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Revealed: This town centre site will be the permanent home of Darlington's Treasury campus
The permanent site of the Treasury’s economic campus in Darlington has been revealed. Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi will be in the town tomorrow (Monday) to unveil the permanent site of the campus, which will be built on a former car
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Declan Donnelly and Ali Astall share baby news after birth of second child
Declan Donnelly and Ali Astall have announced the arrival of their second child, Jack Anthony Alphonsus. One half of Geordie presenting duo Ant and Dec, Donnelly posted an adorable picture accompanied by the happy news via the joint Instagram account
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Dec announces birth of second child as celebrities line up with congratulations
Declan Donnelly, of Ant and Dec fame, has announced the birth of his second child, Jack Anthony Alphonsus. Donnelly, 46, shared the news via the pair’s joint Instagram account today (Sunday, 24 July.) He wrote: “Shortly before 10am yesterday
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In Pictures: Sand and sprockets as steampunk fans descend on Whitby
Swimsuits, caps and sunglasses made way for satin gowns, top hats and goggles at Whitby this weekend as the town played host to a steampunk convention. Hundreds of dramatically dressed fans of the genre descended on the North Yorkshire coastal
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Tory candidates both vow crackdown on illegal migration
The UK will crack down further on illegal migration in the coming months regardless of who enters Downing Street, after both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak pledged fresh measures to tighten British borders. On a weekend in which the two rival camps
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Cat shot with crossbow dies and another injured
A cat has died and another was seriously injured after they were shot with a crossbow. The animals’ owners found their pets with serious injuries caused by a crossbow bolt in the Kerrow Drive area of Kingussie in the Highlands. One of the cats
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Who left Love Island tonight? See the islanders who were dumped from the villa
With all the islanders newly coupled up, the villa is looking a tad crowded which means a Love Island dumping is never far away. A week of double dumpings, four new bombshells and a dramatic recoupling will come to a close on Sunday night ahead
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RECAP: North East bus station evacuated in alleged incident
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Everything we know as one man arrested and man in 60s taken to hospital after A-road crash
One man has been taken to hospital today (Sunday, July 24) and another man, aged 44, has been arrested after a major crash on the A19. The incident happened at around 1.43pm in the afternoon and saw the road closed for a number of hours after a
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100 years of Darlington Society of Arts: the surprising stories of its founders
THE Darlington Society of Arts is 100 years old next week, and its members are celebrating by making pen and ink sketches of the town’s historic buildings. Some of their early sketches are to be found on a commemorative tea towel, which is raising
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Alun Armstrong lauds Jacob Hazel's goalscoring instinct
After seeing Jacob Hazel add another goal to his pre-season tally, Alun Armstrong praised his new signing’s habit of being in the right place at the right time. Hazel netted in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough under-23s, though only a tap-in
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Davide surprises Ekin-Su and the islanders attend a sports day on Love Island
Love Island never fails to deliver on the drama and it looks like ITV viewers are set for another doozy. A week of double dumpings, four new bombshells and a dramatic recoupling will come to a close on Sunday night ahead of an exciting After Sun
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Lucy Bronze: 'We know we're the favourites - but we're not getting carried away'
LUCY BRONZE insists nobody is getting carried away with thoughts that England are just two wins away from becoming European champions. The hosts – and tournament favourites – face Sweden in the first of the Euro 2022 semi-finals on Tuesday evening
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PICTURES AND VIDEO: Parade held after regiment receives freedom of County Durham town
A County Durham town yesterday held a military parade after a historic regiment was awarded Freedom of the town. The community of Seaham held the parade yesterday (Saturday, July 23) from 11am when the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery was awarded Freedom
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NYSD League: Harry stars as Hartlepool see off Barnard Castle
HARTLEPOOL saw off second-placed Barnard Castle as they strengthened their position in the NYSD ECB Premier League. Barnard Castle were asked to bat first, and openers Finn Usher (55) and Ian Swinburn (53) put on 76 for the first wicket, with Rob
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RECAP: One man taken to hospital and another man arrested after major crash
7:34pm Thank you for following our live blog We are now closing the live blog as the road has fully reopened.
