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'No risk' to public after fire at fertiliser plant which caused bright orange cloud
The police have this evening urged residents that there is no wider risk following a fire that broke out at a fertiliser plant today. A plume of bright orange smoke was the sight for many residents in Billingham this afternoon (May 24) who spotted
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Fundraiser set up for 'amazing' Leah Harrison after tragic mudslide death
A fundraising drive has been launched to support the family of a Darlington schoolgirl who died in a tragic mudslide incident. Leah Harrison, a year six pupil at Mount Pleasant Primary School, was on a school trip when she was caught up in the
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General Election 2024: North East constituency names and boundary changes explained
Voters in the North East will now go to the polls for a second time this year after Rishi Sunak’s calling of a snap general election. The Prime Minister announced on Wednesday that a general election will be held on July 4. But many people
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Family of mother-of-four speak of their heartache as her murderer is jailed
The family of a loving mother-of-four who was brutally murdered by her estranged husband’s jealous rage have spoken of their heartache. Sally Turner suffered almost 70 knife wounds when Harry Turner launched his ‘murderous attack’ when she received
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TV star says fond farewell to BBC viewers after 20 years with throwback clips
A North East BBC TV presenter has bid farewell to viewers after 20 years of presenting the news and sports coverage across the region. Award-winning news and sports reporter and presenter Jeff Brown made his final broadcast today (Friday, May
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North East retail park confirms bank holiday opening times - with Primark now open
Teesside Park have confirmed their opening hours ahead of the bank holiday weekend. The retail park have confirmed the site will be open from 9am to 7pm on Saturday (May 25), 10:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday (May 26), and 9am to 6pm on Monday (May 27
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Nurse ‘stood and cried’ as house flooded following heavy rainfall
An NHS nurse has said he “stood and cried” as flood water spilled into his property “within minutes” following heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Paul Jones-King, 48, from Loftus, North Yorkshire, said it is the second time within a year that his property
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Residents concerned over plans for new McDonald's drive-thru in North East town
Plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru in a North East town have been met with objections by residents. The plans would see the new restaurant erected on Yarm Road in Stockton, adjacent to the existing supermarket. A McDonald’s spokesperson
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'He changed so many lives' - Farewell to County Durham community youth leader
A community in County Durham has come together, smiling through sadness, to honour the life of a much-loved youth leader. Hundreds of people paid their respects to Billy Robson from Consett who died earlier this month following a short battle with
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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week
A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week (May 17 to May 24). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Five streets across the region scooped prizes after their
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Pictures as beaming Take That fans take over stadium for North East gig
Take That gave Teesside music lovers their Greatest Day of 2024 when they took to the stage this evening for their first Riverside gig in five years - here are some pictures of fans from the show. The Riverside Stadium was ready to Shine earlier
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Incident clear at chemical plant after 'orange smoke' spotted in North East town
An investigation is to be held after an orange gas was was released from a North East chemical plant. Cleveland Police and Cleveland Fire Brigade both attended the CF Fertilisers plant on Haverton Hill in Billingham this afternoon(Friday, May 24
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Darlington re-sign former player Joe Leesley ahead of new season
DARLINGTON have announced the re-signing of utility player Joe Leesley. Leesley previously played for Quakers during a loan spell from Boston during the 2022-23 season, scoring one goal in his seven appearances. He then moved to Kidderminster Harriers
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Work on ambitious new development at County Durham castle nears completion
An ambitious two-year development scheme for a medieval castle in County Durham is nearing completion. Some of the region’s most skilled contractors have been involved in creating a new retail, hospitality and events spaces at Raby Castle, near
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Water firms splash out on North Yorkshire robots
Harrogate-based Synthotech has won contracts worth £5.8million to find leaks in the water mains. The company, along with its innovation division Synovate, received the work from the fourth round of Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge. The
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Cause of 'underground explosion' in County Durham explained as cordon lifted
The cause of an 'underground explosion' in Durham City has been revealed after witnesses reported seeing flames shooting out the pavement and police put a cordon in place. Emergency services were called shortly after 12.30pm today (May 24) to
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Flames seen shooting out the pavement after 'underground explosion' in Durham
Flames were seen shooting from the pavement during an underground explosion in Durham City this afternoon - which saw numerous emergency services at the scene. Emergency services were called at about 12.30pm to an area of North Road, close to Framwelgate
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LIVE: Excitement as Take That begin show at Middlesbrough Riverside
9:33pm Pictures of Take That Here our are first pictures of Take That on stage in Middlesbrough!
