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What the exit poll predicts in the North East as Tories face electoral disaster
The Labour Party is standing on the verge of a return to power, and claiming back seats across the North East. The exit poll predicts Labour winning all but three seats in the region. Nationally Labour will be the largest party with 410 seats
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Electoral Commission warn of 'abuse and intimidation' at General Election 2024
The Electoral Commission warned there had been “unacceptable abuse and intimidation of candidates,” as well as acknowledging “there is room to improve the experience for some” during voting after the late arrival of postal ballots. In a statement
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Starmer headed for No10 with landslide Labour majority according to exit poll
Labour will form the next government with a landslide majority, the exit poll predicts. Labour will be the largest party with 410 seats, the major poll says. Meanwhile Rishi Sunak's Conservatives are predicted to have just 131 seats, with the
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General Election 2024: Weird and wonderful polling stations across North East
The public has been heading to the polls to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday. From the quaint village community centres to the quirkier polling stations on offer, the process of crossing the box to elect a parliamentary representative
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Up to 100 more 'luxury' homes to be built in countryside near Darlington
A new estate of luxury homes is being constructed in a village near Darlington. The development, at Walworth Castle, notably stands out for its pleasant atmosphere, amenities, and value for money. Gillian Chapman, sales manager at Walworth
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Pictures of dogs at polling stations as owners exercise dem-paw-cratic right
Voters across the region have been turning out at polling stations since 7am this morning, but it hasn't just been humans who've been making the trip to vote. Our canine friends have been waiting patiently outside schools, community centres and
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£48,000 raised for cancer battle during Armed Forces rugby event
More than £48,000 has been raised for Military vs Cancer during the charity’s rugby event in Newcastle. A crowd of over 2,500 were at Kingston Park, the home of Newcastle Falcons, for two matches between the UK Armed Forces and select XV North
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KAPOW: Free sci-fi festival coming to North East venue this weekend
A free family-friendly sci-fi festival will take place in Teesside tomorrow (Saturday, July 6) from 10am to 4pm. The annual KAPOW sci-fi festival is gearing up for a grand return to its new location, Stockton Globe, featuring character appearances
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Five of the best (and most delicious) places for afternoon tea in County Durham
The best places for afternoon tea in County Durham have been decided and the reviews have been counted after TripAdvisor revealed the five best locations online. Whether it's for a fancy occasion, a weekend treat, a celebration, or just because
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What did we think of Rishi Sunak's preferred pork pie on election night?
I love a pork pie. So when I was offered the chance to taste test the pork pie Rishi Sunak would be tucking into, I was unable to resist. Apparently, Mr Sunak has established an election night tradition of scoffing a pie from Kitsons butchers
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Pictures as County Durham museum carries out work on historic painting
Visitors gathered to watch conservation work be undertaken on a much-loved painting by Italian artist Canaletto. Specialist staff at Bowes Museum helped carry out the work on Regatta on the Grand Canal by Giovanni Antonio Canal, also known as Canaletto
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North East care home celebrates Pride Month with drag queen sing-along
Residents at Green Lodge Care Home in Billingham have celebrated Pride Month with a sing-along party with local drag queens. The care home threw a 'vibrant' rainbow party, featuring special guests Anarchy Queen and Veronica Venom, two local drag
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Pictures: Looking back at 2019's General Election in the North East
Today, polls opened for the General Election and millions are heading out to cast their vote. But what did the last election look like in the North East? 2019 seems like it was a lifetime ago, but it was the last time the UK had their chance to
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Bishop Auckland: Teenage murder accused denies having reputation for violence
A teenager accused of murdering a man when he stabbed him in the stomach during an alleged mob-handed attack denies that he has violent tendencies. The 17-year-old has admitted stabbing Lee Clarkson outside him home but maintains he only intended
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Where's the pride in our homes gone?
