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Injured person rushed to hospital after armed police attend serious incident
A person has been taken to hospital by ambulance after armed police were called to a serious incident this evening. Emergency services were called after the alarm was raised in the Tilery area of Stockton just before 6pm. One person was treated
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Majority of tribunal appealed bus lane fines in North East town successful
Nearly 65 per cent of bus lane fines issued by Gateshead Council were quashed when taken to tribunal since July 2023, new stats reveal. From July 22, 2023, the local authority dished out a total of 22,260 fines to motorists for bus lane “contraventions
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Major retail complex at Scotch Corner announces opening date after repeated delays
The opening date of a huge out-of-town retail complex at Scotch Corner has been announced after repeated delays. Scotch Corner Designer Village has revealed March 26, 2026, as the opening date for Phase 1a and the Blue Diamond home, lifestyle and
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Lloyds announce closure of ANOTHER County Durham branch - here's where
Banking giant Lloyds has announced plans to shut another County Durham branch amid a swathe of closures. The high street bank will close its site in Stanley on June 26 next year, it has announced. Citing reasons for the decision Lloyds said
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Appointment of Durham Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner confirmed by panel
The appointment of Durham's Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has been approved by a panel. Graham Hall was proposed for the position by PCC Joy Allen with Durham Police and Crime panel unanimously backing her decision. On July 1,
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Look inside this old Barnard Castle vicarage on the market for under £1m
A historic four-bedroom detached vicarage in Barnard Castle, County Durham, has been listed for sale at £895,000. The family home, 'The Old Vicarage,' overlooks breathtaking countryside views and is situated in sought-after Balmer Lane, Eggleston
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RECAP: Dramatic pictures show armed police on scene as arrests made this evening
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Newcastle United to face Champions League opponents in Sela Weekender in August
NEWCASTLE UNITED will round off their pre-season programme with the Sela Weekender at St James' Park. Eddie Howe's side will face Champions League sides Girona and Stade Brestois in two games in the space of two days in August. The weekend
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Green light for historic bandstand restoration after long closure on safety grounds
Plans to repair and restore the Grade II-listed bandstand at Roker Park 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 the park
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'Real heroes' of river pollution campaign praised as Sharkey backs Labour in Richmond
Environmental campaigner Feargal Sharkey has dubbed campaigners the "real heroes" of the fight to protect British waterways. During his 'Stop the s*** Show' tour on the banks of the River Swale in Richmond, North Yorkshire, yesterday (Monday, July
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Police seize illegal tobacco factory worth estimated £3.3 millions as man is arrested
A man has been arrested after police uncovered a potential multi-million pound illegal tobacco factory in Gateshead. Officers executed a warrant at an address on Redgrave Close, near the Felling Bypass, following police intelligence yesterday morning
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Special twist added to popular County Durham forest trail for 25th birthday
An Olympic touch has been announced to a popular forest trail as the country looks towards the summer games in Paris. Visitors will be able to enjoy the addition of hidden Gruffalo character signs and sporty, Olympic-related challenges to a family-friendly
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Drink and drug drivers and a shoplifter faced justice at Aycliffe court
Here are a few of the people who were sentenced at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ court this week. The five offenders to have been sentenced include those convicted of drink driving, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly Oliver Payne
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One person hospitalised after being 'stabbed' with a needle in Northallerton
One person has been hospitalised after being 'stabbed' with a needle just off the high street in Northallerton. The incident took place just before 2.30pm on Zetland Street. A 57-year-old man has been arrested following the attack and the police
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Chris Rigg's Sunderland contract pride & joy as Newcastle & Man Utd left disappointed
CHRIS Rigg says he knows Sunderland is the best place for him after the teenage history-maker brought an end to any transfer speculation and committed his future to the Black Cats. Rigg has provided Sunderland with a huge summer boost after the
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Picture shows blackened aftermath of blaze-hit terraced home in County Durham
A terraced home has been left blackened after a house fire in County Durham. Firefighters were called to Good Street, in Stanley, on Tuesday afternoon after reports of a house blaze - with crews arriving to find the property "well alight".
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5 summer home trends you need to know about
With warmer weather reviving our creative energy and putting us in a sunny mood, now’s the time to take your interiors to the next level with playful updates, stylish touches and pops of colour to elevate your outdoor space. Here’s what’s hot in
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Man arrested after 'altercation' as police cordon off blood-spattered pavement
A man has been arrested after an alleged street fight in Stockton. Officers were called to reports of an altercation on Dovecot Street between The Storytellers pub and the ARC Stockton Arts Centre on Monday evening. A cordon was erected at
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Sounds at the seaside at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre
From jazz to pop and rock to retro, summer’s music lineup at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre is bursting with joy. The venue, just steps away from the town’s North Bay beach and prom, has become a hugely popular party venue in the past few years
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North East teenager to compete at world CrossFit finals in America
A North East teenager is set to compete in the Teenage CrossFit Games world finals in the USA next month. Local charity The PFC Trust recently handed Lewin Tubuna, from Hartlepool, a £1,000 grant to help with the cost of travel to the States.
