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Joy as County Durham cricket pavilion wrecked by arsonists rises from the ashes
Cricket in County Durham is rising from the ashes with the opening of a new pavilion, replacing one destroyed by arsonists. After six years of hard work, the new pavilion at Spennymoor Cricket Club was officially opened by town Mayor and councillor
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Man accused of murder of estranged wife carried out 'an extraordinary attack'
The jury has retired to consider its verdict in a murder trial after a woman was stabbed to death by her estranged husband. Harry Turner admits stabbing the 50-year-old almost 70 times in a frenzied attack but denies that he murdered the mother-of-four
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Hundreds flock to Primark opening at Teesside Park despite heavy rain
Hundreds of customers braved the bad weather and flocked to Teesside Park for the opening of Primark’s new store. Primark confirmed 700 customers queued for the opening this morning (May 22) as rain hit the North East. Customers waited in anticipation
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North East hospice condemns 'despicable' act after reported burglary
A North East hospice shop was the victim of a reported burglary last night. Cleveland Police have confirmed they received a report of burglary at Teesside Hospice shop on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough at around 8:50am on Tuesday (May 22).
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Bold or reckless: will Sunak's big gamble shift the polls for the Tories?
RISHI SUNAK, not normally noted as a gambler, has thrown the dice in the biggest bet of his political career. The Richmond MP went outside Downing Street in an early English spring without an umbrella and, while announcing a general election will
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Bruce Springsteen's Sunderland concert delayed after travel chaos
Bruce Springsteen's highly anticipated show at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland got off to a bad start with delays due to awful weather. Fans were queued up in the lashing rain as they waited to see the superstar live. Many struggled getting
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Emergency closures on A1 expected to cause "significant delays"
Emergency closures have been put in place at junctions of the A1 near Gateshead. The A1 southbound from J69 to J65 will be closed from 7pm. The road will also be closed from 6am tomorrow at J65 due to ongoing investigations. The road has
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Police ban man behind viral 'Things Can Only Get Better' moment from Parliament
Rishi Sunak’s election announcement was drowned out by a protestor blaring the song 'Things Can Only Get Better' by D:Ream. Whilst Sunak stood in the rain, the last thing he probably wanted to hear was the soundtrack for Tony Blair’s 1997 general
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From jubilation to frustration: North East MPs react to general election call
North East MPs have had a range of reactions to the Prime Minister's announcement there will be a general election on July 4. Politicians from across the region have greeted the sudden announcement with everything from jubilation to frustration
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North East museum hosts mini pride event for families to enjoy
A North East museum will host a mini pride event to give families and people the opportunity to celebrate their individuality at the end of month. LGBTQIA+ arts and youth charity, Curious Arts, will be holding their ‘Curious Takeover’ event at
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Charity moves to save 'site-specific' steel dinosaurs at tourist attraction
A bid has been submitted to protect the dinosaur sculptures at a Teesside park, which could be relocated to make way for a travellers’ site. The Twentieth Century (C20) Society has applied to Historic England for three “site-specific” dinosaurs
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Skydiver who died after parachute failed in County Durham had fatal chest injuries
A cameraman who died while filming a skydive suffered fatal chest injuries after landing on the roof of a bed showroom, an inquest heard. Sam Cornwell, 46, died after his parachute failed to open during a jump on Saturday April 28. He was working
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Tragedy as person dies after mudslide with emergency services still on scene
A person has died following a mudslide on the edge of the North York Moors today (Wednesday, May 22), police have confirmed. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at Carlton-in-Cleveland, between Osmotherley and Stokesley, at about 1.15pm
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Do workers get a day off to vote in a general election in the UK?
Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK’s next general election will take place on July 4. The election will mark the first since 2019 which saw the conservatives win and Boris Johnson become Prime Minster. Now, the upcoming general
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The reason why general elections are held on Thursdays in the UK
Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK’s next general election will take place on Thursday, July 4. The upcoming election will see Brits head to the polling station as they decide the future of the UK. The election will mark the
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What does the term Purdah mean in relation to general elections in the UK?
