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North East trains reduced as drivers refuse to work extra shifts on England match day
Rail services were severely reduced across the North East on Sunday as many train drivers and other on-board staff refused to work overtime shifts on the day of England’s opening Euro 2024 football match. Northern and London North Eastern Railway
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North East photographer chosen as Parliament's offical artist for general election
A North East photographer has embarked on a mission to capture the mood of voters across the UK during the General Election. Joanne Coates has been chosen as Parliament’s official artist for the 2024 election campaign and has set off on a tour
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Life of soldier killed in vehicle roll 'could have been saved' with safety device
The life of a British soldier who died six days after an incident at an army training base 'could have been saved' if a piece of safety equipment was included, an inquest has heard. Staff Sergeant John McKelvie, 51, died at James Cook Hospital
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Former flagship Marks and Spencer store could be demolished for new offices
Sunderland’s former flagship Marks and Spencer store could be demolished under council plans. It was a “dark day” for the city centre when the national retailer - which operated its store on High Street West for decades - brought down the shutters
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Yorkshire Three Peaks walker collapses and dies on Penyghent
A walker collapsed and died close to the summit of Penyghent early on Saturday morning. The 50-year old male, who was walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks, was given CPR by an off-duty paramedic after collapsing. He was later confirmed dead by air
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International combat training prepares local crew for Kynren's historic combats
The team involved in bringing Kynren to life has undergone rigorous training with international fighting choreographers ahead of their first performance on July 27. The Bishop Auckland production prepared the crew to finely depict the scenes of
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Caps, flip flops, and footy tops banned from luxurious hotel and restaurant
A luxurious hotel and restaurant has banned caps, flip flops, and football shirts as part of a controversial new dress code. The Impeccable Pig, in Sedgefield, announced on Friday that it would be introducing a “strict dress code policy” at the
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Man used fake driving licence to secure work after Home Office delays
A man who used fake documents to secure work after becoming frustrated with delays in his Home Office application to stay in the country has appeared in court. El Metali’s scam unfolded when he used his real name on his visa application after living
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Bishop Auckland murder trial - witness saw masked group jump into car
Jurors have heard how a group of masked people were spotted jumping into a car moments after a man was stabbed to death. Lee Clarkson was kicked and stamped on before suffering three knife wounds to the abdomen, puncturing his liver, before bleeding
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This Morning star under fire as fans demand apology for 'horrific' joke
Viewers of ITV's This Morning have called for presenter Cat Deeley to apologise after making a 'horrific' joke on air. The incident took place on Monday, June 17 when hosts Deeley and Ben Shephard were welcoming viewers back from the advert break
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Main street closed as emergency services deal with ongoing incident - updates
A main street in Richmond was closed as emergency services dealt with an ongoing incident. Residents had been advised to avoid the area around Hurgill Road. The incident began before 2pm and involved a teenager in distress. The person involved
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What a report of unexploded First World War bomb in County Durham turned out to be
The bomb squad were out at the weekend after a report of what was believed to be a First World War bomb in County Durham. A walker on Newbiggin Common, near Middleton-in-Teesdale, thought he had stumbled across a bomb and called the police.
