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County Durham road closed as emergency services on scene of serious crash
Emergency services are on the scene and a roundabout is closed following a serious crash this evening (Sunday, September 22). The Dalton Park roundabout, which joins the A19 and A182 near Murton has been shut by police. The road closure is expected
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County Durham hotel to expand after plans approved by council
Plans to extend a County Durham hotel have been approved by Durham County Council. The Premier Inn on West Auckland Road, Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland, is set to expand, adding 18 more bedrooms. The expansion will also involve changes
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Darlington Council boss all but rules out move to buy Binns store after closure
A move by Darlington Council to buy the town’s Binns store was all but ruled out by its chief exec last night as the building’s future remains uncertain. The Echo first told of concerns about the future of the building on High Row, which housed
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Murder investigation launched after man dies in suspected assault
A murder investigation has been launched after a man sadly died following a suspected assault. Shortly before 5am today (Sunday), there was a disturbance at an address on Holly Avenue, in the Wallsend area, in North Tyneside. A man in his
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Land on former County Durham hotel with permission for nine homes for sale at £950k
A plot of land at a former hotel in County Durham with planning permission for nine "executive" homes is up for sale. The site, at Fir Tree, Tow Law, near Bishop Auckland, which spans approximately 1.882 acres, is listed for £950,000. The land
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Despicable burglar who broke into historic County Durham churches is jailed
A thief who targeted churches in Teesdale has been jailed. Simon Michael McPhee broke into St Mary’s Church, in Staindrop, overnight on September 10, smashing a stained glass window before stealing a silver jug. He then tried to burgle St
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Resident left 'furious' over fly-tipping happening SIX years after first complaint
A Middlesbrough resident has been left furious over persistent flytipping in the back alley behind her house. Former lollipop person Dorothy Jones, 73, who lives with her husband John Jones, 77, in Roman Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, says the
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Pictures as fire breaks out in empty County Durham school used for set of ITV's Vera
Firefighters have tackled a fire at an empty County Durham school once used as a film set for the ITV crime drama series Vera. The blaze at the former Bluebell Meadows Infant School in Trimdon Grange comes amid concerns about young people getting
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PICTURES: Popular motor show sees 700 sport cars descend on historic hall
Thousands turned out for Newby Hall and Gardens' ever-popular Sports Cars in the Park event today (Sunday, September 22), with 700 luxury, vintage and rare vehicles rolling in to wow visitors. The stunning grounds, near Ripon, played host to a
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Met Office say parts of UK could see a 'month's worth of rain' fall on Monday
Summer seems to have officially ended. Severe weather warnings for rain are in place on Sunday and Monday, with 'intense' thunderstorms expected to sweep the UK. Forecasters have warned the public to be wary of local flooding, with the potential
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Check your coins - Royal Mint mistakenly create King Charles £1 coins worth £600
People have been urged to check their change after a "botched" £1 coin turned out to be worth 600 times its face value. 62-year-old Diane Bath, who runs a Post Office in Cumbria, took delivery of coins stamped with King Charles’ face which turned
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The North cannot be used as a dumping ground for the problems of the South
When analysing the North/South divide, many subjects spring to mind. Infrastructure spending, the state of public transport, health inequalities. Sadly, whatever the topic, our region very rarely comes out on top. But there is something even more
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Talented County Durham teenager among youngest to direct play for paying audience
A new play placing the spotlight on mental health is being brought to the theatre by a 16-year-old aspiring director and actor from County Durham. Ambitious theatre school student, Dan Burlison, who lives in Chester-le-Street, is set to become
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Five of County Durham's best kept secrets waiting to be discovered this autumn
With stunning stretching beaches, tranquil spots and romping walks, there are so many beautiful places to visit in County Durham. Here are five of the area's best secret spots to enjoy this autumn. County Durham's best kept secrets to visit
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Police seize large amount of cannabis found drying out in former care home
Police have seized a large amount of cannabis plants found drying out in a former care home. Redcar’s neighbourhood officers discovered the cannabis, which was being dried out, in a property on Newcomen Terrace in the town yesterday (Friday, September
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Pictures as thousands gather for 'brilliant day' at County Durham country show
Thousands of people gathered for the annual Eggleston Show over the weekend. The country event at Hayberries Farm, in Mickleton, marked the 148th year of the largest show of its kind in Teesdale. There were a host of showings with sheep races
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Zoe Ball breaks silence and confirms when she will return to Radio 2
For the last several weeks Zoe has been absent from her presenting role on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The 53-year-old last hosted The Zoe Ball Breakfast show on Radio 2 back on August 8, more than a month ago, but she will be returning.
