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Plans set out for North East landmark building and regeneration project
The old Debenhams building in Stockton has been bought by the council in plans to deliver a “municipal quarter” with 1,000 to 2,000 new homes. A new 25-year blueprint for central Stockton and north Thornaby, which has been approved by Stockton
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Look inside plush new restaurant with giant pizza oven, classy food, fancy décor
A highly-anticipated new restaurant boasting a giant pizza oven, classy décor, and fancy food will open to the public later this week. Bazaar Restaurant, which will open on Captain Cook Square in Middlesbrough on Friday (July 26), is the brainchild
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Demolition of RAAC-ridden Durham school could be approved by council
Plans to demolish a RAAC-ridden County Durham school could be approved by Durham County Council on Friday after pupils completed the academic year in temporary classrooms. The proposal will be discussed at Durham County Council's planning committee
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Future of Darlington's House of Fraser uncertain as building hits the market
The future of Darlington’s House of Fraser store has been left hanging in the balance after the building was put up for sale. The former Binns store, on High Row, has been a Darlington retail landmark since the firm first opened in August 1922
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Durham woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 23 after bump made her look pregnant
A woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 23 says she felt "too young" to have the illness - and initially thought she was just bloated. Emma Colledge, now 25, first noticed her stomach bloating in February 2022 but by September of that year,
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Police appeal after e-scooter incident leaves woman with broken arm
An appeal has been launched following an incident involving an e-scooter which saw a woman suffer a broken arm. Cleveland Police are appealing for more information following an incident which took place at the traffic lights in Stockton, where
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County Durham car repair garage sold to employees as owners retire
A long-standing car repair garage in Stanley has been bought by two of its employees after the owners decided to retire. Autoservice, a fixture on Beamish Street for more than 45 years, was previously ran by Fred and Mary Elder and has now been
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Popular Darlington restaurant get new owners after announcement over its future
A popular Darlington restaurant has got new owners after the future of the venue was announced. Over the last two years, Thai Terminal One, located at Aviation Way, next to Teesside Airport, has built its brand to become one of the best restaurants
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Independent business could set up free shop as Cornmill Centre giving away space
An independent retailer could get the boost their small business needs with free space in Darlington’s Cornmill Centre. Bosses at the shopping mall are running a competition to giveaway a retail space for three months to one business. The prize
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North East rescue dog struggling to find forever home because he always looks 'glum'
A North East dog is struggling to find a forever home because of his 'glum' face. Three-year-old Staffie cross Draygo is currently in the care of the RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre, Middlesbrough, where he has been since March. Despite being
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Latest pictures show progress on new urban development
New images have been released showing the progress on the construction of a North East urban park. Stockton Borough Council have confirmed their Stockton Waterfront project is making progress, with the realignment of Riverside Road “taking shape
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Middlesbrough exit is confirmed as first-team player leaves the Riverside
MIDDLESBROUGH goalkeeper Zach Hemming has joined League One side Leyton Orient on a season-long loan. Hemming’s departure leaves Sol Brynn and Tom Glover battling for the number two spot behind established first-choice, Seny Dieng, next season.
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Man in his 60s detained after police officer stabbed at Durham max security prison
A man in his 60s has been detained after a police officer was critically injured at HMP Frankland, a high-security prison in Durham, this morning (Tuesday, July 23). The officer, who is from Greater Manchester Police, sustained one stab wound
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Boxer celebrating title success after turning his life around
MATTHEW Morton is celebrating his second boxing championship belt having won the super middleweight title on Streetbeefz3, a local promotion which features ultra-light four-oz gloves and bare-knuckle fights. Morton was successful at the latest
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Sunderland bring an end to transfer talk as influential defender signs new contract
SUNDERLAND have moved to end the transfer speculation surrounding Dan Ballard, with the influential defender signing a new contract at the Stadium of Light. Ballard has recently been linked with Will Still's Lens and was also said to be on the
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Darlington-born sportsman nicknamed 'Billy Lightning' dies aged 100
A sportsman who played six-a-side football until he was almost 90 has died just days after celebrating his 100th birthday. Bill Smith, also an accomplished track cyclist affectionately known as 'Billy Lightning', died following a fall last week
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Quarry operator says tests of 'foul stench' at County Durham site raised no concerns
A quarry operator blamed for a foul stench affecting people living in Darlington and County Durham has said recent tests did not raise any concerns. Ashcourt, which owns the quarry near Newton Aycliffe, said it has invested heavily to stop the
