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Eddie Howe makes stark 'competing' admission after Newcastle are thrashed by Arsenal

EDDIE HOWE admitted his Newcastle United side “failed to compete” in their 4-1 defeat at Arsenal, and bemoaned the defensive errors that resulted in his side shipping four goals in a game for the fourth time since the start of December. The Magpies

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Newcastle reduced to 3s and 4s as marks plummet in defeat to Arsenal at Emirates

How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 4-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates? ARSENAL (4-3-3): Raya 7; White 7, Saliba 7, Gabriel 8, Kiwior 7; Odegaard 7 (Smith Rowe 75), Rice 8, Jorginho 8 (Elneny 88); Saka 8 (Nelson 75), HAVERTZ

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North Yorkshire estate with 'impressive retreat complex' among UK's cosiest stays

A country estate in North Yorkshire with an “impressive retreat complex” has been revealed as one of the UK’s cosiest places to stay at. Broughton Sanctuary, near Skipton featured in the “25 cosiest places to stay in the UK” list by The Times.

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Newcastle's defensive shortcomings once again evident in heavy loss to Arsenal

SO much for being an annoyance to Arsenal then. Newcastle United might have got under Mikel Arteta’s skin in the last couple of seasons, but the Arsenal boss was never going to have another uncomfortable night as his side continued their push for

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Darlington 2 Buxton 1: Nelson nets matchwinner in Quakers' comeback

Andrew Nelson came off the bench to score a crucial winner and complete Quakers’ comeback against Buxton. They trailed 1-0 at half-time, and having not won after conceding the first goal of a match since February 2023 there cannot have been many

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One person rushed to hospital after crash which closed North East road

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash which closed a Teesside road this afternoon. The North East Ambulance Service have confirmed they received a report of a collision on Low Lane in Stockton at 5:17pm on Saturday (February 24

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Michael Carrick 'will take hit' in honest assessment of Middlesbrough's Plymouth loss

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick wants to shoulder the blame for the way his side suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Riverside to Plymouth. Boro were booed off the pitch at half-time and full-time having been unable to break down a Plymouth side

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Saturday Night Takeaway viewers ‘go insane’ after hilarious Ant and Dec prank

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway has returned to ITV for its for final series before a long break after more than 20 years. The first episode of the popular show saw the Geordie duo give away holidays to the entire audience, face off in Ant

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County Durham gardener who fleeced customer, 59, out of £1.5k jailed five years later

A garden services operator who left a customer more than £1,500 out of pocket for five years-plus is to finally pay the money back, while serving a three-year prison sentence. Ambrose Fletcher went on to forge letters from a medical practice to

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Fare dodgers fined total £2k in court for tickets that would have cost them £150

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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Every case Alabama Rot mapped out in North East- owners urged to be careful in winter

A vet group has warned of a disease within dogs found across the UK that could prove to be fatal to our beloved pets. According to vet specialist, Anderson Moores,  one disease that is currently worrying dog owners across the country is CRGV (cutaneous

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7 under-the-radar fish and chips in County Durham you have to try

Whether you drizzle or drown your fish and chips in salt and vinegar we have compiled a list of 7 of the best under-the-radar fish and chip shops for you to try. These County Durham restaurants have rave reviews from google and TripAdvisor but

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Reason why Ant and Dec Saturday Night Takeaway scrapped a Place on the Plane

ITV’s Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway has returned for its final series before it takes a ‘long break’. The popular evening show has been on air for more than 20 years but the Geordie pair have decided they want to break and focus on other

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Apply for final series of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway before ITV break

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway’s new series is back and if you’d like to take part then look no further. ITV confirmed recently that the TV presenters would be taking a break after the 2024 series. The duo said reaching the “milestone

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Shock starter for Newcastle United at Arsenal - with Eddie Howe making three changes

LORIS KARIUS is a surprise starter for Newcastle United as they take on Arsenal at the Emirates this evening. Karius comes in for his first start of the season - and only the second appearance of his Magpies career - with Martin Dubravka not in

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Mike Dodds makes honest Sunderland selection admission after Swansea defeat

MIKE Dodds admitted his "bold" selection and tactical set-up backfired in Sunderland's home defeat to Swansea City. Dodds switched to a back three and made four changes for his first game as interim boss but the Black Cats were shambolic in the

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Arsenal 4 Newcastle United 1 - Recap and highlights from the Emirates

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Darlington road closures: three for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight

Darlington's motorists will have three road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. And one of them is expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected works list, with notes

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Update on plans for major student accommodation development in North East

Plans for a major student accommodation development in Sunderland city centre are due to go before councillors for decision next month. Sunderland City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee will discuss an application for the Furniture Lounge

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Check out these 7 locations where you can find snowdrops in the North East

After a gloomy winter, the presence of these beautiful, small white flowers heralds the beginning of spring. Sometimes found in the strangest of places - snowdrop season is upon us, and we have compiled a list of 7 places where you are guaranteed

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This Morning star ‘signs up’ to join ITV’s Celebrity Big Brother

Ex-star of ITV’s This Morning Fern Britton is rumoured to be joining Celebrity Big Brother ahead of its return. It comes as the trailer for Celebrity Big Brother gave fans an earlier glimpse into what to expect from the upcoming reboot. Rumours

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More home misery for Middlesbrough as they crash to Plymouth defeat

PLYMOUTH piled further home misery on Middlesbrough by claiming a much-needed 2-0 win at the Riverside Stadium. Frustrations grew on Teesside after failing to end a wait since before Christmas for a home victory in the Championship - a run that

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Several 4s in Sunderland ratings after damaging first half in Swansea defeat

How Sunderland's players rated in the 2-1 defeat to Swansea City: 6 Patterson: Unfortunate for first goal after initially making excellent save. No protection in front. Almost scored stunning equaliser in dying seconds. 5 Hume: Swansea had

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Sunderland pay the price for first half shambles in disappointing Swansea defeat

THIS was more Cheltenham and Doncaster than Leeds and West Brom for Mike Dodds and certainly wasn’t what the interim head coach had in mind in the first game of his third stint in charge of Sunderland. Dodds exorcised the ghosts of his difficult

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Two arrested after spate of fuel thefts from North East commercial sites

Two men have been arrested following a spate of fuel thefts from unattended vehicles and machinery. Cleveland Police confirmed they received a report of a break-in at a Guisborough building site on Wednesday (February 21). Officers stopped

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Call the Midwife's Matthew faces emotional shock as drama returns

BBC’s popular drama Call the Midwife is set to return this Sunday after a two-week break left many fans disappointed. The show was postponed due to the Bafta’s Film Awards taking place on Sunday, 18 February, seeing Call the Midwife forced to change

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Update on future of a Palestinian mural removed from Tynemouth Metro station

Talks about the future of a Palestinian artwork removed from Tynemouth Metro station last year are on hold despite more than 400 people calling for it to be reinstated. The graffiti-style artwork was created by visiting Palestinian child refugees

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Primary school near Darlington plans extension for new classroom

A PRIMARY school has submitted plans to Darlington Borough Council to build an extension. The plans, at Heighington Church of England Primary School, include building two flat roofed infill extensions and construction of external tensile fabric

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The Full Monty set to give North East audiences an eyefull this Month

A new production of a much-loved play promises laughter, heart, and many unforgettable, eye-catching moments when it comes to the North East. The Full Monty is heading to Newcastle Theatre Royal on Tuesday, February 27 until Saturday, March 2.

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When a North Yorkshire hospital suffered a 'hammer blow'

LOOKING back to the week that was February 26 to March 3, five years ago... THE decision to temporarily downgrade an A&E department hit by staffing problems was described as a “hammer blow” for the hospital, in February 2019. Health bosses

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Strictly's Annabel Croft offers support to GMB's Kate Garraway after Derek's death

Strictly Come Dancing’s Annabel Croft has offered her support to Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway, following the loss of her husband Derek Draper. Derek died last month at the age of 56 after he became “critically ill” following a cardiac arrest

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Northern Echo readers can save 15% off Kynren Tickets this year- here's how

More than three dozen horses, a thousand actors and a gaggle of geese taking centre stage can only mean one thing. Kynren is returning, with something special exclusively for Northern Echo readers. The familiar fixture is set to return on July

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Debut and four changes in Sunderland vs Swansea City team news

MIKE Dodds has made four changes to Sunderland's team in his first game as interim head coach. Callum Styles makes his Sunderland debut and looks likely to play at left wing-back, with Dodds having seemingly switched to a back three. Jenson

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The surnames with unclaimed estates in Northumberland- are you entitled to a fortune?

If you have one of these surnames, you could be entitled to a fortune through one of these unclaimed estates in Northumberland. There are several estates across the county which have passed to the Crown as ‘ownerless property’.  This happens

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Is One Day a true story? See if new UK Netflix series is based on real people

If you have been glued to Netflix watching the new UK series of One Day starring Ambika Mod as Emma Morley and Leo Woodall as Dexter Mayhew, you might be wondering if it’s based on a true story. The latest romantic addition to Netflix is a new

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Nearly 9 million PlayStation owners could be owed more than £500

More than 8.9 million PlayStation console owners could be owed nearly £600 as part of a $7.9 billion lawsuit claim against Sony. Consumer champion Alex Neil has launched a $7.9 billion lawsuit against Sony claiming the company overcharged UK customers

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Graham Norton confirms Virgin Radio weekend departure leaving listeners 'gutted'

Broadcaster Graham Norton has announced he is leaving his Virgin Radio UK weekend show after three years. The Irish star joined Virgin Radio at the beginning of 2021, when he left BBC Radio 2 to present The Graham Norton Radio Show on Saturdays

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North East exec who took on six apprentices is nominated for national award

An exec who changed his company's attitude towards young people when he took on six apprentices has been nominated for a national award. Chris Green joined construction firm Tyneside Home Improvements (THI) in 2020 at a time of turbulence for the

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Sunderland 1-2 Swansea City: Black Cats pay price for first half disaster

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What time does Gladiators start tonight? BBC schedule change due to Six Nations

Gladiator fans may have noticed the BBC gameshow isn’t airing at its usual time of 5.50pm tonight (February 24). But fear not, it is still being shown on Saturday evening, just a little bit later than normal. It’s the second quarter-final of

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Drug dealers travelled from the Midlands to sell cocaine and heroin in Darlington

Two members of a County Lines drugs network who travelled from the Midlands to sell their wares in the North East have been given a chance to turn their lives around. Pumlani Musa and Ricardo Carvalho were bullied and cajoled into travelling to

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Unique manor house on the market in North East for over £500,000

A stunning and unique four-bedroom manor house in Northumberland is now available on the market for £550,000. The North Wing is part of Dukes House, a magnificent Grade II Listed manor house situated in beautiful parkland. The building has

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County Durham road closures: 8 for motorists to avoid over the two weeks.

County Durham's motorists will have eight road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network over the next week. One of them is expected to cause moderate delays – with drivers facing a holdup of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest

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Administrators for 8,000-job battery project looking at options as buyer defaults

Administrators for collapsed battery factory project Britishvolt have said they are still chasing money from the Australian buyer of the site and are considering other potential deals. EY said Recharge Industries is still “in default” a year after

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FINAL day of Durham's Fire and Ice festival today- everything you need to know

Show-stopping Fire and Ice festival returned to Durham City in time for half term this week - here's everything you need to know as it enters it's final day. The famous Fire and Ice festival is back for 2024 - and it's set to dazzle visitors with

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Chart-topping musician who married at York Minster announces separation

A chart-topping singer who married in a star-studded ceremony at York Minster attended by royalty has separated from her husband. Ellie Goulding has announced she has separated from her husband Caspar Jopling. The 37-year-old musician, known

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Revealed: Why Tripadvisor reviewers give one-star ratings to top York attraction

York Minster is the jewel in the city's crown, drawing more than 620,000 visitors per year. It is the number-one-rated York attraction on Tripadvisor, with more than 11,500 of its almost 17,000 reviews rating it as 'excellent'. But a very small

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Strong police presence as Free Palestine protestors gather outside arms factory

Free Palestine protestors have gathered outside a North East arms factory this morning (Saturday, February 24) where there is a strong police presence.  The demonstration organised by the Newcastle Palestine Solidarity Campaign is outside the Raphael

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Mike Dodds outlines his Sunderland tactical blueprint ahead of home game with Swansea

MIKE DODDS is ready to take the handbrake off as he looks to get Sunderland’s stuttering season back on track at home to Swansea City this afternoon. Dodds kicks off his third spell as interim Sunderland boss with his side seven points adrift of

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'My biggest accomplishment yet!' - Strictly's Amy Dowden shares huge health update

Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden has shared a huge health update with "words I dreamed of", telling fans there is “no evidence of disease” after her latest health check following cancer treatment. The 33-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer

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The UK's most popular chocolate bar has been revealed - do you agree?

From the likes of Cadbury's Boost and Crunchie to Nestle's KitKat and Smarties the most popular chocolate bars in the UK for 2024 have been revealed. There are so many chocolate bars to choose from these days with the likes of Cadbury, Mars and

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Best and worst airlines for customer experience revealed - do you agree?

The best to worst airlines for customer experience have been revealed, according to a new survey. New research, conducted by consumer champions Which?, has broken down the most and least popular airlines in a new UK passenger satisfaction survey

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I tried some walking workouts and now I have no excuse to be lazy

Working from home has made me somewhat lazy when it comes to getting up and exercising since I spend eight hours at my desk a day but I’m conscious that I need to make a change. So, when I discussed my average daily step count with my colleagues

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6 air fryer hacks you 'may be surprised' will save you time and money

One-third of UK households now switched to an air fryer as a quicker and cheaper method of cooking so here are six hacks to help it go that much further. Ever since the pandemic, air fryers have been the kitchen craze that Brits can't get enough

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ITV I'm A Celebrity reportedly set to 'avoid' political campmates for 2024 series

Although we are still quite a few months away until the return of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! on ITV, bosses are reportedly planning a huge shake-up for the next series. Those in charge of booking the stars to enter the Australian jungle

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Save Our Station! Campaign launched to save the world's oldest railway station

An appeal to save the world’s oldest railway station has been launched by the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. Heighington station lies in a disgracefully derelict state beside the line on the edge of Newton Aycliffe, and it is estimated

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We look at Heighington Station's place in history as campaign to save it launched

An appeal to save the world’s oldest railway station has been launched by the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. Heighington station lies disgracefully derelict on the edge of Newton Aycliffe and, after attempts to save it by local authorities

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Households issued 'vitally important' warning to avoid 'painful' shower incident

Households have been warned to monitor their showers to help them avoid a 'painful' incident. Brits are being urged to be vigilant of their glass shower screens since they could shatter unexpectedly. Shock temperature changes, abrasive cleaning

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Why we should cherish this derelict piece of our railway history

THE 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway is fast coming down the tracks towards us, and many places along the 26 miles of the railway that got the world on track are taking advantage of the anniversary. From the

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1 in 3 dogs suffer from this seasonal condition - the signs you need to look for

Did you know that your dog can be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder just like humans? Well, they can - in fact around 4 million dogs across the UK do.  Many of us will have heard of or even experienced SAD at one point or another but we might

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Appeal after jewellery stolen - have any of these items been offered to you for sale?

Police are appealing for information after jewellery was stolen from a North East home this week.  Officers were called to an address on Frocester Court in Ingleby Barwick, Stockton, following a burglary between Tuesday and Wednesday. Detectives

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Football Flashback: Newcastle win at Arsenal to break their London hoodoo in 2001

REMEMBER Newcastle United’s London hoodoo? Or perhaps more pertinently if you’re a fan of the Magpies, do you remember the day it was broken? When Newcastle travelled to Highbury to take on Arsenal in December 2001, it is safe to say they did so

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Mother jailed after breaking injunctions relating to sick daughter’s care

A mother who published “bizarre” and untrue complaints about professionals involved in her sick daughter’s care has been handed a prison sentence for breaching court injunctions. Lioubov Macpherson was previously found in contempt of court for

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Houchen says he and pregnant wife ‘harassed in the street’ over Teesworks claims

 Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has described how he and his pregnant wife were abused in the street following allegations of corruption at the Teesworks industrial site. Mr Houchen made the comments at a fractious meeting in which he repeatedly

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Glasshouse Gateshead sees Martin Green joined by Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Folk luminary and Ivor award-winning composer Martin Green joined by Grimethorpe Colliery Band at Glasshouse, Gateshead Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike, Ivor Novello Award-winning composer Martin Green is joined by the

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Find out where the saddest and happiest places in the North East are

New data has revealed the happiest and saddest places in the North East. Mental health experts Paranimo have analysed data from the Office of National Statistics to see which local authority in the UK has seen the largest drop in wellbeing.

