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Durham miss out on T20 finals day as they suffer quarter-final defeat to Surrey
DURHAM missed out on a place at the Vitality Blast finals day as a stand of 95 between Dominic Sibley and Sam Curran condemned them to a five-wicket quarter-final defeat at the hands of Surrey at The Oval. Former England opener Sibley plundered
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Darlington extend their unbeaten run with home draw against Alfreton
DARLINGTON are now unbeaten in four games following a goalless draw with Alfreton at Blackwell Meadows. However, Quakers picked up more injuries, with Elliot Forbes and Ben Hedley both limping out of the action, as they recorded their fourth successive
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Former Sunderland and Newcastle boss Steve Bruce makes surprise return to management
STEVE Bruce is back in management with Sky Bet League One Blackpool. Former Sunderland and Newcastle boss Bruce has signed a two-year contract to replace Neil Critchley, who was sacked on August 21 after opening the current campaign with successive
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Owner of 'eyesore' demolished pub site hit with £10,000 fine in court
The owner of an 'eyesore' former pub site has been fined after failing to clear rubble from the land and allowing it to become land for fly-tipped rubbish. Muj Ansar Properties Ltd of Derby Street, Colne, was prosecuted by Hartlepool Borough Council
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Five people fined for littering at County Durham's bus and service stations
Five people have been heavily fined in court for littering at bus and service stations in County Durham, while several County Durham residents have been fined for failing to clear their litter out of their gardens. All five people have been listed
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Readers have their say on four day working week after proposals from Labour
Readers have reacted to a proposal to offer workers the right to ask for flexible working from day one of employment which would include being able to ask to work a four-day week. The proposal, which has sparked a flurry of comments on The Northern
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Drunken County Durham man knocked out partner with kitchen pan in outburst
A man knocked his partner briefly unconscious after striking her with a kitchen pan during a drink and drug-fuelled violent outburst, a court heard. The victim came around as her assailant, Warren Kennick, was wiping blood from her face and head
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Hitachi talks ongoing as factory's future remains uncertain on ninth anniversary
Talks to save Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe factory are ongoing with a “range of options” being discussed as its future remains hanging in the balance nine years to the day since it opened. The factory’s opening on September 3, 2015 was hailed a landmark
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County Durham tourist attraction appears on BBC 1 show alongside familiar face
A popular County Durham tourist attraction featured on a BBC 1 TV show at the end of last week alongside a familiar face from the region. Viewers who tuned in to BBC's The One Show on Friday (August 30) will have a spotted Kynren in Bishop Auckland
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Second public meeting called over earlier closure of town's Barclays bank
A second public meeting is set to be held over Barclays’ decision to pull out of Barnard Castle early. The national bank confirmed in July that it would be closing the town’s Market Place branch on September 11, months ahead of the initially announced
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Amazing sand art appears with motivational words for runners ahead of Great North Run
A motivational message to runners in this Sunday's Great North Run has appeared on a South Shields beach. Artists Claire Eason and James Dixon came up with the 100ft tall design to celebrate the half marathon which takes place on Sunday (September
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Drink-driver who killed cyclist and fled had downed five pints of cider
A drink-driver who killed a cyclist in a hit-and-run crash has been jailed. Ali Reza Ghaisar, 48, died following the collision on Hylton Road in Sunderland shortly after 1.20 am on July 31, 2022. He was struck by a blue BMW car, which then
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Newcastle United announce details of Carabao Cup game with AFC Wimbledon
NEWCASTLE UNITED have announced the details of their Carabao Cup third-round game against AFC Wimbledon. The Magpies will take on the League Two Dons at the Cherry Red Records Stadium on Tuesday, September 24 (7.45pm). The match has been selected
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Paul Magnier is Tour of Britain leader ahead of stage from Darlington to Redcar
PAUL MAGNIER will be wearing the leader’s jersey when the second stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain leaves Darlington tomorrow morning. With stage two of the race encompassing a 152km route from Darlington to Redcar, via the Tees Valley and
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Man who clocked 140MPH on A1 said driving was 'careless, but not dangerous'
A dangerous driver who was clocked driving 140mph by a speed camera on the A1 said he "cannot catch a break" while being arrested at a petrol station. Louis Hayes was caught driving the staggering speed in January - but when he was arrested for
