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First ever youth custody suite opened in the North East to protect children
Cleveland Police have opened the first ever youth custody suite to protect young offenders and keep them separate from adults. Every young person who is arrested and brought into custody in Middlesbrough will be dealt with in the brand-new suite
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Plans for initial 450 Darlington homes at Skerningham Garden Village revealed
The first proposal for up to 450 homes as part of the Skerningham Garden Village has been submitted. Skerningham Estates Ltd submitted a hybrid planning application for the initial part of the development and outlined how the new Darlington community
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Gambling survey highlights need for better treatment for offenders says Durham's PCC
A Police and Crime Commissioner has renewed her calls for more effective treatment for offenders with gambling addictions on the back of a major new survey. The Gambling Survey for Great Britain, launched by the Gambling Commission, found that
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£100 million Tees Valley investment will help tackle eye disease
Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, the Billingham-based world leading facility for biologics, vaccines and advanced therapies has officially unveiled a £100m investment. The company has opened its microbial fermentation manufacturing facility in
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City of Troy proves he’s up there with the best after dominant York display
AS City of Troy returned to the winner’s enclosure after sealing another special moment in the illustrious history of York Racecourse, Tina Turner’s Simply The Best was the choice of music to be played across the public address system. The debate
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Darlington sweet shop owner 'gutted' after business suffers break-in
A Darlington sweet shop owner has been left "gutted" after his business suffered a break-in early this morning. Andy’s Candy Bar, located on Duke Street in Darlington, has said it was the victim of theft after someone had stolen products from their
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Man with gripe against police tried and failed to start wheelie bin fire in riot
A rioter who tried and failed to set an industrial wheelie bin alight before helping to push it at police officers has been locked up. Michael Stevenson caught on video footage among a group of people confronting the police as they marched through
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15 off-road bikes, machetes, balaclavas and drugs seized during police operation
Police have seized 15 off-road vehicles during a plain-clothed operation to tackle nuisance off-road bikes in the town. On Monday evening (19th August), officers from Middlesbrough Proactive Team spotted a large group of people wearing balaclavas
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Newcastle United transfer latest with Marc Guehi alternatives lined up
NEWCASTLE United are keeping their defensive options open with the Magpies having not yet been able to force a breakthrough in their bid to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi. The England international remains United's leading defensive target
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Man jailed for 'stupidly' having knife in bag on day of North East protests
A man who "stupidly" took a knife with him into Newcastle city centre on the day of a recent planned protest and counter-demonstration is now serving his first prison sentence. Jamie Durham was one of many people made subject of special stop and
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Darlington salon moves into former House of Zana store in town
A Darlington salon has relocated into the former House of Zana unit, as it has enjoyed three weeks of success since opening. At the end of July, My Brow Expert moved into Grange Road after relocating from nearby Amity House. The business,
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Ladies' Day at Catterick Racecourse next week - here's all you need to know
Ladies' Day will take place at Catterick Racecourse next week - with organisers promising racing action, fashion competitions, live music, complimentary cocktails, and free children’s entertainment. The event will take place at the racecourse on
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Residents to have their say on £32.6m development plan at County Durham forest
Residents are being given the chance to have their say on a £32.6m development of a County Durham forest that is set to include cabins, an activity centre and more. Plans to improve the "visitor experience" of Hamsterley Forest in Bishop Auckland
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Former North East town hall to be converted into homes
A developer has acquired a grade II listed North East town hall - and is set to convert it into homes. Social impact developers Capital&Centric have confirmed they plan to give Gateshead’s historic Old Town Hall a new lease of life. It
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Car parts company expands with new branch in North East
GSF Car Parts, the UK's leading car parts distributor with several branches in the North East, has announced the opening of a new site in Stockton, as part of a nationwide expansion. The branch, and another in Surrey, bring the total number of
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Suspected loan shark arrested as money lending team and police raid North East home
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation in the North East. The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) worked in partnership with officers from Northumbria Police to execute a warrant at
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Electrician threw brick at police during riot while working in the region
An ‘immature’ electrician picked up a brick and threw it at police during disorder in Hartlepool when a pre-planned protest march became violent. Declan Dixon, who was working in the region at the time of the disturbance, was at the forefront of
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Pictures as firefighters tackle industrial estate fire which saw plumes of smoke
Pictures captured firefighters working at the scene to get a fire at a North East industrial site under control. Fire crews could be seen dealing with the remnants of the blaze at the Niramax waste processing site on Tofts Road West, Hartlepool
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Woman and three children killed in house fire are named
