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Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat on visit to Teesside amid party contest
Tory leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat was on Teesside on Friday night as he hopes to take the party’s reins from Rishi Sunak. On a visit to Teesworks where he met Conservative peer and mayor Ben Houchen, Tugendhat said the party must overcome
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Camera on A1(M) catches nearly 1,000 people on phone or with no seatbelt in week
Almost 1,000 drivers were caught putting their and other motorists’ lives at risk using their phones or wearing no seatbelts on the A1(M) in just a week. Special new AI cameras appeared on the motorway near Newton Aycliffe for a week at the beginning
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MAPPED: The 13 County Durham restaurants and takeaways with one star hygiene
Thirteen County Durham takeaways and restaurants have been mapped, as they have been handed a one-star hygiene rating. Food Standard Agency inspectors visited all of the venues across 2024, and have handed the low rating to all of these 13 places
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Newcastle United boss addresses Marc Guehi situation with Fabian Schar facing a ban
EDDIE HOWE says Newcastle United will assess their defensive options in the next few days, but insists the loss of Fabian Schar does not mean the Magpies will cave in to Crystal Palace’s demands for Marc Guehi. Newcastle are set to be without Schar
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Police looking for missing man not seen by family for more than a week
Police are searching for a missing man not seen by his loved ones for more than a week. Peter Hoe, also known as Peter Coldbeck, was last seen on Friday August 9 in the Southbank area of Middlesbrough. Peter, 39, has not been seen by family
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'Thrilling' go-karting venue with sites in Dubai and Australia to open in North East
Go-karters are set to be immersed in a real-life video game as a “groundbreaking” new indoor attraction opens in Gateshead. BattleKart - a “thrilling” fusion of indoor electric go-karting, real-life video gaming, and augmented reality - is set
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Olympian drops in to restaurant in home town as he brings Paris medal with him
An Olympian has paid a visit to a restaurant in his home town after winning a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 games. Richard Kilty, or the Teesside Tornado as he's more commonly known in his sport, visited Central Park in his native Middlesbrough
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The most haunted County Durham places where people claim to have seen ghosts
The ghostly goings-on in County Durham have been documented and mapped - while some people have claimed to see ghosts and ghouls. Over the years, various paranormal groups have claimed to have seen spooky circumstances in landmarks, villages,
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Eddie Howe reacts to Fabian Schar red card and outlines situation regarding an appeal
NEWCASTLE UNITED will review the incident that resulted in Fabian Schar being sent off against Southampton this afternoon before deciding whether or not to appeal the red card. Schar received a straight red card when he leaned his head into Ben
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The 'colossus' who was key to Newcastle's victory - and the verdict on Fabian Schar
How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 1-0 win over Southampton? NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): 8 Pope: Made an excellent second-half save from Armstrong and showed all his nous to run down the clock in the closing stages 7 Livramento: Made
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Newcastle United display key qualities in ten-man victory over Southampton
NEWCASTLE UNITED’S spirit and commitment proved decisive as they claimed an opening-day win over Southampton at St James’ Park despite playing for more than an hour with ten men. Fabian Schar’s 28th-minute dismissal handed his team-mates the most
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Feeling lucky? All the most common National Lottery numbers to be drawn in 2024
Are you a keen National Lottery player or do you play once in a while? Either way, you might’ve wondered which numbers are best to choose for the biggest chance of winning. Every week, Brits have the chance to become millionaires through the National
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Plans to convert former Echo HQ to office space
THE former Northern Echo building in Priestgate, Darlington, is set to be converted to an adult learning facility and office space. Plans have been submitted to Darlington Borough Council's planning authority for internal refurbishment to provide
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Latest development on fashion brand's new Teesside Park store as plans lodged
