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County Durham woman with inoperable brain tumour taking on Great North Run
A County Durham woman who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour last year is taking part in the Great North Run. Rachael Booth, who ran former Darlington MP Peter Gibson’s office, is raising funds for The Great North Children’s Hospital
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Seven candidates vying for council seat in Thursday's local by-election
A local by-election is to be held on Thursday to elect a councillor to replace Luke Myer who became the new MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland earlier this year. Those nominated for election in Longbeck, East Cleveland, include Chris
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Hundreds to take on Great North Run in aid of NHS
Hundreds of runners are taking on the iconic Great North Run to raise funds for NHS charities, including one Hartlepool woman who is running in memory of her nanna. This year, on September 8, close to 600 Great North Run participants are running
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Two years of accounts for North East council are being written off after audit
Two years' worth of financial accounts belonging to Middlesbrough Council are to be written off without a proper audit opinion being given on them. The council’s accounts for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 financial years, which have only been published
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Prison warning for County Durham woman who admitted serious assault on man
A woman was told that a prison sentence is "likely to follow" after she admitted carrying out a serious assault on a man last month. The warning was given to Samatha Appleby as she appeared at a plea hearing at Durham Crown Court via video link
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'Despicable': Homeless people being 'dumped' in North East from London
Vulnerable people are being shipped from London to parts of the North East and 'dumped' with no support and without council knowledge, an investigation by The Northern Echo can reveal. The act has been branded as "despicable" as the North East
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London Councils 'dumping' homeless people in county Durham homes - Echo comment
TO London councils, “decanting” some of their homeless people to houses more than 250 miles away in County Durham is probably a cost-effective solution to a problem they have to solve. The rents they pay to the private Durham landlords will be
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Urgent search for small children spotted walking along road with no shoes
Police are urgently searching for two small children seen walking along a road as concerns for their safety mount. A boy and girl were last spotted in the Hawsker area near Whitby along Back Lane. Police say the pair are reportedly under the
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Husband completes 500 mile pilgrimage to Darlington in honour of his wife
When former Darlington woman Ann Dengate died of cancer at the end of May, her husband Steve Dengate, 72, was determined to pay tribute to her with a 500-mile ‘pilgrimage’ from their home in Surrey to Ann’s childhood home in Darlington. Grace Bannister
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Greenest golf course chooses North East firm's recycled sand
Seaton Carew Golf Club has partnered with Teesside recycling experts Scott Bros to use a unique sand across its site as part of an ongoing commitment to sustainable course management. Scott Bros uses its £6m ‘urban quarry’ to create high-quality
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North East Deli goes viral with breakfast sandwich the size of man's head
A North East business owner has been left 'overwhelmed' after an image of her Deli's breakfast sandwich the size of a man's head went viral on social media. The sandwich, available for only £10, is sold by Wilson's Deli in North Shields who were
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Councillors approve plans for parking improvements at popular country park
Plans to expand and improve parking facilities at a popular country park have been given the green light by city councillors. Sunderland City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee, at a meeting this week, approved a council application to extend
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Kristjaan Speakman reveals surprise factor in Sunderland decision to sell Jack Clarke
KRISTJAAN SPEAKMAN has admitted a lack of summer bids for Jack Clarke was a major factor in Sunderland’s decision to accept Ipswich Town’s offer for the winger. While the Black Cats have turned down offers for Clarke in the past, most notably from
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One in hospital after two-vehicle crash sees person cut free from car
A person was cut free from a car after a two-vehicle crash in Grangetown. Emergency services were called to Birchington Avenue, near its junction with Slater Road, on Thursday after two cars collided. Cleveland Fire Brigade confirmed that
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Tino Livramento's England shock - and thoughts on Newcastle team-mate Kieran Trippier
TINO LIVRAMENTO'S gratitude to interim boss Lee Carsley extends well beyond giving him his first England call-up, such was the interim manager’s support during the Newcastle United right-back’s long injury lay-off. The 21-year-old was one of four
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Free events across the North East and North Yorkshire as part of Heritage Open Days
Historic houses, factories, museums, music halls, formal gardens and graveyards will be among places open for free across the North East and North Yorkshire this month. English Heritage is celebrating its 30th anniversary with more than 5,400 free
