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Michael Carrick's 'big step' verdict and explanation of why QPR win was so important

MICHAEL CARRICK felt his Middlesbrough side took an “important step” forward as they repelled QPR’s second-half comeback before closing out a 4-1 win at Loftus Road. Boro played some excellent football as they raced into a two-goal lead in the

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The Boro player who 'terrorised' QPR's defence - and one whose presence was 'vital'

How did the players fare in Middlesbrough’s 4-1 win at QPR? QPR (4-2-3-1): Nardi 4; Dunne 4, COOK 5, Field 4, Santos 4 (Andersen 46, 5); Varane 4, Morgan 5 (Kolli 75); Saito 5, Madsen 5 (Lloyd 85), Chair 5 (Smyth 46, 4); Celar 4. Subs

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The key factors that secured sparkling Boro a Bonfire Night win at QPR

A FIREWORKS night cracker? Not quite. But the type of dominant and thoroughly-deserved victory that has been few and far between for Middlesbrough so far this season, and that might just have the Teessiders rocketing up the Championship table if it

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Durham City primary school teachers' plea for parking equality as demonstration held

TEACHERS facing a daily struggle to park near their Durham City primary school are calling for changes to help with the cost – and prevent them from facing fines. Staff from St Oswald's Primary School on Church Street took to the Market Place on

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Five-star Darlington hotel and venue has licence to host weddings extended

A luxury five-star hotel has had its licence to host weddings extended.  Rockliffe Hall Hotel’s application was approved by Darlington Borough Council at a licensing committee meeting on Tuesday.  The resort in Hurworth, Darlington, applied

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Durham is one of the most expensive UK cities for a pint of lager

Durham has been named one of the most expensive cities in the country for a pint according to new research. A study by UK Debt Expert found Durham is the ninth most expensive UK university city for a pint of lager. With the first term of the

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Former Hollywood actor wanted on prison recall is located

A former Hollywood actor who is wanted for recall has been located.  Police had appealed for the public's help to locate Jason Hoganson, 53, who was wanted for recall to prison for breaching his licence conditions. A police spokesperson said

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Newcastle Labour exodus as ex-council and five others quit

The former leader of Newcastle City Council and five other councillors have quit Labour and wiped out the party’s majority on the local authority. In yet another episode of political chaos in the city’s corridors of power, it has emerged that Nick

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A double and more trouble for high-flying Cieren Fallon at Redcar Races

CIEREN Fallon flew 10,500 back from Australia after the richest win of his career and landed a Redcar double on his first rides back in the UK today. Fallon won the $10m James Squire Golden Eagle at Rosehill, in Sydney, on the William Haggas trained

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Team News: Michael Carrick makes midfield changes for Middlesbrough game at QPR

JONNY HOWSON and Ben Doak return to Middlesbrough's starting side for this evening's game at QPR. Howson makes his first Championship start of the season at Loftus Road, standing in for Hayden Hackney, who is serving a one-match suspension following

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Ten year old girl was tragically killed by XL Bully in family home, police confirm

Police have confirmed the breed of dog which killed a 10-year-old girl in her family home. Savannah Bentham, was killed by her family dog in Malton, North Yorkshire, last Friday (November 1). An update from North Yorkshire Police has now confimed

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North East pupils spend half-term at space camp

Pupils from schools across the North East spent their half-term at Northumbria University, exploring career prospects in the UK space industry. Sixty students from years six and 12 participated in the event, organised by Lockheed Martin and Viasat

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New flatbread takeaway opening soon in County Durham community centre

A brand new flatbread takeaway is opening soon in a County Durham community centre. Fatheads Flatbreads is on a mission to provide delicious handcrafted flatbreads using locally sourced ingredients, when it opens in the Spennymoor Youth and Community

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Darlington pub hits the market for £20k - just months after refurb and reopening

A popular Darlington pub has been put up for sale - just months after reopening.  The Corner House, on Skinnergate, has hit the market with a price tag of £20,000, around seven months after re-launching following a major refurb.  The venue

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Darlington woman's life saved after X-ray spots issue which turned out to be cancer

A Darlington woman who says X-rays saved her life after being diagnosed with lung cancer is calling for the scans to be the norm for all patients. When Alison McHugh was diagnosed with lung cancer at 56, it felt like a horrible case of déjà vu,

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What do the different colour poppies mean for Remembrance Day?

