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Young Reporters VEX at Tanfield Ash Sutherland Tanfield School
Enjoy competition but aren’t the sporting type? For the past 11 years teams of students at Tanfield School, led by Mr P Carr, have been competing with other schools in VEX Robotics competitions, battling it out to be the best at robotics-themed
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Newcastle United co-owner challenges £36m bankruptcy petition in court
Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley has made a bid to throw out a bankruptcy petition against her alleging she owes a shipping tycoon more than £36 million, the High Court heard. Ms Staveley, who headed the Saudi-backed consortium that took
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Young man jailed for more than five years on firearms offences
A man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after pleading guilty to firearms offences. Jordan Wheater, aged 27, from South Terrace in Middlesbrough, was sentenced on Wednesday, February 21, at Teesside Crown Court after pleading
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Man jailed for contempt by taking photos of his brother in the dock at court
A man who “foolishly” took photographs of his brother in the dock during a court hearing was today (Wednesday February 28) jailed for six months. Kane Thompson compounded his actions by uploading all three images, taken from the public gallery
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Police cordon off busy Darlington road as emergency services attend crash
Multiple police vehicles remain at the scene of a crash which has left a busy Darlington road closed for several hours this evening (Wednesday, February 28. Yarm Road in Darlington has been closed off to motorists since just after 6pm (February
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Newcastle United co-owner challenges £36m bankruptcy petition in court
Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley has made a bid to throw out a bankruptcy petition against her alleging she owes a shipping tycoon more than £36 million, the High Court heard. Ms Staveley, who headed the Saudi-backed consortium that took
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Another nightmare draw as Newcastle learn FA Cup quarter final opponents
NEWCASTLE face the ultimate challenge in the last eight of the FA Cup, with a trip to last season's treble winners Manchester City. It's the latest in a long list of tough cup draws for the Magpies, who were handed a brutal Champions League group
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Darlington LIVE: Road re-opens after crash
8:23am A19 delays Delays of six minutes and delays increasing on A19 Southbound between A689 Coal Lane (Wolviston)
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Tributes paid to 'first class' former Northern Echo journalist and managing director
Tributes have been paid to a former North East journalist with a distinct "passion" for the region who worked for The Northern Echo for 30 years - including more than a decade as managing director. David Kelly was a man with "impeccable journalistic
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Appointments: Latest round-up of key moves at companies around the North East
A BUSINESSiQ round-up of the key moves at influential companies around the North East - who’s in and who’s out NEPIC The North East of England Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) has recently welcomed Dai Hayward, co-founder of Micropore
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Ben Houchen in row over potential delay to plans for electric steel furnace
A row has broken out over a potential delay in determining plans for an electric-powered steelmaking furnace on Teesside. Councillor Dr Tristan Learoyd claimed Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, his chief executive Julie Gilhespie, Martin Corney, a
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Darlington man supplied 'industrial quantities' of drugs and firearms across region
A Darlington man has been jailed for 30 years for his role in the supply of "industrial quantities" of drugs and firearms across the North East and beyond. Peter Riley was caught when messages from his encrypted mobile phone were infiltrated by
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Police deem bullet found in primary school playground to be an 'imitation round'
Police have confirmed that a bullet found in the grounds of a North East primary school was deemed to be an imitation round with 'no risk to the public'. A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "We were called to the grounds of Handale Primary School
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Public asked to check sheds and garages for missing teenager
Residents in Billingham have been asked to check their sheds and outhouses as the search for missing 18-year-old Lewis Penfold-Roche ramps up. Lewis was last seen, exactly one month ago, around 6pm on Sunday 28th January, on Station Road in Billingham
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Jack Clarke hammer blow confirmed as Sunderland set out injury timeframe
SUNDERLAND have been dealt a hammer blow, with Jack Clarke set to miss at least half of the Black Cats' remaining Championship fixtures after confirmation that the winger is facing up to six weeks out of action. Clarke is not expected to return
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Plans for more accommodation for children in care could save over £1.9m
A proposal to create more residential and supported accommodation for children in care in Middlesbrough could save more than £1.9m over the next four years, the council says. Middlesbrough Council signalled in February last year it wanted to increase
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Campaign to save 'landmark' Durham footbridge from demolition backed by hundreds
Campaigners fighting against plans to demolish a city footbridge have urged the council to reverse its decision and protect the “iconic landmark”. Leazes Footbridge in Durham City was closed last July after a routine inspection by Durham County
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North East charity hits the catwalk by recycling clothes saved from the bin
An emerging brand’s first appearance at London Fashion Week has been heralded as a landmark moment for the fashion industry. Neuthread, a brand conceived by Stockton charity Daisy Chain to transform textile waste into desirable high-fashion couture
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The goal that set Boro on the path to Carling Cup glory - and the pain that followed
SOMETIMES in football the enormity of a single moment doesn't become clear until much later. That was undoubtedly the case on September 24, 2003. At a sparse Riverside, in front of just over 10,000 fans, Steve McClaren's top flight Boro made
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See the rumoured Celebrity Big Brother line-up - Phillip Schofield to Katie Price
Celebrity Big Brother is set to return to our TV screens in March and already a number of big names have been rumoured to be taking part in the new ITV series. Big Brother returned to UK television screens in 2023 for the first time in nearly six
