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State pensioners may 'not survive to see the spring' after vital benefit cut
A pensioner body has urged the government to reverse scrapping the £300 Winter Fuel Payment. The National Pensioners Convention told the Chancellor today her decision means many older people ‘may not survive to see the spring’. Jan Shortt,
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Darlington 0 Harrogate Town 0: Quakers end pre-season with a goalless draw
Darlington concluded their pre-season schedule with a 0-0 draw at home to Harrogate Town and they will have been satisfied with their performance against opposition from two divisions above. Steve Watson’s side were solid and did not give much
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'Spine-chilling' Frankenstein adaptation to be performed in North East castle setting
A 'spine-chilling' adaptation of Frankenstein is set to be performed at Newcastle Castle Keep in November. Set within the castle's ancient walls, the audience will be transported back to the 19th century amidst the gothic atmosphere of Mary Shelley's
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People in region urged to donate blood after UK amber 'critical' shortage level
People in North Yorkshire are being urged to donate blood after an amber alert was issued, with health professionals saying that the shortage is 'critical'. Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is urging people in the region to donate blood in response
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6 lost Darlington pubs that are no longer around - how many do you remember?
Darlington is blessed with lots of brilliant pubs and bars - and plenty of the town's historic institutions are still popular watering holes. However, there are numerous venues that are no longer around that residents miss dearly. The Northern
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12 arrested as police execute warrants across Sunderland city centre after unrest
Police have executed warrants and arrested 12 people following unrest in Sunderland yesterday evening (August 2). Warrants were carried out in Sunderland city centre and an address in the Ford Estate area. Two people were arrested, a woman,
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North East home hit with closure order following reports of drug dealing
A North East address has been hit with a closure order following reports of drug dealing and violence. Cleveland Police confirmed they received 18 reports relating to crime, nuisance and disorder at an address on Monkland Close in Middlesbrough
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Road and lane closures expected until October as A19 roadworks set to take place
Several road and lane closures are expected for drivers after a series of safety improvements and carriageway upgrades are scheduled for the A19 up until October. National Highways will make improvements at each of the central reservation gaps
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County Durham pupils to be auto-enrolled for free school meals
Children in County Durham who qualify for free school meals will be automatically enrolled in a pilot scheme starting in September. Families currently apply for the meals, meaning some pupils slip through the net. Up to 2,000 pupils are set
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Flying Scotsman's stay in County Durham extended until later this year
The Flying Scotsman’s stay in County Durham has been extended until later this year. The world-famous locomotive is taking part in the museum’s Summer at Locomotion festival and was originally due to leave the site on August 18 - but it has now
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Regis Le Bris confirms 'possible' Sunderland exit and provides striker & Ekwah latest
REGIS Le Bris has confirmed Elliot Embleton could leave Sunderland this summer, with a return to Blackpool on the cards. Embleton previously spent time on loan with the Seasiders and after being left out of the Sunderland squad for Saturday's 2
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Major injury setback for Middlesbrough as defender faces long lay-off after surgery
ALEX BANGURA is facing a significant amount of time on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his injured Achilles. Bangura suffered an Achilles injury during Middlesbrough’s pre-season training camp in Portugal, and has been forced to have
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Hundreds turn out for Darlington country music performances
Hundreds of people turned out in Darlington yesterday to enjoy country music in the market square. Kezia Gill and Hayley McKay wowed the audience with their styles and produced a "great atmosphere". Kezia has previously opened at Hyde Park
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Police confirm Middlesbrough man arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm
A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with ‘intent to cause fear of violence.’ Cleveland Police have confirmed the a 29-year-old man from Middlesbrough was arrested yesterday. He added that he remains in police custody
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Sunderland transfer must despite attacking promise as Jude Bellingham watches on
SUNDERLAND brought their pre-season campaign to a close with an entertaining 2-2 draw with Marseille at Valley Parade. Dennis Cirkin and substitute Adil Aouchiche were on target for the Black Cats, who were watched by Jude Bellingham in the stands
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Middlesbrough claim stoppage-time friendly win - but see key man hobble off
DELANO BURGZORG’S stoppage-time penalty ensured Middlesbrough completed their pre-season programme with a victory over Heerenveen at the Riverside. Burgzorg converted from the spot with virtually the final kick of the game after Emmanuel Latte
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Community purchase of village pub set to be complete as tenant sought for venue
A village pub is to be bought by a community bid after the funds needed for the venue have been secured - but a look for a tenant is still underway. The Farmers Arms in Muker, in the Yorkshire Dales, is set to be under community ownership after
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Events programme announced for Norman Cornish exhibition at The Bowes Museum
A full programme of events has been announced to run alongside an exhibition at The Bowes Museum. The exhibition, Kith and Kinship: Norman Cornish and L. S. Lowry, opened to the public on July 20, and has since drawn hundreds of visitors. The
