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Redcar election candidates back The Northern Echo's 'fantastic' North East manifesto
Redcar Labour candidate Anna Turley has put her full support behind The Northern Echo’s “fantastic” election manifesto. Ms Turley backed the campaign on a visit to Whale Hill Primary School in Eston on Tuesday, where she spoke to schoolkids alongside
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Keir Starmer backs The Echo's manifesto - and plans to 'deliver it from day one'
Sir Keir Starmer has backed The Northern Echo’s election manifesto saying the next Labour government plans to “deliver it from day one.” The Labour leader - who supported the campaign at a visit to Whale Hill Primary School in Teesside on Tuesday
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Eight new flight routes added from the North East - with tickets starting at £27
Eight new flight routes have been added from the North East - with tickets beginning from £27. EasyJet has put its 2024 winter programme on sale from Newcastle Airport, with eight new destinations revealed on its schedule. From October 27,
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County Durham college rated 'good' by Ofsted with 'outstanding' features
A County Durham college has been on cloud nine after they were awarded a "good" rating following a rigorous four-day inspection. East Durham College received the thumbs up from the watchdog following the visit in early May - and is the fifth "good
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Residents revel in popular annual village fair and car show
Residents flocked to a County Durham village this weekend to celebrate an annual summer fair filled with sports, classic cars, and fancy dress. The Ingleton Village Fayre took place on Saturday (June 8) and saw many revel in the spectacle of the
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Derelict North East pub to be demolished to make way for 32 new homes
Plans which would see a derelict North East pub demolished to make way for new homes have been greenlit by the council. Developer Lovell has confirmed their application to demolish the former Whitburn Lodge pub in Mill Lane, Sunderland, which closed
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Man tells murder trial of find of mother's fatally stabbed body at Middlesbrough home
A man found his mother’s body with multiple stab wounds lying face-down under the settee in the living room of her home, a murder trial jury was told today (Tuesday, June 11). Declan Siviter, who worked away as a steel fixer for up to a fortnight
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How a printing mistake meant almost 100,000 voting cards had to be resent
A printing mistake meant almost 100,000 voting cards had to be resent across Teesside. The error affected voters in three parliamentary constituencies, with a total of 96,572 polling cards for the July 4 general election sent out again. Stockton
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Residents celebrate as controversial plans for County Durham children's home refused
Controversial plans for a new children’s home in a County Durham housing estate have been refused. Residents celebrated on Tuesday after Durham County Council’s planning committee voted against a recommendation to approve the application for the
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Durham care home commemorates D-Day anniversary with indoor 'street party'
A Durham care home celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day with an indoor ‘street party’. DurhamGate Care Home put the celebration on for residents with a special guest performance from the facility's front-of-house manager. Dressing in traditional
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Hundreds run 5k at Darlington park in memory of late cancer campaigner
Hundreds took part in a 5k run despite the rainy weather in Darlington's South Park today in memory of a much-loved campaigner who lost her 12-month battle with cancer last week. The life of Viv Pow, 60, was celebrated with the formidable sight
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Council faces calls for more scrutiny after football club blocked from play-offs
Councillors have called for greater scrutiny over a council bosses’ role in the saga that saw Gateshead FC barred from the National League play-offs. The Heed were denied a shot at promotion to the English Football League (EFL) at the close of
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Step forward for huge film and TV studios as plans are signed off by North East Mayor
Plans to build a huge film and TV studio on the Sunderland riverside have taken another step forward. North East mayor Kim McGuinness and the region’s council leaders gave the sign-off on Tuesday afternoon to progress their initial £25 million
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Tory candidate denies wrongdoing after being accused of ‘harvesting’ e-mail addresses
Conservative Jacob Young has been criticised after allegedly “harvesting” e-mail addresses to send unsolicited election communications. Labour’s Carl Quartermain claimed on Facebook that Mr Young, who is fighting to retain his Redcar seat in next
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Sunderland set for further head coach talks but face fresh Liam Rosenior competition
SUNDERLAND will hold further talks with head coach candidates in the coming days with Liam Rosenior having emerged as the frontrunner for the vacancy - but the former Hull City boss is also of interest to Burnley. Rosenior is understood to have
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How many times does Reform UK 'contract with the people' mention the North East?
