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Paul Mitchell reacts as Newcastle United make 'exceptional' appointment
DIARMUID O'Carroll has been described by Steve Harper as an "exceptional coach" after joining Newcastle United as the new boss of the Under-21s. The 37-year-old arrives from St Mirren, where he was assistant manager to Stephen Robinson. Sporting
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Sunderland confirm signing of striker who 'needs an opportunity to reset'
SUNDERLAND have confirmed the signing of Irish international striker Aaron Connolly. Connolly has joined the Black Cats as a free agent, signing a one-year contract at the Stadium of Light. The 24-year-old, who started his senior career at
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Teesside woman's lung transplant 25 years ago gave her a 'whole life'
A Teesside woman has described the 'unbelievable' life she has been able to experience thanks to a double lung transplant 25 years ago. Vicky Pettersen, from New Marske, was first listed for a double lung transplant due to cystic fibrosis around
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New 'immersive' Elf Academy and Santa's grotto coming to popular shopping centre
A brand-new interactive Santa's grotto is set to return to Metrocentre this November, with tickets available to buy for the experience now. The Metrocentre will launch its new Christmas experience, Santa's Elf Academy, on November 16, in the Lower
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Demolition of historic Darlington building delayed after cannabis farm found
The demolition of a historic Darlington building has been hit by delays and the discovery of a cannabis farm inside. The was a large police presence at 2 Raby Terrace last week following reports that the site had been taken over by criminals.
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Jimmy Carr is coming to Darlington to perform at the Hippodrome
Jimmy Carr is set to come and perform at Darlington Hippodrome soon as part of his new tour. Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny will be performing twice on one night on March 20, 2025. The show has been described as packed with "fast-paced, edgy one-liners
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Starmer's speech offers little hope of long term answers
SIR KEIR STARMER got a rapturous welcome as he took to the stage in Liverpool to give his leader’s speech to the Labour Party conference, and little wonder. It is only five years since the party suffered its worst defeat for nearly a century, and
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New Indian restaurant open now in Darlington town centre as owners 'excited'
A new Indian restaurant is opening in the centre of Darlington town centre. Dilshad, a new Indian diner, opened last week and the team have spoken about how excited they are to serve their first customers. They have spent the last few months
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County Durham garden centre to open new Christmas store in October
A County Durham garden centre is opening a new Christmas-themed store in October as the run-up to the festive period begins. East Durham Garden Centre in Easington is set to launch its new Christmas store on October 5. The store will feature
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Abusive man threatened to burn down County Durham house and assault partner
A man has spent the last five months behind bars for his threatening and controlling abuse of his partner of the last 17 years. Waldemar Grela’s behaviour to his now former partner was said to have become worse since the start of last year due
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Dramatic video shows van fire in residential area with police inquiry underway
Video courtesy of Incidents on Teesside & County Durham Emergency services have been called to van fire in Middlesbrough this evening. The alarm was raised on Kimberley Drive just before 7pm. Cleveland Fire Brigade attended along with
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Serving police officer who admits stalking charge suspended by North East force
A police officer has admitted an offence of stalking and has been suspended, his force has said. Robert Stringer, 31, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Friday and pleaded guilty to an offence of stalking involving serious alarm and distress
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County Durham Olympian returns to old school with medal in hand
County Durham Olympian Lauren Irwin said it was "incredible" to return to her former school with a medal in hand. Irwin, who won an Olympic bronze medal in the women's eight rowing team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, is a former student at St Bede
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Pervert locked up for grooming a future sexual victim days after prison release
A pervert who bought a mobile phone to groom young people days after he was released from prison has been locked up. Kaden Hand moved to Teesside after serving his sentence in his native North West for sickening child sex offences after being locked
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RECAP: Man taken to hospital after armed police attend Ferryhill disturbance
1:45pm Here's everything we know so far about the incident Man in hospital with head injuries after armed police
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NAMED: Man in court charged with murder of 'doting dad' Lewis Bell
A man has appeared in court charged with murder in connection with the death of 26-year-old Lewis Bell, following an alleged stabbing incident. Police were called to Hills Drive in Stockton in the early hours of Thursday, where Lewis Bell, 26,
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Depraved North East sex abuser 'kept evil secrets' hidden until earlier this year
