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Fashion and lifestyle chain confirms opening date for new Teesside Park store
British fashion and lifestyle chain White Stuff has confirmed it will be opening a new store at Teesside Park next month. The firm, which has stores in Harrogate, Hexham, and York, is set to move into one of three new units made up of the former
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Planners approve demolition of council homes deemed 'unsustainable'
Plans to demolish “unsustainable” council homes in South Shields have been given the green light. South Tyneside Council’s planning department has approved an application for the demolition of blocks of flats and maisonettes in the town’s Horsley
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Decision due on battery storage plant to save power from renewable resources
Plans for a ‘battery energy storage facility’ on Wearside are due to go before councillors for decision next week. Sunderland City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee will discuss an application for land near Foxcover Road in the city’s Shiney
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North East schools welcome end of one-word Ofsted ratings after headteacher's suicide
School leaders in the North East have welcomed the end of one-word gradings used by Ofsted after headteacher Ruth Perry took her own life after her school was branded “inadequate”. The Government announced on Monday it had ended the use of single-phrase
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REVEALED: 10 North East businesses fined £200k for employing illegal workers
North East businesses have been fined thousands of pounds after they were found to be employing illegal workers. The businesses have been listed in the Government's quarterly round-up of companies that have had penalties issued for the use of illegal
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North Yorkshire road closed after 'serious' crash as drivers urged to avoid area
Police have closed a North Yorkshire road following a serious crash. Officers were called to the A61 near the village of Bishop Monkton, between Harrogate and Ripon, following a collision on Monday evening. North Yorkshire Police has urged
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A military salute for D-Day naval veteran Tom on his 100th birthday
D-DAY naval veteran Tom Barker celebrated his 100th birthday today with a card from the king and a military salute outside his home, during which he was presented with the Veterans’ Medal. “I have had some bad times sleeping, and last night was
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Recycling collection in North Yorkshire could see two wheelie bins used
Bin collections across North Yorkshire could change in the future to include two wheelie bins. North Yorkshire Council has announced that residents have two weeks left to get involved in a consultation on the proposal. The Let’s Talk Rubbish
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Councillors to decide on housing development amid widespread public opposition
A decision on whether to build 265 homes is to be made after the plans drew numerous objections and an online petition. Keepmoat Homes and Banks Property want to build 265 homes, including 86 affordable homes and four bungalows, off Cygnet Drive
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Two Darlington men 'defending mosque' jailed for unprovoked on attack on innocent man
Two counter-protesters who turned out to protect their Mosque landed themselves in court after they took the law into their own hands and attacked an innocent man. Arian Ahmed and Mujmain Uddin chased the man through the streets before launching
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Darlington must keep the ball better, says Steve Watson
Despite winning on Saturday, Darlington must learn from their mistakes says manager Steve Watson ahead of Tuesday's home match against Alfreton Town. His team defeated Spennymoor Town 1-0 at Blackwell Meadows at the weekend, but it was not Quakers
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Drug dealer who smuggled crack cocaine-filled kinder egg between bottom jailed
A drug dealer who was found smuggling a cocaine-filled kinder egg between his bottom has been jailed for three years. Raymond Pearce was stopped by officers on Myrtle Road on Sunday, February 18, when he was searched and found to be in possession
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North East boy, 15, who was first in country to be charged with riot appears in court
A 15-year-old boy who was the first defendant in the country to be charged with riot after the recent national disorder has had his case sent to the crown court. The teenager, who cannot be identified because of his age, had admitted a charge of
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Award ceremony evacuated by fire alarm before Teesside restaurants win big
North East restaurants were among the winners at the Asian Restaurant Awards in an eventful night that saw an emergency evacuation of the venue. The awards event, held on August 27 at Hilton Manchester Deansgate, was interrupted midway due to a
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Two injured in 'XL Bully' attack after dog escapes County Durham garden
Two people have been injured after an 'XL Bully' attack in Newton Aycliffe. Officers were called to Silkin Way on Saturday evening after reports that a dog had attacked two people in the street. The incident took place shortly after 7.55pm
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County Durham retail park partners with Adidas to launch walking club
A County Durham retail park has partnered with sportswear giants Adidas to launch a 'walking club' at the site. The new Adidas Walking Club, hosted at the store's Dalton Park outlet, is also offering the chance to win a pair of trainers in September
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New One Stop corner shop has grand opening in County Durham village
A new One Stop branded shop has had a grand opening in a County Durham village. The brand-new store, based on Front Street in Pity Me, opened on Friday (August 30) with a special launch celebration attended by members of the local community.
