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Benfica 3 Newcastle United 2: Ten-man Magpies beaten in Lisbon
NEWCASTLE UNITED suffered a last-gasp defeat as they finished with ten men in their pre-season friendly with Benifca. The Magpies went down 3-2 in the Estadio da Luz, meaning that Benfica claimed the Eusebio Cup. Benfica's late winner came
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Match Ratings: England 4 Sweden 0 - Kirby stars in Lionesses' victory
How did the players fare in England's 4-0 win over Sweden in the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2022. ENGLAND (4-2-3-1): 8 Earps: Made a crucial save at the start of the second half as she tipped Blackstenius’ goal-bound effort over the crossbar
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Lionesses roar as England reach final of Women's Euro 2022
ENGLAND are through to their first major final since 2009 after the Euro 2022 hosts powered past Sweden with a 4-0 victory at Bramall Lane. Following a shaky start for the Lionesses in which Sweden’s Stina Blackstenius hit the bar, Beth Mead, already
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Five to appear in court charged with alleged football disorder at North East matches
Three men and two teenage boys are due to appear in court in connection with alleged disorder at football matches. Two people, both from the Derby area, have both been charged with public order offences following a match in February. The 32
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Middlesbrough set to confirm striker signing after medical today
MIDDLESBROUGH are set to complete the permanent signing of Marcus Forss in the next 24 hours. Forss completed a medical in the North-East earlier today after Brentford accepted Boro's offer for the 23-year-old striker. The Northern Echo revealed
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Sunderland complete signing of goalkeeper Alex Bass
SUNDERLAND have completed the signing of goalkeeper Alex Bass from Portsmouth. Bass has completed a permanent move to the Stadium of Light and signed a three-year deal with the Black Cats. Welcome to #SAFC, Alex Bass ✍️ The goalkeeper
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Huge suspected cannabis grow found in basement of property near Darlington
About £10,000 worth of what is thought to be class A drugs, along with thousands of pounds worth of cannabis and £10,000 in cash has been seized following a police raid today. The operation was carried out at a property between Darlington and Northallerton
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See which islanders could leave Love Island in shock dumping as final looms
The Love Island final is looming which means only one thing - it's time for another islander dumping from the villa. Tuesday's episode saw Ekin-Su and Davide reconcile after a spat during the talent show and the boys even opened a spa for the
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Pictures: Summer holidays kick off with return of Darlington by the Sea
Darlington by the Sea made a return today (Tuesday, July 26) and crowds of families flooded to the town centre. As visiting the coast can be difficult for many families, Darlington Borough Council has brought the seaside here to Darlington.
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Long tailbacks following crash on A19
There are delays on the A19 in North Yorkshire following a crash. Emergency services have been called to the scene of a collision of the northbound carriageway of the A19, south of Knayton near Borrowby. The road is partially closed, with slow
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Northern MPs clash on Levelling Up pledges to the region
Labour MPs in the North have said the Government’s levelling up pledges are “not worth the paper they are written on” as Conservatives moved to defend its record on investment in the North East. Northern MPs have responded to analysis by the IPPR
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Talk TV issues Kate McCann health update after presenter collapses live on air
Talk TV has updated viewers after presenter Kate McCann collapsed on air during the Conservative Leadership debate between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. Talk TV has confirmed "she is fine" but "the medical advice was that we shouldn't continue with
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Why Talk TV Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak debate was pulled off air after ‘medical issue’
Prime Ministerial hopeful Liz Truss was forced to dramatically stop mid-answer during a TV debate today when an off-camera 'medical issue' shocked viewers - and the candidate herself. Ms Truss, who was taking part in a debate held by The Sun and
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'He wanted to kill me': Court hears wife's plea for help after husband's brutal attack
A wounded woman who was left for dead after she was attacked with a stick and smothered with a pillow frantically told police her husband wanted to kill her, a court has heard. Yasmin Shahid was forced to wander the streets of North Ormesby in
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TalkTV/Sun Tory leadership debate with Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak taken off air after 'crash' in studio
The TalkTV/Sun Tory leadership debate dramatically went off-air after an incident took place in the studio. As Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss were clashing once again over taxes, NHS funding and the economy in their second head-to-head televised debate
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Is Rishi too eager to be Prime Minister?
