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'Perfect' beauty spot named in UK's top 10 list of Bank Holiday destinations
A beauty spot with picturesque views and stunning walks has been listed in the top UK destinations for the upcoming Bank Holiday. If you’re looking for ideas of what to do this August bank holiday weekend, why not plan a fun day out or even make
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Record number of people in Darlington lose homes to 'no fault' repossession
A record number of people in Darlington lost their homes due to a 'no-fault' repossession after refusing to follow a Section 21 order last year, new figures show. Labour aims to ban Section 21 notices, which allow landlords to evict tenants with
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Work starts to improve Bishop Auckland heritage railway site after £900,000 funding
A project to restore a heritage railway attraction has benefited from a £900,000 funding boost. The Durham Dales Gateway development received the funding through the government’s Stronger Towns Fund initiative and is one of several projects as
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Work to increase safety at County Durham water landmark is complete
Investment at a County Durham reservoir has helped to enhance safety at a Weardale visitor attractions. The £3m project at Tunstall Reservoir, in Wolsingham, included maintenance and resilience work at the site, building in enhancements to the
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How can we tackle the scandal of homelessness in our midst?
LABOUR has described the homelessness crisis as a “national scandal” and it is not far wrong. In County Durham and Darlington, 1.5 children per 1,000 are homeless and living in temporary accommodation. That usually means bed and breakfasts
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Asda 'holds customer hostage' after charging her '£400' for just 2 single limes
Asda has caused uproar after seemingly charging an unknowing customer '394.50 for TWO LIMES'. A user on X, formerly known as Twitter, took to the social media site to share screenshots of her sister's online order. The post, which called the
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RECAP: Major delays on A1M through County Durham following incident
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Is this the best 'real world' electric car you can buy?
COULD you live with an electric vehicle? That's what I've been asking myself for the past six months. Electric vehicles are smoother, quieter, quicker and - most important of all - a lot cheaper to run day-to-day. Unfortunately, they are also
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Ex-soldier high on cocaine and alcohol was 'an active participant' in Sunderland riot
A former serviceman was an "active and persistent participant" in the recent disorder in his home city of Sunderland while intoxicated by a mix of cocaine and alcohol. Philip Andrew Cawthorne, who served his country in Iraq during a three-year
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Here are Darlington road closures to avoid over the next fortnight
Darlington drivers will have three road closures to avoid over the next fortnight. All of them are only expected to cause slight delays, of under 10 minutes. The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that two
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Film starring North East TV star to premiere later this year
A new film starring Mark Benton is set to premiere in the North East later this year. The film, titled "Please Come Home,” will feature the actor, who was seen during its filming in Thornaby, and will be screened at ARC in Stockton as part of this
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Sunderland set for major transfer breakthrough as striker 'on way' to finalise move
SUNDERLAND are set for a major breakthrough in their efforts to sign a striker, with the Black Cats closing in on Zenit St Petersburg's Wilson Isidor. The 23-year-old former France youth international was heading for Wearside on Tuesday to put
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Dog walker wanted after suspected sexual assault on woman
A suspected sexual assault saw a woman touched by a man walking two dogs police say. Police are looking for a brown-haired white man, as it is believed he assaulted a woman near the roundabout at the top of Norton Road, Stockton on the evening
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One hospitalised after crash involving van on rural County Durham road
One person has been hospitalised following a crash on a rural County Durham road which was closed whilst emergency services attended the scene. Laurel Road in Chilton, Ferryhill was closed just after 10am this morning following a one-vehicle crash
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'Foolish' motorcyclist tried to outrun police in County Durham on New Year's Eve
An unlicensed and uninsured motorcyclist paid no attention to requests to stop and drove dangerously in a bid to outrun police late on New Year’s Eve. Bradley Dagga, now 25, ignored a police vehicle’s blue lights and siren as he rode a Keeway TX125
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Pub that's become 'central to community' to celebrate its 350-year milestone
A pub that has become a "central part of the community" will celebrate its 350-year milestone this weekend with a celebration event to mark the occasion. The Cover Bridge Inn, in East Witton, near Leyburn, will throw a party at the venue to highlight
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Heroic lifeguards rescue family swept out to sea by a rip current
Heroic RNLI lifeguards managed to save a family after they were swept out to sea on a North East beach. A rip current had formed at the south end of Longsands Beach, in Tynemouth, near a number of rockfaces. The first incident of the day happened
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Morrisons announces big change to self-checkout tills - how it affects you