Rishi Sunak has called a new general election to take place in 2024 after months of speculation about when it would be. After a cabinet meeting the Prime Minister has shared it will take place on Thursday, July 4. Due to the general election
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What is the difference between local and general elections? What you need to know
Local elections tend to take place on the first Thursday in May and if you are voting this year, you might be wondering how this differs from a general election. When voting for your local councillors, it's just as important as voting for MPs in
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Who is eligible to vote in UK parliament elections? All you need to know
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed earlier today: "There will be a general election in the second half of this year.” Asked at PMQs earlier today (Wednesday, May 22) whether he will call a snap election by SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn
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RAC issues driver warning as delays expected over bank holiday weekend
Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on what is expected to be the busiest late May bank holiday weekend on the roads since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Between Friday and the bank holiday Monday, the RAC has predicted that there
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When was the last general election in the UK and what was the result?
Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the general election will take place on July 4. Throughout the day, there had speculation been rife awaiting the news of the general election date. The PM declined to rule out a summer vote but has
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How often are general elections held in the UK? Maximum term of a Parliament
A general election allows members of the public to choose their MP in every part of the UK. The chosen Member of Parliament will then represent a local area (also known as constituency) in the House of Commons for up to five years. The UK Parliament
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What is a snap election? Rishi Sunak announces general election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed earlier today: "There will be a general election in the second half of this year.” Mr Sunak has never won a general election as party leader and has so far remained vague on announcing an actual date. However
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4th date for general election
A General Election will be held on July 4th, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced. Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date. The deadline for an election
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4th date for general election
A General Election will be held on July 4th, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced. Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date. The deadline for an election
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Crews to battle blaze at Darlington waste centre through the night
Fire crews who have been tackling a blaze at a Darlington recycling centre since the early hours of this morning are expected to be in attendance all through the night. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are still working
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Car park flooded after beck bursts its banks following heavy rain
A car park on the coast has been left flooded after a beck burst its bank as heavy rain continues to batter the region. Cat Nab car park in Saltburn has been left flooded after Millholme Beck burst its bank following heavy rainfall today (May 22
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What to expect from new exhibition celebrating County Durham's railway heritage
A new exhibition celebrating the region's railway heritage has been hailed as the “most significant regeneration project”. The New Hall has opened at Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham, making it Europe’s largest collection of historic rail
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LIVE: North East reaction as Rishi Sunak calls general election for July 4
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Three things delighted Eddie Howe in Newcastle's Tottenham victory
EDDIE Howe was delighted by three things after his Newcastle side overcame Tottenham on penalties in their post-season friendly in Melbourne. Howe was relieved to confirm all of his players - including Kieran Trippier - came through the game unscathed
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Two people allegedly punched and hit with glass in pub as police issue appeal
Police have released images of a man who may be able to aid an investigation following an assault in a pub where a man was allegedly punched and hit with a glass earlier this year. Two people suffered injuries in the alleged incident on May 21
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Pharmacy owner warns of more closures as staff 'struggle to cope'
More pharmacies in Newcastle will shut down without urgent Government intervention to deal with an “entirely avoidable storm”, one owner predicts. Tony Schofield has warned that Tyneside pharmacies are “struggling to cope” with having to take on
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Anger and upset as sycamore tree vandalised at County Durham estate
The owners of a County Durham estate have been left upset and angered after a sycamore tree sustained damage in its grounds after a suspected vandalism incident. Over the weekend, the Raby estate said that the Sycamore tree, located opposite the
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What happens when a general election is called?
Rumours are swirling that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could announce the date of the next general election as soon as this afternoon. But what will happen when he eventually does confirm a general election? A general election can be called by
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North Yorkshire theme park appointed as preferred operator for Alpamare
One of North Yorkshire’s leading leisure companies has been named as the preferred operator of Scarborough’s Alpamare Waterpark. Council officers are now working with managers at Flamingo Land, which is based near Malton, to agree terms to get
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Rishi Sunak has announced a UK General Election for July 4
Rishi Sunak has announced that there will be a general election on July 4 after mounting speculation throughout the day. This afternoon he has travelled to Buckingham Palace to ask King Charles to dissolve Parliament. A date will now be set
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Police confirm residential fire on North East street was 'not suspicious'
Police have confirmed a fire that broke out on a residential street earlier this week is not being treated as suspicious. Emergency services were at the scene on Langley Avenue in Thornaby on Monday (May 20) following reports of a fire in a home
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TV star Helen Skelton spotted filming with actor Robson Green
TV personality Helen Skelton has been spotted in the Lake District alongside actor Robson Green as she hinted at a new project. North Cumbrian born TV star Helen took to social media to share a picture of her and Robson with a film crew at Levens
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What is a snap election? Rishi Sunak expected to make announcement today
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed earlier today: "There will be a general election in the second half of this year.” Mr Sunak has never won a general election as party leader and has so far remained vague on announcing an actual date. However
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North East school rated 'inadequate' in Ofsted report amid behaviour concerns
A North East secondary school has been rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted following its inspection. Outwood Academy Normanby, located on Normanby Road in Middlesbrough, received the rating after an inspection by Ofsted on February 27 and February 28.
