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Labour announces candidate for County Durham constituency
Labour has announced its candidate for North Durham, following the retirement of longstanding MP, Kevan Jones. Seasoned campaigner and organiser Luke Akehurst will contest the County Durham seat for the party. Luke has a long history in the
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REVEALED: The ten most congested County Durham roads for drivers in the region
The ten most congested roads in County Durham have been revealed in a recent study about the roads that are used across the region and how many cars use them per day. Cromwell Trucks and Online Marketing Surgery have created their Road Delay Report
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NAMED: Handyman fined hundreds for fly tipping waste from Darlington property
A handyman has been fined and ordered to pay hundreds of pounds after dumping waste from a property he was working on in a Darlington back alley. Gary Marsh was linked to waste that had been dumped on Southend Avenue by civic enforcement officers
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Deadline approaches for key decision on 1,600 jobs at Woodsmith mine project
The future of a vast mining project in North Yorkshire hangs in the balance today as a key deadline approaches. Mining giant BHP has urged takeover target Anglo-American to extend its deadline as talks continue between the two rivals. The companies
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£3m and 267-acre farm hits the market as surge in Darlington land sale continues
A County Durham farm valued at £3m is up for sale - adding to the rising acreage of agricultural land hitting the market this year. The 267-acre block of high-quality arable land, is being sold via agents Youngs RPS in Northallerton. Gillyflatts
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A mess that Starmer needs to sort out before it overshadows Labour's campaign
WITH the polls not budging, the election does seem Labour’s to lose, which is why Keir Starmer has been so sensibly cautious so far in his campaigning. But the Diane Abbott situation drowned out what should have been another moderately successful
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Trains delayed between Durham and Darlington due to incident on rails
Trains are currently delayed between Durham and Darlington after a fault on the rails. Line-side equipment has been affected in an incident on the train tracks. Delays of 20 minutes are expected for around the next hour. A spokesperson
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The five best and most picturesque places to see bluebells in County Durham
At this time of year, bluebells are starting to carpet woodlands and meadows across the UK - and this is no different in County Durham. There are not many more beautiful sights than seeing the distinctive blue flowers clumped together - seeming
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Resident faces fine to clear 'dangerous, fire-risk' property in Darlington
Environmental Protection have served a notice to clear rubbish from a property in Darlington which the local MP described as "dangerous". During a walkaround The Northern Echo did with Peter Gibson, the property on Westmoreland Street was highlighted
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£40,000 CCTV to be added to upgraded cycle path after scrambler and quad bike damage
More than £40,000 is to be invested in CCTV cameras for an upgraded Teesside cycle route in a bid to deter anti-social behaviour. A two-mile section of the Black Path between Harcourt Road, South Bank and Ormesby High Street – also known locally
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Town centre branded 'no go zone with kebab shops' as vision set out for shops
Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke has said the council “needs to be more selective” about how it spends public cash in the town centre. Mr Cooke referenced the loss of the Wired Lobby e-sports gaming outlet, in Captain Cook Square, which received
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Darlington takeaway hit with one-star hygiene rating after recent inspection
A Darlington takeaway has been hit with a one-star hygiene rating after an inspection last month. Hot Plate, on 118 Victoria Road in the town, was visited by inspectors from the Food Standards Agency on April 25 this year - and was adjudged to
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Conscription pledge could cost North East communities millions, think tank says
Conservative plans to launch national service for 18-year-olds could deprive some of the North East's poorest areas of cash for community safety and high street regeneration, new research has found. Areas like Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales, Cornwall
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Prime Minister's wife visits North East care home whilst on the campaign trail
Akshata Murty, wife of the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, visited veterans at one of the Royal British Legions care homes today (Wednesday, May 29). Akshata Murty spoke to residents and staff, many of whom are former servicemen and women, at Lister
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Middlesbrough & Sunderland's rivals dealt head coach blow - and another could follow
