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Road remains closed as two pedestrians seriously injured after incident with car

A road remains closed after two pedestrians were hospitalised with serious injuries after an incident involving a car.  The A171 Middlesbrough Road, near Guisborough, is currently closed at Flatts Lane due to the serious collision, which happened

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Eddie Howe's worrying Nick Pope admission after Newcastle's Manchester United win

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe fears goalkeeper Nick Pope dislocated his shoulder in their 1-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United. Pope hurt himself while diving to make a save seven minutes from time at St James’ Park and had to be replaced

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Anthony Gordon stars again in Newcastle's deserved Manchester United win

ANTHONY Gordon’s sixth goal of the season handed Newcastle a sixth-successive Premier League victory at St James’ Park as Manchester United became their latest victims. The Magpies, who returned from Paris St Germain in midweek bitterly disappointed

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Strictly Come Dancing viewers left crying after 'stunning' Wicked performance

Strictly Come Dancing fans were amazed by Annabel Croft and Johannes's "stunning" routine to Defying Gravity from the West End musical Wicked. The stars scored the highest judges' marks for a foxtrot in the season so far much to the surprise of

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See the Strictly Come Dancing scores and leaderboard after week 11

Another spectacular Strictly Come Dancing show concluded this weekend with the judges giving their verdicts on all the routines. This comes amid the programme's Musicals Special, seeing the celebrities and their professional dance partners battle

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Doctor Who fans left terrified by 'absolute nightmare fuel' special episode

Fans of the popular BBC sci-fi programme Doctor Who have been left terrified by the most recent episode of the show featuring shapeshifting aliens. The show, which started as normal as any episode of Doctor Who can, quickly changed tone and became

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Dangerous sex offender who targeted young and vulnerable victims jailed

A dangerous sex offender who targeted young and vulnerable victims is tonight starting a lengthy term behind bars. ‘Predatory’ Neville Jones, of Pearson Street, Spennymoor, was found guilty by a jury last month of 17 sexual offences including one

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Five 'cosy' County Durham restaurants considered 'hidden gems' of the region

As Christmas nears and plans with friends and family are seemingly endless, it can be easy to visit the same venues for something to eat and drink.  While there's nothing wrong with the 'old reliable' that consistently delivers time and time again

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Middlesbrough penalty complaint at Leeds United & Carrick's 'overriding feeling'

MICHAEL Carrick says his overriding feeling after Middlesbrough's defeat at Leeds United was disappointment - but with the result, not with the effort or performance from his players. Boro lost 3-2 in a chaotic game at Elland Road, with all five

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Mowbray answers his own Sunderland striker question in mixed verdict on Millwall draw

TONY  Mowbray felt Sunderland ‘dominated’ their 1-1 draw with Millwall despite relying on a late Jack Clarke penalty to rescue a point at The Den. Kevin Nisbet gave Millwall a deserved lead after a superb delivery from Arsenal loanee Brooke Norton-Cuffy

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'Major incident' declared as roads in Cumbria hit by heavy snow

Cumbria Police have declared a 'major incident' as heavy snowfall brings disruption to roads across the county. A multi-agency response is now ongoing to 'minimise the challenges' that the snow is continuing to have on the road network. Agencies

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Fry, Hackney and McNair Middlesbrough injury latest - and Carrick's bullish message

MICHAEL Carrick insists he has no concerns about his team selection for Ipswich Town next week, despite two suspensions and another injury blow to add to an already significant list of issues. Isaiah Jones will be suspended next Saturday after

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Darlington councillor denies claim he's 'distracted' by Tees Valley mayor race

A Darlington Labour councillor has been accused of being ‘distracted’ by a race to become the next Tees Valley mayor.  Cllr Chris McEwan faced criticism from Conservative leader Jonathan Dulston after the former leader questioned whether he is

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Vision set out for how new 'futuristic' Metro station could look if built

A vision has been unveiled showcasing how a new Tyne and Wear Metro station could be built for Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley. “Blue sky” proposals drawn up by Miller Partnership Architects suggest opening a new Metro stop between Byker and Manors

