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PICTURED: Comedian Ed Byrne spotted enjoying pint in Darlington before show
Ed Byrne snapped himself while enjoying a pre-show pint in Darlington at the weekend. He popped into the House of Hop on Houndgate for a North East IPA before his show at the Hippodrome. His support act, Michelle Shaughnessy, favoured a Reef
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Food group with turnover of £750million takes over Teesside party platters firm
A Teesside food company employing more than 700 people has been taken over. Leading manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has acquired SK Foods alongside its sister company Zorba Foods from The Entrepreneurial Food Group for an undisclosed figure
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Campaigners celebrate after Government refuses student homes in Durham
Campaigners hope the refusal of two student home planning appeals in Durham City is a sign of residential areas being protected from an influx of university students. The Government Planning Inspectorate recently dismissed two appeals from landlords
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Man abused his ex-partner when he refused to accept end of relationship
A man who sent his ex-partner vile abusive messages when she refused to take him back has walked free from court. Brad Green turned up at the woman’s home and scratched the word ‘slut’ into the rear door when he couldn’t persuade her to let him
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North East politicians react to the news that King Charles has cancer
Politicians across the North East have been expressing their good wishes for King Charles after news of his cancer diagnoses. Following treatment for an enlarged prostate, it was discovered that he had cancer. Buckingham Palace said the King
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"I'm really worried": Royal super fan Anita Atkinson reacts to King Charles III news
Anita Atkinson, a royal super fan, has reacted with horror to the news that the King has been diagnosed with cancer. The Royal Family made a statement at 6pm which described that during the King's recent operation for benign prostate enlargement
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We take a look back at some of King Charles' visits to the North East in pictures
Here we look at some of the last visits King Charles has made to the North East. King Charles was last in the region in April 22, before his Coronation, when he visited Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle. From meeting livestock to visiting
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Who will succeed King Charles III? See the royal family line of succession
The British throne has passed hands many times over the centuries, occurring most recently upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. The person who the title of King or Queen passes onto is determined by something called the line of succession
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What happens if King Charles III abdicates the British throne?
While rare, abdications are not unheard of in the UK, leaving many curious as to what would happen if King Charles relinquished the throne. The last abdication took place on December 10, 1936, when Edward VIII decided to marry American actor and
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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LIVE King Charles Announcement: The King has been diagnosed with cancer
8:15pm Queen to play important role The Queen will play an important role in supporting the King throughout
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National Apprenticeship Week: Student journalist lands job at The Northern Echo
A graduate who was all at sea with her career choice is now on the crest of a wave after securing an apprenticeship with a newspaper. Darlington College student Darcie Rawlings has swapped marine biology for journalism and her new-found enthusiasm
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Construction company fined after tragic death of worker struck by excavator
A North Yorkshire construction company has been fined after a worker was struck on the head and killed by a 16-ton excavator. Dean Myers, an employee of HACS Construction Ltd, was undertaking groundwork activities in a partially excavated trench
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Police hunting for chemical attacker arrest man on suspicion of assisting an offender
Detectives hunting for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi have arrested and bailed a 22-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender, it has been revealed. Investigators are trawling through hundreds of hours of CCTV and have tracked Ezedi
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High Court rules in favour of PD Ports in right of access dispute at Teesworks
The High Court has ruled that PD Ports do have historic rights to their land on the south side of the River Tees across three access routes. A six week trial, conducted by Mr Justice Rajah, heard a variety of evidence from both sides over the right
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Major health and beauty retailer open new store in North East shopping centre
A major retailer has opened their new store in a North East town today. Health and beauty retailer Bodycare opened its store at Manor Walks Shopping & Leisure in Cramlington today (February 5). The new store has taken over the former 7,800
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State pension will need to rise to 71 in near future, careers experts claim
The state pension age could increase to 71 in the near future, some careers experts have claimed. Middle-aged workers could see the state pension age increase by a few years due to the impact of growing life expectancy and falling birthrates.
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Police appeal after car fire damages North East house and affects gas supply
An appeal has been launched after a car was set alight last night causing damage to a nearby house. Cleveland Police are appealing for more information after a car was set on fire on Shakespeare Avenue in Hartlepool on Saturday (February 3).
