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Two who were 'trapped in vehicle' hospitalised after crash closes County Durham road
Two people who were trapped in a vehicle following a crash on a County Durham road this evening have been taken to hospital. Emergency services including the fire service and police have been in attendance on North Lane (B6299) near Crook this
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Darlington man loses driving licence after speed camera catches him on A1(M)
A driver from Darlington has been banned from driving for six months after speeding on a stretch of the A1(M). Barry Athey, 57, of Gurney Street in Darlington, pleaded guilty to speeding on the A1(M) between J61 Bowburn to J60 Bradbury in County
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County Durham beach with 'golden sands' and chance of seeing seals hailed 'beautiful'
A County Durham beach with 'golden sands' has been branded 'beautiful' and an 'amazing' spot on TripAdvisor by those who have visited it. Crimdon Beach, based between Hartlepool and Blackhall, is one of several spots in County Durham down the
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BBC weather presenter 'baffled' by 'purple clouds' over skies of North East
A BBC weather presenter has been left 'baffled' by a question from a listener - who claimed to have seen 'purple clouds' over the North East on Thursday (September 12). For those tuning into BBC Radio Newcastle’s afternoon show at around 4.45pm
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County Durham RECAP: Road re-opens following crash
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Police launch appeal to find missing 24-year-old - have you seen Adam?
Police have launched an appeal to locate a man in his 20s who hasn't been seen for five days. 24-year-old Adam Garside was last seen on Rievaulx Avenue in Billingham at approximately 4.15pm on September 9. Adam is described as white, around
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Carrick's dressing room message to Middlesbrough players after Preston 'frustration'
MICHAEL Carrick was left frustrated after Middlesbrough were held to a draw by Preston and says his side need to start "killing teams off". Tommy Conway put Boro ahead early on and the hosts had more than enough chances to be out of sight before
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'Pretty' village and 'picturesque' town named two of best UK locations to live
A 'pretty' village and a 'picturesque' spa town have been named in the list of the best UK locations to live. According to the travel website Muddy Stilettos, Helmsley in the North Yorkshire Moors, is one of the most sought-after locations to
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Market square with four shops and Starbucks approved after years of delays
Plans for a market square with four shops and a Starbucks drive-thru have been approved despite years of delays and concerns over road safety. The proposals for Woodland Avenue in Colburn have faced years of scrutiny from the public and parish
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16th century County Durham home which hosted Cromwell for tea up for sale
A 16th-century County Durham home which once hosted Oliver Cromwell for tea, is up for sale for £1,200,000. Reeds Rains is listing the Grade II listed, six-bedroom property located in Esh Winning, Durham. The estate agents said: "Dating from
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Sunderland's perfect Championship start comes to an end at Plymouth
A SENSATIONAL stoppage-time winner from skipper Joe Edwards ended Sunderland's unbeaten Championship start and gave Wayne Rooney his first victory as Plymouth manager as they triumphed 3-2 at Home Park. Man-of-the-match Edwards was first to react
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Middlesbrough signing already looks like crucial player for Michael Carrick
Here's how Middlesbrough's players rated in the 1-1 draw with Preston at the Riverside: 6 Dieng: Didn’t have much to do. Helpless for goal. 7 Ayling: Solid defensively at right-back. Set Conway away for early opener. 7 Edmundson: Composed
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Three people rushed to hospital after two-car crash in County Durham village
Three people were taken to hospital for treatment following a two-vehicle collision on a County Durham road today (Saturday, September 14). Emergency services responded to reports of the crash on the B1283 Durham to Sherburn Village road, at 9.40am
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County Durham town centre footfall not affected after free parking scrapped - council
The removal of a free parking scheme in town centres across County Durham has not impacted footfall, a council has claimed. Free parking after 2pm for town centres across County Durham was introduced in April 2021, to help the region recover from
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Plans aim to break 'stalemate' on village pub development
PROPOSALS to change the use of a former pub in a North Yorkshire village to a home have been re-submitted to North Yorkshire Council in a bid to break a 'stalemate' position. The Black Swan, in Main Street, Thornton Le Moor, near Northallerton
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The 8 locations in the North East and North Yorkshire Aldi are looking to open
Aldi has announced that it wants to open in eight locations across the North East and North Yorkshire in the coming years and has identified each area. In its annual trading update, Aldi said it plans to open 23 new locations in the UK before
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Man charged after woman was 'pinned to ground' and had handbag stolen
A man has been charged and has appeared in court for multiple offences including a robbery where a woman was "pinned to the ground" and had her handbag stolen. 38-year-old Heath Randall of Donnington Green in Middlesbrough was charged following
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A1(M) LIVE: Traffic building and delays increasing following crash - updates
