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Newcastle man becomes 15th person charged over disorder in Sunderland
Police have charged another man following the violence and disorder which took place at an anti-immigration protest in Sunderland, on August 2. The Northumbria force said 24-year-old Jack Fowler, of Beaumont Street, Newcastle, has been charged
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North East rugby club granted license to host events
A rugby club has been granted a licence to hold up to five outdoor events a year featuring music and alcohol. A licensing application had been lodged by Hartlepool Rugby Club looking to host a maximum of five outdoor “sports and social events”
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Tragedy of County Durham man, 20, who died on North East rail network
An inquest has been opened following the death of a man on the North East rail network. Vehicle paint technician Callum Clark, 20, from Ushaw Moor, died in County Durham on July 5 after being struck by a train. The inquest was opened at County
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The sun shines on Sedgefield for the town's 169th annual country show
The sun shone on Sedgefield as the town’s annual country show attracted the crowds on Saturday (August 10). It was the 169th event, still staying faithful to its traditional country show feel, with the usual equine, sheep and cattle classes for
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NAMED: County Durham man charged after protests in Newcastle on Saturday
Police have charged two more men in connection with recent disorder in the region. Ashley Mark Wilkinson, 35, of Porter Terrace, Murton, Durham, is charged with violent disorder, relating to the events in Sunderland, and possessing articles with
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McKinney and Drissell lead the way in Durham's One Day Cup win over Kent
DURHAM pulled off a sensational win in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, beating the Kent Spitfires by seven runs in a thriller at Canterbury. Kent seemed to be cruising to victory after a regal 104 from Harry Finch, but the Spitfires collapsed from
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"I've never been so proud of Darlo"- we joined the Pride march here's what we thought
The fabulous Darlington Pride Weekender 2024 returned this weekend and hundreds of people flooded the town to spread the message of unity, acceptance and love. A Pride March kicks off the event every year with hundreds of local businesses, services
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Named: 5 people who failed to identify drivers of cars speeding in County Durham
Today we name five people who failed to identify the drivers who were speeding in their vehicles in County Durham. The cases were heard in Peterlee Magistrates' Court. Daniel James Moor, 46, of Bell Avenue, Bowburn, was charged with exceeding
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What happens after you’ve been caught by a speed camera? All you need to know
Speeding offences are a common occurrence on UK roads, with hundreds of thousands of drivers being fined every year. The Government revealed that 221,927 people were found guilty of a speed limit offence in 2022 which was an increase of 98% since
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Is it legal to own a tarantula in the UK and do they make good pets?
The idea of keeping an exotic pet like a tarantula may appeal to some people in the UK, but is it actually legal to do so? Famous for their distinct appearance and large size, tarantulas are mainly found in tropical regions such as South America
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WATCH: Eiffel Tower evacuated after shirtless man seen climbing Paris landmark
The area around the Eiffel Tower has been evacuated after a shirtless man was seen climbing the Paris landmark just hours before the start of the Olympics closing ceremony. The shirtless man was seen scaling the 1,083ft (330m) tower on Sunday (
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Family days out become adventures as North Yorkshire mum creates puzzle book
A North Yorkshire author and mum Lorna Garrity has created a puzzle book for family days out inspired by her own childhood memories of treasure hunts and I-spy. Word Hunt Adventures is designed like a treasure hunt for hidden words using map-reading
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Hartlepool's new MP stands down as councillor to represent town in parliament
Hartlepool’s new MP has stood down from his role as a councillor on the local authority to focus on the “full-time job” of representing the parliamentary constituency. Labour’s Jonathan Brash has resigned from his position as a councillor in the
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LIVE: Little girl 'safe and well' after emergency service call out at seaside
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WANTED: Detectives issue CCTV images of five men after disorder in Darlington
Detectives investigating violent disorder in Darlington last Monday evening (August 5) have issued CCTV images of five men they would like to speak to. Police said the images are not great quality, but hope someone may recognise them and get in
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Darlington boss optimistic despite his side's opening-day loss to Kidderminster
STEVE WATSON felt there was little between the two sides as Darlington's season began with a 2-1 home defeat to Kidderminster. The visitors, who are managed by former Hartlepool full back Phil Brown and were relegated from the National League last
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Brits could be owed £1000s after more DWP errors found - are you due money?
