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Horrendous scourge of flytipping on estate that 'would take an army to clean up'
The scourge of flytipping on a Middlesbrough estate has prompted alarm with one councillor saying: “It would take an army to clean this up.” The rubbish littered around hotspots in Grove Hill, Middlesbrough has been described as horrendous and
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Multi-million pound revamp of this North East market will finally start soon
A multi-million pound revamp of Newcastle’s Grainger Market will finally start next month, the city’s council leader has confirmed. Plans have been in the works for years for a major restoration of the city centre institution, which will see it
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'Under the radar' places for Sunday dinner in County Durham this Bank Holiday
This Bank Holiday weekend is a perfect opportunity to head out for a meal with your family or friends - and what is more perfect than a Sunday roast? With numerous laces to choose from in County Durham, it's tough to sometimes decide where to
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Jack Clarke reaction & mixed Speakman emotions as Ipswich transfer details confirmed
JACK Clarke said it would have been "silly" of him not to take the opportunity to join Ipswich Town after the winger's Sunderland exit was confirmed. Clarke has signed a five-year deal with the Tractor Boys after Ipswich and Sunderland agreed a
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Regis Le Bris sets Sunderland challenge for Romaine Mundle after Jack Clarke decision
REGIS Le Bris has challenged match-winner Romaine Mundle to hit the repeat button to succeed at Sunderland after his performance against Burnley. Mundle was introduced to the starting line-up after the Black Cats agreed to sell Jack Clarke to Ipswich
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Michael Carrick's expected Neto Borges transfer response and Portsmouth verdict
MICHAEL Carrick was unsurprisingly reluctant to talk about Neto Borges after Middlesbrough's 2-2 draw with Portsmouth, with Boro's head coach reiterating that he doesn't like to discuss targets until deals are completed. Boro are closing in on
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A19 crash RECAP: Traffic running smoothly 'four vehicle crash' - updates
12:53pm Police statement A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "At 5pm on Saturday 24 August police were called to
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Darlington 1 Leamington 0: Hatfield goal gives The Quakers first win of the season
Injury-hit Darlington secured their first win of the season with a spectacular Will Hatfield goal giving them victory against Leamington, despite missing a host of chances. A failure to be more clinical meant Quakers were unable to finish off weak
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Woman sheds seven stones after taking plunge at her local swim fit classes
A mother-of-two has lost more than seven stones and dropped five dress sizes after embracing exercise classes at her local leisure centre. Helen Farndale, a housing manager from Northallerton, attributes much of her transformation to the Aquafit
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Pictures: Darlington's Food and Drink Festival and Heaven in the Afternoon
Revellers came out in their dozens in Darlington to enjoy a live DJ set and buy tasty stall treats at an event which took over the town's Market Square today. Heaven in the Afternoon and the town's food and drink market were in full swing in Darlington's
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'Attractive' farmhouse, holiday cottages and caravan site for sale for £4.5m
A beautiful Grade II listed farmhouse and two holiday cottages in Barnard Castle have emerged onto the market for £4.5m. The properties come with 150 acres of land which includes acres of woodland and a 60 pitch caravan park. The property and
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Middlesbrough signing offers exciting early glimpse and tops mixed Portsmouth ratings
Here's how Middlesbrough's players rated in the 2-2 draw with Portsmouth: 5 Dieng: Bad mistake led to Portsmouth’s second goal and the goalkeeper didn’t look at all settled throughout first half. Didn’t have anything to do in the second. 6
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Middlesbrough avoid Derby repeat thanks to signing's dramatic impact vs Portsmouth
It wasn’t quite set to be a copy and paste repeat of Derby but it wasn’t far off and for Middlesbrough the outcome and the overriding emotion was very nearly the same: a defeat they’ll feel they didn’t deserve and deep frustration. That was until
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Secretary of State gives greenlight to more than 360 homes in County Durham
Plans for hundreds of new of homes north of Durham have been approved by the Secretary of State paving the way for an investment of nearly £5million. The decision, announced on Wednesday (21 August), follows planning appeals by Bellway and County
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REVEALED: Top 20 roads for speeding in County Durham, with £4.5m fines in a year
Durham Police have issued £4.5million in speeding fines in the last year alone as the 20 worst roads for speeding in the county are revealed. The number of fines issued have skyrocketed by 57 per cent in Durham as motorists are caught by mobile
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Storm Lilian fails to dampen Leeds Festival as Liam Gallagher wows crowds
August Bank Holiday is always something to look forward to. For the muso’s it signals the start of the annual Reading and Leeds Festival. For everyone else, it’s a well-earned three-day weekend. On Friday, Leeds Festival returned to Bramham Park
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7 of the most picturesque villages in the UK - including a couple near you
Villages in the North East and North Yorkshire have been names amongst the most beautiful to visit in England and Wales. Photography experts at ParrotPrint.com have revealed the top seven picture-perfect locations in the country for those looking