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Take a stroll down Christmas Place: see the North East's 9 most festive street names

Homeowners on these nine North East streets have reason to feel the Christmas spirit all year as their addresses have festive names. Santa will soon be making his special deliveries to the likes of Snowball Close and Christmas Place. Yuletide

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'We can't take it anymore': North East drug den closed down after residents speak out

A North East property has been closed following reports of constant drug dealing and anti-social behaviour. A property on Norfolk Street in Stockton has been ordered closed after Stockton Borough Council (SBC) secured a three-month closure order

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PICTURES: Christmas light switch-on warms up County Durham town on freezing night

A County Durham town's residents watched on in freezing temperatures as festive lights lit up a magical evening on Friday (December 1). Barnard Castle's town centre was illuminated as part of its Christmas Light switch on event this year. Residents

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Police still patrolling after 'serious violent disorder' that sees officer injured

Police are undertaking patrols in a North East town following a ‘serious violent disorder’ incident which saw officers suffer injuries. Reassurance patrols consisting of police and partners from Middlesbrough Council are continuing in Hemlington

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Council considering major transformation of leisure centres in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Council, now one of the biggest leisure providers in the UK, is considering a major transformation of existing centres to create sport and wellbeing hubs across the county. The authority has taken control of many different leisure

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Mixed bag in Leeds United vs Middlesbrough ratings after chaotic Boro defeat

7 Dieng: Defence made life difficult for him. Leeds had 20 shots on goal, nine on target. Boro’s keeper was excellent in second half. 4 Dijksteel: Never got to grips with Summerville, who caught him out for goal. Sent off for lunge when already

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Leeds 3-2 Middlesbrough: Familiar issue again proves costly in damaging defeat

A DREAM start soon turned into a nightmare and although Middlesbrough made a fist of things at Elland Road, they once again paid the price for their defensive vulnerabilities on the road on a damaging afternoon littered with setbacks. First, the

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Excitement as North East business to make appearance on ITV Coronation Street

A North East business will feature on TV for the first time on Monday (December 4), as it is set to be featured on an episode of Coronation Street. For those watching the popular ITV soap on Monday, a mock-up Hays Travel branch will make its first

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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery in November

Several postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery throughout November.   Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Many streets across the region scooped prizes after their postcodes came

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Advice to be issued for County Durham and Darlington dog owners on XL Bully ban

Dog owners in County Durham and Darlington will be issued advice over the ban on XL Bully dogs next year.  Community safety staff at Darlington Borough Council have teamed up with Durham Constabulary and other local partners in a bid to raise awareness

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New Durham police chief to put more officers on the streets to respond to crime

Durham police’s new chief constable has pledged to get more officers on the streets to help respond to concerns about crime.  Chief Constable Rachel Bacon said she would place a greater emphasis on neighbourhood policing as part of a renewed focus

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New venture of popular Darlington business to move into former Guru Boutique

The former Darlington Guru building is set to be taken over soon. Hyve stocks, the latest venture by Hatch Luncheonette, will specialise in selling local produce and gifts. They have set up a Facebook profile teasing the upcoming takeover.

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Amber weather alert issued for heavy snow showers in parts of the UK

Residents have been told to brace themselves for frequent and heavy snow this evening as the Met Office issues an amber weather warning for parts of the UK. This comes amid widespread disruption across the country in places like Glasgow caused

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EastEnders star Nigel Harman leaves Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining injury

Popular English actor Nigel Harman has been forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining an injury, the BBC has said. A press release shared by the BBC Press Office said that because of his injury, the Casualty and EastEnders star would

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Fundraiser set up for terminally ill Deal or No Deal star who left show with £5

Recent Deal or No Deal contestant Rochelle Brown has set up a GoFundMe page to help a fellow terminally ill teammate complete his bucket list after he left the show with just £5. Brad captured viewers' hearts when he explained to new host Stephen

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County Durham crash RECAP: Family pays tribute after young man dies

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Leeds United vs Middlesbrough team news: Double Boro blow but one return on bench

