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Eddie Howe's shootout reaction - and hopes for the rest of Newcastle United's season

EDDIE HOWE is hoping his side’s dramatic penalty shoot-out success over Blackburn Rovers proves to be a crucial moment in their season. Newcastle scrambled into the FA Cup quarter-finals as they beat Blackburn 4-3 on penalties at Ewood Park.

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From 9s to 4s - a wide range of marks in Newcastle United's FA Cup win over Blackburn

How did the Newcastle players fare in their penalty shoot-out victory over Blackburn? BLACKBURN (3-4-2-1): PEARS 8; Hyam 7, McFadzean 7 (Koumetio 79), Wharton 8; Brittain 6, Buckley 6 (Garrett 64, 6), Moran 7 (Ayari 64, 6), Chrisene 6; Szmodics

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Martin Dubravka is spot-kick hero as Newcastle United reach FA Cup quarter-finals

THEY are still a long way off their free-flowing best, but at least Newcastle United are through to the FA Cup quarter-finals. A season that has stuttered badly in the last couple of months could yet have a glorious end. Martin Dubravka was the

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Thug spits at PSCO and later throws bottle at officers after urinating in doorway

A man who assaulted two Police Community Support Officers as they tried to deal with his antisocial behaviour has been jailed. PCSOs Ashurst and Salkeld were patrolling Durham city centre on February 6 when they encountered a heavily intoxicated

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Sooty and Sweep spotted at these Darlington locations ahead of show

Sooty and Sweep paid Darlington a visit last weekend (Friday February, 23) in anticipation of The Sooty Show tour which heads to The Darlington Hippodrome this April. Sooty and Sweep were spotted stopping by some local landmarks in Darlington.

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Viral YouTuber ranks 5 worst places to live in this North East county

Five towns in Northumberland have been ranked as the worst in the county by a YouTuber whose videos have gone viral online - do you agree with his views? The channel, which goes by the name Turdtowns has uploaded videos from his travels across

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While our politicians bicker, who is addressing the UK's poor cancer survival rates?

AMID the hubbub over what is or is not Islamophobic or anti-Semitic, one news story seemed to slip through very quietly yesterday. It was a massive piece of research from University College London of 780,000 cancer patients in Australia, Canada

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Key defensive absentee for Newcastle - as Eddie Howe makes five changes at Blackburn

MARTIN DUBRAVKA and Joe Willock have been passed fit to start Newcastle United's FA Cup fifth-round game at Blackburn Rovers this evening. But there is no place in the team for Sven Botman, who is absent from the matchday squad after struggling

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Seaham Library celebrates World Book Day with best-selling children's authors

Reporter Darcie Rawlings visited Seaham Library to see how they were celebrating World Book Day this year. Local school St Mary Magdeline primary school also went to the World Book Day event at Seaham Library on Monday February 26, in anticipation

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Popular Darlington restaurant broken into and ransacked

Popular Darlington restaurant Babul's was broken into during the early hours of the morning and ransacked. The restaurant staff believe that the break-in happened around 1.30am after the cleaning staff left for the night. The intruders broke

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Residents set for referendum on multi-million pound annexe for their cathedral

Residents of Ripon are set to take part in a referendum to gauge opinion on the Cathedral’s £8m new annexe. The referendum, officially called a parish poll, has been proposed by Kirkgate resident Stanley Mackintosh. It would be organised by Ripon

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Blackburn Rovers 1 Newcastle United 1 - Magpies win on penalties

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Mum said son she's accused of murdering needed 'ass kicking' in weeks before death

A mother accused of murdering her son said the three-year-old would ‘pay’ and get ‘his ass kicked’ in voice notes to her extramarital lover days before his death, a court has heard. Christina Robinson is on trial accused of neglecting and murdering

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Attempted murder of girl, 15, explored in first episode of police series

The attempted murder of a teenage girl who was chased by her attacker in the street and stabbed with steak knives after she broke off their online relationship was featured in a Channel 5 series this week.  Viewers were finally given the first

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Want to beat The Banker? How to apply for ITV Deal or No Deal as series returns

Fancy going against The Banker? Deal or No Deal applications are now open for the next series on ITV and it could be you who walks away with a life-changing £100,000. The game show was recently given a reboot after seven years away from our TV

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Firefighters remain at scene following large fire at biomass dryer

