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Lionesses' Euros qualifying hopes suffer huge blow with defeat to France at St James'
NEVER mind retaining their European Championship trophy, the Lionesses might not even get the chance to defend it at this rate. This evening's 2-1 defeat to France at St James’ Park means Sarina Wiegman’s European champions have won just one of
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Lioness fans pay tribute to Darlington schoolgirl after tragic mudslide death
Many football fans paid tribute to Darlington schoolgirl, Leah Harrison, 10, and celebrated her life today (May 31). Fans came together at the game between the Lionesses and France at St James’ Park to honour Leah’s memory in the 10th minute of
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One person in hospital after crash between bus and bicycle on North East road
One person has been taken to hospital following a crash between a bus and bicycle today (May 31). North East Ambulance Service have confirmed a person has been taken to hospital following the crash on Ormesby Bank in Middlesbrough at 4:15pm on
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Serial North East born rapist and sex offender nicknamed 'The Fox' dies in prison
A serial sex offender born in the North East who carried out a string of violent crimes in the mid-1980s has died in prison, it has been confirmed. Malcolm Fairley, 72, died in HMP Hull on Tuesday (May 28) - nearly 40 years after he was sentenced
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Truck festival coming to County Durham this weekend - here's all the details
A huge festival described as "Glastonbury for trucks" is set to come to a County Durham showground this weekend - here's all the details. Truck lovers and petrol heads are in for a treat this weekend (June 1 and 2) at Wolsingham showground as Truckfest
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County Durham A1(M) crash: Police issue update on road reopening
The A1(M) is set to reopen this evening following a serious crash which saw one person taken to hospital. The incident saw two cars collide on the southbound carriageway of the A1(M) between Chester-le-Street and Durham at 3:15am on Friday (May
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Will Still to Sunderland collapses - days after Black Cats thought they had their man
WILL Still is no longer in contention to take charge at Sunderland this summer after a dramatic twist, with Black Cats bosses now turning their attention elsewhere in the search for a new head coach. Still has been Sunderland's leading target in
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Durham and England star is banned for breaching betting regulations
DURHAM and England fast bowler Brydon Carse has accepted full responsibility for his actions after being banned for three months for betting violations. The 28-year-old, who was called into the World Cup squad six months ago, was given a 16-month
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County Durham man sets off on 230 mile walk in memory of late nan
A County Durham man has begun his journey to take on one of the UK's hardest walks in a charity effort in memory of his late nan who passed away from cancer last month. 27-year-old Adam Wheeler from Barnard Castle has already begun his gruelling
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Three County Durham businesses fined £60k for employing illegal workers
Three County Durham businesses have been fined £60,000 collectively after they were found to be employing illegal workers. The businesses have been listed in the Government's quarterly round-up of companies that have had penalties issued for the
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Wanted: Wildlife enthusiasts asked to help track birds at North East wetland centre
A North East wildlife centre is asking visitors to take part in a citizen survey at its newly opened hide, to help track the movement of sand martin around the artificial bank. The artificial bank at WWT Washington, which has space for 105 nesting
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Ukrainian cancer survivor's battle inspires North East creative exhibition
A Ukrainian textile artist whose inspiring work helped her recover from cancer is hosting her first solo exhibition. Lena Archbold was born and brought up in Kyiv and had successful careers in economics and then technology before being diagnosed
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James Arthur to perform at Riverside Stadium next weekend - how to get tickets
James Arthur will return home as he prepares to perform at the Riverside Stadium next weekend. The singer, born in Redcar, will perform at the venue on Saturday (June 8) following his tour of the US. The former Middlesbrough season ticket holder
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REVEALED: All 13 North East businesses fined £265k for employing illegal workers
North East businesses have been fined thousands of pounds after they were found to be employing illegal workers. The businesses have been listed in the Government's quarterly round-up of companies that have had penalties issued for the use of illegal
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County Durham education trust named one of the UK’s best places to work
STAFF at a North East education trust are celebrating after their organisation was named one of the best workplaces in the UK. Advance Learning Partnership (ALP), which oversees 18 primary and secondary academies across County Durham, has been
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Busy Darlington road closed outside primary school for resurfacing
The road outside Reid Street Primary School will be closed throughout the day as resurfacing work takes place. Video from the scene this morning shows tarmac has been taken off the road ready for the new layer to be put down. Footage of the
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Darlington drink driver jailed again after woman died from injuries six years later
A drink driver who left a woman seriously injured after he crashed into her when he lost control of a car has been jailed again following her death several years later. Lewis Heslop was jailed for nealry four years in 2016 after pleading guilty
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Departing Newcastle star bids heartfelt farewell ahead of 'exciting new challenge'
MATT Ritchie has bid a heartfelt farewell to Newcastle United, paying tribute to Eddie Howe, the coaching staff, his teammates and the fans, who he describes as the "beating heart" of the club. Ritchie's exit was confirmed this week when the Magpies
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Investigation launched after police car was torched in North East town
An investigation has been launched after an unattended police car was torched in Stockton. The incident took place on Waterford Road at 2.30pm on May 29. A brick was used to smash the front side window and then the vehicle was set ablaze.
