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Harry Kane celebrates his England century in style with double in win over Finland
A NEW England era, but the same old Harry Kane. On a night when Lee Carsley’s brave new dawn was in danger of falling flat in the face of some inspired Finnish goalkeeping, England’s captain fantastic delivered on his special night. Kane’s 100th
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County Durham petrol station slashes prices to sell fuel under 133p per litre
This County Durham petrol station could be one of the cheapest in the region as it has slashed prices below the national average. Motorists are saving their well earned money at the Jet petrol station on Redworth Road in Shildon which has lowered
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Vote on car parking charges at County Durham beach to be held next week
Councillors will vote on introducing parking charges at a County Durham beach next week. Visitors to Crimdon Beach Car Park could pay £1 per hour or £3 all day as part of new measures proposed by Durham County Council. The local authority
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Indian restaurant says it has taken 'swift action' after zero hygiene rating
A family-owned Indian restaurant in Middlesbrough says it has taken "swift action" after being handed a zero-star food hygiene rating. Kanthari, on Marton Road, has been told that "urgent improvement is necessary" following an inspection on July
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Drivers set off on 2,000-mile journey to raise funds for Teesside Hospice
30 fundraisers have set off on a 2,000-mile journey to St Tropez to raise money for Teesside Hospice. The drivers, representing various local businesses and communities, started their trip on Monday (September 9), from Teesside Hospice. They
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Convicted pervert jailed for downloading Tinder and deleting his online history
A convicted sex offender is back behind bars after he twice breached a court order to curb his behaviour. Mark Robinson’s latest criminal behaviour was discovered during a routine check on his home and electronic devices just weeks after it was
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County Durham pet shop set to be turned into flats after council green light plans
Plans to turn a former County Durham pet store into flats have been given the go-ahead by Durham County Council. The proposal outlines the transformation of 34 Hope Street, Crook, once a pet shop, into a two-bedroom flat. The change comes under
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The bad politics of the winter fuel payment vote
NO surprise that Keir Starmer won the Winter Fuel Payment vote with a whopping 120 majority, but this has been an exercise in bad politics. It is also no surprise that there are big black holes in Britain’s finances. During the election campaign
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David Bedingham passes thousand-run mark with Durham century against Lancashire
DAVID BEDINGHAM made his third Championship century of the season against Lancashire and also passed a thousand first-class runs for this campaign to help Durham take control of their Vitality County Championship match at Chester-le-Street. Having
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Persistent drug dealer sold cocaine, crack cocaine and cannabis
A persistent drug dealer who continued offending despite being on bail has finally been locked up. Mark Freer sold crack cocaine, cocaine and cannabis to regular customers and on one day in last April he received 221 text messages concerning his
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Plans for two new homes on County Durham street lodged with council
Plans to build two additional houses on a County Durham street have been lodged with Durham County Council. The planning permission application, which was verified by the council on Friday, proposes to build two detached houses complete with garages
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Speeding motorcyclist caused serious injuries to passengers in County Durham village
The rider and two pillion passengers were thrown from a powerful speeding motorcycle when it collided with a car making a turning manoeuvre, a court heard. All three casualties, two of whom were not wearing helmets, suffered serious injuries, but
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TV presenter drops in to open annual County Durham show
A TV presenter dropped in to open a County Durham show over the weekend after he was photographed along with the judges and organisers of the event. As people gathered for this year's North East Horticultural Society Show at Beamish Museum on
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What is the social fund and what payments are included within it?
With lots of financial aid available to different groups of people across the UK, it can be difficult to keep up with what they are and who is eligible. With lots of talk about payments that help households in the UK in winter, you might have heard
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Did my MP vote to cut the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners?
Attempts by the opposition to block the cutting of the Winter Fuel Allowance for pensioners have been defeated. MPs voted 348 to 228 against the motion with opposition parties like the Conservatives, the SNP and Greens voting for the block.
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Did my MP vote to cut the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners?
Attempts by the opposition to block the cutting of the Winter Fuel Allowance for pensioners have been defeated. MPs voted 348 to 228 against the motion with opposition parties like the Conservatives, the SNP and Greens voting for the block.
