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Chris Wilder on 'basketball' game, points to take and squad depth
CHRIS Wilder was satisfied with the result on the opening day of the season but is feeling the frustration of what’s been a tough transfer market for the club following Middlesbrough’s 1-1 draw with West Brom. Boro kicked off their Championship
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One dead and another seriously injured after crash on A171 involving campervan and car
One person has died and another remains in hospital with serious injuries after another crash in the region today. A woman, who has not yet been named, was pronounced dead on the scene after the crash on the A171 in North Yorkshire. The crash
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Match Ratings: Boro 1-1 West Brom - Debutants star but strong marks all round
MIDDLESBROUGH kicked off their opening game of the season with a 1-1 draw against West Brom at the Riverside Stadium. Boro stormed into an early lead when Isaiah Jones finished off a well worked move before John Swift was on hand to slam home from
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Boro 1-1 West Brom: A tale of two halves as Wilder's side start with a draw
MIDDLESBROUGH opened their Championship campaign with a battling draw against fellow promotion candidates West Brom in a mixed bag performance from the home side. Chris Wilder’s side personified the ‘tale of two halves’ cliché having stormed into
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North East rugby star loses a testicle after it 'explodes' during training
A North East rugby star has revealed he has lost a testicle after suffering a freak accident while training. The Newcastle Thunder player Jack Johnson revealed on social media that he had undergone emergency surgery after the body part "exploded
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County Durham building turned into MASSIVE England flag ahead of Euros final
A county hall has been turned into a giant England flag ahead of Sunday's Euros final. England's Lionesses will be taking on Germany on Sunday in the final of the European Championship final. Sarina Wiegman’s squad features North East stars
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Disbelief as 27 people bid against each other for 'decent enough' home
Sky high demand for housing has seen 27 people bid to move into one Stockton home, a meeting has heard. Councillors heard how inflation and rising costs were beginning to bite when it came to the authority’s own finances this week. But pressures
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Walsall 4 Hartlepool United 0: Pools hammered in nightmare start to Hartley's reign
DANNY JOHNSON'S hat-trick got Paul Hartley’s reign as Hartlepool manager off to a nightmare start as Walsall dished out a 4-0 hammering. After Brandon Comley’s deflected opener, Johnson, on loan from Mansfield until January, stole the show with
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Eddie Howe explains why Callum Wilson is in ideal shape ahead of Newcastle's season opener
EDDIE HOWE is confident Callum Wilson will hit the ground running next weekend – and expects the Newcastle United striker to have benefited massively from having an injury-free pre-season under his belt. Wilson missed a huge chunk of last season
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Names of two restaurants opening inside brand new leisure development revealed
Two new restaurant are coming to Northallerton as part of the redeveloped prison site, Treadmills. Farmhouse has taken the ground floor unit at the former Governor's House and Open Jar will move into one of the three restaurant units currently
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Eddie Howe addresses Newcastle United's interest in James Maddison - and hopes to have a new player by next weekend
EDDIE HOWE remains hopeful Newcastle United will make another signing ahead of their Premier League opener with Nottingham Forest in seven days’ time. But the Magpies manager has refused to directly discuss the Magpies’ failed bid for Leicester
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Join the first tourists on a trot around the beauty spots and murder scenes of Teesdale
ONE of the first guidebooks to Teesdale is back in print more than 200 years after it first encouraged the earliest tourists to explore the dale by telling them stories of the area’s renowned beauty and of its fatal events. The guidebook was written
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Match Ratings: Newcastle United 2 Athletic Bilbao 1 - Bruno is star of show for Magpies
How did the players fare in Newcastle United’s pre-season friendly victory over Athletic Bilbao? NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): 8 Dubravka: Made three crucial late saves to keep Newcastle in front when Bilbao were threatening to engulf the Magpies defence
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Newcastle United 2 Athletic Bilbao 1: Wilson and Saint-Maximin score as Magpies round off pre-season with win
NEWCASTLE UNITED rounded off their pre-season programme with a 2-1 win over La Liga side Athletic Bilbao at St James’ Park. Having edged out Atalanta on Friday evening, the Magpies made it two wins in two days as they completed their preparations
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Man dies after crash involving Land Rover as 20-year-old arrested
A man has been killed following a crash in the early hours of the morning which involved a vehicle being driven at "excessive speeds" on the wrong side of the road. The collision happened in Norton's Junction Road shortly before 6am today (Saturday
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Team News: Chuba Akpom handed Boro start, Dael Fry named on subs bench
MIDDLESBROUGH striker Chuba Akpom has been drafted back in from the wilderness as Chris Wilder hands him a start in their opening game of the season against West Brom. The 26-year-old was initially allowed to leave the club earlier this summer
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This is what happened in Redcar earlier as air ambulance was on scene
One person was taken to hospital following a single-vehicle collision in Teesside. Emergency services were called to Kirkleatham Lane, in Redcar, just before 12noon today (Saturday, July 30). The road was closed for several hours between Hambleton
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Woman's devastation as dog dies after being stolen and set on fire in County Durham
A County Durham dog owner has been forced to put down her beloved spaniel just days after it was stolen, doused in petrol, and then set on fire. Angela Clennell, from Chester-le-Street, was forced to make the “heartbreaking” decision to say goodbye