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Excited about soup at this revamped North Yorkshire country pub

Soup is not one of things we tend to get excited about, is it? It is the journeyman option on any menu, the sort of thing to choose when no other starter enthuses. And nine times out of ten it is perfectly acceptable. It is rarely disastrous

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Huge County Durham solar farm in doubt after 'unlawful' council approval

A council decision to grant planning permission for a large solar farm in the County Durham countryside was "unlawful", a High Court judge has ruled.  The proposal to build the 92-hectare site on farmland near Burnhope was approved by Durham County

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Plan to demolish Darlington care home to make way for new facility

PLANS to demolish a former care home and build a replacement care home for people with learning disabilities and autism have been submitted to Darlington Borough Council. The plans consist of six apartments with associated gardens and ancillary

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Top chef names 'special' fish bar in Tyne and Wear among UK's best brunch spots

Where is your favourite place to go for brunch in the North East? If you fancy something a little different from a full English breakfast or a stack of fluffy pancakes, you might want to try some fresh seafood. We know just the place, as a

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Announcement about funds from HS2 cancellation to be made Monday

On Monday, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to reveal how more than £2bn of reallocated HS2 funding will go to local authorities across the North, including in North Yorkshire and County Durham, to spend on local transport improvements.

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The Dubliners’ legacy lives on as The Dublin Legends visit Darlington

Irish folk singers The Dublin Legends are set to visit Darlington Hippodrome to delight fans for one night only this March.  Following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna in 2012, and the decision of John Sheahan to retire, it was

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Peaceful walking in this little-explored corner of the Yorkshire Dales

The lands above Long Preston are perfect, great to look at, but in addition, challenging to follow the footpaths. This is because the area from Long Preston towards Malham is rarely visited by the walker and therefore ripe for exploring. It is

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Widow plagued by unwanted takeaways for a year after 50 ORDERS show up at door

A pensioner from County Durham has been plagued by over 50 takeaway deliveries she didn't order in what she and her family have described as targeted harassment.  Widow Maureen Reay, 77, has been the target of persistent unwanted food orders to

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How Labour will bring the green revolution to Darlington

SOMETIMES things just click, don’t they? I was proud to bring Rachel Reeves – the woman I want to take charge of our country’s finances – to Darlington last week. We visited Cummins, a large, well-respected employer on Yarm Road that is developing

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Massive mining project near pumps £1.5BILLION into regional economy

Anglo American has now contributed more than £1.5billion to the regional economy through the Woodsmith Project, its game-changing polyhalite mine near Whitby. In 2023 the project generated an additional £305 million to the region’s economy, bringing

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Turn your house into a home with the perfect cooker

Few things evoke the feeling of home quite like a range cooker. Whether it’s for cooking or providing warmth, these appliances add a touch of comfort. While range cookers are durable and add elegance to your kitchen, they are a significant investment

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Middlesbrough's key missing ingredient identified ahead of Plymouth game at Riverside

MICHAEL CARRICK admits there is one key ingredient missing from Middlesbrough’s play at the moment – consistency. And the Boro boss also accepts his side can almost certainly forget about mounting a serious promotion challenge unless they address

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When is Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on TV? See what time it's on

It’s the TV show many ITV viewers have been waiting for since the start of the year and today is the day Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway finally returns. However, this series will be one to celebrate as it will be the Geordie duo’s final

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Eddie Howe's Newcastle 'game management' admission and Arsenal target

THE stats don't paint a particularly positive picture for Newcastle United ahead of tonight's game at Arsenal. In the last five Premier League games, the Gunners have hammered in 21 goals and conceded just two. Newcastle's backline will undoubtedly

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

The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz.  Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.

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North East hotspot with 'striking sea views' among most beautiful places to live

Did you know Northumberland is reportedly home to more castles than anywhere else in England? It’s also been revealed as one of the UK’s most beautiful places to live, from its “miles of dramatic coastline” with “striking sea views” to the Farne