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Man arrested after alleged double rape in Stockton alleyway
A man has been arrested following two alleged rapes in Stockton. Officers were called to Yarm Road, near the Oxbridge Lane junction, after two reports of rape - one on Saturday, September 7, and another on Sunday, September 8. The first incident
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Probe launched after 'senseless' break-ins at two businesses overnight
Police have launched an investigation after “senseless” break-ins at two County Durham businesses. Officers were called to Front Street, in Framwellgate Moor, after both Taylor's Butcher’s and The Little London Hair Boutique were broken into overnight
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Winter fuel payment cuts will 'impoverish thousands of Darlington pensioners'
Thousands of pensioners in Darlington will be pushed into poverty as a result of the divisive decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment, a charity boss has warned. Tough changes being imposed by the new Labour Government, which sparked a backbench
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Motorists left 'at a standstill' after oil spill sparks 'severe' delays on A19
Motorists were left "at a standstill" on the A19 after an oil spill sparked "severe" delays. Emergency services were called to the northbound route of the major road on Tuesday before 3pm after a liquid spillage between the Norton and Wynyard
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Spades in the ground for £38m North East development with over 100 homes
Work has begun on a £38m home development in the North East which is set to build over one hundred properties. Spades are now in the ground for The Avenue off St David's Way in Acklam, Middlesbrough which will result in a total of 139 homes.
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Fewer overnight hospital beds available in County Durham and Darlington Trust
Fewer overnight hospital beds are available at the County Durham and Darlington Trust than before the coronavirus pandemic, new data shows. The Royal College of Physicians has warned the NHS is facing "unsustainable pressure", with high occupancy
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County Durham village parish council to receive £36.9k compensation from former clerk
A local government official who helped himself to the funds of a small village parish council, almost bankrupting it, must pay back £36,919 in compensation. But it is less than half the estimated benefit figure Stephen Round made from his criminality
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Four new flight routes added from North East - with tickets on sale at only £27
Four new flight routes from the North East have been added - with tickets starting at just £27. EastJet has said that it has relaunched flights from Newcastle Airport to Amsterdam, providing passengers with more choice when it comes to travelling
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19 North East MPs vote to scrap winter fuel payment - while six dodge vote
Nineteen North East Labour MPs voted to scrap winter fuel payments for pensioners, while six others dodged the vote. Only Tory MP Matt Vickers voted to keep the allowance - vital for thousands of old people in the region. MPs voted 348 to
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A19 RECAP: Road reopens after 'oil' spill sparks 'severe' delays
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Thieving brothers who racked up almost 50 shoplifting offences between them jailed
Thieving brothers who racked up almost 50 shoplifting offences between them have been jailed after relentlessly tormenting businesses in Washington. Between June and August, Jonjo Morson, 38, and David Morson, 45, stole items totalling £4,000 from
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Pictures show inmates walking free from HMP Durham as 1,700 released early TODAY
Pictures show inmates walking free from HMP Durham as about 1,700 prisoners are released from jail early today. Thousands are being released early on Tuesday (September 10) before their full sentences are served in a bid to ease overcrowding in
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Police investigate as homes have windows pelted by stones in evening crime spree
Police are investigating after several windows were damaged and one window was smashed after they were hit by stones during an incident. Officers from North Yorkshire Police are looking into the incident, which happened at around 9.10pm on Sunday
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Two people taken to hospital after van and car crash on County Durham road
Two people were taken to hospital after a van and car crashed on a busy County Durham road this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the collision on the A693 at Pelton, near Chester-le-Street, shortly after noon on Tuesday (September 10
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Victim 'punched and kicked' during street attack as police search for two teens
Police are searching for two teenagers after a late-night attack in Hartlepool. The incident took place on Raby Road when two teenage boys approached the victim from behind and "punched and kicked him". The assault was reported by a resident
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Newcastle United Q&A - Transfer issues, Howe's future and key men in next few weeks
IT has been a busy start to the season on Tyneside, with Newcastle United experiencing plenty of highs and lows. On the pitch, the Magpies have taken seven points from their opening three league matches and reached the third round of the Carabao Cup