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Michael Dods targeting Listed races after Gale Force Maya triumphs at York
GALE FORCE MAYA continued her progression when defying a big weight in the Sky Bet Dash at York. The Michael Dods-trained mare may be six but she is clearly still progressing as, having chased home the classy Flotus in a Group Three at the track
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Mountain rescue team respond to fall of female walker on Roseberry Topping
Rescue services sprang to the alert to help a stricken walker down from a landmark location in the North York Moors. The North East Ambulance Service contacted Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) shortly before 1.30pm on Saturday after receiving
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Newcastle United ready to bid for THREE Premier League players - but none fall within their price range
NEWCASTLE UNITED continue to meet strong resistance as they look to recruit a wide attacker from within the Premier League, with potential moves for Jack Harrison, Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes all on hold because of other clubs’ reluctance to do
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RECAP: Police presence in North East village after woman allegedly carrying rifle
7:03pm Thank you for following our live blog We are closing the blog now as Police have no record of the incident
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“Worst thing I have ever seen” – Sunday Brunch creates parmo with pineapple and tomato sauce
A Channel 4 has been surrounded in controversy this morning after it created a parmo with some interesting ingredients. People across the UK have taken to Twitter to voice their shock after the recipe was created on air this morning. The show
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Racegoers turn on the style for Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse
Ladies’ Day lived up to its reputation as the most glamorous meeting of the year at a North East racecourse. The Pimms and fizz flowed as racegoers turned out in style and soaked up the mostly sunny weather at Newcastle Racecourse, at High Gosforth
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Hartlepool United vs Sunderland: Kick-off time, TV and streaming coverage, likely line-ups
Sunderland make the short trip to Hartlepool for their final pre-season friendly on Monday evening. Here are the details of the game - and how you can watch it. WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE? Monday's game is being staged at Hartlepool's
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County Durham contractor positioned for growth after new senior-level promotions
A North East contractor is set to build on the success of continued growth within its civil engineering division by announcing nine director and senior-level promotions. Esh Construction, based in Bowburn, County Durham, is looking to strengthen
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How this North East software firm is helping schools guard against cyber-attacks
A North East software developer has joined forces with an education tech firm in order to increase cyber security in schools. Sapere Software, based in Stockton, is working with Middlesbrough Secure Schools, which provides cyber security solutions
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New Pools signing Mikael Ndjoli set to receive first run out
HARTLEPOOL United play their final pre-season friendly tomorrow evening where latest signing Mikael Ndjoli is expected to get his first run out for the club. Pools have bolstered their attacking ranks ahead of the new League Two season as the 24
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Monkeypox emergency declaration ‘recognises need to stop global spread’
The declaration of the monkeypox outbreak as a global emergency is recognition of the need for worldwide efforts to investigate and prevent further spread of the disease, UK health experts have said. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on
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Rishi Sunak meets supporters at County Durham tea party in bid to become new PM
Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak brought his campaign to rural County Durham shortly after launching the final round drive to beat Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to Number Ten. With the need now for the two surviving contenders to woo
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Sneak preview of new mining artwork created at County Durham sculpture studio
A sneak preview has been given of a stunning centrepiece for a new development in a former colliery town. Metal sculptor Ray Lonsdale, the creator of the famous ‘Tommy’ soldier statue on the sea front at Seaham, has been commissioned to produce
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Middlesbrough waiting for green light to sign Premier League striker on loan
MIDDLESBROUGH are hoping to get the green light to sign Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham this week, although Cottagers boss Marco Silva will only allow the striker to leave once he has secured an attacking signing of his own. With Josh Coburn and Duncan
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How often you should be cleaning your toaster, microwave and kettle?- 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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100 of the most unique baby names for boys and girls in 2022