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Darlington company buy ninth holiday park in North East with takeover of venue
A Darlington company is celebrating after taking over a North East holiday park - making it the ninth of its kind in the business portfolio. Family-run business Maguires Country Parks announced they have bought High Hermitage Holiday Park in Ovingham
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Take a sneak peek inside Darlington's newest restaurant set to open next month
The first images of a new restaurant opening in Darlington at the start of next month have been revealed - with the venue transformed from its previous use. Opening up in the former site of JJ's, on Crown Street - Taipan Asia has offered a sneak
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'It's pizza time': Popular YouTuber smashes mammoth Darlington pizza challenge
A popular influencer has taken on a Darlington business’ challenge to devour a mountain of food. YouTuber Beard Meats Food, also known as Adam Moran, took on the ‘Darlo Vs Dough’ pizza challenge at Hideaway Bar and Pizzeria on Duke Street in Darlington
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‘The line should never be crossed’ – BBC boss apologises to Strictly contestants
The director general of the BBC has apologised to Strictly Come Dancing contestants who have had an experience that “hasn’t been wholly positive”. It comes as the corporation unveiled its annual report on Tuesday (July 23) amid a storm of negative
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Italy will offer £25,000 if you move to Tuscany and start over again from fresh
Italy is trying a new strategy to attract new residents to its rural areas, and it could be you. Thousands of small towns are at risk of disappearing within the next 25 years, so a programme has been devised to bring life back to Italy’s rural
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Sunderland hoping to beat rivals to signing of in-demand ex-Leeds United winger
SUNDERLAND are hoping to beat Championship rivals to the signing of ex-Leeds United winger Ian Poveda. The 24-year-old attacker is a free agent having left Leeds when his contract expired at Elland Road earlier this summer. The Colombian spent
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Hitachi in 'introductory talks' with transport minister amid Aycliffe factory crisis
Hitachi bosses are due to meet with Transport Secretary Louise Haigh for "introductory talks" as the train builder's Newton Aycliffe factory faces an orders crisis with hundreds of jobs on the line. The Department of Transport has confirmed Ms
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Person taken to hospital after car crashes into four others and hits wall
One person was taken to hospital after a car crashed into four others and a wall. It happened on Chester Road in Hartlepool at about 9pm on Monday (July 22) evening. Police and paramedics were called where they found a car had hit four others
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Funding bid to set up Centre for Writing in North East launched
A Newcastle charity has called on the Government to help establish a 'Centre for Writing' in the North East. Newcastle charity New Writing North has joined forces with industry leaders, academics, and civic supporters to call on the new Labour
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Newcastle United reach transfer decision - with high-profile departure now imminent
KIERAN TRIPPIER is set to leave Newcastle United this summer, with mounting interest from the Saudi Arabian Pro League expected to herald the defender’s departure from Tyneside. Trippier has entered the final year of his current contract at St
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in North East village
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in a North East village. Police received a report of a disturbance at an address on Appledore Close, in the Greenside area of Gateshead at around 10.20pm yesterday (
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Activists who scaled Rishi Sunak’s North Yorkshire home were ‘reckless’, court hears
Four Greenpeace activists accused of causing criminal damage to former prime minister Rishi Sunak’s North Yorkshire home were “reckless” when they climbed onto the roof of his house during an anti-oil protest last year, a court heard. Amy Rugg-Easey
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Chemical attacker from Newcastle took his own life 'within hours' of incident
Clapham chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi took his own life and drowned within hours of attacking a woman and two young girls, a coroner has ruled. Police had begun hunting for the 35-year-old pizza delivery worker who lived in Newcastle, after the
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Darlington salesman raises hundreds for mental health charity at boxing match
A Darlington sales executive has raised hundreds of pounds for a mental health charity at a boxing event. Sam Finkill, a sales executive at Drive Motor Retail Darlington, raised £420 in support of the ‘Men Who Talk’ charity after participating
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Coastal chippy offering kids free fish and chips during the summer holidays
A coastal chippy is offering free fish and chips for children this summer holidays. Oswins, which opened last November at the Tynemouth Castle Inn hotel after a multi-million pound revamp, is offering a free meal with any adult portion. Available
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Police officer critically ill after being stabbed at Durham max security prison
A police officer is critically ill after being stabbed in the chest at HMP Frankland, a high-security prison in Durham. The officer, who is from Greater Manchester Police, was injured just after 11 am on Tuesday morning (July 23). A police
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Family pay tribute to great-grandmother who died months after being injured on bus
A heartbroken family has paid tribute to a woman who “will be missed by all who knew her” after she tragically died months after being injured on a bus. Ann Garbutt, 76, of the Washington area, sustained serious injuries while on board a bus on
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Where do flying ants come from and why do they appear across the UK?
