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Travel misery for hundreds of Newcastle fans after Spurs game as all trains cancelled

There is misery for Newcastle fans trying to make it home after their side was beaten 4-1 by Tottenham this afternoon. Train chaos which left fans, and commuters, struggling to make the journey south has led to all trains north being cancelled

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Detective accused of accessing confidential police records without purpose

A detective is accused of accessing confidential information about four people using police computers without proper reason to do so. Cleveland Police Detective Constable Richard Crallan is accused of searching the force’s computer system and viewing

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Rogue trader cost customers £500k for bad work and put one through 'sheer hell'

A trader who cost customers more than £500,000 for bad building work, putting one through “sheer hell”, is behind bars today. Christopher Newman, 41, overpromised and underdelivered on work by his company Hartburn Lofts and Extensions Ltd, leaving

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Customers describe ruinous effect of rogue trader's shoddy work as he is jailed

Customers of a rogue trader who cost them tens of thousands of pounds have told of the ruinous effect of his incompetent work. People from Stockton, Billingham, Redcar, Ormesby, Norton, Loftus, North Yorkshire, County Durham, Sunderland and Leeds

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Eddie Howe on Callum Wilson and Sean Longstaff's situation ahead of AC Milan game

EDDIE HOWE claims he has been “backed into a difficult position” by Newcastle United’s injury problems, with yesterday’s 4-1 thrashing at Tottenham providing a depressing end to a difficult week. Howe opted to name an unchanged outfield line-up

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What we know after police and air ambulance called to incident in Bishop Auckland

Emergency crews were called to Bishop Auckland on Sunday (December 10) morning after reports of an incident. The air ambulance was seen landing in the town while police and ground paramedics converged on Sun Street just before 10am. A police

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No Newcastle player scores higher than 5 out of 10 in defeat to Son-inspired Spurs

How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 4-1 defeat at Tottenham? TOTTENHAM (4-2-3-1): Vicario 6; Porro 7, Romero 6, Davies 7, Udogie 7; Bissouma 6 (Gil 86), Sarr 6 (Hojbjerg 73); Johnson 7 (Skipp 86), Kulusevski 6, SON 9 (Donley 90

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Time for a change of plan as a tired Newcastle United crash to another heavy defeat

EXTENSIVE disruption to the East Coast Mainline meant a number of Newcastle United fans were unable to get to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this afternoon. They were the lucky ones. Those that made it to the game in north London were forced to endure

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Rescue team turns out in force to help walker in difficulty on popular footpath

A mountain rescue team turned out in strength to help a walker in difficulty along the Cleveland Way yesterday (Saturday, December 10).  Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team dispatched two Land Rovers while members also took to their personal vehicles

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Four years on, why being MP for Darlington is the best job in the world

ON TUESDAY, it will be four years since I was given the opportunity to serve the people of Darlington in Westminster. These past four years have been one of national and international challenges with our exit from the EU, Covid-19, a war in Ukraine

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Wensleydale Creamery amongst cheesemakers at annual Christmas ceremony

The Wensleydale Creamery joined cheesemakers from around the UK in donating to the Chelsea Pensioner’s Annual Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses. In total, more than 330kg of British cheese was donated to the Royal Hospital Chelsea event. Chelsea

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Six motorists named and fined for no insurance in County Durham and Darlington

Six motorists have been named and fined in court after being caught without third-party insurance in County Durham and Darlington. The cases were heard at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on Wednesday , December 6. Craig Stephen Corsie, 35 of Quarry

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Storm Fergus to sweep UK prompting road, rail, air and ferry transport fears

The UK is expected to be hit by further bad weather as transport cancellations are looking ever more likely due to Storm Fergus safety fears. Storm Fergus was named by the Irish meteorological service, Met Eireann. Trains, flights, ferries

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Two of Newcastle United's injured players back in the squad against Tottenham

EDDIE HOWE has named an unchanged starting side for Newcastle United's Premier League game at Tottenham. However, Sean Longstaff and Callum Wilson have been passed fit to return to the squad at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Longstaff has recovered