A man who systematically sexually abused and degraded two children, kept his “evil secrets” to himself for decades until it surfaced earlier this year. Thomas Reay, who was said to have put his “twisted sexual needs” above the mental health and
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County Durham dog track changes hands after being in same family for 60 years
A dog track that has been run by a County Durham family for almost 60 years is changing hands. Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium in Chester-le-Street is being taken over by Star Sports following the retirement of current managing director Jeff McKenna
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Cyclists complete 23-day charity bike ride from Rome to Teesside
A group of cyclists have completed a charity bike ride from Rome to Stockton-on-Tees. Over the 23-day ride, they covered 1,240 miles, traversed five countries and climbed heights of up to 8,000ft in the Swiss Alps. Led by Martin Flynn, 59,
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Council 'failing' residents after scrapping new Chester-le-Street leisure centre
Aghast councillors claim Chester-le-Street and the wider community is being left behind after plans for leisure centre upgrades were scrapped. Durham County Council has admitted its disappointment over the decision but ultimately revealed it cannot
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Darlington pub that closed six months after reopening hits the market for £22k
A Darlington pub that closed less than six months after it reopened has hit the market. The Three Crowns, on Archer Street, called last orders on August bank holiday weekend, with bosses blaming both rising costs and a lack of punters. The
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North East monuments light up pink to mark organ donor donation week
Monuments in one North East city are set to light up the night bright pink to mark 30 years of the organ donation register. Landmarks across Sunderland will be lit bright pink this week (September 23-28) to celebrate the anniversary of the register
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Children in the North East facing mental health 'crisis' as hospital admissions rise
Young people in the North East are reaching a "crisis point" as the number of children being hospitalised due to their mental health increases. The UK faces "significant" disparities when it comes to the mental health of young people, it has been
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Nine criminals jailed for involvement in torture of three men in garage
Nine criminals involved in the false imprisonment, blackmail, and torture of three men at a South Shields garage have today been jailed. The group lured their victims to a lock-up off Fowler Street on September 18 last year, before holding them
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The North East's 'race against time' to get control of buses as mayor seeks powers
The North East is in a “race against time” to seize control of the region’s buses. Leaders are pushing the Department for Transport (DfT) to include provisions in Labour’s new Better Buses Bill that would give the North East Combined Authority
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Labour 'will have failed' if North East's former coal mining towns continue to suffer
Labour “will have failed” if the Government cannot deliver a regeneration of coalfield communities like Ashington or Horden, the North East mayor has said. Kim McGuinness told a fringe event at Labour’s annual conference on Monday evening that
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More than 600,000 young people are missing out on thousands in unclaimed cash
Around 671,000 young adults are sitting on unclaimed pots of cash worth more than £2,000 on average, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The revenue body is reminding 18 to 22-year-olds with unclaimed child trust funds (CTFs) about their
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Primark confirms 'no current plans' to open store in Darlington Binns building
Primark is the latest chain to confirm it has no plans to open a store in Darlington's Binns building. Last week, Frasers Group announced that House of Fraser would be closing on High Row later this year after more than 100 years in town.
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In-demand Rodriguez poised to maintain hot streak at Redcar Races
CALLUM Rodriguez is a jockey in demand and he looks set to keep the momentum going at Redcar on Wednesday. Rodriguez starred with a treble at the last Redcar meeting and, as well as being stable jockey to Middleham’s rising star Ed Bethell, he’
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Schools across Teesside set to take part in festive fundraiser
Teesside schools are set to take part in a festive fundraising event to help families in need. The Rudolph Run, organised by Teesside Hospice, encourages schools to get active in December by participating in various activities, including a one-mile
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Plans approved to convert Newton Aycliffe garages into bungalows
Plans to convert garages into two bungalows have been approved by the council. Durham County Council has given the green light for the conversion of garage blocks on Hatfield Road, Newton Aycliffe, into two-bedroom bungalows, despite objections
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Plans approved for new relocated outdoor takeaway kiosk at tram shelter
Plans for a new outdoor takeaway kiosk and extra storage at a seafront food and drink venue have been given the green light. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has approved a planning application for Tram Shelter Seaburn, which opened
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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?
Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap. The new price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1, up from £1,568 previously. The cap does not
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Striker 'hasn't recovered' from Sunderland transfer blow & quizzed on January window
ALEXANDRE Mendy says he still hasn't fully recovered from his Sunderland summer transfer saga - but has definitively ruled out a move in January. Mendy made repeated public pleas to join the Black Cats in the summer window and urged Caen to sanction
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'He's had criticism at Sunderland - but maybe Kristjaan Speakman was right all along'
FOR much of the summer, Kristjaan Speakman was Sunderland’s public enemy number one. Taking forever to appoint a head coach. Failing, yet again, to sign an experienced centre-forward. Sticking rigidly to ‘the model’, even though it had been found badly
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Zombie-style knives and machetes now officially banned from UK streets
An official ban on zombie-style knives and machetes has come into force - making it illegal to own the dangerous and offensive weapons. As of Tuesday, September 24, the items are included on a list of already banned dangerous items, which include
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning as heavy rain set to hit North East
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the North East later this week. Darlington and County Durham is set to be hit by a flurry of downpours on Thursday (September 26) according to forecasters who have issued
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'Fly high Andrew': Heartbreaking tribute paid to dad who died in horror crash
A heartbreaking tribute has been paid to "amazing" dad Andrew Robson who died in a four-vehicle crash in County Durham. Emergency services were called to Spring Road, in Murton, at the Dalton Park roundabout on Sunday (September 22) following
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Minister responds to rumours single-person council tax discount could be axed
The Government will not scrap the single person council tax discount, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has said. The move has been rumoured in the run up to next month’s budget as the Government looks to save more money to fill the reported
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Darlington man jailed for repeatedly flouting restraining order by messaging 'ex'
A man continued to contact his ex-partner in breach of a restraining order months after it was put in place to protect her from his harassment. Jonathan Bennett, also known as Kitson, was made subject of the order, forbidding contact directly or
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Public warned to stay away from washed up dead whale on North East beach
The Environment Agency have warned people to stay away from a dead whale that has washed up on a North East beach. The first sightings of the large creature were two days ago in Hartlepool (September 22). Locals have been very concerned by
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Newcastle United thanked for swift and key action after 'immensely difficult day'
AFC WIMBLEDON thanked Newcastle United for their "swift action" and agreeing to host the rearranged Carabao Cup third round tie after an "immensely difficult day" for the League Two club. The Dons were forced to postpone tonight's cup clash against
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'Cracking value' - County Durham pub among 6 in the region named UK's top 100
A “highly rated” pub by CAMRA in County Durham has been crowned among the UK’s top 100, according to new research by the Daily Mail. The Grey Horse in Consett was praised for its “cracking value” of a pint, currently priced at £3. Yet it wasn
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The Red Well is for sale - but where is the red well?
THE Red Well at Barnard Castle has recently gone on the market for £625,000. It’s a nice stone pub, on the road out past Glaxo, but how did it get its name? The answer lies a little further north on the B6278, which drops down to the golf course
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The 5 essential checks drivers must make or risk £3,500 fines this autumn
Car experts have warned motorists of five essential checks they must carry out ahead of driving this autumn. Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500 as well as points on your
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Picture shows lamppost lying across road and van in ditch after A19 crash
The A19 was left partially blocked after a crash left a lamppost lying across the carriageway. Emergency services were called to the A19 Southbound, before North Lane and near the Ron Perry & Son service station, after a collision around 12.30pm
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Man charged with murder after death of 63-year-old man in North East street
A man has been charged with murder following a death in North Tyneside. Emergency services were called to Holly Avenue, in the Wallsend area, on Sunday (September 22) shortly after 5am after reports of a disturbance. A man - who was later
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Lake District pub receives new food hygiene score after assessment
A PUB in the Lake District has received a new food hygiene score after an inspection in August. The Manor at Manor House Hotel, Oxen Park, was given a three out of five food hygiene rating after the assessment on August 16, according to the Food
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The rare 2p coin worth £1,000 that is 'rising in value' - how to spot
We are all being urged to check our change for a rare 2p coin that could be worth £1,000. The coins date back to 1983 and are rising in value due to a rare mistake in the wording on the coins. The error makes it highly desirable to collectors
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Woman to complete wing walk to celebrate 10 years since life-changing surgery
