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Kitchenware store to open new North East outlet - and give away free goodie bags
A kitchenware store is set to open a new outlet in the North East in September, offering shoppers the chance to buy their own 'bespoke' kitchenware sets. ProCook will open its new branch at Metrocentre, Gateshead, on September 27. To celebrate
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Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard seen at North East attraction, saying it's a "gem"
TV stalwarts Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard were spotted at a North East attraction yesterday (Friday, September 21). Taking time out of their busy schedules, the pair met visitors at Teesside Park's Ninja Warrior assault course, encouraging people
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Man who died after incident at County Durham sign factory named
A man who died in an incident at a County Durham sign factory has been named. Nigel Brooks, 45, from Stanley, died at work at the Interplan Sign Systems factory in Consett on August 27. Police were called after Mr Brooks' body was found at
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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week
A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week (September 13 to September 20). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Five streets across the region scooped prizes
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Forensic teams descend on street amid murder investigation
Forensic teams descended on a Stockton street today amid an ongoing murder investigation, police have confirmed. Detectives and crime scene investigations units were seen at a flat on Bowron Road, just off Hills Drive, in Stockton throughout the
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Eddie Howe's damning assessment of Newcastle United defeat at Fulham
EDDIE HOWE delivered a damning assessment of Newcastle United's 3-1 defeat at Fulham, admitting it was 'the worst' his side had played all season. Goalkeeper Nick Pope fumbled Emile Smith Rowe’s shot for Fulham's second goal and Bruno Guimaraes
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Remembering questions Darlington woman had to win £10k on TV show - can you get them?
A set of quiz questions that a woman from Darlington faced on an ITV programme that won her £10,000 have resurfaced, and are still baffling people to this day. Sara Holliday from Darlington might have successfully navigated her way to the final
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County Durham caravan park in area of outstanding natural beauty up for sale
A County Durham holiday park in an area of outstanding natural beauty has been put up for sale for £850,000. Fineburn Chalet and Caravan Park, located near Frosterley, Weardale, is being listed by estate agents GSC Grays. The park, which spans
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Darlington 3 Southport 0: McGowan at the double in Quakers victory
Two-goal Will McGowan made a superb Darlington debut, helping his new team to their biggest win of the season so far. The attacking midfielder joined on loan in midweek, and made an immediate good first impression by bagging a brace at Blackwell
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Newcastle United's unbeaten start to season ends with defeat at Fulham
NEWCASTLE UNITED'S unbeaten start to the season came crashing to an end as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage. Marco Silva called for ruthless finishing from Fulham ahead of the game and he got just that as Raul Jimenez’s impressive
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Michael Carrick on Sunderland's Middlesbrough 'compliment' - and attacking admission
MICHAEL Carrick says Middlesbrough must find a way to break teams down after Sunderland became the latest team to frustrate Boro's attack. Boro dominated possession and territory against the Black Cats but only managed a single shot on target,
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Reaction to Council's proposal for parking charges at County Durham beach
Durham County Council has proposed parking charges at Crimdon Dene's sea-front which could see visitors paying £1 per hour or £3 for a full day. The new plans have provoked a mixed response from readers of The Northern Echo. Faye McGowan voiced
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'What did I see?': Strange clouds confuse people as they hang over County Durham
Strange circular clouds floating over the skies of County Durham have left residents confused - with some wondering what they had witnessed. The clouds, which were seen on Thursday (September 19), floated over Darlington, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland
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LISTED: The North East and North Yorkshire beaches that will soon be dog friendly
These are the beaches in the region where dogs will no longer be banned after the rules connected to dogs on beaches will end at the end of this month. Each year, beaches including Whitley Bay, Saltburn, Whitby, and Redcar become 'dog-free' zones
