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James Arthur has night he'll never forget wowing fans in Riverside homecoming
James Arthur had the "proudest night of [his] life" as he headlined the Riverside Stadium in his homecoming gig on Saturday. The Saltburn-born former X Factor winner played to his home crowd who gave him the welcome this local star deserved.
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'Big, ugly and inappropriate': Hotel plan next to historic North East hall rejected
Plans for a 55-bedroom hotel and spa next to a North East mansion have been rejected as councillors agreed the design was not in keeping with the historic building. Planning committee members of Middlesbrough Council were told the development was
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Stunning tribute to brave wartime Hurricane pilot who defended city from German bombs
A courageous French pilot is being commemorated for his heroism on the night he defended a city from a German bomb strike. Over April and May 1942 a series of bombing raids was carried out by the German Luftwaffe across Britain, targeting centres
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Lycra-clad athletes, sun cream... and pints: Pictures from the 191st Durham Regatta
Crowds have been enjoying a weekend of river racing, barbeques, and fun with the return of Durham Regatta. Rowing clubs from across the country sent crews to take part in back-to-back competitive racing on the River Wear, in the heart of medieval
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Town centre bowling alley and gym scheme moves step closer as refurbishments approved
Plans to transform three units at a North East leisure complex to pave the way for a new bowling alley and gym have been given the green light. Under plans by Legal and General Property, the former Starters restaurant, DW Fitness First Club and
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What do the latest polls mean for Labour and the Conservatives in County Durham?
A new poll has revealed that Labour could be set to win a landslide majority at the 2024 general election. Many of the North East and County Durham seats which swung to the Conservatives in 2019 look set to return to Labour. The new YouGov
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Look inside this gorgeous new community run cafe in County Durham
A brand new community run cafe has opened in The Old Chapel in Cotherstone. The project has taken a long time, with months of fundraising and outlining business plans for planning permission, but it has all paid off. The Old Chapel is now open
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In full: How Rishi Sunak responded to The Northern Echo's six manifesto priorities
The Northern Echo spoke exclusively to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak this weekend, whilst he was on a visit to Bishop Auckland. Here's what he had to say about the Echo's key priorities for the North East. Saving the Hitachi Factory In March
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PICTURES: Darlington Race for Life - Hundreds turn out to run for Cancer Research
Hundreds of people turned up at South Park in Darlington today to take part in the Race for Life. The annual fundraising event for Cancer Research UK took place around a circuit in South Park. There were cars parked in all the streets around
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‘Controversial’ columnist among MP candidates in North East constituency
Journalist Rod Liddle has been included in the confirmed roster of General Election candidates in the Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland constituency. London-born Mr Liddle, who grew up in Nunthorpe and went to school in Guisborough, writes
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Major North East A-Road closed after crash causing traffic chaos
The A19 northbound near Norton has been closed after a crash. Emergency services are in attendance at the single vehicle collision and recovery is at the scene. The A19 is closed from the A1027 and A689. Currently, there is a mile of congestion
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Two men arrested on suspicion of GBH as victim, 39, in critical condition in hospital
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of GBH after an attack left a man in a critical condition. The incident took place on Hart Lane, Hartlepool, on Saturday (June 8). Both arrested men have been taken to police custody to be questioned
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'Our plan is working': Rishi Sunak responds to Northern Echo's manifesto priorities
Rishi Sunak has responded to The Northern Echo's six manifesto priorities, promising that his party will continue to improve areas of concern in the North East if reelected come July 4. Whilst visiting Bishop Auckland walled gardens on Saturday
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Surprised County Durham woman is named a flower hero in 100 Faces of Floristry awards
A County Durham florist has won an award for being one of the 'top 100 faces' in the industry. Heidi Varley couldn't believe it when she found out that she had been nominated - and then made it through multiple rounds to be in the top 100.