The UK is in the middle of flying ant season, seeing humans and pets alike burdened by these nuisance insects. While there are a number of strategies when it comes to coping with and avoiding these ants, many have been left wondering where they
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'Excellent news' - Nestlé bringing back classic chocolate bar for a limited time
It seems common news now for classic chocolates and sweets to be discontinued, but one fan-favourite bar will be making a return for a limited time. Caramac production was stopped by Nestlé in November 2023, who said a "steady decline in its sales
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This is what Universal Credit claimants must tell the DWP to avoid a fine
Universal Credit claimants are being warned of the changes to circumstances they must make the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) aware of. If the Government believes you deliberately did not tell them of a change in circumstances in order
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Newton Aycliffe music festival returning this weekend - here's the details
A County Durham music festival which last year drew hundreds of visitors who danced the day away is back for 2024 - here's all the details. AycLive in Newton Aycliffe is back and bigger than ever for another year at OakLeaf Sports Field this Saturday
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Teenager appears in court after arson attack on Darlington care home
A teenager who set fire to a derelict Darlington care home has appeared in court. The 15-year-old from Darlington appeared before magistrates in Newton Aycliffe on Friday (July 19) charged with arson after the blaze in February. He cannot be
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The locations of every snake spotted in the North East and if they are dangerous
All of the snakes that have been spotted in the North East - including in gardens - have been mapped by experts to try to better understand the creatures. Typically found in long grassed areas, snakes have for long had the reputation of being
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Nursery graduation is end of an era as North Yorkshire children move to 'big school'
Twenty-one children from a North Yorkshire nursery are ready to start 'big school' in September after a memorable graduation day. The young graduates from Baldersby Park Montessori School Nursery, near Topcliffe, marked the occasion with a special
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Yorkshire Water rating dropped to same level as Thames Water in review
Yorkshire Water has been downgraded to just two stars by the Environment Agency in a damning review of the nation's water companies. The EA has carried out the annual performance report and only three companies achieved four stars. Yorkshire
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Do women really feel safe on the streets of Darlington? Here's what they said
Violence against women and girls has been labelled a "national emergency" by key figures as rates of abuse in the North East soar. But how safe do women really feel on a day to day basis? We went to find out. At least one in every 12 women will
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Mayor to pump millions into Nissan's £14.6million project to boost tech skills
Mayor Kim McGuinness and local authority leaders at the North East Combined Authority are set to approve a landmark skills investment, which will create a new generation of skilled local workers in electric vehicle and battery technology. MADE
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Andy Murray confirms he will retire from tennis after Paris Olympics
Andy Murray has confirmed he will retire from tennis after this summer’s Olympics in Paris. The three-time grand slam champion stated on social media that the Games will be his "last ever tennis tournament". Murray played at Wimbledon for the
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County Durham MP welcomes talks of reform to mineworkers' pension scheme
Discussions to reform mineworkers' pension schemes by the new Labour government have been welcomed by a County Durham MP. Easington MP Grahame Morris has praised reassurance that the government will be meeting with Mineworkers' Pension Scheme trustees
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Dangerous driver rammed family's car following ice cream parlour confrontation
A dangerous driver who drove off with a man hanging out of his window before reversing his vehicle at speed into his car has been locked up. Jason Hackett reacted angrily when he was confronted about concerns he was driving "while intoxicated"
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How Darlington was bowled over by the first Lady Starmer
BRITAIN’S new first lady is Lady Starmer, the wife of the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. But, as Memories 687 told, Darlington had a first lady called Lady Starmer first. Darlington’s Lady Starmer married Sir Charles Starmer, twice mayor of
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Thousands of drivers warned they are risking £100 fines on motorways
Thousands of drivers are risking a £100 fine and three penalty points on their licence every time they drive on the motorway. More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021, new
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Liam Roberts spoke to ex-Middlesbrough teammate before securing Championship transfer
LIAM Roberts got the green light from ex-Middlesbrough teammate Duncan Watmore before completing his move to Millwall. The goalkeeper - a free agent after leaving Boro at the end of last season - has signed a one-year deal with the Lions and will
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Plans to ban motorhomes from North East seaside promenade scrapped after objections
Plans to stop motorhomes staying overnight on a North East seaside promenade have been scrapped. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) have confirmed a proposal to prohibit motorhomes parking on Marine Parade and Glenside was scrapped after
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Darlington child sex offender back in court after deleting his online messages
