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Police appeal for witnesses after County Durham park assault
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information after a male was assaulted at a popular park. Officers investigating the incident, in Riverside Park, Chester-le-Street, hope one or more of those witnesses may have phone footage
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Sunderland: Alex Neil offers assessment of mixed bag defeat to Accrington
ALEX Neil’s summed up Sunderland’s mixed performance against Accrington Stanley and felt frustrated at the way his side responded to conceding the equaliser in the second half. The Black Cats were in a position of comfort leading 1-0 through Ross
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Pride marchers show their colours as event returns to Newcastle for first time since 2019
The rainbow colours came out en-masse as Newcastle city centre welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to the Northern Pride event, this year designated also as UK Pride. Following a two-year hiatus when Pride, like many other annual events, has
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Match Ratings: Accrington 2-1 Sunderland - Mixed bag for Black Cats in defeat
SUNDERLAND lost their penultimate friendly of the pre-season calendar to Accrington Stanley as it finished 2-1 on the day. Ross Stewart’s first half penalty had the Black Cats in full control. A mistake from Bailey Wright led to a Sean McConville
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Accrington 2-1 Sunderland: Black Cats throw away pre-season win
A WEEK away from the beginning of the season and Sunderland’s afternoon represented a mixed bag in Lancashire. A tale of two halves saw inevitably the Black Cats walk away with a defeat for the second game running. From a position of complete comfort
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Take a look at the beautiful country home of "rollicking" poet that's up for sale for £1.45m
AN impressive 16th Century manor house in the heart of the North Yorkshire countryside has just gone on the market for a little less than £1.5m. It is the Manor House at East Appleton, set in two acres of mature gardens in an “idyllic hamlet” to
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Jacob Hazel on target again as Darlington lose to Middlesbrough under-23s
Another pre-season game, another goal for summer signing Jacob Hazel. He continued his impressive run by scoring for the fifth time in friendlies, form Quakers will hope continues when the real action begins in a fortnight, but it was only a consolation
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Darlington fall to defeat against Boro Under-23's in latest friendly
DARLINGTON fell to defeat in their latest pre-season friendly at Blackwell Meadows losing 2-1 to Middlesbrough Under-23’s. Striker Jacob Hazel continued his fine goalscoring form over pre-season with a late consolation goal for the Quakers.
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15 years ago: Durham's Gibson takes all 10 wickets
FIFTEEN years ago almost to the day, on July 22, 2007, history was created at the Riverside ground in Chester-le-Street when 38-year-old Ottis Gibson became the first Durham county cricketer to take all ten wickets in an innings of a first class match
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Team News: Nine changes for Sunderland as Alex Neil switches up for Accrington
ALEX Neil has gone made ten changes to his side and switched the formation for their pre-season friendly against Accrington Stanley. Lynden Gooch and Jack Clarke are the only survivors from the midweek defeat to Bradford City as Neil reverts back
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Grant Hall leaves Boro for Rotherham United loan move
MIDDLESBROUGH defender Grant Hall has sealed a loan move to fellow Championship side Rotherham United. The 30-year-old has effectively played his final game for the club with his contract coming to an end next summer on Teesside. Hall has made
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FULL-TIME: Accrington Stanley 2-1 Sunderland - Home side come from behind to lead
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Why isn't Love Island on tonight?
