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Contract details and reaction as Matt Crooks completes US move from Middlesbrough
MATT CROOKS has completed his move from Middlesbrough to American side Real Salt Lake. Crooks' switch to the MLS side has been officially confirmed, with the 30-year-old midfielder having signed a contract to the end of the 2026 season. Middlesbrough
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Prime Minister speaks on Rwanda Bill and NHS issues in live TV grilling
Rishi Sunak said he could understand the public’s frustrations as he faced a live TV grilling from voters on issues ranging from the NHS to his Rwanda asylum plan. The Prime Minister, who was asked why traditional voters should back his party and
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Emergency services issue update after air ambulance lands on Darlington street
Emergency services have confirmed the details of a 'medical incident' in Darlington on Sunday (February 11) evening - which saw the air ambulance, police and paramedics attend. Blue lights and a large number of police cars were seen on Keats Court
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Oh What a Lovely War celebrate 60th anniversary at Harrogate Theatre
Blackeyed Theatre’s critically acclaimed revival of Oh What a Lovely War heads to Harrogate Theatre at the end of this month marking the 60th anniversary of Joan Littlewood’s epic anti-war musical. As a cornerstone of modern musical theatre and
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Durham tenant permanently kicked out property after police called 27 TIMES
A tenant has been permanently kicked out of a house in County Durham after 27 separate incidents of people calling the police on him. The courts granted a possession order on a property in Black Thorn Close in Brandon on Friday (February 9) and
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County Durham 'Axe the Ex' event slammed by women's domestic violence charity
A charity that supports victims of domestic violence has shared its concerns about a County Durham venue holding a Valentine's Day event where punters are invited to throw axes at photos of their exes for “a laugh.” For £22 per person, customers
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One person taken to hospital following crash between bike and car
One person has been taken to hospital following a crash on a North East road this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a bike and car at the junction of Marsh House Avenue and the A1185, in Billingham, at around 5
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Preston v Middlesbrough Match Preview: TV, Ticket details, Team news, Likely line-ups
Middlesbrough are in action when they take on Preston in the Championship on Wednesday. Here are all the details you need to know about the game… WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE? Having lost to Bristol City at the Riverside on Saturday
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Man 'dobs himself in' when calls the police to report that HE is a drink driver
A suspected drink driver was arrested after he 'dobbed himself in' by calling the police to say that he had a "heavy weekend". Officers responded to the call in the Knaresbrough area of North Yorkshire today (Monday) and found the man's vehicle
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Huddersfield Town v Sunderland Match Preview - TV, ticket details and team news
Sunderland are in action when they take on Huddersfield Town in the Championship on Wednesday. Here are all the details you need to know about the game… WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE? Having seen off Plymouth Argyle at the Stadium of
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James to headline huge outdoor show this summer along with another major band
Indie greats James will play a major outdoor gig this summer after being announced among a host of bands as headliners for a series of shows. The band will take to the stage at Scarborough Open Air Theatre later this year after they were unveiled
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Off-road biker rode through red lights and on pavement during police pursuit
A man who sped away from police when they tried to pull him over when he was riding an off-road motorbike has narrowly avoided an immediate prison sentence. Leon Francis rode through red lights before mounting the pavement after police activated
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Person taken hospital after crash on busy A-road as air ambulance lands at scene
A person has been taken to following a crash on an A-road in a North East town which saw the air ambulance called to the scene. Emergency services were alerted to the collision on the A1027 near its junction with The Glebe, in Norton, Stockton
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'Loving' son found dead in woods while on unescorted leave from hospital
An inquest into a “very loving” 20-year-old hospital patient who lived with mental health issues heard that he was simply “not ready” for unescorted leave after his body was found in a wooded area in 2021. Ty Channce, 20, from Middlesbrough, was
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University helps find next generation of leaders for our region
Teesside University is leading the search for a new generation of leaders to drive transformational change across the region – for just £750. The university’s International Business School, which is accredited by the Government’s Small Business
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Pictures as work begins on extension to historic North East museum
Work has begun on a North East museum and its grounds as part of an ‘ambitious’ £20 million project. The Mayor of Stockton, Jim Beall, marked the beginning of the works on a new extension to Preston Park Museum by unveiling a commemorative plaque
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Man in court charged with causing death of three teenagers
A teenager has been charged with causing the deaths of three teenagers in a crash in North Yorkshire in 2022. Joshua Chapman, 19, from Bedale, is facing three counts of causing death by dangerous driving. He is scheduled to appear at York Magistrates
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Family pay tribute after woman dies following collision on North East road
A woman has died following a collision on a North East road this weekend. Kayleigh Daggett, 38, from Stockton has died in hospital following the incident which took place on Prince Regent Street, the A1305, between Bishopton Lane and Dovecot Street
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Emergency services called after dog gets trapped next to waterway at 6am
Emergency services were forced to intervene after a dog became trapped next to a waterway at 6am, as firefighters and specialist animal welfare teams were called to the scene. The fire service and specialist animal welfare staff members were called
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Durham Cricket unveils plans for new hotel to create 'major sporting destination'
Durham County Cricket Club has submitted plans for a new 154-bed hotel as part of ambitious expansion plans to create a “major sporting destination”. The £27m project is due to create up to 120 jobs and support the region’s tourism industry.
