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Boro conclude transfer work with loan signing as youngster leaves on permanent deal
MIDDLESBROUGH wrapped up their summer transfer window with the loan capture of George Edmundson from Ipswich Town. The 27-year-old has joined on a temporary move for the entirety of the current campaign. The experienced centre-half will strengthen
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Middlesbrough joy & excitement after reacting to late Liverpool transfer opportunity
MIDDLESBROUGH are understood to be delighted and excited after beating Championship rivals and Premier League clubs to the loan signing of Liverpool youngster Ben Doak. The 18-year-old has linked up with Michael Carrick's side for the entirety
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Ryan Fraser 'happiest man in Southampton' after Newcastle exit confirmed
RYAN Fraser says he's the "happiest man in Southampton" after leaving Newcastle and re-joining Saints on a permanent deal. Fraser spent last season at St Mary's and played a key role in Southampton's promotion, making 44 appearances. The winger
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'Extremely exciting' Middlesbrough youngster heads out on first loan move
MIDDLESBROUGH youngster Sonny Finch believes MK Dons are the "perfect fit" after the striker joined the League Two side on a season-long loan. It's a first loan move for the 19-year-old, who started for Boro in the midweek Carabao Cup defeat to
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Terraced home damaged after five-vehicle crash sees 999 crews flood street
The front of a Middlesbrough home has been left damaged following a five-vehicle crash. Police, ambulance, and fire crews were called to Parliament Road, at its junction with Union Street and Longford Street, after a crash on Friday evening.
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Future plan explained and full details as Sunderland confirm two loan exits
KRISTJAAN Speakman has explained Sunderland's decision to allow Pierre Ekwah to move on, with the midfielder having joined St Etienne on loan for the season. The French club have the option to make the deal permanent next summer. It's understood
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Cordon erected after five-vehicle crash as two people taken to hospital
Two people have been taken to hospital following a five-vehicle crash in Middlesbrough. Emergency services were called to Parliament Road, at its junction with Union Street and Longford Street, after a collision on Friday. A cordon was erected
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Greek restaurant to be auctioned off for £68,000
A Stockton restaurant with an upstairs flat has been listed for auction with a starting bid of £67,999. The Kaminaki Greek Taverna, located on Church Road, Stockton-On-Tees, is a brick-built mid-terrace unit offering mixed-use to potential investors
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Nearly 1,000 older residents benefit from mental health partnership
Over 900 residents aged 50 and above in County Durham have benefitted from a mental health initiative according to its organisers. This scheme, a collaboration between Age UK County Durham and Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV
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Popular Newton Aycliffe pub announces it will reopen under new management
A popular Newton Aycliffe pub has announced it will reopen under new management - only a week after customers were left devastated by its closure. The Huntsman, on St Elizabeth Close is set to "reopen very soon" under new leadership, bringing home-made
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Images show remains of shipwreck that was once buried in sand under beach
Images have shown the remains of a ship that was previously buried under the sand on a beach. The Seaton Carew Wreck, a shipwreck located at Seaton Carew, near Hartlepool is a protected wreck site and has been the subject of plenty of archaeological
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Work completed to restore historic city centre chambers
Ryder Architecture has successfully completed the restoration and extension of Newcastle’s Grade II listed Worswick Chambers and 93-101 Pilgrim Street. The multi-million -pound project in conjunction with the project team comprising of Avison Young
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Darlington v Spennymoor Town: Quakers hope Main and Griffiths return
Darlington are hoping striker Cedric Main and defender Kallum Griffiths will both return for Saturday's fixture with Spennymoor Town at Blackwell Meadows. Main has been missing since he limped off with a hamstring strain which happened in the
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Emmanuel Latte Lath 'fully committed to Middlesbrough' & now travelling to Cardiff
EMMANUEL Latte Lath is said to be "100% committed" to the Middlesbrough cause and was on the road to Wales on Friday night to link up with his teammates ahead of Saturday's game against Cardiff City. Latte Lath didn't initially travel with the
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Person taken to hospital after incident sparks 999 response on Durham street
One person has been taken to hospital following an incident in Durham. Police and ambulance crews were spotted on Millburngate, in the city centre, on Friday afternoon following reports of an incident. Pictures circulating online show at
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Should we be grateful for repairs to our bridges?
