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Pictures show damage vandals caused to overhead wires leading to hours of rail delays
Pictures show damage to overhead rail lines believed to have been caused by vandals, which has caused hours of disruption. Train passengers have faced major delays and cancellations on the East Coast Mainline between Darlington and Newcastle since
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Plucky volunteers to conquer fears with sponsored abseil at Roseberry Topping
Twenty plucky volunteers will conquer their fears by taking part in a sponsored abseil at Roseberry Topping next month. The event, on June 9, is being organised by the Stokesley Marie Curie Fundraising Group in conjunction with Pinpoint Adventure
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The five best places for Sunday dinner in County Durham this Bank Holiday
With the Bank Holiday here - it's time to make plans with your friends and family - and what's better than having a Sunday roast, whether it's hot or cold weather outside? County Durham is graced with so many venues for a great Sunday dinner, using
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NAMED AND SHAMED: Five County Durham residents fined £3k for littering offences
Five people have been fined in court for littering and fly-tipping offences - and were fined a total of £3000 between them. The five County Durham residents appeared in Peterlee Magistrates' Court, where they were all fined and ordered to pay
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'It's on!' - Labour's Lola McEvoy launches campaign to become Darlington MP
Darlington's Labour prospective parliamentary candidate Lola McEvoy launched her election campaign today promising to champion workers' rights and state-of-the-art mental health services for the town. Addressing dozens of party workers in glorious
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County Durham shops teamed up to store illicit vapes and cigarettes, court hears
Two County Durham businesses who worked together to store illegal vapes and cigarettes have been slapped with closure orders after over £7,000 of illicit products were discovered. European Mini Market, on Church Street, and Ardo’s Barbers, on Adelaide
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Works to construct safer Darlington school route planned for summer holidays
Darlington Council have confirmed work will be taking place on a busy road during the summer holidays. The council have confirmed roadworks are planned for Croft Road in Hurworth, near Hurworth school. They said the work will help create a
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Darlington's Dogs Trust: 8 dogs looking for a forever home this month
Dog lovers looking for a new best friend will be happy to learn there are dozens of dogs up for adoption in Darlington. Dogs Trust Darlington have plenty of rescue dogs looking for a forever home this month. We have compiled a full list of
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'I have a track record ' - Peter Gibson launches campaign to remain Darlington MP
Darlington's MP Peter Gibson launched his campaign for re-election today saying he felt "buoyed up and confident" as he prepared for the fight ahead. Mr Gibson, who will become a prospective parliamentary candidate on Wednesday, was joined by
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Signaller 'did not close level crossing' before crash between train and car
A signaller did not close a level crossing before a train crashed into a car, dragging it along the tracks, crash investigators have said. The car was hit at 23mph by a train heading from Saltburn to Nunthorpe at Redcar Central station on May 1
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'This can't be real' - Domino's giving away free pizza to mock Man City fans
Heading to the FA Cup Final at Wembley today? You could get free pizza at this one store but there’s a bit of a catch (and some might not like it). Domino’s have launched their latest marketing campaign, giving away 155 “Financial Free Pizzas”
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MPs considering banning all under-16s from owning a mobile phone
The House of Commons Education Committee believes the next British government should introduce a statutory ban on mobile phones in schools, as well as a total ban among under-16s. Their report argued that screen time was harmful to children's mental
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Newcastle United's European hopes are dashed as Man Utd win FA Cup final
NEWCASTLE UNITED have missed out on a place in Europe after Manchester United’s victory in today’s FA Cup final condemned the Magpies to a season without continental competition. Manchester United pulled off a cup final shock as they beat Manchester
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TUI flight diverts to Newcastle as 'disruptive passenger' dragged off plane by police
A TUI flight from Glasgow to Turkey was met by police at Newcastle Airport after pilots were forced to divert due to a ‘disruptive passenger’. The holiday flight, codenamed TOM778, was diverted to Newcastle just an hour into its journey to Antalya
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M&S pulls down shutters on flagship North East store amid sadness from shoppers
Marks and Spencer has pulled down the shutters on its flagship Sunderland city centre store to the disappointment of shoppers. The brand confirmed earlier this year that its Sunderland shop on High Street West in the city was to face the axe.
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Pervert with more than 100,000 child sex abuse images walks free from court
A pervert who amassed more than 100,000 sickening child abuse images over a 20-year period has walked free from court. Steven Hobson catalogued the disturbing images across 266 volumes of computer discs between December 2003 and February 2022.