During autumn, it’s not unusual to start noticing people wearing a poppy whether a paper version or a pin badge. The poppy has been used as a symbol of respect for the servicemen and women who lost their lives during the war for over a century.

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QPR 1 Middlesbrough 4 - Recap and highlights from Loftus Road

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Amazon returns window extended ahead of Black Friday

Ahead of Black Friday, Amazon returns have been extended for most items in their usual holiday season window. So, rather than the usual 30 day period, items purchased between November 1 and December 25, 2024 can be returned until January 31, 2025

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Newly-opened care home to invite neighbours and families in for coffee

After a successful opening in October, Ruby Lodge Care Home in Thirsk is to host its first community coffee morning. The event on Friday from 10 am to 12 noon will become a regular monthly event on the first Friday of each month. Ruby Lodge

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Preston boss' Jack Clarke claim & Le Bris admission after Sunderland manager link

PRESTON boss Paul Heckingbottom thinks there's a better balance to Sunderland since the exit of Jack Clarke - with the Black Cats no longer over-reliant on one player. Heckingbottom has been enormously impressed by Sunderland this season, admitting

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Young offender assaulted Durham Prison officer due to wait for him to open cell door

A young offender who is building a growing list of convictions both in prison settings and in the community has earned a further extension to his time to serve behind bars. Gareth Parr was serving a previous sentence for violence at Durham Prison

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Durham Freeman back this weekend's Remembrance events in the city

Remembrance commemorations in Durham will be marked once more by a double tribute to “The Fallen” this weekend. For the first time, both Saturday evening’s Festival of Remembrance at Durham Cathedral and the traditional Sunday morning parade of

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Frustration over speed of multi-million pound Bishop Auckland regeneration

Traders and business owners say delays to the Bishop Auckland redevelopment programme are holding back the town.  Durham County Council’s multi-million pound scheme intends to transform the County Durham town’s dilapidated high street and key public

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All County Durham cast feel at home as North East ghost story starts tour

An all-County Durham cast of actors are taking centre stage in The Watch House, a new adaptation of a novel that celebrates North East history and folklore.  Set against the backdrop of Tynemouth's coastline, The Watch House - an adaptation of

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Chased by cows and a police dog and then arrested - a bad night for one suspect

Chased by cows and a police dog and then arrested - it wasn't a good night for one suspect. Police have described how the 19-year-old had a brief encounter with "curious cows" in a field while fleeing from officers before a police dog brought him

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"I refuse to use them": Readers' opinions on self checkouts

The Northern Echo readers have shared their thoughts on supermarket self-checkouts. The topic sparked a mix of opinions, with some embracing the quick convenience and others lamenting the loss of human interaction. Val Patterson said: "I would

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Darlington Wetherspoon named after Echo editor closes for half-a-million-pound refurb

Darlington’s William Stead Wetherspoon, named after the former Northern Echo editor, has closed for an almost half-a-million-pound refurb. The pub, which first opened on Crown Street in August 2006, closed on Monday (November 4) for nine days while

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How to watch QPR vs Middlesbrough, injury news and likely line-ups

MIDDLESBROUGH return to Championship action when they take on Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road tonight. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game: WHAT TIME IS KICK-OFF? Boro are away at Loftus Road, with the game kicking off

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Christmas temp jobs advertised at County Durham outlet centre

A popular outlet centre is advertising a variety of temporary Christmas jobs. Dalton Park in Seaham has advertised several seasonal roles on its website, including positions at The Gift Company, ProCook, Bensons for Beds, The Baggage Factory, Levi

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Banned Ferryhill driver continued police chase in County Durham on deflated tyres

A disqualified driver who was to be subject of prison recall became involved in a dangerous chase with police as he wanted to say farewell to his seriously ill father, a court heard. Carl Blower was at the wheel of Volkswagen Golf which was pursued

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Darlington chippy among final 20 shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year

The final 20 chippies hoping to be crowned Takeaway of the Year at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2024 have been revealed, and one is in the North East. Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington is among those shortlisted even further, hoping to

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University plans for new college signage submitted to the council

Work on the relocation of a Durham University college has accelerated as plans for new signage have been lodged with the council. The application, filed by Chris Hindmarch on behalf of the university, proposes replacing the existing "US Unite Students