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LIVE: Middlesbrough 1-1 West Brom - Swift equalises after Jones opener
7:24pm FULL-TIME: Boro 1-1 West Brom It ends level at the Riverside Stadium as Boro kick off their Championship campaign
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Plan for huge solar farm on quality farmland attracts over 100 objections
A proposal to site a solar farm that generates enough power for nearly 10,000 homes across more than 70 hectares of best quality farmland has divided a rural community. Scores of residents in the Scruton area, between Northallerton and Bedale,
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Newcastle United vs Athletic Bilbao Team News: Bruno, Saint-Maximin and Wilson all start
CALLUM WILSON, Allan Saint-Maximin and Bruno Guimaraes are all in the starting line-up for Newcastle United's final pre-season friendly against Athletic Bilbao this afternoon. Eddie Howe has turned to his attacking big guns as part of 11 changes
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What we know after A1(M) crash at Bowburn in County Durham
There has been a crash on the A1(M) in County Durham. It happened on the northbound carriageway of the motorway, to the north of junction 61, at Bowburn. The road is now reopen after being closed earlier. All lanes are now open
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Redcar incident RECAP: One person taken to hospital after air ambulance arrives
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Patrick Roberts: Learning lessons and aiming big is key to Sunderland's season
SUNDERLAND will have felt the harsh lessons of being in the Championship back in 2018 but Patrick Roberts feels that the club need to take it as a learning curve and not repeat their mistakes. The Black Cats four year stint in League One began
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FULL-TIME: Newcastle United 2 Athletic Bilbao 1
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Darlington village business closes its doors for the final time as shop emptied
A Darlington business has closed its doors for the final time, with all of its fixtures and fittings removed. Post & Packing Darlington has stood at the parade of shops in the Darlington village on Woodland Road for the past four years. Sandwiched
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A week after her arrest 150 years ago, evidence mounts against Mary Ann Cotton
ALL south Durham was in a state of immense excitement 150 years ago as, after days of swirling rumours, on July 18, 1872, the widow Mary Ann Cotton had been arrested at her home in West Auckland on suspicion of murdering her seven-year-old stepson,
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First pictures of heart-breaking scene where three teens died in crash
The first pictures of the scene where three teenagers died in a horror car crash have been revealed, as police continue to investigate the tragic incident. Emergency services were called to B6268, Masham Road, near Thornton Watlass, Bedale, at
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'I wish I had his career': Chris Wilder reveals respected for Steve Bruce
CHRIS Wilder admits you would be hard pressed to find a more respected manager in football than West Brom boss Steve Bruce as his Middlesbrough side prepare to face the Baggies this evening. Boro kick off their Championship campaign by welcoming
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Police reveal fresh details after man dies during incident at luxury shop
POLICE have released further details of what happened during a fatal incident at a York jewellers in a bid to counter speculation and fasle reporting. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Steve Menzies, of North Yorkshire Police’s
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Man dresses up as traffic cone in bid to get rid of 'ugly' bollards on high street
A campaigner dressed as a traffic cone has urged council bosses to get rid of “ugly” bollards on Gosforth High Street. Dozens of bollards were installed along the route in 2020 as part of measures across the city to give road space over to pedestrians
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3 incredible rail destinations you can get to from the North East this summer
A guide has revealed the top three railway destinations to travel to from the North East this summer - and it includes one at the top of the country. LNER has named a trio of tantalising locations that revellers just cannot miss as millions are
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One of world’s top collections of James Bond toys up for sale in the North East
One of the world’s top collections of James Bond toys is set to go up for sale in Teesside. The collection, which is expected to raise in excess of £75,000, is the amalgamation of decades of collecting by one European enthusiast. Among the
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The unbuilt bridge over the River Tees causing a stir with village residents
A footbridge over the Tees which sparked a wave of objections when plans first emerged is to face a vote once again. Yarm School won a planning appeal to create a bridge to its raft of sports pitches in 2018 after Stockton Council rejected its
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North Yorkshire crash RECAP: Three dead and another injured as road reopens
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Three teenagers dead in horror crash as police confirm first details
Three men have died in a fatal collision in North Yorkshire after the car that they were travelling in was involved in a serious collision. Emergency services were called to B6268, Masham Road, near Thornton Watlass, Bedale, at around 11pm on
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'One man thieving machine' banned from EVERY shop in these town centres
A prolific thief who stole more than £1,000 worth of stuff, including hundreds of pounds worth of Lego, has been branded a “one man stealing machine” by a judge. Andrew Foulds was jailed and has also been banned from all the shops in Hartlepool
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Norton crash RECAP: Man dies after crash involving Land Rover and Qashqai
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'By far and away' the toughest transfer market Chris Wilder has ever known
MIDDLESBROUGH’S business in the transfer window has been progressing slowly over pre-season but with the first game of the season kicking off against West Brom today, Chris Wilder fully acknowledges the hurdles that need to be jumped to add players
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First look inside new VR attraction in Bishop Auckland town centre
A state-of-the-art virtual reality gaming centre has opened in Bishop Auckland, following the runaway success of the owners’ similar venue in Teesside. Husband and wife partnership Rachel and Kaiyn Crooks are delighted to have opened their second
