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North East theatre and hall to reopen in coming months after ceiling repairs
A historic North East theatre and hall will both reopen this autumn after repair work was undertaken at the properties. This week, Hartlepool Borough Council announced that the Town Hall Theatre and Borough Hall will be welcoming back shows and
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Animal ban for man who drove pregnant horse to exhaustion at Appleby Horse Fair
A West Midlands man has been disqualified from owning or keeping horses after he was found guilty of overworking his horse to exhaustion at last year's Appleby Horse Fair. Joseph Mansell, pleaded not guilty at North Cumbria Magistrates Court and
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The top 10 most expensive streets in Consett revealed in house price data
The most expensive streets in Consett 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
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Former Middlesbrough player appointed as director of football at Thornaby
FORMER Middlesbrough footballer Andy Campbell has been appointed as Thornaby FC’s new director of football. And the 45-year-old, whose late brother Neil was a former assistant manager with the Blues, has arrived predicting an exciting and bright
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North Yorkshire Council announce support for River Swale bathing status bid
North Yorkshire Council have announced their unanimous support for local environment group Save Our Swale's bid for bathing water status for the local river. The council acknowledged the efforts of the environmental group to improve the water quality
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Darlington man admits doorstep bat attack but denies intending to cause GBH to victim
A Darlington man has admitted carrying out a serious injury attack with a bat in a residential street in the town last month. But Ben Doyle denies that he intended to cause the man injured in the assault grievous bodily harm. Appearing at a
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Ha'way man! North East dialects remain 'alive and kicking', new academic book reveals
North East dialects are continuing to thrive, especially in online sport forums, according to a new book by a University of Sunderland academic. Dr Mike Pearce's book North East Vernacular English Online, highlights the cultural importance of dialects
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Man 'with no driving licence' arrested after police chase in 'stolen' Fiat 500
A man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a Fiat 500 after a police chase. The suspected stolen car failed to stop for officers on Cargo Fleet Lane in Middlesbrough at about 11.30pm on Wednesday (July 24) night, police said. A chase
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Video shows moment cops tackle drug dealer to the floor as he makes off on motorbike
A drug dealer who tried to make off on a motorbike had to be tackled to the floor by police. Video shows the moment officers managed to pull Michael Hill off the off-road bike in Middlesbrough. Hill, of Raby Court in Middlesbrough, appeared
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Inside a unique Yorkshire home with a tower and view to die for
Many of us will know all too well the dangers of opening Rightmove for a sneaky peek into properties available for sale. It’s usually just a harmless endeavour, snooping and daydreaming about just what you'd splurge on when the lottery ticket comes
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Watch: CCTV footage traces Martin Breeze heading towards his hit-and-run revenge
Detectives meticulously pieced together the movements of murderer Martin Breeze in the minutes leading up to the death of Brian Darby. The 60-year-old grandfather was dragged along the road for 150m after Breeze deliberately targeted a group of
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BBC host discusses 'magical moment' while broadcasting show in County Durham
A BBC presenter has hailed the 'grandeur' of County Durham landmarks that provided the backdrops for a series of live broadcasts over a week. Petroc Trelawny, host of BBC Radio 3's Breakfast programme, has been broadcasting from a range of locations
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Companies don't want to talk to their customers
I HAVE seen over the years a significant diminishing in the quality of customer service in the UK with regard to services and goods and this is something that needs to be addressed if we want to have a better standard of living in this country.
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Plans to refurbish spa at 19th-century venue approved by council
A proposal to refurbish a North East spa has been greenlit by the council Developer GT3 Architects have said their plans to transform the lakeside Wynyard Hall Spa have been approved by Stockton Borough Council. The proposal will see an expansion
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Cinemas in Durham, Teesside, Yorkshire that could be lost if chain closes sites
Cineworld is set to announce cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses as part of a restructuring plan on Friday (July 26) reports have claimed. As part of the plans to exit dozens of its roughly 100 sites, we have listed all Cineworld sites
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Teesside school and rugby club form partnership to aid players' development
A Teesside school has partnered with its local rugby club to make use of facilities to develop young players. Yarm School in Teesside formed a partnership with Yarm Rugby Club for future use of the school's fields pitches at Aislaby. This arrangement
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First World War documentary titled 'Baby Killers' coming to Tees Valley Film Festival
Two regional military history museums have partnered with Tees Valley International Film Festival to create a First World War documentary film. The film, called 'The Baby Killers - The 1914 Bombardment of Hartlepool, Whitby and Scarborough', will
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County Durham nature reserve is 'hotspot' for snakes as adder spotted in video
A County Durham nature reserve has become a 'hotspot' for snakes after a video emerged of close-in footage of an adder in the long grass. Hamsterley Forest, near Bishop Auckland, has been linked with numerous snake sightings over the years - with
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County Durham adventure centre could be turned into wedding venue and events space
A rural adventure centre could be turned into a new wedding venue subject to planning permission. Kingsway Adventure Centre at Middleton-in-Teesdale has been bought by developers in the hope it can be turned into a new state-of-the-art events space
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Are you allowed to punch a seagull if it tries to steal your food?