IT is good news that at last the money to repair Whorlton suspension bridge in Teesdale has come through, but what is it with our old bridges that they stand closed for years, with travellers inconvenienced, while wrangling over finances takes place
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Fashion retailer opens biggest store in region yet at popular shopping centre
Fashion firm Mango has opened its biggest store in the region to date. The Spanish retailer has launched its latest branch at the Metrocentre, in Gateshead, in the shopping centre's Lower Red Mall, on Friday (August 30). Inspired by the latest
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County Durham man finishes mega 800 mile run to all 20 Premier League grounds
A County Durham man has finished a gruelling 800 mile run checking in at every Premier League football stadium to help save lives from suicide. Matthew Smith has run on average more than 30 miles a day since leaving AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium
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Newcastle United knocked back after ambitious deadline day approach for summer target
NEWCASTLE United were knocked back after making an audacious transfer deadline day move for Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga. Elanga was identified as a target by the Magpies earlier this summer but at that stage Newcastle were prioritising a
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New era for popular designer firm as doors opened to new high street store
It's a new era for Teesside institution Triads as it finally opens the doors to its new Yarm shop. The firm - which first launched in 1988 - waved goodbye to Middlesbrough this year after over three decades in the town as it looked to bring its
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NUFC suggest club misled into allowing filming of Robert Jenrick Tory campaign video
Newcastle United appeared to suggest the club had been misled into allowing the filming of a campaign video by Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick at St James’ Park. The Conservative leadership contender posted a video to social media on Thursday
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Popular restaurant recently taken over by new owner handed ZERO hygiene rating
A popular restaurant and pub recently taken over by new management has been handed a zero-star food hygiene rating. The Oak Tree, on Yarm Road in Middleton St George, has been told that “urgent improvement is necessary” after an inspection on
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Rare dolphins owned by the King spotted off North East coast
Rare Risso's dolphins owned by the King have been spotted off the coast of Hartlepool. The aquatic mammals were snapped in the docks area by photographer Tom Collins on Wednesday (28 Aug). An ancient decree means that the creatures belong to
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'Over the moon': Owner of husky nearly torn apart by XL Bully's reacts as man jailed
The owner of a “beautiful” husky nearly torn apart by two vicious XL Bully’s has told of how she “broke down” when finding the dogs’ owner had been jailed for two years. Marie Hay was walking her white husky Naevia in Redcar on February 5 last
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Emmanuel Latte Lath's Middlesbrough situation amid Ipswich interest & Rockliffe talks
MIDDLESBROUGH remain absolutely adamant Emmanuel Latte Lath is going nowhere ahead of tonight's transfer deadline, amid a dramatic few hours in which the striker expressed his frustration at Ipswich's advances being knocked back. Boro rejected
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Rapist left his victim a shell of her former self during violent sexual assaults
A rapist who repeatedly sexually and physically attacked a woman has been locked up for 26 years for inflicting a reign of terror on his victim. Paul McQuade forced himself on the woman on multiple occasions using violence and threats to ensure
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Pictures as Becky Hill thrills sold-out crowd at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Award-winning singer-songwriter Becky Hill wowed a sold-out crowd at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Thursday. Just a few hours after the release of her latest single, 'Indestructible', she performed over 20 songs in a marathon 90-minute set
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Four abandoned puppies found starved to death in County Durham
Four dead puppies were found by walkers after being abandoned on a grassy ditch next to a County Durham road prompting an appeal for information from the RSPCA. The 12-week-old Spaniel-type dogs were found on Moor Road near Staindrop on Saturday
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Doctor who pretended to be hospital staff using old pass to get blood test suspended
A doctor who used an expired NHS pass to pretend to be staff at a hospital he’d left six months prior has been suspended. Dr Bervin Teo Chong Wei turned up at James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough wearing an NHS-issued pass and claimed he was a
