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Chris McCausland reveals the offer from Strictly bosses he refused

Popular comedian Chris McCausland has revealed how he turned down an offer from Strictly Come Dancing bosses to make his time on the show easier. The 47-year-old star from Liverpool made history by becoming the first blind man to appear on the

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Calling all Bridgerton and Game of Thrones fans - take a look at these set tours

Have you ever wanted to pretend you live at the Featheringtons' home in Bridgerton or wanted to ride Hagrid's iconic motorbike from Harry Potter? Well, now you can. Across the UK, there are plenty of “set-jetting” tours you can embark on straight

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Calls for Mary and Giles to be axed from Gogglebox over fresh comments

Fans of Gogglebox have issued fresh calls to axe Mary Killen and Giles Wood from the Channel 4 show. The pair have appeared on the commentary show since 2015 and have often received mixed opinions with some loving their dry sense of humour and

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This Morning vet Dr Scott Miller warns dog owners over 'excessive' pet habits

With a great number of animal lovers worried about the costs associated with caring for their pets, many will be looking for ways to save themselves from any unforeseen bills. New research conducted by DNA testing company Wisdom Panel and pet health

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North East retailer set to open on site cafe - offering free meals for kids

A home and leisure retailer has announced it is set to open a café in one of its North East shops. The Range at Gateshead will officially open Café Eighty Nine on Friday, November 8. The café has been given a fresh, 'continental style' makeover

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Couple nearly hit by car before 'explosive' crash into Darlington family home

A Darlington couple has described the horrifying moment they were narrowly missed by a car before witnessing it plough into a family home.  Lisa Wilson, 49, and Ian Burnside, 55, were walking to their friend's house on Stockton Road in Great Burdon

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County Durham pizza takeaway regains good food hygiene rating

A County Durham pizza takeaway which had been hit with a bad food hygiene rating has now put in the work and re-gained a good four-star rating. Prime Pizza in Langley Park, Durham, was awarded a very low rating by the Food Standards Agency in an

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Chris Rigg injury update after Sunderland midfielder misses draw at QPR

REGIS LE BRIS has played down the seriousness of the injury that kept Chris Rigg out of Sunderland’s goalless draw at QPR. Rigg was not involved at Loftus Road as the Black Cats shrugged off the setback of losing Jobe Bellingham to a red card to

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Gogglebox duo issued urgent warning over life-threatening item

Gogglebox stars Georgia and Abbie have been issued an urgent warning over a "toxic" and life-threatening item seen in their home. The pair of best friends, alongside grey Staffordshire Bull Terrier Vinnie, has been a fixture on the Channel 4 programme

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Rav van den Berg & Ben Doak injury latest and Carrick's 10-man Middlesbrough claim

MICHAEL Carrick says Middlesbrough are still waiting to discover the full extent of Rav van den Berg's injury after the defender twisted his knee in training this week. But while van den Berg looks set to face a spell on the sidelines, Ben Doak

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Ten-man Sunderland battle to claim a point after Bellingham sees red

JOBE BELLINGHAM was sent off as Sunderland were held to a goalless draw at QPR. Bellingham was shown the red card 13 minutes into the second half for a crude challenge on Zan Celar as the Black Cats midfielder was trying to retain possession after

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Dogs Trust Darlington: 5 paw-fect pooches looking for their forever home

If you have a paw shaped hole in your heart then why not give a home to one of these adorable pooches looking for their forever home? Dogs Trust in Darlington has over 30 sweet and loving dogs who are dreaming of their forever home to come along

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12 temporary Christmas jobs up for grabs in Darlington, County Durham, Teesside

As Christmas nears, so does the busy nature of town centres and shopping centres, as people head off to buy their Christmas gifts.  Due to the high demand for gifts, shops and other businesses are busier and need more staff, with big retailers

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Money raised to help Darlington community instead went to convicts family

Money initially donated to help a Darlington community after summer disorder was instead given to the families of two men jailed for their involvement, The Northern Echo can reveal.  A GoFundMe page for the Darlington Community Emergency Fund raised

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Only two Middlesbrough players emerge with credit in heavy Coventry defeat

