alese: 'I’m happy to play wherever the gaffer wants me to play'
LATEST Sunderland signing Aji Alese admits he’ll play where he is told to play in the side as the Black Cats added versality to their defence. The West Ham United academy graduate penned a three-year deal with the club last week and has featured
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Ex-councillor who lived life of luxury and defrauded £94k to pay just £1 back
A union official jailed earlier this year for splashing the cash on a honeymoon, car, hotel stays and restaurant bills has been ordered to pay back just £1. Tanya Tucker defrauded both the union Unison while serving as a branch official, and the
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Joining forces to invest in space skills will support 2,300 jobs for the North East
Global aerospace and security company, Lockheed Martin, has announced a collaboration with Northumbria University that includes an initial planned investment of up to £630,000 to support the development of skills, research and technology across the
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Drug addict turned dad had stored up to £6,000 of cocaine in his home
A drug addict caught up in a police raid was found to be storing 60g of cocaine in his home in a bid to pay of his debt to a dealer. Daniel Hatch has kept his nose clean since his arrest in March 2020 and walked away from court with a suspended
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Durham family spent 17 years visiting dad's grave - only to find someone else buried there
A grieving family spent 17 years visiting the grave of their dad – only to discover someone else has been buried there. Tom Bell and his sisters discovered the shocking blunder after the death of their mum whose last wishes were to be buried alongside
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Plan for quarry the size of 30-football pitches just 3km away from National Park
A plan to extract and process up to 90,000 tonnes of sand and gravel at a new quarry spanning the area of almost 30 football pitches near a national park has been recommended for approval. W Clifford Watts Limited’s proposal to develop part of
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Hasta la vista, Boris - but not back in Downing Street
BORIS JOHNSON departed the Commons stage as Prime Minister yesterday with a typically curious sideswipe at Keir Starmer, whom he labelled a “great pointless human bollard”, and left Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to fight for his crown. In true unconventional
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Discover the Harrogate district for your UK short break
If you are planning a short break in the UK for this year, you don’t have to travel far. Nestled in glorious Yorkshire countryside the Harrogate district offers a wealth of experiences which promise to make you feel good. This beautiful destination