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Family's heartbreaking tributes to 'much loved' dad as two charged with murder
A family has paid heartbreaking tributes to their "much loved" North Yorkshire dad as two people have been charged with murder. North Yorkshire Police have named the man who died as 56-year-old Paul Tillet reports of an incident at a flat in Strawberry
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MasterChef star 'heartbroken' after fire at his future Bishop Auckland restaurant
A Bishop Auckland high street unit set to be opened as a restaurant in the near future by a former MasterChef contestant has been struck by a fire, leaving him "heartbroken". Mike Bartley, 37, who appeared on hit cooking reality show, MasterChef
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Middlesbrough pervert offered to pay for sickening child sex abuse images
A pervert who offered to pay for sickening child sex abuse images has walked free from court. Mark Bullen used encrypted social media apps to source the vile images and videos to satisfy his depraved sexual urges. Teesside Crown Court heard
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‘Accident waiting to happen’ pedestrian steps to be replaced by steel staircase
Pedestrian steps described by one councillor as an “accident waiting to happen” are to be replaced. Redcar and Cleveland Council successfully sought permission from councillors for the concrete steps leading to land belonging to Guisborough Rugby
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Plans approved for 181 homes on edge of County Durham town
A plan to build 181 homes on the edge of a County Durham town has been approved. The new housing development will be built on land south of Greylingstadt Terrace at The Middles, Stanley. Durham County Council’s planning committee approved
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Bannatyne set to up membership fees over 'rising costs' for second time in 11 months
Bannatyne is set to up its membership fees due to costs "rising significantly" across the last year. The national health club - owned by serial entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne OBE and based in Darlington - has announced an increase in its prices
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North East to see lowest average rise in electricity bills says expert
The North East is expected to see the smallest rise in electricity bill prices compared to other regions in the country. The increase in electricity bills for the North East is estimated to be around £65.37, bringing the yearly average to £934.61
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RECAP Bishop Auckland LIVE: Fire crews tackle blaze at high street unit
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County Durham Michelin star restaurant still for sale eight months after closure
A former Michelin-star restaurant is still up for sale eight months after first hitting the market, as the wait for a new owner goes on. In January this year, top restaurant the Raby Hunt in Summerhouse, near Darlington, revealed that it had closed
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Plans to demolish office at Durham industrial estate lodged with council
Plans to demolish an office on a Durham City industrial estate have been submitted to the council. The proposal involves replacing the current office at MGL Group, Renny's Lane, with a new, modern two-storey building within the car park of the
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Taxi driver tested positive for cannabis after “smoking a joint on his day off”
A taxi driver who tested positive for cannabis after “smoking a joint on his day off” has failed in an attempt to regain his private hire licence. The motorist was given a random drug test while working in his taxi. At first, he denied he had
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Personal trainer briefly 'lost it' delivering flurry of punches on man in Durham bar
A personal trainer who briefly lost control after a “coming together” with another man in a pub narrowly escaped an immediate prison sentence for the resulting attack. Brett Angus delivered a flurry of blows to the other drinker after the pair
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North East steel firm reach record number of apprentices
Severfield, the Thirsk-based structural steel company that fabricated the vast framework for the SeAH site at Teesworks, has welcomed a record number of new apprentices as the business continues to grow. The company, which also built iconic structures
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Medics' plea after parts of North East town have life expectancy of 67
A medical chief has spoken of his hope that new health plans will help with the area’s “horrendous” issues with alcohol. The difficulties were raised as the latest draft of a new five-year health and wellbeing strategy, aimed at improving health
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Drivers to face £70 fine for parking on red lines at North East airport
Newcastle International Airport should set up another free drop-off zone in response to new parking restrictions, a councillor has urged. It was confirmed on Monday that Newcastle City Council will start enforcing new ‘red route’ rules near the
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Darlington drink driver arrested MINUTES after disqualification for hit and run
A Darlington drink driver who was involved in a hit and run and disqualified from driving will now spend time behind bars after he decided to drive home from court. Steven Luck from Darlington was just yesterday (October 1) found guilty of drink
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County Durham business condemns 'sickening' break in as investigation launched
A County Durham business owner has slammed a break-in at his bar restaurant as "sickening" as police launch an investigation into the incident. The Witch and Hare, an independent beer, tapas and wine bar has been based on Seaside Lane in Easington
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Michael Carrick: 'It's the selection call I didn't want to have to make'
MICHAEL CARRICK admits it was a “harsh call” to leave Anfernee Dijksteel out of the Middlesbrough team that won at West Brom on Tuesday evening. Dijksteel impressed as he returned to the starting line-up for last weekend’s win over Stoke City,
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Man, 37, appears in court charged with shed break in and shop thefts
A North East man has been charged and has appeared in court following a shed break in and thefts from two shops. 37-year-old Stephen Steele of Hartington Road, was arrested by officers on Monday (September 30) following reports of a man in the
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LISTED: Every store at the Metro Centre including brand new Sephora store
