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Unfinished new-build estate residents 'left in limbo' as MP calls for sanctions
Residents on new-build estates in Stockton are being “left in limbo” with essential infrastructure incomplete - despite coughing up fees for upkeep and council tax on top. This week, Stockton North MP Chris McDonald voiced the growing frustrations
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Seven motorists named and fined in court for speeding in County Durham
Seven motorists have been named and fined in court after being caught speeding in County Durham and Darlington. The cases were heard at Peterlee Magistrates' Court during the last week. Daniel Hewitt , 38 of Bek Road, Durham, exceeded 70 mph
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'I think there are reasons for that...' - Eddie Howe on Newcastle's Alexander Isak
EDDIE Howe jumped to the defence of Alexander Isak after the striker fired a blank against Brighton - though admitted his star frontman isn't at his best. Isak returned to the starting XI after missing two games before the international break with
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Michael Carrick can't hide Middlesbrough frustrations after Bristol City defeat
FRUSTRATED Michael Carrick admits things need to change for Middlesbrough after their frustrating 2-0 defeat at home to Bristol City. Not for the first time this season, Boro were made to pay after struggling to turn possession and opportunities
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Eddie Howe set for post-match fury as message from Newcastle coaching staff revealed
NEWCASTLE United's coaching team are "adamant" they should have had a first half penalty against Brighton - with boss Eddie Howe admitting the early incident was a key moment as the Magpies went on to fall to their first home defeat of the season.
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Plans to convert County Durham bakery into HMO withdrawn
Plans to convert a County Durham café into a house in multiple occupations (HMO) have been withdrawn. The proposal involved converting Consett Desserts on Victoria Road from a bakery into a five-bedroom HMO, but plans were halted after the application
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Financial support offered by North East council to help pensioners this winter
Hundreds of pensioners in Middlesbrough who will miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment this year are set to get up to £200 towards the cost of living. Middlesbrough Council’s Executive will be asked to approve details of a scheme that will provide
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The Newcastle player who was way short of his best in frustrating Brighton defeat
Here's how Newcastle's players rated in the home defeat to Brighton: 6 Pope: Let down by defence for goal. Made a couple of good second half saves. 6 Livramento: Spent first half an hour in Brighton half. Muscled out of one chance and shrugged
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Decisive game-changing moment as two Newcastle United runs brought to an end
IT TOOK 35 minutes for Brighton to have a touch in Newcastle United’s penalty area – and with it they scored. If only the Magpies had been so clinical. For just moments before Danny Wellbeck’s opener and winner at St James' Park on Saturday, Alexander
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Four buildings and monuments in County Durham you may not know are listed
Have you ever wondered where in Durham City Centre is listed and protected because of its historical significance? Walking along the streets of Durham, it's easy to walk by building after building and not realise the rich history behind it.
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Hairy Biker to open North East restaurant offering 'gourmet' matchday food
TV chef Si King is set to open a restaurant in the North East offering a "gourmet twist" to the pre-match tradition of a pie and pint. The Hairy Biker announced his new venture at Sheepfolds Stables, Sunderland, which will serve hearty British
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Notorious Durham club formerly owned by Dominic Cummings's family officially reopens
A notorious nightclub, known as one of the "best worst nights out", and with a history steeped in British politics, has officially reopened. Klute Nightclub in Durham City, has reopened their doors for good, after teasing a comeback last week
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County Durham school suffers "significant damage" after lead theft
A County Durham school has been badly damaged after quantities of lead were stolen from roof. The incident happened at Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Consett while it was closed. There is "significant damage" internally due
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Ten year old boy suffers broken ankle in car crash
A child suffered a broken ankle in a car crash yesterday - and now police are asking the public for help with their investigation. Cleveland Police are appealing for information and footage following a collision that resulted in the painful injury
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One man arrested after gun fired through house window in North East town
One man has been arrested after a gun was fired through the window of house on a North East street. At about 12.45am this morning (Saturday, October 219) police received a call after a property was damaged on Runswick Avenue in Stockton. The
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Anthony Gordon's brilliant gesture for Newcastle United supporters at city centre pub
ANTHONY Gordon got the pre-match drinks in for Newcastle United fans ahead of today's game against Brighton. United's forward put money behind the bar at The Strawberry in the city as a way of saying thanks to the fans for their support after he
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Storm Ashley to hit North East tomorrow - everything you need to know
The first storm of the season is going to batter the UK over the weekend, with those in the North East warned high winds could cause delays and power cuts tomorrow (Sunday, October 19). Storm Ashley will blast the UK with winds of up to 80mph
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Major Newcastle United fitness boost for Brighton - and no Yankuba Minteh return
ALEXANDER Isak is back for Newcastle United and starts against Brighton this afternoon. The returning Swedish striker replaces Harvey Barnes in the forward line, with Anthony Gordon moving back to the left flank and Jacob Murphy starting on the
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Newcastle United 0-1 Brighton highlights as Danny Wellbeck sinks Magpies
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Liam Payne's sister shares emotional tribute to her 'best brother and friend'
Liam Payne’s sister Ruth Gibbins has said she does not feel “this world was good enough or kind enough to you”, in a lengthy Instagram post on Saturday (October 19) following her brother’s death. The former One Direction star died on Wednesday
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Residents in North East care home enjoy a bit of cute and creepy therapy
Residents at a Middlesbrough care home received a very different form of animal therapy – the creepy crawly variety. The Middlesbrough Grange Care Home in Netherfields, owned by family-run care group Constantia Healthcare, was visited by Whitby
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County Durham bus services a "headache" for passengers after delays and cancellations
Bus services in County Durham have been described as an “absolute headache” for passengers due to ongoing cancellations and delays. An MP hopes new measures to improve bus connectivity will enable people to get to work and school on time and improve
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Road closures for County Durham drivers to watch out for
County Durham's motorists will have a number of road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. And several of them are expected to cause moderate delays – with drivers facing holdups of between 10 and 30 minutes.