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Shock as Rightmove advertises house with images of its previous use as cannabis farm
A property listing of a house in the North East has caused shock after the images used online showed its previous use as a cannabis farm. The home, which is on Houghton Road in Hetton Le Hole, has appeared online on Rightmove for a cheap £30,000
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Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers diagnosed with anorexia during cancer treatment
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has revealed he was diagnosed with anorexia after losing so much weight during his cancer treatment. The motorcycle-riding cooking duo are back for the BBC Two series The Hairy Bikers Go West, which King said brought
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Harrogate rally star keeps it in the family with Riponian Stages success
REPEATING his success of 12 months earlier, Elliot Payne continued a family dominance by easily winning last weekend’s Riponian Stages Rally as he triumphed in the interclub event by 50 seconds. The Harrogate-based 21-year-old, with Welshman Patrick
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Do you need to microchip your dog and what happens if you don't?
Have you got a pet dog who isn’t microchipped? You might be wondering what the rules are and whether your dog needs to be microchipped. Dogs can be microchipped at the vets and it helps identify them if they get lost or stolen as the owner’s details
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Man appears in court for alleged theft, assault and knife carrying in Sainsbury's
A man has appeared in court charged with an alleged incident in a North East Sainsbury's store. Louis Cornish, 24, appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Monday (February 12), charged in connection with an alleged incident at a shop in Hartlepool
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Tributes flood in for "truly loved" Darlington mum after she dies unexpectedly
Tributes to a "truly loved" young mum of two from Darlington who died unexpectedly at her home earlier this month have been made after a fundraiser has been set up to help with her funeral costs. Vicky Grainger, 34, died on Thursday (February 1
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Two men accused of 'hit and run' murder named for first time as they appear in court
Two men accused of the 'hit and run' murder of a man in Ingleby Barwick have been named for the first time after appearing in court on Monday (February 12). Shaun Breeze, 29, and Martin Breeze, 66, appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court - charged
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‘Self-service’ dog wash station will include shampoo, rinse, conditioner & blow dry
Plans for a ‘self-service’ dog wash station at Sunderland’s seafront have been submitted to city development chiefs. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an application for land near the Marine Walk council car park in Roker
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Tributes to Grandad as alleged 'hit and run' murder victim named locally
The victim of an alleged 'hit and run' murder has been named locally, as tributes and balloons have been left at the side of the road where he died. Emergency services were called to Ingleby Barwick, near Stockton, just before 11.35pm when a white
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Drink driver smashes Ford Transit van into County Durham house and electrical poles
A warning has been made to motorists after a drink driver smashed his car into a County Durham house and brought down electrical poles. Officers from Durham Police's roads team have issued a 'zero-tolerance' policy on drink drivers on the roads
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New drug and alcohol detox facility could open in town later this year
A planned drug and alcohol detox facility in Brotton could open later this year after a previous scheme on the same site was shelved, the Local Democracy Reporting Service has learnt. The public health-piloted project involves nine local authorities
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Chancellor calls for 'united front' of North East Conservatives for the election
The Chancellor has called for a "united front" to try to retain Conservative seats in the North East at the next election. Jeremy Hunt visited the Darlington Economic Campus (DEC) to celebrate National Apprenticeship week and the fact that it is
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Michael Beale explains the key to unlocking Nazariy Rusyn's threat at Sunderland
MICHAEL BEALE is delighted with Nazariy Rusyn’s progress at Sunderland – and claims the Ukrainian forward is becoming increasingly influential in dictating the Black Cats’ attacking play. Having moved to Wearside in the summer from Zorya Luhansk
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Arson investigation launched in connection with fire at former Darlington care home
Police officers investigating a fire at a former Darlington care home have launched an arson investigation in connection with the incident. Emergency services were called to the former South Park Care Centre on Lakeside in Darlington just before
