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Menu revealed for new restaurant opening on County Durham seafront
A new restaurant opening on Seaham seafront has revealed the menu for diners when they open their doors on June 8. Tide has taken over the former Clean Bean site at North Terrace and has undergone a £200,000 transformation to turn into a stylish
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Following in the footsteps of Boro's Stan Hollis, the only man to win a VC on D-Day
THE tide's out now. On an early June day, the beach is long and wide and empty and silent – apart from the whistle of the wind in the ears. The sea is quiet. Lugworm collectors are silhouetted against its breakers which are too lazy to break properly
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A beginner's guide to D-Day: men, machines, bravery and Rommel's asparagus
EARLY on the morning of June 5, 1944, General Dwight D Eisenhower, the supreme Allied commander in Europe, finally gave the order for the largest seaborne invasion in history to go ahead, telling his staff: "I hope to God I know what I'm doing."
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Phil Wilson: Walking in the footprints of giants on the D-Day beaches
THE tide was in when I visited the beaches of Normandy a few weeks ago. The sun was shining, and young families were making sandcastles and playing at the water’s edge. The sea was tranquil and the breeze was warm. I walked along the exposed sands
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How Harry, a glider pilot from Stockton, helped launch D-Day
IN THE darkness before dawn on D-Day, the air about ten miles inland from the beaches was full of paratroopers and gliders being dropped quietly behind enemy lines in a surprise preparatory attack. Among them was Sgt Harry Walker, a Co-op worker
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Plans lodged to move bar and music venue to a new town centre home
Plans have been lodged for a Hartlepool bar and music venue to move to a new home in the town centre. Both planning and licensing applications have been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council to secure permission to transform 117 York Road.
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Police called to controversial candidate's campaign launch after counterprotest
Protestors and police descended on the campaign launch of a controversial County Durham parliamentary hopeful last weekend. Pro-Palestine protestors picketed Luke Akehurst's campaign launch in Chester-le-Street on Sunday (June 2). Mr Akehurst
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One Durham's story of landing on D-Day and bloodily fighting his way inland
DURING the Second World War 12,000 soldiers were awarded a Military Cross for bravery. Several hundred received two such awards; only 24 received three. One of those 24 was Major Ian English of the 8th Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry, whose
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In Jerusalem, the last resting place of the youngest Durham to die in D-Day campaign
JERUSALEM is Britain’s smallest cemetery in north-west France. It has only 47 graves, 23 of which belong to members of the Durham Light Infantry who were killed in the days following D-Day as they pushed inland. It is beside the D6, a country road
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IKEA reveals job opportunities in Roblox virtual store for North East gamers
North East gamers could be in line for a job at virtual IKEA as the beloved Swedish store has announced it is looking to employ people in its e-stores inside popular video game Roblox. Paid roles are up for grabs with the upcoming immersive experience
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How a weather report put the D into D-Day
DELIVERANCE? Debarkation? Destiny? Decision? Determination? Dooms? What does the D in D-Day stand for? Well, nothing really. Unlike most of the other code names deployed 80 years ago, the main one by which we know the operation doesn’t mean
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The Northern Echo Manifesto: Calls on parties to save North East dentistry
The Northern Echo manifesto is calling on the main political parties to commit to saving dentistry in the North East. Waiting lists have been growing and the Chair of the British Dental Association has described the regional service as "hanging
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CCTV footage shows dangerous mobster day after escape from North East prison
Police have released CCTV footage dangerous gangster who is on the run from a prison in Yarm as a manhunt for him continues. The video shows 44-year-old Daniel Gee, who absconded from Kirklevington Prison, walking towards James Cook train station
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Three arrested after armed cops storm flat and business in County Durham
