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Martin Lewis issues urgent warning as help offered to bereaved nears deadline

Martin Lewis has issued an urged plea to all that can to apply for the government's Widowed Parents Allowance and Bereavement Support Payment scheme.  Speaking on his ITV show, The Martin Lewis Money Show, he shared that a deadline for the schemes

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Sumptuous-looking festive food as STACK venue reopens in time for Christmas

One of STACK Seaburn’s most popular outlets will reopen on Wednesday December 6 and promises to be bigger and better than before. YOLO Coffee & Kitchen, which is operated by STACK, closed in September for a full refurbishment and expansion.

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Accused teen said he only took machete to murder scene, 'in case they were jumped on'

One of the teenagers accused of the murder of Gordon Gault in a fatal knife attack claimed he only took a machete to the scene as he was given it, in case they were 'jumped on' by members of a rival group. The 16-year-old boy was aged 15 at the

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Hero pensioner needed pint to relax after saving woman's life with CPR at disco

A hero pensioner needed to pint to relax after saving the life of a woman whose heart stopped at a disco. Ray McDermott was sitting in his usual seat at his working men’s club in Grange Villa near Chester-le-Street, County Durham, when someone

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Scrap man who fly tipped fridge freezer off back of his van handed hefty fine

A scrap man who fly-tipped a fridge freezer from his van has been handed a hefty fine. The waste metal collector dumped the bulky kitchen appliance from his van in the front street of Taylor Gardens, in the Pelaw area of Gateshead on October 29

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Police seize cannabis farm worth £150k discovered above North East store

A large cannabis farm with an estimated value of more than £100,000 found above a convenience store in Gateshead has been dismantled. Police were called just after 3am on Wednesday (November 29) to a report of suspicious activity at a shop on Kellsway

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Voters will see through the Government's performative politics on Rwanda

LEGAL and illegal migration are two very separate, and two very big, issues for Britain. By using small boats, 45,700 people illegally entered the UK in 2022. So far in 2023, that number is under 30,000 – still way too high, but moving in the right

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RECAP: Police confirm details of incident that closed road

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Four arrested on dealing offences after drugs raid finds £18k of cannabis

Four people were yesterday (Monday, December 4) arrested in Middlesbrough after thousands of pounds worth of drugs were uncovered in surprise raids.  Officers from the Proactive Team, alongside colleagues from Middlesbrough Council, received information

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Police watchdog investigates death of man in North East custody suite

The police watchdog has launched an investigation after a man died while in the custody of a North East force.  The Independent Office for Police conduct (IOPC) was called in after a man died at the custody suite in Southwick, Sunderand.  Daniel

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B&M opening shop in old Wilko unit at North East shopping centre next year

It has been revealed that a discount retail giant will be taking the place of another retail giant which entered administration earlier this year. A Washington Galleries spokesperson has revealed B&M will be opening in Unit 65-68, the site

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Josh Kelly handed a new opponent for this month's boxing showdown in Sunderland

SUNDERLAND fighter Josh Kelly will now be taking on Colombian Placido Ramirez when he fights in his hometown later this month. Kelly was originally due to be taking on Roarke Knapp at the Beacon of Light in a super-welterweight showdown on Saturday

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RECAP: A1(M) clear and traffic back to normal in County Durham after police incident

5:54pm Welfare incident Police have confirmed the closure was due to a "welfare incident" they were dealing with at

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Martin Lewis issues important advice for British university graduates

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis had an important message for UK uni students ahead of his show tonight. The financial guru will be on The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight at 8pm on ITV and has urged graduates to tune in. According to Martin

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North East firefighter who lost son to river death tragedy retires after 24 years

A North East firefighter is bringing an end to his 24-year career which saw him work to keep his community safe even after tragedy. Dave Irwin, 50, has retired from the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) after serving as a crew manager

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Man jailed for 31 offences after spate of crimes in Darlington

A man has been arrested following a Darlington crime wave and charged and found guilty of 31 offences. Durham Police noticed a significant spike in crime in the West End of Darlington on Wednesday, with several vehicles being broken into in the

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Key sponsor joins the team for BUSINESSiQ Awards

Tees Valley Combined Authority is to play a key role in next year's BUSINESSiQ Awards. The first BUSINESSiQ Awards this year proved what a huge appetite there is for an event celebrating the teamwork and support this region is so renowned for,