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Michael Carrick baffled by 'massive decision' in Middlesbrough's Sunderland defeat
PERPLEXED Michael Carrick doesn't understand why Trai Hume wasn't sent off against Middlesbrough for his first half tackle on Emmanuel Latte Lath. Hume only received a yellow card after clattering into Boro's striker after just nine minutes, a
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Why Regis Le Bris sees Chris Rigg as a 'symbol' of his new-look Sunderland
REGIS LE BRIS described Chris Rigg as a “symbol” of the team he is trying to create at Sunderland after the teenager’s first-half goal secured a 1-0 win over North-East rivals Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light. Rigg capped a superb all-round
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Rare coin exceeds auction expectations and sells for incredible £180,000
An extremely rare coin has sold beyond expectations at a British auction. The extremely fine Congressional Gold Medal, presented to Lieutenant Robert Henley, as instructed by the President of the United States, James Madison, following the Battle
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'Heartless' thieves steal baby ferrets from County Durham garden
A heartbroken victim has made an appeal after three baby ferrets were stolen from a garden in a County Durham village. The pet ferrets were stolen from a hutch in the back garden of a house in Moor Edge, Brandon, near Durham, at around 6am last
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Sunderland star dazzles but player ratings reflect Middlesbrough struggle
Here's how Sunderland and Middlesbrough players rated after the Black Cats won the Wear-Tees derby 1-0 at the Stadium of Light: Sunderland: 6 Patterson: Boro only had one shot on target. 7 Hume: Perhaps fortunate not to get first half red
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Chris Rigg stars again as Sunderland beat Middlesbrough in Wear-Tees derby
CHRIS RIGG enhanced his burgeoning reputation as his back-heeled finish enabled Sunderland to claim Wear-Tees derby victory over Middlesbrough and climb back to the top of the Championship table. Rigg only turned 17 in June, but the academy product
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Exploring the coastal gems of the Med - our first cruise left us wanting more
To cruise or not to cruise? That was the question on my mind as my algorithm became flooded with videos of people living their best lives at sea. I’d never been on a cruise, but I've always fancied going around the world in 80 days. Okay, maybe
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Fancy a cookie? This supermarket is looking for a paid 'Chief Biscuit Officer'
Online international supermarket Brit Superstore is looking for a Chief Biscuit Officer to test 8 of the UK’s most popular cookies and review them. Cookie or biscuit? Brit Superstore is looking to pay someone to settle the age-old debate. As
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LIVE: CSI descend on house as murder investigation continues
7:35pm Police renew witness appeal Police have asked anyone who many have information about the suspected murder of
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Regis Le Bris proved right on Middlesbrough as Sunderland send Championship message
Sunderland continued their hugely impressive start to the Championship season with a 1-0 win over rivals Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light. Here are the talking points to emerge from the game: SUNDERLAND MAKE RIVALS SIT UP AND TAKE NOTICE
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Cannabis plants seized after police helicopter thermal images show suspicious heat
Police have seized more than 200 cannabis plants after thermal images picked up by a police helicopter showed heat radiating from a property's roof The property in Birtley, near Chester-le-Street, was raided after the suspicious activity was picked
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County Durham barn conversion with equestrian arena on market for £760,000
A County Durham barn conversion with its own equestrian arena has gone on the market for £760,000. This four-bedroom detached property, located in Burnfoot, St John's Chapel, is being sold by Weardale Properties. The home is set on a plot of
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Petrol station 'competing' with Costco selling fuel for as cheap as 129.9p
A petrol station that is competing with the likes of Costco and other big name brands is selling petrol for as cheap as 129.9p. Dalehead Garage in Hawes, in the Yorkshire Dales, has been receiving favourable reviews from drivers after offering
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Fine after A1(M) speed camera catches motorist speeding over 70mph
A woman faced fines for speeding above the 70mph limit on the A1(M). Amy Elizabeth Stanley, 40, of Turnpike Walk, Sedgefield, Durham, breached the speed limit while driving her Ford on March 3, 2024. She exceeded the 70mph motorway limit, infringing
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Police appeal as concern grows for missing teenager - have you seen Courtney?