Here's how Middlesbrough's players rated in the 3-0 defeat to Coventry City: 6 Dieng: Unconvincing with a couple of crosses but let down by defenders in front for goals. 6 Ayling: Somewhat surprising selection after Dijksteel’s impressive display

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First pictures after car ploughs into Darlington family home as one hospitalised

The first pictures from a crash that left the side of a family home in Darlington decimated last night have emerged as a man remains in hospital.  Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash on Stockton Road, Great Burdon, shortly before

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10-man Middlesbrough taunted by away end after Coventry inflict more Riverside pain

FOR Middlesbrough and Michael Carrick, more frustration and disappointment at the hands of Coventry City and Mark Robins. This is a fixture Boro have grown to hate. And this is a game Hayden Hackney won’t reflect on fondly, for it was the Teessider

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Man taken to hospital with head injuries after attack as CSI outside pizza shop

A man has been taken to hospital after he was found in the street near a pizza shop with serious head injuries this morning. Several police patrol cars and an ambulance converged on the scene near the Papasallis pizza shop on Oxbridge Lane in Stockton

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Eddie Howe reveals Newcastle United injury issue in second half of win over Arsenal

EDDIE HOWE has revealed that Joe Willock was struggling with cramp in the second half of Newcastle United’s win over Arsenal, and has admitted the midfielder is still not at 100 per cent full fitness following his injury lay-off. Willock made only

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Darlington's Silent Santa is back as children's Christmas gift appeal is launched

An annual Christmas appeal based in Darlington is now open for donations of gifts for children in need. The Silent Santa Appeal has been running for several years and, thanks to the generosity of so many people, has continued to go from strength

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Memorial stone to remember seven airmen who died in wartime plane crash near school

A memorial stone will be unveiled next month to commemorate seven airmen who died after the RAF bomber they were in crashed yards from a town centre school during the Second World War. On December 2, 1943, a four-engine Halifax aircraft exploded

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What we thought of one of 'the most important UK acts' at North East venue

Bob Vylan is perhaps one of the most important acts on the UK music scene. The groundbreaking artist fuses punk rock with rap and grime, resulting in a sound that is both potent and original. And whilst old-school punks may give the dynamic duo

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Girl, 10, dies tragically after being bitten by family dog as police investigate

A 10-year-old girl has died tragically after being bitten by her family’s dog, police have confirmed. North Yorkshire Police were called to the incident by Yorkshire Ambulance Service at around 4.15pm on Friday 1 November. It happened inside the

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Eddie Howe reveals crucial Newcastle United board decision with big transfer impact

EDDIE HOWE has praised the Newcastle United board for backing his decision to sign Lewis Hall a year-and-a-half ago, even though he did not feel the full-back was ready to make an immediate impact on the first team. Hall joined Newcastle from Chelsea

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Person taken to hospital after car crashes into house on outskirts of Darlington

A person was taken to hospital after a vehicle crashed into a house on the outskirts of Darlington last night, knocking a huge hole out of a wall.  Emergency services were alerted to the collision in Stockton Road, Great Burdon, shortly before

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Teenagers, 16 and 17, arrested after early hours medical centre burglary

Two teenagers have been arrested after a medical centre was burgled in the early hours of this morning. Police were in attendance at Rectory Lane Medical Centre on Rectory Lane in Guisborough this morning (November 2) at 4am. This followed

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Newcastle player who had 'best display' - and the one who is key to side's balance

How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 1-0 win over Arsenal? NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): 7 Pope: Didn’t have a lot of saves to make, but commanded his six-yard box superbly against Arsenal’s set-pieces 8 Livramento: Excellent in both

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Police incident LIVE: Cops and CSI investigators outside pizza shop - updates

7:11pm Man in hospital with head injuries after Stockton assault Click here. (Image: Picture: GOOGLE STREETVIEW

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How Newcastle United were able to continue their dominance over Arsenal

TO steal from an old chant from the Highbury days – “one nil against the Arsenal”. For the second season in a row, Newcastle United made a major dent in the title ambitions of Mikel Arteta’s side by claiming a 1-0 win at St James’ Park. However

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Rav van den Berg and Ben Doak Middlesbrough absence vs Coventry City explained

