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Strictly Come Dancing viewers make complaints about Chris McCausland
Strictly Come Dancing returned to our screens tonight. This week's musical selections included Abba, Shakira, Lizzo and Billie Eilish, as well as a reggaeton favourite and a banger by The Jam. Outfits were positively understated compared to
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See how hotel could be transformed into homes and apartments if plans approved
A Jesmond hotel could be turned into apartments and have eight new homes built behind it under new plans. Proposals have been lodged with Newcastle City Council for a major overhaul of the Whites Hotel in Osborne Road. Documents published on
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Darlington thug jailed for slashing a man across the face with a machete
A thug who slashed a man across the face with a machete during a row about a missing mobile phone has been locked up. Benjamin Binney used the large knife to attack the man in his own home after his partner’s phone went missing. The 27-year-old
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Stretch of A66 to be closed overnight for essential maintenance - here's when
A stretch of the A66 through Middlesbrough is set to be closed overnight for essential works. The major route will be closed next week as part of Middlesbrough Council's "routine maintenance regime" which ensures the safety of the road network
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Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has died aged 69
Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has died aged 69. The former SNP MSP, who was the current leader of the Alba Party, was First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014. It's understood Salmond passed away after giving a speech
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Autistic teen was failed as she had to wait years for mental health help
An autistic teenage girl had to wait years for help with her mental health was failed when she was most vulnerable, an ombudsman has found. The teenage girl, from Gateshead, was only 14 when her GP referred her to mental health services. She was
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North East firm fined more than £750k after crane COLLAPSES sparking major incident
A North East firm has been fined more than £750k after a crane collapsed at one of its sites on the South coast. A major incident was declared and hundreds of people evacuated after the incident at Falmouth Docks in Cornwall. The site, managed
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Darlington town centre road closed TOMORROW- but businesses welcome works
A Darlington town centre road will close fully over the weekend to allow for essential roadworks for redevelopment. Exciting changes are underway as the redevelopment of Coniscliffe Road will see the road close this Sunday (October 13) allowing
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Pizza chain to open new North East restaurant before Christmas after Durham success
A pizza chain will open a new venue in Newcastle before Christmas, a year after opening in Durham. Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana will open its restaurant on Grey Street before the end of the year, after reports in June of the chain’s interest in a venue
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The UK's biggest spider believed to be hiding inside UK homes
The UK has 650 different species of spiders, and the largest among them is the cardinal spider. Cardinal spiders, known internationally as Tegenaria Parietina, have been recorded to grow up to 14cm. Typically found in buildings or on walls,
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RSPB confirms huge spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback in the UK
'Giant' spiders thought to previously be extinct are making a huge comeback in the UK. But don't despair, the huge growth in numbers of the Fen Raft Spider is actually a conservation success story. The spider was on the verge of extinction
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DWP handed powers to check bank accounts of people who claim benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions staff will be given powers to compel banks to hand over information on people claiming benefits. The new bank account checks - which have been branded a "snooper's charter" by critics - have sparked widespread
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Newcastle prepares to be smitten with Pale Waves
Adam Kennedy speaks with Ciara Doran from Pale Waves before the band's Tyneside date on Monday. Pale Waves recently released their fourth album, Smitten, via Dirty Hit. The album showcases the band's most accomplished work to date, delivering a
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“I'm probably doing my best work right now”- an interview with Walter Trout
Adam Kennedy talks with blues legend Walter Trout about his latest album and imminent North East return. When it comes to blues artists, Walter Trout is at the top of the league. The legendary US guitarist has been a regular visitor to the North
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Darlington death notices and funeral announcements from The Northern Echo
The Northern Echo published 26 death notices last week. Every week, The Northern Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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Plans for care home next to A1(M) approved despite concerns for village
Proposals to reduce a former care home to rubble and build a new facility next to the A1(M) have been approved - despite concerns over traffic and that building work has already taken place before planning permission was sought. Plans to develop
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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 (October 4 to October 11). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Five streets across the region scooped prizes after
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RAF pilot who heroically averted disaster before fatal crash honoured with memorial
A farmer has described the moment an RAF pilot steered his stricken plane from homes moments before crashing, as a memorial was dedicated to the airman during a moving ceremony. Group Captain David Ayton Haward died when his RAF Hawker Harrier
