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The star who produced his best England performance - and the player who set the tone
How did England fare in their 2-1 win over the Netherlands? ENGLAND (3-4-2-1): 7 Pickford: Made crucial second-half saves from van Dijk and Simons – has had another excellent tournament for England 7 Walker: Kept Gakpo quiet down the
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Super-sub Ollie Watkins fires England to Euros final with dramatic winner
WHO says Gareth Southgate doesn’t make game-changing substitutions? With ten minutes of last night’s Euro 2024 semi-final remaining, and with his side having been pegged back after a superb first-half showing, Southgate threw on Ollie Watkins to replace
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New Environment Secretary pressed on farm funding on day two of Great Yorkshire Show
New Environment Secretary Steve Reed, Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner, the Archbishop of York and Countryfile's Adam Henson were among the thousands who flocked to the second day of the Great Yorkshire Show. After Tuesday's deluge, conditions
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Tragic TikTok video posted by Darlington teen Scarlett Vickers hours before death
The heartbreaking final video posted to TikTok by Darlington girl Scarlett Vickers hours before she was allegedly murdered by her own parents has emerged. Scarlett Vickers, 14, was posing in front of her bedroom mirror lip-syncing to a Lana Del
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Man jailed for carrying out violent attack on woman in front of her young child
A man who carried out a violent attack on a woman in front of her young child has been jailed. Owen Harris, 21, stamped on the victim’s head and kicked her in the face during the terrifying assault in October 2023 in Middlesbrough. The victim
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The County Durham town branded the region's 'most dangerous' for crime
A County Durham town has been branded the 'most dangerous' area of the region in newly released crime data. In a list of 25 North East areas, Shildon in County Durham was branded the worst for crime levels and reported crimes out of nine County
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It's coming home! Fans turn out in force as England get through to Euros final
England fans flocked to pubs and fan zones across the region to find out whether the Three Lions are one step closer to 'bringing it home' as the squad take on the Netherlands in the semi-final. Fans across the North East embraced Euro footy fever
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Praise for hero Darlington dogs who discovered bumper batch of illegal vapes in drain
Hero dogs have been praised for working with trading standards departments in Darlington to uncover illegal vapes and tobacco hidden in unlikely places - including underground. Specialist search dogs Maggie and Bran, from BWY Canine, sniffed out
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County Durham serial burglar spurned suspended sentence 'chance' with new crimes
A serial commercial burglar failed to take advantage of the chance offered by a judge who imposed a suspended sentence for similar offending a year ago this week. Just three months after receiving the 16-month suspended sentence order, Ryan David
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Popular nightclub to open second venue - with a karaoke bar - in Durham
A popular nightclub is expanding into a new venue - bringing Durham's first dedicated karaoke bar to the city. The management behind Jimmy Allen's, a multi-floor nightclub located on Elvet Bridge in the heart of Durham's medieval centre, is set
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McDonald's drive-thru reopens at North East retail park after refurb
A popular fast food brand has reopened at a North East retail park following a refurbishment. McDonald’s has reopened its branch at Peel Retail Park in Washington after the restaurant was redesigned to “deliver a better customer experience for
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'Homely' North Yorkshire B&B named best in England for 2024 at national awards
A “homely” B&B in North Yorkshire where a “genuine welcome is always guaranteed” has been crowned among the UK’s very best. Mallard Grange in Ripon has won the ultimate title of Bed and Breakfast of the Year in England at the 2024 AA B&
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Top North Yorkshire hotel launches riverside restaurant
A TOP-RATED five-star hotel in the North Yorkshire countryside has launched its latest dining destination. The River Terrace at Grantley Hall, near Ripon, promises to further bolster the 47-bed hotel’s already impressive gastronomic offering and
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Tennis-loving pooch ready to find his forever doubles partner
A pooch who would be the perfect companion for any tennis lover is currently looking for his forever home. Four-year-old Lurcher Riley is hoping to find a new owner who shares his love for tennis balls and can help him come out of his shell.
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17-year-old arrested on suspected drug driving after Audi is driven into trees
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after he crashed a car into trees early this morning. Just after 2 am this morning (Wednesday, July 10), a silver Audi left the motorway and crashed into trees as it travelled eastwards
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Details of rearranged Newcastle United game are confirmed
THE date and kick-off time for Newcastle United's rearranged Premier League game against Tottenham have now been confirmed. The Magpies' home game against Spurs, which had already been moved to Sunday, September 1, will kick off at 1.30pm.