SO, who did you think won the BBC debate between the Tory leadership candidates? If you could watch it, that is, with those nausea-inducing graphics moving behind them so it felt they were spinning in a fairground carousel, and with a pair of BBC
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Sunderland hope to wrap up striker signing in next 24 hours - after transfer breakthrough
SUNDERLAND will attempt to wrap up a deal for Ellis Simms in the next 24 hours after the Everton striker expressed a preference for a move to the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats’ search for a new forward finally appears to have achieved a breakthrough
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Recap: Reports of delays on A66 near Darlington following crash
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When is Love Island's popular baby challenge? What we know as the final looms
The Love Island final is looming but we haven't ticked off some of the fan favourite challenges yet so when are they? ITV viewers will be happy to hear that popular features like the dating show's dating challenge which sees the couples try (and
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The North East hospital put ‘under greater pressure than in winter’ due to lack of beds
The chief executive of Harrogate hospital has warned it is under greater pressure than in winter as staff struggle to free up beds occupied by Covid patients and those waiting for social care. Jonathan Coulter said the recent rise in Covid cases
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What North East business leaders want to see from Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss
Leading North East business organisations have called on Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak to get their priorities right as they battle for the keys to Number Ten, as the Tees Valley Mayor said it all has to be about jobs. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen
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‘Close to zero’ return on this North East council’s £53m investments
Scarborough Council had more than £53m of “in-house” investments and £35m of loans as of March this year. A report presented to Scarborough Council’s Audit Committee has set out some of the authority’s current financial commitments, including its
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Body found in search for missing North East man
A body has been found in the search for a man who has been reported as missing last week. Officers confirmed today (Tuesday) that a body had been located in the Newport area of Middlesbrough. Formal identification is yet to take place but police
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Money Saving Expert issues advice amid Lloyds and Halifax branches closures
The Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it will close a further 66 bank branches between October and January of next year. As part of broad trend which has seen big banks ditch the high street and switch to increased online banking, 48 Lloyds Bank
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A full list of items in the second Greggs x Primark collection - and where you can get it
Fashion retailer Primark and bakery Greggs have announced that they are once again teaming up to bring a much-anticipated second collection of clothes. Revealing the exciting news on Monday (July 25) – the two leisure giants pledged a limited-edition
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Air ambulance called to crash in North East town - one person taken to hospital
One person has been taken to hospital following a crash at about lunchtime today. The collision happened in Skipper’s Lane, Middlesbrough just after 12pm on Tuesday, July 26. Emergency services were called to the scene, near the B&Q, at
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Human remains found by workers in Durham City Market Place
Workers had to down their tools after discovering human remains while working in a city centre. What was thought to be human remains were discovered in Durham by Northern Powergrid workers on Monday night. It has now been confirmed that they
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Couple’s heartbreak after ‘miracle’ baby they spent nine years trying for dies in hospital
A grieving couple have spoken of their agonising pain they will never get over after losing their "miracle" baby boy just 50 minutes after he was born. Axwell Savcak was delivered in what the couple are describing as a "poor condition" by caesarean
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Sunderland close to completing signing of goalkeeper
SUNDERLAND have lined up a move for Portsmouth goalkeeper Alex Bass, with the 24-year-old set to move to Wearside as a deputy to Black Cats number one Anthony Patterson. With Lee Burge having left the Stadium of Light this summer to join Northampton
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North East villagers left shocked after naked man spotted cycling around on tandem bike
Those on the roads of Teesside on Monday (July 25) may have got more than they bargained for and a bit of an eyeful when a naked man riding a tandem bike was spotted making his way through the streets of Stockton. The nude man, who was transporting
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Popular kids TV show wraps filming in North East ahead of new series later this year
A popular kids TV show featuring two North East stars finished filming in the region last week. CBBC show Danny and Mick wrapped up filming for its fifth season last week after shooting on location in Alnwick, Northumberland. The children’s
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Council responsible for 8,500km of roads can only afford to fix 300km per year
A local authority responsible for maintaining an 8,500km highway network has revealed it does not use any of the council tax it collects from residents on road repairs, despite it being among residents’ top concerns. North Yorkshire County Council
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Two teens, 13 and 15, arrested on suspicion of arson attack on North East home
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson after parts of a North East home were completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Tuesday (July 26) morning. Emergency services attended a house on Rudyard Avenue in Roseworth, Stockton
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Council responsible for 8,500km of roads can only afford to fix 300km per year
A local authority responsible for maintaining an 8,500km highway network has revealed it does not use any of the council tax it collects from residents on road repairs, despite it being among residents’ top concerns. North Yorkshire County Council
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North East tech firm's smart advances could make the earth move