Police have appealed for help in helping find missing teenager Courtney Hunter as concern grows for her welfare. The 16-year-old is missing from the Stockton area and has not been seen since Monday September 9. A Cleveland Police spokesperson
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Yellow weather warning as North East set to be hit by heavy rain on Monday
The North East is bracing for heavy rain as The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for Monday. The Met Office have issued a yellow warning for heavy rain from early Monday morning until midnight for the following areas: Darlington, Durham
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Key Sunderland absentee as Black Cats and Boro both make one change for derby game
CHRIS MEPHAM makes his Sunderland debut in this afternoon’s Wear-Tees derby against Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light, with Aidan Morris returning to the starting side for the Teessiders. Dan Ballard is only able to make the substitutes’ bench
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What time is the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois boxing match on TV? How to watch
Earlier in the week, Daniel Dubois tipped the scales at a career-high 17st 10lbs for the first defence of his IBF world heavyweight title against Anthony Joshua at Wembley this evening (September 21). Dubois registered 3lbs heavier than for his
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Sunderland 1 Middlesbrough 0 - Recap and highlights from Stadium of Light
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What time is Strictly Come Dancing on TV tonight? Week 1 first dances and songs
It’s never too early for a 10 from Shirley (Ballas), or is it? Although the odds are low, tonight could see the top score paddle make an appearance from the head Strictly Come Dancing judge. The first week of the BBC dance show gets underway this
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Next warn of store closures after equal pay case - with fears for North East shops
High street giant Next has warned of possible store closures after losing a landmark legal case over equal pay - with fears now sparked over North East shops. The retailer is planning to appeal against the decision last month that saw more than
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Man in sixties injured as two men kick him off his electric bike and then steal it
A man in his sixties was left with facial injuries after two men kicked him from his electric bike before stealing it. Police are appealing for information about the man after the incident in Stockton on Thursday (September 19). A Cleveland
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A Darlington gliderman at Arnhem trying to capture the bridge too far 80 years ago
EIGHTY years ago today, gliderman Peter Hill was involved in fierce fighting around the Dutch town of Arnhem as Allied forces tried to capture a crucial bridge over the River Rhine. History now knows it as a bridge too far. Peter Hill with
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From Coundon to Hollywood: how Robert Redford played a Durham lad in famous war film
THE events at Arnhem 80 years ago, where 41,000 Allied troops were landed behind enemy lines, were turned into the 1977 film, A Bridge Too Far, starring Dirk Bogarde, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Anthony Hopkins, Ryan O’Neal, Laurence Olivier and Robert
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Migrant smuggling gang dismantled as crime boss is jailed for 20 years
The figurehead of an organised crime group that attempted to smuggle migrants into the UK has been jailed for 20 years following a major National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. Muhammad Zada, 43, from Middlesbrough, and his five associates were
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Rare 'bronze' 20p coin sells for 1,100 times its face value - how to spot
Rare coins could be worth hundreds of times more than their face value, as one person found out when they sold a 20p coin for more than £230 on eBay. Some coins are made with minting errors which make them not only rare, but also extremely valuable
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Toys R Us announces it will open 37 stores ahead of Christmas 2024
Toys R Us has revealed it will be opening a further 37 new stores in the UK before Christmas this year. The toy shop chain went bust in February 2018, shutting the doors on all its 100 shops and resulting in the loss of more than 2,000 jobs.
