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Pictures: Dozens turn out for funeral of Darlington teaching assistant
Dozens of people turned out in Darlington this afternoon for the funeral of a much-loved Darlington teacher and dad-of-five. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Cockerton, Darlington, was filled with more than 150 family and friends of Chris Greaves
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Dog seriously injured after being 'doused in petrol and set alight' in County Durham
A dog was left severely injured when it was allegedly 'doused in petrol and set alight' after being stolen from a garden in County Durham. The horrific incident is being investigated by Durham Police and a man has been arrested in connection with
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Tourism plan could be worth millions and create hundreds of jobs
A new five-year plan to boost tourism in the Tees Valley has now been unveiled, with local businesses and organisations keen to get behind the vision for the region. A Destination Management Plan, supported by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined
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Man accused of attempting to murder his wife admits lying to police about movements
A man accused of attempting to murder his wife has admitted lying to police about his movements in the build up to and during the attack. Altaf Mahmood is on trial for the attempted murder of Yasmin Shahid following an attack at her home in Middlesbrough
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Darlington says goodbye to popular teaching assistant and dad-of-five
Dozens of people turned out in Darlington this afternoon for the funeral of a much-loved Darlington teacher and dad-of-five. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Cockerton, Darlington, was filled with more than 150 family members and friends of
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Falcon swoops at Glorious Goodwood and Dods believes there’s more to come
COUNTY Durham trainer Michael Dods believes there’s a lot more to come from his latest Glorious Goodwood winner Prairie Falcon. The two-year-old, owned and bred by Bearstone Stud, in Shropshire, showed great battling qualities to win the Jaeger-Lecoultre
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Neighbours star making his final appearance in show has Teesside links
A Hollywood star with roots in the North East will be making one final appearance in the show which launched his career as it comes to an end on Friday. Guy Pearce, who lived in Hartlepool until he was four, will be reprising his role of Mike Young
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Police officers punched in face and kicked whilst responding to 'altercation'
Two people have been arrested after five police officers were assaulted while responding to reports of an altercation. Three officers from Cleveland Police were punched in the face and mouth, one was punched in the back and another was kicked.
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Senior management structure at this North East council set for a shake-up
The senior management structure at a North East council, which costs an annual £1.8m, is set for a shake-up under proposals put forward by its managing director. A report said John Sampson’s planned changes at Redcar and Cleveland Council aimed
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Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss attempt to win over Northern voters in Leeds hustings
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are poised to go head to head in the first official hustings with Tory members in Leeds, as the candidates seek to woo northern voters and blue-on-blue attacks intensify in the race for the top job. It is the first of
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Newcastle United vs Atalanta: Kick-off time, ticket and streaming details, likely line-up
NEWCASTLE UNITED play the first game in a weekend double-header of friendly action when they take on Italian side Atalanta on Friday evening. Here are the details of the game - and how you can watch it... WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE?
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Tragedy as 'wonderful' schoolteacher dies in Italian mountains after 100ft fall
A British woman who fell to her death while hiking in the Italian Dolomites has been named as a North Yorkshire teacher. Louise Atkinson was reportedly trekking with her husband when she slipped and plunged 100ft. The 56-year-old is understood
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Road reopens several hours after Arriva bus hit woman in her 70s
A road that was forced to close after a woman in her 70s was involved in a collision with a bus has reopened after more than four hours. Parts of Parkfield Road and the A1305 in Stockton were closed to motorists at around 10am on Thursday (July
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Marcus Forss confident he is an ideal fit for Middlesbrough
MARCUS FORSS is confident he is an ideal fit for Middlesbrough – and cannot wait to prove himself on Teesside. Boro’s summer-long search for a new striker finally achieved a breakthrough yesterday when Forss signed a four-year deal to complete
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What to expect from weather this weekend - and will it be a hot one?
This week, the North East is set to see fairly average weather conditions with more cloud expected, but will it be sunnier and warmer over the weekend? Looking ahead at the rest of the week the region isn’t set for any further hot weather by the
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TV personality spotted by superfan six weeks after split from famous wife
TV farmer Clive Owen has been spotted out and about by a superfan – just over a month after announcing a split from Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen. The 67-year-old, who has risen to fame through Channel 5 programme Our Yorkshire Farm, was spotted
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Beth Mead's talent 'always made her stand out' with Middlesbrough and Sunderland
BETH MEAD’S former coach, Andy Cook, has hailed the “standout” star as England prepare to go for glory in the Euro 2022 final against Germany on Sunday. Now manager at Nottingham Forest’s women’s side, Cook coached the England and Arsenal winger
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Man who starred in TV documentary back in jail after stealing FORTY mobile phones
A prolific thief who starred in a prison documentary is back behind bars after a crime spree that saw him pocket 40 mobile phones and target several businesses. Michael Surtees appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court where he was jailed for
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What is the pink sauce trend that is going viral on TikTok?
