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Councillors to discuss plans to demolish fire-ravaged pub for third time
Plans to demolish a fire-damaged former pub to make way for housing are set to go before councillors for decision for a third time. Members of South Tyneside Council’s Planning Committee will be asked next week to decide on the future of the former
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Latest pictures show progress on £20 million North East museum project
New pictures have shown the latest progress on the £20 million development taking place at a North East museum. The latest images of the development of Stockton’s Preston Park Museum and its grounds show work is continuing at pace as the project
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Week of action to tackle 'devastating effects' of knife crime across the region
A week of action by police forces in the region to tackle knife crime has been launched. Officers will be educating young people about the dangers of knives while Trading Standards teams ensure retailers are following the correct policies around
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Upper crust: Master butcher's unique pie fillings win TWO gold awards
A traditional family butcher with a history dating back more than a century is celebrating after winning a clutch of awards for their unique pies. Nicholson Butchers, in Whitley Bay, took home two Gold Awards for their Slow Cooked Beef Stroganoff
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North East town named one of the unhealthiest places in the UK by ONS
A North East town has been named one of the most unhealthy areas in the UK. Middlesbrough has scored one of the lowest health index scores in the whole of the nation and faces "ongoing health challenges" according to a study. The study, carried
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Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch makes Ben Houchen Tyne Tees mayor gaffe
Business secretary Kemi Badenoch has been ridiculed for incorrectly calling Ben Houchen the newly re-elected Conservative mayor for Tyne Tees - instead of Tees Valley Mayor. Badenoch's gaffe was made in a post today (Monday, May 13) on X (formerly
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Manchester United v Newcastle Utd Preview - Kick-off, TV, tickets, team news
Newcastle United are in action when they take on Manchester United in the Premier League on Wednesday. Here are all the details you need to know about the game… WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE? Having completed their home schedule when
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County Durham vet clinic scoops prestigious award for its care of dogs
A County Durham vet has been honoured with a prestigious award for their care of dogs. Wear Referrals in Bradbury has been awarded the Dog-Friendly Clinic accreditation by Dogs Trust and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA).
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New wild swimming spots designated as bathing sites including two local gems
A record number of wild swimming spots have been designated as bathing sites in England ahead of the summer months, the Government has confirmed. The Environment Agency will immediately start monitoring the water quality at 27 sites which the Government
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Outdoor cinema at County Durham castle to screen Harry Potter this summer
A special outdoor screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stone is set to take place at one North East castle later this summer - here's all the details. Witches, wizards and muggles alike are invited to Raby Castle in Darlington this summer
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Woman pregnant with twins found husband at roadside in crash that claimed his life
A woman has told how she came across her husband at the scene of a crash which claimed his life while she was pregnant with twins. Aaron Morris died at University Hospital North Durham at 6.40pm on July 1, 2022, hours after the crash on the junction
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Labour pledge to 'turbocharge' North East jobs with mayor's bid to regenerate ports
Labour vowed on today (Monday, May 13) to “turbocharge” jobs and economic growth in the North East. At a meeting with newly-elected North East mayor Kim McGuinness and other mayors from across England, Sir Keir Starmer promised to put boosting
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Man branded a sexual predator has been sentenced to 30 years for abusing victims
A sexual predator found guilty of raping two woman, attempting to rape another, and abducting a child was branded a dangerous offender as he was sentenced to more than 30 years. Roy Foster preyed on vulnerable women and children to satisfy his
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Burglars smash display window of popular Darlington shop and steal bottles
Burglars have smashed the display window of a popular Darlington shop and stolen several bottles. Angels Cut Bar & Shop on Duke Street posted pictures of the ruined exterior along with a plea to residents to ask them to support the shop. Kendra
