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One Direction bandmates 'devastated' following Liam Payne's death
Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates have paid tribute to him following the singer's sudden death. Payne died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 16 aged 31. Police in Buenos Aires shared that
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Darlington MP backs bill to tackle phone addiction in young people
Darlington's MP is one of 11 members across the country to back a bill aimed at tackling smartphone addiction in young people. Lola McEvoy has thrown her support behind the bill by fellow Labour MP and former teacher Josh MacAlister. The proposed
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County Durham takeaway businesses put up for sale as owner looks to move on
A County Durham takeaway business has been put on the market by its current owner who has calmed fears the shop might be closing for good. Stuffed Chippy and Bistro 22 in Dipton, near Stanley, have both been put up for sale with immediate effect
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Community music centre set for refurbishment
PLANS have been submitted to Darlington Borough Council to demolish part of a community music centre to rebuild improved facilities. Demolition works would be of an existing outbuilding, kitchen and partial demolition of boundary wall, at The Forum
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Man admits 'reckless arson' attack which damaged County Durham terraced house
A man responsible for a fire which damaged a terraced house has now admitted an arson charge. Christopher Bertram previously pleaded guilty to two charges relating to property damaged or destroyed by him in the incident in School Terrace, South
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The tragic loss of Liam Payne's years of potential
THE sudden death of any young person is a tragedy, with all that potential, all those years of experiences and enjoyments, wiped out. And so it is with Liam Payne, only 31 when he fell to his death in Argentina. His legions of fans from his One
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Tribute festival with Elton John and Colplday on billing to return for 12th outing
Get ready to dance along to Elton John, The Killers, and Dolly Parton - Teesside’s longest running tribute festival is back with a bang. Counterfest will return to Stockton across six town centre stages on Saturday, October 26, in what will be
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Darlington man whose story 'moved king to tears' locked up for drug dealing
A young man from Darlington has been locked up for drug dealing which funded a lavish lifestyle - only three years after receiving an award from the king. Aidan Sayers, 23, was given an award by the Prince's Trust in March 2021 at a star-studded
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County Durham cat gets second chance after rare cancer caused by injections
A County Durham cat has got a second chance, after a team of expert vets treated him for a rare and aggressive kind of cancer induced by injections. Five-year-old Ragdoll cat Yurtie was referred to Linnaeus-owned Wear Referrals in Bradbury, County
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Middlesbrough Women turn attention to cup test as flying start to season continues
MICHAEL Mulhern says Middlesbrough Women will have to play "out of their skins" as his in-form side look to carry their league momentum into the cup when they take on West Brom this weekend. Unbeaten Boro are top of Division One North with five
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Darlington thug with screwdriver intent on ‘taxing’ a drug dealer chose wrong flat
A screwdriver-wielding thug intent on ‘taxing’ a drug dealer has been jailed after entering the wrong flat and threatening to stab an innocent victim. Leroy Hewitt let himself into the man’s flat in the early hours of the morning before demanding
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'Great chance' for Sunderland's ex-Manchester City youngster as loan move confirmed
SUNDERLAND midfielder Caden Kelly will hope to follow in the footsteps of Matty Young after joining Darlington on loan. Teenage keeper Young enjoyed a hugely impressive spell with Quakers last season and the two clubs have again put their strong
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Homeless charity café in North East town smashed up in attempted "break in"
A Hartlepool charity which provides support for homeless people has been vandalised in a suspected "break in". The staff of LilyAnne's Wellbeing café were "devastated" to find that someone had tried to force their way in through the reinforced
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90-year-old becomes oldest to climb Cutty Sark - only to break hip in freak stumble
A 90-year-old man from County Durham became the oldest person to climb the mast of the Cutty Sark - only to break his hip in a freak stumble hours later. Kelso Yuill of Witton le Wear, near Bishop Auckland, who is getting about with a Zimmer frame
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Driver with 'terrible' record crashed into police car trying to avoid arrest
A dangerous driver who crashed a stolen vehicle into a police car in a desperate attempt to avoid arrest has been locked up. Colin Readshaw damaged other vehicles as he raced around residential areas attempting to shake off the pursuing police
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County Durham housing plans refused after fears it would 'disturb' village
