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Isak and Gordon impress as Newcastle United start Sela Weekender with a big win
NEWCASTLE UNITED kicked off the Sela Weekender in style as they thrashed a Girona side that will be playing in the Champions League next season 4-0. Sean Longstaff scored twice, with Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon also on target, as the Magpies
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Duo asked to contact police after theft incident at Darlington toy store
Police want to speak to a duo in connection with a theft offence in Darlington last month. Items were stolen from the Toyland store, in the Cornmill Centre, on July 22. The police have asked anyone with additional information to get in touch
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Darlington summer signing Jack Maskell is 'brave and a bit of a throwback'
Having made his Newcastle United debut as a 16-year-old, Steve Watson knows about being in the spotlight as a talented young footballer. Now, 34 years on, he and assistant Terry Mitchell, are tasked with overseeing the development of Jack Maskell
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North East mayor tells far right to 'stay away' from region this weekend
Newcastle’s show of unity should make rioters think again if they are planning to target the North East this weekend, the region’s mayor says. Proud Geordies in the West End of the city have been hailed for a remarkable display of solidarity on
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Café owner found dead at her Bishop Auckland business premises, inquest told
A café owner was found dead in her business premises, an inquest has heard. Yasmin Sarah Jabari, who was 33, was found dead at Triple J’s café on Melrose Drive, Bishop Auckland on July 21. An inquest to establish the circumstances surrounding
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Darlington Pride comes to town tomorrow - everything you need to know
Darlington Pride is back this weekend and there are plenty of activities lined up to entertain the crowds, celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, and create a party atmosphere. The town will come together tomorrow (Saturday, August 10), with a day of
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Hundreds turn up in fancy dress to honour 'The Queen of Crook' at her funeral
Hundreds turned up in fancy dress today to mourn the passing of 'The Queen of Crook'. At lunchtime, groups were emerging all over Crook in a variety of costumes to pay their respects to Jane Graham. She was a "unique" character in the community
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Plans submitted for demolition of 'unsustainable' North East council homes
Plans to demolish “unsustainable” council homes at several sites in South Shields have been submitted to development bosses. South Tyneside Council has submitted an application to its own planning department for the demolition of blocks of flats
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North East man charged with attempted murder of police officer
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was slashed. Shortly after 3.50pm yesterday (Thursday, August 8), officers were alerted to a "vehicle of interest" in the Leam Lane area of Gateshead. After stopping the car
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Major housing approved despite concerns over ‘ludicrous’ traffic plan
A plan to build 241 homes in Whitby has been approved by councillors despite concerns about the impact of construction traffic on neighbouring residents. Stonebridge Homes’ proposal to build 241 homes off Sandpiper Place in Whitby was unanimously
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North East building to be transformed into business hub and cafe
Jamey Bowles, the owner of Your Home Group, has been investing significantly over the last year in the Redcar area. His next project involves revitalising a building on West Dyke Road, a short distance from the Group's Bowles Hotel site, by launching
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Eddie Howe calls for calm in Newcastle ahead of weekend of sport in city
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has called for calm in and around Newcastle ahead of planned protests expected to take place in the city over the weekend. Police remain on high alert after trouble flared at several demonstrations in towns and
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Grenade safely detonated as busy County Durham road closes for three hours
A grenade found in a field by landscape workers was safely detonated as a busy County Durham road was closed for three hours today. Emergency services were alerted to the discovery of a rusty unexploded grenade in a field next to the A167 Park
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Sentencing of Darlington teen who "celebrated" throwing missiles at cops adjourned
A Darlington teen who “celebrated” after throwing missiles at police near a mosque will be sentenced next week after a legal row broke out over whether his actions were racially motivated. Cole Stewart pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder
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How to retire perfectly, with enough money to make your dreams come true
As more employers are investing in this region, the individual financial circumstances of individual families are looking more interesting than they might have done a few years ago. For the more mature workforce, as well as bringing a level of
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Plans to extend M&S foodhall at retail park after unit takeover
Marks and Spencer have announced plans to extend after taking over an adjacent unit at a North Yorkshire retail park. M&S have confirmed they are planning the extension of their foodhall at St Michaels Retail Park in Ripon, and this will see
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STACK CEO confirms which North East container village will be next to open
The STACK boss has confirmed which of the food and drink venues proposed North East destinations will be next to open. Neill Winch, the CEO of the successful shipping container village venture, said that developing the Middlesbrough site, on Exchange
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Chris Rigg's change and signings handed shirts as Sunderland squad numbers confirmed
CHRIS Rigg will wear No.11 in his first full season as a professional as Sunderland confirmed their squad numbers for the coming campaign. Rigg will move from 31 to 11, while Dan Neil replaces Corry Evans as No.4 after the former captain's summer
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Steve Watson: ‘There’s no point if you’re not excited at this time of the year’
Steve Watson smiles as he recounts what happened immediately after Darlington’s first friendly of this summer. “Football’s just a crazy industry, isn’t it?” says Watson, now 50 having taken his first steps in the game as a defender with Newcastle
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RECAP: Grenade discovered in field safely detonated as County Durham road reopens
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Look inside Katie Price's Mucky Mansion which is up for sale for £1.5m
Katie Price's Mucky Mansion has been listed on the market just days after the former glamour model was evicted by bailiffs. The former Big Brother star's sprawling property in Horsham is up for grabs at £1.5 million and includes nine bedrooms across
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Heat health alert issued across the UK as temperatures set to reach 33C
A yellow heat health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as temperatures are set to soar across the UK. The UKHSA said the high temperatures could cause significant impacts across the health and social care sector.
