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Newcastle's Kieran Trippier hits back at England 'excuse' talk after final heartbreak
KIERAN Trippier insists England cannot use tiredness as an excuse for their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. Gareth Southgate's side lost 2-1 in Berlin on Sunday night, suffering back-to-back defeats in European Championship finals as the 58-year
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Cowboy builders who conned elderly victims jailed out of £1.2 million are jailed
A gang of cowboy builders who preyed on homeowners across England and Wales, defrauding them out of £1.2 million, have been sentenced after a major investigation In one of the largest cases of its kind, more than 20, mostly elderly, people in North
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"World-class attractions": Hopetown Darlington is set to open tomorrow
A £37m Darlington visitor attraction which has been described as "world-class" is set to open its doors tomorrow. The Hopetown project has been carefully crafted to completely regenerate the Head of Steam Darlington Railway Museum site. There
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Tragedy of mother-of-three who died after taking drugs at her County Durham home
A mother-of-three died after taking a lethal combination of non-prescription drugs, an inquest heard. Yvonne Goggins, 31, from Seaham, was found dead by her partner, John Murphy having spent the previous evening taking drugs together recreationally
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Thefts from cars reported in North Yorkshire villages as security advice issued
Police are investigating a series of thefts from vehicles in North Yorkshire villages. Officers have issued CCTV images of a man and a car they want to trace following thefts from vehicles and attempts to enter vehicles in Brompton-on-Swale, East
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Father and son accused of killing a grandfather after targeting group of friends
An innocuous clash between a cyclist and a group of friends walking home from the pub resulted in one man being killed and three others seriously injured, a court heard. The group were mowed down by a father and son in a van as the pair are accused
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A warm welcome to Hopetown, Darlington's new £37m railway visitor attraction
HOPETOWN, Darlington’s new railway attraction, opens today and is a vibrant celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. It should appeal to young and old alike, and to the casual visitor and the railway enthusiast
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Police appeal for help in tracing this stolen farm vehicle and thieves
Police are appealing for information about a farm vehicle theft in Ravensworth, near Richmond, last week. The theft at 4am on Tuesday, July 9 at Waitlands Lane near Ravensworth, and involved theft of a gator farm vehicle from a nearby field, as
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"This is unbearable": Bishop Auckland murder victim's family speak of pain
The family of a man brutally stabbed to death after a gang of armed men forced their way into his home have spoken of the pain they have endured since his murder. Lee Clarkson was kicked, punched and stamped on before a teenager fatally stabbed
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Runner needed medical help after being bitten by dog at beauty spot
A runner needed medical help after being bitten by a dog at a North Yorkshire beauty spot. Police are now appealing for the owner of the dog to come forward. The incident happened at 6.45pm on Saturday, July 6 at Fewston Reservoir, near Harrogate
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Appeal as quad bike stolen from North Yorkshire farm
A quad bike was stolen from a North Yorkshire farm on Friday (July 12), with police saying it was first pushed across a field. The incident happened between 5pm and midnight at a farm in Moulton, near Scotch Corner. Police said two men dressed
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Fears empty Bishop Auckland shops could be set on fire by vandals amid crime rise
Empty town centre shops could be subject to arson if actions are not taken to crack down on vandalism and anti-social behaviour, it has been warned. Smashed windows, graffiti and damage to units have been reported by residents and business owners
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Cause of deaths for two teens in County Durham bike crash given at inquest
Inquests into the deaths of two teenage boys who died after a motorbike crash in County Durham have been officially opened. Wayne Hodgson, 18, from Spennymoor, and Bobby Grimes, 13, from Newton Aycliffe, died after a collision with a car on Middridge
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Singing, Laughter & Live Music: County Durham brass festival comes to a close
Organisers have heralded a County Durham music festival filled with live performances, markets and more a huge success despite some less-than-ideal weather. A week filled with singing, laughter and live music - that was the overwhelmingly positive
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Woman fighting for her life after crash which prompted air ambulance response
A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after a vehicle left the road and crashed into a garage this morning. Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to the Stokesley area of North Yorkshire after the collision at 8am
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Regis Le Bris' early Sunderland pre-season conclusion & Nottingham Forest hope
AFTER two weeks on the training pitches, Regis Le Bris was pleased with the way his Sunderland players tried to put his ideas into action in their pre-season openers at the weekend. But the head coach believes he'll learn a lot more about his players
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DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'
Benefits claimants have been warned that as many as 184,000 people could lose their funding. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is continuing its migration process, known as managed migration, as it forces people off legacy benefits.
