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North East restaurant tipped in Michelin and Good Food guides announces shock closure
A restaurant hotly-tipped in both the Michelin and Good Food guides has closed suddenly. Ophelia in Gosforth, Newcastle gained plaudits for its food and service after opening in January 2023. But the owners said on Thursday (September 19) that
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Firefighters tackling blaze at County Durham allotments
Firefighters are tonight tackling a blaze at an allotments in Blackhall Colliery. Flames began to spread at the allotment off Meadow Avenue and Glenholme Terrace just before 7pm tonight (Thursday, September 19) with thick smoke seen over the area
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North East bank building is placed on the market for £425,000
A North East bank building has been put up for sale for £425,000. Virgin Money on York Road in Hartlepool, is listed for sale by estate agents Bond Wolfe. The building, which is VAT exempt, is currently let to Clydesdales Bank, trading as Virgin
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'Dirty' fridges and equipment found at Indian takeaway handed 1* hygiene rating
An Indian takeaway where the same cutting board was being used for raw and cooked foods “without adequate cleaning” in between has been handed a one-star hygiene rating. Bombay Chilli, on Belasis Avenue, was told that major improvement was necessary
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Would-be shop robber carrying a light bulb targeted shops in County Durham town
A would-be robber went on a mostly unsuccessful spree targeting convenience stores in a town, only managing to steal some chocolate from one of the premises. Steven Michael Gill was said to have fallen into, “a cycle” of serving prison sentences
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Drag Race royalty and Ted Lasso star join cast of North East-based BBC comedy
A string of new stars have joined the cast of Middlesbrough-based BBC comedy Smoggie Queens - including Ted Lasso's Bill Fellows and Drag Race royalty Michelle Visage. The six-part series, which was filmed across the region earlier this year,
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Binns may be closing but Darlington must remain open for business
It was an announcement full of sadness, but not shock. It came as a blow, but not a surprise. If anything, it is remarkable that Darlington’s flagship Binns store has remained open for more than 100 years, surviving a changing and challenging retail
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Police and fire crews on scene after blaze engulfs car on County Durham road
Firefighters have tackled a car blaze on a County Durham road which caused a ‘traffic nightmare’. Flames engulfed a Vauxhall Zafira on Pelton Fell Road heading towards of Chester-le-Street shortly after 5pm. Fire crews tackled the blaze and
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Public urged to have their say on crime and policing in Durham and Darlington
County Durham and Darlington residents have been asked to share the pressing issues impacting public safety. From anti-social behaviour and drug use to dangerous driving and off-road bikes, people are encouraged to respond to a new survey from
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Teesside vape shop with alcohol licence put up for sale for £45k
A Teesside vape shop with an alcohol licence has been put up for sale for a price of only £45,000. Simians Vapes, which has been trading for over seven years, is now on the market and has been listed by estate agents Parker Barras. Located
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Furniture business that supplies Kensington Palace and Wagamama opens new showroom
A family-owned business has opened a new showroom as it prepares to expand in North Yorkshire. Hill Cross Furniture unveiled its new premises as Rishi Sunak, Conservative MP for Richmond and Northallerton, conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and
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PICTURED: Woman caught red-handed fly-tipping mattress in alleyway next to home
A blatant incident of fly-tipping has landed a woman with a court fine and a criminal record after they were pictured ditching a mattress in an alleyway. Samantha O’Kane was caught on CCTV dumping a double mattress in the back alley behind her
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Fireworks and flowers as region shows off and shouts up about railway bicentenary
“THIS is really going to light up the region and inspire the next generation,” said broadcaster Steph McGovern. “It’s going to be a great nine months of much needed showing off of our region - as northerners, we often don’t talk enough about what we
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Netflix's Black Mirror releases teaser video for series 7 coming in 2025
Black Mirror took to X this afternoon (September 19) to tease fans about its new series which will air in 2025. Netflix has announced that Emma Corrin and Peter Capaldi are among the cast members of Black Mirror’s seventh series. In March,
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Fresh Newcastle United injury concern ahead of Fulham trip
NEWCASTLE United are sweating on the fitness of Alexander Isak ahead of Saturday's game at Fulham - but not because of the eye problem that forced him off in the win at Wolves. Isak was replaced at half-time at Molineux after complaining of blurred
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Teesside church among community groups to receive £69,500 in grants
A Teesside church is one of the community groups that have been donated £69,500 in grants from a supermarket charity. The Asda Foundation has awarded the funds to three groups in the region as part of its Investing in Spaces and Places grants.