4:46pm Delays subsiding Traffic appears to be moving smoothly up the A1(M) following the crash. More as we get
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Familiar sense of frustration for Middlesbrough after Preston draw
A THIRD successive game without defeat but also a familiar sense of frustration for Middlesbrough, who will feel one point should have been three against Preston. Not for the first time this season, Michael Carrick’s side weren’t able to make spells
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Police arrest 'local' man, 30, in investigation into alleged rape of woman
Detectives investigating the alleged rape of a woman in a Middlesbrough park have arrested a local man in connection with the incident. Cleveland Police said the 30-year-old suspect was transported to police custody following his arrest and he
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What time is The Voice on tonight? When to watch latest blind auditions on ITV
The Voice UK continues tonight (Saturday, September 14) on ITV as more talented singers from across the UK perform in the hope of catching the attention of the judges/coaches. Tonight will be the third week of blind auditions with the the coaches
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Middlesbrough full debut, three changes and injury boost on the bench against Preston
GEORGE Edmundson is making his full Middlesbrough debut against Preston this afternoon. The deadline day signing is one of three changes to the side that won at Cardiff last time out. Edmundson replaces Anfernee Dijksteel, with captain Luke
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New County Durham leisure centres unlikely to be built after £20m rise in costs
Two new leisure centres are unlikely to be built in County Durham amid funding concerns. Plans to build new facilities at Chester-le-Street and Seaham have been further cast in doubt after Durham County Council warned of a huge increase in estimated
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Two more bank branches in region to close as latest raft of closures announced
Banking giants Halifax and Lloyds have announced their latest raft of branch closures with two in the North East and North Yorkshire facing the axe. Halifax will close its sites in North Shields and Northallerton and January and April 28 respectively
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A19 crash LIVE: Lanes closed and delays after incident on busy road
3:21pm Road clear and lanes reopened It looks like the road is clear and lanes have now reopened. We'll bring
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Middlesbrough 1-1 Preston: Highlights as Boro have to settle for point
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Eddie Howe on Newcastle's Wolves & Fulham challenge and Gary O'Neil respect
NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe has warned his players they need to raise their game if they are to maintain a promising start to the new Premier League season. The Magpies head to Wolves on Sunday sitting in fifth place in the table with seven points
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Police investigate after Audi crashes into Stockton house as two occupants flee
Police today (Saturday September 14) appealed for information after a car was apparently reversed into the doorway of a house. Two suspects who are believed to have fled from the Audi are also sought by the Cleveland force following the incident
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Paedo pensioner who abused young boys in the 90s jailed for almost two decades
A paedo pensioner has been jailed for almost two decades for abusing young boys in the 1990s. Alan Rutter, 78, of Easington will likely die in prison after he was locked up for 19 years at Newcastle Crown Court this week. He would ply his young
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Boarded up Darlington house on the market for £65,000 - look inside
A three-bedroomed home that has been boarded up has hit the market in Darlington priced at just £65,000 – look inside below. The terraced property on Louisa Street is located close to Yarm Road, the town's train station and local amenities.
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House opposite school closed after man threatened to kill neighbours
Magistrates have granted a Closure Order on a Hartlepool house opposite a school due to the criminal behaviour of the tenant. Teesside Magistrates approved the three-month order on 10 Salisbury Place, off Wiltshire Way, following an application
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5 Darlington and County Durham shops we've loved and lost over the years
Like anywhere in the UK, Darlington and County Durham have lost a lot of shops over the years, whether it's big name brands and chain stores or big department stores or independent stores, it has changed the landscape of the high street. We have
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Concern over worrying rise in Darlington female suicide rates
Suicide rates among women in Darlington are more than double the national average, it has emergd. The shocking statistics provide an insight into the worrying health of females throughout the town. Suicide rates among females in Darlington
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Violent Darlington bully grabbed his girlfriend round the throat and choked her
A thug who grabbed his partner around the neck and choked her has been locked up following his campaign of bullying and abuse. Andrew Badger would regularly shout in the face of the woman leaving her terrified before relationship eventually came
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Lidl faces backlash after introducing some cashless self-service tills
If you have been shopping at your local Lidl recently, you might have noticed a change in how you pay at the self-service tills. That’s because the supermarket has revealed it has gone cashless at self-service tills in some of its UK stores.