Three people have been arrested after armed police stormed a property in County Durham. Officers - including armed police - raided a business premises and residential flat on West View, in Esh Winning, on Wednesday morning. Pictures from
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Colleagues throw themselves out of a plane for cause close to their hearts
Two colleagues at a North East science park will be taking to – and falling from – the sky as they hope to raise money for a cause close to their hearts this July. Claire Morton and Natalie Taylor, members of the management team at the Wilton Centre
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Burglary crime spree suspect arrested in County Durham supermarket car park
A man has appeared in court following a series of burglaries in Willington. Kielan Tallentire, 23, was arrested on Sunday, June 2, after officers spotted him in a supermarket car park in Spennymoor. He was taken into custody and later charged
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Council bosses delay blast to demolish tower block over safety fears
The blowing up of a derelict Newcastle tower block has been delayed. City council bosses have been forced to push back the demolition of the empty Hexham House high-rise in Walker. The 16-storey housing block was expected to be brought down
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Sunak wins debates on points but Starmer doesn't do badly enough to lose
SO who won the great TV debate on Tuesday night? It was watched by five million people, and every one of them will have had an opinion, even if the initial poll, which put Rishi Sunak as the 51/49 winner has been supplanted by two other polls giving
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The Northern Echo manifesto: Inquiry into mental health trust deaths essential
The Northern Echo manifesto is asking party leaders to commit to a statutory public inquiry into a scandal-hit North East mental health trust. Patients and bereaved families have spent years insisting that care at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Mental
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Aycliffe engineer banned from the roads after he was caught drink driving
A drink driver who panicked when police tried to pull him over because he had a flat tyre has been banned from driving. Richard Whitworth was spotted driving erratically along Burn Lane, Newton Aycliffe, but tried to drive off when police activated
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Rapist who attacked two young women he met on social media is jailed
A sexual predator who raped two women after bringing them home to his flat has been locked up for more than 11 years. James Wilkinson, now 27, met both the women through social media and had arranged to meet up with them in person during May 2021
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County Durham man faces trial after pleading not guilty to raping woman
A County Durham man faces a trial accused of raping a woman last year. John Murphy, 60, of Escallond Drive in Dalton-le-Dale, Seaham appeared at Durham Crown Court on Wednesday (June 5) where he denied a charge of rape. He pleaded not guilty
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Conservative council leader refuses to back Tory chairman's bid for new seat
A Conservative council leader has said he will not campaign for national Tory chairman Richard Holden who is set to become the area’s parliamentary candidate. Andrew Baggott, who leads the Conservative group on the Basildon Council, confirmed Mr
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'I am broken': Heart wrenching words of victim as child sex abuser is caged
A sick paedophile who abused a school child for more than half a decade has been jailed for 20 years. Giorgos Lagji, 38, subjected his victim to a crusade of sexual abuse starting from when she was just eight years old. Lagji raped and sexually
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Thief dragged elderly man down road after stealing his car in Bishop Auckland
A thief who stole an elderly man’s car before running him over and dragging him down the road has been jailed. A hearing at Durham Crown was told, the victim was returning to his home in Bishop Auckland when he parked his car outside of his house
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Rachel Reeves backs The Northern Echo's North East election manifesto
Rachel Reeves has backed The Northern Echo’s election manifesto, saying: “I hope the next Labour Government can make you proud.” Labour’s shadow chancellor visited engineering firm Teescraft in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday alongside Labour candidate
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The Northern Echo manifesto: The next government must stand up to knife crime
Knife crime continues to be a stain on our community. As part of The Northern Echo's manifesto, we urge the next government to step in and do something about knife crime after the general election. Connor Brown, Jack Woodley, Gordon Gault and Tomasz