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Stokesley Show gearing up for 165th event at end of the month - what to expect
Organisers of an agricultural show are gearing up for a return of the event later this month, as a further schedule of what's in store has been revealed. Stokesley Show will take place on Saturday, September 21, which will be the 165th edition
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My Mum Your Dad returns next week - Meet the parents and how to watch
My Mum Your Dad is returning to our screens this month and whether you watched the first series or are just excited to start the second, you might be wondering when you can watch it, what it’s about and who will be taking part. The series, hosted
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From water towers to caves - The best 7 Grand Design builds ever
Grand Designs has seen hundreds of brave homeowners tackle the task of "designing, building and buffeting" all under the eyes of Kevin McCloud. Throughout its 20 years on Channel 4 Grand Designs has seen it all from caves, water towers, castles
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Man, 29, who died running Great North Run in sister's memory named
A man who collapsed and died running the Great North Run in memory of his sister has been named. Sam Wealleans from Newbiggin, Northumberland has been named in the town as the 29-year-old who died during the half-marathon on Sunday (September 8
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Stunning Yorkshire hotel and tearoom sold 'with a heavy heart' by owners
A country hotel and tearoom in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park has been sold. Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co announced the sale of Kearton Country Hotel and Tearoom in Thwaite. The hotel is a popular destination
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'No plans' to close high street Post Office location despite online rumours
There are "no plans" to close Yarm High Street's Post Office, the company has confirmed. This week, reports surfaced that the firm would be closing its site on Yarm High Street, which is located within the Boyes store. This came after claims
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North East UFO stories shared by The Northern Echo readers
Strange white lights and triangular objects in the sky are among some of the close encounters with unidentified flying objects (UFOs) readers of The Northern Echo have been sharing. Reported incidents range from humorous to intriguing, as locals
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Investigation launched after an acre of historic woodland destroyed by fire
Police are reminding visitors to North Yorkshire’s spectacular national parks about unauthorised camping and irresponsible fires after an acre of conservation woodland was destroyed by flames. The incident happened on the North York Moors after
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Newcastle United's January stance on Marc Guehi explained - with plans in place
NEWCASTLE UNITED will revisit their interest in Marc Guehi in January – but are adamant the England international’s value will have decreased by the time the transfer window reopens. The Magpies made a series of unsuccessful attempts to sign Guehi
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'Much-loved' dad and grandad dies in County Durham crash as family release picture
The family of a ‘much-loved’ dad and grandad have paid tribute to him after he died in a crash on a County Durham road. Emergency crews rushed to the B6286 near Hunwick, Bishop Auckland at about 8.10am on Monday (September 9) to reports of a car
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Family make tribute to "kind" Darlington mother who was wrongly declared dead
A family has paid tribute to a "kind" Darlington mum who was wrongly declared dead by the North East Ambulance Service. Police enquiries into the death of Olive Martin, 54, who died in Darlington Memorial Hospital on October 13 last year have been
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NAMED: Man admits carrying kitchen knife around Durham city centre
A man has admitted a string of offences including carrying a kitchen knife around Durham City centre "without a good reason". Nathan Rees pleaded guilty at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court last week to possession of a knife, sexual assault, commercial
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Tragedy as body of man found at property in search for missing 21-year-old
The body of a man has been found in Ingleby Barwick in the search for a missing 21-year-old. Officers were called to a property in the area of the housing estate on Monday, September 9, after reports that a body had been discovered. While
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WATCH: The moment police and CSI uncover large cannabis farm and arrest two men
Police have released footage of officers uncovering a large cannabis farm in North Yorkshire, as they arrest two men for offences connecting to the incident. The bodycam footage of the arrests and officers discovering the cannabis farm has been
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Winter fuel payment LATEST: MPs vote to scrap support payments
7:20pm Full report now live on the Northern Echo's website Age UK has warned thousands of Darlington pensioners will
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New exhibition relives the grand seaside days out on the railways
THIS month’s exhibition in the Darlington Centre for Local Studies in Darlington library has been curated by the North Eastern Railway Association (NERA) and tells the story of east coast railway holidays before and after the Second World War.