Reform UK has published a draft version of their 'contract with the people', a document of policies they would look to implement in government. But what does it say about the North East? The Northern Echo has gone through the document, picking
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'In the wrong place at the wrong time. So was Lee.'- Bishop murder trial continues
A man who witnessed the brutal beating of his friend told a jury that he was ‘scared for his life’ while he was kicked and stabbed to death. Devlin Lee was in the ‘wrong place at the wrong time’ when called at Lee Clarkson’s home where he kept
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The invasive plant species 'boom' taking over popular walking routes in region
An invasive plant species 'boom' is 'taking over' popular walking routes and river paths across the region, according to the head of a North Yorkshire fishing group. Ron Wood, who is chair of the Richmond Angling Association, noted how 'damaging
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Tributes continue for 'beautiful soul Ben Whiteman' as fundraiser tops 10k
Tributes are continuing to pour in for “beautiful soul” Ben Whiteman after his tragic death as a fundraiser in his memory tops £10,000. Swathes of emotional notes, bouquets of flowers, and photos were left at Chester-le-Street station this week
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Norman Cornish paintings to go on display at Durham Sixth Form Centre
The Dead Dog Gallery is set to host the final exposition of its summer series at Durham Sixth Form Centre on Thursday, June 13, between 5 and 7pm. This show pays homage to the renowned artists, Norman Cornish and LS Lowry, featuring collaborative
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Residents 'visibly distressed' with County Durham buses as trust at 'all-time low'
Transport bosses in County Durham have been warned “public confidence in bus services is at an all-time low” despite a multi-million investment plan to improve connectivity. Passengers have been told the £136million government funding will be
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How many times does the Liberal Democrat manifesto mention the North East?
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled their election manifesto which Sir Ed Davey says will provide a "fair deal" for the country. But what does the manifesto say about the North East? The Northern Echo has gone through the document, picking
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Middlesbrough closing in on signing of international midfielder
MIDDLESBROUGH are closing in on their second summer signing, with USA international midfielder Aidan Morris nearing a move to the Riverside. Boro and Columbus Crew have agreed a deal for the 22-year-old, who has played five times for the United
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New escape room and cocktail bar to open at the Metrocentre this weekend
An escape room chain will open its latest venue at the Metrocentre this week. The Escapologist has confirmed its store in the yellow mall of the Gateshead shopping centre will open on Saturday, June 15. The chain, which has taken over the former
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How many times does Conservative manifesto mention the North East?
The Conservative party has unveiled its election manifesto which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says will provide a "secure future". But what does the manifesto say about the North East? The Northern Echo has gone through the document, picking
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RECAP: Woman dies in A19 crash at crossroads
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Liam Rosenior holds talks - but what would he bring to Sunderland?
WHEN Sunderland made the decision to part company with Michael Beale in February, they would not have expected their head coach search could lead them towards Liam Rosenior. Sunderland had been beaten by former head coach Tony Mowbray at Birmingham
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Skinny latte plan for this coastal spot is not quite to the taste yet of councillors
Plans for a kiosk selling coffee and snacks in a council-run car park within walking distance of the beach in Skinningrove have been deferred after councillors said they wanted more information. The proposal involves a 2.6 metre by 2.2 metre sized
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Is it okay for footballers to be seen swearing on TV?
Ex-England footballer Jill Scott has sparked a debate after her 'industrial language' prompted Soccer Aid's commentators to apologise on-air. This has triggered a split view among Echo readers on whether it’s necessary for swearing to be apologised
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RECAP: County Durham road reopens after vehicle crashes down embankment
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It’s official – see the 3 North East restaurants crowned among UK’s very best
Three North East eateries have officially been declared among the UK’s very best, as they have been included in the National Restaurant Awards top 100 for 2024 - but who could they be? The national awards which were first launched in 2007 aim to
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New primary school with capacity of 315 places plus nursery is approved
Plans for a new build primary school on Wearside have been given the green light by city councillors. Sunderland City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee, at a meeting this week, approved an application for a new home for Thorney Close Primary
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Gareth Southgate: 'If we don't win the Euros, I'll probably be leaving'
GARETH SOUTHGATE accepts this summer’s European Championship will likely be his last tournament at the helm unless he is able to lead England to glory. The former Middlesbrough manager took charge of the national team at one of their lowest ebbs
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North East Aldi shoppers raise £2500 for Teenage Cancer Trust
Aldi shoppers across Tyne and Wear have raised nearly £2,500 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. For a month, the supermarket store gave its customers the opportunity to obtain a £1 raffle ticket at checkouts of participating branches, with the chance
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Council issue fine warning after 'dangerous' parking outside North East schools
A North East council have warned drivers they could be fined as it looks to crack down on ‘dangerous’ and ‘inconsiderate’ parking outside schools. Middlesbrough Council have said motorists could be fined £100 and be given a three-point penalty
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County Durham man broke brother's ribs and punctured lung in pick axe handle attack
A man behaving in a drug-induced agitated fashion attacked his brother with a pick axe handle despite knowing his sibling was awaiting hospital surgery. Cameron Finlayson delivered such a forceful blow to his brother Callum’s body with the makeshift
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Village runs first scarecrow festival - take a look at all 17 amazing designs
A North Yorkshire village has showcased its first-ever scarecrow festival with 17 creative and amazing designs on show. Residents at Catterick Village got their creative brains in gear and created scarecrows as part of a charity effort from Brompton
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Ask your MP candidates: What should they deliver for Darlington?