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Darlington food shop says it will close later this month as owners bid farewell
A popular food and drink shop in Darlington has announced that it will be closing down later this month after putting out an emotional statement to customers. The Cheese and Wine Shop, which is based on Clark's Yard in the town, has been in Darlington
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Heart surgeon who grabbed colleague's breast and 'pinged her bra strap' struck off
A doctor who grabbed his colleague’s breast after sexually harassing her over months has been struck off. Dr Frabrizio De Rita, a child heart surgeon at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital, pinged her bra strap and grabbed her left breast through her
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How 'awesome' former nightclub looks now as work continues on new 24/7 gym
A former Teesside Park nightclub is being gutted by construction crews as work continues to transform the unit into a new gym. Fitness giant PureGym is set to open a new 15-000 square foot facility in the former Millennium nightclub, located next
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County Durham man on attempted murder charge after policeman stabbed in prison
A man has appeared in court charged with stabbing a detective during an interview at a maximum-security prison. David Taylor, formerly of Willington, County Durham, is charged with attempted murder following an incident at Frankland Prison, Durham
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Pensioner dies after single-car crash as police appeal for witnesses
A Yarm pensioner has died following a crash in Cumbria. Officers were called to the A685 - near the small village of Grayrigg - on August 22 after a blue Vauxhall Astra was involved in a one-vehicle collision. The incident, which took place
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‘Despicable actions’ – Man convicted of inflicting fatal head injuries on victim
A man has been convicted of murdering a 40-year-old man by inflicting fatal head injuries. Adrian Wright appeared at Newcastle Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday) where he pleaded guilty to killing Allen Adeyemi Tejan in Sunderland an address on Lily
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Can conkers keep moths away from your home?
As we head into another season, you might still find you're getting insects coming through your open doors and windows. Whether you want them to or not, moths and other insects often make their way into our homes. But, as we go into autumn,
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County Durham man who chanted “Who the f*** is Allah” in Westminster protest jailed
A man who chanted “Who the f*** is Allah” as he walked towards a line of police officers during disorder in Whitehall has been locked up. Jordan Rawlings was among 700 people who gathered for a protest opposite Downing Street on July 31, following
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Clubbers to step back in time as event revisits two former Darlington nightclubs
Clubbers are set to step back in time as two of Darlington's most popular former nightclubs are celebrated at a new event. Escapade, on Gladstone Street, and Route 66, on King Street, may be nothing but a distant memory for punters having both
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Man seriously injured in 'fall from height' amid cordon and huge 999 response
A man has suffered serious head injuries believed to be from a fall after police were called to a shopping parade. Police were called to Eastbourne Road in the Grove Hill area on Tuesday (September 3) morning to what they described as “reports
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Injury worry for Middlesbrough forward after 'nasty hit' in eye-catching loan debut
MIDDLESBROUGH are waiting for further news from MK Dons after Sonny Finch had to be forced off injured on his debut for the League Two club. Finch joined MK Dons late on deadline day and came off the bench for the final half hour of their 1-0 defeat
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Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter
A form of cost of living support, which was due to end in September, has been extended through April 2025. The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials. It was due to expire in September
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Newcastle United exit is complete - with option as part of transfer deal
JAMAL LEWIS has completed his season-long loan move to Sao Paulo from Newcastle, becoming the first British player to sign for the Brazilian giants. Lewis has struggled for regular playing time since joining Newcastle from Norwich in 2020, making
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Polar bears, badgers and the Egyptian Goose - the strangest banned UK pets
Over the past couple of years, the American XL bully breed of dog has stirred up a heated debate between owners and critics over whether it should be banned. On 1 February 2024, it became illegal to own an American Bully XL dog without a certificate
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Grand Designs returns with 25th anniversary episode and new series- how to watch
Grand Design fans have a new series to look forward to which includes a special 25th anniversary episode. The Channel 4 property programme will first air Grand Designs: 25 Years & Counting then the following episodes will be of the new series.
