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'Not here to be victims': Darlington sweet shop owner looks ahead after burglary
A Darlington sweet shop owner has thanked the community after his business was the victim of a burglary. Andy Raine, 49, owner of Andy’s Candy Bar on Duke Street, said he has been left very grateful following the support offered to his business
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Council refuses ‘awkward’ plan for two-storey extension to Whitby holiday apartments
The council has refused plans for an ‘awkward’ and ‘cramped’ extension for a set of Whitby holiday flats. Spa House (Whitby) Ltd’s application to demolish and replace a rear extension of a holiday property at 1 Normanby Terrace has been refused
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County Durham woman says she was denied job interview due to disabilities
A County Durham woman says she has been left "sad and upset" after she claims she was denied a job interview because of her disabilities. Victoria Clark from Kelloe says she was dismissed by Toby Carvery in Billingham after she attended the restaurant
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15 cheapest petrol stations in County Durham and Darlington this Bank Holiday weekend
Motorists filling up the tank for a Bank Holiday getaway this weekend will pay less on average than they did a year ago. Prices of unleaded have come down by around 6p, Echo figures show, compared to this week in 2023. The average cost of buying
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Seafront amusements site redevelopment update
Revised plans for a new seafront ‘family entertainment centre’, café and apartments in Roker have been submitted to council development bosses. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received a new application for the old Roker Amusements
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Thug who blinded victim in one eye with acid gets extended sentence at appeal
A violent thug who permanently blinded his victim in one eye after he threw a corrosive substance in his face has had his sentence increased. Robbie Scott, 21, of Newcastle, has had his sentence increased after it was referred to the Court of
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Harris is a breath of fresh air, even if we are still waiting for policies
ONLY a month ago, the American presidential race seemed to be a slugfest between two old men, one who did not look physically up to the job and the other, with his orange skin, looked physically weird. However, 81-year-old Joe Biden was pushed
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Huge haul of fake Gucci and Chanel goods worth £250k if real seized from shop
A huge haul of fake designer goods which could have been worth £250k if they were real have been seized by trading standards. The collection of more than 600 items were on sale at a retailer in Middlesbrough when trading standards officers swooped
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Plans lodged for solar farm which would create 375 jobs and power 26,000 homes
Plans have been lodged for a new solar farm estimated to power almost 26,000 homes per year and create 375 jobs. Proposals have been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council planning department to carry out the work over 193 acres of agricultural
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First homes complete on Darlington's biggest social housing scheme in decades
Darlington’s biggest new social housing development in decades has seen its first homes completed. The scheme of 150 affordable new-builds off Neasham Road is hope to replenish the council’s depleted social housing stock. The majority of the properties
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Two more jailed for stirring up the mob during mass disorder in Sunderland
Two more men were today (Friday, August 23) jailed for their involvement in the mass disorder in Sunderland city centre, earlier this month. While not engaging in any violence, themselves, Jack Fowler and David Hann were seen actively encouraging
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'Well-balanced young man' who set fire to wheelie bin during riot is jailed
A “well-balanced young man” who kicked out at a police officer and set fire to a wheelie bin during widespread disorder in Middlesbrough has been jailed for 20 months. Louis McGrother, 22, of South View Terrace, Middlesbrough, was filmed joining
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Police release image after 'racially aggravated' incident in Newton Aycliffe
Police have released an image of a woman they would like to speak to following allegations of a racially aggravated public order incident in a Newton Aycliffe supermarket. Officers are investigating a reported incident at the Tesco Extra in Greenwell
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Man tried to covertly film swimmer changing in cubicle at Durham baths
A swimmer was shocked to see a camera pointing at him while he was half-naked changing in a cubicle at public baths, a court was told. The stunned swimmer could barely believe it as he saw himself on the screen of the camera, which appeared to
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Popular seaside cafe and bar applies for new pavement licence
A café and bar on Sandside in Scarborough has applied to the council for a pavement licence. The Marisco Lounge, located at 11-12 Sandside, could get permission for outdoor seating and tables. The application, by Loungers UK Limited, has
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Newton Aycliffe pub announces immediate closure as punters left devastated
A popular Newton Aycliffe pub has announced its immediate closure with punters expressing their disappointment. The Huntsman, on St Elizabeth Close in the County Durham town, closed on Thursday (August 22) with the managers hinting at a disagreement
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Police name woman whose body was found as suspect charged with murder
Police have confirmed the identity of a woman whose body was found in a house in Gateshead – with a suspect due in court charged with her murder. Officers attended an address on Sunderland Road, where they found the body of 57-year-old Eve McIntyre
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Tragedy: low-flying Larry waggled his wingtips at his Teesdale girl below, and then..