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Si King and Dave Myers' wife to make an appearance at Dave Day in Barrow
Barrow is preparing to welcome thousands of motorcyclists heading to the town as part of a day of events to celebrate the life of Dave Myers. The celebrity chef and TV star, who formed one half of the hugely popular Hairy Bikers, died on February
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Durham PCC Joy Allen hits back at Home Secretary over 'extra police' comments
Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen has hit back at comments made by Home Secretary James Cleverly which suggested that the PCC was at fault for the lack of police officers on the streets of the region. During his visit last
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Five of the best fish and chip shops to visit in County Durham this Bank Holiday
Finding the very best fish and chips can often be difficult - you could end up endlessly searching the whole of County Durham for them. It's also about personal preference - some people like to eat their fish and chips at the coast, while others
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Police looking for THIRTEEN 'dangerous' off-road bikers who rode through graveyard
Police are looking for a baker’s dozen of "dangerous" off-road bike riders who rode through a graveyard. Officers in Hartlepool have released pictures of thirteen riders they have branded “dangerous” for riding in an “antisocial manner”. They
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Violent thug jailed for horrific attacks on two women who he left with broken bones
This is the face of a violent thug jailed for attacking two women, leaving both of them with broken bones. Jonah Rochester, 29, of Hartlepool subjected his victims to separate violent attacks in May and July last year. He left one of the women
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Pictures as Take That wow fans at the Riverside on their latest UK tour
Take That wowed fans in Middlesbrough on Friday night with a bumper set of their biggest hits. About 30,000 people packed out the Riverside for the gig, with many dancing in the aisles as the iconic pop trio performed a mix of classics and new
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Sunak ‘not taking day off’ as he has spoons breakfast with veterans in Northallerton
A minister has dismissed suggestions that Rishi Sunak is “taking the day off” as the Prime Minister campaigned in his constituency on Saturday morning. Mr Sunak met local veterans in Northallerton and joined them for a Wetherspoons breakfast at
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Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and flooding in North Yorkshire
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for all of York and part of North Yorkshire. The national meteorological service issued the thunderstorm warning from 12pm to 8pm for tomorrow (Sunday, May 26). ⚠️ Yellow weather warning
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Man, 25, appears in court charged with attempted murder after 'firearm incident'
A 25-year-old man appeared in court charged with attempted murder. Police previously said 35-year-old man had been seriously injured in an alleged firearm incident on Hubbard Walk in Middlesbrough on Friday May 17, at about 8.20pm. The victim
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LIVE: 'Major disruption' on trains as lines blocked between Darlington and Newcastle - updates
8:57pm Pictures of damage Pictures released by Network Rail show the damage.
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Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford 'split after 14 years of marriage'
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have decided to split and are set to divorce after 14 years together. A spokesperson for the couple told The Sun on Sunday: "Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in
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Jeremy Clarkson and James May set record straight on latest rumours
Jeremy Clarkson and James May have both publicly commented on the latest rumours involving them. The celebrity pair are well known for starring together on car shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour over the years alongside fellow presenter Richard
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Ex-Boro defender has European dream & 'huge ambition' after following Arsenal's lead
CRAIG Harrison keeps finding new ways to break records. In his first stint in charge of The New Saints, in Wales, the former Middlesbrough defender won six successive titles, seven cups and celebrated the small matter of breaking Ajax's world record
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Auction piece up for grabs honours Dave Myers' beloved motorbike
You can get your hands on an art piece designed to honour Dave Myers' most beloved motorbike. Carol Hutton, from Aberdeenshire in Scotland, has been working in partnership with Liliana Myers, wife of Dave, to create the 'Dave's Day Motorbike'.
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Remember when Radio 1's Big Weekend came to Middlesbrough in 2019?
