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Pictures as spectators enjoy British National Road Championships in Darlington
Spectators lined the streets of Darlington town centre this evening as cyclists took part in the British National Road Championships. Residents were on hand to welcome the competitors with cheers of encouragement from behind the guard rails
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What is the most missed restaurant in County Durham? Our readers have decided
Over the years we have all probably seen one of our favourite foodie spots close its doors for one last time. Whether that’s your local pizza go-to or the café you regularly visit for breakfast, unfortunately, there are many reasons why businesses
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‘Destroyed by scumbags’: Former County Durham care home targeted by vandals
A derelict former care home in County Durham has been targeted by vandals. Residents have told of their horror at seeing the state of Shotley Park Residential Home, which is strewn with smashed glass, rubble, and broken windows. Peter Wright
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Little know rule that could see UK drivers fined £5,000 over air con in car
Drivers are being warned the way they use air conditioning in their cars could land them fines of up to £5,000 as the UK is hit by a sizzling heatwave. Air conditioning (or lack of) could see drivers punished under Highway Code rule 237 which states
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Delays expected in Durham city centre as refurbishment works start this weekend
Works to refurbish a busy road in central Durham will begin this weekend, as part of the final stages of the bus station redevelopment. Works on North Road will start on Sunday, June 23 and last for 14 weeks, and plans include the removal of temporary
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It's coming home...with me: Footy fan caught snatching England flag on CCTV
A Hartlepool bar has been left furious after one of its England flags was snatched from the front of the venue in broad daylight. Rosie’s, at Hartlepool Marina, decided to embrace Euro football fever this year by decorating the popular waterfront
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Petition calls for the end of controversial annual fair
A petition has been launched in an attempt to stop a popular annual fair from happening. The Appleby Horse Fair is a divisive issue, with many supporters believing it’s beneficial for cultural and historical reasons, and it brings with it trade
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'Pupil' taken to hospital following incident at Darlington school
A ‘pupil’ has reportedly been taken to hospital following an incident at Hurworth School this afternoon (June 21). North East Ambulance Service has confirmed they were called to Hurworth School, in Croft Road, at 12:50pm. They also confirmed
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Man in critical but stable condition as police update on house explosion
A man who was left fighting for his life after an explosion at his home in Middlesbrough is now in a critical but stable condition. The 57-year-old suffered serious burns after a horrific blast tore through a semi-detached home on Kirkland Walk
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Three-year-old boy struck by motorcycle after suspected hit-and-run
A three-year-old boy remains in hospital after being struck by a motorcycle in a 'hit-and-run.' Officers were called to Kingsway, in the Fenham area of Newcastle, on Thursday after reports of a crash around 8.13pm. It was reported that a three-year-old
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Mum hits out after council van 'crashed into her car and drove off'
A disabled mum has hit out after she claims a council van crashed into her parked car before driving off. Mum-of-one Michelle was visiting a friend on Ash Hill in Coulby Newham when the incident occurred. Michelle, who was not in the car at the
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Two arrests as police find cannabis farm at Yorkshire Dales business park
Police said two men were arrested after a "large" cannabis farm was found at a business park in Wensleydale. The discovery was made in Hawes on Thursday afternoon after police were called by a member of the public. A spokesperson for North
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Key Middlesbrough departure is complete as new overseas club is confirmed
AARON DANKS has completed his exit from Middlesbrough, with Bayern Munich having confirmed his appointment as part of Vincent Kompany’s backroom team. Danks has been appointed as one of Kompany’s assistants at the Allianz Arena, with Boro having
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Coffee shop confirms it will open in North East village next month
A coffee store has confirmed it will be opening its second store in a North East village. Sunday Coffee and Kitchen have confirmed they will be taking over the property formerly housing Rounton Coffee Shop on Leven Road in Norton. Work is currently
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Parking ticket from 'ninja' deemed intimidating by concerned residents
A council worker who dished out a parking ticket while wearing a face covering has been warned it is ‘not appropriate’ following a public backlash. The man was photographed wearing a black mask across his nose and mouth as well as a black beanie
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Gin-snatching shoplifter stole 12 joints of meat from Aldi in crime spree
A shoplifter who snatched 12 joints of meat and £180-worth of washing tablets from stores has been barred from a Tyneside retail park. Kieran Scott carried out a spate of thefts from a string of businesses at Newcastle Shopping Park, in the Walker