POLICE have named the woman and three children who tragically died in a house fire in Bradford. Multiple enquiries remain ongoing today by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team into the fatal house fire which happened just after 2am today on Westbury
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RECAP: Road reopens and traffic back to normal after serious A19
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Long queue of traffic on Holy Island causeway after tractor hits level crossing
A large traffic queue has been reported on Holy Island's causeway after a tractor hit a level crossing on the mainland. Visitors to the North East beauty spot reported vehicles queueing up on the road between the island and the mainland ahead of
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Launch for new 150 home housing development in County Durham
A huge housing development in County Durham will be launched next month. Banks Homes are building 150 high-specification new homes on Station Road in West Rainton, which will include 120 detached, three-to-five-bedroomed family homes, as well
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Explained: How inspectors found cramped conditions and a drug market at this prison
An unannounced inspection of a County Durham Prison earlier in the year found that conditions were overcrowded and a drug market was thriving - here's a breakdown of what else the inspection found. HMP Durham houses 985 prisoners and is running
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BBQ warning issued for County Durham people ahead of Bank Holiday 'heatwave'
BBQ users have been reminded that ‘careless actions can have serious consequences’ when it comes to having them in open countryside areas. The warning, which has been released by County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) comes
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Live crabs dumped in North East pub's recycling bin are returned safely to sea
A hoard of live crabs that were dumped in the glass recycling bin of a Tynemouth pub have now been returned safely to the sea. On Monday morning, the bar staff of the Turks Head pub, on Front Street, encountered a “bucket full” of shore crabs,
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Four cars crash on A1(M) in County Durham, causing massive queues
A four-car collision saw the motorway through County Durham blocked yesterday. A crash between four vehicles near Bowburn brought the A1(M) to a standstill just after 5pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 20), with queues on the northbound carriageway
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How do I appeal my GCSE and A Level marks in England? All you need to know
Thousands of students across England will be waiting anxiously for their GCSE and A Level marks after studying hard all year. However, not getting the marks you hoped for can be a disappointing setback, especially if you're looking to attend college
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What time do GCSE results come out on Thursday? What to know
If you’re collecting your GCSE results this week or know someone who is, you might be wondering what time they will be released. Students sit their exams before the end of term but it’s not until August that they are able to find out how they performed
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Darlington and Durham GCSE Results 2024 Live: Outstanding grades for pupils
8:21pm Thank you Thank you for following our live blog for GCSE results day this year. We'd like to say another
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RECAP: Large fire at North East industrial estate with firefighters on scene - updates
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Dog found abandoned in field by police after suspected poaching incident
Police have launched an appeal after a dog was left abandoned following a suspected poaching incident in North Yorkshire earlier this week. Officers from North Yorkshire Police are investigating the alleged incident, which happened in Melmerby
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From Dickens to Queen: Here’s what’s coming to a North East arts venue this autumn
A North East arts venue has announced its autumn programme. Sunderland Culture has announced what will feature in Arts Centre Washington’s (ACW) jam-packed programme over the next few weeks. The season is set to kick off with the comedy play
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Motorbike rider taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash with car
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving an off-road motorcycle in Newcastle yesterday. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at the junction of Philip Street and Stanton Street in the Fenham area, at
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Major Christmas attraction set to return to York shopping centre
A popular winter wonderland will return to a York shopping centre in the run-up to Christmas this year - and be "bigger and better" than ever. Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland will be back at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York this winter, organisers
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Residents' anger at prospect of their Middlesbrough homes being demolished
LOOKING back to the week that was August 19 to August 25, 20 years ago... ANGRY residents planned to protest against the loss of their homes during a visit to Teesside of a high-powered foreign financier, in August 2004. Middlesbrough Mayor
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What are the different types of mortgages? A simple need to know guide
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments a person will ever make. From making sure it's the perfect home for everyone in the family, it's good value for money and you have the right mortgage that works for you. Picking the
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Netflix announces new Take That documentary starring all original band members
Netflix has revealed a new Take That documentary is "in production" which will feature all of the band's original members. The announcement was made at the Edinburgh TV Festival, along with six other commissions from Netflix. Posting on X,
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Sports and leisure club to shut after increasing costs and reducing footfall
A sports and leisure club - which hosts events, concerts, quizzes and car boots - will close due to escalating costs and low footfall. Thornaby Sports and Leisure Club, on Tedder Avenue, announced they will shut at the start of September.