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Knitting nannas creating figures to be displayed in France for D-Day anniversary
Three knitting nannas living in a North East care home have been marking the D-Day anniversary by knitting figures which are set to be displayed in a French cathedral until September. The group of residents, who live in Hazelgrove Court Care Home
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Rangers gear up for first full count of Farne Islands’ puffins in five years
Rangers on the Farne Islands are gearing up for their first full puffin count for five years, amid hopes that the key breeding site is free of bird flu. The National Trust, which looks after the islands, said 2024 is a critical year for the annual
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Labour pledges to build County Durham hospital - but uncertainty over plans remains
Labour has pledged to deliver a County Durham hospital amid ongoing confusion over whether it will be built. The proposed new Shotley Bridge Hospital in Consett was due to open in 2025 but has faced repeated delays. Work is yet to start on the
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Drunken Darlington woman assaulted two police officers when she 'kicked off'
A drunken woman who kicked off when police were called to deal with her erratic behaviour has admitted two counts of assault. Nicole Kirby kicked one officer to the leg and shoulder before repeatedly kneeing another one when they tried to arrest
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University partnership helps North East company to best results for TWO HUNDRED years
One of Wearside’s oldest manufacturers says a University of Sunderland partnership has helped it generate its best first-quarter results since its records began almost 200 years ago. Speedings Ltd began life as a sailmaker in 1827 but has adapted
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Popular travelling fair set to return this month- with a brand new competition
A popular travelling fair will be coming to the North East this summer – with plenty of rides and attractions for visitors to enjoy. The Hoppings will return to Newcastle’s Town Moor for ten days, beginning June 21. The event will see young
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Man arrested after £80,000 cannabis farm uncovered by police
A man has been charged and remanded in custody after officers uncovered a large-scale cannabis farm in Northumberland. Acting on reports of suspicious activity from members of the public, officers executed a warrant at an address on Church Close
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GENERAL ELECTION 2024: PM to face Monster Raving Looney Party rival
North Yorkshire MP and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a monster of a rival for his Richmond and Northallerton constituency. Sir Archibald Stanton is standing for the Official Monster Raving Looney Party, following on from his fight for Selby
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Preparations underway as eco fair event to come to Darlington town centre
Preparations have begun for Darlington’s Eco Fair, which will take place around the town centre this weekend. Darlington Borough Council have confirmed the fair, which will feature science workshops and demonstrations, will begin on Saturday (June
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Coronation Street 'legend' Helen Worth to leave the ITV soap after 50 years
Coronation Street star Helen Worth, known for playing Gail Platt, is set to leave the popular soap opera after 50 years, ITV announced. At the end of this year, the 73-year-old will walk along the cobbles one last time after she celebrates her
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Police release images of men after assault on train between York and Darlington
British Transport Police have released images of men they would like to trace following an alleged assault on a train between York and Darlington. Detectives are investigating a report of an assault made on board a TransPennine Express last month
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Newcastle bosses set for crunch Premier League meeting amid Man City legal challenge
TOP FLIGHT club executives will gather on Thursday for their first meeting since details of a legal challenge by Manchester City against Premier League financial rules were reported by The Times. The league’s annual general meeting, which will
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White-suited investigators probe scene as cordon erected in County Durham village
White-suited investigators are probing an incident in a County Durham village after armed police stormed a property. Officers descended on West View, in Esh Winning, on Wednesday morning to execute a “pre-planned” warrant at around 10am.