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I visited Sunderland the morning after the riot - this is what I saw
Violent scenes erupted on the streets of yet another North East city last night and The Northern Echo covered events as they developed. Tom Burgess attended the scene in Sunderland this morning to see the aftermath. I wasn't sure what to expect
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We took a look round Darlington's newest bar - and this is what we thought
Darlington's newest pub has opened to the public for the first time. Olivia Howlett dropped in to take a look around. At 1 pm on a sleepy Friday afternoon, the Hummingbird cocktail bar opened its doors in Darlington. Whilst the grand opening
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Date and place for farmers' market coming to County Durham town confirmed
A farmers’ market will officially come to a County Durham town next month. Councillor Kathryn Rooney, 53, from Consett, has confirmed the market will be coming to Middle Street in Consett on September 14. She confirmed the date had been changed
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Two children arrested for violent disorder after Hartlepool unrest
Two boys have been arrested for violent disorder after unrest in Hartlepool earlier this week. The pair, aged 11 and 14, are currently in custody facing questioning. This follows a wave of arrests earlier this week as the police crack down
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How to watch Sunderland vs Marseille as Regis Le Bris drops strong Cardiff hint
REGIS Le Bris has offered a strong indication of what his starting XI will be for next week's Cardiff opener. Sunderland's starting XI against Marseille in the final friendly of the summer has the look of being the team the head coach opts for
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Michael Carrick's selection hint for Championship opener with team to face Heerenveen
MICHAEL CARRICK has named an extremely strong Middlesbrough side for this afternoon's pre-season friendly against Heerenveen. Indeed, with today's game marking the end of Boro's pre-season programme, it would be no surprise at all to see the team
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Alexandre Mendy 'waiting for Sunderland departure' as striker releases new statement
ALEXANDRE Mendy has reiterated his desire to join Sunderland this summer, with the striker saying he is "waiting for his departure" and urging Caen to respect his wishes. Caen were this week taken over by Interconnected Ventures, founded by Kylian
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Middlesbrough 1 Heerenveen 0 - Recap and highlights from Riverside
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Bruno Guimaraes returns and summer signing features as Newcastle lose in Japan
BRUNO Guimaraes got his first taste of summer action as Newcastle United went down 2-0 to Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan on Saturday. Goals either side of half-time from Élber and Jun Amano secured victory for the Japanese side, as the Magpies now
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Drivers urged to allow extra time to catch flights at airport during roadworks
Drivers are being urged to plan ahead and allow extra time to catch flights at Newcastle International Airport during A696 resurfacing works. National Highways is set to commence a major resurfacing project on the A696, affecting both westbound
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County Durham home with pool and sauna hits the market for £1.5m
A 5-bedroom detached house is on the market for £1,500,000 in North Lodge, Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Ewemove Sales and Lettings describe the property as the "epitome of luxury living". The residence, in the prestigious Lambton Park,
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Sport club devastated by two break-ins that leaves it more than £8,000 out of pocket
A community sports club has been shaken by two break-ins that have left in more than £8,000 out of pocket after thieves targeted equipment and a petrol mower they later abandoned on rail tracks. Bedale Sports Club and Community Centre was the victim
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Man in his 40s injured after armed police called to reports on men carrying weapons
A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after armed police responded to reports of two men carrying weapons yesterday. Officers were called to the High Newham Road area of Stockton at about 3.50pm yesterday (Friday, August 2). Police had received
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'Urgent' update on County Durham villages' 'noxious' stink demanded by new MPs
New MPs have written to the Environment Agency demanding action to tackle the foul smell impacting villages in County Durham. Alan Strickland (Labour MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor) and Lola McEvoy (Labour MP for Darlington) have written
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Peterlee rower Lauren Irwin wins Olympic bronze medal as part of women's eight
PETERLEE rower Lauren Irwin has won an Olympic bronze medal as part of the women's eight in Paris. Irwin, who started her rowing career with Chester-le-Street Rowing Club and continued with the sport during her time at Durham University, was part
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Meet the first man from the Darlington area to ever win an Olympic gold
BLAIR ONSLOW COCHRANE is probably the first person with strong County Durham and North Yorkshire links to win an Olympic Gold. The official Olympic books say that he was born in 1853 in Darlington, but that is only where his birth was registered
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The last time Rishi's rectory hit the headlines - with a garden party
“GARDEN fete at Kirby Sigston”, said the top of the article in the North Star newspaper in June 1901. This earth-shattering news seems to be the only other time that the Rectory to the east of Northallerton had been in the headlines until last August
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North East unrest LIVE: Sunderland disorder condemned as 'mindless violence'
4:16pm We're closing this live blog now. Click HERE to read what reporter Tom Burgess thought of the response
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'He is unstopable': Bobby, 11, to run Darlington's fun run for charity this weekend
A boy from Darlington will be taking his marks at Darlington's races this weekend - all for a good cause. Inspiring 11-year-old Bobby Stevens is raising awareness and money for local service Together 21 by competing in the Darlington Fun Run.
