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Road by County Durham shopping reopens following crash
A road at a County Durham shopping centre has reopened after a crash on Sunday evening. The road, which connects the Arnison shopping Centre to Newton Hall was closed by Durham Constabulary earlier following the crash. No further details regarding
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Vicar's anger at 'unholy mess’ blighting a picturesque village
A village on the outskirts of Newcastle is being left “neglected”, a local vicar has complained. The Rev Mark Edwards MBE has called on Newcastle City Council to deal with an “unholy mess” greeting residents and visitors in Hazlerigg. Mr Edwards
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Pictures as thousands flock to classic and popular agricultural show
Thousands of visitors came from far and wide for the 2024 Wensleydale Show on Saturday, enjoying a packed schedule of high quality livestock, classic vehicles and local produce. The marquees on the showground, high above Leyburn, survived all that
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Here are 5 pubs in the County Durham desperate to find a new owner
Five pubs in County Durham are looking for new owners with one venue described as a 'beautiful pub'. Locations range from prime spots in Darlington to Stockton and Billingham. The sales come as pubs across England are facing a tough time with
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North East man wanted in connection with sexual and arson offences
Police have launched a search to find a North East man who is wanted in connection with two offences. Stockton man John Donaldson, is wanted by North Yorkshire Police in connection with a sexual offence and arson in Hambleton. Those who see
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Eddie Howe reiterates Newcastle transfer 'desperation' after Bournemouth draw
EDDIE Howe reiterated his "desperation" to keep Kieran Trippier at Newcastle after the experienced right-back underlined his importance at Bournemouth. Trippier and fellow substitute Harvey Barnes helped swing the game in Newcastle's favour at
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Blink 182 amaze crowds on second day of Leeds Festival - in pictures
Leeds Festival continued on Saturday and following the woes of Friday brought about by Storm Lilian it was back to business as usual. Perhaps you could say the winds of change had arrived, as beautiful sunny weather shone down on Brahman Park.
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Neighbourhood warden patrols to double in County Durham neighbourhood
Patrols in a County Durham neighbourhood are to double after funding from the police and crime commissioner's office. Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen has agreed funding to increase the neighbourhood warden patrols
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North East pub 'brought back to life' through £180k investment - look inside
A North East pub has been "brought back to life" following a £180,000 investment and is now re-open for business - take a look inside here. The Havelock Arms in Washington has begun a new chapter of its history following the transformation as bosses
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Full Met Office bank holiday weather forecast for County Durham and Darlington
It is set to be a rainy day at first in County Durham and Darlington this bank holiday as the Met Office predicts sunny intervals with slight chances of rain. Today (August 26) is the final bank holiday of the year - and the weather across the
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Newcastle relief and Eddie Howe's surprise after dramatic end to Bournemouth draw
NEWCASTLE United were relieved to leave Bournemouth with a point after the hosts were denied a dramatic victory by a controversial VAR decision which robbed Dango Ouattara of a late winner. Cherries boss Andoni Iraola was furious after the stoppage-time
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Warning over parking on double yellows outside chippy – including police car
A police patrol vehicle was photographed on double yellow lines by a resident attempting to highlight dangerous parking outside a popular seaside chippy. Cleveland Police said the officer concerned received “suitable advice” from a superior after
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All 9 North East takeaways slammed with a one or zero star food hygiene rating
A total of 9 businesses in the North East have been slapped with a poor hygiene rating in the last few months. The Food Hygiene ratings show that a number of businesses have been told in the last few weeks that they need to make improvements.