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Rioters who smashed Chinese takeaway windows during riot are locked up
Two men have been locked up for their role in smashing up and raiding a Chinese restaurant when rioters caused mayhem in a North East town centre. Dylan Willis was caught on video walking along Parliament Road in Middlesbrough with a brick in his
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All you need to know about Great North Run 2024 - start times, travel and more
It’s finally here, the Great North Run (GNR) 2024 is now only days away. The “world’s biggest” half-marathon will be taking place in Newcastle and South Shields with around 60,000 runners expected to be taking part this weekend. In case you
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County Durham woman admits thieving from shop as she appears in court
A County Durham woman has admitted thieving from a shop as she appeared in court. Stacey Aldworth was arrested last month on suspicion of seven counts of theft from a shop and using abusive language after targeting businesses in Ferryhill and Chilton
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Two County Durham homes set to go under the hammer from just £10,000 each
Two County Durham houses are set to be auctioned off for as little as £10,000 each in September. Both properties will go under the hammer on September 10 and could fetch a very low sum with guide prices only just into five figures. The first
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Plans lodged for new pavement café and beer garden at popular Wetherspoon
Plans have been lodged to extend the outdoor space of a popular Teesside Wetherspoon. The popular pub chain wants to develop a new pavement café and beer garden with "summer opening windows" at The Swatters Carr, on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough
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Work set to begin on STACK's latest North East venue with completion date set
Work is set to finally get underway this week on STACK’s new venue in Middlesbrough after several delays. The food and drink container village - first announced in 2022 - is set to open at the undercroft of the A66 flyover, where it meets Exchange
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Hand car wash in County Durham hit with £15k fine for employing illegal workers
A hand car wash in County Durham has been hit with a £15,000 fine after it was found by the Home Office to have employed illegal workers. Shiny Hand Car Wash and its owner Arsalan Ahmed, were listed in the Home Offices' recent data for businesses
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Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made
An anti-poverty charity has warned that almost half of people receiving Universal Credit ran out of food within the last month, as they called on the Government to take urgent action. The Trussell Trust has published new research, showing the stark
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Darlington sewage blockage caused by FIFTY-SEVEN disposable vapes wedged in pipe
A hoard of disposable vapes thrown down the drains got wedged in a sewage pipe and caused a blockage. Sewage workers called out to reports of a blockage in Darlington’s west last month were stunned to find 57 used vapes stuck in a pipe. Northumbrian
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Shocking size of zombie blades and machetes handed over in first week of amnesty
These are just some of the massive zombie blades now off the streets after being handed over in a knife amnesty. Shocking curved knives, machetes and even a sword are among the weapons that have been surrendered to Durham police in just a week.
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One person hospitalised after rush hour three-car crash in Darlington
One person was taken to hospital after a three-car crash on Yarm Road in Darlington. The collision involving a Nissan Juke, Vauxhall Zafira and VW Caddy happened at about 5.15pm on Monday (September 2) near the Toby Carvery. Police, paramedics
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John McGinn verdict on Liverpool's Ben Doak - who learnt from Mo Salah & wowed Klopp
AS Scotland's players gathered this week for their first get-together since their European Championship disappointment, there was a tongue-in-cheek throwaway line from Ben Doak that offered a glimpse of both the character and confidence of Middlesbrough's
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Tragedy as body of man found on beach after 999 crews called to seaside town
The body of a man has been found on a Northumberland beach. Officers were called to Seaton Sluice Beach on Monday morning after receiving a report of concern for the welfare of a man. Emergency services carried out search enquiries at the
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Rioter bitten by police dog locked up alongside woman who threw bottle at police
A rioter who was bitten on the stomach by a police dog when he repeatedly threw objects at officers as he refused to move back has been jailed. John Barton was amongst a violent group of alleged protesters who had violent clashes with officers
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When a village's two halls were home to refugees and the nation's most romantic MP
COATHAM MUNDEVILLE is a fascinating place on the northern edge of Darlington, surrounded by plenty of strange earth shapes in the fields which suggest there was once a sizeable medieval village here. The first word of its name means “cottage settlement
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Legal & General launch £1m fund to tackle poverty in North East
Major investors in the North East have been urged to help “break the chain” of huge inequalities holding back the region. Financial services giant Legal & General (L&G) is launching a new £1 million fund to help improve health equity in the
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'I think I'm a midfielder now' - Sunderland player reflects on his positional switch
SUNDERLAND'S Nectarios Triantis returned to Hibernian on loan relishing and ready for the physicality of Scottish football. The 21-year-old centre-half, who can also play as a defensive midfielder, spent the second half of last season at Easter
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Two women 'assaulted' walking dog in cemetery as police want to speak to man