New plans have been lodged for a luxury brand's upcoming store at Teesside Park. Cosmetics chain Rituals is expected to open a new branch in part of the former H&M store, after the unit was divided into three smaller shops. Earlier this
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Michael Carrick confirms Middlesbrough injury 'blow' after Derby County defeat
MICHAEL Carrick has revealed captain Jonny Howson is set for a "few weeks" on the sidelines with the hamstring injury that forced him off against Leeds this week. But Riley McGree will be back in contention for next week's visit of Portsmouth after
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Full cast list and how to watch BBC Two's new comedy series We Might Regret This
BBC viewers can look forward to a new comedy show that starts this week. We Might Regret This is about a tetraplegic artist named Freya who moves to London with her partner. Radio Times explains: “Tetraplegic Canadian artist Freya moves to
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Only three Middlesbrough players score higher than a 6 in frustrating Derby defeat
Here's how Middlesbrough's players rated in the 1-0 defeat at Derby: 6 Dieng: Didn’t have much to do. Derby only managed one shot on target other than their goal. 6 Ayling: Got forward at every opportunity but delivery wasn’t up to usual standard
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Derby County frustration for Middlesbrough as mistake proves costly
AFTER Elland Road elation came Pride Park frustration for Middlesbrough. Michael Carrick’s side had more than two thirds of the ball and six times as many shots as Derby but it was the hosts who picked up all three points on Saturday. What
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Man 'rams car then assaults its driver' in horror road rage incident
Police are investigating a horror road rage incident where a man is said to have rammed a car before assaulting its driver. It happened on Wolviston Road in Billingham, at the roundabout near the petrol station just after 8am, on Tuesday July 30
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Eddie Howe's bold selection call with Newcastle United star left on the bench
KIERAN TRIPPIER is on the substitutes' bench as Newcastle United kick off the new Premier League season at home to Southampton this afternoon. Eddie Howe has opted to leave Trippier out of his starting XI, with the England international having
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Can you object to your neighbour’s dropped kerb? What to know
Sometimes you might disagree with your neighbour's actions and choices when it comes to changes to their property. Whether it’s a new extension, a tall fence or a loft conversion you might struggle to agree with the changes and the building that
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Newcastle United 1 Southampton 0 - Recap and highlights from St James' Park
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Teenager fighting for his life after motorcycle crash, as police support next of kin
A teenager is fighting for his life in hospital after a motorcycle crash in Gateshead last night. Police received a report of a collision involving a silver Nissan X-Trail car and a black motorcycle on Croxdale Terrace in Pelaw shortly after 9.40pm
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Free leaflet links heritage railway with County Durham town and area's beauty
A free leaflet to guide passengers from a heritage railway line station in County Durham to a nearby village has been produced by volunteers. The Wolsingham Wayfarers, funded by Weardale Area Action Partnership, have produced the leaflet after
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Football ace visits County Durham restaurant for dinner - here's what he ordered
A footballing ace and his brother visited a County Durham restaurant earlier this week - as they were pictured with waiting staff at the venue. Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and his brother Jobe, who plays for Sunderland, were seen enjoying
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The litter and fly-tipping hotspots named across County Durham and Darlington
The litter and fly-tipping hotspots in County Durham and Darlington have been revealed after complaints about litter have been reported across the two areas. Using the public complaint site FixMyStreet, County Durham and Darlington locations have
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£520,000 funding boost to improve Darlington nightlife and crackdown on crime
More civic enforcement officers will be employed to patrol Darlington’s streets as part of a crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour. Darlington Borough Council has been awarded £520,000 of government funding to support its nightime economy
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Appeal to find man missing from County Durham hospital - have you seen Simon?