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Newcastle United complete signing of top-flight defender
NEWCASTLE UNITED WOMEN have completed the signing of England international Demi Stokes from Manchester City. The 69-time capped defender makes the move to the North East following the expiration of her contract with Manchester City after spending
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Kim McGuinness: The North East needs change and the hard work starts now
'The North East needs change and the hard work starts now', North East Mayor Kim McGuinness writes, after joining Sir Keir Starmer's meeting of mayors on Tuesday. The North East needs change and the hard work starts now. That’s why I was proud
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Rent and house prices higher across North East while wage growth slows
Rent and house prices are higher now than they were in 2015 across the entire North East, with the average Darlington resident paying over a quarter of their wages on rent according to data from the Office for National Statistics. In County Durham
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County Durham man jailed for social media threats to 'slash' and 'bury' victim
A County Durham man has been jailed for threats to 'slash' and 'bury' his victim via online messages. David Birks, of no fixed abode but originally from Peterlee, sent a threatening message through Facebook in February and May of 2024 directed
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'The Hoskins is no more'- Signage up for Darlington's newest cocktail bar
Signs have gone up for a new cocktail bar soon to open in Darlington town centre. Signage was erected on the front of the former Hoskins bar yesterday (July 8) as The Hummingbird cocktail bar prepares to open its business on Blackwellgate.
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Travel chaos as trespassers block railway between Durham and Darlington
All lines have been blocked between Darlington and Newcastle train stations this afternoon (Wednesday, July 10) following a "trespass incident." Routes across the country are affected, as all lines are currently blocked on the East Coast main line
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Mother accused of Darlington teenager's murder released on bail
A mother accused of the murder of her teenage daughter has been released on court bail. Sarah Hall and her partner, Simon Vickers, were both charged with murder after 14-year-old Scarlett Vickers suffered a fatal stab wound in their Darlington
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Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi to leave Newcastle United after sale of shares
NEWCASTLE UNITED co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are set to leave the club, with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) increasing its stake in the Magpies. Staveley and Ghodoussi were central figures in the successful buyout
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13 paw-fect pictures of readers' furry friends on National Kitten Day
Wednesday marked National Kitten Day and to celebrate, readers of The Northern Echo have been sharing pictures of their feline friends in their youth. A health warning that the following images are incredibly cute: Gizmo (Image: Amber
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World-class cycling event announced for Darlington and Redcar in September
THE Tees Valley will host a full stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain’s men’s cycle race for the first time later this year. The second stage of this year’s race on Wednesday, September 4 will start at Darlington and end in Redcar. The
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'It's a blot on a medieval city': Councillors happy to approve shopping centre plans
Plans to redevelop a Durham shopping mall into a mixed-use housing and leisure facility have been praised for transforming the city centre site. Councillors on Durham County Council’s planning committee approved a proposal for the Prince Bishops
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Spennymoor Town 2024-25 National League North fixtures: Moors start at home
SPENNYMOOR TOWN will begin the new National League North season with a home game against Chester. Moors will kick off the new campaign at the Brewery Field on Saturday, August 10. Their first away game comes on the following weekend, and sees
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'Everything was perfect' - County Durham hotel wins big at VisitEngland Awards
A "perfect" County Durham hotel has been crowned among the very best in the country at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2024. Rockliffe Hall in Darlington received the bronze award for ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ at the prestigious ceremony
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Darlington 2024-25 National League North fixtures: Tough start to season for Quakers
DARLINGTON have been handed a tough start to the new National League North season as their opening two matches will pit them against teams that were relegated into the league in May. Steve Watson's side will kick off the new campaign at Blackwell
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Teesside school performs 'moving' music for dementia patients
A Teesside school took its annual festival into the community this year as teachers praised the 'moving' event. Yarm School’s Dovecote Festival commenced at the school's music studio to record a rendition of Bob Dylan’s "Forever Young" before continuing
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£8.6 million set to be pledged for plans to develop mothballed North East rail line
A further £8.6 million pounds is set to be allocated to develop plans to reinvigorate a mothballed North East railway line as mayor Kim McGuinness affirms the development could "transform" the region's transport. The Tyne and Wear Metro could stretch
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North Yorkshire community project to grow following housing association grant
A community project in North Yorkshire is set to expand following a grant from a housing association. The donation from Broadacres will help to buy accessible gardening tools, enabling more people to engage in outdoor activities at Bramble Woods
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Kevin Keegan's former home with tennis court and pool up for sale for £2.25m
Kevin Keegan’s former spacious country residence, owned during his tenure as manager of Newcastle United football club, has been listed for sale for £2.25 million. The former home of the football legend is positioned within the Wynyard Park gated
