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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'absurd' Dan Ashworth claim as Newcastle & Man Utd 'have words'
SIR Jim Ratcliffe says it would be "absurd" if Dan Ashworth was forced to serve an extended period of time on gardening leave and believes the sporting director would make a "very good addition" for Manchester United. Ashworth has been placed on
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County Durham boxing coach cleared of attempted murder after co-accused admits guilt
Charges of violence against a well-known North East boxing coach have been dropped after a judge ruled there were flaws in the evidence against him. Graeme Rutherford was cleared of all charges when he appeared in court where his co-accused John
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Council to recruit the public to deliver 'positive change' in County Durham
A North East council is seeking to recruit a member of the public for a partnership role which helps deliver "positive change" in their town. Durham County Council is recruiting a public representative to be a part of the Chester-le-Street and
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NAMED AND SHAMED: 7 train fare dodgers fined 50 TIMES original ticket fee
Seven train fare dodgers from the North East have appeared in court after failing to pay the fee before their journey or after the fact. All seven appeared at Teesside Magistrates on February 16 - where they were fined, and ordered to pay victim
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International sporting event expected to bring £2m to region has new host town
An international sporting event that is expected to bring £2m to the North Yorkshire economy has found a new host town after problems with the previously selected venue. The internationally recognised Long Course Weekend will now take place in
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Two Darlington businesses hit with £10,000 fines for employing illegal workers
Two Darlington shops have been fined after they were found to be employing illegal workers. The two businesses, Taste of India and Mobitech Repair Centre And Accessories were listed within the Government's quarterly round-up of companies that have
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Car parking charges to be introduced at these County Durham coastal sites
Car parking charges will be introduced along the County Durham coast in the spring. Visitors to sites in Seaham and Crimdon will have to pay up to £3 per day during their stay. The proposals attracted thousands of objections from the public
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Council rules out judicial review into Levelling Up Fund despite losing £1.2m
Durham County Council has ruled out pursuing a judicial review into the government’s Levelling Up Fund. The local authority had agreed to explore the possibility of challenging the funding process after it spent £1.2m on five failed bids but has
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Police release image after boy is injured in alleged attack on North East bus
Police have released an image of a man they would like to trace after a boy was left with facial injuries following an alleged attack on a North East bus. Officers said the 16-year-old boy was travelling on a bus in the High Heaton area of Newcastle
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Middlesbrough FC suspends two fans following alleged racist incident
Two fans have been suspended following a reported racist incident in the match between Middlesbrough and Leicester last weekend. The incident, which took place at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, has seen police launch a criminal investigation
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Footage of moment drug dealers are caught as they try to throw crack cocaine away
Footage has been released after a man and woman were sentenced for their parts in drug dealing in the Gresham area of Middlesbrough. On 6th April 2023 in Maple Street, Middlesbrough neighbourhood officers pounced on the pair after they were seen
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Victory for campaigners as High Court dismisses Consett Incinerator appeal
A High Court appeal to build a new waste incinerator in Consett has been dismissed. Project Genesis hoped to overrule thousands of objections from residents and planning refusals from Durham County Council and the government to build the energy
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Person taken to hospital after two cars crash on rural County Durham road
A person has been taken to hospital following a crash between two cars in County Durham today (Wednesday, February 21) Emergency services were alerted to the collision on the A688 at Bardord Corner, between Barnard Castle and Staindrop at about
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Police to educate children in County Durham and Darlington on stalking dangers
A project to educate young people on the dangers and prevention of stalking will take place in schools across County Durham and Darlington this year. The project, announced jointly today by Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen and the Alice
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Scam warning issued to residents across North Yorkshire
A warning has gone out to anyone with a TV licence in York or North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say a fake TV Licensing email scam is doing the rounds and they are asking people to be on their guard. Andy Hugill, a digital PCSO for North
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Images show designer shop park progress that will see Adidas, Hugo Boss and more
Images showing the progress of a major retail and leisure destination in North Yorkshire have been revealed - which shows the scale of the buildings and how the development is going. The Scotch Corner Designer Village, which was scheduled to open
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New bubble tea van business opens at County Durham shopping centre - take a look
A County Durham bubble tea venture has opened its doors at a popular County Durham shop and has plans to stay for the next six months. Boba Empire (bubble tea) has made its arrival at Dalton Park - joining a host of other businesses at the venue
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Brand new boxing club launches to help kids learn discipline and avoid trouble
A new boxing club has opened its doors offering help to kids to avoid antisocial behaviour and crime. Hemlington Boxing Club in Middlesbrough opened over the weekend and aims to teach children “discipline” to avoid trouble. The community interest
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Darlington MP wants action to stop off-road vehicles 'terrorising' residents
The MP for Darlington has called for more action from the government to tackle off-road vehicles terrorising people in the town. Peter Gibson, Conservative MP for Darlington, spoke in a Westminster debate to highlight the issue. He spoke about
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Man arrested after car pursuit ended with a stinger in Hartlepool
A man has been arrested after being caught in a suspected stolen car following a chase in Hartlepool. At about 10.10pm last night (Tuesday, February 20), officers were patrolling Raby Road when a suspected stolen Peugeot 107 failed to stop.