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'Do not eat': more than 50 products sold at Aldi, SPAR and Domino's recalled
Products sold at UK stores including Aldi, SPAR and Domino's have recalled as they may pose a possible health risk to some customers. FGS Ingredients Ltd has been forced to recall more than 50 products - ranging from sandwiches to dips - after
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Zoe Ball's son says he has 'stepped up' as he breaks silence amid Radio 2 absence
Zoe Ball's son has broken his silence following the presenter's recent absence on BBC Radio 2. Woody Cook, who Zoe shares with Fatboy Slim said he has "spent a lot more time with her [Zoe] recently" as she has "always been there when I've had tough
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Walkers warned as the deadliest creatures in the UK revealed by scientists
The deadliest animals in the UK have been revealed and you won't quite believe the top 3. Mosquitoes are infamously the world’s deadliest animal, killing up to a million people every year. In the UK, however, our 36 native mosquito species
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'Evil' Coronation Street character to make shock return after actor spotted on set
An "evil" Coronation Street character is to make a shocking return to the ITV soap opera after being spotted on set. Emrhys Cooper was seen on the cobbles despite previously exiting the programme, leaving many fans wondering if he'll make a return
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Dogs can be healthier eating a vegan diet, academics claim in new study
A new study has claimed that a vegan diet can be healthier for dogs than a traditional meat-based one. Created by academics at the University of Winchester it was co-authored by Andrew Knight, a qualified vet and Visiting Lecturer in Animal Welfare
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DWP order man who cares for disabled wife to pay £9000 back over 25 years
A carer has spoken of his frustration with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) after he was told to repay nearly £9,000. This equates to £30 a month over the next 25 years. Richard Munson, from Suffolk, received weekly Carer’s Allowance
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How I cured my dry, itchy eczema with every day items from the supermarket
Having regular skin that didn’t need much attention was something I’d gotten used to (and taken for granted) until one dry patch turned into lots of random, itchy, dry, red patches on my skin. It was about a year or 18 months ago that I started
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Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next month
Thousands of energy customers could receive a £150 discount on their energy bills from next month. The cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme. The scheme for 2024 opens next month, on October 14. Eligibility
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All the Coca-Cola discontinued drinks in the UK
Coca-Cola was recently forced to apologise to customers have axing two soft drinks from its range. The soft drink giant is known worldwide for its various drinks including Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and the original plain Coca-Cola which comes
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Familiar County Durham locations used in blockbuster movie as filming wraps up
All of the locations used in a Hollywood blockbuster have been revealed, as more details about the release date have been announced, as producers and crew members have confirmed that filming has wrapped up. Over 2024, cast and crew of film 28
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LISTED: Hygiene ratings for every Wetherspoons pub in County Durham revealed
The hygiene scores for every Wetherspoons pub in County Durham has been revealed by the Food Standards Agency. Ranking each of the venues out of five stars, the Food Standards Agency are in charge of giving every food and drink business in the
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Plans to build new home behind cottage in village near Darlington
PLANS have been submitted to Darlington Borough Council for the erection of a three-bed home in Sadberge. The one-and-a-half storey dwelling would have integral garage within existing rear garden, parking provision for one vehicle and new vehicle
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Man shot partner in head from close range during cigarettes and sandwiches row
A man who shot his partner in the head from close range with an air rifle during an innocuous row has been locked up. Kenneth Richardson held the weapon to the man’s head when they argued about cigarettes and sandwiches. Teesside Crown Court
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Concerns over designer village progress as developer insists 2026 opening will happen
Concerns have been raised about the progress made on the site of a designer village retail park, as developers insist that the 2026 target opening date will happen. Owners of the Scotch Corner Designer Village revealed in July this year that they
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'Extremely rare' 50p coins sold by County Durham residents for up to £5000
‘Extremely’ rare 50p coins are being sold by people in County Durham for up to £5,000. The items are listed on eBay and Facebook Marketplace and include a Kew Gardens 50p and a King Charles 'Gold' 50p coin. Both coins are described as 'very
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What we thought of dinner at this 'boho' County Durham restaurant
Fancying a meal somewhere completely new to us, my sister and I booked in for tea at Runa Farm, on the outskirts of Barnard Castle. It had been on my mental to-do list of venues since seeing the intriguing pictures taken by our hardworking snapper
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Man who was given two per cent survival chance after crash completes charity 3k
A man who was given a two per cent chance of survival after a crash which left him with brain damage has battled the odds and completed a charity 3k event. John Noble, 29, from Stokesley, North Yorkshire, was involved in the horror crash in Hutton
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Road closures around Darlington for drivers to avoid over the next fortnight
Drivers in and around Darlington will have three road closures to watch out for over the next fortnight. But motorists will be able to take some solace in the fact that all of them are only expected to cause slight delays, of under 10 minutes.