Morrisons has announced it is making a big change to its self-checkout tills following a review of how it uses the technology. The supermarket claims it “went a bit too far” with self-checkouts, chief executive Rami Baitiéh has revealed. It
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Jail warning for Newton Aycliffe 23-year-old over sexual activity with underage girl
A man in his 20s was told to expect a prison sentence for a series of sexual offences committed against an underage girl. The warning was given to Joss Andrew Hellem after he admitted a total of 11 charges put to him at a plea hearing at Durham
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Ted Baker section in Darlington Binns store to close immediately
A major clothing brand, which has a site in the North East, is set to close its doors immediately. Ted Baker - which has a concession sites in Darlington, Newcastle and York - has announced the closure of its final 31 branches. The designer
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Ex-soldier identified by his name on T-shirt after throwing missiles at police
An ex-soldier who was caught on camera throwing a plank of wood and rocks at police officers when Hartlepool erupted into violence was identified by his distinctive clothing. Joel Bishop, who had never been in trouble before, was recorded attacking
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Police looking to speak to this Darlington man following violent disorder
Images of a man, connected with violent disorder in Darlington earlier this month, have been released as officers search for him. Police want to identify the man after "sporadic pockets of violent disorder" erupted in Darlington two weeks ago.
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DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check
Almost a million low-income pensioners eligible have been urged to make an urgent Winter Fuel payment check. Labours' decision to scrap the universal winter fuel payments - worth up to £300 - has proven extremely controversial, with commentators
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Tesco announces yet another price hike for its beloved sandwich meal deal
Tesco has announced that it is once again increasing the price of its popular lunchtime meal deals after making changes to the ingredients used. From Thursday, August 22, the price of the standard meal deal will rise from £3.40 to £3.60 for Clubcard
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Police searching for wanted man Jason Cheesey following suspected affray
Police are searching 28-year-old man with a distinctive tattoo in connection with a suspected affray. Jason Cheesey has links to Bishop Auckland and Crook, though he also frequents other areas of County Durham. Mr Cheesy is also wanted by
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Mapped: All North East restaurants and takeaways shortlisted at Asian food awards
The full list of North East eateries shortlisted at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2024 (ARTA), known as the “most prestigious” celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in the UK, have been revealed. Babuls in Darlington was among nine others
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Walkers fans scream 'don't believe this is real' upon release of new crisps
Walkers has released a brand new crisp flavour which will join fan favourites like Ready Salted, Cheese & Onion and Salt & Vinegar as part of its core range. Along with its core range, Walkers is also responsible for other products including Wotsits
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Channel 5 to rebrand and change its name following Netflix success
Channel 5 owners have announced it will be rebranding its streaming and broadcast service next year. This comes after the success of its shows on Netflix. The channel will be named 5, incorporating the online My5 platform, as well as expanding
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400 jobs up for grabs at Darlington's Aldi distribution centre - here's how to apply
Hundreds of jobs are up for grabs at Aldi's distribution centre in Darlington and are paying more than £13 an hour - here's how you can apply. Managerial roles, warehouse selectors and drivers are just some of the 400 roles up for grabs at the
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Millwall boss tells of transfer frustration amid Josh Coburn Middlesbrough links
MILLWALL boss Neil Harris has told of his transfer frustrations and the Lions' desperate need to strengthen their forward line amid interest in Middlesbrough striker Josh Coburn. Reports from the capital claim Millwall want Coburn on a permanent
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Loud bang woke resident up as 'suspicious' house and car fire closes North East road
Residents who described waking up to a loud bang have been left guessing about the cause of a fire which badly damaged a car and house and closed a North East street early this morning. Cleveland Fire Brigade were called to the blaze in Letch Lane
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Middlesbrough & Sunderland's Championship rivals appoint ex-Leeds manager as new boss
MIDDLESBROUGH and Sunderland's Championship rivals Preston have appointed Paul Heckingbottom as their new manager. Former Leeds and Sheffield United boss Heckingbottom, 47, replaces Ryan Lowe – following his departure by mutual consent last week
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Police treating car fire that spread to home as 'suspicious' as investigation starts
Police have confirmed they are treating a car fire that spread to a home in the early hours of this morning as "suspicious". An investigation is now underway in to the blaze on Letch Lane in Stockton which broke out before 5am today (August 20)
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Alexandre Mendy Sunderland transfer hope amid agent update & replacement spotted
ALEXANDRE Mendy remains "determined" to join Sunderland ahead of next week's transfer deadline, with the striker's agent hopeful a deal can be struck despite the frustrating summer hold-up. Mendy is a leading target for the Black Cats and the Caen