Gateshead's Metrocentre has a variety of stores and restaurants within its walls and it can sometimes seem like there are more than you expected. Looking for a specific store before your next shopping trip? We've listed every shop at Metrocentre
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Office for National Statistics (ONS) staff in Darlington to take strike action
Workers for the Office for National Statistics (ONS) based in Darlington and across the country have announced they will be taking strike action. The staff, who are based at Darlington's Economic Campus are set to take strike action in relation
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Aggravated burglary probe launched after window of Darlington home shattered
An aggravated burglary probe has been launched after the window of a Darlington property was left shattered. Police were called to Brunton Street at about 10pm on Tuesday, October 1, after report of a suspected aggravated burglary at a terraced
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Ex-Harrods executive pulls out of new leading role with Fenwick stores
A former senior executive at Harrods has pulled out of a move to become the boss of department store Fenwick, weeks before he was due to start. Nigel Blow worked at Harrods between 1992 and 2007, when it was owned by Mohamed Al Fayed. Mr Al
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'No to HMOs': Campaigners urge council to listen to East Durham concerns
Campaigners have urged a council to listen to their concerns over housing issues in East Durham. Concerned residents in the East Durham Communities Standing Together group are calling for greater controls to manage the number of homes converted
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Man admits causing damage to County Durham home after starting fire
A man accused of starting a fire which caused damage to a terraced house recently has appeared in court and admitted criminal damage charges arising from the blaze. Christopher Bertram appeared at Durham Crown Court via video link from the city
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Council considering making people pay to use public toilets to deter drug taking
Charges could be levied on town centre toilets in Redcar following complaints about drug taking. Council leader Alec Brown said he was seeking solutions after sharing a “heartbreaking” account given to him by the grandparent of a four-year-old
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How a North East coal mine and a former brewery became a hub of innovation
A new film has been released showing how a key North East site built on a former coal mine and a brewery has become a hub of innovation. Newcastle Helix is becoming a powerhouse of scientific innovation, with groundbreaking companies, including
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First flights of the winter season take off to Iceland from the North East
The first flights of the winter season for Jet2 have taken off to Iceland from the North East. Lucky passengers set off for breaks in Iceland from Newcastle Airport today (October 2) on what are the airlines' first flights to the country to kick
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Plans to convert North Yorkshire barn into four-bedroom house approved
Plans to convert a North Yorkshire barn into a residential property with space for a mobile home have been approved. The barn, located in Thornton Steward, near Richmond, will be transformed into a four-bedroom house, following approval by the
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Q&A with Kevin McCloud as he talks all things Grand Designs amid 25th anniversary
Channel 4's Grand Designs celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2024 and at the helm over all those years, through all those series has been legendary TV presenter Kevin McCloud. The show first aired all the way back in 1999, and a quarter-century
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Police called to 'attempted burglary' at County Durham supermarket
A County Durham supermarket was the victim of an attempted burglary in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Morrisons Daily on Tyne Road in Stanley was initially closed in the morning following the incident but was reportedly able to open only
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Darlington gritting crews on standby with 5,000 tonnes of salt ready
Gritting crews are now on standby round the clock with tonnes of salt ready to maintain Darlington's main roads. They will be on 24-hour stand-by until April 2025 as the cold weather sets in. In total 18 drivers look after six priority routes
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School pays tribute to eight-year-old boy who died following firearm incident
A PRIMARY school has paid tribute to a ‘much loved pupil’ who tragically died following a firearm incident near Warcop. Jericho Primary School in Whitehaven, said it was ‘mourning the tragic loss’ of eight-year-old Jay Cartmell, who passed away
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Medical update after assistant referee collapses during Middlesbrough game
ASSISTANT referee Rob Smith has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home having been taken ill during the first half of Middlesbrough’s 1-0 win over West Brom at The Hawthorns last night. Play had been stopped during the seventh
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First look: Browse the aisles of new TJ Hughes store now open in town centre
It's been years since Middlesbrough shoppers were able to browse the aisles of TJ Hughes - but now, the major chain has returned to the town centre after three years. Last month, the doors were opened to the new TJ Hughes store in the Cleveland
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North East pub with 'stunning views' crowned among the cosiest in the UK
A North East pub with “stunning views” has been named among the UK’s cosiest to visit this autumn and winter by the Good Food Guide. The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsmans Rest set in the village of Slaggyford in Northumberland was also highlighted for
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Nursery worker's warning after 'horror' £8,000 surgery left her chest 'rotting'
A nursery worker is warning women only to get breast reductions done with the NHS after her £8,000 private op to reduce her size K boobs left her chest ‘rotting’. Paige Harvey went under the knife at a private clinic in a bid to rid herself of
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Number of stalking prosecutions in Durham reach record high last year
The number of prosecutions against stalking crimes in Durham reached a record high last year, new figures show. It comes as the Independent Office for Police Conduct called on police forces to take urgent action to improve the way they handle reports
