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North Yorkshire's Dan Brown digs deep to stay in contention ahead of Open final day
NORTHALLERTON'S Dan Brown wrote another chapter in his incredible Open Championship story to set up a thriller of a final day at Royal Troon. Brown, who birdied the 36th hole in qualifying to secure his major debut, defied miserable conditions
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Two new jobs up for grabs at luxury cosmetics brand set for Teesside Park
Two new jobs are up for grabs at a luxury brand set to open a new store at Teesside Park. Cosmetics chain Rituals is poised to open a new shop at the shopping complex in part of the former H&M store, which is set to be divided into three units
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Lucky bingo players cash in as they hit huge £50k jackpot at North East venue
Bingo players at a North East venue are celebrating after cashing on the £50,000 jackpot they received earlier this month. It was cause for celebration at Mecca Bingo Hartlepool on July 6, as the club threw a celebratory party after one player
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Further pre-inquest review to be held into soldier found dead at army base
A further pre-inquest review will be held into the death of a soldier at an army base in North Yorkshire. Highlander Nicholas James Hart, 33, who served with the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and was based at Catterick Garrison
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Bishop Auckland LIVE: Road now clear following 'incident'
12:05pm BREAKING One hospitalised after Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland crash Click here to read.
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Search for three suspects after man 'threatened at knife point' to withdraw money
Police are searching for multiple suspects after a man was said to have been threatened at knife point to withdraw money at several cash points. It is understood the victim was at his home address on Dalton Terrace in Hartlepool today (July 20)
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Plans to partly convert Darlington shop and rooms into four bed HMO
Plans are under consideration to convert part of a shop and upstairs floors of a property along a busy Darlington road into an HMO. The property, 74 Bondgate, is currently utilised as an electrical shop could become a House of Multiple Occupation
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Data reveals record number of syphilis cases in County Durham
Syphilis cases in County Durham reached a record high last year, new figures show. The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV said the "worrying trajectory" of rising diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections across England is a sign
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Inquest told County Durham man with mental health issues took his own life
A man with a history of alcoholism and mental health issues took his own life, an inquest heard. Alex Curry, 33, from Stanley, died in a wooded area at the back of his home in Whinside, Stanley, in the early hours of January 29. Crook Coroners
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Four North East Labour politicians given ministerial roles including two newbies
Four Labour politicians from the North East have landed jobs in the new Government, including two parliamentary newbies and a former MP. It comes as Sir Keir Starmer continues to appoint MPs to Government jobs two weeks after becoming PM. Blaydon
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Michael Carrick rules two Boro players out of season opener - and reveals new setback
TOMMY SMITH and Marcus Forss will not be available for the start of Middlesbrough’s season, with Michael Carrick also revealing Alex Bangura suffered an injury issue during last week’s training break in Portugal. Smith and Forss went into the summer
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Middlesbrough's new boys catch the eye in impressive start to pre-season programme
MIDDLESBROUGH made a winning start to their domestic pre-season programme as second-half substitutes Emmanuel Latte Lath, Sonny Finch and Delano Burgzorg scored in a 3-0 success over Bolton Wanderers. Boro saw off their League One opponents at
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Search for woman who was 'punched and kicked' in head as man, 26, arrested
Police have appealed for a victim who was allegedly "punched" and "kicked in the head" to come forward after a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault. Officers were called to Colenso Street in Hartlepool on Thursday (July 18) just
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North East university unveils £250 million vision for student accommodation
New details have emerged of a £250 million redevelopment of a major student accommodation site in Newcastle, with images revealing how the transformed area could look. Full plans for a dramatic overhaul of Newcastle University’s Castle Leazes have
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Teesside Park: All the stores set to open up soon from Mango to Flannels
From Primark and Nike to Lush and Wagamama, the last few years has seen a huge number of big-name brands set up shop at Teesside Park. The complex may have been a staple for Teesside shoppers for decades - but years on, it’s still attracting major
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Concern that rural Darlington villages could be targeted by housing developers
Darlington’s rural villages and green belt could be at risk from further house building, it has been warned. The new Labour government’s pledge to build 1.5 million houses across the UK has been met with concern by people living in the borough
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See what new Bishop Auckland MP had to say in first Parliament speech in full
New MPs are continuing to make their first contributions in Parliament after being elected on July 4. Bishop Auckland Labour MP Sam Rushworth made his maiden speech as the area's representative on Friday (July 19). He used the speech to pay
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This Morning vet issues warning to dog owners over flying ants this summer
