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HMRC names and shames North East firms for thousands of pounds of unpaid tax

Businesses and individuals in the North East have been listed on the latest government update on tax defaulters. The Publishing Details of Deliberate Defaulters (PDDD) scheme provides details on people and companies given financial penalties for

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Pro-Palestine protestors in North East call for ceasefire as conflict continues

Pro-Palestine protestors have rallied in Newcastle as the conflict between Isreal and Hamas enters its third month. Hundreds of people calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which the British government recognises as a terrorist organisation

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Huge pile of waste removed from County Durham yard as crackdown continues

Council neighbourhood wardens had their work cut out when they found a mountain of black bags from a County Durham property.  Durham County Council neighbourhood workers removed the waste from a property in Ferryhill following an investigation.

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Curtain falls on rehearsals as Darlington Hippodrome prepares Snow White show

Rehearsals have wrapped on a much-anticipated pantomime coming to the Darlington Hippodrome later this month. The performance will feature Gareth Gates who heads the cast of the theatre’s rendition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He will

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Darlington kids waiting up to three years to see mental health teams, says MP

Children in Darlington are having to wait up to three years for mental health help, an MP has told Parliament.  Peter Gibson, MP for Darlington, spoke about the "unacceptable" waits children in the region are facing to get access to Child and Adolescent

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LIVE: Heavy police presence at scene of incident in Bishop Auckland - updates

1:56pm Three arrested Three people have been arrested and one person is in hospital after a serious assault, police

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'We were short on a number of things' - Michael Carrick's reaction to Boro's defeat

MICHAEL CARRICK admits his Middlesbrough squad is currently being stretched to the limit – but insists that should not be an excuse for this afternoon’s 2-0 defeat to Ipswich Town. Boro were without nine senior players through either injury or

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Love Island: All Stars teaser clip revealed as Maya Jama hosts spin off show

Maya Jama features in a new teaser clip for Love Island: All Stars which is due to launch in January. The 29-year-old presented the 2023 winter and summer series of Love Island and now she’ll return to our screens for the new format of the show

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Urgent appeal launched to fund treatment for girl, 5, with inoperable brain tumour

Kind-hearted people across the region are helping to support a five-year-old girl diagnosed with an incurable and inoperable brain tumour The family of Mercy Cuthbertson, from North Tyneside, whose parents are both serving police officers, are

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Full list of businesses making their way to this Teesside retail park

Many high profile brands and businesses have lodged plans to open new stores in a North East shopping centre. Retailers such as Lush and Flannels have both made planning applications concerning potential new locations at Teesside Park in Thornaby

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Council defends proposals to reduce hours public CCTV cameras are monitored

Council chiefs have defended proposals to reduce the hours public space CCTV cameras in Hartlepool will be monitored as part of a £30,000 savings initiative. Councillor Moss Boddy, Rossmere ward representative, said he has a “great deal of concern

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These men flooded a North Yorkshire town with heroin and crack cocaine

Seven members of an organised crime gang who flooded a North Yorkshire town with heroin and crack cocaine have been sentenced. The two ringleaders of the Bradford-based gang, which peddled drugs in Harrogate have been jailed for a total of 17 years

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Only two Middlesbrough players score above a 5 in disappointing defeat to Ipswich

How did the players fare in Middlesbrough's 2-0 defeat to Ipswich Town? MIDDLESBROUGH (4-2-3-1): 5 Dieng: Didn’t really have a chance with either goal, but wasn’t really able to impose himself in his 18-yard box 4 Van den Berg: Came

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Middlesbrough well beaten as Michael Carrick loses battle of former Man Utd coaches

IT was billed as the battle of the former Manchester United coaches – but in their head-to-head at the Riverside, it was Kieran McKenna that came out on top rather than Michael Carrick. While McKenna was able to celebrate another victory for his

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Elderly woman in critical condition after 'hit and run' near popular coastal pub

An elderly woman is fighting for her life in hospital after a suspected hit and run near a popular coastal pub. The 78-year-old was reportedly crossing the road outside the Astley Arms pub in Seaton Sluice, Northumberland when she was hit by a

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'All I can see is its teeth and evil face' - grandmother savaged by dog

A grandmother whose ankle was savaged by a "bulldog-type" dog in York says she could have lost her foot - or been killed. Kirstie Sandford was visiting a friend's house in Acomb, York, when she says the dog attacked her out of the blue. She

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Plans to convert a former animal rescue centre to workshop in North Yorkshire

Planning permission for a single-storey extension on a former animal rescue centre to create a joinery workshop has been submitted to North Yorkshire Council. The plans refer to the former animal rescue centre at the Firby Buildings, in Borough

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Sunderland manager latest as Dodds outlines what happens next after West Brom win

MIKE Dodds expects to still be in charge of Sunderland for Tuesday's visit of Leeds United, as interviews with candidates continue but with no appointment imminent as things stand. Sunderland's performance in the 2-1 win over West Brom in Dodds

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Obvious Leeds United question after dazzling Sunderland cameo against West Brom

6 Patterson: Quiet for the most part. West Brom’s goal was their first effort on target. 7 Huggins: Assured defensive display. Linked up well with Roberts. 8 Ballard: Perhaps fortunate to only get a yellow card for foul on Maja but otherwise

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Sunderland 2-1 West Brom: Inspired decision gives Mike Dodds dream start

ON the eve of his first game as caretaker boss, Mike Dodds confidently promised that this stint would be different to last time – when his interim spell resulted in two defeats. His confidence wasn’t misplaced. The visit of West Brom was a tough

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Drivers share the 10 most annoying things passengers do - are you guilty of any?

Drivers in the UK have shared the top 10 most annoying things that passengers do in their cars - are you guilty of any? From commenting on how you're driving to leaving litter in the car, motorists often have as much to contend with inside as out

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Met Office issue weather warnings as wet and windy weather will sweep the UK

The UK is in for a miserable weekend as wet and windy conditions threaten to disrupt the festivities. Weather alerts covering areas of Dorset and Devon is in place until 9am on Saturday, with the Met Office warning a spell of heavy rainfall could

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Key Middlesbrough player returns from injury to start against Ipswich Town

DAEL FRY makes a welcome return to Middlesbrough's starting line-up for this afternoon's home game with Ipswich Town. The centre-half has missed Boro's last two matches after suffering a hamstring injury in the defeat at Bristol City. However

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Middlesbrough 0 Ipswich Town 2 - Recap and highlights from the Riverside

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DWP urge benefits claimants to look out for a five-letter code which means bonus

Any Brit expecting a bonus from the Department for Work and Pensions this Christmas have been told they can watch their bank accounts for a code. Christmas is a joyous time of year but can also be a real struggle for thousands of families up and

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Looking back at when a devastating flood forced North East village to evacuate

THE nightmare before Christmas is how flood victims in Port Clarence described being evacuated from their homes and then returning to scenes of devastation following a freak storm surge, on December 5, 2013. As the major clean-up operation began

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See inside this old world charmer of a home on sale for £1.4m

If you're in the market for a grand old dame rather than a WAG, a home that oozes style and sophistication not bling and sparkle, The Old Vicarage might be everything you want and more. An elegant and beautifully presented Georgian period property

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Vulnerable children seeking help in Darlington up by 100% - amid funding crisis

The number of vulnerable children requiring help and support in Darlington has increased by over 100 per cent in the last two years.  The growing demand in social care services alongside rising inflation and interest rates has forced Darlington

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Failed plumber, boy singer, trombonist, ostrich handler: Bernie Clifton's life

At the tender age of 87, a comedy legend has finally published his autobiography. Andrew White speaks to Bernie Clifton. “Be honest, how many of you thought I was dead?" That's a quote from Bernie Clifton - singer, comedian, radio DJ, trombone

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Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest, Santander, Nationwide mortgage boost for customers

British homeowners and mortgage holders have been given a boost as the average two-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage is below 6 per cent for the first time in months. The average two-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage on the market dipped to 5.99

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Mike Dodds makes Sunderland striker call with two changes for West Brom game

MIKE Dodds has made two changes to Sunderland's starting XI for the game against West Brom. Jobe Bellingham is back in the team and looks set to start up-front for the Black Cats, replacing Mason Burstow in the line-up. And Patrick Roberts comes

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Police release image of men they would like to trace after cooking oil thefts

Police have issued a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to following the theft of cooking oil in a North Yorshire market town  North Yorkshire Police said two incidents happened at Barkers department store in Northallerton – one on

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Sunderland 2-1 West Brom: Highlights as Mike Dodds enjoys winning start

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Brits lose their minds over American interpretation of a Full English Breakfast

A Full English Breakfast is a staple to many Brits, and when the sacred recipe is interpreted differently, it doesn't always go down well.  As news outlet, the New York Times discovered when they caused some controversy online after they posted

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Own a piece of Darlington newspaper history as historic letter goes under hammer

Tuesday is your opportunity to own a little piece of Darlington newspaper history: the large letter R out of “Northern” which was once on the side of the Echo’s offices in Priestgate, Darlington. The R is part of a sale of 15 lots donated by Rotary

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Body found in search for missing North East woman

A body has been found in the search for a missing woman from the Hartlepool area, police have confirmed. Cleveland Police had last night (Friday) issued an appeal after Susan Appleyard had gone missing, but this morning (Saturday, December 9) said

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Two charged with murder of North East man as fourth suspect is arrested

Two suspects have been charged with the murder of a North East man and a fourth suspect has been arrested, police have confirmed. Police were called to Cartmel Green in Slatyford, Newcastle, at around 11.45pm on Wednesday (December 6) after receiving

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Darlington game at Banbury OFF because of waterlogged pitch

DARLINGTON'S game at Banbury has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. The Quakers were due to face Banbury in National League North this afternoon, but the pitch at the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium has been deemed unplayable.

