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Riot police deal with large-scale disorder in Hartlepool as bricks thrown at officers
Dozens of riot police have been dealing with large-scale unrest in Hartlepool town centre this evening with a number of officers injured as crowds hurled bricks and missiles at them. Roads were closed off as crowds of men, women and youths pushed
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Michael Carrick's response to Tommy Conway question and view on Boro's transfer plans
MICHAEL CARRICK has confirmed that Middlesbrough remain active in the transfer market, but the Boro boss refused to be drawn on the club’s ongoing pursuit of Bristol City forward Tommy Conway. Boro have tabled a bid of around £5m for the 21-year-old
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Middlesbrough midfielder catches the eye in goalless pre-season draw at Harrogate
MIDDLESBROUGH’S pre-season preparations continued with a goalless draw against League Two Harrogate Town. Unlike at the weekend, when Boro scored seemingly at will in a 5-3 win over Doncaster Rovers, chances were much harder to come by at Wetherby
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Full list of road closures for Darlington 10k set to take place this weekend
Darlington 10k is back once again this year and will see hundreds of runners take to the streets and relish the challenge - but which roads are going to be closed? It's the final countdown for the Darlington 10k which is set to draw runners and
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£450 million studio project hailed as transformational for North East
Plans to build a £450 million film studio in Sunderland have been hailed as ‘transformational’ for the city and the region. Plans for Crown Works Studio on the banks of the Wear were approved by Sunderland City Council in March. It is hoped that
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Popular North East pub reopens after finding new owner
A popular North East pub has reopened after finding a new owner. The Victoria Gardens, located in Hendon, Sunderland, welcomed its patrons back as it reopened on July 14. Chris Paterson, 36, from Roker, said he noticed the pub was listed on
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Coroner gives drug warning after man dies from taking cocaine for first time
A coroner has warned of the "destructive" impact of drugs after a man died after taking cocaine for the first time. Assistant coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool, Karin Welsh, put out the warning on Tuesday (July 30) during the inquest of Andrew
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LIVE: Police maintain peace in Hartlepool after night of violence
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Defender returns for Middlesbrough - but key absentee raises doubts for season opener
DARRAGH LENIHAN returns to Middlesbrough's starting side for this evening's pre-season friendly at Harrogate Town, but Dael Fry is once again absent from the squad. Lenihan partners Rav van den Berg at the heart of the back four, having returned
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Harrogate Town 0 Middlesbrough 0 - Recap and highlights from friendly
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Pictures as families have fun in the sun at Barnard Castle monster truck show
County Durham petrolheads and truck lovers were in for a treat last weekend when a monster truck show came to town - can you spot yourself? The sun was shining and engines were roaring at Streatlam Show Ground in Barnard Castle on July 27 and 28
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‘A bad idea’: Council objects to lower speed limit on road where family of three died
Ripon City Council will object to proposals to reduce the speed limit on the deadly A61 from 60mph to 50mph. The winding road between the city and Harrogate is notorious for incidents, with dangerous overtaking past slow-moving vehicles like tractors
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County Durham charity run 'may not go ahead' as organisers hit financial barrier
A County Durham charity runner has issued a desperate plea for help days before he set to take on a 900-mile fundraising challenge which now "may not go ahead" Matthew Smith, 29, who runs charity If U Care Share based in Chester-le-Street, is set
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Serial burglar caught after he left blood at the scene of his latest offence
A serial burglar is back behind bars after he left blood traces at the scene of his latest home invasion. Andrew Rudd forced his way into the family home before stealing thousands of pounds worth of electrical equipment, Teesside Crown Court heard
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Darlington choir unites community with uplifting festival in town's Market Square
The heart of Darlington pulsed with music and joy today as a unique choir drew people from all corners of the community. The Voices of Darlington Choir Festival - VODFEST - was held in the Market Square from 11am to 6pm, offering a day of free
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Restoring your railway: which County Durham projects are now under threat?
