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Who was Piranha after being crowned winner of The Masked Singer UK 2024

Piranha has been crowned winner of The Masked Singer UK 2024 in a series which judge Jonathan Ross described as the one of the best ever. Celebrity judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Rita Ora returned for the final time this season

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Michael Beale's apology and explanation after Trai Hume controversy sparks anger

MICHAEL Beale has apologised to Trai Hume after footage emerged appearing to show the Sunderland head coach snubbing a handshake with the defender when was replaced in the late stages of Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Birmingham City, Beale insists he

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Tragedy as woman dies after crash involving Land Rover as man arrested

A woman has died after being hit by a Land Rover in a crash on Friday (February 16) afternoon. The 74-year-old woman was on foot near Asda on Ormesby Road in Middlesbrough when she was hit by the black four-by-four. She was taken to hospital

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Who was cricket on The Masked Singer UK after first elimination of 2024 final

There are only two contestants left on The Masked Singer after Cricket was the first to be unmasked on Saturday's (February 17) final. Celebrity judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Rita Ora returned for the final time this season

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Owner wants permission for field and pen to exercise and retrain racehorses

RETROSPECTIVE planning permission to create an area to keep and exercise horses has been submitted to North Yorkshire Council. The plans include the permanent siting of mobile field shelters and sheds to be used for feed, storage and equestrian

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North East coastal festival returns to North East with jam packed line up

Clubland By The Sea festival returns for another unforgettable outdoor party on Friday, July 26 at Seaton Reach, Hartlepool in the North East. This year’s Hartlepool day-time festival is set to be a memorable event of pulsating beats, electrifying

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What Eddie Howe 'can't do' as Newcastle boss responds to Dan Burn criticism

EDDIE Howe leapt to the defence of Dan Burn after another difficult afternoon for the Newcastle United full-back against Bournemouth. After Luton winger Chiedozie Ogbene gave Burn a torrid time at St James' Park earlier this month, the Cherries

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Fresh Newcastle injury concern, Isak & Willock update and blunt Ashworth response

EDDIE Howe faces a nervous wait on Fabian Schar after the defender left the pitch with his arm in a sling following Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth. Schar suffered the blow in the dying seconds when a ball hit his arm and Newcastle's head

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Nearly 100 new homes built on site of former County Durham working men's club

The construction of nearly 100 new homes on the site of a derelict former working men's club in a County Durham town is now complete, developers say. The site where the long derelict Easington & District Working Men's Club in Easington formerly

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Unlicensed driver reached speeds of 80mph on the A66 during police chase

A driver who has never passed his test sped off from police when they tried to pull over the BMW he was driving. Carl Prior raced onto the A66 and overtook a HGV at 80mph in a 50 zone before speeding through a red light and managing to shake-off

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Repeat teen offender from County Durham jailed after £23k BMW stolen

A repeat teenage offender from County Durham has been sent to prison in a bid to stop him falling into a life of crime. The 16-year-old from County Durham appeared before Magistrates at Newton Aycliffe Youth Court on Friday (February 16) after

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Bridal shop saved from closure as sisters step in to secure future of business

A popular award-winning bridal business has been saved after a family has stepped in to secure the future of the company.  Hundreds of brides-to-be were shocked and saddened when the owner of Victoria Robson Bridal posted on social media to clients

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Painful Tony Mowbray reunion as Sunderland fall to second successive defeat

TONY Mowbray celebrated back-to-back home wins against his most recent former clubs after Birmingham came from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1. Koji Miyoshi capped a magnificent comeback by City after Jordan James equalised on the hour to make it

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Met Office: What will the weather be like this week in the North East?

It's set to be a week characterised by wet and windy spells, warn forecasters. Here's your full Met Office forecast for the week ahead and what you can expect. So far, February has been a rather mild month in the region, as temperatures have greatly

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Middlesbrough stun Championship leaders Leicester City and end 23-year wait

MIDDLESBROUGH claimed their first win at the King Power Stadium with a 2-1 victory over Championship leaders Leicester. After the Foxes missed two big chances to take the lead, Finn Azaz opened the scoring in the 24th minute with a clever finish

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Two 5s and three 7s in Newcastle United player ratings against Bournemouth

How Newcastle's players rated in the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth: 6 Dubravka: Game of two halves for the keeper, who was brilliant in the first 45 minutes, twice denying Solanke but slipped to gift Bournemouth striker the opener. 7 Trippier:

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Two hospitalised after crash on country road leaves car on its roof

Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash on a remote country road that saw it closed as a car ended up on its roof.  Kilton Lane Road near Saltburn was closed by police just after 1pm today (February 17) following a crash involving

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Newcastle saved by surprise hero against Bournemouth after more chaos

WHEN Eddie Howe sent Matt Ritchie into the action after 91 minutes and with Newcastle trailing 2-1, the head coach can’t have realistically expected the 34-year-old to pop up with a leveller. Not because he doesn’t rate or value the experienced

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'Stay well clear': Bobby Brazier issued Celebrity Big Brother warning

Jade Goody's widower, Jack Tweed, has issued a warning to her two sons Bobby and Freddie Brazier about taking part in Celebrity Big Brother. Celebrity Big Brother is set to return on ITV in March 2024. This follows the successful reboot of

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Work starts on new £4.2m section of hospital as timeframe given for completion

Building work has started on a new £4.2m section at a North East hospital, as developers give a timeframe for when it should be completed. The construction of a new robotic and emergency maternity surgical theatre has begun at the University Hospital

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Three pubs up for sale in County Durham after pub company collapses

In County Durham, three pubs have gone up for sale after a pub group went bust.  The Milton Three Pubs Group/Wear Inns Pubs appointed administrators late last year after collapsing with a budget deficiency of £8.1 million.  Of their 25 pub

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Here's how you can 'Go on a bear hunt' in Newcastle this half term

Michael Rosen's classic, We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, heads to Newcastle Theatre Royal this half term for a weekend of adventure from Friday, February 23 until Sunday February, 25 2024. Audiences can expect plenty of interaction and a few surprises

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What's the story behind the new home of the DLI collection, set to open in Durham?

An exclusive visitor attraction is scheduled to open in Durham this summer. Named ‘The Story,’ the brand new cultural venue and register office will be located in the recently restored Grade II listed Mount Oswald manor house. The manor house

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Sculpture to credit forgotten North East women for their wartime shipyard work.

A sculpture depicting a female shipyard worker is being designed, crediting the work by 700 Wearside women who contributed to the production of military vessels during the Second World War. Sunderland born artist Dr Ron Lawson has been set the

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Police close country road after "serious" crash left car on its roof

Police have closed a remote country road this afternoon following a "serious" collision. Emergency services have attended a crash on Kilton Lane Road near Saltburn just after 1.20pm today (February 17). One vehicle was involved in the crash

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Shadow Chancellor backs 'exciting' film studio plans in North East visit

Labour Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has urged Jeremy Hunt to “look seriously” at backing plans for a major new film studio that could bring thousands of jobs to the North East. The firm behind the proposed Crown Works Studios in Sunderland has

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What time is The Masked Singer on tonight? When to watch the 2024 final

Piranha, Big Foot and Cricket will battle it out in tonight's (Saturday, February 17) The Masked Singer UK grand final as they attempt to be crowned winner of the 2024 series. Celebrity judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Rita

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Long wait over for Newcastle winger as Eddie Howe names starting XI for Bournemouth

HARVEY Barnes is making his first Newcastle United Premier League start since September against Bournemouth this afternoon. Barnes replaces the injured Callum Wilson in the only change from the team that won at Nottingham Forest last time out.

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Brendan Foster hails 'legend' as plaque unveiled for renowned County Durham sculptor

A world-renowned sculptor from County Durham who has his artwork displayed across the UK has this week had a blue plaque unveiled in his honour. Dr Fenwick Lawson, 91, lived in Bow Cottage on Bow Lane, Durham City Centre from 1977 to 2015, which

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Newcastle United 2-2 Bournemouth: Highlights after dramatic second half

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Experience Music Through Time at Beamish Museum this February Half Term

Experience Music Through Time at Beamish Museum, sing and dance the day away at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North at a special music-themed event this February half-term. During Changing Tunes: Music Through Time, visitors of the County Durham

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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week (February 9 to February 16). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Five streets across the region scooped prizes

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Burglar ransacked widow's home for laptop and TVs, then stole her car - on Boxing Day

A burglar who stole a pensioner’s car after ransacking her home on Boxing Day has been locked up. Wayne Weatherson also stole four televisions, a laptop and jewellery, from the widow’s home of almost 50 years leaving her devastated by the invasion

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NAMED AND SHAMED: 6 speeders who have been fined in court this week

Six speeders have been fined in court this week after appearing at Teesside Magistrates' Court.  The drivers, who are from Teesside, were caught speeding on various roads of the region, including the A66 in Middlesbrough. We have pieced together