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The North East football club known for unusual kits unveils toad-in-the-hole themed shirt
A non league footy team has taken a battering before the season even starts with the delivery of new toad-in-the-hole themed kits. Bedale AFC will take to the field for their matches in the North Riding League in shirts emblazoned with the classic
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Inside the Quayside bar serving up cocktails, sushi and steak that's just opened
A stunning North East bar that takes huge inspiration from New York’s style and elegance has opened its doors to rave reviews and a host of Instagrammable content. Opening just last week, Victors Newcastle, based on the Quayside, has already been
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First glimpse at luxury homes being built on outskirts of County Durham village
A housebuilder has released images of what its new luxury homes will look like when they take shape on the outskirts of a County Durham village. Housebuilder Robertson Homes will develop 45 luxury new homes at the edge of Burnopfield, after completing
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The North East Covid clinic branded 'outstanding' by health officials
A North East Covid clinic which was set up to provide care for people while minimising the risk of transmission to others has been praised by a watchdog. Lawson Street Health Centre, run by Hartlepool and Stockton Health Limited, was rated outstanding
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Why this weekend is your last chance to see Darlington's tallest tree up close
ON the credit side, Eliza Barclay came from Darlington’s biggest banking Family and she married, as her surname suggests, into one of the country’s leading financial families, but, sadly, she lived a life touched by profound grief. Her mother died
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All the food and drink options available at Stockton International Riverside Festival
Stockton International Riverside Festival is back next week from Thursday, August 4 to Sunday, August 7, and a range of food, drink and entertainment will be on offer at the SIRF Green. SIRF Green is a new element for this year's festival and will
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5 cheap last minute holiday deals you can get from Teesside Airport this summer
As the Summer holidays get underway many families will be looking to book last minute holidays across Europe to soak up some sun and relax. With new routes running from Teesside Airport this summer, there are a range of European destinations easily
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Communications graduates from Teesside share academic and job success
A GROUP of public relations alumni who all graduated together this year from Teesside University are celebrating securing jobs in the communications industry. BA (Hons) Public Relations and Digital Communications graduates Adam Campbell, Laura
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The Lionesses are a credit, and an inspiration, to the nation
THE Lionesses have truly been a breath of fresh air this summer. They have played football with a level of skill that will have surprised, and impressed, some sceptical men, and they have scored some quite brilliant goals through our own Beth Mead
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Darlington taxi firm of 39 years taken over after being bought out
The Darlington company behind one of the area’s best-known taxi providers has been bought out. 1AB taxis, based in the town and elsewhere in County Durham, has been taken over by the Take Me firm. The Leicestershire-based firm recently acquired
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Mum's heartache after death of ‘loving’ Newton Aycliffe 17-year-old
A County Durham mum has paid tribute to her "loving and caring" son who died a year ago today at just 17-years-old. Nicola Howarth, who tragically found her son Alfie Nichol-Brown dead in their Newton Aycliffe home on July 30, 2021, has paid tribute
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Paul Hartley: 'We have to play in our style' against Walsall in season opener
HARTLEPOOL United kick off their League Two season away to Walsall under the stewardship of Paul Hartley who is expected to spearhead a push up the table this season. The former Hearts midfielder manages his first game in English football as Pools
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Marcus Forss will be in squad for West Brom as Chris Wilder backs newest signing
NEW Middlesbrough signing Marcus Forss will be in the matchday squad for tomorrow's season opening game against West Brom as Chris Wilder backs him to grow with the club. The 23-year-old put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal with Boro from Premier
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Is your surname on this list? You could inherit a fortune
When a person dies without leaving a will and there appear to be no family members the estate passes to the Treasury as ownerless property, or ‘Bona Vacantia’. An estate can be anything from property, personal possessions and money. In general
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Alex Neil: 'This has been a club shrouded in negativity for far too long - let's look forward to the next step in the journey'
SADLY, over the course of the last four years, there have been plenty of contenders for the unwanted mantle of the lowest point in Sunderland’s history. Losing at Burton in that first season in League One under Jack Ross perhaps. Exiting the FA Cup
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See your chances of getting on the UK’s most loved reality TV shows
If you could appear on any of your favourite reality TV shows from Love Island to First Dates - what would it be? Everyone has their guilty pleasure programme that they enjoy watching from the comfort of their sofa but few dare to dream of actually
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Iceland warns shoppers over change affecting stores across the UK this weekend
Iceland has warned customers of a change affecting stores across the UK this weekend. The supermarket chain has announced a change to stores to help staff celebrate England’s UEFA Women's EURO 2022 success. To celebrate England reaching the
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See 6 shocking ways you might be breaking the law in your own garden
Summer nights let us spend more time out in our gardens but there are things we could be doing from the comfort of our lawns that could actually be breaking the law. The legal experts at BPP University Law School have revealed six ways you could