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New full state pension payments to increase by £460 in April
Pensioners in receipt of the full state pension will see their payments increase by £460 in April, according to official wage figures. The Officer for National Statistics (ONS) reported a total pay increase of 4% in the months up to July. While
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'It is disgusting': North East pensioners react to Government's Winter Fuel cut
The winter fuel allowance for pensioners may soon be scrapped for those who do not claim pension credit, according to reports. With a House of Commons vote expected today (September 10), the proposed changes have ignited varied opinions, largely
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Darlington school changes dinner times after reports of students 'going hungry'
A Darlington school has altered dinner times after multiple parents raised concerns about their children going hungry due to long queues for food. Students at Haughton Academy were reportedly told to "go back to lessons" by the time they got to
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Darlington pensioners worry they "will suffer" if winter fuel payments stop
More than 18,000 Darlington pensioners are braced for the government to restrict the winter fuel allowance. Harry Beadnell, 80, and his wife have warned that this is yet another blow for his age group as the "hardest hit pensioners". Mr Beadnell
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Building of Teesside hair salon placed on the market for £90,000
The building of a Teesside hairdressers has been placed on the market for £90,000. The building on Norton Road in Stockton-On-Tees is listed by estate agent, Parker Barras, and currently houses Niche Hair Salon. The property, at 321 Norton
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Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions
Sir Keir Starmer has said he stands behind proposed changes that would take Winter Fuel Payments away from almost ten million pensioners this winter. The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism from unions and some of his own MPs for the policy
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‘Game over’ for owner of restaurant chain with five North East venues to be sold
TGI Fridays’ UK owner Hostmore is set to be wound down in a move that could wipe out its shareholders, after revealing it had dropped plans to buy the US restaurant chain for £177 million. Shares in the London-listed company tanked by more than
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Durham MP writes to Chancellor calling for 'pause' to slashing winter fuel payment
Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves asking her to consider pausing a move to scrap winter fuel payments to most pensioners. The Labour MP wrote to Ms Reeves and Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall over the weekend
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LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East
9:17am Crash at A174 and A19 Reports of slow traffic following a crash at the roundabout between the A174 and the
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County Durham school could close and merge with other site due to low pupil numbers
Two County Durham schools could be merged as part of plans suggested by a local authority. Plans to combine Horndale County Infant and Nursery School and St. Francis Church of England (Aided) Junior School in Newton Aycliffe into a Church of England
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Thousands of Darlington pensioners faced with losing their winter fuel payment
Thousands of Darlington pensioners are set to lose out on hundreds of pounds a year if the winter fuel payment is restricted. Last year in Darlington 20,771 people received the winter fuel payment and now 18,164 of them are set to lose it.
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'We were really confident' - Kristjaan Speakman explains Sunderland's summer move
REGIS LE BRIS’ Sunderland career remains at a formative stage, but Kristjaan Speakman is delighted that the club’s faith in the Frenchman has been rewarded so far. Le Bris was appointed as the Black Cats’ head coach at the end of June, despite
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Michael Carrick flags up key area for improvement with Middlesbrough's Finn Azaz
MICHAEL CARRICK has been delighted with Finn Azaz’s start to the season, and is confident the Middlesbrough forward will soon start delivering an end product to go with his promising build-up play. Having joined Boro in a January move from Aston
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46 new homes to be built in County Durham village this year
Plans to build 46 new homes in a County Durham village are underway with construction set to start this year. The 46-unit project in Sadberge near Darlington involves a range of three, four and five-bedroom detached and semi-detached homes.
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Three-bedroom homes available at Hardwick Grange
Three-bedroom homes are now available to buy and move into at the fabulous Hardwick Grange development in Sedgefield. The entrance hall in The Howard house type leads through to a spacious kitchen/dining area which provides the perfect space to
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Police sergeant who lost dad to suicide at age 12 now runs Darlington support group
A harrowing and moving video has been released by a police federation documenting the impact on police officers who have lost loved ones to suicide - including a police sergeant who lost her dad to suicide aged 12. Between 2011 and 2021, 210 police