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Michael Carrick blasts 'massive' offside decision and explains fury at final whistle
A BITTERLY disappointed Michael Carrick blasted the offside decision he felt played a pivotal role in Middlesbrough’s 4-3 home defeat to Leeds United this evening. Boro’s promotion hopes were finally ended on n an action-packed night at the Riverside
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4 and two 8s in Middlesbrough ratings as transfer case made in Leeds defeat
Here's how Middlesbrough's players rated in the 4-3 defeat to Leeds: 6 Dieng: Poor for the second Leeds goal when he should have beaten Patrick Bamford to the cross but couldn’t do anything for the other goals. Made a couple of good saves.
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Boro's promotion dreams are ended in chaotic seven-goal defeat to Leeds United
MARCHING on together? Not quite. Leeds United’s push for promotion might be firmly back on track, with Daniel Farke’s side back in the top two with two more games to play, but Middlesbrough’s dream of making the play-offs is now officially over after
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A Carrick first, sympathy after defensive nightmare & hero impressed vs Leeds United
Middlesbrough were edged out 4-3 by Leeds United in a chaotic and brilliant game at the Riverside. Here are the main talking points from the game: WHERE TO START…. Where to start? Maybe right at the very end, with Daniel Farke with his
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Devastated Gateshead fans slam 'sickening' decision to block club from play-offs
Devastated Gateshead FC fans have hit out at the “sickening” decision to block the club from the National League play-offs. The Heed have been denied the chance to compete for promotion to the English Football League (EFL) in the end-of-season
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North East locations in ITV's Vera as series 14 will be Brenda Blethyn's final
We have rounded up all of the North East locations that have been the backdrop for 14 series of ITV drama Vera after it was announced that actress Brenda Blethyn will step away from the programme. The 78-year-old English actress will return for
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We tried the café at the region's strangest visitor attraction - here's our view
There is nothing that builds up an appetite more than a good walk in beautiful countryside while enjoying the fresh air. This is true even more so when the walk is also something of an adventure, more still when you are keen to escape persistent
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Popular pub to celebrate ten years in the community with mini festival at venue
A popular pub will celebrate being part of the community for a decade later this month as it looks to welcome regulars and occasional visitors to the venue for a mini-festival. The team at the Stag & Monkey in Hartlepool, are celebrating a ten-year
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Anfernee Dijksteel returns as one of two Middlesbrough changes against Leeds United
ANFERNEE DIJKSTEEL and Luke Thomas return to Middlesbrough's starting line-up for his evening's home game with Leeds United. Dijksteel will make his first league start since the end of December, having been an unused substitute in Boro's last league
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Olympian Paula Radcliffe visits County Durham to promote event later this year
Athletics legend and Olympian Paula Radcliffe has been in the region to catch up with the team behind the Durham City Run Festival. Founded in 2016, the celebration of running is now a well-established fixture on the summer events calendar in County
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5 loving cats from this County Durham shelter are looking for a new home
A County Durham animal rescue has issued a new appeal in their search to find new homes for some of the pets they have rescued. Deliverance, an animal rescue based in the house of animal lover Christine Kipling in Bishop Auckland takes in all strays
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Bootleg tobacco products seized after police stopped Audi on A1(M) in County Durham
A driver stopped on the A1(M) in County Durham was found to be in possession of almost 30,000 cigarettes and six kilograms of hand-rolling tobacco, all considered counterfeit. Kiwan Ali was subject of the stop-check at junction 60 of the A1(M),
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59 pictures as Queen visits region on first visit to regiment as Colonel-in-Chief
The Queen has said her late father would be “so pleased” as she visited his regiment for the first time since becoming its Colonel-in-Chief. Camilla was said to have been “awestruck” to see a tunic belonging to her father, Major Bruce Shand, and
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Middlesbrough 3-4 Leeds United: Highlights after seven-goal thriller
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Video shows ducks being rescued from A19 after stopping Tyne Tunnel traffic
Escaped ducklings caused traffic chaos this morning when they decided to take a stroll on the A19. The young birds and their mother stopped traffic at the mouth of the northbound Tyne Tunnel at the height of rush hour at 8am on Monday (April 22
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'I'm the bomb hoaxer' - Darlington defendant shouted during police arrest
A man accused of sparking a major emergency when he placed a metal cylinder at the gates of an army reserve centre has denied creating a bomb hoax. Jake Freeman was caught on CCTV walking towards the security gates at the Darlington facility before
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Pictures of the adorable dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2024
Thousands of people flocked to Bishop Auckland Food Festival this weekend and their four-legged friends joined many - can you spot yours? The annual food festival attracted tens of thousands of visitors last year - but also appears to be a popular
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Greggs opens new County Durham shopping centre store over the weekend
High street brand Greggs opened a new branch at a County Durham shopping centre over the weekend. The big brand, which already has countless stores in County Durham and the wider North East, opened its latest venture at Dalton Park, near Seaham
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WATCH: How County Durham and Darlington firefighters are saving lives in water
Firefighters are urging the public not to take risks when near the water and warned that doing so can have tragic consequences - while also demonstrating how they are saving people from the waters of the region. The stark message comes from County
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Police officer in Land Rover crash suffered 'painful' injuries
A police officer was badly injured in a crash with a black Land Rover on Teesside on Sunday afternoon. The incident happened on Cowpen Road in Billingham at about 1.35pm on Sunday (April 21) when the marked police van crashed with the 4x4.
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North East team includes an all-day breakfast in new healthy foods company
A new healthy food brand has been launched by two North East business partners hoping to shake up the convenience meal market. Relo is a pioneering range of quick, healthy and high protein microwaveable meals available in a selection of options
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Pictures show aftermath of suspected arson attack as home torched and probe underway
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a Teesside home. Two people reportedly smashed the window of the terraced property before using an accelerant to start a fire, Cleveland Police said. The incident happened on Beaconsfield
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Drugs raid on disused social club reveals cannabis farm worth over £435,000
A large cannabis farm discovered in a disused social club with an estimated street value of around £435,000 has been dismantled. Drugs squad officers raided the premises on West Road in Prudhoe and seized almost 650 cannabis plants. The sophisticated
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New team behind plan to build next to huge Amazon site in North East
A partnership has been formed to build new Grade A industrial units next to a huge Amazon site in Darlington. Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public construction and
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Darlington bomb hoax trial LIVE: Jury sworn in - updates from court
4:25pm After the conclusion of the CCTV footage being played to the jury, Judge Richard Bennett adjourns the trail until
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Tees Valley resident poll suggests mayoral race is neck and neck
The keenly-anticipated Tees Valley Mayoral race is heating up with a recent poll suggesting it’s a neck and neck contest. Redfield and Wilton Strategies asked 900 people in the Tees Valley how they would vote tomorrow, with Conservative Mayor Ben
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Middlesbrough defender could be set for summer transfer after manager admission
MIDDLESBROUGH defender Hayden Coulson could be playing his way to a permanent move in the summer after impressing on loan at Blackpool. Coulson looked set to leave Boro as a free agent 12 months ago but was rather surprisingly offered a new deal
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Newsreader Huw Edwards resigns from BBC on 'medical advice'
Newsreader Huw Edwards has resigned from his position at the BBC on 'medical advice'. Edwards was at the centre of a scandal in July 2023 after it was reported that he had paid a younger person for explicit images. The journalist later went
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Man airlifted to hospital after County Durham stabbing as man and teenager arrested
A man was airlifted to hospital after a stabbing in County Durham that has seen another man and a teenager arrested in connection with the incident. The incident happened in Fernwood Street in Sacriston at about 1.20pm on Sunday (April 21), after
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North East train drivers to stage fresh strikes over May bank holiday
Train drivers at 16 rail companies are to stage a fresh series of strikes in their long-running pay dispute, disrupting travel in the week of the May bank holiday. Members of Aslef will walk out on May 7, 8 and 9 at different operators and ban
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Queen meets regiment for first time as Colonel-in-Chief during Catterick visit
The Queen has met a regiment for the first time at Catterick Garrison since she was appointed its Colonel-in-Chief during a visit to North Yorkshire. Camilla became Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth’s Own) last June - which
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Durham sign Australian Test veteran as replacement for the injured Scott Boland
DURHAM have signed Australian pace bowler Peter Siddle as a replacement for the injured Scott Boland. Boland’s spell as a Durham player lasted for just one game after he sustained a foot injury in the draw with Warwickshire. The Australian
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Jobe Bellingham makes transfer declaration after 'falling in love' at Sunderland
LIFE for Jobe Bellingham is unique. Look across the Championship and there aren't many 18-year-olds playing every single week. The Sunderland forward is hugely talented, mature beyond his years and perhaps destined for the Premier League. And
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Expert's pension warning to anyone aged between 60 and 70 who could lose out
Pension experts have issued a warning to anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on the full benefits of a state pension. The deadline to top up your voluntary National Insurance contributions in April 2025.
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Bishop Auckland Morrisons closed following fire this morning
Emergency services attended a fire at Morrisons in Bishop Auckland this morning. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) have confirmed they were called to a fire inside Morrisons at around 9:30am on Monday (April 22).
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Murder scene of teenager recreated to help youngsters learn knife crime danger
Immersive virtual reality technology has been used to recreate the murder of a North East teenager to help young people learn about the danger of knife crime. Interviews with the killers of 18-year-old Connor Brown have been played to students
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I went to Bishop Auckland's annual food festival - here's what I thought
We went along to one of County Durham's most anticipated food festivals to see what it was all about - here's what we really thought. Bishop Auckland Food Festival kicked off this weekend (April 20) for a two-day extravaganza celebrating everything
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Magistrates order closure of Bishop Auckland vape shop along with hefty costs
Magistrates have ordered the closure of a vape shop in Bishop Auckland for "nuisance or disorder" and imposed hefty costs on the store. The case against Easi-Vape of Newgate Street, in Bishop Auckland was heard at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court
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Former Newcastle United goalscoring star inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame
FORMER Newcastle United favourite Andrew Cole has become one of the latest players to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Cole, who spent two successful years with the Magpies before leaving to join Manchester United, was selected
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Five sights in the region with an intriguing history that are must visits
Ever wondered what the popular tourist spot around the corner from you actually was? North Yorkshire is home to tales of the past shown in intriguing landmarks; the five on this list are bound to be an interesting trip out. Swinton Druids Temple
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Brenda Blethyn to depart Vera as long-running show to film final series
Brenda Blethyn has announced that she will depart Vera after more than a decade of starring in the long-running detective show. The English actress, 78, will return for a 14th and final series, playing Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope.
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Woman suffers 'facial injuries' in suspected assault on County Durham bus
An appeal has been launched after a woman was left with facial injuries following a suspected assault on a County Durham bus. They said the incident is believed to have taken place on the number 20 Prince Bishops Go North East bus in the Sunderland
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Twenty North East businesses sign up to improve management skills
Teesside University International Business School has welcomed 20 North East businesses who registered for the latest cohort of the 90% government-funded programme, Help to Grow Management. The programme is designed by the government and delivered
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Uninsured driver seen 'doing doughnuts' on beach while another records
A vehicle has been seized after a driver was seen ‘doing doughnuts’ on a North East beach while another person filmed the stunt. Cleveland Police have confirmed they seized an Audi RS6 after the action was seen on Saturday (April 21). The driver
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Former Durham University student becomes astronaut after graduating space training
A former Durham University student has become an official astronaut after graduating from space training. The UK’s Rosemary Coogan has gained her astronaut wings and is now clear for spaceflight as a new European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut.