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Rare Paddington 50p coin is being sold on eBay for £3,000
A rare 50p coin is being sold on eBay for £3,000. The item is listed on the online marketplace for 6,000 times its face value and features the popular children’s character Paddington Bear. The description reads: “This limited edition Paddington
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Durham grandad builds York Minister model with 80k matches - but may have to torch it
A retired firefighter used 80,000 matchsticks to create a model of York Minster – which he will torch if he cannot give it away. Clive Holmes, 87, spent two years building the 6ft (1.8m) long replica which comes complete with arched windows and
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Woman and young girl injured after being hit by car as probe underway
A woman is in serious condition and a young girl injured after being hit by a car. The pair were hit by a grey Vauxhall Astra just before 5pm on Friday (October 11) evening. Emergency crews including the air ambulance rushed to the scene on
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'I didn't want it to be seen like that' - Michael Carrick explains key Boro decision
MICHAEL CARRICK has been delighted with the impact made by his brother, Graeme, since he was brought onto Middlesbrough’s coaching staff. However, the Boro boss admits he did have worries that the decision to bring his sibling on board would be
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Popular Durham Italian café hit with poor food hygiene rating
A popular Italian café in Durham has been hit with a two star food hygiene rating in a recent inspection. Capriccio, at 26 Elvet Bridge, Durham, was awarded a low rating by the Food Standards Agency in an inspection on September 4. Following
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North East couple kept animals in 'hazardous and filthy conditions'
A North East couple have been banned from keeping animals for 36 months after allowing five dogs and four cats to live in filthy and hazardous conditions. Lesley Surtees and Lisa Odgers ignored warnings to clean up the animals' living environment
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The Legend of Sayer Hicks new horror film by County Durham filmmaker is released
A new horror short film by a County Durham filmmaker has been released to promising early reviews. The Legend of Sayer Hicks, by Dean Midas, premiered at the Odeon Luxe in Durham on Thursday (September 10) of last week. The film, shot entirely
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Everything to know on the FA Cup 1st Round draw including how to watch
The final round of qualifying for the FA Cup is set to take place this weekend (October 12-13) which means the draw for the 1st Round will be occurring soon. At this stage clubs from the EFL will get involved against non-League sides who have made
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LIVE: Police appeal launched and CSI and forensic teams on scene after suspected stabbing
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When town was left shocked by a Poundland ram-raid gone wrong
LOOKING back to the week that was October 14 to October 20, five years ago... A TOWN centre shop was left with a gaping hole in its back wall after a loader tractor was used to ram-raid the premises, in October 2019. Shoppers and traders in
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North-East sport forced to face up to the increased problems caused by climate change
EVERYONE involved in sport agrees upon the need for a level playing field. But what happens if your level playing field is underwater? Or dry, cracked and dangerous to play on during heatwaves? What happens if that once-level playing field
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Man, 28, arrested amid inquiries into stabbing at Thornaby Shell service station
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged stabbing at a petrol filling station in the early hours of Saturday (October 12). Police were called to Hollybush Shell service station, in Thornaby, at about 5.30am and found a man in his thirties
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Middlesbrough midfielder pledges to 'ignore outside noise' as criticism mounts
MIDDLESBROUGH midfielder Finn Azaz will ignore the outside noise as he attempts to make his way in international football. The 24-year-old was handed a first competitive start for Republic of Ireland in Finland on Thursday evening and played his
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North Yorkshire showjumping trainer jailed over harassment campaign against ex
A respected showjumping trainer has been jailed for launching a terrifying stalking campaign against her former partner in which she burgled his home and threatened to burn it down. Spurned Sarah Jones, 38, refused to accept Chris Cumming, 37,
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'It's silly' - High Court rules calling a man bald could be sexual harassment
The High Court has ruled that using the word 'bald' against a man could be considered sexual harassment, which has caused some disbelief among some social media users. It follows a lengthy legal case brought by electrician Tony Finn who claimed
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Laundry expert warns that drying clothes on a radiator is a 'big mistake'
As winter approaches, you might be struggling to dry your clothes inside now that putting them out on the washing line is a less reliable option. However, using the radiator to dry your clothes might not be the most wise decision you make this
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I compared BLT supermarket sandwiches and one stood out for meal deal glory
The meal deal has very much ingrained itself into the British cultural zeitgeist, and with that comes a huge range of options for sandwiches that people can pick from. Certain choices are more popular than others, and one you are almost guaranteed
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How the Yorkshire Shepherdess goes in search of Anty John in her new series
In the new series of the Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen battles the Swaledale elements and overcomes all obstacles to raise her large family and run her isolated farm, just as North Yorkshire farmers have done for generations. But in this series