Plans to build seven new homes in a County Durham village have been refused due to their potential impact on the countryside. Applicant Pamur Co Ltd hoped to demolish a bungalow at 21 Tudhoe Lane to provide access to the homes but faced a backlash
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Cadbury chocolate discontinued 20 years ago returns to B&M with a twist
A Cadbury chocolate bar, discontinued in the UK around 20 years ago, has returned to B&M stores across the UK with a slight twist to it. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme
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Boro injury latest on Tommy Conway, Dael Fry & Jonny Howson for Bristol City game
MICHAEL CARRICK is hoping Middlesbrough forward Tommy Conway will be available to line up against his former club, Bristol City, on Saturday. Conway has missed Boro’s last three matches with a hamstring problem, with the injury having forced his
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PCC says 'city support will not waiver' after second body pulled from house blast
The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner has said "the support of the city will not waiver" after a second body was pulled from the rubble of a devastating house explosion. Emergency services were called to Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle
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GP who tried to kill mother’s partner with fake Covid jab faces 35 years in jail
A GP who disguised himself as a nurse and gave his mother’s partner a fake Covid jab in an attempt to murder him could be jailed for 35 years, a court has heard. Dr Thomas Kwan’s 72-year-old victim, Patrick O’Hara, told Newcastle Crown Court the
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Yarm Fair 2024: Ride prices and details confirmed as fair sets up in town
Roll up, roll up! The fair has arrived on Yarm High Street - and there's just hours to go before thrill-seekers can make the most of the wild rides and attractions. Dating as far back as 1207, the event finally kicks off tonight (Thursday,
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Liam Payne's family say they are 'heartbroken' over his death in first statement
The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne have said they are “heartbroken” over his death, in their first statement. The singer died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday (October 16). Local
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NHS buildings 'falling apart' putting patients and staff at risk amid £14b backlog
The safety of patients and staff is being put at risk by NHS buildings that are “falling apart”, according to health senior health leaders. The list of essential repairs waiting to be done on NHS buildings across the UK is increasing, while costs
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Mum issues washing machine warning to parents after explosion
A mum is warning parents not to let their children 'watch' the washing machine - after her's 'exploded' and left her son dripping in blood. Amie McCarthy nearly collapsed when she turned her head to find her 15-month-old toddler covered in blood
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Boy, 7, who died in house explosion named locally as Archie York
A 7-year-old boy who was killed in a house explosion in Newcastle this week has been named locally as Archie York. Archie, 7, was one of multiple people impacted when a home on Violet Close in Newcastle exploded just before 1am on Wednesday (October
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Former Sunderland favourite says 'Thank you' after retiring from football
FORMER Sunderland favourite Aiden McGeady has announced his retirement from football. The 38-year-old has called time on his playing days two weeks after leaving Scottish side Ayr United, bringing an end to a career that lasted more than two decades
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Second body pulled from rubble where child was killed in house explosion
A second body had been pulled from the rubble of a house, following an explosion in Newcastle early yesterday morning. Emergency crews were called to Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle, just before 1am on Wednesday (October 16). A seven-year-old
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Victim of fake Covid jab opens up on flesh eating disease and his "excruciating" pain
The victim of the GP who admitted plotting to kill his mother’s long-term partner in an inheritance row has spoken about the "excruciating" pain he experienced. Patrick O'Hara was poisoned with pesticide by Dr Thomas Kwan who was pretending to
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Britain's Got Talent auditions postponed following death of Liam Payne
Auditions for the new series of Britain's Got Talent have been postponed following the tragic death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne at the age of 31. One Direction was formed in 2010 after singers Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne,
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New Darlington homes to be built and help families get on the housing ladder
New homes will be built on disused sites in Darlington after a £470,000 funding pledge from the government. Brownfield sites throughout the town will be prioritised as part of plans to end the regional housing crisis and get more families onto
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Pupils at County Durham school mark World Mental Health Day with art installation
A group of County Durham school pupils helped mark Mental Health Day by proving the power of art can bring people together. Earlier this year, Durham County Council funded the Big Arts Project, a community scheme which invited organisations and
