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Eddie Howe gives his verdict on post-match fracas after Newcastle's loss at Everton

EDDIE HOWE sought to play down the on-field fracas that ensued after the final whistle of Newcastle United 3-0 defeat at Everton this evening. There were ugly scenes in the wake of the game at Goodison Park with a number of players from both sides

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Eddie Howe injury update on Jamaal Lascelles after defender's leg problem at Everton

EDDIE HOWE is hoping that Jamaal Lascelles has not become the latest player to join Newcastle United’s seemingly endless injury list. Lascelles hobbled off in the final few minutes of this evening’s 3-0 defeat at Everton after going down and receiving

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Surprise Newcastle United player gets 3 out of 10 in defeat at Everton

How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 3-0 defeat at Everton? EVERTON (4-2-3-1): Pickford 6; Coleman 6 (Patterson 66, 6), Tarkowski 7, Branthwaite 8, Mykolenko 6; Doucoure 7, Gueye 7; Young 6, HARRISON 8, McNeil 8; Calvert-Lewin

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Newcastle running on empty as Everton defeat highlights major issues for Eddie Howe

A GAME too far for a Newcastle United team that is beginning to look like it is running on empty? Probably. Just as had been the case at Bournemouth prior to the international break, this was another away game when Eddie Howe’s side were second best

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Darlington sign Greek midfielder

Josh Gowling has completed his latest Darlington signing. Midfielder Sonil Vasileiou has become the manager’s tenth arrival since being appointed as Quakers manager in September. The 20-year-old Greek has been training with Darlington in recent

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Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car on outskirts of Darlington

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car on the outskirts of Darlington today (Thursday, December 7).  Emergency services were alerted to a collision between a pedestrian and vehicle on the A66 at the Blackwell Bridge, to

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Burglar caught after leaving blood traces at scene and being spotted on CCTV

A burglar who targeted two houses and stole washing machines and fridge freezers has been locked up after his blood was found at one of the addresses. Roman Polak’s first raid took place on an empty rented property on Portman Street, Middlesbrough

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Darlington restaurant to open on Christmas Day to help those in need

An Indian restaurant in Darlington is opening its doors on Christmas Day for those who need a warm space and some hot food. The team at Babul’s in Darlington will be opening up their doors on Monday, December 25, for the second year running.

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Special sausage dog party to help owners get into Christmas spirit

A special sausage dog party will be held this weekend to help owners get in the Christmas spirit. Dogs and ‘paw-rents’ are being invited to ‘party like a Dachshund’ at the event where pups will get to meet ‘Santa Paws’ and take part in a photoshoot

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Surprise as otter seen on the river banks of Darlington in 'rare' sighting

An otter has made a surprise return to the river in Darlington after surprising walkers and photographers over the last couple of weeks.  While plenty of wildlife like fish, birds, deer, and other animals are commonplace in Darlington and the surrounding

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Two people taken to hospital after three cars crash near County Durham hotel

Two people have been hospitalised after three cars crashed near to a hotel in Newton Aycliffe today (Thursday, December 7).  Emergency services, including the North East Ambulance Service and the fire and rescue service, responded to the scene

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Helping the people of Lanchester caught in the aftermath of Babet

FLOODING is a property-owner’s worst nightmare, so our sympathies are with the people of Lanchester who are still struggling with the aftermath of Storm Babet, which struck on October 18 although its full effects took days to reveal themselves.

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Darlington have new sponsor for away kit

Darlington have announced The Unknown Creative as sponsors of their away shirts. A brand agency based in Newcastle and founded by lifelong Darlington fan John Dunn, The Unknown Creative replace Nuleaf who have gone into receivership - seven months

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Eddie Howe forced to make change to starting XI as Newcastle United take on Everton

MARTIN DUBRAVKA makes his first Premier League start of the season as Newcastle United take on Everton at Goodison Park this evening. As expected, Dubravka steps back into the starting XI to replace Nick Pope, who is facing up to four months on

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Joy as funding target to restore museum's mechanical Silver Swan is reached

A valuable antique mechanical swan is to be lovingly restored following a successful fundraising campaign. The Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle has said it is delighted the Silver Swan will be able to perform again thanks to the generosity of 197

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New sister restaurant to popular food venue opens to rave reviews

The sister restaurant of an acclaimed North East venue has opened its doors to the delight of fish lovers across the region.  Osters has been launched at Newcastle’s Gosforth High Street by the team behind the celebrated Lovage venue in Jesmond

