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Eddie Howe delivers his Paul Dummett verdict after defender's mistake damages Magpies
EDDIE HOWE has defended Paul Dummett despite the defender conceding the late penalty that enabled Everton to salvage a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park. Dummett had only been on the pitch for six minutes when he tangled with Ashley Young after a cross
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More injury woe as key Newcastle United player is ruled out of weekend game at Fulham
EDDIE HOWE admits Kieran Trippier will not be available for Saturday’s trip to Fulham, and has confirmed Tino Livramento and Miguel Almiron are both set to be sidelined for around a month. It was hoped Trippier would be able to return from a calf
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Newcastle's 'dominant' Man of the Match - and the player who 'answered questions'
How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 1-1 draw with Everton? NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): 7 Dubravka: Made a crucial second-half save from Young and almost kept out Calvert-Lewin’s penalty 7 Krafth: Coped well against McNeil down Newcastle
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Patched-up Newcastle pay a high price for crucial late error in draw with Everton
SO near, yet so far. Newcastle’s injury-ravaged side came within two minutes of claiming what would have been a thoroughly-deserved win over Everton, only to concede a penalty that could have serious repercussions for their hopes of playing European
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What is REALLY behind Rishi Sunak's decision to push Hitachi into the sidings?
It might seem that the timing of the next General Election is one of the few things that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has control over. As grassroots support collapses even more dramatically than his advisers will have been warning him, the
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'They need more than sympathy': PM slammed for failing to find future for Hitachi
The Prime Minister has been accused of not doing enough to address the impending crisis at Hitachi which could see hundreds of jobs lost and the factory closed for good. On Tuesday, Rishi Sunak told The Northern Echo he 'sympathised' with what
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County Durham households paying the tenth highest average council tax in England
County Durham residents are paying some of the highest council tax rates in the country. New figures based on the average bill for a Band D property show Durham County Council has the tenth highest average level of council tax in England for 2024
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Man taken to hospital after 'targeted' firearm attack on North East estate
A man was taken to hospital with injuries believed to have been caused by a firearm on Bank Holiday Monday, police have revealed. Cleveland Police were were called to Richmond Court in Grangetown, Middlesbrough, at around 3.35am on Monday April
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Hitachi at Aycliffe needs to see levelling up in action
IF there were an easy-fix magic wand, the Government would surely have waved it and it would have secured the future of the Hitachi factory at Newton Aycliffe. In an election year, when voters will judge whether levelling up is a reality or really
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Three taken to hospital after vehicle 'crosses central reservation' and crashes
Three people have been taken to hospital after a vehicle reportedly crossed a central reservation of the A19 in North Yorshire today (Tuesday, April 2) Emergency services were alerted to the collision at Kirby Sigston, near Northallerton, at 3.35pm
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Four Newcastle United changes - with Krafth, Hall, Anderson and Barnes all starting
EDDIE HOWE has made four changes to his Newcastle United side for this evening's Premier League home game with Everton - with starts for Lewis Hall and Elliot Anderson. Emil Krafth and Harvey Barnes also coming into the Magpies' starting line-up
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Newcastle United 1 Everton 1 - Recap and highlights from St James' Park
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Poundland to close branch in former Wilko only months after take over
A Poundland store that opened only six months ago in a former Wilko branch is set to close, after owner Pepco were unable to "secure a long-term lease". Poundland's Jarrow branch, in Newcastle, will close later this month. Poundland took
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Toothless cat looking for new home after tragic loss of two of her three kittens
A homeless, toothless cat is looking for a new home after being found with three seriously injured kittens. Only one of the ill offspring survived after it’s thought ten-year-old mouser Daisy had attempted to carry her newborn over a spiked metal
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Boy, 12, hurt by debris as suspected stolen motorcycle crashes injuring rider
A 12-year-old boy was injured by debris when a suspected stolen motorbike crashed in a town centre leading to a man being arrested, police have revealed. The rider suffered serious leg injuries in the collision in Chester-le-Street, County Durham
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Progress made in 'covering up' Darlington and Aycliffe smell as update issued
The Environment Agency has issued a progress update on covering up the smell that has plagued residents in Darlington and Aycliffe for months. A sulphur 'gas-like' smell has been frustrating locals from North Darlington to Newton Aycliffe since
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RECAP: Six taken to hospital after vehicle crosses A19 central reservation and crashes
3:48pm Police statement A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "We were called to a collision at about 3.30pm
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North East motorists warned of six weeks of resurfacing work on A19
North East motorists have been warned to set off early due to planned resurfacing works on the A19 overnight. The A19 southbound will be resurfaced between the junctions with the A181 Wellfield Interchange and the A179 at Sheraton. The work
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County Durham dog owners warned after stick pierces through pet's tongue on walk
*WARNING - there may be an image in this article that people find distressing. County Durham dog owners have been issued a warning after a beloved pet's tongue was pierced by a stick - leaving the pooch in a lot of pain and its owners worried.
