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What Mowbray assessed in dressing room before Huddersfield & verdict on what followed

TONY Mowbray felt Sunderland paid the price for a lack of intensity in their defeat to Huddersfield Town - and was again left frustrated after his side fired another blank in front of goal. The Black Cats had 74% of possession and more than twice

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Only three Sunderland players score higher than 5 in disappointing Huddersfield loss

6  Patterson: Excellent early save to deny Koroma. Busier than he’ll have expected against a poor team. Wasn’t helped by defence for goals. 6 Seelt: Caught out early on for Headley chance but recovered. Made his presence felt in opposition box.

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Teesdale Business Awards 2023 - Winners from night celebrating local business

Teesdale celebrated its best local businesses last week at the annual Teesdale Business Awards. The event, held at The Witham in Barnard Castle, saw some of the area's most successful businesses and entrepreneurs recognised for their achievements

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Sunderland 1-2 Huddersfield: Below-par Black Cats slump to disappointing defeat

TONY Mowbray dragged himself out of his sick bed but Sunderland’s below-par display in their home defeat to Huddersfield Town on Wednesday night must have made their boss feel even worse. Mowbray was absent from Sunderland’s training ground on

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Young Reporters: Conkers Life, Ash Sutherland, Tanfield School

It's a fact of life that children need to play in order to learn about the world around them. However, it seems that starting at the ripe old age of three we are forcing our little ones into scratchy uniforms and tight shoes before whisking them away

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Bishop Auckland incident LIVE: Murder investigation launched as CSI on scene

11:58am Murder investigation launched Durham Police have confirmed a murder investigation is now underway.

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Darlington MP praises 'out and proud' LGBTQ+ Parliament in debate

Darlington MP Peter Gibson today (November 29) spoke up about LGBTQ+ rights in a debate about legislation that once made it illegal to 'promote' homosexuality. Section 28 or Clause 28 was a legislative designation for a series of laws across Britain

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BUSINESSiQ award winners sign $47m US contract

An award winning robotics pioneer has signed a groundbreaking $47million contract. The three-year agreement for NETPark-based Wootzano is focused on robot sales across the state of California, solidifying its position as a key player in the technological

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Drug dealer who fled cannabis farm worth around £230,000 is jailed

A man who fled the scene of a cannabis farm before he was apprehended by officers has been jailed for eight months. Kledis Tafa was spotted running away from an address on Scurfield Road, Stockton, where officers discovered a large-scale cannabis

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Crowds queue to see big reveal of County Durham shop's Christmas window display

A North East shop owner's spectacular Christmas window display has attracted visitors from all around, helping to get the region 'into the festive mood'.  Laura Knight, who runs Tinkers Treasures alongside her mum Carol, has been putting together

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Stop and search by Cleveland officers up by more 40 per cent, figures show

More evidence has emerged of Cleveland Police’s increased use of stop and search powers with figures showing a year-on-year increase of more than 40 per cent. In August it was revealed that an average of 42 arrests a month were being made as a

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Darlington summer signing leaves having not played since Josh Gowling's arrival

JORDAN Mustoe has left Darlington just six months after joining the club, having only made nine appearances for Quakers. Left-back Mustoe joined Darlington in the summer after leaving Warrington Rylands and played every minute of the first seven

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Two summer signings in for first Sunderland start as Tony Mowbray makes three changes

TWO summer signings will start for the first time for Sunderland tonight, with Tony Mowbray making three changes for the game against Huddersfield Town. Adil Aouchiche and Eliezer Mayenda both come into the starting XI on the back of promising

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Cooking Christmas dinner this year? 6 ways to save on your energy bills

Let’s be honest, one of the best things about Christmas is all the food and drink available to consume without any judgement. From Quality Street tubs emptied within hours to plates piled high with roast potatoes and fridges full of cheese, it’

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Are there COVID-19 or flu restrictions for Christmas? Government and NHS advice

Covid has been a complete nightmare for friends and families trying to get together for Christmas over the last few years. From compulsory face masks to bubbles, to Christmas being all but cancelled in 2020. Covid has been the bane of our lives

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Sunderland 1-2 Huddersfield Town highlights: Frustrating night for Black Cats

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'Barbaric' thug attacked pregnant woman and eight police officers