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Is Rhodes' Old Town a tourist trap or medieval paradise? My experience
Rhodes' Old Town is a wonderfully walled collective of medieval narrow cobbled streets, restaurants and bars with a Byzantine/Ottoman-inspired charm. So when The Ixian Grand & All Suites invited me to explore this beautiful part of the world, I
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North East city named one of cheapest student nights out
A North East city has been named one of the cheapest nights out for students in the country according to a study. New research by casino.org has placed Middlesbrough as the ninth least expensive city in the UK for a student night out. The study
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Why Newcastle United could be playing a game at AFC Wimbledon despite cup switch
IF you were being really insensitive about the situation AFC Wimbledon found themselves in last week, you could claim that it never rains, but it pours. Not only did the League Two club find themselves in the unprecedented situation of having to
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Controversial plans for mortuary next to County Durham primary school withdrawn
Controversial plans to open a mortuary next to a primary school have been withdrawn. Hardy’s Funeral Services had hoped to convert a Spennymoor house into the facility but faced significant opposition from residents. Dozens of objections
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Young County Durham driver was on wrong side of road prior to crash
A young motorist’s, “momentary lapse of concentration” led to a head-on collision which left three people, including himself, badly injured. Thomas Pearson, who was only 19 at the time, was driving his Toyota Yaris on the wrong side of Wingate
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Plans submitted to build extension to Durham Miners' Hall
Plans to build an extension to Durham Miners' Hall have been lodged with Durham County Council. These plans form part of a wider renovation of Redhills to be transformed into a facility for culture, heritage and education for the Durham Coalfield
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Residents wake to 'loud bangs' after window of Darlington home shattered
Residents were woken to "loud bangs" after the front window of a Darlington home was left shattered in a late-night incident. Crime scene investigators were spotted on Brunton Street, just off Neasham Road, on Wednesday (October 2) morning after
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Person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash on A1 sparks 'severe' delays
One person has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A1 that sparked "severe" delays. Emergency services were called to the A1 (M) northbound at junction 59, near Newton Aycliffe, on Wednesday (October 2) after a two-vehicle crash.
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Property expert Phil Spencer shares how to 'save hundreds' on energy bills
The average household energy bill increased by £149 a year from yesterday (October 1), as Ofgem raised its price cap just as the winter months begin. The regulator has raised the cap from the current £1,568 for a typical dual fuel household in
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LIVE: CSI called to Darlington street after incident sees window smashed
2:51pm Investigation launched after 'aggravated burglary' Durham Constabulary has now provided the following statement
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Thousands of children to be automatically signed up for free school meals
County Durham families are set to benefit from a scheme which will see thousands of children automatically enrolled for free school meals. The pilot project, run by Durham County Council, saw nearly 2,500 children sign up for free school meals
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Regis Le Bris' 'good sign' assessment of Derby win and look ahead to the future
REGIS LE BRIS won’t yet target a promotion push let alone contemplate Sunderland going up this season despite seeing his side hit the top of the table. The measured Frenchman was delighted the Black Cats maintained their 100 per cent record at
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Durham teenager 'overjoyed' to secure place at prestigious music academy
A County Durham teenager said she was 'overjoyed' to secure a place at a prestigious North East institute for young classical singers. Sophie Teasdale, 16, from Spennymoor is set to join the Samling Academy, renowned for nurturing exceptional talent
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Marcus Forss admission after Middlesbrough forward returns to squad at West Brom
MARCUS FORSS might have returned to Middlesbrough’s matchday squad last night, but the Finnish forward will have to build up his match sharpness away from the first team before being considered for a return to senior action. Forss has been sidelined
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GP faces trial charged with making ricin and trying to kill mother’s partner
An Ingleby Barwick GP is set to go on trial after allegedly poisoning his mother’s partner and making and using the chemical weapon ricin. Dr Thomas Kwan, 52, of Brading Court, is charged with the attempted murder of Patrick O’Hara, who is in his
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Aldi apologises as teabag discontinued leaving shoppers crying 'year ruined'
Aldi has been forced to apologise after confirming one of its "unreal" flavoured teabags has been discontinued, a decision shoppers say has "ruined" their year. Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has
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Warning you could be paying too much road tax as DVLA launches new service
The DVLA has announced a change to their online service, which will make taxing your vehicle easier. The organisation has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C (log book) and their
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The cost of school uniforms revealed as teachers issue hygiene poverty warning
The cost of school uniforms has been revealed, after a new survey revealed that parents “remain concerned” about the expenses that go with sending a child to school. Nearly all children in schools, from reception to Year 11, are required to wear
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Iceland releases new 'limited-edition' Prime that has fans racing to local stores
The new 'limited-edition' Central Cee Prime is now available at Iceland stores across the UK. Prime Hydration is available in a variety of different flavours in the UK including Lemon Lime, Meta Moon, Ice Pop, Blue Raspberry and Tropical Punch.
