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Gareth Southgate highlights two England players to advance their claims in Bosnia win
GARETH SOUTHGATE highlighted Eberechi Eze and Conor Gallagher as two of England’s star performers in their 3-0 friendly win over Bosnia at St James’ Park. England were victorious in the first of their two pre-Euros warm-up matches, with Cole Palmer
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England beat Bosnia at St James' Park - but fringe players fail to sparkle
A COMFORTABLE victory, but hardly a ringing endorsement of England’s credentials ahead of the start of the Euros. On a night when Gareth Southgate would have been hoping to see some of his understudies step out of the shadows, the England boss was
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County Durham academy forced to close due to impact of toilet 'issues'
A County Durham academy has been forced to close its doors tomorrow as they say they have been impacted by plumbing issues at a nearby leisure centre. Consett Academy have this evening warned parents that they will be closed tomorrow (June 4) to
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County Durham leisure centre closes due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
A County Durham leisure centre has confirmed that they have closed due to "unforeseen circumstances". Consett Leisure Centre confirmed the news earlier this evening (June 3) on social media, apologising for any inconvenience caused. Initially
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Find out your County Durham constituency ahead of July 4 general election
Changes to constituency boundaries in County Durham mean the names and maps of local areas have changed ahead of the general election on July 4. Some seats, including North West Durham, are being abolished entirely while other constituencies have
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Dates for free guided walks along County Durham town's stunning coastline
A popular series of guided walks in a County Durham coastal town will return this month. Following the success of last year’s programme, Durham County Council will once again be offering free walking tours around Seaham and the town’s coastline
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Driver warning: Northbound Tyne Tunnel to close at weekends until spring 2025
The Northbound Tyne Tunnel is set to be closed on 35 weekends for scheduled maintenance from this Friday. (June 7) To cause minimum disruption during its busiest times, both tunnels will remain open, as usual, from Monday to Friday. On the
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Busy stretch of A-road to be closed for essential maintenance
A key stretch of the A66 through Middlesbrough will be closed temporarily to allow for essential maintenance. The main route will shut in both directions between the Marton Road interchange, close to Cineworld, and the Hartington interchange.
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Poll suggests North East may elect just one Conservative MP at general election
New figures released today reveal that the North East could be left with just one Conservative MP after the next general election, according to a new poll. Labour are set to sweep the North East and win all but one seat in July 4's general election
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Farage enlivens the campaign but creates more questions than answers
NIGEL FARAGE has finally put his money where his mouth is. It has made uncomfortable viewing to see him heading Reform’s campaign while being completely unaccountable and liable to bale out to Donald Trump’s side at any moment. Now he has stolen
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Person airlifted to hospital after paragliding incident by lakeside
A person being airlifted to hospital following a paragliding incident was one of 14 incidents responded to by the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) over the weekend. The paragliding incident, which took place near Loweswater in Cumbria
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RECAP Shop fire LIVE: Road re-opens after blaze at North East store
9:18pm RECAP Firefighters left the scene at around 6:30pm this evening following the fire. Cleveland Police have
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Religious group reveals plans to build a new gospel hall on community site
A religious group with a global following has submitted plans to build a new gospel hall on a community site in Nunthorpe. Middlesbrough Council leaders previously agreed to sell a five-acre parcel of land off Stokesley Road to the Plymouth Brethren
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Popular Darlington pub opens fancy new beer garden for summer - take a look
A popular pub in Darlington has opened a brand new beer garden for people to enjoy this summer. The Spotted Dog has invested in a large outdoor seating area for people to enjoy the sun while having a cool drink. They are just waiting for the
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Frustration for boxing club as council confirms plans to knock down gym
A boxing academy founder was expressed his concerns and frustrations as his club faces the prospect of having to find a new home. The Billingham Boxing Academy is one of the organisations affected by plans for the town centre which include the
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Met trainer from North East took own life 'after employer made mental health worse'
A Metropolitan Police trainer from the North East took her own life after the actions of her employer made her mental health worse, an inquest has found. Nicola “Nikki” Forster, 45, a safety training officer at Hendon Police College in north London
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Trial date for suspect accused of stabbing County Durham woman several times
A trial date has been fixed for a man accused of trying to kill a woman by stabbing her several times. David Fletcher, who is 61, is accused of attacking the woman, who is in her 30s, in the Gilesgate area of Durham. Emergency services were
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Labour plan to extend the life of Hartlepool power station securing jobs
Ed Miliband has confirmed that Labour will look at extending the life of Hartlepool power station if they are elected. He made it clear that it was not a decision that was up to politicians but that if it was safe to do so they would be happy to
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Motorcycle rider fighting for life in hospital after County Durham crash
A motorcycle rider is fighting for their life in hospital after a serious crash in County Durham. Emergency services were called to the B1198 Shincliffe Lane after a Dacia Sandero and Aprilia Tuono motorcycle collided at the junction near Shincliffe
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Care home to be built opposite Durham University despite student concerns
A new care home will be built opposite a university college after a planning inspector overturned a council decision. Torsion Care can now build the 74-bed facility on land at Mount Oswald, Durham, opposite Durham University’s South College.