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Center Parcs unveils plans to open holiday village- two hours away from Darlington

CENTER Parcs is planning on opening a holiday village just a two-hour drive away from Darlington. The planned site is set to be east of the A7 between Selkirk and Hawick on land owned by the Buccleuch Group, which has signed an agreement with the

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The Sunderland change Regis Le Bris categorically rules out regardless of setbacks

GIVEN Sunderland's quite brilliant start to the Championship season, it shouldn't come as any surprise to hear Regis Le Bris categorically rule out any significant tactical alterations in the coming weeks - regardless of any suspension or injury setbacks

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Five-star luxury Rockliffe Hall Hotel reveal multi-million pound renovation plans

The first drawings of how a historic and luxury hall near Darlington could look have been revealed after two planning applications were submitted as part of a multi-million pound renovation project. Rockliffe Hall, the award-winning five-star resort

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Middlesbrough & Liverpool hold Ben Doak talks with Boro to benefit from wise calls

MIDDLESBROUGH are holding regular conversations with Liverpool over Ben Doak, with Michael Carrick claiming that whatever is best for the teenage loanee will inevitably benefit the Teessiders too. Doak was not involved in Boro’s 3-0 home defeat

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Plans to convert warehouse near listed County Durham house approved

Plans to convert the first floor of a Victorian warehouse in County Durham into a residential space have been approved. The two-storey outbuilding, situated within the grounds of Grade I listed Blagraves House in Barnard Castle, will see its first

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'How can we prevent County Durham high street shops from becoming residential areas?'

Concerns have been raised over the future of County Durham town centres as former shops are converted into mixed-use homes.  Councillors have warned of the impact the changing face of the high street is having across the region and urged local

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North East man honoured with MBE for his lifetime of work

A North East businessman has been awarded an MBE from Princess Anne as recognition of his lifetime's work in the marine services. Harry Wilson, 82 from Washington, has been awarded the Member of the British Empire (MBE) medal for his significant

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Worries that medical pen containing lethal drugs circulating in Darlington

A medical pen containing potentially lethal drugs may be circulating in Darlington following a burglary, police have warned.  The injector pen was taken from a property on East Mount Road, near Cleveland Trading Estate, in a late-night burglary

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Emergency services attend house fire in North East town last night

Emergency services responded to a house fire in Stockton last night. Two fire engines attended the scene at Kensington Road just after 6:30pm. Everyone was safely accounted for outside the building and two hoses were used to extinguish the

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Mum of murdered Aycliffe teenager 'attacked at his graveside' on Halloween

The mum of murdered Newton Aycliffe teenager Jack Woodley has told how she was attacked while visiting her son’s grave on Halloween. Zoey McGill says she was kicked on the floor and thought she was going to be killed in the same way her son was

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Road closed after emergency services attend two crashes - one involving police

Emergency services closed a road in Stockton last night after two crashes - one of which involved a police car. The police, fire service and ambulances attended the scene of both crashes and Maritime Road was closed. Cleveland Police have confirmed

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Former North Yorkshire opticians for sale at £495,000

A former North Yorkshire optician has been put on the market for £495,000. Located on Skipton Road, the property is up for sale with estate agents Feather Smailes Scales who describe it as a 'prime opportunity' on one of Harrogate's busiest secondary

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Regis Le Bris' Jobe Bellingham talks after Sunderland red card and what happens next

REGIS Le Bris says Jobe Bellingham will benefit from his spell on the sidelines as the midfielder prepares to sit out of the next three Sunderland games after his sending off at QPR. The Championship leaders head for Preston on Wednesday night

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Blackened aftermath of 'arson attack' that saw 'firework put through letterbox'

Shocking pictures have shown the blackened aftermath of a Stockton home after a firework was put through a letterbox.  Firefighters and police were called to a flat on Cockerton Walk, in Hardwick, on Saturday after a reported arson attack at around

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The 'training-ground trends' that have dictated Boro's approach ahead of QPR game

MIDDLESBROUGH’S backroom team have been identifying “trends” they want to put right as they look to improve on the club’s mixed start to the season. Boro head to Loftus Road to take on QPR this evening sitting in 11th position in the table, having

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Revealed: The cheapest (and most expensive) places for a pint of lager