TikTok's popularity as a site has seen a whole host of bizarre and random things become popular or trend on the social media platform. Several videos about a pink sauce are one of the latest things to go viral. A pink sauce, created by the
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Alex Neil on Ross Stewart's contract situation - and what he expects to happen next amid Rangers links
ALEX NEIL is confident Ross Stewart will sign a new contract with Sunderland after holding face-to-face talks with the striker ahead of the new Championship season. Stewart’s future has been the subject of considerable conjecture this summer, with
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Police seize cannabis grow in County Durham following tip-off from member of public
Police have seized a cannabis grow in a County Durham village following a tip off from a member of the public. Officers from Durham Police’s Shildon and Sedgefield neighbourhood teams raided properties in Alexandra Street, Shildon, where cannabis
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Marcus Forss: What you need to know about Middlesbrough's new signing
MIDDLESBROUGH have completed the signing of striker Marcus Forss from Brentford. The Finland international has joined Boro on a four-year deal, and is set to go straight into the squad for Saturday's opening Championship game against West Brom.
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What we know so far as road closed after woman in 70s hit by Arriva bus
A woman in her 70s has been rushed to hospital after she was hit by a bus on Thursday (July 28) morning. Emergency services were called to the junction of Parkfield Road and St John's Crossing in Stockton following reports of a collision involving
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Middlesbrough confirm signing of Marcus Forss from Brentford
MIDDLESBROUGH have completed the signing of striker Marcus Forss from Brentford. Forss, a Finland international, has made a permanent move to the Riverside, signing a four-year deal. The Forss is with us 💫 Welcome to #Boro, @
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UPDATE: Missing County Durham girl, 16, has been found safe and well
A missing 16-year-old girl from County Durham has been found safe and well. Durham Police have thanked members of the public after the appeal to find Harlie Ray who went missing from home in Durham on Saturday, July 23. To get more stories
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First pictures of scene after woman in 70s reportedly hit by Arriva bus
The first images of the scene have been revealed after a woman in her 70s was rushed to hospital after she was hit by a bus on Thursday (July 28) morning. Emergency services were called to Parkfield Road in Stockton at around 10am after reports
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County Durham couple's surprise after bagging Jet2 holiday for £30
A County Durham couple have described their surprise after bagging a four-star holiday in the Canary Islands for next to nothing. Craig Smith and his wife, Leanne will be jetting off to the Spanish Islands after bidding for her trip via Jet2Holidays
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Arriva crash LIVE: Road reopens after incident involving bus and woman in 70s
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Riley McGree can fill Boro's striker void as number ten says Chris Wilder
MIDDLESBROUGH’S search for a striker goes on but Chris Wilder takes comfort in the thought of playing Riley McGree as a number ten after his recent displays in pre-season. The Australian has featured in Boro’s last three friendlies in an advanced
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How hundreds of firms will help bp build 'amazing' new Teesside power plant
David Armstrong, who runs the crucial procurement and supply chain side of bp’s revolutionary Net Zero Teesside Power project, tells Mike Hughes how hundreds of firms will help him piece together one of the most complex and innovative projects the
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How three North East drug dealers attempted to send drugs across the Atlantic
International drug dealers operating from the North East on the dark web using crypto currency for their operation behind bars. Kohi Choudhury, Sabir Ahmed, and Arif Shomel have been jailed for their roles in a conspiracy which saw police seize
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Alex Neil addresses Sunderland ownership issue - and explains how the new shareholding arrangement works
ALEX NEIL claims the developments with Sunderland’s ownership this summer have left the club in a much better state as it prepares for a return to the Championship. Kyril Louis-Dreyfus became a majority shareholder when he increased his stake in
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North East hour-by-hour weather forecast for the region today
Although so far this week the weather has been fairly average with mostly cloudy rainy weather – we’ve had a look for the rest of this week to see if we could be in for some warmer weather. After last week’s record-breaking heatwave the North East
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Steel site was the works that built the world - now it has a new mission
As Teesworks marks its second anniversary, Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen offers a very personal view of the former steelworks site that has become the focal point of the future of the region. The Redcar steelworks was part of the Teesside
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Frankie and Benny's unveils six bizarre burgers that you could try soon
As the Commonwealth Games begin in Birmingham, Italian American restaurant Frankie & Benny's has created six new and bizarre burgers inspired by the games. The weird and wonderful burger creations incorporate traditional food and flavours from
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Deranged pair kidnapped man and threatened him with power tools if he didn't pay £20k
Two men who kidnapped a businessman at knifepoint and threatened him with power tools to force him to pay them £20,000 have been charged in court. The incident, which happened in the Hambleton area of North Yorkshire in September 2019, saw James