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Major blow to Sunderland's head-coach search as another target is off the table
DANNY ROHL has signed a new long-term contract at Sheffield Wednesday, ruling him out of the running to be Sunderland’s head coach. Rohl, who masterminded the Owls’ successful survival battle in the second half of last season, was one of the candidates
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Road cordoned off after 'underground explosion' as police investigate scene
A busy city centre street has been closed after what police believe to have been an underground explosion. Pavements in Durham city centre were damaged but there were no reports of any injuries following the incident at around 12.30pm on Friday
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County Durham mum gets life in prison for 'callous' murder of three-year-old son
A mother who beat her three-year-old son with a bamboo cane after claiming the Bible advised the use of the rod weeks before she murdered him has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 25 years. Christina Robinson, 30, had exposed her son
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RECAP: 'Underground explosion' causes damage to pavements in County Durham
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RECAP: Incident clear after orange smoke seen on North East street
4:11pm Recap: There were reports of a 'chemical explosion' after orange smoke was spotted near Charlton's Pond in
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Price of a pint and merch at Take That's Middlesbrough gig - and it isn't cheap
As Take That fans pack out the Riverside in Middlesbrough tonight some have been left stunned at the price of a pint. The hit band, formed in the 90s, are performing for one night only at the home of Middlesbrough FC on their ‘This Life’ tour.
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Howe defends Newcastle selection after hammering as duo's future set to be decided
EDDIE Howe says he "couldn't risk" playing any senior players after a young and inexperienced Newcastle United side were on the receiving end of an 8-0 hammering against the A-League All Stars in Melbourne. Howe named a strong side for Wednesday's
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Boss of County Durham anti-suicide charity to run to every Premier League ground
A charity boss is set to run to every Premier League stadium in England as part of a gruelling 900-mile fundraising challenge. Matthew Smith, who runs If U Care Share based in Chester-le-Street, unveiled his ambitious plan at an event at Close
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Predatory Darlington sex offender assaulted teenager and accessed child abuse images
A predatory sex offender has been jailed for abusing a teenager and downloading more than 100 child sex abuse images. Christopher Grundy, posting as Boylover44, was caught by an undercover police officer posing as a pervert with similar sexual
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Durham postman who stabbed estranged wife 68 times in 'jealous rage' jailed for life
A man who savagely stabbed his estranged wife to death in a jealous rage has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the ‘murderous attack’. Harry Turner used two knives to repeatedly stab his victim while she was in her daughter’s home before
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Business Brew podcast: Andy Ray on what it takes to be named Business of the Year
For the latest Business Brew podcast from BUSINESSiQ, I talked to Andy Ray, Group Operations Director of the Applebridge Family of businesses, winner of the coveted Business of the Year title at the recent BUSINESSiQ Awards. Andy shares insights
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Durham Pride in Armed Forces Day cancelled due to bad weather
The Pride in Armed Forces event in Durham has been cancelled due to weather conditions over the weekend. The event was set to include an outdoor stage, food vans, a family market, veterans stalls and a paintball range but it has been rained off
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Turning back the clocks with Gary Numan at O2 City Hall in Newcastle
Gary Numan turned back the clocks at the O2 City Hall on Thursday night. The legendary artist arrived in the UK hot off the back of an appearance at the Cruel Worlds festival in the US, which took place two weeks prior.On this tour, the New Wave
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What has gone wrong with Marcus Rashford - and is the forward's decline terminal?