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Reaction as council agrees to charge £40 per household for green bin collections

Councillors have passed controversial plans to charge residents with gardens £40 for fortnightly green waste collections. Cabinet members on Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council agreed to introduce the fortnightly garden waste subscription service

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Named and shamed: 7 County Durham residents fined £5k in court this week

Twelve County Durham residents have been fined in court this week after failing to clear their gardens and leaving waste and rubbish dumped in them.  The prosecutions, brought by Durham County Council were heard in Peterlee Magistrates' Courts

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LIVE: Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by vehicle in Darlington now 'stable'

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Everton 3 Newcastle United 0 - Recap and highlights from Goodison Park

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Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick reacts to Tony Mowbray's Sunderland sacking

MICHAEL Carrick has wished Tony Mowbray well for the future after his Sunderland sacking - and while he doesn't profess to knowing the ins and outs of happenings at the Stadium of Light, managerial exits elsewhere make him even more appreciative of

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Internet blasts Deal or No Deal contestant's 'lucky 50p' which won him 1p

Deal or No Deal can be a cruel game, a cruel game indeed. And tonight was a prime example of why. The beloved show officially returned on ITV 1 and ITVX on 20 November after a long period off the air when Noel Edmonds hosted the show on Channel

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Teams deployed to find source of stink as high number of calls about 'gas-like' smell

The gas board has received a "high proportion" of calls about a gas-like odour hanging over Teesside.  The Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the North of England's gas distributor, has said that they have had a higher-than-usual number of customers

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Jolly good show as County Durham pupils and staff wear festive jumpers for charity

KNIT’S the most wonderful time of the year for staff and students from a family of North-East schools. Schools from across the Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) embraced the Christmas spirit by taking part in Save The Children’s Jolly Jumper Day

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A taste of the Caribbean is coming to a Stack at this North East seaside town

A FOOD outlet which celebrates the cuisine of the Caribbean is bringing some sunshine to STACK Seaburn. Lev’s has been operating in Newcastle for the past four years and has become a huge hit, thanks to its authentic take on the food of Jamaica

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Burglar steals keys through letterbox then waits out of sight before taking car

A man who burgled a house to steal a set of car keys, then waited out of sight until the owner left so he could take the vehicle has been jailed. Mason Curley put his hand through the letter box at the address in Murton on Sunday, October 15 and

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'It’s peak if I get blood thirsty' - Suspect's drill rap lyrics heard at murder trial

Chilling violent rap lyrics referring to the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy written by the teenager charged with his murder have been read to jurors. Words penned by 18-year-old Carlos Neto were heard at Newcastle Crown Court as he was cross-examined

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70-year-old killed after four-vehicle horror crash on the A66

A pensioner has died following a major crash on the A66 yesterday morning (Wednesday, December 6).  The 70-year-old man sadly died following a medical episode which led to a four-vehicle collision on the A66 Hartington slip lane, in Middlesbrough

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Sunderland vs Newcastle FA Cup date & TV confirmed - with Middlesbrough also selected

A DATE has been set for next month’s much-anticipated Wear-Tyne derby in the FA Cup – with the game unsurprisingly selected for TV coverage. The FA Cup third round tie between Sunderland and Newcastle will take place on Saturday, January 6, kicking

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2 North Yorkshire towns among the happiest places to live in Britain for 2023

Two North Yorkshire towns have been revealed as some of the happiest places to live in Great Britain for 2023. Harrogate and Skipton have been featured in the Happy at Home Index published by Rightmove. The index asked residents how they feel

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'Characterful' North Yorkshire inn among UK's cheapest Michelin star restaurants

A “characterful” North Yorkshire inn has been named one of the cheapest Michelin star restaurants to visit for dinner in Great Britain. The Star Inn at Harome featured in the top list by the Michelin Guide alongside the likes of The Barn in Aughton

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Middlesbrough injury latest ahead of Ipswich with major reshuffle potentially needed

MICHAEL Carrick says his Middlesbrough focus is on the players who are available for the visit of Ipswich Town rather than those missing, with the head coach reluctant to go in to specifics on individuals ahead of Saturday’s game but admitting there

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This is why an air ambulance landed in a Darlington park today

An air ambulance landed in a park in the centre of Darlington today (Thursday, December 7) following reports of a medical incident.  The Great North Air Ambulance was alerted to the incident at a private address in Darlington with the helicopter

