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Hayden Coulson gets move he wanted after permanent Middlesbrough exit is confirmed
HAYDEN Coulson's time at Middlesbrough has come to an end, with the left-back having completed a permanent move to Blackpool after impressing on loan at Bloomfield Road last season. Coulson was well down the pecking order at Boro and at 26 it was
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General Election 2024: What time will results be declared in the North East?
There are just seven days to go until the UK goes to the polls for the first time since 2019 - but when will results be declared? Whether you're planning on staying up late to see every vote counted or sleeping through it and avoiding the news,
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Murder victim's son - 'Please never let this man see the light of day again'
A son who found his mother’s body hidden under the sofa gave a heartbreaking account of how her murder had left the family devastated. Glenna Siviter was stabbed more than 30 times by Andrew Hall in a drug-fuelled attack before he stole her jewellery
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Residents told to keep windows shut as warehouse fire smoulders day after outbreak
Residents have been advised to keep their windows shut after an industrial fire smoulders on, a day after it broke out. The blaze, at a tenanted warehouse at the Port of Tyne, is still ongoing but has been brought "under control" by authorities
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Dog and her puppies stolen from North East farm in the dead of night
A dog and her puppies were stolen from a Farm in Teesside overnight, and police are now asking for anyone with information to get in touch and help them reunite the animals with their owners. Tinkerbell, a Jack Russell terrier and her puppies
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Too many 'to let' signs? Consultation on Durham sign restrictions opened by council
Durham residents and businesses are being urged to voice their views on the continuation of restrictions on 'to let' signs in Durham City. Durham County Council had introduced the restrictions in October 2019 after lobbying the Secretary of State
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County Durham vets save three-year-old dog with rare spinal cord cancer
A dog with a rare form of spinal cord cancer is now living her best life after a transformative operation at a County Durham vets' clinic. Three-year-old Misty had a pioneering operation at Wear Referrals in Bradbury after being diagnosed with
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Picture shows 1,000-strong queue snaking round car park to see Nigel Farage
Hundreds of Reform UK supporters turned up on Wearside today to see Nigel Farage at a rally. The queue to get into Rainton Arena, near Houghton-le-Spring, stretched around the car park as anticipation built for the party leader's appearance at
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How fishing tech made in North East is helping to track down the world's ‘ghost nets’
Unique technology developed in the North East is set to be deployed worldwide to help address the significant costs and environmental harm caused by lost ‘ghost’ fishing nets. Succorfish has created MyGearTag, a state-of-the-art acoustic location
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Certificate from South Tyneside firm will help drive up renewables standards
A South Tyneside certification team is to be the first in the UK to run a scheme that drives up standards in domestic renewable energy installations. Simply Certification has recently been awarded the accreditation which will allow them to offer
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Murder probe: Police link second crime scene three miles away from 'stabbing'
Police have linked a second crime scene in Thornaby to a murder probe in Stockton - as detectives appeal for more CCTV footage. Emergency services were called to Stainmore Close on Wednesday evening (June 26) after a man was "stabbed" in the street
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Darlington woman admits assaulting man after hitting him with mobile phone
A Darlington woman has admitted assaulting a man she hit with a mobile phone. Gaynor Sheardown appeared before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court on Tuesday (June 25) where she pleaded guilty to assaulting the man on March 31. The prosecutor
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North East mum-of-four helps her mother retire after winning £50k in bingo
A Stockton mum has helped her own mother to retire early after scooping £50,000 at her local Mecca Bingo. Joanne Bell, 43, won the jackpot while playing the National Bingo Game on June 18 with her family at the Chandlers Wharf branch. Ms Bell
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Dog show and market in County Durham this weekend anticipating excellent turnout
Durham City is set to be taken over by dogs this weekend - as Stray Aid hosts its annual dog show and market. The charity, helping abandoned pets in the North East, will take to Durham's Racecourse on Sunday (June 30) from 10 am to 4pm, hosting