We've all been there, walking up a promenade on a hot summer day enjoying an ice cream or some fish and chips. Nothing could ruin the moment. Well, enter the beaky little nightmare. Seagulls are natural-born foragers and a right royal pain
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Brian Darby's family 'we will continue to suffer forever' as killers convicted
The heartbroken family of a loving grandfather who was murdered in a revenge hit-and-run have spoken of their devastation. Brian Darby’s life was cruelly cut short when a drugged-up Martin Breeze jumped behind the wheel of his van and raced to
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Award-winning Darlington author to launch new book at Hipprodrome
An award-winning author is set to launch her new book at Darlington Hippodrome on July 30. Lisette Auton who is based in Darlington, is an author, playwright, activist, creative practitioner, mentor, filmmaker, and performer. Her new book,
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North East protester GUILTY of criminal damage after throwing soup at Van Gogh art
Two Just Stop Oil activists have been found guilty of criminal damage after throwing tinned soup at one of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous paintings. Anna Holland, of Newcastle, and Phoebe Plummer, both 22, damaged the frame of the post-impressionist
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Newcastle United confirm departure to Premier League rivals Leicester City
NEWCASTLE UNITED coach Ben Dawson has left the club to become part of Steve Cooper’s new-look backroom team at Leicester City. Dawson has spent a decade as part of the backroom set-up at Newcastle, but has opted to leave in order to work at the
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GUILTY: Father and son convicted of killing Brian Darby in revenge hit-and-run
Two men have been found guilty of killing Brian Darby after he suffered fatal injuries in a hit-and-run attack. The 60-year-old was walking home from the pub with a group of friends before bumping into Shaun Breeze as he cycled around Ingleby Barwick
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Burglary probe after 'stocky' suspect rummaged through home as OAP slept
A "stocky" burglar clad in all-black rummaged through a Hartlepool home as an elderly man slept. The incident took place at a property on Station Lane on Wednesday, July 24, when the suspect entered the address and started searching the living
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Middle-aged County Durham man thought he was having online chat with 'girl', 13
A middle-aged man chatted in a sexualised manner with what he thought was a 13-year-old girl online, a court heard. Unknown to Stuart Brown, however, he was, in reality, communicating with an undercover police officer, using the profile name of
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Consett football coach embroiled in Olympic 'spying scandal' in Paris
FIFA’s disciplinary committee has opened proceedings against Canada Soccer and several individuals, including North East-born head coach Bev Priestman, amid claims a drone was used to spy on Olympic rivals New Zealand. Assistant coach Jasmine Mander
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Sunderland signing outlines importance of his time at Chelsea, Man City and Barcelona
IAN POVEDA is hoping his time at some of the biggest clubs in world football will help him make a success of his move to Sunderland. Poveda was confirmed as the Black Cats’ latest summer signing last night, joining as a free agent following his
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Cineworld set to reveal cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses
Cineworld is set to announce cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses as part of a restructuring plan on Friday (July 26) reports have claimed. Earlier in the month the cinema chain was reportedly drawing up plans to exit dozens of its roughly
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Gateshead triathlete Kate Waugh summons the spirit of the Brownlees for Paris Games
FOR the first time in more than a decade, this month’s Olympic triathlon programme will take place without one of the Brownlee brothers taking to the start line. But while the absence of both Alistair and Jonny might mark the end of a chapter in British
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Tees Valley MPs say bus services should not 'lag behind' as mayor refuses changes
A group of MPs warned Teesside “should not be lagging behind” after the region’s mayor played down major reform of its bus network. The Tees Valley’s six Labour MPs released a joint statement after Ben Houchen ruled out taking over control of
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Citizens Advice centre reopens after move to new bigger location
A Citizens Advice centre has moved into a new location in the heart of a Teesside town. The Stockton and District Advice and Information Service (SDAIS) is now based in a larger unit but still inside Wellington Square, Stockton. Last year alone
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Report says soldier died at army base after 'missed opportunities' to help him
The family of a soldier who died at a barracks have called for mental health care improvements after a report revealed “missed opportunities” to help him. Nicki Hart, 33, who served with the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was
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Tennis club and skate park benefit from £1m fund tackling regional inequalities
Sports clubs in North Yorkshire have benefited from a share of more than £1 million through a fund aimed at tackling regional inequalities. A wide range of projects in North Yorkshire have benefited from the financial support from the UK Shared
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Woman, 69, charged with attempted murder after woman reportedly attacked
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after trying to slash someone in Redcar. The pensioner reportedly attacked a 63-year-old woman in Redcar this week, and has been charged with both attempted murder and possession of a knife in a public