The general election is just weeks away - and we want to hear from you and find out what are your burning questions for the candidates hoping to become Darlington's newest MP. The nation will finally go to the polls on July 4 for the first time
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The best dad joke has been revealed
Britain’s top 10 favourite dad jokes have been revealed following research by high-street stationer Ryman. The country’s favourite dad joke, as concluded by the research, is: Drum roll... "I went to a seafood disco last week! "I pulled
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Nottingham Forest make Lewis O'Brien decision but Middlesbrough stance unchanged
LEWIS O'BRIEN will be allowed to leave Nottingham Forest - but Middlesbrough's stance is unchanged on the midfielder, who won't be returning to the Riverside this summer. Fresh reports today claim Forest have to raise £20m in sales before the end
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Giovanni Pernice axed as professional on Strictly Come Dancing ahead of 2024 series
Giovanni Pernice will not return for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, the BBC has confirmed. The Italian professional dancer, 33, has been on the BBC One celebrity dancing show since 2015 when he reached the grand final with Coronation
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Two Newcastle United deals agreed - with one in and one out to start transfer window
IT will be one in and one out to start Newcastle United’s summer transfer business, with a deal to sign Lloyd Kelly having been finalised at the same time as Ryan Fraser has agreed personal terms with Southampton. Kelly’s arrival as a free agent
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North East house hit with closure order after drug dealing and violence reports
A North East house which had reportedly seen multiple instances of antisocial behaviour has been hit with a closure order. Middlesbrough Council, working alongside Cleveland Police, have confirmed they have secured a three-month closure order at
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POLL: Should teachers be responsible for helping children brush their teeth?
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting appeared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) earlier today (June 11) to discuss his suggestion of supervised tooth brushing for three to five-year-olds during the school day, which he claims would be an “absolutely worthwhile
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Excited Sunderland defender is about to see his 'dream come true'
SUNDERLAND defender Dan Ballard says it will be a "dream come true" when he captains Northern Ireland against Andorra tonight. The 24-year-old centre-half is set to skipper his national side in the absence of usual captain Jonny Evans. Ballard
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Only Fools and Horses fans shocked to discover 'running gag' wasn't a joke
Only Fools and Horses fans will be familiar with the catalogue of long-running jokes from Del Boy and Rodney Trotter which often left audiences in hysterics over the years. The British sitcom which ran for seven series on BBC also had countless
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Sport Archive: One in a Million: Etherley's greatest fast bowler
JOHN JOSEPH MILLION, known as “JJ”, was a legend at Etherley Cricket Club. John, who always wore a big smile, passed away on March 2 this year, only a few month short of his 81st birthday, and he will be remembered as one of the greatest Etherley
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Visitors to historic Bishop Auckland site see past unearthed by archaeologists
Visitors to Bishop Auckland have got the opportunity to see a dig underway on a working archaeological site as experts hope to discover more of the town's rich history. Archaeologists from Durham University and The Auckland Project are preparing
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Family grieve as police confirm body parts washed up on beach are missing man
Human remains recently discovered on Wearside beaches have been confirmed as those of a Newcastle man who went missing earlier this year. Police received several reports from the public about suspected human remains being washed up on the beaches
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Selection process ‘morally bankrupt’ after Tory chairman picked for seat
A Tory council opposition leader has described the decision to pick Richard Holden as the candidate for Basildon and Billericay days before the selection process closed as “morally bankrupt”. His comments come after the Tory chairman sought to
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County Durham shop theft sees suspect steal till leaving 'trail of change'
An appeal has been launched after a County Durham store was broken into and had its till stolen. Durham Police are appealing for more information after an unknown suspect reportedly forced their way through the front door of Seasons Wholefoods
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Appeal after money and tools stolen from North East town centre business
An appeal has been launched following a break-in at a commercial premises in a North East town centre. Cleveland Police are appealing for more information following a break-in at a commercial premises on York Road in Hartlepool. They added
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Warning to never bring home these 4 foods home if you want to live longer
Star of the Netflix documentary 'How to live to 100' Dan Buettner has urged people to never bring home these four foods if they want to live a long life. The National Geographic fellow, 63, recently took to Instagram to warn his followers that
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Warning to everyone going on holiday over Ryanair, easyJet & TUI scams