Fire crews have been dealing with a fire at a biomass dryer in North Yorkshire. Emergency services were called Old Airfield in Sandhutton, near Thirsk, just before 11am and are still on the scene. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and

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Two Newcastle United home games rearranged after TV confirmation

TWO of Newcastle United's April fixtures have been rescheduled after being selected for live TV coverage. The home game against Everton, which was due to take place on Wednesday, April 3 at 7.45pm, has been brought forward to Tuesday, April 2,

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Durham housing estate inquiry ends as developers urge government to approve plans

A public inquiry between a county council and housing developers for a new estate north of Durham has concluded.  Durham County Council, Bellway Homes and County Durham Land (CDL) were locked in a two-week dispute over plans for a large new housing

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Paedophile exposed himself while smeared in faeces and wearing nappy

A paedophile who has a habit of exposing himself daubed in faeces on North Yorkshire beaches has been jailed. Karl William Martin Fox will continue to commit sexual offences as long as he can, a judge has warned. Claire Holmes, prosecuting,

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Acclaimed comedy magician to bring 'TrikTok' tour to the North East

Award-winning comedy magician Pete Firman will be taking his ‘Triks’ back on the road in 2024 with his brand-new show ‘TrikTok’ coming to Middlesbrough Town Hall and Barnard Castle’s The Whitam, this June. Following a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe

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Primary school pupil finds live bullet in North East playground as police investigate

Staff at a North-East primary school have been praised for their quick actions after a pupil found a live bullet in the playground. The Year 3 pupil discovered the bullet during a break at Handale Primary School, in Loftus, at around 11am today

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'Please stay safe': Expert issues warning to parents over Cadbury Mini Eggs

A team of experts has issued a warning to parents over a possible choking hazard for children posed by a popular Easter chocolate. The Child Accident Prevention Trust has urged parents to "please be safe" when giving Cadbury Mini Eggs to their

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Short, sweet but nothing less than spectacular- Editors kick off UK tour on Tyneside

On Monday evening, the Editors kick-started their current UK tour on Tyneside with an eagerly anticipated show at NX in Newcastle. The show marked the band’s first appearance in the North East since last summer when the group supported James in

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Jack Clarke Sunderland injury blow ahead of Norwich trip and crunch week

SUNDERLAND look set to again be without star man Jack Clarke for this weekend's crunch trip to Norwich City, with the winger not yet back in training. Clarke, it's understood, is also likely, at this stage, to miss next Tuesday's visit of league

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Mum accused of murdering son, 3, 'beat him and immersed him in scalding water'

A mother accused of murdering her three-year-old toddler beat him with a cane and immersed him in scalding water before inflicting a fatal head injury, a court has been told. Christina Robinson, 30, is accused of murdering her son Dwelaniyah at

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County Durham child murder trial LIVE Day 2: Jury hears accused mum's 999 call

1:32pm Break for lunch The trial will continue this afternoon.

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Aldi customers outraged after being caught short by little-known checkout rule

With self-checkout machines being a common feature in Aldi stores across the UK, customers will be all too familiar with using them. However, many have now been left outraged after discovering a little-known rule for those hoping to buy in their

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Driver crashes after trying to avoid car in middle of road in North Yorkshire

A DRIVER has crashed into a field after taking evasive action to avoid a car driving in the middle of the road in North Yorkshire. The county's police force say it happened in Carr Lane in Helmsley at about 11.35pm on Saturday (February 24) when

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Police seize Land Rover parts in raid after thefts in Darlington

Police have seized parts from several Land Rovers in a crackdown following a rise in thefts of the vehicles in County Durham and Darlington. Officers arrested one person following a raid in Leadgate, near Consett, on Thursday (February 15).