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Mother feels 'let down' following death of her son with 'complex needs'
A mother has claimed her son, who had complex needs, was “let down by the system” prior to his death. Jay, also known as ‘JJ’, suffered from a number of physical and mental health conditions, including childhood autism and borderline personality
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See massive steel bridge parts arrive on North East river from Belgium
Residents were "buzzing" over the arrival and installation of the first two sections of a new footbridge, a councillor said. The final sections of the New Wear Footbridge arrived in Sunderland on Saturday (August 31), representing a major milestone
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Darlington sentencing RECAP: Men locked up for racially motivated attack
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Officers deal with welfare incident on County Durham bridge
Motorists have been urged to avoid a County Durham bridge as police deal with a welfare incident. Officers were called at 10.45am on Monday (September 2) following concerns for the welfare of a man on County Bridge, in Barnard Castle. Reports
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Police referred to watchdog after Darlington crash involving pensioner
Police have referred themselves to an independent watchdog following a crash in Darlington over the weekend that involved a pensioner. An officer was responding to a call using blue lights when the collision took place on North Road at about 10am
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Hunt for alleged bill dodgers who dined on Mexican food and didn't pay up
Police are hunting for an alleged bill-dodging duo after a couple dined at a North Yorkshire restaurant and left without paying. The pair are believed to have ordered four adult meals and two drinks at the Al Taco Mexican restaurant, on Baxergate
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Testing carried out on 50-mile stretch of river linked with 'damaging' pollution
Further testing on a 50-mile stretch of river that was linked to 'detrimental' pollution levels has been carried out, amid concerns for people or animals that come in contact with the water. At the end of August, the water along the length of the
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'beautiful' teenage girl who died in A1 crash
Tributes have been paid to a "beautiful" Hartlepool teenager who died following a horror crash in West Yorkshire. Emergency services were called to the A1(M), between junctions 41 and 40, on Thursday after a multi-vehicle collision at about 12.35pm
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The Queen to visit region later this week as part of RAF base tour
The Queen will visit the region later this week as part of an RAF base tour to meet military personnel and their families. The Honorary Air Commodore will visit RAF Leeming on Friday (September 6) to meet service personnel and their families and
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September Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 September winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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Do you have a safe garden that could become a hedgehog's forever home?
North East hedgehogs which have been nursed back to health need safe and supportive ‘forever homes’. A Teesside hedgehog rehabilitation and rescue centre is seeking volunteers to rehome hedgehogs. ‘Smoggy Hog’s Hedgehog Rescue Middlesbrough
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Comedy legend spotted making first ever visit to North East town ahead of solo tour
A TV comedy legend made a surprise visit to the North East this weekend. Tommy Cannon, part of the hugely successful comedy duo Cannon and Ball, was in Hartlepool promoting his first ever solo theatre tour – when he will take to stage at the age
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What will Newcastle United do with the 11 senior players in last year of contract?
THIS summer might have turned out to be largely uneventful at Newcastle United, but the relative lack of transfer activity has created a series of issues that will need addressing in the next 12 months. Remarkably, for a Premier League club, Newcastle
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Man enters plea for charge of murder of man, 23, after alleged 'stabbing'
A man has pleaded not guilty when he appeared in court charged with murder after an alleged "stabbing" in Stockton. Adam Mackintosh, 28, appeared at Teesside Crown Court following a reported incident on Wrensfield Road on Wednesday, June 24.
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Record breaking numbers for concerts at North Yorkshire open air theatre this summer
A record number of tickets were sold for concerts at an open-air theatre in North Yorkshire this year. Box office records were smashed at Scarborough Open Air Theatre's (OAT) series of summer concerts. With more than 114,000 tickets sold, the
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Investigations continue into death of motorcyclist following fatal crash
Officers are appealing for information to help trace a witness as enquiries into a fatal road traffic collision continue. Police received a report via the ambulance service of a collision on Binswood Avenue, Newcastle close to the junction with
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Newcastle United exit on verge of completion - with defender having pushed for move
NEWCASTLE UNITED outcast Jamal Lewis has outlined his excitement ahead of a surprise move to Brazilian giants Sao Paulo. Lewis has travelled to South America in order to complete a shock switch to Sao Paulo, who are currently sixth in the Brazilian
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Council backs Government's controversial plans to ban smoking areas at pubs
Newcastle City Council has backed the government’s controversial plans to further clamp down on outdoor smoking. The local authority has said it will welcome further measures to stamp out public smoking, citing its previous success as a ‘smoke
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Great North Run: Chance to get your place in the 2025 Tyneside half-marathon
Organisers of the Great North Run have announced a change to the entry process for the 2025 race. The world’s biggest half marathon will return to the North East this weekend but plans are already being made for next year’s event. It is set
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Drainage problem closes County Durham McDonald's - here's when it will reopen
A popular fast food outlet closed due to problem with drainage is expected to be reopened later today. (Monday) The American burger giant, McDonald’s, in Stanley was closed at around 5pm on Saturday. Now the firm has said it hopes to be serving
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Investigation into cause of fire which devastated Darlington property is launched
An investigation has been launched following a blaze that gutted a Darlington building over the weekend. Multiple fire engines descended upon Gladstone Street in Darlington in the early hours of Sunday (September 1) morning following reports of
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'I have been bursting to share this' - Lorraine Kelly makes heartfelt announcement
Lorraine Kelly has returned to present her ITV show this morning (September 2) after taking a short break throughout the summer. It comes as the 64-year-old announced the arrival of her first grandchild over the weekend, saying “she’s been welcomed
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Can you help reunite this Darlington Second World War scrapbook with its family?