ONCE it was normal for people to scrub the steps in front of their houses once a week. They got two things for the price of one bit of effort. By laying claim to their house fronts they were increasing their world but by sharing them
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Police called to 'illegal rave' at abandoned North East waterpark
Police were called to an "illegal rave" in an abandoned North East waterpark last night. A "small group" of people descended on Wet 'n' Wild waterpark, in North Shields, yesterday night. A video posted to social media, shows a group in the
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Ed Byrne delays North East show to give audience more time to vote in election
Irish comedian Ed Byrne has pushed the start of his stand-up show back to allow ticket-holders more time to vote in the General Election. His performance at Middlesbrough Town Hall on Thursday was due to start at 7.30pm, but he has now delayed
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Holly Willoughby issues statement after man found guilty over murder plot
Holly Willoughby has issued a statement following security guard Gavin Plumb being found guilty of masterminding “graphic” plans to kidnap, rape and murder the TV presenter. The 37-year-old developed an “obsession” with the former This Morning
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Blackadder stars and rock 'n' roll legends cast their ballots on election day
Many celebrities have been casting their ballots and encouraging others to vote in the 2024 General Election on social media. Queen guitarist Brian May, singer Myleene Klass and Blackadder star Tony Robinson are among them. May, 76, shared
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11-year-old girl hit by car as driver flees the scene without leaving details
Enquiries are underway after a young girl was hit by a car in Middlesbrough this week. On Tuesday morning (July 2), an 11-year-old girl was hit by a silver Vauxhall car when crossing Cawood Drive, in Acklam. She was stuck on her left side
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Alcoholic terrorised ex-partner and posed as police officer in harassment campaign
An alcoholic terrorised his ex-partner by bombarding her with calls and even pretending to be a police officer to her elderly mother. Martin Richardson reacted badly to the end of their relationship and would regularly call at her home uninvited
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Regis Le Bris on why he won't have the same problems as Alex Neil or Tony Mowbray
REGIS LE BRIS is confident the building blocks for success are already in place at Sunderland, and claims he would not have agreed to take over at the Stadium of Light had he not been comfortable with the parameters of his role. Le Bris is coming
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Plans lodged for 371 new homes and space for retail or medical facilities
Plans have been lodged for 371 new homes and space which could be used for the likes of retail or medical facilities as part of ongoing developments on the outskirts of Hartlepool. Proposals have been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council planning
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More than 120 traders announced for County Durham food festival
More than 120 traders are set to delight tastebuds at the upcoming Seaham Food Festival. Durham County Council revealed the news, confirming that these traders will set up along the Seaham coastline on August 3 and 4. The festival promises
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Four 'selfless' young men from Northallerton helped detain violent drunk driver
Four young men have been praised by the police after helping arrest a violent drunk driver. The incident took place on June 29 when the young lads from Northallerton tried to stop a suspected drunk woman from driving away from a pub. The woman
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Middlesbrough and Sunderland learn TV details and date of Carabao Cup matches
MIDDLESBROUGH'S Carabao Cup first-round game against Leeds United has been selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports Football. Boro's trip to Elland Road to face their Championship rivals will take place on Wednesday, August 14 (8pm).
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Thousands of children experience UK's largest outdoor classroom
Over 2,500 children across north England have participated in an expansive outdoor classroom experience in the moors this week. Pupils from various regions are relishing the touch of spongey sphagnum mosses and sights of insect-eating sundew plants
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NAMED: Man who had sex with schoolgirl and raped another is sent to prison
A man who sexually abused two girls several years ago has been jailed for more than seven years. Brian Jordan, now 60-years-old, raped one of the girls and indecently assaulted and had unlawful sexual intercourse with the other at an address in
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Durham appoint Hollie Armitage as their first professional women's captain
DURHAM have appointed Hollie Armitage as their first professional female captain from next year. Batting all-rounder Armitage, who made her England debut earlier this year, has been skipper at the Yorkshire-based Northern Diamonds since 2020.