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The best places to buy lunch in the North East according to readers
Readers of The Northern Echo have recently shared their favourite lunch spots across the North East. Featuring a variety of culinary choices, from patisserie to hearty pub meals, readers took to Facebook to herald their most loved dining destinations
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Concerns for £1.5bn A66 dualling scheme after Government transport review
A review of transport projects announced by the new government this week has sparked fears for the £1.5bn scheme to dual a major road in the region. Work had been expected to start this year on upgrading the notorious 50-mile stretch, between Scotch
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Darlington woman has had sewage coming up through sink and shower for years
A Darlington woman who has been plagued by sewage coming up out of her sink and shower for three years says her life has become "a nightmare". Wendy Robinson is unable to use the bathroom in her house on Ash Lane in Low Coniscliffe whenever sewage
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We dined at the recently re-opened Fox & Hounds at Neasham – here's what we thought
THE car park was full, the road outside was full, the conservatory was full, the bar was full, the garden was full, and the air was full of pulsating beats from old school vinyl records being played in a tent, which also looked pretty packed. The
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Darlington's Dogs Trust: 8 dogs looking for a forever home this month
Dog lovers looking for a new best friend will be happy to learn there are dozens of dogs up for adoption in Darlington. Dogs Trust Darlington have plenty of rescue dogs looking for a forever home this month. We have compiled a list of eight
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My hopes for our new Labour government
ON July 4, I was overjoyed to see the Labour Party sweep to a landslide victory in the General Election – but, of course you knew I’d say that. As the “wall” in the North East returned to the most vibrant shade of red, the electorate sent a clear
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Darlington shop closes down after criticising redevelopment of town centre street
A Darlington business owner has criticised a council’s plan to redevelop a town centre street as he closed his shop. Inspired Chocolate left its Grange Road premises after objecting to Darlington Borough Council’s plans to install permanent pavement
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Walk deep into this 8,000 acre forest full of birds, animals and tall trees
Dalby Forest, near Scarborough, makes for an excellent walk through the woods. There is interest for both children and adults alike as the forest is full of birds, animals and tall trees yet set up perfectly for both walkers and cyclists. There is
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Can you get 10/10? Take this pub quiz to find out how you 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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GBBO's David Atherton shares 6 top dog-friendly spots on North Yorkshire coast
If you can’t stand the thought of leaving your dog behind on your next coastal getaway across North Yorkshire, there’s no need to worry. The organisation behind Yorkshire’s ultimate road trip, Route YC, has teamed up with the region's very own
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Boro history maker who partnered Harry Kane has 'lot to offer' as he looks to future
FOR Luke Williams, watching England is a slightly different experience compared to the rest of us. He is, of course, a fan. But for Williams, Middlesbrough's former history-making attacker, the stars of the squad that made the final of this summer's
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Eight arrested after horrifying scenes in Sunderland as police release statement
Eight people have been arrested after shocking scenes of violent disorder in Sunderland. Northumbria Police confirmed that eight people had been taken into custody for a range of offences including violent disorder and burglary. A full investigation