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Former Sunderland favourite suggests club could "regret" Tony Mowbray sacking

MICHAEL GRAY claims Sunderland could come to “regret” their decision to part company with head coach Tony Mowbray. Mowbray was dismissed late on Monday evening despite the Black Cats sitting in ninth position in the Championship, just three points

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Boy, 16, appears before magistrates charged with murder of Bishop Auckland man

A 16-year-old boy has appeared before magistrates charged with the murder of a Bishop Auckland man. The boy appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates accused of the murder of  Lee Clarkson, 41, who died outside the property on West Lane at about

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LIVE: Police and CSI pictured in County Durham street after incident - updates

3:21pm What's happened? Here's what we know at this early stage: Police and CSI have been seen on Stainmore Crescent

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Woman injured in crash outside of North East hospital this morning

A woman has been left with minor injuries after a crash in Middlesbrough.  Just before 7.15 am this morning (Tuesday, December 5), two vehicles collided just outside of James Cook Hospital, on Marton Road in Middlesbrough.  Get the latest news

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County Durham pub and hotel hits the market for £395k after closing in July

A former County Durham pub and hotel has gone on the sale market for nearly £400,000 after closing its doors earlier this year.  The Manor House in Ferryhill, which shut its doors to loyal customers in July of this year, has appeared up for sale

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Mum diagnosed with early-onset dementia and Alzheimer's on pain of Christmas

A County Durham mum is among the thousands in our region preparing for Christmas with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Anita Goundry, from Spennymoor, County Durham was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia in 2020, after

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Judge stands by 115-month sentence passed on Durham man for firearm offences

A judge believes the prison sentence she passed recently on a man who fired a shotgun at the window of a house where three people were sleeping was not incorrect. Aaron Maddison, 31, received a sentence of 67 months at Durham Crown Court on October

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The highs and lows of Tony Mowbray's reign as Sunderland head coach

TONY MOWBRAY was sacked as Sunderland head coach last night, bringing an end to his 15-month tenure at the Stadium of Light. What were the major highs and lows of Mowbray’s Wearside reign? HIGHS DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PLAYERS

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Family pay tribute to man killed in Bishop Auckland as five charged with murder

The devastated family of a man killed outside his own home in Bishop Auckland last week have spoken of their heartbreak. Lee Clarkson has been named as the 41-year-old who died outside the property on West Lane at about 6.30pm on Wednesday last

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6 household appliances adding to your energy bills due to simple mistake

As the energy price cap is set to increase once again in January, Brits are being warned that leaving appliances on standby could be adding to their rising energy bills. Energy bills will increase by £94 for millions of households across the UK

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All flood warnings in place for these areas as heavy rain falls over North East

FLOOD alerts are in place for rivers across the region as heavy rain continues to fall in some areas. The North East has been subject to strong weather for the last week as flurries of snow fell over the north of England. Now, as snow and ice

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Darlington primary school forced to close

A Darlington primary school has been forced to close after a power cut. Classrooms at High Coniscliffe Church of England Primary School were left without electricity after the outage on Tuesday (December 5) morning. The school confirmed shortly

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Former Birmingham boss is installed as early favourite to take over at Sunderland

FORMER Birmingham City boss John Eustace is the early bookmakers' favourite to replace Tony Mowbray as head coach of Sunderland. Mowbray was sacked late last night with the Black Cats sitting in ninth position, three points adrift of the Championship

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Why Tony Mowbray's sacking happened - and the key Sunderland dilemma that remains

THE final act of Tony Mowbray’s tenure at the Stadium of Light might have played out late last night, but in hindsight, the beginning of the end came at Luton in May. In a small bar that had been hurriedly reorganised into a press room in the bowels

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Joan Young writes third book about her Memorial nursing memories

ONE night around midnight, a man presented himself at the casualty department at Darlington Memorial Hospital struggling to breath, in obvious distress, and complaining hoarsely to nurse Joan Young that he’d swallowed his dental plate. An X-ray

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Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?

Energy bills are set to rise from January, leaving many wondering how they can save money while staying warm this winter. Energy bills will increase by £94 for millions of households across the UK from next month, Ofgem announced in November.