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Police release image after man exposes himself outside city centre pub
Officers investigating a report of a sexual assault in Sunderland have released an image of a man they would like to trace. Northumbria Police received a report that between 4am and 4.30am on Saturday, June 15, a man approached a woman outside
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Plans lodged for a cafe and shop specialising in "geek culture" to expand
Plans have been lodged for a cafe and shop specialising in “geek culture” to expand by taking over a neighbouring property. Geek Retreat first opened at 105 York Road in Hartlepool in April last year, marking the franchise’s 50th store in the
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What Regis Le Bris told Sunderland players in Sheffield Wednesday day-after debrief
SUCH are the high standards Regis Le Bris is setting at Sunderland, the day-after debrief following the thumping victory over Sheffield Wednesday was focused on what the Black Cats could have done better. "That kind of sums up his philosophy,"
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Convicted sex offender locked up for failing to declare mobile phone
A convicted sex offender has been locked up after he failed to register a mobile phone he was using to make nuisance calls to the fire brigade. Stephen Vincent was given a suspended sentence in February after he was convicted of attempting to meet
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New tea room planned in major overhaul of historic hotel
An ambition has been unveiled to transform a hotel into a luxury destination for walkers and the local community. The owners of The Wainstones Hotel in Great Broughton, near Stokesley, say they are aiming “to create a first-class destination venue
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Halfway stage of £5.3million programme to make older properties more energy efficient
A housing association is more than halfway through a £5.3 million programme which is seeing hundreds of its older properties being made more energy efficient. The installation of renewable energy technology such as solar panels and air source heat
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Darlington apartment block to be auctioned next week with £200,000 starting price
An apartment block featuring 18 flats in Darlington will be auctioned off next week - with the price starting at £200,000. Larchfield House, which is located on the corner of Coniscliffe Road and Larchfield Street in the town will go under the
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Council facing opposition to extra care development and closure of B&M
Opposition is growing against plans to demolish part of a popular discount shop in Southwick, with current occupier B&M among those fighting the proposals. Around 30 objections have been lodged with Sunderland City Council’s planning department
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Councillors set to decide on plans for new 'affordable' homes
Plans for new council homes in a South Shields neighbourhood are due to go before councillors for decision next week. South Tyneside Council’s Planning Committee will discuss and make a decision on a local authority application for 17 new residential
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An Echo appeal to fundraise for legs for swimmer Lyndon
LOOKING back to the week that was August 19 to August 25, 15 years ago... OFFERS of cash came flooding in after a campaign was launched to buy an inspirational teenager a pair of artificial legs, in August 2009. The Northern Echo urged its
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Stockton primary academy praised by Ofsted for exceptional work
A primary school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for exceptional work helping pupils to grow and awarded another “good” rating from the education regulator. The Harrow Gate Primary Academy on Piper Knowle Road, Hardwick, Stockton was marked
