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Big Brother to return on ITV as fans sent into frenzy during Love Island final
It is the news many TV fans have been wanting to hear for years and now after months of rumour and speculation, Big Brother is coming back. ITV bosses have tonight confirmed the hugely iconic show will be revived after it was taken off air five
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See all the Love Island winners as 2022 champions are revealed
The Love Island 2022 winners have been crowned but who has won the ITV dating show over the years and better yet - are they still together? ITV viewers were given a summer of the same muggy behaviour and jaw-dropping twists that we've come to know
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Historic £540m devolution deal 'the right thing to do'
THE proposed devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire is “the right thing to do” for the area, county leaders said, as the historic document was formally signed today. The deal, which will see the creation of a directly elected mayor with powers
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Who was the runner up in tonight's Love Island final?
Love Island 2022 has almost come to an end for another year as Gemma and Luca have come in second place in tonight's final. The pair stole viewers' hearts as their ups and downs brought them closer together. Having originally been paired with
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Schools must help ensure the Lionesses leave a real legacy
THE Lionesses on Sunday evening united the Queen and the Spice Girls. While the pop stars hailed their victory over Germany in the final of the European Championship as a symbol of “true girl power”, Her Majesty’s more measured tribute said that it
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Vandals 'disgusting' behaviour as Darlington bus shelters smashed
Vandals have targeted bus stops along a busy road by smashing panes of glass. The damaged bus shelters on Yarm Road, Darlington, and damaged flower pots in the town centre were reported on Sunday, with local authorities working to identify those
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See the Love Island couples most likely to get engaged after 2022 final
The Love Island 2022 final is here which means our summer of grafting by the firepit is at an end - but which couples will go the distance? Viewers have watched the islanders through all the tears, fights and drama as they fell in love during their
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Heritage railway announces details of its highly-anticipated annual Steam Gala
A heritage railway has announced the visiting locomotives which will be delighting visitors at its popular Annual Steam Gala this autumn. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is hosting its gala from September 22 to 25 and enthusiasts will
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10 tips to help you shop pre-loved fashion on eBay as Love Island 2022 ends
This year's Love Island has brought pre-loved fashion to the forefront and here's how you can embrace more sustainable shopping after the ITV show ends. Love Island's celeb stylist and second-hand enthusiast, Amy Bannerman has been championing
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Newcastle up their offer for Leicester City midfielder
NEWCASTLE United have lodged a second bid for Leicester City midfielder James Maddison. The Magpies initial offer of around £40 million was rejected by the Foxes with Brendan Rodgers keen to keep hold his talismanic attacker. However, club
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Long-awaited £200k repair work starts on footpath shut for over a year
A major repair project is finally under way on a well-used footpath that has been shut for more than a year. The footpath connecting St James Green with Marage Road in Thirsk was closed in May 2021 after reports of cracks and movement of the pavement
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How do I vote on Love Island? Voting app explained ahead of tonight's final
The Love Island 2022 final is here which means our summer of grafting by the firepit is almost at an end - but a winner is still to be crowned. Viewers will be able to watch this year's dating show champions being announced live on air as the remaining
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Darlington town centre road closed for another week as demolition continues
A road closure to allow for a building to be demolished in the centre of Darlington has been extended for another week. East Street is currently closed to allow for the demolition of a former club and bowling alley, which was more recently used
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Kids travel free on buses in Tees Valley this summer - all you need to know
Children aged 11 or under can travel for free on buses around the Tees Valley this summer. The new offer, applicable when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket or pass, is available all day, every day, throughout the school holidays until
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Life sentence starting point for teen killers of Jack Woodley 'should be 12 years'
The teenage killers of an 18-year-old who was attacked before being stabbed to death should receive life sentences with a “starting point” of 12 years, it was submitted today (Monday August 1). Newcastle Crown Court was hearing the prosecution
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Man critically ill in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in 'appalling' street attack
