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Man taken to hospital after van and car crash, closing North East road

A man was taken to hospital after a car and a van crashed in Stockton this evening (Wednesday, February 2). Emergency services were alerted to the collision in Harrowgate Lane, in the Bishopsgarth area of the town shortly after 5.30pm. Firefighters

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Plans approved for a new Aldi supermarket in this North East town

Plans for a new Aldi supermarket in the Hetton area have been given the green light by city councillors. Sunderland City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee, at a meeting this week, gave the stamp of approval for the discount food giant to

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'Life in Darlington will be harder': Stark warning amid plea for more council funding

Life will be harder for people in Darlington until the council receives substantial financial support from the government, residents have been warned.  Councillors welcomed the news that Darlington Borough Council will receive £29.3m from the government

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'My passion for cookery': Young chef Jake Jones speaks about his Michelin award

The North-East is home to the Michelin Young Chef of the Year 2024. Jake Jones spoke to Lewis McGarry about his journey, his love of local produce and his motivations. Jake Jones has had a passion for food from an early age - a passion that has

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See which Michelin restaurant is closest to you in North East with our map

The North East and North Yorkshire boast some of the best restaurants in the country. We wanted to make sure that you always have a good range of options when deciding where to go for a fancy meal. The Michelin Guide 2024 was published a few

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Bad couple of days for Prime Minister as insensitive "joke" follows ill-judged "bet"

IT has been a bad week for Rishi Sunak. One day, he is goaded into making an intemperate bet by Piers Morgan, and the next he is criticised for an insensitive transgender joke in the presence of a mother grieving for her transgender daughter whose

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Do you think you have ADHD? Here are 12 symptoms that might sound familiar

Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems. These include difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. Adult ADHD can lead to unstable

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Anger at new DWP powers that would ‘treat disabled people like criminals’

Critics have hit out at new Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) powers that will reportedly “secretly survey" disabled people's bank accounts. Campaigners argue that allowing the DWP to “snoop” on benefit claimants' bank accounts would further

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Nestle reveals it is discontinuing 2 more products in the UK due to declining sales

Nestle has revealed it will be discontinuing two more products from its range in the coming months due to a decline in sales. The company is known for a range of products including KitKat, Smarties, Quality Street, Haagen-Dazs and Cheerios.

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Surgery where GP accused of attempted murder is partner issues statement

A medical centre has issued a statement after one of its GPs appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a 70-year-old man by poisoning. The victim in the case is not believed to be one of Dr Thomas Kwan’s patients at Happy House Surgery

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RECAP: Man taken to hospital after two vehicles crash 'suffers minor hand injury'

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MAPPED: Where and when snow will fall in North East after yellow warning

Weather charts and the Met Office have mapped exactly when snow will fall in the North East later this week, as a weather warning has been put in place across the region.  Cold air moving in from the north will see temperatures fall for many this

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Dentists to be paid for new patients - but Durham and Darlington struggles continue

A new plan to fix the dental crisis and ensure patients receive better access to treatment has received a mixed response from politicians, who have called for urgent action in County Durham and Darlington.  Dentists are to be offered cash to take

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Environment Agency expects Aycliffe landfill smell to be resolved 'within weeks'

The Environment Agency has revealed that it expects a “pungent” landfill smell which has been plaguing residents for months will be resolved in the coming weeks following works at the site. Weather conditions have hindered work to resolve the smell

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North East drug dealers handed lengthy sentence as one flees the UK

Two dealers have received lengthy prison terms, one in his absence, after police inquiries uncovered a plot to produce and sell large amounts of drugs. The sentences were imposed upon Colin Hindmarsh the self-acclaimed biggest producer of amphetamines

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Legislation for North East devolution deal and new mayor laid in Parliament

Legislation to establish a new North East mayor and ratify a multi-billion pound devolution deal has been laid in Parliament. Passage through the Houses of Parliament is the long-awaited final hurdle in a years-long negotiation process over the

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County Durham LGBTQ+ group demands apology from PM after 'transphobic' comment

The LGBTQ+ community in the North East and politicians have reacted in horror to what has been described as a "transphobic" comment whilst the mother of murdered transgender teen Brianna Ghey sat in the commons. Members of the LGBTQ+ community

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BBC to launch new radio stations aimed at 'underserved' UK audiences

The BBC has announced that it will be launching new genre-focussed radio stations to cater to "underserved" audiences. The stations will be in the DAB+ format and act as extensions of popular channels like Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 3. There

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Popular beauty brand launches 'first-ever' kiosk at North East shopping centre

A cosmetics and skincare giant has opened one of its ‘first-ever’ kiosks at a North East shopping centre. A Washington Galleries spokesperson has confirmed beauty brand Avon has launched a new kiosk in the centre. It has urged those looking

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Chemical attack suspect may have been in relationship with victim, police reveal

The mother injured when she was doused with a corrosive liquid in south London had been in a relationship with her suspected attacker, police have revealed. Investigators said the breakdown of the relationship may have been a motive for the harrowing

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Road reopens after emergency services deal with crash on North East road

