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Second man charged with murder amid ongoing investigation into alleged stabbing
A second man has now been charged with murder in connection with the death of 26-year-old Lewis Bell, following an alleged stabbing incident. Police were called to an incident on Hills Drive in Stockton in the early hours of Thursday, where Lewis
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County Durham fish and chip takeaway hit with one star food hygiene rating
Watchdogs say that 'major improvement' is necessary at a County Durham fish and chip takeaway which was hit with a one-star hygiene rating in August. Gills Takeaway on Front Street, Wingate, was awarded a very low rating by the Food Standards Agency
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Teesside sustainability-focused festival hailed as 'amazing'
A Teesside festival celebrating sustainable living welcomed thousands of visitors to the region on Saturday and Sunday. The Festival of Thrift, an annual event in Billingham, Tees Valley, transformed the town centre and nearby John Whitehead Park
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Former County Durham dairy farm garage to be converted into holiday home
Plans to convert a garage on the site of a former County Durham dairy farm into a holiday home have been approved by the council. Andrew and Judith Donovan, the applicants, sought permission to transform the garage at Haggworm Hall, Baldersdale
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Marks and Spencer will NOT take over Darlington Binns store - despite rumours
Marks and Spencer will not be taking over Darlington's Binns store - despite rumours it could be moving in later this year. Last week, Frasers Group, which owns the department chain, announced that the House of Fraser store on High Row would be
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Train operator's offer to Newcastle United fans after Carabao Cup game postponement
Train operator LNER is offering Newcastle United fans a refund or opportunity to rebook their journeys after the the postponement of tomorrow’s Carabao Cup game Newcastle's Carabao Cup third round tie at Wimbledon, with Wimbledon AFC on Tuesday
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Plea to protect 100,000 Durham and Darlington pensioners and keep winter fuel payment
Pleas from local politicians of all parties have added to growing pressure on the Labour Government to reverse controversial plans to cut winter fuel allowance. Cross-party councillors in County Durham and Darlington have staged protests against
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'Opening soon': New signs go up for luxury cosmetic brand at Teesside Park
Signs have gone up for a luxury brand's new Teesside Park that is "opening soon". Cosmetics chain Rituals - known for selling a range of home and body products - will soon be opening in part of the former H&M at the shopping complex.
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Public urged to have say on plans to address £64m hole in council finance
Durham County Council has launched a consultation over plans to address a £64 million black hole in council finances over the next four years. Residents in County Durham are being encouraged to have their say on the proposed solutions to balance
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Councillors to discuss booze licence for new shop amid concerns of disorder
A licensing hearing is set to be held over a bid to allow a new frozen food retailer to sell alcohol following concerns around antisocial behaviour. An application has been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council for the former Tesco Express building
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Frank’s The Flooring Store opens new branch inside popular department store
Darlington-based firm Frank’s The Flooring Store is set to open its first store in Northallerton. The independent retailer, which first opened in Darlington in 1997, last week launched its new branch inside the 60,000 square foot department store
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Identity of man fatally injured confirmed as murder investigation continues
Police have confirmed the identity of a man who died in a suspected assault in North Tyneside as a murder investigation into his death continues. Shortly before 5am on Sunday, officers responded to a report of a disturbance on Holly Avenue in the
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North East mayor eyes free school meals expansion as Labour confirms breakfast clubs
Every child in the North East could receive free school meals throughout primary school under plans to combat poverty levels. North East mayor Kim McGuinness says she wants to find a way to match London by extending school meal provision. Pupils
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Wimbledon vs Newcastle rearranged fixture confirmed & moved to St James' Park
NEWCASTLE United's rescheduled Carabao Cup tie against AFC Wimbledon will take place next Tuesday, October 1 - and will now be held at St James' Park. Confirmation of the rearrangement came after a day of talks between officials of both clubs and
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Thousands of primary school children to access free breakfast clubs from April
Thousands of children will get access to free breakfast clubs from April under plans set out by Rachel Reeves as she sought to offer a more optimistic vision in her first Labour conference speech as Chancellor. Ms Reeves confirmed up to 750 schools
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Teenager arrested after motorbike rider dies in horror crash near retail park
A teenager has been arrested after a man died in a horror crash in County Durham. Police and paramedics were called to Spring Road, in Murton, on Sunday (September 22) around 7.30pm following a four-vehicle crash involving a motorbike and a pedestrian