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County Durham set for a scorcher this weekend with temperatures set to soar
The Met Office has predicted a warm weekend in Darlington and Durham but cooled talk of a heatwave next week despite growing temperatures. We have had a look at the forecast for the local area to let you know how hot it is going to get this weekend
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Excavations paused at North Yorkshire mine amid reports of staff refusing to work
Excavation operations will be ‘paused’ at Whitby’s Woodsmith mine until next week amid reports of staff refusing to work. Anglo-American will “pause shaft sinking activity” at its Woodsmith fertiliser mine “due to the current uncertainty for a
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Picturesque promenade 'ruined' following numerous deliberate bin fires
Fire crews were called to several deliberate bin fires which ‘ruined’ a picturesque promenade. Cleveland Fire Brigade confirmed they were called to tackle the incident in Saltburn in the early hours of Friday morning (June 21). They believe
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Who is Regis Le Bris? The Lorient manager closing in on Sunderland switch
SUNDERLAND are closing in on the appointment of Regis Le Bris as their new head coach. The Lorient boss was a part of a fluid five-man shortlist drawn up by the Black Cats and the Championship club are hopeful of an appointment in the next couple
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'Violent bully' trashed ex-partner's home after she challenged his infidelity
A ‘violent bully’ who smashed up his partner’s home when she ended their relationship following claims of his infidelity landed himself in court. Scott McKinley flew into a rage and slashed his victim’s sofa with a knife while ripping pictures
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Darlington Cares free uniform shop relocates and will reopen next week
A Darlington uniform exchange shop that allows parents to donate out-of-size or use uniforms and switch them out for new ones has relocated - here's where you can find it. Darlington Cares has now moved into its brand new home in Feethams Car Park
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County Durham trainer can pull another winner out of the hat on Ladies’ Day at Redcar
COUNTY Durham trainer Michael Dods is having another fine season and he is aiming to land the feature race on Ladies’ Day at Redcar on Saturday with the rejuvenated Tatterstall. The gelding has always been highly regarded by the yard and is pictured
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Nine-year-old charity swimmer meets Vera VIP
Nine-year-old Freya Jameson took on the challenge of a mile-long swimathon, raising more than £600 for Charlotte Straker House. Young Freya successfully swam 64 lengths of Elswick Pool before visiting her grandmother at the care home's Summer Fete
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Sunderland 'very close' to appointing Regis Le Bris as their new head coach
SUNDERLAND are in advanced talks with Lorient over Regis Le Bris, and are hoping to be able to confirm the Frenchman as their new head coach in the next couple of days. Le Bris was on an initial five-man shortlist that was drawn up when Michael
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Man suffers broken jaw after 'bar attack' as police release CCTV image
A man has been left with a broken jaw following an alleged assault at a Durham pub. The incident took place at popular cocktail bar The Boat Club, on Elvet Riverside, when a man was left injured after an alleged attack last Saturday (June 15).
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Sunderland complete signing of experienced goalkeeper Simon Moore
SUNDERLAND have completed the signing of 34-year-old goalkeeper Simon Moore on a free transfer. The experienced shot stopper was part of the Coventry City side which reached the Championship Play-Off Final in 2022/23, but played second fiddle to
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The key questions Gareth Southgate must address ahead of England's group decider
ENGLAND’S bitterly-disappointing draw with Denmark means the spotlight is focused on Gareth Southgate ahead of Tuesday’s group decider with Slovenia in Cologne. What are the problems the England boss is wrestling with after the opening two games
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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after horror crash
A motorcyclist from Middlesbrough was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a horror crash in North Yorkshire. Officers were called to the A170 near Sinnington - between Kirbymoorside and Pickering - after a crash involving a gold
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Meet the North East based artist who created this Taylor Swift mural at Wembley
A North East-based artist has been revealed to be the mastermind behind this enchanting Taylor Swift mural at Wembley ahead of the singer's sold-out weekend of shows. Drop everything now - and look at the artwork created by Sunderland-based and
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Scott Wilson's Euros Diary: Fan zone frolics help create Europe's biggest party
JOHN is a football fan from Newcastle, and amid the thousands of England supporters crammed into Frankfurt’s giant fan zone during Thursday’s game with Denmark, he was the one that stood out. Mainly because he was the only one wearing a pink tutu and
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Top new TV drama filmed in York set to air on major channel
YORK is the star of the show in a new drama filmed in the city earlier this year. Set to air on Channel 4, detective drama Patience was filmed at locations across the city throughout April. The six-part series will feature Breaking Bad star
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how do you catch the bacterial strain?
