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Unseen prints of village's history featured in North East mining museum

Rare prints from two of Britain's leading documentary photographers are set to feature in a North East mining museum. A new exhibition, Life in The Iron Valley, will showcase early work prints created Graham Smith and Chris Killip between 1981

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North East students make waves with thought-provoking 'Growing Pains' show

A moving and thought-provoking show written and performed by North East students was a highlight of an annual festival showcasing the exciting talents of youngsters. Growing Pains was part of the Bright Lights Festival, a week-long programme of

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Shadow Secretary of State visits County Durham school worst hit by concrete crisis

A high-profile MP visited a County Durham school to see for herself how it has been affected by the 'crumbling concrete' crisis.  The Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, visited St Leonard's, in Durham City, reported to

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Newcastle United boss' 'complete one-off' praise for his side's star performer

HE might be one of the best defenders in the Newcastle United squad, but Eddie Howe felt compelled to praise Fabian Schar for his passing skills in the wake of today’s 3-0 win over Wolves. Back in partnership with Sven Botman, who was restored

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Eddie Howe's 'concerning' Kieran Trippier injury update - and reaction to Wolves win

EDDIE HOWE admitted that a calf injury to Kieran Trippier was the one downside of Newcastle United’s otherwise welcome win over Wolves. The Magpies claimed their first victory at St James’ Park since mid-December as goals from Alexander Isak, Anthony

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Darlington 3 Banbury United 1 : Watson's Darlington win again

Revitalised Darlington came out on top in their crunch clash in the relegation zone, beating fellow strugglers Banbury to continue their sudden upturn in form. Before the appointment of Steve Watson and his assistant Terry Mitchell, Quakers had

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Elderly North East residents revive adventurous spirit with three-wheeled cycles

Elderly residents of a North East care home have been whizzing around on a battery-powered three-wheeled cycle thanks to a community group. Residents at The Gables Care Home, on Highfield Road, Middlesbrough, have been taken on tours by Cycling

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Darlington MP calls for the Government to 'end the abuse' of conversion therapy

Darlington's MP has called for the end of the "pure abuse" of LGBT conversion therapy in a speech in Parliament.  Peter Gibson MP spoke in a debate yesterday (Friday, March 1) about a Bill which would make so-called conversion therapy illegal.

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Durham Women's Rally: Celebrating the women that underpinned the strike 40 years on

Durham in early March might be cold, wet and windy, but that didn't deter hundreds turning out to celebrate the women who “gave striking miners their backbone”. It is four decades since working pitmen downed tools in the ultimately doomed attempt

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Durham council honoured with MOD Gold Award for armed forces support

Durham County Council has won national acclaim for its efforts to support the Armed Forces community. The North East's largest council has been re-awarded the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Gold Award, which signifies employers promoting positive

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Michael Carrick's Stoke verdict, second half disappointment & confidence admission

MICHAEL Carrick admits Middlesbrough's confidence has taken a hit after his side's worrying run of form continued with a dismal defeat at Stoke City. Boro are now just six points above the relegation zone after their fourth defeat in five games

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Sunderland's woes continue as Mike Dodds oversees another defeat at Norwich City

SUNDERLAND'S miserable run under interim boss Mike Dodds continued as they crashed to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Norwich City. Josh Sargent struck in the 81st minute as the Canaries finally found a way past a stubborn visiting defence to make

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Police close two main roads in Middlesbrough as they deal with 'incident'

The A66 eastbound onto the A172 and the A172 to the A66 westbound sliproad have is currently closed due to an ongoing incident. There are also closures in place on Borough Road at the West Terrace junction in Middlesbrough and North Ormesby Road

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Three Newcastle United players really stand out in welcome win over Wolves

How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 3-0 win over Wolves? NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): 7 Dubravka: Made two important second-half saves when Wolves were threatening to get back into the game 6 Trippier: Kept his attacking breaks to a

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Newcastle United back to winning ways at St James' with dominant success over Wolves

IT has lasted since mid-December, but Newcastle United’s wait for a home success is finally over. Courtesy of a much-improved performance against Wolves, Eddie Howe’s side are back to winning ways at St James’ Park and also back into the Premier League

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Several 4s as Middlesbrough slump to dismal Stoke City defeat