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Darlington netball club jumping for joy after being named best in the North East
A Darlington netball club made up of hundreds of women has been left on cloud nine after they scooped an award last month that named them the best in the region. Darlington Headlanders are officially the best netball club in the North East after
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Child rapist jailed years after he struck when he was a schoolboy himself
Justice has finally caught up with a child rapist after his first victim forward several years after they were sexually abused. Stewart Tuck carried out the attacks when he was in secondary school himself. The 24-year-old was initially reported
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Busy North East road to undergo a month of works after crash
A North East road will undergo a month of works to address damage to a traffic light caused by a crash. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council have confirmed roadworks at the junction of Station Road and Coatham Road in Redcar began on Monday (July
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Plans lodged to turn Durham flat into cafe approved by council
Plans to transform a Durham flat into a café have been approved by Durham County Council. The proposal will convert the first and second floors of the property at 53-53A North Road from residential to café use, adding extra seating, a commercial
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Heartfelt tributes at Darlington school after death of 14-year-old girl
More tributes have been left at a Darlington school following the death of Scarlett Vickers, 14, as her parents await to stand trial charged with her alleged murder. A flood of heartbreaking tributes have been left for the schoolgirl at Haughton
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Owners' delight as they're reunited with cat THREE years after it went missing
A pet owner has been reunited with her cat after an agonising three-year-long wait. Three years ago, a now 12-year-old cat, Izzy, mysteriously never returned home one day in Middlesbrough, leaving her owner Rachel Booth-Gardiner, 41, devastated
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Heavy rainfall closes water damaged road as police and council attend
Heavy rainfall has caused a coastal road to be closed by police after the road surface became damaged by the amount of water. Cleveland Police have confirmed that Beach Road, leading up to Skinningrove Bank Road in Saltburn, has been closed due
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Newcastle United exit imminent - with two more departures being discussed
NEWCASTLE UNITED have stepped up their attempts to trim unwanted players from their first-team squad ahead of a return to full pre-season training next week. Newcastle’s players have begun to return to the club’s Darsley Park training complex this
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Organiser says Darlington funfair cancelled due to reasons 'beyond their control'
A popular funfair which was set to come to Darlington has been cancelled. Crows Theme Park has confirmed it have been forced to cancel the upcoming fair at South Park in Darlington. The organiser said this was due to circumstances beyond their
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Teesside Paralympic star Terry Bywater selected on Team GB for seventh Games
TEESSIDER Terry Bywater is set to compete at his seventh Paralympic Games after being named in Great Britain’s men’s wheelchair basketball squad for Paris. The 41-year-old from Redcar, who made his debut in Sydney in 2000, is a four-time bronze
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Former Newcastle United midfielder makes surprise return to England in Championship
FORMER Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko has made a surprise return to England, joining Championship side Watford. Sissoko, who made 133 senior appearances for the Magpies during a three-and-a-half year spell on Tyneside, has moved to
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Yellow thunderstorm warning put in place for North East as more rain expected
A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for the North East by the Met Office, as more rain is expected to hit the region over the next 24 hours. The weather agency has put in place the measure from midday until 8pm on Wednesday (July 10)
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'We're all up for it' - Line of Duty star issues update on show's return on GMB
Adrian Dunbar said "we're keeping our fingers crossed" for a new series of Line of Duty when quizzed about the future of the BBC show while on Good Morning Britain (GMB). Dunbar starred as Anti-Corruption Unit Superintendent Ted Hastings in the
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York and North Yorkshire Mayor joins roundtable discussion with Prime Minister
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith joined discussions for plans to "reignite the untapped potential of the region" during the first-ever, cross-party mayoral meeting held in 10 Downing Street. Joined by England's metro mayors, including
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County Durham community celebrating after 'catastrophic' 37 homes plan rejected
Residents are celebrating after plans for 37 homes were refused following concerns they would be “catastrophic” for a County Durham village. Believe Housing submitted plans to build the new housing development at Seaton, near Seaham. The developer
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OEUK Conference 2024 to champion 'homegrown energy transition'
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) will host the OEUK Conference 2024 at P&J Live, Aberdeen on Tuesday, September 17. As BP celebrates 60 years in the North Sea, the company will be principal sponsor of the event, which will bring world-class firms
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Fans warned to beware of buying fake England football tops ahead of Euro semi-final
Warnings have been repeated about the availability of fake England football shirts on the black market as the Three Lions appear at the semi-final stage of the Euros today (Wednesday, July 9). Profiteers are seeking to cash in on England’s progress
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Pictured: a massive mill in Barney reduced to rubble
MEMORIES 685 told, with some amazement, of the massive mill that used to dominate the river scene at Barnard Castle, overshadowing the fragile ruins of the castle with its great bulk. It was built in 1798 by Francis Ullathorne to spin flax imported