AN ex-soldier who hit 12 people including a pregnant landlady and several police officers in “barbaric” violence has been jailed. Dylan Turpin began by twice biting the landlady’s father when the 23-year-old attacker was upstairs at the Brigadier

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New bar opens after historic North East seaside tram shelter is transformed

THE DOORS of a transformed heritage building in Sunderland have opened ahead of its official opening on Friday. The team from Blacks Corner have been working on the regeneration of the Grade II listed Seaburn Tram Shelter, one of three historic

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MonGay is finally returning to Darlington this December

MonGay is officially returning to Darlington next month - and the opening hours of Number Forty will be specially extended. The council, police and crime commissioner have been working with the LGBTQIA+ community to get the event running again

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Mexican restaurant to open at County Durham shopping park before the end of 2023

A new Mexican restaurant will open before the end of 2023 at a County Durham shopping park after the venue revealed the first details of the venture.  Dalton Park, near Seaham, has revealed that it will be stepping up its food offering after saying

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Jamie Lynn Spears dramatically QUITS I'm A Celebrity on medical grounds

Jamie Lynn Spears has dramatically quit I'm A Celebrity after just a few days in the jungle. Britney Spears' sister had several wobbles throughout the show citing being away from her children as being too difficult.  The Zoey 101 star is mum

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Pupil wins 5kg of sausages after designing a 'banger' tribute to Sycamore Gap

A mum is clearing out her freezer to make space for her son's 5kg prize after winning a school competition. James Coyne, a YR2 pupil from Darras Hall Primary School in Ponteland has won the Pele Trust Geordie Banger competition with his winning

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County Durham pet experts issue advice to dog owners amid cold weather warning

As the temperature begins to drop, and snow and freezing weather are set to hit parts of the UK, Dogs Trust Darlington is urging owners to follow some simple steps to keep their dogs safe and warm this winter.   The warning from the pet experts

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Pupil wins 5kg of sausages after designing a 'banger' tribute to Sycamore Gap

A mum is clearing out her freezer to make space for her son's 5kg prize after winning a school competition. James Coyne, a YR2 pupil from Darras Hall Primary School in Ponteland has won the Pele Trust Geordie Banger competition with his winning

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The legendary County Durham pub that saw Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Thin Lizzy play

People have been reminiscing about the 'legendary' life of a County Durham pub that saw big music names arrive at the venue in the 1960s and 1970s.  Despite having other larger places for musicians and bands to play at that time, people have been

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Garden bin charges, tax hike, and transport review as council tries to balance budget

Residents in North Tyneside face a council tax hike and a new garden bin collection charge as local authority chiefs grapple with a £19.2m budget gap. North Tyneside Council has published a raft of measures to deal with a major financial black

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'Life changing' bakery opens up second venue inside North East shopping centre

A new North East bakery that has been branded 'life-changing' for the opportunities it will give to young people in the area has officially opened. Brickyard Bakery, a not for profit bakery, will provide both affordable bread and life-changing

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Kitchen fire was started after family dog turned the hob on

Fire crews attended a blaze at a North Yorkshire property after a family pet was believed to have caused the fire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) confirmed they were called to a house fire in Catterick Garrison at about 7.15pm.

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Campaign to reignite Teesside's proud steel heritage as furnace plans revealed

In the mid-1800s, Teesside’s position as a global leader in steel was only just being forged when iron ore was discovered in Eston’s Cleveland Hills. Its steel then went on to form landmarks here and abroad including Auckland and Sydney’s Harbour Bridges

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Ambulance called as man in 60s is struck by car in Spennymoor car park

Emergency services were called today (Wednesday) after a man in his 60s was struck by a car. The collision occurred near a car park off Oxford Road in Spennymoor at 11.15am. A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: "Police were called today

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Eddie Howe's burning desire as attention turns to AC Milan Champions League decider

NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe will head into the Champions League showdown with AC Milan desperate to continue a journey which has captivated him. Howe, who turned 46 on Wednesday, did so still ruminating on the controversial 1-1 draw at Paris St Germain

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Five North East colleges announce new strike days over low pay

Five North East colleges are having three days of strikes over a dispute about low pay. The University and College Union has organised three rounds of strikes starting on December 13. Teachers will be going on strike at Bede Sixth Form College

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Ferocious fire destroys roof of North East pub in the early hours of morning

The roof of a North East pub was left devastated after a ferocious fire ripped through the building in the early hours of this morning.  Senior officers at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have praised the work of those involved in

