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Carabao Cup draw: Newcastle handed all-Premier League game if they beat AFC Wimbledon
NEWCASTLE UNITED will face Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup if they beat AFC Wimbledon in next week’s third-round tie. This evening’s fourth-round draw saw the winner of the game between the Magpies and their League Two opponents
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First look inside new restaurant which transports diners to bustling Bangkok
Diners could easily forget they’re eating in shadows of Durham Cathedral in a new restaurant which transports them to bustling Bangkok. Thai restaurant Zaap Thai opens its doors in Durham at midday on Thursday (September 26). The new restaurant
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New workshops at North East college will help boost construction careers
A partnership launched in April has transformed two college classrooms into cutting-edge workshops, designed to inspire students to join the construction sector. Hartlepool College of Further Education has unveiled its new construction workshops
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Houghton Feast set to kick off next week - here's everything you need to know
Houghton Feast, an ancient festival that dates back to the 12th century finally begins next week – here’s everything you need to know. Houghton le Spring’s flagship celebration Houghton Feast is back yet again this year from October 4 with a packed
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Johnston has high hopes after colt’s powerful display at Redcar Races
MIDDLEHAM trainer Charlie Johnston looks to have a colt with a bright future after High Season impressed with a dominant display under Connor Beasley at Redcar today (Wednesday). The son of New Bay finished five and a half lengths clear of Karl
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Concerns about the number of people sleeping rough in North East town
A Hartlepool charity has been responding to a lot of concern about the number of people sleeping rough on the streets. LilyAnne's Wellbeing is a Teesside charity that provides people with life-changing support when they need it most. In a post
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Labour MP calling for U-turn on Government's winter fuel payment policy
A Labour MP is calling for a U-turn on the government’s decision to scrap winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners. Durham Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy abstained from a vote on the matter in the House of Commons earlier this month, instead writing
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Hospital doubt is no way to run a country
“LABOUR pledges to build Shotley Bridge Hospital amid uncertainty” was the headline in The Northern Echo on June 5 with the election fast approaching. Now, not even four months later, it appears that Health Secretary Wes Streeting is about to pull
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Maya Jama replaces Rita Ora on The Masked Singer ahead of new series
Maya Jama is set to replace Rita Ora on The Masked Singer ahead of the programme's 2025 series. The Love Island icon will now join Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan as they attempt to guess the celebrities behind the masks. Joel
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Darlington yarn bombing group devastated by vandalism and theft of latest creations
A group of Darlington yarn bombers have been left devastated after the vandalism and theft of some of their latest creations. Just days after placing their autumn display up at the Asda in Whinbush Way, the Whinfield Yarn Bombers discovered two
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North East discount store designed to combat waste re-opens after renovation
A discount retail store that sells off surplus food and products at low prices has re-opened following a renovation - look inside. The Company Shop on the Pattinson Industrial Estate in Washington has re-opened it doors this week (September 24)
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New mural by spray paint artist honours heritage of County Durham mining town
A mural honouring a town's mining heritage has been unveiled in County Durham Durham County Council’s Youth Council has been working with spray paint artist Lewis Hobson to create a piece of public art for Stanley. The youth council, which
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Garage with 'strong goodwill and reputation' up for sale for £375k
Popular Teesside-based garage Brighton Motor Services has been put up for sale for £375,000 as its owner looks to retire. Brighton Motor Services, on Longbeck Lane, which includes a petrol station, workshop, and parking facilities has been listed
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Fears County Durham hospital will never be built as Labour blame Tories
Frustrated politicIans have shared their concerns over delays to a hospital project in County Durham. Plans for a new Shotley Bridge Hospital are in doubt after the government said all projects within the New Hospitals Programme were under review
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Tip forced to close as fire crews battle blaze after flames take hold in a skip
Fire crews were called to a Stockton recycling centre to battle a blaze in a skip earlier this afternoon. Flames took hold in rubbish at the Haverton Hill tip in Stockton shortly before 3pm on Wednesday (September 25). Firefighters attended
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Detectives search for man in connection with ongoing murder investigation
Detectives have released an image of a man as an investigation into the alleged murder of dad Lewis Bell in Stockton continues. Police are keen to speak with 23-year-old Sean McLeod in connection with the ongoing probe following an alleged incident
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Echo taskforce welcomes pledge to halve knife crime and vows to continue campaign
