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Durham cancer survivor given 'royal treatment' as part of trust's experience day
A young cancer survivor was given the 'ultimate' experience of a lifetime last week as they visited the Royal Albert Hall as part of a cancer trust's programme. Lenie Zeze, now 23, from Sacriston, was diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
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7 of the best garden centres in North Yorkshire to visit this spring and summer
The time of year has come when we dust the cobwebs off the greenhouse, start trimming back the dead heads in the garden and plan what summer blooms we want to add to the soil beds. For those who enjoy gardening, you might have even started sewing
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Hairdresser loved by Echo readers opens brand new salon in Darlington village
A hairdresser voted one of Darlington's favourites by Northern Echo readers earlier this month, is set to open up a brand new hair salon in Darlington. With years of hairdressing experience and an already well-established customer base Jodie, who
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10 questions for the independent North East mayoral candidate ahead of elections
2024 marks a historic year for the North East, with the upcoming election of a new regional mayor who will play a key role in shaping our region’s future. That figurehead will lead a new combined authority that stretches across Northumberland,
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Snow forecast for the region into next week as map shows temperature drop
Snow has been forecast for parts of the North East next week and is set to hit the area from as early as Wednesday (April 3). According to forecasters WX Charts, snow will start to fall on April 3 and continue into April 4 from Northumberland
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Objections raised over controversial plans for the conversion of historic hall
Multiple objections have been received by a council over plans to convert a grade two listed former mansion which has fallen into disrepair for a new housing development. Normanby Hall, in Normanby, once belonged to the de Brus family, of Skelton
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Litter picker finds prawn cocktail crisp packet dating back more than 30 years
A community champion’s clean-up effort has highlighted the long-term impact litter can have on the environment. Phillip Craig set himself the challenge of collecting litter every day during Lent – and the rubbish he has so far gathered includes
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10 questions for the Liberal Democrat North East mayoral candidate ahead of elections
2024 marks a historic year for the North East, with the upcoming election of a new regional mayor who will play a key role in shaping our region’s future. That figurehead will lead a new combined authority that stretches across Northumberland
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10 questions for Labour's North East mayoral candidate ahead of elections
2024 marks a historic year for the North East, with the upcoming election of a new regional mayor who will play a key role in shaping our region’s future. That figurehead will lead a new combined authority that stretches across Northumberland,
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Hundreds of bikers deliver Easter eggs to children in annual County Durham egg run
Hundreds of bikers, lots of them in fancy dress, flooded the roads this Easter Sunday as the popular Durham Easter Egg Run returned for 2024. The mass ride-out saw hundreds of bikers ride through Darlington and Durham to hospitals to deliver eggs
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Century up as one of County Durham's top golf courses plans to celebrate 100 years
One of the top golf clubs in County Durham is celebrating its centenary year - and is planning to celebrate in style. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club - originally part of the Brancepeth Castle deer park, stables and coach house - was developed in 1924
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Newcastle United suffer massive injury blow as ANOTHER defender sustains ACL damage
NEWCASTLE UNITED have suffered a second massive injury setback in the space of a fortnight after scans revealed Jamaal Lascelles has suffered a cruciate-ligament injury that will keep him out of action for up to nine months. Lascelles’ fellow centre-half
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Police appeal after stabbing in Redcar leaves man in ‘critical’ condition
A stabbing Redcar on Easter Sunday has left a man in ‘critical’ condition as officers launch an appeal for CCTV footage. Cleveland Police are appealing for anyone with information or CCTV footage following a stabbing in Redcar High Street, which
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'We have lost everything' - Heart-breaking tribute to dad killed in stabbing
The devastated family of a man who died from stab wounds after an alleged attack at a business park have paid tribute to their ‘gentle giant’. Father-of-three Andrew Darn, who was 35, died on Wednesday following an incident at the Tyne Tunnel Trading
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Man stabbed multiple times in early hours of this morning fighting for his life
A man is fighting for his life after suffering multiple stab wounds in the early hours of this morning. Emergency services were called to Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, shortly after midnight. Crime scene investigators dressed in white overalls
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RECAP: Police cordon off road as CSI inspect scene after incident in Grangetown- updates