With another week of Love Island complete, the final really isn’t that far away. This week saw four new bombshells enter the villa and of course, plenty of drama came from the episodes that aired. Last night saw the islanders recouple with
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Asda issues recall for Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake due to 'undeclared mustard'
Asda is recalling one of its products due to the presence of mustard, which was not mentioned on the ingredients list of said product. The recall applies to the Asda Italian Inspired Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake, which is a possible health risk
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RECAP: One person arrested after fire breaks out at property on North East street
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Newcastle’s Pride march when it will start and if there will be road closures
The Northern Pride Festival and UK Pride 2022 will be coming to Newcastle and it is a huge part of the city's Pride celebrations. Thousands are expected to join the march as it makes its way through the city in a sea of colours. It is a popular
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Durham City parish official in final of local council Clerk of Year awards
A parish council official has been named among the finalists in a national Clerk of the Year competition. Adam Shanley, the clerk of the City of Durham Parish Council, has been shortlisted for the title as part of the National Association of Local
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Girl Guide Group's nightmare as camping equipment is damaged beyond repair
Masons have swooped to the rescue of a Girl Guide group whose tents were ruined due to water seeping into their storage hut. The water damaged some of the Great Ayton Girl Guides camping equipment beyond repair, thus preventing the youngsters from
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Zack Steffen harbouring Premier League and World Cup dream on Teesside
“CHRIS wants to move the team up and I want to be a part of that.” From the early conversations between Middlesbrough’s management and new signing Zack Steffen, the remit is quite clear. “It’s good for both parties. I obviously need to come in
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IN PICTURES: North East year 6 kids on their first day and last day – spot yourself?
The last days of school are always a bittersweet moment for many so we asked our readers to send in pictures of their child’s first and last days at school. School is a big part of your life, and when you’re younger you have spent the majority
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These 10 Love Island stars swapped their sporting careers for the villa
Love Island has welcomed numerous islanders to the new villa this year and some have added to the list of people who are involved in sport. While this year’s series has seen a paramedic, dancers, a real estate agent and more enter the show, over
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RECAP: Crash near Crook - everything we know so far
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WEATHER: Here’s the forecast for the North East this weekend – everything you need to know
As we close off a week that saw record-breaking temperatures in a heatwave that swept across the UK, we’ve had a look at the weather this weekend – here’s everything you need to know. The week started with a scorching temperatures when a record-breaking
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Why dogs and their owners will converge on a North East cocktail bar for a unique get-together
Hundreds of dachshunds and their owners will converge on a North East cocktail bar for a unique get-together next month. The popular Pup Up Cafe will be staging an event at the Revolution Bar in Newcastle, on August 21, with almost 150 adorable
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Darlington girl to represent the UK after getting through international championship
A girl from Darlington is proving to be a rising star in the world of Taekwondo, and will compete internationally next month. 17-year-old Morgan Curtis was selected to join the World Class GB Taekwondo Team at the National Taekwondo Centre in Manchester
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Has the Tees Valley come to love this controversial sculpture whose internationally renowned creator died this week?
IN Kansas, there are supersized shuttlecocks scattered on a lawn. In Venice Beach, California, there’s a four storey pair of binoculars acting as the entrance to an office block. In Minneapolis, there’s a bridge made out of a spoon with a giant red
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County Durham MP wins Beer Parliamentarian of the Year award
North West Durham MP Richard Holden MP has been given an award for his work supporting the hospitality industry. He has been campaigning to highlight the vital role of pubs and clubs in towns and villages. Mr Holden has received ‘Parliamentarian
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Popular Dales festival returns for its fourth year this summer
A popular music festival held in the Yorkshire Dales is back for another year of live music, local food and family attractions. Swinifest, held in Swinithwaite near Aysgarth, takes place on August bank holiday Sunday and will see several bands
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County Durham man found with huge haul of drugs and a whopping £73,000 in notes
A man found to be in possession of a large quantities of drugs and money in a police vehicle stop claims he was holding them on behalf of someone else. Darren Smith maintains he was going to make a delivery on behalf of the other person when police
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Telecoms specialists link up with autism charity for European cycle ride
NEARLY a dozen North-East businesses have thrown their weight behind an ambitious event raising money to support autistic people and their families. The upcoming Twin Town Tour Twenty Twenty Two (or the T6 Challenge for short) is a 331-mile cycle
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What people said about the worst-rated hotels in the North East according to TripAdvisor