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Four people appear in court and deny murder of Bishop Auckland dad
Four people have denied murdering a Bishop Auckland dad when they appeared in court this morning (Monday, April 22). Lee Clarkson suffered fatal stab wounds outside his home on West Lane at about 6.30pm on Wednesday, November 29 last year.
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What you need to know about Newcastle United's on-loan forward Yankuba Minteh
LAST July, Newcastle United signed 18-year-old Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh from Danish side Odense Boldklub. When former sporting director Dan Ashworth made the reported £5.8m move, many supporters didn’t know much about the youngster and since
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The North East neighbourhood with 'hipster hangouts' among Britain's coolest
A neighbourhood in the North East which has been “slowly re-inventing itself over the last 30-odd years” has now been crowned one of Britain’s coolest, according to The Telegraph. Ouseburn in Newcastle was one of the publisher’s 15 “favourite”
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Tesco shoppers warned of £500 gift card scam - what to look for
Tesco and consumer group Which? have issued a warning to all shoppers over a £500 gift card scam. Tesco customers are being targeted by the phishing email scam, which claims to offer shoppers the chance to claim a £500 gift card. However, following
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Rishi Sunak to urge peers to back Rwanda plan as it faces final showdown
Rishi Sunak will urge peers to back his Rwanda plans as it faces its final parliamentary showdown this evening. Weeks of back-and-forth on the controversial bill will come to a head on Monday night, with the Prime Minister set to hold a press conference
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WhatsApp users told their accounts could be taken over by scammers - how to spot
All WhatsApp users in the UK have been warned a new scam could see criminals take control of their accounts. Scammers will pose as family and friends to request a security code, which they can use to steal access to your WhatsApp account. Action
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EastEnders BBC iPlayer schedule change amid ‘never done before’ filming format
EastEnders has confirmed there is a schedule change to its usual 6am episode upload on BBC iPlayer today (April 22). This is due to a “history-making” change to the filming format of the BBC soap. The release of Monday’s episode on BBC iPlayer
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Holidaymakers warned 'budget' airlines could cost them more this summer
Holidaymakers have been warned that flying with ‘budget’ airlines can prove more expensive when extra costs are added to headline fares. British Airways was cheaper than Ryanair and Wizz Air on two out of three routes analysed in a new study conducted
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Brits urged to check around houses as Pokemon games selling for £10,000-£15,000
The phrase 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' has never seemed so true as collectors flock to buy old Pokemon games at high prices. Since making its debut more than a quarter of a century ago, the Pokemon series has sold more than 480 million units worldwide
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How to stop flies coming into your home as fly season begins to heat up
Flies can be a pesky nuisance. The summer months act as a multiplier for fly populations, allowing them to breed, and live free of cold, thus resulting in increasing numbers of flies across the UK. Now we've entered spring, you can expect to
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Darlington rallycross star Michael Shield dies at age of 57
DARLINGTON rallycross star Michael Shield has died at the age of 57. The former British Rallycross champion was one of the most popular and well-known figures in the North-East motorsport for much of the 1980s and 90s. Having ridden in motorcycle
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Schoolchildren to narrate David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III in special episode
For more than 70 years, Sir David Attenborough has been narrating nature documentaries and he’s known as the voice of nature all across the world. Our natural world is facing greater challenges and one voice alone isn’t great enough to speak up
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Durham man completes 227-mile challenge at Grenfell Tower to help disaster victims
A runner who completed more than a marathon a day in support of a law change to help victims of major scandals has crossed the finish line of his charity trek at Grenfell Tower with a bereaved family member by his side. Mik Parkin, from Durham,
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Remembering the floating nightclubs that moored in this North East town
TRANSPORTER is the name of a new zine which has just been published by North East writer and photographer Marie Gardiner. A zine is a small, colourful booklet. Marie’s is 20 pages of A5 which contain photographs of the Transporter Bridge that she
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How a mark on Google Maps lead us to this buried roadside fountain