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'It was worth it': North East man's 'midlife crisis' became cycling adventure
An experienced Royal Navy sailor from the North East has successfully completed the gruelling 4,000-kilometre North Cape 4000 cycling challenge, raising vital funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. Max Termini 41, set off from Italy on July
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Police 'keeping open mind' as investigation launched into death of man in park
Police say they are "keeping an open mind" as they launch an investigation into the unexplained death of a man in a Gateshead park this morning. Officers received a report of concern for the welfare of a man at a grassy area off Shipcote Lane in
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Police incident RECAP: Officers spotted searching home - updates
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Residents speak of shock and sadness as body found in wooded park
Residents have spoken of their shock and sadness at the discovery of the body of a man in a wooded park in the Bensham area of Gateshead this morning. They were reacting as police treated the death of a man in a park off Shipcote Lane area of Gateshead
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Sunderland set for busy end to summer transfer window with ins and outs on the cards
SUNDERLAND are set for a busy close to the summer transfer window, with the Black Cats hoping to bolster their squad with more signings and exits likely for a string of fringe players. After Jack Clarke completed his move to Ipswich Town over the
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Everything you need to know about this popular North East restaurant week
Restaurant week is set to return to Sunderland next month with the chance for food lovers to bag a £300 prize and a travel voucher. The event, which is organised by Sunderland BID, twice-yearly, will take place from September 14 to 22, with eating
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I tried a Toby Carvery Too Good To Go package - here's what I thought
In an effort to stop food waste, many eateries have begun packaging excess foods at the end of the day in Too Good To Go bundles. With that in mind, I decided to see what Toby Carvery would provide for just £3.29. The Darlington branch is so
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Geordie Shore star reveals 'return date' for new series with some original cast
Missing all the Geordie Shore drama? It appears fans won’t have too long to wait for the next season as one of the North East stars has let slip a “return date”. It comes as Marnie Simpson, who first joined the series in 2013 told fans Geordie
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Officers treating death as ‘unexplained’ after body found in woodland
A body has been found in woodland behind a library as officers are treating the death as ‘unexplained’ and forensic units have been spotted on the site. The incident began in Gateshead at around 6am this morning when officers received reports of
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Two telling Tommy Conway moments & Carrick's response to two pressing Boro questions
TOMMY Conway had only been on the pitch a matter of minutes when the Middlesbrough forward darted into the box and won a corner. Without breaking stride, he dashed to pick up the ball, legged it to the corner flag and tried to take a quick set-piece
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LIVE: Two charged on suspicion of murder after body found in park - updates
2:09pm Police remain at the scene Police remain at the scene today. Here are some pictures from North News
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Darlington out to build on 'thoroughly deserved' Leamington win
INJURY hit Darlington will go in search of successive victories on Monday after a hard-fought win over Leamington. Quakers celebrated their first ever home win against Leamington on Saturday thanks to a superb goal from Will Hatfield. It was a
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Does 3 points on your driving licence affect car insurance? Expert explains
Are you needing to sort out your car insurance? You might be looking to see what the best deals are depending on your personal circumstances. Insurance for your vehicle is crucial in the UK as it can protect drivers financially if an accident happens
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Martin Lewis’ MSE issues one-week warning to all Tesco Clubcard holders
Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert (MSE) has shared a one-week warning to Tesco shoppers who have a Clubcard. The finance website which shares tips and tricks when it comes to saving money has revealed £14 million-worth of Tesco Clubcard vouchers
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Liam Gallagher all but confirms Oasis reunion 'see you down the front'
Back in February, Liam Gallagher said Noel Gallagher turned down a Definitely Maybe 30th anniversary tour. When there were rumours of an Oasis reunion in April, Liam shut them down: “I’ve never mentioned Oasis reunion it’s over we must all really
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UK to brace for 'seven day heatwave' as Met Office predicts scorching weather
A new BBC forecast shows seven days of non-stop sunshine for the end of August and the start of September. The sunny conditions will hit the country on August 27 and continue to remain until September 2, the maps show. Maps and charts from
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The day a dales bridge collapsed and people were shelled like peas into the Tees
