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'11-months' of roadworks for County Durham road to add lanes, lights and bridge
A major County Durham road will undergo at least 11 months of roadworks and improvements after a transport scheme was announced. The major scheme at two junctions will pave the way for the expansion of a County Durham business park. Durham
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Long-standing family-run abattoir announces closure after 23 years of business
The owner of a long-standing family-run abattoir has announced its closure after more than two decades of serving the Yorkshire Dales community. McIntyre Meats, which has called Bainbridge in Wensleydale home for the last 23 years, has decided
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'Intolerable': Concerns remain as new County Durham hospital still not approved
The Government is yet to approve plans for a new hospital in County Durham despite pledging to build it in 2020. A purpose-built facility to replace Shotley Bridge Hospital in Consett was due to open in 2025, but has faced severe delays.
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Darlington A-road to be closed for five days as 'essential repairs' necessary
A major road through Darlington will be closed for more essential work after the council discovered issues while completing more repairs. Earlier this month, a section of the A68 between the junction of White House Lane/Houghton Bank Lane, and
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Police seize suspected drugs worth £100,000 after high-speed chase on M1
Police seized suspected drugs worth £100,000 after a high-speed chase on the M1 ended when officers rammed a vehicle. North Yorkshire Police said officers spotted a vehicle driving dangerously on the M1, heading towards Leeds, at 4.30am today (
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NAMED: Shoplifter who steals hundreds of pounds worth of meat faces EIGHT charges
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after stealing hundreds of pounds worth of meat from a supermarket. Paul Cox, of no fixed abode, admitted eight offences of shoplifting from Sainsbury’s in Chester-le-Street between January 31 and February
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Man taken to hospital after crash which closed road 'suffered minor hand injury'
A man taken to hospital after a car and a van crashed in Stockton last night(Wednesday, February 2) suffered a minor injury, police have confirmed. Emergency services were alerted to the collision in Harrowgate Lane, in the Bishopsgarth area of
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Prestigious County Durham museum to throw open doors for open day this weekend
One of County Durham's favourite museums is set to throw open its doors this weekend as part of a packed calendar of events. For the whole of February, there's something great to see and do every day at The Bowes Museum, in Barnard Castle. From
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Newcastle United announce ‘world exclusive’ for St James' Park
The world exclusive re-recording of a tune familiar to thousands of North East football fans will be played before a match next month. Mark Knopfler and other music stars will attend St. James’ Park for the unveiling of the re-released ‘Going
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Drink driving Darlington woman assaulted three police officers when she was arrested
A woman who lashed out at police after they were called following concerns about her welfare after a car crash has been ordered to pay compensation to the officers. Amanda Crawford punched one officer in the face, kick another before grabbing the
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Loving cat needs forever home after over 200-day shelter stay
A 'loving' North Yorkshire cat is still waiting for her forever home after spending over 200 days in an RSPCA shelter in North Yorkshire. Josie, aged 5, is described as a "sweet-natured" black and white cat after she arrived at Great Ayton Animal
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Three people taken to hospital following crash on main road in County Durham village
Three people have been taken to hospital following a crash in a County Durham village this afternoon (Thursday, February 8). Emergency services were alerted to a collision in Sunderland Road, Horden, near Peterlee, at about 2.20pm. The ambulance
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I tried McDonald’s new menu items and I don’t want them ever to leave
Fast food giant McDonald’s is back with some brand-new menu items set to get your taste buds tingly for the new month of February. The new items include the likes of a Raspberry and White Chocolate Pie, KitKat Ruby Chocolate McFlurry and the extra
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Walkers releases 2 new 'banging' crisp flavours as discontinued product returns
Walkers has released two new flavours of crisps in the UK as part of its Sensations range. Walkers Crisps are responsible for a range of products including Quavers, Wotsits, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like
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Sheep has to be put down after suspected dog attack leaves it with critical injuries
*Warning - Upsetting image in the story* Police have appealed for witnesses and information after a sheep worrying incident that saw a sheep have to be put down after suffering a broken splintered neck bone and deep puncture wounds. Officers