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Two men appear in court following vehicle interference charges

Two men have appeared in court following vehicle interference charges after being arrested by plain clothes police officers. The duo were arrested by officers patrolling Hartlepool at 11:30pm on Tuesday (November 5) following reports suspected

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Images released after man put in headlock and has watch worth £35k stolen

Police have released images of two men they would like to trace after another man was put in a headlock before a watch worth £35,000 was stolen from from his arm. The victim was in the Market Shaker in Newcastle's Cloth Market when he was approached

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When is Casualty coming back to TV for 2023? BBC winter trailer revealed

Casualty will be returning to our TV screens after a three-month break before the end of the year. The medical drama took its usual rest to make way for new BBC shows this autumn such as Strictly Come Dancing and Survivor. The show’s producer

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KFC to buy more than 200 outlets across the UK and Ireland

KFC has said that it will buy more than 200 outlets owned by the billionaire Issa brothers who have links to Bradford. The fast food chain said that it would take over the sites in the UK and Ireland, which employ around 7,800 people. Around

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One of the UK's best Christmas lights trails cancelled tonight due to heavy rain

A popular festive lights show has been cancelled tonight due to a heavy rain forecast. The Auckland Project, who run the AGLOW event at Auckland Castle, have announced the show will be cancelled this evening (December 7) for health and safety reasons

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BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year - a rise of £10.50 for households

There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes after the household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations

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Murder investigation launched after man dies following 'serious' assault

An investigation has been launched after a man died following an alleged assault which saw him suffer serious injuries. Northumbria Police received a report that a man had been assaulted on Cartmel Green in Slatyford shortly after 11.42pm yesterday

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Durham Cathedral teams up with distillery to launch new gin - for Christmas

Durham Cathedral has launched a new gin in partnership with Durham Distillery just in time for Christmas. Durham Cathedral Monks’ Gin, which is now available to buy in the cathedral shop, has been inspired by historical records of a gin distillery

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County Durham 'two-in-one' cottage burglary denied by Bishop Auckland man

A man is to stand trial accused of breaking into a house and taking the keys to two cars, in which he is alleged to have subsequently driven from outside the burgled property. Jacob Johnson appeared at a Durham Crown Court plea hearing today (Wednesday

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North East Italian restaurant and bar fined £50k for employing illegal workers

A North East Italian restaurant and bar has been fined £50,000 after UK government officers found that they had employed illegal workers.  Vespa Italian Bar and Restaurant, on Roman Road, Primrose Hill, Jarrow, has appeared on the government's

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Sir Bob Murray issues Christmas appeal to Sunderland supporters

SIR BOB MURRAY has issued a Christmas appeal to Sunderland fans after he confirmed his autobiography has raised £75,000 in less than two months for the Foundation of Light since it was published in October. Not content with the current total, the

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Residents react following alleged air rifle shooting in North East town

Residents have reacted after an alleged air rifle shooting took place outside their homes. Police attended the scene at the Bowesfield Lane/Northcote Street area of Stockton on Wednesday (December 6). A man, 31, reportedly suffered head injury

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Sean Dyche has clear Everton message & is quizzed on major issue ahead of Newcastle

EVERTON manager Sean Dyche insists he cannot afford to buy into the widely held assumption that his team will survive this season because there are three worse sides in the Premier League. A 10-point deduction for breaching financial regulations

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Next Sunderland manager odds after 'shift' & fresh reports, with two frontrunners

JULIEN Sable remains favourite with the bookmakers to become the next Sunderland manager - but Kim Hellberg's odds have tumbled after reports from Sweden claiming he was set for talks with the Black Cats. A spokesperson for Oddschecker says there's

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Middlesbrough & Sunderland's rivals forced into rethink after manager move rejection

TOTTENHAM have turned down an approach by Swansea to speak with their senior assistant coach Chris Davies over the club’s vacant head coach role. Sky Bet Championship outfit Swansea - who host Middlesbrough a week on Saturday - are seeking a new

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Why we've given up looking for Løve in North Yorkshire - but we found a nodding stick

SAD news from Ingleby Arncliffe where, broken-hearted, our search for Løve has come to a forlorn end. A couple of weeks ago, we told of the Northallerton Tourist Information Centre’s quest to find a kirk-ship that had been made in Norway in 1947

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Five suspects due in court charged with alleged air rifle shooting in Stockton