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Taylor Swift themed 'party train' coming to Bishop Auckland next year
A Taylor Swift themed "party train" day trip is coming to Bishop Auckland next year - here's everything you need to know. If you're a Swiftie and fancy a themed day out next year then listen up - because a themed train is heading from Bishop Auckland
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North East playground closed after wheelie bin burnt under play equipment
A North East playground has been ruined after a wheelie bin was set on fire underneath the play equipment. The Greengates play area on Roseberry field in Redcar has been badly damaged by the flames. It has sadly had to be closed and the incident
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How this mum of 6 saves more than £500 at Morrisons using 'amazing' shopping hack
Have you been struggling to keep the cost of your weekly supermarket food shop down lately? One savvy mum has explained how she saves more than £500 a year on her food bills and has shared an "amazing" simple shopping hack to help other families
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LIVE: New footage of investigators after "gunshot" in North East town
3:40pm One man arrested after gun fired Runswick Avenue One man has been arrested after a gun was fired through the
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Police appeal after reports of man walking down street with "weapon"
Police have released two images after reports a man was seen with a weapon on a North East street. The incident happened on Union Street in Guisborough on Wednesday morning at around 10.10am. Thankfully nobody was hurt but officers are remaining
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Gogglebox fans claim new family ‘will only last one season’ as viewers divided
Last week, Gogglebox introduced a new family to Channel 4 viewers but it seems some fans have divided opinions about the latest arrivals from Kent. Joining the Gogglebox gang for the new season are married couple Michael and Sally along with their
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Cheryl says the death of her son's father Liam Payne is 'earth shattering'
Girls Aloud singer Cheryl has described the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne as “earth shattering”, as she voiced fears over protecting their seven-year-old son Bear. Payne died after falling from a third floor balcony of the Casa
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No betting facilities inside North East football stadium after bookmaker liquidation
There will be no betting facilities at Middlesbrough's football ground this week after the club's in-stadium betting provider went into liquidation. Middlesbrough FC have apologised to fans that there will be no betting inside the Riverside for
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Why are the Vikings returning to light up Raby Castle in The Glittering North?
As The Glittering North opens at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, an event celebrating the region’s Norse and Viking heritage, Curator Julie Biddlecombe-Brown looks back at Raby’s connection to those legendary times THE word “Viking” conjures for
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Teen Nathaniel found after being spotted in Durham
*Nathaniel has now been found, and the police have thanked the public for their help.* Police are urgently appealing to trace missing Nathaniel, aged 15, who may be in the Middlesbrough area. Nathaniel, who has links to the Hemlington area
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Use your washing machine during this 'magic hour' to slash your energy bills
Sometimes it can feel like you are using the washing machine non-stop after a busy week when the washing basket is overflowing. With the rising cost of energy bills and the expenses of everyday life, many households will be worried about how much
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We tried the County Durham pub with stunning views that's got top TripAdvisor ratings
Often, the picturesque views aren't matched by the ambience and warmth of a pub - but, with the Black Horse at Beamish, it's proved that you can have both and more. After seeing rave reviews for the venue on TripAdvisor (and including the pub
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Number Twenty 2: Remembering 30 Years of Darlington’s landmark pub
A groundbreaking Darlington drinking establishment has passed a significant milestone in its history this week. Olivia Howlett looks back at the story of Number Twenty 2. It is 30 years this week since Number Twenty 2, located at 20-22 Coniscliffe
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Tragedy as 'gorgeous' tot dies from serious infection just 10 days after birth
The family of a “gorgeous” Teesside newborn have paid tribute to him after he died at just 10 days old. Jude Robson Abbey was welcomed to the world by overjoyed parents Tia Thornhill and Scott Abbey on March 23 and was “absolutely thriving” in
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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week
Several postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week (October 11 to October 18). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Six streets across the region scooped prizes after
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Why Sunderland changed their mind in assistant search & Pedro Ribeiro's 'main focus'
PEDRO Ribeiro's initial focus at Sunderland will be on the defence, revealed Regis Le Bris, who says the Black Cats were able to broaden their search for an assistant manager thanks to the fine behind the scenes work of Mike Dodds. Porto, Olympiacos
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Newcastle and Sunderland show support for Steve Bruce after baby grandson tragedy