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Greggs issues important update to customers worried about price rises
Greggs has issued an important message to any customers worrying about price rises – there won’t be any more this year. The high street giant, which upped prices on a number of items in July, says it has “no plans” to hike the costs for customers
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Mum's skydive to raise awareness in memory of daughter, 20, after sudden death
The mum of a "beautiful" 20-year-old woman who suddenly passed away earlier this year has completed a skydive in her memory and to raise awareness for charity Just a month after Poppy Eagle, from Washington, celebrated her 20th birthday she suddenly
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Darlington woman set her Staffie on cyclist when she refused to talk to her
A woman who deliberately set her Staffordshire Bull Terrier on a cyclist when she ignored her has narrowly avoided an immediate prison sentence. Katie Carruthers reacted angrily when the woman would not speak to her and threatened to kill her before
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'It was awful': North East man on living in rat-infested flat and being made homeless
A North East man has opened up about his "awful" experiences becoming homeless and how he found help. Kieron and his partner were living in rat-infested accommodation in the "worst area" of the town trying their best to make ends meet. They
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Listed: All 96 businesses set to attend Darlington's job fair TODAY
Darlington's job fair is set to make a return to town today with a shed load of opportunities available - here's all the details. If you're looking for a new job or simply want to see what's out there then you may fancy a trip to the Dolphin Centre
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Coroner given serious incident report on Darlington woman wrongly declared dead
The North East Ambulance Service has handed in a "serious incident" report to the coroner regarding the Darlington woman who was wrongly declared dead. Olive Mary Louise Martin, 54, was declared dead at her home on October 13, 2023, before being
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A1 crash RECAP: Person taken to hospital after crash sparks lengthy delays
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Tomahawk to open new North East restaurant with 'steak on a stone' twist
Tomahawk is set to open a new restaurant in the Metrocentre - with a special twist that sees steaks cooked on a hot stone in front of diners. The popular steakhouse chain will open its latest branch in the Upper Yellow Mall of the Gateshead complex
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Plans to open cafe in County Durham town submitted to council
Plans to open a cafe on the Front Street of a County Durham town have been lodged with the council. The proposal involves converting a residential unit, 4 Front Street, Consett, into a retail cafe. The site is situated between a dentist's office
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Review of boundary changes made as councillor numbers set to be cut in region
A review of boundary changes to council areas has been made in North Yorkshire, as councillor numbers are set to be cut as part of proposed measures. A public consultation has been launched to help shape new council divisions for North Yorkshire
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School mealtimes are not downtime between lessons - their quality must also count
PROBABLY since the first school dinners were introduced in 1906, for children suffering from malnutrition, there have been complaints about their quality. Who can forget the national scandal that Jamie Oliver created in 2005 with the infamous Turkey
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Kevin Keegan's former house with tennis court and 5.4 acres still up for sale
Kevin Keegan’s former country residence, owned during his tenure as manager of Newcastle United football club, with a pool, tennis court and 5.4 acres of garden, remains up for sale. The former home of the football legend is positioned within the
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Meet the North East band bringing 'Good Times' to autistic musicians
A North East band featuring autistic musicians and vocalists is celebrating its 10th anniversary. PETER BARRON goes along to see them in action – and becomes an instant fan AUTUMN rain may be drumming against the windows, but joy is bouncing off
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'Shocking' and 'disgusting' school meals at Darlington school spark outrage
These are the meals branded "shocking and disgusting" served up to pupils at a Darlington secondary school - sparking outrage among parents. A concerned mum posted images of the food her daughter was fed during the week on Hummersknott Academy
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'We're at crisis levels': Charity giving homeless tents slams lack of accommodation
A North East homelessness charity has slammed the lack of temporary accommodation in the town as London councils move their vulnerable families into private homes. LillyAnne’s Wellbeing café, Hartlepool, which has been helping people since 2017
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Middlesbrough boss identifies key factor that has helped improve Hayden Hackney
MICHAEL CARRICK feels the arrival of Aidan Morris has helped spur Hayden Hackney on to even greater heights in the opening couple of months of the season. Morris joined Middlesbrough from MLS side Columbus Crew in the summer, further strengthening
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Eddie Howe singles out Newcastle's 'star performer' who has 'big part to play'
EDDIE Howe hailed Miguel Almiron as Newcastle United's "standout performer" in the Carabao Cup victory over Wimbledon and says the winger has a "big part to play" for the Magpies this season. Almiron has played just two minutes of Premier League