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Chelsea boss' blunt Anthony Gordon response and Newcastle 'no difference' claim

CHELSEA boss Enzo Maresca claimed he didn't see much difference between the two Newcastle performances against his side in recent days - and said, other than the decisive 10-minute spell in the first half on Wednesday night, the Blues "controlled the

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Eddie Howe reveals Newcastle United injury doubt ahead of Arsenal and updates on Isak

EDDIE HOWE has revealed that Jacob Murphy missed out on Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup win over Chelsea because of a hamstring injury. However, the Magpies boss is hoping that Alexander Isak has not suffered an injury problem despite him hobbling

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Newcastle United learn Carabao Cup quarter-final opponents after Chelsea win

NEWCASTLE United are at home to Brentford in the Carabao Cup quarter final. The Magpies managed to avoid the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United and will instead host the Bees at St James' Park. It's a great opportunity

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Selection success and pressing rewards - but financial warning despite Newcastle win

NEWCASTLE UNITED progressed to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup as they beat Chelsea 2-0 thanks to a fine finish from Alexander Isak and an own goal from Alex Disasi. What were the key talking points from the game at St James’ Park?

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Newcastle's star man who had his 'best game for club' and the one who 'set the tone'

How did the players fare in Newcastle United's Carabao Cup win over Chelsea? NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): 7 Pope: Made two important saves from Felix towards the end of the first half and withstood Chelsea’s pressure from corners 7 Krafth: Helped

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What happened after 30 seconds set Newcastle tone vs Chelsea as dream chant aired

IT would take just 30 seconds for Newcastle to make their intentions clear and give Chelsea an uncomfortable taste of what was to come. Most of the visiting players in blue hadn’t touched the ball when the returning Anthony Gordon crunched into

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X Factor winner 'unrecognisable' 20 years on as he's spotted singing inside pub

A former X Factor winner has been seen singing in a North East pub 20 years after winning the TV show, looking 'unrecognisable' from when he appeared on the programme.  Steve Brookstein won the first season of X Factor in 2004, which saw him gain

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Auctioneers to visit Durham cafe to hold open valuation - all you need to know

An auction house is holding a free valuation in County Durham next month, with experts on hand to price up anything "lurking in cupboards or drawers." In the style of Antiques Roadshow, Brilliant Auctions will set up shop at Cafe at The Quarter

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Plans submitted to convert County Durham takeaway into dog grooming salon

Plans to convert a County Durham takeaway into a dog grooming salon have been submitted to the council. The proposal seeks to repurpose Unit 12, Byron House, located in the Seaham Grange Industrial Estate, from its previous industrial use.

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'Another nail in the coffin': Darlington business owners react to budget

Business owners in Darlington said the government are "giving with one hand and taking with another" following the Budget, as the minimum wage and national insurance contributions are to rise. Multiple small business owners in Darlington told The

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Autumn Budget 2024: The victories and questions left hanging for the North East

School rebuildings, funding to build a major film studio, and a future devolution deal were among the benefits to the North East in the Autumn Budget - but a lack of support for other key projects has seen the new Labour Government come under fire.

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County Durham teenager asked three underage girls to send him explicit images

A teenager tried to persuade what he thought were three girls, aged between 11 and 13, to send him explicit photos of themselves over a six-day period, a court heard. Liam Hurst was arrested after police were alerted to his online activities by

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Anti-yob order in place after 'homes and cars vandalised' on 'Mischief Night'

An anti-yob order has been slapped on a Stockton estate after reports of anti-social behaviour on so-called 'Mischief Night'. Police have placed a dispersal order on the Hardwick area after a group of young people reportedly damaged both properties

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Team News: Anthony Gordon starts as one of FIVE Newcastle changes for Chelsea cup tie

ANTHONY GORDON returns to a much-changed Newcastle United starting line-up for this evening's Carabao Cup fourth-round game with Chelsea. Gordon has been passed fit to feature at St James' Park after being forced to sit out Sunday's Premier League

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'Historic day' vs 'broken promises': North East MPs react to Autumn Budget

North East political figures have reacted to the Autumn budget - and while some have called it a “historic day for Britain”, others argue the Government has “broken promises”. Chancellor Rachel Reeves today (Wednesday, October 30) laid out her

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The A1(M) County Durham speed camera that has caught 6000 drivers in a year

A County Durham A1(M) speed camera has caught nearly 6,000 drivers over the last year and is one of the UK's top 20 'hotspots' for catching motorists over the speed limit.  The speed camera on junction 61 at Bowburn on the stretch of the A-road

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North Yorkshire and Durham home to most haunted hotels in UK

North Yorkshire has been named the region with the most haunted hotels in the country according to a new study. The study by NoDeposit365.com, released just in time for Halloween, ranked areas based on the number of reportedly haunted hotels.