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Labour County Durham parliamentary candidate launches official campaign
Labour's parliamentary candidate for the City of Durham launched her official campaign over the weekend - and has revealed her pledge for the area if elected. Mary Kelly Foy was joined by supporters and fellow politicians on Saturday (June 1) at
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Newcastle United's 'incredible gesture' ahead of new home kit unveiling
NEWCASTLE will donate £5 to charity from every home shirt sold this summer. The donation will go to the Newcastle United Foundation and will "directly benefit programmes across the community". The highly-anticipated 2024/25 home shirt will
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Family and friends mourn the death of man who collapsed and died in gym abroad
The family and friends of a man who collapsed and died at the gym aged just 33 have said they are "profoundly devastated" by his loss. Daniel Cook, a Hartlepool-born man who collapsed at the gym abroad, has been remembered after tributes have
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When the council forced a man to demolish his house after building without permission
LOOKING back to the week that was June 3 to 9, 15 years ago... A £400,000 house built without planning permission was finally to be torn down, 15 years ago. The demolition of the property in Ingleby Arncliffe, near Northallerton, North Yorkshire
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Our view on the West End production of Grease, now playing in the North East
Hopeless devotees of the classic 1978 film are in for a treat with the original production of Grease and a talented fresh new cast now playing one of the region’s most iconic venues. Set in Chicago 1959, leather-clad greaser Danny Zuko and girl-next-door
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Watch the moment police use chainsaw before forcing entry to massive cannabis farm
This is the moment police use a chainsaw before forcing entry to a North East property containing cannabis plants worth more than £80,000. A man has been charged and remanded in custody after officers uncovered the large-scale cannabis farm in
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Alexander Isak provides huge Newcastle transfer boost with Lloyd Kelly path now clear
ALEXANDER Isak has moved to put an end to the speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal this summer, revealing he's "really, really happy" on and off the pitch at Newcastle. Newcastle are expected to offload some players this summer to ensure
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Sunderland face striker wait after West Ham contract update on transfer target
WEST HAM remain hopeful of striking a deal to keep Sunderland target Divin Mubama at the club this summer. The 19-year-old striker is out of contract and looked set to leave the London Stadium after talks over a new deal broke down. Sunderland
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Person taken to hospital after three-vehicle A66 County Durham crash
One person has been taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash near Barnard Castle. Police and paramedics were called to the eastbound carriageway of the A66 at Cross Lanes after the incident around 7.45am on Wednesday. The road was closed
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Signs go up at former Middlesbrough bar for Thai restaurant Coco & Rum's new eatery
A new taste of Thailand is coming to Middlesbrough as a popular North East restaurant prepares to expand. Coco & Rum, which operates from Station Square in Saltburn, is set to open a new restaurant and bar on Linthorpe Road at the former TS:One
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Behind-the-scenes look at County Durham football club in new documentary
A County Durham-based film director is to begin filming a documentary about a famous old non-league football club this summer. Over four weeks, Dean Midas is set to follow the team at Willington AFC as they begin preparations for the 2024/25 season
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The Range set to open at new Bishop Auckland retail park in matter of days
National retailer The Range looks set to open a store at a new Bishop Auckland retail park in just a matter of days. The discount chain was first announced to be opening a new unit at Auckland Retail & Leisure Park last year, alongside Home Bargains
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The Northern Echo manifesto: Exam mitigations for 'worst affected' RAAC School
With exam results only around the corner from the General Election, the Northern Echo Manifesto is asking parties to commit to exam mitigations for the County Durham school thought to be the “most affected” by the crumbling concrete crisis. St
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Drug addict stole wine and KitKats from Tesco to fund his heroin habit
A prolific shoplifter who steals to fund his heroin addiction has been jailed after admitting the latest raft of offences. Liam Watson-Hunter stole wine, food and two boxes of KitKats, when he targeted the same shop several times in little over
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RAF jets spotted over region as night military flying expected for rest of week
RAF jets have been spotted over the region's skies, as night-time flying is expected for the rest of the week. The jets, which are thought to be Hawk planes, were seen over Teesside by photographer Simon McCabe on Monday (June 3) and Tuesday (
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The Middlesbrough music venue that brought a return of live bands
LOOKING back to the week that was June 3 to 9, five years ago... A GRASSROOTS record label set out to return a once buzzing live music venue to its former glory, five years ago. Goosed Records brought back live nights to Doctor Browns, in Middlesbrough
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James Arthur in Middlesbrough: Setlist, on stage times & support acts for homecoming
Fans of James Arthur are gearing up for the Saltburn-born music star’s homecoming gig at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday. Having released five albums since shooting to stardom when he won the X Factor in 2012, James Arthur will be back on Teesside
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Sunderland's Pascal Jansen stance & contact with boss previously linked with Rangers