A Second World War photo-album belonging to the Towers family of Darlington needs to be repatriated – can you help? It was loaned to Mel Wallace Jnr who was writing about the extraordinary war service of his father, Mel Snr. Mel Snr left school
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Newcastle United suffer new defensive setback as injury issue appears in Spurs win
NEWCASTLE UNITED defender Emil Krafth has been forced to withdraw from international duty because of an injury sustained in yesterday’s 2-1 win over Tottenham. Krafth played the full 90 minutes as the Magpies saw off Spurs, impressing at the heart
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Premier League funding helps Darlington install new floodlights at Blackwell Meadows
Darlington’s fixture tomorrow will be their first National League North home game since receiving Premier League funding towards new floodlights. The Quakers face Alfreton Town at Blackwell Meadows, where they endured a number of issues with the
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Aldi apologises as bakery product discontinued in 'sad news' for shoppers
Aldi has been forced to apologise after confirming one of its bakery products has been discontinued in what shoppers have described as "sad news". Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has named it the UK
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Costco worker reveals 'secret' codes to look for to help secure 'real bargains'
A former Costco worker has lifted the lid on the secret codes to look out for if you're hoping to secure yourself a real bargain when visiting one of the wholesaler's warehouses. There are more than 25 Costco warehouses scattered across the UK
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Ticket surge pricing to be reviewed by government following Oasis backlash
The Culture Secretary has called the inflated selling of Oasis tickets “incredibly depressing” as she revealed that surge pricing would be included in a government review of the secondary gig sales market. Before the backlash from Oasis fans over
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DWP warning to thousands of pensioners missing out on £3,900 boost - how to apply
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned nearly one million pensioners that they are missing out on cost of living support worth nearly £4,000 a year. The DWP is urging all pensioners to check their eligibility for Pension Credit.
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Police stumped by vapes filled with unknown substances sold to reporter in Durham
"Red flag" vapes bought by a reporter in Durham City are filled with chemicals police cannot identify, it has been revealed. Earlier this year, an investigation by The Northern Echo uncovered vapes filled with the unknown ingredient Harm Reduction
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Care home on former Darlington convent site plans to extend building for staff room
A residential home situated within a former convent has applied for planning permission to build an extension for a staff canteen. St Williams Residential Home, in Cornwall Avenue, Darlington, on the site of former convent Cygnet St. Williams,
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Thieves, sex offenders and domestic bullies jailed at Durham Crown Court last month
Courier fraudsters, child sex offenders, domestic bullies, driving menaces and violent thugs were among the defendants jailed at Durham Crown Court in August. A teenager shared vodka with a younger girl before sexually assaulting her in woodland
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Everything you need to know about the Tour of Britain visiting the Tees Valley
Thousands of people will be lining the streets of the North East on Wednesday to watch the stage two of the Tour of Britain 2024. The Tees Valley is hosting a full stage of the world-class cycling race which begins in the Scottish Borders tomorrow
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£3.3m funding secured for plan to get long term unemployed into work
The North East Automotive Alliance, the UK’s largest automotive cluster, has had a double funding success, securing more than £3million to get more people - including the long term unemployed - into work in the region’s advanced manufacturing sector
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Full Met Office forecast as 'thundery showers' expected in the North East
It is set to be a rainy and thundery day in the North East today according to the Met Office who predict hot and humid temperatures as a yellow weather warning remains in place. The first full week of September is set to bring with it unsettled
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LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East
8:13am No major delays As the school run begins once again and children return to school for the next academic year
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The dressing room apology that followed Sunderland's Portsmouth win - and next aim
SUCH are the high standards Sunderland are setting, there was an apology from Luke O'Nien in the dressing room after Saturday's success at Portsmouth despite the fact the Black Cats had just extended their winning start to four games. Just minutes
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Main road in the region to undergo seven day roadwork closure from next week
A main road in the region will undergo a seven day closure from next week to improve the safety of the route and upgrade several parts of the road. The week long roadworks scheme on Sutton Bank, on the A170 between Helmsley and Thirsk, will begin
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Illegal vapes seized in County Durham and Darlington schools full of toxic chemicals
Confiscated vapes from County Durham and Darlington schools were found to contain too much nicotine, were too big, and were laden with toxic heavy metals when tested by police, an investigation by The Northern Echo can reveal. Out of 35 vapes,
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The North East postcodes who scooped prizes on the postcode lottery this month
A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last month (August 2 to August 30). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Multiple streets across the region scooped prizes
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Seven County Durham drivers fined over £3k in court this week
Seven County Durham drivers have been fined heavily in court this week for speeding, failing to give police information, and failing to wear a seatbelt among other offences. The drivers appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court and Peterlee
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Eddie Howe on key Newcastle United strength - and major area for improvement
EDDIE HOWE is hoping Newcastle United’s 2-1 win over Tottenham helps draw a line under a difficult end to the transfer window by providing a valuable reminder of the quality within the Magpies squad. It has been a fraught fortnight on Tyneside
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Research gives Alfred more time with his family
In 2012, Alfred was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer which had already spread to his bones. As surgery wouldn’t have been effective, Alfred enrolled in the Cancer Research UK-funded STAMPEDE trial, which tested the drug abiraterone. Alfred