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Fake medicines filled with deadly drugs stronger than heroin found in North East

"Fake medicines" containing synthetic opioids stronger than heroin and fentanyl have made it onto North East markets - conning unsuspecting purchasers and putting consumers at risk.   Medicines bought from online retailers as genuine prescriptions

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County Durham home hosts impressive Halloween light show you have to see to believe

A County Durham family are putting on a thriller of a show for Halloween, with an impressive light display in their front garden. While most of us are carving a pumpkin to put on the doorstep, the Stonebanks in Hunwick, near Bishop Auckland, are

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Ben Stokes reveals family trauma after masked gang broke into his County Durham home

ENGLAND captain Ben Stokes has revealed that his County Durham home was burgled by a masked gang while he was playing in Pakistan earlier this month. Stokes has revealed that his wife and two children were in his home in Castle Eden when burglars

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Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea highlights as Magpies move into Carabao Cup last eight

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Labour Mayor hails Budget 'biggest transfer of powers' in a generation

The North East’s mayor has hailed the “biggest transfer of powers and resources” to the region in a generation, after a major funding change announced in Rachel Reeves’ Budget. The Chancellor confirmed on Wednesday that the North East Combined

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Bid to cut sentence of Bishop Auckland metal detectorist fails at Court of Appeal

Attempts to reduce prison sentences imposed on two metal detectorists who planned to illegally sell highly valued Anglo-Saxon coins failed at the Court of Appeal today (Wed Oct 30). Craig Best and Roger Pilling sought a reduction in their respective

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North East council targeted by suspected online hackers

Middlesbrough council’s website has today been targeted by suspected online hackers. The attack began this morning (Wednesday 30 October) and was quickly identified by the council’s IT department. While the website has been temporarily taken

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Hopes of deal to help secure future of Hitachi being revealed in Budget go unanswered

Hopes of a deal to help secure the future of Hitachi in Newton Aycliffe being announced in the Chancellor’s first Budget have gone unanswered. The Echo, which has been campaigning since March to save the train-builder’s County Durham plant, last

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Hospitality and leisure businesses warn of 'devastating' budget

Hospitality, leisure and retail businesses will receive 40% relief on business rates in today's budget, but for many hospitality businesses, it is too little, too late. The Chancellor told the Commons: “Let me turn now to our high street businesses

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Police officer allegedly failed to protect victim of domestic abuse

A police officer is facing a misconduct hearing accused of failing to protect a victim of domestic abuse. PC Robert Coffey is facing allegations of discreditable conduct in relation to an incident in Hartlepool five years ago. It surrounds

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County Durham urged to 'put politics aside' and work to reduce child poverty

A council has been urged to put politics aside and work together to reduce child poverty in County Durham. The plea came just days after a heated debate among councillors over the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap.  More than 118,000 children

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Planning permission granted to turn fish and chip shop into AirBnB

Plans to convert a North Yorkshire fish and chip shop into a house have been approved by the council. The property, which had been operating as a fish and chip shop, was deemed financially unviable over the past two years. Applicants now intend

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Prolific burglar targeted several homes in one night before defecating on step

A burglar who targeted several properties in one night was also caught on CCTV defecating on the doorstep of someone’s home. Gerald Dunion carried out the spree of the offences in the early hours through to early morning when he crept into two

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Multi-billion pound budget 'not enough' for blood and Horizon scandal victims

A town councillor, believed to be only person affected by both the infected blood and the Post Office scandals, has said billions of pounds worth of compensation announced by the Chancellor in her budget ‘may not be enough’. Former subpostmaster

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Yorkshire Shepherdess says TV renovation project ‘very difficult’ due to weather

The Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen has spoken about the challenges of a renovation project due to the “very difficult” weather - and has reflected on working with her ex-husband again. The TV star, 50, who initially starred in Our Yorkshire

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Labour scraps plans to dual stretch of A1 with MP 'disappointed and frustrated'

Labour has scrapped plans to dual the A1 in Northumberland. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget confirmed on Wednesday that the Government will not go ahead with the proposal to upgrade a 13-mile stretch of single-carriageway between Morpeth and Ellingham

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Prime Minister confirms £1.5bn A66 dualling talks and meetings will progress

Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that talks and meetings over the A66 dualling scheme would progress during a section of Prime Minister's Questions. Work on upgrading the notorious 50-mile stretch between Scotch Corner and Penrith to a

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Bring your dog to meet Santa at this Teesside garden centre

