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Plans unveiled to convert historic Darlington building into heritage and museum site
The much-anticipated redevelopment of a historic Darlington building has been revealed. Darlington Borough Council has submitted a proposal to revive Edward Pease House as part of a multi-million regeneration project in the Northgate area of the
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The five 'rare' expensive 50p coins sold in County Durham for more than £10,000
The five most expensive rare coins sold in County Durham have been revealed, as they have been sold for over £10,000. The items, which are listed on eBay, are priced between £5,000 and £15,000 - prompting a frenzy of people wanting to cash in on
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The Hitachi crisis: How it happened and everything said so far
Seven months ago The Northern Echo launched its 'Keep Hitachi on Track' campaign - after months of pledges, discussions and even a general election and with the budget just around the corner, the factory's future is more uncertain than ever. A
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Plans lodged to convert Darlington house into a six bedroom HMO
Plans have been lodged with the council to convert a Darlington house into a six-bedroom HMO. Proposals in the planning application involve changing the use of 45 Greenbank Road from a Class C3 house to a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation (
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BBC comedy series axed after nearly a decade amid plea from star
A popular BBC comedy which has been on the air for nearly a decade, has been axed by the broadcaster. Man Like Mobeen, which stars and is co-created by comedian Guz Khan, will not return to screens after its fifth series. The news comes despite
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Historic Darlington market square building sees apartment plans approved
Plans to convert the upper levels of a historic Darlington building into five apartments have been approved by the council. Formerly the site of bakery Mrs Palmer's Pantry, the building was put on the market earlier in the month. The building
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Darlington Council hunting for new top bosses - including £153,000 chief executive
Darlington Borough Council is looking for new executives amid a major upheaval of its senior leadership team. The local authority is undergoing a restructuring after several department chiefs, including the chief executive Ian Williams, announced
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Greggs opens new Darlington store at petrol station with deals up for grabs
There's a new place to pick up sausage rolls and steak bakes in Darlington as Greggs opens the doors to its latest branch. The bakery chain has launched its eighth store in Darlington, within the Morrisons Petrol Station at Morton Park, following
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Fashion brand to open new Teesside Park store in just DAYS with discounts on offer
White Stuff is set to open its new Teesside Park store in a matter of days - with discounts and fizz up for grabs. The British fashion and lifestyle chain has confirmed it will be opening its new store at the shopping complex on Thursday, October
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Two men in court charged with attempted murder after man suffered gunshot wounds
The trial of two men charged with the attempted murder of a man who suffered gunshot wounds in an alleged targeted attack has got underway. Aaron and Nathan Blagg were arrested following the alleged shooting which left a man in hospital with serious
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Beloved BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton announces Parkinson's diagnosis
Popular BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton has shared that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease The journalist, who is well known for fronting programmes like Newsnight, Panorama, GMTV and Daybreak, shared the heartbreaking news on
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Pensioners urged to be vigilant over 'malicious' Winter Fuel Payment scam
British pensioners have been warned over a "malicious" new text message scam targetting those affected by cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment. The fraudulent message claims to be from the "UK Government Living Allowance Office" and tricks unsuspecting
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Drivers might have to pay £175 to keep their car running from November
Motorists who fill up at supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury's have been issued a warning. Petrol and diesel drivers face a hike under a potential new rule change coming under the Labour Party government. On October 30
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Former The Verve frontman officially confirmed as Oasis support act for UK tour
Former The Verve frontman, Richard Ashcroft, has officially been confirmed as a support act for Oasis during their reunion tour. The singer, who is best known for hit songs like Bitter Sweet Symphony, is said to have been "inspired" by brothers
