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LIVE: Police cordon in place and large 999 response after 'incident' in high street

5:59pm Norton Stabbing: Teen arrested and 20 year old hospitalised A teenager has been arrested following a stabbing

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Look inside this 'affordable' two-bed family home on sale for around £50,000

A two-bedroom home in a Teesside neighbourhood has hit the market and is on sale for £50k – take a look inside. The terraced property on Melbourne Street in Stockton has been described as an "affordable family home" and "solid investment opportunity

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Well-known and popular County Durham café 'reluctantly' goes up for sale

A well-known and popular café spot in County Durham has 'reluctantly' gone up for sale after the owner announced retirement. Sam Zair's Café has been a staple of Fore Bondgate in Bishop Auckland for many years - but it has been announced that the

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The Masked Singer fans convinced celebrity behind Bigfoot mask is Alex Brooker

The Masked Singer's latest episode aired tonight (February 3) and viewers are convinced they know which celebrity is hiding behind the Bigfoot mask. The ITV show sees celebrities perform in a variety of costumes and the celebrity judges and viewers

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Who are Dippy Egg and Maypole? Two identities revealed on The Masked Singer

The Masked Singer returned to our screens this week with viewers guessing who is behind the masks of those performing on stage. In tonight’s episode, Dippy Egg, Eifel Tower and Maypole were in the bottom three. The identities of two masked

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Eddie Howe explains why he kept Dan Burn on pitch in Newcastle's 4-4 draw with Luton

EDDIE HOWE has defended his decision to keep Dan Burn on the field for more than an hour of Newcastle United’s 4-4 draw with Luton Town. Burn had an extremely difficult afternoon as he was repeatedly beaten on the outside by Luton’s lively winger

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Eddie Howe reveals details of Anthony Gordon's injury - and Alexander Isak latest

ANTHONY GORDON is the latest player to have added his name to Newcastle United’s injury list, with Eddie Howe revealing that the winger suffered an ankle injury in his side’s 4-4 draw with Luton Town. Gordon failed to reappear for the second half

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County Durham road closures: nine for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight

County Durham's motorists will have nine road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. But drivers will be able to take some solace in the fact that all of them are only expected to cause slight delays, of less than

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Weather maps show when its forecast to snow in County Durham/Darlington this month

Weather charts and the Met Office have pinpointed the days that snow is forecast to hit County Durham and Darlington this month.  After a moderately mild end to January and February, albeit with several storms that brought high winds and torrential

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Council in ‘advanced stages’ of agreeing lease with new cinema at vacant site

City leaders are in the “advanced stages” of agreeing a lease with a new cinema operator for Sunderland’s vacant Empire Cinemas site, it has been confirmed. Back in July, 2023, Empire Cinemas announced several cinema closures with ‘immediate effect

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How this Darlington pub has been converted into a six-bedroom house

RETROSPECTIVE plans to convert and reconfigure a former pub to a six-bed house of multiple occupancy have been submitted to Darlington Borough Council. The plans relate to The Albion, in 16 Yarm Road, Darlington, a two-storey, end-of-terrace property

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Dave Myers’ determination to film Hairy Bikers after cancer treatment hailed

Hairy Bikers star David “Dave” Myers has been praised by co-presenter Simon “Si” King for making the latest series special after being able to return to filming following treatment for cancer. The motorcycle-riding cooking duo are back for the

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Famous North East Roman fort and museum targeted by thieves for copper and lead

 There are calls for more protection for Segedunum Roman Fort as thieves continue to strip the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s roofing. It has been reported to the Local Democracy Reporting Service that parts of the Wallsend icon’s roof have been

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Quad biker mocked by police after being caught causing havoc on 'ugliest' vehicle

A quad biker has been left red-faced after being humiliated by Durham Police online.  After being caught by police officers at the end of last week near Durham City, the driver was then called out by the police force for having the 'ugliest quad

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Newcastle United's marks range from 8s to 3s in crazy 4-4 draw with Luton Town

How did Newcastle United's players fare in their 4-4 draw with Luton Town NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): 4 Dubravka: Should have done much better with the parry that led to Luton’s second, even if he did make a crucial late stop 7 Trippier: Was

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Newcastle and Luton share the spoils in eight-goal thriller at St James' Park

YOU don’t get much better entertainment than this. On a madcap afternoon at St James’ Park, Newcastle United and Luton Town shared eight goals in a remarkable game that ended in a 4-4 draw. There was thrilling attacking, disastrous defending

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Angela Rippon to return to Strictly live shows following 'major medical meltdown'

Broadcaster Angela Rippon has provided Strictly Come dancing fans with a health update after it was announced she was forced to pull out of the show’s live tour. She has now revealed what happened and that she can now in fact continue dancing in

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7 of the most cosy North East pubs perfect for a winter trip

As temperatures are set to drop yet again in February, the need to visit a pub that offers cosy fires and warm surroundings is vital. In the North East, there is no shortage of pubs that have cosy settings. In particular, we are focusing our

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Echo readers have their say on signs you’re from Darlington – what do you think?