In December, dog owners can take their four-legged friends to meet Santa at a Teesside garden centre. Dobbies' Stockton branch has announced the return of its Santa Paws experience, where pets can enjoy a festive visit to Santa's Grotto. Running

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Lorry driver arrested 'for driving on drugs' after HGV tips on its side

A lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after his HGV tipped on its side. Pictures show the moment the goods vehicle flipped, landing on its passenger side on a verge in Hartlepool. The lorry, carrying wooden posts, blocked

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Lead and copper wiring stolen from house in Darlington

Police are appealing after lead and copper wiring was stolen from a home in Darlington. The incident happened at 10am in the front garden of a house on Cleveland Avenue on Saturday, October 5. The suspects are thought to have put the wire in

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Five arrests at petrol station as drugs and weapons found and suspects try flee scene

Five people have been arrested at a petrol station after drugs and weapons were found, as the suspects tried to flee the scene.  On Monday (October 28), police were deployed in North Yorkshire as part of an operation to tackle cross-border criminality

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Budget 2024: Carer's Allowance changes could benefit 1.4 million carers

The Carer’s Allowance threshold will increase to allow claimants to work 16 hours a week. This will allow nearly 1.4 million carers to earn more whilst still being entitled to the allowance. Rachel Reeves announced the moves as part of the autumn

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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves' budget and 'very big' tax rises

Martin Lewis has responded to Rachel Reeves' autumn budget. In a historic speech, the chancellor said "the country voted for change" on the 4 July general election. Labour was given a mandate "to restore stability to our country and to begin a

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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out a Budget which will increase taxes by £40 billion as she promised to “fix the foundations” of the economy and repair the public finances. In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a

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Two key certification goals achieved by Stockton IT provider

razorblue, a Managed IT service provider with seven offices across the UK including in Stockton, has achieved two major goals. The company has announced its achievement of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification, alongside its recertification

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'Underwhelming' and 'not enough': Pension expert hits out at changes in Budget

A pension expert has labelled changes to the pension system announced by the Chancellor as "underwhelming". Rachel Reeves has promised an extra £470 for pensioners next year, as she maintained the Government’s commitment to the pension triple lock

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Stamp duty changes as second home rate increased and relief scheme to end

Stamp Duty changes for second homes will come into force tomorrow, following Rachel Reeves' announcement in the autumn budget. In England and Northern Ireland, the higher rate of stamp duty is equivalent to an extra five percentage points on top

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Employer National Insurance contribution to rise to 15 per cent

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the expected increase in employers’ national insurance contributions, but thrown a lifeline to small businesses. Employers will pay an additional 1.2 percent to 15%, from April 2025. The secondary threshold –

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Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that the price of a pint will drop by 1p following a fall in the draught duty. It comes as the Labour government announced their first budget in 15 years with their last in 2010 under Gordon Brown. Taking

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Chancellor reveals billions in compensation for blood and Post Office scandal victims

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced billions of pounds of compensation will be set aside for victims of the infected blood and Post Office Horizon scandals. The announcement was made as part of the 2024 Autumn Budget, which is the first of Keir

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Police trace man after man 'racially abused' and given bloody nose on street

Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after another man was racially assaulted and left with a bloody nose following an assault earlier this year. Officers were called to Westgate Road in Newcastle City Centre at 4:35pm on

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

Fuel Duty will not rise next year, after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced she would maintain the freeze on the tax. Fuel Duty is tax that affects anyone looking to purchase fuel for their car as well as people wanting to heat their home.

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DWP to get direct access to bank accounts under new powers, Chancellor reveals

The Chancellor has announced new measures to tackle benefit fraud in her Budget, including giving the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) direct access to bank accounts. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will crack down on fraud in the UK’s

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Pictures as lorry lies on grass verge after falling on side on busy roundabout

Pictures show the moment a lorry flipped on its side on a busy Hartlepool roundabout on Wednesday morning. The lorry, carrying wooden posts, fell onto its side on shortly after 9.30am on the Owton Manor Lodge roundabout between the A689 and Owton

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Horse rider hospitalised after 17 mountain rescuers attend farm emergency

A horse rider has been rushed to hospital following a fall on a farm that saw 17 rescuers attend the scene.  Emergency services were at the scene between Guisborough and Skelton yesterday (October 29) at 2:40pm following reports of a horse rider

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Rishi Sunak MP calls to make walking route a national trail in his final PMQ's

Rishi Sunak has called on the Prime Minister for the coast-to-coast route in Yorkshire to become a National Trail in what was his last PMQ's. The MP for Richmond and Northallerton During his final Prime Minister's Questions (PMQ's), he thanked