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North East hospice calls for 'daredevils' to jump out of plane to raise funds
A North East hospice is inviting thrill-seekers to participate in a skydiving event as part of a fundraising initiative. Alice House Hospice, dedicated to those impacted by incurable illnesses and loss, has spaces available for the August 14 challenge
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Major refurbishment planned to transform building on main road into Darlington
Signs have gone up in a large property on North Road in Darlington announcing a major refurbishment. The banners state that it will all be carried out with a chunk of the money secured through the Towns Fund in 2020/21. The property that is
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Man and police officer in hospital after being bitten by dog in York, say police
A man and a police officer are in hospital after being bitten by a dog in York, police said. The Akita dog, a large Japanese breed, bit the man inside an address in Hope Street at about 11.20am today (Tuesday, July 2) before escaping and running
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Car smashes into shop before being set alight in town centre
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was driven into a shop front before being set alight in Sunderland. The incident happened at about 11.15pm on July 2 on Ryhope Road in the Grangetown area. Officers found a silver-coloured vehicle
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Person taken to hospital after paramedics flood city centre for medical incident
A person has been taken to hospital after a medical incident in Durham city centre. Police and paramedics were called to Durham Market Place on Tuesday morning after reports of an incident at an unknown address. Pictures circulating online
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Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped
UK households who receive six legacy benefits due to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning after thousands had their payments stopped. Figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) revealed more than 180,000
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Stanley house fire LIVE: Road closed as 999 crews called to blaze
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Versatile Sunderland youngster's 'significant progress' rewarded with new deal
JENSON Jones is the latest Sunderland youngster to sign pro terms on Wearside. The defender has put pen to paper on a deal that initially runs until 2026, with the club having the option to extend the contract by a further 12 months. Versatile
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Two rushed to hospital after 999 crews called to crash near petrol station
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash near a North East petrol station. Emergency services were called to the A1052 Dairy Lane in Houghton-le-Spring, near the Chilton Moor Filling Station, on Tuesday after a collision around
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Sammy Silvera's honest Middlesbrough admission & what he wants from Portsmouth loan
SAMMY Silvera admits he found it "hard" to adapt to Championship football but believes he'll benefit from a year of what he hopes will be regular football with Portsmouth. The Aussie flanker finalised his season-long loan switch with the Championship
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Person airlifted to hospital after A66 crash leaves traffic 'at a standstill'
A person has been airlifted to hospital after a crash on the A66. Emergency services were called to the westbound carriageway following a collision near Stainmore on Tuesday, which is believed to have been between two vehicles. Police closed
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Man appears in court charged with murder after alleged stabbing
A man accused of murder has appeared at Teesside Crown Court following an alleged stabbing. Adam Mackintosh appeared via videolink from HMP Doncaster after the death of Lloyd Donkin last month. The 27-year-old did not enter a plea to the charge
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Middlesbrough unveil 2024/25 home kit - with price details and how to buy
MIDDLESBROUGH have unveiled their home kit for the 2024/25 season - with the strip available to pre-order now. The shirt, designed by technical kit partner Errea Sport, includes the iconic white band across the chest and has a rounded white collar
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Planning committee to discuss Prince Bishops redevelopment proposal
Redevelopment of Prince Bishops Shopping Centre in Durham including a new commercial space, hotel, student accommodation and a public square is set to be discussed by Durham County Council's planning committee on Wednesday. The redevelopment application
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Danish retail chain known for 'stylish' decor set to open first North East store
A Danish retail chain is set to open its first North East store in Newcastle. Søstrene Grene has announced it will be moving into a unit in the upper mall of Eldon Square, next door to jewellery chain Swarovski. The firm - which has locations
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North East businesses singing from same songsheet as they back local musical talent
Two North East organisations have been underlining the vital connection between culture and business. Seventeen-year-old Penelope Boisseau-Hardman is firmly on track to an illustrious future as a professional classical musician - with the support
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Works on A167 which will see route into town closed until Spring to start in days
Works which will see a main route into Newton Aycliffe from the A167 closed until Spring will start within days. Plans for improvements at the junction between Central Avenue, a main artery into Newton Aycliffe, and the A167, were agreed upon last