A convicted child sex offender found himself back in court after he breached the terms of a court order by deleting online conversations. Laurence Grieves was made subject to sexual harm prevention order last year after he admitted sending a series
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Plans for WeBuyAnyCar pod on Darlington supermarket site approved by council
Darlington Borough Council has given the green light to plans for a WeBuyAnyCar pod in a North Road supermarket car park. The project will see the installation of the vehicle auction pod, which will be accompanied by space for up to ten vehicles
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How do you build a village? Work starts on 750 new homes on County Durham coast
The construction of an entirely new coastal village in County Durham is now underway. Karbon Homes has partnered with Esh Construction to begin work on the first phase of its new homes at Seaham Garden Village. The partnership will deliver 750
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DWP told to focus on work, not welfare, by Labour Work and Pensions Secretary
The Department for Work and Pensions will be told it must become a “department for work”, rather than a “department for welfare”, by Labour today. In a speech in Barnsley, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will lay out Labour’s ambitions
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All the Carpetright stores closing across the North East as firm taken over
Carpetright stores across the region will close despite the firm being rescued from collapse by a takeover deal. The high street flooring retailer has been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi, but will shut more than 200 stores and cut more than
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LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East
7:42am Traffic situation It's not looking too bad out there on the roads this morning. Much of the normal morning
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New CEO vows to build on strong foundations to take North Star to next level
THE new chief executive of an award-winning North East housing provider says his aim is to build on the strong foundations laid by his predecessor. James Walder, 47, has been named as the fourth CEO in the 50-year history of North Star Housing,
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Michael Carrick ponders 'important' Sonny Finch Middlesbrough loan decision
MICHAEL Carrick admits he has an "important" decision to make when it comes to Sonny Finch and whether or not Middlesbrough should send the talented young forward out on loan this season. The 18-year-old is highly thought of on Teesside and caught
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The Northern Echo Best Pubs finalist: The Bay Horse Inn, Heighington
Voting for The Northern Echo's best pub competition is now open. In that spirit, we had a chat with one pub who made it in to the top ten. The North East is full of a wide variety of fantastic pubs. Whether you look for a unique craft ale, a well
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North Yorkshire cinema re-opening a year after closure under new name
A North Yorkshire cinema will re-open under a new name and management a year after its operator went into administration. The former Empire Cinema in Catterick will re-open within weeks - this time under operator Savoy. Based in the Midlands
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Darlington junior footballers do the town proud in international tournament
A JUNIOR North East football team has scored an “unforgettable triumph” in a prestigious international tournament to promote town twinning. While the England national team may have missed out on Euros glory in Germany, Darlington RA Under-15 boys
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Developer’s second proposal for bungalows in County Durham village fails again
A proposal to build new bungalows has been refused for a second time despite a developer reducing the number of homes. Mandale Homes’ planning application for 16 homes in Coundon, County Durham, was refused by a Durham County Council planning
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Hundreds of County Durham school pupils compete in North East sports celebration
County Durham pupils were among those taking part in a major inter-school sports event at Gateshead Stadium. Some 1,200 pupils from schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle got involved in a sports 'extravaganza'. Bishop Wilkinson Catholic
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GP surgeries with most unhelpful receptionists in County Durham revealed
The County Durham and Darlington GP surgeries with the worst and best receptionists have been revealed. Patients had their say on how helpful they found reception staff at their surgery in the annual GP Patient Survey. Rockliffe Court Surgery
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Durham's 10 cheapest and most expensive streets revealed in new property data
Have you been thinking about moving house in Durham? The most and least expensive streets in the city have been revealed in new data analysis from Property Solvers. They tracked average sold price data from HM Land Registry since 2019 to see where
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Darlington's 10 cheapest and most expensive streets revealed in new data
Have you been thinking about moving house in Darlington? The most and least expensive streets in the town have been revealed in new data analysis from Property Solvers. They tracked average sold price data from HM Land Registry since 2019 to see
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Howe's Newcastle transfer hope as Mitchell sets out importance of 'small decisions'
EDDIE Howe has outlined the importance of Newcastle United strengthening their squad with new signings - though admits nothing is close as things stand. United have made five summer signings so far but that includes Lewis Hall's loan being made
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Violence against women and girls a 'national emergency' as North East figures soar
Violence against women and girls has been declared a "national emergency" with domestic abuse figures in the North East remaining among the highest in the country. Nearly 3,000 crimes against women and girls are recorded every day across the UK