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Tributes paid to teenage stabbing victim as 17-year-old murderer sentenced

A Harrogate teenager has been locked up for the murder of another 17-year-old in the North Yorkshire town earlier this year.  Tributes paid to "utterly beautiful soul" Seb Mitchell, 17, after 17-year-old Dylan Cranfield was sentenced to life imprisonment

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Train passengers face delays across North East as floods block railways

As flood warnings from the Environment Agency and Met Office are in place, train lines have ground to a halt north of Newcastle due to flooding on the tracks.  CrossCountry Trains said heavy flooding was blocking lines between Edinburgh Waverley

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Cumbrian hotspot ranked among top 10 picturesque running trails in the whole UK

As we approach the New Year, thousands of Brits have likely already started thinking about what their 2024 resolution will be. Typically a resolution involves an exercise of some sort. Running is perhaps the most common for that matter. But

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Is Stockton a sparkling town or a sh**hole?

IS SH*THOLEGATE important? After all, it was just one of many pieces of meaningless abuse hurled around in the hurly burly of Prime Minister’s Questions. In the knockabout game that is British politics, Home Secretary James Cleverly, after 24 hours

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North Yorkshire foster couple host dinner to keep joy of Christmas

A foster couple from North Yorkshire have spoken of the bond with one of the children they cared for spanning more than 20 years which has culminated in them spending every Christmas together since he was eight years old. Paul Blacker, from Scarborough

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Durham teen who collapsed on football field marks 'lifesaving' transplant milestone

A County Durham teenager who collapsed on the football field has marked four years since she had a ''lifesaving' transplant. Kayleigh Llewellyn, 16, was just 12 years old in 2019 when she fell down during a match of football and required urgent

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Why aren't we angrier about the unfairness of child poverty?

CHILDREN pay the price of growing up in poverty in terms of their health, their well-being and their life chances, but also the country as a whole pays the price. Earlier this year, the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) worked out that child poverty

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'Beautiful' County Durham landmark appears on telly as TV star visits region

A County Durham landmark has appeared on TV after a popular TV broadcaster visited it as he continues to tour across the region.  During last night's (December 4) episode of Matt Baker: Travels with Mum & Dad on More 4, the trio visited the beautiful

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Mrs Brown's Boys star says family owes 'absolutely everything' to show

The lead star of the sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys says that he and his family owe "absolutely everything"  in their lives to the show. Brendan O'Carroll, 68, created and stars as the title character in the BBC/RTÉ show, which has been airing episodes

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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

If the BBC was a family and lived in the house next door to you it would be the neighbour from hell.  That's the verdict of some of the most experienced local newspaper editors in the country who now regard the BBC as little more than a state-funded

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Millions spent on housing the homeless in County Durham - as council uses B&Bs

Millions of pounds were spent on temporary housing for the homeless in County Durham in the year to March. Figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) show £3,753,000 was spent on temporarily housing the homeless

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Issue of North East child poverty overshadowed by PMQs furore last month

The important issue of child poverty in a part of the North East raised by MP Alex Cunningham recently was overshadowed by the furore caused by the alleged ‘s**thole’ comment by Home Secretary James Cleverly. The question posed was simple enough

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Start date of 25-week Darlington road closure pushed back to 2024

The start date of a 25-week closure of a Darlington road has been pushed back until 2024 after Network Rail confirmed the change on Monday (December 4).  Smithfield Road in the town, which runs underneath railway tracks, has an underpass to allow

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Officers accused of letting man who suffered severe burns smoke 'crack pipe'

Two police officers accused of allowing or witnessing a badly burned man to light up a crack pipe despite him being covered in petrol are facing a disciplinary hearing. The Cleveland Police officers, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were

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Sunderland discussions are revealed - with positive resolution not too far away

SUNDERLAND have opened contract discussions with Niall Huggins and are hoping to tie down the defender to a new long-term deal. Huggins has been one of the breakthrough stars of the current campaign, having forced his way into Tony Mowbray’s side

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Darlington looking for a new shirt sponsorship as NuLeaf cease trading

Darlington are looking for a new shirt sponsor after the agreement with this season’s backers ended early. Nuleaf Projects Ltd have ceased trading, just seven months into their front-of-shirt sponsorship of Quakers. Based in Newcastle, Nuleaf