PASCAL Jansen is of interest to Sunderland and Black Cats chiefs have been in contact with the former AZ Alkmaar boss over the head coach vacancy at the Stadium of Light. It's not known at this stage how talks have progressed and how likely the
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Esh Winning incident LIVE: Three arrested as CSI teams remain at scene
2:41pm Picture shows cordon still up in village Here's an image taken in the last hour: (Image: UGC)
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NAMED: Man arrested by police in court charged with two child sex offences
A man suspected of committing child sex offences is to appear at crown court. James Wilson, of Malone Gardens, Birtley, near Chester-le-Street, has been charged with two offences following his arrest by police. He has already appeared before
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James Arthur in Middlesbrough: Parking, public transport and road closures
James Arthur will headline Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium on Saturday night, with thousands of fans of the local star set to descend on the arena. The X Factor winner is playing his homecoming gig at the Riverside on Saturday (June 8) evening
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Everywhere you can get brand new King Charles bank notes from today
Brits will begin to notice a change in their bank notes from today, as notes featuring the King’s portrait enter circulation. It is the first time the sovereign has been changed on the Bank of England’s notes. The new notes will co-circulate
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Middlesbrough's Finn Azaz has international manager 'hope' after major milestone
MIDDLESBROUGH star Finn Azaz is backing John O'Shea for the Republic of Ireland job on a permanent basis. Stephen Kenny’s departure in November sparked a search for a new head coach which remains ongoing almost nine months later and having stepped
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Asda named most expensive supermarket fuel retailer
Asda has become the UK’s most expensive supermarket for fuel, new analysis has found. A litre of petrol at Asda cost an average of 2.1p more on average than rival supermarkets Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, the RAC has said. The difference
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Drivers warned over common summer mistake that could land them £1,000 fine
Motorists in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 for driving in a common piece of summer clothing. With summer finally here, many of us will be planning days out in the coming weeks and months. As temperatures begin
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Can I be fined for dropping a cigarette? This is what the law says
Smokers have been warned they could face fines of up to £2,500 if they are caught dropping their cigarette butts. If you drop smoking related litter, you could be hit with a fixed penalty notice from your local council. And it could get worse
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A66 crash LIVE: Person in hospital after Barnard Castle crash closes road
12:27pm Full story We're now bringing our live coverage of this incident to a close. Thanks for following. Read
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Simon Cowell heading to the North East to find next One Direction – how to apply
Do you know someone who has what it takes to be a globally successful boy band? It could even be you. Simon Cowell has revealed he is searching for the next One Direction across the UK and he is holding auditions in the North East next month.
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Discover the future of UK energy at Hull roadshow
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), a representative body for the offshore energy sector, will showcase its new Economy & People report at an event in Hull on Wednesday, June 26. The event at Village Hotel Hull is one of a series of breakfast briefing
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Darlington sign prolific striker and have more 'exciting' transfer targets lined up
STEVE Watson is excited by Darlington's new striker Jack Maskell and says the teenager can go on to achieve big things in his career. Maskell has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Quakers, joining from Dunston UTS for an undisclosed fee.
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Councillors to discuss £60k funding for new tourism and transport projects
Councillors could endorse more than £60,000 of funding to develop four local tourism, transport, and economic projects across Scarborough and Whitby. The council’s Scarborough and Whitby area constituency committee (ACC) has been asked to support
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All of the events across the North East celebrating D-Day 80th anniversary
D-Day events are set to take place across the country to celebrate the eightieth anniversary of the Normandy landings this week – here’s the schedule in the North East. On Thursday (June 6), the country will mark 80 years since the allied forces
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Man who exposed himself close to County Durham school walks free from court
A man caught exposing himself by a grandfather as he walked through an underpass has landed himself in court. Iain Foster was exposing his genitals in the area around the subway on Eskdale Place, Newton Aycliffe, earlier this year. Paul Doney
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600 special needs and learning disabilities students tackle jobs challenge
More than 600 students from across the region have found out more about jobs and career paths in a Dragons’ Den-style challenge. A total of 604 students from 10 schools flexed their design muscles in this year’s SEND Enterprise Challenge – with
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The Northern Echo manifesto: Child poverty crisis in the North East
The Northern Echo Manifesto calls on the main political parties to commit to reducing child poverty in the North East and outline how they will do so. Recent horrifying reports from the North East Child Poverty Commission have outlined how the
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New care home off to a winner at Thirsk racecourse
Ruby Lodge Care Home, set to open this year in Thirsk, has sponsored a race at Thirsk Racecourse's season opener event, with Holly Hunton, the Home Manager, representing it at the event as part of preparations for the home's approaching open day.