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AJ Odudu and Will Best announce major change for new Celebrity Big Brother series

Celebrity Big Brother is returning to our screens in under a week as the show gets a reboot and fans can expect to see a big change to the series. The show will see a group of celebrities leave luxuries behind and head into the Big Brother House

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Safety cameras in County Durham to spot drivers on phone or without seatbelt

New cameras are being trialled in Durham by the police to see if drivers wear their seatbelts or use their phones while behind the wheel. The new technology is mounted on a vehicle or trailer and has multiple cameras to give different views of

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Bishop Auckland hotel celebrating first birthday after welcoming thousands of guests

A hotel and restaurant in Bishop Auckland is celebrating its first birthday after hosting 10,000 guests in its 365 days. The Park Head Hotel opened on February 1 last year after the former 18th century coaching lodge was given a two-year refurb

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The 'crazy' story of ex-footballer who fell into boxing, sparred Usyk & fears nobody

HAD someone predicted how the next 10 years would have played out for Steven Robinson back in 2014, he'd have laughed in disbelief. For a decade ago, the Geordie man mountain had never even pulled on a pair of boxing gloves. Now, despite his

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Police looking for this man after alleged theft at a County Durham optician

Police have released an image of a man they would like to trace following an alleged theft at a Durham optician.  Durham Police were alerted to the incident in Vision Express in the city's High Street on Tuesday, February 13.  A Durham Police

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North East crash LIVE: Main road lanes closed following incident - updates

11:23am Update: We have contacted Cleveland Police and the North East Ambulance Service for more details on the incident

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When is World Book Day 2024? See when to celebrate and what the theme is

It's nearly time to celebrate World Book Day again, but do you know the date it will be taking place in 2024? World Book Day was created by UNESCO back in 1995 as a "worldwide celebration of books and reading". World Book Day is celebrated

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Prince William pulls out of memorial service appearance due to personal matter

The Prince of Wales has pulled out of a public appearance due to a personal matter, Kensington Palace said. Prince William was due to attend the memorial service of the late King Constantine of Greece at Windsor Castle today. Kensington Palace

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Jack Woodley: Ministers urged to ensure prisoners cannot share harmful videos

Ministers have been urged to do more to ensure prisoners cannot share videos and photos on social media and brag about their crimes from behind bars. The Commons heard that one of the murderers of 18-year-old Jack Woodley had “made a TikTok video

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Man assaulted taxi driver before kicking door after being refused discount fair

A man allegedly assaulted a taxi driver before kicking his car door after he was refused a discounted fare. The incident happened shortly after 1.10am on December 29 last year on High Street East in Wallsend, North Tyneside. It was reported

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Three arrested on suspicion of GBH after pedestrian is allegedly hit by car

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a man was allegedly knocked over by a car.  The pedestrian, who is in his 50s, suffered serious injuries in the incident near North Tyneside Council's depot in Killingworth

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McClaren's overriding memory, penalty trivia & story of Middlesbrough Carling Cup win

Seven games led to silverware and a day that all associated with Middlesbrough Football Club will never forget. It's 20 years this week since Boro lifted the Carling Cup. The journey to Gareth Southgate's trophy lift in Cardiff was packed with

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Raid on cash machine in Co-op store sees masked gang steal safe

The contents of an ATM - believed to be thousands of pounds in cash - have been taken in a raid on a Co-op supermarket in North Yorkshire. Police have been checking CCTV in Bedale High Street after thieves are understood to have forced their way

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In search of the last known person to go into village's lost secret tunnel

THE last known person to have ventured into the secret tunnel that is said to run beneath a village green is being sought by local historians. Fred Simpson was only a small boy when his grandfather showed him the entrance to the tunnel, and warned

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Strictly star Amy Dowden lands huge daytime TV presenting role

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has landed a huge new job role working on popular daytime show Lorraine. The professional dancer was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May 2023 but following treatment has since shared that there

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8 Boots beauty dupes of Fenty, Benefit and more that could save you up to £250

A savvy shopper has shared eight beauty dupes available at Boots that could save you up to £250. Deal hunter Eilish Stout-Cairns has recently shared her top picks from Boots of various budget-friendly alternatives of beloved luxury brands.

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'Stunning' townhouse renovated in Amanda & Alan's Italian Job on sale for £187k

A house that was renovated for the second series of Amanda & Alan's Italian Job is now on the market for just over £187,000. Amanda Holden and Alan Carr took on the job of renovating the house in Tuscany, following the first series job which was

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Award of £6m to tackle rough sleeping with new accommodation in County Durham

A council has been awarded £6million to tackle homelessness and assist rough sleepers.  Durham County Council will provide new accommodation and increase support for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  The funding has been awarded

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Teenage racing driver wins scholarship worth £40,000 after Croft circuit success

