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Killer who stabbed woman 60 times 'has enduring shame' as release recommended
Psychologists have told of a killer’s enduring “shame” about his “monstrous” past as they recommended his release from prison during his fifth parole hearing. Steven Ling, a farm worker, was jailed for life in December 1998 after stabbing 29-year-old
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Convicted sex offender behind bars after phone check finds evidence of crimes
A convicted sex offender has been jailed after evidence of further sex offences was found on his phone during a routine check. Registered sex offender Kurtis George Randall, 29, was sentenced to ten years in prison on Wednesday (July 17) at Teesside
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Special screening of new Daley Thompson doc marking start of Durham City Run festival
Runners will line the streets of Durham on Thursday (July 18) evening as the city’s annual run festival kicks off. Marking the start of the Durham City Run festival on Wednesday (July 17) night crowds gathered at the Gala Theatre for a special
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The County Durham road where 470 houses will be built over the next five years
A County Durham road is set to have 470 homes built on it over the next five years, spread across three development sites. Bent House Lane, on the outskirts of Durham City, will be the site of the housing, which will take up much of the stretch
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Darlington grandma's plea to receive potentially life changing breast cancer drug
A Darlington grandma has reissued calls by a campaign to bring a drug to breast cancer patients in England which she believes could potentially extend her life. A chance finding of a Check and Change campaign pamphlet in a clothes package described
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Restrictions at County Durham car park labelled 'Rip off Britain' by residents
New parking restrictions at Hermiston Retail Park in Consett have prompted anger from local residents after they were spotted on Saturday. The restrictions enforce a three-hour maximum stay during regular hours, a ten-minute limit outside of these
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Thieving County Durham care home administrator 'should be ashamed of herself'
A care home administrator helped herself to money from the account of a vulnerable resident as well as from cash savings funds for outings and staff bonuses, a court heard. Lindsey Gibbon was only one of two people, along with the manager, with
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The King's Speech: a welcome start with few surprises
THERE were few surprises in the King’s Speech – the 40 measures announced are very much an attempt by the new Labour government to implement the manifesto which won it a landslide only a few weeks ago. From removing the VAT exemption from private
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Popular Darlington pub reopens after 'extensive' refurbishment - look inside
A Darlington pub has reopened after an 'extensive' refurbishment which saw it close its doors for three weeks. The White Horse now boasts a 'brighter, modern look' according to management, and has also created five new jobs for locals. The
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County Durham man who took air pistol into city centre club fined
A County Durham man took a loaded air pistol with him into a Durham city club. Vincent Chatt, 24, took the loaded air gun with him into Fabio’s Nightclub in the centre of Durham on March 31. Appearing before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court
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Darlington taxi drivers share concern and warning over the rise of Uber
Darlington taxi drivers have said they are concerned about the rise of Uber in the town. The private hire company’s request is currently being considered by Darlington Borough Council and will be decided in August. Drivers in the town are subjected
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RECAP: Man with 'knife' arrested after armed police response in County Durham village
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Burglars strike at new-build homes making off with at least five boilers
Burglars have struck at several homes still being built and stolen at least five boilers. Police have appealed for information following the burglaries in Brenda Road, Hartlepool. On two occasions burglars have broken the panels on the front door
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Woman in her 70s in hospital with broken arm after falling from bike
A woman in her 70s has been taken to hospital after falling from her bike in an incident that saw a high street blocked off on Wednesday (July 17). Emergency services were called to High Street in Northallerton, outside the Cutting It hairdressers
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How Prudhoe dad's love for his autistic son inspired business success
A Gateshead company built around its founder’s love for his autistic son has marked its tenth year with a big move. Ridgetek, a leading website development company based in Gateshead, has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a relocation to a new
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Michael Carrick's delight as 'important' Middlesbrough star signs new four-year deal
RILEY McGREE has committed his long-term future to Middlesbrough by signing a new four-year contract with the club. McGree’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of next season, and while talks over a new deal began earlier this year, the
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Man ordered to have terrier destroyed after it attacked and killed dog
A man has been ordered to have his pitbull terrier-type dog destroyed after it attacked and killed another dog in its own garden. David Robinson, the owner of the dog involved, was also ordered to pay compensation and made subject of a community
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Murder accused 'off his tree’ on cocaine at the time of alleged incident
A man arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal hit-and-run told officers he was off his ‘f****** tree’ on cocaine at the time of the alleged incident. Martin Breeze and his son, Shaun, are accused of mowing down a group of friends walking
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Police release image after woman throws glass at man injuring him in city pub
Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they would like to trace after a man was injured with a glass drink was thrown at him in a city pub. Officers have been investigating since the incident at the Lady Greys pub on Shakespeare Street, Newcastle
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Persistent drug dealer caught three times with cocaine and cannabis
A persistent drug dealer who was caught with an imitation firearm has been locked up for more than seven years. Jack Towes was arrested on three occasions over a two-year period with stashes of crack cocaine, cocaine and cannabis, ready to sell
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Thug flung man down Durham pub stairs where he landed on concrete floor
A thug who grabbed hold of a man and threw him down stairs outside a pub, causing him to lose consciousness, has been jailed. Johanthon Morton, 29, of Blyth, appeared at Durham Crown Court following the attack in August 2022. The court was
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Fanzone in North East begins recruitment with open days - are you interested?