Brits could be owed £1000s after a former minister found evidence of more Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) errors with state pension payments. The DWP has been undertaking a correction exercise since 2021 to fix previous state pension errors
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Newcastle United's Marc Guehi plan - and new transfer target at Chelsea
NEWCASTLE UNITED remain confident of sealing a deal for Marc Guehi despite so far having been unable to agree a fee for the Crystal Palace defender. The Magpies have now had two bids rejected for the England international, with Palace refusing
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Plans lodged to improve and 'refresh' iconic tea room and cafe
AN ICONIC tea rooms in Northallerton is set to undergo maintenance on its roof, and a refresh of decoration inside. Bettys Cafe & Tea Rooms, in Northallerton High Street, opened in 1971, but the building is Grade II listed and was built early mid
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Boy, 15, convicted of violent disorder following riot scenes in Sunderland
A 15-year-old boy has become the first child in the region to be convicted for his part in the recent anti-immigration protest disorder in Sunderland. It brings the total number of participants convicted in the week after the widespread outbreak
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‘Unique opportunity’ to own stunning windmill north of York
A windmill just north of York - once the last working windmill in Yorkshire - has gone on sale. Tollerton Mill first opened as a mill back in 1815 and remaining in service until 1942 when it fell into disrepair and its metal cap was taken and melted
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North East braces for thunderstorms as Met Office issues yellow weather warning
The North East has been warned to prepare for extreme weather as the Met Office issues an 11-hour weather warning for thunderstorms across the whole region. The yellow warning for thunderstorms will begin at 2am tomorrow (Monday, August 12) and
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Do you need sunscreen in the shade? Experts explain how it works
Being out and about in sunny weather can be an enjoyable time, but it always comes with the potential risk of getting sunburn. Due to this, some people might look to spend time in the shade out of the way of direct sunlight and might not apply
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Richard Hammond speaks on James May controversy with Jeremy Clarkson
Richard Hammond has recently addressed his and Jeremy Clarkson’s controversial behaviour towards James May. Richard Hammond has addressed his and Jeremy Clarkson’s behaviour towards James May. The three stars are known for presenting major
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Transfers and evidence points towards Middlesbrough repeat as exciting promise made
MICHAEL Carrick smiled as he insisted he hadn't given much thought to Middlesbrough's rotten recent opening day record. That may well be the case, but there's no doubt Carrick will have given plenty of thought to the importance of avoiding a start
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Four more men charged after protest disorder in Hartlepool and Middlesbrough
A further four men have been charged in connection with the recent disorder during anti-immigration protests in Middlesbrough and Hartlepool. Cleveland Police said three of the accused, two men aged 24 and a 27-year-old, were charged following
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Gone, but not quite forgotten: the lost country homes of County Durham
DOTTED all over the North East are the sites of lost country homes. In their heyday, these homes were the epitome of grandeur and luxury living, but times changed, and these large buildings were unsuited to what came next and so were demolished.
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Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this weekend - see when and where
The Northern Lights are set to be visible in parts of the UK this weekend, according to the Met Office. Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times
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"Most talked about 50ps in the coin community" sells for huge sum
The roll-out of King Charles III 50p coins is in full swing and coin collectors have started trying to sell sought-after collectables on eBay. One of these has now been sold in Chaddesley Corbett for a huge sum after its seller found the King Charles
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Legal complaint lodged by fishing group as council installs 'obstructive' gate
A North East fishing club has launched a legal complaint after an "obstructive" gate was installed, which they claim limits the access of wheelchair users and disabled anglers. Fish Legal has lodged a formal complaint to the new North Yorkshire
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Five perfect places to grab the best ice cream in County Durham this summer
The sunshine and warm weather look like it is well and truly here to say (for now) and what better time for an ice cream? We've listed five of the best places to get ice cream in County Durham. Despite much of the UK seeing high temperatures at
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Swansea boss' Middlesbrough penalty anger amid honest verdict & Riverside praise
LUKE Williams had no complaints with the outcome after Swansea went down 1-0 at the Riverside on Saturday - but was furious with his side's display and how easy the visitors made it for Middlesbrough. Williams was particularly angry with the way
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Honour for immigrant who became one of Britain's first black Olympic medallists
Today's Object of the Week is a plaque to honour an immigrant sprinter who became one of the first black Britons to win an Olympic medal. In a week where the North East and the nation as a whole has been rocked by violent riots and racist hatred
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Tom lands first winner for home yard as veteran sprinter returns to form
APPRENTICE Tom Kiely-Marshall had a day to remember at Redcar when he rode his first winner for his main trainer, Julie Camacho, on board veteran sprinter Makanah. The nine-year-old hadn’t won since 2022 but Kiely-Marshall was good value for his
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North East beach where dolphins appear ranked among most UK's best accessible
A North East beach where dolphins can sometimes be spotted has been crowned among the best for accessibility in the UK. Beadnell Bay in Northumberland has also been praised for its “beautiful sunrises” and “shallow sheltered water”. It was
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Matthew Hoppe Boro situation, Hull Ryan Giles message, Sunderland transfer confidence
MIDDLESBROUGH and Sunderland both got off to winning starts in the Championship on Saturday, while Newcastle lifted the Sela Cup after two victories at St James' Park. Here's some latest snippets from all three clubs in this week's North East Notes
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Middlesbrough's plan for Micah Hamilton as Michael Carrick ponders Leeds Utd decision
MICHAEL Carrick has stressed the importance of patience with new signing Micah Hamilton - but is excited about what the forward will offer his Middlesbrough side. Just 24 hours after completing his permanent switch from Manchester City, Hamilton
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Named: 17 people who have appeared at Teesside courts following unrest
A steady stream of people have been appearing at Teesside Magistrates' Courts over the last week following the violent disorder which swept the region. Today we name 17 who have either been sentenced or who are awaiting sentences. Stacey
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Regis Le Bris spells out transfer position with Sunderland winger Jack Clarke
REGIS LE BRIS claims Jack Clarke is in the “perfect position” at Sunderland and is desperately hoping the winger remains on Wearside beyond the end of the transfer window. Clarke started the new season in style yesterday as he scored the Black
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Impressive, stylish home in leafy North East suburb is the epitome of modern living
HOUSE hunters who like the finer things in life, prefer clean contemporary lines rather than the fussy detail of Gothic architecture and want space to roam, both indoors and out, will find everything their heart desires – and much, much more – in Badgers
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North East beach retreat steps away from 'fudge-coloured' sand among UK's best
A “luxury” North East beachside retreat with a “scandi coastal look” located on a quaint private road by the coast, has been named among the best in the UK for a seaside escape. Duneside House, set just a short walk from the “fudge-coloured sand
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North Yorkshire fisherman cottage among UK’s top secluded beach retreats
A “romantic” fisherman’s cottage in North Yorkshire “hidden” down a cobbled street in a quaint coastal village has been recommended by The Times for a relaxing getaway by the sea. The publisher praised Oakridge Cottage in Robin Hood’s Bay which