MEMORIES was speaking last week to the Stockton Probus Club, which meets at the West End Bowls Club in Hartburn. On checking our directions, Google Maps kept drawing our attention to a “historical landmark” on the sharp bend beside the bowls club which
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Two in hospital with 'possible spinal injuries' following crash last night
Two drivers have been taken to hospital for ‘possible spinal injuries’ following a crash which closed a North East road. Cleveland Police have confirmed enquiries are underway following a two-vehicle crash on Norton Avenue in Stockton shortly after
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Oldest meteor shower to peak in County Durham this week - when and how to see
The world’s oldest recorded meteor shower will peak this week in the sky above County Durham. The Lyrid meteor shower has been active since the middle of April, but the best chance of seeing these bright and fast bursts of light is almost upon
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WhatsApp users told their accounts could be taken over by scammers - how to spot
All WhatsApp users in the UK have been warned a new scam could see criminals take control of their accounts. Scammers will pose as family and friends to request a security code, which they can use to steal access to your WhatsApp account. Action
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All 29 North East takeaways slapped with a one or zero star food hygiene rating
A shocking 30 businesses in the North East have been slapped with a poor hygiene rating in the last two months. 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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Victim of Shildon street attack died from 'unrelated' heart issues days later
A man has received a suspended prison sentence for an attack on someone he regarded as, “a friend”, in a row over drugs and money. Durham Crown Court was told the assault victim, Simon Barker, who suffered a fracture to the base of his skull in
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North East weather: Met Office forecast predicts wet dreary day for region
The North East can expect cloudy and damp weather today according to the Met Office. The forecaster said residents can expect the weather to remain cool, cloudy and damp for most of the day. They predicted periods of light rain and drizzle,
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Middlesbrough vs Leeds United Preview: Kick-off, TV, Tickets, Team News, Line-ups
Middlesbrough are in action when they take on Leeds United in the Championship on Monday. Here are all the details you need to know about the game… WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE? Having claimed creditable draws at Hull City and Ipswich
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Caring mum drives change for school children with language disorders
A North Yorkshire mum is using her personal experience to help parents whose children are diagnosed with a language disorder. Jessica Brudenell sought other avenues after being faced with a lengthy NHS waiting list when her son, Henry, was diagnosed
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Michael Carrick issues a warning to Leeds - as Boro try to avoid an unwanted double
LAST season, Burnley’s players frolicked on the Riverside pitch as they sealed their promotion to the Premier League with a win over Middlesbrough. One year on, and while Leeds United cannot secure top-flight football when they head to the North-East
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'We just need Government to take their head out the sand': Lib Dems on Hitachi
The Northern Echo is campaigning to Keep Hitachi on Track. It's going to be one of the first issues facing the North East Mayor when they are elected in just a few weeks time. We have asked all six candidates to explain their position on training building
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'Kick in the teeth' as bikers who deliver Easter Eggs to sick kids hit with fine
Selfless bikers who delivered thousands of chocolate eggs to sick kids on Easter Sunday have had the ultimate ‘kick in the teeth’ after being slapped with fines by a parking firm. Organisers of the Durham Easter Egg Run and MP Mary Foy have both
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Enjoy retirement village life as a care resident at Middleton Hall
What are the advantages of living in a care home that is part of a retirement village? As the only retirement village in the area, care residents in the award-winning Middleton Hall Retirement Village in Middleton St George, near Darlington, enjoy
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Sunderland player's contract revelation ahead of reopening of summer window
CALLUM STYLES admits he does not know whether Sunderland intend to turn his loan deal from Barnsley into a permanent transfer this summer. Styles moved to Wearside from Oakwell in January, with his initial loan deal running to the end of the season
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Creative revolution: Sunderland City Council
Sunderland City Council has led the applause after a landmark deal in Jeremy Hunt’s Budget opened the doors for a game-changing project. Sunderland will become a major destination for film and high-end TV production, thanks to a trailblazing devolution