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Much-loved Cheese and Wine Shop in Darlington snapped up by new owners after closure
The much-loved Cheese and Wine Shop in Darlington has been snapped up by new owners, it has been confirmed, just two days after it closed. The shop, based on Clark’s Yard, has been open since 1999 but closed after five years under its current owners
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Huge increase in number of illegal e-bikes seized in the North East
The number of illegal e-bikes that have been seized in the North East has increased over the last two years, it can be revealed. A total of 19 e-bikes were seized by North East police forces in 2022/23 compared to 67 in 2023/2024, data has revealed
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Les Dennis spotted at County Durham restaurant recently hit by one-star hygiene score
TV Legend Les Dennis was spotted tucking into a parmo at a County Durham restaurant. Customers spotted the former Family Fortunes host enjoying the Teesside delicacy at Little Sicily in Sedgefield on Saturday (September 28) evening. The actor
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Pictures as pooches and their 'paw-rents' enjoy Bark in the Park at Raby Castle
Pooches and their 'paw-rents' enjoyed a day out that would really get your tail wagging at Raby Castle’s Bark in the Park. Dogs of all shapes and sizes descended on Deer Park at the County Durham castle for the event on Sunday (September 29).
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Greggs to open new store in Darlington petrol station as major refurb underway
Greggs is set to open a new store inside a busy Darlington petrol station. The bakery chain will be launching its latest branch within the Morrisons Petrol Station at Morton Park as part of a major refurbishment of the site. While the service
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Darlington road dug up again after previous work not 'up to specification'
A Darlington road has been dug up for the second time in a matter of weeks after recent resurfacing did not meet the grade, it has been revealed. Salters Lane is undergoing roadworks for the second time in a matter of a month after engineers found
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County Durham Wetherspoons listed in CAMRA Good Beer Guide for real ale
A County Durham Wetherspoons pub has made the cut to be included as one of the best in the country for its real ale. The Wicket Gate on Front Street, Chester-le-Street has been included in the 2025 list by the awarding body CAMRA - the campaign
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Man fighting for his life after car he was in crashed into wall and driver fled
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a car he was passenger in crashed into a wall. The driver, a 33-year-old man, fled the scene but was later arrested. The 19-year-old passenger was found to have suffered serious injuries and
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Nick Pope's 'getting closer to Man City' assessment and praise for 'key' team-mate
NICK POPE claims Newcastle United’s spirited 1-1 draw with Manchester City was “a step in the right direction” in the wake of the previous weekend’s disappointing defeat at Fulham. The Magpies were well below their best as they suffered their first
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First pictures emerge from scene where eight-year-old boy was shot in the head
First pictures from the scene where an eight-year-old boy was shot in the head on a farm in Cumbria have emerged. Emergency services were called to the Warcop area, located just off the A66, after reports that a child had been seriously injured
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The street minutes away from 'luxury' mansion where houses are sold for £5,000
Houses on a County Durham street less than 10 minutes away from a 'luxury' mansion are being auctioned off for only £5,000 each. Two one-bedroom bungalows on Kimberley Street in Bishop Auckland are set to go under the hammer next month. Kimberley
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Brand new Toolstation store to open in County Durham TOMORROW - here's where
A brand new tool store bound to please tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts is set to open in County Durham tomorrow - here's where. Toolstation will open at Heritage Park in Bishop Auckland tomorrow (Monday, September 30) boasting a range of over
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Registered sex offender nabbed on supicion of driving while disqualified in Durham
Police responded swiftly after receiving a tip-off that a registered child sex offender was out and about on the roads driving while disqualified in the Durham area. The information was passed on to Durham Police’s motorcycle section which deployed