Picking out a baby name can be a very tough decision for new parents, with so many unique ones to potentially pick from. In most cases, parents aim for something that is fairly common, but some make the decision to pick a name that stands out a
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Everything you need to know about rail strikes at the end of July
A strike by more than 40,000 workers at Network Rail and 14 train operating companies will go ahead at the end of July after talks failed to resolve a bitter dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union
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It's Proms on Tyne, as Sage, Gateshead, hosts the famous classical music festival
The BBC Proms moved away from its traditional London base with a special performance in the North East. Conductor Dinis Sousa and the Royal Northern Sinfonia collaborated with a new youth choir, Voices of the River’s Edge, and the folk ensemble
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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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What comes to mind when you think of Newton Aycliffe? I'll bet it's not this
Today's Object of the Week is a sculpture which aims to highlight a County Durham town's surprising secret. THINK of Newton Aycliffe and what comes to mind? Whatever you're thinking, I'll bet it's not wildflowers. But people who live there
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Sunderland set to make wholesale changes for Hartlepool friendly
SUNDERLAND manager Alex Neil is set to ring the changes in once again for tomorrow night’s friendly against Hartlepool United as he aims to give everyone in his playing squad equal playing time before the start of the league season. In recent friendly
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Man in doorstep knife incident at County Durham home now admits affray charge
A MAN involved in a doorstep confrontation while carrying a knife has admitted a charge of affray now brought by the prosecution. Appearing at Durham Crown Court last month, Reece Watson admitted other charges of making threats to kill and possessing
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Amazing cancer campaigner achieves lifelong ambition to become nurse
A cancer survivor who has campaigned for a reduction in age for cervical screening has achieved her lifelong ambition of a career in nursing. Lisa Tomlinson-Cowie, from Stockton, went back to education as a mature student with the hope of qualifying
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How these Darlington children are making their school more eco-friendly
Green-fingered young gardeners have been recognised for their work in becoming more environmentally friendly. St George’s Church of England Academy, in Middleton St George, has been awarded an Eco-Schools green flag in recognition of its work in
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Pilgrimage walking trails on track to boost tourism recovery in Durham and wider region
Six long-distance walking trails inspired by the North East’s historic reputation as a place of pilgrimage are playing a significant role in boosting Durham’s tourism economy. Launched last year, the Northern Saints Trails cover more than 200 miles
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First images reveal how new £35m Teesside University medical campus will look
Plans for a university’s new £35m central science and medical facility which will transform and modernise the learning experience for health students have been revealed. Teesside University has shared the first images of how its new BIOS high-quality
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NHS pioneer goes back to school to inspire the next generation
A past pupil honoured for her pioneering work in improving patient care during the pandemic has urged Ripon Grammar School students to cultivate their own ‘stubborn determination’ to make a difference. Jackie Shears was awarded an OBE for her vital
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Durham community group rolls out the carpet at refurbished centre
A COMMUNITY group is literally rolling out the carpet while putting the finishing touches to a facelift at a special adult teaching unit. Durham Community Association (DCA) has been able to complete the refurbishment at Shakespeare Hall, in North
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Durham college launches new trust to address skills gap and need for 9,250 workers
A Durham college has launched a career trust in an aim to address a skills gap after it was revealed the North East with need an extra 9,250 construction workers by 2026. New College Durham has launched the Career College Trust Digital Construction
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Meet the Darlington comic debuting a show at this North East arts festival next week
A comedian from Darlington is performing his debut show at the Durham Fringe Festival next week. Bryan James decided to write about his life and experiences and this hour-long show reflects his musings over the last forty years. The work-in-progress
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Chris Wilder outlines his plans for Chuba Akpom - after striker's surprise return against Marseille
CHRIS WILDER will be taking it “day by day” with Chuba Akpom, after making the surprise move to restore the striker to Middlesbrough’s first-team fold. Having been frozen out of the first-team picture entirely since returning from a loan spell
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What is today’s Wordle? July 24 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