Our readers have had their say on the clearest signs you’re a Darlington native – do you agree? The Northern Echo asked its readers on Thursday (February 1) what are some signs you are from the area. They were met with a mix of responses, with

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Fan-favourite rock musical heads to Darlington - here's when

That’ll Be The Day heads to Darlington Hippodrome this February for two days, on it’s 38th year of touring the legendary show. After major success on their 2023 shows founder and performer Trevor Payne continues to wow audiences across the country

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Decision day set for major Aldi store that could be arriving in the North East

Plans for a new Aldi supermarket in Hetton are set to go before city councillors for decision next week. Sunderland City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee will discuss a planning application from Aldi Stores Limited for land south of Colliery

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County Durham drivers may now face £100 fines after change to parking rules

Members of the public had the chance to have their say on new parking measures set to be installed in multiple Newton Aycliffe car parks that would see motorists fined after two hours. Just four members of the public attended the full council meeting

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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 (January 26 to February 2). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Seven streets across County Durham, Teesside,

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Durham Police speeds up response time for calls to force control room

Callers to Durham Police’s control room are being met with a swifter response following a “significant investment” in the system. The average time taken for the Durham force to answer 101 calls has fallen by more than 80 per cent over the last

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Ex-SAS leader Billy Billingham to present new series SAS: Catching the Criminals

A new BBC series will see ex-SAS leader Billy Billingham follow Britain’s elite enforcement teams and police forces across the UK. You might recognise Billingham from Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins as well as the celebrity version which sees people

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James Arthur leaves fans shocked after playing impromptu piano show at train station

North East singer James Arthur left his fans shocked after he played an impromptu show inside a London train station. The singer/songwriter, who hails from Middlesbrough, may have clinched the number one album spot recently - but he wasn't too

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What time is Gladiators on tonight? Six Nations causes TV schedule change

The TV schedule is set to be different tonight (February 3) as shows like Gladiators alter their start time due to the Guinness Six Nations matches. Shows also affected by the TV schedule change include Ant and Dec’s Limitless Win and The Masked

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing star forced to pull out of tour amid ‘medical issues’

A star of Strictly Come Dancing has been forced to pull out of the UK live tour due to medical issues. The BBC’s shows star, Angela Rippon was patterned with professional dancer Kai Widdrington during her time on the 2023 edition of the show and

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Police carry out urgent search for missing man last seen six days ago

Officers searching for a man missing for most of the past week have issued an appeal to the public for their help. Gary Bradford, 46, was last seen in the Hallgarth Road area of Winlaton, Gateshead, shortly before 9.40pm on Sunday, January 28.

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Key Newcastle star misses out against Luton - but two big names return to bench

ALEXANDER ISAK has not made the squad for Newcastle United's home game against Luton Town this afternoon. But Harvey Barnes and Callum Wilson both return to the substitutes' bench to end lengthy injury absences. Isak suffered a groin injury

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Call the Midwife star faced serious health scare amid hypothermia likes symptoms

One star of BBC’s Call the Midwife faced a serious health scare while filming the latest series of the popular drama. Set in Poplar, East London, the latest episode of series 13 sees the midwives and fan favourites head out of the city and for

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Newcastle United 4 Luton Town 4 - Recap and highlights from St James' Park

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County Durham police pull over £200k Lamborghini after concerns for driver

Police in County Durham pulled over a bright green Lamborghini after officers had some concerns about the driver of the vehicle.  Road policing teams from Durham were driving towards Newton Aycliffe services on Friday (February 2) evening, near

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Popular artisan bakery that gets 'queues out the door' has big future plans

A local bakery has big plans on the horizon with a second outlet coming soon and a larger production facility to meet popular demand. Northern Rye, a bakery headquartered in Ouseburn, is on the rise with hopes to establish another outlet in North

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Historic North East hotel closes due to large gas and electric bills

A historic North East hotel purchased by a developer last year will close its doors ahead of plans to transform the building into apartments. Acland Homes has confirmed the Staincliffe Hotel in Seaton Carew, Hartlepool has closed after its previous

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Michael Carrick has 'mixed feelings' about Morgan Rogers' Aston Villa move

MICHAEL Carrick has stressed that selling their best players is not Middlesbrough's policy but believes Morgan Rogers' move to Aston Villa was "right for everyone" - and has wished the forward well for the future. Rogers completed his move to Villa

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Warning to drivers as ten day closure works for busy County Durham A-road

A ten-day closure will be in place on a County Durham A-road to prepare for a major project on the stretch of road this summer.  Preparation works will be taking place alongside the A690, near Durham City, ahead of an essential landslip repair

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Four new businesses that opened in County Durham and Darlington last month

Having a new business on the high street is always a positive for a town or village centre - whether it's a pub, shop, or leisure facility. It's always exciting to see a new business - filling a gap on the high street in a unit that has been empty

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Looking back to when Barton Primary School raised funds for new building

LOOKING back to the week that was February 5 to 11, in 2004... PAST pupils and friends were being urged to help a school make the most of its extension, twenty years ago. Builders arrived at Barton Primary School in February 2004, to build

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Concern that police officers are no longer seen in Durham and Darlington communities

A lack of officers on the streets has led to a loss of public confidence and lack of people reporting crimes, police chiefs have been warned.  Councillors on Durham and Darlington’s Police and Crime Panel described a worrying cultural shift from

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'Shed load' of debris closes A1 for almost three hours

A 'shed' load of debris and rubble closed the A1 for hours this week, as teams had to clean up.  Police are appealing for information after a shed load caused closures on the A1(M) though Newcastle on Tuesday afternoon (January 30).  Shortly

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Air ambulance attend property in Darlington after man left injured

An air ambulance landed in Darlington yesterday (Friday, February 2), after a man was "injured" at a property in the centre of town.  Yesterday, emergency services, including ambulances and a helicopter from the Great North Air Ambulance Service

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Woman allegedly 'damages cars with a stick' on several Darlington roads

A woman damaged a series of cars with a stick in Darlington on Thursday afternoon - and now police are on her trail.  A woman damaged cars on several streets, including Ennerdale Road/Tunstall Terrace, in the afternoon of Thursday, February 1. 

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All you need to know about a historic corner of Darlington that is far from Bland

A WEEK is a long time in house-building. Last week, we were telling how historic trees were hopefully safe as Darlington gains a new parkland; this week, timber fencing has already gone up, marking out where the parkland ends and where the “Blands

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Martin Lewis 'delighted' to reveal that DWP owe certain UK households £3500

Consumer champion Martin Lewis urged millions of Brits to check if they are eligible for £3,500+ a year. The Martin Lewis Money Show star highlighted the importance of Attendance Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions DWP in this week's

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How you could avoid paying the BBC TV licence fee increase in April - be quick

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer announced back in December 2023 that the BBC TV licence fee would see a rise of 6.7% this year, in line with inflation after previously being frozen. The expected increase was originally 9%, which would have meant

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Jonnie Irwin’s wife shares heartbreaking tribute as A Place in the Sun star dies

Jonnie Irwin’s wife has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her husband and the late star of A Place in the Sun. Irwin died aged 50 on February 2 following a lung cancer diagnosis in late 2022 which later spread to his brain. The TV presenter

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Rare coin spotted in Oxfam expected to sell for more than £7,000

An ultra rare coin found in Oxfam is expected to sell for thousands of pounds at auction next week. The rare Australian coin was spotted in a London branch of Oxfam by volunteer John Turner. Originally worth 15p when it was minted in the 19th

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The strangest items left behind in rented homes including pets and urine bottles

New research has revealed the strangest items tenants have left behind in rented homes, including bottles of urine and even their own pets. Direct Line business insurance conducted the research by interviewing landlords about the items left behind

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The Masked Singer faces major schedule shake-up amid Six Nations

ITV’s The Masked Singer will air at a different time today, (Saturday, February 3) as the Six Nations forces a schedule shake-up. Airing its sixth episode of the 2024 series, celebrity judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Rita Ora

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Durham City Run Festival to return to County Durham

Durham City Run returns again this year – and organisers have promised that the event will the “the best yet”. The three-day Durham City Run Festival (DCRF) will take place from July 18 to 20 this summer, with events for “all ages, abilities, and

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'It's beyond a joke': Probe begins into smell from Aycliffe landfill

An investigation has begun into a County Durham landfill site believed to be the source of a pungent smell - which residents now say is "beyond a joke". The Environment Agency has revealed that it is investigating what they have called "issues"

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‘Dirty’ floor among issues highlighted as café given damning hygiene report

A café has been told to make improvements after a council food hygiene and standards inspection found a dirty floor and poor housekeeping. The Worx, in Ennis Square, Dormanstown, Redcar, was given a ‘1’ rating on the sliding scale of 0 to 5 used

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5 County Durham shops and restaurants that closed their doors in January 2024

Losing a business can be a devastating thing for any town, village or city.  It might be your local corner shop, favourite local or store that you've been to for decades - it's a devastating thing to happen.  On the other side of things, the

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Locked up: A murderer, a killer violent men and drug dealers among those jailed

Here are some of the most serious offenders who faced justice at Teesside Crown Court in January. They include a murder, a killer, stalkers, violent men and drug dealers being locked up. Bar murderer A murderer has been told he will serve

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Energy giant expands partnership to help students build careers in Tees Valley

Students in Tees Valley are set to benefit after the expansion of a partnership between bp and a leading social mobility charity. The partnership with Career Ready, which launched just a few days ago,  will see up to 40 young people, aged 16-18

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County Durham fuel station hailed for 'great prices' with petrol at 135.7p

A County Durham petrol station has been lauded for its bargain fuel prices compared to other garages in the region. As living costs remain high, people across the North East continue to look for areas to save more money - with cheap petrol chief

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Unai Emery outlines why Morgan Rogers was Aston Villa's top January transfer target

ASTON Villa head coach Unai Emery has hailed the versatility and potential of new signing Morgan Rogers. Rogers joined Villa from Middlesbrough on deadline day for a deal which could eventually rise to £16m. The 21-year-old only joined Boro

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REVEALED: The punniest shop name in the North East (and it's not Lino Richie)

If you have ever wondered about the punniest and most bizarre named shops in the North East - wonder no more after the results have been revealed by language experts.  To celebrate a peculiarly British form of retail-linked, linguistic wordplay

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Paedophile who thought he was meeting teen for sex in McDonald's car park avoids jail

A paedophile who thought he was meeting a teenager in a McDonald's car park for sex has avoided jail after being handed a suspended sentence in court.  Paul Warren, 53, thought he was messaging a 14-year-old boy on an online app - but was actually

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Excitement as derelict site set for new Subway store and 'drive-thru' Starbucks

Plans for new Starbucks and Subway units on Wearside have taken a key step forward, following a decision by council development chiefs. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has approved an application for a business unit off Wessington

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Two vital refurbishments that will change these two key North East locations

Two major commercial property projects are set to transform two very different  North East sites. A Newcastle office complex is set to reopen this month following completion of a multi-million-pound refurbishment programme. Spire on Pilgrim

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Next step for Boro summer signing after possible January move doesn't materialise

MICHAEL Carrick has challenged Alex Gilbert to "make the jump" and push his way into the Middlesbrough team in the second half of the Championship season. Gilbert has played just 31 minutes of Championship football so far this season since joining

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See this natural lake, a bird watcher's paradise, on a stunning Yorkshire Dales walk

Semer Water is one of only two natural lakes in the Yorkshire Dales. It is less well known than the other, Malham Tarn, and is tucked away on a side dale to the south of Bainbridge in Wensleydale. It is managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

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Remembering when pupils were sent home from a school for breaching uniform

LOOKING back to the week that was January 29 to February 4, fifteen years ago... SIXTY-FIVE pupils were sent home from school in January 2009, as a North-East comprehensive took an unprecedented stand on dress standards. Students at Nunthorpe

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My tribute to those most affected by raac crisis: the parents, teachers and pupils

IF I mention “raac”, I’m sure the first thing that springs to most minds will be St Leonard’s School in my constituency. We’re now 23 weeks on from the initial order to close the school. Some rooms in the school have now become available, but pupils

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Couple jailed for stabbing man who hid stolen money in his bum cheeks

A couple who repeatedly stabbed a man after they found him stealing money from inside their flat have been locked up. Darren McCabe and Donna Simpson took the law into their own hands when they awoke to find Ivan Demani stuffing cash down his jogging

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Heartbreak and anger after dog left tied up to tree to die in County Durham

A dog was heartbreakingly left tied to a tree to die in County Durham before he was rescued by council wardens earlier this week.  The dog, a white and black 'pitbull-type dog', was left on Station Lane in Pelton on Thursday (February 1) - where

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Could you inherit thousands from one of these 151 unclaimed North East estates?

If you have one of these some 150 surnames or recognise any of these people you could be entitled to a fortune through these unclaimed estates in the North East. The government website is updated daily with unclaimed estates - which come about

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What score can you get? Take this pub quiz now

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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Michael Beale's message to Patrick Roberts and thoughts on Sunderland's midfield mix

MICHAEL BEALE is delighted to have Patrick Roberts back in his squad for tomorrow’s Tees-Wear derby with Middlesbrough, but has warned the Sunderland winger he faces a major battle to reclaim a place in the starting side. Having been absent since

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'Entertaining and relaxing' County Durham resort among UK's best family hotels

A luxury hotel in County Durham has been named as one of the UK’s best family hotels. Rockcliffe Hall in Darlington was featured in the “50 best family hotels in the UK” list by The Telegraph. The North East resort was praised for being both

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Newcastle United's Miguel Almiron admission after a month of transfer talk

NEWCASTLE’S coaching team are confident Miguel Almiron has not been adversely affected by the speculation over his future in the last couple of weeks. Almiron was the subject of a formal approach from Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab, who were hoping