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How to see the Northern Lights in the North East sky tonight
The Northern Lights lit up the sky overnight, illuminating huge areas of the UK in pink and green. And aurora-watchers could be rewarded with another spectacular display on Saturday, thanks to a serious solar storm. Here is all you need to
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Labour's plans to review curriculum could mean kids are taught about knife crime
Bridget Phillipson has said teaching children about the dangers of knife crime in schools could be added to the national curriculum as part of a wide-ranging review if Labour forms the next Government. The North East Knife Crime Taskforce called
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Grant of £500k to turn former DLI museum into a 'world class' cultural venue
A grant of £500,000 has been secured to help turn a former museum building into a new cultural venue. Durham County Council has won funding to support its plans to reopen the Durham Light Infantry site at Aykley Heads in Durham City. The authority
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REVEALED: New report ranks the best ten schools in region
A new report has revealed the best schools in North Yorkshire based on their progress 8 score - noting the top ten across the region. Online Marketing Surgery have created their School Attainment Report, which helps rank secondary schools in North
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County Durham teacher had inappropriate relationship with 'vulnerable child'
A Bishop Auckland teacher struck up an inappropriate relationship with a ‘vulnerable child’, a misconduct panel has said. Andrew Boreland has been banned from teaching for life after sparking up a relationship with the child, who was under 18.
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'Violent incident' at pub sees huge police response and enquiries launched
A large "violent incident" broke out at a pub in Middlesbrough this evening (Saturday, May 10), with police still in attendance at the establishment. At around 6pm this evening, a fight took place at the Jack and Jill pub, on Crossfell Road in
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'Completely unnerving': Doctor Who fans share same complaint with first episode
Doctor Who fans have shared the same complaint with the first episode of the new series. The episode, titled Space Babies, saw the Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, and his companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) come face to face with talking infants
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LIVE: Coastguard and ambulance called as boat sinks off North East coast
8:28pm Signing off for the evening We're signing off for the evening - but will be back tomorrow to bring you more
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Roberto de Zerbi fires Newcastle warning to Man Utd with 'difference makers' praise
ROBERTO de Zerbi hailed Newcastle United's supporters and their "difference-makers" from the bench as the Brighton boss told of his delight at leaving St James' Park with a point. Albion's Italian boss was blown away by the atmosphere on Tyneside
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Alexander Isak substitution explained & Newcastle striker hope ahead of Man Utd trip
EDDIE Howe has revealed Alexander Isak has been ill in the last couple of days, which is why Newcastle's head coach opted to substitute the striker in the second half of the draw with Brighton. Eyebrows were raised inside St James' Park at the
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Issue with temporary classroom returns around 200 pupils to remote learning
Year 7 pupils at a Wallsend school have returned to remote learning after plans for alternative accommodation fell through due to unsuitable windows. Around 200 pupils from Churchill Community College were initially going to use space in the Cobalt
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Service to honour County Durham war hero who died a pauper over 75 years ago
A service of remembrance to honour a war hero who died a pauper forgotten by his community over 75 years ago will be held later this month. Former DLI soldier James Storey was awarded the Silver War Badge after he was wounded during the First World
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Popular cafe and bistro up for sale for offers in range of £30,000
A popular North Yorkshire café has been put up for sale. Shanti Vegetarian Café and Bistro, located in the Earthbeat Centre in Saltburn, has announced its location is up for sale and they are looking for offers in the range of £30,000. The
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One 8 but some Newcastle players short of their best in Brighton draw
How Newcastle United's players rated in the 1-1 draw with Brighton: 6 Dubravka: Struggled to get to grips with early set-pieces. Good save to deny Welbeck at 1-0. 6 Livramento: Tough first half, when Brighton appeared to target Newcastle’s
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Students set up 'liberated zone' in Durham in escalation of pro-Palestine protests
