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Police issue statement over response car that crashed into Darlington house

Police have issued a statement in connection with a response car that crashed into a Darlington home on Sunday (December 3) evening.  Emergency services were spotted at the scene of a collision that saw a police car hit a house on Elmfield Terrace

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Four charged with murder following death of man in County Durham street

Four people have been charged with murder following the death of a Bishop Auckland man. The 41-year-old man was found unresponsive outside a property on West Lane at 6.30pm. Despite medical treatment form emergency services he died at the scene

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Strictly Come Dancing viewers slam 'most pointless' episode ever

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have slammed tonight's 'results show' episode as "pointless" after it was announced that there would be no eliminations this week. This came after the sudden announcement that EastEnders and Casualty star Nigel Harman

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Ant and Dec call for new I'm a Celebrity series to go 'without any politicians'

ITV presenting duo Ant and Dec have called for 'no politicians' in the next season of I'm a Celebrity amid the recent outcry around the inclusion of Nigel Farage in the 2023 series. This call came during a live Instagram chat with fans in which

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Police car smashes into the front of Darlington house

Dramatic pictures show a police car smashed into the front of a Darlington house. Emergency services are at the scene on Elmfield Terrace in the town.  The incident is thought to have happened after 7.30pm this evening (December 3). Get

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Man jailed for ear-biting attack compared to 'scene from a Quentin Tarrantino film'

A man involved in a violent confrontation at a casino that saw him bite part of a man's ear off has been jailed for five years. The incident happened in the smoking area of the Opera House Casino on St Thomas Street in Scarborough at around 5.30am

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PICTURES: Hundreds flock to Durham's Christmas Market for festive extravaganza

Durham Christmas Market has been a huge success this year. The lantern parade through the city entertained hundreds of children. Independent businesses set up stalls filled with a variety of goods in the market square. There were more than

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Darlington council vote calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza voted down

A Darlington council vote supporting calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza was voted down by councillors.  Green Party members urged opposition political parties to join its plea for an end to the fighting and for an immediate release of all

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Two arrested and man in hospital after assault as armed police swarm street

A 33-year-old man has been hospitalised after reportedly being assaulted on Rochester Road in Stockton. His injuries have been confirmed to not be life threatening. Two men, one aged 36 and the other 14, have been arrested in connection with

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County Durham banking hub opens its doors - take a look inside the new facility

A County Durham banking hub has opened this week giving residents a greater range of options. The Newton Aycliffe banking hub, located at Unit B3, on The Parade, previously a TSB bank branch opened at 11am on Friday (December 1). The service

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North East flights to 'the most Christmassy place on earth' take off in style

Flight from a North East airport to the 'most Christmassy location in the world' have begun in style, as people jet away for the festive period.  Routes from Newcastle Airport began on Friday (December 1) to Lapland for the 2023 season, with TUI

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PICTURES: Residents take part in popular North East festive event

Residents and children gathered in Stockton town centre to take part in another of the town's Christmas events. Adults and children alike could be seen enjoying the Festive Tipi - following on from the Stockton Sparkles event. The Tipi was 

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North East cafe releases CCTV of 'relentless' and 'disgraceful' vandalism

A North East café has released CCTV footage following an incident which saw vandals throw furniture into a nearby lake. Locke Park Café Redcar released a video showing a group taking a chair from its site and tossing it into a body of water at

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LIVE: Armed officers storm housing estate after assault as man injured and two arrested

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16 County Durham people named and shamed for not removing waste from gardens

We name 16 people who were fined in court after failing to comply with community protection notices requiring them to remove waste from their gardens and yards.  Their cases were heard at Peterlee Magistrates' Court throughout November, and were

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I visited Durham's Christmas market - here's what I thought

"Let's get inside for some warmth," said the old couple I was walking behind on my way to Durham Christmas market. Just weeks after the stunning light displays of Lumiere the market square has been transformed again, fully getting into the festive