RACING driver Will Crewdson has clinched this year’s prestigious Junior Saloon Car Championship (JSCC) Scholarship, securing a fully funded opportunity to compete in the acclaimed series throughout its tenth anniversary year. The 17-year-old, from

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Student left 'horrified' after teeth started sticking out AFTER getting braces

A student was left 'horrified' and in pain when his teeth started sticking out after he got braces. Kai Orley, 18-year-old, spent three-and-a-half years going back and forth to his dentist without any improvement to his teeth. The apprentice

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Sleet changing to overcast- Hour-by-hour Met Office weather forecast today

The Met Office are predicting a sleety start to the day in Darlington today. It won't take long for the sleet to stop and the day to take on an overcast look. Despite a chilly start to the day at 2C, temperatures will soon rise to about 6C

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LIVE: Darlington and County Durham traffic, travel and weather

7:45am Hour-by-hour weather forecast in Darlington today: The Met Office are predicting a sleety start to the day

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Ten-year prison sentence for man convicted of sexually abusing girl in County Durham

A man is starting a ten-year prison sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting a girl more than 30 years ago, offences over which he is still said to remain in denial. John Reay, now 56, was found guilty of three counts of indecent assault

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OAP, 98, completes 55-mile trek just months after breaking ribs falling off pony

A 98-year-old woman has completed a 55-mile trek just months after she broke her ribs falling off a pony. Dr Margaret Bradshaw has been walking a mile a day since her birthday on January 4. The nonagenarian refuses to put her feet up with a

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Reason for Nazariy Rusyn's Sunderland struggles revealed - six months after signing

MIKE DODDS admits that Nazariy Rusyn’s limited grasp of English continues to make it difficult to get the best out of the striker. Rusyn could barely speak a word of English when he joined the Black Cats from Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk in the

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Steve Watson's defiant pre-match message ahead of Darlington trip to Curzon Ashton

STEVE WATSON says his Darlington side must keep believing that they can escape the drop when they go to Curzon Ashton tonight. With two wins from their last three matches, Quakers are heading across to Greater Manchester in a good frame of mind

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MP calls for help to prevent children as young as 12 being recruited by drug gangs

AN MP has called for help in identifying young people who are being recruited into drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour. Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham said: "In some areas of Stockton, children as young as 12 and 13 are being recruited

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Relief for neighbours living near problem property as its ordered to close

A problem property plaguing neighbours in Teesside has been forced to close. The flat at Helmsley House in Guisborough was ordered to close by magistrates last week after neighbours reported being tormented by anti-social behaviour. It means

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Fire chiefs outline plans to work with schools to tackle deliberate fires and ASB

Fire brigade chiefs have outlined plans to work with schools in Hartlepool to help tackle antisocial behaviour such as deliberate fires and false alarms. Cleveland Fire Brigade bosses revealed initiatives such as education campaigns, support tackling

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Council’s launch is set to realise millions of pounds in savings

Millions of pounds in savings are set to be achieved through the launch of North Yorkshire Council to help protect front-line services for communities and businesses across the county. Detailed plans for the council’s budget for the next financial

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Tailored support for County Durham businesses

In the dynamic landscape of County Durham’s commercial environment, businesses encounter a constantly shifting array of challenges and opportunities. Recognising the need for comprehensive support, Durham Business Growth has emerged as a driving

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Long-term Newcastle United absentee could be back in squad against Blackburn Rovers

ELLIOT ANDERSON could make a welcome return to Newcastle United’s first-team squad for this evening’s FA Cup fifth-round tie at Blackburn Rovers. Anderson has been sidelined since suffering a back injury in mid-October, but the midfielder has been

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Finn Azaz on Middlesbrough's poor form, winning runs and settling in on Teesside

FINN AZAZ is confident Middlesbrough’s players will turn their results around as long as they stick to the footballing principles Michael Carrick has instilled into them this season. Boro crashed to a third defeat in the last four matches as they

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Emergency response volunteers to be given even greater focus

The key role of hundreds of volunteers who are available to deal with emergencies is being honed to ensure that the response across North Yorkshire can be even more effective. Teams of specially-trained volunteers are on hand to help with the emergency

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Return of the Vikings! Village is being recreated in County Durham

A Viking village, complete with cookhouse, cottages and a working blacksmith’s forge, is being recreated as part of a spectacular live outdoor theatre production in County Durham. Taking place every Saturday night from 27th July to 14th September