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Plans for 125 homes on former steelwork site in County Durham given approval
Plans for a housing estate featuring 125 properties on a former steelwork site in County Durham have been approved. Homebuilder Bellway is to build the homes on the 13.7-acre site off Durham Road in Wolsingham after Durham County Council granted
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Tributes flood in after North East councillor who served ward for 17 years dies
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved councillor who served her community for nearly two decades after her death. Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke has paid tribute to councillor Jeanette Walker, who served the Hemlington ward for 17 years, after
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Convicted rapist struck up a sexual relationship with a teenage girl
A dangerous convicted rapist is back behind bars after he struck up a sexual relationship with a teenage girl just weeks after his extended licence ended. Ben Richardson adopted two undeclared online identities to contact the young girl before
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Having it large: Spoof Kevin and Perry DJs delight crowds at County Durham festival
A spoof Kevin and Perry DJ act delighted attendees of a County Durham festival over the weekend. Hardwick Live festival was joined by a pair of superstar DJs on Saturday (August 17) who pulled out a set of tunes for the crowd who were set to see
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Car fire spreads to home causing huge emergency response - what we know so far
A car and home went up in flames in the early hours of this morning leading to the property being cordoned off - here's everything we know so far. The property on Letch Lane in Stockton remains blocked off following the blaze which is understood
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Can speed cameras see if you're wearing a seat belt? The important facts to know
If you're driving on UK roads, then you're already aware that there are many strict rules you must stick to for the safety of yourself and others on the road. That includes the likes of sticking to a speed limit, driving on the correct side of
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Woman starved Labrador to death while living in 'disgusting conditions'
A young mother who starved one dog to death and left another close to death was living in "disgusting conditions" a judge heard. Jamieleigh Devenport buried the black Labrador in her garden and when police arrived, they discovered floors strewn
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Bristol City boss opens up on Tommy Conway Middlesbrough move & 'unwanted noise'
BRISTOL City boss Liam Manning has opened up on Tommy Conway's move to Middlesbrough and the "unwanted noise" surrounding the striker's situation at Ashton Gate - revealing all parties would have liked the transfer to have been finalised earlier.
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‘Our hearts are broken’ - fatal attack victim named and man charged with murder
THE victim of a fatal attack in York has been named and another man has been charged with murder. North Yorkshire Police say the man who died following a stabbing in Bell Farm in York on Saturday (August 17) was 35-year-old Greg Marshall from the
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Pictures as property cordoned off by police after home and car burned
A cordon has been erected on a North East road after a car and property were badly burned. Police and the fire service are attending the scene of a blaze on Letch Lane in Stockton today (Tuesday, August 20). READ MORE: Stockton fire LIVE: Police
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35 pictures as police looking to speak to these people following riots
Cleveland Police has released a series of images of people officers would like to speak to in relation to disorder in Middlesbrough on Sunday 4 August 2024. Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Robinson, who is leading the investigation into the incident
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LIVE: Police and fire service cordon off house after property and car left burnt
6:04pm Thank you following our blog Police have confirmed they are treating a car fire that spread to a home in the
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Labour promises workers right to switch off from calls and emails out of hours
The Labour government has promised to give workers the "right to switch off" so that homes do not become "24/7 offices". Under this plan, employees would have the right to ignore work calls and emails out of hours. Downing Street said the plans
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Labour promises workers right to switch off from calls and emails out of hours
The Labour government has promised to give workers the "right to switch off" so that homes do not become "24/7 offices". Under this plan, employees would have the right to ignore work calls and emails out of hours. Downing Street said the plans
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5 more speed camera myths busted - do they need to be visible?
Speed cameras are effective measures to ensure road safety, but a lot of people seem to get confused about them. From the '10% rule' to the distance they can catch you, there are a lot of myths surrounding them. The UK government has been running
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Major fashion chain to close all remaining UK high street stores today
Giant fashion brand Ted Baker is set to disappear from the British high streets by the end of the day, August 20. The brand first arrived on the high street 36 years ago with its first store in Glasgow, but now all the fashion chain’s 31 remaining
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First £1 coins to feature King Charles III enter circulation - have you got one?
