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Durham lighting firm in the spotlight with car giant deal in Middle East
A North East manufacturer has played a key role in the successful fit-out of 11 Nissan showrooms - in the Middle East. Marking a significant milestone for the business, Durham-based Artech Lighting has delivered more than 2,000 luminaires to the
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County Durham bridge to be rebuilt 'piece-by-piece' and restored to former glory
A bridge will be dismantled and rebuilt piece-by-piece as part of a multi-million restoration project. Work to redevelop Whorlton Bridge, near Barnard Castle, is ongoing following the completion of initial preparatory works. Whorlton Bridge
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Flights launched from North East to eight European Christmas markets
A packed winter schedule of flights to Christmas market destinations has been launched from the North East - with a brand new location thrown into the mix. Airline Jet2 has released details of their "biggest-ever" Christmas Markets programme from
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Date set for popular community beer festival - here's when
Drinkers across North Yorkshire are whetting their lips with the news that Bedale is to host a three-day beer festival. Bedale Community Beer Festival is going to to be held in Bedale Hall between Friday, October 4 and Sunday, October 6. The
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LNER drivers call off strikes which could have caused havoc for months in North East
A series of weekend strikes by train drivers on LNER which could have caused havoc across the North East have been called off. Members of Aslef were due to walk out on Saturday, and every weekend until mid-November after the union claimed there
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Police 'concerned' for missing teenage girl Holly, 15, as picture released
Police are ‘increasingly concerned’ about a missing teenager last seen at about 1pm today. Fifteen-year-old Holly Foster was last seen at about 1pm on Thursday (August 29) in her home town of Birtley and has not been seen or heard from since.
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Three in hospital after crash between car and motorbike as air ambulance called
Three people are tonight in hospital after a crash between a car and a motorbike. Emergency crews rushed to the junction of the A181 Silent Bank and B6291 near Thornley, County Durham shortly after 6pm on Thursday (August 29). A car and a motorbike
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Has the time come for a ban on smoking in pub gardens?
A BAN on smoking in public places outdoors is not a bad idea. Tobacco still kills 80,000 people a year. It is the biggest cause of preventable deaths in the country. It costs the NHS a fortune. A responsible government should be looking at ways of
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Read mum's touching tribute to murdered daughter as judge makes unusual move
These are a grieving mum’s touching words heard in court after her daughter’s murderer was convicted. A judge took the unusual step to 15-year-old Holly Newton’s mum to address the court at the end of a six-week trial on Thursday which saw the
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Newcastle's reluctant Marc Guehi transfer decision as Crystal Palace stand firm
NEWCASTLE United look set to admit defeat in their pursuit of Marc Guehi - with the Magpies now facing the very real possibility of failing to further strengthen their squad ahead of Friday's deadline. Eddie Howe admitted earlier this week that
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Tour of Britain 2024: Where to park for stage 2 in Darlington and Redcar
Next week Darlington will be hosting the start of stage two of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain cycling race. Hundreds of people will be flocking to Darlington and Redcar, where the stage will end. We have looked at the car parks available and
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Drink and drug-crazed Newton Aycliffe man made threats to kill wife and injured PC
A drink and drug-crazed man caused a serious knife injury to a police officer attempting to arrest him for making threats to kill his wife. David Eldrett is considered to pose a danger of causing serious future offences of violence after the incident
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Business owner who stabbed man in 'trivial' parking row convicted of murder
A man has been convicted of murder after stabbing another man after a long-running parking row. Andrew Darn died from a single stab wound on the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate in North Tyneside just before 9am on March 27 this year. The 35-year-old
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Darlington supermarket hit with one star food hygiene rating
Watchdogs say that 'major improvement' is necessary at a Darlington supermarket which was slapped with a one-star hygiene rating in June. Dhadly Supermarket on Whitby Way in Darlington was awarded a very low rating by the Food Standards Agency
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Kitten rescued by family after being found 'dumped' in County Durham forest
A North East family have rescued a kitten just a few weeks old after she was found inside County Durham's largest forest. A new job found Ian Gourdon, 43, working in Hamsterley Forest when on August 23 he stumbled across a pair of kittens amongst
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Police investigating after gun fired on County Durham road sparks armed response
Police have launched an investigation after a gun was fired on a County Durham street - sparking armed response units to descend on the scene. Officers from Durham Police, including the armed response unit, were called to Station Road in West Auckland
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New Darlington MP talks about her time at amazing 'Hogwarts'
For the latest Business Brew podcast interview (find them all HERE on Spotify and HERE on our YouTube Channel), I got the chance to talk to Darlington's new MP, Lola McEvoy. We grabbed half an hour in her very busy schedule to talk about the first
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Middlesbrough's stance on Leicester striker wanted by Sheffield United and Sunderland
MIDDLESBROUGH are unlikely to make a late move for a centre-forward in the transfer window even if Josh Coburn leaves on Friday. Coburn's future remains up in the air as things stand, with head coach Michael Carrick admitting at his press conference