Campaigners face a tense wait to see if projects to restore railway links will go ahead. A decision by the new Labour government to scrap the Restoring Your Railway Fund means several County Durham projects are in doubt. Bids to reopen Ferryhill
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Police officer stabbed in Durham prison now recuperating at home
A police officer who was stabbed during an interview with a prisoner in a maximum security jail has been allowed home from hospital, police said. The officer from Greater Manchester Police’s Major Crime Team was stabbed in the chest at Frankland
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'I hope to see as many Boro fans as I can': Juninho back on Teesside for event
Former Middlesbrough player Juninho said he hopes to see as many Boro fans as he can as he returned to Teesside. Juninho, a beloved Middlesbrough FC legend, arrived on Teesside for a special event, hosted by The Red Radio, where he'll reunite with
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Traffic building after lorry smashes into Darlington bridge and collapses
Traffic is building near North Road in Darlington after a lorry crashed into a bridge and blocked it. A picture from the scene shows a large lorry hit the low bridge on Albert Road and collapsed, blocking the road. The roof of the lorry has
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Charity condemns budget announcement as pensioners lives in 'jeopardy'
A charity supporting elderly people has condemned the pension benefit cuts announced by the government yesterday (July 29). Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed cuts would be made after Labour were left with “the worst inheritance since the Second
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County Durham experts reveal intricate details of 'jaw dropping' fossil worm
A tiny worm that lived around half a billion years ago has been found almost perfectly preserved, with one scientist from Durham University exclaiming his “jaw just dropped” while examining the exceptionally rare fossil. Remains of the larva, about
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Pensioner died from suffering 'catastrophic injuries' after falling down stairs
A pensioner died after suffering 'catastrophic injuries' during a fall down the stairs. Colin James Chandler, 81, was found on June 28 this year at his home on Crosby Road in Northallerton after falling down the stairs. An inquest held on
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Glimpse into caring character of North East D-Day hero in extraordinary letter
A touching letter providing a rare glimpse into the private thoughts of a Victoria Cross winner has brought the North East families of two Second World War heroes together for the first time. Amanda Hart, the granddaughter of Stan Hollis, met John
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Darlington pervert downloaded more than 700 child sex abuse images and videos
A pervert who downloaded hundreds of vile child abuse videos and images has walked free from court with a suspended sentence. The vile details of some of the videos downloaded by Joao Da Silva were read out in court while he sobbed throughout proceedings
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Three arrested and bikes and drugs seized after 'dangerous driving' reports
Three people have been arrested and thousands of pounds have been seized after police attended reports of dangerous driving. Northumbria Police confirmed they seized thousands in ‘suspected drug cash’ after responding to reports of electric motorbikes
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Skeleton of baby in Bishop Auckland was 'full term' and 'undisturbed' for years
The skeleton of a baby that was found beneath the floorboards of a County Durham home was "undisturbed" for years. The body of the baby has been recovered from the scene in Bishop Auckland and taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
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Four arrested after 'targeted' Darlington stabbing released on bail
Four men who were arrested after a Darlington man was injured in a "targeted stabbing" earlier this week have been released on bail. The four, aged between 18 and 22, were initially arrested on Tuesday (July 30) a day after multiple police vehicles
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Gateshead cycling star Kieran Reilly wins Olympic silver medal in BMX Freestyle
GATESHEAD cycling star Kieran Reilly has won an Olympic silver medal in the BMX Freestyle in Paris. Reilly, who was crowned World champion in Glasgow last summer, collapsed onto his knees after pouring everything he had left into his second run
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Newcastle winger continues fine form & major injury boost as Magpies win in Japan
NEWCASTLE United winger Jacob Murphy continued his fine summer form with a brace as the Magpies beat Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan. Murphy netted twice, while Alexander Isak and Lewis Hall were also on the scoresheet in a 4-1 win for Eddie Howe's
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Offenders gain unauthorised access to compound before stealing wood chipper
Police are appealing for information after a wood chipper was stolen from an industrial estate in Sunderland. The theft occurred on July 18, at an Ellesmere Court site within the Leechmere Industrial Estate. It is suspected that the offenders