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Family's 'fury and heartache' after theft of beloved rescue sheep Blossom
A family have spoken of their "fury and heartache" at the theft of their beloved pet sheep Blossom, who was taken from a field near their home. Jane Barrett of Hill House Farm, Little Langton, near Northallerton, spoke as the three-year-old Texel
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Plans submitted to demolish abandoned North East waterpark Wet 'n' Wild
Plans have been submitted to demolish one of the region's most famous waterparks just weeks after it was sold to an unnamed developer. The abandoned water park Wet 'n' Wild on Rotary Way in North Shields could soon be turned to rubble should demolition
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This is why an air ambulance landed in a County Durham village this morning
A person was taken to hospital after an air ambulance was called out to an incident in a County Durham this morning. The Great North Air Ambulance was seen landing in Meadowfield, near Durham, shortly after 11am. Paramedics from the North
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Winter Fuel Payment update as Rishi Sunak backs proposals for commons vote
Rishi Sunak has backed proposals for a Commons vote on the winter fuel payment. The former prime minister is one of several MPs to have signed an Early Day Motion (EDM), urging the Government to back down on its policy to end the universal winter
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Middlesbrough injury forces Michael Carrick into selection change against Portsmouth
MICHAEL Carrick has been forced into one Middlesbrough change against Portsmouth, with Rav van den Berg missing the game through injury. Anfernee Dijksteel comes into the side, with Luke Ayling moving across to centre-half. Boro are otherwise
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Middlesbrough 2-2 Portsmouth highlights as Tommy Conway scores late equaliser
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Middlesbrough closing in on Brazilian left-back with talks progressing well
MIDDLESBROUGH are closing in on the signing of left-back Neto Borges from Clermont. The deal isn't done yet but talks are progressing well and Boro are confident the Brazilian will become the sixth senior signing of the summer. Borges is out
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Police keen to speak to potential witnesses in car after fatal motorbike crash
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information for witnesses following the death of a man in a motorbike crash in Newcastle - and are keen to trace the occupants of a grey Mercedes A-Class. Emergency services received of a collision between
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'Large' seaside holiday let approved despite objections
The construction of a large holiday let has been approved in Sleights, near Whitby, despite local objections. Mr B Truman’s proposal to build a large three-bed holiday let at Netherby House, 90 Coach Road in Whitby has been approved by North Yorkshire
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A sneak preview of a new restaurant bringing Nigerian flavours to Darlington
Darlington is about to get a taste of authentic Nigerian cuisine with the grand opening next weekend of a new restaurant. Rootz & Kolture Restaurant in the heart of the town is set to become a culinary haven for those looking to explore the rich
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5 of the oldest pubs in the North East that you have to visit at least once
The North East is home to some of the oldest pubs and inns that the UK has to offer. Whether you're visiting Durham or York for the day there will always be a pub with an interesting history nearby. It's hard to create a definitive list as
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Arrr you ready to unleash your inner pirate? Set sail for annual pirate festival
Organisers of an annual pirate festival are promising an action-packed schedule of events, performances, and activities for all ages. This year’s Whitby Pirate Festival, taking place from August 30 to September 1, promises to be the most thrilling
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Sad story of eccentric mason who built some of Darlington's most curious buildings
IN late June 1878, stonemason Robert Borrowdale returned to the scene of one of his earliest triumphs to erect a typically Borrowdalian monument to his wife, Martha Ann, who had died, probably in childbirth, at the age of 40. Most people who lie
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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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More women come forward with allegations against Jermaine Jenas, per reports
More women have reportedly come forward with allegations against former footballer Jermaine Jenas. Jenas was sacked by the BBC over complaints about his workplace conduct. He previously presented flagship programmes Match of the Day and The
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Mum whose teenage son died in triple fatal crash is fundraising in his honour
A bereaved mum who lost her teenage son in a crash wants to mark what would have been his 21st birthday by raising funds in his honour and spreading awareness of road safety. In July 2022, Aaron Bell, 18, was the passenger of a car that was travelling
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We tried lunch in new community cafe in a rescued chapel, and here's what we thought
IT still feels like a chapel. The pipes of the organ, pointing majestically up to heaven, still dominate the back wall, flanked on either side by grand wooden panelling, but now rather than the instrument’s swelling sounds, the air is full of the chink
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Key players continue to be absent for Darlington
Darlington will again be without key players when they look for their first win of the season today at home to Leamington. Midfielders Tom Platt and Joe Leesley, and striker Cedric Main missed the midweek defeat to Buxton, leaving The Quakers with
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Who was the owner of the famed Tall Trees nightclub - and what happened to it?
