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Michael van Gerwen's cheeky reply & Luke Littler warning after Newcastle win

LUKE Littler might well be the star attraction but there's no doubting the man to beat in the Premier League. This year's campaign is quickly becoming the Michael van Gerwen show, who made it a hat-trick of wins in Newcastle on Thursday night,

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Joanne Shaw Taylor brings the fire to Sunderland Fire Station- here's what we thought

On Tuesday evening, Joanne Shaw Taylor made a welcome return to the Fire Station in Sunderland, where a legion of blues lovers awaited her. The concert marked the artist’s second show in this very room, having performed at the venue approximately

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North East MP to retire at 2024 general election after 41-year career

A North East MP has announced that he is preparing to retire, ending a 41-year career in politics. Ian Mearns, who has been the Labour MP for Gateshead since 2010, will be stepping down from his role at the next General Election. Mr Mearns

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Quad bike rider who broke Durham police officer's leg admits more motoring offences

A quad bike rider involved in a collision in which a police officer suffered a leg fracture has been told to expect to receive a custodial sentence at court in April. The warning was given to defendant Glen Neil Burdess after he admitted a second

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Foodbank in Bishop Auckland receives £80,000 to extend services

A foodbank in Bishop Auckland has received more than £80,000 in extra funding to extend its services. The Crisis Intervention Programme is a scheme in Bishop Auckland and Shildon that provides advice and assistance to people. They have received

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Nearly 30 North East companies shamed for not paying minimum wage

Nearly 30 North East companies have been named and shamed by the Department for Business and Trade for failing to pay some of their employees the minimum wage.  Nationwide, 524 businesses have been listed. In total, companies across the country

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Three North East Tory MPs join call for Speaker to quit over Gaza vote

Three North East MPs are among more than 60 MPs who have now signed a motion expressing no confidence in the Speaker after angry scenes in the Commons on Wednesday. Sedgefield MP Paul Howell, Blyth Valley MP Ian Levy and Hartlepool MP Jill Mortimer

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The Speaker's authority is dangling by a thread

SIR LINDSAY HOYLE, the Speaker of the House of Commons, is fighting for his political life, and it is not hard to see why. His decision to allow a Labour amendment to be heard during an SNP opposition day debate resulted in chaotic scenes which

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Charity collections taking place at Riverside ahead of Middlesbrough vs Plymouth

MIDDLESBROUGH Supporters' Forum are holding a charity collection ahead of Boro's game against Plymouth at the Riverside this weekend. The collection, which will be situated outside the North Stand from noon until 3pm, is supporting Middlesbrough

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Pictures show aftermath of North East care home fire with extensive damage to roof

A fire which tore through an abandoned North East care home left part of its roof destroyed as five fire engines worked to put out the flames. Emergency services called to the blaze at the derelict Admiral Court Care Home on Cleveland Road, West

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Retiring Bishop of Durham criticises Treasury for not doing enough to combat poverty

The outgoing Bishop of Durham has taken a parting shot at the Treasury as he demanded a fundamental shift in national thinking to tackle poverty. In his final parliamentary speech, the Right Reverend Paul Butler accused the Exchequer of taking

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Car wash fined £40,000 by the Home Office for employing illegal workers

A hand car wash has been fined £40,000 after the business was found to have employed illegal workers.  Express Hand Car Wash, which is based on Richmond Road in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, was handed the hefty fine after home office officials

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Man campaigning to make ceiling track hoists compulsory in major hotels

A North Yorkshire man is campaigning to make ceiling hoists compulsory in major hotels due to his difficulty travelling around the UK. Asta Philpot, an electric wheelchair user, has had enough of limiting where he can travel because of the lack

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Police identify woman after after reports of parcel of cocaine left in hospital

Officers have identified a woman they wanted to trace after reports of a parcel of cocaine being left in a Morpeth hospital. Police are investigation after reports of the Class A drug being left at the St George's Park Hospital, in Morpeth.