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Alexandre Mendy latest amid Kylian Mbappe takeover as Sunderland striker wait goes on
REAL Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has completed a takeover of French second division club Caen, amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Sunderland striker target Alexandre Mendy. Mendy has made clear he wishes to join Sunderland this summer but Caen
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Ex-serviceman from County Durham shared child abuse and extreme pornographic images
A former serviceman found to have shared sickening extreme pornographic and child abuse images with former colleagues put himself at risk of a first prison sentence. Christopher Graham James Henderson was arrested at his home address in August
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Car destroyed in fire that closes A19 for two hours as vehicle seen smouldering
A car was left destroyed after an incident that saw firefighters close the road for two hours. Emergency services were called to the A19 at South Kilvington, near Thirsk, at around 3.45pm yesterday (Tuesday, July 30) following reports of a vehicle
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Darlington metal detectorist finds Henry VIII silver penny in County Durham
A Darlington metal detectorist has found a Henry VIII silver penny in a field in County Durham. Mark McMullan has been discovering rare historical artefacts all around the town but this is a special find. Farmers around Darlington are beginning
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Durham musicians among performers at BBC Proms 2024
A musician from Durham hopes her debut at The Glasshouse in Gateshead will be the "first of many" at The Proms, after performing at the BBC event this weekend. The weekend-long musical celebration featured local talents from the North East, orchestrated
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Warning from coroner after man died in hot bath after drinking alcohol
A coroner has issued a warning after a man died in the bath after drinking, an inquest has heard. George Rodgers, 58, of Golden Flatts on Ripon Close in Hartlepool, was found unresponsive in the bath at the property on July 16 last year. At
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Armed robber who threatened to kill two women with large knife is locked up
An armed robber who threatened two woman with a large knife before stealing cash and a handbag has been branded a dangerous offender as he is locked up again. Mark Harvey was cycling around Middlesbrough town centre looking for women to target
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Family-owned construction company to recruit a second time in jobs boost
A family-owned North Yorkshire company which has just added to its staff is to recruit again as they target a £40m turnover. The news from Biker Group comes as expansion at another Yorkshire construction business could bring a recruitment drive
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Fuzzbox and Frankie Goes to Hollywood members to perform at music festival
A well-known North East music venue is set to host a festival in aid of a blood cancer charity. The Bright Red Music Festival will be held at Newcastle venue The Cluny on August 16, and features an array of acts from around the UK. The event
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What happened to some of the biggest lottery winners in the UK?
Dozens of British lottery players have become multi-millionaires overnight with some winning close to £200 million. Thousands of people across the country take part in The National Lottery's Lotto game as well as the EuroMillions. While there
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Classic golf tournament returns to Darlington after 27 year gap
A North East golf tournament is making a welcome return after a 27-year hiatus. The returning Darlington Classic golf tournament is to be played at Darlington Golf Club on Sunday (August 4) - with the event set to be a qualifier for the Durham
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Families 'devastated' as North East couple die in Scottish Borders motorcycle crash
The families of a North East couple who tragically died in a fatal motorcycle crash near the Scottish Borders over the weekend say they have been left "devastated". Police have today (July 31) named 29-year-old Andrew Lartey and 23-year-old Georgia
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Investigation launched after firefighters tackle Darlington fire for NINE hours
An investigation has been launched after a blaze at a derelict Darlington building. Emergency services were called to the abandoned Valley House, on Valley Street North, after a fire took hold around 5.40pm on Tuesday. Pictures taken from
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North East woman dies in suspected drowning in sea off Lanzarote holiday resort
A woman who died in a suspected drowning in the sea off Lanzarote is understood to be from Teesside. The 45-year-old is said to have been on holiday with her family when she got into difficulty in the water off the popular resort of Costa Teguise
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British couple flew to Mallorca for 8 hours to sunbathe on a beach for just £47