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Pair appear in court charged with child cruelty after police presence at flat
A man and woman have appeared in court charged with child cruelty. Jean Gasho, 41, and Kofi Offeh, 35, were brought before Teesside Magistrates Court on Monday (July 15) both facing a charge of child cruelty. The pair, of Yarm Lane, Stockton
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Guilty: Two people convicted of murder with two others convicted of manslaughter
Two people have been convicted of murder following the death of 42-year-old Bishop Auckland man. Michael Richardson and a teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were found guilty of the brutal murder of Lee Clarkson after he was dragged
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Probe underway after prisoner dies at Durham jail
A probe is underway after a prisoner died at a Durham jail. Forty-eight-year-old Richard While died at HMP Durham on July 4, the prison service confirmed. The circumstances of his death at not yet known and a Prison and Probation Ombudsman
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Revealed: 4 North East beaches make it in The Times UK top 50 list
Four stunning North East beaches have made it into the top 50 list of the best beaches in the UK. As the summer holidays loom, The Times has compiled the top 50 beaches in the whole of the UK after travelling just over 5,500 miles and 543 beaches
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Police looking for Audi and man following spate of thefts from vehicles
Police have released images of a black Audi and a man they want to identify following a series of thefts in the Northallerton and Richmond areas of North Yorkshire. Officers want to trace the man following several recent thefts from vehicles and
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Stores brace for 'disgruntled customers' as Mars shrinks size of Celebrations tubs
Mars Wrigley has shrunk the size of its larger Celebrations tubs by 50g. The confectionary company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including M&Ms, Snickers, Skittles and of course Mars bars. One of Mars Wrigley's more popular
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Man jailed for slashing and stabbing police officers in vicious knife attack
A man who carried out a vicious knife attack on three Cleveland Police officers in Stockton has been jailed for 11 years and eight months. Mark Fox, 35, of Mill Lane, Billingham, was found guilty of two counts of wounding with intent following
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Sunderland Spain squad: Injury boosts, exciting youngster hint & absence explained
A SQUAD of 31 Sunderland players headed for Spain today as the Black Cats step up their preparations for the coming Championship campaign. Simon Moore, Nectar Triantis and Abdoullah Ba are all included in the travelling party, despite missing Saturday's
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The best Aldi Specialbuy items this July from pools to summer essentials
Aldi has revealed the full lineup of July's Speciabuys items and there's something for everyone. Those wanting to cool down during the hot summer weather will fall in love with the Frozen Drink Maker and the drinks that work perfectly with it.
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Why it matters if it rains today as One Day fans mark St Swithin’s Day
July 15 marks St Swithin’s Day, a day often forgotten about unless you are a fan of the book, movie or Netflix series One Day. Despite dating back hundreds of years, the day has only become popularly marked in recent times thanks to its heavy mention
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Ex-Newcastle, Chelsea & Man Utd figures weigh in on Gareth Southgate's England future
ALAN Shearer and Sam Allardyce both believe Gareth Southgate will walk away from England in the wake of Sunday's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. England were beaten 2-1 in Berlin as Southgate’s men finished Euros runners-up for the second tournament
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North Yorkshire firm battling wine fraud is taken over by Australian group
North Yorkshire firm Agroisolab, which uses the latest technology to check the origins of food, wine and protected species, has been taken over by an Australian group. Agroisolab UK Ltd (AIL UK), an expert team leading the development of international
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Police release image after suspected sexual assault at a Darlington garage
Police investigating reports of a sexual assault at a Darlington garage have released CCTV images of a man they would like to trace. Durham Police would like to speak to him in connection with a suspected sexual assault in Darlington last month
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Celtic make transfer decision after Middlesbrough & Newcastle goalkeeper links
CELTIC'S search for a new number one goalkeeper looks set to conclude with the capture of Kasper Schmeichel - with the Scottish champions having previously been linked with Newcastle's Martin Dubravka and Middlesbrough's Tom Glover. Schmeichel
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Martin Lewis issues Amazon Prime Day warning to bargain hunters
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to customers ahead of Amazon Prime Day. Confusingly, the two-day event begins from one minute past midnight on Tuesday, July 16 and runs until the end of Wednesday. The sale has become famous for offering deep
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Human remains found in Tenerife amid search for missing teen Jay Slater
Human remains have been found in Tenerife, where Lancashire teenager Jay Slater went missing, according to Spanish police. Police on the Spanish island said that a “lifeless body” had been found and that “all indications suggest” it could be 19
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Dancing In The Park- Sigala Kicks Off the Proceedings at South Shields festival