GARETH SOUTHGATE’S announcement of his provisional England squad for the Euros earlier this week led to a number of heated debates. Jordan Henderson, finally dropped. Nick Pope, surprisingly overlooked. Jarrad Branthwaite and Jarell Quansah, late outsiders
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Racecourse attack leaves victim with fractured eye socket as three men arrested
One person has been left with a fractured eye socket after a serious assault at a racecourse earlier this month, and police have arrested three men in connection with the incident. North Yorkshire Police say that three men have been arrested on
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Car hits side barrier of road as fire service mistake smoke for 'popped airbag'
A car hit the side barrier of the A66 on Thursday (May 23), as emergency services mistook a deployed airbag as smoke billowing from the car. Emergency services were called to the A66 near Scotch Corner at about 9.45am, following reports of a single-car
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Putting a bottle to a stopper from the days of Darlington's brewery
MEMORIES 675 told how Leanne Carroll had discovered a 100-year-old bottle-stopper from Hindes’ Brewery in Darlington while out walking in the Skerningham area of town. Now D Nightingale of Consett kindly sends in a picture of the sort of bottle
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MasterChef winner spotted in Cumbrian country pub hours after victory
This year's Masterchef winner was spotted at a country pub in Cumbria. Veterinary surgeon Brin Pirathapan won the 20th series of MasterChef on Wednesday with dishes that included octopus and venison. Brin was spotted at the King's Head in
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County Durham mum sentenced for cruelty against three-year-old son she murdered
A mother who beat her three-year-old son with a bamboo cane after claiming the Bible advised the use of the rod will be sentenced on Friday for his murder. Christina Robinson, 30, had exposed her boy Dwelaniyah to cruelty and excruciating pain
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Millions of Tesco shoppers issued one-week warning before they lose out
Tesco shoppers have been issued a one-week warning before they miss out on a share of £17m worth of Clubcard vouchers. The supermarket giant is alerting Clubcard customers that almost £17m worth of vouchers are due to expire at the end of May.
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Councils across the UK 'refusing to fix potholes' that are 'too small'
It has been found that council areas across the UK are "refusing" to repair potholes "deemed too small". A third of local authorities in Britain state that there is a minimum size a pothole must be before repairs are considered, according to an
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Outnumbered to return for 2024 Christmas special after 8 year hiatus
BBC comedy series Outnumbered, starring Hugh Dennis, will return to TV screens for the first time in eight years with a 2024 Christmas special. Outnumbered, which follows the "chaos in the downsized home of Pete and Sue Brockman", ran for five
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How do I register for a postal vote ahead of the 2024 General Election?
With a General Election only six weeks away, many across the UK will be looking to make sure they have everything they need before heading to the polls. With the election taking place in July, a lot of voters will have summer holidays booked and
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Energy bills set to fall as Ofgem lowers price cap - how much you could save
The average household energy bill will fall by 7 per cent from July after Ofgem announced it was lowering its energy price cap in response to lower wholesale prices. The regulator announced it was dropping its price cap from £1,690 to £1,568 for
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Expert warns UK households are unintentionally attracting mutant super rats
Rats in your home or garden are less than ideal but dealing with a 22-inch giant rat is the stuff of nightmares for many. In recent years, mutant super rats have been reported across the UK with their presence causing “savage attacks, unsanitary
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EastEnders fan favourite hints at joining Strictly Come Dancing 2024
EastEnders fans have been left convinced that a show favourite is taking part in the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing. James Farrar, who plays Zack Hudson on the BBC show, has been rather busy lately after his character was exposed for cheating
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HSBC fined more than £6m over treatment of customers
HSBC has been fined £6.2 million for failures over the treatment of customers who were in arrears or experiencing financial difficulty. It put around 1.5 million people at risk of greater financial harm, according to the Financial Conduct Authority
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Future of Sunderland head coach 'targets' decided & Still interest as search goes on
SUNDERLAND head coach target Danny Rohl is set to stay at Sheffield Wednesday this summer, with the German boss telling media in his homeland he wants "continuity" and is targeting a top 10 finish next season. In an interview with Kicker, Rohl
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Yorkshire Water apologise for burst pipe cutting off water in village
Work is being carried out to fix the water supply to a village near Northallerton after it was cut off this morning. Yorkshire Water has confirmed that 25 homes have been cut off and has apologised for the "inconvenience". The pipe has burst
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Eight County Durham roads to avoid over the bank holiday weekend
County Durham's motorists will have eight road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. And two of them are expected to cause moderate delays – with drivers facing holdups of between 10 minutes and half an hour.