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Michael Beale provides Sunderland injury update on Bradley Dack and Corry Evans
BRADLEY Dack is expected to be sidelined for another month, while Michael Beale says it's still not possible to set a Sunderland return date for Corry Evans. Dack hasn't featured for the Black Cats since pulling up with a hamstring problem against
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'Nothing like it' North East wine and cocktail bar to open later this month
A North East wine and cocktail bar will be opening its doors later this month. Ivy’s Wine and Cocktail Bar will be opening on Clifton Avenue in Billingham on February 20. Leon Charnley, 23, from Billingham, owner of the bar, said he decided
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Axe throw venue allowing people to aim at pictures of their exes for Valentine's
A County Durham axe-throwing venue is celebrating Valentine’s by allowing customers to ‘axe the ex’ – with the opportunity to pin photos or other items to the target boards. Axe throwing has become hugely popular in the UK in recent years, and
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Football fan pleads guilty to assaulting Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka
A football fan has pleaded guilty to assaulting Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka during a League Cup quarter-final against Chelsea. Jordan Chidley admitted assault by beating and unlawfully going onto a playing area at a football match
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North East sausage company celebrates Yorkshire Family Business Day
A Bedale-based business has said that family values are key to a happy team, as it celebrates Yorkshire Family Business Day today (February 8). Organised by Family Business United, the leading organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting
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County Durham castle and Sunderland Fire Station projects shortlisted for award
Four North East projects have been shortlisted for regional architecture awards with the winners set to be announced this spring. The renovation of Auckland Castle, Towe and Faith Museum in Bishop Auckland, and conversion of Sunderland's Fire Station
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Police release image of man after disorder at football match
Officers investigating reports of disorder after the Wear-Tyne Derby in Sunderland have released an image of a man who they would like to trace. Shortly after the Sunderland AFC v Newcastle United FC game at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, January
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Major boost for Middlesbrough as key player returns to squad for Bristol City game
RILEY McGREE will be back in the Middlesbrough squad for Saturday’s home game with Bristol City, with Michael Carrick happy the Australian is “back to full speed” following his Asian Cup exploits. McGree had been nursing a foot injury prior to
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North Yorkshire artist reveals her own take on Valentine's Day
North Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway has unveiled her own celebration of love and companionship, just in time for Valentine's Day. Pawfect features two dogs snuggled under the bedsheets and is not only available as an original, but also as a mounted
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Major Sunderland injury boost as Michael Beale reveals return plan for forgotten man
ELLIOT Embleton is set to take a major step towards his Sunderland return with an appearance for the Under-21s on Friday night. Michael Beale says Embleton will only play 45 minutes against Leicester City's youngsters on Friday night, but providing
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North East site chosen for breakthrough nuclear power project
Teesside has been chosen as the site of the UK's first privately operated nuclear power site - aiming to produce energy from small reactors within ten years. A company called Community Nuclear Power has announced its first SMR (Small Modular Reactors
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Mayor candidate’s van gets stuck in snow on ‘treacherous’ North Yorkshire road
A North Yorkshire mayor candidate had to put campaigning on hold after his van became stuck in snow. Keane Duncan was driving his van – named Peggy – between Lofhouse and Fearby near Masham this morning (Thursday, February 8) when he got into
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Middlesbrough confirm forward's shock exit - with move planned in next few days
MATT CROOKS is on the verge of leaving Middlesbrough for American side Real Salt Lake, with Michael Carrick confident his side can cope in the versatile forward’s absence if his proposed Stateside switch goes through. Crooks has been offered a
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Van driver dies in crash that saw County Durham road closed for several hours
One person has died after a crash which saw a County Durham road closed for several hours, police have confirmed. The incident occurred at 1am on Mainsforth Road in Bishop Middleham which runs under the A1(M), and was closed by police in the early
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North East weather LIVE: Roads closed as snow hits region
2:21pm Photos sent in by Weardale Ski Club show the club lodge and approach to the car park blanketed in snow.