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Would-be Darlington robber theatened woman with knife in Morrisons car park
A man who threatened a woman at knifepoint has been jailed after his electronic GPS tag put him in the location at the time of the offence. William Mee approached the woman as she was putting her shopping in the boot of her vehicle in the car park
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Police release fresh images of people they want to trace after North East disorder
Officers investigating the disorder in Sunderland last month have issued a fresh appeal to the member of the public for help in identifying these people. On the evening of Friday, August 2, police responded to reports of widespread disorder in
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Graham Soult: Even without Binns, Darlington’s future is bright
With the news that Darlington’s House of Fraser is set to close, the initial reaction is of course one of sadness. Binns has served the town for more than a century and is the last branch still bearing the name of the once-proud Sunderland-based
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Awful smell in Darlington and Aycliffe was 'due to extensive manure spreading'
Residents around Darlington and Newton Aycliffe were "disgusted" by an awful smell. One resident described how it made her feel "nauseous" and she had a terrible headache the next day. The Environment Agency have confirmed that the smell was
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Major changes to food waste and recycling bin collections in County Durham
Major changes to bin collections in County Durham have been approved. Households will receive new containers to store food waste and follow new rules for recycling glass by 2026. Each household will receive two new bins: a small caddy for
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Mental health nurse who had indecent photos of children struck off
A mental health nurse who possessed indecent photos of children has been struck off after being convicted in court. Scott Macleod, who worked at the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS mental health trust, was jailed for two years, has been suspended
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Excitement as Miller and Carter set to open new North East restaurant TOMORROW
Steak lovers are in for a treat as Miller and Carter gear up to open its latest North East restaurant TOMORROW (Friday, September 20). The upmarket chain will soon be opening the doors to its plush new venue on the new-build Grey Towers estate
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New barbers opens beneath wine bar and Italian restaurant in Durham
A new barbershop has opened in the heart of Durham City - beneath a popular wine bar, Italian coffee shop and restaurant. Three Blades Club, run by friends and expert barbers Roman Radchenko and Luke Crodden, opened this week, an extension of
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Sunderland's priority in ongoing search to appoint new assistant head coach
SUNDERLAND are continuing the search for a new coach to join Regis Le Bris' backroom team, with the boss emphasising the importance of making sure any newcomer is the right fit behind the scenes. Le Bris says they are looking for coaches with "
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A1(M) LIVE: Delays and fire crews on scene after car fire - updates
4:17pm Road reopened All lanes of the A1(M) between Junction 52 at Catterick and Junction 51 at Leeming Bar have now
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Michael Carrick leaves Sunderland guessing on Middlesbrough injuries & selection
MICHAEL Carrick is leaving Sunderland guessing ahead of Middlesbrough's trip to the Stadium of Light on Saturday, with Boro's head coach not providing a definitive answer on whether Rav van den Berg or Jonny Howson will be involved. As was the
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Five people arrested on suspicion of murder after man stabbed to death
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in Stockton. Officers were called to Hills Drive on Thursday (September 19) after a 26-year-old man died following a stabbing incident overnight. A cordon
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Experts' flesh-eating disease warning to dog owners in County Durham - how to spot
Dog walkers in County Durham have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets, as vets warned owners to take extra precautions on muddy walks. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as
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Pop icon Kylie Minogue set to bring world tour to North East - here's when
Pop icon Kylie Minogue has announced she will be performing a North East date as part of her Tension world tour. The Padam Padam hitmaker is set to perform at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on Saturday, May 17, 2025, as part of a string of dates
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Duke of Edinburgh opens County Durham education group headquarters
The Duke of Edinburgh travelled to a County Durham education company to learn about their innovative work to transform lives, before opening a new headquarters. Prince Edward began his trip to the North East today (Thursday, September 19) with
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North East awards celebrate efforts to support prisoner rehabilitation
People in the North East working with prisoners have been recognised for their efforts to support rehabilitation and reduce re-offending. The Nepacs Ruth Cranfield Awards, which have been running for 19 years, celebrate the work of individuals
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Gritters on 'standby' in the region as snow forecast for later this month
Gritters have been put on standby in the North East and North Yorkshire after suggestions of snow has been forecast for later this month by Met Office and WX Charts. In preparation for icy and snowy weather later this month and into winter, councils
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Former actor freed early from Durham prison arrested the day after his release
A former Hollywood actor who was this month released early from prison has been rearrested and remanded in custody. Tattooed Jason Hoganson, 53, was photographed raising a thumb as he was released from Durham Prison on September 10. The following
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Major Sunderland boost ahead of Middlesbrough after injury scare with update on duo
SUNDERLAND have received a huge boost ahead of this weekend's game against Middlesbrough, with Dan Ballard expected to be involved after his Plymouth injury scare. Ballard was pictured leaving Home Park on crutches and with his foot in a protective
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'The town's done': Darlington Binns closure is 'nail in coffin' say readers
The closure of iconic Darlington store Binns has been described as a "nail in the coffin" of the town as members of the public reacted to the news. Readers of The Northern Echo took to social media to voice their thoughts on the matter, displaying
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Labour's committing political hari-kari
KEIR STARMER didn’t get the hero’s welcome a victorious Labour leader might have expected from the TUC. Instead, his Tory-lite policies were greeted in the same way unions treat Conservative politicians! Labour is already in a mess, mainly
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Do you sing the National Anthem?