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Middlesbrough and Sunderland rivals looking for new boss after swift sacking call
CARDIFF CITY have sacked manager Erol Bulut after their dismal start to the new Championship season. Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Leeds left the Bluebirds rooted to the foot of the table with just one point from their opening six matches, having
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Traffic delays expected in Darlington from tomorrow as mains gas work starts
Residents and commuters in Darlington are advised to plan ahead for potential traffic delays, as roadworks start. The Northern Gas Networks is preparing to commence a mains replacement scheme at Albert Road Bridge, to improve Darlington's gas infrastructure
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North East MP defends using 'gifted' money to fund her 40th birthday celebration
A North East MP has defended using gifted funds to fund celebrations for her 40th birthday party. Education Secretary and MP for Houghton and Sunderland South Bridget Phillipson has said that the use of money from Lord Alli to fund a reception
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Missing them? An old 'hilarious' Top Gear secret special appears on YouTube
Since The Grand Tour ended with 'One For The Road' last week, generations of car enthusiasts have been both mourning the trio's exit and pining for their return. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have presented the Amazon Prime Video
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Wearsider Josh Kelly targets Conor Benn and Chris Eubank after Wembley Stadium win
JOSH KELLY wants a glamour showdown against either Conor Benn or Chris Eubank Junior after brushing aside middleweight rival Ishmael Davis at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. Kelly secured a majority verdict over Davis on the undercard of Daniel
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What we know as armed police swarm street and numerous police vehicles at scene
Armed police descended on a Billingham street this morning, blocking the road and diverting motorists. There are reports of over 10 police cars attending an incident near the intersection of Wolviston Road and Station Road. Eyewitnesses say that
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James May issues Richard Hammond 'Buttons' update and says 'I can't wait'
James May has updated the baying Grand Tour crowd for an update on Richard Hammond's panto as Buttons. The trio have presented the Amazon Prime Video show since 2016 after leaving the BBC’s motoring programme Top Gear. In the final instalment
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LISTED: What's on in Darlington this autumn and winter?
Darlington Borough Council have announced events coming to the town in the remainder of the autumn and winter. Markets, festivals, and Christmas lights are among events in the line-up of events set to hit Darlington for the rest of 2024. The
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"Abhorrent": MPs slam London councils moving refugees up to the County Durham
MPs in County Durham have slammed the process of London councils sending refugees up to the region as “little more than social cleansing”. The Northern Echo can exclusively reveal that councils across the South, particularly London Borough Councils
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The most commonly mispronounced locations in County Durham - can you say them all?