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'Superb opportunity' as former Darlington pub hits the market for £155k
A former Darlington pub and residential property has hit the market - and it could be yours for £155,000. The Central Borough, which has five addresses at 1, 3, and 5 on Farrer Street and 11 and 12 on Hopetown Lane - is now up for sale as a “superb
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Dog owners issued warning after ice cream mix up results in £2,000 vet bill
A mum is warning pet owners to be vigilant while enjoying ice creams this summer after her greedy dog stole and swallowed a Magnum whole, leaving her with a £2,000 vet bill. Shelley Coupland's daughter Sophie Baile was enjoying a milk chocolate
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Brits issued false widow spider warning as woman almost loses her foot
A writer admits she regrets wearing fishnets to visit her boyfriend, after almost needing to have her leg cut off thanks to a 'false widow spider bite' in his garden. Bella Lamorte was visiting her partner in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, last
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How much freedom do you give your children?
THERE is a furore over TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp being investigated by social services for allowing her 15-year-old son to go interrailing in Europe “Social services contacted star” (Echo, Aug 26). I wonder, where were social services in the
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Eddie Howe insists Newcastle's dream 'doesn't die' despite transfer frustrations
EDDIE Howe has insisted Newcastle’s “dream” remains alive despite a hugely frustrating summer – but has warned success will take “a lot, lot longer” to achieve. When Amanda Staveley completed her takeover at St James’ Park in October 2021, she
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Teesworks Ltd refused permission to appeal against most of PD Ports court ruling
Teesworks Ltd has been refused permission to appeal against most of a High Court ruling in a legal battle against PD Ports, according to a letter from a executive at the port operator. The company, along with the publicly-owned South Tees Development
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Middlesbrough set to sign 'special Liverpool boy' who was wanted by seven clubs
MIDDLESBROUGH will confirm the signing of Ben Doak ahead of tonight's deadline after winning the battle for the in-demand Liverpool winger As reported by the Northern Echo earlier this afternoon, Boro were confident they'd land Doak after making
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Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car as three hospitalised
A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after crashing with a car on Thursday evening. Emergency services rushed to the junction of the A181 Silent Bank and B6291 near Thornley, County Durham shortly after 6pm on Thursday (August 29
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Crystal Palace boss confirms 'very important' Marc Guehi transfer decision
Newcastle's pursuit of England defender Marc Guehi is over as Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner praised his club for standing firm amid multiple bids for the player. Glasner confirmed the deal was off in a press conference on Friday saying
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Sunderland make fresh striker transfer move ahead of surprise loan exit
SUNDERLAND have made a move for Gent striker Ahmed Abdullahi - with Hemir set to complete a surprise move to Italian giants Juventus. Nigerian Under-20 international Abdullahi has only made two senior appearances for his Belgian club but is deemed
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Darlington shops closed down for selling illegal vapes and illicit cigarettes
Three Darlington stores have been closed for three months for selling illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco. The premises closure orders were heard at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (August 27). Magistrates granted the closure orders for
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Boro confidence after Liverpool winger move, firm Latte Lath stance & Coburn details
MIDDLESBROUGH are hopeful of winning the battle to sign in-demand Liverpool teenager Ben Doak, with the winger having emerged as a target on Friday. The 18-year-old has played 10 times for Liverpool's first team but new boss Arne Slot has decided
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Four Darlington households fined total of £1,800 for fly tipping offences
Four householders have been ordered to pay fines and costs of more than £1,800 for fly tipping offences in the Darlington area. Lucy Evans and Charlie Wagstaff, both of St Michael’s Vale, Hebburn, were each fined £220 and ordered to pay £150 costs
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RECAP: Road closed 'for considerable time' after motorbike crash near hotel
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Two wanted men arrested after A1(M) car chase and pursuit into woodland