A man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after a street attack. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Shortly after 8.10pm on Saturday (July 30), police received a report of a suspected assault on Newbottle Street in Houghton-le-Spring
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MP calls for "urgent action" as family's search for dad's coffin drags on
A Durham MP has written to senior Church of England figures to demand ‘urgent’ action after a grieving family have spent a month searching for their dad’s coffin. Last month The Northern Echo revealed the grieving Bell family only discovered someone
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Man made to work 450 hours unpaid after wrongfully holding onto over £4,000 in credit
A Middlesbrough man admitted wrongfully holding onto over £4,000 in credit that was mistakenly made to his account. Ryan Thompson had his case heard at Cleveland Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 29. He was charged with three counts of retaining
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Four teenagers arrested after early hours burglary in North Yorkshire village
Four teenagers have been arrested shortly after a burglary in a village near Harrogate. Officers attended Spofforth after reports of a house break-in during the early hours of this morning (Monday, August 1). Within a couple of hours police
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Motorcyclist fighting for his life following serious crash with car in North East village
A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious crash with a car near Whitley Bay. At about 2.30pm yesterday (Sunday) officers received a report of a collision involving a car and a motorbike on the A186 Earsdon Road westbound
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Murder bid trial over death of Middlesbrough dad Carl Eland to begin
Two people are set to be tried for the alleged murder of a Teesside dad, with a jury now officially sworn in. The trial over the death of Carl Eland, of North Ormesby, will start on Tuesday at Teesside Crown Court. The 37-year-old died after
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Asbestos filled 'prefabs' to be demolished but people want to save them
Scarborough Council is set to approve the demolition of three asbestos-contaminated bungalows, which could be replaced with a terrace of eight new homes. There is a recommendation that Scarborough Council’s Planning and Development Committee approve
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Historic theatre announces Christmas panto and popular knitting appeal
An historic theatre has announced its Christmas panto for this year - and just as importantly has also launched its accompanying knitting appeal. The annual panto at Richmond’s Georgian Theatre Royal has gained a reputation as one of the region
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Victorious lioness Lucy Bronze set to receive major honour after Women's Euro 2022 victory
A North East Lioness hero looks set to receive a major honour from Northumberland County Council after England’s Women’s European Championship win over Germany. Berwick-born Lucy Bronze played a major role as her side ran out 2-1 winners at Wembley
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What we know so far after trespasser causes delays on trains through Durham
Passengers on trains through Durham this morning faced delays to their journeys after a trespass incident on the line. Shortly after 7.30am on Monday (August 1) morning it was reported that a trespasser had been seen on the rail lines near Durham
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Beth Mead current frontrunner for BBC Sports Personality of the Year
ENGLAND star and Whitby born Beth Mead is currently leading the bookmakers odds to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year after the Women’s triumph in the European Championships. The Yorkshire winger helped the Three Lions on their way to glory
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LISTED: The famous people and companies tweeting about Yorkshire Day
Today is Yorkshire Day which sees people celebrating everything that makes Yorkshire special. A lot of famous faces and companies have originated in Yorkshire. Many have wasted no time in taking to Twitter to announce their love for Yorkshire
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Tragic loss of three 'happy boys' killed in horror crash mourned by school community
The devastated headteacher of Bedale High School, which had been attended by the three teenagers who lost their lives in a horrific crash on the B6268 Masham Road, has paid tribute to his former students. Tom Kelly said the school is rallying around
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Man, 77, left with head injury after being headbutted by motorcyclist in 'distinctive helmet'
A pensioner suffered a head injury after being headbutted by a motorcyclist in what police have described as an unprovoked attack. The 77-year-old required hospital treatment following the alleged assault, which happened in Stockton on Friday (
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How £20m could make this North East resort a top location for sporting breaks
Scarborough Council has set out a multimillion-pound plan for joining up and creating new adrenaline activities to make the borough a “destination of choice” for adventure activities. A new feasibility study and a large public consultation launched
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Darlington bar to show Love Island final - and offers special deal on cocktails
FANS of Love Island have been invited to enjoy the much-anticipated final tonight at a town centre bar. Darlington bar Dr Inks, on Coniscliffe Road, will open its doors at 5pm and is offering customers a special deal of two cocktails for £12.
