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Officers discover large cannabis farm following raid at County Durham address
A 'large' cannabis farm was found at a County Durham address after a warrant was executed by police. It was located at an address on Verdun Terrace in West Cornforth, near Ferryhill, shortly before 8am this morning (December 8). Officers discovered
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New academy set to launch as part of 'huge' North East wind farm development
30 learners are set to undergo a development programme which seeks to train future welders for a new £450 million facility. The six-month training programme at the SeAH Wind Academy will see new prospects undergo training to gain the knowledge
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Bishop Auckland fish and chip shop slammed with one star food rating
Watchdogs say that 'major improvement' is necessary at a County Durham fish and chip shop after it was slapped with a one star hygiene rating in November. Golden Fry, on Tow Law's high street, has been given a one star hygiene rating in a recent
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County Durham vets to offer pets with cancer pioneering treatment
A leading County Durham small animal hospital is set to boost its industry-leading cancer treatment after investing in a pioneering machine. Wear Referrals in Bradbury, County Durham, near Newton Aycliffe, has installed a top-of-the-range Clinivet
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Rapist who walked victim home and forced way into her house jailed 30 years on
A rapist who forced his way into the home of a woman he walked home in the late 80s before subjecting her to a brutal attack has been jailed. Keith Sinclair, 59, was in his early twenties when he raped and indecently assaulted the 17-year-old woman
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World record for longest single bored tunnel broken near Whitby
The record for the world’s longest single tunnel boring machine drive has been broken at a project near Whitby. Anglo American and STRABAG UK are delighted to announce that the tunnel at the Woodsmith project recently reached 25.8km in length.
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20mph zone and speed bumps to bebuilt on Durham street after safety concerns
New traffic restrictions are set to be introduced on a Durham street to improve road safety and discourage through traffic. A permanent 20mph zone and speed bumps will be built along Framwellgate Moor Front Street following concerns from residents
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Police warn shoplifters after thief sentenced to three months in prison
Police are warning shoplifters that they’ll continue to work with retailers and their security staff in the ongoing fight against thefts from shops. A man has been sentenced to three months in prison for theft as police warn shoplifters they could
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Mike Dodds' Sunderland admission and the 'reality' of tough previous stint in charge
MIKE Dodds has been in this position before. This time, though, it's very different. Turn back the clock to February, 2022 and Dodds was asked to take interim charge of Sunderland after the sacking of Lee Johnson. It didn't go to plan. The
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Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car in Darlington now 'stable'
A pedestrian who was taken to hospital with serious injuries after after being hit by a car on the outskirts of Darlington yesterday is in a stable condition, police have confirmed. Emergency services were alerted to a collision between a pedestrian
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Two Sunderland games rearranged after Sky confirm latest Championship picks
TWO Sunderland games in January have been rearranged after Sky confirmed their latest TV picks. The trip to face Ipswich Town on Saturday, January 13 has been moved to a 5.30pm kick-off. The home against Hull City the following week will now
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Thomas and friends bare all for Dales farming-themed calendar
Cheeky farmers have bared all for a calendar inspired by the Calendar Girls and, ironically, created in the same parish as the original, famous one. Tom Carlisle, a sheep and beef farmer from Coxons Farm, Cracoe, in Upper Wharfedale, persuaded
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Shop ordered to shut after selling counterfeit cigarettes to kids
A Norton store which reportedly sold counterfeit and illegal cigarettes to children has been shut down. The Norton Shop, on Norton Road, in Stockton, will be closed for three months after Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council secured a closure order
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Cutting edge 'gaming paradise' opens up in town square
A "cutting-edge" gaming paradise has opened up in Middlesbrough, aiming to transform the town centre into a leading leisure destination. The Wired Lobby, in Captain Cook Square, is Middlesbrough’s first e-sports venue and builds on the town’s
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Teesside mum’s desperate wait for a donor heart for her baby son
For mum Emma Wathey the greatest Christmas gift she could hope for is a new heart for her baby boy. At just a few weeks old, George is fighting for his life in paediatric intensive care at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital and may not survive more than
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County Durham and Darlington bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year 2023
We all know our bins are going to be piled high over the next few weeks across County Durham and Darlington with the festive period upon us. From endless recycling to leftover Christmas food, you be might worried about how full your bins are going
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SUBSCRIBER COMPETITION: Win a Ninja Air Fryer or Amazon Fire Tablet
Thank you for supporting us this year. As one of our valued subscribers, we're giving you the opportunity to enter our December prize draw with giveaways for four lucky winners! One first-prize winner will get their hands on a Ninja Foodi MAX
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Sunderland bosses hold interviews as Dodds talks role, hopes & confirms four-man team
MIKE Dodds says he can't put a timescale on how long he expects to be in temporary charge of Sunderland but confirmed that club bosses have started the process of interviewing candidates for the manager's job. Interim boss Dodds says he hasn't