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North East school climbs towards top 100 UK schools as its ranked high in region list

A North Yorkshire school has climbed the rankings in The Times’ survey of the best schools in the country. Yarm School has seen its ranking rise from 129 to 109 in The Times ‘Parent Power’ survey which was published today (December 2). The

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Road to be closed for 'several hours' as police, fire and ambulance at scene of crash

Police have said that a road will be closed for 'several hours' following a crash that has also seen an ambulance and the fire service at the scene.  The A170 between Thornton-le-Dale and Brompton-by-Sawdon, in the Pickering/Scarborough area, is

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See who was eliminated in week 7 of Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream on ITV

More contestants were eliminated from Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream tonight as the semi-finals concluded. Throughout the series, the talented acts have been tested on everything from singing and dancing, to acting and chemistry. Tonight's episode

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Conservative MP proposes new law to strip Harry and Meghan of their royal titles

A Conservative MP has called on a new law that would allow for the stripping of Harry and Meghan's royal titles. The legislation, being proposed by Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely, would see members of the royal family who "trash" the institution stripped

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Former Labour minister Baroness Glenys Kinnock dies - see Keir Starmer's tribute

Labour party leader Sir Keir Starmer has led tributes to Baroness Glenys Kinnock who died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday (December 3). Baroness Kinnock died with her husband and former Labour Party leader Lord Neil Kinnock by her side, her family

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When is the ITV Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream final? (There’s not long to wait now)

Over the last two months, dozens of aspiring musical stars have been battling it out to see if they have what it takes to become the next big names in the West End. The series has been showcasing 14 of the most talented actors, singers and dancers

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'I love you' - Doctor Who’s Russell T Davies pays tribute to Bernard Cribbins

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has paid tribute to the late Bernard Cribbins after his cameo appearance on Saturday’s (December 2) 60th anniversary episode. Wild Blue Yonder was the second instalment of the special trio airing on BBC One

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Man seriously injured in County Durham bus station altercation as five teens arrested

Police are investigating after a man was left with serious injuries and five teenagers were arrested following an altercation at a County Durham bus station.  Officers from Durham Police were called to Stanley bus station at around 6pm on Saturday

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North East incident LIVE: Road reopens after flooding cleared - updates

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Sunderland and Newcastle to face each other in FA Cup third round

Sunderland and Newcastle will go head-to-head for the first time in eight years after a mouth-watering FA Cup third-round draw. The Black Cats will host the Magpies at the Stadium of Light in one of the stand-out third round ties. The game

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When is the ITV Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream final? (There’s not long to wait now)

Over the last two months, dozens of aspiring musical stars have been battling it out to see if they have what it takes to become the next big names in the West End. The series has been showcasing 14 of the most talented actors, singers and dancers

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The 'isolated' County Durham village affected by declining bus services

For a village that is within 10 miles of Newcastle, Consett and Stanley, getting a bus shouldn’t be this hard. But residents in Burnopfield say their livelihoods have been thrown upside down by a decline in services and reliability.  People living

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Darlington Dog's Trust: 6 dogs still looking for a forever home this winter

A group of rescue dogs from Darlington Dog's Trust are looking for their forever homes. The selection of dogs includes a range of breeds, ages and personalities, all with their unique requirements, making it important to match the right dog with

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Tony Mowbray makes frank Sunderland striker January transfer window admission

Tony Mowbray admits it’s unlikely Sunderland will sign a striker in the January transfer window after another frustrating afternoon in front of goal at Millwall. Despite dominating possession at The Den, the Black Cats had only had Jack Clarke’

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Music star 'mobbed' by fans before DJ set as he declares love for the North East

A music star was 'mobbed' as he arrived to play a DJ set at a North East venue on Saturday (December 2) evening.  Take That's Howard Donald performed a DJ Set at The Keys Nightclub in Yarm for the hundreds of people who turned out to see him. 