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Tonnes of stone hoisted by helicopter onto Roseberry Topping as repair works begin
There has been a special delivery at Roseberry Topping this week after tonnes of stone were hoisted onto the landmark to kickstart path repairs. A helicopter was used to carry heavy materials onto the 1050-foot hill as teams started work on restoring
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Andy Murray withdraws from singles championship at Wimbledon 2024
Andy Murray has revealed that he won't be playing in the singles championship at Wimbledon this year. The 37-year-old has been battling to recover from back surgery last weekend and had held off on making a decision on whether he would play on
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Experts urged to make more space for nature
EXPERTS have been urged to ‘make space for nature’ at a major conference on environmental recovery. Staged on Teesside, delegates heard that while the first environmental strategy had sat on a shelf since 1989, the latest Local Nature Recovery
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A66 crash LIVE: Man airlifted to hospital with suspected serious injuries
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Sunderland complete signing of teenage defender - with deal to 2026 agreed
SUNDERLAND youngster Tom Lavery has signed his first professional contract with the Black Cats. The 18-year-old defender has agreed terms with the club until 2026, with the option of a further year extension. ✍️ We are delighted to
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Newcastle United star makes stark admission over future after transfer developments
MARTIN DUBRAVKA admits he does not know whether he will still be at Newcastle United when the transfer window closes later this summer. Dubravka has spent the last few weeks representing Slovakia at the Euros, and was between the sticks at the
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Police probe fan zone incident after man caught 'snorting substance' on TV
Police are investigating an incident at a Newcastle fan zone after an England fan was caught on TV spooning a substance into his nose. During the viral clip, a man can be seen "snorting a substance" after watching the Three Lions’ late Euro 2024
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Sir Ed: clumsy buffoon or political genius?
WE’RE in the final straight! Only two more days of campaigning to go, and then it is election day. For many people, it cannot come soon enough. It hasn’t been the most inspiring of campaigns, with the two main parties slugging it out over spurious
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Playing a round with a queen at this heavenly viewpoint in the Yorkshire Dales
THE famous red guidebook to the Yorkshire Dales compiled in the 1950s by Ward Lock & Company for motoring travellers says of Leyburn: “The most noticeable feature is The Shawl, a lofty terrace behind the town, commanding a grand view of Wensleydale
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Alleged drink driver arrested after car collides with patient transport ambulance
An alleged drink driver has been arrested after a car collided with a patient transport ambulance in Middlesbrough. Officers were called to Ladgate Lane on Tuesday morning after a Peugeot 208 reportedly crashed into pedestrian barriers before
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Kristjaan Speakman's Sunderland apology - and hint at major contractual developments
KRISTJAAN SPEAKMAN has apologised to Sunderland supporters for the delay in appointing Regis Le Bris as head coach this summer, but hinted that some positive contractual news is imminent. Le Bris took charge of his first training session in charge
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Call the Midwife favourite confirms their future on the show amid sudden exit
A fan-favourite star of Call the Midwife has revealed whether she will be back in the show for the latest series following her exit in series 13. Helen George has appeared on the BBC show as Nurse Trixie Franklin since it first started in 2012
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'Stunning' Yorkshire inn crowned region's best at National Pub & Bar Awards
An “amazing” inn located in North Yorkshire has been crowned a regional winner (Yorkshire and the Humber) at the National Pub & Bar Awards 2024. The Harrogate Inn is one of 13 pubs named the best in their respected regions at the eighth annual
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Undertones singer and campaigner backs York woman in sewage campaign
A WOMAN who has waded through sewage with her shopping to get to her River Ouse houseboat has met with Feargal Sharkey who is calling for action. Philippa D’Netto, who lives by York’s Fulford Ings nature reserve, told The Undertones singer and
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Bar under fire after ‘disgusting’ joke about Jay Slater posted on Facebook
A bar in Accrington has come under fire after “disgusting” joke about missing teenager, Jay Slater, was posted to its Facebook page. Screenshots of the post, seen by our sister paper Lancashire Telegraph, showed a joke about the Oswaldtwistle teenager
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Jeremy Clarkson buys new pub near former dogging hotspot
Jeremy Clarkson has purchased a pub in the Cotswolds on a former dogging hotspot. The former Top Gear star has reportedly paid “less than £1 million” for The Windmill which is nestled in five acres of countryside near Burford. Formerly a wedding
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Walkers Crisps launches new Wotsits and Monster Munch range with 3 new flavours
Walkers Crisps has launched a new range of Wotsits and Monster Munch crisps. Walkers is responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like Max and Sensations.