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'Dangerous' weather conditions to hit parts of UK this week with wind and rain
The Met Office has warned that areas of the UK will be hit with heavy rain and strong winds with gusts of up to 60mph that are set to bring “dangerous conditions” and travel disruption in the coming days. The weather forecaster has issued a yellow
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Ready for it?: I saw Taylor Swift four times at The Eras Tour and I don't regret it
I travelled from the North East to see Taylor Swift in concert four times this summer – and it was the best money I’ve ever spent. If you asked any self-proclaimed Swiftie – it had truly been a long time coming, and we were all ready for it by
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Filming for major film closes main road into popular beauty spot
Further filming for a major new film is taking place at a popular Northumberland beauty spot. Film crews working on Danny Boyle’s horror sequel 28 Years Later are onsite at Plankey Mill Farm between Haydon Bridge and Allendale. A road closure
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Plans to rid historic York street of 'gross colour' welcomed by group
A conservation group has welcomed a bid for a new clothing shop in an historic York street after condemning its current 'gross colour'. As reported yesterday, City of York Council has received a planning application for the site of 18-20 Stonegate
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Cyclist dies after crash with van in North Yorkshire - man arrested
A cyclist has died after a crash with a van in North Yorkshire. Both the cyclist, a man in his sixties, and the driver of the blue Transit van, a man in his thirties, crashed when travelling westbound on the B6165 near Burnt Yates - according to
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Armed police called to County Durham house after man with knife threatened officers
A man involved in a post-relationship confrontation with a former partner ended the day in a stand-off with police while in the woman’s home armed with a knife. The spiralling events of Monday, April 8 brought Craig Bentham before Durham Crown
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Police find body in search for missing 49-year-old County Durham woman
Police have confirmed a body has been found in a search for a County Durham woman who was reported as missing yesterday. Stanley woman Tracy, 49, was last seen leaving her home at 3:45pm yesterday (August 20) and was believed to have been driving
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The cocoa craze once made this shuttered building the fashionable place to be
THE shutters are once again down on one of Darlington’s more curious buildings, which is just 100 yards from the new Hopetown attraction. The triangular-shaped building on North Road has spent the last few decades slipping in and out of commercial
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Loose Women star praises 'hero' son after being rushed to hospital
A Loose Women star has praised her "hero" son after being rushed to hospital for extreme pain. Kéllé Bryan appeared on the daytime programme this week and spoke out about her terrifying health ordeal. The 49-year-old explained that she woke
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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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North East BBC broadcaster Lauren Laverne announces cancer diagnosis
Broadcaster Lauren Laverne has said she is in hospital after being diagnosed with cancer. The Desert Island Disc host, 46, announced the health update in an Instagram post on Wednesday but confirmed she is expected to make a “full recovery”.