They came, they sang, they were wowed by the Boro crowd, in May 2019. Radio 1’s Big Weekend saw global music stars come to Stewart Park in Middlesbrough, and be impressed by the enthusiastic welcome. Read more: Putting a bottle to the stopper
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Pictures as adorable ducklings marched to safety through County Durham hotel
An adorable family of ducks were marched through a County Durham hotel this week as part of an annual tradition which has now been going on for a quarter of a century. The Hardwick Hall Hotel in Sedgefield once again honoured its yearly tradition
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Conservative Bob Donoghue elected as new Darlington Mayor
Conservative councillor Bob Donoghue has been elected as Darlington’s mayor for the forthcoming council year. Cllr Donoghue, a member for Park West ward, was elected at a ceremony on Thursday and will represent the borough throughout the community
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Anger after reports of dogs pooing between graves at County Durham cemetery
Police and council patrols have been stepped up at a County Durham cemetery after reports of dogs pooing in between graves. The increased police and council activity has been taking place at Pelton Cemetery following the concerning reports, which
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Man arrested for 'flooding restaurant with fake one-star reviews'
A Brit faces the next two years behind bars after he was arrested for allegedly writing fake one-star reviews for a restaurant in Thailand. The man, identified only as Alexander, was arrested at his Bangkok address earlier this month after a reputed
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Fern Britton in shock talks to make 'dream' return to ITV's This Morning
Fern Britton has revealed she is in talks to return to This Morning after previously presenting alongside Phillip Schofield from 1999 to 2009. The 66-year-old star recently appeared on the sofa as a guest but now says she has been approached to
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Can my neighbour move my fence? The rules and regulations to know
Neighbours and fences can be a tricky topic. From who's responsible for what side to leaning items against fences and who can do what with the fence. Several popular misconceptions have created confusion around this area of property law for
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Brits over £100 out of pocket each year due to short measured beer and wine at pubs
More than two-thirds of beer and wine served in UK pubs and bars are being short-measured, a survey has revealed, costing punters more than £100 a year. There's nothing better than sitting back in your favourite bar or pub and enjoying a pint or
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Kellogg's, Aldi and Tesco say 'do not eat' as unsafe to eat products recalled
Supermarket giants Aldi and Tesco have issued "do not eat" warnings on products sold in their stores, while Kellogg's have recalled one of their newest cereals. Food recalls have been issued for a variety of reasons, including potential glass in
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Can I remove things my neighbour has attached to my fence? How to resolve the issue
Did you know if you own a fence, your neighbour cannot attach anything to it without your permission? Fences and neighbours can sometimes be a tricky subject when it comes to what can and can't be done. Whether it's knowing who's side of the
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Air fryer owners issued important safety warning over common mistake
Air fryer owners have been warned they could be risking serious damage to their kitchens by making a common mistake. New research reveals that more than half of people who own air fryers use them directly below kitchen cabinets. As well as
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Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of red wine? I happily found out
Midweek trips to the pub, family and friends around for drinks after a walk, Brits love an excuse for a tipple. And it never tastes better than when it's drunk on the weekend - when the wine doth floweth. After all, a meal without wine is breakfast
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Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of white wine? I happily found out
During a cycling trip last summer, I had a white wine experience that will never leave me. After passing Venice and making our way towards the Slovenian border, the Italian landscape slowly shifted from majestic Renaissance buildings to eventually
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Vet bill warning issued to pet owners over insurance mistakes
Pet owners have been warned that they might be making insurance mistakes that could lead to costly vet bills. A recent investigation from the Competition and Markets Authority revealed that owners in the UK may be significantly overpaying for vet
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I tried the winning items from Aldi's Next Big Thing and it was an eclectic mix
Aldi is a supermarket known for their low prices, but it also has a wide variety of wonderful products that you might not be aware of. Many smaller food and drink producers would love to get their products onto the supermarket's shelves, and some
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Warning to dog owners walking pets near lakes and rivers over toxic threat
Dog owners have been warned to keep their pets on leads around lakes and rivers due to a potentially fatal algae. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued its annual warning to owners, asking them to take extra precautions when walking
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Tornado made star appearance on hit motoring show
A STEAM locomotive that made headlines around the world was set to feature in the country’s most popular motoring programme, 15 years ago. Tornado, the first steam engine to be built in England in nearly 50 years, featured in an episode of BBC’
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15 cheapest petrol stations in Darlington, County Durham & Teesside this weekend
Fancy getting a deal when you fill up this weekend? Here are the cheapest places to get petrol and diesel in Darlington, County Durham and Teesside. Patrol prices still remain high despite another drop in inflation to a record three year low of
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LAKE DISTRICT: Cheapest places to park in Keswick over May Bank Holiday
WHERE is the cheapest place to park in Keswick this May Bank Holiday? The town centre has many car parks and Newsquest has selected the cheapest ones on offer based on information from parkopedia.com. It will be a busy weekend in the Lake District
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Superstar to return to York as part of iconic musical tour
A superstar returns to York this autumn as he steps back into an iconic role. Jason Donovan is set to put his fishnets back on and reprise his role as Doctor Frank ‘n’ Furter in a touring production of Richard O’Brien’s iconic rock musical, the
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Lorry fire closes two lanes of A1(M)
UPDATED: National Highways has said the closure of the northbound A1(M) is now down to one lane and that North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services have left the scene. Latest traffic information from the agency says normal traffic conditions are
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Here's what we thought of our outing to the new-look Otter & Fish
EIGHTEEN months ago, we visited the Otter & Fish at Hurworth for a taste of its new special menu, which offered two cost conscious courses for £18 and three for £22. The food, we concluded, was a little formulaic and without the finesse of the
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1974: How many of these events from 50 years ago do you remember?