A Gateshead tech firm is developing innovations that are set to revolutionise the way earthworks are constructed. Smart Construction - which has a new hub at sister company Komatsu UK’s Birtley factory - has also announced the launch of a new system
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'I'm sorry' - Lorry driver's tearful apology for killing three in horrific A1(M) crash in County Durham
A lorry driver who ploughed into stationary traffic on a motorway and killed three people moments after looking at adult dating sites on his phone has made a tearful apology from jail in a BBC documentary. Ion Onut’s cab burst into flames and careered
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Teesside electrical engineering company recruiting after five-figure investment
An expanding Teesside electrical engineering company is taking on new skilled engineers and its first apprentice as it wins a growing number of substantial contracts locally and around the UK. Intek Electrical Engineering was set up just over a
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Oh heck - Charlene and her North Yorkshire sausage stars take two titles
North Yorkshire food firm HECK is celebrating after winning two national business awards in the same week. The family owned and run company based in Bedale, where it makes its award-winning sausages, burgers and vegan ranges, scooped gold at both
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Funding boost leads to 17 jobs at Richmond steel contractor - here's how to apply
Richmond-based steelwork contractor Hambleton Steel is creating 17 jobs after securing new funding from FW Capital and NPIF to support new contract wins and future expansion. The investment was delivered from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, which
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Investigation launched after devastating house fire destroys bedroom
Crime Scene Investigators have been spotted at the scene of a house fire investigation after a bedroom at a Teesside property was destroyed and the rest of the home was significantly damaged by smoke. Specialist officers from Cleveland Police were
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Met Office issues update on August UK heatwave predicting 'very hot' spells
The Met Office has issued an update over a possible UK heatwave in August following record 40C temperatures in July. It comes as the UK remains on the brink of its first hosepipe ban in a decade following unprecedented temperatures earlier in the
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DVLA law change will speed up backlog of applications
The DVLA has introduced new rules to help get people back on the road quicker. From July 20, the law was changed to allow healthcare professionals, other than doctors, to complete DVLA medical questionnaires. Under the amendment to the Road
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Benfica vs Newcastle United: Premier Sports announce live TV coverage of game
PREMIER SPORTS will be providing live coverage of this evening's pre-season friendly between Newcastle United and Benfica in Lisbon. The Magpies are taking on Benfica for the Eusebio Cup at the Estadio da Luz, with the game due to kick off at 8pm
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How rail strikes in the North East will affect the Tyne and Wear Metro
Railway workers on the national rail network are going on a one-day strike over pay and jobs. The strike, which Nexus employees are not part of, is due to take place on Wednesday, July 27. Further dates may follow. How will the strike affect
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McDonald ready for Next Chapter after fairytale ending at Ascot
FRESH from the biggest pay day of his life when riding Pyledriver to Group 1 victory at Ascot, PJ MCDonald looks poised to star back on more familiar territory at Redcar on Wednesday. McDonald landed the ride on the William Muir-trained winner
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Plans for 500 new homes in County Durham moves forward - but it's not yet a done deal
Plans to bring hundreds of properties to County Durham have taken a major step forward after two housebuilders have agreed to take on the project – paving the way for large-scale development in the heart of the region. Proposals for a new high-quality
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OPINION: What Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi revealed about the Treasury in Darlington
It's been a mixed couple of days for the Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi, with the announcement of a new home at Brunswick for the Darlington Economic Campus and then a revealing new report from IPPR North on the funding gap. Read more
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Could this be the cheapest petrol station in the North East? Fuel spotted at 169.9p a litre
For many motorists across the UK – the cost-of-living crisis has taken hold of people’s finances and the price of fuel has contributed massively to this. Over the course of 2022 – the average cost of fuel has hit an all-time high – with some having
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Transfers Live: Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland - Magpies still keen on Sesko
11:03am NEWCASTLE Speaking after yesterday's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, Eddie Howe admitted he is still hoping
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Watch: CCTV shows burglar rummaging through newly-opened Italian restaurant
A burglar who targeted a newly-opened restaurant and helped himself to stock and equipment worth £1,000 has been jailed. Back in April, the owners of Punto Italian Kitchen in Heaton, said they were left ‘devastated’ by the burglary which saw thief
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LIVE: Reports of a crash on busy Darlington road
12:25pm The full Durham Police statement "Police were called just after 10am today to reports of a two-vehicle collision
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Police issue warning about cost of living text message scam operating in North East
Police have issued a warning about a cost of living payment scam operating in the region. North Yorkshire Police warn that people are being sent a text message which asks them to click on a link. Read more: Cause of plane crash at Teesside
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See the shooting stars of Delta Aquariid meteor shower across the North East this week
Amateur or experienced stargazers, the Delta Aquariid meteor shower is peaking this week and it's a sight that you will not want to miss. The Delta Aquariid shower occurs once a year from mid-July to late August and it reaches its maximum this
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Autograss racing heads to North Yorkshire this weekend
THE region is gearing up for one of the biggest events on the Autograss calendar when the Yorkshire Dales Autograss Club hosts the H&T Trailers Men’s National Autograss Championships this weekend. The permanent track at Thornborough, seven