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Pictures: Joanne Banks Dancers shine ahead of annual Darlington showcase
Young performers from a County Durham dance group are all set to shine in their annual showcase over the next three nights. The Joanne Banks Dancers, from Spennymoor, will take the stage at the Darlington Hippodrome, with shows scheduled for tonight
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Mum of man who vanished 22 years ago tells of 'torment' as man is arrested
Detectives have made an arrest as part of an investigation into the disappearance of a man 22 years ago. Robert Scott Clive, known affectionately as Scott, was last seen shortly after 11pm on October 10, 2002, in the Borough Road area of North
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Sunderland goalkeeper takes on new ambassadorial role in North-East
SUNDERLAND goalkeeper Anthony Patterson has been announced as as ambassador for the North-East’s leading suicide prevention and bereavement support charity. If U Care Share Foundation (IUCSF), a charity founded 19 years ago by the family of Daniel
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Cineworld is to shut 25 of its 100 cinemas as part of 'restructuring' plan
Cineworld is planning to shut around a quarter of its UK cinemas in its latest restructuring, according to reports. The cinema chain, which currently runs around 100 sites across the country, is expected to launch closures as part of a formal restructuring
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Digital agency opens new HQ and plans to double workforce
A sustainable digital agency has opened its new headquarters in Sunderland. Phonetic Digital, which provides website design and development, digital marketing and training services, has chosen Mackie’s Corner in Sunderland city centre as the location
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New hairdressers shop opening in Darlington with local celebrity support
A much-anticipated brand new hairdresser is opening in Darlington soon. Ultimate Grooming are opening their second store on Stockton Road. There will be a grand opening on July 6 at 3pm with a local celebrity doing a ribbon cutting. There
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Plans for 71 homes on former County Durham steelworks site refused
Plans for 71 new homes at a former County Durham steelworks site have been refused. Project Genesis Ltd had applied to build the new housing estate in Consett but faced objections from Durham County Council and hundreds of residents. The
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Plans lodged for shopping parade, care home, and flats on new-build estate
Plans have been lodged for a shopping parade, convenience store, apartments and a care home on a new-build Ingleby Barwick estate. Tiviot Way Investments Ltd is hoping to build the new facilities at Little Maltby Farm, on a patch of land north
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'I think it's his lucky charm' - Sunak's 'election tradition' pie fresh out the oven
Rishi Sunak will tuck into a special election pork pie from his local butchers tonight, which they believe is his lucky charm. The PM told of his election night tradition on ITV’s This Morning yesterday (July 3) of devouring a special pie from
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A stellar evening with Gregory Porter at Scarborough OAT
Scarborough Open Air Theatre’s stellar season of live music continued on Monday evening with the arrival of jazz supremo Gregory Porter. The Grammy Award-winning performer follows in the footsteps of the likes of Status Quo, Tom Jones and Simple Minds
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Former Birmingham City midfielder signs one-year deal with Sunderland
SUNDERLAND youngster Cuba Mitchell has signed his first professional contract with the Black Cats. The 18-year-old, who previously played with Birmingham City, has signed a deal until 2025, with the option of a 12-month extension. Cuba
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Wife or husband: battle of the sexes over who should carry the water in pit village
EXACTLY 150 years ago this week, the D&S Times was reporting on a “curious dispute at Pit Green”. Pit Green is a mining hamlet near Toft Hill that throughout its history has also been known as Wind Mill. “The people of the village are blessed
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Newcastle United announce appointment of new sporting director
NEWCASTLE UNITED have announced the appointment of Paul Mitchell as their new sporting director. Mitchell, who has previously worked in the Premier League with both Tottenham and Southampton, replaces Dan Ashworth, who left the Magpies earlier
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Rishi Sunak waves to reporters as he votes in General Election alongside his wife
Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty have visited their local polling station to vote in the General Election. The Prime Minister said “morning” and waved at reporters as he entered Kirby Sigston Village Hall, a short journey from his grade II-listed
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'You can make a difference' - County Durham politician reflects on years as MP
A County Durham MP standing down for health reasons after over 30 years of public service said he is ‘overwhelmed’ by the letters of support he has received. Kevan Jones, who has represented North Durham since 2001, announced he would not stand
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After 30 years selling carpets in Darlington, Malcolm takes well earned retirement
A Darlington carpet salesman will retire after 30 years of service at Darlington retailer, Burts Carpets. Malcolm Coatsworth, 69, will retire at the end of July, bringing an end to his work selling carpets to Darlington residents since 1989.