WHEN England lost in the European Championship final to Spain, I was pleased as Spain were the much better team and it also meant the end of Gareth Southgate’s managership and his awful football. At least he sang the National Anthem. Lee Carsley
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Greene King is giving sports fans 20 per cent off drinks this weekend- how to claim
Pubgoers can get 20% off drinks at Greene King pubs this weekend as they watch Antony Joshua’s next fight. Antony Joshua will fight Daniel Dubois this weekend and boxing fans can watch the match at their local Greene King pub with cheaper drinks
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Shocked residents fear 'this is the norm' after man stabbed to death in street
Residents of a Stockton estate have spoken of their shock at being woken to flashing lights and sirens in the middle of the night after a man was stabbed to death. A murder investigation was launched on Thursday (September 19) after a 26-year-old
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Actor who inspired North Yorkshire arts project to be remembered with film night
An actor whose life sparked the formation of an arts programme in North Yorkshire will be celebrated and remembered with a film night next week. Much Ado About Dying is at Rural Arts, Thirsk on Thursday, September 26 from 7.30pm, which showcases
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Drug-affected man kicked now ex-partner in stomach in her Durham home after surgery
A man under the influence of drugs kicked his partner in the stomach during a row just ten days after she underwent an emergency C-section operation, a court was told. Michael Burns also grabbed the woman tightly around the throat, to the point
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Why this 90-year-old Bishop Auckland man is climbing the mast of the Cutty Sark
A 90-year-old man from County Durham is set to climb the mast of the Cutty Sark to raise money for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women. Kelso Yuill, of Bishop Auckland, who has been a supporter
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County Durham morris dancing group receives grant to help attract new members
A County Durham Morris dancing group has received a grant to help get more people into the pastime. The Sadberge-based Locos in Motion Border Morris, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, has been awarded £2,427 from the community fund
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Man and child injured in crash with combine harvester pulling trailer
A man and a child have been injured after a crash with a combine harvester pulling a trailer. Police are appealing for dashcam footage following the crash in Pinchinthorpe, near Guisborough, at 5.50pm last night (September 18). A trailer being
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'Death of the town' - shoppers react to closing down of Binns' Darlington store
Shoppers have been reacting to the news that Darlington's flagship House of Fraser store is set to close later this year - with some believing the closure will signal the "death of the town". The former Binns store, on High Row, will close its
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Two arrested after man suffers serious stab wounds in early morning attack
Two men have been arrested after a man was taken to hospital with stab wounds. Police were called to Ruskin Avenue in Middlesbrough at around 2.30am this morning. (Thursday September 19). The 37-year-old man was taken to James Cook University
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Two boys, 14, charged after stolen bike found abandoned in Darlington graveyard
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged after a stolen motorbike was recovered by officers in Darlington. The bike had been stolen from the rear yard of a house in Vane Terrace in the early hours of yesterday morning. (September 17) Minutes
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Women struck by vehicle in hit-and-run after street attack is critically ill
A woman who was allegedly assaulted before she was struck by a vehicle that left the scene is in hospital with life-threatening injuries. Officers are appealing for help after as part of the investigation following the incident at 5am on Wednesday
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Event schedule released to mark 200th anniversary of Stockton and Darlington Railway
The programme of events to mark the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) next year has been released. As part of the milestone celebration, which will take place on September 27, 2025, there will be
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'End of an era': Sadness and disappointment as Binns to close Darlington store
It's the "end of an era" for Darlington as the town centre's flagship House of Fraser store announces it will close later this year. Frasers Group, which owns the former Binns store on High Row, revealed today (September 19) that it would be closing
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Former Newcastle defender takes new management job after swapping clubs
FORMER Newcastle United defender and Gateshead boss Mike Williamson has left MK Dons to take charge of Carlisle. The 40-year-old had been in charge of MK Dons since since October 2023. Williamson made more than 150 appearances for Newcastle
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LIVE: Police and CSI on scene after man is stabbed with two suspects arrested - updates
1:25pm North East Ambulance Service has issued a statement A spokesperson said: "We were called to an incident at
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Binns is last remaining House of Fraser store in North East to close
The last remaining House of Fraser store in the North East, in Darlington's iconic Binns building, is set to close later this year. From a war of words, to company restructuring, the region's House of Fraser stores have closed for a multitude of
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Closing down sale signs appear in Binns as Darlington store confirms closure