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North East STACK announces slate of food vendors ahead of summer opening
A slate of food vendors offering global cuisines have been announced as St. James’ Park' STACK fanzone prepares to open this summer. One new vendor is Tiptop, which offers a selection of Asian-inspired noodle and rice dishes created by seasoned
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Sunderland will face Premier League opposition as part of pre-season preparations
SUNDERLAND will take on Premier League opposition as part of their pre-season preparations in Spain when Régis Le Bris' side face Nottingham Forest. Sunderland will spend a week in Alicante as part of the club's 2024-25 Championship preparations
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Sunderland's rivals hit with EFL transfer punishment after Jay Matete loan issue
SUNDERLAND'S Championship rivals Oxford United have been disciplined by the EFL for a delay in paying the Black Cats Jay Matete's wages during the midfielder's loan spell in the second half of last season. The U's have been fined £3,500 and were
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When is the next heatwave in the UK? Met Office and WXCharts predict hot spells
This week, your area will have probably seen a few days of warmer weather as a heatwave has increased temperatures across the UK. Whether you got outside to enjoy the sun or stayed sheltered from it, you might be wondering when the next heatwave
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Sir John Hall announces support for Reform UK as leader visits North East
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has revealed today in a visit to the North East that former Newcastle United chairman Sir John Hall is supporting the party. Speaking before the rally at the Rainton Arena in Houghton Le Spring near Sunderland at a
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I was one of hundreds at a Nigel Farage rally to see what all the fuss was about
Nigel Farage has been touring the country rallying support for Reform UK before the general election on July 4. His visit to Sunderland was only announced 48 hours before the event but Rainton Arena was still packed with hundreds of people. Tom Burgess
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GUILTY: Drug addict jailed for stabbing friend to death to steal her jewellery
A man has been jailed for life for brutally stabbing to death an old acquaintance in her own home before stealing items to fund his drug addiction. Andrew Hall repeatedly stabbed Glenna Siviter before stuffing her body under a sofa where her son
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One person in England dies as a result of ongoing E.Coli outbreak
One person in England has died linked to the ongoing E.coli outbreak, the UK Health Security Agency has said. Last week, it was confirmed that at least 86 people have now been admitted to hospital as a result of an E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce
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Newcastle's Anthony Gordon left wounded after England bike accident
NEWCASTLE'S Anthony Gordon was wounded after falling off a bike in Germany but trained as planned on Thursday and is in England contention ahead of Sunday's last 16 clash against Slovakia. Gordon was pictured with a nasty cut to his chin, damage
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Sunderland's Josh Kelly will 'steal the show' on Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois bill
JOSH Kelly will be part of what has been hailed as the "best ever boxing card in Britain" with the Sunderland fighter set to take on Liam Smith in a fascinating clash at Wembley. Kelly vs Smith has been confirmed as one of the bouts on what is
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Burglary suspects found hiding in Durham farmer's field with help of police drone
Four burglary suspects who tried to hide in a farmer's field were arrested after a police drone followed them as they fled from a raid. Police were first alerted to reports of a burglary at an address on Cuthbert Avenue in Durham at around 11pm
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Police confirm 'sudden death' of man after guns seized in CSI probe
A man has died following an overnight incident in Guisborough. Emergency services were called to Warwick Road, off Dorset Road, on Wednesday morning after reports of the sudden death of a man, aged in his sixties. Crime scene investigators
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FA provide update on Newcastle's Kieran Trippier ahead of England vs Slovakia game
NEWCASTLE United's Kieran Trippier trained away from the main group as England geared up for the Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Slovakia. Arsenal's Declan Rice also worked on what the FA described as an "individual programme" Gareth Southgate
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Geese prepare to thrill audiences once again at Bishop Auckland show
Kynren has confirmed the return of a flock of actors as resident geese will once again take the stage in performances starting July 27. The feathery thespians have been thrilling audiences by the thousands since their show debut in 2016 with the