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County Durham tourist attraction goes viral with funny 'Gen Z speak' video
A County Durham tourist attraction has gone viral for a funny 'Gen Z' video - with people calling it an 'amazing contrast' and 'incredibly forward-thinking'. When you think of Beamish Museum and its historic feel, you think of the 1950s and discovering
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'Godfather of political comedy' bringing comeback tour to County Durham
Comedian Mark Thomas is set to bring his comeback tour to a County Durham comedy club in February. The activist and so-called mischief maker is dusting off his stand-up persona after a long break spent dabbling in theatre. His show, Gaffa Tapes
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Darlington restaurant inside top 10 Uber venues in the whole of the North East
A Darlington restaurant has been named in the top 10 of North East venues. Sliceburg, which is based on West Auckland Road in Darlington, has been listed as one of ten exceptional restaurants as part of the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards
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School pay tribute to pupil killed in A1(M) crash days after collecting GCSEs
A school has paid tribute to one of its pupils who died in a horror crash last week, just days after collecting her GSCE results. Sixteen-year-old Sarah Cain from Hartlepool died in hospital on Saturday (August 31) two days after a crash on the
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Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings holiday and wedding business goes up for sale
Fans of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings can now buy their dream property site by buying a holiday accommodation and wedding business on the edge of the North York Moors. Since 2010, North Shire at Liverton, near Saltburn, has helped thousands
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Restaurant offering free steak to all Great North Run finishers - how to claim yours
A restaurant is offering Great North Run finishers free steak when they show their medal. Gaucho Steakhouse in Newcastle is offering free meals to “recognise the incredible efforts of the Great North Runners”. The annual half-marathon takes
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Police trying to identify two women after theft from Darlington retail store
Police have released pictures of two women after a theft at TK Maxx in Darlington. The incident took place on Wednesday, August 21, at around 5pm at a popular chain's store at Darlington Retail Park, on Yarm Road. Durham Constabulary is now
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Sunderland car workers learn sign language to communicate with colleagues
Nissan's Sunderland plant is famous for teamwork, it’s 6,000 people working as one seamless unit to build hundreds of thousands of cars every year. So what do you do if you work in a production zone where your team mates are deaf and can’t hear
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Big name brand now allowing dogs in shops including TEN stores in the North East
A big-name brand has announced that it is now allowing dogs inside all of its stores across the UK, including here in the North East. The Range, which operates over 200 stores across the whole of the UK and 10 in the North East, revealed on Wednesday
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TJ Hughes confirms chain WILL return to town centre in former H&M store
TJ Hughes has finally confirmed it will be returning to Middlesbrough after three years. Last month, The Northern Echo revealed that the department store chain was set to open a new store in the Cleveland Centre. The news came three years
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New twist in Eddie Howe's future amid ongoing England interest in Newcastle boss
PAUL MITCHELL understands why Eddie Howe continues to be strongly linked with the England manager’s job, but Newcastle United’s sporting director insists he is unperturbed by the prospect of the Football Association making a formal approach for the
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Driver, 70, dies in crash as police investigate scene of incident
A man has died in a crash with another vehicle in North Yorkshire, as police investigate the fatal crash. The incident, which happened on West Moor Road, Raskelf, near Helperby on Wednesday (September 4) at around 3.30pm, involved two vehicles
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Tragedy as beloved grandfather-of-eight dies in County Durham bike crash
A much-loved grandfather-of-eight who died when his bike collided with a car near Tow Law has been identified by police. The incident happened at around 12.40pm on Friday (August 30) on the A68 at High Stoop, outside the Brown Horse Pub and involved
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Man, 22, arrested after double stabbing as victim left in hospital
A man has been arrested after a double stabbing in Hartlepool which saw a man and woman knifed. A 30-year-old man suffered a stab wound to his abdomen and a woman, 36, suffered a more minor blade injury to her leg at separate addresses in the town
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County Durham serial romance fraudster who faked marriage in Dubai jailed again
A serial romance fraudster from County Durham who faked a marriage with one of his recent victims in Dubai has been jailed after scamming thousands of pounds. Raymond McDonald, originally from Thornley, began relationships with multiple women through
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Two thugs armed with knives forced their way into young mother's Darlington home