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Your chance to question police chief about crime in County Durham and Darlington

Durham police’s new Chief Constable Rachel Bacon is due to start in the region next week - and you have the chance to get your questions and concerns answered.  Mrs Bacon, who has almost three decades of policing experience in a variety of specialist

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Met Office expects snow to fall in England tonight

The Met Office are forecasting snow will fall over parts of the UK tonight. The forecaster is also expecting widespread overnight frosts for much of the UK, with a “risk of snow for some regions”. Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong

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The 4 North East streets named among UK's best places to live by The Telegraph

We all want to live on the best streets within our communities, but where are they located in the North East? Well, now you can find out as The Telegraph has named the best 50 streets to live on in Britain and four in the region have made the top

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Greggs launches first ‘fine dining’ bistro in North East

Greggs is launching its first “fine dining” bistro with a menu combining its popular festive bake alongside duck fat roasties, smoked pancetta, chestnuts and sprouts. Bistro Greggs, a “Parisian-inspired” pop-up within Fenwick’s Newcastle department

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Pantomime season returns to Darlington Hippodrome with star-studded cast

A top North East hotel welcomed the stars of a Darlington pantomime for a photocall as they prepare for this year's season. Pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates taking the lead role in this year's Christmas family spectacular, Snow White and

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Peter Andre says it will be a 'joy' to join GB News as co-host for new show

Mysterious Girl hitmaker Peter Andre has been announced as the latest presenter to be joining GB News. The 50-year-old recently announced he is expecting his third child with wife and doctor Emily MacDonagh  - they got married back in 2015.

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Cold weather payments set to trigger as Met Office issues cold-health alerts

A number of people on the lowest incomes in parts of the UK could be set to receive a cash boost through cold weather payments. The Government payments of £25 are triggered when temperatures are set to fall below freezing for seven consecutive

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'Gloves are almost all gone': Darlington school clothes exchange needs donations

Darlington Schools Clothes Scheme is calling for winter clothes donations amid unprecedented demand. The shop, in Queen's Street Arcade, is running low on winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves. Volunteers have seen a steady increase in demand

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Special moments for two Boro players was 'best thing' about Preston win for Carrick

FOR all Michael Carrick was obviously delighted with the result on Tuesday night, the two biggest plus points for the Middlesbrough head coach came in the final minutes when he was able to make two substitutions - and give two players very special

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Hells Angel that rioted at BLM rally died on prison floor days into sentence

A prisoner jailed for violent disorder at a Black Lives Matter protest died on the floor of his cell in a North East prison only days into his sentence, a new report has detailed.  Colin Green was the leader of the Hells Angels Tyne and Wear chapter

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Robbery victim loses sentimental photographs when mobile phone was snatched

A young man who grabbed a mobile phone out a student’s hands as she walked through a city centre has narrowly avoided being sent to prison. Bradley Deluce was with a group of rowdy friend’s who approached the woman moments after she left a café

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Darlington man admits importing drugs from America after parcels intercepted

A Darlington man has admitted importing illegal drugs after a large quantity of parcels were intercepted from the United States. Aidan Sayers was arrested by officers from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) when they raided his

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Moving tributes to teenager who died in car crash on County Durham road

The family of a “much-loved son, brother, partner and dad” have paid tribute to him following a fatal collision. Tommy Hindmoor, 19, sadly died following the collision in Cornsay Colliery, County Durham, last Wednesday (November 22). The incident

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VAR involved in Newcastle controversy at PSG receives immediate punishment

The VAR official involved in the decision to award Paris St Germain a controversial last-gasp penalty to salvage a Champions League draw against Newcastle has been stood down from duty on Wednesday night. Thomas Kwiatkowski will no longer be among

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Man charged with wounding following 'violent disorder' in North East town

A man has been charged with wounding following an alleged violent disorder incident in a North East town. A 36-year-old man has been charged following reported violent disorder in the Hemlington area in the early hours of Sunday (November 26).

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Live traffic updates and plenty of grit: How Durham council is coping with cold snap

Preparations are well underway to ensure priority roads in County Durham are kept clear during the winter months. While the weather has started to become colder, Durham County Council’s highways team has been preparing since the summer to ensure

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25 dead in the great Darlington railway disaster

ONE of the worst railway disasters in British history occurred at 11.08pm on June 27, 1928, at Darlington’s Bank Top station, when a goods train heading to Northallerton burst through a couple of signals and came to rest straddling the down track of

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Alan Shearer's furious blast at PSG penalty decision and ex-Newcastle teammates agree

FORMER Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer has blasted the decision which handed Paris St German a Champions League get out of jail card against his home town club “disgusting” and “s***”. Shearer, the Magpies’ record goalscorer, voiced his frustration

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North East businesses given chance to help shape diversity policy for government

The North East Chamber of Commerce is calling on the region’s businesses to contribute to a national commission which will shape policy recommendations for government. The British Chambers of Commerce’s flagship Workplace Equity Commission has

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Ex-world boxing champion Stuart Hall aims to help Darlington girl in cancer fight

Ten years after becoming a world boxing champion, Stuart Hall is marking the anniversary with a special fundraising event in aid of a 10-year-old Darlington girl being treated for bone cancer. PETER BARRON reports JUST as he was wondering how to

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Shopkeeper couple pull down shutters on store after 42 years

A shop-keeping couple are pulling down the shutters on their business after 42 years. Dot and Steve Craven have taken just one family holiday since taking over the store in Northallerton in 1981, and only close on Christmas Days. The couple

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Councillors clash over levelling up cash and brand opponents' claims 'bulls**t'

Councillors have clashed over who deserves credit for £20m of levelling up money finally going to Billingham – with one calling his opponents’ claims “bulls**t”. Labour and Conservative members locked horns in a heated Stockton Council meeting.

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Darlington council tax and leisure fees to rise as council warns of ongoing pressures

Darlington residents are set to be hit with another council tax hike, as the local authority warns of an urgent need to make multi-million pound savings.  Council chiefs have unveiled new cutbacks aimed at saving £4m per year and £16m by 2027/28

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North East Snow LIVE: Yellow weather warning continues amid reports of multiple crashes

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New warm spaces opening up in North Yorkshire this winter

Yorkshire Coast YMCA are opening their doors in Scarborough this winter as a warm space. They will form part of the Warm Welcome Campaign which had 7,000 warm places open last winter.  It is thought that in total the programme supported more

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Tony Mowbray's Pierre Ekwah observation explained as midfielder faces new challenge

PIERRE Ekwah is still playing catch-up after the Sunderland midfielder was forced to sit out of five Championship games in September and October because of a dead leg. The former West Ham youngster returned to the team late last month and has since

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Plans for 22 new homes in Bishop Auckland criticised for lack of affordable housing

A housebuilder has been criticised for not including any affordable housing, as plans for 22 new homes were refused.  Mandale Homes’ proposal for the new housing estate in Bishop Auckland was voted down by councillors on the recommendation of council

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Carrick's challenge for Boro 'weapon' & vital half-time advice with Leeds in mind

MICHAEL Carrick has challenged Isaiah Jones to make use of his blistering pace and get in behind opposition defences - as he did in devastating fashion against Preston North End on Tuesday night. Jones surged in behind the Preston backline to slot

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Woman brutally attacked by drug addict while feeding her horses in isolated area

A drug addict who launched a sustained and brutal attack on a woman in the early hours of the morning as she tended to her horses has been jailed. Liam Shone jumped in the woman’s car while it was parked in an isolated area but when she told him

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Two major jewellery names open at North East shopping centre in £1.4m investment

Two major jewellery stores have opened within a North East shopping centre that represents a £1.4m investment in the region and its shops.  Beaverbrooks has made its biggest investment of the year with a new relocated Newcastle store and the introduction

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Council sell former North East day centre to be converted into business park

Councillors have unanimously backed selling vacant land previously home to a Hartlepool day centre to allow the site to be brought back into use. Hartlepool Borough Council has been approached by a local company interested in purchasing land at

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Devolution for York and North Yorkshire comes a step closer

A major step towards securing more decision-making powers and millions of pounds in funding from the Government will ensure wide-ranging benefits for hundreds of thousands of residents and businesses become a reality, North Yorkshire Council’s leader

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Eddie Howe's verdict on PSG penalty and Newcastle's Champions League hopes

EDDIE Howe was left fuming after Paris St Germain denied Newcastle a priceless Champions League victory with a controversial stoppage-time penalty. The Magpies looked to be heading for a famous 1-0 win at the Parc des Princes as they battled their