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Fears fence restricting St James' Park entrance is 'serious' safety concern
'Serious' safety concerns have been raised after a fence restricting access to turnstiles at St James' Park was recently installed by a private landowner. The two-foot fence, built for the purposes of 'storage', appeared recently outside the East
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Two Middlesbrough dilemmas after injury update as Fry & Lenihan situation explained
MIDDLESBROUGH will be without Riley McGree for Saturday's trip to Cardiff City but Jonny Howson could be in contention to return in the Welsh capital. Rav van den Berg remains a doubt as things stand, with Michael Carrick saying it's "touch and
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Boy, 17, GUILTY of murdering 15-year-old Holly Newton in frenzied knife attack
A 17-year-old boy who stabbed a 15-year-old girl to death in the street in a frenzied attack after stalking her has been convicted of murder. Holly Newton should have collected her GCSE results last week but was fatally stabbed, suffering 36 injuries
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First pints pulled at 2024 Durham Beer Festival at city rugby club
The first pints were pulled as the 42nd Durham Beer Festival was toasted by real ale enthusiasts in the city last night (Wednesday August 28). Drinkers at Durham City Rugby Club’s Hollow Drift clubhouse, the festival’s venue for the fifth year,
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North East England fan banned for three years after Euro 24 disorder in Germany
A football fan who is accused of breaking a fellow England supporter's jaw at the Euro 2024 tournament has been banned from attending games. Josh Waugh was caught on camera footage involved in disorder outside the ground in Gelsenkirchen at around
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County Durham Oasis fan shares 'electric' memories ahead of 2025 reunion tour
A County Durham Oasis fan has spoken of her 'electric' memories of seeing the group perform in the North East as she prepares to fight for tickets to see the Gallagher brothers' highly anticipated comeback tour. Victoria Watson, 44, from County
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Dino delight as shoppers meet huge T-Rex and other baby reptiles in Darlington
Darlington was transported back to the Jurassic era today (Wednesday, August 29)as dinosaurs were let loose across the town centre. Shoppers at High Row and the Market Hall were greeted by a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex as Dinosaur Day returned for
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Tour of Britain 2024: Road closures to avoid in and around Darlington
Excitement is building for the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain to visit Darlington next week. All of the event will be covered on ITV4 so you don't have to miss a moment of the action. Stage 2 on September 4 will start in Darlington and the riders
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Redcar and Cleveland in top five regions with most outright property purchases
Redcar and Cleveland has been named as one of the regions with the largest increase in the percentage of properties bought outright in the UK. The region experienced a rise of 21.9% in overall property cash purchases from 2013 to 2023 according
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Durham man chatted sexually to 'underage girls' - but each time it was a police decoy
A man arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexualised online chat with an underage girl committed numerous similar offences when released under investigation. In each case, however, defendant John Paul Williamson was unaware the “girl” with whom
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Sunderland rocked by injury as Regis Le Bris 'not confident' ahead of scan results
SUNDERLAND’S bid to maintain their 100 per cent record in the Championship this season has suffered a major blow with Aji Alese ruled out of the trip to Portsmouth. And the central defender, who has started the campaign in outstanding form, could
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England delight for Newcastle trio after Kieran Trippier's emotional announcement
TINO Livramento is celebrating his first senior England call-up after the Newcastle right back was named in Lee Carsley's first squad. And he's joined by Nick Pope, with the goalkeeper back in the squad after falling out of favour under Gareth
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Middlesbrough transfer state of play on defenders, Josh Coburn & Rav van den Berg
MIDDLESBROUGH continue to explore their defensive options as they approach the final 24 hours of the summer transfer window, with a move for Ipswich Town's George Edmundson being considered. With Michael Carrick not yet able to put a timeframe
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Police find missing 88-year-old after launching 'urgent' search
**UPDATED: This missing person has since been found** Police have found a missing OAP last seen this morning after an urgent search. The woman, Kathleen, had last seen in the Hart Lane area of the town at about 11.20am this morning (Thursday
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People accused of rioting across the region have found themselves in court
More people accused of causing widespread disorder in Darlington, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool have been in court. The three separate incidents of rioting occurred in the region following the fatal stabbing of young girls in Stockport late last
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Person taken to hospital after single-vehicle crash closes busy Durham road
One person has been taken to hospital after a single-vehicle crash in Durham. Police and paramedics were called to the A690 at Stonebridge, near The Stonebridge Inn Pub, on Wednesday after a collision around 12.30pm. The busy road was closed
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Oasis ticket prices announced ahead of 2025 reunion tour as extra dates added
Oasis ticket prices have been announced, after three more dates were added in Manchester, London and Edinburgh for the Britpop band’s reunion tour. A seat to watch the band at London’s Wembley Stadium begins at £74.25, with the most expensive ticket
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RECAP: Person taken to hospital after crash closes busy Durham road
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Man in wheelchair hospitalised after being hit by motorbike in park
