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Love Island's Chris Hughes wishes 'son' happy birthday as baby challenge returns
Former Love Island star Chris Hughes has wished his 'son' a happy birthday as the baby challenge returned. Hughes, who appeared on the 2017 and third series of the dating show, shared a throwback picture of him holding baby 'Cash' during his time
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Blue aims sky-high after Redcar victory
NORTH Yorkshire-trained Lakota Blue earned a tilt at the historic Gimcrack Stakes at next month’s York Festival with an impressive victory at Redcar today. The two-year-old colt, trained at Malton by Nigel Tinkler and ridden by Faye McManoman,
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22 'affordable' homes officially open in sleepy North Yorkshire village
A new housing development has been officially opened in North Yorkshire providing more than 20 affordable homes. The development, called The Meadows, is located at Topcliffe Road in Dishforth and includes 56 homes overall, with 22 allocated to
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The cinema that will soon let you bring your dog with you to watch a film
A cinema is opening its doors to four-legged film fans next week with a special dog-friendly screening. The Station Cinema in Richmond will welcome visitors and their dogs to a screening of the DC League of Super-Pets on Wednesday, August 3.
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'Flagship' four-star £15million hotel could be built in popular seaside resort
A four-star £15m hotel could be coming to a popular North Yorkshire seaside resort. Scarborough Council’s cabinet has approved the sale of a former swimming pool that could be home to a new hotel as well as the sale of an agricultural property.
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Corry Evans to remain as Sunderland captain for next season
SUNDERLAND manager Alex Neil has confirmed that midfielder Corry Evans will remain as the club's captain for next season. The 31-year-old, who led the side to promotion from League One last season, will wear the armband for the forthcoming Championship
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Police investigating after bouncer 'headbutted' at North East bar
Police are investigating after a man reportedly headbutted a bouncer after he was refused service at a Sunderland bar. Officers have now traced a man they believe could have vital information about the incident in Sunderland in May. It is alleged
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Why armed police were spotted in a Darlington street last night
Police have revealed why armed officers were spotted in a Darlington street in the early hours of this morning. Two police cars and two police vans were seen on Borough Road, near the town centre, by members of the public around midnight. Meanwhile
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Man suffers lacerated head after crash in this North East town
A crash in Ingleby barwick had led to a 27-year-old man has suffering a laceration to his head. The incident happened yesterday (Tuesday, July 26) at around 10:25pm on Myton Road near Tesco car park in Ingleby Barwick. A 22-year-old man has
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Police explain why naked man on tandem was riding through the North East
Police have reassured members of the public that a man spotted cycling naked on a tandem bike through the North-East was taking part in a charity bike ride. Officers reacted after the man, riding with a fully clothed woman, were seen on numerous
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Marcus Tavernier heads for Boro exit after deal struck with Bournemouth
MIDDLESBROUGH winger Marcus Tavernier is closing in on a Premier League move with newly promoted Bournemouth. Boro have reportedly agreed a deal with Bournemouth who are understood to have made an offer that the club couldn’t refuse. The suggestions
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Attempted murder accused tells of moment he held pillow over her face to 'scare her'
A man accused of attempting to murder his wife has admitted driving 175 miles before donning a mask to enter her home while she was sleeping, hitting her with a stick and holding a pillow against her face. Altaf Mahmood admits assaulting his wife
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Who won Love Island's baby challenge? See the baby names the islanders chose
Love Island's arguably most popular game - the baby challenge was back with a bang. The beloved ITV dating show segment sees the couples get a surprise awakening with the sound of screaming babies in the villa. Fans of the hit reality programme
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'Mindless and selfish' vandals slammed for damage caused at Darlington park
Vandals who have damaged a bandstand on one of Darlington’s parks have been slammed as “mindless and selfish.” A section of metal railing from the bandstand in North Lodge Park appears to have been cut away. Darlington Borough Council and the
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Darlington's 'Kenny the Beard' dies at 64 - as Sex Pistols singer pays tribute
A huge turnout is expected to send off a well-known Darlington legend - as a big name in music has led tributes to him. Kenny ‘the beard’ Dryden died on July 15 following a long illness. The 64-year-old was a much-loved character in the town
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Toddler finally gets her 'miracle' after 'agonising' two year wait for transplant
A North East toddler who was thought to be one of the longest waiters on the urgent transplant list has left the hospital she has called home for the last two years after receiving a new heart. Since 2020, little Grace Westwood has been at the
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Who got dumped from the villa tonight? See who left Love Island as final looms