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UK holidaymakers to face €7 visa waiver if travelling to the EU next summer
UK holidaymakers must start paying a €7 visa waiver if they travel to a European Union (EU) country starting next summer. Ylva Johansson, the EU home affairs commissioner, said that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS
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Food hygienist warning issued to anyone buying eggs amid health risks
A food hygienist has issued a warning to anyone buying eggs - including the one place that we should never store them. Storing our food products in the right place is not only key for protecting our health but it's crucial for making the most of
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Sir Ian McKellen reveals what saved him after falling from stage on West End
Sir Ian McKellen has revealed what helped save him after he fell from the stage whilst performing on the West End in June. The veteran 85-year-old actor was playing the role of Falstaff in a production of Player Kings at London's Noel Coward Theatre
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Hundreds of homeless children in the North East in temporary accommodation
More than 300 children in Darlington, County Durham and North Yorkshire are being housed in temporary accommodation, new data reveals. The new Labour government has branded the crisis as a "national scandal" as the number of children living in
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County Durham fish and chip shop regains five star hygiene rating
A County Durham fish and chip shop which had been hit with a bad food hygiene rating has been re-inspected and given the best rating possible. Broom Chippy and Fish Bar in Ferryhill was awarded a very low rating by the Food Standards Agency in
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Inspirational North Yorkshire artist wins award for business with a social conscience
An inspirational artist who turned her passion into a multi-million pound business has been named winner of a prestigious award that recognises business acumen combined with a social conscience. In 2012 Lucy Pittaway became a professional artist
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'A little beauty': Darlington metal detectorist discovers 700 year old silver coin
A Darlington metal detectorist has found a 700-year-old silver coin in a field outside the town. Mark McMullan has been making incredible finds around the town for years but this coin stands out from the rest as a "little beauty". He has permission
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North East weather: Met Office forecast predicts dry, overcast day for region
The Met Office are predicting an overcast day in Darlington today with the sun occasionally breaking through the clouds. There will be a bright start to the day before the cloud cover rolls in at 11am. Temperatures will remain steady throughout
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North East Live: Breaking News Traffic, Travel And Weather
8:44am BBC broadcaster Lauren Laverne announces cancer diagnosis Broadcaster Lauren Laverne has said she is in hospital
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I tried this cheap Mrs Hinch hack and it left my sink smelling incredible
Mrs Hinch has been a must-watch cleaning influencer for anyone wanting to keep their home looking and smelling brilliant for years now. The 'Queen of Clean' has shared hundreds of tips online with many of these saving viewers both time and money
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Darlington mum and baby still sofa surfing after 10 month wait for temporary housing
A young Darlington mother and her baby have been sofa surfing for the last 10 months while waiting for temporary housing. The mother and her child have only been offered a hotel room - with no kitchen - during that time. This is the reality
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One of the oldest County Durham pubs named best in region in top UK beer awards
A County Durham pub that dates back to 1848 has been named the best venue in the region in the 'Pub of the Year awards. The Grey Horse in Consett has been named as the best pub in the North East of England. The oldest pub in Consett, and one
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How this group is keeping one of 'UK's most loved locations' clean for future
A group of dedicated volunteers are cleaning up one of the 'UK's most loved locations' as it attempts to preserve it for future generations. Richmond Pride was formed in 2002 under the banner of Richmond Town Council. Since then, a dedicated
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Regis Le Bris' Romaine Mundle Sunderland experiment amid Jack Clarke problem
ROMAINE Mundle has shown promising flashes of what he could be capable of in a Sunderland shirt during the summer and early stages of the season - but the former Tottenham winger has one obvious problem. Mundle is most at home playing on the left
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Darlington volunteer who does thousands of dog walks - but doesn't own a pooch
As the Dogs Trust marks the 30th anniversary of its Darlington rehoming centre at Sadberge, PETER BARRON pops along for a ‘chinwag’ with the charity’s longest-serving volunteer FOR someone who has never owned a dog in her life, Jill Winterburn
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Middlesbrough signing who was wanted by Aston Villa making 'really big impression'
IN the final stages of Middlesbrough's open training session at the Riverside Stadium earlier this week, the attacking players were at one end of the pitch peppering efforts at the goal in a shooting drill. At the other end, the two central defenders
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Artisan market run by well known stall group to return this Bank Holiday weekend
A well-known market group will return to North Yorkshire this Bank Holiday weekend to run a specialist artisan event that will showcase the best goods in the region and beyond. Little Bird Made is returning to Leyburn on Saturday (August 24) for
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New Framing Service launched at Lucy Pittaway
Lucy Pittaway Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of Yorkshire Framing Services, conveniently located next to the Brompton-on-Swale Gallery, opposite their head office. Spearheaded by the highly experienced Andy Richardson, formerly of Wensleydale
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Why this 'pretty' County Durham village is among the UK's best 18 to invest in
A “pretty” village nestled between Darlington and Stockton-on-Tees has been revealed as one of the best villages in the UK to invest in – but where is it? Sadberge, with an average house price of £209,496, was recommended as a place worth moving