A Darlington man previously convicted of manslaughter is back behind bars after he tried to force his way into a family home while armed with a knife. Matthew Stobie and Benny Varey were caught on CCTV creeping around outside the property before
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Two footballers surprise staff by dropping in at top Indian restaurant
Two footballers have been spotted at a top Indian restaurant after surprising staff members at the venue over the last two weeks. Both Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento have chosen to visit the renowned restaurant in Newcastle Khai Khai recently
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Hardwick Festival confirmed for 2025 as super early bird tickets released
Hardwick Festival has confirmed it will be back "bigger and better" in 2025 - and super early bird tickets are on sale now. Bosses have announced that the event will once again return to the stunning Hardwick Hall grounds next year following the
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Newcastle United are one of most foul-mouthed Premier League fanbases says study
Newcastle United fans have been named as some of the rudest fans in the Premier League, ranking in the top five for most sweary supporters. The findings come from a study by QR Code Generator, after the analysis of the 200 most popular posts and
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OAP dreads winter as fuel payment scrapped as charity says 11.8m can't afford to live
A North East pensioner has said he is dreading winter after government fuel payments were scrapped. It comes as 11.8 million people in the UK say they don't have enough money to live on, according to a new report from Christians Against Poverty
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Man taken to hospital after incident on County Durham bridge
A man has been taken to hospital after an incident on a County Durham bridge. Emergency services were called to the County Bridge in Barnard Castle at about 2.30pm on Wednesday (September 4) after concerns for a man’s welfare. The road was
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Police investigating a number of reports of bricks thrown at major A-Road
The police are investigating after a number of reports of bricks thrown at moving vehicles on the A66 between Stockton and Middlesbrough. Yesterday afternoon (September 4) officers received a number of reports after vehicles were damaged on the
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City's dramatic vision for a completely new community continues to take shape
After the arrival of vital bridge sections to link the city, the full potential of the Riverside project in Sunderland is getting closer. The final sections of the New Wear Footbridge with lengths of 63 and 105 metres mark another major milestone
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TWO major North East businesses secure key contracts worth millions
Two major contract wins are helping transform businesses in the North East. On Tyneside, Independent technology consultancy Opencast is to support the Department for Work and Pensions as part of a major contract worth up to £32million over the
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EastEnders fans are 'so glad' this 'notorious' character is returning this year
Ahead of its 40th anniversary, EastEnders is set to welcome back another “notorious” resident three years since they left Albert Square and fans are “so glad”. The BBC has announced Louisa Lytton will reprise the role of Ruby Allen for a “prolonged
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IKEA offering shoppers a free breakfast this weekend – just do this one thing
You’ve probably sat down for a plate of IKEA's legendary meatballs after a few hours shopping at your local store, but have you ever had one of their hot breakfasts? IKEA is giving shoppers the chance to get one for free this weekend, you just
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Oasis announce 2 extra UK shows and new ticketing process for fans who missed out
Oasis has added two more dates to its UK and Ireland tour after tickets recently sold out for the gigs. Following the sellout, Oasis has announced two more Oasis dates to be played at Wembley Stadium. Taking to X to share the update with fans
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Martin Lewis issues warning to all low-income pensioners on Good Morning Britain
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning on Good Morning Britain to all low-income pensioners. The finance guru has been particularly vocal over the past few weeks as a result of Chancellor Rachel Reeves announcing she is cutting the
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'The good news is I'm okay' - Queen guitarist Sir Brian May suffers stroke
Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed he suffered a "minor stroke", revealing the news in a video posted on his YouTube account and website this morning (September 4). However, despite his "little health hiccup" the 77-year-old shared he can still
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Visa customers to expect new ‘easy-to-use’ change to how they pay bills
Visa is planning to launch an initiative to help boost consumer protection when people use bank transfers to pay bills. The company said the move will support people to pay recurring bills with bank transfers and make it easier for them to get
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16-year-old boy charged with driving without care with no insurance
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with driving without care and with no insurance after an incident in Middlesbrough. The boy reportedly drove in a 'dangerous manner' down Cass House Road, Hemlington, on September 2. The boy has now been charged
