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Pint by the sea? 7 of County Durham's best beer gardens with beautiful views
Summer is on its way (with a few storms in between) and who knows, even a heatwave could take over the North East in the next few weeks. But what is better than getting outside to make the most of the sunshine across County Durham after a long
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The best places for a parmo in the region according to locals- hungry yet?
There's been a flurry of comments from The Northern Echo readers on their favourite spot to buy a parmo. As a Teesside delicacy, it's no surprise that it has so many fans. The love for parmo is spread far and wide throughout the region, reflected
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Headteacher's past sexual relationship with pupil sees him barred from classroom
A headteacher who had a sexual relationship with a pupil more than 20 years ago has been barred from the classroom. North East teacher Scott Lachlan Wilson, 52, was in his late 20s when he and the girl, a Year 13 student ten years his junior at
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Look inside 'gorgeous' County Durham manor on sale for £2.3m
A gorgeous manor in County Durham has emerged onto the market for £2.3m. Tetrarch Manor, in Wynyard, is a large property with five bedrooms and it includes a swimming pool. The imposing residence was designed and constructed by the current
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Water park bosses apply to serve alcohol from 8am ahead of reopening
Scarborough’s Alpamare water park has applied for a licence to serve alcohol from 8am ahead of a planned reopening. The Alpamare water park in Scarborough’s North Bay has submitted a premises licence application to North Yorkshire Council.
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Child 'assaulted by large group of kids' at Darlington skate park left with black eye
Police are appealing for information after a child was reportedly assaulted by a large group of children at a Darlington skate park. The alleged attack happened on Tuesday (June 18) at about 4pm in South Park, at the skate park where kids often
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Marking 40 years since the devastating closure of the Shildon wagon works
NEXT weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the end, after 151 years, of Shildon as a railway-manufacturing town. The wagon works, which once employed nearly 3,000 men, closed on June 30, 1984. The anniversary is being marked with an exhibition
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Sunderland confirm Regis Le Bris as head coach with Speakman & Louis-Dreyfus reaction
SUNDERLAND have confirmed the appointment of Regis Le Bris as their new head coach. Le Bris has been confirmed as the permanent successor to Michael Beale, who was dismissed in February, with Sunderland having agreed a settlement with his previous
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Can you pronounce these 15 'tricky' North East location place names correctly?
Trying to get the correct pronunciation for a location can be often truly difficult. Not wanting to embarrass yourself, it can be a minefield to get the right combination of letters, especially if it's pronounced in a regional dialect. It
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Shadow Home secretary pledges to fix 'broken' courts system in North East visit
A senior Labour shadow minister today said the court system is "broken" and is "letting women down" as she sets out the party's vision to half violence against women and girls should they win the general election. Funding, reassurance and reform
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Boy, 13, arrested after pupil left with head injury in 'assault' at Darlington school
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a pupil at Hurworth School in Darlington was left with a head injury in a suspected assault. Police were called to the secondary school during the lunch break on Friday (June 21) to reports of a pupil being
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Drivers could face £5,000 fine for this immature act while driving
UK motorists have been warned that an immature driving act could land them with a £5,000 fine and three points on their licence. Amid heavy rain across the UK in recent months, and with more rain expected in the weeks ahead, drivers are being warned
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'Majority of UK' to see heatwave and highest temperatures of 2024 next week
Parts of the UK are likely to see a heatwave arrive next week in a short-lived burst of sun, a forecaster said. Most of the UK “will experience the finest conditions and highest temperatures so far this year” and some isolated weather stations
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Popular coffee chain set to open new drive-thru on North East industrial estate
Coffee lovers are in for a treat as Teesside prepares to welcome a new Starbucks drive-thru. Construction works are currently underway at Teesside Industrial Estate, in Thornaby, for the popular chain’s latest outlet in the region. The news
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Violent man 'denigrated' partner during campaign of horrific abuse
A violent thug who repeatedly battered his girlfriend has been locked up for almost five years for inflicting a campaign of abuse against the woman. Mark Yates launched his first brutal assault when he was challenged about receiving messages from
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Five of the best places to visit in County Durham this weekend
Summer has finally arrived and brought good weather to the region at last and after a wet start to the year, we're sure you're all eager to get out and about in the sunshine. With an endless amount of things to do in County Durham - it's difficult
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Police say death of man found at address in Stockton is 'non-suspicious'