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Potts amongst the wickets as Durham game at Hampshire ends in a draw
FELIX ORGAN and James Vince put on 53 to take Hampshire out of a mini-collapse and complete a Vitality County Championship stalemate with Durham which had been inescapable since Friday. Matthew Potts – two for 19 – reminded England of his skill
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Man who stabbed estranged wife at least 68 times denies murder
A man who stabbed his wife almost 70 times with two knives has admitted killing her on the first day of his trial but denies her murder. Harry Turner maintains he ‘lost control’ when his wife, Sally, told him ‘he would never see the girls’ again
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Man suffers serious facial injuries after bottle attack outside pizza shop
A man has suffered serious facial injuries after being hit with a bottle in an attack outside a pizza shop, police have revealed. Police have appealed for information after the man and woman were assaulted in Wilson Street, outside of Soprano’s
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Work on multi-million pound tech park in County Durham reaches major milestone
The £62million expansion of one of the UK’s premier science parks has taken a significant step towards completion. The Phase 3 development of the North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield reached a major milestone as the last piece of
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Site of former North East home improvement store up for auction at £230,000
The site of a former home improvement store is up for sale months after it closed. The building which housed Chiltern Mills on Redcar high street will be auctioned off on May 23 after it closed in October last year. The retail property has
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Catholic priest shocks County Durham parishioners with 'vulgar' sermon
A Catholic priest in County Durham has been reprimanded after leaving his parishioners stunned by a "vulgar" sermon during a Good Friday service. An investigation was launched by the Catholic church after Father Thomas McHale of Our Blessed Lady
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Fire engine severely damaged in attack by brick throwing youths in incident
A fire engine was severely damaged when it was attacked by brick-throwing youths in a targeted attack overnight (Monday, May 13). Cleveland Fire Brigade is appealing to the public for help in identifying the culperts after the incident in Grangetown
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Saltburn motorcycling star claims hat-trick of victories in Northern Ireland
SALTBURN motorcycle racer Davey Todd was one of the stars of the show at the Briggs International North West 200 in Northern Ireland where he came away with a hat-trick of wins. With the Causeway coast bathed in sunshine for the week-long festival
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Motorcyclist dies following crash with car in the Yorkshire Dales
A motorcyclist has died following a crash between a car and motorbike in the Yorkshire Dales. North Yorkshire Police have confirmed a man, 54, from York has died following a crash in the B6265 just outside Hawes at around 2.40pm on Sunday (May
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Man to appear in court following 'assault' at pub which left man critical
A man is set to appear at court following an incident at a North East pub which left another man in ‘critical condition.’ Curtis Tudor, 25, has been charged with inflicting GBH and is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on Monday (May 13
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Newcastle United defender signs new long-term contract at St James' Park
ALEX MURPHY has committed his future to Newcastle United by signing a new long-term contract at St James’ Park. The 19-year-old defender has broken into the first-team ranks this season, making two Premier League appearances from the substitutes
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Boost for North East businesses as new index report growth - again
A new report on business activity in the North East has recorded the second successive rise in output. The headline NatWest North East PMI Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined
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Plans for new bar, restaurant and flats on County Durham seafront lose appeal
A bid to build a mixed-use building housing a new bar and restaurant at the heart of a seaside hotspot has been thrown out by a planning inspector. The proposal to redevelop disused land at the end of North Terrace, Seaham, also included the opportunity
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Man Utd will make summer bid for Sunderland star - with key decision likely in June
MANCHESTER UNITED are set to fire the starting gun in the battle for Chris Rigg by tabling a formal offer for the Sunderland teenager. Rigg’s future will be one of the key narratives on Wearside this summer, with the Black Cats hoping to be able
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What do Newcastle United need for a European spot - and who are they battling with?