MIDDLESBROUGH are again without Dael Fry and Hayden Hackney at Leeds United, with Michael Carrick naming the same XI that started against Preston last time out. The only change on the bench is the fit-again Lukas Engel replacing the unavailable

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Leeds United 3-2 Middlesbrough: Highlights as Boro lose & Dijksteel sent off

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'Well, wasn’t it enough?’ - Simon Pegg addresses Shaun of the Dead 2 future

Actor Simon Pegg has once again shut down any rumours regarding the future of Shaun of the Dead 2, 3 or even 4. The comedy was first released back in 2004 and follows Shaun (Simon), a 29-year-old electronics salesman and his best friend Ed (Nick

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'It's beyond a joke' - Residents fume at traffic issues at County Durham retail park

Residents have hit out at a stretch of road near a County Durham shopping centre - branding the traffic build-up for residents of nearby towns and villages as 'beyond a joke'. Drivers who have battled traffic on the A19 and B1285 near Dalton Park

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Manchester United's Newcastle preparations disrupted after late change of plan

MANCHESTER United have been forced into a late change of plan ahead of tonight's game at Newcastle. United were due to fly to the North East but are said to have had their flight, scheduled for 11am this morning, cancelled at short notice. They're

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Man dies after explosion destroys Edinburgh home

A man has died after a large explosion tore through a house in Edinburgh.  Emergency services were called to a property which had been blown apart by the blast in the Baberton area of the city at about 22:30 on Friday night. Two people, a 43

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Darlington terraced home hits the market priced at £55,000 - look inside

A “good sized” two-bedroom terraced home has hit the market in Darlington priced at just £55,000 – look inside below. The mid-terraced property on Kingston Street, Darlington is located in the Denes area, close to the town centre, Darlington Memorial

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The faces of four of the North East's 'most wanted' that are still on the run

Police have issued a renewed appeal to catch four of the North East's 'most wanted' who have evaded police since October.  At the start of October, Northumbria Police appealed to the public for information and released the pictures of 15 suspected

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Takeover and transformation of North East shopping centre takes step forward

A new bid to takeover and transform Hartlepool’s Middleton Grange Shopping Centre has moved one step closer after winning approval from key town figures. The latest meeting of the recently-formed Hartlepool Development Corporation (HDC) board approved

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Two day deadline for unclaimed North East lottery £1m jackpot to be claimed

A two day countdown has been given to the potential winners of two £1m National Lottery prize tickets that were bought within the North East.  In the continuing search for the two missing EuroMillions winners who are sitting on tickets worth £1m

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Revels chocolate recalled by Mars Wrigley UK as products may be 'unsafe to eat'

Mars Wrigley UK is recalling various packs of Revels as a “precautionary measure” as some may contain small pieces of rubber, making them "unsafe to eat", according to The Food Standards Agency (FSA). The specific chocolate items affected are Revels

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Claudia Winkleman to step down from BBC Radio 2 show - who is taking over?

Claudia Winkleman has announced that she will be stepping down from her Saturday show on BBC Radio 2 after three years to spend more time with her children. The Strictly Come Dancing co-host revealed the news to listeners live on Radio 2 this morning

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Shane MacGowan’s wife hopes Fairytale of New York gets UK Christmas number one

Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke has said she hopes the festive anthem Fairytale of New York will be the UK’s Christmas number one in memory of the late Pogues frontman. Although the track was released in 1987, it has only ever made it

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Appeal to find girl missing from County Durham home - have you seen Courtney?

An appeal has been launched to find a girl reported missing from her County Durham home. Durham Police are appealing for more information after Courtney, 14, went missing from her home in Coxhoe. Courtney is around 5ft 5inches tall, with shoulder

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Images as snow and ice hit North East as Met Office extend yellow weather warning

The Met Office has extended a yellow weather warning for snow and ice covering parts of the County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire.  The warning, which will be in place from 6pm on Saturday to 12pm on Sunday, covers Darlington, Middlesbrough

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Darlington's game at Southport postponed because of frozen pitch

DARLINGTON'S game at Southport today has been postoned. A pitch inspection took place at 9.15am and the game has been called off because of a frozen pitch. A date for the rearranged fixture has not yet been set. The players will train this