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has vowed to halve knife crime over the next ten years and to introduce a ban on ninja swords. In her speech at the Labour conference on Tuesday she said it’s too easy for children to order “lethal weapons” online without
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New County Durham hospital in doubt despite Labour pledge to build it
A project to build a new hospital in County Durham is in doubt. Planning permission was granted for the new Shotley Bridge Hospital in March 2023 after being included as part of the New Hospital Programme announced by the previous Conservative
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North East radio presenter receives award for 'tireless promotion' of gardening
A North East radio presenter has been awarded for her 'tireless promotion' of gardening in the region. The Chartered Institute of Horticulture's Northern Branch Commendation for 2024 was awarded to broadcaster Marian Foster. Marian, known as
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Inmate at HMP Frankland, Durham, 'swilled' fellow prisoner with scalding water
An inmate at a high security jail has received a further sentence as a “dangerous offender” after a scalding water attack on a fellow prisoner. Carl Daniel Losh, who is serving a lengthy prison at Frankland Prison, near Durham, lured the victim
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Number of Darlington households receiving benefits who had income cut off soars
The number of households receiving Universal Credit in Darlington hit by the Government's benefit cap has soared, new figures show. It comes as a joint briefing from Shelter, Women's Aid, and the Child Poverty Action Group called for the cap to
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Listed site to be converted into flagship building society branch
Newcastle Building Society is transforming a key city centre site into a flagship branch. Work has been taking place behind the scenes since fashion retailer French Connection closed their store at Monument last year. The building society is
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Two teens arrested after 'stealing car and failing to stop for police' on A66
Two teenagers have been arrested for stealing a car before failing to stop for police on the A66 overnight. The teens, aged 15 and 17, spent the day (Wednesday, September 25) in police custody after the car was stopped heading towards Darlington
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'Horrified' councillors warn vulnerable residents will be hit by fuel allowance cuts
A motion calling for Labour to reverse its cut to the winter fuel allowance has been backed by Durham County Council. Cross-party councillors in County Durham voiced their concerns against the decision at a heated council meeting on Wednesday.
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£14m blueprint for training site gets the green light
Plans to bring a £14.7million engineering training centre to Thornaby have been given the green light. NETA Training, which has a history going back almost 50 years, has secured planning permission to develop its new purpose-built facility, a flagship
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Shop reveals its last day of trading as it prepares to close after 32 years
A popular shop has set a final day of trading as it prepares to close its doors for the final time. Ken Warne, based on Market Place in Richmond, which has been in the town for the last 32 years, revealed earlier this month that it would be closing
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'Abhorrent' message scrawled across grave of teen who died in horror crash
An "abhorrent" message has been scrawled across the gravestone of a teenager who died in a horror crash by an "utterly heartless" vandal. Bethany Fisher died at the scene of the crash on Victoria Terrace, Bedlington, in the early hours of August
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Police release images of two men after girl bitten by Rottweiler at North East pub
Officers have released images of two men they would like to trace following a dog attack in Northumberland. Police received a report between 1pm and 2pm on Sunday, July 28, that a girl had been injured by a dog at The Cherry Tree public house on
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Darlington shop owners issue updated statement in final days of trading
The owners of a Darlington shop have issued an updated statement after announcing that they would be closing their business for good later this week. The Cheese and Wine Shop, based on Clarks Yard in the town, revealed earlier this month that
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Police are "increasingly concerned" about missing 50-year-old Angela
The police are appealing for help finding a woman who has gone missing. Angela Simpson, 50, was last seen walking from Kildwick Grove towards the junction of Penrith Road in Middlesbrough at about 6.30pm on Sunday, September 22. Officers are
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Flamboyant flock of flamingos at North East nature reserve celebrate 40th birthday
A group of Chilean flamingos at a North East nature reserve are celebrating their 40th birthdays this week. The 11 flamingos at WWT Washington Wetland Centre are inviting visitors to join in the celebrations. On Saturday (September 28), the
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Enthusiasts make a replica of one of the rail industry treasures
LOOKING back to the week that was September 23 to September 29, 20 years ago... VOLUNTEERS worked around the clock to make sure a replica of one of the rail industry’s treasures was up and running in time for its opening, 20 years ago. It had
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Record demand for tickets as Women's Rugby World Cup comes to Sunderland
Organisers of the Women's Rugby World Cup have predicted an "era-defining moment" for the sport as demand for tickets grows ahead of the 2025 tournament. England kick off next year's tournament at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on August 22.