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Can you still use stamps with Queen Elizabeth II's head on? Royal Mail explains
Have you recently found some Royal Mail first or second-class stamps with Queen Elizabeth II’s head on? If so, you might wonder if you can still use them to post your letters or parcels at the Post Office. It comes as in April this year, Royal
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Feeling tired or lacking energy? It might be a sign of Vitamin B deficiency
Vitamin B12 is important for our overall health but you may be getting less than you need without realising it. Vitamin B deficiency occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells that cannot
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Lord of The Rings star Ian McKellen pulls out of show after West End stage fall
Sir Ian McKellen has taken the decision to withdraw from the national tour of Player Kings after suffering an injury. The actor has taken medical advice after falling off stage during the West End show. A statement from the production said:
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England's Jude Bellingham investigated by UEFA over gesture during Slovakia game
England midfielder Jude Bellingham is being investigated by UEFA over a gesture he made during the Euros 2024 match against Slovakia on Sunday (June 30). It's reported the 21-year-old made the gesture to the opposing team after he scored a late
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Royal Mint releases new 50p coins to honour Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes
Royal Mint has released a range of new 50p coins to honour the Team GB athletes set to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The new 50p coins also pays tribute to the ParalympicsGB athletes who will be heading to Paris this year as well for
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New free streaming service aimed as rival to Netflix to launch in the UK
A new free streaming service owned by Rupert Murdoch's Fox is set to launch in the UK as a rival to Netflix. Tubi is an ad-supported platform that has been gaining market share in the US where, according to Fox, it has almost 80 million monthly
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You can claim a free meal at Morrisons Café using this magic word
Supermarket giant Morrisons has announced that they will be offering customers free meals as long as they say this magic word. Running until Sunday, July 14, Morrisons Café customers can get a free jacket potato topped with Heinz Cheesy Beanz.
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Food inflation now at lowest levels since 2021, as some non-food prices fall
Food inflation has now lower than at any time since 2021, new figures have revealed. Food prices are 2.5% higher than they were a year ago in June, with the year-on-year increase falling from 3.2% in May. It is also well below the three-month
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'The scariest decision I ever made - but the right one' Hair by Ann-Marie
With voting for The Northern Echo’s Best Hairdresser or Barber competition now well and truly open, your favourite salon needs your support! Every day over the next ten days, we will be featuring one of our top ten finalists, chosen by our readers
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Peek behind the scenes of shopping park's huge new store earmarked for Sports Direct
Major works are continuing at Teesside Park on a huge new unit poised for Sports Direct. Construction crews have been stripping back Unit 9A for several months to make way for a "brilliant new brand" in the former Laura Ashley, Argos, USC, and
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Murder accused took cocktail of drugs before hitting man with baseball bat
A man accused of murder has admitted hitting him twice with a baseball bat but can’t remember exactly what happened as he had taken so many drugs. Craig Dent had taken heroin and more than 20 prescription drugs before getting mixed up in the mob-handed
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One-bedroom County Durham bungalow might be one of the UK's cheapest homes this year
A one-bedroom terraced bungalow in Bishop Auckland is headed for auction with a guide price of just £5,000. The property, on Kimberley Street in Coundon Grange, features an entrance hall, living room, kitchen, storeroom, and bathroom. (Image
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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to anyone who passed their test before 2015
Drivers are being warned they could be breaking the law if they passed their driving test before 2015 and haven’t made a crucial check. Motorists are being warned to make sure their driving licences have not expired. Photocards must be renewed
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Hour-by-hour Met Office North East forecast as 'changeable' day ahead on Tuesday
It won’t be quite as warm and sunny across the North East on Tuesday as we’ve come to expect in recent days. Forecasters predict a slightly more changeable day today with much more cloud cover and some spells of light rain possible. Temperatures
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BBC shelve popular chat show with celebrity couple after just 2 series
Popular BBC comedy chat show programme, The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show, has been shelved by the broadcaster after just two series. The show was recently promoted to a primetime spot and first hit the screens on BBC Two in 2022 seeing the married
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LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East
9:16am Metro running to all destinations The Metro is once again running to all stations following an earlier incident
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Council planning committee could reject 71-home development in County Durham
Plans to build 71 houses in Consett are set to be rejected by Durham County Council on Wednesday. The new development would have featured seven two-bedroom bungalows, three three-bedroom bungalows, 33 three-bedroom houses, and 28 four-bedroom houses
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Kieran Scott's assessment of next season's Championship & Middlesbrough's chances
KIERAN Scott is understandably reluctant to make any bold claims ahead of the coming Championship season, but he does believe Middlesbrough are better placed to compete for promotion than they were this time last year. Twelve months ago, Boro were
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The North East postcodes who scooped prizes on the postcode lottery last month
A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last month (May 25 and June 28). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Multiple streets across the region scooped prizes after
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Jordan Pickford ready to step up to take a penalty for England in a shootout
JORDAN PICKFORD insists he would be ready to recreate his Nations League penalty heroics when England face Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. The game in Dusseldorf is a repeat of the third-place play-off of the inaugural Nations League