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Sugababes to perform headline outdoor gig in York
Pop group the Sugababes have been announced as the final headline act for a weekend of live music in York. They will close the summer concert series at Museum Gardens on Sunday, July 21. The Sugababes became one of the most successful British
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'Flavoursome' independent York chicken restaurant wins at Deliveroo Awards 2024
An independent restaurant in York has been crowned a winner at the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards 2024. Clucking Oinks located on Castlegate received a regional award for “Best Chicken” in Northern England and the Midlands. The awards celebrate
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Two women arrested after shop worker threatened with knife in alleged robbery
A shop worker was left shaken after two women entered a store and allegedly threatened them with a knife before fleeing the scene with alcohol and cigarettes last night (Tuesday, February 20). Police were called to the incident at the Viewley Centre
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Dramatic scenes as firefighters put out car fire following suspected arson
Dramatic pictures have emerged after firefighters tackled a blaze following a suspected arson last night. Cleveland Police confirmed they received a report of a BMW vehicle fire at Junction Road in Stockton at around 11:30pm on Tuesday (February
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Middlesbrough season ticket update & matchday price change after 'open & frank' talks
MIDDLESBROUGH have agreed to freeze season ticket prices for young fans after "open and frank" discussions between supporter groups and chairman Steve Gibson this week. Boro have also reduced the cost of walk-up tickets for Under-18s, which will
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Tributes paid as The Office’s Ewen MacIntosh dies in Darlington care home
Ricky Gervais has paid tribute after actor Ewen MacIntosh, best known for playing Keith in The Office, died in a Darlington care home. The actor died aged 50 in the Willow Green Care Home, in Eastbourne Road, Darlington, on Monday ( February 19
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New appeal to find missing North East man more than month after disappearance
Officers have issued a further appeal to find a missing Newcastle man – as they mark more than one month since his disappearance. Roy Johnson, 48, was first reported missing on the evening of Saturday, January 20, after leaving the Harton Lane
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'Please seek help': Dad's plea to stalker victims after daughter's tragic murder
A dad whose daughter was murdered in the North East eight years ago has issued a desperate plea for victims of stalking to “seek help” before it’s too late. Alice Ruggles, 24, was tragically killed in her home in Gateshead in October 2016 by her
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The Office star and comedian Ewen MacIntosh dies at the age of 50
The actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, who was known for his role of Keith Bishop on The Office has died at the age of 50, it has been reported. JustRight Management confirmed his death in a statement shared on social media, saying: "With great
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Double fitness boost for Newcastle United ahead of Arsenal trip
NEWCASTLE United are set for a double boost, with Alexander Isak and Joe Willock both closing in on a return to action. The pivotal duo have resumed training this week, according to Mail Online, and could be in contention to be involved at Arsenal
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What a line-up! ALL the businesses who are finalists in the 2024 BUSINESSiQ Awards
What a line-up of North East excellence! When you look down this list of the finalists in the 2024 BUSINESSiQ Awards, you'll find the perfect mix of huge brands that have led the region for many years and the SMEs, start-ups and innovators who
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Girl, 16, taken to hospital after 'incident' in County Durham involving drugs
A teenager was taken to hospital after a 'medical incident' involving drugs at the end of last week. Emergency services were called to Durham City Bowling Club on Green Lane, Old Elvet, at about 8pm on Friday (February 16), following concerns for
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Four in hospital with suspected spine injuries after car crashes into tree
Four people are in hospital with spine injuries after the car they were travelling in hit a tree. The incident happened at about 11.35pm on Tuesday (February 20), which saw a single-vehicle crash in Kirkby Malzeard. During the incident, the
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Will Still makes revealing admission amid Sunderland manager links
WILL Still wants to "come home" to England, and while the Premier League is his dream, the highly-rated Reims boss would be open to the idea of taking a job in the Championship. Still's admission is bound to prick the ears of Sunderland chiefs,
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Three more celebrity chefs confirmed for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
A BBC Saturday Kitchen presenter, an award-winning chef and a food content creator will headline this year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival’s Sunday cookery demonstration The festival returns to the town on April 20 and 21, and will feature chefs
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Man, 62, met girl in County Durham car park hoping she would go with him to hotel
A mother has spoken of her relief that her daughter did not go with a man in his van who had arranged to meet her in a store car park intending to spend the night in a hotel. Police said the image of the 62-year-old van driver meeting the 13-year-old
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Gaming centre licence approved despite concerns over 'exploitation'