Pro-Palestine students in Durham are occupying a green near the cathedral and castle in solidarity with those in Gaza. On the warmest weekend of the year so far, students are sleeping under the stars, in Durham's freshly created "liberated zone
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Brighton frustration but Newcastle's Manchester United task now crystal clear
IT wasn’t the win and the glorious St James’ Park summer send-off Newcastle had hoped for but nor was it a disaster. This was, realistically, the day the Magpies accepted defeat in their bid to catch Tottenham, but a sixth-place finish is still in
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Who is Olly Alexander? Meet the singer representing the UK at Eurovision
Singer and actor Olly Alexander will be representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest tonight. However, many may not know much about him and his extensive track record in the world of music and TV. If you're wanting to know more about
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Gavin and Stacey fan favourite 'highly unlikely' to return for last ever episode
A Gavin and Stacey fan favourite is "highly unlikely" to return to the popular BBC programme for its last-ever episode. Earlier this month, it was confirmed that the sitcom would be making a return to our screens after creators James Corden and
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'Loved it': Eurovision fans praise Olly Alexander's unique performance
Fans of Eurovision have praised UK entry Olly Alexander and his performance of Dizzy. The star received a huge applause from those in attendance with viewers at home taking to X, formerly Twitter, to praise the act. The entry saw the Years
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Fury at park damage as locals left 'heartbroken' by music festival aftermath
A Victorian park in Newcastle is being left “devastated” by festivals, heartbroken locals have complained. Bosses have been accused of using the historic Leazes Park as a “cash cow”, after it suffered damage over the bank holiday weekend. Residents
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Have your say on how to tackle anti-social behaviour in Durham City
Views are being sought on anti-social behaviour in Durham City and how best to tackle it. Durham County Council has begun public consultation on the possibility of putting additional measures in place to control anti-social behaviour in the city
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Darlington metal detectorist finds rare King Charles I coin in field
A Darlington metal detectorist was delighted to find a rare Charles I coin. Mark McMullan, 50, has been making remarkable finds around the town for three years but this is one of his favourite finds yet. On one of the rare sunny days in Darlington
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Five County Durham drivers fined over £5000 in court this week
Five County Durham drivers have been fined in court after failing to provide police with information relating to an incident or speeding. All five drivers appeared in Peterlee Magistrates Court, where they were fined a collective £5000. Five
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Road reopens after bomb squad called as unexploded device found on beach
A County Durham A-road was closed, and the Ministry of Defence's bomb squad called after an unexploded bomb was found on a beach. Durham Police confirmed that the A182 was closed between Noses Point car park and Byron Place shopping centre.
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What time does the Eurovision Song Contest final start tonight?
It is that time of year again when countries all across Europe (including Australia!) come together to celebrate music and unity. With the final in Malmo, Sweden taking place tonight, many across the UK will be wondering when it's on. With
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Olly Alexander urged to pull out of Eurovision just hours before final
Olly Alexander has been urged to pull out of Eurovision just hours before the final over the inclusion of Israel in this year's competition. The Years and Years singer, who is representing the UK in Malmo, Sweden, has been told "to do the right
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Callum Wilson's Newcastle United vs Brighton absence explained
THERE'S no Callum Wilson in the Newcastle squad to play Brighton, with Elliot Anderson replacing the striker in the only change to the team. Eddie Howe says Wilson is feeling "a little bit of tightness", so didn't want to risk the striker.
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Newcastle 1-1 Brighton highlights as Magpies have to settle for a point
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Road to be closed 'for some time' after crash and reports of air ambulance at scene
A road will be closed 'for some time' following a crash that reportedly saw two air ambulances and multiple other emergency service vehicles at the scene. North Yorkshire Police has confirmed that it is currently at the scene of a serious collision
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Why have Northern Lights sightings become more frequent in recent years?
The Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, are a mystical and shimmering phenomenon that occasionally lights up our skies. It can be seen near the poles of both the northern and southern hemispheres with it being aurora borealis in the north
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Lifeboats and helicopter launched as German tourists stranded on causeway
Lifeboats and a rescue helicopter were launched yesterday evening after German tourists got themselves into trouble on one of the North East's most troublesome roads. Yesterday (Friday, May 10), HM Coastguard and RNLI Seahouses joined forces to
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LIVE: 'Unexploded ordnance' detonated on County Durham beach
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Eurovision confirms Netherlands contestant has been disqualified from 2024 final
The Netherlands' contestant for Eurovision 2024, Joost Klein, has been disqualified from the final this evening (Saturday, May 12) organisers have confirmed. In a statement, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said: "Swedish police have investigated
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IN THE DOCK: Five County Durham speeders fined heavily in court this week
Five County Durham drivers have been fined in court this week for speeding offences. The drivers, who appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court, have been fined, with some of them disqualified for their offences. Five County Durham speeders
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Residents react as Marks and Spencer store to open in North East shopping centre
Residents have expressed mixed feelings after it was announced Marks and Spencer would be opening their new store at a North East shopping centre later this month. M&S are opening their new location in The Galleries in Washington after closing
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Environment Agency say Aycliffe landfill missed key deadline to fix awful smell
A landfill site which has been producing a potent smell that has plagued the lives of residents in recent months has missed a key deadline to try and fix the situation. Residents in Brafferton, Newton Aycliffe and Darlington have complained for
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North East council says 'no evidence' of car parking scam found after reports
A North East council have said they have found no evidence of a parking scam at two of their seaside car parks. Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) have confirmed enforcement officers found no evidence of fake signs or QR codes at the pay-and-display
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Teenage martial arts star ranked number one in Britain in his weight category
A teenage martial arts sensation has been ranked number one in Britain for judo, as he targets Great British success and the potential to be in the Olympics. Ripon Grammar School pupil Tom Deniz sits at the top of the latest British Judo rankings
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Cars queue for MILES to get glimpse of Northern Lights across North East
Cars were seen queuing for miles on Friday (May 10) to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights as they were seen over the skies of the region. Countless people flocked to the North East on Friday evening - which saw cars queued on roads around
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Dutch music act out of Eurovision Grand Final following ‘incident’
Dutch act Joost Klein will not compete in the Eurovision Song Contest grand final while Swedish police investigate a complaint of inappropriate behaviour, the European Broadcasting Union said. Entering with the song Europapa, a tribute to his late
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Drivers warned of £1,000 fines for wearing summer clothing
Drivers have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 for driving while wearing summer clothing, as forecasters predict temperatures of 25C this weekend. With the sun finally starting to shine and the days getting longer, many of us will
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County Durham girl Aurora celebrates fourth birthday as Northern Lights appear
The Northern Lights dazzled people across the UK last night and they were perfectly on time for Aurora who was celebrating her fourth birthday. Aurora, from Newton Aycliffe, had spent the day playing in the garden with her mum Ashley. Miraculously
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I tried a chef's recipe for making the 'perfect' scrambled eggs
I'm a huge fan of scrambled eggs but I tend to keep the recipe simple when throwing the dish together in the morning. However, after scrolling through my feed on TikTok, I came across a recipe from a London chef on how to make the "perfect" scrambled
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Northern Lights create spectacular skies over region as more scheduled tonight
The Northern Lights might be visible in northern parts of the UK again on Saturday after the rare phenomenon was spotted across the country overnight. Also known as aurora borealis, the bands of pink and green light were seen across the UK and
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The runaway train came down the track – and a forgotten hero saved scores of lives
THE 190th anniversary of an anonymous railway hero saving scores of lives by averting an accident is being commemorated today by an exhibition in Howden-le-Wear. On May 15, 1834, the opening of the western section of the Stanhope & Tyne Railway
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US superstar plays sold out North East show as part of European tour
US superstar Fletcher arrived on Tyneside on Thursday night as part of the artist's current European tour. The singer had been scheduled to perform on the other side of the city at NX at the end of last year, but the tour was rescheduled. Due to
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Why isn’t Britain’s Got Talent on tonight? ITV Saturday night schedule change
Over the last few weeks, many of us have been tuning in to watch Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) on a Saturday night, waiting to find out who has been given the latest golden buzzer. We have already seen dancing dogs, incredible choirs, one-of-a-kind
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Will the Northern Lights be visible on Saturday night after Friday displays?