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Body of County Durham woman, 21, washed up in dockland after car found abandoned
The body of a County Durham woman was discovered washed up in dockland two days after her car was found abandoned on a bridge. Shola Meleah Marsden’s car was seen on CCTV crossing the Humber Bridge near Hull on May 18, the opening of an inquest
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All-vinyl event comes to Darlington featuring North-East's cutting-edge DJ talents
Some of the North-East's premier DJs will be hitting the decks at the latest all-vinyl set in a Darlington pub next month. Darlington-based DJ James Watson - aka Mr Watson - is staging his third DL21 show on Friday, July 5, this time in the town's
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage greeted by crowds at North East campaign visit
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has visited the North East today and is speaking to supporters ahead of the general election on July 4. Drumming up support at what has been dubbed a "mass meeting" Nigel Farage is set to speak to voters at Rainton
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Middlesbrough and Sunderland learn Carabao Cup first round opponents
MIDDLESBROUGH play Leeds United in what is the pick of the ties in the Carabao Cup first round draw. The two promotion hopefuls will go head to head at Elland Road in the first week of the season, with the games scheduled to take place in the week
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Police confirm missing 11-year-old girl has been found safe and well
Police have confirmed a missing 11-year-old girl who was last seen at a North East bus station has been found safe and well. The girl was reported missing yesterday (Wednesday) and was last seen in the area of Hexham Bus Station just before 8.30am
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I went to this Darlington circus- and it was amazing!
Breathtaking skills and gravity-defying stunts have been promised as the circus rolls into town this week. Andrew White went along to see if it lived up to expectations. There's something about a circus big top that awakens the child in me.
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'It was a massive shock': Residents react after man, 23, dies in 'stabbing'
Residents of a close-knit Stockton estate have reacted in shock after a murder probe was launched on their doorsteps following the death of a young man. Police and paramedics rushed to Stainmore Close and Wrensfield Road on Wednesday evening (
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Watch: Student looked 'possessed' when asleep after becoming 'deathly unwell' abroad
A student who caught dengue fever on holiday became so poorly that her friend almost ‘called a priest’ after she was acting ‘possessed’ while ill in bed. After spending two weeks in Bali, Indonesia, Cara Pyper, 22, suddenly began to feel ‘deathly
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Police investigating after woman is allegedly sexually assaulted at nightclub
Cleveland Police are investigating after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at No1 Amalgamated Club in Middlesbrough. The woman was said to be in the foyer of the No1 Amalgamated Club on Prescot Road in Middlesbrough on June 8 when a man
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Sunderland officially unveil new home shirt - with price details and how to buy
SUNDERLAND have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 2024/25 season - with the shirt going on sale to supporters in the club's new stadium store from 8am on Friday. It's the first shirt to be released since the Black Cats reunited with
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Newcastle set to sign 'complete player' but there's fresh Yankuba Minteh uncertainty
NEWCASTLE United are set to bolster their youth ranks with the capture of highly-rated teenager Miodrag Pivas - but there's fresh uncertainty over the future of Yankuba Minteh after another transfer twist. Pivas, who spent last season with FK Jedinstvo
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Health expert issues fresh calls for 'heavy taxation' on ultra-processed foods
A health expert has said 'ultra-processed' foods (UPF) should face 'heavy taxation' and suggested that the revenue from this be used to subsidise fresh produce. This comes amid calls for tobacco-style warning signs on product packets and for a
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Pictures show street cordoned off after death of man, 23 in 'stabbing'
A North East street has been placed under a large police cordon following a 'stabbing' last night that left one man dead and saw another arrested on suspicion of murder. The area surrounding Wrensfield Road in Stockton was swarmed by police last
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Drivers warned of £1,000 fine for wearing summer clothing in heatwave
Drivers are being warned that driving in a common summer clothing item could land them a £1,000 fine and three points on their licence. The Met Office have highlighted the chance of 31C temperatures in the UK as heatwaves hit the UK this week.