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'Another tour' Fans go wild as picture of Clarkson, May and Hammond surfaces
Fans of The Grand Tour have gone into meltdown after a picture of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond went viral. The trio presented the Amazon Prime Video show since 2016 after leaving the BBC’s motoring programme Top Gear. In the
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Derelict former bus depot to be cleared for six homes in North Yorkshire town
Plans have been submitted to North Yorkshire Council for the demolition of a former bus depot and erection of six new dwellings, at Dobsons Coaches, Sussex Street, Bedale. The site comprises of a rectangular shaped area of land with a frontage
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REVIEW: Beef-dripping delight and succulent steak at Miller and Carter's new venue
It was 8pm on a cold and rainy Thursday evening; Autumn had truly made itself known. But the little joy I took from the day - other than not getting washed away by a sudden flood - was that I was about to try a restaurant chain I’d wanted to sink my
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Man wins £13k from dentist after crown fell out walking home from appointment
A man has won a £13,000 legal claim from a Durham dentist after poor treatment left him losing teeth and in pain when eating. Driving instructor Anthony Straughan’s crown kept falling out, including once while walking down the street after a dentist
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Road closures for drivers in County Durham to watch out for this weekend
Drivers in and around County Durham will have 13 National Highways road closures to watch out for over the next two weeks. And two of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected works list, with notes
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Motorist banned after being caught drink driving twice in three days in County Durham
A slow-to-learn motorist has lost his licence for four years after being caught over the drink drive limit by police twice in three days. An alert off-duty officer spotted a suspected drink driver in a Tesco car park in Durham at the weekend.
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Under-fire Hartlepool United boss Darren Sarll still hoping to get fans back onside
UNDER-FIRE Hartlepool United boss Darren Sarll is hoping to be able to rebuild his relationship with the club’s supporters. Sarll’s position has been called into question in recent weeks as Pools have slid down the National League table. Having
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See these classic valleys on a walk from stunning market town
Beck Dale and Ash Dale are classic valleys most associated with the Yorkshire Dales to the west. They form the bulk of this walk. However, the attractive woodland adds much to them, as does the attractive market town of Helmsley. Helmsley is where
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All you need to know ahead of new Yorkshire Shepherdess show starting next week
All of the details of a new programme featuring the Yorkshire Shepherdess have been revealed ahead of its broadcast launch next week. Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & Kids, as it has been dubbed, will air for the first time on Monday (October
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Popular pub given 'generally satisfactory' hygiene rating months after 1* inspection
A popular restaurant and pub has received a 'generally satisfactory' rating months on from getting a one-star hygiene inspection from the Food Standards Agency. The Crab & Lobster in Asenby, near Thirsk, received a three-star hygiene rating on
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Regis Le Bris' 'tactical triangle' - with last season's struggles a key factor
REGIS LE BRIS feels Patrick Roberts has become a better player because of his difficult experiences last season. Roberts’ form dipped dramatically last term, with the Sunderland midfielder admitting he failed to hit his usual standards for lengthy
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Single mother with baby "screamed" at to move 250 miles up to County Durham town
A single mother with a one-year-old baby has described being “screamed” at after saying she didn’t want to travel 250 miles to live in County Durham. Demi Longworth, 23, spoke exclusively to The Northern Echo about her experiences with Hillingdon
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Why Aidan Morris has started so well at Middlesbrough and key relationship for future
AIDAN MORRIS is hoping his blossoming midfield partnership with Hayden Hackney will help both players improve their game. Morris has slipped seamlessly into life as a Middlesbrough player following his summer move from American MLS side Columbus
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Our dreamy week in the mountains - why Morzine-Avoriaz is a perfect getaway
Nestled at the heart of the French Alps and just a two hour flight from the North East you can find one of the most dreamy snowy wonderlands where there are horse drawn sleighs and the most unforgettable pain au chocolat - here’s why you should consider
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Plans for improvements to football legend's £3.25m mansion win approval
Plans have been approved to start improvement work at the £3.25m mansion of a former professional footballer. Ex-England manager and footballer Gareth Southgate has had proposals for renovation at his late Elizabethan home, Swinsty Hall, in Timble
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Everything on series 5 of Channel 5 All Creatures Great and Small as show continues
Everything you need to know about series 5 of All Creatures Great and Small has been revealed, as the TV series has begun airing on Channel 5. The popular programme, which has been going since 2020, is based on the famous stories of Thirsk author
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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.
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Why this 'pretty' County Durham village is among the UK's best 18 to invest in
A “pretty” village nestled between Darlington and Stockton-on-Tees has been revealed as one of the best villages in the UK to invest in – but where is it? Sadberge, with an average house price of £209,496, was recommended as a place worth moving