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Vile County Durham pervert who sexually abused vulnerable woman jailed - again

A pervert once jailed for attempting to rape a seven-year-old girl is back behind bars for a catalogue of sex offences against a woman. Durham Crown Court heard Stephen Carr, 54, groped his victim and was seen masturbating in public on several

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Pitch inspection to take place ahead of Darlington's game at Southport

A PITCH inspection will take place on Saturday morning ahead of confirmation as to whether Darlington's game at Southport will go ahead. Quakers are due to travel to Haig Avenue to face Southport on Saturday, with the game scheduled to kick off

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Businesses and passengers express relief after bus strikes brought to an end

Bus passengers and businesses have expressed their enormous relief at the return of Go North East services this weekend after a crippling strike was finally brought to an end. It was announced on Friday morning that members of the Unite union had

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Channel 4 TV personality drops in to celebrate North East town's 60th birthday

TV architect George Clarke returned to his roots this week to help his home town kick off its 60th birthday celebrations. George, whose TV shows include George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, was in Washington New Town to launch a special design competition

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Warning over 'morning after' drink-drive convictions in Durham and Darlington

Drivers in County Durham and Darlington are being warned they are over two-and-a-half times more likely to be breath tested this December than any other month. A Freedom of Information request by personal breathalyser firm AlcoSense shows that

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First-class centre to support victims of sexual assault opens in the North East

The North East is now home to a first-class facility where all victims of sexual assault and abuse can access medical, practical and emotional support. The new Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), or ‘The Angel Centre’ as it has been more considerately

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Police seize false IDs and 50 cannabis plants in County Durham operation

Two men have been arrested after a package containing false IDs was intercepted by Border Force officers before they later found a County Durham cannabis farm. Officers from the Home Office Criminal and Financial Investigation (CFI) team, the North

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Strike shows buses are vital and not a Cinderalla service

WE’RE back on the buses! Some passengers were so relieved that, after five weeks, the strike had come to an end yesterday, they said it was like Christmas Day! And, for the next week, travel on Go North East will be free, as bus bosses try to entice

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Crowds gather in York to welcome rugby legend to city

Hundreds of people gathered in York to welcome rugby legend Kevin Sinfield to the city on his latest gruelling challenge. The former Leeds Rhinos player ran from Headingley Stadium this morning and arriving outside the Minster shortly before 4pm

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December Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2023 December winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound

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WANTED: Police searching for 25-year-old thought to be evading arrest

Police are searching for a wanted man thought to be actively evading arrest. Tyrin Miller, 25, is wanted in connection with reports of assault and criminal damage. Officers say they have carried out extensive searches for Miller across the

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‘Rogue landlord’ and serving firefighter hit with £15k fine for faults in flats

A serving fire officer described as a “rogue landlord” and having little regard for the safety of tenants in flats he owned has been fined more than £15,000. Mark Neary had previously pleaded guilty to six housing standards charges relating to

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Go North East to give passengers free travel after weeks of strike misery

Go North East will make travel on its buses free for seven days, after the end of a crippling strike that has caused weeks of transport chaos. It was announced on Friday morning that members of the Unite union had narrowly voted to accept an 11.2%

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'Sadistic' rapist recorded ten-hours of his repeated sexual attacks on woman

A sadistic rapist has been jailed after carrying out a horrific raft of sexual offences inflicted upon a vulnerable woman. Richard Morland recorded more than ten hours of his sexual abuse on a number of digital devices over a protracted period

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15 North East train carriages too hot as passengers worry they will 'pass out'

More than a dozen Tyne and Wear Metro carriages have been deemed too hot, after passengers complained of baking temperatures that left them close to passing out. Some Metro users have been forced to endure deeply uncomfortable journeys in recent

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Warning over policing cuts across Durham and Darlington without tax increase

An increase in the police precept is needed to prevent cuts to law enforcement across County Durham and Darlington, the area’s crime commissioner has warned. Residents are now being asked how much they are prepared to pay towards policing in the

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Martin Lewis praised after inspiring genius saving hack with viral TikTok

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has helped millions across the UK save money with his helpful advice. Whether discussing, loans, pensions, premium bonds or wills, Lewis has become a saving grace for many. Now, the Money Saving Expert has created

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Former Quakers physio retires after 30 years treating Darlington's aches and breaks

AFTER more than 30 years treating the aches and breaks of people in the Darlington area, a former football club physiotherapist is retiring. Steve Collins hung up his ultrasound machine at Hurworth Physiotherapy yesterday having qualified in the

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£2m funding secured to improve North East train station as images released

More than £2m of new funding has been put towards a major redesign of Newcastle’s Central Station. North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) chiefs signed off on a £2.5m boost for the long-planned upgrades in and around the station on Tuesday.