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Oasis say they had 'no awareness' dynamic ticket pricing was going to be used
Oasis has released a statement saying they "at no time had any awareness" that dynamic pricing was going to be used for the sale of their reunion tour tickets on Ticketmaster. It comes as the Gallagher brothers have made a change to the process
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Cannabis farmer found hiding in loft of former commercial premises in County Durham
A cannabis farmer was found trying to hide among ventilation in the loft of a property where he was tending 118 plants. Police had gone to disused commercial premises in The Oval, West Cornforth, following an anonymous call over the suspected presence
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New designer clothes shop opens on high street bringing top brands to town
A new designer clothes shop has opened in Stokesley - bringing top brands to the town centre. Stafford and Wilson, which opened on the High Street in the town on Wednesday, August 21, boasts brands like Napapijri, Lyle & Scott, Ma:Strum, and Marshall
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County Durham town set to celebrate 75th anniversary with family event this weekend
A weekend of family fun offering 'something for all ages' is set to bring a year of celebration of Newton Aycliffe's 75th anniversary to an end on Saturday. Promising to bring back memories of the likes of Harding's toy shop and the annual carnival
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County Durham castle to host 'never seen before' spectacle with tickets on sale now
A County Durham castle is set to host a series of immersive night-time performances this autumn. Raby Castle, Park and Gardens has announced "The Glittering North," a rare spectacle of live music, dance, and intriguing puppetry that springs to
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Hour-by-hour Met Office weather forecast for the North East on Thursday
The Met Office are predicting a very chilly and misty day in Darlington today. The maximum temperature for the day is expected to be a brisk 15C but it will feel like 13C. After an overcast start to the morning there will be some light drizzle
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North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather
7:55am Traffic update: Delays of four minutes on A19 Southbound between A179 (Sheraton junction) and A19 (Bp Services
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Mum slams bouncy castle experience after son was rushed to A&E with injury
A mum has slammed a bouncy castle event after her son was “catapulted through the air” onto the floor and had to go to A&E. Elaine Fraser took two-years-and-nine-months-old son Greyson to the ‘Bounce’ event running at Sunderland Live, formerly
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Community art group in Darlington is a picture of health thanks to building society
A COMMUNITY art group supporting the health and wellbeing of its members has welcomed a ‘lifeline’ grant from a North East building society. Darlington Building Society has helped secure the future of the group – named The Art of Survival – by
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Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris sounds a striker warning after transfer activity
REGIS LE BRIS can see plenty of promise in Ahmed Abdullahi, but accepts it will take time for the deadline-day signing to adapt to life at Sunderland. Abdullahi joined the Black Cats at the end of last month, signing a four-year deal after leaving
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Woman left shocked after pet cat returns home four days after being cremated
Animal-lover Nicci Knight got the shock of her life when her beloved cat, Ted, arrived home – four days after he’d been cremated. Nicci was halfway through a family holiday in Turkey when she received a heartbreaking message, revealing poor Ted
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Luxury watches seized in fraud inquiry into ex-owners of County Durham hall
Watches worth an estimated £500,000-plus have been seized by police investigating the activities of the former owners of an historic hall in County Durham. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today (Tuesday, September 3) executed a search warrant during
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County Durham church needs to raise £25,000 in one month to repair roof
A fundraising page has been set up to help repair a storm-damaged County Durham church roof amid fears it may become too expensive to repair if left until after the coming winter. Consett Methodist Church needs to raise £25,000 before winter to
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Michael Carrick's pledge to Middlesbrough loan duo - as debut display catches the eye
MICHAEL CARRICK insists Josh Coburn and Sonny Finch both have a future at Middlesbrough despite being sent out on loan for the remainder of the season. Coburn joined Championship side Millwall on transfer-deadline day at the end of last month,
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Shildon bakery serving up spicy pasties nominated for Echos best bakery award
THE race to crown The Northern Echo’s Best Bakery in Darlington and County Durham is now well and truly on. With our ten finalists announced, we will be featuring each one of the next ten days – and readers can vote for their favourite to win.
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More images and details of retail park featuring Sainsbury's, Burger King, Starbucks
More images of how a retail park will look once it's built have been revealed with further details of the venue after Sainsbury's, Burger King and Starbucks were confirmed as the first names. The images, released by Northumberland Estates, show