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Bogus advisor jailed for fleecing victims out of life-savings and pensions

A bogus financial advisor who fleeced victims out of more than £2m has been jailed.  Stephen Rae was convicted at Newcastle Crown Court in June this year, after admitting he defrauded 16 separate clients between June 2014 and January 2016.

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Construction well underway on new 65,000 sqft Tesco and Home Bargains

Construction is well underway on a brand new 65,000 sqft retail park which will include a Tesco Superstore and Home Bargains and is due to open next year. The Houghton Colliery Retail Park in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, is quickly taking shape

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'Fit and healthy' grandmother of six died within a year of cancer diagnosis

A North East man who lost his mum to cancer within a year of her diagnosis is backing a charity’s ambitious cancer plan for how the next UK Government could help avoid hundreds of deaths each year. James Tate, 47, saw his fit and healthy mum, Carol

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Teesside crash LIVE: Road closed and one in hospital after collision

8:29pm Pictures from the scene More pictures from the scene show police in attendance following the incident.

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What is the government strategy to keep the rail industry on track?

NO one is yet seriously suggesting that the Hitachi factory at Newton Aycliffe is under threat, but its difficulties do suggest the crisis in Britain’s rail industry. Hitachi now believes the Aycliffe factory is worth £65m less because the rail

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County Durham incident RECAP: Road reopens after shed load

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Darlington fish and chip shop shortlisted as one of the top 10 venues in the UK

A Darlington-based fish and chip shop will battle it out to be the UK’s best next year after it was shortlisted as one of the best ten venues. Yarm Road Fish and Chips, which has become a familiar and popular choice for locals, will find out if

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Swimmer with hypothermia pulled from water after ten '999' calls to coastguard

A swimmer who was suffering from hypothermia and water in the lungs was rescued by boat crews after coming into difficulty just off the North East coastline. Emergency services were called to King Edwards’s Bay in Cullercoats at around 10am on

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Murder accused from Ferryhill denies carrying weapon when boy suffered fatal injury

A teenager who boasted about carrying a weapon in a series of online messages in the days leading up to the fatal stabbing of Gordon Gault has denied he was armed that night. Daniel Lacerda, from Ferryhill, County Durham, made several references

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Airport backs Echo's campaign to bring more jobs and investment to North East

The Northern Echo’s Level Up campaign continues to grow as the North East begins one of its most exciting phases - with Teesside International Airport agreeing to become our ninth partner. MD Phil Forster has shown his determination to bring the

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Major Hayden Hackney injury update - and Middlesbrough squad news ahead of Hull

MICHAEL CARRICK expects to receive an early Christmas present with Hayden Hackney set to return to the Middlesbrough line-up in the next couple of weeks. Hackney has missed Boro’s last three matches because of a hamstring injury, and is not expected

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Woman arrested for alleged drug dealing offences after North East property raid

A woman has been arrested for 'intent' to deal drugs after officers executed a warrant at a North East address. Cleveland Police carried out a drugs warrant at a property on Elmstone Gardens in Hemlington this morning (December 11). A woman

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One taken to hospital following crash which saw large emergency service response

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash in a North East town centre which saw a large emergency service response. Cleveland Police confirmed they were attending a crash on Prince Regent Street in Stockton on Monday (December 11)

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Popular brand to cease trading later this month at North East shopping park

A popular store at a North East retail park will close its doors this month after signs appeared on the storefront noting a 'closing down sale'  Signs in the window of high street brand USC's Teesside Park store have begun to appear, with the sport

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Mountain rescue teams called after runner badly injured in woods

Mountain rescue teams were called out on Sunday after a runner badly injured their ankle running through woods. Volunteers from the Cleveland Mountain Rescue team were called to Guisborough Woods on Sunday (December 10) where the woman had badly

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Hundreds of illegal vapes with cartoons or shaped like coffee seized from shops

Illegal vapes shaped like coffee cups or adorned with cartoons that could appeal to kids have been seized by police and trading standards in County Durham. More than 500 vapes worth £5,260 were seized from eight shops in the county in the latest

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Fury at Government delay that could hit future of Hitachi rail plant in North East

Trains manufacturer Hitachi says the Government holds the key to securing the future of its vast Newton Aycliffe plant and 700 staff - after a shock £64million announcement. Hitachi has announced that the North East factory is now worth more than

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North East business leaders give their verdict on interest rates move

There was no appetite for a rise in interest rates amongst North East Shadow MPC members this month. They are looking for a period of stability to allow previous rate rises to take full effect, and to hopefully see inflation continue on a downward