Mispronouncing a place is easily done - whether you're not from the area, don't know the dialect or you've recently moved there, sometimes the most straightforward looking place name can be said different. From Crook to Tow Law and from Hardwick
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In the dock: Disqualified driving, handling stolen goods and drug possession
Here are seven offenders who were sentenced at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ courts in the last week. Their offences include handling stolen goods, possession of drugs, drunk and disorderly and driving whilst disqualified. Emma Winter, of Hawes
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'Three cracking goals' - Darlington bosses react to dominant Southport success
DARLINGTON have climbed into the top half of the National League North table after new signing Will McGowan helped secure a dominant 3-0 win over Southport. The midfielder was signed by Quakers on Thursday to boost their firepower, and he was an
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Newcastle United achieve welcome breakthrough with key backroom appointment
NEWCASTLE UNITED are set to confirm the appointment of Diarmuid O’Carroll as their new reserve-team boss. The Magpies have agreed a compensation package with St Mirren for O’Carroll, who will be tasked with leading the club’s Under-21s team in
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RECAP: Firefighters tackle car fire on busy A-road as pictures emerge - updates
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It's early days - but Sunderland and Boro look to be heading in different directions
FOR much of this summer, Middlesbrough and Sunderland felt like two clubs heading in completely different directions. Boro were a picture of stability, strategically adding to a squad that only narrowly missed out on the play-offs last season,
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Clarkson's head for heights on his Grand Tour over Darlington's Victoria Falls Bridge
IN the final episode of The Grand Tour, which “dropped” this week on Amazon Prime, Jeremy Clarkson and his co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond have somehow converted their vintage cars to run on railway tracks so they can travel on one of the world
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Pictures as crowds gather for 165th edition of 'must visit' historic show
Thousands of people were welcomed to the Stokesley Show 2024 on Saturday (September 21), as the historic agricultural event returned. The Show is a 'must-visit' in the agricultural calendar for those in North Yorkshire, Teesside and the North
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing results for week 1 as viewers praise show's return
Strictly Come Dancing returned to our screens tonight and got off to a roaring start. The first week of the BBC dance show got underway this evening (September 21) following the launch show of the 20th-anniversary series last weekend. Fans
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Just Eat issue allergy warning as customers ‘strongly encouraged’ to follow advice
Just Eat has "strongly encouraged" customers with a peanut allergy to contact the restaurant, café or takeaway they are ordering from if they have ordered products containing mustard. The warning, which was emailed to customers last night (September
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BBC viewers make several complaints about tonight's Strictly Come Dancing show
Strictly Come Dancing caused controversy online tonight as the beloved show returned to British screens. The first week of the BBC dance show got underway this evening (September 21) following the launch show of the 20th-anniversary series last
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Strictly Come Dancing viewers all say the same thing about Chris McCausland
Strictly Come Dancing returned to our screens tonight with a bang. The first week of the BBC dance show got underway this evening (September 21) following the launch show of the 20th-anniversary series last weekend. Fans could not wait to see
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Is your sink blocked? Expert reveals £1 homemade hack unblocks drain in 5 minutes
Is the drain in your sink slow at getting rid of water? It probably has a pungent smell too, which means it might be blocked. Food scraps, cooking oils, fats and hair can cause troublesome blocked drains if they aren’t disposed of properly.
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The 23 'preferred' sites in the region that could see 370 homes built on them
A total of 23 'preferred' sites are being put forward for the building of around 370 homes in the region, as people have been asked to have their say in a consultation on the locations identified. The public consultation, which started on Monday
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Council car park may have been built over part of 'lost' medieval cemetery
Today's Object of the Week is a cemetery, which may have been lost for centuries. A council car park on Holy Island may have formed part of a 'lost' medieval cemetery, according to archaeologists. The site, on Holy Island, is being investigated
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Former soldier jailed for child sex attacks died in prison
A former soldier whose sickening sexual offences left his young victim traumatised died of cancer in prison, a new report has detailed. Malcolm Burwood, 84, was jailed in 2019 for historical sexual abuse of a young boy. As well as molesting
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Modern 'architect designed' North Yorkshire eco-home for sale at £1.95m