MIDDLESBROUGH have been dealt a fresh injury blow, with Rav van den Berg missing today's game against Coventry City with a knee problem. The severity of the injury is not yet known. Ben Doak is also missing against the Sky Blues, with Carrick

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Man hospitalised with serious injuries after attack with cordon at Holiday Inn

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after reports of an attack at the Holiday Inn Express in Middlesbrough.  Emergency services were alerted to an incident at the hotel on Albert Road, Middlesbrough, at 8.45pm on Friday (November

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Middlesbrough 0-3 Coventry City: Heavy defeat for 10-man Boro

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All to know on ITV's new drama Until I Kill You starring Anna Maxwell Martin

Anna Maxwell Martin and Shaun Evans lead the cast of ITV's new true crime drama Until I Kill You. It will tell the true story of Delia Balmer (Martin), who survived a near-fatal relationship with serial killer John Sweeney (Evans). The four-part

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Strictly to mark 'icons' in brand new themed week as Amy Dowden misses show

Taylor Swift and Beyonce are among the music stars who will be honoured during Strictly Come Dancing’s in the brand new icons week. The remaining 10 couples will take to the ballroom floor to perform a routine accompanied by a track from a well-known

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Aldi apologises for ‘disappointment’ as it discontinues baby food pouches

Aldi has sent an apology to customers after it confirmed it would be discontinuing a popular baby food product. For the last three years, Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket by Which? and is also the fourth biggest supermarket in

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Remembering when a 60s music icon opened an extension at a County Durham factory

The year was 1966 and the month was November - World Cup fever had swept the nation earlier that summer after England's famous 4-2 win against West Germany to lift the trophy. But, despite all this going on - in County Durham, a strange collaboration

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The plot of County Durham land for £200k which has been on Rightmove the longest

A plot of County Durham land which has been on the market since 2015 and is still available for offers over £200,000. The land in Trimdon is described as "level" on the listing and includes a building which has been used as a motor repair shop.

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NAMED: Killers, rapists, violent men and rioters - those locked up last month

Here are some of the most serious offenders who have faced justice at Teesside Crown Court in October. The cases include killers, rapists, a drug dealer and violent thugs from across the region who have been locked up.   Army veteran

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Kemi Badenoch to become new Conservative Party leader as Rishi Sunak steps down

The next Conservative Party Leader has been confirmed as Kemi Badenoch. It comes as Badenoch went against Robert Jenrick in the final vote by party members marking the end of a four-month-long race to replace Rishi Suynak. Badenoch will now

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Team News: Sandro Tonali axed as Eddie Howe makes major changes against Arsenal

SEAN LONGSTAFF and Joe Willock start for Newcastle United in today's Premier League game against Arsenal - but there is no place for Sandro Tonali in the Magpies' starting side. Longstaff and Willock will form a central-midfield trio with Bruno

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Scottish stand-up comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63 after cancer battle

Beloved Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died at the age of 63 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.  The star recently announced that she was receiving palliative care and would be moving into a hospice.  In a statement, her manager Chris

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Newcastle United 1 Arsenal 0 - Recap and highlights from St James' Park

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Image released after man suffers face and neck injuries from 'bladed article'

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to trace as they investigate a serious assault in Newcastle city centre. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said the victim, a man in his 30s, was walking with his friends on New Bridge

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The North East postcodes who scooped prizes on the postcode lottery this month

A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last month (October 2024). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Multiple streets across the region scooped prizes after their

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Exciting job up for grabs at Beamish Museum - here's what it is and how to apply

Beamish Museum welcomes around 800,000 visitors every year - so it is no surprise that it takes a team of over 350 paid staff and 400 volunteers to keep the attraction ticking over.  The most popular paid attraction in the North East is searching

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Child abuser who forced kids to eat soap took his own life in Durham jail

A child abuser who forced kids to eat soap took his own life in jail by refusing vital diabetes medication, an inquest has concluded. Rapist Andrew Hadwin and his partner Cheryl Pickles made the children scavenge for scraps, prolonging their physical

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Middlesbrough sending 'massive Riverside statement' to tackle 'unacceptable' issue