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EastEnders star hints at show return after 'dead' character revealed to be alive
EastEnders legend Joel Beckett has hinted at a permanent return to the popular BBC show after it was confirmed that his character Jake was alive after 18 years. Jake Moon had attempted to flee the country with Chrissie Watts after she went on the
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How to watch Strictly Come Dancing tonight amid 2024 series launch
Strictly Come Dancing is back for 2024, seeing celebrity contestants pair up with professional dancers to try and claim that Glitterball Trophy. Tonight's episode will see contestants like Tom Dean introduced to their dance partners ahead of the
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Chicken goggles, a kingfisher catcher and a weather predictor: history in 100 objects
THE British are obsessed with the weather. So obsessed that every news bulletin finishes with not one but two weather forecasts, exactly the same weather but predictions from slightly different perspectives. At first, says North Yorkshire author
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Family pay heartfelt tribute to 'most lovely' dad of five after sudden death
Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to a 'most lovely' dad-of-five who died suddenly following a heart attack while on holiday this summer. Saul Giddings was just 49 years old when he sadly died following a sudden heart attack on August 27
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County Durham house with 'rich history' goes on the market for only £39,950
A County Durham house with a "rich history" has been put on the market for only £39,950. The property, located on Ninth Street, Horden, was built in the 1920s and offers a 'comfortable' living space for individuals or small families for a small
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North East hotel shortlisted for national Boutique Hotel of the Year award
A North East hotel has been shortlisted for the Boutique Hotel of the Year award after recently completing a multi-million-pound renovation. Luxury hotel, Matfen Hall, in Northumberland has been recognised by Boutique Hotelier as one of the finest
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I tried Sunday lunch at the High Force Hotel – was it worth the drive?
IT was a September Sunday that proved that summer has slipped by and autumn is settling in. It was dreich, so grey and dark that it would have prevented England’s cricketers from bowling a ball and so miserable that even the drizzle couldn’t be bothered
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Enjoy some easy walking with spectacular views along the North Yorkshire coastline
To the south of Whitby is a pretty section of coastal walking along the high cliffs. The views are excellent. The walk is best enjoyed by taking the regular bus from Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay and walking back to Whitby from there. It gives an opportunity
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Dad feared for his life after being stabbed as 'bike stolen by masked gang'
A man stabbed in both hands by a masked gang who stole his motorbike has told how he feared for his life as he was attacked. Dad-of-four Gareth Sherrington was riding his electric off-road bike when he was followed by the group, who he believes
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Last chance to vote for The Northern Echo's Best Bakery 2024
From flavourful pies and pasties to cakes and artisan breads, County Durham and Darlington is home to some amazing baker and bakeries. The Northern Echo launched its 'Best Bakery 2024' competition earlier this month to celebrate the finest establishments
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Michael Carrick's 'perfect scenario' at Middlesbrough after summer transfer window
MICHAEL Carrick has a problem at Middlesbrough. But you won't find him moaning about it. Such is the depth in his squad after the summer transfer window, Carrick now faces a weekly dilemma when it comes to who to choose and who gets left out.
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Tourism body 'keen' to bring cabins and GoApe development to Hamsterley Forest
A board that manages some of the regions most popular visitor attractions has praised to proposals to build dozens of cabins, a tree top activity centre and more in County Durham's largest forest. Visit County Durham believe plans that would change
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Regis Le Bris explains Tommy Watson situation - and youngster's first-team prospects
TOMMY WATSON will get first-team opportunities in the next few months, with Regis Le Bris keen to step up the teenager’s involvement with Sunderland’s senior group. Watson only turned 18 in April, but the Sunderland hierarchy confirmed just how
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Plans to demolish County Durham building for holiday home scrapped by council
Plans to demolish a County Durham building to make way for a holiday home have been 'finally disposed of' by Durham County Council. The application, which was thrown out by the council on Wednesday, proposed the demolition of an existing derelict
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Darlington determined to avoid FA Cup upset in the shadow of Old Trafford
DARLINGTON will give their lower-league opponents every respect in their FA Cup second-qualifying round tie this afternoon. Quakers, who are unbeaten in their last five league games and haven’t conceded a goal in the process, head to Greater Manchester
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Where to go for the best takeaway in County Durham? Locals share their favourites
Where do you go for the tastiest curry full of spices or a juicy burger dripping in sauce? We asked our readers on Facebook where they think is the best place for a takeaway in the North East and most of the responses were in County Durham.
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Eddie Howe's Newcastle United transfer hope after call for 'unity'
EDDIE Howe hopes to sit down with Newcastle bosses and recruitment team and start the planning for the January transfer window as soon as possible. After a frustrating summer window, Howe revealed in his press conference on Friday that there hasn't
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Leeds Utd ex-Boro loanee makes 'strong impression' in tough circumstances at new club
MIDDLESBROUGH host Preston at the Riverside today as Michael Carrick's side go in search of successive Championship victories. It's been a dramatic start to the campaign for North End, whose former manager Ryan Lowe left after just one game and
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What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to find out how you score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.