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Newcastle United confirm appointment of senior backroom figure
NEWCASTLE UNITED have announced the appointment of Brad Miller as their new Chief Operating Officer. Miller will lead on the club’s capital investment strategy and work with the existing members of the operations team, and report into Newcastle's
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Middlesbrough and Sunderland's Championship rivals land 'first choice' manager target
HULL CITY have named Tim Walter as Liam Rosenior’s successor as head coach on a three-year deal. The Tigers surprisingly sacked Championship manager of the season nominee Rosenior after just missing out on the play-offs. Walter was immediately
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Man jailed for decade after horrifying substance attack blinded victim's dad
A man who carried out a horrifying substance attack in Newcastle has been jailed for 10 years. Robbie Scott stole a gold chain from a man on February 5 last year. He was armed with a zombie knife when he forced his victim to hand over the
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Man made disturbing calls to medical staff claiming he sexually abused girls
A man who achieves sexual gratification from making disturbing and sickening telephone calls to female emergency staff has been locked up. Richard Ord would tell them that he had got a young girl pregnant before boasting about his addiction to
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Popular footwear retailer to close these two key North East stores
NORTH East footwear retailer, Charles Clinkard says it is having to close its Middlesbrough and Redcar stores later this year. The company says it is 'responding to shifts in the North East high street' and needs to focus on stronger business performance
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'Doctors had to save my life': Woman's holiday hepatitis horror story
A holidaymaker claims doctors had to fight to save her life after she returned from a four-star holiday with Hepatitis. Olivia Hartley says she nearly died after coming home from her £1,400 EasyJet holiday in Egypt last year. The 28-year-old
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Thousands of families eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers
Thousands of families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are missing out on free food vouchers that could help with the cost-of-living crisis. Families have been warned they could be missing out on the Healthy Start scheme. Collectively
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Knife Angel monument returns to North East with moving opening ceremony
A moving monument which aims to deter young people away from violent behaviour and knife crime has returned to the North East today (Friday, May 31) on its UK tour. The Knife Angel, which is made out of 100,000 seized blades and knives was unveiled
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Police update on crossroads crash in County Durham as man fighting for his life
Police investigating a serious crash at a County Durham crossroads have issued an update, as they confirm that a man is fighting for his life in hospital. Emergency services were called to the B6279 Kinninvie crossroads, between Barnard Castle
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Bird shot dead in Darlington by by air rifle as RSPCA slams 'senseless act'
The RSPCA has issued a warning after a bird was tragically shot dead earlier this week in what has been described as a "senseless act". The injured bird, a jackdaw, was found in the front garden of a home on Arundel Drive in Darlington on May 26
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Late payments, skills and VAT on agenda as commissioner meets North East bosses
Tackling late payments, support for skills development and a review of VAT were top of the agenda as North East businesses met with the UK’s Small Business Commissioner. The Commissioner, Liz Barclay, joined businesses at a lunchtime reception,
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Delight as County Durham memorial hall renovation secures £30,000 birthday boost
There was double cause for celebration in a County Durham town when residents marked a century of their village hall and learnt that a £30,000 grant had been secured for vital renovations. Housing association believe housing awarded the funding
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Fancy being a window cleaner? Growing UK business moves into North East
A fast-growing window cleaning company has expanded into the North East as part of ambitious plans to increase its presence across the UK. YourLocal.com is moving into Teesside, Durham, Sunderland, and Newcastle following the successful rollout
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Sharp-eyed detective caught burglar, who stole a drone and vapes, in Morrisons
A burglar who was arrested when a sharp-eyed detective spotted him in a supermarket with his mother has been locked up. Craig Short and an unknown accomplice smashed their way into the house while the family barricaded themselves upstairs.
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Police officer sacked after calling domestic violence victim an idiot'
A police officer who called a domestic violence victim derogatory names and falsified information has been sacked following a misconduct hearing. PC Neal Murray admitted branding the woman a ‘f****** idiot’ but denied falsifying evidence that she
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The diversions in place as A1(M) County Durham closed after crash
One person has been taken to hospital after a serious crash closed both sides of the A1(M) through County Durham today (Friday, May 31). Two cars crashed on the southbound carriageway just past 3am this morning, and the road is expected to remain
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North Yorkshire Police traffic officer sacked for driving at 154mph
A police traffic constable who once warned speeding drivers "this is Selby not Silverstone" has been sacked after being caught driving at 154mph. As reported by The Press at the time, North Yorkshire Police traffic constable Adam Smith issued the
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County Durham A1(M) crash: Everything we know as one person taken to hospital
One person has been taken to hospital after a serious crash closed both sides of the A1(M) through County Durham today (Friday, May 31). Two cars crashed on the southbound carriageway just past 3am this morning, and the road is expected to remain
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Middlesbrough and Sunderland have gone in divergent directions - one should worry
THIS time last year, Middlesbrough and Sunderland were in near-identical situations. They were heading into the summer off the back of play-off disappointment. They were both losing key loanees who had been pivotal performers in the previous season
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Sunderland face summer battle to keep teenage star as Premier League clubs ready bids
SUNDERLAND face a battle to keep hold of Jobe Bellingham this summer amid increasing interest from Premier League clubs. Crystal Palace and Brentford have both identified the teenager as a summer target on the back of his impressive first season
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Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for
Households across the country have been warned not to fall victim to a new TV Licence scam circulating through email. The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link
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Check your change: Rare Blue Peter 50p coin sells for 500 times face value
A rare Blue Peter 50p Olympic coin has sold for more than 500 times its face value at an online auction, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune The coin was released in 2009 ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in
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Royal Mint's rarest coins as 10p coins sell for £70 on eBay - how to spot
A collection of 10p coins has sold for £70 on online auction site eBay. The coins are a completed set of the Royal Mint's Great British Coin Hunt. The specially designed Royal Mint collector album was originally released in 2019, and was available
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Can my neighbour sue me for making noise? The rules and regulations to consider
Noisy neighbours can be a nightmare to deal with. But what if that noisy neighbour is you? Noise coming from a neighbour is one of the most common issues reported to the police and local councils in the UK. While the occasional disruption may
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Experts warn you could be owed £1,500 in tax refunds
Households have been told they could be owed thousands in tax refunds by HMRC after the average refund rose by 6.1 per cent last year. The latest data release by tax specialists, RIFT Tax Refunds, has revealed that the average taxpayer could be
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'We hope Dave would be proud': Hairy Bikers beer launched in Waitrose
A collaboration between Yorkshire brewery Theakston's and TV chefs The Hairy Bikers is moving to the aisles of one of the country's most up-market stores. Co-created at the Masham brewery across the summer of 2023 by Si King and Dave Myers, Triple
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Triple success as North East waste management team expands and recruits
One of the UK's most successful waste management companies, based in the North East, is celebrating hitting a triple target. Waste Managed, Newcastle-based, has just signed up its 30,000th customer, expanded its headquarters and recruited 13 new
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Contact centre announces multi-million pound deal with building society
The UK’s longest-running contact centre solutions provider has announced a new long-term partnership with one of the nation’s largest building societies. SVL Business Solutions has begun working alongside NBS Group - which encompasses Newcastle
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Arson, robbery and possession of an axe - Darlington man pleads guilty
A man has admitted committing arson, robbery and possession of an axe when he appeared in court. Brian Todd's first offence occurred when he robbed an e-bike off a man in Darlington on August 30 last year. The 31-year-old was arrested the following
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First look at new gardens, café and retail space at medieval County Durham castle
A historic medieval County Durham castle has offered the first glimpse into a new development which is set to open in the coming weeks - take a look at pictures here. The Rising at Raby Castle is finally just weeks from being open to the public
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LIVE: Major delays as A1(M) near County Durham closed after serious crash
12:46pm Road remains closed The #A1M in #CountyDurham remains closed in both directions between J63 (#ChesterLeStreet
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Kieran Scott sets out Middlesbrough transfer priorities with deals progressing well
MIDDLESBROUGH will prioritise quality over quantity when it comes to new arrivals this summer - with transfer negotiations progressing well despite the fact the window doesn't open until the middle of next month. Boro made a very early transfer
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Darlington contractors association on track to double intake of apprentices
A contractors association based in Darlington has doubled its annual intake of apprentices. TICA, Thermal Insulation Contractors Association enrolled 52 apprentices across England in 2020/21, 56 in 2021/22, 114 in 2022/23 and is on track to exceed
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North East businesses honoured at corporate lunch for supporting hospice
A HOST of big-hearted businesses have been honoured for their support of a North-East hospice. Tributes were paid to the companies at a Corporate Partner Lunch, staged at Ramside Hall, near Durham, by Butterwick Hospice. Ramside Estates owner
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Young Darlington footballers team up with new sponsor for European tournament
NORTH East junior footballers are looking matchday-ready in time for an international tournament after finding a new sponsor. Darlington Railway Athletic Football Club’s Under 15s Boys team has been invited to visit Darlington’s twin town, Mülheim
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'Dishonest' son sold his mother's home for £157,000 to fund gambling habit
A ‘dishonest’ man fleeced his own dementia-stricken mother out of £65,700 to fund his gambling addiction after he sold her house while she was in a care home. Dominic Wilkinson betrayed his mother’s trust after he was made the power of attorney
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Cummins Launches STEM Hub at Stockton-on-Tees School
Egglescliffe School, Stockton-on-Tees has celebrated the launch of a new dedicated STEM learning facility supported by Cummins, a 48 sq. mt. dedicated building for the delivery of STEM sessions on site at the school as part of the wider curricular
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Volunteering groups see rise in interest as work is highlighted
Hundreds of people have come forward to find out more information about volunteering following a campaign to highlight the vital work to deliver services to communities across North Yorkshire. The work of community champions has made a huge contribution
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Adopt Coast to Coast are calling for more people to explore adoption
Dedicated to finding homes for the babies and children in their care, Adopt Coast to Coast, the Regional Adoption Agency for Durham County Council and Together for Children (Sunderland), is calling for more people to explore adoption as a way to start