As the Love Island final looms, the islander dumpings are about to get that much more dramatic. Tuesday's episode saw Paige get a text asking all of the Islanders to gather at the fire pit for a shock dumping. In the spirit of the ITV dating
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Members of public praised for making 'citizen's arrest' after car crashes into wall
A police chief has praised fast-acting members of the public who helped detain an alleged drink-driver after a car crashed into a wall. Police received multiple calls from concerned residents, who reported seeing a vehicle they suspected was being
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Shawn Mendes issues statement revealing reason for cancelling upcoming UK tour
Shawn Mendes has issued a statement after cancelling the remainder of his world tour, due in the UK, to focus on his mental health. The 23-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter has been touring North America as part of his Wonder world tour and was
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County Durham woman charged after selling 'fake' luxury holidays on social media
A County Durham woman who allegedly sold discounted luxury holidays through social media has been charged with fraud, police have confirmed. Lyne Barlow was arrested in connection with an independent travel business in Stanley in September 2020
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Will there be another heatwave in the North East this weekend?
It has been just over a week since the North East was rocked by a record-breaking heatwave – but could the region be in for another heatwave this weekend? Here’s what the Met Office has said. Last week’s heatwave brought with it temperatures as
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TV cop faces the sack for alleged 'affair' with a 'vulnerable' police colleague
A married TV copper who had an "affair" with a "vulnerable" colleague is facing the sack after allegedly telling her to cover up their sexual relationship. PC Paul Faulkner, who is known by Channel 5 Police Interceptors fans by his nickname Mustard
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Darlington road blocked for demolition work - and this is how long it will stay shut
A town centre road will be closed this week to allow the demolition of a building. Darlington Borough Council is carrying out work this week on East Street to demolish a former nightclub and bowling alley, which was most recently used by Sports
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Talk TV presenter Kate McCann breaks silence after she collapses live on air
Talk TV presenter Kate McCann has broken her silence after she collapsed live on air during Tuesday's Conservative leadership debate. The TV host released a statement on Twitter the following day revealing that she would return to the show on
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Police officers recall horror A1(M) crash that left three dead in County Durham
Police officers who investigating a devastating crash on the A1(M) that saw a lorry driver kill three people have opened up about the horrors that awaited them a year on from the heart-breaking incident. Ion Onut was using the internet on his phone
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You could win up to £10k if you find a certain BrewDog beer can
BrewDog has announced a ‘Cash Cans’ scavenger hunt competition, where £50,000 in total is available to win on various beer cans. The top prize on offer in the scavenger hunt giveaway is £10,000. Those joining the hunt should keep their eyes peeled
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Martin Lewis reveals how changing your email address can save you £1,000
Martin Lewis has shared advice to anyone with a certain type of email address which could save them as much as £1,000. The Money Saving Expert founder was taking calls from ITV viewers on Wednesday morning’s instalment of This Morning. The
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If you live at one of these addresses you can get free food from Deliveroo
Deliveroo is giving free food out to people who live in selected real-life Ramsay Street addresses across the UK, in celebration of the final two episodes of Neighbours airing on Friday, July 29. The street name is known for being featured in Neighbours
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Tommy Smith on pre-season, gelling in and 'straight forward' answer
The question over whether Tommy Smith wanted to commit his future to Middlesbrough was replied with a ‘straight forward’ answer by the defender who put pen-to-paper on a contract on Teesside. After spending weeks with the club training with the
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Woman 'approached' in Tesco by man who was 'taking pictures' of her
Police have launched an appeal after a man reportedly approached a woman outside a Tesco store and took pictures of her. The incident happened soon after 4pm on Monday, June 13 at the Askham Bar Tesco in York. North Yorkshire Police have issued
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This is what police found while on a series of raids across the North East
Drugs, cash and weapons were seized by police in several home raids as part of a North East crackdown on crime. Cleveland Police issued warrants on Tuesday as part of Operation Resolve, and visited addresses on Camden Street, Castleton Road and
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Dad and son's shock as naked man cycles past car in County Durham village
Viewer discretion is advised A father has spoken of his shock and surprise at seeing a naked man cycling through a County Durham village while on a tandem bike. Macauley Underwood was with his five-year-old son Leighton, who who exclaimed:
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Police reveal why North East cemetery was cordoned off with police tape