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NS&I issues urgent bank transfer warning to anyone with Premium Bonds
National Savings and Investments has sent a "next working day" warning to anybody with Premium Bonds. The treasury-backed provider said there could be issues relating to bank account payments and delays. "Yesterday morning I transferred money
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Sick paedophile who raped two children after plying them with drink is jailed
A paedophile has been jailed for more than 25 years for raping two children In some instances, Karl Young, 33, offered his victims alcohol and made aggressive threats towards them if they did not comply with his advances. Both victims bravely
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Former residents of notorious mother and baby homes urged to come forward
Former residents of Ireland's notoriously cruel mother and baby homes have been urged to come forward from the North East's large Irish population for support. Fréa Renewing Roots, a charity supporting Former Residents of Ireland’s Mother and
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Italian restaurant celebrates 45 years of 'fantastic' food and 'loyal' customers
A "fantastic" family-run Italian restaurant is celebrating 45 years of serving up "delicious" pizza and pasta on Yarm High Street. Santoro's Italian Restaurant - which is run and owned by the Serino family - has been a fixture in the town since
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Artist's tribute to Sycamore Gap to be auctioned on anniversary of felling
An artistic tribute to the Sycamore of Hadrian’s Wall is to be auctioned for charity, one year on from when vandals felled the iconic tree. A forged steel replica of a sycamore seed, crafted by blacksmith artist Stephen Lunn and his daughter Ashlee
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New £40k windows designed by award-winning artist to be unveiled at church
New windows designed by an award-winning artist are set to be installed above the porch doors of a Barnard Castle church. The artwork - created by Rachel Phillips - will be unveiled at St. Mary’s Parish Church on November 6, as part of the church
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First look inside newly refurbished Wetherspoons opening TOMORROW after £2.2m revamp
One of the region’s biggest Wetherspoon pubs will reopen on Tuesday after a £2.2m revamp. The Mile Castle in Newcastle, the city’s main Spoons and one of its biggest watering holes will reopen its doors at 8am after a three-month refurbishment.
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Man who cycled with cello from Hadrian's Wall to Italy to perform in County Durham
A musician who cycled from Hadrian’s Wall to Italy with his cello is set to share his story. In the summer of 2022, Kenneth Wilson embarked on an ambitious journey, strapping his cello to his 50-year-old Dawes Galaxy bike and travelling 1,800 miles
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Sexual predator is jailed for 'horrendous' abuse of a child
A child abuser has been locked up after his victim plucked up the courage to come forward several years after suffering at the hands of the sick pervert. Thomas Wadsworth's victim spoke to police in 2022, to report the sexual offences committed
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'No change' to Winter Fuel Payment cut plans as Chancellor warns of 'tough decisions'
Rachel Reeves has said “tough decisions” in the upcoming Budget would not “dim our ambition for Britain” and insisted Tory austerity had been a “destructive choice” which would not be repeated. The Chancellor was speaking at the Labour Party conference
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Newcastle officials hold EFL talks as Wimbledon options discussed after postponement
OFFICIALS from Newcastle United, AFC Wimbledon and the EFL were locked in talks on Monday in a bid to come to a swift agreement on rearranging the postponed Carabao Cup third round tie. The clash was scheduled to take place on Tuesday night but
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Police appeal after fire in empty County Durham school used for set of ITV's Vera
Police investigating a fire once used as a film set for the ITV crime drama series Vera have appealed for information about the incident. The blaze at the former Bluebell Meadows Infant School in Trimdon Grange comes amid concerns about young people
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Football legend presents prizes at North East golf day that raised £40k for charity
A charity golf day has raised more than £40,000 to help make a difference to the lives of young people in the North East. The first-ever UchangeLives Golf Day was organised by the PFC Trust, a Hartlepool-based charity, in collaboration with the
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Mother and daughter who helped smash up car during riot are locked up
A mother and daughter who got themselves carried away when violent disorder erupted in a North East town have been locked up. The pair were caught on CCTV and police body worn footage throwing bricks and smashing up a car, which was subsequently
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A19 RECAP: 'Severe delays' as road blocked by fallen lamppost after crash
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By-election date announced following the death of North East councillor
The date of the Hemlington by-election has been announced by Middlesbrough Council, following the death of Councillor Jeanette Walker. The poll will take place on Thursday, October 24. Polling stations will be open from 7am to10pm. An election
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“All hope has gone”, says ex-Labour councillor as she resigns from the party