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How to keep rooms with big windows warm this winter – 6 affordable tips

Having rooms with big windows is often a great feature to have in your home as they allow lots of daylight in and can make spaces feel more open than they are. Big windows are also ideal for watching the world go by and noticing the changes each

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Stephen Fry reveals heart-warming story about his Harry Potter narration

Stephen Fry has revealed how much his narrating on the Harry Potter audiobooks has helped people around the world during an interview with Claudia Winkleman on BBC Radio 2. Fry is a British actor (Sherlock Home: A Game of Shadows, The Hobbit, The

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Sunderland manager latest as Dodds outlines position ahead of Leeds & Bristol City

MIKE Dodds hasn't received any update from Sunderland's bosses on the search for a new head coach - with the interim manager revealing that he's preparing for the possibility of still being in charge for Saturday's game at Bristol City as well as tomorrow

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Queuing traffic as County Durham lane closed due to emergency pothole repairs

A County Durham road closed for emergency repairs this afternoon is expected to reopen later today (December 11). One lane has been closed on the A19 Northbound at The A181 (Castle Eden Interchange) due to emergency pothole repairs. The closure

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North East rail passengers speak of 'nightmare' delays after wire damage causes chaos

Rail passengers have opened up about "nightmare" travel delays caused by damage on the line that saw trains cancelled, diverted and left some stranded with no way home. Damage to overhead electric wires between Peterborough and Grantham over the

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No business like Snow business – a panto for all ages at Darlington Hippodrome

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs opened at Darlington Hippodrome at the weekend. PETER BARRON was in good company when he sat in the audience… IN my book, the true test of a pantomime is whether it appeals not just to children but adults too.

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West Brom 'appalled' and working with police after hateful Bradley Lowery post

WEST BROM say they are "appalled" after being alerted to a hateful social media post referencing Bradley Lowery on the back of Saturday's defeat at Sunderland. Albion say they have identified and suspended the account of a fan and are now assisting

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Police launch enquiries into 'unexplained' death of Bishop Auckland baby

Durham Constabulary have confirmed enquiries are ongoing following the “unexplained” death of a baby on Sunday (December 10). Emergency services convened on Sun Street in Bishop Auckland just before 10am yesterday where a police van was seen parked

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CCTV footage released of man as police investigate death of woman

Police have released CCTV footage of a man they would like to speak to in relation to an investigation after the body of a 36-year-old woman was found in Sunderland. Emergency services received a call expressing concern for a woman shortly before

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Stockton crash LIVE: Road closed causing traffic jam in town centre

4:58pm One in hospital following Stockton town centre crash One person has been taken to hospital following a

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Darlington care home told to improve after inspection downgrades rating

A Darlington care home has been told to improve over issues in safety and leadership just seven months after it received a ‘good’ rating. The Riverside View Care Home in Darlington has had its rating downgraded after a CQC (Care Quality Commission

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Dad's plea to women to attend cervical screenings after daughter died aged 32

A Darlington dad who lost his daughter to cervical cancer has urged women to get screened after new figures revealed a fall in numbers attending screenings. Paul Williams’ daughter Zoey Williams died aged 32 in May after losing a battle with terminal

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Sunderland manager latest, Middlesbrough star sorely missed & Newcastle loan surprise

What were the key takeaways from this weekend’s matches involving the North-East’s big three clubs? SUNDERLAND 2 WEST BROM 1 MIKE DODDS IS A VIABLE HEAD COACH CANDIDATE Mike Dodds hinted that he was interested in the head coach job on a

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Where to see Santa on Wheels in Stockton-on-Tees this Christmas - dates & routes

Are you on the naughty or nice list? If you want to see Santa on his big dazzling bus in Stockton-on-Tees this year, you're in luck. Santa is coming to town as he will be making his way through the borough, swapping his sleigh for a vehicle on

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All the trains facing delays and cancellations affecting North East passengers

Trains are still being cancelled following damage to overhead wires - here's a full list of cancellations that have impacted travel to the North East today. Whilst lines between Peterborough and Grantham have re-opened following damage to overhead

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'Huge' Sunderland announcement with Stadium of Light to host major event

SUNDERLAND'S Stadium of Light will play host to England's Red Roses in the opening match of the "era-defining" 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup - with the hope that the game and the tournament can inspire young girls in the North East and perhaps even

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See the guest presenters who will host This Morning this week with Dermot O'Leary