How Middlesbrough's players rated in the 2-0 defeat at Stoke: 6 Dieng: Couple of misplaced passes but couldn’t do much about the goals. 4 Ayling: Costly mistake led to first goal. Lacked composure in possession all afternoon 6 Van den Berg

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Middlesbrough quickly slipping into relegation trouble after dreadful Stoke defeat

MICHAEL Carrick was this week asked whether Middlesbrough’s top six hopes were still alive. Forget the play-offs, Boro need to be wary of what’s happening below. The gap to the relegation places is now just six points and with Boro very much on

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Man who sexually abused kids handed 'longest sentence ever' after victims' bravery

A man who sexually abused children has been handed what police believe could be the 'longest sentence ever' resulting from one of their investigations after he was convicted of 10 rapes and six indecent assaults.  Detectives have praised the bravery

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NAMED: County Durham landlord fined nearly £1,500 after failure to produce documents

A County Durham landlord who failed to produce critical safety certificates and ignored formal warnings has been hit with a hefty £1,500 fine in court. Tracey Robinson of West Farm, Cold Hesledon in Seaham was handed the fine after an appearance

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Popular Darlington bakery will not be closing as new manager steps in

A popular Darlington bakery is getting a new manager and staying open after reports that it would close at the end of the month. Bank Top Bakery on Victoria Road in Darlington was rumoured to be closing when staff announced that they would not

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Darlington adventure students train for Nepal trek by climbing Yorkshire Three Peaks

OUTDOOR adventure students are on a high after hearing about the latest challenge in their learning journey. Darlington College students will head out to Nepal for the first time ever in a life-shaping trip to the Himalayas. They will embark

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Road closures to watch out for during Middlesbrough half marathon and 10k tomorrow

With thousands of runners expected to don their trainers and take to Middlesbrough's Roads this weekend for the Middlesbrough half marathon, here are road closures you should watch out for during the event.  Road closures will be put in place in

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Appeal for witnesses after 77-year-old man dies following crash on North East road

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 77-year-old man sadly died after a crash in Newcastle. The incident happened at 7.20pm yesterday (Friday, March 2). Police received reports that a black Mercedes van and a male pedestrian had been involved

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Newcastle United make one change for Wolves home game - with key man returning

SVEN BOTMAN returns to Newcastle United's starting side for this afternoon's Premier League home game against Wolves. Botman sat out Tuesday's FA Cup fifth-round win at Blackburn, with Eddie Howe opting to rest him. However, the Dutch centre-half

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Dieng & Latte Lath start at Stoke as Michael Carrick makes four Middlesbrough changes

MICHAEL Carrick has made four Middlesbrough changes for this afternoon's game at Stoke. Seny Dieng comes back into the side in place of Tom Glover, with the Senegal international making his first start since the win at Swansea in December.

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Stoke City 2-0 Middlesbrough highlights as Boro fall to worrying defeat

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Newcastle United 3 Wolves 0 - Recap and highlights from St James'

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Developers release more details of Darlington housing plan

FURTHER details of plans for a nine-house development near Darlington have been submitted to the local planning authority. The application is for reserved matters approval relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of

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'I didn't think I'd ever have the chance to do it again' - act's terminal diagnosis

A LONG-TIME performer, who is suffering from terminal cancer, is set to return to the stage. Will Chandler, who has been performing as Sir Cliff Richard since 2007, returns to the stage at the Joseph Rowntree, in York, tomorrow (Sunday, March 3

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Historic owners and "undying envy and malice" of hall near Darlington now up for sale

THE “exquisite” Sadberge Hall has gone on the market with the agents looking for offers over £3.5m. Set in 41 acres on the eastern edge of Darlington, it has six bedrooms and three bathrooms, an indoor swimming pool and sauna room and an international

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Frost, fog and snow predicted to start March: Forecast for this weekend

The start of March is looking frosty and foggy this weekend - so wrap up warm if you're out and about.  The Met Office predicts that after a frosty start in some locations with an ice risk on untreated surfaces, there will be limited sunny spells

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Student with a thirst for knowledge wins North East research scholarship

A North East research centre has awarded a promising local undergraduate its annual scholarship due to her "thirst for knowledge". The Materials Processing Institute recognised University of Manchester Mathematics student Aimee Hughes at a recent

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Look at the cheapest house sold in County Durham in the last 24 years