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Darlington Mowden Park hoping to roar back to form against Leicester Lions
DARLINGTON MOWDEN PARK take on Leicester Lions tomorrow in an important game for Garry Law’s side. After impressive wins over Rams and Sedgley Park in November, Mowden’s form has dipped and a spate of injuries has seen them make seven changes for
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Fans discover flavour missing from Cadbury Roses chocolates ahead of Christmas
Chocolate lovers have made a shocking discovery in Cadbury Roses products ahead of Christmas as one of the flavours is missing in some tins and packets. Cadbury chocolates including Roses, Heroes and Celebrations are always popular stocking fillers
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Walkers 'disappoints' fans confirming they have stopped making another crisp flavour
Walkers have revealed they have stopped making another product from their range of crisps. The crisp giant is responsible for a range of products including Quavers, Wotsits, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like
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Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? Rules explained
Almost everyone who watches live television must obtain a TV Licence to do so, however many of us have purchased a TV Licence when we don't need one. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live
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Rare 20p coin sells for more than £100 - how to spot if you have one
Everyone is being encouraged to check their change, their wallets and down the back of their sofas after a rare 20p coin sold for almost 600 times its face value. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on
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Take a trip through 100 years of Disney magic with us at Disney On Ice
It’s December. It’s cold, and dark and we’ve even had snow, but all that means one thing. Disney On Ice is back in Newcastle to bring some sparkle this festive season. Looking to score some serious ‘Aunty points’, I grabbed my niece, told her to
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Man who died following 'serious' assault in North East city named
A man who died following an alleged assault in a North East city has been named by police. Police received a report that a man had been assaulted on Cartmel Green in Slatyford, Newcastle, at around 11.45pm on Wednesday (December 8). Emergency
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Rishi Sunak helps Northallerton care home residents decorate Christmas tree
Rishi Sunak visited a Northallerton care home and helped elderly residents decorate the Christmas tree. The Prime Minister and MP for Richmond chatted with residents and staff and even handed out cream cakes and tea during his visit to Beechwood
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Michael Carrick opens up on what it's like working for Steve Gibson at Middlesbrough
MICHAEL Carrick has opened up on the joy of working for "fantastic" Steve Gibson, in the week the Middlesbrough owner once again demonstrated his unflinching support for the club. Gibson, who remains determined to lead Boro back into the Premier
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TUI announces new weekly summer flights schedule at Teesside Airport
Summer flights are now available from Teesside after an airline provider announced its new weekly route. Holidaymakers will now be able to get their trips booked in for next year’s summer holiday after TUI unveiled their flights on sale – including
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'I've been through every emotion' - Eddie Howe on impact of Newcastle's injury misery
EDDIE HOWE grudgingly admits he has been through the full gamut of emotions since Newcastle United’s injury situation began to escalate to crisis levels. First, it was frustration, then disappointment, and after that, concern. Now, though, the
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Woman ordered to pay more than £700 after leaving garden in dangerous state
A Willington woman has been ordered to pay £726 after leaving her garden in a state, abandoning furniture and white goods in her yard. Her case was heard at Peterlee Magistrates Court on Tuesday this week (December 5). The tenant left the garden
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Roofing firm handed hefty fines after workers suffer serious injuries
A roofing firm has been handed a hefty fine after two workers suffered serious injuries following two separate incidents. Mitie Tilley Roofing Limited have been fined a total of £881,000 after worker Billy Hewitt, 60, and another man suffered injuries
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Middlesbrough starlet signs new deal with club after breakthrough year
MIDDLESBROUGH youngster Law McCabe has committed his future to the club by signing a new contract to the end of the 2026-27 season. The 17-year-old signed his first professional deal in February, and the extended terms are reward for his impressive
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Winter vomiting bug shuts three wards at North East hospital in 'worst outbreak'
A winter vomiting bug has closed three wards at James Cook University Hospital in the worst norovirus outbreak for four to five years. A medical chief has spoken of the pressure on the Middlesbrough hospital’s NHS trust from the outbreak. Meanwhile
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Two people fighting for their lives in hospital after crash on A1 in North East
Two people are fighting for their lives after a crash on the A1 in the North East yesterday. Police are appealing for information after the two-vehicle collision in Northumberland at about 6.10pm. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "
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Josh Gowling's message as Darlington start huge six-game run with trip to Banbury
DARLINGTON are looking for three big points when they kick-off a crucial series of games at Banbury tomorrow afternoon. Quakers begin a potentially season-defining run of six games tomorrow, of which the first three are against Banbury, who are
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Former Sunderland teammates reunite for Ron's March in cancer awareness walk
Former Sunderland teammates Mick Harford and Gary Bennett will join forces once again to help raise awareness of prostate cancer across the North East. Both former Black Cats have undergone treatment themselves after being diagnosed with the disease
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Charabanc picture sheds light on a curious corner of Darlington