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Man in hospital with head injuries after armed police attend Ferryhill 'affray'
A man was taken to hospital with head injuries after a disturbance which saw armed police close off part of a County Durham village yesterday afternoon. Police have confirmed the man was one of three people arrested after dozens of officers converged
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Woman airlifted to hospital after 'stabbing' as police confirm man arrested
A man has been arrested after a Middlesbrough "stabbing" saw a woman airlifted to hospital. Police and paramedics were called to Barnaby Crescent, in Eston, around 4.35pm on Tuesday (September 24) after a 31-year-old woman sustained a stab wound
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Huge blaze of 200 bales of straw in County Durham
A blaze involving 200 tonnes of hay kept County Durham firefighters occupied in September 2009. The fire was reported at about 8pm at a farm between Ferryhill and Chilton, on the A167. Read more: Darlington metal detectorist discovers rare
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I made Stacey Solomon's pretty autumn wreath - impressively simple and cheap DIY
Every year the trend for autumn décor just gets bigger and bigger. This probably angers a lot of people but embarrassingly, it’s something I’ll always embrace as I truly think it’s the most wonderful time of the year. The likes of Homesense
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North East football club welcomes 32 new players at 'International Academy'
A North East football club has welcomed 32 international players as it marks the second year of its 'International Academy'. South Shields FC's International Academy, a partnership with the University of Sunderland, provides players with the opportunity
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Family's search for answers after cancer death of 'lovely' North East grandad
The devastated family of a "lovely" North East grandad have launched an appeal to find his former work colleagues in a mission to find out how he was exposed to the asbestos that claimed his life. Trevor Cockerill, from Stockton, died from mesothelioma
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Children's home could be built on site of Newton Aycliffe fire station
Plans to open a children’s home on the site of a former County Durham fire station have been lodged. Durham County Council hopes to convert a Newton Aycliffe fire service crew building into a new facility to house up to four children with learning
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Joy as County Durham trust awarded £1.12m National Lottery grant
A County Durham trust that has supported thousands of families with food, energy bills and more has been awarded a grant of over £1m by the National Lottery. The East Durham Trust, in Peterlee, has been awarded a significant £1.12 million from
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Popular festival confirms full lineup for 'utterly unmissable' 2024 event
The full line-up for a popular Teesside day festival has been announced - and bosses promise it will be “bigger, bolder, and utterly unmissable”. The Gathering Sounds Festival will be returning to Stockton this weekend (Saturday, September 28)
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Sunderland's plan for summer signing Milan Aleksic is revealed
SUNDERLAND will continue to use their Under-21 set-up to enable summer signing Milan Aleksic to get used to the demands of English football. Aleksic joined the Black Cats from Radnicki 1923 in the summer after breaking into the Serbian side’s senior
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When North East holiday-makers were stranded after Thomas Cook went bust
Thousands of stranded holiday makers were preparing to be flown back home in the UK’s largest peacetime repatriation following the collapse of travel operator Thomas Cook, in September 2019. An estimated 150,000 tourists were being brought home
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New retrofit courses will help make North East students ‘industry ready’.
A suite of retrofit courses have been launched to make students ‘industry ready’. They are the result of a pioneering collaboration between education and industry through the North East Institute of Technology and comprise three bespoke courses
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Survivor of multiple rapes sees abuser jailed for 15 years at court
A brave survivor of sexual assaults and her grateful family have thanked police as her abuser received a lengthy jail sentence. Brett Wight, 47, subjected the woman to multiple rapes causing her lasting physical injuries. The stoic victim,
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Bishop Auckland leisure centre refurbishment delayed due to gas pipe issues
A council has insisted a project to build a new leisure centre is progressing despite delays. The £26.6 million plan to build a new Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex in Bishop Auckland was approved in November 2023. However, the Local Democracy
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Newcastle United set to complete signing of highly-regarded European teenage forward
NEWCASTLE UNITED are close to completing a deal for Georgian youngster Vakhtang Salia as they continue to chase the best global teenage talent. Salia, who turned 17 at the end of last month, is widely regarded as the most exciting youngster in
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How the North East ranks as UK areas with ‘worst bank branch access’ revealed
Do you struggle getting to a bank because your nearest branch has shut in the North East? Yorkshire and the Humber has just 4.4 branches left per 100,000 people making it the region with the worst branch access, new analysis by Which? has found
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When there was a walkover at Lucy Cross
LUCY CROSS was at the northern end of an eight mile privatised road that ran from Richmond through Gilling West, Melsonby and Aldbrough St John, as Memories 695 told. The road terminated at the Lucy Cross junction with the old Roman road of Dere Street
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4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills revealed as price cap set to rise
Households across the UK are facing another winter of financial uncertainty as energy bills are set to rise again next week. Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its
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Cadbury discontinues chocolate in decision fans say has 'ruined Christmas'
Cadbury has confirmed its has discontinued a popular festive chocolate from its range just months out from Christmas 2024. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Freddos, Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs
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Nationwide offering 'tempting £175 free cash' offer to any UK customer
Nationwide is offering a deal to potential new customers from Wednesday, September 25 – offering a financial incentive to those switching their current account. People who switch to banking with Nationwide through the Current Account Switch Service
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Anger as Phillip Schofield makes TV return in Channel 5 'redemption' special
Phillip Schofield will return to television 16 months after his departure from ITV’s This Morning, per reports. The former TV star is said to have filmed a Channel 5 special called Cast Away, which follows a “celebrity marooned on an inhabited
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Mapped: The 10 County Durham roads which are the worst for speeding fines
Motorists speeding on these County Durham roads are facing fines as the "worst" roads in the area for such offences are revealed. The A1, A690 and A167 are just a few roads in the region which have been named as the worst for speeding according
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Closure of County Durham town's Peacocks store confirmed as residents concerned
A County Durham clothing store is set to close its doors in October, prompting concern from residents of the town. Peacocks, a popular retail name in Consett, has announced a closure date of October 19, plastering notices on its store windows.