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Popular landlord of village pub died at scene of crash as tributes paid to him
A pub landlord died in a crash on a rural North Yorkshire road, an inquest heard on Wednesday (October 16). David John Lea, 70, from Helperby, who was the landlord of The Golden Lion Inn, Helperby, was killed in a crash on West Moor Road, Raskelf
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Car hits pedestrian in Darlington rush hour crash as woman taken to hospital
A pedestrian was taken to hospital this morning, following a car crash in Darlington. A car collided with a pedestrian on Edgecomb Drive near Staindrop Road, just after 8am today (Thursday, October 17). Police and paramedics were called to
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Pervert downloaded sexual abuse images on children as young as four months old
A pervert caught with sickening child abuse images on children as young as four-to-six-months old has walked free from court. Michael Sidaway had more than 1,000 images and videos stashed on digital devices which he had downloaded over a 12-year-period
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Three people arrested after late-night 'disturbance' sees police flood busy road
Three people have been arrested after police flooded a Middlesbrough street following a 'disturbance'. Officers were called to Corporation Road, just outside the Pig Iron and The Central bars, after reports of a disturbance on Wednesday, October
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Middlesbrough v Bristol City Preview - Tickets, TV, Streaming, Team News, Line-Ups
Middlesbrough return to Championship action when they take on Bristol City on Saturday. Here are all the details you need to know about the game… WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE? Middlesbrough return from action after the international
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Freeview launching and closing channels amid 'important changes' to UK TVs
Freeview is making some changes including launching new channels and shutting others down. So with that in mind, you might fancy giving your set-top box or TV a retune. The popular free-to-view service has just announced some 'important changes
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Lennie Lawrence's two recommendations to Raj Singh in Hartlepool manager search
LENNIE Lawrence has stressed the need for patience in Hartlepool United's search for a new boss - and has told Raj Singh he should appoint someone who is based in the North East. Pools are on the lookout for their 11th permanent boss since Singh
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Hard-working Luke looks to have cool hand at Redcar Races tomorrow
GROUP 1 winning rider Luke Morris has a well-established reputation as the hardest-working jockey in Britain and he could be a man to follow at Redcar on Friday. Morris got just reward for his evergreen endeavours when winning the 2022 Prix de
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Newcastle United v Brighton Preview - Tickets, TV, Streaming, Team News, Line-Ups
Newcastle United return to Premier League action when they take on Brighton on Saturday. Here are all the details you need to know about the game… WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE? Newcastle return from action after the international break
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Brighton boss confirms major injury blow ahead of weekend game with Newcastle United
BRIGHTON will be without star striker Joao Pedro for Saturday’s Premier League game against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Pedro suffered an ankle injury during last month’s draw with Nottingham Forest, but it was hoped that the Brazilian
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Manslaughter probe begins after eight-year-old boy shot on farm - inquest
AN inquest into the death of an eight-year old boy from Frizington who was killed during a shooting expedition in Warcop has been suspended pending police investigations. Jay Cartmell died on September 28, 2024 at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in
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Darlington drug dealer who lived lavish life on ill-gotten gains must repay £250k
A drug dealer from Darlington who spent his ill-gotten gains on luxury watches, exotic foreign trips and fine dining has been ordered to repay £250,000. Aidan Sayers, 23, was importing Class A and B drugs to an address in Darlington, when police
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Global sportswear giant to team up with North East university
Castore, the global supplier of sportswear, has partnered with Newcastle University in a landmark deal that represents a significant step for the brand in the higher education sector. Under the terms of the deal, Castore will develop and supply
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North East business advisory firm launches new city centre office
Accountancy and business advisory firm Clive Owen has expanded its footprint further in the North with the opening of an office in Newcastle. The office, located at The Spire on Pilgrim Street in the city centre, is the firm’s fifth base, adding
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Woman's death in flat fire confirmed not suspicious after police probe
The death of a woman in a flat fire has been confirmed as not suspicious, police have said. A woman has died after being rescued by firefighters from an "unexplained" blaze at a flat on Carlisle Walk, Stockton, on Monday (October 14). A cordon
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Ooooh! What a feeling! Do you remember legwarmers, a 1980s fashion essential?