A vet has issued a warning to dog owners this summer as flying ant season takes place across the UK. Flying ants tend to make an appearance during warmer days with very little wind or rain. Unlike regular ants, these ants are known to bite
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Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon dies at the age of 91
World snooker champion Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91, his wife has confirmed. The Welshman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest-ever snooker players, died on Friday after battling cancer. He dominated the sport throughout
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Notable defensive absentees from Middlesrough's squad for Bolton friendly
DARRAGH LENIHAN, Tommy Smith and Alex Bangura are notable absentees from Middlesbrough's first-team squad for today's friendly with Bolton Wanderers at Bishop Auckland. None of the defensive trio are amongst Boro's 22-man squad for the game at
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Man who climbed on roof in five-hour stand-off arrested alongside teen
Two people have been arrested after a man climbed on a roof and refused to come down for more than five hours. Police were called shortly after 10pm to reports of a violent incident in Ingleton Road in Stockton and found a suspect at a house on
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Middlesbrough 3 Bolton Wanderers 0 - Recap and highlights from friendly
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County Durham daredevil to attempt 160mph stunt being dragged behind superbike
A motorcyclist will attempt to break a nerve-shredding world record - by being dragged behind a superbike at over 160mph. Jonny Davies, 32, wears specially-made titanium shoes to 'ski' behind his modified Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX. The stunt rider
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10-bed listed Georgian hotel up for sale in Durham
A listed Georgian townhouse, which has been converted into a popular ten-bedroom hotel, has gone up for sale. On Durham's historic Old Elvet Street, the Town House hotel has been put up for sale for £1.5m. Ten "individually themed" bedrooms
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Road closures in around Darlington to watch out for this week
Drivers in and around Darlington have four road closures to watch out for this week. And one of them is expected to cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that two
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Council rejects plans for new Jewish college in North East community
Proposals for a new Jewish college in Bensham have been rejected. Gateshead Council’s planning and development committee threw out the plans, located on 85-99 Woodbine Street after a local authority report highlighted concerns over its design,
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Tributes paid to businessman behind brand that had 54 stores across North East
Tributes have been paid to a leading Teesside businessman who is credited with single-handedly introducing the concept of convenience stores in the region following his death aged 90. Les Bell was the brainchild behind Bells Stores, which had numerous
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Police discover cannabis drying room after reports of 'suspicious smell'
Police have shut down a cannabis drying room after reports of a ‘suspicious smell’ coming from a property in the North East. Officers attended an address on Dewhurst Terrace in Gateshead on Friday, July 12 following concerns from the community.
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Newcastle United complete signing of highly-rated Serbian defender
NEWCASTLE UNITED have completed the signing of Serbian defender Miodrag Pivas from FK Jedinstvo Ub. The highly rated 19-year-old, who has represented Serbia at Under-17 level, also featured in a defensive-midfield position last season as Jedinstvo
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£90k grant as Friends race against time to save the world's oldest railway station
The campaign to save the world’s oldest railway station has this week received a major £90,000 boost, but there are fears that the surprise general election may have derailed its chances of being ready for the bicentenary next year. The Railway
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Everything you need to know as Ninja Warrior adventure park opens its doors
Ninja Warrior has opened its new adventure park at Teesside Park this morning. The venue, boasting a replica obstacle course of that on the hit ITV show, opened at 10am. The adventure park promises something for all ages with dozens of obstacles
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Newcastle United first-team star set to miss start of season after new injury setback
CALLUM WILSON is a doubt for the start of the Premier League season after undergoing a ‘minor procedure’ on his back. The Newcastle United striker has been plagued by a succession of injuries in the last couple of seasons, and his problems have
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The day a Meteor fell from the sky onto a Darlington village
A LOVELY new book about life in a North Yorkshire village in the middle of the 20th Century, made from the voices of the people who lived there, is launched today. Croft’s Crossing has been written by Kate Streatfield who has interviewed nearly
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First taste of the Thai restaurant that is about to move into Darlington town centre
THE road peters out into potholes and weeds grow up between the bricks of the patio. On the roof of a 1940s building is a model of an RAF jet facing towards the hangars in which the wartime planes were repaired, but part of its cockpit is missing and
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Pictures as 'man makes hole to climb onto roof' in 'five-hour police stand-off'
A man is said to have made a hole in the roof of a house before climbing outside in a five-hour stand-off with police. The man is understood to have been on the roof from 11pm on Friday (July 19) night until 4am on Saturday (July 20) morning.