STARTFORTH church on its plateau above the River Tees on the outskirts of Barnard Castle is so engulfed by trees that even its 90ft spire is lost among the leaves. A church has occupied this spot since Norman times, but the current incarnation
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Woman assaulted in park while out alone walking her dogs as man is arrested
Police have appealed for witnesses after a woman was allegedly assaulted while walking her dogs in a Stockton park. Cleveland Police said a man being questioned after the incident in the town's Newham Grange Park at about 6.50pm on Wednesday (August
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Middlesbrough winger set for international debut & Carrick joy at training 'success'
MIDDLESBROUGH winger Isaiah Jones is set for the opportunity to make an impact on the international stage after receiving his first call-up to represent Guyana. The 25-year-old was born in London but his mother is Guyanese. Jones started the
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HMRC error sees more than 5.5 million workers paid £661 - are you owed money?
More than 5.5 million workers paid too much tax to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) last year, receiving payments of £661 (on average) back as a result. A total of £3.57 billion in overpaid tax was rebated to more than 5.5 million workers across
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Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's what to do if that happens
When it comes to storm damage, it's not all about electricity and power failures. Many homeowners have to deal with fallen trees and fences, while high winds and falling debris may damage household items or roofs. According to the Met Office
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Sunderland's Alexandre Mendy transfer stance after 'different' attacking option signs
SUNDERLAND remain interested in Alexandre Mendy despite the arrival of Wilson Isidor and the push to sign Roko Simic. Isidor completed his switch to the Stadium of Light on Friday morning, with the 23-year-old joining on an initial loan deal which
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Durham council pension fund invests £30m in renewable energy projects
Durham County Council Pension Fund is supporting a leading renewable energy developer in the region through a £30m commitment. The pension fund’s investment in Series 2 of Border to Coast Pensions Partnership’s Climate Opportunities proposition
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County Durham man jailed for hitting two men with shovel handle in road-rage
A man who carried out a road-rage-type attack leaving two victims with deep lacerations to their heads is starting a seven-year prison sentence. The violence arose after a collision between two vehicles on Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, at about
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Musical theatre star from Newton Aycliffe releases her debut self-penned single
A talented musical actress, originally from County Durham, is stepping into a new chapter of her career in the recording studio. After a successful career in musical theatre - where she performed in popular productions like Dirty Dancing, Rock
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Watch the moment tent is blown away as Leeds Festival is battered by Storm Lilian
A student from County Durham attending the Leeds Festival said she was experiencing the “worst day ever” as her tent has been destroyed and her group have been asked to leave their area because the windy conditions are “really bad”. Carrie Gill
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I'm heading to Norway to raise money for the fight against suicide - here's why
Next month I will be hiking and kayaking through the Norwegian Fjords with a group of incredible individuals. Why? To try and raise as much money as possible in the fight against one of the biggest killers among men, suicide. Someone in the
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Hundreds of County Durham homes hit by powercut as Storm Lilian batters region
Hundreds of homes in County Durham and thousands across the country have been left without power this morning as the power grid faces outages due to Storm Lilian. Homes in North West Durham have been left without power which may not be restored
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Trains in the North East delayed and cancelled as Storm Lilian winds batter region
Trains heading to the North East are set to be delayed or cancelled as strong winds from Storm Lilian continue to batter the region. Train operator TransPennine Express has announced that "severe weather disruption" means trains between York, Middlesbrough
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See the Met Office weather forecast for the August bank holiday weekend
The August bank holiday weekend is here, allowing millions of people across England and Wales to enjoy some much-needed time off work. Residents in both countries will have Monday, August 26 off with this being the last bank holiday of 2024 until