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Controversial plans for new estate with 45 homes on field given green light
Controversial plans for a new estate on a field in a North East town have been given the green light despite suggestions the town already has enough housing. Council officers had recommended approval for the plans for 45 homes at Ford Close Riding
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Position-by-position guide to Michael Carrick's Boro selection posers for Preston
MIDDLESBROUGH return to action when they head to Deepdale to take on Preston on Wednesday evening. Saturday’s home defeat to Bristol City delivered more questions than answers in terms of Michael Carrick’s team selection, meaning the Boro boss
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Sunak says scrapping northern leg of HS2 helps bus services during depot visit
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said bus services are benefiting from the Government’s decision that saw the scrapping of the northern leg of HS2, as he visited a depot in Harrogate. Mr Sunak was speaking as he was shown around the latest electric buses
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Researchers call upon public to help with project to boost UK bumblebee numbers
A new project to help boost the UK's bee population has been launched, and researchers are asking for help from members of the public. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is launching the ‘Bumbles on Blooms’ initiative to identify which plants
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Full list of where Antiques Roadshow will visit in 2024 and how to get tickets
BBC's Antiques Roadshow will be returning for 2024 as the team behind the show shares what stately homes and castles it will be visiting across the UK for its 47th series. The show celebrates its 45th anniversary this year with the first broadcast
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I compared supermarket Valentines meal deals and there is a clear winner - see who
If you are looking for a cheap alternative to a night out this Valentine's Day, look no further than your local supermarket. From Aldi to M&S and everywhere in between, most of the major supermarkets have their own Valentines meal deal.
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Call the Midwife's Helen George unsure of the future of BBC show
Star of BBC's Call the Midwife Helen George has discussed the future of the popular show. George has played nurse Trixie Aylward since the series began back in 2012 when it was originally based on the books by Jennifer Worth and her time as a midwife
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Images of aftermath of fire at disused Darlington care home as police remain at scene
Images showing the aftermath of a fire at a disused care home in Darlington have been revealed, as police remain at the scene to investigate. Emergency services were called to the former South Park Care Centre on Lakeside in Darlington just before
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Police manhunt launched after wanted North East man fails to show up to court
A police manhunt has been launched for a North East man after he failed to show up for court. Officers from Northumbria Police are searching for wanted Newcastle man Kajal Miah, 38, and are appealing to the public for information to locate him
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The Northallerton craftsman who helped stock the world's most famous dolls’ house
The largest and most famous dolls’ house in the world is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year in Windsor Castle and its elaborate dining room features a tea service fashioned in17730162 silver in Northallerton. Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House
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Police issue update on 'hit and run' murder investigation as two men charged
Police investigating a 'hit and run' murder investigation have issued an update after two men arrested in connection with the incident have now been charged. Emergency services were called to Ingleby Barwick, near Stockton, just before 11.35pm
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Exotic turtle 'with jaw that can snap through bone' found in Cumbrian tarn
A 'DANGEROUS' turtle with a jaw that can close with the force of hundreds of newtons was found in Urswick Tarn, Cumbria. An alligator snapping turtle, most commonly associated with swamps and rivers in Florida and other southern parts of the United
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Crash between HGV and car on A1(M) in County Durham leads to two miles of congestion
A stretch of the A1(M) in County Durham had two miles of traffic tailbacks on Monday (February 12) morning after a crash between a car and a HGV. Drivers using the A road this morning near Chester-le-Street were met with long delays and part closures
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Rap record for Jack as Aycliffe mum reveals gender of 'gift from the grave'
A rap record in memory of murdered teenager has been released to warn young people of the dangers of carrying a knife. The track was recorded in memory of Jack Woodley who died after he was stabbed during a gang attack as he left a fun fair.