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New report says what's to blame for steep decline in apprenticeships
Darlington-based national training provider Baltic Apprenticeships has produced a report on the current apprenticeship landscape, highlighting a lack of incentives for SMEs and organisations hiring under 19s, which has caused a steep decline in apprenticeship
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North East earmarked for water fluoridation expansion to reduce teeth rotting
The North East has been earmarked for the "biggest expansion of water fluoridation" in England since the 1980s, officials have said, in an effort to reduce tooth decay in the most deprived areas. The NHS Dental Recovery Plan outlines that a programme
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Former Sunderland favourite determined to be a managerial trailblazer
EX-SUNDERLAND forward Jermain Defoe had contemplated giving up on his managerial dream, but remains determined to follow in the footsteps of Chris Hughton and become a trailblazer for black coaches. Former England international Defoe called time
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Snow arrives in County Durham and North Yorkshire amid weather warning
Snow has arrived in County Durham, Darlington and North Yorkshire as a yellow weather warning remains in place for the North East. The warning covers the whole of the North East, Northumberland and North Yorkshire from 6am on Thursday (February
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Cruel animal owner avoids jail after causing 'unnecessary' suffering to his pony
An animal owner has avoided jail after causing 'unnecessary' suffering to his pet pony. Raymond James Pearce was found guilty of multiple counts of animal cruelty against his pony, named Marshall, in court earlier this month. Pearce, 42, of
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American gun crime-fighting strategy to be used to tackle violence in North East
Children and young people caught up in a violent lifestyle in the region will be offered a choice to turn their backs on crime for good under a US-inspired initiative. The ‘tried and tested’ method was pioneered in America in the mid-1990s to address
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County Durham sexual violence counselling centre receives training funding boost
A County Durham sexual violence counselling centre has received a government grant to deliver bystander training to night-time workers in a push for safety on nights out. Darlington and County Durham’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre (
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Jonny Howson's message of support as Middlesbrough Women prepare for 'massive' game
MIDDLESBROUGH captain Jonny Howson has been around football long enough to know success doesn't come overnight - which is why he has such admiration for what Boro Women have achieved so far this season. Having officially merged with the football
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MLS transfer interest in Middlesbrough forward Matt Crooks
MIDDLESBROUGH forward Matt Crooks is understood to be interesting clubs in the MLS. Real Salt Lake, who play in the Western Conference, are known to be one of the clubs keen on the 30-year-old. While the transfer window is now closed for most
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WATCH: Olly Alexander gives 'teaser' first look at UK's song for Eurovision 2024
The UK's Eurovision 2024 entrant, Olly Alexander, has given fans the first look at the song he will perform at the song contest in Sweden later this year. The Years and Years singer was revealed as the UK's entrant for the 68th edition of the
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Detectives investigating GP accused of poisoning man arrest woman in her 30s
Detectives who charged a GP with attempted murder after the suspected poisoning of a man have now arrested a woman in her 30s. Dr Thomas Kwan has appeared in court accused of trying to kill Patrick O’Hara - understood to be his mother’s 70-year-old
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Police search North East homes as manhunt for Abdul Ezedi continues
Armed police have executed two raids at addresses in Newcastle in a joint operation as part of their search for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi. The Metropolitan Police said the warrants, including one at Ezedi’s place of work, were carried out
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Teenager Tyler's dream job after growing up in care and building a career
Tyler Mudie, 18, is due to complete his Level 2 Bricklaying apprenticeship at the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) Training Hub in Scotswood later this month, despite having to overcome challenges, have succeeded in training and qualifying
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Revealing the big cheese of the Tees
TEESDALE cheesemongers once creamed off much of the dairy trade in London and to this day, a firm that bears the name of a Teesdale cheeseman still provides the royal family with cheese – yes, 200 years after William Whitfield opened his cheese shop
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Which player have Newcastle missed most this season - what the analytics highlight
WHERE have Newcastle United’s injury issues hit hardest this season? In attack? It’s certainly felt like that at various stages of the campaign, when Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak have been absent for lengthy spells and Eddie Howe has had to turn
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Mystery as clothes and horse rosette from 2006 found by police on cliffside
Officers are concerned for the welfare of an unidentified person after a bundle of clothes and a horse show rosette from 2006 were found. The bundle was found at the top of Huntcliff in Saltburn on Wednesday (February 7) includes multiple pieces
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Hour-by-hour North East weather forecast as Met Office issue yellow snow warning
The Met Office has warned of snow heading to the North East as they issued a yellow weather warning earlier this week - but when exactly will it snow today? Here's the forecast. Snow is on the way according to Met Office forecasters as they predict
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£5million investment to transform North East site 'for tomorrow’s businesses'
A COMMERCIAL property developer and investor is spending over £5million on a battery of improvement projects at a popular North East business park. The aim of the investment from UK Land Estates into Boldon Business Park is to ensure the park ‘
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North East insurance business opens new office.... in South Korea
North East based global marine insurer, NorthStandard, is continuing its expansion of expert support and services, with the opening of a new office in South Korea as a further expansion of its Asian network. Headquartered on Newcastle’s Quayside
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North East software firm to double headcount after opening new HQ
A North East tech company at the forefront of the clean energy revolution is to double its headcount after opening a new HQ in Newcastle city centre. Kinewell Energy, whose award-winning software solutions have been used to deliver some of the
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Strictly's Amanda Abbington breaks silence after 'fight' with Giovanni Pernice
Amanda Abbington has thrown her support behind a BBC Strictly Come Dancing star – amid a ‘bitter row’ with Giovanni Pernice. Abbington took to her Instagram stories on Tuesday, February 8 to congratulate former Strictly Come Dancing co-star Johannes
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I'm a GP: Here are my 3 top tips to help you quit vaping for good
A GP has shared three top tips she recommends that will help you quit vaping. Over one in four vapers believe that their habit is completely risk-free and not addictive, according to new research. Worryingly, 15% of respondents reported that
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Most popular places to see the Northern Lights in 2024 (there's 1 in the UK)
Expedia has revealed the top trending places to see the Northern Lights in the world in 2024 - and there's one spot in the UK. 2024 has been tipped as a great year to catch the Northern Lights since they'll be at their most visible. The intensity
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Rishi Sunak doubles down on trans jibe despite calls from Brianna Ghey’s father
Rishi Sunak still refuses to apologise for his “dehumanising” transgender joke in the House of Commons whilst the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey watched on from the gallery. Brianna’s father, Peter Spooner, has since said the Prime Minister
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Landmark House of Fraser building set for overhaul with help of levelling up cash
Middlesbrough’s landmark House of Fraser building will be transformed as part of a £20m investment programme to revitalise the town. Middlesbrough Council was identified in the latest round of so-called levelling up funding in the spring of last
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Homeowner returns from holiday to find window smashed and items stolen
Police are investigating after a homeowner returned from holiday to find that their window had been smashed and items had been taken from their house. Officers from North Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which
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Shoplifter who risked prison by stealing 22 packs of butter gets another chance
A shoplifter who commits crime to fund a drug addiction risked activation of a two-year prison sentence when he stole butter from a store where he was barred. Kieton Pearson received the 24-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, in July
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County Durham incident LIVE: Police close road under A1(M) for 'some time'
10:20am Update We're still waiting on some more information from the emergency services. The road still appears
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County Durham & Darlington LIVE: Breaking news, traffic and travel
8:20am A19 delays Queueing traffic on A19 Southbound at A1027 (Norton Interchange).
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Strictly's Amanda Abbington breaks silence after 'fight' with Giovanni Pernice
Amanda Abbington has thrown her support behind a BBC Strictly Come Dancing star – amid a ‘bitter row’ with Giovanni Pernice. Abbington took to her Instagram stories on Tuesday, February 8 to congratulate former Strictly Come Dancing co-star Johannes
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Councillors to decide whether County Durham primary school will close
Councillors are being asked to agree on the closure of a school which has the lowest pupil numbers in County Durham. Durham County Council’s Cabinet is next week being recommended to approve the closure of Rookhope Primary School, which serves
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Drink driver headed to police station in Sunderland awaiting arrest after shunt
A man involved in a second drink/drive incident in five days “effectively” handed himself in, driving straight to a police station car park waiting to be arrested. David Hodgson came to police attention when he was arrested at a McDonald’s drive-thru
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Teenage winger's Sunderland hope after late dash to get transfer he was desperate for
RHYS Walsh had a late deadline day dash to ensure he got the Sunderland move he was desperate for - and the young winger arrives on Wearside confident he can play his way in to the first team. Teenage wideman Walsh was recently on trial at Stoke
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Jonny Howson addresses his Middlesbrough future amid contract uncertainty
JONNY Howson has no intention of retiring at the end of this season and Middlesbrough's captain is hoping to extend his time at the club with a new contract. Howson is approaching the end of his current deal, which is due to expire this summer.
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New images revealed as plans approved for major £1m children's play park
Major plans for a new outdoor children’s play park at Sunderland’s seafront have been given the go-ahead by city councillors. Sunderland City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee, at a meeting this week, approved a council planning application
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Doctor Who and James Bond stars coming to County Durham town's first comic con
A County Durham town's first ever comic convention will include guests from some of the most iconic film and TV shows of the last few decades. Cliffecon, a new comic con will be hosted in Newton Aycliffe with celebrity guests appearing along with
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Man fined in court after exposing himself at train station
A man has been fined in court after exposing himself at a North East train station last year. Alfie Patterson, 27, of Durham Road, Redcar, was given a six-month conditional discharge following the incident on April 22, 2023. Patterson, who