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'We will always love you' - Family of woman killed pay emotional tribute
The family of a woman who died after an alleged assault has paid tribute to her - saying that she will “always shine bright in our hearts”. Shortly after 10pm on Monday (July 22), police received a report of a disturbance at an address on Appledore
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Jury retires to consider its verdict in Brian Darby murder trial
The jury in a hit-and-run murder trial has retired to consider its verdict following the death of Brian Darby Martin Breeze and his son, Shaun, are accused of murdering the 60-year-old and seriously injuring three other people when the father deliberately
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Van windscreen smashed after youths 'hurl bricks' from bridge onto motorway
The front windscreen of a van has been left smashed after bricks were reportedly thrown from a Middlesbrough bridge and onto passing cars. The incident happened on the A174 on Tuesday afternoon when two youths allegedly hurled objects from Ormesby
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Darlington event set to return this weekend - and it will be free for all the family
A family-friendly Darlington event is preparing to welcome thousands of families across the region this weekend, as Hullabaloo in the Park is set to return. Noted as 'one of the most family-friendly festivals in the county', Hullabaloo in the
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Regis Le Bris confirms decision on Jobe Bellingham's Sunderland position
JOBE Bellingham is set to be used as a midfielder for Sunderland this season - at least initially. The teenager played a variety of roles in his first season on Wearside and looked to be the club's best option up-front last term as Sunderland's
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Do speeding tickets affect the cost of my car insurance? Motor experts explain
Speeding offences are some of the most common driving convictions in the UK. If you’ve been convicted of speeding, you’re no doubt worried about how it might affect your car insurance premiums in the future. According to research, speeding
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Treasury gives verdict on whether 1p and 2p coins will go out of circulation
The Treasury has shared whether 1p and 2p coins would be phased out of circulation after reports suggested they could be under threat. Articles from several publications said that the Treasury had made no new orders for 1p or 2p coins to the Royal
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County Durham school's closure fear as shocked parents react to mortuary plans
A school said its future could be in doubt if plans for a funeral service next door are approved. King Street Primary School in Spennymoor responded after a planning application for the proposal was submitted. Hardy’s Funeral Services hopes
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North Yorkshire diver Jack Laugher revelling in senior status at Paris Olympics
HE is yet to turn 30, but Ripon diver Jack Laugher insists he is revelling in the role of an “old soul” as prepares to head into his fourth Olympics in Paris. Having emerged unscathed from a tumultuous Tokyo cycle, the 2016 diving gold medallist
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Chance to buy quirky County Durham property as old police station up for £110,000
The Old Police Station in Spennymoor has emerged onto the market for just £110,000. The unusual two-bedroom building is within walking distance of the town centre and it has a large kitchen area. The old station has been converted into apartments
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Newest pictures show progress on North East museum extension
New pictures have been released showing the progress on the extension to a historic North East museum. Stockton Borough Council have shared the latest images showing the development of Preston Park Museum’s new two-storey extension. The council
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County Durham children design road safety banner for drivers at primary school
County Durham primary school pupils have crafted a banner to encourage road safety among motorists. The pupils from Timothy Hackworth Primary School's road safety squad, along with their teachers and Durham County Council staff, produced the colourful
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North East Fire and Rescue Service issue safety advice on Drowning Prevention Day
To mark World Drowning Prevention Day on Thursday, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has issued crucial water safety advice. As a symbol for World Drowning Prevention Day, 11 organisations from Tyne and Wear demonstrated a united floating circle
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Bishop Auckland golfer credits father for 'life-saving' check up
A County Durham golfer has raised over £5,000 for Prostate Cancer UK, inspired by his father's battle with the disease. Shaun Maguire, 53, from Bishop Auckland, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March 2023. He credits his father for saving
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County Durham man jailed for attacks on partner after funeral and on Christmas Day
A man who attacked his “on/off” partner after drinking heavily following a funeral last September has now been jailed after a further assault on Christmas Day. Eamon John Graydon, 32, of Elm Terrace, Eldon Lane, near Bishop Auckland, pleaded guilty
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North East Weather: Cloudy day predicted with some sunny spells and showers
It's set to be a reasonably warm day across the North East with some sunny spells in Darlington. The Met Office has predicted that it will be largely cloudy for the most part of Thursday but will brighten up in the morning, with temperatures expected
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IN DEPTH: How North East port came back fighting after 'an inconceivable decade'
As Port of Sunderland continues to grow, director Matthew Hunt tells Bryce Wilcock why the future is looking bright for the North Sea port ‘To say it has been a tumultuous decade really doesn’t do it justice, it’s been inconceivable.”