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Elderly man missing in Bishop Auckland has been found police confirm
Durham Police are appealing for help finding a missing 83-year-old man. A man who was last seen on CCTV just before 10.30am this morning (June 17) when he was leaving his house in St Helen Auckland has been found. Don't miss out on the latest
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Action plan to tackle flood-hit A684 between Bedale and Northallerton
An action plan is being developed to avert thousands of motorists rat-running through villages when the River Swale floods the A684 between Northallerton and Bedale. A meeting of North Yorkshire Council’s Richmond constituency committee was shown
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Popular County Durham railway path closed for weeks while essential work takes place
A popular railway walking route is closing for weeks for essential maintenance works. The Auckland Way Railway Path between Byers Green and Whitworth Road car park in Spennymoor will be closed from Tuesday (June 18). The work is expected to
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Family-run bar opens in place of former North East venue and welcomes patrons
A family-run microbar has opened in place of a former bar and hope to see ‘lots of new faces’ with the Euros underway. The New Alice opened on Borough Road in Middlesbrough on June 7 – in the building which formerly housed the Devil’s Advocate
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Pictures as young runners mark Fathers' Day in memory of the Voice of the Boro
Families have marked Fathers' Day with a fun run to raise money for charity. The Ali Brownlee 5k and 2k races were staged at the Riverside Stadium on Sunday and continue to honour the memory of the popular broadcaster who commentated on his beloved
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Darlington all you can eat Chinese buffet restaurant looking for new owner
An all-you-can-eat Chinese fusion buffet restaurant in Darlington has hit the market this week as it searches for a new owner. Bambudda, on Gladstone Street, is open for offers around the £100,000 mark with a "very impressive" weekly turnover starting
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North East primary school 'devastated' as roof left damaged after theft incident
A North East school has suffered ‘significant damage’ to its roof after lead was stripped from the building over the weekend. Dubmire Primary Academy in Houghton-le-Spring have said they are “beyond devastated” after it was discovered today (June
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Kieran Trippier on 'massive' England moment and fitness situation after injury scare
KIERAN TRIPPIER believes England showed their mettle and Euro 2024 credentials by digging deep to start a major tournament with a win for the fourth time in row. Gareth Southgate’s men are among the favourites to become kings of the continent three
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Appeal after 62-year-old man hospitalised outside Sainsbury's
Police are appealing for information after an elderly man was hospitalised outside of a Sainsbury's in Eston. The incident happened at 5.20pm on June 15 outside the shop on Bankfields Road. The victim was assaulted by another man and he suffered
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People across North East urged to stay safe as Drowning Prevention Week is marked
People across the North East have been urged to for people to stay safe and be mindful of the dangers of water this drowning prevention week. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, in partnership with the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS), as
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Pictures of popular carnival featuring monster trucks and fairground rides
A carnival monster trucks crushing cars, families enjoying fairground attractions, and death-defying BMX stunts came to the region this weekend. The North Yorkshire Carnival got underway at Catterick Racecourse on Saturday (June 15) and Sunday
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Police probe bus station 'brawl' after officers called to incident on forecourt
Police are probing a bus station 'brawl' in Middlesbrough town centre. Officers received reports of an altercation at Middlesbrough Bus Station, on Newport Road, around 3.40pm on Friday afternoon. Pictures from the scene show a group of people
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What food and drink items are banned from Vue, Odeon and Cineworld cinemas?
With Oscar season now in full swing the urge to go to the cinema and check out a new release has never been bigger. Whether it be a rom-com, a widely acclaimed drama, or whichever latest superhero is making its big-screen debut, there is plenty
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North East charity offices trashed during alleged break-in as two are charged
Two people have been charged after a charity's offices were significantly damaged during an alleged break in. At around 9pm last Thursday (June 13), police received a report of two men trying to gain entry to a premises on Springwell Road in Wrekenton
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Man, 19, in court charged over alleged hit-and-run outside North East club
A teenager has appeared in court in collection with an alleged hit-and-run incident outside a North East club. Connor Jefferson appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court today (Monday, June 17) charged with attempted GBH, dangerous driving, driving
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Police seize large amount of alcohol in crackdown on popular North East beaches
Officers seized a large quantity of alcohol and made two arrests as part of an operation at popular North East beaches over the weekend. On Friday (June 14), large numbers of young people descended on the beaches of North Tyneside, between King
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Murderer who dumped former teacher's body in suitcase jailed for at least 22 years
A 29-year-old man who admitted murdering a retired Fettes College teacher in a catfishing plot has been sentenced to life in prison and ordered to serve at least 22 years behind bars. Paul McNaughton killed 75-year-old Peter Coshan in a flat in
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What people can expect from Northallerton Homegrown Food Festival 2024
Organisers of the Homegrown Food Festival 2024 in Northallerton have told visitors what to expect during this year's event, as they have promised bigger and better things. Taking place on Sunday, June 23, this year’s event will include a new-look
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All 16 North East takeaways slammed with a one or zero star food hygiene rating
A total of 16 businesses in the North East have been slapped with a poor hygiene rating in the last two months. The Food Hygiene ratings show that a number of businesses have been told in the last few weeks that they need to make improvements.