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Couple to turn rundown Durham pub into 'top quality local' with £400k facelift
A major upgrade is being carried out on a rundown pub in Durham city centre with building work starting today. (Monday, February 5) The Big Jug on Claypath is undergoing £400,000 worth of work and is expected to be reopen mid-March in time for
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Prime Minister backs villagers as they try to buy and run community pub
The Prime Minister had backed villagers in a Dales community as they try to buy their local pub. A community group in Muker, Swaledale, want to buy The Farmers Arms, which has been up for sale for more than two years. The Muker Community
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Darlington Mowden Park continue good form with Blackheath victory
DARLINGTON MOWDEN PARK continued a fine run of recent form with a bonus-point victory over Blackheath at the Darlington Arena at the weekend. The result sees Mowden close the gap on those above them in the National One table, and another win this
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Officers now "increasingly concerned" about missing Gateshead man
Northumbria Police have issued a fresh appeal after becoming "increasingly concerned" for the welfare of a Gateshead man. Gary Bradford, 46, has now been missing for more than a week. He first went missing from the Hallgarth Road area of Winlaton
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Drugs, weapons and stolen vehicles seized following North East crime crackdown
Drugs, illegal weapons and stolen vehicles have all been seized by police following a two-day operation which saw a number of arrests. Operation Accrington, which was carried out by Cleveland Police's Greater Eston NPT in collaboration with the
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Biker, 60, left with serious injuries after collision that saw road cordoned off
Police have launched an appeal following a collision that left a 60-year-old biker in hospital with serious head injuries after they cordoned off the scene last night. A large emergency service presence was seen at the roundabout junction of Belasis
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Everything to know on Netflix film covering Prince Andrew-Emily Maitlis interview
A film covering the Emily Maitlis Newsnight interview of Prince Andrew from 2019 is set to release on Netflix quite soon. Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell star as Maitlis and Prince Andrew respectively and the film will dramatise how the interview
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North East chemical attack suspect may be dead or aided by ally, says former officer
Newcastle chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi may have taken his own life or be using an ally to stay hidden, a former senior police officer has said. Metropolitan Police officers have been searching for the 35-year-old since Wednesday after a
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The North Yorkshire walk with 'stunning views' among UK's best this winter
A scenic walk at a "deserted medieval village" in North Yorkshire has been named as one of the best to enjoy this winter with “stunning views.” The Wharram Percy circular route featured in the top 10 list by The Guardian which asked writers and
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Asda to open 8 new express stores in the North East - here's where and when
Supermarket giant Asda has announced it will open 110 express stores this month, and eight are located in the North East - here's where. Guisborough, Seaham and Sunderland are just three of the new towns that will soon hold Asda Express stores
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Ian Lavender from the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army dies aged 77
Ian Lavender who played Private Pike in the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army has died at the age of 77. The iconic actor from Birmingham was 22 when was cast for the role of Private Pike decades ago. He would end up spending 10 years in the role and
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Police charge and name teenage boy, 18, after 20 year old stabbed in incident
A teenage boy has been named after he was charged with grievous bodily harm following a stabbing that saw emergency services swarm a high street over the weekend. Connor Dixon, aged 18 of Hastings Way, Billingham was arrested after police converged
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Man appears in court charged with murder of 52-year-old at North East address
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Darren Saunders. Trenton Marlowe is accused of killing the 52-year-old, who was found dead at an address on Essex Street in the town on Monday, January 22. Cleveland Police said officers
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Kristjaan Speakman issues Jack Clarke contract update and makes admission over future
SUNDERLAND will continue to hold contract talks with Jack Clarke in the second half of the season, with Kristjaan Speakman adamant the club’s financial model is not dependent on selling one of their big-name players. Clarke’s current deal is due
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Well-used pedestrian footbridge in Durham to be demolished due to 'defects'
A footbridge in Durham City has been earmarked for demolition after detailed investigations determined its structural defects are beyond repair. Leazes Footbridge was closed last July after a routine inspection by Durham County Council officers
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Former Middlesbrough boss makes shock return to management outside England
FORMER Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock has been appointed as Aberdeen manager until the end of the season. The 75-year-old takes over from Barry Robson, who was dismissed last Wednesday, with the club currently sat eighth in the cinch Premiership
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Snow warning for Darlington and County Durham issued by Met Office this week
A yellow weather warning for snow has been issued for parts of the North East this week as the Met Office predicts low temperatures and travel disruption. Durham, Darlington and Weardale have all been included in the Met Office's latest yellow
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Car fire causes lengthy delays on A19 as emergency services attend scene
A car fire caused long delays for commuters on the A19 northbound near Sunderland this morning. Emergency services converged on the A19 close to Boldon, Sunderland this morning (February 5) before 7am following reports of a car on fire. Following
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Seafront incident LIVE: Police cordon off beach after suspected explosive found
12:53pm Recap: What we know so far Here's what we know. Police have been at the scene in Redcar this morning following
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England playing Euros warm-up game in Newcastle in June - this is how to get tickets
THE England men’s team is returning to St James’ Park for one of their two warm-up matches ahead of this summer’s European Championships. Gareth Southgate’s side will take on Bosnia & Herzegovina in Newcastle on Monday, June 3 (7.45pm) as part
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Power cut leaves nearly 200 homes left without power in this North East town
Nearly 200 homes in Sunderland have been left without power this morning following an unscheduled power cut, Northern Powergrid has confirmed. Homes in the Bishopwearmouth area of Sunderland with the postcode SR4 7TF have suffered a power cut today
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When Alice sang and a lion roared in Witton Park
IT was a hushed and packed house last weekend in Witton Park as Michael Smith’s 90 minute documentary, Streets of Steel, had its world premiere in the village hall. “Not since the halcyon days of the Cosy Cinema have we seen these scenes in the
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Police manhunt for North East chemical attack suspect enters fifth day
The manhunt for Newcastle chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi has entered its fifth day as police offer a £20,000 reward for any information on his whereabouts. Metropolitan Police officers have been searching for Ezedi, 35, since Wednesday after
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Wagamama to open 10 new restaurants across the UK in the next year
Popular restaurant chain Wagamama has shared plans to open up to 10 new restaurants around the UK in a move which it said will create 500 jobs. The pan-Asian restaurant chain opened its first new site of the year in Bentley Bridge in Wolverhampton
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Royal Mint creates new 50p coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI
The Royal Mint has launched a brand new 50p commemorative coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). All 238 RNLI Lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland will be presented with their own commemorative 50p coin
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Top 10 mistakes to avoid if you want to pass your driving test
Are you or someone you know about to take a driving test? There are lots of things to remember to do in a driving test and there are also things to avoid if you want to pass. If you’re unaware of the actions that could make you fail, you might
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Calls for change at 'unsafe' County Durham roundabout after crashes and near-misses
Residents living near a busy roundabout have slammed the interchange as unsafe after crashes and near-misses. Locals near the circular junction between the busy A167 and A689 at Rushyford, near Newton Aycliffe, in County Durham, have called on
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Seven dogs hoping for a forever home this month from Darlington Dogs Trust
Seven dogs at the Darlington Dog's Trust are eagerly looking for homes where they can experience the love and companionship of a forever family. We have compiled a list of seven pups hoping to bring some light into their new owner's lives.
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Brothers locked up for house burglary after which they drove off in victim's car
Two brothers have been jailed for a so-called “two-in- one” burglary of a house only a few streets from where they were living at the time. Among items David and Daniel Ambler took from the property in Shiney Row, overnight on November 4/5, last
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County Durham woman falsely accused in Post Office scandal was forced out of village
A former postal clerk from County Durham, who was falsely accused of 16 counts of theft amid the Horizon accounting scandal, has spoken out about how it was "the worst experience of [her] whole life." Stephanie Gibson was working at the South Pelaw
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A19 crash LIVE: Road clear after miles of tailbacks caused by car fire
11:50am Recap Motorists faced severe delays this morning after a car caught fire on the A19 northbound near Sunderland
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Police cordon off roundabout for investigation following incident
A heavy police presence including the collision investigation unit was seen cordoning off a roundabout last night following an incident. Officers descended on the B1275 Belasis Avenue Roundabout in Billingham yesterday after 8pm (Sunday, February
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County Durham & Darlington LIVE: Breaking news, traffic & travel
8:14am One of our top stories this morning... Pelaw postal clerk speaks out about Horizon scandal attacks A former
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Mackenzie Thorpe overcomes ‘devastating’ storm damage to create charity artwork
WORLD-FAMOUS artist Mackenzie Thorpe has produced a magnificent new artwork for two North-East charities – despite his studio being devastated by storm damage. The Teesside-born artist has produced numerous images for charities during his career
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The volunteers making a difference to children in care
BEING able to make a difference to the life of a child or young person can be an incredibly rewarding experience – but all the more so when dealing with youngsters who have grown up in the care system. The Nepacs Independent Visitor service is
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Drunk man assaulted fellow passenger on North East-bound flight
A drunken passenger who behaved “disgracefully” on a Newcastle-bound flight from a Spanish holiday destination has escaped an immediate prison sentence. But Paul Donnelly has a suspended sentence hanging over him and he must complete a lengthy
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Family-run greengrocers that served County Durham for 20 years closes down suddenly
A popular specialist greengrocer that has served the population of Durham City for two decades has closed suddenly. Robinson's Greengrocer, on Durham's North Road, has become well known for supplying the city with quality, special and exotic fruit
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Michael Beale's 'tenacious' verdict - and explanation of decision-making in Boro draw
MICHAEL BEALE was delighted with Leo Hjelde’s debut display in Sunderland’s 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough at the Riverside. Hjelde only joined the Black Cats in the final week of the transfer window, making a permanent move from Leeds United.
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The Northern Echo staff pick five more North East places to eat out in 2024
As February starts, The Northern Echo staff wanted to recommend five more of their favourite restaurants to try in 2024. After a look online to get some more background on some of the more obscure choices I have pulled together a comprehensive
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Michael Carrick's exciting Riley McGree claim after midfielder's Middlesbrough return
MICHAEL Carrick believes his Middlesbrough side are set to be boosted by the "best version of Riley McGree" after the midfielder's return to Teesside. McGree and his Australian teammate Sammy Silvera returned to Boro over the weekend after the
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Darlington road closures for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight
Darlington's motorists will have three road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. And two of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected works list, with notes
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Consultant offers reduced waiting times and better outcomes
With NHS waiting times for hip and knee replacements in the North East and North Yorkshire currently up to 12 months, Mr Andrew Port, a highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon, is offering the people of these regions quicker access for their
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Mayor pledges to make swimming free for all kids under 11 in reelection campaign
The Tees Valley Mayor has today (Monday, February 5) pledged to make swimming free for all children under 11. Since Mayor Ben Houchen launched his re-election campaign, he has announced plans to build a new hospital in Teesside, and to cap bus