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How to demist your car windscreen with this 80p fridge staple - does it work?

As we head into winter, many of us have already seen the first snowfall of the season with temperatures struggling to get above freezing. But although blankets of the white fluffy stuff can look magical, it can become hazardous underfoot and on

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Power outages reported in these North East locations after heavy snowfall overnight

Power outages have been reported after large snowfall in some areas overnight has caused several properties to become disconnected from Northern Powergrid.  Northern Powergrid has confirmed that some homes across parts of the region are expected

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Anthony Gordon's 'burning motivation' as Eddie Howe tells of Newcastle 'love'

Eddie Howe is confident there is more to come from Anthony Gordon as he attempts to force his way into Gareth Southgate’s England squad for next summer’s Euro 2024 finals. The 22-year-old, a £45million signing from Everton in January, scored for

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Stunning aerial images of snow-capped North East seaside locations released

Images of two snow-capped North East seaside locations have been released, as the region woke up to a blanket of snow.  As snow and ice hit the region overnight, PA Media have taken a series of images on Seaton Sluice and Blyth in Northumberland

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Can you walk dogs in the snow? 8 ways to keep your pet safe on winter walks

There is nothing more exciting than waking up to a fresh blanket of snow, no matter how old you are. Even in the freezing temperatures, it’s always tempting to wrap up warm in your thickest knitwear and coats to head out for some winter fun.

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Lidl 'do not eat' warning due to potential health risk

Lidl has issued a recall of one of its products as it may be a “possible health risk” for some customers. The supermarket is recalling its XXL Ocean Sea Cooked and Peeled Large Prawns because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the

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Residents celebrate as 'controversial' promenade development plans scrapped

An activist group made up of residents has celebrated victory after car parking plans for a North East town were nixed following a public consultation. A proposal to change the promenade on Marine Parade in Saltburn to make way for more car parking

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Met Office issue fresh yellow ice warning for North East as more snow forecast

A fresh yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for parts of the North East, as the region is set to be inundated with snow and ice overnight.  The Met Office has said that: "Icy patches are likely to develop this evening and overnight leading

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How the county was clothed and clogged by Doggarts, the Harrods of Bishop Auckland

DOGGARTS was the fair dealing family firm, the Binns of Bishop, the Grace Brothers of County Durham, the Harrods of the North East. The department store’s headquarters in Auckland House dominated Bishop Auckland Market Place and, in its heyday,

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I'm a Celebrity fans slam 'childish playground behaviour' from campmates

Fans of I'm a Celebrity have slammed the 'childish' antics of the current cohort of celebrities in the jungle. Much of this revolved around the drama surrounding First Dates star Fred Sirieix and his leadership. Fred and Nella have recently

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The heartbreaking way Strictly star Bobby Brazier remembers his mum on Christmas

Jeff Brazier has opened up about how his sons Bobby and Freddie Brazier remember their late mum Jade Goody at Christmas. Sadly, Jade died in 2009 at the age of 27 after being diagnosed with cervical cancer – Bobby was five years old at the time

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This is why there is no Strictly Come Dancing public vote or elimination tonight

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were in for a treat last night (December 2) as it was the anticipated musicals week. Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach and Vitto Coppola opened the show as they performed a quickstep to the song Belle from Beauty

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Pictures as North East wakes up to blanket of snow as weather warning in place

Images of the snow falling across the North East have been coming in thick and fast - as the region braces itself for further cold temperatures.  The Met Office extended a yellow weather warning for snow and ice covering parts of the County Durham

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Have you woken up to snow today? See how long the wintery spell is going to last

Many of us will have woken up to blankets of snow across the UK this morning as the weekend has seen extremely cold temperatures. Although some will be hoping to get out for a wintery walk or to make a snowman with the family, the weather has been

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North East weather: Met Office forecast predicts 'risk of ice' and wintry showers