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One rushed to hospital as air ambulance lands on farm in incident
One person was rushed to hospital after an air ambulance landed on a Middlesbrough farm yesterday evening. A helicopter from the Great North Air Ambulance (GNAAS) landed at Spencerbeck Farm, in Normanby, Middlesbrough at around 6.30 pm last night
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Hope new market can help 'revive' struggling County Durham town and high street
Residents hope plans for a new bespoke market will help revive a struggling County Durham town centre. Concerns have been raised that Chester-le-Street is becoming beset by empty shops, pubs and other key facilities following several closures
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RECAP: Firefighters extinguish fire in high rise block of flats - no injuries
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Detectives investigating 'drive-by shooting' in quiet County Durham village
Detectives are investigating after gunshots were fired at a house in a quiet County Durham village over the Easter weekend. A police investigation is underway after a firearm was discharged outside a property in Staindrop when a vehicle pulled
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Woman cut from car by fire service after crash closes road near shops
A woman was cut from her car by the fire service after a car crash in Stockton this morning (Tuesday, April 2). A crash on the A66 closed the westbound carriageway of the road near Teesside Park, Stockton for much of the morning. Miles of
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Mobility scooter stolen and vandalised in town square as police investigate
Police are investigating after a mobility scooter was stolen from a town square and vandalised. Officers from North Yorkshire Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the theft, which saw the scooter stolen from College Square in Stokesley
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Savannah Marshall to make eagerly-awaited MMA debut in Newcastle in June
SAVANNAH MARSHALL will make her mixed martial arts debut at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena in June after opting to make the switch from professional boxing. The Hartlepool-born fighter was a World boxing champion at amateur level and enjoyed a successful
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Police looking for man after assault at hotel that hospitalised victim
Police have released images of a man they want to trace after a reported assault at a North East hotel. It was reported that between 7.30pm and 7.50pm on Saturday, January 6, the male victim was talking to another man in The Gosforth Hotel, on
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Darlington man in his 30s dies during industrial accident at car garage
A man from Darlington has died during an industrial accident at a car garage that saw the ambulance, air ambulance and police all attend the scene. Emergency services were called to Macadams car recovery garage on Boroughbridge Road in Ripon on
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A66 crash RECAP: Miles of traffic after crash closes lanes near Teesside Park
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Everything you need to know about the York and North Yorkshire mayor election
With a month left until the York and North Yorkshire Mayor election - we have pieced together all of the information you need to know about what it will mean for the region. Who is standing to be mayor? Pateley Bridge man and former police
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Michael Carrick downplays Boro injury fears - and flags up key man for run-in
MICHAEL CARRICK is delighted to have a fit and firing Isaiah Jones available for the climax of Middlesbrough’s battle to try to make the play-offs. Boro closed to within six points of the play-off places as they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 on
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Lucy Worsley visits North East school for gripping talk on UK's murder obsession
Television historian Lucy Worsley OBE captivated an audience of Newcastle school pupils, delving into the nation’s peculiar fascination with crime as part of a powerful lecture series. The renowned author and Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces
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Authentic gelateria to serve up Italian ice cream in Durham after cafe shuts
An authentic Italian ice cream shop is set to open its doors in Durham - bringing gelato to the historic city centre. Work has begun on Belli e Brutti - which translates from Italian as 'beautiful and ugly', and comes from the phrase 'ciao a tutti
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Aji Alese's Blackburn absence explained & Sunderland's plan for ex-West Ham defender
AJI Alese will play for Sunderland's Under-21s on Wednesday, with Mike Dodds of the belief that the defender would benefit more from a run-out with the youngsters than sitting on the bench as a substitute against Blackburn on Monday. After a long
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Child Benefit payments to increase this week - see how much you could get
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit are set to automatically receive increased payments from this week. HMRC has confirmed that families with one child will now receive £1,331 per year, an increase of more than £83. Families will also
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County Durham incident RECAP: Boy, 12, hurt after suspected stolen motorcycle crashes
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Sunderland announce major backroom change for the end of the season
SUNDERLAND have announced that Steve Davison will leave his role as Chief Operating Officer at the club at the end of the 2023-24 Championship campaign. Having started working for the Black Cats during the Covid-19 pandemic, Davison is credited
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Ben Stokes pulls out of T20 World Cup - and wants to play county games for Durham
BEN STOKES has ruled himself out of selection for England’s T20 World Cup title defence - and hinted that he is set to play for Durham in the early weeks of the County Championship season. When put on the spot last month about whether he would
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Three cars destroyed after fire spotted 'in the open' at built up industrial unit
Three cars were destroyed and several other vehicles were significantly damaged after a fire 'in the open' at an industrial unit. Emergency services were called to Station Road in Brompton, near Northallerton, at about 10.10pm on Saturday (March
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PM sympathises with ‘anxious’ Hitachi but reveals 'strong order book' across UK
The Prime Minister has sympathised with what he described as an ‘anxious’ time for workers at Newton Aycliffe’s Hitachi, but revealed a 'strong order book more generally.' During a visit to the region, Rishi Sunak revealed that there was a “strong
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Police find pensioner lying in the road serious head injuries
Police are investigating after a pensioner was found lying in the road with serious head injuries. Emergency services were driving through Brompton on Swale, near Richmond, on 5.50pm on Monday (April 1), when they found an 82-year-old lying in
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This North East town is a property hotspot for 2024 - are you buying here?