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Police appeal after attempted robbery suspect is bitten on right arm by victim's dog

Police are appealing for anyone who knows someone with an unexplained bite on their right forearm to get in touch after an attempted robbery suspect was bitten by the victim's dog. The incident happened as a young woman walked her dogs near the

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Where were you when Woolworths announced its closure fifteen years ago?

Fifteen years ago, one of the UK's most famous stores announced they had failed to secure a buyer and were closing stores across the North East and North Yorkshire.  Thousands of Woolworths workers in the region faced a grim Christmas after efforts

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Northallerton house transformed into winter wonderland

A family of Christmas mad fundraisers are switching into the festive season with a spectacular display of lights in their front garden, and have arranged for Santa to visit in the run up to the big day. Becci Gill and her parents Wilf and Marjory

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An easy walk on the banks of a North Yorkshire river overlooking beautiful villages

South of Pateley Bridge in North Yorkshire, the River Nidd winds its way past some attractive villages, many steeped in their industrial past. The walk itself starts a little inland with good views across the river to the east before returning via

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Go on! Feel warm - join our campaign and give a coat this Christmas

SO many of us have forgotten items of clothing shoved to the back of cupboards and drawers, either because they’ve fallen out of favour or because they’ve become out-grown. We live in a throwaway society but often we don’t get round to throwing

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Coats for Christmas: The Northern Echo launches its winter clothes appeal

The Northern Echo is today launching our 'Coats for Christmas' campaign to help a Darlington clothing scheme's need for donations of winter clothes amid unprecedented demand.  The shop, run by Darlington Cares and located in Queen Street Shopping

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Rising Darlington filmmaker secures funding at awards show for next short film

An up-and-coming Darlington filmmaker has won funding for her next short film. Leanne Davis received the Tees Valley International Film Festival Scholarship at the closing ceremony of the event in October – with the award being announced by Robson

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Best family board games for Christmas this year? Mums highly recommended these

The big day is just days away now...sounds scary saying that as summer seems but a blip ago. Board games are to Christmas what chocolate is to Easter, let's be honest. But finding the best family board games to appeal to and engage across all generations

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Why you should persevere in finding this hidden new Italian restaurant

There’s a new Italian restaurant in Richmond. Which, as a statement of bald fact, is not exactly knock-me-down-with-a-feather news. Isn’t there a new Italian in Richmond/Darlington/Northallerton/Ripon/Thirsk almost all the time? Maybe not, but

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Closure of Northallerton and Richmond Barclays bank branches 'a disgrace'

The news that Barclays is to close its bank branches in Northallerton and Richmond was described as "an absolute disgrace" by one customer. There is rising concern and calls for a rethink over the plan, which follows the closure of Barclays banks

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Families taking sick kids to RVI may still be paying air fee despite review

Families taking their sick children to hospital may still be paying daily clean air zone fees despite a council saying it would look at exempting them four months ago. The Echo told in August how Paul O’Donovan was landed with a fine when taking

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How our communities are fighting back against drugs

CONTROLLING the possession and sale of illegal drugs on our streets is crucial if we are to reduce violent crime and make our streets safer. When I was elected, the public ranked drug dealing and drug use as their second highest priority, and I

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Sunderland manager candidates sent 'really exciting' message with more talks ahead

MIKE Dodds has described the Sunderland head coach vacancy as "incredibly attractive and exciting" for potential candidates, as the club's decision makers continue to assess their options and and line up further interviews. Sunderland bosses are

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Carrick's unique Boro challenge after 'emptying football brains' at Manchester United

MICHAEL Carrick has faced a lot of very different challenges since taking charge at Middlesbrough but today's is unique - for the man in the opposition dugout, Kieran McKenna, knows Boro's boss inside out, with the pair having "emptied their football

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16 North East pubs put up for sale after company behind them collapse

Sixteen pubs have gone up for sale in the North East, Northumberland and North Yorkshire after the company behind the venues collapsed and administrators brought in.  Milton Portfolio Property 3 Limited, which owns 25 pubs in the North of England

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Four people named and fined thousands following fly tips in County Durham

Four people have been ordered to pay thousands of pounds in relation to fly tipping in County Durham. Durham County Council took legal action after fly tipping was reported in four separate incidences in the county. Peterlee Magistrates court

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How smart are you? - It's Pub Quiz time!

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.

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Cosy North East boat house named one of the UK's best lakeside winter stays

You might think a holiday to the coast or Northumberland’s most scenic lakes is only ideal for summer but in fact, it could be the “tonic” to your festive plans. With that in mind, The Boat House in Belford has been named among ‘the 10 glorious