Two wanted men were arrested after a car chase on the A1(M) near Chester-le-Street. Both were arrested by officers, after they tried to flee into nearby woodland, on suspicion of money laundering and possession of weapons. Information was received
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'Going too far': Readers react to Government's proposed smoking ban
A proposed ban on smoking in pub gardens and outdoor venues, as part of the UK Government's new strategy to curb tobacco use, has been met with mixed responses from the readers of The Northern Echo. Leaked proposals, reported by The Sun newspaper
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Emmanuel Latte Lath Middlesbrough latest amid Ipswich Town transfer interest
MIDDLESBROUGH'S Emmanuel Latte Lath is of interest to Ipswich Town, as reported by Mail Online on Friday morning, with the Tractor Boys prioritising the capture of a striker ahead of tonight's transfer deadline. It's not clear at this stage whether
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How schoolchildren are playing their part in this £21m town centre development
Children and young people around Catterick are using their creative skills to produce artwork to be displayed on a new major town centre development. Work to deliver a £21 million scheme to create a new town centre for the garrison town begins
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Excitement as dolphins spotted leaping out the water along North East coastline
A set of photos showing dolphins leaping out of the water along the North East coastline has caused excitement, as others attempt to see the majestic animals. The images, which were taken by Northern Echo Camera Club member, Steve Raine, were
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Three ex-footballers drop in to café to the delight of venue owner
Three ex-footballers paid a visit to a café last week - to the delight of the owners of the venue. Famous former footballers Dion Dublin, Tony Mowbray and Gary Pallister dropped in to surprise staff and enjoy a coffee at The Mockingbird Deli in
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Neto Borges gives Michael Carrick Middlesbrough debut decision after Rockliffe impact
NETO Borges is expected to be in contention to make his Middlesbrough debut at Cardiff City on Saturday. The Brazilian full-back completed his move from Clermont earlier this week and has been in training with his new teammates at Rockliffe.
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'Check your change': Royal Mint's most valuable coins as 50p sells for £210
Brits are being urged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for more than 400 times its face value at auction this month. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £210 on eBay after inspiring a mini-bidding war
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Eddie Howe's Newcastle transfer admission after attempts to sign 'several' players
NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe has insisted “doing nothing” would be better than doing the wrong thing in what remains of the summer transfer window. The Magpies have spent the last few weeks desperately trying to capture Crystal Palace’s England defender
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Sunderland to beat Sheffield United to loan signing of international defender
SUNDERLAND are set to strengthen their defence with the capture of Chris Mepham on loan from Bournemouth. The 26-year-old will add experience to the backline having played more than 100 games for the Cherries since joining from Brentford in a £12m
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Man sustained knife wound to head and hospitalised in late night attack
A man was hospitalised last night after getting a knife wound to his head in Stockton. At 9.40pm the police received reports that there were a group of men in possession of weapons on Dunoon Close. Police arrived at the scene and found a 45
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Freeview and Sky TV channel removed suddenly after only 5 months
A Freeview and Sky TV channel has been shut down after being launched just five months ago. Great! Real debuted on March 20, 2024 with the channel dedicated to dramatic and factual narratives focused on real individuals and occurrences. The
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Natwest users reports issues on banking app - What you need to know
Natwest users have been reporting issues with the bank's app today (Friday, August 30) with problems arising relating to arranging payments and transfers. Responding to a customer bringing up an issue on X (formerly known as Twitter), the Natwest
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Recap dramatic Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Newcastle transfer deadline day
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Darlington Council 'minded to grant' Faverdale industrial estate extension plan
Darlington Borough Council are "minded to grant permission" to plans to extend Faverdale Industrial Estate according to a new report. The proposal by Orange Door Commercial Limited is for eight industrial units to be constructed on a 0.35-hectare
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Popular footwear retailer to open relocated store in Darlington shopping centre