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Mum 'had argument on phone with husband' while medics tried to save son
A mother accused of murdering her three-year-old son argued with her husband asking him, ‘Are you saying this is my fault?’ while medics tried to save the toddler, a court has heard. Christina Robinson, 30, is on trial accused of murdering Dwelaniyah
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Six 'associates' of manslaughter victim Gordon Gault admit charge of affray
Six young males, five of them teenagers, have now admitted being involved in violence with a rival group in which one of their associates suffered fatal injuries. Gordon Gault was stabbed in the arm with a machete wielded by Carlos Neto in Westmorland
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Middlesbrough favourite George Friend takes on new role after announcing retirement
MIDDLESBROUGH favourite George Friend has announced his retirement from playing but has stepped straight into a new role, with the defender becoming director of football at Bristol Rovers. Friend is a hugely popular figure on Teesside, having played
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Former Sunderland defender takes interim management job & ex-boss full-time candidate
FORMER SUNDERLAND defender John O’Shea will take charge of the Republic of Ireland’s March friendlies before the planned appointment of a permanent manager in early April. O’Shea, who is third all-time on the Republic’s list of appearances with
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Eddie Howe's FA Cup dream fuelled by two Newcastle defeats & 'honest' Arsenal debrief
EDDIE Howe is fuelled by the drive to right the wrongs of recent cup frustration as Newcastle United dream of a second Wembley appearance in as many seasons. The Magpies are just one game away from Wembley after booking their place in the FA Cup
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Police want to trace this man after racially aggravated assault at bar
Police want to trace a man in connection with a racially aggravated assault at a bar in Newcastle that saw a man slapped around the face. Officers investigating a report of racially aggravated assault in Newcastle have released an image of a man
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Police investigating after cyclist has pelvis broken in crash with Range Rover
An elderly cyclist has had his pelvis broken in a crash with a Range Rover - and police are now asking the public to get in touch to help with their enquiries. A bicycle collided white Range Rover Sport in Stockton, at the crossroad junction of
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County Durham mum accused of murdering son 'calm' during attempts to save his life
A mother accused of murdering her three-year-old son appeared calm and “unpanicked” as paramedics worked to save his life after he stopped breathing, a court heard. Christina Robinson, 30, admits hitting her son Dwelaniyah with a bamboo cane because
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'Unsafe care' in the lead up to tragic teen's hospital death, court hears
A “poor quality” care plan and medical records filled with “gaps” might have contributed to "criminally unsafe care", before a teenage girl's death in a County Durham hospital, a court has today heard. Teesside Magistrates’ Court was told that
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County Durham firm had to go to museum to help rebuild tanks for Ukraine's soldiers
Independent British manufacturing excellence and ingenuity from County Durham are helping Ukraine defend itself from Russian aggression. On behalf of the UK and the UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine, Defence Equipment & Support has
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Women who gave striking miners their backbone to lead 40th anniversary rally
A rally organised by women to mark the 40th anniversary of the nation’s most bitter industrial dispute is being held in the North East this weekend. It is four decades since working pitmen downed tools in the ultimately doomed attempt to prevent
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The demise of prehistoric beach stack at Blackhall twenty years ago this week
A lone 21st-century machine triggered the swift demise of a 250 million-year-old landmark on the North-East coast, in February 2004. The ancient beach stack at Blackhall, County Durham, which had weathered centuries of storms, was brought down
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Traitors series 3 odds and rumours - Vardy, Rooney, Ian Beale and Courteney Cox
Friends legend Courteney Cox is reportedly being eyed up as the first signing for the celebrity spin-off version of The Traitors. Ever since The Traitors began in the UK in 2022, it's brought its big audience with the last series gaining over 34
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Waterloo Road fans confused as Jason Manford becomes school's headteacher
Actor and comedian Jason Manford will join the cast of Waterloo Road when it returns for a new series later this year, the BBC has announced. Manford will play Steve Savage, the school’s new headteacher, and he’ll have a big impact on the staff
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Which? says mobile phone users face 'huge price hikes' or 'crippling exit fees'
Which? has sent a warning to UK mobile customers who face a "lose-lose" choice between “huge” mid-contract price rises or “crippling” exit fees from April. Ofcom recently proposed a ban on the practice of inflation-linked mid-contract price rises
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Exact date it's 'safe' to turn your heating off revealed by experts
A team of experts has revealed the exact date that it's 'safe' to turn your heating off. It's a never-ending debate for many households across the country - when you should turn the heating on ( and when to switch it off). We have to consider
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What is shingles? Major questions answered from its cause to if it can kill you
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an infection that causes a painful rash. It often starts with tingling pain, headaches and tiredness and then can lead to a painful rash with fluid-filled blisters. Most people fully recover from
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Epidemic of slugs chews through snowdrops at Great British Bake Off filming spot
Slugs have invaded the grounds of the Great British Bake Off house. Unwelcome molluscs destroyed snowdrops at the famous country estate which has been a filming location for the baking show for the last decade. The team at Welford Park in Newbury
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Met Office predict snow to hit North East this weekend despite start of spring
Snow is expected to arrive this weekend, Met Office forecasters have said. Temperatures are set to fall with “wintry showers” arriving on Friday (March 1) and into the weekend despite the new month marking the start of meteorological spring.