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WH Smith 'excited' to sell an item that hasn't been on its shelves for 30 years
WH Smith has announced it will sell vinyls again for the first time in more than 30 years. The High Street retailer will re-introduce vinyls to shelves across some UK stores. WH Smith said it will stock vinyl in 80 high street shops as it looks
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Busy road undergoing major maintenance work to close for one day - here's when
A busy road currently undergoing major maintenance work is set to close for one day. Leven Bank Road, between Yarm and Ingleby Barwick, will see a temporary road closure to allow for "important maintenance work to be carried out safely and efficiently
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Dog owners call on Greggs to change policy after dogs turned away from stores
Greggs has been urged to change its policy on dogs in stores after receiving several complaints from dog owners over the last few weeks. The food giant, which has hundreds of stores across the UK and started in Newcastle, has become a popular
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Plans submitted for electric vehicle charging points at Durham City retail park
Plans to install charging points for electric vehicles at a Durham city retail park have been submitted to the council. The proposal, submitted by bp Pulse UK through their agent Stantec, intends to convert three car parking spaces at Durham City
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National gym operator to take over fitness facility beside Tesco supermarket
A national gym operator is set to open its second gym on Teesside. JD Gyms will be taking over the current Xercise4Less gym at Tesco Extra, on Durham Road in Stockton, with an opening date set before the end of 2024. The fitness facility
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Si King and George Clarke tease 'exciting' collab as both seen in North East
North East TV stars Si King and George Clarke were spotted back in the region over the weekend as they teased exciting news for fans. Si King, half of the TV chef duo The Hairy Bikers, announced he was opening a gourmet restaurant in Sunderland's
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Experts urge homeowners to prepare radiators before winter - what you should do
Are you making your home as cosy as can be now that winter isn’t far away? With your radiators having been turned off for a while, there are a few things you can do to help heat your house this winter while saving some money on your energy bills
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Cop sent X-rated image and expressed like for underage girls and rape fantasy
An officer sent a picture of his penis from a police station toilet and shocking messages fantasising about rape, and saying he was attracted to underage girls. Blake Payne-Humphries had only been an officer for six months when, on September 1,
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Man jailed as teenager punched and kicked in riot due to 'colour of his skin'
A counter-protester who was among a group of thugs who kicked and punched a young boy due to the ‘colour of his skin’ has been locked up. Alfie Holdsworth delivered at least two kicks to the teenager after he was knocked to the ground by a gang
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Cyclist hospitalised with bruises after crash with other vehicle last week
A 39-year-old cyclist has been taken to hospital after they were involved in a crash with a car which fled from the scene. Cleveland Police have launched an appeal after the cyclist was hit on the Billingham bypass road roundabout before 6am on
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Pedestrian taken to hospital after air ambulance called to County Durham crash
One person has been taken to hospital after a crash in Bishop Auckland. Police and paramedics were called to the A688 on Sunday (October 20) after reports of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian at around 3.30pm. The road was closed by
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Sunderland hoping for double injury boost ahead of Luton Town away game
DAN BALLARD and Eliezer Mayenda could both return to action with Sunderland over the course of the next week. Having returned to the top of the Championship table when they won at Hull City yesterday, the Black Cats are set for a busy few days
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You could lose out on nearly £4000 a year by making this huge pension mistake
A new warning has been issued over an easy-to-make pension mistake that could see Brits lose out on nearly £4000 a year. Deferring a pension is a popular way to boost savings for retirement. For every year a person delays, they boost their pension
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Sadness as Bishop Auckland play centre makes 'difficult decision' to close
A Bishop Auckland play area centre which includes a barnyard has confirmed it has made the "difficult decision" to close. Bamboozles Adventure World on Hatfield Way in Bishop Auckland has today (October 21) confirmed it will close shortly.