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North East Chef of the Year to showcase best of region's produce at Seaham Food Festival
An award-winning chef at a County Durham spa and hotel will be showcasing the best of local produce at Seaham Food Festival. The Durham County Council-run event will return to the Seaham coastline on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August, and organisers
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County Durham man put ex-partner through prolonged violent incident in her own home
A drug-fuelled man put his former partner through a prolonged ordeal of violence, twice temporarily preventing her from breathing and also banging her head off wall tiles. Durham Crown Court heard Christopher Carr’s outburst came after he had drunk
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Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms including hair loss and reduced sex drive
Hair loss and a reduced sex drive are among are two of eight new symptoms affecting people with long Covid, a new study suggests. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics in June, two million people in the UK are suffering from
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War against crime and anti-social behaviour in County Durham and Darlington gets £1.5m boost
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has secured almost £1.5million in funding to crackdown on anti-social behaviour and neighbourhood crime - and boost women's safety. The PCC submitted four successful bids to the fourth round of the
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Middlesbrough defender in talks over potential departure
HAYDEN COULSON has held talks with Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen as he looks to secure a move away from Middlesbrough. While Coulson has been involved in a number of Boro’s pre-season matches, and was an unused substitute as the Teessiders
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Amazon Prime Video yearly cost to go up for UK viewers from September
Amazon has announced it will be increasing the price of its Prime delivery and streaming service due to “increased inflation and operating costs”. It said it will increase the price of Prime from £7.99 each month to £8.99 from September 15 for
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Pandemic drinking should be a 'wake up call' as thousands more deaths predicted
Increased drinking over the course of the pandemic could lead to thousands of extra hospital admissions, deaths and cases of disease over the next 20 years, experts have warned. A new study commissioned by NHS England from the University of Sheffield
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Brits shocked as they could face new £85 a day rule to visit Spain
Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they can afford their stay. Under the new rules, holidaymakers may be forced to prove that they have at least 100 euros per person per day of the trip. The Spanish
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Martin Lewis urges every household to do one thing ahead of 'horrendous' winter
Martin Lewis has issued a two-month warning to UK households urging everyone to make a vital check before another energy bills price hike in October. The Money Saving Expert founder shared the message ahead of a further increase in energy bills
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Crash causes traffic chaos on the A19 as motorists urged to avoid the area
A crash on the A19 has caused traffic congestion on Teesside this morning (Tuesday, July 26). It happened at around 7.15am and saw one lane closed on the exit ramp at the A19 northbound at the A1027 Norton Interchange in Middlesbrough. Read
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Cause of plane crash at Teesside Airport that injured three and left pilot in hospital for months
Three people were seriously injured after a plane lost engine power causing it to crash shortly after taking off from Teesside Airport, a report has revealed. The report, recently published by the Government's Air Accidents Investigation Branch
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North East town to get new cocktail bar, café & cabaret venue in £3m development
Whitley Bay is set to get a new late night venue as the Empress Ballroom is to be restored to its former glory with £3m works set to get underway. The ballroom, formally a bingo hall, is set to host a cocktail bar, two floors of office space, entrance
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LIVE: One lane of A1 northbound shut, plus other North East breaking news
1:13pm That's all from our live blog today, thanks for reading. Here's a recap of the main events from this morning
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What is today's Wordle? July 26 hints and answer
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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Quirky cocktails and retro games - what to expect in new North East bar opening next month
Excitement is building ahead of the opening of a new retro gaming bar in Newcastle city centre next month. The NQ64 retro gaming bar will open on Pilgrim Street on Friday August 5 and bosses at the venue have announced what customers can expect
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Rail strikes: Everything you need to know if you are travelling by train in the North East
LNER has warned of industrial action this week, affecting train timetables across the country. This means rail passengers will experience more travel disruption as union members strike in a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. Industrial
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New businesses launch in North East to lead fight back against tough economic conditions
The region’s entrepreneurs led the battle back against challenging economic conditions during the second quarter of the year (Q2). Analysis showed 4,135 new businesses were established in the North East between the start of April and the end of
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Calls for investment after no electric vehicle charging points installed in Darlington and Teesside last year
Calls have been made for the Tees Valley mayor in invest more heavily in electric vehicle charging infrastructure after it emerged no new points were installed in Darlington and Teesside last year. Across the UK, just 42 public electric vehicle
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County Durham man now jailed after spurning 'chance' of suspended sentence
A man given a suspended prison sentence for assaulting his ex-partner and causing damage at her home is now behind bars. Stewart Morrison received a six-month prison sentence, which was suspended for two years, at Durham Crown Court on June 14.