The Northern Lights were visible for many across the UK on Friday night (May 10) and some might be wondering if the same will occur on Saturday night (May 11). Many people shared pictures of the natural wonder in the night sky which was possible
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Stunning Northern Lights pictures captured by our readers last night
The Northern Lights had the strongest aurora of the last 20 years yesterday evening. Pictures have been going viral of the stunning phenomena captured around County Durham, North East and North Yorkshire. Our readers have sent in some incredible
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'No parent should go through that': Mum's plea five years after daughter's death
A bereaved mother has made a heartfelt plea for a change in the law after reigniting a campaign she set up following the death of her daughter from drugs, saying "no parent should go through what I did". Kerry Roberts, whose 15-year-old daughter
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Four County Durham community buildings to be converted into housing
Four underused community buildings will be converted into homes after transformative plans were put forward. All four hubs, in County Durham, have been managed as community venues available for hire by local organisations, but have received little
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What we thought of a light lunch at this tea room in a bustling market place
STOKESLEY is a fine place to be in the spring, with its bustling market place, bright gardens and tree-lined walk by the River Leven. Stokesley in the spring sunshine, such a rare treat this year, is even better. After a late morning swim at the
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Plan to convert old barn into two-bedroom annex needs listed building consent
LISTED building consent for barn conversion to form a two-bed home has been submitted to North Yorkshire Council. The property at Oak Grange Farm, Great North Road, Brompton On Swale, North Yorkshire, was a former agricultural barn and would be
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Almost full - the secret behind the success of this town market
Middlesbrough’s historic Dundas Indoor Market is nearly full for the first time in more than five years. Four new independent local businesses have just started trading and there are a couple of others in the pipeline. Only two units remain unoccupied
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32 locations that police have identified where speed patrols will be carried out
Police have pinpointed 32 locations that will be patrolled by speed vans following numerous complaints over drivers unsafely using stretches of road in the areas. Following concerns from residents, North Yorkshire Police say they will be conducting
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Visit two of the least well known, smaller dales in Yorkshire on this lovely walk
A lovely walk through traditional Yorkshire Dales scenery visits two of the least popular smaller dales. The approach to Cotterdale from the lower slopes of Great Shunner Fell is particularly enjoyable. The walk starts in the little hamlet of Appersett
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750 homes set to be approved as part of huge new Darlington garden village
The first phase of a major housing development in Darlington is set to be approved next week. Plans for Burtree Garden Village will go before Darlington Borough Council’s planning committee on Wednesday. Councillors are due to consider an
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5 of County Durham's best beer gardens to enjoy in the sun according to locals
You just can’t beat a pint in the sun, especially in some of the top beer gardens across the North East. If you’re looking for some inspiration when it comes to sitting outdoors with friends and family now the warmer months are here, we have got
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Fears raised over river polluted by untreated sewerage where young children play
A North Yorkshire watercourse is so polluted by untreated sewerage that it is unsafe for children to play in it and people worry it will soon become a 'sewer', a public meeting has heard. Around 100 people attended a meeting about the health of
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Newcastle star's struggle explained as Eddie Howe hails 'huge transfer success'
WEARING the captain's armband and moving across into the heart of the Newcastle defence have both been contributing factors to Dan Burn's fine recent form. But the main reason the towering Geordie is back to his best, says Eddie Howe, is the fact
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Eight County Durham and Teesside drivers fined heavily in court this week
Eight County Durham and Teesside drivers have been fined heavily in court after admitting various motoring offences. The motorists, who appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court, pleaded guilty to offences, including speeding, no insurance, having
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'I won't be doing that' - Boro boss Michael Carrick makes decision ahead of summer
MICHAEL CARRICK does not want to overload his Middlesbrough players with too much post-season information as he feels it is vitally important they get the opportunity to have a proper break from football for a few weeks. Boro’s season came to an
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Five 'most commonly' mispronounced County Durham locations - can you say them?
Pronouncing place names is a rabbit hole - when it comes to making sure you get the correct way or face ridicule, especially if you're from near that place. Sometimes the more confident you are with saying it, the more you struggle with the pronunciation
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Take a look inside this Grade II listed 1600s property on the market for £675k
A historic four-bedroom Grade II listed property in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, has come to market for offers over £675,000. Built around 1650, Rigg House West was originally part of one dwelling before being separated into
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When is the UK performing in Eurovision final 2024? See official running order
We are now hours away from the grand final of one of the biggest song competitions of the year. Tonight (May 11) will see 26 countries take to the stage at Malmö Arena in Sweden for Eurovision 2024 following two semi-finals during the week.
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Howe set for 'tough' transfer decisions as Newcastle look for crucial summer balance
EDDIE Howe won't shirk the "tough" transfer decisions that he knows he'll have to make this summer, with the Newcastle head coach admitting he can't rule out the possibility of today being a St James' Park farewell for some members of his squad.
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Time to test your IQ! 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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7 of the best dog-friendly pubs in County Durham - are any your favourite?
Finding a place for some good hearty food and a thirst-quenching drink can be difficult if you want to bring your dog along. But we all know that when our fluffy companions are welcome in a local pub (as we tuck into a Sunday lunch or stop off