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Why Newcastle won't be declaring first at this election - but these seats might
The question of who will declare a result first has long been a hot topic in the North East whenever a general election comes around. For many years, Sunderland’s counters were famously known as the fastest in the country – making the first announcements
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Man arrested as armed police swarm housing estate after report of 'weapon'
A man in his forties was arrested after armed police swarmed a housing estate following reports of a person with a weapon. Multiple units descended upon the Rudyard Avenue area of Stockton last night at around 6:30pm (June 16) after it was claimed
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Two men have denied the murder of Brian Darby
Two men have denied murder and attempted murder following the death of a man in a suspected ‘hit and run’. Shaun and Martin Breeze are both charged with the murder of Brian Darby and the attempted murder of three other people. The 60-year-old
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Three arrested and drugs seized following raid at North East address
Three men have been arrested and drugs have been seized following a raid at a North East property last week. Cleveland Police confirmed drugs, stolen goods and a large amount of cash were seized after they executed a drugs warrant on an address
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Jude Bellingham - England's once-in-a-generation talent with the world at his feet
ON Friday evening, it was Germany’s Jamal Musiala flying the flag for European football’s new generation as he scored in a stellar performance against Scotland. On Saturday, at the age of just 16, Spain’s Lamine Yamal produced a standout display as
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Middlesbrough receive formal permission to speak to Newcastle United target
MIDDLESBROUGH are set to appoint Michael Carrick’s brother, Graeme, to their coaching staff after receiving permission to hold talks with the current Newcastle United youth-team coach. Boro are having to overhaul their coaching department after
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Man pronounced dead after emergency services swarm Newton Aycliffe street
A man has been pronounced dead after emergency services swarmed a Newton Aycliffe street on Sunday afternoon. Several police vehicles swarmed Kirkstone Place just before 3pm on Sunday (June 16). Pictures from the scene showed several police
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REVEALED: Dog friendly beaches to visit with your canine companion this summer
A list of North Yorkshire's dog-friendly beaches for pet owners this summer has been revealed. For the height of the summer season - until September 30 - dogs are not permitted on a number of signposted zones on popular beaches. This includes
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North Yorkshire hotel garden set to ‘take your breath away’ among UK’s loveliest
A hotel garden in North Yorkshire which “takes the breath away” has been named one of the UK’s loveliest by The Telegraph. Middleton Lodge’s outdoor space in Richmond is brimming with plenty of stand out features, from “lush” meadows to flower
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Count Binface pledges 'space bridge' to solve Northallerton's traffic problems
Count Binface has announced his manifesto for the upcoming general election in Richmond and Northallerton, with The Northern Echo getting an exclusive early look. The self-dubbed 'intergalactic space warrior' is standing against PM Rishi Sunak
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Middlesbrough's plan for Delano Burgzorg and next move in summer transfer window
MIDDLESBROUGH believe versatile Delano Burgzorg will offer variety in their forward line - with the new recruit to be closely assessed in pre-season before a definitive decision is made on how he's best used at the Riverside. Burgzorg can lead
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Couple returns to Peebles 60 years on to celebrate wedding anniversary
A couple has returned to a Peebles hotel to mark 60 years since their first visit on their wedding day. Stuart and Irene Reed were married on May 30, 1964. The couple, originally from County Durham, drove up to the Borders on their wedding
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Scott Wilson's Euros Diary: Train chaos, twin towns and a strange choice of venue
ENGLAND’S Euros adventure began in Gelsenkirchen, the smallest of Germany’s host venues by a considerable distance and a place that supporters of the national team know only too well as it was the location of the Three Lions’ exit from the 2006 World
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Metal detectorist finds historic cufflink with links to king in incredible find
IN Richmond, the Richmondshire Museum in Ryders Wynd, has recently acquired a fascinating object that is more than 350 years old. It is a silver commemorative cufflink which has been purchased by museum chairman, Mike Wood, from the British Museum
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Drivers warned fuel prices are 'far higher than they should be'