This Morning is set to welcome a host of new guest presenters this week as ITV continues its search for full-time replacements for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. Willoughby stepped down from her role as co-host of This Morning in October

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The day a plane crashed near our school

THE afternoon of Thursday, December 2, 1943, had been just like any other for pupils at the Applegarth Primary School in Northallerton. As the school day drew to a close, about 200 youngsters were getting ready to go into the main hall for their usual

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Risk of mosquito-borne diseases looms for UK, health officials warn

Mosquito-borne diseases could arrive in the UK as early as the 2040s, health officials have warned. There is concern the UK could become more suitable for invasive species such as the Asian tiger mosquito. It has the potential to spread dengue

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Sheridan Smith reveals the one thing she regretted whilst filming latest TV show

Sheridan Smith has revealed that she "regretted" having so many tattoos due to the process of having to cover them up whilst filming for her latest TV series. The 42-year-old stars in the Paramount+ thriller The Castaways, and as part of filming

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Paddy McGuinness reveals details of his own 'brain rattling' crash on Top Gear

Former Top Gear presenter Paddy McGuinness has revealed details of his own "brain rattling" crash while on Top Gear just weeks after the BBC rested the show. The BBC, in November, revealed Top Gear would be rested for the "foreseeable future" following

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Gary Lineker and Brian Cox among celebs calling for scrapping of Rwanda scheme

Gary Lineker, Brian Cox, Sophie Okonedo and Big Zuu are among several high-profile figures who have signed a letter calling for the Government to scrap its Rwanda scheme. This comes in the week MPs will debate and vote on the Safety of Rwanda (

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A19 crash LIVE: Slow traffic and delays in both directions following collision

9:20am Emergency services contacted Durham Constabulary and the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) have been contacted

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ITV viewers left 'sobbing' at marriage proposal during An Audience With Kylie

ITV’s An Audience With Kylie aired tonight (December 10) and viewers enjoyed seeing the star answer questions and sing some of her new and old hits. Viewers, and Kylie Minogue herself, got a surprise as one of the audience members had a very important

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See the tenth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

Celebrities have danced their way into the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing but after a week of double performances from the remaining couples, one had to leave. Since there was no elimination last week, the scores for the remaining four couples

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All the couples through to the Strictly Come Dancing final 2023

Strictly Come Dancing has seen another celebrity leave in tonight’s episode (December 10) but three have made it to the final. The dancing competition known for providing all the glitz and glamour will end next week with one couple scooping the

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Northern Echo business event this week will preview major 2024 plans for North East

A Northern Echo business event this week will bring together ten of the North East's leading voices to look ahead to a year of projects and plans in 2024. Alongside all nine of the Northern Echo's panel of partners in our Level Up campaign for

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Volunteers planning a special Christmas for care leavers- but need help

A group of volunteers who are passionate about ensuring Teesside care leavers experience the Christmas Day they deserve are calling for support from local businesses and individuals. Jill Ambrazaitis, steering group lead for the Care Leavers' Christmas

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Worrying rise in child cruelty as offences almost DOUBLE in part of North East

Worrying new figures present a stark wake-up call over increasing cases of child cruelty and neglect in our region, a leading charity boss has said. Police statistics obtained by the NSPCC reveal cases of a child being neglected, assaulted or mistreated

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Met Office forecasts temperatures to remain close to freezing in Darlington

It is set to be a dry yet chilly in Darlington and across the North East today (December 11) as the Met Office predicts low temperatures set to feel as low as 1C by evening. As we move closer to Christmas and the peak of winter, temperatures are

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Darlington and County Durham LIVE: Breaking news, traffic & travel

8:57am Follow our live blog... Castle Eden A19 crash LIVE: Motorists facing delays There are reports of a crash

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Dan Ballard's Newcastle tickets admission, next manager claim & Josh Maja message

DAN Ballard says he can already feel the "buzz" around Sunderland ahead of next month's Wear-Tyne derby and has been inundated with ticket requests since last week's draw - including from people who he doesn't even know! The centre-half - who set

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All 23 North East businesses recently slapped with a one or zero hygiene rating

A shocking 23 businesses in the North East have been slapped with a poor hygiene rating in the last two months. The Food Hygiene scores show that a number of businesses across the region have been told they need to make improvements. The ratings

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Force seeking alternative to Aycliffe police station after public survey

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has announced the results of a new poll gauging public opinion on the future of Newton Aycliffe Police Station. The County Durham and Darlington PCC launched a consultation after Durham Constabulary’s ten-year