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Two suspects arrested in murder inquiry following 'hit-and-run' van death

Two men have been arrested as part of a murder inquiry following the ‘hit-and-run’ death of 60-year-old man late on Friday evening. Emergency services were called to Ingleby Barwick, near Stockton, just before 11.35pm when a white Citroen Berlingo

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Couple win an incredible £75,000 on Ant and Dec's Limitless Win

A couple took on the Limitless ladder in tonight’s episode of Ant and Dec’s Limitless Win and took home a healthy sum of money. Ellie and Paul banked £75,000 on their first episode of Limitless Win, which aired on Saturday, February 3. They

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Bruno at the double as Newcastle United claim entertaining win at Nottingham Forest

BRUNO GUIMARAES scored his first goals since September as Newcastle United gave their hopes of qualifying for Europe a shot in the arm with an entertaining 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest. The Brazilian had not scored since the 8-0 rout at Sheffield

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Our thoughts on The Botanist - a new cocktail bar and restaurant in North East

Reporter Darcie Rawlings attended The Botanist launch party in Sunderland with her partner to celebrate the opening of the new cocktail and restaurant venue in Sunderland. The Botanist is a brand-new addition to Sunderland’s cultural centre, Keel

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Three men including 20-year-old arrested after police discover cannabis farm

Three people have been arrested after police discovered a cannabis farm inside a Middlesbrough property this week. Officers discovered the farm in a home on Borough Road on Thursday (February 8) and arrested three males. They are aged 20, 27

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Darlington launch investigation after allegation of racist abuse during Alfreton loss

DARLINGTON are appealing for witnesses following an allegation of racist abuse during Quakers' home defeat to Alfreton on Saturday. The alleged incident occurred at the start of the second half and Darlington have now launched an official investigation

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Who are Air Fryer and Eifflel Tower? 2 identities revealed on The Masked Singer

The identities of Air Fryer and Eiffel Tower have been revealed tonight (Saturday, February 10) after they were eliminated from The Masked Singer. Celebrity judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross all once again returned to

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Beale on Jobe Bellingham decision, 'pre-planned' substitution & top six importance

MICHAEL Beale says the decision to rest Jobe Bellingham against Plymouth was done with the coming week in mind, and says Pierre Ekwah's second substitution was also pre-planned. The visit of Plymouth on Saturday was the first of three games this

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Half-time truths spark Sunderland turnaround after Beale's substitutes admission

MICHAEL Beale admitted he could have made five substitutes at half-time, such was his disappointment with his Sunderland side's display in the opening 45 minutes against Plymouth. But some "honest words" at the break helped inspire a second half

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Michael Carrick: 'We're not trying to do anything different despite lack of striker'

MICHAEL CARRICK admitted his Middlesbrough side paid the price for their sloppy start as they lost 2-1 to Bristol City - but says he is not trying to change his team's attacking play despite the lack of a natural centre-forward. Boro conceded two

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'I heard screaming': residents react as murder probe following hit and run

Ingleby Barwick residents have reacted with horror this morning as a murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 60-year-old. The incident happened last night at 11.30pm. Some residents heard bangs and screams in the area.

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Look inside this bargain two-bed terraced house on sale for just £45k

A two-bedroom home in a Teesside neighbourhood has hit the market and is on sale for £45k – take a look inside. The terraced property on Frederick Street in Middlesbrough has been described as a "fantastic investment opportunity." The property

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Darlington deer spotted AGAIN near the Dolphin Centre in town centre

There has been yet another sighting of the Darlington deer, this time not at the primary school it was seen at before but the Dolphin Centre in town. Mike Lee, a Darlington resident, was walking back to his car after a morning gym session when

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Appeal for owner after terrier with no microchip found by wardens on street

An appeal has been made to the owner of a terrier that was found by wardens on a North East street. The female terrier was sadly with no microchip so Durham County Council Neighbourhood Wardens are finding it difficult to locate the owner.

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Michael Carrick confirms latest injury setback to Middlesbrough forward

MICHAEL CARRICK has confirmed Josh Coburn has suffered another injury setback that forced his withdrawal from the squad for Middlesbrough’s 2-1 home defeat to Bristol City. Coburn was absent from the matchday squad for today’s game as he continues

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Plenty of 4s and 5s as Middlesbrough crash to home defeat to Bristol City

How did the players fare in Middlesbrough's 2-1 home defeat to Bristol City MIDDLESBROUGH (4-2-3-1): 6 Glover: Conceded two goals, but also made two excellent first-half saves to keep Boro in the game 6 AYLING: Offered Boro’s main attacking

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Middlesbrough's miserable home run continues as lack of cutting edge is clear again