A new fanzone outside St. James' Park in Newcastle is looking for staff to work its stalls and has announced recruitment days this week. Ahead of its opening, two recruitment days are being set up to fill various roles which include floor and bar
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Unsuccessful election candidate charged with stalking and carrying metal blade
An unsuccessful election candidate has been charged with carrying a metal blade in public and stalking. Mark Alan Baxtrem, who stood as an independent candidate for the Middlesbrough and Thornaby East constituency in the elections earlier this
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Dance lovers waltz their way onto market square for Darlington GOLD Tea Dance
People of all ages dusted off their dancing shoes in Darlington this week as the popular GOLD Tea Dance returned for another year. Dance lovers waltzed their way into Darlington’s Market Square on Wednesday morning as the event, organised by Growing
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Popular tourist hotspot targeted by anti-littering campaign as warning issued
Several areas of North Yorkshire have been throwing their support beyond a campaign to tackle the blight of litter in a new summer campaign aimed at cleaning up some of the region's most popular destinations. North Yorkshire Council has teamed
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North East fish and chip shop with ‘secret ingredient’ among finest in Britain
A fish and chip shop in the North East has been named among the very best in Britain by The Times, thanks to one of its “secret ingredients”. Located in South Shields, one of its popular “stunning” dishes is said to be “worth every penny” according
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Police release new image in search for missing Durham man - have you seen Paul?
Officers searching for missing Durham man Paul have released a new picture of him. The 51-year-old went missing from his home in the Sherburn Road area of Durham on Saturday afternoon (July 13). Police search experts have been carrying out
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Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit
Martin Lewis has warned Brits that 1 million people could be missing out on a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). 1.6 million elderly people get Attendance Allowance as it stands, but there are plenty more who could claim it
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Elderly woman dies five months after bus stopped suddenly causing serious injury
An investigation is underway after a woman died five months after she was seriously injured when the bus she was travelling on stopped at a junction. The incident happened at around 3.30pm on Monday, February 12, when a blue Mercedes single-decker
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North East town by the sea with 'sand, surf and super-fresh seafood' among best
A North East town home to a “lively” market in an old railway station and “indie” shops and restaurants has been crowned among the best places to live by the sea in the UK, according to The Times. The seaside location was also praised for its perfect
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Temperatures set to soar in Darlington and County Durham today, says Met Office
Temperatures are set to soar across County Durham and Darlington today as forecasters predict a dry day with highs of 24C. Summer appears to have finally landed in the North East today (July 18) better late than never with temperatures expected
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Popular steakhouse chain announces sudden closure of Darlington restaurant
Tomahawk Steakhouse has announced the sudden closure of its Darlington restaurant. The chain - which has been operating from the town's DL1 leisure complex for several years - made the shock announcement online, "apologising for any inconvenience
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Road sealed off by police and fire crews after 'incident' on high street
A road has been closed off by police and firefighters after an 'incident' has blocked the area, which has left traffic queuing and the road at a standstill. Emergency services were called to High Street in Northallerton, outside the Cutting It
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Key figures in the North East react to more powers given to mayors
Key figures in the North East have been reacting positively to news that there will be increased devolution under the new Labour government. King Charles ran through a number of Labour's key priorities including an English Devolution Bill to give
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Bishop Auckland man struggled on arrest with police then escaped from back of van
A man arrested following a struggle with officers managed to flee from the back of a police van and evade immediate re-capture, a court heard. Stephen Barker appeared before Durham Crown Court on a charge of escaping from lawful custody, arising
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Green light given for 35 new 'luxury' North East homes as construction begins
Plans to build 35 “luxury” homes in the North East have been given the green light as construction gets underway. Collier Gardens on Philadelphia Lane near Houghton Le Spring will feature three and four-bedroom homes on the nearly 4-hectare site
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Flying Scotsman to return to County Durham museum for summer THIS WEEK
The Flying Scotsman is set to make a triumphant return to a County Durham museum this week - here's all the details. Locomotion in Shildon is ready and waiting to welcome back arguably the world's most famous steam train on July 19 for its summer
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Eddie Howe's transfer request over key Newcastle player ahead of recruitment talks
EDDIE HOWE will push hard in an attempt to keep Callum Wilson at Newcastle United this summer. Wilson’s future has been the subject of considerable debate in the last few months, with the 32-year-old having entered the final 12 months of his current
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Homeless man banned from Durham city after disorder during brass festival
A homeless man who has become a persistent public nuisance has been banned from Durham city centre for two years. Police have secured a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against a prolific offender who has been causing extensive anti-social behaviour