JOAN ANDERSON was born in Darlington in 1929 and when she died in 2021in Romaldkirk, where she had lived most of her life, she left seven wardrobes full of clothes plus 59 hats. READ MORE: THE 59 HATS AND 1 SALT PIG OF JOAN OF TEESDALE Her
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Firm planning North East reactors agrees deal to help power Amazon
A company planning to build a nuclear power plant in Hartlepool has announced a ground-breaking partnership with Amazon. X-energy says the deal will help the retail giant meet growing energy demand with a series of carbon-free projects that will
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'His time at Newcastle is stopping him playing now' - view on former Magpies winger
MATT RITCHIE’S lack of first-team football in the latter stages of his Newcastle United career is hampering his attempts to establish himself at Portsmouth. Ritchie left Newcastle as a free agent in the summer, ending an eight-year spell on Tyneside
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Olly Murs leads tributes to Liam Payne following 'devastating' death
Tributes have been pouring in after it was revealed One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Liam was one of five One Direction members, along with Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson,
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The genius water bowl hack that cleans an entire oven in just 20 minutes
It's one of the most dreaded tasks we have to do - cleaning the oven. The task itself can be difficult and all comes down to a number of factors. How long you leave it (or what you've cooked inside). It can either take forever - done well - or
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Which?'s best and worst energy companies for green credentials revealed
Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy have come top in the latest Which? annual rankings of energy firm green credentials, while E and Outfox the Market finished bottom. The top three earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full
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Only 1 in 5 UK motorists paid compensation for pothole damage to their cars
New research has suggested that fewer than one in five compensation claims for damage to vehicles caused by potholes are successful. Motoring firm Halfords said potholes are now a “huge issue” across the country, with its research showing that
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Cadbury 'ruins' Christmas with major change to traditional chocolate treat
Chocolate fans might be disappointed this year as Cadbury’s traditional chocolate Santa Selection box has changed. The brand has switched out one of the chocolate bars in the box, meaning those who favour it could be left disappointed, especially
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Did Liam Payne have a baby with Cheryl? When the X Factor stars first met
Before Liam Payne and Cheryl were in an official relationship, the pair first crossed paths back in 2008 when he was 14. When the former One Direction star, who has died at the age of 31, first auditioned for X Factor, Cheryl was a judge on the
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Ex-One Direction star Liam Payne's last social media post hours before his death
Just hours before his death at a hotel in Buenos Aires, former One Direction band member Liam Payne was posting on social media. Local police said the 31-year-old fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo
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Urgent appeal after 13-year-old girl missing after last being seen yesterday night
A 13-year-old girl has gone missing, and the emergency services are asking the public to help in the search. In Stockton, police officers are looking for missing Hollie Pearson, 13. Hollie was last seen at about 7pm yesterday evening (October
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Drivers 'adding one hour to their journeys' during County Durham roadworks
Drivers have been faced with an extra hour on their journeys after roadworks have caused traffic to be diverted down several routes in County Durham. According to roadwork maps on Highways England, motorists are facing an extra 40 miles added
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Pervert sent sexually explicit videos to undercover officer posing as a teenager
A pervert who sent sexually explicit videos to a ‘teenage’ girl was arrested when his intended victim turned out to be an undercover police officer. Michael Bagnall sent videos of himself performing a sex act which were recorded in the bedroom
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Darlington artist's matchbox car collection expected to sell for £21k
A matchbox car collection, put together by a renowned Darlington artist, is expected to sell at auction for around £21,000 later this month. Terry Kneeshaw, who started his career as an artist at The Northern Echo working out of the newspaper's
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Former bed and breakfast 'ready for a new chapter' as it hits the market
A former bed and breakfast featuring 15 bedrooms is “ready for a new chapter” as it hits the market with a £450,000 price tag. The former Field View B&B, on Green Lane in Yarm, has been put up for sale as an “exciting development opportunity
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New walking, cycling and horse-riding routes to be created within national park
New walking, cycling and horse riding routes could be created throughout a national park in North Yorkshire, as people are being asked to share ideas on how active travel routes could be created or improved. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
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Police confirm that missing pensioner found 'safe and well'
Police have confirmed that a man who was previously reported missing has been found safe and well. Robert Morley, 69, from Allerston near Pickering, has been found by officers from North Yorkshire Police.