With the European Championship final between England and Spain just hours away, football fever swept over the North East on Sunday afternoon. And whilst football might have been on the agenda of many today, the arrival of international producer
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Amazon workers await ballot results hours before anticipated Prime Day sale
Brits could face disruption to future Amazon deliveries as workers await the results of an important union ballot hours before the Prime Day sales. The Prime sale, which takes place over two days, involves retailers selling various items like air
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Boy, 13, arrested after suspected stabbing of woman in Newton Aycliffe
A boy of 13 has been arrested after the suspected stabbing of a woman in Newton Aycliffe. Emergency services were called to Kirkstone Place in the early hours of Saturday morning. (July 13). The woman has been treated in hospital and the boy
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Rav van den Berg transfer claim comes as no surprise as Middlesbrough true to word
ANDERLECHT are said to have been priced out of a move for Rav van den Berg this summer - which comes as no surprise given Middlesbrough's strong stance when it comes to keeping hold of their star assets. According to reports in Belgium, Anderlecht
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Blind North East boy, 16, with brain tumour takes on skydive in final charity bid
A blind teenager with a brain tumour who has raised more than £160,000 for a cancer charity is to take on a skydive as his final daring pursuit before “retiring and concentrating on GCSEs”. Jack Thompson, 16, was diagnosed with a low grade glioma
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Child rapist who offended for 50 years died of asbestos cancer in prison
A child rapist whose offences spanned nearly 50 years died in prison from an industrial disease caused by asbestos. Donald Moore, from Redcar, was locked up in 2006 after a long history of sexual abuse in children, women and men, with 53 offences
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe & who else could replace Gareth Southgate as England boss
GARETH Southgate’s predecessor Sam Allardyce believes the England manager may think he has taken the team as far as he can after eight years in charge. Southgate led England to their third major men’s final appearance on Sunday, where they were
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Gareth Southgate weighing up England future after ‘very painful’ loss
GARETH Southgate says he has to decide whether it is right for both him and the team to continue as England manager after overseeing a second European Championship final defeat. Hopes of joining Sir Alf Ramsey’s 1966 World Cup winners in England
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Car smashed into County Durham home before arson attack at property
Detectives are investigating after a house was ramraided before a fire was lit near the property. Pictures from the scene show a hole in the house on Almond Court in Shildon. Emergency services were called to the scene at 2.40am on Sunday.
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Person left with head injury after 'serious assault' in Darlington town centre
Police have launched an appeal to locate three men after a "serious assault" left a person with a head injury in Darlington over the weekend. The alleged incident happened at The Tanners Hall on Skinnergate at around 11pm on Saturday (July 13).
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Live: Murder trial hears two men 'deliberately targeted' victim in hit-and-run
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Residents warned to keep doors and windows shut after industrial estate blaze
Police have warned residents to keep their windows and doors closed as they continue to tackle a large blaze on a North East industrial estate. Multiple emergency services remain at Addison Industrial Estate in Ryton, Gateshead today (July 15)
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Pictures of Darlington parkland in new exhibition
DARLINGTON’S South Park is a pioneering park. It is the oldest public park in the North East, with its first seeds being planted in 1851. In the north, Sheffield is generally regarded to have had the first public park which opened in 1841, although
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Chris Packham calls on restaurant giant to remove farmed salmon from menu
BBC presenter and naturalist Chris Packham has called on a British restaurant giant to stop serving farmed salmon. Wagamama, which serves Japanese-inspired Asian food at more than 170 sites across the UK, is being pressured to drop farmed salmon
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York building featured in BBC TV series exhibits items from the show
A York church featured in a BBC TV series is exhibiting items from the show. Holy Trinity Church in Goodramgate was used in the filming of the 'wedding scene' in Gentleman Jack, which starred Suranne Jones and told the story of Anne Lister and
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Driver arrested after crash in North Yorkshire
A MAN driving a BMW has been arrested after a crash in North Yorkshire. Police in Scarborough say that at about midnight on July 14 they dealt with a crashed vehicle in Stepney Road in the resort. A police spokesman said: “The driver didn't
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Have you checked your windowsill? 8 things you should never leave there
Homeowners are being warned to avoid leaving some items on a windowsill to prevent ruining their possessions. Specialists at MeandMyGlass.co.uk have shared eight things you should never leave on your windowsills where the temperature can fluctuate
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What happens when you get a fine in a rental car? Experts explain what to expect