Everyone going on holiday this summer has been warned not to fall for scams from social media criminals impersonating major airlines. Scammers are impersonating every major airline operating in the UK, according to new analysis from consumer group
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Homeowners urged to invest in this feature to add 10 per cent to house value
Homeowners have been urged to invest in wooden floors in order to increase their property's value. Wood is the most popular flooring option in the country since it can come in a vast array of colours and patterns. As a result, 80% of estate
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Carnival featuring monster trucks and a fairground coming to region this weekend
A carnival featuring monster trucks, fairground rides and BMX stunts is coming to the region this weekend after it was announced that the popular event would return. The North Yorkshire Carnival will be at Catterick Racecourse on Saturday (June
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How major plans are set to give much-loved shopping centre a new lease of life
Newcastle City Council will borrow almost £8 million to help pay for a major redevelopment of Eldon Square. It has emerged that the local authority, which holds a 40 per cent stake in the shopping centre, is set to take out a multi-million-pound
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Historic travelling fair reduced in size for 2024 after damage to North East site
A historic North East fair which has delighted visitors for over 100 years has this year been forced to reduce in size following damage to its site by heavy rain last season. The iconic Hoppings fair is set to make a triumphant return to Newcastle's
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Disruption to train service from Darlington Station due to 'damage'
A train operator has confirmed there will be a limited Southbound service from Darlington station today (June 11) due to damaged overhead wires. LNER have confirmed there will only be 12 Southbound services stopping at the station due to “damage
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Plans to turn a North East church into flats approved by councillors
Plans to convert a Sunderland church into self-contained flats have been given the green light by city development chiefs, despite opposition from neighbours. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has approved an application for a site
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Middlesbrough hoping to sell defender this summer - and are ready to listen to offers
MIDDLESBROUGH will listen to offers for Anfernee Dijksteel this summer, with the permanent signing of Luke Ayling having left the defender surplus to requirements. Ayling joined Boro on a permanent basis last month, having spent the second half
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Flowers at scene of incident as tributes to 'one of a kind' County Durham man
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a “one of a kind” man who died following an incident at a County Durham railway station. Bouquets of flowers, notes, and balloons have been left at Chester-le-Street station following an incident on June 4.
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Development set to start on vast site at one of County Durham’s hidden gems
The next phase of a huge development plan in Durham is about to get underway at a site that has been an ancestral home for more than 1,000 years. A professional partnership between Durham City law firm, Swinburne Maddison and the Theakston Estate
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North East Thai restaurant reopens after 'unforeseen' closure last month
A North East Thai restaurant has reopened its doors after closing due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ earlier this month. Orangegrass Thai, located on Mount Terrace in South Shields, has confirmed they reopened their doors on Saturday (June 8).
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Darlington charity taking measures against loneliness in elderly
A North Yorkshire and Darlington charity has made an appeal to local residents to combat isolation among the elderly during Loneliness Awareness Week. Recent findings by Age UK reveal that over 1.2 million older people are dealing with chronic
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Six in ten North East adults trying to drink less alcohol
Six in ten adults in the North East who consume alcohol are now taking measures to control their intake according to research from Balance. In a recent poll, it was revealed that 82 per cent of residents believe there is a necessity for health
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FRYDAYS, Darlington in final of The Northern Echo Best Chippy competition
The Northern Echo has now launched its Best Chippy 2024 competition - and your favourite chippy needs your support! Voting is now open - but while we wait to find out who will be crowned as the best chippy for 2024, we're featuring one of the finalists
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Remembering cancer campaigner Viv with smiles and smiles of positivity
Around 350 people turned out in Darlington’s South Park last night to take part in a fundraising run and walk in honour of cancer research campaigner Viv Pow. PETER BARRON was among them... DAYS before she passed away, knowing she didn’t have
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Celtic lining up summer transfer move for Newcastle United first-team star
CELTIC are lining up a summer move for Martin Dubravka, with Newcastle United willing to allow their Slovakian goalkeeper to leave. Newcastle have begun an overhaul of their goalkeeping department with the release of Loris Karius, and have opened