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Kieran Trippier's Newcastle substitution explained amid England injury fears
Newcastle have allayed any fears that England defender Kieran Trippier picked up an injury during the club’s end-of-season friendly clash with Tottenham in Australia. Trippier, who had started the game in front of a crowd of 78,419 at the Melbourne
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Man in court over alleged attempted murders and possession of hand grenade
A man has appeared in court charged with two counts of attempted murder, possession of firearms and possession of a hand grenade following two incidents in the region. Jack Walker pleaded not guilty to all charges connected with the incidents on
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Newcastle United scare, surprise hero & substitute's special moment in Tottenham win
NEWCASTLE United's youngsters were perfect from the spot as the Magpies beat Tottenham 5-4 on penalties in their post-season friendly in Melbourne on Wednesday. The game was decided by spot-kicks after the Premier League rivals had played out a
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Cordon in place in County Durham after armed police called to 'man with weapon'
A cordon is in place and forensic officers are on the scene after armed police were called to reports of a man with a weapon in Willington last night. Officers and paramedics rushed to the scene of the disturbance on Russel’s Yard in Willington
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Rishi Sunak speaks out as July general election rumours swirl
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has repeated his insistence that the general election will take place in the second half of the year amid mounting speculation he could have his eye on a summer polling day. Downing Street had refused to rule out a snap
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York academic caught with 362,000 indecent videos and pictures of children
A YORK academic whose sexual interest in children spans two decades had more than 362,000 indecent videos and pictures of youngsters, the city’s crown court heard. Some of the images in Ralph Harrington’s secret store showed children aged four
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Pet ducks 'stolen' from allotment overnight as police issue appeal
A family’s pet ducks were reportedly stolen from their allotment in the dead of night. Police are appealing for witnesses of the suspected theft of the nine ducks last Wednesday (May 15). The ducks lived at the allotment in Langley Park, off
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Joy as North East 24 hour gym is nominated for British Fitness Award
A North East gym owner has been left overjoyed after his business is in with the chance of winning a British Fitness Award later this year. Micky Donkin, 38, has operated Evolution Fitness in Houghton le Spring for the last six years - becoming
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32 years in the making- The Black Crowes return to the North East
It was the gig that Tyneside-based rock fans had been waiting many years to see. The Black Crowes back on stage in the North East for the first time since 1992. Of course, a lot of water has passed under the bridge since that time, including numerous
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Woman told her ‘chances had run out’ as she was jailed for burglary
A woman who used a child’s pram in a bid to carry away stolen goods has been jailed after a judge told her that her ‘chances had run out’. Danielle Rochford and her co-accused were spotted by a neighbour climbing through the window of house under
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The 2 ‘revolutionary’ foods that will 'change your life' and help you live longer
National Geographic fellow and author Dan Buettner has revealed two "revolutionary" foods to eat that will "change your life" and help you live longer. The Blue Zones founder, explorer and Netflix host is known for sharing tips and tricks on everything
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Who is Paula Vennells? The ex-CEO of the Post Office amid Horizon scandal
Wide attention has been focused on the Post Office Horizon scandal and former CEO Paula Vennells in the UK following the airing of the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office in early 2024. This was a dramatisation of the scandal which saw hundreds
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How to claim free items at Tesco with 'surprise' trick shoppers are just discovering
Shoppers across the UK are just discovering there is a way to claim free items from Tesco supermarkets. The supermarket giant is already known for giving shoppers discounts through its Clubcard rewards scheme. But did you know you can claim