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Mapped: How did the North East vote in the last General Election?
The Prime Minister after much anticipation yesterday revealed the date of the 2024 general election - but how did the North East vote in the last one in 2019? Take a look at our map. July 4 - write that date down, as it's now confirmed to be the
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First look at the new Bishop Auckland attraction opening to the public this Saturday
A rainbow of colours including pale pastels, mauves, yellows, whites, rich pinks and purples will greet visitors to a County Durham town's newest attraction. The Northern Echo was granted a privileged first look at the new historic walled garden
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Burst pipe leaves village completely cut off from water
Residents in a village near Yarm are reporting that they have been completely cut off from water after a crucial pipe has burst. Appleton Wiske might not be the only village affected by the faulty pipe at Great Smeaton. Villagers on social
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Drivers hit out at 'shambolic' roundabout where people can't see for overgrown grass
Residents and drivers have expressed their anger at the 'shambolic' state of a roundabout that has got so bad for overgrown grass that it's claimed that people can't see over it while trying to drive around it. The stretch of road on the A19 Stokesley
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Take That in Middlesbrough: Full setlist for Riverside concert
Fans of Take That are gearing up for a night of the band’s biggest hits at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough on Friday (May 24). With a back-catalogue of number ones spanning three decades, current members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark
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Named: Man given hefty fine after garden waste dumped in Bishop Auckland
A man has been fined hundreds of pounds after failing to assist with a fly-tipping investigation. Durham County Council took legal action against Carl Illingworth, of Hilton Road in Bishop Auckland, after waste was dumped on land near Greenfields
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Durham Council leader clashes with Labour and responds to coalition critics
Politicians have clashed as Durham County Council marked the start of a new local authority year. Members of the opposition Labour Party hit back at claims from council leader Amanda Hopgood that the Joint Administration continues to be in charge
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'Fly high beautiful Leah' - floral tributes at Darlington school after mudslide death
Floral tributes along with touching messages have been laid at the entrance of a Darlington school as a community mourns the tragic death of a 10-year-old pupil. Leah Harrison, 10, who was a year six pupil at Mount Pleasant Primary School in Darlington
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Carrick reiterates 'day one' Middlesbrough vow as future stars offered incentive
MICHAEL Carrick has every intention of continuing to give Middlesbrough's academy youngsters a first team chance at the Riverside, telling the club's stars of tomorrow that if he deems them good enough they'll get their dream opportunity. Carrick
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Readers pay tribute to Darlington schoolgirl Leah Harrison killed in tragedy
Tributes have flooded in from readers of the Echo after the tragic passing of a Darlington schoolgirl. Leah Harrison, a year six pupil at Mount Pleasant Primary School, was on a school trip when she was caught up in the mudslide near Carlton Bank
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First look at historic new site showcasing County Durham's railway heritage
A new exhibition space will give visitors an insight into County Durham’s historic role in building the railways. The New Hall has opened at Locomotion in Shildon and tells the story of early railway development. The purpose-built facility is
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Rock legend gives fans 'finest concert experiences of their lives' - review
IT’S an odd piece of synchronicity that the two colossus’s of music find themselves touring Europe at the same time. While Taylor Swift is currently delighting the “Swifties” on mainland Europe before heading to the UK, Bruce Springsteen has been
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Ben Stokes set to make first Chester-le-Street appearance in two years for Durham
BEN STOKES will make his first appearance at Chester-le-Street for two years when Durham begin their Vitality County Championship match against Somerset this morning. Stokes made his seasonal debut in last week’s defeat to Lancashire in Blackpool
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Hitachi unveils trial of pioneering battery technology developed in Aycliffe plant
Testing of pioneering battery technology developed at Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe plant has begun today (Friday, May 23), it has been revealed. The first-ever trial in the UK to replace a diesel engine with a battery on an intercity train is being