If you’re going on a staycation in the UK or visiting family and friends for a special occasion, you might need to rent a car for your travels. However, sometimes you might find yourself in a tricky situation where you have received a fine for
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I tested low-end, mid-range and high-end sunscreen – This is what you should buy
It’s finally summer, the weather's warm the sun's out and there’s no cloud in sight. I wish. The Great British summer has never been known to be smooth sailing, from heatwaves that leave you wishing it was winter again to summers so cold and
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How many strawberries are eaten at Wimbledon? See how how much a portion costs
If there’s one thing we all associate Wimbledon with aside from the most talented tennis players in the world, it’s strawberries (and Pimm’s). Hundreds of people in the crowds are often spotted nibbling on the delicious bright red juicy fruits
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Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away
Have you got rats scurrying around in your garden? The pests can be a nuisance and getting rid of them can be tricky and you might not know where to start. While many experts have shared tips for keeping rats out of your garden and home, you can
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Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine
A lawyer has explained whether speed cameras in the UK have to be visible and also the circumstances surrounding challenging fines. Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system
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We tried Jeremy Clarkson’s new Hawkstone Hedgerow Cider at Oxfordshire farm
Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper have released a brand new edition of their Hawkstone drink which is proving hard to get a hold of. The pair have become an entertaining duo having starred in three seasons of Clarkson’s Farm since the show’s release
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Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond back together in shock emotional reunion
Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond had a emotional reunion this week. The duo alongside James May presented Top Gear in the past before moving onto Prime Video’s The Grand Tour. Ahead of the final episode’s release later this year, Mr Clarkson
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North East teacher banned after kicking in door and being arrested twice
A teacher has been barred from the classroom for at least four years, after a series of incidents, including turning up to school smelling of alcohol, threatening to smash car windows in and being arrested twice. Barry Wilson, a teacher at Dyke
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Couple tie the knot in stunning first of its kind national park wedding ceremony
A couple has become the first to get married at a unique national park location after a stunning ceremony in front of 100 people. John and Michelle Ashby were joined by family, friends, and public onlookers out for a walk on June 22, as they celebrated
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County Durham shoppers worry about 'dangerous' road connecting two retail parks
County Durham shoppers have highlighted the 'dangerous' nature of a main road connecting two retail parks in Bishop Auckland. Members of the public have expressed their concerns about the A688, which connects the existing Tindale Crescent and
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Hour-by-hour Met Office weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham today
It is set to be a dry Monday (but not for long) today as the Met Office predicts light drizzle and cloud set to stick around late into the evening. Following a massively wet summer weekend, the rain appears to finally be at bay across the county
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North East LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather
9:14am Police statement - Ryton fire, Gateshead A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At 11.20pm yesterday (Sunday
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Jack Clarke's first impression of Regis Le Bris, behind scenes work & transfer belief
IT'S still early days but Jack Clarke has seen and heard enough to believe he'll "thrive" under Regis Le Bris at Sunderland. There are, of course, question marks over Clarke's future amid ongoing transfer interest and speculation but if the winger
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The North East's most visited attraction named as County Durham tourist spot
One of the North East's history and heritage attractions has been named the region's favourite, by the national tourism board. Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has been named the North East’s most visited attraction and among the top in
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County Durham country house with 32-rooms relaunches as wedding and events venue
A 32-bedroom country house hotel in County Durham has re-launched its newly renovated Knights Hall wedding and function suite. The Manor House Hotel and Spa, near Bishop Auckland, has undergone a complete transformation with a new bar area and
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Heroic police officers stabbed in line of duty win bravery award
A team of brave officers have been recognised for their heroic actions in arresting a man brandishing a knife, despite three of them suffering knife wounds. Seven officers from Cleveland Police all worked together to subdue a knife-wielding individual
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LISTED: All of the activities coming to Dalton Park this summer
Dalton Park in Seaham has revealed a summer schedule for families including community dog walks and seaside minigolf. The events are planned for July and August and will offer various experiences for visitors. Richard Kaye, centre manager at