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following incident
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident last week. Police have confirmed that a 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Guisborough last week (October 16
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Police called to investigate Darlington burglary find cannabis farm
Police who were called to investigate reports of a burglary in Darlington say they found a cannabis farm. Multiple police vehicles and crime scene investigators were seen on Greenbank Road in Darlington on Friday (October 18) following reports
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Expert's top 5 tips for picking the best savings account for you
When it comes to the health of our personal finances, our choice of savings account can be key. When choosing a savings account, many people will go straight for the one that looks good on paper at first glance. However, you could be losing
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Former Durham joiner who taught SEND children died from asbestos-related cancer
The widow of a former Durham joiner who passed away shortly after being diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer has called on anyone who worked with his former employers to come forward with information. John Buxton, 75, from Peterlee, tragically
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North East student helps Team GB qualify for Deaflympics
A Teesside student has helped Team GB's deaf football team qualify for an international competition. Sophie Dacombe, 17, from Eaglescliffe, was part of the squad that secured victory over Poland in the first-ever official deaf international women's
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County Durham museum shows never before seen items from fashion designer's collection
A County Durham museum is highlighting a golden decade of design with never before shown objects from the private collection of one of the UK's most influential fashion designers. Fashion and art from the golden decade of design features in an
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Police arrest 15 people and seize £10,000 worth of class A drugs during raids
More than £10,000 worth of Class A drugs have been seized and 15 people have been arrested following a series of raids. Police in Gateshead took part in Operation Impact on Wednesday, October 16, focused on tackling serious violence and organised
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Time running out for County Durham parents applying for secondary school places
Parents in County Durham are being reminded they are running out of time to apply for secondary school places for their children. The deadline for applications for the next academic year, which starts in September 2025, is Thursday, October 31.
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Defender admission as Middlesbrough confirm contract development
MIDDLESBROUGH’S internal recruitment drive has continued with George McCormick signing a new long-term contract. Following hot on the heels of the new deal for Sol Brynn that was confirmed last week, McCormick has agreed new terms with his hometown
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Why Callum Wilson error is Eddie Howe's Achilles heel - and what needs to be done
WHEN Eddie Howe was asked about the decision to sign William Osula rather than a more experienced striker in the summer, he provided an eloquent explanation about the difficulty of recruiting a proven forward when you already have two available.
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Injured cyclist taken to hospital after 'hit-and-run' involving white van
A cyclist was taken to hospital after a "hit-and-run" in Middlesbrough. The incident took place on Normanby Road in Ormesby, towards Cargo Fleet Lane, when a white van reportedly collided with a cyclist on Friday, October 18. The man - who
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Did a dandy highwayman like Dick Turpin ever terrorise Darlington or south Durham?
WHERE did highwaymen hide out during the golden age of roadside robbery, and did Dick Turpin ever make his hang-out in a inn on the edge of Darlington? These, any many other questions, spring to mind following our articles on Ravensford, a farm
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How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for 350 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error. The mistake means the
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The 'half-man half-beast' who has roamed Hexham and haunted families for decades
Have you ever heard of the Hexham Heads or Wolf of Allendale? Now that Halloween is approaching you might want to clue yourself up because, well there's no easy way of saying this, a werewolf may be out there. On 10 December 1904, we, the Hexham
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All Storm Ashley weather warnings mapped as UK to be hit with 80mph winds today
Yellow and amber weather warnings for wind and rain have come into place as parts of the UK are set to be hit by Storm Ashley today (October 20). Heavy rain and 80mph winds are predicted in areas, with the first named storm of the season “likely
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North East dad of two fell to his death from popular mountain route
A 35-year-old hiker fell one hundred metres to his death while walking a well-known route up Helvellyn in the Lake District with a friend, an inquest has heard. Fraser Tait, of Whitley Bay, fell from Striding Edge on his way up the mountain on
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Sainsbury’s introduces big self-service change for shoppers in latest trial
Sainsbury’s has announced it’s making a big change to checkouts as part of a new trial at some supermarkets across the UK. The grocer is testing "hybrid checkouts” at a handful of stores, where a scanner has been placed on a normal checkout, providing
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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see
One of the “best known and most reliable” meteor showers in the astronomical calendar will peak tonight (Monday, October 21). The Orionid meteor shower, active from October 2 until November 7 is set to be visible across UK skies. Orionids are
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Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for a number of products, including dips, curry powders and
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'Don't forget about us': North East baby hospice calls for support as branch closes
A North East baby hospice celebrating its 20th year has spoken of its future financial challenges as a sister branch faces closure. Zoe's Place Middlesbrough has given assurances that it continues to operate "business as usual" despite the challenges
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Grade II listed County Durham farmhouse on the market for £795,000
A 'rare' 18th century Grade II listed farmhouse and watermill has gone on the market for £795,000. Leap Mill Farm, located at Busty Bank in Burnopfield, comes with three bedrooms, two reception rooms, and farm buildings. The property is being
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Darlington Market to launch 'Social Canteen' initiative with £5 two-course meals
A top TV chef has teamed up with Darlington Market bosses to launch a new social kitchen initiative in a bid to draw in more diners. Chef Matei Baran is next week (Tuesday, October 29) set to launch the ‘Social Canteen’ within the popular market
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North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather
8:07am Accident on A19 The A19 is currently partially blocked due to an accident at the Testo's Roundabout. Here's
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Dan Burn has a clear Newcastle plan for the final years of his career - and beyond
DAN Burn wants to finish his career at Newcastle United after news of his extended contract at St James' Park was made public - and believes his best years could still be ahead him. Burn was due to be out of contract this summer but it was revealed
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HMO plan for County Durham estate approved
Plans to convert a house into a HMO on Sherburn Road Estate in Durham have been approved by the council. The property at 41 Oak Avenue will be transformed into a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to four unrelated individuals.