We’ve pulled together eight of the worst-rated hotels in the North East according to TripAdvisor to see what customers have said about them. The North East has a lot to offer when it comes to places to stay, and even offers a wide range of prices
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North East consultants appointed as provider to farming fund
North East based GSC Grays have been chosen to deliver professional advice to farmers in the North of England as part of Defra’s £32m Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) which is scheduled to start in the autumn. Defra is making the fund available
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Police force doesn't have enough resources as a third of detective posts vacant
A chief constable has revealed a police force which has been criticised over the poor quality of its child protection investigations has vacancies for about a third of detectives it needs. North Yorkshire Police’s most senior officer Lisa Winward
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Sick pervert jailed for raping young girl during campaign of sexual abuse
A depraved pervert who systematically abused a young girl has finally faced justice after being extradited from the Far East. Henry Park repeatedly raped the young girl and took sick photographs of her to sell to a Brazilian magazine during a long
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'Seven months of hell' - County Durham residents' nightmare with delays to work on their homes
Fed-up residents have described lengthy delays and disruption during an ambitious project to make their houses greener and more energy efficient as ‘seven months of hell’. Housing association tenants have complained family homes in Bishop Auckland
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This popular historic Durham pub could see accommodation built on top
Plans have been submitted that could see separate residential letting accommodation in a popular historic pub in Durham. The Court Inn, found on Court Lane in Durham, could see its first floor and converted roof space turned into separate residential
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Arrested exactly 150 years ago: Mary Ann Cotton
THIS is a paragraph of history from The Northern Echo of July 19, 1872. It tells how 150 years ago this week, as a result of growing gossip, a woman had been arrested in West Auckland: She was, of course, Mary Ann Cotton, Britain's greatest
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The best bars in Darlington according to TripAdvisor reviews
As the weather gets hotter and the days get longer, there's more time to catch up with friends and enjoy a drink at your local bar. Whether you’re hoping to soak up some sun or catch up with your family and friends over a cold one, this list could
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Stockeld Park announces expert Play Panel
Four Yorkshire children have been selected to join the prestigious Play Panel at Stockeld Park to mark the opening of the brand new Playhive. Amongst more than 40 applicants the four new recruits stood out for their imagination and enthusiasm for play
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Advice and support all summer at New College Durham
If you have finished your GCSEs or A-Levels and are not sure what to do next, New College Durham is here to help. The college’s Summer Advice Centre is open from 18 July to 16 September to give you the information, advice and support you need to take
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Chris Wilder holding talks with Tommy Smith - but admits Middlesbrough face competition for defender
CHRIS WILDER will discuss Tommy Smith’s future over the weekend – but admits Middlesbrough are not the only club holding talks with the defender. Smith, who is a free agent following his release from Stoke City, has spent most of the last month
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Nick Loughlin's London Marathon blog - in aid of Prostate Cancer UK
NICK LOUGHLIN, a former Northern Echo Sports Editor, is running the 2022 London Marathon in aid of Prostate Cancer research. In a series of blogs ahead of October’s event, he hopes to take you through his journey. YOU may recall reading a lot
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How often you should be cleaning these kitchen spots and it will shock you
Keeping the kitchen clean is something that most of us desperately wish we were better at - but how much better should we actually be? The Home and Kitchen appliances company AEG has surveyed 2,000 Brits to find out how frequently we are cleaning
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When will the final episode of Love Island 2022 air on ITV?
Love Island has once again captured the attention of millions of people in the UK, as Series 8 begins to near its endpoint. There has been plenty of drama, especially with the introduction of four new bombshells entering the villa earlier this
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What is today’s Wordle? July 23 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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Warning over latest email scam heading to the UK - here's what to look out for
A scam warning has been issued to prepare Brits before the latest email phishing scam arrives in the UK. The cyber security experts at TitanHQ have warned that we should be on the lookout for a scam that "is likely to hit British shores over the
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Drivers issued warning over UK roads this weekend - experts share 'clear advice'
Drivers have been issued a warning ahead of travelling on UK roads this weekend. Saturday and Sunday will be the busiest summer getaway in at least eight years, motorists have been warned. The RAC said an estimated 18.8 million leisure trips
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Facebook making major change sparking user safety fears - what we know
Meta-owned Facebook is set to make a big change to its platform which could cause major changes to the way people use the app. The social media giant could be updated with a new feature shortly which will allow users to create multiple profiles