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Man threatened partner with meat cleaver during campaign of abusive behaviour

A controlling and bullying man has been locked up for terrorising his partner in a campaign of abusive behaviour including threatening her with a meat cleaver. John Poole left his victim feeling worthless and resulted in her closing down her own

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Durham pizza takeaway hit with one star food hygiene rating

A pizza takeaway in Durham has been hit with a one star food hygiene rating in a recent inspection. LA Pizza, at 2 Empire Buildings, Gilesgate, was given a low rating by the Food Standards Agency in an inspection on September 23. Following

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What we thought of Made in Dagenham performed by Darlington Operatic Society

There are plenty of musicals based on movies and there are plenty of musicals based on true stories. Darlington Operatic Society’s latest production, Made in Dagenham, fits both categories to offer an evening of laughs, tears and inspiration.

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Plans for new home on busy high street refused by council

Plans to build a residential property on the site of a North Yorkshire garage have been refused by the council. The proposal, submitted by Mrs Judy Welford Ash, aimed to replace the existing garage on High Street, Leyburn, with a one-bedroom dwelling

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Hospitality businesses issue last-minute autumn budget plea

Hospitality businesses across the UK have made a last minute plea for a lifeline in the autumn budget. Food, drink and leisure businesses across the country are struggling to stay afloat, with many still struggling with the effects of Covid and Brexit

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BBC searching for DIY SOS participants for upcoming series - how to apply

DIY SOS is looking for new projects and it wants Brits to come forward with people and families who would like to take part in an upcoming series. The BBC show is a renovation series hosted by Nick Knowles, who was a contestant on Strictly Come

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Five charged after drugs worth over £68,000 seized in police sting

Drugs estimated to be worth over £68,000 and a large amount of cash have been seized by police which has led to five suspects being charged and appearing in court. A Northumbria Police operation across Jesmond and Heaton carried out a warrant at

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What Dan Neil told his 'brilliant' Sunderland neighbour after Oxford win

DAN Neil had a message for his neighbour after Sunderland's win over Oxford United last week - that neighbour being his midfield partner Chris Rigg! The pair live just a couple of minutes apart and are close on and off the pitch. And Neil has

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Chancellor announces major changes for pensioners in Budget

Rachel Reeves has promised an extra £470 for pensioners next year, as she maintained the Government’s commitment to the pension triple lock. The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever

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Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

More than a million households in receipt of Universal Credit will benefit from changes to the system announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today. Ms Reeves, giving her first budget as Chancellor, announced that Labour will be lowering the cap

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Businesses considering lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike

Businesses fear that increases to the National Minimum Wage and an increase in employer National Insurance contributions may be the final nails in the coffin for struggling firms. "The UK’s minimum wage is up 37% since 21/22," says Rachel Watkyn

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Man, 21, hit with five year ban after lighting flare during football match

A man has been banned from attending football matches for five years and fined £2,000 after being found guilty of lighting a marine flare in Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium. Owen McAvoy, 21, was slapped with a ban at Teesside Magistrates Court

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Newcastle's January transfer plans and preparations as Eddie Howe sets out timeline

NEWCASTLE United's bosses and recruitment team are well down the line with their planning for the January transfer window, but Eddie Howe is happy to take a back seat for now. Howe has held a couple of preliminary meetings with the recruitment

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Two hospitalised after car crash sees road closed at rush hour

Two people were taken to hospital after a car crash closed the A174 at rush hour yesterday evening (October 29).  A collision on the A174 Westbound through the Ormesby area of Middlesbrough c,osed the road from A1053 Greystone Road (Greystones

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Newcastle United v Chelsea Carabao Cup Preview: Tickets, TV, Streaming, Team News

Newcastle United return to action when they take on Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Here are all the details you need to know about the game… WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE? Having lost to Chelsea in the

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Details released for new exhibition about the children of County Durham

Fascinating untold stories of children from County Durham’s past will be the focus of a new exhibition curated by young people. Welcome to our County: The Children of Yesterday and Tomorrow has been devised and created by Durham Youth Council and

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Tickets available for tours of popular North East brewery - details here

Beer lovers will be pumped to discover that a top North East brewery is to launch tasting tours. Anarchy Brewery in Heaton, Newcastle, has earned a growing reputation among drinkers for its range of beers, which are sold online and at pubs and

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New WhatsApp warning issued as users lose thousands of pounds to scammers

A warning over WhatsApp messages for UK users has been issued by the team at Action Fraud. The alert reminds users to double check who is messaging you especially if they are asking for help with money. It comes as Acton Fraud recently discovered