Wintry conditions have hit the North East for the fifth day running as many across the region woke up to a fresh blanket of snow this morning. Darlington residents can expect a largely dry and bright day, following on from a cold and frosty start

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County Durham town's crucial role in a forgotten medieval battle revealed

Today's Object of the Week reveals details of a crucial but little-known battle fought on County Durham soil. A new information board unveiled in a County Durham town is shedding a much needed light on a lesser-known, pivotal event of British history

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One-legged man's cannabis farm found after he set fire to his own caravan

A man who set fire to his caravan on his drive which destroyed a neighbour’s car was heavily intoxicated at the time, a court heard. Graham Batty has no recollection of how or why he started the blaze but accepts that he was responsible for starting

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Family-run Teesside company sets itself a £50million target

A family-run Teesside company has set itself at £50million target as it plans to double in size - again. In just over three years, steel door manufacturer Metador has doubled in size to become one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of products for

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Excitement as new gravy-inspired food stall opens its doors in Darlington

A new gravy-inspired food stall has opened up inside Darlington Market - with its new owners already being versed in the town's food scene.  Opening on Saturday (December 2), Gravy.HoF opened up to a host of excited customers wanting to try everything

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Out of Leeds chaos comes concern but also cause for Middlesbrough optimism

HOW do you set about making sense of chaos? Ask Michael Carrick, for that was how he spent his Saturday night. Five goals, five yellow cards, a penalty, yet another injury to a key player, mistakes and missed chances - and that was just the first

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Man slams landlord for damp house as shoes grow mould despite complaining pre-Covid

A County Durham man has slammed his landlord for leaving him in a damp house despite saying he first reported the issue before the pandemic. Derek Luke’s shoes and furniture have grown mould at his one-bed bungalow in Peterlee, County Durham owned

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County Durham pub closes its doors for good after issuing emotional farewell

A County Durham pub has announced that it has closed its doors after its owners issued an emotional farewell message to the people who have supported them.  The owners of the Top House in Stanley, based on Front Street and owned by Camerons Brewery

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Delighted Eddie Howe makes 'best performance' claim after Manchester United win

EDDIE Howe saluted one of Newcastle’s best performances of the season after watching them beat Manchester United to end a gruelling week on a high. Four days after suffering late heartache in a 1-1 Champions League draw with Paris St Germain, having

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Average price of a pint revealed in each North East location - the cheapest is £3.50

​The cheapest locations for a pint have been revealed across the North East - with the cheapest coming at £3.50 and the most expensive at £4.50. The average cost of a pint of draught lager rose to £4.61 by September 2023, according to the Office

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Stunning family home which stands out from the crowd is on sale for £1.5m

JUST because Whixley is today a quintessential English village doesn't mean it's homes are all chocolate box houses with roses around the door. Not by any stretch of the imagination! A case in point is The Wheelhouse, a stunning family home created

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Daniel Farke makes Middlesbrough prediction after 'wild' Leeds United game

DANIEL Farke has predicted Middlesbrough will be "main competitors" in the Championship promotion battle come the end of the season. The Leeds United boss saw his side come out on top in a "wild game" against Boro at Elland Road on Saturday and

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Pop star and The Chase icon to perform at Darlington Hippodrome this Christmas

Rehearsals are well underway at Darlington’s Hippodrome as performers prepare to bring their pantomime spectacular. The performance will feature Gareth Gates who heads the cast of the theatre’s rendition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

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Six drivers caught speeding on County Durham and Darlington roads this week

Six motorists have been named and fined in court after being caught speeding in County Durham. The cases were heard at Peterlee Magistrates' Court. They are:  Liam Jones, 23, of Longridge, Hillcrest, Durham - On April 28, 2023, at Easington

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Key partnership agreed for aviation fuel plant in North East

Alfanar has awarded a key contract for its Green Fuels project in Teesside - Air Liquide Engineering & Construction has been awarded an engineering package to support the development of the  Lighthouse plant, one of the first projects underway