Police have confirmed why they were called to an emergency incident at a North East cemetery on Tuesday. Officers from Cleveland Police were called to a report of concern for the safety of a man at around 7pm at Thornaby Cemetery. Crews from
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Two islanders will be dumped in tonight’s episode as the popular baby challenge returns
Last night’s episode of Love Island was another of drama and cliffhangers as we approach next week’s final. 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 girls, complete
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Niche venue that hosted Eurovision in 1982 will not bid for the 2023 event
A North Yorkshire venue that hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1982 has confirmed it will not be bidding to host it next year. The musical celebration is taking place in the UK in 2023 after Ukraine won the 2022 contest but is unable to host
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Eddie Howe encouraged by Benfica loss but sweating on Jonjo Shelvey's injury
NEWCASTLE United head coach Howe is taking some encouragement from last night’s friendly defeat to Benfica but is now sweating over the fitness of midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. The Magpies lost 3-2 in the final of the Eusebio Cup to the Portuguese
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Residents are 'rightly outraged' at cuts to fire service, councillor says
July’s extreme heat has made it even more important that planned cuts to North Yorkshire fire service do not go ahead, a York MP has told the Home Secretary. Rachael Maskell said she did not want to see “people put at risk because of a reduction
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North Yorkshire brick company in line for two awards
The York Handmade Brick Company, one of the leading independent brickmakers in the country, has been shortlisted in two categories in the prestigious 2022 Brick Awards. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, in North Yorkshire, was shortlisted
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County Durham woman 'speechless' after turning 60p ticket into five-figure prize
A County Durham woman has been left speechless after successfully scooping over £17,000 cash prize from just a 60p ticket. Sue Waistell, 54 from Coxhoe, entered the competition with BOTB - a competition that people can enter to win money, or a
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Sunderland Season Preview: Consolidation should be the name of the game for the Black Cats
BY the time Sunderland’s players line up against Coventry City on Sunday lunchtime, it will have been 71 days since the Black Cats booked their place in the Championship via a Wembley win in the League One play-off final. Seventy-one days might seem
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Kell Watts set for spell on sidelines following successful knee surgery
NEWCASTLE United defender Kell Watts is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in pre-season training. The 22-year-old suffered the injury during the Magpies pre-season training camp in Austria and has been forced
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Challenges in North East will continue, says building society chief
Newcastle Building Society has announced its financial results for the first half of 2022, reporting strong performance in the first half of the year, despite a difficult economic backdrop. The Society revealed operating profit had slipped back
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Tesco announces change to deliveries with new saver scheme
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced it will be launching a new scheme that will help customers save more money. With three delivery savers schemes that start at as little as £2.49 per month, it works out cheaper than a trip to the store in the
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McDonald's fans fume branding first price hike in 14 years as 'final straw'
McDonald’s has announced it will be raising the costs of some menu items as it increases the cost of the 99p cheeseburger for the first time in years. The fast food establishment will be changing the price of the beloved cheeseburger to £1.19,
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Ben Houchen criticised over his attendance at scrutiny meetings
A scrutiny panel’s efforts to keep an eye on a mayor’s decisions have been branded “a waste of time”. The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) has more than £600m of spending lined up in the next decade – with oversight of major projects including
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Charged True Crime UK: Watch The Brighton Cat Killer documentary here
A mini-documentary series exploring the most shocking cases in Britain today delves into the crimes and death of Brighton Cat Killer, Steve Bouquet. The former-Royal Navy gunner launched his bloody campaign against the city’s cats for nearly a
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Airport passengers 'pretending' to be disabled to skip queues after watching TikTok
Airline passengers have been skipping queues at Heathrow Airport by pretending to need a wheelchair after watching a video on TikTok, the airport’s boss has revealed. Chief Executive, John Holland-Kaye said this is “the wrong thing to be doing”
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'Horrific injuries': Officers praised for saving man's life after being slashed with machete
Heroic officers who gave first-aid to a man suffering horrific injuries after a machete attack have been praised for helping to save his life. On Friday, May 13, Police were called out to St Peter’s Road in Newcastle after getting a report of a
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What time does McDonald’s breakfast end and lunch start?
