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County Durham community centre to host comedy evening featuring award-winning act
A County Durham community centre is set to host a comedy evening featuring an award-winning comedian. The event, promising an evening of laughter and music, will be held at Bowburn Community Centre on October 4. The act is to include Sue Sweeney
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Latest plans lodged to transform former bank into new Italian restaurant
New plans have been lodged for an Italian restaurant firm’s takeover of a former Yarm bank. Richmond restaurant La Piazza, known for serving up “excellent quality” food, is set to expand into the former Barclays Bank on Yarm High Street.
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'Prettiest pooch' crowned at North East business' dog competition
A Newcastle business hosted its popular pet-friendly event, Crufts Yard, for the first time since the pandemic. The third annual dog show was held by Hoults Yard in Newcastle, following its hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, attracting 15 four-legged
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Callous dad who strangled son to death with shoelace died in Durham prison
A murderer who strangled his 12-year-old son to death with a shoelace died in prison earlier this year, a new report has revealed. Henry Bangs, of Blackpool was imprisoned in 2001 for killing his son, Tony, with a length of knotted shoelace after
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Last Train Home Festival set to return to Darlington for seventh year
Darlington's Last Train Home Festival is set to return to the town on Saturday, September 7. The popular live music and comedy event is celebrating its seventh year. The festival which is known for its support of grassroots performers is a
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150,000 people object to Flamingo Land owner's plans to open waterpark
More than 150,000 people have objected to the development of a Flamingo Land waterpark – a proposal branded “the most unpopular planning application in history". The family-owned company set up the original Flamingo Land in North Yorkshire in
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'Best' County Durham petrol station offers 133.7p fuel as drivers flock to forecourt
A County Durham petrol station is selling fuel for 133.7p - a whole nine pence lower than the UK average price for petrol currently. G.W.Holmes & Son in Etherley Moor, Bishop Auckland, has previously been hailed as one of the best petrol stations
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Man charged with assault after forensics officers swarm street
A man has been arrested and charged on suspicion of assault after forensics officers swarmed a North East street following reports of a disturbance. Another man is in hospital with serious injuries after the incident in Gateshead on Friday night
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'Really scary': County Durham street evacuation after 'suspicious package' found
A suspicious package saw the bomb squad descend on a residential street in County Durham late last night. Emergency services, including police, the bomb squad, and ambulance, swooped on Emerald Walk, in Chilton, on Saturday evening, after a "suspicious
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Eddie Howe responds to Kieran Trippier transfer talk and names player likely to leave
EDDIE HOWE has admitted there could be departures from Newcastle United despite the closure of the domestic transfer window – but has reiterated his desire to keep Kieran Trippier on Tyneside. While the English transfer window closed on Friday
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Newcastle United's talismanic presence - and player who has confounded expectations
How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 2-1 win over Tottenham? NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): 7 Pope: Should have done better with the Spurs goal, but made four crucial saves from long-range efforts 7 Livramento: Kept Odobert quiet and got
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Classmates reunite as Billingham teenager joins vital team at airport
A new recruit and motorsport enthusiast has kickstarted his career controlling Teesside’s skies - with a former classmate. Billingham teenager Ethan Woodhall has taken on an Air Traffic Control Assistant role at Teesside Airport this summer.