A popular shoe chain is set to open a new shop in Darlington town centre. Shoezone has confirmed it will be launching its relocated branch at Unit 15 of the Cornmill Shopping Centre on Saturday, August 31. The footwear retailer - which was
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Teenager raises thousands of pounds after Uncle Paul from Durham dies of brain cancer
A teenager raised thousands of pounds for charity after his uncle died of brain cancer. Luis Cummings’ uncle Paul Garfoot, from Durham, was just 69 when he died earlier this year having been diagnosed with glioblastoma nine months earlier in June
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Ex-Christian Missionary from County Durham jailed for sexually grooming boy
A former Christian missionary who groomed a young boy and sent him photos and videos of naked men has been jailed at the age of 71. Martyn William Fryatt manipulated the child over the course of a year, sending him sexually explicit messages and
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RECAP: Forensics and police swarm street to investigate incident
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No arrests in Darlington arson investigation two weeks after car 'torched' on street
Police have confirmed that an arson investigation in connection with a car being allegedly set on fire on a Darlington driveway is continuing, with no arrests made two weeks on from the incident. Emergency services were called to Haughton Road
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'Loving' scaffolder dies from asbestos-related cancer weeks after falling ill
A “fun and loving” scaffolder died of asbestos-related cancer just weeks after falling ill - and lawyers are now investigating his exposure to the hazardous material. Michael Sladek, from Redcar, began suffering symptoms such as breathlessness
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Building society in the driving seat for musical production celebrating equality
A North East building society is supporting a “triumphant” theatre production as part of its drive to promote equality and diversity. Darlington Building Society has been announced as the headline partner in the Darlington Operatic Society (DOS
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This is how much North East fans will have to fork out for hotels to watch Oasis
Are you desperate to sing Wonderwall with thousands of other people next year? You’ve probably heard, but Oasis announced earlier this week they will finally be reuniting following their acrimonious split in 2009. There have been many rumours over
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Josh Coburn developments with Middlesbrough deadline day loans in & out on the cards
THERE was a fresh twist in the Josh Coburn situation late on Thursday night, with a loan move to Millwall now on the cards for the Middlesbrough striker. Coburn's future has been up in the air for the last couple of weeks since Millwall identified
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Join us for an exciting school Open Evening: Discover what makes our Academy special
Consett Academy are delighted to invite parents and carers of Year 5 and Year 6 students to their upcoming Open Evening. This special event is designed to provide you with an in depth look at the exceptional education we offer and help you make an
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Wellfield School is excited to invite you to their upcoming Open Evening
Wellfield School is excited to invite you to their upcoming Open Evening, a unique opportunity to discover what makes our school a thriving centre for education and personal growth. This event is tailored for prospective students and parents/carers
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Overcoming IT challenges in the insurance, legal, and finance sectors
The insurance, legal, and finance sectors face their own unique set of IT challenges. From managing vast amounts of sensitive data to navigating complex regulatory frameworks and defending against sophisticated cyber threats and for business leaders
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Thousands of people ‘only receiving fraction of full state pension’
Pensioners have been warned that only half of them are getting the full weekly amount of the new state pension. New analysis has shown that around 150,000 pensioners were on less than £100 a week. Royal London said that 1,737,342 of 3,407,567
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Can you help identify 'Cleveland Man' 40 years after his body was discovered
The search to identify a man found dead in woodlands continues - 40 years since the discovery of his body. On August 30, 1981, a family walking on the edge of a bird sanctuary between Middlesbrough and Hartlepool discovered the body of a man hanging
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Thousands of people in region to have heart checks at work under new NHS scheme
Thousands of people in the North East will have their risk of developing certain heart diseases assessed at work under a new NHS scheme. The programme will work with employers in a bid to make access to health checks more convenient for staff.