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PICTURES: England players and fans celebrate Euro 2022 success with Trafalgar Square party
England players celebrated their Euro 2022 success in front of a packed Trafalgar Square on Monday. Sarina Wiegman’s side beat Germany 2-1 after extra-time at a sold-out Wembley on Sunday to win the first major trophy in their history and the first
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LISTED: The cheapest fuel in County Durham and Darlington - and one place is 169.9p per litre
As petrol prices remain high across the UK, a damning new ranking of European countries that have acted on fuel prices sees the UK rank among the bottom nations. The 5p per litre reduction implemented by the UK in March is dwarfed by fuel tax cuts
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A new player in before Forest? 'Never say never' says Eddie Howe
NEWCASTLE United head coach Eddie Howe is not ruling out a potential signing before their Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest but concedes that the clock is ticking. Sven Botman, Nick Pope and Matt Targett remain the club's only acquisitions
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Alun Armstrong: Marcus Maddison in 'much better condition' ahead of opener
DARLINGTON midfielder Marcus Maddison is in a much better physical condition compared to when he arrived at the club earlier this summer according to manager Alun Armstrong. Maddison, 28, has featured in a number of pre-season games over the summer
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WEATHER: Here’s how hot it will get in North East this week as warmer weather arrives
Despite a cold and mostly dull weekend we might be in for a warmer and brighter week, according to the Met Office. Although many will have woken up to cloud and isolated showers this morning, things are set to improve. It is set to be a mostly
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What is Yorkshire Day and why do we celebrate it? – Everything you need to know
Today is the day we celebrate everything Yorkshire with Yorkshire Day, but what is it and why do we celebrate it? Yorkshire Day is a yearly celebration on August 1 to promote everything that makes Yorkshire special, from its history to its local
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Celebrations as community group reaches an incredible fundraising milestone
A community fundraising group is celebrating reaching an incredible half a million pounds milestone for Marie Curie. The Kirkbymoorside Fundraising Group was formed in 1999, meeting regularly and holding a variety events such as coffee mornings
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Applications for Love Island 2023 are now open – how to apply for next year’s show
Are you loving this year’s Love Island? Wishing you were in the villa? As the 2022 season comes to an end tonight, you may be teasing with the idea of applying for next year’s show, and applications are open now! You could be one of the next
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How a van will improve police investigations into rape and other serious crimes
A new digital forensics van has been added to North Yorkshire Police's fleet to aid investigations of rape and other serious crimes. North Yorkshire Police have today unveiled their new digital triage van which is kitted out with the most up-to-date
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Mysterious multi-coloured building pops up at popular North East spot
A colourful and bright art installation has taken over a popular North East landscape, as hundreds flocked to see the opening of a historical tourist attraction on Saturday (July 30). To celebrate Hadrian’s Wall’s 1900th anniversary, English Heritage
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Heartbreaking tributes paid to 'dearly loved' 15-year-old who died in crash
A boy who was killed in a crash in the early hours of Saturday has been named by police. Connor Thompson was the passenger in a Land Rover Freelander, which was involved in a collision with another vehicle in Norton, in Stockton. The 15-year-old's
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Who came fourth in tonight's Love Island final?
Love Island 2022 has almost come to an end for another year as Tasha and Andrew have come in fourth place in tonight's final. Tasha and Andrew stole viewers' hearts as their ups and downs brought them closer together. Paired together by the
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Carl Eland murder trial LIVE: Two men currently in court over dad's death
2:31pm Evidence The jury is now hearing evidence from Kassi Weir, Car Eland's partner, who was also hit by the
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Who came third in tonight's Love Island final?