A North East road has reopened after being closed both ways following a crash this afternoon. Darlington Back Lane in Stockton was closed both ways due to a crash first reported at 3:18pm on Wednesday (February 7). The road was closed between

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Dodgy cowboy builder leaves homes with botched roofs, drains and walls

A cowboy builder has been ordered to pay £15,000 compensation to customers after leaving homeowners with botched roofs, walls and drains.  Matthew Talbot, trading as Talbuild & Decorating, failed to complete agreed home renovations or carry them

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Home Bargains to open brand new store in Darlington - here's where and when

Home Bargains will be opening a new store in a County Durham town this weekend. The discount retailer will open its new £3.5 million store ‘Darlington 3’ in Faverdale, Darlington at 8am on Saturday (February 10). The business said the store

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Fresh bid to build housing estate on field in North East village set for approval

A fresh bid to build a new estate on a field in Nunthorpe looks set to be given the green light despite repeated concerns it would add extra strain on the Marton Crawl. The proposal for three, four and five bedroomed properties by Stonebridge Homes

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Fraudsters were the target of the latest Operation Artemis raids across the area

Suspected fraudsters have been targeted in a series of early morning raids in an attempt to get control of the growing problem. The latest Operation Artemis saw officers raiding homes across the Cleveland Police force area and Darlington as the

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Air ambulance lands on pitch at Darlington sport venue after 'medical incident'

Paramedics who were onboard an air ambulance that landed at a Darlington sports complex on Wednesday (February 7) have released some information on the incident.  Medical teams were seen at Darlington Railway AFC's ground near Brinkburn Road at

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Armed police swoop on County Durham village and seize firearm after stand off

Armed police swooped on a County Durham village after reports of a man believed to be armed with a knife, this afternoon (Wednesday, February 7). Officers were called to an address on Hawthorne Street, Easington Colliery, at noon after reports

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Fresh pictures from scene as investigation following attempted murder continues

The investigation at a property in Ingleby Barwick has continued today as fresh pictures from the scene have emerged. Pictures from the scene at Brading Court still show a large number of police vehicles present. Emergency services first descended

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Special constable would have been sacked for carrying out two illegal searches

A former special constable flashed his warrant card to carry out two impromptu searches of people’s homes when looking for a relative’s laptop. Matthew White put himself on duty when his brother-in-law told him the laptop, which he had left on

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Pedestrian left seriously injured in the road after 'hit and run' incident

A pedestrian has been left seriously injured after a suspected hit-and-run incident in North Yorkshire on Tuesday (February 6).  Officers from North Yorkshire Police have appealed for information in connection with the incident, which happened

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'Shame' Rishi Sunak makes trans joke in front of Brianna Ghey’s mother at PMQs

Rishi Sunak has been slammed for mocking Sir Keir Starmer’s stance on “defining a woman” whilst the mother of murdered transgender teenager Brianna Ghey was watching from the gallery at PMQs today. The Labour leader condemned the Prime Minister

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GP appears in court charged with attempted murder following alleged poisoning

A GP has appeared in court charged with attempting to murder a man in his 70s following an alleged poisoning. Hong Kong-born Thomas Kwan, 52, of Brading Court, Ingleby Barwick, Teesside, was remanded in custody at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court following

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Act of kindness allows lifelong Middlesbrough fan to attend first game in 40 years

AN octogenerain football fan who hadn't seen his beloved team play for more than 40 years hit the jackpot when one of his carers got lucky in a raffle. Ayresome Park was Middlesbrough's home ground the last time John Hobday went to watch The Boro

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Award winner

 I READ with disbelief in Saturday’s Echo about the market winning an award for the best small market, what constitutes a market? “Indoor market recognised as one of the best in the UK” (Echo, Feb 3). It’s just a large hall filled with fast food

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Violent bully punched ex-partner in face before hitting her with a vodka bottle

A violent thug who repeatedly punched his partner in the face before grabbing an empty vodka bottle and battering her around the head has been jailed. Robert Solomon carried out the brutal assault on the woman moments after he launched a vile tirade

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Darlington residents raise £1,000 to repair man's home but attacks continue

A fundraising drive organised by Darlington residents to help a man being abused in his home by a group of teenagers has reached £1,000. Cristian Gombosanu, 38, had spent months enduring a daily barrage of rocks and bricks thrown at this home.