Closing down sale signs have appeared in the window of Darlington's flagship Binns store after its closure was confirmed this morning (Thursday, September 19). The former Binns store, on High Row, will close its doors for the final time in December
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Binns' history in Darlington as flagship store announces closure this year
It’s been a staple in Darlington since the 1920s - now the flagship store has announced it is set to close later this year. Once branded the Harrods of the North East, Binns has been a regional institution for decades, with stores across Sunderland
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Binns' flagship Darlington store to close this year after 100 years in town
Darlington's flagship House of Fraser store is set to close later this year, it has been confirmed. The former Binns store, on High Row, will close its doors for the final time in December this year, due to the landlord's decision to terminate
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Darlington parents pay tribute to 'beautiful' son, who died weeks after spine surgery
A heartbroken Darlington family have paid tribute to their “beautiful” and “brave” son who died from natural causes in relation to an potentially life saving spinal surgery, an inquest has concluded. Alfie Bower was 15-years-old when he underwent
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County Durham slaughterhouse charged after man critically injured in machine
A County Durham slaughterhouse has been charged with breaching health and safety laws after a worker was left fighting for his life after getting trapped in machinery. Shaun Unsworth was badly injured after becoming trapped in a meat processing
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Club swap explained after Middlesbrough & Sunderland's rivals confirm new head coach
NARCIS Pelach says he's left Norwich for Stoke because he could sense the "passion" and desire to embrace a new identity at the Bet365 Stadium. Middlesbrough and Sunderland's Championship rivals appointed the Spaniard after sacking Steven Schumacher
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Travel up the dale was the right prescription for hospitalised soldiers
THERE were at least 28 Voluntary Aid Detachment Hospitals set up in country homes in County Durham during the First World War to help soldiers injured in the frontline trenches to recuperate. Each hospital was usually overseen by a local matriarch
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Royal visit to County Durham business this morning
There will be a royal visit in County Durham today, to open a local business's new headquarters. HRH the Duke of Edinburgh will visit Learning Curve Group in County Durham on Thursday, September 19, to mark the Group’s 20th anniversary and officially
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DWP PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas
People who receive certain disability benefits may need to act in the next few weeks or risk having their payments stopped ahead of Christmas. People claiming ESA (Employment Support Allowance) are those impacted by the latest warning. ESA
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Sainsbury's shoppers 'panic buy' Cadbury chocolates amid massive discount
Shoppers have been rushing to Sainsbury's to 'panic buy' Cadbury chocolates after the supermarket slashed prices. It comes as Sainsbury's launches a limited-time offer that allows all Nectar card users to get selected Cadbury items for half their
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John Lewis reveals Christmas advert hint in new campaign
John Lewis has hinted at its new Christmas advert with its latest campaign on its recently revived Never Knowingly Undersold price pledge. The “through the decades” TV advert is the first in a three-part campaign for the all-important retail ‘golden
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Animal experts issue Alabama Rot warning to dog owners in the UK - how to spot
Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets, as vets warned owners to take extra precautions on muddy walks. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG
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County Durham man wins giant onion and leek competition at popular flower show
A County Durham man has been crowned the winner of the giant onion and giant leek categories at this year's Harrogate Flower Show. Stephen Purvis, from Murton, near Seaham, won the coveted giant onion competition with his 7.6 kg (16.755 lb) specimen
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Talks over delayed BrewDog, Everyman and Premier Inn site remain at 'deadlock'
Resolution talks between developers and the council that would pave the way for a major shopping and restaurant complex to open are ongoing - despite concerns over repeated delays. The Milburngate development, which was scheduled to be open by
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Concern raised over having two recycling bins across region as consultation ends
Concerns over the possibility of having two recycling bins in North Yorkshire have been raised after residents raised worries about storing the new bins and a change to the current system. Under proposals from North Yorkshire Council, households
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County Durham leisure centre improvements paused after £109 million rising costs
Durham County Council has warned that building new leisure centres and improving existing facilities would be too risky and cost £109 million. The local authority revealed plans to build new sites in Seaham and Chester-le-Street and make a raft
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Major repair work on railway tracks begins with aim to restore passenger service
Wensleydale Railway has started major track repair work as part of its plans to restore passenger services from Leyburn to Redmire. The section of line between Leyburn and Redmire has been closed to the public since 2020 due to the deteriorating