Five men have now been charged following an incident where a man is reported to have suffered an injury after being shot in the head with an air rifle. Police were called to the Bowesfield Lane/Northcote Street area of Stockton in the early hours

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Pupils say they will be looking for green careers in North East

THE majority of North East teenagers in a new survey say they want to pursue a ‘green’ career The small cross-section also revealed that both the environment and sustainability are major drivers for future generations of workers when it comes to

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See who left I'm A Celebrity as viewers left livid by 'wrong' decision

A fourth celebrity has been voted out of the jungle on ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Now in its final week, remaining campmates are being voted out of the jungle each night until the final. Food critic Grace Dent and actress Jamie

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How your next pint could help support 36,000 North East jobs

North East drinkers raising a Christmas pint should enjoy the taste of supporting 36,000 local jobs in breweries, bars and supply chains which pay £558 million in wages and contribute £900 million to the economy, according to the latest data from the

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Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason to return to sitcom after 20 years

Iconic British sitcom Only Fools and Horse is set to return as beloved actor Sir David Jason steps back into the role 20 years after the last episode.  The show will be back for Christmas as fans will be able to see the Trotter family back in action

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Robert Jenrick resigns as immigration minister due to new Rwanda legislation

The immigration minister Robert Jenrick has resigned from his position in government, saying their emergency Rwanda legislation "does not go far enough". Mr Jenrick had been seen as taking an increasingly firm approach over plans to stop asylum

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Historic Darlington church dating back to 1849 goes up for sale for £200,000

A  historic Darlington church that dates back to 1849 has hit the sales market for £200,000 after closing down earlier this year.  St Johns The Evangelist Church, on Neasham Road in the town, was built in 1849 and is a Grade II listed building,

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County Durham shop fined heavily by UK government for using illegal workers

A County Durham convenience store has been fined heavily after UK government officers found that they had used illegal workers.  Max Convenience, who runs Wheatley Hill Store in Wheatley Hill,  has appeared on the government's latest list of fines

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Durham council urges government to repay £1.2m spent on failed levelling up bids

Durham County Council has asked the government to repay the £1.2 million it spent on five failed levelling up bids.  Council Leader Amanda Hopgood revealed the local authority has written to the government after the five bids failed in both Round

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Last attempt to save historic Darlington church as roof damage becomes critical

A church that has become synonymous with Darlington's heritage is in a last-ditch attempt to remove itself from the 'heritage at risk' register. St Cuthbert's Church has sat in the heart of Darlington for over 800 years. but the current roof covering

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Northern Echo County Durham Together Awards: Full list of winners from event

The great and the good of County Durham were last night celebrated for their incredible contributions to our region. The Northern Echo’s County Durham Together Awards recognised a host of inspiring individuals and outstanding organisations for

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County Durham crash RECAP: One person in hospital following early morning collision

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Paedophile jailed for 18 years after brave victim raises alarm to parents

A depraved paedophile and predator has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after he was found guilty of multiple sex offences against a child. Scott Daniels' catalogue of abuse of a youngster was uncovered after she bravely told her mother of

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More than £20k raised for Newcastle United fan who died in County Durham crash

More than £20,000 has been raised for the funeral of a Newcastle United fan who died after he was hit by a car on a County Durham road at the weekend. Sonny Farrier from Walker, Newcastle, died after he was struck by a car on Bogle Hole Lane, near

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Meet the teenage volunteers making a difference in the North East

A budding medic who plays her violin for elderly care home residents and a talented equestrian who mentors at an inner city riding school are among a group of sixth former who dedicate time each week to volunteering.  Arta Al Bashir, 16, takes

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Seven North East businesses fined £150k for employing illegal workers revealed

Several North East businesses have been fined thousands of pounds after they were found to be employing illegal workers at the start of this year. The businesses have been listed in the Government's quarterly round-up of companies that have had

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North East vet to star in new season of long running TV series

A vet from the region is the new star of the fifth season of a long-running television series. Dr Louisa Lane, clinic director at White Cross Vets in Redcar, and is now one of the lead vets on Vet on the Hill, which was previously on Channel 4

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Benefits system, health trust and police failed woman and contributed to death

The death of a 32-year-old woman in Durham was contributed to by police, a mental health trust and the Department of Works and Pensions, an inquest has found. A post-mortem examination found that Sarah Holmes died from self-asphyxiation at her