Two women were reportedly attacked while walking a dog through a cemetery after asking a man to put his dogs on a lead. Police have today released a picture of a man they want to speak to to aid their investigation into the alleged assault which
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Chocolate is good for you and here are the 7 health benefits to prove it
Everyone loves chocolate. And you are going to love it even more when you find out it is good for you. No longer does eating chocolate need to be a guilty pleasure. From improving your gut health to helping with your cholesterol levels there
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O2 Priority to axe Greggs rewards is decision 'worse than Oasis/Ticketmaster palaver'
O2 Priority is set to axe one the most popular Greggs rewards available to its members this month. From cheaper meals at Pizza Express and discounts on Disney+ subscriptions to early access to concert tickets, O2 and Virgin Media customers are
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County Durham men plead guilty to animal cruelty after badger killed
One man is in jail and a second has been told to prepare for prison after they were caught badger-baiting in North Yorkshire. Stephen Thomas Rose, 38, and Kenneth Wade, 29, had travelled 33 miles from their homes in County Durham to target the
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Children used as 'vape mules' in County Durham schools by organised crime gangs
Organised crime groups are using youth vape addiction to lure children into county lines drug operations, a detective has told The Northern Echo. The sale of illegal vapes "goes hand in hand" with organised crime, drug dealing and money laundering
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County Durham social club handed £15k fine for employing illegal workers
A social club has been handed a £15,000 fine after the Home Office found it had employed illegal workers at its premises. Acre Rigg Social Club Limited, County Durham who own the social club of the same name, on Lowhills Road, Peterlee, was listed
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Paranoid schizophrenic grabbed Taser off police officer in Darlington confrontation
A paranoid schizophrenic who grabbed a police officer’s Taser when she was speaking to him has been made subject of a hospital order. Jess Pilkington managed to take the Taser from the officer during an altercation in Darlington town centre as
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IN THE DOCK: County Durham thieves, assaulters and drug drivers in court
County Durham residents have been in court charged with theft, drink and drug driving, and assaulting emergency workers recently, among other things. We have rounded up five court results from Peterlee Magistrates' Court that occurred on Friday
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LIVE: Breaking News and traffic updates as kids return to school across region
10:12am Nobody injured in A689 crash Police have confirmed no one was injured in a two-car crash on the A689, near
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Where is Susanna Reid on ITV Good Morning Britain? Ranvir Singh steps in
If you have tuned into Good Morning Britain (GMB) this morning (September 3), you may be wondering why usual presenter Susanna Reid isn't sitting next to her co-host Ed Balls in the studio. Shortly after introducing the day's headlines, including
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Sunderland boss makes positional call on Wilson Isidor after debut in Pompey win
REGIS LE BRIS expects Wilson Isidor’s positional versatility to be a major asset as the French forward settles into his new surrounds at Sunderland. Isidor joined the Black Cats in the final week of the transfer window, signing a season-long loan
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Viral YouTuber lists eight worst places dubbed 'turd towns' across County Durham
Eight towns and villages have been singled out as the worst in County Durham by a YouTuber whose videos have gone viral online - do you agree with his views? The creator, who goes by the name 'TurdTowns' has uploaded videos from his travels across
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Two County Durham businesses fined £30,000 for employing illegal workers
Two County Durham businesses have been fined £30,000 after they were found to be employing illegal workers among their staff members. Acre Rigg Social Club on Lowhills Road in Peterlee and Shiny Hand Carwash on John Street in Consett were both
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Newton Aycliffe family business is nominated for The Northern Echo best bakery award
WITH voting for The Northern Echo’s Best Bakery competition now well and truly open, your favourite needs your support! Three generations of butchers and bakers at this North East establishment have kept it a mainstay of top quality products for
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Mayors say report is a 'wake up call' as women's inequalities in North East revealed
Tracy Brabin, Metro Mayor of West Yorkshire and Kim McGuinness, Metro Mayor of the North East have had their say after a new report details damning inequalities in health, vocation, and poverty faced by women living across the North. The women
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Michael Carrick highlights 'great sign' and reveals Middlesbrough plans
MICHAEL CARRICK feels the summer transfer window has left Middlesbrough in a “really good place” as they look to continue climbing the Championship table. Boro enjoyed a busy summer, making nine signings to strengthen a squad that only narrowly
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Man flown to hospital after quad bike accident on farmland
A man was airlifted to hospital after being injured in a quad bike accident in North Yorkshire. Cleveland Mountain Rescue said it was called in by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service on Monday afternoon (September 2) to help with a quad bike accident
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Women in the North East living shorter lives with poor health, new report reveals
Women in the North and North East of England have shorter lives, are in poorer health and work more hours for less pay than their southern counterparts, a "damning" report has revealed. MPs in the region have said we must "do better" in response