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Police name man who died after incident at luxury jewellery shop
A man who died at a jeweller's in York city centre has been named. As previously reported by The Northern Echo's sister paper, The Press, at about 4.40pm yesterday (July 26), North Yorkshire Police officers received multiple reports of a disturbance
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Recovering addict risked jail by stealing caramel slices from Greggs in County Durham
A recovering drug addict risked activation of a suspended prison sentence by stealing three packets of caramel slices from a branch of Greggs. Daniel McGill was given a ten-month prison sentence, suspended for a year, for a non-domestic burglary
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How a Darlington landmark is celebrating 40 years serving the town
The Dolphin Centre in Darlington is celebrating its 40th birthday this week. An 80s-themed family fun day will be taking place this Saturday, to mark the official launch of the Dolphin Centre’s 40th anniversary celebrations. The free event
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Massive quarry coming to outskirts of village after plans were approved
A proposal to quarry sand and gravel from an area equal to 30 football pitches near the North York Moors National Park has been unanimously approved. North Yorkshire County Council’s planning committee heard the scheme by W Clifford Watts Limited
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Alex Neil confirms a Sunderland signing is close - with Ellis Simms set to join from Everton
ALEX NEIL is hoping Sunderland will have a new addition in place by the time the Championship season begins – and has hinted they could go straight into the squad for Sunday’s opening game against Coventry City. The Black Cats are close to securing
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Energy bills could rise to £4,000 by next year - leaving half of Brits in fuel poverty
Energy bills could rise to a shocking £4,000 next year, according to the latest analysis from energy consultants – pushing half of all British people into fuel poverty. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, the energy price
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The Railway Children and The Wombles Bernard Cribbins dies, aged 93
Bernard Cribbins, who narrated The Wombles and starred in the film adaptation of The Railway Children, has died aged 93, his agent said. The veteran actor also appeared in Doctor Who and the Carry On series in a career which spanned seven decades
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Millions of households set for £150 cash boost amid August qualify date
A previous version of this story confused the date for which people will need to qualify for criteria with a deadline to apply, which is not the case. The story has been updated to make this clear. Millions of households across England and Wales
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The Railway Children and The Wombles Bernard Cribbins dies, aged 93
Bernard Cribbins, who narrated The Wombles and starred in the film adaptation of The Railway Children, has died aged 93, his agent said. The veteran actor also appeared in Doctor Who and the Carry On series in a career which spanned seven decades
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North East footwear group returns to profit with £3.9m fightback
Footwear group Clinkard, which opened its first shoe shop in Middlesbrough in 1924, has returned to profit in its latest financial results, with directors confident about future trading. Results for the year ending 29 January 2022, show sales growth
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How much a pint will cost you at Teesside Airport if you're flying this summer
The summer holidays are well and truly underway with families across the region jetting off to destinations all over the world. Teesside airport will see thousands of holidaymakers travelling to European holiday spots including Mallorca, Corfu,
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Woman's talking Parrot escapes for 48 hours and is spotted EVERYWHERE in town
A woman has described her relief after her talking parrot returned home after being "spooked" out of the house. Karen Wilson, who owns Pablo the Parrot, escaped after being spooked by the sound of building work outside his home in Norton, near
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Darlington road to shut for THREE WEEKS as repair work underway
A town centre road is set to be closed for three weeks to allow for maintenance work to be carried out. The closure is expected to cause disruption to traffic in Darlington. Otley Terrace is closed from the junction with Whessoe Road and under
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‘Unremarkable’ 2021 weather would have been hottest on record before 1990
Prior to 1990, the “unremarkable” temperatures of 2021 would have been near record-breaking, the Met Office has said. Merely a few decades ago such temperatures would be almost unthinkable, after what we now see as an “unremarkable” 2021 for weather
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LIVE: Breaking news, traffic and travel from the North East
9:08am Accident cleared An earlier crash on Front Street, in Shotton Colliery, has now cleared and traffic is
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No stone left unturned - why 'green' Teesside cement could be a gamechanger
The Middlesbrough-based Materials Processing Institute is leading a major £6.5m project to develop the world’s first zero emission cement on an industrial scale. The Cement 2 Zero project will focus on the technical and commercial aspects of this
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Warning to North East dog owners after Golden Retriever attacked by snake on walk
A family has warned fellow dog owners to be aware of snakes while out walking their four-legged friends after their Golden Retriever was badly bitten on a walk last weekend. Nine-month-old Golden Retriever Archie had a nasty surprise on his walk
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Man to stand trial accused of robbery of delivery driver at Durham University college
A man who denies taking part in the robbery of a delivery driver at a university college is to stand trial later in the year. Police received a report that two men had broken into the back of a van delivering to Trevelyan College, Durham, on April