A man found at an address in Stockton after concern was expressed for his welfare, has since died, police confirmed today. The death of the man, in his 30s, is, at the moment, being treated as, “non-suspicious” by investigators. The Cleveland
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Who won the cycling championships in Darlington as huge crowds cheered on race
Cyclists Emma Jeffers and Lewis Askey sealed their first elite national titles in the National Circuit Championships on Friday night in front of a bumper crowd in Darlington. The two winners sealed their respective victories on a route which took
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Police appeal for sightings of missing Steven, last reportedly seen on Monday June 10
Cleveland Police has issued an appeal to find a missing man, who may be in the Skinningrove area of Redcar and Cleveland. Steven Leather, 59, who is from Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, was last seen in the nearby Rotherham area on Monday, June 10
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Police appeal for sightings of missing Dylan, 15, last reportedly seen on Wednesday
Police are appealing for the public’s assistance to help find a missing teenage boy from North Tyneside. Dylan Basra, who is said to be from the Longbenton area, was reported missing from home at around lunchtime on Monday (June 17). He was
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How to prevent car sickness and help ease nausea, vomiting and more
Motion sickness is feeling dizzy or sick when travelling by car, boat, plane or train. Worried about a long journey coming up? Well, you can do things to prevent it or relieve the symptoms. Car sickness is caused by repeated movements when
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I flew Premium to Las Vegas with Virgin from Manchester and felt like a royal
I thought Las Vegas was a place where only those who are interested in gambling or partying could have a good time but I was proved wrong and in the best way. While casinos seem to be everywhere, there is an array of alternative activities to take
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How good is your eyesight? Take this vision test to find out
Want to know how good your vision is? Then look no further as this eyesight test is perfect. Helping mark the Euros, which are well underway, Live Football Tickets has created an impossible football-themed test. A task for even the most eagle-eyed
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These are 8 things you could be doing to speed up the sale of your house
Selling your house can be stressful, to say the least so here's how you could speed up the process. The UK housing market has been tipped for a busy summer after a relatively quiet period. The prediction follows the publication of Bank of
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Cheeky holidaymaker reveals 'brilliant' hack to avoid 'stupid' Ryanair charge
A holidaymaker recreated an iconic scene from Friends in order to dodge a “stupid” £50 baggage fine from Ryanair. Connor Kirk was ready to board his flight back from Lanzarote last week when he says he was told his carry-on duffel bag was too large
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Health to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s
Brits who have reached the state pension age can claim under various schemes from companies and the UK government. As the cost of living crisis rages on, you must take advantage of every possible free source of income on offer to you. From
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Cat owners issued 10-day warning as they must act or face £500 fines
Cat owners have just 10 days to act before they could be hit with £500 fines. It is now the law that all cat owners in England must have their pet microchipped, though figures from the PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report revealed that more than 2.4 million
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One third of Brits 'ripped off' by broadband speeds, new study reveals
A third of Brits are reportedly being ripped off by their broadband speeds, according to a new study. From your favourite TV show buffering at the nerve-wracking cliffhanger or your Zoom call dropping in an important meeting, your broadband failing
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Check your shelves! These first edition Children's books could earn you £1000s
Brits have been urged to check their bookshelves since these first editions of popular Children's books could earn you thousands. Whether they have been passed down as heirlooms from loved ones or they have been kept due to the cherished childhood
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Car insurance warning issued to drivers over 'serious' consequences of fronting
Drivers in the UK have been warned of the "serious legal consequences" of fronting on their car insurance. A quarter of young drivers between 18 and 24 years old admitted that would be willing to lie so that they would get cheaper car insurance
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The 'little-known' dog collar law could see pet owners fined £5000
Pet owners have been warned about this "little-known" dog collar law that could lead them to a £5000 fine if broken. Having a furry friend can be a fun and joyful experience but it is also an important responsibility. There are key laws that
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The 9 common garden plants that could devalue your home by thousands
As we approach the warmer months venturing back into the garden and nurturing all the plants forgotten over winter will prove tempting. But were you aware of the nine garden plants that you do not want anywhere near your own personal plot of peace
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Dog owners warned not to leave dogs in cars this summer - what can you do?