The McDonald’s breakfast is infamous among early starters, commuters, those in a rush and just about anyone craving an effortless breakfast. Unlike the lunch menu, you can only get your McMuffins and hash browns for a limited time of the day, so
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Martin Lewis shares warning to all Amazon shoppers amid account changes
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to everyone using Amazon to shop amid a raft of changes to their online accounts. The Money Saving Expert issued the statement as the online retailer this week revealed a price hike on its memberships. Taking
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Kate Garraway extends GMB break to be 'by husband's side'
Kate Garraway is extending her break from Good Morning Britain after husband Derek Draper was admitted to hospital last week in a “very serious condition”. Derek Draper fell ill in March 2020 after contracting coronavirus and has required a long
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Urgent warning to rail passengers in the North East and North Yorkshire
Rail passengers are suffering fresh travel chaos on Wednesday as thousands of workers walked out on strike, crippling services across the country. Disputes in the bitter row over jobs, pay, pensions and conditions are worsening, with more strikes
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Tommy Smith signs one-year deal with Boro after spending pre-season at Rockliffe
TOMMY Smith has signed a one-year contract with Middlesbrough after spending pre-season on trial with the club. Signed up 🤝 After spending pre-season with the club, Tommy Smith has penned a one-year contract at #Boro ✍️ #UTB —
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Former County Durham man told he needs to address his 'deviant behaviour'
A man found to have scores of indecent images of children stored on his smart phone denied being sexually interested by anyone under the age of 19, a court was told. Police received information specifying an email address from where indecent child
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Appointments: All the key moves at companies across the North East
A BUSINESSiQ round-up of the key moves at influential companies around the North East - who’s in and who’s out Durham Markets Durham Markets Company has announced two promotions within its Management Team as its Managing Director
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Durham physio joining the volunteer army at the Commonwealth Games
A North East volunteer at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games will be getting ‘hands on’ when the athletics programme starts in Birmingham, next Tuesday. Femke van Dreven, who has experience of five previous major games events, has been selected
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Rail strike LIVE: Rail disruption throughout North East during Wednesday
2:22pm RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said he does not know when the strikes will end. Mr Lynch, who spoke to the
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In a different league – remembering Local Hero Charlie Donaghy
A personal tribute to legendary County Durham teacher, community leader, grass roots sport administrator, and local hero, Charlie Donaghy, who passed away last week, aged 86... THE incomparable Charlie Donaghy filled a forest’s worth of pages in
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Police and ambulance crews called to emergency incident at cemetery
A North East cemetery was cordoned off last night as emergency services responded to an incident. Several police cars and the North East Ambulance Service were present at Thornaby Cemetery, near the A1130, at around 8:45pm. Crime Scene Investigators
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Strong men and women in sled push 24-hour world record bid
A band of strongmen and women will aim to push themselves to the limit as part of a world record breaking bid at the weekend (July 30/31). Ryan Myers, an osteopath at the Performance Clinic at Sunderland University, will be among the 12-strong
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Charities call on Government to help child rape victims
At least 25 child rape reports a week are handled by police forces in the North East and North Yorkshire, The Northern Echo found. Child rape cases have more than tripled since recording began a decade ago - but every year, hundreds of survivors
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Here's what our police forces said about tackling child rape reports
Today, The Northern Echo uncovers a shocking rise in child rape offences logged by our region’s police forces. We asked forces across the North East and North Yorkshire how they worked to tackle the horrific crime and what factors contribute to
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Revealed: The 10 worst GP surgeries in the North East according to patients
The worst GP surgeries in the North East according to their patients have been revealed in the results of a new survey. Results of the GP Patient Survey 2022 have been revealed after patients were asked to fill in questionnaires about their experiences
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Plans submitted for huge temporary solar farm on outskirts of Darlington
Plans have been submitted for a solar farm and energy storage facility to be built near Darlington. If Darlington Solar 1 Ltd is successful, the solar farm will be located at the 123.37 hectares of land south of Gately Moor Reservoir on Redmarshall
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Carl Winchester: 'You can sense the buzz building around Sunderland ahead of the first game'