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County Durham man appears in court charged with raping woman
A County Durham man has appeared in court charged with rape. Twenty-six-year-old Adam Jordan, of College View in Esh Winning, County Durham appeared before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (June 25). He is charged with raping a
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Grandson of WW2 hero speaks of 'pride' as Durham attraction honours 'Wakenshaw gun'
The grandson of WW2 Victoria Cross hero has spoken of his pride after a display honouring his grandfather 82 years on from his sacrifice opened in Durham. It comes as the anniversary of Adam Wakenshaw's heroic actions in Egypt approaches on 27
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Cannabis farmer handed himself in to police 'guard' at County Durham industrial unit
Large commercial cannabis farms were found by police in units on a County Durham industrial estate, a court was told. Officers discovered 311 plants in Unit Five on Peterlee’s North West Industrial Estate on April 30, following reports of a strong
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Thousands urged to check bank as Child Benefit compensation payments begin
Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for an unexpected bonus payment from HMRC. Compensation is being sent to thousands of benefit recipients following a delay in Child Benefit payments earlier this month.
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'Stabbing' LIVE: Man arrested on suspicion of murder as man, 23, dies
4:13pm Stockton 'stabbing' latest Police have linked a second crime scene in Thornaby to a murder probe in Stockton
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Man, 23, dies after 'stabbing' as suspect, 28, arrested on suspicion of murder
A 23-year-old man has died following a 'stabbing' as another man remains in custody after he was arrested on suspicion of murder. Emergency services rushed to Wrensfield Road in Stockton yesterday following the incident just before 6.40pm and rushed
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North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather
9:03am Met Office forecast A cloudy start to Thursday in Northern Ireland with rain spreading eastwards into
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Rishi Sunak: 'Choose tax cuts, lower immigration, and protected pensions'
Rishi Sunak writes exclusively for The North Northern Echo before the nation goes to the polls in the General Election on Thursday, June 4. I know the potential of this area. Over the last 10 years, I have seen this region transformed by a Conservative
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Dearly-missed teacher’s dream realised as 'Hobbit Hut' opens at County Durham school
A TEACHER’S dream to create an outdoor learning space for children has finally become a reality four years after her untimely death. Michelle Wheatley (pictured below), who was nursery manager at Howden-le-Wear Primary School dreamed of adding
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Repair work on main road into Darlington has "been delayed" due to complications
Repair work on the wall of a main road into Darlington has been "delayed". A tree fell on part of the stone wall near South Park in January and badly damaged it. Other sections of the wall are also undergoing refurbishment due to the wear and
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Bargain terraced house with two bedrooms up for £15,000 at auction
A terraced house located on Eighth Street, Horden, County Durham has been listed for just £15,000 on the auction market. The house offers an 'ideal investment opportunity' with two double bedrooms and a gated yard according to Pattinson estate
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Meeting Harry Styles in KFC and working with Michael Caine: Readers share celeb meets
Our readers have been sharing their meetings with various celebrities – with encounters including a range of personalities from James Arthur to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Richard Ellis Hawley has had quite an impressive selection of celebrity
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Drug addict denies taking part in attack on Bishop Auckland man stabbed to death
A man accused of being involved in a mob-handed murder denies having anything to do with the death of Lee Clarkson. Karl Jones told police that a teenager was responsible for stabbing the 42-year-old to death outside his home after he was arrested
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Middlesbrough's transfer 'focus' with Michael Carrick excited by summer business
MICHAEL Carrick says Middlesbrough have achieved a key transfer aim in getting some of their business done early, with the head coach excited by his new recruits - but Boro aren't finished yet. Luke Ayling has made his deal permanent after impressing
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Full list of all the items that are banned from hold luggage at UK airports
With summer now upon us, many will be flying out to holiday destinations in the next couple of months, and it may be useful to know what items are banned for checked luggage. This is luggage which is carried in the hold of the plane when it flies
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Teessiders: Single and ready to retire?
For many, being single has its benefits. But when it comes to retirement, you need to go into it with eyes wide open and a realistic plan. Not everyone is married, has a partner, or has children. Some people end up alone in retirement because of