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Popular pub shuts suddenly citing 'problems and other projects' amidst wages row
A popular pub has shut up shop unexpectedly, with a new leaseholder already waiting to take up the reigns soon. The Old Black Swan pub in Bedale closed in June, just months after a refurbishment. Landlord Dave Johnson said that "regrettably
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Sunderland's contract talks with key player revealed - plus desire to keep key stars
SUNDERLAND are in “ongoing” talks with Dan Neil over a new contract at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats achieved one notable contract resolution this week, with Chris Rigg having signed his first professional deal with the club, and Kristjaan
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Goalkeeper signs first professional contract with County Durham club
Durham Women have announced that goalkeeper Anna King has signed her first professional contract with the club. King, 22, inked the long-term contract at Maiden Castle. The talented stopper first joined the club's under-16 side when she was
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Driver on Darlington train 'spat at and punched' as he tried to kick off fare dodgers
A train driver was reportedly spat at and punched in the head after trying to kick a group of fare dodgers off a Darlington service. It happened at about 9pm on Friday, June 7 on the Saltburn to Darlington train. The British Transport Police
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Mum issues warning to parents after toddler's 'freak' burns on kitchen flooring
A mum has issued a warning to other parents over “trendy” kitchen floors, after the slate baked in the hot weather and burned the sole of her toddler’s foot. Romain Woolhouse was having his nappy changed at his gran's house when he wriggled free
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New CEO starts work by revealing £4.2m investment
The Materials Processing Institute has received a £4.2m investment as part of a groundbreaking programme, new CEO Terry Walsh has announced. The Teesside-based Institute is a key member of the Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium tasked
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Praise for law firm's staff as Stockton team takes top title
The managing partner of a double award-winning law firm has praised his team’s efforts, as he collected a coveted Law Firm of the Year award. Jacksons Law Firm, which has offices on Teesside and in Newcastle, has two reasons to celebrate, after
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LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East
7:29am Today’s Front Page RAAC school rebuild hit by planning row The Northern Echo Front page on Thursday, July
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Polls open in General Election as voters issued vital reminder as ID needed to vote
Polls have opened in the General Election as Britain decides who it wants to form its next government. Polling stations across the country opened their doors at 7am and will remain open until 10pm in the first July election since 1945.
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Today is the time to have your say. Go out and vote
AT this moment, not a vote has been counted. All the politicians are on zero. Every vote therefore will count, and it will count equally. It will determine the identity of the next government, and it may well be even more profound than that: it
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Met Office polling day weather forecast for North East
Despite recent weather being warm and a heatwave predicted later in July, North East voters would do well to pack an umbrella if they are planning on voting in person in Thursday. Forecasts for the region predict showers in the afternoon, offering
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Spennymoor Youth Fest 2024 confirms stalls on offer
A County Durham youth festival has confirmed its return for 2024 offering a host of free stalls for young people. Spenny Youth Fest, set for July 20, runs from noon to 3pm at Spennymoor Youth and Community Centre. Last year, the event gathered
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Regis Le Bris' 'exciting' Sunderland promise, formation hint & Louis-Dreyfus clarity
CONSIDERING Regis Le Bris has spent just three days with Sunderland's players on the training ground, it's understandable that the head coach was keen to stress that he's not yet drawn too many conclusions. But one thing is already absolutely clear
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Autistic musicians star in North East festival hailed as ‘spectacular success’
A MUSIC festival staged at a school run by an autism charity is set to become an annual event following rave reviews. AyclifFEST was held for the first time at Aycliffe School – managed by the North East Autism Society (NEAS) – and featured autistic
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General Election Darlington: Q&A with Reform UK candidate Michael Walker
Ahead of the General Election on July 4, we've been speaking to candidates standing in Darlington. Our last candidate chat was with Reform UK hopeful Michael Walker, who works as a teacher. We asked him about his views, policies and about topical
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County Durham salon owner 'blown away' by nomination: Clique Salon in Newton Aycliffe
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 we will be featuring one of our top ten finalists, chosen by our readers. Today The Northern
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Plans to build 52 affordable homes in County Durham lodged with council
Planning proposals have been lodged to construct 52 affordable homes in South Hetton, County Durham. The application, submitted by Partner Construction Ltd, spells out plans to transform a vacant 1.68-hectare site, south of Front Street into a
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Plans approved to redevelop Durham shopping centre into hotel and student flats
The redevelopment of a city shopping centre and plans for a new hotel and student accommodation have been approved. Work to transform the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre in Durham City will go ahead after a proposal was approved by Durham County
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Murder trial: Teenager admits fatally stabbing Bishop Auckland man
A teenager has admitted fatally stabbing a man as he was being kicked, punched, and hit with a baseball bat by other members of an alleged mob-handed armed group attack. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told jurors that he
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Portsmouth boss tells of Sammy Silvera surprise & confirms Middlesbrough winger plans
JOHN Mousinho jumped at the chance to sign Sammy Silvera from Middlesbrough on loan after missing out on the winger 12 months ago. But the Portsmouth boss admits it's unlikely the Championship newcomers will be able to make the deal permanent come