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Nurse suspended after administering wrong medication to patients
A North East nurse has been suspended after making multiple medication errors that saw the wrong patients being given drugs and behaving "dishonestly" with her employer. Samantha Dixon was working at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust when
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Thousands of people turn out for the Middlesbrough 10k and 3k runs
A North East town centre was buzzing with excitement today as thousands of participants and spectators took part in the Middlesbrough 10k and 3k races. Hundreds of spectators were lining the streets to cheer on their loved ones as they made their
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Crisis club? Newcastle show positive qualities as strong start to season continues
SO much for being a club in crisis then. This has been a troubled start to the season for Newcastle United, yet for all that the transfer window might have finished in frustration, the Magpies have picked up seven points from nine in the Premier League
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Darlington shop is gutted by fire and next door store closed until further notice
A Darlington shop severely damaged by fire will remain closed until further notice, its owners have confirmed. One property was completely gutted by the blaze on Gladstone Street, which happened last night. The front of the neighbouring Bismillah
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GALLERY: Pictures of Darlington fun dog show
Pooches and residents alike enjoyed a fun annual Darlington dog show this weekend - coming together to celebrate brilliant hounds with the waggiest tails and best tricks. The Cockerton Community and Business Group organised the Cockerton Fun Dog
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Darlington and Durham brace for thunderstorm with 'frequent lightning'
A yellow weather alert has been issued by the Met Office as much of the North East is set to be hit by thunderstorms with "frequent lightning". Durham and Darlington are expected to be hit by heavy showers and potentially lightning and hail on
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Man's lung punctured in stabbing attack and 22-year-old arrested
A young man has been arrested after an alleged stabbing attack in Middlesbrough saw someone left with a punctured lung. A 48-year-old man was hospitalised after suffering stabbing injuries whilst in a garden on Deepdale Avenue, on the evening
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'The buck stops with him' - Michael Carrick's reaction to Emmanuel Latte Lath saga
MICHAEL CARRICK has lauded Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson's "ambition" after he resisted the temptation to cash in on Emmanuel Latte Lath. The Boro manager spoke out in the wake of a comfortable 2-0 win at Cardiff City whose build-up was nothing
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Eddie Howe makes Kieran Trippier call for Spurs game - amid Turkish transfer talk
KIERAN TRIPPIER is on the bench for Newcastle United's home game with Tottenham, after being linked with a possible move to Turkey. While the English transfer window closed on Friday evening, the Turkish one remains open for another two weeks and
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How 'awesome' Aidan Morris is leading Middlesbrough's charge up the Championship
THE quest for Oasis tickets may have been on most people’s minds over the weekend – especially those Boro fans who headed to Cardiff rather join the Ticketmaster queues. But the disappointment at missing out on the prospect of a Wonderwall singalong
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Ex-soldier who was shot in head starts new role as wedding photographer
Kim Bainbridge, a former soldier in the Dutch Army whose career took a harrowing turn in Bosnia, has embarked on a new chapter in her life as a wedding and events photographer. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Kim joined the Dutch Army at the
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Sex offenders, a burglar and violent thugs among those facing justice in August
Here are some of the most serious offenders who faced justice at Teesside Crown Court in August. The cases include sex offenders, a burglar and violent thugs from across the region who have been locked up. Hartlepool burglar A burglar who
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County Durham residents heavily fined for littering and fly-tipping this week
County Durham residents and those who visited the region have been fined in court this week for littering, keeping waste in their gardens and ignoring community protection notices. The people listed below have appeared at either Peterlee Magistrates
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The County Durham and Darlington restaurants loved by celebrities
Picking a restaurant in County Durham is difficult at the best of times, with so many great options - but if it had a celebrity who had visited it - would it make you visit it too? The region has plenty of star-studded celebrities who are from
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Readers vote the best landmark in the North East on social media
Durham Cathedral and the Tyne Bridge are among the favourite North East landmarks of The Northern Echo readers who took to social media to vote for their favourite. While competition is steep, areas such as the UNESCO world heritage site in Durham
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Newcastle United 2 Tottenham 1 - Recap and highlights from St James' Park
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Cat Deeley reveals 'classy' act from Holly Willoughby after taking This Morning job
Cat Deeley has revealed the "really classy" act performed by Holly Willoughby after she replaced her on ITV's This Morning. Willoughby, 43, stepped down as host of This Morning in October last year, a role she had held for 14 years, saying she
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Regis Le Bris has already achieved improbable at Sunderland after transfer window
IMAGINE the reaction had Sunderland fans been told at the start of the summer that the Black Cats wouldn't sign a proven striker this summer. Imagine the reaction had they been told three months ago that Sunderland would go into the season with
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Railcard discounts to be trimmed by train operators from this month
Train operators are preparing to trim railcard discounts for passengers this month. A pro-rail group has described the move as “a step in the wrong direction”. The PA news agency said it understands fare reductions will be reduced from 34%
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Darlington incident LIVE: Road closed and two buildings badly damaged
6:41pm Gladstone Street reopened Gladstone Street has now reopened, and our reporter at the scene says "all is quiet
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A wooden toilet seat, a saucy statue, and a dog called Fido: finds from Vindolanda
THROUGHOUT the Roman occupation of Britain, there was activity at a fort called Vindolanda on the northern edge of the empire. At first, in the 1st Century, it was just a timber outpost for 500 soldiers, but as Hadrian’s Wall was built a mile away