SUNDERLAND and Newcastle United sent their support to former boss Steve Bruce after the tragic death of his baby grandson. Bruce is currently in charge of Blackpool but will miss their game against Barnsley on Saturday afternoon after the passing
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More government help needed in areas of deprivation, says council leader
Council bosses have called for longer-term solutions to help the most vulnerable following a £1.8m extension from central government. Gateshead Council's cabinet gathered to discuss the receipt of the newly extended Household Support Fund (HSF
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The teenage visually-impaired swimming sensation who smashed 24-year 100m record
A 16-year-old swimming sensation is vying for a spot in the Great Britain team for the 2028 Paralympics after he beat a 24-year 100-metre record. At just 16 years old, Archie Hare, a fiercely competitive and sport-mad teenager from North Yorkshire
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'Charming' North East B&B up for auction with guide price of £775,000
A "charming" North East B&B is set to go under the hammer as it has been listed for auction with a guide price of £775,000. The Lemonfield Hotel in Sunderland, with its 12 bedrooms, has been put up for sale by estate agents Pattinsons.
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Which Championship side have caused Boro most problems? Recently, it's Bristol City..
PERHAPS it is just a statistical quirk. Maybe, there is something more deep-rooted. Either way, when Middlesbrough take on Bristol City at the Riverside this afternoon, they won’t just be trying to beat the opposition lining up in front of them, they
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Change? What change has been unleashed during Labour's first 100 days?
LAST week marked the first 100 days of our new government and the political literary event of the year with the launch of Boris Johnson’s new book about his time in No 10, Unleashed, writes former Darlington MP Peter Gibson. Sadly, I didn’t get
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Listed: Halloween parties taking place in Darlington this spooky season
There are a whole load of different spooky-themed Halloween parties taking place across Darlington this spooky season to suit all ages - here's the full list. It's that time of year when it's time to put on your spookiest mask and trick or treat
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First glimpse inside County Durham wedding venue's new hair and beauty salon
ONE of the North East’s leading wedding venues has invested in adding a new dimension to the business by opening an on-site hair and beauty salon. The opening of the upmarket ‘Olive & Orchard’ salon represents a £600,000 investment at South Causey
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Regis Le Bris' response to Jordan Henderson Sunderland links as midfielder speaks out
REGIS Le Bris hasn't spoken to Sunderland chiefs about the possibility of a Stadium of Light return for Jordan Henderson in January. Henderson only joined Ajax in January of this year after cutting short his controversial stay in Saudi Arabia,
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Should children be allowed in pubs? Readers of The Northern Echo debate
Readers of The Northern Echo have been debating whether children should be allowed in pubs. It comes after defiant landlords who have banned children from their Kent village pub said they "couldn’t give a toss" about the backlash against their
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One of the most famous peaks in Yorkshire: Take the train and climb for special views
Using the Settle Carlisle Railway for a one-way walk is an excellent way of enjoying the countryside. Add in a climb of Pen-y-Ghent and a walk along the River Ribble and you have a fine day out in one of the most lovely parts of the Dales. Take the
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Woman misses gran's death because she was stuck in Darlington hospital car park
Visitors have slammed the "car parking nightmare" at a frequently overcrowded hospital site - including one woman who missed being at her dying grandmother's side because of the length of time it took to find a space. Dozens of people have contacted
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Lennie Lawrence, management secret & advice from ex-Newcastle boss that still stands
WHEN Lennie Lawrence first took charge of Middlesbrough back in 1991, he received a phone call from former Newcastle United boss Arthur Cox. "He rang me to say welcome to the North East," recalls Lawrence more than 30 years on. "And I remember
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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out your brain skills
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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October half term activities North East families can do at a discounted price
Finding ways to keep the kids entertained over half term in the North East can be quite the task, especially now summer is over. From craft activities to watching a show at your local theatre, there is plenty do to across the region, but it can
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Steve Watson explains Sunderland signing as Darlington target first league away win
DARLINGTON return to action after a fortnight’s break when they head to Rushall Olympic looking for a first away league win of the season this afternoon. Quakers have picked up three points from five away games this season, and manager Steve Watson
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New Sven Botman comeback date revealed after recovery update on Newcastle defender
SVEN BOTMAN’S recovery from knee-ligament surgery remains on track, but the defender will not be back in full training until after the next international break. Botman has been sidelined since damaging his knee ligaments in March, and has spent