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'Incredible examples of historic engineering': Car club praises Darlington site
Members of a classic car owners club were full of praise after a visit to a Victorian visitor attraction in Darlington. Thirteen members of the Tees Valley MG Owners Club visited the Tees Cottage Pumping Station complex, at Broken Scar on the A67
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Ben Houchen says Tories have 'huge job to do' on trust at party's conference
Voters must see that the Conservative Party takes its 2024 election loss “seriously”, Lord Ben Houchen has said. The Tees Valley mayor warned his party has a “huge job to do” to regain support from its own voter base, along with the votes which
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Audi and Ford in collision on A66 which forced road to be closed for two hours
The A66 was closed by police for two hours on Saturday night after a two-car crash. A silver Ford Kuga and black Audi RS3 collided on the A-road in Middlesbrough, near Cineworld, at about 10.50pm. Get more from The Northern Echo with a digital
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Man found with 'stolen' keys arrested after 'trying car doors in broad daylight'
A man found with suspected stolen items was arrested after reportedly trying car doors this morning. The man, 49, was found in the area of Sandown Park in Redcar with car and garage keys and money believed to have been stolen. Get more from
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One person taken to hospital after air ambulance called to 'incident' on A19
One person has been taken to hospital following an incident on the A19. Emergency services - including an air ambulance - were called to the major road at Murton, near Dalton Park, on Sunday (September 29) just after 11.49am. Several paramedic
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Steve Watson admits to Darlington failings in FA Cup upset at hands of Gainsborough
DARLINGTON manager Steve Watson admitted that his team weren't good enough as they crashed out of the FA Cup with a home defeat to Gainsborough. Quakers took a first-half lead in their third qualifying round tie, but then immediately lost their
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A19 RECAP: Road reopens after incident that left traffic 'at a standstill'
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Pianist with international pedigree to perform in Darlington for society's new season
A young Romanian pianist will open the Darlington Piano Society's 2024-25 season. Cristian Sandrin, a London-based musician, will perform at Central Hall, the Dolphin Centre, at 3pm on October 20. His performance is the first in a series of
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Families to stroll through South Park in St Teresa's Moonlight and Memories Walk
St Teresa’s Hospice is set to host a special walk for the treasured people no longer with us. The Darlington charity is inviting people to walk in memory of those we have loved and lost at the Moonlight and Memories Walk in South Park on Friday
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County Durham town's community spirit celebrated with presentation evening
A County Durham town celebrated its community spirit with a presentation evening. The event, held at The Masonic Hall in Ferryhill, recognised winners of the Ferryhill in Bloom Competition, Civic Award nominations, and the Annual Art & Photography
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TV and film star spotted filming for new series in North East nature reserve
TV and film star Sheridan Smith has been spotted filming in a North East nature reserve location for a new ITV series. The actress, who is known for her roles in 'Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps', 'Gavin and Stacey', and 'Cilla' among
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'I buy stuff all year round': Readers share best time to start Christmas prep
When is it too early to start preparing for Christmas? The age-old question has stirred up a flurry of diverse responses from readers of The Northern Echo. Taking to social media, readers' opinion seems to pivot around individual preferences
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Michael Carrick understands frustration of important Middlesbrough star who 'gets it'
MICHAEL Carrick admits he's been dealing with a frustrated Riley McGree in the last couple of weeks after the Australian international underlined his Middlesbrough importance with a fine return to action. After returning from injury, McGree was
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Darlington pub bids for new outdoor seating to complement town's 'café culture'
A popular Darlington pub is hoping to add outdoor seating in a bid to complement the town's café culture. The Corner House has applied for a new pavement licence so it can add seating adjacent to the site for serving drinks and bar snacks.
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Sunderland injury latest ahead of midweek home game with Derby County
DAN BALLARD and Eliezer Mayenda could both feature in Sunderland’s home game with Derby County on Tuesday night. The pair were both absent from Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Watford after being ruled out because of injury issues. Mayenda has been struggling
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Disney+ to charge for password sharing costing up to £60 a year extra
The days of sharing your streaming services passwords are soon to be long gone as another giant provider clamps down on password sharing. Following in the steps of Netflix, Disney+ will begin charging users if they share the account with someone
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Boy, 8, dies after being shot in the head at farm as man in his 60s arrested
Cumbria Police are investigating an incident following the death of an eight-year-old boy in a firearm incident at a farm in Warcop. A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after the child was shot in the
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'Aggressive, committed, snarly' - the real Newcastle United return in Man City draw
WHAT was Anthony Gordon’s key moment in Newcastle’s draw with Manchester City? Easy, right. Winning and converting the second-half penalty that secured the Magpies a deserved point against the reigning champions. That’s certainly the incident that
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Weeding out the truth about Darlington's first school where a cannabis farm was found
A LARGE cannabis farm has been found in what may be Darlington’s first purpose-built school. Hundreds of plants were last week discovered growing in the former St Mary’s Association Club, in Raby Terrace, which has been derelict for several years
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Swimmers strip down at dawn for 'amazing' charity North East Skinny Dip
Hundreds of swimmers 'bared' all in the icy-cold North Sea as the North East Skinny Dip 2024 got underway in Northumberland. Crowds took to the waves at dawn this morning (Sunday, September 29) as the charity event - dubbed "the experience of
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Meet the Bishop Auckland 'grafter' who paints about things that bother him
Today's Object of the Week is a collection of artworks with an element of social commentary. A County Durham man who turned his back on a career in heavy industry to become an art teacher has opened his first solo exhibition. David Baillie,
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'Active' talks on saving Hitachi ongoing as officials 'working hard and at pace'
Government officials are “working hard and at pace” to push for progress on saving Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe factory. The future of the plant - hailed as a landmark development for the region when it opened in 2015 - was left uncertain earlier
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In the dock: People charged with assault, criminal damage, and drug possession
Here are seven offenders who were sentenced at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ courts in the last week. Their offences include assault, criminal damage, harassment and drug possession. Gaynor Sheardown, of Swan Street, Darlington, pleaded guilty
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Stoke City boss on the 'bad decision' that had major impact on Middlesbrough outcome
STOKE City boss Narcis Pelach was frustrated by referee Stephen Martin and what he felt was a "bad decision" in the build-up to the goal that set Middlesbrough on their way to Saturday's victory at the Riverside. Boro got themselves in front in
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Stunning listed family home with its own shepherd's hut on the market for £2.95m
MANOR House is a charming and much-admired grade II listed home built by the Hare-Gill family in around 1837. As you would expect, the property has changed a great deal since then, most noticeably thanks to a programme of renovation by the Aagaard
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Five of the prettiest Darlington villages that are worth a visit in autumn
With the weather getting a little colder, people are looking for warmer activities - but it is always the weather for exploring different villages. We have pieced together five of the best villages near Darlington to explore, whether it's looking
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Fishing lakes overlooking popular North East landmark up for sale for nearly £2m
A set of fishing lakes overlooking an iconic North East landmark have been placed on the market for nearly £2m. The Angel of the North Fishing Lakes and Livery is currently listed on Rightmove for £1,950,000, and is being sold by H&H Land &
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Dogs Trust Darlington: Five pooches looking for their perfect new owner
Whether you’re looking for a playful pooch or a sensitive soul, Dogs Trust Darlington has an abundance of dogs looking for their forever home. From crossbreeds to dobermanns, there is a huge number of furry friends being cared for by the charity
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Middlesbrough could once again benefit from game-changing transfer trick
WHEN Ben Doak emerged from the Middlesbrough dressing room on Saturday evening to speak to the media, he had an ice pack strapped to his right knee. After the thrill of what had gone before came concern but worries were quickly eased. It was nothing
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Sunderland planning for unwanted scenario and Morgan Rogers transfer admission
IT'S not yet October but a Sunderland star is already walking a disciplinary tightrope. That - and Regis Le Bris' replacement considerations - features in this week's North East Notes. There's news of a Newcastle figure taking an interesting study