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Two taken to hospital after four-car pile-up blocks road as man arrested
Two people were taken to hospital and a man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs after a crash involving four cars on the A19. Emergency services were called to the A-road on Tuesday (July 9) at about 1pm
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Parents to appear in crown court charged with Darlington teenager's murder
The parents of a teenage girl who suffered a fatal stab wound will appear in crown court this morning (July 10) charged with the alleged murder. Simon Vickers and Sarah Hall will appear at Teesside Crown Court for a bail hearing after the 14-year-old
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Middlesbrough's transfer satisfaction, Aidan Morris plan & hopes for young duo
MIDDLESBROUGH'S preparations for the coming campaign are continuing in Portugal this week, with Michael Carrick's side facing their first friendly of the summer this weekend. It's been a busy and positive start to the summer for the Championship
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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Brits urged to check passports after yoga teacher 'barred from flight home'
A yoga teacher is warning holidaymakers to check their passports carefully after being left in tears and stranded in Thailand when she claims she was barred from her flight back to London - because of a 'tiny' tear in her passport. Rosie Viscomi
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Martin Lewis issues warning as more than £20m lost in celebrity profile scams
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to avoid becoming a victim of celebrity profile scams. Stars including Lewis himself, Taylor Swift, Elon Musk and Adele have become the most common profiles that are misused in scam adverts,
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UK's rarest stamp dating back to 1864 is being sold for £650,000
The UK’s most valuable postage stamp has been listed for sale for £650K. The legendary Plate 77 Penny Red was printed in 1864 and there are just nine examples of the stamp that still exist. Three remain in private hands with the others in museums
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Up to 300 jobs created as vital NHS 111 service moves into North East office
Up to 300 jobs have been created after it was confirmed that NHS 111 would be moving into an office in the North East. The NHS announced on Tuesday (July 9) that it would be making Cavendish House at Prince’s Wharf in Thornaby one of its new homes
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Durham motorists could be paid £300 to eat and rate drive thru meals
Auto Trader is offering one lucky person in Durham the chance to get paid to eat and rate their favourite tasty Drive-Thru takeouts. With global web searches up more than 100 per cent year-on-year for “get food smell out of car”, the business
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Met Office forecast as more wet weather for region as 20mm of rain falls overnight
More rain is set to hit County Durham and the wider North East on Wednesday (July 10) after 20mm of rain hit the region overnight. The Met Office has forecast heavy showers and thundery conditions on Wednesday for many parts of County Durham,
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Organisers cancel popular County Durham event this weekend in online statement
Organisers of a popular event in County Durham have been forced to cancel the event - citing continued weather as the reason for the event not going ahead. Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair was scheduled to be staged on Saturday (July 13
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County Durham farm, holiday lets and static caravan pitches for sale at £4.5m
A County Durham livestock farm with a 60-pitch static caravan park and holiday cottages has hit the market for a massive £4.5m price tag. Low Shipley Farm, based near Barnard Castle, is a multi-use business that has multiple income streams - but
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A life in focus...the pioneering TV cameraman who covered the North East for 50 years
A tribute to a pioneering TV cameraman who devoted half a century to capturing North East life…PETER BARRON looks back at the career of Les Coates ahead of his funeral next week AS a boy of seven, Les Coates watched, mesmerised, as neighbours crowded
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13 North East schools praised after good or outstanding Ofsted inspections
Middlesbrough primary schools have been praised for “setting brilliant standards” after more than a dozen got the thumbs up from Ofsted. The 13 primary schools inspected in Middlesbrough since September 2023 were rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ –
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Darlington thug punched and slapped his parents when he flew into a violent rage
A violent thug attacked his own mother and father when he flew into a drunken rage while living at their home. Steven Cruickshanks launched the brutal attack on his parents when he became aggressive after returning to his temporary home after boozing
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New Aldi store to open in County Durham village after 'overwhelming' local support
A new Aldi supermarket will be built in a County Durham village after plans were praised by residents. The budget brand's bid to open a new site at Langley Moor was approved by Durham County Council’s planning committee on Tuesday. The former
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Welcome pre-season change at Boro for ex-Aston Villa man after 'interesting' summer
FINN Azaz isn't used to being in this position. In recent years at this stage of the summer, the former Aston Villa playmaker has been dealing with transfer uncertainty or settling into new surroundings. In 2021, Azaz joined Villa but would
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Kristjaan Speakman explains Sunderland's Financial Fair Play position and approach
SUNDERLAND are operating well within the parameters set out by the EFL’s Financial Fair Play rules and are under no pressure to sell this summer in order to be able to invest. Championship clubs follow the EFL’s Profit and Sustainability rules,
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Readers who want to subscribe to The Northern Echo can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as