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The story of 'horrible' new Sunderland striker & opportunity he can't afford to waste
AARON Connolly is at a crossroads in his career. When will the next chance be the last? When will he realise his potential and back up the excitement that greeted his emergence at Brighton in 2019? Or, more to the point, will he? If Connolly
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Hour by hour Met Office forecast: Darlington braces for another weather warning
Darlington is braced for extreme weather later today as heavy rain returns to the region. The Met Office predict that there will be heavy rain from 8pm tonight and continuing throughout the day tomorrow. There is currently a yellow weather
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Three drug dealing houses closed after neighbours terrorised
Police have closed three properties in Skelton, Brotton and Redcar after reports they were terrorising their neighbours. Working with the community, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and housing providers Beyond and Accent Housing, the officers
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North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather
7:48am Darlington braces for another weather warning: Darlington is braced for extreme weather later today as heavy
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Football matches and Taylor Swift tickets among gifts to North East MPs
Hospitality tickets to Taylor Swift and Premier League football games are among 'freebies' MPs from the North East have declared. It comes amid a row about the Prime Minister's clothing as Keir Starmer confirmed he would no longer accept gifts
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County Durham shopping outlet gets award for 'autism acceptance'
A popular County Durham shopping outlet has introduced new schemes to improve the accessibility of the site after getting an award for autism and inclusivity measures. Dalton Park Outlet has announced a variety of initiatives aimed at making the
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County Durham grandad, 80, injured in road rage attack by fitness fanatic, 34
A burly fitness fanatic left a pensioner with a black eye following a road-rage attack, a court heard. Nathan Duffy tailgated the 80-year-old, who pulled into a layby to let the thug get past him but wasn’t expecting what came next. Duffy,
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Chris Mepham on Bournemouth contract & Sunderland future after 'tough' admission
CHRIS Mepham insists he isn't looking too far ahead despite uncertainty over his long-term future - and says his only focus right now is staying in the Sunderland side and helping the Black Cats build on their flying start to the Championship season
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Sick County Durham teacher banned from classroom for life after grooming teen pupil
A sick County Durham teacher who groomed a teenager and sent her a video of himself carrying out a sex act has been barred from the classroom for life. A teacher misconduct panel met last week to decide if David Amos, jailed for 30 months in 2022
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Durham Cathedral to host 'immersive, intergalactic' art installation in October
Durham Cathedral is set to host an "immersive, intergalactic" art installation, complete with a rocket launch, in October. The installation, called 'Space' has been organised by Luxmuralis and will run every evening from October 9 to October 13
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'It doesn't come into my thinking' - Michael Carrick reflects on Boro's mixed start
MICHAEL CARRICK feels it is far too early to be worrying about where Middlesbrough sit in the Championship table, but the Boro boss insists his side should have more points on the board given the quality of their performances this term. Saturday
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Family shocked as 'mouldy' house back up for rent following dad's death, despite damp
The grieving family of a man who lived in a mouldy house has slammed a housing association after placing the home back on the market after his death - despite them finding more damp issues. The Echo reported in December 2023 how Derek Luke’s shoes
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Tributes flood in to village GP who personified the traditional community doctor
As tributes flood in for Dr Ian Bagshaw MBE, PETER BARRON, a fellow resident of Hurworth-on-Tees, looks back on the life of a man who made his mark locally and internationally A TRUSTED, reassuring figure, ready to respond to a call-out at any
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Your chance to be part of the future of North East live music
MUSIC lovers in the North East are being offered the chance to help direct the future of grassroots music in the region. The Forum Music Centre, in Darlington, has announced plans to cement its status as one of County Durham’s premier local music
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Newcastle United accept the need for caution with injured player's return schedule
LEWIS MILEY’S recovery from a foot injury is on track, but the Newcastle United midfielder is expected to remain sidelined for at least another month. Miley suffered a broken metatarsal during pre-season and was immediately ruled out of the start
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Driving home the message
Kate Abson, director of development for believe housing, explains to Peter Barron why she’s so passionate about calling on the Government to invest in social housing. As someone who grew up in the former County Durham coal mining community of Brandon
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Junk food ads to be banned on buses and Metro as mayors back Jamie Oliver campaign
Junk food adverts will be banned on bus and Metro services in the North East, in an effort to help youngsters who are “bombarded” by unhealthy products driving childhood obesity. Kim McGuinness is among nine UK mayors to have today committed to