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Martin Dubravka's Arsenal admission & Newcastle FA Cup hope after Blackburn heroics
NEWCASTLE goalkeeper Martin Dubravka set his sights on the trophy after his penalty shoot-out heroics helped Newcastle into the FA Cup quarter-finals. The Slovakian, who missed last weekend’s hammering at Arsenal due to illness, saved twice as
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Steve Watson's Darlington target and injury latest after huge survival boost
STEVE Watson has told his players they can't rest on their laurels after recording back to back wins for the first time this season, with Darlington's boss immediately turning his attention to this weekend's huge game against Banbury. Quakers have
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Reminiscing about P&B: the world's largest wool factory, in Darlington
“THIRTY-SEVEN years ago, I took one of our children swimming at the Baths Hall in Darlington,” said Suzanne McBain on Thursday when Memories had addressed the thriving Teesdale U3A in a packed Witham Hall. Suzanne was standing before us in a beautiful
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1,000 healthcare assistants to walk out at seven hospitals next month in pay row
NHS healthcare assistants on Teesside will walk out in huge numbers next month in a dispute over pay. About 1,000 staff across seven sites at the North Tees and Hartlepool, and South Tees NHS trusts will walk out for 24 hours on March 11 after
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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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Paul McKenna reveals how to change your life and 'unlock A-game' in mere minutes
Paul McKenna has revealed he can change people’s lives in just a few minutes. The 60-year-old bestselling author will be going on tour soon to instil self-belief in people which can hopefully unlock 'your A-game'. “A large part of athletic
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'More effective' breast cancer treatment on the way as breakthrough made
A new breast cancer treatment that targets cells that help tumours survive, rather than directly attacking cancer itself, could help prevent the growth and spread of the disease. It comes after a study found that using immunotherapy to treat breast
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£31 million security package created to help protect MPs from threats
A £31 million package providing security measures to MPs has been announced by Home Secretary James Cleverly. The funding aims to protect elected politicians who will be given a dedicated police contact to liaise with over increasing safety issues
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Darlington vs London: What type of home £1m can buy you in both places
Got a spare million to spend and fancy buying a house? Here's what home you could buy in Darlington vs London. City or countryside? For eons, homebuyers have been asking themselves the same question as the draw of city pavements versus the lush
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LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for County Durham and Darlington
7:43am Traffic update It's getting busier out there on the roads. Nothing out of the ordinary to report so far.
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Mike Dodds has Sunderland plan and prediction for Chris Rigg after spell on fringes
MIKE Dodds has outlined the Sunderland importance of Chris Rigg and, while the interim head coach says the teenager offers crucial versatility, it's in the centre of midfield where he believes the England youth international will shine in the long
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Cat trapped in North East house survived on ‘dead pigeons’ before RSPCA rescue
The RSPCA has rescued a 'crafty' cat who was trapped in North East house for two weeks. An intrepid feline had been exploring an empty house before the property was boarded-up, leaving the curious cat to survive on dead pigeons for two weeks.
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Campaigning Darlington grandad leading trials in VR to treat Parkinson's Disease
A campaigning grandad is leading a North-East trial to assess the part Virtual Reality can play in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease – and the results are being welcomed nationally. PETER BARRON reports THEY may be slow and deliberate, but the
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County Durham banned driver who had taken cocaine led police on chase
A man under the influence of cocaine, who was using a car borrowed from a friend to sleep in, tried to flee from police who spotted the uninsured vehicle in a store car park late at night. Durham Crown Court heard that a constable, on mobile patrol
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Eddie Howe hails Newcastle match-winner - and has special praise for surprise star
EDDIE HOWE hailed Martin Dubravka as Newcastle United’s match winner after the Slovakian’s shot-stopping heroics secured a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Dubravka made crucial saves in both normal time and extra-time as Newcastle drew