THE NORTH STAR housing association, which now has more than 4,000 homes across the Tees Valley, County Durham and North Yorkshire, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, having been formed in 1974. Was 1974 a vintage year? Well, you decide
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From Cathy Come Home to the Endeavour: how a housing association started 50 years ago
IN November 1966, when there were only three channels on flickery black-and-white television, a quarter of the British population watched a Wednesday evening play called Cathy Come Home. It was a kitchen sink drama, grittily realistic, and had
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Hour-by-hour Met Office North East weather forecast for bank holiday weekend
It is set to be a dry and cloudy bank holiday weekend in Darlington and County Durham as the Met Office predicts some sunny spells and "average" temperatures. Following a wet and miserable week filled with non-stop downpours and torrential rain
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Aldi 'hammers down prices even further' on over 40 products in store
Aldi has lowered the prices on over 45 fruit and veg products. From today, shoppers at one of the UK’s cheapest supermarkets will enjoy even lower prices on items including berries, oranges, tomatoes, and fresh salad range. Items such as avocados
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Lorry fire closes two lanes of A1(M) as emergency services remain on scene
Two lanes of the A1(M) were closed following a lorry fire this morning (Saturday, May 25). Emergency services were alerted to the incident on the northbound carriageway of the motorway between Leeming Bar and Catterick in North Yorkshire at about
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Five of the best places to visit in County Durham over the Bank Holiday weekend
Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday can sometimes be difficult - given that the great British weather could ruin any outside plans. With an endless amount of things to do in County Durham - it's something difficult to identify some great
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Pint by the sea? 7 of County Durham's best beer gardens with beautiful views
Summer is on its way (with a few storms in between) and who knows, even a heatwave could take over the North East in the next few months. But what is better than getting outside to make the most of the sunshine across County Durham after a long
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'It's black and white - he need not have died': Family react after man neglected
The family of a Darlington man who was neglected by hospital staff before he took his own life on the train tracks have expressed their worry that more deaths could happen unless changes are made. Matthew Gale, 37, died on the train tracks on Mother
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Join us at Durham Pride: Embrace the joy and hope that will fill our city
AS the Labour MP for the City of Durham, there are two events I look forward to every year. One is, of course, the Durham Miners’ Gala. The other is Durham Pride. For the last 11 years, under the watch of Mel Metcalf, it has brought together
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5 of the best 'hidden gem' cafes in County Durham chosen by locals - hungry yet?
Where do you go to satisfy your cake, coffee or brunch cravings in the North East that could possibly be the region’s best-kept secret? We asked Northern Echo readers on Facebook what they thought were the best “hidden gem” cafes in the area.
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A beacon, Duck Bridge and a pint to finish on this stunning North York Moors walks
Near the attractive village of Danby in the North York Moors is one of the more interesting "Beacon" Hills which pepper our country. It makes for a short walk with great views and it is easy to add on a little bit of riverside walking near Duck Bridge
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Sunderland want to 'bring heart and soul back' with significant summer investment
DAVID Bruce says significant investment into the Stadium of Light this summer will help to "bring back the heart and soul" and add "personality" to Sunderland's home on a matchday. While there remains uncertainty on the football side, with a new
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LISTED: All the North East MPs stepping down at the General Election
Five North East MPs will not be standing at the General Election in July after announcing that they will be stepping down. On Wednesday (May 22), Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed that the General Election would be taking place on July 4.
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Rav van den Berg's honest verdict on Middlesbrough future amid transfer links
RAV van den Berg admits he can't offer a 100 per cent guarantee that he will still be a Middlesbrough player next season - but the teenage defender has reiterated how happy he is on Teesside and says: "I don't feel I have any reason to leave here."
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Eddie Howe outlines 'European lessons' with Newcastle's fate to be determined today
NEWCASTLE UNITED will discover their European fate this afternoon when Manchester City take on Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley. If City triumph in the final to complete their second double in successive seasons, Newcastle will
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Newcastle transfer priorities, Alexander Isak pricetag warning & 'real trophy chance'
THIS time it was different for Shay Given. More than two decades ago, he was on the pitch and in a bubble of football focus when Newcastle United were competing in the Champions League. This time around, the former United keeper was in Milan
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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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Take That give fans a night they'll never forget as band wow with Middlesbrough gig
Take That gave fans in Middlesbrough a night they’ll never forget on Friday at a packed out Riverside Stadium. Concertgoers were wowed with a musical spectacle of the band’s biggest hits charting their journey from formation to today, drawing on