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Thug told police 'I couldn't give a f***' as he was arrested for violent disorder
A violent thug who was one of the main instigators of violence towards police in Middlesbrough told police, ‘I couldn’t give a f***’ as he was arrested. Charlie Bullock, 21, went along to riots in the town last Sunday (August 4) wearing black and
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Watch woman jailed for violent disorder fall flat on face pushing wheelie bin at cops
This is the moment a woman jailed for violent disorder falls flat on her face after trying to push a burning wheelie bin at cops. Stacey Vint, 34, was captured on video trying to shove the bin towards police with riot shields before falling flat
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BBC requests former presenter Huw Edwards to return salary
The BBC has asked Huw Edwards to return his salary from the time he was arrested in November last year. Edwards is set to be sentenced at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in September after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children last
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Katie Price arrested at Heathrow Airport amid judge issued arrest warrant
Katie Price is set to appear at the Royal Courts of Justice after she was arrested at Heathrow Airport. The former glamour model was arrested upon her return to the UK on Thursday evening after failing to appear in court and was remanded in custody
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Middlesbrough 24/25 squad numbers confirmed with striker absent ahead of likely exit
MIDDLESBROUGH have confirmed their squad numbers for the coming Championship season. As confirmed on Friday morning after Micah Hamilton's arrival, the forward will take Paddy McNair's No.17 shirt. Delano Burgzorg will wear No.10, which was
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Dan Neil's Sunderland striker admission, sad goodbyes & 'ultimate legacy' hope
AN EMOTIONAL goodbye followed by the high of captaincy selection - this has been a week of mixed emotions for Dan Neil. But there'll only be one overriding emotion when he leads Sunderland out at Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon wearing the armband
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Police release image of man 'actively evading arrest' following Sunderland unrest
Officers searching for a wanted man in connection with the recent disorder in Sunderland are appealing to the public to help locate him. Northumbria Police say John Kirtley, 26, knows he is wanted in connection with violent disorder offences following
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Outdoor artwork inspired by stained glass window unveiled in Bishop Auckland
A major outdoor art installation, inspired by England’s oldest stained-glass windows, has been unveiled on the exterior of Auckland Tower in Bishop Auckland. The installation, created by Bristol-based artist and illustrator James Gibbs, has been
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Tommy rocks on in the North East as singing star inspires comedy legend's solo tour
A comedy legend has a North East date on a tour of UK theatres - after unexpected encouragement from singing superstar Robbie Williams. Tommy Cannon, one-half of the record-breaking double act Cannon and Ball, is stopping off at the Middlesbrough
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Michael Carrick reveals which Boro youngster will be in the squad to face Swansea
GEORGE McCORMICK will be part of the Middlesbrough squad that faces Swansea City in the opening game of the Championship season this lunchtime, with Michael Carrick having been delighted with the teenager’s progress in the last couple of weeks.