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IN PICTURES: hospice fashion show raises thousands
A CHARITY fashion show celebrating ‘pre-loved’ clothing has raised thousands of pounds for a North East hospice. The event, organised by Darlington-based influencer Claire Irons, featured volunteers modelling dozens of outfits, all of which had
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Latest pictures showing progress of Darlington Station revamp 'marching on for 2025'
Here are the latest pictures showing progress with the £140m Darlington Station Project. Tees Combined Authority said the project is "marching on ready for the end of 2025". The Eastern Gateway entrance hall and car park have taken shape -
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‘We're halfway there!’ Darlington music venue’s share offer is a big hit
A NORTH East grassroots music venue’s share offer has proved to be a big hit with £25,000 raised in a few weeks. That means The Forum Music Centre, in Darlington, is already halfway towards its ambitious £50,000 target aimed at securing its future
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Road by train station to close for level crossing works as drivers warned
Network Rail has confirmed the closure of Romanby Road, Northallerton to carry out works to a level crossing. Romanby Road and a small section of the railway will be completely shut from the early hours of Saturday, October 26, until 5am on Monday
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‘It’s a miracle’ – Girl’s message in bottle travels from Sunderland to Sweden
A 12-year-old girl was “over the moon” after discovering her message in a bottle was found in Sweden less than a year after it was thrown off a pier in Sunderland. Grace Liddle, then 11, and her brother Harry Liddle, now six, threw glass bottles
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Minister urges North East to 'help fix our NHS' as government consults the nation
The Government will today issue a rallying cry to the nation to 'help fix our NHS'. Writing for The Northern Echo, Minister of State for Care Stephen Kinnock urges North East folk to make their voices heard. Today, we’re launching the biggest national
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Michael Carrick's blunt message to Middlesbrough fans after Riverside boos
MICHAEL CARRICK has defended Middlesbrough’s style of play, even if he admits that his side’s difficulties in the final third need to be addressed. Despite only scoring ten times in the opening ten matches this season, Boro are only four points
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Regis Le Bris' financial revelation over Wilson Isidor and view on striker's future
REGIS LE BRIS has revealed Wilson Isidor spurned more lucrative offers in order to sign for Sunderland this summer – and the Black Cats boss is delighted to have the forward leading the line for his side. Isidor scored his third goal in the space
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200-bed hotel to open in town centre, with construction beginning next summer
International hotel brand Fairfield by Marriott is in discussions to open a new 200-bedroom hotel coming to the heart of Middlesbrough. Fairfield by Marriott is primed to be the newest name on Middlesbrough’s skyline – with building work on the
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Are you ready to start your adoption journey?
From today until Sunday, National Adoption Week 2024 will be shining a light on adoption and how, by adopting, you can become involved in changing a child’s life. Adopt Coast to Coast, the regional adoption agency for Durham, and Together for Children