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Drivers who've sold car for over £250 could receive £1,000 fine from DVLA
Drivers have been issued an urgent warning over £1,000 DVLA fines for mistakes when selling their cars to be scrapped. Motorists were paid an average of £250 when selling their cars for scrap in May but road users have been urged to ensure they
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Flight delays expected to continue across the UK after IT outage
Flight delays are expected to continue across the UK this weekend after Friday's worldwide IT outage. Airports have said their systems are working again but have warned that flights could be affected into the weekend. A number of airports across
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Rare Cadbury chocolate bar beloved by fans returns to the UK
A rare Cadbury chocolate bar that is beloved by Brits has returned to the UK after 'disappearing' from shelves. Hailing from Australia and New Zealand, the ‘Pinky’ chocolate bars are sold in stores like Iceland, B&M and Home Bargains. The
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Is the National Lottery app down? Users report issues with logging on
Thousands of users across the UK have reported issues with the National Lottery app and website. Many have reported issues with logging onto the application with some 1500 complaints being registered at around 6:30am this morning. There was
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Star performers on and off the track for Redcar's Circus Family Fun Day
DANNY Tudhope has been one of the main jockeys to follow at Redcar in recent seasons and he could again be the star performer on Circus Family Fun Day on Sunday. Redcar stages an attractive eight-race card as part of the Go Racing In Yorkshire
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Former manager fined for licensing breaches while running County Durham pub
A woman has been fined for licensing breaches she committed while managing a County Durham pub. Tanya Hardy, 42, of Catherine Terrace in Shield Row, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 12 following a prosecution by Durham County
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Darlington parents battle for change as teen's death linked with abusive relationship
The parents of a Darlington teenager whose suicide was linked with an emotionally abusive relationship have said the “postcode lottery” of poor coroners' services needs fixing. The call comes after Roisin Hunter Bennett's parents won a legal battle
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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week
A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week (July 12 to July 19). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Six streets across the region scooped prizes after their
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Plans for desserts cafe in Durham with outdoor seating at site of oriental restaurant
THE installation of a glazed outdoor seating area with retractable canopy for a cafe and desserts lounge in Durham has been proposed to Durham County Council. The plans also include replacement windows and internal alterations at 19A Silver Street
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Summer Essentials campaign: The Northern Echo launches school clothes appeal
The Northern Echo is today launching the Summer Essentials campaign in a bid to help a Darlington clothing scheme's need for an array of uniform before school begins. The entirely voluntary service is located in a unit in Feethams Leisure Car Park
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County Durham bar linked to stabbing incident closes after losing appeal
A County Durham bar that closed after a stabbing incident has lost a court appeal to stay open. Bar 1 in Consett lost its licence earlier this year after the incident on December 27, which hospitalised two people. A Durham County Council licensing
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The four agendas my successor as MP for Aycliffe & Spennymoor needs to pick up
IN 2019, I was selected as the Conservative candidate for Sedgefield and the election that December saw a blue wave sweep across the North East as the country selected Boris Johnson and Brexit over Jeremy Corbyn and Europe. I was a beneficiary
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Look inside 'spacious' detached Durham home on the market for £650,000
A detached property, complete with its own annex, has appeared on the market in Shincliffe for £650,000. Bradley Hall is offering for sale the four-bedroom The Old Sawmill, accompanied by close to an acre of scenic land. "The Old Sawmill is
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An expedition through time and three lovely villages on stunning Yorkshire Dales walk
The three lovely villages that surround the prominent Kisdon Fell are some of the most attractive in the entire Yorkshire Dales. Combine a climb of the steep-sided, but quite small, fell with a return along the River Swale. The walk starts in Thwaite
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Farmer loses thousands after human waste spills onto his land for 10 months
A North Yorkshire farmer has revealed the "nightmare" of having human waste spilling onto his farm for the last 10 months causing him to lose thousands. Jonathan Richardson explained that the first incident happened on his land near Skeeby back
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Newton Aycliffe junior school celebrates 'Good' Ofsted rating
A North East school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in a recent inspection, winning praise for its wide range of opportunities, SEND provisions and nurturing atmosphere. St. Francis C of E Junior School, in Newton Aycliffe, has maintained its
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'Greatest' North East camping trip with a quirky twist is one to try this summer
Bored of pitching up the same old tent when wanting to spend time outdoors for a night or two? A camping trip with a quirky twist in the North East has been named among the "greatest" in the UK to try this summer, according to Financial Times.
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Time to test your IQ! Take this pub quiz to find out your score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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The Manor House Hotel & Spa unveils its stunning transformation of The Knights Hall
The Manor House Hotel and Spa. A 32-bedroom country house hotel in the historic county of Durham has re-launched its newly renovated Knights Hall wedding and events suite. At the hotel's heart is the Knights Hall function suite, which has undergone