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Fly-tipping: The relentless scourge blighting communities in the North East
This week, Middlesbrough Council implored residents to reclaim their streets and help in the fight against illegal fly-tippers. The rallying cry followed the discovery of eight tonnes of household waste dumped in a back alley, just days after council
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Gunman threw 'boomerang and it has hit him' after he suffered ferocious beating
A man who suffered a ‘ferocious’ beating after being overpowered by a gang of men when he fired an air rifle at one of them has been locked up. Nathan Sloan was captured on CCTV swaying on his feet while has standing outside a house waiting for
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Pictures show roaring fire after barn set alight in suspected arson attack
An investigation is underway after a fire ripped through a barn in a suspected arson attack. Police are probing the incident at Broomhall Farm in Ushaw Moor at about 9.50pm on Sunday (June 2). It is believed the barn was set alight by a suspected
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Man appears in court charged with causing death of woman and baby in A1(M) crash
A man has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a woman and her eight-month-old nephew in a crash on the A1(M). Baby Zackary Blades and 30-year-old Karlene Warner were killed in a horror crash in the early hours of Friday (May 31)
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Vandals strike at historic church smashing windows more than 500 years old
Vandals have smashed windows estimated to be more than 500 years old at a historic church in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said vandals struck at St Mary’s Church, Kirkgate, in Thirsk, between Friday, May 24 and Sunday, May 26. They are
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Alfresco dining by a firepit? North East campsite crowned region's best - full list
Fancy a night or two alfresco dining by a firepit? A “luxury” glampsite in County Durham has been crowned the best in the North East of England. It comes as Pitchup, a UK outdoor accommodation booking platform, has revealed its top-ranked sites
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What we thought as the classic tales of YES came to Tyneside
Hot off the back of a recent US tour, progressive rock legends YES returned to Tyneside on Sunday evening, bringing with them in tow their Classic Tales of Yes tour. In previous years, the band has focussed on specific releases within their extensive
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RECAP: Police leave scene of Darlington town centre incident
10:25am Comment from WithYou We contacted WithYou who said: A spokesperson from WithYou said: "WithYou works closely
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A Spellbinding Evening with Robin Trower in Gateshead
Thursday evening was a busy night at the Glasshouse in Gateshead, with two legendary artists performing between the venue's two main concert halls. That being Robin Trower and Richard Thompson. The blues rock aficionados were out in force to welcome
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Cordon in place as man climbs onto hospital roof and refuses to come down
Police have cordoned off an entrance to a major hospital after a man climbed onto an internal roof and refused to come down. Windows were smashed at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle city centre and officers were called to the scene at
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Plans to turn disused yoga studio into living accommodation
Plans have been lodged to convert an empty yoga studio back into living accommodation. Proposals have been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council to change the use of the first and second floors of 59 Southburn Terrace. The application from
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North East chippy offering some of the 'world’s greatest fish' among UK's top 20
A fish and chip shop in the North East providing some of the “world’s greatest fish and seafood” has been featured in a highly praised food guide by The Guardian. Colmans Fish and Chips in South Shields known for taking “great pride in sourcing
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'Disgusted' resident slams council's failure to maintain allotments
A resident has been left ‘disgusted’ at a North East council’s ‘failure’ to maintain allotments left ‘infested’ with pests. Neville Sanderson, 77, a former senior officer of Cleveland County Fire Brigade, from Thornaby, has claimed many allotments
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REVEALED: The five best Teesside schools that all have 'Outstanding' rating
Ofsted has revealed the five best Teesside schools that all have 'Outstanding' ratings from the education agency since 2023. The five schools, which are based in Stockton, Saltburn and Redcar are all considered 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. All
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Author to celebrate legendary fell-walker’s legacy in new talk and film presentation
Rarely seen short films about the life and legacy of the country's most famous fell walker is to be presented during a talk in North Yorkshire. Chris Butterfield, a Yorkshire-born engineer, is set to deliver the presentation celebrating Alfred
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Police looking for man after assault of child in Darlington town centre
Darlington Police are hoping to find three men who intervened during the assault of a child in Darlington. The incident happened outside of Wilkos on East Street at 3.45pm on June 2. A man reportedly assaulted a 14-year-old child. The police
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Michael Carrick's 'headline' belief as he signs new contract with Middlesbrough
MICHAEL CARRICK has committed his long-term future to Middlesbrough by signing a new three-year contract with the club. Carrick’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of next season, and while there had been no suggestion of the Boro boss
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Child Benefit payments delayed as thousands of claimants left without money
Thousands of Child Benefit claimants have been left without payments this morning, HMRC has confirmed. The issues are a result of a problem with the system that sends the cash directly into claimants’ bank accounts. The benefit, claimed by
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Eight-month-old boy and his auntie, 30, killed in A1(M) crash as man due in court
A woman has been left heartbroken after her sister and eight-month-old son were killed in a horror crash on the A1(M) on Friday (May 31) morning. Eight-month-old Zackary Blades and 30-year-old Karlene Warner were travelling in a Peugeot 308 on
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Exact time of day you shouldn't charge your phone (if you want to save on bills)
The exact time of day to stop charging your phone to save on your energy bills has been revealed. It's a challenging time with many households across the country looking for creative ways to save money and cut down their spending. Whether