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Free family fun in Durham this weekend to get you in the mood for Christmas

Families are invited to enjoy a free Christmas fun day in Durham this weekend. Organisers at Emmanuel Church are hoping that this year will be the biggest yet and are inviting families from all around to visit to enjoy the huge range of free Christmas

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Police force refute claims that residents were told to report crime on Facebook

Cleveland Police has refuted claims that residents were told to report crime on Facebook. The force hit back after ex Middlesbrough councillor and current Nunthorpe parish councillor Jon Rathmell claimed members of the public had been “actively

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Anger as hundreds of North East residents report issues with phone and broadband

Hundreds of Three mobile network customers across the North East have been left without signal due to an outage. More than 1,000 customers have reported problems with Three’s service so far today via Down Detector - leaving customers angered at

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Sunderland players and North East stars reward inspirational individuals

Sunderland players past and present, as well as some of the North East’s biggest names, attended the Foundation of Light’s Gala Awards Dinner to show their support. The event took place at the Beacon of Light as the stories of 16 Foundation members

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North East weather warnings for snow and ice in place until December 5

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice will remain in place on Friday for the eastern coast of the the UK, stretching from Scotland to East Anglia. Ice warnings remain in place for Northern Ireland and south-west England. Hilly areas including

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Prime Minister helps kickstart Christmas in North Yorkshire

Rishi Sunak joined the start of Christmas celebrations in Bedale. The Richmond MP and Prime Minister called in to the annual Bedale Christmas Festival at Bedale Hall on Saturday. He visited many of the 30-plus festive gift stalls in the hall

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Erik Ten Hag defends under-fire Manchester United star and praises Newcastle United

MANCHESTER United boss Erik ten Hag praised Newcastle United but backed his side - and his under-fire goalkeeper Andre Onana - to respond after their midweek European disappointment. United head for St James' Park on Saturday night on the back

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Confidence Darlington A68 roundabouts scheme will go ahead despite failed funding bid

A Darlington road network upgrade scheme will continue despite a council’s bid for extra funding being turned down.  Darlington Borough Council has confirmed the scheme to upgrade a busy section of the A68 in Cockerton has not been affected by

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Balaclava-clad robber abused his ex-partner before stealing her handbag

An 'angry' balaclava-wearing man robbed his ex-partner of her handbag and phone when he rode up to her on the street and grabbed the items off her. Conner Tyler fled the scene on his bike but was arrested shortly after and was still in possession

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Search for teenagers who saved beloved Bishop Auckland mother and grandmother

The family of a woman who suffered nasty injuries in a fall are appealing for two teenage boys to come forward for a reward after helping the beloved mother and grandmother. Sharon Crook was out on a walk when she slipped and hit her head hard

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Devastating Go North East bus strikes over as new pay deal accepted

The devastating Go North East bus strike is finally over, after weeks of public transport misery that has hit millions of journeys. Drivers, engineers, and other staff at the major bus operator have voted to accept a new pay deal that was struck

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Mowbray lifts lid on 'heart to heart', Sunderland squad inquest & what O'Nien said

TONY Mowbray had a "heart to heart" chat with his Sunderland squad after the midweek defeat to Huddersfield Town, with the players holding an inquest of their own leading Luke O'Nien to confidently predict an unbeaten run - starting at Millwall on

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Josh Gowling forced into Darlington striker rethink after cancelled training session

DARLINGTON start a run of three successive away games when they travel to Southport on Saturday – with Josh Gowling backing his team to handle the relegation "nerves" and pick up the points to steer Quakers to safety. Quakers need some points from

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North East NHS investing £595,000 in women's health hubs

Hundreds of thousands of pounds are being invested into three women's health hubs in the North East. The hubs in Sunderland, Gateshead and North Cumbria hope to enable women to get more of their health needs met at one time. Studies show that

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Plans to turn North East pub into corner shop refused over severe parking impact

Plans to transform a former pub into a convenience store have been refused following council concerns about road safety and “severe” parking impacts. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has blocked plans for the proposed change of use

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North East council used 'covert cameras' to snare counterfeit good sales

Redcar and Cleveland Council successfully sought permission from a magistrate to sign off on covert surveillance as part of an investigation into the sale of counterfeit goods. An annual report for council members monitoring the use of the Regulation

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Resounding victory for Liberal Democrats in North Yorkshire Council by-election

The Liberal Democrats are celebrating a resounding by-election victory on North Yorkshire Council. Dan Sladden took 41.5 per cent of the votes for the party in the by-election for the Sowerby and Topcliffe division, near Thirsk, yesterday (Thursday

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Eddie Howe's 'ruin the game' verdict & encouraging injury update on Newcastle trio

NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe has warned more VAR would “ruin” football after finding himself on the wrong end of this week's Champions League controversy. Football’s lawmakers are considering options to extend the system’s use at the same time as

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Future is bright for young Middlesbrough talent after 'two-way' talks & Carrick vow

THERE'S been no shortage of highlights in Michael Carrick's time in charge of Middlesbrough so far, but right up there among the very best moments for the head coach on Teesside has been the opportunity to give four academy lads their first team league

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Further tragedy on North East roads as two more die in multi-vehicle crash

Two more people died in a second multi-vehicle crash on one of the North East's main roads on Thursday as snow and icy weather caused chaos across the region. Emergency services were called shortly before 5.50pm after a three-vehicle collision

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Go North East workers secure 'substantial' pay increase as bus services resume

Go North East workers have secured a pay increase after weeks of striking and negotiations. Bus drivers, engineers and administrators will receive a 11.2% pay increase. Unite, their union, took the deal to the membership and it was accepted

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Four saved by rescuers after crashing into a wall on icy road

Four people have been saved by mountain rescue after crashing on a rural back road nine miles from Stokesley. The police anticipated there would be difficulties getting there to help and called the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Two double-crewed

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Nazariy Rusyn injury update as Mowbray warns of Eliezer Mayenda 'red flags'

SUNDERLAND could again be without Nazariy Rusyn at Millwall on Saturday as the forward continues to battle a groin problem - leaving Tony Mowbray with a striker dilemma as the head coach warned of Eliezer Mayenda "red flags". Rusyn missed Wednesday's

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Drugged-up robber dragged vulnerable woman to the floor in bag snatch attempt

A man who tried to grab the handbag off a vulnerable woman leaving her sprawled on the ground in agony has been locked up. Thomas Oliver repeatedly cycles past the woman while she was waiting to have a new tyre fitted to her mobility car before

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Great viaduct engineer killed in railway accident just weeks after his line opened

THE viaduct in Yarm is one of the great monuments to the unconquerable spirit in which railways were built during the great Victorian mania, and yet the man who designed it succumbed to the injuries he received in a railway accident just six weeks

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Jeff Stelling returns to the screens with host presenter role on Prime Video

Jeff Stelling will return to the screens in a new presenting role as host of Prime Video’s Every Game Every Goal show, the on-demand streaming service has announced. Stelling, 68, who stood down as anchor of Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday show in

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The 74 North East Post Offices that from today accept Evri parcels

It's been announced that 74 Post Offices in the North East are offering customers the option of sending packages using Evri from today (Friday, December 1). For the first time in the Post office’s 360-year history, the new service will allow its

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The 10 foods that Brits think could disappear from our plates within 100 years

Chocolate, chicken nuggets and avocados are among the food items Brits think could vanish from our plates within 100 years, according to new research. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and the evolution

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County Durham secondary school closed due to heavy snow overnight

A North East school is closed today as snow continues to hit the region. Seaham High School has announced that it will be closed today due to the snow. Due to the icy conditions on the roads and the heavy snow we have had overnight not enough

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BMX bike track in North Yorkshire upgraded to enhance the experience for riders

A BMX bike track in North Yorkshire has been given an upgrade to give riders a more exciting experience. The track in the Sutton Bank National Park Centre, near Thirsk, has been in use for many years by BMX enthusiasts and pro-cyclists. Due

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North East's top performing schools revealed by The Sunday Times in new guide

The best performing secondary state and independent schools in the North East have been revealed by The Sunday Times, including establishments in Durham, Darlington, Newcastle, Hexham and beyond. The anticipated list comes as the UK’s highest-achieving

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IKEA snubs the North East in new venture coming to the UK in 2024

A retail giant is launching a number of mobile collection points across the UK next year - but the scheme won't be rolled out in the North East. IKEA is collaborating with Tesco to roll out mobile pick-up points in several regions by autumn 2024

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Delicious-looking authentic Neapolitan pizzeria to open in County Durham next week

A popular chain of authentic pizzerias is opening its first restaurant in the North East next week. Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana is set open its doors in Durham on December 6. Boasting 120 covers across two floors, the company has transformed the

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Popular County Durham garden centre and plant nursery up for sale for £975k

A popular County Durham garden centre and plant nursery with a three-bedroom house, modern buildings, retail space and the potential for equestrian development, is up for sale for £975,000. New Row Farm, located between Wolsingham and Tow Law,

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North East weather: Hour-by-hour Met Office weather forecast today

The Met Office is predicting another bitingly cold day in Darlington today. After snowfall yesterday temperatures are expected to stay low throughout the day. Following a frosty start to the day with patches of freezing fog there might be some

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A19 traffic LIVE: Lane blocked and two hour delays due to snow

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Snow LIVE: Yellow weather warning continues as many wake up to snow

1:18pm Houghton-le-Spring fun Meg enjoying her time in the snow.

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Another North East bank branch to close as Lloyds names 45 to shut across UK

Lloyds has announced plans to close another 45 bank branches across the UK, including one in the North East. The banking giant has already closed three locations in our region since April, and already had another two planned in the coming months

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Yorkshire Water pays £1million civil sanction after pollution killed 1,500 fish

Yorkshire Water has paid a record £1million to environmental and wildlife charities after polluting a watercourse, following an investigation by the Environment Agency. The company breached its environmental permit with an unauthorised sewage discharge

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County Durham Christmas Town attracts 35,000 visitors in record breaking weekend

Organisers of a festive Christmas Town event are celebrating their success after it was revealed the record breaking weekend attracted a total of 35,000 visitors. Locals of Bishop Auckland and beyond were dazzled last weekend (November 24-26) by

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Middlesbrough's 'deliberate transfer decision' gives Michael Carrick welcome choice

MIDDLESBROUGH'S lengthy injury list means a large bulk of Michael Carrick's team picks itself for Saturday's trip to Leeds United but the head coach has one welcome dilemma - who to play up-front. After a run of 10 league starts on the bounce,

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Owner of UK award winning Indian restaurant opens venue in North East

The owner of a multi-award winning restaurant which for more than two decades has brought visitors and locals to another part of the UK has opened a venue in the North East. Chef and restauranteur Jay Alam, who has placed Coventry and Warwickshire

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Patrick Roberts had frank message for Sunderland teammates after successive defeats

PATRICK Roberts says Sunderland's players take responsibility for the two disappointing Plymouth and Huddersfield defeats and are desperate to get back on track when the Black Cats head for Millwall tomorrow. Sunderland have fallen out of the top

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UK’s largest energy sector trainer opens Teesside facility for thousands of workers

The UK’s largest energy sector trainer has opened a new facility in Teesside. 3t’s Training Services division will train tens of thousands of workers each year at the site at Cannon Park, Middlesbrough– its eighth training location in the UK, and

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Perfect Christmas gifts from Lucy Pittaway

Lucy Pittaway, the renowned artist based in North Yorkshire, has a fantastic array of new prints, canvases, and merchandise available this Christmas. These are the perfect choices for making this Christmas memorable with delightful presents that

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I tried Halfords' tool filled advent calendar but I won't be getting it again

Nowadays, an advent calendar filled with chocolate is just the start of the festive offerings with a variety of options now available, including everything from socks to tools (yes, tools!). Halfords recently launched their first advent calendar