CARL WINCHESTER can sense a buzz of excitement around the city of Sunderland ahead of this weekend’s return to the Championship. After a four-year exile in League One, the Black Cats will return to the second tier when they host Coventry City at
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Season Preview: Pools are an unknown entity that could upset League Two party
This time last season, I found myself writing about the winds of change at Hartlepool United having just achieved promotion back to the Football League under the most dramatic circumstances. The width of a crossbar was the difference between Pools
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Award-winning sculpture park adds a quirky new attraction for visitors to enjoy
The award-winning Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park near Ripon has created a new garden structure for families to enjoy and interact with this summer. The garden is well-known for its Himalayan-style planting but is also home to over 80 contemporary
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Dennis Cirkin on mentality: 'Nothing has changed' from their Wembley win
SUNDERLAND'S winning mentality remains the same and 'nothing has changed' from their Wembley play-off final win according to full-back Dennis Cirkin. The 20-year-old played a key role in their promotion from League One last season making 41 appearances
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Shocking figures reveal 25 child rape reports every week in the North East - but few survivors see justice
At least 25 child rapes a week were reported to our region’s police forces last year – but too few survivors will see justice, The Northern Echo found. Childhood rape is devastating lives across the North East and North Yorkshire but a lack of
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LISTED: The 11 County Durham parks that have been branded the best
Parks and green spaces across County Durham and the wider region have been given Green Flag Awards to recognise them for their high standards. Eleven parks in County Durham have been handed the award this year recognising that they reached the
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Jail term extended for County Durham driver after head-on crash following row with partner
A man who deliberately caused a head-on crash during a row with his partner, leaving her seriously injured, later urged her to change her account of the incident to police. In his rage while driving home from a camping trip, Bradley Smith, who
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Postwoman running Great North Run for Darlington brother who has been given just months to live
A postwoman is running the Great North Run in support of her brother who was given months to live after an incurable brain tumour diagnosis. Tracy Bowe, 47, is tackling the half-marathon in Newcastle for Macmillan Cancer Support because of the
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Hope that region's devolution deal is agreed soon after 20-months of discussion
The leader of a council which has spent years seeking more powers has spoken of his hope that the government will agree a devolution deal on Yorkshire Day, following the passing of a key target date. North Yorkshire County Council leader Councillor
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Hayden Coulson completes loan move to Scottish Premiership side
MIDDLESBROUGH full-back Hayden Coulson has completed a season long loan move to Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen. The 24-year-old has effectively played his last game for Boro with his contract coming to an end next summer with the club unlikely
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Family heartbroken after beloved dog dies following savage attack in popular County Durham park
A father has described the terrifying moment his family’s beloved pet Alsation was savagely attacked by another dog in a popular park - so badly that it had to be put down by a vet. Paul Haworth, 32, has urged members of the public to beware of
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Pictures: Holidaymakers jet off from Teesside Airport as summer holidays begin
Summer holiday makers are jetting off from Teesside Airport to countries across Europe as the school holidays get underway. Thousands will use the airport over the next few weeks with holiday operators running flights to destinations including
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Outstanding pre-school to get summer makeover - thanks to generous grant
AN award-winning pre-school in the North Yorkshire Moors is embarking on a summer makeover with the help of a grant. Graded as “outstanding” in its latest Ofsted inspection, Osmotherley pre-school has 20 children on the register and attracts from
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New support group for Leukaemia patients and their families in this North East town
A support group launching this September in Middlesborough will help those affected by blood cancer across Teesside. The Teesside Leukaemia Support Group has been set up by Leukaemia Care, a national charity providing advice and support to anybody
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The best for Sedgefield: why I'm backing Rishi Sunak to be the next PM
WE are now on recess from Westminster but clearly politics does not stop just because we are not at Westminster. Like all Conservative MPs, I am, of course, being asked about who I am backing in the leadership race. For me it is a simple selection
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Nominations now open for Darlington Stronger Communities Awards 2022
Darlington Borough Council is encouraging residents, schools, businesses, and local groups from across the town to nominate someone they think deserves recognition at this year’s Stronger Community Awards. The annual awards aim to recognise the