Plans for an adult gaming centre at a shopping centre have been given the final nod with the approval of a premises licence. Cleveland Leisure Centres was previously granted planning permission to convert the former Shoe Zone unit at the Parkway
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Rob Beckett announces brand new show Giraffe coming to the North East
GIRAFFE will be coming to the North East for shows in Stockton, York, and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Rob Beckett, one of the UK’s finest comedians, is back on tour in 2024 and heads to the North East for three shows across the tours run, which spreads
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Hundreds without power for over 15 hours in faulty cable emergency
A power cut to around 500 properties has left hundreds without power for nearly 15 hours, as engineers are still working to fix a faulty cable. The power cut, which is currently impacting 140 homes in the DL6 (Ingleby Barwick), DL7 (Northallerton
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Contraceptive pill now available at pharmacies - here are your nearest branches
Women in the North East and Yorkshire region can access oral contraception from their local pharmacist - and The Northern Echo has looked up the nearest participating branches in Darlington and Durham. Thousands of women in the region can now
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Steve Watson considering transfer options after Darlington injury blow
STEVE WATSON says Darlington might be forced into the transfer market after a further injury blow - but has called on his fit players to dust themselves down after the midweek Boston disappointment. Quakers paid the price for missed chances as
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Range of "potentially dangerous" drugs stolen from car in Middlesbrough
Cleveland Police are warning members of the public about potentially dangerous prescription medication that has been stolen from a vehicle in Middlesbrough. The incident happened overnight on Friday 16th February into Saturday 17th February in
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Young Durham athletes pushed themselves to the limit five years ago
An 11-year-old karter determined to make her mark in a male-dominated sport is taking the racing world by storm. Catherine Potter, of Bowburn, near Durham, who has a string of trophies under her belt since taking up karting only a year ago, spoke
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New car parking charges to be introduced and increased across Durham City
Parking charges across Durham City will increase this Spring. Durham County Council’s proposals for on and off-street parking were approved on Monday despite concerns that it will deter people from visiting and impact local businesses. The
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Road at Teesside International Airport named after Second World War hero
A lasting tribute has been made to a Canadian Second World War hero by naming a new road at Teesside International Airport after him. Andrew Mynarski was an air gunner who flew from Teesside Airport during its time as a military base. He was
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Man arrested after stealing roof lead from Redcar town centre shops
A man has been arrested and charged with theft after police found him trying to steal lead from shop rooves. The 31-year-old was taken into custody by officers from Cleveland Police in the early hours yesterday (Tuesday, February 20) after they
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For sale: Darlington town centre building for £175,000 with 250 years of stories
A 250-YEAR-OLD building in Darlington town centre is on the market for £175,000. For that you get three storeys of space for offices or retail, and you get four parking places for cars down the side. Far more interesting than that, you get two-and-a-half
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North East weather: Hour-by-hour Met Office forecast today
The Met Office are predicting a rainy day in Darlington today, though it will clear for sunny spells. A dreary start to the morning with some early rain fading to drizzle and intermittent sunny spells by lunchtime. The afternoon will be cloudy
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Pharmacist warns over 'common mistake' putting millions of Brits 'at risk'
A Pharmacist has issued a warning over a 'common mistake' that millions of Brits could be making with their antihistamine medication. Many people will have picked up over-the-counter antihistamine medicines at one time or another to relieve themselves
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This 20p check before your MOT could save you £200 (what you need to know)
Drivers are being urged to carry out this 20p check on their car to help save them hundreds of pounds on costly MOT bills. Motorists know that an MOT can cost a fair bit more than the initial test - especially if drivers don't prepare their car
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Nationwide issues urgent romance scam warning after worrying 42 per cent rise
Nationwide has sent a warning to Brits after revealing new data surrounding romance scams. The scams involving men grew by 40 per cent last year, while the number involving women saw a marginal drop of two per cent. The building society explained
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Primark prepares for summer opening at Teesside Park store as latest plans approved
Another planning application submitted by a retailing giant has been approved as it moves closer to its summer opening at Teesside Park. Stockton Borough Council (SBC) approved Primark’s latest planning application for their Unit 11 store on Monday
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Popular seaside café forced to stop hot food takeaway service after inspector ruling
A popular Sunderland café will be forced to stop its hot food takeaway service following a decision from a government-appointed planning inspector. Cole Kitchen, based in Roker, previously applied to Sunderland City Council to be classed as a hot