A former patient is set to complete a wing walk to commemorate 10 years since her life-changing scoliosis surgery. Hannah Wintle, 25, will be strapped to the top of an aircraft on September 26 to celebrate the anniversary of her spinal surgery,
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Bishop Auckland MP condemns southern councils sending refugees to County Durham
Another North East MP has joined calls on the government to stop southern councils sending refugees to unsuitable accommodation in County Durham. The Northern Echo exclusively revealed this week that large numbers of refugees are being transported
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Plans for bungalows in County Durham village approved despite objections
Plans to build 11 bungalows in a County Durham village have been approved by the council, despite objections from residents. The homes, which saw plans given the greenlight by Durham County Council on Thursday, will be developed on a vacant site
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North East Weather: Hour-by-hour forecast as Darlington set for chilly day
The Met Office has predicted a chilly day with a mix of bright spells and showers in Darlington. The forecaster said there is a risk of showers throughout most of Tuesday (September 24) which could merge to bring longer spells of rain. Temperatures
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North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather
7:36am Full weather forecast Here's an hour-by-hour forecast for the weather in Darlington today. North East Weather
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Go Fishing star Bob Mortimer reveals why he 'couldn't walk' during new series
Go Fishing star Bob Mortimer has revealed he "couldn't walk" during half the episodes of the latest series due to a recent health battle he faced. Mortimer, who has featured in the BBC Two show alongside fellow comedian Paul Whitehouse since 2018
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County Durham shoplifter jailed for offences including theft of four packs of butter
A shoplifter with an unknown female “assistant” committed a distraction-type theft from a supermarket just to steal four packs of butter, worth a total of £12. Lewis Donnelly and his accomplice entered the Sainsbury’s Local premises in Gilesgate
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Stargazing festival to return to North East this autumn
A stargazing festival is set to return to the North Pennines this autumn The eighth North Pennines Stargazing Festival will take place from October 25 to November 3, with a variety of events planned throughout half-term. The festival is part
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Six buildings at North Yorkshire military base recognised for historic significance
Six buildings at Catterick Garrison have been listed, including a 'pioneering' 1920s-built mental health facility for soldiers. The former Sandes Soldiers' Home, built in 1928, is a key feature of the North Yorkshire military base. It is one
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Sunderland's plan for 'interesting' teenage striker who earned first team chance
REGIS Le Bris has described Trey Ogunsuyi as a "very interesting player for the future" for Sunderland after the teenage striker played his way into the first team squad. The 17-year-old was on the bench for the Black Cats for the recent Championship
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Luke Ayling can call on Leeds United experience to help conquer Middlesbrough problem
LUKE Ayling has been here before. When the defender played for Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United in the Championship, opposition sides parking the bus at Elland Road was a regular occurrence. Teams knew that there would likely only be one outcome
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Family of Darlington man killed in hit and run 38 YEARS AGO in fresh plea for answers
The family of a Darlington man killed in a suspected hit and run 38 years ago have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses after the anniversary of his death. Nineteen-year-old Gary Britton was returning from Rumours nightclub after a night out on
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IN PICTURES: The charity golf day that has raised more than £250,000
GOLFERS turned out in force for an annual tournament which has raised more than a quarter of a million pounds for charity. The St Teresa’s Hospice Golf Day, organised by Darlington business owners, Sally and Glenn Pickersgill, has raised more than
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County Durham school comes to the rescue after flood emergency
A COUNTY Durham primary school tapped into the goodwill of its neighbouring secondary after a burst pipe threatened to send pupils home. When Steve Whelerton, headteacher of Staindrop Primary School, answered the phone just five days after the
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Expert reveals 'easy' hack to avoid over-filling and damaging your washing machine
When doing the washing, it can be tempting to fit as much of your dirty laundry in the machine as possible but is this the right way to do it? Seeing dirty clothes pile up can seem like a big task and it can be an expensive one if you’re doing
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E-bike seizures surge in North East as police take ‘death traps’ off the streets
Police seizures of illegally modified electric bikes (e-bikes) soared in parts of the North East the past year amid concerns their speed and weight present a lethal threat to pedestrians, an investigation has found. Forces across the UK confiscated
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Can you help end the soul-destroying pain for family of murdered Vicky Glass?
The family of young woman are pleading for help to finally end their soul-destroying pain and help catch her brutal killer. Vicky Glass disappeared just days after her 21st birthday and her family’s worst fears were realised when her body was found