VINCENT Kompany's move to become the new boss at Bayern Munich has been confirmed - leaving Burnley searching for a new head coach after their relegation from the Premier League. The exit of Kompany - who the Clarets backed despite a challenging
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Manhunt underway after notorious gangster absconds from North East prison
A manhunt is underway, after a notorious gangster absconded from a prison in Yarm. Police have appealed for the public's help in tracking down Daniel Gee, from Liverpool, who absconded from Kirklevington Prison on Monday, May 27. Gee, 44,
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Three men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after firearms incident
Three men have been arrested for attempted murder after a firearms incident hospitalised a man in Grangetown last night. The incident took place on Griffiths Road at around 9.50pm on Tuesday (May 28). The victim, a man aged 21, is receiving
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BBC release official statement on controversial Strictly star Giovanni Pernice
The BBC has addressed the drama relating to Strictly star Giovanni Pernice. The 33-year-old dancing professional has come under fire, facing allegations about his teaching methods from stars such as Amanda Abbington. Giovanni refuted he was
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A Place In The Sun star bursts into tears on TV remembering late Jonnie Irwin
The co-star of a TV presenter who died in the North East aged 50 burst into tears when recalling her memories of him this morning (Wednesday, May 29). Known for presenting Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun, Jonnie Irwin died in February in Newcastle
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Darlington street to be closed for a week next month for resurfacing
Darlington Council has announced that Barmpton Lane on the outskirts of town will be closed for resurfacing next month. It will be shut off from 7.30am to 6pm on June 3 to 7 and again on Monday, June 10. All vehicles will be removed from the
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County Durham's 'hidden gem' beach spot with free parking and walking routes
A County Durham beach location has been named a 'hidden gem' with free parking and great walking routes for its visitors. Blackhall Beach, which is between Crimdon and Peterlee, has received several good reviews online, despite being overshadowed
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Drug addict turned to dealing to fund her crack cocaine habit
A drug dealer caught when police spotted an addict coming out of her home has been warned she faces prison if she breaches a tough community order. Nicola Olsen was arrested after police recovered 162 wraps of cocaine inside her home along with
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FA to pay tribute at Lionesses match to Darlington girl who died in mudslide
Football fans have been invited to come together to celebrate the life of 10-year-old Leah Harrison when the Lionesses play in the North East later this week. The life of budding Darlington Lioness Leah Harrison will be marked by thousands at the
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65-year-old pedestrian in hospital with broken arm after collision with e-bike
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with a fractured arm and spinal pain following a collision with an e-bike. Cleveland Police confirmed they received a report of the incident on Normanby Road in Middlesbrough shortly before 6pm on Friday
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Middlesbrough announce Riverside Stadium change that will 'benefit the atmosphere'
THERE'LL be a new 'singing section' at the Riverside Stadium next season, with the energetic Red Faction being relocated into a more central position in the South Stand. Red Faction have helped to transform the atmosphere at the Riverside in the
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New police dog sniffs out a suspect on his second day of the job
A police dog has sniffed out a suspect within his second week in the job. PD Trigger has just earned his license and he has already apprehended a man suspected of committing a robbery. The dog and his handler PC Richie Robinson were called
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Man suffers suspected broken leg after being dragged under car in robbery
A man has been hospitalised with a suspected broken leg after being dragged under a car during a robbery outside a shop. Cleveland Police confirmed a man, 51, suffered injuries caused by a vehicle after he was robbed outside the Family Shopper
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Small-scale reconstruction of D-Day landings to be staged on North East beach
A small-scale reconstruction of D-Day will take place in Redcar next week for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings. The largest seaborne invasion in history, on June 6, 1944, played a crucial role in liberating Western Europe from Nazi
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Eddie Howe sends 'next club' message as five Newcastle exits confirmed
EDDIE Howe paid tribute to the "immeasurable" impact and influence of Paul Dummett and Matt Ritchie after the pair's Newcastle United summer exits were confirmed. Had Newcastle qualified for Europe, Howe had hoped to keep the experienced duo to
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Darlington metal detectorist finds rare 380-year-old Civil War cannonball
A Darlington metal detectorist has unearthed a rare 380-year-old cannonball from the Civil War era. Mark McMullan, 50, has shown off another large haul that he collected in the fields around Bishop Auckland. This time he found his third Civil
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County Durham hospital issues measles exposure warning for A&E patients
County Durham and Darlington's NHS trust has issued a warning to patients who attended an A&E department last week as they may have been exposed to measles. Anyone who attended University Hospital of North Durham's (UHND) A&E department
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Airline adds flight route to winter destination two hours away from North East
An airline has added an extra flight route to a winter destination that is only two hours away from the North East and promises to be great for skiers and snowboarders. Less than a week after putting Winter 25/26 Sun on sale, Jet2.com has revealed
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11 County Durham venues given a one star hygiene rating or lower so far in 2024
Eleven businesses in County Durham have been given a poor hygiene rating so far in 2024. The Food Hygiene ratings show that several businesses have been told to improve at the start of 2024. The ratings, which are based on hygiene and safety
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North East company grows after £1.5million site and machinery investment
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers, fabricators and installers of access products – Teesside based Lionweld Kennedy – has announced a £1.5million boost. The investment in its site and machinery comes as the company breaks ground on a new multipurpose
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North East shortlisted for reactors plan that could create 4,000 jobs
Tees Valley has been shortlisted to be the location for a factory making nuclear reactors in a move with the potential to create thousands of jobs. International energy firm Holtec Britain has shortlisted Tees Valley alongside the West Midlands
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Investigation launched after male allegedly 'spat repeatedly' on staff member
An investigation has been launched after a male reportedly spat repeatedly at a North East transfer hub employee. Northumbria Police are investigating an assault which reportedly took place at South Shields Interchange on Keppel Street at around
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Corry Evans opens up on Sunderland 'desperation', injury 'shock' and future
CORRY Evans has opened up on his Sunderland injury nightmare, revealing his "shock" when he first discovered the full extent of the career-threatening problem and telling of how his desperation to get back playing for the Black Cats delayed his return
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Man, 45, dies in hospital after 'becoming unwell' in city centre
A 45-year-old man has sadly died after emergency services were alerted to two people who had become "unwell" over the weekend. Emergency services were in attendance on Blackett Street in Newcastle City Centre just after 10am on May 25 after a concerned
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Do you know what this 'secret' code on your sun cream bottle means?
Have you heard of this 'secret' code on your sun cream bottle that is protecting your skin? Summer is here (or just about) which means we need to be layering up on our Sun Protection Factor (SPF) more than ever. Many of us - understandably
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Police appeal after criminal damage to County Durham park toilets
An appeal has been launched after public toilets at a County Durham park were damaged. Durham Police are appealing for more information following criminal damage to the public toilets at Waterside Park in Stanhope on Thursday (May 23). They
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Ex-Middlesbrough man Christian Karembeu 'in mourning' after tragic family deaths
EX-MIDDLESBROUGH midfielder and World Cup winner Christian Karembeu has revealed two relatives have been killed during unrest in the French Pacific territory New Caledonia. The 53-year-old, currently working as a strategic advisor and ambassador
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North East weather: Met Office forecast predicts rain, thunder and sunny spells
The Met Office has predicted heavy showers, thunder and sunny spells for the North East today. The forecaster said the region can expect showers to develop throughout the morning, with this turning heavy in places. It added there was a chance
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Pub chain offering free pints if you can name certain football players at the bar
A major pub chain in the UK will be giving away free pints for one day only, but only if customers can name a specific type of football player at the bar. Greene King will be giving away pints of their brand-new False Nine golden ale on Wednesday
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RAC reveals UK's diesel prices are the highest in Europe
UK motorists are paying the highest diesel prices in Europe, according to new analysis by the RAC. The company said there is “no good reason” why British fuel retailers are not cutting pump prices. At UK forecourts the average price of a litre
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'Urgent' warning issued to do National Insurance check amid '£6k time bomb'
A savings expert has issued an 'urgent' warning to Brits to check their National Insurance contributions amid a 'ticking £6k time bomb'. Over 27 million workers reportedly pay National Insurance (NI) contributions in the UK which amounts to over
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Can rats in the garden harm dogs? Diseases to be aware of
Rats can find their way into our gardens whether we like or not but can they harm our dogs? If you’re a dog owner with a garden, it’s likely you’ll probably let your furry friend roam freely as they play or go out to the toilet. Rats that find
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M&S offers first look ahead of opening at North East shopping centre this week
Marks and Spencer have offered customers a first look inside its new store at North East shopping centre. M&S will open its new store in The Galleries in Washington on Thursday (May 30) – and has unveiled its new plans for a clothing and beauty
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Protestors say council errors mean Durham bridge earmarked for demolition is safe
Campaigners against the demolition of a footbridge claim the council has “made the wrong decision based on bad information” after a report they commissioned found that calculations were incorrect. Concerns about the miscalculations, a site visit
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Organised North East crime ring dismantled as last member jailed after complex case
The final member of a gang flooding the region with drugs had been locked up for his role in the multi-million-pound conspiracy. Mohammed Rafiq was the eighth member of the organised crime gang to be jailed about three million tablets and £60,000
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Odds-on success as North East betting brand is sold for €42m
A Danish digital sports media group is looking to significantly enhance its presence across the UK after completing the multi-million pound acquisition of an innovative North East sports betting brand Copenhagen headquartered Better Collective
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How former coalfield areas of the North East are being returned to nature
A landscape that once formed an important part of the North East coal industry is the setting for a conservation project aimed at bringing communities closer to green spaces and wildlife. PETER BARRON reports HALF a century has passed since the
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Eamonn Holmes shares huge disagreement with Ruth Langsford amid divorce
Eamonn Holmes has opened up about a huge disagreement between himself and Ruth Langsford amid their recently announced marital split. The former This Morning presenter revealed that he has always wanted to 'go home' to Northern Ireland while Ruth
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County Durham holiday let wins prestigious award for outstanding guest feedback
A holiday let in County Durham has been given a prestigious award for its customer satisfaction, after outstanding feedback from guests. Local holiday homeowners Lisa and John Lawson, the owners of Newbiggin Chapel, in Newbiggin are celebrating
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Decaying North East hall in dire need of rescue on 'endangered' buildings list
A crumbling 19th-century banqueting hall for industrial labourers in the North East has been ranked among the most “endangered” Victorian buildings by a charity dedicated to their preservation. The Victorian Society’s annual top 10 list of buildings
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LISTED: 17 GP surgeries to have one-day closure in June as warning issued
A medical group that owns 17 GP surgeries across North Yorkshire has warned patients about a one-day closure in June that could impact people's plans. Heartbeat Primary Care CIC and a group of local GPs who are working together to make improvements
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Boro boss' Josh Coburn call ahead of pre-season - and injury latest on forward
MICHAEL CARRICK is hoping next season proves to be a key one for Josh Coburn, and is confident the striker is more than capable of overcoming the physical issues that hampered him last term. Coburn was sidelined from early February onwards because
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Village in 'uproar' over plans for 'eyesore' white tower on 15th century church
Residents in a Yorkshire Dales village have reacted angrily after plans for a 15th-century church tower to be rendered in white cladding - with some calling it a "proposed eyesore". The tower of St Oswald’s Church in Askrigg has suffered from
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'Bring me wine': Music festival links ancient Rome to village
Ancient Rome and its fondness for wine and music is the inspiration for a prestigious music festival held in a sleepy North Yorkshire village. The festival, in Aldborough, features the likes of Sir Tony Robinson and Oz Clarke and world-class musicians
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Drugs worth £3m found in lock-up container near Darlington after kidnap plot foiled
An industrial scale operation flooding the region with more than £3m worth of illicit drugs was brought down after a kidnap plot was foiled by police. Police stopped a vehicle they thought looked suspicious and found the kidnap victim after the