Looking to invest in more property or wanting to move house somewhere in the North East this year? A town in Tyne and Wear has been revealed as one of the best places to buy a home for 2024, according to The Sunday Times. It comes as the publisher
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Taking a tour of all of the area's Tittybottle Parks
AN end-of-the-pier comic performing in Redcar noticed a preponderance of nannies pushing their perambulators to the seafront bandstand where they would gather for a gossip while feeding their babies from a bottle. It was, he said, a “tittybottle
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Millions set for £1800 pay rise this week - this is why
Millions of workers will notice a bump in pay in their next payslip, as an increase to their wage approved last year takes effect. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from this week
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Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has spoken out about whether Premium Bonds are actually worth investing in. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) Premium Bonds allow investors to buy bonds, with a minimum of £25, and have the chance of winning
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College celebrates after 'good' Ofsted rating from education watchdog
A college has been given a glowing report on the quality of the learning, skills and training it provides. Inspectors from Ofsted gave the Middlesbrough College an overall rating of ‘good’ following a visit in February. The college scored as
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April's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 April winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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All 17 North East takeaways slapped with a one or zero star food hygiene rating
Seventeen businesses in the North East have been smacked with a poor hygiene rating in the first two months of 2024. The Food Hygiene ratings show that a number of businesses have been told in the last few weeks that they need to make improvements
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County Durham man pleads guilty after using samurai sword to threaten bailiffs
A County Durham homeowner has pled guilty to a range of offences after launching at bailiffs trying to repossess his home with a sword. Ferryhill man Wayne Porter has pleaded guilty to threatening property management officers with a samurai sword
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Trains delayed after points failure on line causing disruption
Trains into and out of Selby have been delayed after a point failure on the train line in North Yorkshire. Currently, due to a points failure between Selby and Doncaster, some lines are blocked, causing delays across the Yorkshire rail network
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Two new Teesside bus routes to be rolled out TODAY - here's where they are
Two new bus routes will be rolled out tomorrow (Tuesday, April 2) in an effort to connect even more communities to public transport. The routes, which will be operated by Stagecoach and funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, will run in
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Road works set to disrupt high street for three months as carriageway widened
Extensive roadworks are set to disrupt Normanby High Street, with road closures across the area. Residents and businesses in Normanby have been advised to expect major disruption in the coming weeks, as extensive improvement works are set to begin
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Council approves new street trading policy branded as 'excessive and oppersive'
A councillor has raised concerns over a new street trading policy which he branded a “betrayal” of community events. Stockton Council has just made the entire Stockton borough a consent area for street trading, and not just certain streets. This
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What Mike Dodds plans to do next after furious Sunderland dressing room blast
MIKE Dodds spent last night pondering how best to deal with his Sunderland players as he prepares for the inquest into yesterday's embarrassing defeat at the hands of Blackburn. The interim head coach blasted his players in the Stadium of Light
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'We’re all tired': Wait list for autism diagnosis hits record high in North East
This World Autism Awareness Day (Tuesday, April, 2), new figures have shown that North East waiting lists for autism diagnosis have a hit record high. There are now more than 20,000 young people and adults on the NHS waiting list in the region
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Two key Middlesbrough players set to return to squad for weekend game with Swansea
MICHAEL CARRICK is hoping Rav van den Berg and Hayden Hackney will be back in the Middlesbrough squad to support the club’s promotion push in Saturday’s home game with Swansea City. Boro closed within six points of the play-off places as they comfortably
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Eddie Howe outlines 'outstanding' selection option - and predicts impact of change
HARVEY BARNES left the bench to score two crucial late goals. Lewis Hall provided some much-needed energy and thrust down the left-hand side. But when assessing Newcastle United’s remarkable late comeback against West Ham at the weekend, it would be