A couple sick of a "washout British summer" flew from the UK to Mallorca to spend eight hours sunbathing on the beach - and paid just £47. Paul Calcutt, 53, and his wife, Julieanne, 54, say their trip was cheaper than getting the train to London
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'Check your change': This rare 50p sold for more than £150 on eBay
Everyone is being urged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value at auction this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £152 on online auction site eBay. It is one
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Ex-Tottenham winger's 'perfect' Sunderland message after 'fresh start'
ROMAINE Mundle believes Sunderland's wingers are in the "perfect" position as they prepare to compete for places on the flank this season. Mundle was by far Sunderland's stand-out performer in Tuesday night's 2-1 defeat at Bradford City, with the
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County Durham mum who lost baby to stillbirth fears it was caused by mistake in care
A mum-of-two and playgroup leader from County Durham fears that a mistake in her care might have contributed to her having stillbirth, leaving her devastated at the loss of her undetected baby. Amy Rennie, 39-year-old, was referred to the University
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The 10 biggest National Lottery and EuroMillions prizes ever won by Brits
The National Lottery and EuroMillions have seen hundreds of people become millionaires overnight with many winning close to £200 million. First established in 1994, The National Lottery is best known for its Lotto game in which players pick up
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New drone footage shows flames engulfing abandoned Darlington building
New drone footage has shown flames tearing through an abandoned Darlington building. Firefighters were called to the abandoned Valley House building, on Valley Street North, after a fire broke out around 5.40pm on Tuesday. Five fire engines
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Ten-man Darlington beaten by Dunston in penultimate pre-season friendly
DARLINGTON suffered a 2-1 defeat to Dunston UTS in their final away friendly ahead of the start of the new National League North season. Quakers striker Jack Maskell scored as he returned to his former club, but Steve Watson’s side were beaten
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Reminiscing about the delicious but deadly delights of the savoury duck
POOR William Bailey! The 50-year-old painter’s mixer died in Thornaby 100 years ago of ptomaine poisoning, which is caused by the consumption of putrefying bacteria, as Memories 688 a fortnight ago told on the anniversary of his death. For his last
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What? Sport without cheating or spitting? Never mind, football will soon be here...
CONGRATULATIONS to Kieran Reilly on becoming the North East’s first medallist at the 2024 Olympic Games. Kieran, from Gateshead, won silver in the men’s BMX freestyle with a truly exhilarating display of spins, twists and loops on his little bicycle
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Pictures show devastating aftermath of Darlington blaze that tore through building
Pictures have revealed the devastating aftermath of a Darlington fire that has decimated the top floor of a derelict building. Fire crews rushed to the former Valley House, on Valley Street North, on Tuesday after a large blaze broke out in the
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Dog owners issued urgent heatstroke warning as temperatures could hit 32C
Dog owners have been issued an urgent warning by experts as temperatures rise and pets become more at risk of suffering from heatstroke. The warning comes as the Met Office has forecasted temperatures as high as 30C for parts of the country this
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Pharmacist warning issued over 'deadly' medicine combinations
A pharmacist and elderly care expert has issued a warning over the potentially 'deadly' medicine combinations to be aware of. A team of experts have urged Brits who take multiple medications to check whether they are suitable to be used together
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Subway store at DL1 in Darlington set to reopen soon 'under new management'
A Darlington Subway is set to reopen under new management. New signs have been placed on the windows of the sandwich store at the DL1 complex confirming it will be reopening to customers “soon”. The fast food venue - located underneath the
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Family of pensioner found in river on 11-week search 'won't get answers' over death
The family of a pensioner who died when she fell into a river - sparking a widespread 11-week-long search - have been told that they won't know the reason why their loved one died. Gloria Ann Clarke, 80, went missing from her home in Eaglescliffe
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'He'll do anything for anyone': Darlington man wins good neighbour award
A Darlington man who 'will do anything for anyone' has been named a housing association's 'good neighbour of the year. Robert Watson was the overwhelming choice of the judges in Railway Housing Association’s competition after he was nominated