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Michael Carrick on Lewis O'Brien's future beyond end of season and 'firming up plans'

MICHAEL CARRICK is yet to hold talks over Lewis O’Brien’s future beyond the end of the season, but the Middlesbrough boss admits it is getting towards the point where decisions ahead of the summer will have to be made. O’Brien is on a season-long

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Air ambulance appeals for help with funding to maintain vital cover for North East

A busy air ambulance service providing a vital emergency cover across the North East has made an urgent appeal for more funding as it faces the “frightening” prospect of running at a deficit. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) is calling

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Heartbreak as Durham City Bowling Club razed to the ground in suspected arson

A bowling club in Durham has been devastated by an arson attack earlier this week.  Durham City Bowling Club was hit by an arson attack on Tuesday night (February 20), with the older of its two buildings burned down.  The building, which was

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Man jailed for carrying 'nasty' little craft knife when stopped by police

A man who had a ‘nasty’ craft knife hidden in his hoodie pocket when police searched him has been locked up. Frederick Ingleton was found guilty of possession of a bladed article following a trial at magistrates’ court. The 35-year-old had

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Former driving instructor takes a drive down memory lane - 15 years after retiring

A driving instructor who taught hundreds from Peterlee to Hartlepool in career spanning almost two decades took to the road once again – more than 15 years after retiring. Derek Sinden, 83, qualified as an instructor in 1988 and ran the Peterlee

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See inside stunning conversion of Darlington abbey on market for £2.8million

A stunning conversion of the grade II listed former St Clare's Abbey, in Darlington, is on the market for nearly £3 million. St Clare's Court still retains its original architecture, including the Jube - an ornate partition between the chancel

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Little Mix star backs North East football team as club goes up for sale

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has shown her support for her local football club as it enters the next chapter of its history. Jade, who is an honorary president and a huge fan of South Shields FC has thrown her support behind the club as it goes

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Previous Tory strongholds at risk

I WAS born in Essex and raised in Hampshire. Throughout my childhood everything in our village was Conservative. There were Conservative social events. A lot of things which took place bore the Conservative name. In my 20s I moved back

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RECAP: Pictures show aftermath of care home fire in North East town

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Lidl extends 'do not eat' warnings as more biscuits found to contain metal

Lidl customers have been warned some biscuits on sale at the supermarket could contain pieces of metal. The supermarket has extended its recall of cookies to three new products following an initial warning earlier this week. The Food Standards

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All the books that can be redeemed for free with a £1 World Book Day token 2024

It’s almost time to celebrate World Book Day and you might be wondering which books you can get your hands on for £1. The £1 book tokens given out ahead of the big day allow children to choose one book which they can redeem for their token so all

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Fourth Greenpeace activist charged with damage after protest at PM’s home

A fourth protester has been charged with criminal damage after Greenpeace activists draped the Prime Minister’s constituency home with anti-oil and gas banners last year. On Tuesday it was announced that Mathieu Soete, 38, Amy Rugg-Easey, 33, and

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Key Middlesbrough forward back in squad at weekend - but big concerns over absent duo

EMMANUEL LATTE LATH is set to return to the Middlesbrough squad for Saturday’s home game with Plymouth Argyle, but Jonny Howson and Hayden Hackney remain major long-term injury concerns. Latte Lath has been sidelined since suffering a foot injury

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29 pictures as Harry Redknapp has his first-ever parmo before meeting fans

Former football manager Harry Redknapp enjoyed his first-ever parmo when he visited Middlesbrough last night (Wednesday, February 21) to regale delighted fans.   Harry, who has managed West Ham, Bournemouth, Southhampton and Spurs, tucked into

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UK households to see 15% drop in energy bills after 'long-awaited' announcement

UK households should see their energy bills fall soon in some long-awaited good news amid the cost-of-living crisis. Just last week there was uproar after British Gas announced its profits increased 10-fold to £750m in 2023. The supplier said

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Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers shares heartwarming message in new BBC show

Dave Myers has shared a heartwarming message with fans in the latest episode of The Hairy Bikers Go West after reuniting with his pal Si King. The new series sees Dave and Si travel to the west coast of the UK after the former finished up his cancer

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First look inside as Nike Unite open brand new store at Teesside Park

A popular sportswear giant has welcomed its customers and released images offering a first look inside its doors after opening at Teesside Park. Nike Unite have opened their new store in Unit 12a today (February 22) offering a variety of sportswear

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County Durham has 42 dangerous wild animals kept as pets - are they near you?