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Son recalls devastating moment he learnt mum and stepdad had died in Durham A1(M) crash
A son who lost his mother and stepdad in a horror A1 crash has recalled receiving the devastating call from 99 services telling him that his loved ones had died. On July 15, 2021, couple Elaine Sullivan and David Dalglish, from Seaham, were killed
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Revealed: The best and worst GP surgeries in Darlington according to patients
The best and worst GP surgeries in Darlington have been revealed in the results of a new national 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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Exclusive: Riley McGree top flight ambition looking realistic with Boro
WITH just two days to go until the Championship season, Riley McGree has been harping back to January to the time when he signed on the dotted line for Middlesbrough. After a tug of war between Boro and Celtic, it was the red of Teesside that
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What Rishi Sunak would do for the North East if he became Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak has vowed to "keep the North front centre of my mind in all that I do" if he were to become PM in September. The former Chancellor said he would "double down" on levelling up and identified education as a key area which could boost
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Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss reveal pitch to the North East as they fight to become new PM
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have made their pitch to the North, with both pledging extra cash for schools and transport and the devolution of more powers to local leaders if they win the race to Number 10. The commitments come after newspapers across
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Joelinton suspended for Atalanta as Eddie Howe bemoans red card
NEWCASTLE United head coach Eddie Howe bemoaned the decision to give Joelinton a red card in their 3-2 friendly defeat to Benfica which means he will miss tomorrow night’s match against Atalanta. The Brazilian was sent off for a challenge in the
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Why car parks at the Metrocentre have been fenced off as diggers spotted
Shoppers visiting the Metrocentre may have spotted a number of car parks being fenced off as diggers have moved onto the site. In the past few weeks, drivers hoping to find a spot have been greeted with large fencing in parts of the Green and Blue
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Alex Neil outlines Sunderland's transfer strategy with focus on youth
SUNDERLAND manager Alex Neil has outlined the club’s transfer strategy involving a heavy investment in adding younger players to his squad. Whilst Neil is continuing to build a squad capable of achieving promotion from the Championship this season
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What Lisa Nandy says Labour would do for the North East if they got into power
Lisa Nandy has outlined Labour’s offer to the region, saying her party in power would invest £280bn over a decade to close the North/South divide. To address the cost of living crisis, the Wigan MP said Labour would uprate benefits, cut VAT on
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What Liz Truss would do for the North East if she became Prime Minister
Liz Truss has backed calls for a "levelling up formula", similar to the Barnett Formula used to distribute cash in Scotland as a means to ensure "areas that have been left behind get the support they deserve". The Foreign Secretary also said she
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Durham sex offender found guilty after ditching trial for Ireland funeral
A sex offender who was convicted in his absence after he left the country for a funeral in Ireland prior to his trial has now been brought to justice. Craig Elliott, 33, was bailed to an address in East Kilbride, Scotland, after appearing at a
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Neighbourhood crime in this part of the North East reaches highest level for two years
Neighbourhood crime in Cleveland recently hit its highest level for the past two years, figures show. During the last quarter of 2021/22 (January to March) there were 1,966 recorded incidents in this category, a two-year peak. Neighbourhood
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University set to become one of the UK’s first 5G-enabled - and it's right here in the North East
A NEW partnership to deploy advanced wireless technologies across a North East university’s campuses is announced today (Thursday, July 28). BAI Communications (BAI), Sunderland City Council and the University of Sunderland have announced a new
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How the tragic A1(M) crash which caused three people to lose their life unfolded
A timeline has revealed how a horrific crash which claimed the lives of three people unfolded as a BBC documentary has aired. The Lorry Driver looks at the heartbreaking story of the A1(M) horror crash in County Durham, one year after it sent
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Funeral for 'much-loved' Darlington dad and teaching assistant to be held today
A funeral will be held later today for a teaching assistant from Darlington. Chris Greaves, who worked at Wyvern Academy in Branksome, Darlington, was found dead on Thursday, July 7. The father of five was very popular at the school, where
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Can we trust the candidates' levelling up pledges to the north?
IT is good that both of the candidates vying for the Conservative leadership have taken the time to answer fully the questions put to them by our northern newspapers, including The Northern Echo, who warned them: “Don’t turn your backs on the north
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Tide waits for no man
HAD I known then what I know now, I’d have been more careful when I told my wife: “I wouldn’t mind having a go at that!” It was a year or so ago and we were enjoying fish and chips at Saltburn, overlooking a glistening North Sea, where surfers