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Hour-by-hour Met Office forecast for County Durham & Darlington
It is set to be a rather overcast day in Darlington as the Met Office predicts occasional showers and highs of 14C. The sunshine remains at bay once again this Wednesday (June 5) as it's set to stay cool with temperatures falling to a low of 9C
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The Northern Echo Best Chippy nominee: Cockerton Fisheries
THE Northern Echo has now launched its Best Chippy 2024 competition - and your favourite chippy needs your support! Each week, we will be featuring one of our ten finalists - and today we highlight Cockerton Fisheries, in 311 Woodland Road, Darlington
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Excitement as final celebrity chefs announced for County Durham food festival
The final round of chefs who are set to appear at a County Durham food festival later this summer have been revealed - here's all the details. Seaham Food Festival is back once again for 2024 and a whole host of celebrity guests are set to appear
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'Kind, caring' man found dead at new flat days after leaving mental health hospital
A ‘kind’, ‘caring’ man was found dead at his new flat just days after moving in and leaving a mental health hospital. Lewis Richardson, 29, died on Boxing Day 2021, just a week after getting the keys to a flat in Redcar and being discharged from
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Michael Carrick sets out Middlesbrough transfer priority after 'big boost'
MICHAEL Carrick and Middlesbrough's recruitment team are on the same page when it comes to priorities in this summer's transfer window, with the head coach echoing the thoughts of Kieran Scott in stressing the desire to focus on quality rather than
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The TWO major projects set to provide the power and skills city needs to grow
As the pace of change in Sunderland continues to increase, two major projects are set to provide the power and skills the city needs. The new Hylton Castle substation being built on the International Advanced Manufacturing Park will connect new
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County Durham students shine in national contest with solar-powered tractor design
A NORTH-EAST school is celebrating success in a national competition aimed at inspiring young people to design sustainable solutions to support the planet. A team of four Year 8 boys from Parkside Academy, at Willington, won the regional finals
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The Northern Echo manifesto: Step in and save Hitachi for the next generation
The livelihoods and jobs of hundreds of people are still on the line at Hitachi in Newton Aycliffe. As part of our Northern Echo manifesto, we think it's time for the next government to step in and secure its future. Nearly three full months have
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Darlington metal detectorist unearths one of the UK's oldest football whistles
A Darlington metal detectorist has found an example of one of the UK's earliest football whistles. Mark McMullan, 50, went for another search to de-stress and get some fresh air when he stumbled across a very rare find - one of the oldest UK football
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Lee Clarkson: Five people on trial for murder of Bishop Auckland dad today
Five people are expected to go on trial this morning charged with the murder of a Bishop Auckland man. Lee Clarkson suffered fatal stab wounds outside his home on West Lane at about 6.30pm on Wednesday, November 29. The 41-year-old died at
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Savannah Marshall explains why she swapped boxing for MMA and the shock that followed
THERE are times when Savannah Marshall headed home from the gym wondering what on earth she'd let herself in for. Hartlepool's undisputed super-middleweight world champion was the queen in the boxing ring but, at 33, stepped out from between the
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Solar panels help church reduce energy consumption and bills
Solar panels are helping a church to cut its carbon footprint and energy bills, ensuring it can continue to offer many vital services to the community. Willington Open Door Methodist Church, in Willington, County Durham, was awarded a £10,300 community