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Meet the Doctor Who who came from Darlo, and when Tom Baker stalked High Row

EVERY 10 years, Doctor Who explodes onto our screens with a major anniversary special: David Tennant, who played the 12th doctor, is currently marking 60 years of the show by appearing as the 14th doctor. This tradition began in 1972, when the

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Cold weather cancels Darlington Santa Run and two sporting events this weekend

Several events including Darlington's Santa Run have been cancelled over the weekend, due to minus temperatures, ice and snow.  Conditions dropped to as cold as minus four degrees overnight in parts of Darlington and County Durham, leading to severe

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Amber health alert extended for North East amid ice, snow and minus conditions

The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have extended an amber cold health alerts in the North East amid snow, ice, and minus temperatures. The government agency has continued the alert until December 5, meaning “cold weather impacts are

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Best beauty advent calendar on the high street? You won’t guess our favourite

It's that time of year again when we open the doors of our advent calendars to see what treats are inside. While little Christmas-themed chocolates are a great start to the day, the contents of advent calendars are endless now with anything from

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Millions of drivers not considering unsafe tyre 'ramifications', new survey says

Millions of drivers are failing to consider the "ramifications" of driving with unsafe tyres, a new poll has revealed. Almost a fifth of motorists have reportedly driven with potentially unsafe tyres after choosing to ignore MOT advisories.

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I'm a Celebrity viewers 'obsessed' with Sam Thompson and Tony Bellew

Every time I'm a Celebrity returns to our screens a camp friendship seems to blossom from the unlikiest source. Joe Swash and George Takei, Scarlet Moffat and Larry Lamb. This year? Scouse boxer Tony Bellew and Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson

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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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I tried supermarket mince pies and two are worthy of Christmas glory

Mince pies are an essential part of the Christmas experience and something I always look forward to when supermarkets start stocking them again. The sweet treats are enjoyed by many around the UK, and Brits eat approximately 800 million of them

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GP issues health warning to Brits putting up their Christmas decorations

A GP has issued a warning to Brits putting up their Christmas trees and decorations about some of the potentially "negative" health effects involved. It's the most wonderful time of the year with twinkle lights, baubles, tinsel and non-stop festive

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This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop

Consumer experts Which? have named Aldi as the cheapest supermarket to buy your Christmas dinner this festive season. Which? release their price comparison of supermarkets every year, analysing the price of 12 popular Christmas dinner ingredients

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I'm a Celebrity viewers angry at Fred Sirieix's behaviour in camp

I'm a Celebrity viewers seemingly all had the same thing to say about Fred Sirieix on tonight's episode. The French maître d'hôte known for his perfectionism has been the camp chef the entire time on this season's show and has never shied away

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I’m A Celebrity apologises after accidentally liking 'offensive' Instagram comment

I’m A Celebrity has apologised after accidentally liking a viewer’s comment about a campmate which “contained unacceptable language.” The ITV programme said it also “seeks to champion all our campmates” and “urges users to be kind” on social media

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BBC axe Christmas University Challenge episode after disabled contestants complain

A Christmas episode of University Challenge has been axed by the BBC after two contestants complained about a lack of requirements for their disabilities. The festive addition has been pulled from the broadcaster’s schedule over the Christmas period

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Met Office forecasts ice, frost, and snow for North East this weekend

Ice, frost and wintry showers will cover the region over the weekend as the North East experiences temperatures well into the minuses. The Met Office have predicted a very frosty morning on Saturday (December 2) with a risk of ice on untreated

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Barclays to close four MORE North East branches as it plans to shut 18 across UK

Barclays will pull down the shutters on another four more branches in our region next year. The banking giant has announced the closures of 18 more branches in 2024, including four in the North East and North Yorkshire. Locations in Gateshead

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We tried Teesside's only Eritrean restaurant - where there's no cutlery at all

IN the Tees Valley’s only Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurant, there’s no cutlery. The table’s bare where a knife and fork should be. Instead, when the bebaynetu – the large plate laden with loads of tastes – arrived at the Salam restaurant in the centre

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New North East wedding site opens after £1m revamp - and the location may be familiar

A new North East wedding venue has already proved a popular choice after undergoing a £1m renovation scheme that has seen 16 couples sign up to be wedded there. North Shields cultural venue The Exchange 1856 has been inundated with enquiries for

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BBC and Strictly Come Dancing star shocks County Durham shop owners with visit

A BBC TV star has shocked the owners of a County Durham shop after dropping in for a visit early this week.  Wildlife presenter and Strictly Come Dancing winner Hamza Yassin paid a surprise visit to Niche shop in Barnard Castle on Wednesday (November

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Six County Durham and Darlington takeaways with a zero or one hygiene rating

Food hygiene inspections have found five takeways in County Durham were given the worst possible score during its most recent inspection. The Food Hygiene Agency rates all eateries out of five to show if improvements need to be made.  Assessments

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Middlesbrough aim to end 12-year Leeds wait with key figure this time on their side

THERE'LL be one man on the pitch at Elland Road this afternoon who played the last time Middlesbrough won at Leeds 12 years ago - the difference being this time he'll be wearing red instead of white. Jonny Howson was in the Leeds midfield when

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BBC axe Christmas University Challenge episode after disabled contestants complain

A Christmas episode of University Challenge has been axed by the BBC after two contestants complained about a lack of requirements for their disabilities. The festive addition has been pulled from the broadcaster’s schedule over the Christmas period

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Tony Mowbray's strong Millwall hint after surprise but Sunderland reunion in doubt

NIALL Huggins is expected to be back in the Sunderland starting XI at Millwall this afternoon, with Tony Mowbray explaining his decision to drop the full-back for the midweek defeat to Huddersfield Town. Huggins has established himself as a regular

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7 of the best North East and North Yorkshire spas to relax in this winter

Five of the best spas in the North East and North Yorkshire have been revealed after The Good Spa Guide unveiled its list of 'must visit' venues this winter.  The Good Spa Guide, which advises on the best of the best when it comes to relaxation

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Raft of legal awards nominations for Newcastle law firm

Newcastle-based international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson has been shortlisted for five awards at The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards. WBD is nominated for two Firm of the Year awards including ESG and Diversity and Inclusion and three

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A killer, robbers, and violent attackers among those locked up last month

A killer, a robber, and violent attackers are among the people facing justice at Teesside Crown Court this month. Here The Northern Echo rounds up the cases of some of the most serious offenders locked up in October. Brutal killer A man

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Impressive waterfalls, an excellent pub and a famous postbox on this week's walk

Wharfedale splits at its head. To the east, a road winds its way steeply towards Wensleydale via the long valley of Bishopdale. To the west, the embryonic Wharfe continues up Langstrothdale for five miles before becoming lost in the marshes of Oughtershaw

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The 42 County Durham drivers named and fined in court for speeding in November

A total of 42 motorists have been named and fined in court after being caught speeding in County Durham and Darlington. The cases were heard at Peterlee Magistrates' Court throughout November: Adam Williams, 35, if Wooley Meadows, Stanley,

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Middlesbrough boxing club project is just champion for Prince’s Trust team

Twenty-one-year-old Shannon Binns of Middlesbrough is determined to work in the security sector - and moved closer to her big chance after working with The Prince’s Trust and UKSE, the Tata Steel business-support subsidiary. Shannon is one of seven

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Carrick's Elland Road message as Middlesbrough boss relishes Leeds United welcome

WHEN Michael Carrick thinks of Elland Road, one stand-out memory comes to mind: a 3-0 win for Manchester United with the now head coach playing as a makeshift centre-half. That was a League Cup third round tie in 2011. Twelve years on, how he'd

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2 Northumberland villages among UK's cosiest autumn and winter holiday spots

Two Northumberland seaside villages have been revealed as some of the most desired destinations to stay for a cosy autumn and winter holiday. Bamburgh and Alnmouth made the top list by HomesToGo which also includes the likes of Robin Hood’s Bay

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What score can you get - Take this pub quiz to find out

The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz.  Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.