Meningitis can affect anyone, but it's most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. It’s an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges), reports the NHS. If it’s not treated
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The Quaker legend with a family connection to First World War soldier
MEMORIES 681 told how after 106 years of lying in an unmarked grave, Pte Joseph Humble of Witton Park was to get an official headstone, and that was duly unveiled at the start of the month in Escomb cemetery. Joseph, 23, served twice in the army
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'Impressive' North Yorkshire pub named as finalist at Great British Pub Awards
An “impressive” pub with a “brilliant atmosphere” in North Yorkshire has been named a finalist at the Great British Pub Awards 2024. The Barking George located inside The Harrogate Inn in Harrogate has been shortlisted for ‘Best Town Pub’ among
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How you can apply for 18 apprenticeships up for grabs in Teesside
A housing provider in the North East has launched 18 apprenticeship opportunities for 16 year-olds outside of full-time education. The openings, listed on Thirteen's website this week, offer a blend of trade and office-based roles from business
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Alan Shearer pulls no punches in damning verdict of England display against Denmark
ALAN SHEARER felt there was “no excuse” for a performance that lacked energy after England were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Denmark at Euro 2024 last night. England struggled to impose themselves in their second Group C outing in Germany
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'Mysterious' carnivorous sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters
Did you know that 'the world’s most mysterious shark' can be found in British waters? Greenland sharks are the second largest species of carnivorous shark after the great white. While they can be found in deep waters around the UK, humans rarely
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Lidl planning to open 'hundreds' of new supermarkets as events announced
Lidl has issued a call to contractors as it looks to open hundreds of new supermarkets across the UK. The retailer is calling on contractors from across the country to sign up to a series of events aimed at forging new relationships and engaging
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'Check your change': This is the 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £50 on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction. The coin was minted
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Mum defends viral 'vile and unhygienic' dishwasher shoe cleaning hack
A defiant mum has defended her trainer washing hack after many branded it “vile and unhygienic” on TikTok. Wendy Glancy decided to load her dishwasher with multiple pairs of grass and mud-stained trainers after hearing about it online. Intrigued
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Warning as major sun creams, including Asda, fail safety tests
Three popular brands of sunscreen products have failed an annual safety test conducted by consumer experts Which?. Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 High, Calypso Press & Protect Sun Lotion SPF30 and Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free
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Ian McKellen issues health update and confirms he will miss London shows
It has been confirmed that Sir Ian McKellen will not return to the stage for the play Player Kings for its final London dates. Instead, his understudy, David Semark, will perform while he recuperates following a fall from the stage on Monday.
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Plea for 20mph zone outside County Durham school welcomed by officials
A campaign to introduce a 20mph zone outside a rural primary school has been welcomed by Durham County Council. Cotherstone residents launched a petition calling for new safety measures in the Teesdale village following concerns that speeding
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Legal argument causes delay in Bishop Auckland murder trial
Progress in the trial of five people accused of murdering a Bishop Auckland man has been delayed most of the week by legal arguments. Lee Clarkson was stabbed to death outside his home after he had been dragged outside and beaten by the masked
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FIRST LOOK: Beamish opens new 1950s town and Georgian Tavern
Visitors will soon be able to experience more of the fabulous ‘50s with the opening of classic cinema, a milk bar and record store from the golden era of rock n roll. An electrical store with ‘must have’ period household items, and a toy shop
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Blue plaque unveiled in recognition of trailblazing Durham woman
A blue plaque has been unveiled on a house once lived in by the first Honorary Freewoman of Durham. Helena Rosa Duncombe Shafto OBE was bestowed with the honour "in appreciation of her devoted labours on behalf of the Durham Light Infantry (DLI
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DWP warning to 230,000 pensioners who could be owed more than £12,000
Thousands of women have been told they could be due a refund from the government due to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) errors that resulted in underpayments. It is estimated that around 230,000 people, mainly women, have been underpaid
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Leisure developers set their sights on striking Grade II North East town hall
A developer has set their sights on a neglected North East town hall, earmarking it for "social impact redevelopment." Capital&Centric have set their sights on Gateshead's Old Town Hall as part of an expansion plan to bring their brand of regeneration
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General Election: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor candidates outline their campaigns
The seven candidates standing for election in the Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor constituency have announced their campaigns to voters. Rishi Sunak announced the General Election for July 4 last month, saying it was “the moment for Britain to
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Serial County Durham burglar was wearing GPS tag while breaking in to barber shop
A repeat burglar got a shock when he attempted an overnight break in at a town centre barber’s shop, a court heard. Andrew Fletcher Pickering caused £450 damage after making a hole in the roof of G-House Barbering, in Stanley, while attempting
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New fish and chip shop confirmed to open in Darlington Market
A new fish and chips shop will be bringing their talents to Darlington Indoor Market as they prepare to move into the old fishmonger unit. Marketplace Fish & Chips is the latest business to join the venue – with the market hailing the new culinary
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3 North East XL Bully owners that could have their dog destroyed after court orders
Three North East XL bully owners could see their dogs be put down months after it became a criminal offence to own or possess a dog of that breed in the UK. Courts have been cracking down on XL bully owners since a ban on the breed came in force
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Volunteering groups see rise in interest as work is highlighted
Hundreds of people have come forward to find out more information about volunteering following a campaign to highlight the vital work to deliver services to communities across North Yorkshire. The work of community champions has made a huge contribution
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Join us for the cutting-edge robotic hip and knee replacement event
Are you suffering hip or knee pain and considering joint replacement surgery but unsure about your options? Join Mr Craig White and Dr Raghu Sidaginamale, our Robotic joint replacement surgeons for an insightful event to learn how robotic-assisted
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On course to bridge the gap at Teesside University
Jo Burgess, Teesside University’s Director of Professional Apprenticeships, tells Mike Hughes how their courses are keeping the region ahead of the skills challenge Being successful isn’t easy. When a region like this starts to find its new