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Major works for new platforms to begin at Darlington Station - here's when

Major improvement works will see development begin on walking routes at Darlington Station. Network Rail have confirmed hoardings will be erected along Platform 1 next week. This comes as part of works which will see new cycle lanes, bike shelters

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Sunday Roast perfection. What we thought of lunch at this cosy Durham restaurant

Gravy, good. Meat, good. Yorkshire Pudding, good. If you sent Joey Tribbiani to Whitechurch in Durham for his Sunday Lunch, we’re almost certain those would be his comments. We couldn’t send Joey but we did send the next best thing(s). Amy Smith and

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Gardens open this weekend celebrate the herald of spring: the humble snowdrop

GALANTHOPHILES will be in Guisborough this weekend where a garden is open to the public showing off 350 varieties of galanthus, including one that is named after a member of a famous Darlington banking family, and another which is named after a miserable

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Darlington road closures for motorists to avoid over the next two weeks

Drivers in and around Darlington will have three National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And one of them is expected to cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected works list, with notes from National

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County Durham location hailed as 'most affordable market town' with £40k homes

A County Durham location has been described as the UK's 'most affordable market town' - with houses available for £15,000. In a housing list, Ferryhill has been branded as one of the most affordable spots across the UK, while also revealing it

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Heartbreak as 'loving' County Durham toddler dies less than week after brain tumour

The heartbroken parents of a ‘loving, cheeky’ toddler who died less than a week after being diagnosed with a brain tumour have paid tribute to their ‘beautiful’ son. When tot Leo Hambly was feeling unwell last month mum Rebecca, 31, took him to

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What we thought of dining in comfort at this value-for-money North Yorkshire pub

Imagine the scene: arrival at a cosy inn for a booked meal, walking into the busy front bar, a blazing fire in the massive inglenook fireplace, the locals gathered round regaling each other with the latest village gossip – the very essence of the British

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Residents to decide how £20m boost for County Durham town will be spent

Residents of a town set to benefit from £20m government funding have been invited to join a board to decide how it should be spent.  A new Spennymoor Town Board is due to be formed and will play a crucial role in the ongoing regeneration of the

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This 'wildlife haven' in the North East is one of the UK's most beautiful forests

One of the largest forests in the country is situated right here in the North East and has now been named one of the most beautiful in the UK. Kielder Water & Forest Park in Northumberland was praised for being a “haven for wildlife” and a destination

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The 5 worst potholes in Darlington and County Durham that have burst car tyres

Potholes can be a massive concern for drivers and pedestrians - especially in the dark when you're driving on your own.  The massive bumps in the road that can sometimes measure up to 10ft across can cause severe damage to car tyres, the suspension

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Family of girl, four, awaiting new heart describe year-long 'emotional rollercoaster'

The family of a four-year-old girl have described the 'emotional rollercoaster' of the last year, as she awaits a new heart in hospital one year on. One year ago this week, four-year-old Evie Green, from Middlesbrough, was admitted to the children

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Michael Beale on Tony Mowbray pressure, Sunderland expectations & play-off reminder

MICHAEL Beale says Tony Mowbray fully deserves the warm reception he's sure the former Sunderland boss will receive from the away end at St Andrew's this afternoon - and hailed the now Birmingham manager for exceeding expectations during his time in

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How Michael Carrick will approach Leicester game as Boro boss aims to 'change story'

WHEN you're winless in four games and the Championship's top six is threatening to disappear into the distance, an away game against perhaps the best second tier team in recent history would not be at the top of the list of desired next fixtures.

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Explore this stunning North Yorkshire woodland that inspired Wordsworth

Hackfall Woods is an attractive broad-leaved woodland which is ripe for exploration. The River Ure is at the foot of the woods and the walk from Masham takes you over Horsecourse Hill with its good views and the pretty village of Grewelthorpe.

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Man admits County Durham house burglaries and taking a car from one address

A man has admitted to two house burglaries in the Consett area, in one of which he took car keys enabling him to steal a vehicle parked outside. Brandon Luke Fettis appeared at a Durham Crown Court plea hearing via video link from the city’s nearby

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County Durham castle with budget-friendly 'regal stays' among UK's cosiest places

A medieval castle in County Durham has been revealed as one of the best cosiest stays in the UK. Lumley Castle in Chester-le-Street featured in the “25 cosiest places to stay in the UK” list by The Times. It was praised for offering a budget-friendly

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What score can you get? Take this pub quiz now

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.