NEWCASTLE UNITED’S European fate will be settled this week, with Eddie Howe’s side playing their final two games of the season. The Magpies, who are currently sixth in the table, head to Old Trafford on Wednesday evening to face Manchester United
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Net zero work stepped up after £3.1m investment in key equipment on Teesside
The Materials Processing Institute in South Bank, Middlesbrough has invested £3.1m into key equipment and facilities. The move is part of a groundbreaking programme to support scaling-up sustainable technologies and decarbonisation for industries
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Emergency services attend 'disturbance' on North East street last night
Police have confirmed they attended an incident following a ‘disturbance’ in a North East town. Cleveland Police have confirmed they attended a disturbance involving a large group of people in Grangetown, Middlesbrough last night. They urged
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Celebrities in Netflix's Bear Hunt warned about 'venomous' snakes in jungle
Holly Willoughby is set to present a new Netflix series with Bear Grylls where celebrities must avoid being hunted down by the adventurer. Bear Hunt will be released next year and it will see celebrities be dropped into the Central American jungle
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The surprising place in literary history of a Darlington pub
THERE was much surprise in Darlington last week that the Hoskins pub in Blackwellgate has not only closed and been taken over but a £400,000 refurbishment has already begun. “Literally everything will be coming out,” the contractor told The Northern
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Universal Credit claimants told to act after major change to DWP rules
Universal Credit claimants have been told they may need to look for more work following a change to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rules. People in receipt of Universal Credit who work less than 18 hours a week will have to look for
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Everything to know on what to do if you want to get rid of old coins in the UK
Over the decades coins and banknotes in the UK have changed in their design several times, meaning there are some still floating about that are no longer legal tender. Whether they're behind the sofa, at the bottom of some drawer or in an old piggy
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Can my neighbour look over my fence? The important rule to know
We've all heard of the concept of a nosey neighbour, but some can take it too far with how much interest they might be paying to your property. Having a brief look into a neighbour's garden shouldn't be an issue but continual peering over a fence
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'Impressive' North East hotel named among the 34 best hotels in the UK
An 'impressive' hotel in the North East has been named among the 34 best hotels in the UK and Ireland. If you're looking for a reason to get away, then look no further - given that the venue has now been included in a list of one of the best around
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Novice teenage driver topped 100mph when car crashed causing friend's death
A popular teenager suffered fatal injuries when he was thrown from a friend’s car after it crashed at high speed into a wall and trees, before tumbling into a field. Novice driver Luka Laybourn lost control of the Ford Fiesta having exceeded 100
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County Durham school celebrate after it gets 'outstanding' Ofsted rating
A County Durham primary school has been rated “outstanding” by Ofsted inspectors – maintaining the rating it received at its last inspection over 12 years ago. Kirk Merrington Primary School, Spennymoor, was graded “outstanding” in all areas following
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County Durham restaurant closes its doors - but venue say "it's not goodbye forever"
A County Durham restaurant has announced its closure - but the owners have told customers that "it's not goodbye forever". On Sunday (May 12), Aruvi in Spennymoor posted to its social media that it would be closing its doors with immediate effect
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DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holidays next weekend. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) who manage benefit payments to eligible claimants do not make payments on bank holidays
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RECAP: County Durham road reopens after 'serious' crash involving two HGVs
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LOCKED UP: A drug dealer, a sex offender, a burglar and two fraudsters
Here are some of the people who were sentenced at Teesside Crown Court last week. They include a drug dealer, a domestic violence perpetrator, a sex offender, a burglar and two fraudsters. Regan Walker, of Heythrop Drive, Middlesbrough, pleaded
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Hartlepool United heroes finally awarded promotion medals 56 years later
Footballing legends from the 1967/68 Hartlepools United promotion winning team have finally been rewarded with medals of recognition for their historic achievement. The Pools’ heroes finished in third place in Division 4, gaining promotion to the
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Heartbroken County Durham mother's emotional turmoil of losing son in road crash
A heartbroken mother has expressed the emotional turmoil of losing her son in a road traffic collision following the sentencing of a teenager who was driving the car her son was travelling in. Joseph Callender died when the car he was a passenger
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Michael Carrick identifies key man for next season after transfer decision is made
MICHAEL CARRICK understands why Alex Bangura will be frustrated at his first season as a Middlesbrough player, but expects the full-back to be a key performer next term. Bangura joined Boro from Dutch side Cambuur on deadline-day at the start of
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Eddie Howe's simple Manchester United message as challenge set to Newcastle players
EDDIE Howe has challenged his Newcastle United players to right the wrongs of their away form this season ahead of two "huge games" that will decide whether the Magpies are playing European football next term. Newcastle have only won five of their
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‘Absolutely dead’: Shop owners take aim at council as roadworks cause drop in takings
Shop owners have taken aim at the council over the “shocking” impact of roadworks in Normanby on their trade. Redcar and Cleveland Council said the £350,000 scheme to make improvements to the Normanby Top junction were “essential” and currently
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Darlington's Dogs Trust: 6 'underdogs' looking for a forever home this month
Plenty of long-term residents at Darlington Dogs Trust are looking for their loving forever home. Dogs Trust Darlington have plenty of rescue dogs looking for a forever home this month. We have compiled a list of six 'underdogs' hoping to bring