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McDonald's 'shocked and saddened' by footage of staff mistreating homeless man

McDonald's has "wholeheartedly apologised" to a homeless man who was mistreated by their third-party security staff on Saturday night. Footage posted on social media appears to show a security guard mopping the floor where the homeless man was

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Tottenham 4 Newcastle United 1 - Recap and highlights

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Missing man last spotted on Thursday morning has been found

Police searching for a man missing since last week say he has been found. The missing 40-year-old had last been seen near the Belle Vue shops in Middlesbrough on Thursday (December 7) at about 11.45am. Recommended reading: Man in

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See who won ITV's Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream and will perform in the West End

ITV’s Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream has come to an end tonight (December 10) with only two successful candidates taking the Sophie and Sky roles for the West End show. The series has been showcasing 14 of the most talented actors, singers and dancers

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Man in hospital after serious assault in Bishop Auckland as three arrested

A man is in hospital and three people have been arrested after a serious assault in Bishop Auckland. Emergency crews were called to Princes Street in the town just after 5.30pm on Saturday (December 9) evening to reports of a serious assault.

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Eight Darlington dogs (including inseparable duo) looking for a forever home

This handful of pooches are all looking for new forever homes this Christmas. These seven dogs are all up for adoption at Darlington Dogs Trust, which is reminding prospective owners that a dog is for life, not just the festive season, as some

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Big Sunderland call ahead of Leeds United explained after Jude Bellingham's claim

JOBE Bellingham looks set to continue up-front for Sunderland against Leeds United on Tuesday after the teenager's impressive showing against West Brom. In the week Jude Bellingham described his younger brother as a "thoroughbred striker", Jobe

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Five-year-old boy awarded after saving collapsed grandad - ten years ago

LOOKING back to the week of December 4 to December 10, five years ago... A FIVE-YEAR-OLD boy was recognised for his bravery after calling 999 to help his grandad who had collapsed on the sofa, in December 2018. Lucas Carter Wright, from Ingleby

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A round-up of all the planning applications submitted in Richmonshire this month

Recent planning applications submitted to North Yorkshire Council include: l Planning permission for a single-storey rear extension to the existing unit and associated internal alterations; demolition of existing front porch; installation of new

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Meet the new headmistress leading one of the region's top girls' schools

A  girls' school in the North East has appointed a new headmistress with a distinguished 25-year teaching career in the region and a flair for STEM subjects. Following a rigorous selection process, Durham High School, an all-through girls’ school

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Bishop Auckland incident LIVE: Police at scene after air ambulance lands - updates

12:40pm Durham Police contacted We have contacted Durham Police for more information about the incident and will keep

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Rail chaos LIVE: Lines re-open but delays and cancellations persist

8:17am Which trains are cancelled? Here's a roundup of the trains heading to the region that have been cancelled this

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Boro's defeat to Ipswich - an inevitable result of missing players or a bigger worry?

DARRAGH LENIHAN, Paddy McNair, Tommy Smith and Anfernee Dijksteel at the back, Isaiah Jones, Hayden Hackney, Lewis O’Brien and Riley McGree in midfield, Marcus Forss up front. You could have put together the core of a more-than-decent team from

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How, after 800 years, the light went out on Durham's last mine 30 years ago today

THIRTY years ago on Sunday, the last deep miners emerged at the end of their last shift from the last pit in the County Durham coalfield, bringing to an end 800 years of an industry that was the bedrock of the county’s economy and of thousands of people

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Doctor Who fans ‘cherish’ final moments with David Tennant as the Doctor

Doctor Who fans were treated to the final instalment of the programme’s three anniversary specials tonight (December 9). The BBC show is celebrating its 60th anniversary and David Tennant has returned as the Doctor in three episodes. The final

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See the Strictly Come Dancing scores and leaderboard for semi-final week

The remaining celebrity contestants on Strictly Come Dancing performed again tonight (December 9) and the results are in. This week was the semi-final of the dancing competition and the celebrities attempted to secure their place in the final.