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It's official - 4 of Britain's best beaches for 2024 are here in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is home to four of Britain’s best beaches for 2024, including one within a coastal town that “has it all”, according to The Times - but can you guess where they are? The publisher’s latest best-named beach roundup also includes
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Has Strictly lost its sparkle? Debate on if show should end amid dancer controversies
Should Strictly Come Dancing come to an end? That was the question being debated on Good Morning Britain (GMB) today (Tuesday, July 16) following controversies with professional dancers on the show. The ITV morning show saw Richard Madeley, Kate
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'Fearful' Zara McDermott breaks silence over Graziano Di Prima's Strictly exit
Zara McDermott has broken her silence on the sudden exit of her former dance partner Graziano Di Prima from Strictly Come Dancing. The former Love Island star took part in the 2023 series of the show but has since released a lengthy statement discussing
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Bishop Auckland incident LIVE: Man charged after incident on roof of home
8:18pm Full story A man has been charged after an incident in Bishop Auckland. Officers were called to Lowther
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Crash between motorbike and car near County Durham supermarket
One person has been hospitalised after a bad crash in County Durham last night. The incident happened at 9.20pm near Aldi on Durham Road, Spennymoor. It involved a motorbike and a Vauxhall Corse which were both recovered from the scene.
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Message for authorities as part of inquiry into abuse at County Durham borstal
Authorities and organisations are being urged to cooperate as part of the official investigation into abuse at a former County Durham borstal. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) has reached the next phase of their inquiry into Medomsley
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Cannabis farm 'worth £400,000' shut down by police as 400 plants seized
A cannabis farm believed to be worth £400,000 has been shut down by police in Middlesbrough. Officers located the farm at a property on Falkland Street on Saturday, seizing around 400 plants from a home on the terraced street. Electricity
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The savoury duck: a tasty delicacy or a deadly snack?
ONE hundred years ago this week, The Northern Echo’s sister paper, the Darlington & Stockton Times, carried a deeply unpleasant story under the eye-catching headline: “Danger of butchers’ duck in hot weather”. It told how an inquest was examining
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16th century ship opens to the public in North Yorkshire
A 16th century ship is opening to the public in North Yorkshire. The Galeón Andalucía is arriving in Scarborough, and it will dock at North Wharf Quay at Scarborough Harbour, where it will be open for the public from July 17 to 22. The Galeón
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Beamish named North East's top tourist attraction
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, has been hailed as the North East's 'most visited attraction'. A VisitEngland report, states that visitor numbers at Beamish rose to 801,756 in 2023, making it the 17th most visited paid-for attraction nationally
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Two people hospitalised after multi-car pile up on major A-Road
Two people have been hospitalised after a multi-vehicle crash on the A19 northbound this morning. The incident involved three vehicles on the A19 at Dalton Park at around 7.48am. Multiple ambulances were dispatched to the scene. Two people
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Ekwah, Hume and Ballard latest as transfer interest mounts in Sunderland stars
UDINESE are set to step up their interest in Pierre Ekwah after signalling their intention to launch a formal bid for the Sunderland midfielder. However, despite suggestions to the contrary, the Black Cats have not received an offer for Trai Hume
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Does having a driveway increase the value of your home? Find out here
There are a number of ways households across the UK can increase the value of their properties. These often include improvements like loft conversions but installing new features on the outside of your home can also have an impact on its market
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Couple barred from Ryanair and treated 'like criminals' over passport tea stain
A couple claim Ryanair escorted them out of the airport like 'criminals' after barring them from flying - as one had a 'tea stain' on her passport. Rory Allen jetted off from East Midlands Airport with his 35-year-old girlfriend Nina Wilkins for
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Tragedy as person dies after being hit by a train near Darlington
A person has died after being hit by a train near Darlington. Police and paramedics were called to the railway line between Newcastle and Darlington around 12.30pm on Tuesday following reports of a casualty on the tracks. All lines between
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The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays
Are you looking for ideas to get you out of the house in the summer holidays and where you can treat the kids to a nice meal without breaking the bank? From supermarket giants like Asda and Tesco to hotel chain Premier Inn or pizza restaurant Purezza
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I'm humbled - university honour for champion of North East businesses
Champion of entrepreneurship in the North East, Caroline Theobald CBE has received an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Born and raised in London, her first major role in business was as News Editor of Printing
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Jet2, TUI, easyJet and Ryanair remind Brits about alcohol policy on aircraft
Earlier this week, Jet2 reminded its passengers of how serious the consequences of "disruptive passenger behaviour" can be. A woman was jailed for four months having drunk duty-free booze and lit up a cigarette on one of its flights. Summer