COTHERSTONE in Teesdale sits near the confluence of the Tees and the Balder and, now it has a new community café in a rescued Methodist chapel as well as two pubs, it is as welcoming to day trippers as it was back in 1866 when it was first connected
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RECAP: Police cordon off street as firefighters attend house fire - updates
5:13pm Police statement A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "At 10.40pm on Saturday 24 August police were called
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RECAP: Suspected explosive device found on beach was part of children's toy
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Tragedy as motorcylist is killed in crash with car and double-decker bus
A motorcyclist has died after crashing with a double-decker bus and a car. The collision involving a green Kawasaki and silver Volovo happened at 7.20pm on Friday (August 23) on the B1222 between South Milford and Sherburn-in-Elmet in North Yorkshire
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Winn-Winn-Winn! Young jockey lands first treble and rides out claim at Redcar
JOCKEY Mark Winn was the toast of Gin and Gents Evening at Redcar on Saturday after landing his first treble and riding out his claim. Winn scored on Knights Affair for his retained yard of David O’Meara and followed up on Hurstwood for Peter Niven
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Why John Mousinho thinks Portsmouth would have benefited from earlier Boro equaliser
PORTSMOUTH boss John Mousinho thinks his side might have actually benefited had Middlesbrough scored an earlier second half equaliser on Saturday. Despite conceding a last minute leveller at the Riverside when Tommy Conway struck from the penalty
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The top 6 places in Darlington to have Sunday dinner according to TripAdvisor
A classic staple of the British culinary menu is Sunday dinner, so we’ve pulled together the best places to get it in Darlington. Venues on this list offer a wide range of prices for the classic British dish, along with a range of different options
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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week
A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Four streets across the region scooped prizes after their postcodes came
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Resident's frustration over lack of action on closing 'death trap' A19 junction
A resident who lives next to a 'death trap' junction on the A19 has urged for its closure to avoid further fatalities on the stretch of road. Anna Kitching, who lives alongside the A19 junction at Kirby Sigston, near Northallerton, has faced years
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Why this lost historic house built by infamous Bishop Auckland man was never lived in
Today's Object of the Week is a previously lost historic house which has been uncovered by archaeologists in County Durham. Archaeologists from Durham University and The Auckland Project have uncovered a lost historic house in the centre of Bishop
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Conservation repairs proposed for spectacular County Durham countryside castle
Listed Building Consent has been submitted to Durham County Council for conservation repairs to the fabric of the building, including repointing, stonework repairs and removal of vegetation, at The Castle, in Castle Eden. The site consists of a
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Own a piece of history as beautiful hall restored to its former glory on sale for £5m
ALL houses that are old have a history, but surely few can boast one as varied as that of Thorney Hall. It started life in 1860, built by Lord Bolton as a home for his daughter who was marrying what was reputed to be the penniless Captain Ferrand
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Michael Carrick's Riley McGree return hint and full Middlesbrough injury update
MIDDLESBROUGH will again be without Rav van den Berg and captain Jonny Howson for Tuesday night's Carabao Cup second round tie against Stoke City. And while Riley McGree has a chance of being fit for the game against the Potters, Michael Carrick
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Wizard themed mini golf course to open in County Durham this autumn
A spooky wizard themed mini golf experience is set to open its doors at this County Durham retail destination later this year - here's all the details. If you're a fan of Harry Potter and all things spooky, you'll want to visit The Hole in the
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County Durham walk by the sea with ‘magical coastal woodland’ among UK’s best
Are you bored of going on the same walks? A “fascinating” walk by the sea in County Durham has been crowned among the best in the UK to explore. The Seaham to Crimdon route (also known as the Durham Coastal Footpath) was highlighted by iNews for
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Newcastle's Anthony Gordon 'in good place' amid Liverpool transfer speculation
ANTHONY Gordon is in a "good place" at Newcastle United despite his summer of uncertainty and the ongoing links with Liverpool. It's been a strange summer for the former Everton forward, who had the delight of being named in the England squad for
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Howe on transfer 'noise', Boro keeper situation & ex-Sunderland loanee new club hope
NEWCASTLE are looking for successive wins to kick off the Premier League season when they take on Bournemouth today - at the start of a pivotal week for the Magpies. United head for Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night and are still active in the