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A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week
Brits have been told to keep an eye out for a major change to the banknotes they receive from this week. Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5, the Bank of England confirmed. The portrait
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Kieran Trippier lifts the lid on Newcastle's 'difficult' post-season Australia trip
KIERAN TRIPPIER admits Newcastle United’s post-season trip to Australia was “difficult” to deal with, but the Magpies skipper also understands why the club felt compelled to travel halfway around the world. While the vast majority of Premier League
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Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer agree to televised BBC general election debate
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will go head-to-head in a BBC General Election debate, the corporation has announced. The debate between the Prime Minister and the Labour leader will be hosted by BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth and take place in
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Britain's Got Talent winner revealed after ‘spellbinding’ final performance
Sydnie Christmas has been named the winner of Britain's Got Talent 2024, seeing her awarded the £250,000 cash prize and a spot at the Royal Variety Show. This comes after five semi-finals were held this week with 11 finalists making it to the last
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Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month
Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are set to see their payments increase this month. Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April. The increase was announced
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Radio station dedicated to Taylor Swift launches across the UK - how to listen
Capital has launched a 24/7 pop up radio station dedicated to Taylor Swift ahead of the UK leg of her Eras Tour. Swift's first performance as part of her Eras Tour in the UK will be in Edinburgh on Friday (June 7), before she heads to locations
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'Being part of something bigger' - couple who have dedicated 50 years to volunteering
A couple have spoken about what it's like to dedicate 50 years to volunteering, both locally and nationally. As part of Volunteers’ Week 2024 – from June 3-9 – Christian Aid is joining other organisations to celebrate 40 years of the movement,
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Darlington's Dogs Trust: 7 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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Road works to watch out for in County Durham and Darlington this week
Drivers in and around County Durham and Darlington will have eight National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And two of them is expected to cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected works list, with notes
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 'confident' he can hold on to seat at General Election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he is "confident" he will hold on to his North Yorkshire seat as an MP at the upcoming general election during a campaign launch in the North East today. Mr Sunak, who has served as Richmond's MP from 2015, expressed
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BHP Law teams and individuals shortlisted in Northern Law Awards
ONE of the North-East oldest legal firms has been shortlisted in several categories in the Northern Law Awards. The 8th Northern Law Awards will be presented during a glittering ceremony at St James’ Park, in Newcastle, on 27th June. BHP Law
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Buses to be affected as busy County Durham road set to undergo 14 weeks of works
A busy County Durham road will undergo resurfacing and refurbishment works next month taking 14 weeks to complete. Durham County Council have confirmed the works will be undertaken on North Road in Durham on June 23. They said the project will
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England boss Gareth Southgate rules out switching to a back three for Euros
GARETH SOUTHGATE has no intention of switching to a back three for the Euros despite major question marks hanging over a number of his defensive options. Harry Maguire faces a race against time to be fit for England’s opening game of the tournament
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Middlesbrough's 'forgotten duo' will be back for the start of pre-season training
HAVING agreed to remain with Middlesbrough on a permanent basis, Luke Ayling is looking forward to his first glimpse of two of the defensive team-mates that were sidelined during his loan spell on Teesside. While Ayling spent almost four months
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Voting now open for The Northern Echo's Best Chippy Competition
TO celebrate National Fish & Chip Day on June 6, The Northern Echo has launched a competition that will crown Darlington and County Durham's 'Best Chippy 2024'. Northern Echo readers got in touch to nominate their favourite fish & chip shop in
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Popular County Durham restaurant handed £30k fine for employing illegal workers
A popular County Durham business has been hit with a £30,000 fine after government officials found that they had employed illegal workers. Tapas Factory, which is based on Elvet Bridge in Durham City, was handed the hefty fine by the Home Office
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All you need to know as carnival returns to Darlington later this month
Nearly 30 community groups will come together on Saturday, June 29, for the annual Darlington Community Carnival, which promises a day of fun-filled activities and performances for all the family. Visitors can expect to see a host of vibrant, wildlife-inspired
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2 medieval North East castle hotels among England's best for a 'historical escape'
Looking for a castle to stay in that’s fit for a king, queen and yourself? Two castle hotels in the North East have been named among the best in England. But with so many historic buildings across the region, you might be wondering which have
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‘Serious action’ needed on ‘dangerous’ road after 12-year-old is hit and injured
Residents are stepping up the pressure on Redcar and Cleveland Council to provide a pedestrian crossing on a Guisborough road amid fears over speeding motorists. A Facebook page was recently set up by parent Natalie King after her 12-year-old son
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Kieran Trippier on meeting Ben Stokes, footballing Bazball and captaining England
HE didn’t know it at the time, but when Kieran Trippier shook hands with Ben Stokes at England’s Rockliffe Park base earlier this week, it was one England captain meeting another. Stokes, of course, is England’s Test skipper, and was the talisman
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June Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 June winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound