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Phillip Schofield slams 'three s**ts' over This Morning 'betrayal'
Phillip Schofield has hit out at "three s**ts" who he blames for his TV downfall in a brand new Channel 5 documentary. The presenter, who shared his "mad rant" on Cast Away, appeared to take aim at his former This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby
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Durham named one of the best University cities for a night out in the UK
Durham has been named one of the best university cities in the UK for nightlife, according to a recent study. With Freshers’ week approaching, students in the North East can take comfort in Durham’s vibrant and safe evening scene. Known for
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Darlington apartment building on the market for £695,000
A property featuring eight self-contained modern apartments is on the market for £695,000. The property, located on Tower Road, Darlington, is being marketed by Venture Properties. The agents have described the property as an "outstanding investment
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Voice of Ghostface agrees to be part of County Durham filmmaker's new movie
The voice of Ghostface has agreed to take part in a new film based in County Durham. Roger L Jackson, who is the voice of the Scream franchise's Ghostface, has recorded the opening audio for County Durham filmmaker Dean Midas' new short, The Legend
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Ghostly figure caught on camera at Darlington Hippodrome
A Darlington mother was shocked and stunned after discovering a ghostly figure in a photograph taken during a family trip to the theatre for a live Peppa Pig show. Kirsty Ward was capturing an “innocent” picture of her two sons during a family
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Regis Le Bris singles out Sunderland player for praise despite defeat at Watford
REGIS LE BRIS was pleased with Wilson Isidor's first start in a Sunderland shirt, even though his side missed out on the chance to go top of the Championship as they lost 2-1 at Watford. Isidor, a summer loan signing from Zenit St Petersburg, was
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Teenager boys missing from Manchester thought to be in the North East
Two teenagers missing from Manchester for four days are thought to be in the North East. Police are appealing for help to find 15-year-olds Rueben and Liam who were last seen in the North West on Wednesday (September 25). It is thought the
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This is the £1.40 hack for keeping spiders out of your home - but does it work?
As a mild arachnophobe I am among those for whom the start of Autumn brings a sense of dread – spider season. Each year, thousands of creepy crawlies invade our homes and every year I look for ways to keep them out. Spiders appear a lot more
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Woman issues vital hot water bottle warning as she is left 'scarred for life'
A recruitment consultant is warning people to check the expiry date on their hot water bottles - after hers burned the skin off her legs and lap when it burst. Yazmin Hardy says her legs were left 'burning for a week' when her hot water bottle
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How to claim a free coffee from Costa, Starbucks, Caffe Nero or Greggs next week
Brits are being given the chance to claim a free coffee from either Caffe Nero, Costa Coffee, Starbucks or Greggs next Tuesday (October 1). UK discount site VoucherCodes.co.uk is giving 600 Brits the chance to nab themselves a free brew in celebration
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The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today have been revealed
We are all being urged to check our change, as we could be sitting on a fortune we didn’t even know about. The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971, more
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Sunderland miss out on top spot as late penalty proves costly at Watford
SUNDERLAND missed the opportunity to take over at the top of the Championship as they lost 2-1 at Watford. Goals by Festy Ebosele and a Tom Dele-Bashiru penalty were enough to see off the visitors, for whom Wilson Isidor levelled. The Hornets
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Work progresses on £110m NHS centre as steel frame of building goes up
A new £110m NHS Integrated Care Centre in North Yorkshire has reached a major construction milestone, with the steel frame of the building currently in place. The new facility, in Catterick Garrison, is set to be fully up and running in 2026,
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Prison football coaching scheme aims to tackle reoffending in County Durham
A new football coaching scheme in prisons in County Durham is helping to tackle reoffending. The six-week initiative is designed to equip inmates with leadership and technical skills that will improve their job prospects upon release and lower
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Tickets for North East's biggest firework show now on sale - here's how to get them
Tickets for the North East’s biggest fireworks spectacular, Pyromusical, have finally gone on sale - here's how you can get them. Pyromusical in Bishop Auckland is back for a sixth year on a 7.5-acre stage and is set to light up the skies once
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Man bit victim's lip in Halloween brawl just days before he was due to marry
A man who became embroiled in a Halloween night brawl has narrowly avoided an immediate prison sentence after biting a man’s lip just days before he was due to get married. Paul Pattison was attacked outside his home and when neighbours came to
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Block of flats in County Durham which is 'surplus to requirements' to be demolished
A block of flats in a County Durham town is to be knocked down after it was deemed 'surplus to requirements'. Durham County Council has submitted plans to demolish the four-storey building, at 128 to 132 Helford Road, in Peterlee. It is set to
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Former North East Top Gear presenter talks working on hit BBC show in early days
A North East radio presenter who was one of the first ever Top Gear presenters has revealed what the first episodes of the hit BBC show were like to work on. Marian Foster, who currently presents the gardening show for BBC Radio Newcastle and
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Tommy Conway and Matt Clarke return dates and Middlesbrough's Rav van den Berg plan
TOMMY Conway and Matt Clarke will both be back in action for Middlesbrough in a few weeks at the latest after the duo missed the Stoke City victory through injury. Clarke got a knock in last week's defeat at Sunderland, while Conway picked up a
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Two Middlesbrough attackers show they belong in Michael Carrick's full strength XI
Here's how Middlesbrough players rated against Stoke City: 6 DIENG: Quiet but saved well to deny Bae in what proved to be Stoke's only shot on target. 7 DIJKSTEEL: Solid defensively and provided the shield for Doak to cause damage in front.
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Liverpool loanee inspires Middlesbrough who do what Carrick said they would
THAT'S more like it. Middlesbrough are back to winning ways after "finding a way" against Stoke City, as Michael Carrick predicted they would. And they found a way through Ben Doak, the Liverpool loanee who was the game’s best attacking player
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Key Newcastle player out of Carabao Cup game - as Howe updates on Tonali and Trippier
ALEXANDER ISAK will not be involved in Newcastle United’s midweek Carabao Cup game with AFC Wimbledon, and is already an early doubt for next weekend’s Premier League meeting with Everton. Isak was not involved in today’s 1-1 draw with Manchester
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Hospice charity urging people to take part in 'the finest walk in England' event
Herriot Hospice Homecare has put out the last call to all walkers to join its nine-mile charity hike, as it prepares to start welcoming patients to its new facility by the end of the year. The Thirsk-based Hospice will be staging the Herriot Hike
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County Durham warehouse placed on the market for £400,000
A distribution warehouse in County Durham has been placed on the market for £400,000. The detached single-storey industrial unit, located on Watling Street Industrial Estate in Leadgate, Consett, is being sold by Bradley Hall. The property
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Eleven County Durham drivers caught for offences on A1(M), A167 and A68 this month
Eleven County Durham drivers have been fined heavily in court this week for speeding, failing to give police information, and failing to wear a seatbelt among other offences. The drivers appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court and Peterlee
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Police welcome prison sentence for County Durham man following summer crime spree
Police have welcomed the imprisonment of a prolific thief and robber who ripped off a shopworker’s fingernails while trying to get away with some of his ill-gotten gains. As reported in The Northern Echo, earlier this week, Liam Edward Smith is
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Eddie Howe's 'best display' assessment of Man City draw - and look ahead to cup game
EDDIE HOWE felt his Newcastle United side produced their “best display of the season” as they held Premier League leaders Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park. Howe had called for a reaction in the wake of last weekend’s defeat at Fulham
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The Newcastle player who had his best game for club - and the one who 'set the tone'
How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 1-1 draw with Manchester City NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): 7 Pope: Got himself into trouble in the first half, but made a superb late save to keep out Bernardo’s volley 7 Trippier: Was beaten by Grealish
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Newcastle Airport named UK airport of the year after busy summer season
Newcastle Airport has been named the best in the UK and Ireland after the busy summer season. The airport, near Ponteland, is estimated to have welcomed more than 3.5 million passengers over the summer. It was handed the gong for ‘UK and Irish
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Newcastle star underlines his importance as Magpies claim deserved draw with Man City
ANTHONY GORDON underlined his importance to Newcastle United as he won and converted the penalty that secured a 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Manchester City. Gordon is set to sign a new long-term contract in the next few days, with the
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Darlington 1 Gainsborough Trinity 2: Quakers out of the FA Cup
A deeply disappointing display led to Darlington being dumped out of the FA Cup by Gainsborough Trinity. Lewis Butroid’s late goal at Blackwell Meadows saw Trinity stun Quakers, who came into the contest having conceded only once in seven matches
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Suspected drink driver arrested after Audi smashes into brick wall beside school
A man suspected of drink driving has been arrested after a car ploughed into a wall outside of a Yarm school. Police and fire crews were called to Yarm High Street on Friday (September 27) evening after a black Audi crashed into the wall outside
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Teenager fighting for his life after being knocked off bike as man arrested
A teenager is fighting for his life after being knocked off his bike. A 28-year-old man behind the wheel of a silver VW Golf which had collided with the cyclist, 16, was arrested at the scene. It happened on Walker Road in Byker, Newcastle
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Two fresh Middlesbrough injury blows with key duo missing Stoke City game
MIDDLESBROUGH have been dealt two fresh injury blows, with Tommy Conway and Matt Clarke both ruled out of today's game against Stoke City. There's better news for Boro, with Rav van den Berg returning to the squad. But the Dutch defender is only
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Middlesbrough 2-0 Stoke: Highlights as Doak & Hackney goals secure deserved win
4:56pm Full-time: Boro 2-0 Stoke That's more like it. A deserved win for Boro, who pick up all three points thanks
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Public reassured over changes as businesses behind crematorium 'wound down'
Families have been reassured about funerals and cremations at a facility in North Yorkshire after the company behind a crematorium was wound down by the council. The companies behind Maple Park, based at Skipton Bridge, near Thirsk, were wound
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England Rugby coach in court after knocking man's tooth out during night out
An England Rugby coach has landed himself in court after punching a man to the ground during a night out and knocking out one of his teeth. Richard Young attacked the victim inside a bar after saying ‘who the f*** do you think you are?’ before
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In the dock: Man who smeared blood over police cell among those in court
Here are 11 offenders sentenced at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ courts in the last week. Their offences include drink driving criminal damage, smearing blood over a police cell and drug driving among those in court. Matthew Coates, of Ida Place
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Four jailed for 'industrial scale' pill-pressing operation in County Durham
Four men have been jailed for their roles in a conspiracy to produce and supply drugs on an industrial scale. Dale Dunn, Jack Freeman, Jake Galea-Hughes and Graeme Rutherford were all arrested following a police operation on April 25. Officers
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LEGO lovers set for unique after hours exhibition at Hopetown Darlington
Excitement is building for a new after-hours LEGO event in Darlington. LEGO lovers will be able to unleash their inner child by taking part in fun and quirky building challenges at Hopetown’s Brick Journeys: After Hours LEGO exhibition. Visitors
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Key Newcastle United absentee as Sandro Tonali starts against Manchester City
SANDRO TONALI returns to Newcastle United's starting line-up for this afternoon's home game with Manchester City - but Alexander Isak misses out through injury. Isak has not recovered from the toe injury sustained in the win over Wolves, and while
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Newcastle United 1 Manchester City 1 - Recap and highlights from St James'
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Ben Gibson recalls Middlesbrough boyhood dream ahead of extra special return
RETURNING to Middlesbrough and the Riverside is always special for proud Teessider Ben Gibson - but even more so today. For this afternoon, the former Boro defender and now Stoke City captain will make his 400th professional appearance. His
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From bleak huts to Europe's largest base: the garrison's story told in six buildings
SIX buildings that tell the story of the development of Catterick Garrison have this week been given listed building status. They show how the garrison grew from its origins as a collection of bleak huts on a weather-swept plain during the First
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Raising a glass to an Old Barnardian 80 years after he fought for the bridge too far
Former Darlington councillor and military historian Mike Renton is just back from Arnhem having led a battlefields tour which followed in the glider-trails of some of the local men who were involved in Operation Market Garden 80 years ago Geoff
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Car ploughs into brick wall near school sparking late-night 999 response
A car ploughed into a brick wall outside a school entrance sparking a late-night 999 response. Emergency services were called to Yarm High Street just after 11pm on Friday (September 27) following a one-vehicle crash outside of Yarm School.
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Why Regis Le Bris made Sunderland players watch footage of Chris Mepham mistakes
REGIS Le Bris made his Sunderland players watch footage of some minor mistakes from Chris Mepham this week - so they could see how the defender took responsibility and quickly put any errors behind him. Mepham made a hugely impressive debut for
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Investigation after County Durham dad finds 'steel spike' in daughter's curry
An investigation by trading standards has been launched after a County Durham dad found a "steel spike" in his daughter's takeaway curry. Anton Johnson, from Horden, claims his teenage daughter found and nearly ate what he has described as a hard
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Mum shares courageous post-heart transplant journey of five-year-old
A mum has shared the courageous journey of her five-year-old daughter receiving a heart transplant after more than a year on the waiting list. Evie Green was diagnosed with myocarditis - a condition triggered by simple viral infections that in
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'Step into comfort' as new shoe store to open in Darlington centre TODAY
A new footwear store is set to open in Darlington's Cornmill Centre. Stride Footwear is set to open on the lower level of the complex beside New Look, in the unit formerly occupied by St Teresa's Hospice charity shop. Led by owner Ender
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What we thought of this new takeaway that everyone’s talking about
I had a bit of a flashback recently. Back to those dark days of 2020, the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic when we were told to Stay At Home. Which posed something of an existential threat to this column. It’s difficult to write about Eating
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Rolls Royce factory at Scotch Corner 'in doubt' due to a 'change in priority'
Plans for a Rolls Royce factory in North Yorkshire are 'in doubt' after the company admitted that its 'business priorities' have changed. In 2022, the business shortlisted a site at Scotch Corner, next to the A1(M), to bring a new manufacturing
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The best and worst rated McDonald's in Darlington - with one branded 'shocking'
The best and worst-rated McDonald's in Darlington have been revealed after customers have let the fast food giant know its opinion on each of the restaurants in the area via TripAdvisor. As part of the rankings on TripAdvisor, we have pieced together
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Darlington boss Steve Watson makes pledge ahead of FA Cup tie against Gainsborough
DARLINGTON manager Steve Watson says his team are full of positivity as they prepare to take on Gainsborough, managed by one of his former coaches, in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup this afternoon. Thanks to a seven-match unbeaten run
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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week
A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week (September 23 to September 27). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Five streets across the region scooped prizes
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Grouse butts, mining shafts and a surprising trig point in a classic Yorkshire walk
Two of the less popular dales lie off the popular Wensleydale. They are quiet, traditional dales peppered by a few isolated farms and hamlets and separated by a large expanse of wild moorland. The walk starts in Coverdale, visits Colsterdale, returning
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Michael Carrick's 'no relevance' Stoke claim after Middlesbrough pre-match 'twist'
IT'S only a month ago that Stoke City rocked up at the Riverside and thumped Middlesbrough 5-0, but Michael Carrick says that Carabao Cup defeat will have no bearing on his thinking ahead of today's Championship re-run. It's easy to see why.
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Regis Le Bris' hour-long meeting with Aaron Connolly where 'everything was on table'
REGIS Le Bris had an hour-long warts and all conversation with Aaron Connolly in his office at Sunderland's training ground, after which he was convinced that it was the right decision to sign the striker. Le Bris had closely studied footage of
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Look inside 'beautiful period home' on the market for £1.1 million
A North Yorkshire cottage described as a "beautiful period home" has hit the market for £1.1 million. Derwent Cottage, located in Scotton, Knaresborough, is a four-bedroom property full of character and history. Estate agents, William H Brown
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Road closures for Darlington drivers to avoid in the next fortnight
Darlington's motorists will have four road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network over the next two weeks. Thankfully, all of them are only expected to cause slight delays of less than 10 minutes. The latest expected works
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The history behind some of County Durham's oldest abandoned buildings and sites
Do you live near any historical buildings that have slowly declined over the years in County Durham? Across the North East area, there have been many sites that have been left derelict over the decades. From World War II “ammunition dumps”
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Why Eddie Howe's Manchester City admission could mean bad news for Alan Shearer
ALAN SHEARER sits proudly at the top of the Premier League’s all-time goalscoring charts – but Eddie Howe admits the former Newcastle United captain’s position could come under serious threat from Erling Haaland. Shearer is the Premier League’s
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What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to find out how you score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.