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Darlington's muslim community fear for safety after increase in racist attacks
Members of the Darlington Muslim and Palestinian community say they fear for their safety after an increase in racist attacks following the outbreak of violence in Gaza. Rising Islamophobia has left the community in Darlington on heightened alert
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How Jeremy Hunt could help fix mortgages and savings challenges facing millions
As the Budget approaches, Chris Brown, Director of Products and Marketing at the Darlington Building Society, has some suggestions for Jeremy Hunt With 2024 set to be an election year, and parties jostling for position during uncertain economic
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County Durham pub makes plea for new owners as it remains closed to punters
A County Durham pub has made a plea to find new owners, as it remains closed to regulars until it finds a new landlord or landlady. The Station, which is located in Langley Moor, is a small but quaint end-terrace pub, in a great location with
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North East business leaders to meet as Budget sets out route to election
With a potentially transformative General Election looming before the end of this year, the 2024 Spring Budget will send a vital message to businesses and consumers across the North East. As part of the Northern Echo's Level Up campaign, we will
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Experts issue urgent DWP Universal Credit warning
Experts have issued an urgent Universal Credit warning to the Government after research revealed more than half of those in receipt of the benefit ran out of food at some point last month and couldn’t afford more. The Trussell Trust is calling
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RAC warns that data showing fuel prices back on the rise 'is bad for drivers'
New RAC analysis has found that average fuel prices have risen by more than 3p per litre in the last three weeks. The car insurance company said the average price of a litre of petrol increased by 3.2p from 140.0p on January 29 to 143.3p on Monday
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County Durham & Darlington LIVE: Breaking news, traffic and travel
7:55am There's heavy traffic on A19 Southbound from A689 Coal Lane (Wolviston) to A1046 Haverton Hill Road (Portrack Interchange
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Listed: 14 outstanding schools in North Yorkshire according to Ofsted
Picking a good school for your child to go to is one of the most vital decisions you can make on their way through their educational pathway. While location and ease of getting to school can be big factors, parents also look at Ofsted ratings
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Demolition of Durham city foot bridge poses pedestrian safety risk say residents
Pedestrian safety, discouraging walking, air pollution and lowering footfall to businesses are among the chief concerns of Durham residents following the announcement that a footbridge into the city will be pulled down. Earlier this month, Durham
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Apprentice mechanic carried out dangerous overtake on blind bend
An apprentice mechanic who was caught carrying out a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre on a blind bend was told his driving could have had catastrophic consequences. Another driver captured Joshua Peacock racing past traffic and overtaking on a blind
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"It's an absolute nightmare": Darlington residents hit out at churned up verges
Residents living on West Auckland Road in Darlington have hit out at the "disgusting" state of the grass verges on their street. One resident described her worries about getting her children safely into the car for the school run and another described
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Middlesbrough midfielder outlines driving force behind return and states key target
LEWIS O’BRIEN is determined to make up for lost time by helping Middlesbrough force their way into the play-off picture in the final two-and-a-half months of the season. Having joined on loan from Nottingham Forest in the summer, O’Brien had high
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Meet the farmer signed up by an autism charity to create a new visitor attraction
A pioneering charity has employed a farmer as part of a multi-million pound plan to turn a County Durham farm into a major visitor attraction as well as a training centre for autistic people. PETER BARRON paid a visit FARMER Dave Wilde – trusty
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Charity launches £5.5m farm plan to create 60 new jobs for autistic people
A North-East charity has launched an ambitious £5.5million project to transform 77 acres of County Durham countryside into a working farm and visitor attraction, creating vital jobs for autistic people. The North East Autism Society aims to provide
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Cheesy grins all round as Wensleydale creamery expands to feed smoking trend
With over 30 years of natural cheese smoking experience, artisan cheesemaker Wensleydale Creamery has made a significant investment in its natural cheese smoking capabilities with the addition of a new cheese smoke house. Based at Hawes in the
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Pervert downloaded more than 100 child sex abuse images onto his iPhone
A pervert who downloaded child abuse images of children as young as five has walked free from court. David Painter had more than 100 illicit images and videos on his iPhone and iPad when police raided his home almost two years ago. The 42-year-old
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Explore the fabulous facilities and events at Middleton Hall Retirement Village
Enjoying the first-class facilities and amenities at Middleton Hall Retirement Village is not just a perk enjoyed by the residents who live there. The award-winning retirement village at Middleton St George near Darlington offers memberships of