A modern "architect-designed" eco-house in North Yorkshire has hit the market for £1,950,000. The five-bedroom detached home, known as Fringill Dike House, is located in Darley, near Harrogate, and is listed by estate agent, Carter Jonas. The
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Conversion of social club building in County Durham to supported living accommodation
PLANS for the change of use from a social club and manager's flat to supported living accommodation for up to 13 young people aged 16-21 years old have been submitted to Durham County Council. The plans include minor external and internal alterations
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"Immoral": Refugees being abandoned by the South and placed in County Durham
Refugees are being abandoned in the North East with no support and without council knowledge, an investigation by The Northern Echo can reveal. Many of the refugees being shipped to County Durham speak little English and are being put in homes
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Police release image of man they would like to trace following Darlington burglary
Police have released an image of a man they would like to trace following an alleged burglary in Darlington. The incident was reported in Brawton Grove in the town in the early hours yesterday (Saturday, September 21." A Durham Police spokesperson
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7 cafés in County Durham with the highest-ratings according to TripAdvisor
County Durham is home to some remarkable Cafés, according to ratings on TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor: 7 highest rating cafés in County Durham Starting with Cafedral Durham, a family-owned café recognised for their distinct style and delightful
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County Durham hall goes up for sale via tender after council agree to sell site
A County Durham hall has gone up for sale after the council who currently own it agreed to sell the site earlier this month. Grade II listed Shotton Hall in Peterlee is currently on the sale market with Pattinsons Commercial in Wallsend following
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Durham Chinese takeaway slapped with one star food hygiene review
A watchdogs has said that 'major improvement' is necessary at a Durham Chinese takeaway after it was slapped with a one-star hygiene rating in August. Royal City, a takeaway at 54 Front Street East, Haswell, Durham, was awarded a very low rating
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A "hidden gem" five-bed lodge in Durham has emerged for sale for £1.5m
A "hidden gem" lodge in the heart of Durham city has emerged onto the market for £1.5m. South Lodge has five bedrooms, a large private garden and a luxury kitchen. The home is within walking distance of the city centre, train station, city
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Stylish period house set in extensive North Yorkshire grounds goes on sale for £3.5m
BELIEVED to date back to around 1810 and originally part of the Harewood Estate, The Bridge House – as well as its owners and the world in general – may have changed greatly since it was a built as a Georgian country residence of some note, but what
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Regis Le Bris admits to major Sunderland selection dilemma ahead of Watford game
REGIS LE BRIS is delighted to have three centre-halves competing for two places after Chris Mepham enjoyed a winning Sunderland debut in yesterday’s Wear-Tees derby success against Middlesbrough. Mepham joined the Black Cats on deadline day on
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Dogs Trust Darlington: Four loveable rogues looking for their forever home
Dogs Trust in Darlington has an abundance of adorable pooches. However, when it comes to dogs that wear muzzles, they typically spend longer time in the charity’s care before finding their forever home - and bosses want this to change. Many
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Middlesbrough dealt fresh injury blow after training ground setback
MIDDLESBROUGH have been dealt a fresh injury blow, with Alex Gilbert twisting his knee in training this week and Michael Carrick still awaiting the results of scans. Gilbert was missing from the squad for Saturday's defeat at Sunderland, with Law
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The best and worst rated McDonald's in County Durham - including one rated 1.5/5
Each McDonald's in County Durham has been ranked and reviewed by customers on TripAdvisor. According to the reviews, the fast food giant stores had some excellent points to them but also had things to improve on. We have rounded up the best
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New students encouraged to ‘be more Thirsk’
Young people applying to a North Yorkshire school for entry next September will hear the words ‘be more Thirsk’ spoken with pride. Starting secondary education is a big step and making the right decision for your child’s schooling is critical.
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Some of the best circular walks in County Durham with a cosy pub en route
Although the official start of autumn in County Durham is almost here, there’s no need to hibernate indoors just yet. For those who love to be outdoors and are slowly bidding farewell to their favourite summer walks, there are plenty to explore
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Newcastle 2025 transfer priority & Middlesbrough's potential new overseas link-up
NEWCASTLE United signed two goalkeepers this summer but they'll be looking to bring in another next year. That features in this week's North East Notes - as does news of a potential new overseas link-up for Middlesbrough. Where Sunderland are