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There's still time to vote for your favourite chippy in Darlington & County Durham
There's still time to vote for your favourite fish & chip shop in Darlington and County Durham- but you'll have to be quick! To celebrate National Fish & Chip Day on June 6, The Northern Echo has launched a competition that will crown Darlington
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Tragedy as person dies after emergency services called to 'casualty on tracks'
A person has died after emergency services were alerted to a casualty on the railway lines in the North East this morning (Wednesday, May 22). Paramedics and the British Transport Police were called to Stockton Railway Station after reports of
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Pupils at Darlington school sent home as smoke from fire 'affects kids' breathing'
Pupils at a Darlington school are being sent home after smoke from a nearby fire got so bad it began to affect kids’ breathing. Harrowgate Hill Primary School said it had been forced to shut as “the air quality and smell in the building is so bad
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Warnings of flooding as heavy rain forecast for North East for next two days
Heavy rain could bring flooding and travel disruption across much of the UK on Wednesday and Thursday with weather warnings issued for the North East. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the region advising homes and businesses could
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Families release names as second boy dies after River Tyne swimming tragedy
A second boy has now sadly died after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne at the weekend. Emergency services were called shortly after 3.30pm on Saturday (May 18)after it was reported two teenage boys were in the river near the bridge at
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Inquest opens into death of County Durham dad who died in Christmas Day crash
A motorcyclist who died after a collision with a car on Christmas Day suffered multiple injuries, an inquest heard. Anthony Inwood, 35, was on a Honda CRF 250 motorcycle with a 16-year-old boy when there was a collision with a Hyundai i10 travelling
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First photos and video show plumes of smoke as fire closes Darlington tip
Pictures show plumes of smoke rising from a Darlington tip forced to close after a fire. Firefighters have been on the scene at the Whessoe Road recycling centre since 5.11am, and are expected to remain there for some time. Earlier this morning
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Darlington residents told keep doors and windows shut as fire crews fight tip blaze
Darlington residents have been told to keep their doors and windows shut as a thick plume of smoke rises over the town from a tip blaze. Fire crews have been battling an inferno at the recycling centre off Whessoe Road since just after 5.10am.
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The orphan who went to war and the Tyne's greatest rower
ALL too often, it is only when people are gone that those left behind begin to piece together their live stories. “My wife's grandmother, Miriam, always bemoaned the fact that her brother's name, Matthew Richardson Bell, was not on any sort of
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UK inflation falls to lowest levels in nearly three years
UK inflation has fallen to its lowest level in nearly three years as the Prime Minister claimed inflation was “back to normal”. Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation slowed to 2.3% in April, down from 3.2% in March, according to the Office for
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Can you be arrested for trespassing in the UK? Everything you need to know
Trespassing isn't normally an issue we have to deal with on a day-to-day basis but it can arise from time to time. The laws on trespassing can differ between England, Scotland and Wales, making it confusing when you're trying to work out what the
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Heavy rain to cause flooding and travel disruption for much of the UK today
Much of the UK can expect heavy rain with a possibility of flooding and travel disruption on Wednesday and Thursday. An amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office and covers part of the country. The locations issued the amber warning
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What are the symptoms of sepsis and when should you go to A&E?
Hundreds of thousands of people are affected by sepsis every year, making it a relatively common condition. Sepsis, which tends to impact young children and older adults, is also deadly with around 50 thousand people dying from it annually.