The first £1 coins featuring King Charles III have entered circulation. Nearly three million of the new designs will be making their way into people’s pockets and tills across the country this week, via Post Offices and banks throughout the UK.
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Talented teenager Thomas tees-up for success with support of North East family firm
A family recycling firm has sponsored a North-East teenage golf prodigy to help him represent his country. Stockton recycling specialists, Scott Bros, are supporting 14-year-old Thomas Hartshorne as he prepares to jet off next month to represent
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Take a look at the town market going from strength to strength thanks to traders
A town market has gone from strength to strength thanks to the increase in traders at the event, as tourism leaders hope to attract visitors and traders from afield. The Richmond Business and Tourism Association (ORBTA) has been encouraged by the
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Controversial plans to turn Bishop Auckland tower block into flats takes step closer
Controversial plans to convert a tower block into flats have taken a step closer. Vinovium House in Bishop Auckland could be redeveloped into 54 flats under plans submitted by applicant Amsage Limited. The eight-storey building, at Saddler
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What Sheffield Wednesday boss said after making beeline for Sunderland's Jack Clarke
DANNY Rohl made a beeline for Jack Clarke and told Sunderland's star he can go to "the next level" after the Black Cats' emphatic win over his Sheffield Wednesday side at the Stadium of Light. Rohl's Owls strolled to a comfortable 2-0 success on
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TV stars get running shoes on to raise money for County Durham birthing simulator
A County Durham-born television star will be lacing up her running shoes to take on the Great North Run to raise vital funds for the NHS. 'Queen of Crafting' Sara Davies is joining Emon Choudhury - a former Race Across the World winner - in raising
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LIVE: Darlington and County Durham traffic, travel and Met Office weather
7:57am More traffic building According to AA traffic maps, there is traffic building on the A1(M) between Burtree
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A prison system that's failing all – prisoners and society alike
THE state of Durham Prison is quite shocking: it somehow runs at 172 per cent capacity with nearly 1,000 prisoners kept in cells, designed for just over 500, for at least 22 hours a day. The state of our prisons as a whole is quite shocking: just
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Sunderland forward reaping rewards of summer 'choices' after 'recognising problem'
PATRICK Roberts will have by no means been alone in reflecting on last season with a feeling of individual disappointment. It goes without saying that Sunderland underachieved and while the Black Cats obviously weren't helped by the managerial
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Free entertainment for children at two book-filled and fun-filled days in Durham
A County Durham book festival will give children the opportunity to meet local authors, hear how they bring their characters and stories to life, and enjoy workshops aimed at inspiring them to read, write, and illustrate. Durham Children’s Book
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Judge told drug driver he could have killed someone with his 'appalling' driving
A dangerous driver who reached speeds of almost 90mph as he raced through residential streets was also over the limit for cannabis. Callum McKie was told he was fortunate not to have killed or seriously injured a pedestrian who was forced to leap
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County Durham food, drink and music festival returns with an epic line-up
A weekend of food, fiesta, family and fantastic music is promised in a County Durham town later this year. Organisers of Chester-le-EATS have announced the line-up for the event – which promises to be a “flavour fiesta” for visitors and their taste
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Why Middlesbrough's Carabao Cup tie against Stoke has early kick-off time
MIDDLESROUGH and Stoke City agreed on an earlier kick-off for their Carabao Cup second round tie in an effort to make the fixture more family friendly. The game was yesterday confirmed to take place next Tuesday, August 27 but will kick-off at
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Darlington look to right an 'unacceptable' wrong at Buxton as Quakers chase first win
DARLINGTON are looking for their first win of the season when they go to Buxton tonight – and a much better result than their last visit. Quakers went to Silverlands last season near the end of August and lost 5-0 in one of the final games of Alun
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I’m a mortgage expert – beware of these mortgage “tips” from TikTok
A mortgage expert from Darlington Building Society has issued a warning about “tips” being given by so called “finfluencers” on TikTok about buying a house. In a recent poll, nearly a quarter of 18-34-year-olds* said that they would turn to the
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Darlington Thai Boxing teenager with 'brilliant future' heading to World Championship
DARLINGTON teenager Jordan Murphy heads to Thailand this week for an intensive spell of Thai boxing training ahead of a major upcoming event. Murphy will train at the Lamai gym on Ko Samui Island prior to being part of a UK team of 13 competitors