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North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather
7:40am Full weather forecast It's set to be a reasonably warm day across the North East with some sunny spells in
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Middlesbrough's Sol Brynn plan confirmed amid two exits & goalkeeper uncertainty
SOL Brynn will be staying at Middlesbrough this season and competing for the gloves, Michael Carrick has confirmed. Zach Hemming this week linked up with Leyton Orient on a season-long loan but there'll be no temporary switch for Brynn, with the
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What did new North East Labour MPs talk about in their first speeches to Parliament?
Newly elected Labour MPs have given their maiden speeches as the House of Commons returned after the General Election. Following the new Government's agenda being set out in the King's Speech, MPs have been speaking in Parliament about the different
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Ex-McDonald's worker sent vile threats of rape and murder former colleagues
An ex-McDonald's worker who threatened to rape, torture and murder two former colleagues in vile Facebook messages has been locked up. Rowland Archer-Jones sent the horrendous messages in the early hours of the morning following a disagreement
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Greggs hints at moving into empty store next to Starbucks at side of A168
Greggs has hinted that it will be moving into an empty unit next to Starbucks on the A168 after submitting plans for signs and a shop front. The food giant, which has numerous shops in the North East and North Yorkshire, submitted proposals to
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Community effort brings life-saving device to Darlington Arena
A COUNTY Durham community group has teamed up with a local sports venue to make life-saving equipment available to the public. A new publicly accessible defibrillator unit has been installed at Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Club stadium thanks to
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What we thought about The Mousetrap at Darlington Hippodrome
As a life-long Agatha Christie fan, when I saw that The Mousetrap was coming to Darlington Hippodrome I had to see it. One thing you know to expect from Christie's work, whether on the screen, page, or stage, are twists and turns guaranteed to
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North East design company expand with 800-yard move to bigger offices
A Northumberland design company has expanded into larger offices. AS Design North East is now based at the Spetchells Centre on Front Street in Prudhoe, having moved across from its former location on the nearby Dukes Industrial Estate. The
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Government hearing into controversial Darlington solar farm hears concerns
A public hearing into plans for a controversial solar farm between Darlington and Stockton has begun. Officials representing the Government Planning Inspectorate, the applicant, and residents were present in Darlington on Tuesday and Wednesday
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Crafty Merlin's nominated for Northern Echo best pub award
Crafty Merlin's Micro Pub in Darlington has been nominated by customers in The Northern Echo's best pub competition. The MicroPub was born during the pandemic when owner Chris Corr, 36,and his partner Merlyn moved to the town from York. They
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Discover the new Degree Apprenticeships with Teesside University
Teesside University has launched a series of new Degree Apprenticeships, under the leadership of Director of Professional Apprenticeships Jo Burgess. Here we look at the Science Industry Process and Plant Engineer (SIPPE) degree apprenticeship, with
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Red Arrows flight path revealed ahead of North East flyover - when to see them
The Red Arrows may not be doing a flypast for the Great North Run this year due to commitments in Canada, but there is still a chance to see them this summer. In fact, you could see the group of famous red aircraft as soon as today (July 25) in
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Join Kynren's first night on July 27 for an incredible, immersive experience!
Performing to a crowd in the 8,000-seater tribune, Kynren’s ensemble will bring to life the tale of England’s 2,000-year history on the seven-and-a-half-acre outdoor stage featuring daring stunts, skilful horsemanship, mass choreography, pyrotechnics