A man in a wheelchair was left with multiple dislocated joints after he was hit by a motorbike in a park. On Wednesday, a motorbike sped through the Fairy Dell Park, in Marton, Middlesbrough, hitting a man in an electric wheelchair. The driver
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Pensioner dies in hospital after horror motorcycle crash near cricket club
A pensioner has died in hospital after a horror crash near a village cricket club. Police and paramedics rushed to the A6108, near the West Tanfield Cricket Club, on Saturday after a pedestrian was hit by a blue Suzuki motorcycle around 2.30pm
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TJ Hughes bosses 'exploring the option of a return' to town centre
TJ Hughes says it is “exploring the option of a return” to Middlesbrough after it was revealed that the firm was eyeing up a new store in the town. The Northern Echo reported this week how the discount chain is poised to return to the town at
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Ambulance service rapped after delays reaching soldier who died during training
An ambulance service has been criticised after delays dispatching paramedics to a fit and healthy young soldier who died after collapsing during a training exercise at the Catterick Garrison army base, an inquest has concluded. Private Josh Kennington
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County Durham primary school band to perform at housing development launch
Young musicians from West Rainton Primary School will perform at a local residential development's launch event. The school's steel band will take centre stage at Banks Homes’ showcase of the 150-home Cathedral Meadows in their village, held at
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Police investigate 'unexplained' death of woman after CSI probe at home
An investigation has been launched into the "unexplained" death of a woman in Stockton. Emergency services were called to a property on Ingleton Road, in Hardwick, on Sunday after a woman arrived at hospital with injuries at around 3am. Pictures
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Woman fighting for life after crash closes County Durham road for seven hours
A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after a serious County Durham crash. Police closed the B1281 Hesledon Road near Blackhall Colliery for seven hours on Wednesday (August 29) after a single-vehicle collision around 1.40m. An air
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Louis Theroux to produce BBC boy band documentary with Robbie Williams and more
Louis Theroux will delve into the boy band groups of the 1990s and 2000s in a new BBC documentary featuring Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh. The documentarian, 54, will executively produce Boybands Forever for BBC Two with his wife Nancy Strang and
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Man wielding saw as weapon allegedly attempted to rob two children
A man brandishing a saw allegedly tried to rob two children earlier this week - and now police are searching for him. Northumbria Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after two children were the victims of an attempted robbery in
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Man arrested in connection with suspected arson that saw CSI teams at scene
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with an investigation at a County Durham house that saw CSI combing the scene and police cordoning off the property. Emergency services were called to a property on Front Street (Holmside
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This Morning and Capital Breakfast star Sian Welby's fiancé - who is he?
Sian Welby has returned to presenting duties on This Morning after the birth of her first child - Ruby. Welby is known as co-host of Capital Breakfast along with Jordan North and Chris Stark, while she also appears as a presenter on ITV's This
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Eddie Howe spells out next step and 'massive' Newcastle role for Sandro Tonali
EDDIE Howe wants Sandro Tonali back to his very best as soon as possible with the the midfielder set to play a "massive" role for Newcastle United after his impressive return to action. Tonali was United's best player before he was replaced after
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Residents prioritise regeneration and safety in £20m plan to boost County Durham town
Supporting independent businesses, regenerating the town centre and improving safety were among the top priorities for residents as part of a multi-million pound funding scheme. The comments came as people responded to a survey on how £20 million
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Sunderland's striker focus ahead of transfer deadline after Alexandre Mendy's u-turn
SUNDERLAND will focus their attention on their other attacking targets in the final hours of the transfer window after a reported u-turn from Alexandre Mendy, who has now decided to stay at Caen. Mendy has spent the summer stressing his desire
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Man charged with arson after devastating house explosion
A man has been charged in connection with a house explosion in Middlesbrough earlier this summer. Emergency services flooded Kirkland Walk, on the Middlesbrough outskirts, after a house was reduced to rubble on June 18. A 57-year-old suffered
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New date set for parole hearing for notorious North East murderer Billy Dunlop
A new date has been set for a killer’s parole hearing after his previous one was adjourned at the 11th hour. William Dunlop, known as Billy, was eventually sentenced to life after Ann Ming fought to overturn the archaic 800-year-old 'double jeopardy
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David Bowie spider among first 14 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 images
A stoat “dancing” over the snow, a David Bowie spider and a jaguar going for the kill are among the first images released from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 competition. More than a dozen highly-commended images have been unveiled
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Oasis add more show dates to their huge reunion tour in 2025
Oasis has announced a reunion and due to high demand from fans, more dates have been added to their upcoming UK tour. Releasing the dates on its official X, formerly Twitter, account, the band said it was “unprecedented demand” that has led to
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How to get a free BBC TV Licence - are you eligible?