Police have appealed for help in finding a man who has gone missing from a County Durham hospital. A Durham Police spokesperson said: "Have you seen missing man Simon? "Simon was last seen in the area of Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham, at
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Middlesbrough injury absence as Michael Carrick forced to make Derby change
MICHAEL Carrick has been forced to make one change to his Middlesbrough team at Derby, with Delano Burgzorg replacing the injured Riley McGree. McGree is absent from the squad, with the winger said to have picked up a slight knock. Boro are
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Derby County 1-0 Middlesbrough highlights as Boro fall to frustrating defeat
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Beloved BBC show to return after 25-year wait as fans rejoice
The ground-breaking BBC series Walking with Dinosaurs is set to return after a 25-year wait. The award-winning series earned two BAFTAs and three Emmy awards in 1999 and was known as one of the BBC’s most expensive documentaries to ever be produced
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Coronation Street in crisis as returning legend axed and cast left in shock
Coronation Street is said to be in crisis after news that Sean Wilson has been axed before his big return to the cobbled streets. It comes as reports from The Sun share that Wilson, who was set to revive his role as Martin Platt was called for
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Boy, 15, suffers broken legs and ankles after electric bike crashes with car
A teenage boy was taken to hospital with two broken legs and ankles after an electric bike crashed with a car - as his pillion passenger fled the scene with the bike. Emergency services were alerted after the collision in Grassington Avenue,
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New, nostalgic exhibition of places painted in time opens in Darlington today
“IN my art school days, the names of Durham, Richmond castle, Greta Bridge and Barnard Castle were places to be dreamed about, where subjects abounded, where every turn of the river or bend of the road provided a host of new material for paint or pencil
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55 photos as Hardwick Live starts with incredible set from headliner Becky Hill
Thousands of music lovers descended on the Hardwick Hall Hotel in Sedgefield as the Hardwick Festival began on Friday (August 16) to mark ten years of the festival. The sun was shining and the atmosphere was electric, as people got into the party
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Police release image of man after EIGHT cameras stolen in County Durham village
Police have released an image of man they would like to trace following the theft of eight cameras in a County Durham village. The man detectives would like to speak to is captured staring at a camera with a cigarette hanging from his mouth.
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Becky Hill wows crowd on first day of Hardwick Live's tenth year event
Festival season continues this weekend as Hardwick Festival returns to County Durham. This year the event is marking its milestone 10th anniversary. And thankfully glorious weather once again blessed the North East on the opening evening of the
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North East drug dealer who flooded coastal town with cannabis and cocaine is jailed
An drug dealer who flooded Whitby with cocaine and cannabis has been jailed for nine years and four months. Jack Bowers, 28, of Abingdon Road, Easington, near Loftus, was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court today (Friday 16 August 2024). He had
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Only people with 20/20 eyesight can find the hidden banknote in this image
Are you able to find the hidden banknote in this image? Only those with 20/20 eyesight can pass this fun test in under 27 seconds. The image shows hundreds of green and white shopping receipts bundled together, obscuring a hidden banknote users
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How you can get your deposit back from your landlord when moving out
If you rent your home but are currently looking to move out, you may be searching for ways to ensure you get your deposit back. There have been thousands of horror stories over the years where tenants have lost out on huge sums of money because
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Chef spends £80 ranking Tesco's 31 meal deals and causes huge argument
A meal-deal-loving former chef spent a whopping £80 to rank every sandwich in Tesco - but can you guess which butties beat 'the nation's favourite' Sausage, Egg, and Bacon Triple? Becca Stock was at her local supermarket on Friday [Aug 2] when
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I tried a Starbucks Too Good To Go bag and it's a haven for sweet treat lovers
You may have heard of the Too Good To Go service and I tried what Starbucks had to offer through the programme to see what it was like. Too Good To Go exists as a way to fight food waste, with many businesses offering bags of unsold products near
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Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England from today
Fines to parents for unauthorised school absences are to increase from Monday in a bid to clamp down on poor student attendance in England. Children are only allowed to miss out on school if they are unwell or if they have been given permission
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Images of men released after tyres of police vehicle slashed in County Durham village
Police have released images of two men they would like to trace after the tyres of a police vehicle were slashed in a County Durham village. Pictures of the men were issued after the alleged criminal damage in Willington, near Crook, on Thursdsay
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Gogglebox star admits real reason his marriage ended as couple ‘switched off’
Ex-Gogglebox star Stephen Webb has spoken candidly about how his marriage to Daniel Lustig ended. The Channel 4 stars announced their separation earlier this year sharing that their six years of marriage had seen the pair grow apart. Now appearing