Dog owners have been issued a warning about leaving their pets in cars as the temperatures heat up this summer. The RSPCA have warned dog owners in the past about the ‘silent killer’ that is heatwaves. And they’ve issued another warning to
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How to keep wasps away from you and out of your home this summer
When it's a warm summer day, there's nothing like a picnic or barbecue in the sunshine. But for many outdoor eating can quickly become a bit of a nightmare at this time of year with the buzzing sound of a wasp heading your way. Wasps are normally
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Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
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How to get a free slice of cake at Farmhouse Inns pubs today with 2 secret words
UK pub chain Farmhouse Inns is giving away free slices of cake for one day only. Customers can indulge in a piece of cake at their local pub for free in an offer that celebrates the start of summer this weekend and the chain's 20th birthday.
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Italian café opens new outdoor dining space at County Durham shopping centre
An Italian café in a County Durham shopping centre will be broadening their dining offerings with a brand new dining terrace and pizza van. Etto Caffé will be opening their new outdoor space in Dalton Park which will offer an additional 36 seats
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Five County Durham and Darlington pubs that welcome pooches with open arms
Summer has finally arrived in County Durham after a dreary June - and what better way to spend the weekend than a trip to the pub. But for dog lovers, it’s sometimes harder to find a place that allows you to kick back and enjoy a drink while in
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County Durham man accused of breaking into hotel bedroom and stealing keys to VW Golf
A provisional trial date has been set in the case of a man accused of burglary at a hotel bedroom and stealing keys to a Volkswagen Golf which was then taken from the car park outside. Defendant Ashley Fairhurst is facing charges of burglary, plus
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LIVE: Police confirm the death of man found at Stockton address
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Food experts declare this North Yorkshire farmers’ market one of UK’s must visits
A North Yorkshire food market providing “bags of foodie fun” has been officially declared one of the UK’s best farmers’ markets by HelloFresh. It comes as the food experts have analysed 30 farmers’ markets, looking at factors including how often
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The five best County Durham pubs and cafés with a stunning view
As better weather arrives, people are looking for amazing places to eat and drink which have a brilliant view. Especially in the social media age, people love to grab photos of their surroundings - and this list of five certainly won't disappoint
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5 North Yorkshire bakeries crowned among best in the world- have you visited any?
Looking where to go for some of the finest pastries and sweet treats? Five bakeries in North Yorkshire have been crowned among the best in the world. Located in Harrogate and York, the bakeries were featured in La Liste's Pastry Awards 2024 (which
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Europe's largest travelling fair gets rolling for 2024 on Newcastle's Town Moor
Thousands of showgoers flocked to Newcastle’s Town Moor for the return of the Hoppings fun fair, last night (Friday, June 21). Europe’s largest fun fair is up and running for its ten-day stay, with more than 400 rides, stalls, food vendors and
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The 'Aycliffe Angel' remembering her wartime service
LOOKING back to the week that was June 24 to June 30, five years ago... A WARTIME angel shared her memories of ammunitions manufacturing during the Second World War ahead of Armed Forces Day in June 2019. Dora Mattrick, 96, was just 20-years-old
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Full line up of performers revealed for popular County Durham food festival
A full roster of street performers has been confirmed for this year's Seaham Food Festival as organisers confirm the first-ever dedicated music stage at the event. Celebrated chef personalities Rosemary Shrager, Phil Vickery, and Paul Young are
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'We need magicians': Bishop Auckland's plea for new government to revive town
People disillusioned with politics ahead of the General Election have urged “magicians, not politicians” to return Bishop Auckland to its former glory. The decline of the high street has contributed to residents’ resigned attitudes towards politics
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15 of the cheapest petrol stations in County Durham and Darlington this week
It’s been two years since the price at the pumps soared across the nation - leaving some motorists paying as high as £2 a litre. Since then, petrol and diesel prices have thankfully come down, although The RAC recently warned that prices in Britain
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Drink and drug drivers, and would-be burglars face justice at Aycliffe court
Here are a few of the people who were sentenced at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ court in the last week. The eight offenders to have been sentenced include those convicted of drink driving, criminal damage and assaulting a police officer. John
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All 7 North East takeaways hit with a one or two star food hygiene rating
A total of 7 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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Be lord of the manor in this stunning North Yorkshire country estate
Built for W H Hudleston in 1913, Rillington Manor was designed to make a statement, and everything about this small private country estate – from the sweeping tree-lined driveway that arrives at its monumental central entrance to its Georgian revival
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Do you like mussels? Some of the top seafood restaurants in County Durham
Can't decide what to eat? How about some classic fish and chips or maybe a bowl of mussels and fresh lobster? In County Durham, there’s seafood galore and plenty of restaurants are dotted around offering some tasty meals fresh out of the water.