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Watch as fire rips through elderly County Durham couple's allotment causing huge damage
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after a fire ripped through an elderly County Durham couple’s allotment on Sunday night causing extensive damage to their property. Shocking video footage of the blaze shows the flames tearing through
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Fulham switch for Israeli winger offers Boro boost in Rodrigo Muniz deal
FULHAM have captured Israeli winger Manor Solomon boosting Middlesbrough’s hopes that they can push through a loan deal for their Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz. The 21-year-old, who was a target for Boro last summer before deciding to move to
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Plans to transform ‘eyesore’ rubbish dumping ground into student hall refused for THIRD time
A 72-bed student hall that has been in front of the council’s planning committee three times has not been given the green light. Councillors voted against the plans after concerns were raised about the project, at a planning committee meeting on
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County Durham homeowner fined for causing neighbours 18 month 'nightmare' over rubbish
A County Durham resident has been slapped with a large fine after allowing their rubbish to build up to such a level over an 18-month period that it almost overlapped the top of their fence – causing their neighbours a nuisance. According to Durham
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North East festival returns with a host of family-friendly events and concerts
A carnival day, classical music, poetry and Samba are all in store at Thirsk Hall Festival this summer. Starting on Friday August 19 the opening concert takes place at St Mary’s Church, next to Thirsk Hall, and features Heritage Opera director
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Pools to inspect injured trio before Walsall opener
HARTLEPOOL United will assess injured trio Jamie Sterry, Reagan Ogle and Marcus Carver before their season opening game against Walsall on Saturday. All three players missed last night’s 1-1 friendly draw with Sunderland as they warmed up separately
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Levelling up has to change says new report, as Chancellor backs Darlington
Just a day after Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi visited Darlington to back Levelling Up and announce the site of the new Treasury campus, analysis has revealed that public spending remains lower in the North. Think tank IPPR North has
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Praise for ‘lifeline’ charity as second walking campaign gets underway
A HEAD TEACHER has paid tribute to a charity for giving a “lifeline” to families in a deprived part of the North-East by supplying free pairs of walking boots to children. Alison Johnson, head at Peases West Primary School, at Billy Row, Crook,
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Alex Neil hoping for 'one or two additions' ahead of Sunderland's season opener
ALEX NEIL remains hopeful that Sunderland will have “one or two” new signings in place by the time they kick-off the Championship season against Coventry City on Sunday, despite having missed out on a deal for Troy Parrott, who has joined Preston.
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County Durham man at wheel of Audi with engine running claimed he was not driving
A motorist has lost his licence and must pay a £305 court bill for getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking. Police said it is an example that people should not attempt to drive after drinking and that, “some excuses just don’t cut.”
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Whistletree borrowers urged to join legal action to recover overpaid interest on ex-Northern Rock loans
When Northern Rock collapsed in 2008 no one could imagine that nearly 15 years later thousands of people would still be suffering with the consequences. Yet that’s exactly what has happened to the 27,000 so called ‘mortgage prisoners’ who have been
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£3,000 up for grabs for Durham shoppers
Durham shoppers are in with the chance to win a share of thousands of pounds in vouchers to spend in the city’s thriving independent shops. Starting from Monday, July 25, shoppers in the city of Durham can collect a loyalty card from
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Premature deaths due to alcohol consumption during Covid among worst in North East
The North East could be among the regions worst hit by premature deaths and disease due to heavier alcohol consumption during the Covid pandemic, according to a new report. New modelling research funded by the National Institute for Health and
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North East projects that celebrate working class heritage are awarded thousands
Heritage projects that celebrate working class history across the region have been awarded tens of thousands of pounds from Historic England. Six North East projects and four in Yorkshire will receive grants from the scheme which focuses on overlooked