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Stages shut and opening times changed for Leeds Festival following Storm Lilian
Forecasters are advising revellers at Leeds Festival to secure their tents and drivers to take care on the roads as Storm Lilian is set to surge through northern parts of Wales and England. Gusts of up to 80mph are expected, with travel disruption
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Darlington man charged with grievous bodily harm after woman and baby injured
A Darlington man has been charged by police after a woman and baby were injured after an incident in a street earlier this week. 32-year-old Benjamin Mills of Fenby Avenue in Darlington has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm
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Outdoor market cancelled due to dangerously high storm winds from Storm Lilian
A North East outdoor market has been cancelled today due to strong storm winds hammering the region. Storm Lillian has forced the cancellation of Stockton and Billingham Markets today, it has been confirmed. The region is set to feel the full
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Blacksmiths ready to strike lucky again at Redcar Races with Hurstwood
SUPERSTITIOUS types may well be tempted by a horse owned by three farriers at Redcar’s popular Gin and Gents evening meeting on Saturday. If lucky horseshoes are anything to go by, Hurstwood, trained in North Yorkshire by Peter Niven, could be
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Eddie Howe's Kieran Trippier 'surprise' and Newcastle United transfer 'wish'
EDDIE Howe insists it's "business as usual" with Kieran Trippier and expressed his "surprise" at suggestions the England international is pushing for a move before the transfer deadline. Howe outlined his desire to keep Trippier at St James' Park
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Darlington tip forced to close as strong storm winds batter the region
Darlington tip has been forced to close this morning as winds reach up to 45mph in parts of the North East. Storm Lillian is already having an impact across the county today (August 23) and has forced the closure of the town's tip. The town
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Photos reveal a sneak peek inside Jeremy Clarkson’s new pub
Fans have been treated to a sneak peek inside Jeremy Clarkson’s new Oxfordshire pub ahead of opening this week. The former Top Gear host revealed he had recently purchased The Windmill which is nestled in five acres of countryside near Burford.
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Hundreds descend on town in world championship first for the UK
OVER two hundred competitors from 14 countries are descending on a North Yorkshire town for world championship first. Axemore Throwing Club is hosting the World Double-Bit Axe Throwing Championship between August 23 and August 25 at Thirsk Racecourse
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Storm Lilian LIVE: Updates as strong winds hit North East with weather warning in force
12:23pm "Worst day ever" A student from County Durham has lost her tent and described her start to Leeds Festival
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Darlington pub announces closure in days less than six months after reopening
A Darlington pub has closed for the second time in two years, less than six months after it reopened. The Three Crowns in Darlington said rising costs and a lack of punters had forced it to close. The pub first closed in June 2023 after being
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When will Storm Lilian end in the North East? Met Office forecast reveals all
Stormy weather hitting the region on Friday morning will come to an end by lunchtime, the Met Office forecasts. Storm Lilian, the latest named storm of the year, has brought strong wings across the North East and much of Yorkshire as people opened
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Jack Clarke has played last game for Sunderland ahead of Ipswich medical & transfer
JACK Clarke will undergo a medical with Ipswich Town this morning after the Premier League club agreed a deal with Sunderland for the winger. The Tractor Boys made their move for Clarke on Wednesday night and talks progressed quickly through the
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Met Office issues danger to life warnings as Storm Lilian to batter North East
Storm Lilian is set to batter parts of the UK on Friday (August 23) bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain, the Met Office has revealed. Storm Lilian will move northeast early on Friday morning, bringing strong winds for northern England
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Jermaine Jenas breaks silence after BBC sacking saying he's 'not happy about it'
Broadcaster and former professional footballer Jermaine Jenas has briefly discussed his sacking from the BBC after alleged issues relating to workplace behaviour. The 41-year-old has been dropped from his presenting role on The One Show as well
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Hospital trust slammed over death of Darlington man and told it 'must take action'