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Met Office forecast for North East into weekend as yellow warning for thunder
As the UK basks in what is reported to be the hottest day of the year on Tuesday, the rest of the week paints a different picture for Darlington with a weather warning in place for Wednesday and Thursday. The Met Office website says "Heavy showers
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North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather
7:38am Fire crews no longer at scene of Darlington blaze The Northern Echo understands that fire crews no longer remain
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Ted Lasso to BBC Radio 2 - Full line-up for Celebrity Race Across The World 2024
The BBC has confirmed which four celebrities will be taking part in series 2 of the popular Celebrity Race Across The World 2024. In the new series, the four stars will embark on a 12,500 km race across South America along with a family member
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Red alert as training legend Sir Michael Stoute heads north with Redcar raider
SIR Michael Stoute has made no secret of the fact that he is nearing the end of his career but the legendary trainer remains a trainer to be feared wherever he runs his horses. And the 78-year-old Newmarket handler would be a popular winner of
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County Durham Post Office hits the market for £350k
A County Durham Post Office has been put on the market for £350,000. The Deneside Post Office, situated on The Avenue in Seaham, boasts an annual Post Office commission of approximately £43,000. Currently, the shop operates from 8:30 am to
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County Durham retail centre still on sale more than a year since first listing
A retail centre in County Durham remains on the market for £2,450,000, over a year after being put up for sale. The Derwent Centre, located on Middle Street, Consett, has been listed by Parker Barras for over 12 months. The property, constructed
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The Northern Echo Best Pubs finalist: The Bay Horse, Middridge
It's that time once again for us to feature one of our Best Pubs finalists - does this boozer get your vote? The Northern Echo's Best Pub Competition is well underway - and we're featuring each of our finalists before voting closes. Around
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Plans to restore disused railway lines and stations in County Durham in doubt
The reopening of disused railway lines in County Durham and Darlington is under threat after funding was scrapped. Projects funded through the Restoring Your Railway programme have been cast in doubt after the scheme was cancelled on Monday (July
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How Darlington Hippodrome Theatre is being used to help to tackle isolation
A new initiative at Darlington Hippodrome is using the magic of theatre to tackle loneliness. PETER BARRON went along to a production of The Mousetrap to see the idea in action AS someone who lives alone, Claire Cooke is loving chatting to new
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County Durham family saddened as man told to pay for IVF after surviving rare cancer
A fundraiser has been launched for a County Durham family who have been told they have to pay for IVF treatment following multiple rounds of chemotherapy. Just months after James and Laura Butler, 31 and 38, from Barnard Castle tied the knot in
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North East business leaders give mixed views on timing of interest rate cut
Members of the North East Shadow MPC had mixed views on if the time was right for an interest rate cut, or if more stability was the best way forward. The MPC is a partnership between The Northern Echo, Clive Owen LLP and Recognition PR, which
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Summer fun in full swing at Middleton Hall Retirement Village
Middleton Hall Retirement Village in Middleton St George near Darlington has embraced the spirit of summer so far with a series of vibrant and memorable events. Middleton Grove kicked off the summer festivities with their much-anticipated BBQ summer
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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READY to inspire
Cummins has launched a global community education strategy, called Cummins READY, aimed at empowering at least one million learners and workers by 2030. Below, Peter Barron finds out more. When he left school on the North East coast, David Hodgson
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Fun for all the family at The Story, County Durham, this summer
Younger generations can explore the past, present and future at The Story, a new cultural venue for County Durham. Home to ancient archives and archaeological finds, records of bravery and life-changing events, The Story brings together five historic
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Seven things to do at County Durham’s newest visitor attraction this summer
Located in the recently restored and extended Grade II listed Mount Oswald manor house on the outskirts of Durham City, The Story seamlessly combines Georgian grandeur with state-of-the-art modern facilities following a £20million transformation.