The cost of a BBC TV Licence is now nearly £170. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation's operations, increased by £10.50 from £159 earlier this year. Previously the cost had been frozen, and was due to rise in line with
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Oasis confirm whether they will perform at Glastonbury or other festivals in 2025
After the news of Oasis reuniting and coming back together as a band, fans have been excited about the tour but with all the excitement often comes speculation. This tour announcement from Noel and Liam Gallagher was no different and it’s forced
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Smoking 'could be banned' in pub gardens as Minister consider stricter rules
A new report has suggested that smoking could be banned from pub gardens under government plans. The report from The Sun said that the potential changes in smoking rules could come as part of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's stricter Tobacco
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Met Office reveals storm names for 2024/25 - from Ashley to Wren see full list
The Met Office has revealed the storm names for the 2024/25 season. The new storms list – first launched in 2015 – usually runs from early September until late August the following year. Along with Met Eireann in Ireland and KNMI, the Dutch
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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures
A petition calling for Labour to axe their changes to Winter Fuel Payments has been signed by more than 450,000 people. The benefit was previously available to almost everyone in the UK born before September 25, 1957 to help cover their heating
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Family heartbreak after 'fit and healthy' daughter, 20, unexpectedly dies
A heartbroken North East family whose "fit and healthy" daughter died just one month after her 20th birthday have spoke of their devastation as they prepare to launch a charity in her memory. Poppy Eagle, from Washington, returned home from a
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Domino's to open new County Durham takeaway branch later this year
Takeaway giant Domino’s is preparing to open a new restaurant in County Durham later this year. The pizzeria will offer takeout and delivery services from a new site in Crook town centre. The Michigan-founded firm will take over part of the
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County Durham caravan site extension plans approved despite objection
Plans to extend a County Durham caravan site have been approved by the council, despite concerns raised regarding its impact on a historic railway. The plans for an extension of Craggwood Caravan Park in Ramshaw, Bishop Auckland, were submitted
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Reports of skin rashes and headaches linked to 'rotten eggs' smell from quarry
People affected by a “rotten eggs” smell have been told there are no long-term health impacts. Residents in Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, and the surrounding villages have reportedly experienced skin rashes and headaches due to the stench.
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LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East
8:32am Delays in Middlesbrough There are currently delays on the A19, in Middlesbrough. Reports on AA Traffic
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Woman says elderly dad spent 10 hours waiting for bed in Darlington A&E
A woman has claimed she spent 10 hours in an A&E waiting room with her elderly dad after he fell, hitting his head. The man in his 70s was left sleeping on a chair in a waiting room at Darlington Memorial Hospital earlier this month his daughter
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Darlington restaurant 'reluctantly' put up for sale by owners after 20 years
A popular Darlington restaurant known for its “exquisite” food offerings has been put on the market after over 20 years in town. Oven Restaurant, on Duke Street, is up for grabs with a price tag of £89,950 after its owners, who have run the site
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Two-bed County Durham house on the market for as little as £15,000
A County Durham house is set to be auctioned off for as little as £15,000 in September. Located in Horden, where data revealed one in 10 houses lie empty, this two-bed property will be auctioned off on September 3 by Savills, with a starting price
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Middlesbrough Alex Gilbert transfer decision confirmed & stance ahead of final hours
ALEX Gilbert won't be leaving Middlesbrough on loan ahead of tomorrow night's transfer deadline, with the former Brentford forward very much part of Michael Carrick's first team plans at the Riverside. Gilbert joined Boro from the Bees last summer
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Eddie Howe's 'very careful' Newcastle transfer warning after late interest emerges
EDDIE Howe has again stressed the importance of not losing any players in the final hours of the transfer window amid talk of a late Fulham move for Miguel Almiron. Howe remains desperate to bolster his squad, with Newcastle still locked in negotiations
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Plans to continue BTEC defunding labelled a 'mess' by North East school leaders
The Labour Government's plan to continue with the Conservative's defunding of certain school qualifications has been branded as a 'mess' by a North East school leader. It comes as 455 leaders of schools and colleges - including several from the