BACK in April, Darlington MP Peter Gibson challenged us to explain a curious corner of his constituency that he had noticed one day out canvassing. He’d looked up above the shop on Barton Street, Albert Hill, and noticed two feature stones. One said
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Kieran Trippier insight from Newcastle boss after full-back struggles in Everton loss
EDDIE HOWE is confident Kieran Trippier will bounce back from his difficult evening against Everton – and feels it would be grossly unfair to pin the blame for Newcastle’s three-goal defeat at Goodison Park onto the full-back. Trippier has barely
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A19 Crash LIVE: Lane closed and long delays after County Durham crash - updates
12:16pm No serious injuries Durham Police have confirmed no one was seriously injured and three vehicles were involved
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Man left in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car
A man has been left in hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a car. The incident took place on the A688 between the Thinford roundabout and Metal Bridge on Thursday (December 7) morning, shortly before 4.45am. The man in his 40s
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Homeowners urged to do these 4 checks of their homes for winter
British homeowners have been urged to carry out these four checks of their homes as winter arrives. With plummeting temperatures and months of wind and rain ahead, many of us will be ready and raring to hibernate until Spring arrives. However
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Family-run North East company marking 90th year wants at least fifteen new staff
Birtley-based Beal Architectural, a fourth-generation family-run business, is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a major recruitment drive and a doubling of turnover. Led by managing director, Chris Dobbing and fellow directors, son, Martin,
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Explained: How County Durham boundary changes will impact residents
Full details about proposed boundary changes in County Durham have been revealed. The Local Government Boundary Commission says Durham County Council should be represented by 98 councillors serving 51 divisions. The current make-up of the region
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Santa, reindeer and surprisingly llamas star in Christmas festival and parade
Guisborough held its annual Christmas festival on Tuesday evening when Santa and his sleigh came to town and rode along the main street, Westgate, pulled by two reindeer and accompanied by two llamas. Prior to the parade, Santa had been in his
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How to get one of new tech scholarships at top North East university
Durham-based Atom bank, the UK’s first app-based bank, is boosting Durham University’s Women in Technology programme with two new scholarships. The Women in Technology programme was inspired by globally recognised tech leader Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon
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I'm a Celebrity viewers can't believe the shock elimination in last night's episode
Another celebrity was voted out of the jungle tonight in a shock eviction on ITV's I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!... The hit ITV show is now in its final week as campmates get voted out of the jungle each night. So far six celebrities
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LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel - trains cancelled due to strikes & reports of A689 crash
9:22am A19 incident cleared The earlier crash on the A19 has now cleared with traffic flowing again.
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Teen's song in memory of cousins who died from rare disease released for Christmas
A song written by a teenager in memory of her two little cousins who died of one of the UK’s rarest childhood diseases has been re-released to raise awareness of the condition. When You Were With Me is written and performed by 15-year-old Poppy
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County Durham village worries whenever it rains after flooding devastation
Residents in a village hit by heavy flooding say they now fear their homes and businesses will flood every time there is heavy rainfall after their livelihoods were impacted earlier this year. People were evacuated from their homes and businesses
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How a growing North-East company is demonstrating the art of caring
Care Matters is making a difference to the lives of an increasing number of people across the North-East. PETER BARRON sees the impact the homecare specialist is having on one family… THERE’S a slight nod of approval and a smile of satisfaction
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Sunderland manager latest with talks underway and linked 'candidate' responds
SUNDERLAND will continue to assess their managerial options over the coming days, with club bosses set to whittle down their shortlist as talks with potential candidates take place. The Black Cats were said to be preparing to hold discussions with
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Boro will be 'careful' as Carrick outlines January transfer plan after injuries
MICHAEL Carrick insists Middlesbrough's injury crisis hasn't forced the club to change their plans ahead of the coming January transfer window - with the head coach hopeful of having several of his absent stars available again come the turn of the
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Plan for 12 nuclear reactors in North East 'huge opportunity for region'
A company that designs nuclear reactors is proposing to develop a multi-billion pound plant at Hartlepool. X-energy has released a report outlining how its plans can accelerate the path to net zero and says it wants to develop a 12-reactor Teesside
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Pioneering educational transformation through esports
Esports are changing lives around the globe as their development equips passionate young competitors with a host of transferable skills. Ian Lamming discovers that Sunderland is at the heart of a movement that is revolutionising education Place
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'Trying too hard' - Eddie Howe's verdict on Anthony Gordon's performance at Everton
EDDIE HOWE admits that Anthony Gordon perhaps paid the price for ‘trying too hard’ as he returned to Goodison Park last night. Gordon was part of the Newcastle side that crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Everton as they conceded three goals in the final