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Fears contract awarded to NHS trust may 'destabilise' Darlington hospice - GPs
More than 40 past and present GPs and professionals have signed a letter calling on an NHS trust to return a "vital" contract back to a Darlington hospice. St Teresa’s Hospice - which has run its rapid response service since 2011 delivering 24
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First pictures from scene after man stabbed to death outside house
A murder investigation has been launched after a man sadly died outside of a house in the early hours of the morning. The first pictures and video from the scene from the scene show that CSI and specialist police teams have swarmed Hills Drive
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DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit
Another big change to Winter Fuel Payments has been revealed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The latest change to the £300 cost of living boost comes after it was announced in July that almost 10 million people who previously qualified
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Sunderland vs Middlesbrough Preview: Tickets, TV coverage, Team news, Likely line-ups
Sunderland take on Middlesbrough in a North-East derby in the Championship on Saturday. Here are all the details you need to know about the game… WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE? The first derby game of the season will be staged at the
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LIVE: Murder investigation launched and CSI on scene after man stabbed
3:42pm Five people arrested Five people have now been arrested as the murder investigation continues. Cleveland
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'It was a dream come true' - Stacey Solomon quits job to spend time with family
Sort Your Life Out star Stacey Solomon has shared an emotional announcement with her fans as she revealed she is stepping back from one of her much-loved roles. Sharing the news on her Instagram stories, the Loose Women favourite said she has shot
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100 years of bare bottoms in the window of a major Darlington town centre shop
More than one hundred years ago this month, one of the North East’s greatest retail names announced that it was opening its first branch outside its home town and launching an extravagant stock-clearing sale. “So greatly have the ramifications
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Middlesbrough loanee wants permanent deal as Kieran Scott outlines club's position
GEORGE Edmundson wants to earn a permanent deal at Middlesbrough. The Ipswich loanee has only been a Boro player for a few weeks having joined on loan from Ipswich on deadline day but felt instantly settled and happy in the Riverside dressing room
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We must do something about the safety of young people online in Darlington
Darlington MP Lola McEvoy writes exclusively for The Northern Echo. As a parent, there’s nothing more important than the safety of your children. Yet with the constant presence of mobile phones and social media, being certain of that is harder
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Green-fingered couple win County Durham gardening competition on first attempt
A green-fingered couple have won a housing association’s gardening competition at the first time of asking – and just three years after giving their garden a complete transformation. David and Jean Chaney’s garden in Carrside, Durham, scooped first
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'World-first’ show featuring performers with dementia to be staged in Darlington
A North East theatre is to stage a unique talent show featuring performers with dementia. The Dementia’s Got Talent contest – thought to be a world-first – will take place at Darlington Hippodrome on January 21 next year. The pioneering show
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North East toll road named as one of UK's most expensive making £24.5m annually
A North East toll road has been named as one of the most expensive in the country as analysis shows it made Only three roads in the UK are more expensive than the Tyne Tunnel, connecting Jarrow and Wallsend, according to research by Moneybarn Car
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'Should never have been allowed': Readers react to potential school phone ban
Plans to ban pupils from carrying phones during school hours have sparked a debate among Northern Echo readers with some claiming that phones should 'never have been allowed' in the first place. Earlier in September politicians in Ireland and Scotland
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Darlington hospice's plea after losing 'vital' rapid response contract to NHS trust
A Darlington hospice has issued a plea to an NHS trust after losing out on a "vital" rapid response service contract - sparking fears it could lead to a "reduction in the quality and timeliness of care". St Teresa’s Hospice has delivered essential
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North East pupils thrilled to meet local Olympic medallist
AN OLYMPIC medal-winning rower has returned home to the North East to inspire the next generation of athletes. Lauren Irwin, who won a bronze medal at Paris 2024 with the Team GB Women’s Eight rowing team, visited Parkside Academy in Willington
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Newcastle identify these two contract situations as key priority for next few months
NEWCASTLE UNITED hope to avoid another summer of unsettling transfer uncertainty by agreeing new contracts with both Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak before the end of this season. Both Gordon and Isak were linked with possible moves away from
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Couple’s first home marks 1,000th new build milestone for believe housing
A young couple who moved into a northeast housing association’s 1,000th new build home say it is everything they wanted and more. Courtney Wallace and Connor Jackson described the two-bed house at Weavers Close, in Peterlee, as their “perfect”