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Millions could be owed money by energy firms as campaigners say 'act now'
Households are being urged to reclaim credit they have built up with their energy supplier in order to “reset” direct debit payments that remain high as prices drop. Campaigners from Warm This Winter, while stressing that customers should not cancel
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Darlington fire LIVE: Crews battle blaze through the night
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Celebration as nursery named as one of the best in the UK
A North East nursery group has come out on top in a poll of nurseries in the UK as voted by parents. Clever Clogs Nursery Group was one of only 16 to receive a 10/10 score on the nursery industries equivalent to Trip Advisor. That is out of
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First pictures show new Primark ahead of the grand opening TODAY
Primark offered a preview of their store at Teesside Park which is set to open TODAY. The store, which will open on Wednesday (May 22), hosted a sneak peek tour of the location today (May 21) as it prepares to welcome customers. Staff showed
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'This was a birthday night you would want to forget' judge tells man who woke in cell
A man who got drunk before starting his birthday celebrations was arrested after he became a nuisance to police following a crash. Lewis Johnson was the rear seat passenger in a car that was involved in a collision on the A690 in County Durham
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County Durham town could get direct trains to London as operator reveals plans
Rail passengers could be able to catch a train from Seaham direct to London from as early as next year after an operator applied to expand its offering. Grand Central, which already runs services through Sunderland, Hartlepool, Eaglescliffe and
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University to report on nuclear reactors plan that could create thousands of jobs
Teesside University is to help set out the huge regional economic benefits of a multi-billion pound nuclear power station project in Hartlepool. X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear have commissioned the university to look at the opportunities – including
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Behind the scenes with Marske United: Watch story of dramatic survival & future hopes
MARSKE UNITED have been on quite the journey in the last six months - from playing at the highest level the club had ever reached to enduring a financial crisis that threatened the existence of the Seasiders before they managed to claw their way to
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Jurors given legal guidance before considering verdict in murder trial
The trial of a man accused of murdering his estranged wife when she whispered a threat in his ear is nearing an end. Harry Turner used two knives to inflict almost 70 injuries on his 50-year-old wife after he says she told him ‘he would never see
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All of the names confirmed for new retail park - from Burger King to Starbucks
Developers in charge of a new proposed retail park have confirmed all of the big-name brands that have agreed lets at the site so far. It was confirmed last month that Northumberland Estates has obtained planning permission for 52,000 sq ft of
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LISTED: 18 people who have been fined over £8000 for fare dodging on the trains
Eighteen people have been fined in court for fare dodging on trains in the North East. The passengers, from County Durham, Teesside, Tyne and Wear, and Northumberland, appeared in Teesside Magistrates' Court last week. 18 North East people
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Call to sack new council equalities boss over social media post
A Conservative councillor who has been appointed to oversee equalities and issues relating to refugees, asylum seekers and Gypsies for England’s third largest council should be sacked over a controversial social media post she made in 2019, it has
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Remembering Mary – museum exhibition to celebrate the life of hospice founder
A new exhibition is to be staged at a North East museum to mark what would have been the 100th birthday of the inspirational founder of Butterwick Hospice. PETER BARRON reports WHEN Mary Butterwick was born, the drunk midwife, who delivered her
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Middlesbrough's 'four-team cycle', key Carrick takeaway & exciting next season 'hope'
CONFIDENT Michael Carrick believes his Middlesbrough side will be well equipped to push for Championship promotion next season. Carrick and his players have all benefited from the ups and downs of a rollercoaster campaign that ended earlier this
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Month-long works to resurface major North East road to begin next month
A busy North East road will be closed overnight for four weeks next month for resurfacing works. National Highways have confirmed the work on the A174 Parkway westbound will begin on June 9. The road will be shut for two phases of works, with
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County Durham school bounces back from 'inadequate' Ofsted to receive 'Good' rating
A school in County Durham is celebrating a glowing Ofsted report after inspectors praised the school's transformation from 'inadequate' to 'good'. Hermitage Academy, Chester-Le-Street, has bounced back and registered the impressive inspection after
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See inside new hotel opening at County Durham services just off the A1(M)
Final touches are being made as a new hotel prepares to open alongside the Roadchef motorway services operator’s Durham site, off junction 61 of the A1(M), at Bowburn. The 38-room Super 8 by Wyndham Durham Hotel formally opens to the public tomorrow
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Darlington man died on rail tracks after hospital didn't notice he was missing
A beloved son was found dead on railway tracks on Mother's day after staff at the mental health hospital where he was detained failed to notice he had not returned, an inquest heard. Matthew Gale, 37, from Darlington, died on March 19, 2023. In
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Timeless Toys at Beamish Museum
Step into the fun-filled world of Timeless Toys at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, from 25th May to 2nd June. The County Durham open air museum will be hosting a celebration of childhood memories which the whole family can enjoy. The
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What it means for Sunderland as Championship rivals near head coach appointments
THREE of Sunderland's Championship rivals remain managerless but appointments are said to be close, with Paul Heckingbottom - heavily linked with the Stadium of Light vacancy - in contention to take over elsewhere. Heckingbottom was reportedly
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Plans for £1bn project to create Europe's largest battery storage plant in region
Europe's largest battery storage facility is set to be constructed in the North East under plans for a £1bn project announced today. (Wednesday, May 22) Teesworks Ltd has reached an agreement with leading battery storage specialist Natpower UK