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How to watch ITV's I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Coming Out show

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! finishes on Sunday but viewers will get to see more of this year’s campmates in a follow-up show next week. ITV is to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look as the celebrities leave the jungle life behind.

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Final campmate leaves I'm A Celebrity ahead of the 2023 final

The 2023 series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! is due to end very soon and, in tonight’s (December 9) episode, the seventh celebrity was voted off the show. Campmates are being voted out of the jungle by the public ahead of the final which

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Newcastle supporters hit by travel disruption as trains to London are cancelled

Thousands of Newcastle United fans travelling to London for the Spurs game have been hit by train disruption with many services cancelled. LNER says that due to severe damage to overhead lines between Peterborough and Grantham - on the East Coast

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Missing woman found safe and well by police

*UPDATE: Marie has been found safe and well* Police have issuesd an urgent appeal for help in finding a woman who went missing early this morning (Sunday, December 10). Cleveland Police are trying to trace Marie Dobson, who was last seen in

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See how this Durham street has changed over the years in pictures

For around a thousand years Silver Street, leading from the market place down to Framwellgate Bridge, has been one of Durham’s principal streets. From the centre of the city, it leads to the splendid cathedral and castle views of the bridge after

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Green Party names its candidate for 2024’s historic North East mayoral election

The Green Party has named its candidate for 2024’s historic North East mayoral election. Andrew Gray vowed to put communities “back in control” of the major resources set to be handed to the new regional leader if he is successful in next May’s

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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

Several postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery throughout this week.   Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Three streets across the region scooped prizes after their postcodes

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How did this County Durham man who coached Barcelona change football forever?

Today's Object of the Week is a plaque which recognises the incredible achievements of a County Durham footballer who is forgotten by many. More than a century ago John Richard Greenwell, known as Jack, left County Durham for a successful playing

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Damaging report says UK could slip back into 'Victorian' gap between rich & poor

A report has suggested that UK is in danger of slipping back into a Victorian-age gap between mainstream society and an impoverished underclass. Covid lockdowns had a “catastrophic effect” on the nation’s social fabric and the most disadvantaged

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Two clear Sunderland manager conclusions as Black Cats bosses get what they wanted

IT was a win that not only lifted Sunderland back into the Championship's top six but provided the club's decision makers with something crucial and craved: time. The message coming out of the club at the back end of last week was that Sunderland's

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Mike Dodds drops Leeds United hint & one Sunderland player 'knows his thoughts'

MIKE Dodds says he'll have to freshen up his Sunderland side and make changes for Tuesday's game against Leeds United - with Alex Pritchard in contention to start after his brilliant cameo from the bench against West Brom. Pritchard came off the

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Meet some of the traders selling their wares at a County Durham Christmas market

Traders from across County Durham and beyond converged on a Masonic Centre for a Christmas market on Saturday (December 9) The event at Chester-le-Street's Masonic Centre allowed small businesses to show off and sell their wares and meet new customers

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Shortage of notes in County Durham cash machines after burglary attempts

Concerns have been raised after a councillor was told there is a shortage of money in County Durham cash machines because of attempts by burglars to steal them by ripping them from shops. Durham County Councillor John Shuttleworth raised the issue

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Controversial plans have been submitted for homes in Wensleydale village

Plans to build 12 new homes on the outskirts of a Wensleydale village have been submitted to North Yorkshire Council. A planning statement has been prepared by 4:18 Architecture on behalf of the applicants, a Mr and Mrs Blackburn from Thornton

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Fifteen motorists named and fined for speeding in County Durham and Darlington

Fifteen motorists have been named and fined in court after being caught speeding in County Durham and Darlington. The cases were heard at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (December 5). Lauren Cox, 35, of St Johns Park, Stillington, Stockton

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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week (December 1 to December 8). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Three streets across the region scooped prizes

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Michael Carrick's Emmanuel Latte Lath verdict after striker fails to trouble Ipswich

MICHAEL CARRICK insists he is happy with Emmanuel Latte Lath’s performance levels, even though the striker has still only scored one goal at the Riverside all season. The summer signing from Atalanta has scored five goals in away matches this term