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Plans could see a multi-faith centre installed at County Durham cricket ground
Plans for a multi-faith prayer room, at Durham County Cricket Club, Chester-le-Street, have been submitted to Durham County Council. The England and Wales Cricket Board has committed to install multi-faith prayer rooms at every county cricket ground
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Councillor shocked over objections to care home for learning difficulties
A councillor expressed exasperation at objections to a care home for adults with learning difficulties, noting, “We’re not being asked to approve a prison here”. Berwick Hills councillor, Ian Blades, made the comments amid concerns over potential
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A1(M) LIVE: Miles of traffic after crash between car and HGV on A1(M) in County Durham
9:20am HGV and car crash on A1(M) near to Chester-le-Street A stretch of the A1(M) in County Durham had two miles
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Roads closed due to snow and flooding as 'wintry blast' hits part of region
Several roads have been closed due to flooding and snow build-up after parts of County Durham and North Yorkshire were hit with a 'wintry blast' overnight. As temperatures were restored to milder conditions compared to what we've been seeing over
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North East weather: Hour-by-hour Met Office weather forecast today
The Met Office is predicting a warmer and drier day for the North East than we've seen in previous days. The day will start cloudy, with showers over western hills, and possibly wintry over peaks. Drier further east, becoming brighter for all
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Warning issued after alcohol and drug filled youths cause vandalism in County Durham
A warning has been issued after a group of youths who were reportedly on drink and drugs knocked down a fence in County Durham. Wardens for Durham County Council say they have stepped up their evening and weekend patrols after increased reports
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Pierre Ekwah's 'perfect' Sunderland verdict & emphatic response to transfer question
PIERRE Ekwah has described Sunderland as the "perfect place" for young players and believes the in-form Black Cats are well equipped to secure another top six finish in the Championship this season. It's just over a year since Ekwah swapped West
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Looking back to when a Darlington teenager beat cancer and inspired the region
LOOKING back to the week that was February 5 to 11, fifteen years ago... AN inspirational teenager who battled cancer urged women across the North East to help more people survive the disease by taking part in the Race for Life. In February
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All 9 North East businesses recently slapped with a one or zero hygiene rating
Nine businesses in the North East have been slapped with a poor hygiene rating in the last two months. The Food Hygiene scores show that a number of businesses across the region have been told they need to make improvements. The ratings, which
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How a new North East combined authority would look if approved
A devolution deal means that in May, subject to Parliamentary approval, a new combined authority will be formed in the North East, with a new Mayor elected. Interim portfolio holder for culture, creative, tourism and sport is Cllr Amanda Hopgood
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Tributes flood in for "truly loved" Darlington mum after she dies unexpectedly
Tributes to a "truly loved" young mum of two from Darlington who died unexpectedly at her home earlier this month have been made after a fundraiser has been set up to help with her funeral costs. Vicky Grainger, 34, died on Thursday (February 1
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Plans lodged to bring North East 'derelict building' into use as 6-bed HMO
Plans have been lodged to bring a “derelict building” back into use as a new six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Hartlepool. Proposals have been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council planning department to convert the property at
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Darlington home 'in need of refurbishment' up for £40k - look inside
A three-bedroom terraced home "in need of refurbishment" has hit the market in Darlington priced at just £40,000 – look inside below. The terraced property on Charles Street, Darlington is located close to the town centre and local amenities on
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North-East school treats locals to eight decades of music at Valentine’s Day café
A NORTH-EAST secondary school took local residents back through nearly 80 years of music at a special Valentine’s Day café. Students welcomed more than 30 visitors to Parkside Academy, in Willington, County Durham, for a ‘Broth and Roll’ event,
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Middlesbrough's season is ebbing away - with problems evident across the pitch
NO ONE is going to write off a season before the middle of February. Increasingly, though, it looks as if Middlesbrough’s promotion prospects are going to fade away long before spring has truly sprung. No home win since Christmas, only one set