Love Island 2022 has almost come to an end for another year as Indiyah and Dami have come in third place in tonight's final. They stole viewers' hearts as their ups and downs brought them closer together. Both entering the villa on day one,
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Marcus Tavernier offers Boro thanks but lure of Premier League made his mind up
MARCUS Tavernier admits that the lure of the Premier League was too good of an offer to turn down but has offered his gratitude to Middlesbrough after completing his move to Bournemouth. The 23-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a five year contract
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See who was crowned the winners of Love Island as 2022 season comes to an end
Love Island is over for another year as Ekin-Su and Davide have been revealed as this year’s winners. They stole viewers' hearts as their ups and downs brought them closer together. READ MORE: Applications for Love Island 2023 are now open
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Heartfelt tributes pour in for two teenagers killed in horror B6268 crash
Heartfelt Tributes have been paid to two teenagers killed in a horror road crash near Bedale - with the youngsters being described as "great kids" The 18-year-old driver of the car is critically ill in hospital after the crash at 11pm on Friday
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Kate Garraway reveals exact reason for 'dramatically disappearing' from GMB
Kate Garraway issued an update on her husband’s health as she returned to Good Morning Britain on Monday. The ITV presenter confirmed the reason behind Derek Draper’s recent return to hospital has been “life-threatening” sepsis. The 55-year-old
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Watch the moment England team gatecrash Sarina Wegman's press conference after Euro's win
Joyous England players gatecrashed Sarina Wiegman's press conference following their Euro 2022 triumph at Wembley. After the Lionesses 2-1 win over Germany in Sunday's final, Wiegman's team invaded the media room midway through the head coach's
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Lionesses coach Sarina Wiegman reveals touching reason she kissed wristband during final
Coach of the victorious Lionesses, Sarina Wiegman, revealed the reason she was kissing her wristband during the match after fans spotted the gesture. Wiegman has shared that she dedicated the historic win to her late sister who passed away just
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Fuel prices in the UK remain among the highest in Europe despite cuts
The fuel price cut in the UK is one of the lowest among European countries that have taken action against the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. Only Luxembourg has done less than the UK Government out of 13 European nations that have cut petrol
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We want to grow, but supply chain holding us back say region's businesses
Nearly 40% of mid-sized businesses in the North East say supply chain issues are the greatest threat to their success over the next six months. This was followed by rising energy costs, which a third of companies shared was their biggest concern
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Marcus Tavernier completes Bournemouth switch ending decade with Boro
MARCUS Tavernier has completed his move to Premier League Bournemouth ending a decade with Middlesbrough. The 23-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a five year contract with the Cherries after spending the weekend completing a medical. Let's
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Main route into seaside town closed after road begins to sink
A main is closed this morning after shocking scenes revealed the road had started “sinking.” The A64 into Scarborough has been closed both ways after the road began sinking yesterday following a burst water main. The incident was first reported
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McDonald's customers slapped with £50 fine for common 'mistake'
A McDonald’s customers was left fuming after being slapped with a £50 fine for taking too long to eat. The diner shared the ordeal on Facebook Group Spotted Whitwick where he revealed he was fined for breaking parking restrictions at a restaurant
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How to watch as the Lionesses celebrate their Euros win in London today
England’s Lionesses will celebrate their Euros victory with thousands of fans in London this morning after bringing home the country’s first major title in 60 years. The Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 after extra time in front of 87,000 supporters
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The worst areas for this big driving offence in the UK - and two are in North East
North Yorkshire and County Durham are among the ten UK regions with the most drink drivers being caught at the wheel, according to a new study. The research, undertaken by insurance firm GoShorty, analysed data from a series of Freedom of Information
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Two arrested after cyclist in his 40s killed in suspected hit and run crash
Two people have been arrested in connection with a suspected hit and run that led to a cyclist’s death in Sunderland in the early hours of Sunday (July 31) morning. Emergency services attended an incident on Hylton Road in Sunderland at around
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Man named ahead of court appearance following fatal crash
A man is due to appear in court in connection with a fatal collision which killed a man on Saturday. The 20-year-old has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following the collision in Norton. Brandon Jefferson-Howe, of Trefoil
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How to keep skills on Teesside: Port celebrates as staff graduate
An ongoing strategy from PD Ports to attract, retain and develop local talent has hit a key milestone, as a cohort of employees graduated at Teesside University. PD Ports partnered with the University's International Business School in 2018 to
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County Durham pub to reopen its doors under brand new ownership
A pub on the outskirts of Durham city will triumphantly re-open its doors this week after months of renovations and going through new ownership. The Avenue in High Shincliffe has been impacted by temporary closures and alterations to the venue
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Family's 'fear' after beloved pet savaged and killed by out-of-control dog
A County Durham dad whose beloved dog was savaged and killed by an "out-of-control" American Bulldog has spoken of his fear over a similar attack happening again. Paul Haworth of Chester-le-Street last week paid tribute to German Shepherd, Max