For years, Yarm Tall Trees was considered one of the most popular nightclub locations in the region - boasting the likes of Girls Aloud who played there, and guests like John Major and Chesney Hawkes. However, it wasn't just the acts that were
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Newcastle's 'priority number one' before transfer deadline & 'difference maker' chase
THIS, for Eddie Howe, has been a draining and difficult summer transfer window. After the dramatic June push to negotiate the PSR deadline, the Magpies are now facing another race against time, with Howe desperate to add a "difference maker" to
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How Sunderland plan to replace Jack Clarke and Ipswich sale decision explained
AFTER so much uncertainty, it all happened quite quickly in the end. There was no drawn out saga, no public back and forth and no bidding war between several clubs; instead, after Ipswich made their move for Jack Clarke this week, came a swift
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Middlesbrough unlikely to have to endure Derby County repeat against Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, like Derby County, are in the very early stages of life back in the Championship after League One promotion last term but Michael Carrick expects today's visitors to the Riverside to approach the Middlesbrough challenge very differently
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Anger over Aycliffe noxious smell with calls for Environment Agency to do more
Residents who have been affected by the "noxious" smell coming from a County Durham landfill site have hit out at the Environment Agency for not doing enough to protect them. In a meeting between locals from Aycliffe Village and nearby Brafferton
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I compared supermarket butters to Lurpak to see if it could be beaten - it was
In 2022 Queen Elizabeth II died, Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard gripped the world, and Russia invaded Ukraine, however, the great Lurpak crisis stands out in memory. In its online store, Sainsbury's was charging £7.25 for a 750g tub of the lightly
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Where are the best beaches in the North East? Locals reveal their favourites
Where do you head to in the North East if you’re craving some fresh sea air? We asked Northern Echo readers on Facebook where their favourite beaches are in the region to visit, especially in the warmer months of the year. Here are some of
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Climb two of the best mountains in the Yorkshire Dales
North of Hawes lie two of the best mountains in the Yorkshire Dales - Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat (both Dales 30) which bridge the divide of the fine col at Buttertubs. The full crossing from the start at Hardraw is nearly 12 miles, some of
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Brand new Irish themed bar opens along County Durham seafront - look inside
A brand new Irish themed bar has opened along the County Durham seafront - here's a glimpse of what it looks like inside. Grace Kelly's on North Road in Seaham has finally opened its doors for the first time today (August 22) promising punters
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How brainy are you? Take this pub quiz to find out how you score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Can you swim in Derwent Reservoir? This is what you need to know
From windsurfing to paddleboarding and rowing, Derwent Reservoir in County Durham is the place to be when it comes to water sports. Especially in the summer, when you want to cool off from the hot sticky weather while getting some exercise too.
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Bada Bingo comes to Darlington with bounce music legend Andy Whitby
Say goodbye to boring games of bingo, and hello to Bada Bingo. This night combines the original, past-time game, and packs it full of plenty of bizarre and hilarious moments. With dance-offs, rave rounds, confetti cannons and weird and wonderful prizes