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Darlington street closed in both directions after early morning fire
Gladstone Street in Darlington has been closed at both ends after a fire in the early hours of the morning. The road is also blocked off at the junction of Thornton Street. Fire fighters from the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue
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Spennymoor boss' 'embarrassing' verdict after controversial loss to Darlington
A FIRST-HALF goal from Jack Maskell gave Darlington victory at Blackwell Meadows – but Spennymoor were left furious about three penalty decisions. Quakers are now unbeaten in their last three matches and haven’t conceded a goal in the process,
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Controversial plans for new garden village put to Darlington Council
Plans have been submitted to Darlington Borough Council for the controversial Skerningham Garden Village scheme. The proposals include 450 houses, shop and pub, along with parking and landscaping for each. But concerned residents nearby have
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Drunken County Durham man stabbed long-term partner in forearm with screwdriver
A man under the influence of drink carried out a sudden screwdriver attack on his long-term partner he had accused of cheating on him. Durham Crown Court heard that seeing a sudden movement coming towards her face after Glen Wigham entered her
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Chance to own rare Penal Cross, a symbol of triumph in the face of adversity
Today's Object of the Week is a rare wooden artefact inspired by the story of the crucifixion. A rare 18th Century Irish Penal Cross is coming up for auction in a North Yorkshire saleroom. This powerful symbol will be one of the star lots in
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County Durham bridge rebuilding among 5 public notices to be aware of this week
A County Durham bridge will be rebuilt piece by piece and road closures will be in place across Darlington as part of an event next week - here are five public notices you need to know about this week. 5 public notices to be aware of in County
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County Durham beach dubbed 'gorgeous place' with 'stunning views' on TripAdvisor
A County Durham beach has been dubbed a "gorgeous place with stunning views" by visitors. Seaham Beach has had numerous reviews on Tripadvisor over recent years, with the majority of these being complimentary of the cleanliness and views. Currently
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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 (August 23 to August 30). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Eight streets across the region scooped prizes after
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Sol Bamba and the kindness, warmth & love that made him an instant Middlesbrough hero
YOU might well have heard the story of Neil Warnock's first ever transfer sales pitch to Sol Bamba. Warnock was manager of Leeds United at the time and Bamba playing for Leicester when the defender crunched into a tackle down near the dugouts.
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£800k Chester-le-Street home built with old train station bricks up for sale
A six-bedroom house in Chester-le-Street with its own sauna has gone on the market for £795,000. The property, listed by Signature North East estate agents, boasts a range of unique features including church-style stone windows and an integrated
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Environment Agency still investigating County Durham landfill 'causing noxious smell'
The Environment Agency has confirmed that it is continuing to monitor potential breaches of the A County Durham quarry's environmental permit. Residents in villages close to the Newton Aycliffe site have been plagued by a "noxious smell" for nearly
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Olympic rower shows off bronze medal at County Durham club where it began
A County Durham rower has triumphantly returned to the region after winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Lauren Irwin, who grew up in Peterlee, was first introduced to rowing at her secondary school St Bedes when she was
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Quirky Georgian delight near Scotch Corner oozing kerb appeal is on sale for £1.175m
While Galsworthy House simply oozes kerb appeal, what lies behind its Georgian facade of local sandstone with attractive bay windows and a glass porch may come as something of a surprise. For while this impeccably-presented and stunningly renovated
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Most popular train stations in the North East revealed - some may surprise you
The most popular train stations in the North East have been revealed - including Durham, Darlington, and a few other surprise additions from across the region. New research from West Somerset Railway has revealed that Newcastle-upon-Tyne Train
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Ba & Aouchiche situation & Sunderland future of those who were available for transfer
ADIL Aouchiche and Abdoullah Ba didn't travel with Sunderland's squad to Portsmouth because there was a "possibility" the pair could have left on transfer deadline day. Sunderland decided it was best the duo stayed on Wearside while there remained
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North East coastal walk with 850-year-old pub en route among best in late summer
A coastal walking route in the North East which takes you to a "pretty little hamlet" has been revealed among the best late summer strolls to embark on in the UK. The Independent shared that the Bamburgh Castle to Waren Mill walk in Northumberland
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Pain can make veterans feel alone: Help for Heroes is by their side
After a 25-year military career, including four tours in Afghanistan, former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is still caring for the Armed Forces community. As a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes, Janine is on a mission to tackle a hidden
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Thornaby FC Women ready to put turbulent summer behind them & are 'aiming high'
THORNABY FC Women are excited to put a turbulent summer behind them on Sunday when they kick-off a season they once feared would never arrive. The Blues head to Bishop Auckland FC Ladies in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup first qualifying round with a
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Sunderland signing 'coming to peak' & Middlesbrough's Liverpool loanee 'has no fear'
THE dust is still settling after what was a very mixed deadline day for Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Newcastle. Boro capped off a hugely impressive summer with the loan signings of George Edmundson and Ben Doak, who features in this week's North
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DWP reveals 880,000 pensioners missing out on £3,900 a year - are you one?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed more than 880,000 eligible pensioners are missing out on around £3,900 (on average) a year in pension credit. These figures come as the Government gets set to launch a new campaign on Monday