MIDDLESBROUGH’S wait for a first home league win of 2024 continues after they crashed to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Bristol City. Michael Carrick’s side have slipped six points adrift of the play-off places, with their latest loss meaning they

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One 9 and three 8s in Sunderland ratings after Plymouth win

How Sunderland's players rated in the 3-1 win over Plymouth: 6 Patterson: Good early save to keep Hardie out. Couldn’t deny the clever striker for goal. Almost caught out by audacious Hardie strike from inside own half. 8 Hume: Performance

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Sunderland 3-1 Plymouth: Frustration disappears as Black Cats click

Forty-five minutes of frustration followed by 45 minutes of pure delight. Plymouth will have been comfortable and confident in the Stadium of Light  away dressing room at half-time on Saturday. Come full-time, they won’t have known what had just hit

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Local Lovebirds Soar: Darlington Ranks Highest for Romantic Holiday Searches

As Valentines Day fast approaches, Darlington has been named the North East’s romance capital. New research by luxury staycation experts Together Travel has revealed that people in the area search for romantic getaways more than anywhere else in

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County Durham dog owners warned after increase in dog poo left in bushes on path

Dog owners in a County Durham town have been warned after an increase in dog fouling on a path. Neighbourhood Wardens have said Kielder Drive in Stanley is a problem area and aim to tackle it with increased patrols. Pictures from the path

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Woman charged with dangerous driving after seriously hurting pedestrian with car

A woman has been charged with dangerous driving after someone was hospitalised in a Newcastle car park. At 1.15pm on February 8, police received reports of a disturbance in a car park on Hadrian Road in Wallsend. Emergency services attended

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Fresh pictures from scene of North East hit and run murder investigation

The investigation at Myton Way in Ingleby Barwick has continued most of this morning after a fatal hit-and-run last night. Pictures from the scene show a large number of police still in the area as enquiries continue. Emergency services first

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Police search river for body of North East alkali attack suspect

Police have been searching an area of the River Thames in central London for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi. A police boat circled between Vauxhall and Chelsea bridges, flashing lights and pausing beside a small ship before moving off again

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Surprise Middlesbrough midfield selection - with one change for Bristol City game

LEWIS O'BRIEN makes a surprise return to Middlesbrough's starting line-up for this afternoon's home game with Bristol City. O'Brien was a second-half substitute in last weekend's derby draw with Sunderland, and will be making his first start since

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Beale unleashes Sunderland attacking trio together after press conference tease

MICHAEL Beale has made two changes to his Sunderland team for today’s game against Plymouth. Patrick Roberts and Nazariy Rusyn come into the side, replacing Jobe Bellingham and Mason Burstow. Beale teased the exciting idea of starting with

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Strictly star Amy Dowden helps couple with cancer prepare for their wedding day

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has been teaching a couple with cancer how to dance ahead of their wedding day as part of her BBC show. The popular dancer was previously diagnosed with cancer herself after finding a lump in her breast

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Sunderland 3-1 Plymouth: Highlights after second half turnaround

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Middlesbrough 1 Bristol City 2 - Recap and highlights from Riverside

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Los Angeles based synthwave band to play first North East show - here's where

A Los Angeles founded synthwave band is embarking on their European tour this summer and has even scheduled a stop in the North East - here's where and when.  The Midnight will take to the stage at NX Newcastle on July 25 this year as part of their

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Plans lodged for eco-friendly holiday cottage in County Durham village

An application for the construction of a holiday cottage with associated hardstanding and parking has been submitted to Durham County Council. The application site, Humble Burn Cottage, Humbleburn Lane, lies to the northwest of the village of Edmondsley

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Family-run pizzeria to open in North East town in coming weeks

A brand new pizzeria is set to launch in this North East town next week. Crust will be opening its doors on Ridley Mews in Norton on Saturday (February 17) for a non-profit event for the Great North Air Ambulance Service, ahead of opening fully

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Abusive man threatened to kill his partner with knife after choking her

An abusive man who threatened to kill his partner with a knife days after he choked her by grabbing her by the throat. Dean Russell, who has a history of domestic violence, was breaching a restraining order when he moved back in with the woman

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North East weather: Met Office issue fresh yellow warning for region today

A fresh yellow weather warning has been issued for the North East by the Met Office this morning. A yellow warning for rain has been issued between 7pm tonight and 12pm tomorrow morning. The warning covers much of the North East, from the coast

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Murder investigation LIVE: Residents react after hit and run in North East

12:22pm Road is now open again The road has now reopened after a cleaner was spotted at the site of the incident:

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Murder investigation launched after man, 60, dies in North East hit and run

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed in a hit and run in Ingleby Barwick early this morning. Officers were called to Myton Way at 9.35pm on Friday evening (February 9) after a car had failed to stop following a crash.