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Drink driving checks ramp up across County Durham as police kickstart campaign
It is early in the morning and police officers are out testing County Durham drivers' alcohol levels -kicking off Durham Constabulary’s summer drink-driving campaign. Many people are unaware alcohol can still be in your system from the night before
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'Admitted failings' from army in death of soldier killed in training exercise
"Admitted failings" by the army when it came to training and safety procedures during the death of a soldier in a training ground exercise have been highlighted after an inquest into his death. Questions over staff training, lack of risk assessments
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General Election: Blaydon and Consett candidates outline their campaigns
The candidates standing for election in the Blaydon and Consett 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 choose its future
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Look inside this 'classic country' house with a B&B on the market for £1.75m
A Grade II listed Northumberland property with a bed and breakfast on site, is on the market for £1,750,000. Built in the early 19th century near Ponteland, Dalton House stands on approximately 2.85 acres of gardens and grounds. (Image: Finest
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Popular cookware retailer set to open new store in shopping centre this Autumn
A popular cookware retailer is set to open a new store at the Metrocentre. Pro Cook - the UK’s leading direct-to-consumer specialist kitchenware brand - will be launching a new store it the Lower Green Mall. The chain, which currently has
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'They failed him and our family': Bereaved family of soldier killed in training drill
The bereaved family of a soldier who died during a training exercise have slammed the Ministery of Defence for "failing him and our family" after an inquest into his death concluded. Family members of Staff Sergeant John McKelvie gathered at Thirsk
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The five best seaside locations to explore in and around County Durham
The five best beaches within a driving distance of County Durham have been ranked, according to people on TripAdvisor. From beaches in the region to those just outside, but a short car journey from County Durham - there's plenty of picturesque
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3 ‘underrated’ and ‘most beautiful’ North East beaches worth a trip this summer
Three of the “most beautiful” beaches in the UK happen to be right here in the North East and have now been revealed among the best “underrated” places for a summer holiday this year. The coastal spots with “spectacular” views and “picturesque”
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5 of the best weekend walks to try in County Durham - with stunning scenery too
After a busy working week and trying to keep on top of everyday life, blowing the cobwebs away and clearing your mind can sound quite appealing. Getting out of the house for some fresh air is one way that is bound to make you feel better. Whether
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Teesside University launch a series of new Degree Apprenticeships
Teesside University has launched a series of new Degree Apprenticeships, under the leadership of Director of Professional Apprenticeships Jo Burgess here: Today, Jonnny Munby tells us about the Accounting Finance Manager apprenticeship. How
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3 of the best places to pick your own strawberries in the North East
Among the many great things that summer brings to the North East is the variety of places that offer freshly grown fruit to pick. There’s nothing better than visiting a 'pick your own' (P.Y.O) farm and filling up endless tubs of the finest produce
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Time to test your IQ! Take this pub quiz to find out your score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Middlesbrough left-back and Ryan Giles latest with transfer stance clear
MIDDLESBROUGH will continue to monitor Ryan Giles' situation but are not currently pursuing any other left-backs and would be happy to go into the season with their current options if the opportunity to re-sign the former loanee doesn't present itself