MICHAEL Carrick is encouraging Middlesbrough fans to get behind today's No More Red initiative at the Riverside in an effort to highlight the dangers of knife crime, an issue the club feel "very strongly about", says the head coach. Boro will be

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We tried the Darlington pizzeria named best in the country – and we could see why

Darlington pizzeria Stable Hearth was named England's best for the fifth year running earlier this month – we went along to see what the fuss is about. A pizza is pretty simple, right? How good can it get? It turns out the Italian staple can

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Tragedy as body found in North East woodland during search for missing man

Police have confirmed the body of a man has been found in woodland following a search for a missing man. Nathan Dunn, 22, of Hartlepool, was reported missing from his home after he was last seen yesterday (Friday, 1 November. A Cleveland Police

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Plans for North Yorkshire MOT test facility approved by council

Plans for an MOT test facility in a North Yorkshire town have been approved by the council. Richmondshire District Council greenlit the proposal to convert an agricultural building at Washfold Farm, Moor Road, Leyburn, for the new industrial use

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Road closures for County Durham drivers to avoid this weekend

County Durham's motorists will have five road closures to avoid on the National Highways network this weekend. And two of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected works list, with notes from

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Mum who lost teen son in crash urges graduated driving licences to become UK law

The bereaved mum of a teenager killed in a car crash has urged a campaign for a new type of driving licence for under 21-year-olds to become UK law - saying: "It won't bring him back, but it will prevent other parents from going through what we did

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Abusive man sent vile and horrendous messages to his former partner

A man who terrorised a woman on Facebook with vile and abusive messages has landed himself in court. Neal Blighe started posting the horrendous messages more than a year after the couple’s relationship ended. The 48-year-old was accused of

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One of the cheapest homes in County Durham on sale for under £30k - look inside

One of the cheapest homes in the whole of County Durham has hit the market priced at under £30,000 - take a look inside here. The terraced property on Edward Street, Eldon Lane, is an “ideal investment opportunity”, say agents, and is located just

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This is what Regis Le Bris has been looking for in training and why it's so important

HE is presiding over a side that is five points clear at the top of the Championship table, but Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has spent the last week looking for trouble. And the better his side becomes, the harder he will continue to search. In

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Northern Echo Best Curry House Awards: Spice Lounge in Bishop Auckland

The Northern Echo is on the hunt for the best curry house in County Durham and Darlington - and today we are focusing on just one of our nominees. Curry - the popular Indian dish has become much-loved by Brits, with recipes on these shores dating

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Carrick agrees on Middlesbrough 'next step' but thinks Coventry prove him right

A WEEK has not passed in the early stages of the season without Michael Carrick stressing the point that the league table means nothing at this time of year. And Middlesbrough's head coach believes Coventry prove his point. Prior to their crucial

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Take your dog to meet Santa Paws for Christmas at this North East garden centre

Tired of your dog missing out on visits to Santa’s grotto? Well, now your furry family members can join in on the festive fun. This year, dogs can visit Dobbies garden centres in the North East to see Santa and get a special dog toy to take home

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Durham mental health charity gets grant to help with 'fast-growing demand'

A Durham mental health charity says that a £2,000 grant will help them to meet "fast-growing demand." The St Margaret's Centre, which uses arts to support the well-being of local people, has seen a 220 per cent rise in demand in the last two years

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Global fashion brand to open new store at North East shopping centre

Popular North East shopping centre, Metrocentre, has announced a global fashion brand is set to open a store this month. Fashion retailer Reiss will open a store at the Gateshead shopping centre's red mall in mid-November. The store will stock

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Can you beat the quiz? Take this pub quiz and found out if you can get 10/10

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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Newcastle United's special ploy to deal with Arsenal's set-pieces is revealed

EDDIE HOWE has come up with a plan specifically designed to deal with Arsenal’s corners – and is confident his Newcastle United side can blunt the Gunners’ set-piece specialists this lunchtime. Arsenal have turned corner-taking into an art form

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Steve Watson's defiant message ahead of Darlington's game with Farsley in Buxton

STEVE WATSON has told his Darlington players to be full of confidence for this afternoon's away game against Farsley. Quakers head to Silverlands in Buxton – 70 miles from Farsley – looking for their first away league win of the season against