Fuel retailers have been accused of exploiting the focus on the General Election in order to keep their prices high. The RAC said prices for petrol and diesel in Britain are “far higher than they should be” as wholesale costs have fallen since
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Public warned throwing away election documents could land you a £200 fine
Experts have issued a warning to the public ahead of General Election month, as many of us could be making mistakes that will land us with fines or even a prison sentence. A range of election material has been published and sent out across the
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Third company recalls product as it may be contaminated with E. coli
Manufacturer THIS! has become the third company to recall a product as a “precautionary measure” due to possible E. coli contamination. The company has issued a recall notice to customers over its vegan chicken and bacon wrap, which is sold only
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Can I be fined for driving too slowly? The important rules to know
Motorists know how severe the penalty can be for speeding, but some might not know what the punishment could be for driving too slowly. Minimum speed limits do exist on some roads in the UK, but they are very rare, so most of the time there won't
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Strictly Come Dancing legend says show was ‘brutal awakening’
Communards legend and former Church of England priest Reverend Richard Coles has said taking part in Strictly Come Dancing was a "brutal awakening". The 62-year-old took part in the 2017 series of the popular BBC show and partnered up with professional
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Top 10 best and worst English foods ranked by online travel guide (Do you agree?)
A ranking by users of an online travel guide has revealed the top 10 best and worst-rated foods from England. There's often much debate about what the best and worst parts of English cuisine are, with there being plenty of strong opinions held.
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Plans to turn former children's charity building into city centre flats
Plans for new flats in Sunderland city centre have been submitted to council development chiefs. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an application for 11 Stockton Road near Park Lane Interchange in the city’s St Michael’
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Long-awaited opening of urgent dental treatment centre in Darlington is welcomed
The opening of an urgent dental treatment centre in Darlington after a long-running campaign has been welcomed. The NHS has opened the facility at the Firthmoor Community Centre to provide extra appointments for patients in the town, as part
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Teenager arrested after large haul of cannabis vapes found by police in car
A 19-year-old has been arrested after police found a haul of cannabis vapes in his car during a vehicle stop. Officers in Stockton stopped the vehicle near Cypress Court where they discovered the collection. A picture taken by officers of the
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Police 'concerned' in search for missing North East man - have you seen Mark?
Police say they are becoming "increasingly concerned" as they search for a North East man who has not been seen for three weeks. Mark McNeil, 44 has not been seen for three weeks by his family and friends but was only reported missing to police
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How people have reacted to major plans to reshape part of North East town centre
Few seem to argue the West Precinct in Billingham town centre hasn’t seen better days. Several retailers remain – two pubs, a Chinese restaurant, a number of chain stores and a funeral directors’. So do empty parades with shutters on long-gone
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Middlesbrough striker set for summer exit after falling further down pecking order
MATTHEW Hoppe is set for the Middlesbrough exit door this summer, with the striker well down the pecking order at the Riverside and not featuring in Michael Carrick's plans. The 23-year-old joined Boro from Mallorca two years ago but is still yet
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General Election Darlington: Q&A with Conservative candidate Peter Gibson
The general election is just weeks away - so we sat down with all the candidates standing in Darlington to see why they want to be the town's MP. Here's what the Conservative candidate Peter Gibson said. In our first of five interviews covering
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Sunderland have three transfer priorities - but must also make 'statement' signing
IT'S a hugely important summer on Wearside and once the new head coach is in place, attention must immediately turn to the transfer window. So what are the priorities at the Stadium of Light this summer? What do the Black Cats need and who could
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Voting is now open for the County Durham Tourism Superstar of 2024
The search is on to find County Durham’s Tourism Superstar of 2024. Voting has now opened to find the person who shows the greatest passion for the county and a real dedication to giving visitors a priceless experience. Judges have drawn up