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Pascal Jansen OUT of the running to be Sunderland's new head coach
PASCAL JANSEN is no longer under consideration to be Sunderland’s new head coach. Jansen, who spent four years as the boss of Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, had been regarded as one of the front-runners to take over at the Stadium of Light. The 51-
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Tributes pour in for This Morning star Dr Michael Mosley after body found
Tributes have poured in from across the country after Dr Michael Mosley's wife confirmed his death earlier today. Previously, a body was found in a treacherous area on the Island of Symi during the search. Dr Mosley had reportedly set off on
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Dr Michael Mosley's wife pays tribute to 'wonderful' husband after body found
TV doctor Michael Mosley has been found dead at the age of 67, his wife has confirmed. His body was found with an umbrella close by beneath a fence that runs around the bar on Agia Marina beach on the Greek island of Symi around mid-morning on
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'It's beyond imagination' - Dave Day: Si King and Lili Myers take to the stage
SI King and Lili Myers paid emotional tributes to the biking community and on what has become known as Dave Day. Taking to the stage outside Barrow Town Hall, Si said: "I don't know where to begin. What a welcome from Barrow. Without you, the day
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Raine and Bedingham star as Durham make it two T20 wins in space of two days
BEN RAINE was quick to praise team-mate David Bedingham after the Durham batsman’s purple patch continued in his side’s Vitality Blast win over Birmingham Bears. Having claimed their first T20 win of the season against Leicestershire Foxes on Friday
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Thousands watch spectacular 3D light show celebrating Newcastle football legends
NEWCASTLE UNITED'S front-of-shirt sponsor, Sela, treated fans to a spectacular event on the River Tyne last night. A dazzling light show used the iconic Tyneside landmark, the Baltic Flour Mill, to illuminate the city on the eve of the famous ‘
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REVEALED: The cheapest car parks in County Durham - with some 70p for two hours
Finding a place to park can be a nightmare - especially if you don't want to pay a fortune to park your car. This is no exception in County Durham, with visitors and locals finding it increasingly difficult to find reliable car parks with plenty
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Darlington's Dogs Trust: 6 adorable 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 list of six pups
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Look inside new shop open now in the centre of North East town
A brand new shop has just opened on Norton high street. Teesside Hospice have finally opened their store in the centre of the community they have served for the last 42 years. The staff are "excited" to meet people and raise money to continue
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Chris Rigg set for decisive Sunderland talks - with new head coach set to be key
CHRIS RIGG wants to hold talks with Sunderland’s new head coach before deciding whether to sign his first professional contract with the Black Cats. Sunderland’s search for a permanent successor to Michael Beale has been ongoing for almost four
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Body found in search for missing TV doctor Michael Mosley
A body has been found in the search for TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley, who went missing on a Greek island. The body and an umbrella were discovered in a rocky area beside Agia Marina on Symi on Sunday after an extensive search operation
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Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes fears - and why they revolve around one club
NEWCASTLE UNITED are growing increasingly concerned at the prospect of losing Bruno Guimaraes to Manchester City this month, and regard the Premier League champions as a much likelier destination for the Brazilian midfielder than either Arsenal or
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Welcome to Croft: look at the plants and drink in the past of its whiffy waters
NEXT weekend, 20 gardens in the historic village of Croft will open their gates to the public to raise money for the parish church and to allow visitors to have a look at their plants and also to drink in their past of whiffy waters and fake castles
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Climber airlifted to hospital after being seriously injured in crag side fall
A rock climber was seriously injured in a fall yesterday (Saturday, June 9), and had to be airlifted out of the Yorkshire Dales. Just after 1pm yesterday emergency services were called out to a fallen climber, in Scugdale, near Swainby. Cleveland
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Man hospitalised after serious Saturday night assault leaves him with head injury
A man has been left in hospital after a serious assault on Saturday evening (June 8). A man was last night assaulted on Hart Lane, in Hartlepool, at around 6.45 pm, near to the junction of Serpentine Road. In the assault, the 39-year-old
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Girls Aloud received their own special gift from Sarah Harding before she died
As Girls Aloud continues their epic UK comeback tour, the group recently shared the one special gift Sarah Harding gave to them before she died. Sarah announced she had breast cancer in August 2020 but died at the age of 39 in September 2021.
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For Valour: The North-East's greatest D-Day hero who saved the lives of many men
In the week of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, today's Object of the Week is Britain's highest award for gallantry which has pride of place in a North Yorkshire museum. Company Sergeant Major (CSM) Stanley Elton Hollis VC was born in Middlesbrough
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Five of the best picnic spots with picturesque views in County Durham
Looking for a peaceful spot to settle down for a picnic in County Durham? We have put together a guide on some of the best places to enjoy your favourite foods outdoors. From sunset views on the top of a mountain to riverside locations ideal
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Legendary County Durham Everest climber honoured with blue plaque on his former home
A blue plaque has been unveiled at the former County Durham home of a legendary North East climber. Bentley Beetham, born in 1886, spent much of his life living in Cotherstone, near Barnard Castle, where a plaque honouring him has been fixed onto
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New site for Bowes Museum art installation inspired by Silver Swan
PLANS have been submitted to Durham County Council for the relocation of sculptures from the front terrace to the lawned area to the north of Bowes Museum, in Newgate, Barnard Castle. The Bowes Museum said it is a place of artists, designers and
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Savannah Marshall's 'crazy' MMA debut, Claressa Shields and what happens next
IF Savannah Marshall's MMA debut was anything to go by then her future appearances in the cage will be worth watching. After four-and-a-half brilliant and breathless minutes, the brave resistance of her Brazilian opponent Mirela Vargas was broken
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Food experts declare this North East farmers’ market one of UK’s must visit
A North East farmers’ market which recently won “Farm Retail Association's Farmers' Market of the Year 2024” has been officially declared one of the UK’s best by HelloFresh. It comes as the food experts have analysed 30 farmers’ markets, looking
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Take a look inside this North Yorkshire cotton mill, now a thoroughly modern home
IF YOU were looking to sum up Yorkshire in just one building then Crown Spindle Mill would be a pretty good choice. Not only is it an 18th century former cotton mill that harks back to Yorkshire’s place at the heart of both of the Industrial Revolution
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Air quality monitoring station set up near Aycliffe quarry to test the smell
The Environment Agency has set up an air quality monitoring station to test a noxious odour which has been plaguing residents on nearby villages for months. Residents in Aycliffe Village and Brafferton have been concerned by the potential long
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Boro transfer stance, Sunderland manager latest & Liverpool boss on Newcastle target
Middlesbrough's midfield preference and stance on a linked winger feature in this week's North East Notes, as well as the latest on Sunderland's head coach search and the future of Newcastle winger Yankuba Minteh. Middlesbrough's midfield preference