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'It saves lives': North East doctor warns to catch cancer early after King diagnosis

A North East doctor has urged anyone concerned with any cancer symptoms to contact their GP following the diagnosis of King Charles III this week. Catching cancer early "saves lives" is the message from Dr Neil O'Brien, medical director at North

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Newcastle's upcoming opponents face transfer wait after deadline day 'error'

THE fate of Duncan McGuire’s proposed loan move to Blackburn will decided on Thursday after the Sky Bet Championship club revealed it had been held up by “an administrative error”. Newcastle head for Ewood Park to face Blackburn later this month

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Newcastle United Women target record as St James' Park cup semi-final announced

NEWCASTLE United Women's boss Becky Langley is hoping for a first 30,000-plus crowd when her side return to St James' Park for the fourth time later this month. The Magpies are one game away from their first ever appearance in the FA Women's National

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Doctor charged with attempted murder after suspected poisoning

A doctor from Ingleby Barwick has been charged with attempted murder following a reported poisoning. Thomas Kwan, 52, of Brading Court, Ingleby Barwick, has been charged by Northumbria Police. He is due to appear at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court

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Luke O'Nien opens up on his Sunderland journey so far - and one big ambition

WHEN Luke O'Nien was taken off after just 45 minutes of his Sunderland debut, he could never have possibly imagined that would be the first of 251 appearances for the Black Cats. And counting. Only Lee Cattermole and John O'Shea had reached

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Man tries to take phone from schoolgirl, 11, on her walk home from school

Police are investigating after a man allegedly followed a schoolgirl while she was walking home from school and tried to steal her mobile phone.  Officers from Cleveland Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward, as they investigate the

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Detectorist's finds provide evidence of a Civil War era skirmish on banks of the Tees

A HISTORY hunter has discovered a 400-year-old cannonball in a field on the outskirts of Darlington, along with some musket balls and a lovely gunpowder flask. The finds could give credence to a story about there having been a skirmish between

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Traffic delays after multiple-vehicle crash near Durham hospital

Police have confirmed that there was a multiple vehicle crash outside a Durham hospital this morning. The incident was reported at 7.10am this morning after multiple vehicles collided on the A691 near Lanchester Road Hospital. Thankfully nobody

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Cost of retirement up £8000 a year amid 'enormous pressure' on households

The annual cost of a 'moderate' retirement is up £8000 as experts predict grandparents will need to continue supporting other family members. The Pension and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) revealed that the income required for a moderate lifestyle

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Durham crash LIVE: Multiple vehicle crash outside Lanchester Hospital

9:03am Multiple vehicle crash near Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham Police have confirmed that there was a multiple

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This is what you should do if you think your energy bill is wrong

An energy expert has shared what you should do if you think that your energy bill is wrong. Energy bills are a source of worry for many of us at the moment as we grapple with rising bills and the continued high cost of living.  However if you've

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'Important' £59 contents or building insurance warning sent to UK households

According to experts, there has been a staggering 19 per cent jump in the average paid for building and contents insurance.  As parts of the UK were battered by storms, the average policy has been hiked by an eye-watering £59 annually in the fourth

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Some North East cancer patients waiting over two months for 'urgent' treatment

Cancer targets across the NHS are still being missed as latest data reveals that multiple trusts in the North East are seeing some patients wait over two months for treatment to begin. As King Charles III begins treatment for cancer, latest figures

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Arsonist branded a 'dangerous offender' after using toilet roll to start fire

An arsonist who stuffed burning toilet roll through his own letterbox before calling the fire brigade claiming to be stuck inside has been locked up. Joshua Benn was caught out when firefighters spotted soot on toilet rolls in his flat and the

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Work to begin on North East high street roads from the end of month

Improvement works to the North East high street, including a new one-way system, will begin at the end of the month. Work will begin on a northbound one-way system at the southern section of Norton high street on February 26. This project will

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News to be proud of as British Library archives Darlington school newspaper

YOUNG journalists are celebrating after their school newspaper was archived by the British Library for future generations to study and enjoy. Newspaper editor, Owen Ovens, 16, and 15-year-old chief reporter, Jonathan Simpson, delivered copies of

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North East weather: Hour-by-hour Met Office weather forecast today

The Met Office are predicting a chilly mid-week day with sunny spells in Darlington. The day will start clearly with sunshine between 9am and 11am. It is expected to cloud over a little into patchier sunshine throughout the afternoon. The

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LIVE: Darlington and County Durham traffic, travel and Met Office weather

8:18am Traffic update: We have started a separate blog on the A691 crash where you can follow all the updates we get

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Kieran Scott on Hayden Hackney's Middlesbrough future & Carrick contract talks

MIDDLESBROUGH are determined to keep hold of star midfielder Hayden Hackney for as long as possible and while Premier League interest is inevitable if he continues to impress, the Teessider is in "no rush" to leave his hometown club. Rav van den

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Sex worker locked up after suspended sentence for robbing punter was activated

A sex worker has been jailed after she failed to take advantage of a suspended sentence after she preyed on a vulnerable pensioner. Laura McCord robbed the pensioner when she pushed him onto his bed and pinned him down before stealing his wallet

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The award-winning friendship at the heart of North-East mum's cancer battle

The 49th Darlington Sports Winners Grand Final took place last week – and the event opened with a moving story of friendship at the heart of a mum’s inspirational fight against cancer. PETER BARRON reports FOR Viv Pow, it was "such a disappointment

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Michael Beale on Chris Rigg's 'super strength' & key message after recent absence

MICHAEL Beale has described Chris Rigg's mentality as his "super strength" that could take him to the top - but the Sunderland head coach has stressed the importance of not expecting too much too soon from the teenage midfielder on Wearside. Rigg

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