A Darlington hospital trust has been criticised for "inconsistent" records after it was found it neglected a Darlington man before his death. Matthew Gale, 37, died on the train tracks on Mother’s Day last year. At the time, he was an inpatient
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Midwives to take on 84-mile charity challenge to improve maternity centre services
A group of midwives will embark on a four-day charity mission next month to raise money to deliver improved and additional services at their maternity centre. The medical professionals, based at the Friarage Maternity Centre in Northallerton, will
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Durham dog owners praise vets for helping cancer-stricken pooch live for longer
A dog owner has praised the specialist oncology team at a leading animal hospital in County Durham for prolonging the life of his precious pet. Ben Dobson said his eight-year-old Beagle has defied the odds and survived a rare form of cancer for
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More than £27,000 raised by beer brewed in honour of rugby legend Rob
Yorkshire’s Black Sheep Brewery has raised £27,777 for motor neurone disease, in honour of the late rugby legend Rob Burrow MBE on the first anniversary of Burrow’s Blonde beer. This milestone follows a successful year of sales of the ale, brewed
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Average UK household energy bill to rise by £149 this winter amid new price cap
Regulator Ofgem has confirmed that the average UK household energy bill will rise by £149 in October. The 10% increase comes after the regulator announced it is hiking its price cap from the current £1,568 for a typical household in England, Scotland
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LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East
7:42am Weather warning in place A weather warning for wind is currently in place. Read more HERE
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Sunderland consider loan exit for forward after double striker transfer breakthrough
NAZARIY Rusyn could leave Sunderland on loan in the final week of the transfer window as the Black Cats close in on a double striker swoop. Sunderland are set to sign Zenit St Petersburg forward Wilson Isidor with the Black Cats hopeful the 23-
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Middlesbrough's strong 'chain of understanding' pivotal to transfer success
MIDDLESBROUGH have benefited from a clear and strong "chain of understanding" between the club's hierarchy, recruitment and coaching team this summer, says Michael Carrick. Boro are in an extremely strong position as they move into the final week
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North East grandad, 83, proves age is just a number as he earns English qualification
A North East grandad has proved you are never too old to learn after he has earned a qualification in English. Age is just a number for Mohammad Basit, who at 83 years old, has earned his English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) qualifications
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Man made himself 'at home' in County Durham house he burgled twice on same day
A man made himself “at home” in a former friend’s house twice in the same day when the new occupier was out, a court heard. In both cases, the resident returned to his home in Tow Law to find Adam Ben Orpen lying on a bed and watching television
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Opening date for new Bishop Auckland bus station revealed
A new County Durham bus station is due to open in December 2025. Work on the major council-led project to build the new transport hub in Bishop Auckland is progressing, as extensive groundwork continues. The town’s former Saddler Street bus
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Sunderland businesses urged to apply for funding - before money runs out
SUNDERLAND businesses are being urged to apply for funding to support the launch of new products, processes and services - before the money runs out. The North East BIC wants small and medium sized businesses across the city to submit applications
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All the locations you can visit by train for just £3 as tickets on sale TODAY
Train tickets to locations across County Durham, North Yorkshire, Teesside, and Tyne and Wear for as low as £3 have gone on sale today (August 23). Northern Rail has announced that thousands of select tickets will be available between now and
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Bright and modern redesign delights care residents
A fresh new look for one of the luxury care services at Middleton Hall Retirement Village in Middleton St Geoge, near Darlington has been unveiled. Following investment in a major refurbishment and redecoration project, the village’s higher dependency
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20% off Mounted Art sale: celebrate the bank holiday weekend in style
Lucy Pittaway, the award-winning artist renowned for her colourful and engaging artworks, is happy to announce an exclusive 20% off sale on mounted art across all her galleries and online store. The sale will take place over the bank holiday weekend