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Crews remain on scene tackling fire at Washington waste recycling plant
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service crews tackle fire at Premier Waste Recycling Ltd on Pattinson Road, Monument Park in Washington. The Control Room team at the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service received an emergency call before 4am this
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How Rotary Durham's £3,500 donation helps global humanitarian charities
Hundreds of pounds have been donated by the North East branch of an international organisation to provide humanitarian aid to people most in need. Rotary Durham has donated £3,500 to partner charities by Rotary Durham to aid projects across the
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10 questions for the Conservative North East mayoral candidate ahead of elections
2024 marks a historic year for the North East, with the upcoming election of a new regional mayor who will play a key role in shaping our region’s future. That figurehead will lead a new combined authority that stretches across Northumberland,
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Brewhouse marks six months since Sycamore Gap's felling with themed lager
A Brewhouse has marked six months since the iconic Sycamore Gap tree was felled with a commemorative lager. Thursday, March 28 marked six months since the tree near Crag Lough in Northumberland, which featured in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince
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Twelve County Durham homeowners named, shamed and fined in court for littering
A total of 12 County Durham residents have appeared in court, charged with offences relating to litter this month. The residents appeared in Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court and have been fined heavily for leaving litter and waste in their gardens
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Darlington's survival target is set in National League North with four games to go
DARLINGTON assistant manager Terry Mitchell says Quakers must win two out of their remaining four matches to stay up, beginning with tomorrow's game at Warrington. After looking good in terms of avoiding a bottom-four place after a run of seven
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How often you should be washing your towels (and it's more than you think)
An expert has revealed how often we should really be washing our towels and it might surprise you. We're probably all guilty of using a towel longer than we should have but do you know how frequently we're actually supposed to clean them? Interior
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Why do April Fools' Day jokes stop at 12pm? How the tradition started
Every year April Fools’ Day comes around and you’ll probably know it as a day for pranking the people closest to you. Little jokes are played on people and you’re likely familiar with the main rule of the day which is that the pranks have to end
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See the contestants crowned champions on Gladiators as BBC reboot concludes
Finlay Anderson and Marie-Louie Nicholson have been crowned champions on the BBC reboot of Gladiators after a tense showdown. After 11 weeks of gruelling challenges against the fierce line-up of Gladiators, the male and female competitors emerged
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ASDA issues food recall for cheese after possible Listeria contamination
ASDA has issued an urgent food recall for its Extra Special Taleggio cheese because of a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Discussing the warning and risk to consumers, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: "ASDA are taking the precautionary
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Warning issued to anyone having gravy with their dinner this Easter
With people all across the country coming together over the Easter weekend to enjoy a delicious roast dinner, experts have issued a new warning to households. Whether you enjoy having a meat or vegetarian roast dinner, the meal is always made better
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Man falls six metres from landmark bridge in North Yorkshire
A man fell six metres from a landmark bridge in North Yorkshire suffering “unknown injuries”, the fire service said. Four fire crews and paramedics rushed to the scene near Whitby Swing Bridge, in Bridge Street, Whitby, at 12.13am today (Sunday
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'Chaos, controversy, injury and drama' - how Newcastle's win has transformed season
THIS was Newcastle United’s season in microcosm. A 113-minute rollercoaster ride of chaos, controversy, injury, desperate defending, exhilarating attacking and enough gut-wrenching drama to last a year, never mind a game. At 3-1 down shortly after
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Newcastle United match-winner on Premier League 'reset' and plan to tackle Everton
HARVEY BARNES is hoping his match-winning heroics against West Ham will spark a sustained turnaround in his fortunes with Newcastle United. Barnes was one of the Magpies’ flagship summer signings, making a £39m move from Leicester City, but his
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Taking a tour through time in Darlington's parks, Part 2
YESTERDAY, we began our tour of Darlington's parks through time by looking at the first three parks that were created in the 19th Century as the town's Victorian forefathers tried to keep the developers at bay. READ FIRST: A TOUR THROUGH TIME IN
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Revealed at last: what happened the night Hendrix's guitar was stolen in Darlington