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Everything to know on series 2 of Channel 4's Suspect starring Anne-Marie Duff
A second series of the Channel 4 thriller Suspect is set to air soon, with Anne-Marie Duff leading the cast this time around. The first series debuted back in 2022 which followed James Nesbitt's Danny Frater investigating the death of his daughter
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UK to finally get a summer as mini heatwave to scorch regions this weekend
After weeks of mixed weather and a lot of rain, it looks like summer is finally here as weather forecasts predict a mini heatwave is on its way. This weekend, parts of the UK will have temperatures rising to as high as 30C. The long-awaited
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REVEALED: The top 10 cheapest streets in Darlington to buy a house
The cheapest streets in Darlington have been revealed following research by a sales company. Property Solvers used five years of sold house price data from HM Land Registry, tracking the average sold price data since 2019. It found that Grasmere
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Newton Aycliffe man appears in court on string of child sex offences
A Newton Aycliffe man has appeared in court charged with a string of child sex offences. Joss Hellem, of Secker Place in Newton Aycliffe, appeared before the town’s magistrates court on Monday (July 15). According to court documents he faces
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Durham City bar loses bid to stay open later after 'unfair' council ruling
A city centre bar has lost its bid to stay open for an extra 30 minutes to allow customers “drinking-up time”. Mixology, at Elvet Bridge in Durham, applied to extend its opening hours after warning it was losing business to nearby bars and venues
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New homes approved despite concerns over traffic and 'children playing'
Plans to build more houses on a village development on the outskirts of Middlesbrough have been given the green light. Middlesbrough Council’s planning committee met on Thursday to consider a revised application for 22 homes on the Rose Cottage
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Hour-by-hour Met Office weather forecast for the North East on Wednesday
The weather is set to improve on Wednesday to be much warmer and sunnier than earlier this week. Forecasters have predicted that there will be a sunny start to the day and that it will become more overcast by early afternoon. Temperatures will
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Two arrests made following deaths of three people from "dangerous drug batch"
Two people have been arrested during the police investigation into three deaths in South Tyneside. A man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Both remain in police
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Major County Durham road closed after reports of an accident- follow live
10:01am Two people hospitalised after multi-car pile up on major A-Road Two people have been hospitalised after a
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The best and worst GP surgeries in Darlington according to patients
The best and worst GP surgeries in Darlington have been revealed in the new national patient survey. Results of the GP Patient Survey 2024 have been published after patients across Darlington were asked to fill in questionnaires about their experiences
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Jack Clarke wants to back-up his Sunderland talk after claim that will terrify rivals
HE scored 15 goals last season and was by far Sunderland's stand-out performer but Jack Clarke still finished the campaign feeling like he could have done "a lot more" for the Black Cats. Being so self-critical and setting such high standards has
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The iron will of the County Durham boy who defied the odds to be a Paralympic hero
Paralympic swimmer Lyndon Longhorne has announced his retirement from the sport after overcoming the odds in a remarkable career. Now he’s embarking on a new challenge. PETER BARRON reports WITH typical understatement, Lyndon Longhorne calls with
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Health bosses quizzed on dentistry as more Durham and Darlington practices go private
Health officials have been asked how they are tackling the dentistry crisis as more dental practices ask patients to pay for treatment. The number of practices going private in County Durham and Darlington has increased, a council meeting heard
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Paralympic hero Lyndon Longhorne retires and announces Ironman Triathlon challenge
A PARALYMPIC hero has announced his retirement from competitive swimming – and revealed an ambitious new challenge. Lyndon Longhorne, 28, from Crook, County Durham, has touched hearts across the country with his epic achievements since he was struck
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All activities announced for popular Steampunk Weekend as it returns this year
Whitby Steampunk Weekend, one of the largest free steampunk gatherings in the UK, has announced its return for summer 2024. Since its inception in 2017, the family-friendly spectacle has seen thousands flock to Whitby Pavilion every February and
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A culinary revolution in Tees Valley: Bazaar Restaurant is hiring
Bazaar Restaurant is set to redefine the dining experience in Tees Valley as it seamlessly fuses modern cooking techniques with ancient methods. As the first restaurant of its kind in the area, Bazaar is not just a place to dine but an immersive 360
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North Yorkshire primary named one of the UK’s best schools
A NORTH Yorkshire primary school has been recognised as one of the country’s best in ‘The Oscars of education’. Cambrai Primary School, in Catterick, has been named a Primary School of the Year Silver Award winner in the 2024 Pearson National Teaching
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Newcastle United's transfer plans and 'excitement' as 'great partnership' get to work
DARREN Eales says Newcastle United will benefit enormously from what he believes has the makings of a "great partnership" between Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell. Former Monaco and RB Leipzig supremo Mitchell arrived as Newcastle's new sporting director