Have you ever wondered what kind of pets are living near you in County Durham? Although many people will own dogs, cats, rabbits and more – some dangerous wild animals could be kept next door to you. It comes as international wildlife charity

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Police issue image of man wanted on prison recall as he 'actively evades arrest'

Officers searching for a wanted man from Sunderland are appealing to the public to help locate him. Thomas Allan, 38, is wanted on a prison recall and is understood to be actively evading arrest. Extensive searches to locate him have been ongoing

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GB's basketballers starting EuroBasket qualifying campaign in Newcastle on Friday

IT’S a case of ‘Home Newcastle’ for GB basketball boss Marc Steutel tomorrow evening – and the head coach wants his side to make a statement start in their opening EuroBasket 2025 qualifier against the Netherlands. As well as being the new full-time

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Signs go up for new Popeyes restaurant at County Durham retail park

Signs have been spotted at the site of Popeyes new branch in Bishop Auckland as it prepares for its opening. The fried chicken giant will make its way to Fieldon Bridge Retail and Leisure Park development soon. Signs have recently gone up on

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Ex-boxer Glenn McCrory's 'two years of hell' left him on brink of homelessness

Former champion boxer Glenn McCrory has revealed how “two years of hell” battling a court case left him on the verge of homelessness and surviving on a bag of rice per week. The 59-year-old, a former world champion rom County Durham, later became

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Labour candidate for Tees Valley Mayor pledges help for all people to get jobs

The Labour candidate for Tees Valley Mayor has outlined his plan to support people in the region into work at all stages of their lives. Chris McEwan, current deputy leader of Darlington Borough Council, wants to be able to help everyone in the

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Darlington residents left struggling as gas and electric top-up machine breaks

A Darlington Post Office has hit out at another "shambles" from the central Post Office after they were unable to get help fixing their electric and gas top-up machine. Last Tuesday (February 13), the North Road post office had work done on their

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When is Ben Shephard leaving Good Morning Britain? ITV star confirms exact date

Last week, TV presenter Ben Shephard announced he was leaving Good Morning Britain (GMB) after a decade, which meant he would be saying farewell to his “on-screen wife” Kate Garraway after 24 years. But the 49-year-old isn’t going too far from

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Woman charged after knife point robbery near shops

A woman has been arrested and charged after a reported knifepoint robbery in Middlesbrough earlier this week.  The 41-year-old was arrested by officers from Cleveland Police after an incident at The Viewley Centre in Hemlington, on Tuesday evening

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Neither wants to blink first - but Ashworth impasse doesn't suit Newcastle or Man Utd

SOMETIMES, in a game of poker, it all comes down to who blinks first. As they eyeball themselves across the table while Dan Ashworth settles into his gardening leave, neither Newcastle United nor Manchester United want to be the club that backs down

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Sunderland confirm make-up of Mike Dodds' coaching team with key new arrival

MIKE Dodds has bolstered his Sunderland coaching team with the addition of Anthony Hayes as new first team coach. The 37-year-old Irishman joins Michael Proctor and Alessandro Barcherini in supporting Dodds, while Graeme Murty will also play a

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New pictures show extent of damage to landmark which will not reopen this Easter

Saltburn Cliff Tramway will not reopen this Easter following ‘extensive’ damage caused by an electrical fire last month. Newly released pictures show the extent of the damage to the much loved attraction and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

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Police on hunt for teenage bike riders after they tear up grass verges

The police are on the trail of three youngsters who tore up grass verges in Hartlepool by riding their bikes off-road.  The three teens tore up verges in The Headland, around Vincent Street and Old Cemetery Road on Monday afternoon (February 19

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Paint cans, a jukebox, Christmas tree and beer cans dumped on County Durham road

Wardens are investigating a fly tip in County Durham which saw debris, paint cans, and a fridge dumped on the roadside. A Durham County Council’s (DCC) warden removed a fly tip on Black Boy Road, Fence Houses in Houghton-le-Spring on Tuesday (February

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Lidl extends 'do not eat' warnings as more biscuits found to contain metal

Lidl customers have been warned some biscuits on sale at the supermarket could contain pieces of metal. The supermarket has extended its recall of cookies to three new products following an initial warning earlier this week. The Food Standards

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Great North Air Ambulance makes appeal as it predicts to run at a deficit in 2024

The Great North Air Ambulance has made a vital appeal after it revealed that it could run at a deficit in 2024 due to operational costs. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) said call-outs were at an all-time high last year and they are

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The name's Bond: a three-wheel Bond Minicar in High Row

SO one day in the mid 1960s, waiting at traffic lights in Darlington’s High Row when a photographer just happened to be standing in the middle of the road with his camera, there was a remarkable line up of vehicles: a peculiar three wheeler, a very