A Labour councillor has resigned from the party with a wide-ranging attack on Sir Keir Starmer’s Government. Lamesley councillor Jane McCoid has announced her resignation from Labour in a statement entitled “Enough is Enough”. Cllr McCoid,
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Police confirm woman in her 80s dies in Darlington home as paramedics attend
Police have confirmed a woman in her 80s died after paramedics attended a medical incident in Darlington over the weekend. An ambulance arrived at an address in Eastbourne Road shortly before midnight on Friday, followed by a paramedic vehicle
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Three men deny attempted murder following alleged firearms attack
Three men are set to go on trial accused of the attempted murder of a 21-year-old who suffered significant injuries. Christopher Teasdale, Richard Finn and Martin Timms all deny charges of attempted murder; the possession of a firearm with intent
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Man who died in County Durham crash named locally as Andrew Robson
The man who sadly died in the crash at Dalton Park roundabout last night has been named locally as Andrew Robson. Tributes and messages of support to the family have been pouring in. There was a large emergency response at Dalton Park roundabout
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Newcastle Falcons announce return of familiar face and former England international
NEWCASTLE Falcons have announced the return of a familiar face, with Lee Dickson joining as skills coach. The former Falcons, Northampton, Bedford and England scrum-half arrives on a consultancy basis, combining the role with his duties as master
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International performers go though their motions at Darlington railway museum
A traditional fiddle player, Irish guitarist, African drummer and roller skaters got together to perform among a host of vintage trains in Darlington. The event at Hopetown Darlington formed part of the official launch of Departing at 18:25 -
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Former 'eyesore' hotel to be turned into flats, restaurant, shops and a pub
A former hotel described as a long-standing “eyesore” will be transformed into a three-storey development with flats, shops, a restaurant and pub. Developer Peter Hall applied for planning permission to develop the former Normanby Hotel on Normanby
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19-year-old arrested after reports of man driving around with a gun
A 19-year-old has been arrested in Billingham after reports of a driver with a gun. The incident was reported in the Stokesley Crescent area at 11.15am on September 22. Officers searched the area and arrested a man in connection with the incident
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Young Reporter Scheme continues to inspire young people
Join our new intake of students and experience what it is like to be a journalist working for a real newspaper. The Young Reporter Scheme, which is returning for its seventeenth year, is now recruiting students from years 10 to 13. Thousands
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Manchester City braced for blow on 'best in the world' ahead of Newcastle game
MANCHESTER City face the prospect of being without the "best holding midfielder in the world" for Saturday's game at Newcastle, with Pep Guardiola facing an anxious wait on the fitness of Rodri. The Spaniard was forced off in the first half of
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Sunderland close in on surprise signing of former Middlesbrough striker
SUNDERLAND are closing in on the signing of free agent striker Aaron Connolly. Connolly has been without a club since he was released by Hull City in the summer. The 24-year-old is a nine-time Republic of Ireland international but lost his
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ITV reveals exact date Big Brother returns (and it's not long to wait)
Big Brother fans don’t have long to wait now that the return date has been announced. ITV has revealed that the reality TV show is set to return for a new series in October. Hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, Big Brother: Live Launch will reveal
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Detectorist's great find takes us back to when Darlington traded with St Petersburg
AFTER nearly 250 years, a field on the outskirts of Darlington has yielded up an astonishing find to a history-hunting metal detectorist which takes us back to the days of huckaback when the town was trading with Russia. Detectorist Mark McMullan
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17-year-old charged with murder amid ongoing investigation
Three further arrests have been made in connection with an ongoing murder investigation in Stockton. Detectives and crime scene investigations units were seen at a flat on Bowron Road, just off Hills Drive, in Stockton on Saturday, September 21
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Police looking for man after £450 worth of solar panels stolen
Police are looking to speak to a man after £450 worth of solar panels were stolen from a van. It was reported that just after 4am on August 12, an offender broke into a parked silver Renault Trafic van on Wilberforce Street in Jarrow. Solar
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Full details and footage emerges as Newcastle Carabao Cup tie at Wimbledon postponed
NEWCASTLE United's Carabao Cup third round tie at Wimbledon on Tuesday night has been postponed because of flooding in the local area. Eddie Howe's press conference, scheduled to take place at 9am this morning, was cancelled. Confirmation of
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Hour by hour Met Office forecast as Darlington braces for yellow weather warning