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Lucky street lands £1m Postcode Lottery jackpot as newlyweds pocket £330k prize
A lucky North East street is celebrating after landing a £1m prize jackpot on the Postcode lottery, as a newlywed couple have pocketed a £333,000 prize fund. Residents on the street in Gateshead were shocked to learn the news of its new found
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Darlington pensioner may have taken own life after finding wife dead, court told
A heartbroken pensioner who took his own life is believed to have decided he could no longer live without his beloved wife after finding her dead at their home, an inquest heard. Brian Swaddle, who was 86, was found slumped over the bathtub while
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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week
A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week (August 10 to August 16). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Six streets across the region scooped prizes after
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What we thought of this coffee shop away from high street hustle and bustle
Such is the popularity of Northallerton High Street for cafes, bars and eating spots these days, that is must perhaps be a tad trickier running a hospitality business just off the main thoroughfare. The likes of Bettys, Barkers and Lewis & Cooper
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15 cheapest petrol stations in Darlington, County Durham and Teesside this weekend
Drivers are getting a better deal when they fill up their cars as prices have dropped just in time for the summer holidays. On average, you can get a litre of diesel for 148.43p and a litre of unleaded for 143.50p. Here is a list of the cheapest
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New CCTV image released of missing teen Katelan last seen three weeks ago
Police are desperately searching for a missing teenager last seen three weeks ago in Middlesbrough. Officers have released a new image of missing girl Katelan, who was captured on CCTV leaving Durham City bus station on Tuesday, July 23. She
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Tributes paid to man who died after motorcycle crashed into County Durham road sign
Tributes have been paid to a young man who died in a motorcycle crash in County Durham earlier this week. Rhys Smailes tragically died following a collision on the A690, Helmington Row, Crook, just before 1am on Tuesday (August 13). Durham
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Steve Watson's rallying cry ahead of Darlington's first away game at Oxford City
DARLINGTON are looking to reproduce last season’s away form when they head to Oxford City this afternoon. When Quakers pulled off their great escape from relegation last term, they won five of their last seven away league games, and it’s that sort
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A family walk full of interest in the footsteps of the Railway Children
Exploring the attractive and historical town of Haworth can be best done through the film locations from the Railway Children film. The town is also the 18th Century home of the Bronte Sisters, much of their inspiration coming from the local area
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LETTER: More parking woes in Darlington after 'scandal' of DL1 complex car park
Dear Northern Echo, Following the recent scandal over parking issues at the DL1 complex, it seems Darlington Borough Council are also culpable of similar practices. It has transpired they are issuing fixed penalty notices to people parking
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Redundant Grade II listed church dating back to 1840 goes up for sale for £130k
A Grade II listed church dating back to 1840 has appeared for sale with a price tag of £130,000. St Agathas Church on Richmond Road in Skeeby was once a licenced place of worship - but has since become redundant and sits empty in the village.
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Miller and Carter confirms opening date of 'stylish' new North East restaurant
Miller and Carter has announced the opening date of its new Middlesbrough restaurant. The upmarket chain is preparing to open the doors to its latest venue on the new-build Grey Towers estate in Nunthorpe. Known for serving up luxury steak
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Middlesbrough have executed Carrick's summer plan ahead of 'big challenge' at Derby
WHEN Michael Carrick sent his players away for their summer breaks at the end of last term, he told them to be ready and raring for their Rockliffe return - for Middlesbrough's head coach wanted to "attack the season". And although the campaign
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New yoga friendship will raise thousands for charity in new venue near Darlington
A yoga event that has raised thousands for charity is returning to the North-East thanks to a new friendship. Yoga instructor Karen Thursby has raised more than £16,000 for Cancer Research UK with her popular annual outdoor yoga events, and has
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Regis Le Bris on his Sunderland striker pecking order after Jobe Bellingham decision
ELIEZER Mayenda looks set to again lead the line for Sunderland against Sheffield Wednesday tomorrow, with Regis Le Bris of the opinion that Nazariy Rusyn is currently best used as a substitute who can make an impact from the bench. Mayenda got
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Where in Europe can you fly to from Newcastle Airport? See all 62 destinations
Thinking about catching a flight from Newcastle Airport but haven’t got a clue where to go? You can travel to Barbados, Jamaica and even Australia from the airport (plus many more destinations around the world). But what about Europe? If you
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How Middlesbrough won fierce transfer battle to land striker with big ambitions
FRIDAY'S signing of Tommy Conway was, for Middlesbrough, the result of patience and, in the week Michael Carrick praised the recruitment team's planning, a reward for sticking to their guns this summer. While Boro made a flying start to the window