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All the North East locations you can go by train for as low as £5 until 2025
LNER has announced that train tickets will be available for passengers in County Durham, North Yorkshire, and Teesside for as little as £5 up until the start of 2025. The rail company revealed its cheap ticket sale on Thursday (September 19) which
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Walk the best of the Yorkshire Dales - and see a stunning TV series location
One of my favourite walks in the Yorkshire Dales is an 11 mile discovery of two beautiful dales; Littondale and Langstrothdale, both offshoots from Wharfedale. The views are particularly striking from the two highest points of the walk, on the
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Action taken at 'problem' Darlington car park after dozens of drivers fined
Action has been taken at a 'problem' Darlington car park that has seen dozens of drivers fined. Feethams Car Park at the DL1 complex in the town has been the centre of complaints from motorists who have used the car park and been fined. Following
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All 14 North East takeaways slammed with a one or zero star food hygiene rating
A total of 14 businesses in the North East have been slapped with a poor hygiene rating in the last two months. The Food Hygiene ratings show that a number of businesses have been told in the last few weeks that they need to make improvements.
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Serial shoplifter, with 'contract on his head' after witnessing shooting, is jailed
A serial shoplifter who threatened a security guard with a large meat cleaver has been locked up for a catalogue of offences. Aaron Harvey pulled out the terrifying weapon when he was confronted by the shop worker before threatening to ‘slash’
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Shocking security camera footage shows children shooting fireworks at homes
Shocking video footage captured on a security camera shows children shooting fireworks from their hands at houses on a residential street. A gang of youths march down a street in Middlesbrough as one lets off rockets, aiming them at properties
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Sunderland transfer fear has eased - not that Regis Le Bris is surprised
LIFE after Jack Clarke isn't so bad after all... For so long, Sunderland feared losing their star man and his matchwinning contributions, and when he eventually moved on in the summer it looked like a gaping hole had been left in Regis Le Bris'
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Sunderland 'bring out different feeling and emotion' for Carrick & Middlesbrough
SUNDERLAND head coach Regis Le Bris might not think today's game is a derby but Michael Carrick knows exactly how much it means to Middlesbrough and their supporters. Carrick grew up in the North East so needed no educating on just how much football
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Sunderland's Josh Kelly takes late twist in stride ahead of huge Joshua-Dubois card
THIS TIME last week Josh Kelly didn't know who'd be staring back at him in the Wembley ring tonight. After Liam Smith's late withdrawal a mad scramble for an opponent ensued. Ordinarily in a situation like this, the fight would either fall-through
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Eddie Howe defends reluctance to drop Sean Longstaff and explains midfielder's value
FOR much of last season, picking Newcastle United’s midfield was simply a case of selecting the last men standing. Not anymore. As he ponders his starting line-up for this afternoon’s game at Fulham, Eddie Howe will spend more time weighing up the
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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out
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.
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Darlington hoping attacking-midfield signing will improve goalscoring record
DARLINGTON are hoping the arrival of attacking midfielder Will McGowan on loan will improve their chances of stretching their unbeaten run to seven matches at home to Southport this afternoon. McGowan, who has signed from Gateshead until January
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A new era for Raby
BUSINESSiQ editor Mike Hughes meets Claire Jones, one of the driving forces behind a quiet revolution at Raby Castle. The 200 acres of land around Raby Castle seem to change almost daily. The light across the deer park extends shadows and illuminates