Darlington is braced for extreme weather today due to the Met Office yellow weather warning of rain. The Met Office predict that there will be heavy rain from 8am this morning until 8pm tonight. The forecaster has said that there could be 30
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'Scope for more price cuts' as fuel prices plummet at fastest rate of the year
Fuel prices are falling faster than at any other point 2024, new figures show, as the RAC says there is still “scope for further price cuts”. Average prices for petrol and diesel have fallen by nearly 7p per litre on forecourts over the last month
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Teesside Hospice to hold spooky Halloween event at Hardwick Hall
Teesside Hospice has partnered with Hardwick Hall to launch a spooky Halloween event for children and families. The 'Skelebration' will take place on October 27, from 11am to 3pm, at Hardwick Hall. The event is designed to be a fun day out,
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'They've destroyed us': Darlington family speak after beloved mum neglected in home
The family of a beloved wife and mum have spoken out about how her death has "completely destroyed" them, after a coroner concluded that neglect had contributed to her accidental death. Brenda Preston, 73, died on February 28, three days after
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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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Road re-opened after emergency services battle huge fire last night
Prince Regent Street in Stockton has been re-opened after a huge fire last night. Pictures from the scene reveal fire fighters breaking into multiple shops along the road to find the source of the flames. Cleveland Fire Brigade put out a statement
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'Evil' winter fuel allowance cut has pensioners feeling 'ashamed'
Labour's plan to take the winter fuel allowance away from millions of pensioners has been described as "evil" by a former monk. 81-year-old Kevin McGrath said he is "deeply concerned about the winter." Recovering from an eye operation at his
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Universal Credit warning as claimants could miss out on £756 a year
Millions of Universal Credit recipients across the UK are losing more than £700 a year on average as a result of automatic deductions from their payments. Each month the average claimant loses out on £63, £756 over the course of the year, which
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LIVE: Shops broken into as fire service battle huge blaze during the night
9:37am Cleveland Fire Brigade statement: A spokesperson said: "Cleveland Fire Brigade were called on 22/09/2024 at
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Historic pond in Grade 1 - listed hall getting complete makeover
A historic Middlesbrough pond is being given a much-needed makeover. The landscaped feature at Acklam Hall – the town’s only Grade 1-listed building – is a popular spot with dog walkers and nature lovers. The Hall Drive attraction, which dates
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'It was unbelievable' - Chris Mepham admits to major shock on joining Sunderland
AS a senior Wales international, with experience at Brentford and Bournemouth, Chris Mepham has seen plenty in his footballing career. Yet even he was taken aback by his early encounters with Chris Rigg. Rigg’s meteoric rise continued at the weekend
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Hi-de-Hi star Su Pollard praises North East's oldest law firm for panto support
A MUCH-LOVED veteran of stage and screen has praised a North East law firm for its continued support of the pantomime at one of the region’s leading theatres. Hi-de-Hi star Su Pollard, whose showbusiness career spans more than 50 years, is starring
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Response to Teesworks probe due this week as Ben Houchen stands by site's success
The Tees Valley Combined Authority will finally respond to the Teesworks Inquiry this week after months of silence, as Ben Houchen launched a fresh defence of the deal with transformed the development. The Tees Valley Review, published in January
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Michael Carrick defiantly rules out making any changes to playing style against Stoke
MICHAEL CARRICK insists he will not be adapting the way his Middlesbrough side play despite their somewhat disappointing start to the season. Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Sunderland means Boro have now failed to win four of their opening six league
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Something magical is coming to Stanhope this Christmas
Something magical is coming to Stanhope this Christmas, with The Santa Express, a festive family train ride at Weardale Railway. Weardale Railway has launched a magical festive family experience from Stanhope this festive season! Their beloved
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From Police Officer to training innovator: Simon Corbett’s impact on the North East
When Simon Corbett created Orangebox Training Solutions eight-and-a-half-years ago, he had helping people and businesses grow at the forefront of his mind. Fast-forward to 2024 and, even though the business is different to what he initially intended
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New vision for razorblue
Mike Hughes talks to Mark Wilkinson about his role as chief commercial officer at razorblue, and how the company’s latest moves are powering its strategy for growth There’s obviously something about razorblue that suits Mark Wilkinson. He is
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Social value shows who we are
On the back of a profits surge and £1.6bn of orders, Mike Hughes talks to Esh Group’s Director of Corporate Affairs Darush Dodds about its social value journey and the key elements of its success. It is often true that you can assess the success