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Same team, new name as North East gaming company expands
A RAPIDLY growing company is on track to beat its year two turnover target of £500,000 after several new contract wins – including its first foothold in the USA. This international success has also led to the company changing its name to better
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RECAP: Trespassers cause huge delays at Durham station
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How to watch tonight’s Love Island final as one more couple departs the villa
Love Island 2022 is coming to an end as four couples will go head to head to be crowned the winners during tonight’s live final. The final episode of the ITV dating series will see Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti, Gemma Owen and Luca
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What is today's Wordle? August 1 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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North East project will test how much we can use heat pumps to keep homes warm
Sustainable solutions provider E.ON is to work in Newcastle leading a project to explore how energy efficient heat pumps can be installed in homes across the UK. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy ‘Heat Pump Ready’ programme
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Newcastle awaiting scan results on Jonjo Shelvey's hamstring injury
NEWCASTLE United are sweating on the fitness of Jonjo Shelvey as they await the results of a scan to his hamstring injury. The 30-year-old midfielder missed both friendlies against Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao over the weekend after limping off
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Chuba Akpom staking his claim and Duncan Watmore's fitness issues revealed
CHUBA Akpom continues to stake his claim in the Middlesbrough side with manager Chris Wilder prepared to have him stay beyond the transfer window. Having initially been told at the start of the summer he would not be involved in first-team training
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Inside the Bishop Auckland 'pantry' where you can fill a basket for a fiver
A new food bank and community pantry will open in Bishop Auckland today to help struggling residents battle through the cost of living crisis. The Angel Trust Charity in Bishop Auckland has transformed an unused building into a welcoming new community
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The face of a two-time County Durham rapist who poses 'high risk' of sexual harm to women
A man with now two convictions for rape has been given an extended sentence after being branded, “a high risk" of causing sexual harm to women. Callum Smith, now 45, served a seven-year sentence for the rape of an 18-year-old woman committed on
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NAMED: 7 people from Darlington charged in court with speeding in last two weeks
Seven people from Darlington were hauled before the courts for speeding in the last two weeks. Speeding is a pretty common offence usually landing people with a fine, however, sometimes prison sentences can be dished out if the person has a history
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Go North East strikes CONFIRMED over closure of bus depot in County Durham
Go North East drivers in County Durham WILL strike over the closure of a major bus depot later this year, The Northern Echo can today reveal. Drivers at the firm's Chester-le-Street depot will walk out, leaving services disrupted, in coming weeks
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Durham family's anger as EIGHTH grave dug up in search for dad - and he's not there
A grieving Durham family are STILL searching for their dad’s grave after eight plots have been dug up in the search for his resting place. Earlier this month Tom Bell and his sisters discovered that someone else was buried under their dad’s headstone
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Shepherd's hut classroom makes world of difference to students
A DONATION from a North-East building society is giving young people with special educational needs more space to express themselves and get closer to nature. Clervaux Trust has used the £14,610 grant from Darlington Building at Society to buy
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The Northern Echo Team of the Week: Week 1
THE EFL kicked off this weekend while Newcastle United played two friendly matches to finish off their pre-season. Here is The Northern Echo's Team of the Week for the opening weekend of the campaign... GK – Zack Steffen - A strong debut for
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Plenty of opening-game positives for Sunderland - but scale of Championship challenge is evident
WELCOME to the Championship. If Sunderland had played as they did in the opening half-hour of yesterday’s game in the majority of their matches in League One last season, they would have blown their opponents away in a flurry of first-half goals.
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Got a local event coming up? Share it on our new online platform for FREE
Are you running an event and want people to know about it? Then look no further, our new online platform enables you to share details of upcoming events in the community for FREE. We’ve teamed up with events experts Evvnt to showcase your local
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Government set to sign major deal for this council - bringing NINE-FIGURE sum with it
A devolution deal which will see £540million invested in North Yorkshire is set to be signed today. The deal, which will see power transferred to a directly elected mayor in York and North Yorkshire, will be signed today (Monday) by levelling up
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See the ITV shows currently looking for contestants from Love Island to Lingo
Everyone has a guilty pleasure programme that they enjoy watching from the comfort of their sofa but would you ever appear on these ITV shows? The major broadcaster is currently looking for applicants for various different TV shows - and who knows
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NHS urges people not to ignore Lung Cancer symptoms in new campaign
The NHS has urged people not to ignore lung cancer symptoms as it launches new 'Help Us Help You' campaign. The campaign, launched on World Lung Cancer Day, aims to encourage those with symptoms of the disease to come forward and speak to their
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Brits warned over major rule change to mortgages that comes into effect TODAY
Every UK homeowner and potential first-time buyers are being urged to be aware to new changes to mortgage rules coming into effect TODAY. A fresh shake-up starting on August 1 will see a particular affordability test dropped by the Bank of England