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Three North East bookshops shortlisted as indie store of the year finalists

A Stockton book store has said it is thrilled after being shortlisted as a finalist for The British Book Awards. The store was one of three in the North East and North Yorkshire named among the 77 finalists aiming to scoop the Independent Bookshop

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Tesco announces major change coming to stores for Clubcard shoppers

Tesco is set to make a major change to its shop displays as they respond to criticism from consumer group Which?. Tesco said the changes to its product labelling would appear in all stores over the coming weeks. In June last year, Which? said

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UK households to see 15% drop in energy bills after 'long-awaited' announcement

UK households should see their energy bills fall soon in some long-awaited good news amid the cost-of-living crisis. Just last week there was uproar after British Gas announced its profits increased 10-fold to £750m in 2023. The supplier said

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Police could be given powers to disqualify drug and drink drivers at roadside

Police officers in the UK could be given the power to disqualify drunk or drug drivers instantly at the roadside. It comes as force chiefs are in early discussions looking at the type of tests that could be used and the legal changes needed to

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Drug addict threatened police officer with shard of glass to avoid arrest

A drug addict who threatened a police officer with a piece of broken glass when she tried to arrest him for selling stolen goods has been jailed. Lee Smith ran away from the officer before becoming cornered in an alleyway and grabbing the glass

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REVEALED: 14 North East and Yorkshire businesses fined for employing illegal workers

A total of 14 North East/Yorkshire businesses have been fined after they were found to be employing illegal workers. The firms have been listed in the Government's quarterly round-up of companies that have had penalties issued for the use of illegal

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How you can prevent and raise awareness of the serious danger of stalking

Following the launch of an initiaitve to educate young people on the dangers and prevention of stalking will take place in schools across County Durham and Darlington, Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen speaks on the importance of reporting incidents

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Investigation launched after drug dealer stickers appear around Darlington

Stickers have appeared around Darlington advertising cannabis products for sale - and the police have launched an investigation to find the culprits.  Concerned residents have been in touch after spotting the stickers on Coniscliffe Road, Grange

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Mild and cloudy- Hour-by-hour Met Office weather forecast today

The Met Office are predicting a mild and cloudy day in Darlington today. There is little chance of rain all day despite being overcast. Temperatures will be mild throughout the morning and afternoon at around 7C. Wind speeds are expected

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LIVE: Darlington and Durham traffic, travel and Met Office weather

7:54am Hour-by-hour Met Office forecast for Darlington: The Met Office are predicting a mild and cloudy day in Darlington

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Arsonist set fire to moped close to County Durham home before attacking householder

A man set light to a moped at the back of a man’s home, then assaulted the householder and also one of the police officers later arresting him. Patrick Campbell was jailed for a total of 47 months for the offences, the first two of which were committed

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Your next role? 435 jobs available in Aldi stores across County Durham

Aldi have announced that they will be hiring 435 workers across County Durham this year. The supermarket chain are wanting people of all levels of experience to fill roles across the region, with salaries of up to £65k. These roles include

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'Caring' County Durham teen looks after brother who has a muscle wasting condition

A County Durham teenager has been hailed as 'caring' after looking after his 12-year-old brother who suffers from a muscle wasting condition. Spennymoor schoolboy William Jackson has been recognised at an awards ceremony that celebrated the effort

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Police found near industrial scale cannabis farm in end terrace house in Ferryhill

Police found 870 cannabis plants in the flowering stage of cultivation in a “significant”, near industrial-scale, domestic cannabis farm operation, a court heard. The plants, on yield, were said to be capable of fetching anything up to £735,000

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Middlesbrough's 'special' loanee has wowed Michael Carrick despite major setback

LEWIS O'Brien's loan spell at Middlesbrough has by no means gone perfectly to plan but the midfielder's "special" character has wowed head coach Michael Carrick. O'Brien joined Boro for a season in the summer looking to get his career back on track

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Expect the unexpected under Mike Dodds, who faces interesting Sunderland striker call

WHEN Mike Dodds was appointed Sunderland caretaker boss back in December after the exit of Tony Mowbray, he faced questions about whether he could cope with the top job. In his first interim stint, Dodds had overseen defeats to Cheltenham and Doncaster

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Experience music through time at Beamish Museum this February

You are invited to sing and dance the day away at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North at a special music-themed event. During Changing Tunes: Music Through Time (17th to 25th February), visitors to the County Durham open air museum can enjoy