“THE air smelled of tobacco smoke, spilt beer, sweat, and an over-generous application of perfume and aftershave,” writes James Vasey in his new book, painting a picture of what happened on the most famous date in Darlington’s music history. “The
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Grand National winning trainer's versatility on show as Redcar starts new season
LUCINDA Russell will soon be the centre of worldwide attention when Corach Rambler bids to win back-to-back Grand Nationals over more than four miles and 30 fences at Aintree. But before Russell focuses on the favourite for the Liverpool showpiece
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Lost letter from North East orphan who wanted to be remembered becomes Radio 4 drama
Today's Object of the Week is a letter lost for more than 100 years which is now the subject of a radio play The story behind a letter written by an orphaned choir boy in 1897, which was discovered more than 100 years later during a church renovation
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Police in stand-off outside County Durham home as drunken man claimed he had hostages
A heavily intoxicated man faked a hostage situation which led to a police stand-off outside a residential property for several hours on Christmas Eve. Durham Crown Court was told that police were called to reports of a disturbance at an address
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North East lecturers swap warm beds for cold floors to help homeless veterans
Six North East lecturers – including two ex-military personnel and an Army reservist - swapped their warm beds for a cold floor and sleeping bags to raise vital funds for homeless veterans. The group from the University of Sunderland took part
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Men's mental health group coming to County Durham town after death of young dad
A men's only mental health group is to hold its first session in one County Durham town in the coming weeks following the tragic death of a young man. Liam McNally from Murton was just 28 when on December 22 of last year, he left his house to take
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More sunny spells-what to expect from the weather this Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is finally upon us and as many of us are keen to get out and participate in some outdoor easter activities like egg hunts, we can finally welcome some fantastic weather. Today (Sunday, 31) will bring some well-awaited patches of sun
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No expense spared to bring North Yorkshire country house back to its full glory
YOU don't have to look too deep or hard to realise that the current owners of Normanby Hill House have done a magnificent job in their no expense spared renovation and restoration of this fine home... but the beauty of the property is way more than
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Egg-stra special Easter fun with series of activities for all across North East
An exciting programme of affordable Easter activities is already underway at venues across a North East city. Spanning captivating storytelling adventures and exciting family theatre to hands-on craft sessions and Easter-themed glass workshops,
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Carrick's Alex Gilbert admission after Middlesbrough summer signing's 'big moment'
IT'S been a frustrating season on the fringes for Alex Gilbert, but Michael Carrick has backed the former Brentford attacker to kick on after his "big moment" at Southampton. Gilbert - a summer signing from Brentford B - had played just 45 minutes
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If business in the North East is like an IKEA flatpack, this woman is the Allen key
Mike Hughes renews an old friendship with business networker extraordinaire Caroline Theobald Caroline Theobald’s Twitter handle is ‘hirecaroline’, which is very much like the woman herself – clear, direct and unequivocal. I have known
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Sunderland summer signing thanks Mike Dodds after coming through 'difficult' spell
SUNDERLAND playmaker Adil Aouchiche has hailed interim head coach Mike Dodds for giving him an opportunity to showcase his ability after a difficult couple of months on Wearside. The 21-year-old midfielder grabbed a goal and an assist in the 2-
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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week
Several postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery throughout this week. Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Three streets across the region scooped prizes after their postcodes
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Mark Wilkinson’s journey with razorblue
Mark Wilkinson’s journey with razorblue began in 2012 when he joined the company as a Technical Project Manager. Over the years, Mark has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and is now Commercial Director, where he continues to drive razorblue
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Pride and passion
Alan Smith reflects on his first 12 months as Chief Executive of one of the North East’s largest housing associations, believe housing, as it celebrates its fifth anniversary. ‘As soon as I was offered the job, I knew I had overarching responsibility
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Free online NHS support can help you live well with type 2 diabetes
The NHS offers free support for adults living with type 2 diabetes through an online programme called Healthy Living. If you care for someone living with type 2 diabetes, you can sign up too. It is aimed at helping you learn more about type 2 diabetes