County Durham holds a range of stunning properties, as anyone looking at the housing market can quickly confirm. The region has rich history, breath-taking landscapes and passionate communities. Spanning from the attractive coastline of the North

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Is all well at the Spotted Dog? We tried an evening meal at revived Darlington pub

THE Spotted Dog used to be a dark and a bit dingy country pub on a dodgy corner, but in recent months it has been reborn as a dark country pub – only now it is tastefully dark with no dinginess. They’ve cut out the dodgy corner, as access to the

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REVEALED: Teens being blackmailed into crime with naked videos and 'free drugs'

Teenagers across Teesside are being blackmailed into organised crime, including car theft, with horrific naked videos and 'free drugs', The Northern Echo can reveal. One horrifying story told by a 14-year-old involved a young man being drugged

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Loose Women's Coleen Nolan thought she was 'going to die' after health scare

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has revealed the reason she quit smoking after 40 years. She said she thought “I am going to die” after suffering an incident in a hotel room. The 58-year-old says she has been cigarette-free for 12 weeks, a decision

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Football Flashback: Sam Allardyce's Sunderland survival push gathers pace at Norwich

WHEN Sunderland travelled to Carrow Road to take on Norwich City in April 2016, they were careering towards the Championship. By the time they left East Anglia with an emphatic 3-0 win, however, their survival push under Sam Allardyce was well

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ITV gives Celebrity Big Brother fans first look at the garden ahead of new series

Celebrity Big Brother is coming back to our screens in just two days and ITV has given viewers a first look of the garden. Celebrities will gather in the Big Brother House as they settle into life without luxury in front of the cameras. The

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The most dangerous areas in Darlington revealed in new crime data - listed

The most dangerous areas of Darlington have been revealed, based on crime data from 2022 to 2023.  Central Darlington is the most dangerous area in the town as they have the most crimes with 2,927 recorded. Across the town, the most common

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Michael Carrick's Stoke warning & Middlesbrough response to 'season over' suggestions

HE ACKNOWLEDGES it's an uphill battle but Michael Carrick says Middlesbrough must keep believing they can still force their way back into the Championship play-off mix. Three defeats in four games have left Boro 11 points shy of the top six ahead

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Ewe little beauty! Three-year-old Oliver springs into action to help deliver lambs

LITTLE Oliver Walton is already showing he has what it takes to be a farmer like his dad after helping deliver newborn lambs – at just three years old. Oliver, from Hurworth-on-Tees, in County Durham, has been busy helping dad Mark bring baby lambs

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Peace, peat hags and glorious views in this Yorkshire Dales walk route

There are two routes to the "Dales 30" summit of Yockenthwaite Moor. One from near Yockenthwaite Farm to the south, which is straightforward but lacks interest, and this one from Semer Water to the north. A remote walk which can be boggy in the peat

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LISTED: All the places taking part in Sunderland Restaurant Week 2024

Foodies in one North East city are in for a treat in just a few weeks as restaurant week returns for another year - here's all the details. Restaurant week is returning to Sunderland this year and a whole host of eateries serving up tasty grub

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North East coastal path with miles of golden sands among world's 'thrilling' tours

A walking route in the North East has been revealed as one of the most “thrilling” new tours in the world to experience in 2024. In fact, the 62-mile Northumberland Coast Path is one of only two best named in the UK, alongside a stroll through

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7 of the best afternoon teas to share with loved ones in County Durham

Sharing an afternoon tea with loved ones is just one of the many wholesome ways to spend your day in County Durham. Not only that, but it's a chance to try a variety of cakes, bakes and delicately made finger sandwiches baked fresh at a local cafe

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Time to test your knowledge! Take this pub quiz to find out your score

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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Mike Dodds' bullish verdict on 'tough' week, selection admission & striker efforts

IT'S a "tough" and potentially season defining week for Sunderland - and Mike Dodds has told his players they'll all have a part to play over the course of the next seven days as the Black Cats fight to keep their play-off hopes alive. Today's

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Newcastle boss maps out Elliot Anderson return programme - and talks through recovery

EDDIE HOWE admits Newcastle United have missed Elliot Anderson’s ‘creativity and versatility’ in the last four months. Anderson ended his lengthy injury absence when he came off the bench to score a crucial spot-kick in Newcastle’s penalty shoot-out