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How a seaside chapel was caught in the middle of an unholy row

For more than 150 years, from when there were only 100 houses in the new town, there has been a Methodist chapel in Saltburn, but few days in the Wesleyans’ history have been as momentous as today. At 3pm today, they hold their last service in

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North East's Ant McPartlin 'beyond delighted' to be having first child with wife

Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett are "beyond delighted" to be welcoming their first child together, a source has said. The star has wanted kids for a long time with his wife now expecting to give birth in June of this year. He

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When is The Masked Singer on tonight amid major Six Nations shakeup?

The Masked Singer is back this weekend for its seventh episode, seeing yet another celebrity revealed as one of the mascots. Hosted by comedian Joel Dommett, the Masked Singer sees celebrities take to the stage and sing as guests work out who’s

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Love Island's Ekin-Su 'signs up' for Celebrity Big Brother after Davide split

Love Island star Ekin-Su has reportedly been signed up for Celebrity Big Brother after her split with Davide. After her time on Dancing On Ice, the star looks set to be taking part in the celebrity edition of Big Brother after the show's successful

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Major County Durham roadworks which could support 1400 home plan to begin

A County Durham road network is set to undergo major improvement works which could lead to 1,400 new homes. A Durham County Council spokesperson has said works along the A167 in Newton Aycliffe at its Central Avenue and Ricknall Lane junctions,

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Sunday lunch at a Dales hotel that is being reborn - here's what we thought

ASKRIGG is always busy. Wherever you go, you can see the bobble hats of walkers bobbing among the dry stone walls as they enjoy the flat pastures along the dale bottoms or energetically tackle the steep rises of the dale sides that lead to heavenly

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How new life is being breathed into these North East shop units

 Plans to breathe new life into shop units in a Sunderland street have been given the go-ahead by city development chiefs. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has approved an application for a block of retail units on Villette Road in

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Violent thug from Darlington stood on wife's neck after punching her to the ground

A violent thug who punched and kicked his wife before standing on her neck until she almost passed out has been jailed for his abusive behaviour. Anthony Baron-Palmer flew into a rage after he accused his wife of ignoring him while talking on her

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Ant McPartlin 'beyond delighted' to be having first child with wife Anne-Marie

Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett are "beyond delighted" to be welcoming their first child together, a source has said. The star has wanted kids for a long time with his wife now expecting to give birth in June of this year. He

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See Yorkshire's striking dry valleys on this stunning circular walk

This part of the Yorkshire Wolds is characterised by the dry valleys (excellent at this time of year!). Nowhere are they more uniform and striking as those to the east of Sledmere, near Cottam and Cowlam Manor. The walk takes you through and above

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Popular bar reopens under new name after major pub chain sell venue

A popular North East venue has been reopened after it was sold by a major pub chain last year.  High street favourite, The Barge & Barrel, formerly known as Yates, Sunderland, re-opened its doors on Thursday (February 1), after the change of format

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Tackling the staggering school absences in Durham and Darlington

OVER the past few years, the number of children persistently absent from both primary and secondary schools has more than doubled. During the autumn and spring terms, more than 1.5m children (one in five students) were recorded as being persistently

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'The best fish and chips in the North East' according to our readers

The North East has become the undisputed champion in serving up some of Britain's best fish and chips - with several venues winning awards for their efforts. Platefuls of flaky cod wrapped in crispy batter, golden chips and mushy peas, with curry

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Darlington footballer who had cardiac arrest on pitch saved by defibrillator

The partner of a Darlington footballer who had a medical emergency during a match has thanked his friends and teammates for their efforts to save his life. Yasmin Allison, from Newton Aycliffe, said she received a call on January 29 informing her

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Sunderland's surprise deadline day transfer decision explained & Beale's future hope

SUNDERLAND's deadline day decision to allow Eliezer Mayenda to join Hibs on loan until the end of the season came as something of a surprise for two reasons. Firstly, the fact the Black Cats had failed in their efforts to bolster their forward

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Eddie Howe's admission over Joe Willock return date - and Magpies midfield reflection

JOE WILLOCK is approaching the final stages of his recovery from an Achilles injury – but Eddie Howe can offer no assurances about a comeback date for the Newcastle United midfielder. Willock has been sidelined since suffering Achilles damage in

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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out

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 Carrick reveals Middlesbrough contract plans for skipper Jonny Howson

MICHAEL CARRICK has highlighted Jonny Howson’s ongoing importance to Middlesbrough, with the club set to hold contract talks with the veteran midfielder in the next couple of months. Howson turns 36 in May, and while his current contract is due