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Grand Designs marks 25th anniversary with revisit to first ever build from 1999

The UK's favourite architectural show - Grand Designs is officially back on TV screens as Kevin McCloud travels around the UK meeting new ambitious individuals building their dream homes. The show, on Channel 4, recently marked its 25th anniversary

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Northern Echo readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in this flash sale

Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.  A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online. Subscribers

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Chancellor to promise 'more pounds in people's pockets' in Budget statement

Rachel Reeves will pledge to put “more pounds in people’s pockets” in her Budget today, as well as pledging to fix the NHS and grow the economy. The Chancellor, the first woman to hold the role, has warned of tough decisions in the lead up to today

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Liverpool's Ben Doak Middlesbrough recall stance after tongue in cheek Arne Slot joke

ARNE Slot made a tongue in cheek joke about "bringing Ben Doak back" but there's no expectation that Liverpool will recall the winger from his Middlesbrough loan spell in January. Slot is delighted with how the early months of Doak's spell on Teesside

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Spaniel puppy still missing after being stolen as mum Freckles 'distraught'

A puppy is still missing after being reportedly stolen from a home in County Durham.  Five adorable cocker spaniel puppies were allegedly stolen from a property in Kelloe, County Durham at the weekend (Sunday, October 27).  Since then, two

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The Northern Echo Best Curry House: 'Award winning' Babul's in Barnard Castle

Babul's, in Barnard Castle, has been nominated for The Northern Echo's best curry house competition. The popular chain - which was founded by Rafique Uddin Babul in 1995 - is continuing its award nominations streak this year, being finalists in

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Bang on! Darlington's Mayor gives new sausage flavour official seal of approval

A North East Mayor and Mayoress have declared a new sausage flavour as a sizzling success. One of the region’s longest-established butchers, Alderson’s, of Cockerton, Darlington, launched a competition to find a new flavour as part of UK Sausage

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Young Darlington thug attacked ex-partner during jealous and violent outburst

A young thug who smashed his way into his ex-partner’s home and attacked the occupants has been jailed following his jealous and violent outburst. Charlie Dobbing was joined by his pal Bruce Coffey to carry out the retribution after he was kicked

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Hour-by-hour weather forecast for County Durham and Darlington today

It is set to be a dry yet chilly in Darlington and across the North East today as the Met Office predicts low temperatures and lingering cloud. Temperatures are set to reach a high of just 15C today (October 30) as the forecast warns of few bright

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North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, weather & travel

9:15am Fire service statement A County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) spokesperson said: “

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Pupils cook up a family treat for Harvest Festival

PUMPKIN soup and bread made by the children of a North Yorkshire primary school warmed the hearts and stomachs of mums and dads at a Harvest Festival celebration. Family members of the pupils at North and South Cowton Community Primary School were

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Plans for holiday cottage in County Durham caravan park thrown out

Plans to build a holiday cottage at a County Durham caravan park have been thrown out by the council. The proposal sought to convert an unused former social club at Low Shipley Farm, Marwood, into a single holiday cottage. The building has

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Hotel on North East coast put on the market for £645,000

A hotel on the North East coast has been put on the market for £645,000. Stay Coastal Hotel, located on Linden Terrace, Whitley Bay, is listed by A J P Property Services. A six-bedroom hotel, Stay Coastal is in a 'prime spot', directly adjacent

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Why Middlesbrough will wear a one-off white kit against Coventry City

MIDDLESBROUGH will wear a one-off all-white shirt for this weekend's visit of Coventry City in a bid to highlight the dangers of knife crime - and fans are being urged to play their part at the Riverside. The kit, shown above, will be worn and

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'Don't leave us behind': Darlington business owners' plea ahead of budget

Kayleigh Fraser spoke to small business owners across Darlington ahead of the autumn budget - and their message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves is "don't leave us behind". Small businesses in Darlington town centre have urged the government to "support

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Faith in nature – how churches across the Durham diocese are tackling climate change

As the climate crisis grows, an initiative to make church buildings across the Durham diocese more environmentally friendly is making good progress. PETER BARRON goes exploring… All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small

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Research gives Alfred more time with his family

In 2012, Alfred was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer which had already spread to his bones.    As surgery wouldn’t have been effective, Alfred enrolled in the Cancer Research UK-funded STAMPEDE trial, which tested the drug abiraterone. Alfred

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Plans to renovate County Durham town's historic Woolworths building

Plans to renovate a former Woolworths store in a County Durham town have been lodged with the council. The project, led by Mr William Harris of Nulite Ltd, aims to refurbish the 1920s building on Church Street, Seaham. Having closed as Woolworths