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Dods poised to plunder the booty on Redcar’s Caribbean Carnival Family Day
MICHAEL Dods has his string in fine form, with Tatterstall and Northern Express landing big handicaps at Glorious Goodwood and Ascot respectively in recent weeks. And, as the County Durham trainer closes in on his 50th winner of the season, he
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Online fundraiser for Hartlepool mosque raises more than £12k following riot
A Hartlepool resident who set up an online fundraiser for a local mosque following disorder in the town said it had raised more than £12,000. Andrew Cooper said it was “heartbreaking” to hear protesters were heading towards the Nasir Mosque on
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The importance of Sunderland's new six-man leadership team & captaincy call explained
DAN Neil will wear the captain's armband for Sunderland this season - with a new six-man leadership group selected by Regis Le Bris. With Corry Evans having left the club in the summer, Luke O'Nien has been named club captain but Neil has been
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Loose Women star Judi Love announces social media break following UK riots
Loose Women's Judi Love has revealed she is taking a break from social media following the riots and protests that have gripped the UK in recent weeks. Riots and protests have broken out in locations across the UK - including the likes of London
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Kieran Scott's exciting Middlesbrough transfer hint after Micah Hamilton arrival
MIDDLESBROUGH have completed the signing of exciting Manchester City forward Micah Hamilton - and Kieran Scott says Boro "aren't finished yet". Hamilton has signed a permanent deal for an initial fee understood to be in the region of £2m. He's
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Court RECAP: Darlington teen who 'celebrated' after throwing missiles gets 18 months
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Riot trio convicted for threats to police, throwing rocks and looting vape shop
Three men have been convicted for their involvement in the violent disorder in Sunderland last week. Dean Groenewald, 32, of no fixed abode, Paul Williams, 45, of Esdale, Sunderland, and Liam Doeg, 33, of Tatham Street, Sunderland, appeared before
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End to Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel renovations knocked back again as saga drags on
The end of severely delayed renovations to the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnel has been knocked back yet again. A major refurbishment of the crossing, which connects Jarrow and Howdon, started more than a decade ago but remains incomplete, after
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Hefty sentences imposed as swift justice is meted out to North East rioters
Three men and a woman who were involved in Friday’s disgraceful disorder in Sunderland have today been jailed. Bradley Makin, Leanne Hodgson, Josh Kellett and Andrew Smith have become among the first to be put behind bars for their roles in the
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Three men to appear in court for their part in Sunderland violent disorder
Three men are due to appear in court this morning for their part in violent disorder in Sunderland last Friday (August 2). A march that was held on the day in protest of the Southport Stabbing that killed three young girls quickly became violent
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New dawn for city as vital link is lifted into place
A NEW Sunderland landmark heralding a new dawn for the city is finally revealing itself. The first two sections of the multi-million-pound New Wear Footbridge have been lifted into place and installed after arriving in the city on Sunday afternoon
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Victims of far-right protests could claim up to £1m through government scheme
Parts of the UK impacted by outbreaks of violence have been left with damaged shopfronts, homes and cars in the aftermath of riots across the country. Several days of violent disorder in towns and cities including Liverpool, Rotherham, Tamworth
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Drivers over 70 at risk of £1,000 fines or losing their licence, DVLA warns
Drivers over the age of 70 have been warned that they could face fines of £1,000 or see their driving licence lapse if they do not take action soon. The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has advised older drivers of the different rules
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‘Life on a Bike’ campaign launched as North East biker collision rates soar
Motorists are being urged to take a second look for motorbikes after it was revealed that more than half of biker collisions on North East roads have resulted in riders being killed or seriously injured. The shocking statistic has prompted the
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Chance to join in celebration of stained glass in County Durham church
A weekend of activities is being held to celebrate the stained glass windows in a County Durham church. St Clare’s Church has stood in the heart of Newton Aycliffe for more than 50 years and this year is a celebration of the building's stained
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First look around the highly anticipated new STACK venue in North East
A highly anticipated new North East STACK venue welcomed its first guests yesterday (August 8)- with hundreds attending the opening. The shipping-container-village-venture is returning to their hometown of Newcastle, years after the previous site
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Darlington teenager rode ebike into police officer at town centre underpass
A teenager riding a motorised cycle without a helmet collided with a police officer who was signalling for him to stop as he approached a town centre underpass. Durham Crown Court heard that the constable drew a Taser and identified himself as
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LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East
10:01am Reduced speed of trains between Durham and Darlington Due to animals on the line, trains between Durham and
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'My leg was in shreds': Film revives North East couple's memories of infamous strike
An exhibition and film about the 1984 Miners’ Strike have stirred vivid memories for a North East couple. Bob and Juliana Heron, deeply involved in the events of 40 years ago, recently visited the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art to experience
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Spanish guitar vituoso returns to Darlington for FREE classical church concert
A Darlington church is to host an evening of Spanish guitar music. Guitarist Michael Macdonald will be performing a free concert of popular works for the Spanish guitar at Holy Trinity Church, Woodland Road, Darlington, on Wednsday, August 21,
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Regis Le Bris sets out Sunderland striker needs, how many he wants & Hemir's future
REGIS Le Bris has set out what he's looking for from an incoming striker as Sunderland continue their efforts to make a centre-forward transfer breakthrough. The Black Cats kick off their Championship season at Cardiff tomorrow having not yet added
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Michael Carrick's Boro transfer latest - with Micah Hamilton confirmation close
MICHAEL CARRICK has reiterated Middlesbrough’s desire to strengthen their squad, with Micah Hamilton’s move from Manchester City expected to be confirmed before the weekend. Boro have agreed a deal to sign Hamilton on a permanent basis, with City
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Eddie Howe reveals Newcastle United defender will be back in training next week
MATT TARGETT is set to return to training with Newcastle United next week, but Eddie Howe has confirmed that Callum Wilson will miss the start of the new season. Targett made just one Premier League start in the whole of last season as a succession
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Your new lifestyle and home at West Park Garden Village
At West Park Garden Village, life unfolds with a warmth and charm that welcomes everyone—from young families to those enjoying their retirement years, and everyone in between. Imagine living in a place where all your needs and conveniences are just