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£25,000 on a plate for Whitby restaurant named after daughter
A family-run restaurant in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire, has received a business loan of £25,000 from NatWest. Lois Kirtlan, Founder and Director of Hetty & Betty dreamed of running a business, and after accumulating 17 years of hospitality
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North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather
8:45am Crash in Darlington AA Traffic Maps is reporting a road is partially blocked in Darlington. They say:
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More financing coming into North East - but firms still not sure about future
A major business tracker out today shows a mixed picture for North East businesses - with more financing deals but uncertainty over opportunities. The British Business Bank’s fourth Nations and Regions Tracker finds usage of external finance has
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'I'll never stop doing panto": Su Pollard on her 49th panto season in Darlington
Andrew White talks with panto legend Su Pollard before her appearance in Sleeping Beauty at the Darlington Hippodrome. Eccentric, madcap, frenetic - these are all words that have been used to describe Su Pollard's personality in recent interviews
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Why Kieran Scott & Boro recruitment team must strike 'fine balance' with transfers
WHEN Kieran Scott and Middlesbrough's recruitment team sit down to plan ahead of a transfer window, the ultimate aim is to strengthen the squad and improve the chances of success on the pitch. But going out and making signings isn't the only way
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County Durham customer service centres reduced to one day a week - but new sites open
Customer service centres in County Durham will be reduced to opening just one day a week. Durham County Council said demand for the services has fallen but reassured residents they would still be able to access the support needed. The decision
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London’s housing crisis is the North East’s 'housing nightmare'
Chris Bailey from Action on Empty Homes explains why London's housing crisis is becoming the North East's housing "nightmare" Residents of run-down areas of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and the economically devastated coastal towns of County Durham
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Residents fear solar farm would harm picturesque countryside views near Darlington
Residents have warned panoramic views of the picturesque countryside between Darlington and Stockton would be impacted if a solar farm is built. A public hearing in Darlington for the proposed Byers Gill Solar Farm heard from several people living
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Neighbours of disgraced GP talk 'pure shock' of murder plot that's 'like Netflix doc'
“It’s like something out of a Netflix thriller happening next door.” It was a cold, dark, night in February when residents of a quiet Ingleby Barwick suburb were thrust into the centre of a major police investigation. They didn’t know it at
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What will you buy at the Lucy Pittaway home and gifts sale?
From 4th October, Lucy Pittaway is offering customers a special opportunity to purchase a range of discontinued homeware and gift items featuring some of her most iconic artwork. This sale will be available both online and in all seven galleries across
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Caring for separated children transcends language
Foster with North East is highlighting the urgent need for foster carers for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), also known as separated children. Offering a safe and stable home for these vulnerable young people helps steer them through
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"Wonderfully unique" opportunity to own North Yorkshire nursery for £150,000
A North Yorkshire nursery has gone on the market for £150,000, presenting a "wonderfully unique" opportunity for a new owner. Located in Sowerby, Thirsk, the property was once a successful nursery and has the potential to either continue its success