The cheapest place to buy a pint of draught lager has been revealed. Using prices from hundreds of pubs in cities in the UK, the UK’s average cost for the cheapest pint of lager in pubs across the country was found to be £4.25. Unsurprisingly,

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Kevin Hollinrake MP given role in Kemi Badenoch's first Shadow Cabinet

The new leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has announced her shadow cabinet, which includes North Yorkshire MP Kevin Hollinrake. Mr Hollinrake, who represents Thirsk and Malton, has been appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling

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Families pictured as Hardwick Hall grounds lit up by dazzling fireworks display

The skies above Hardwick Hall were lit up by bursts of bright colour as families flocked to a fireworks extravaganza. Armed with sparklers and light-up wands, children and adults alike had a blast in the stunning grounds of the County Durham hotel

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Martin Lewis issues 'important' tuition fee message to parents and students

Martin Lewis has responded to the cost of UK tuition fees increasing by £285 to £9,535 next year - the first rise in eight years. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced the maximum cap on tuition fees in England will go up in line with

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Professional dancer Amy Dowden forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing 2024

Strictly Professional dancer Amy Dowden has had to pull out of the remainder of the dancing competition after suffering an injury. Announcing the news, a Strictly Come Dancing spokesperson said: “Sadly, Amy Dowden MBE will not be partaking in the

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When is Christmas Jumper Day 2024? Why the annual day is celebrated

It’s almost time for this year’s Christmas Jumper Day but what is it and when does it take place? Christmas Jumper Day is a campaign that sees celebrities and the general public wear Christmas Jumpers on a specific date to raise money for Save

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Firework restrictions petition with a million signatures handed in

A petition calling for tighter firework restrictions with one million signatures will be handed in to Downing Street today. Campaigner Julie Doorne, from Grantham, Lincolnshire, launched her petition on Change.org in 2018 to call for an urgent

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Streamflation: How much are you paying for your streaming services?

Digital content and subscriptions grew 9.7 per cent in the UK in October, as streamflation – the rising price of streaming services – continued. Popular programmes such as Rivals, Heartstopper, Nobody Wants This and Agatha All Along continued to

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Waitrose signs all star cast for ‘whodunnit’ Christmas ad campaign

Waitrose has enlisted the help of a star-studded cast to make its brand new ‘whodunnit’ Christmas advert. The first instalment of the two-part campaign is entitled “Sweet Suspicion, A Waitrose Mystery” and includes Matthew Macfadyen of Succession

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Co-op apologises to customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning

Co-op customers have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) as the supermarket recalls one of its popular products. Co-op is recalling its Co-op Irresistible Luxury Lasagne Al Forno because it may pose a health risk

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£170 BBC TV Licence could be 'replaced' as BBC Chair considers future options

The BBC TV Licence could be reformed or replaced as all options are being considered by the corporation’s new Chairman. The annual fee faced years of scrutiny under the Conservative government, with it being frozen for two years at £159 before

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Cannabis farmer found hiding under insulation in Darlington attic during police raid

A cannabis farmer found hiding under loft insulation has been locked up after plants with an estimated street value of up to £160,000 was recovered. Fatjon Hoxha had spent a month looking after the illicit crop before Durham Constabulary raided

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The best forests in the North East to walk your dog revealed

The best North East and North Yorkshire forests to walk a dog in have been unveiled after research by a pet-friendly company. Dog Friendly Cottages has analysed several factors to rank each woodland, giving dog owners a guide to the best places

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A good read and a great group, Darlington bookshop marks 30 years on same site

A volunteer-run bookshop is marking 30 years in the same town centre premises. In the 26 years since formal records began, the Darlington Lions’ Bookshopshop has raised £184,875 for mostly local charities selling almost all books at just £1, or

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Sunderland partner with Royal British Legion for limited edition poppy kit

Sunderland AFC have partnered with the Royal British Legion to produce a limited edition kit ahead of Remembrance weekend. The club, working alongside Hummel, have created a "bespoke one-off warm-up shirt" to honour the armed forces. Featuring

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Sadness as Mexican restaurant dubbed best in the region announces sudden closure

A Mexican restaurant tipped in the Good Food Guide has closed suddenly after almost five years. Barrio Comida has been serving up Mexican street food from its site in Durham since early 2020, receiving high praise from food critics. Our reviewer

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LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East

7:47am Metro Delays There are delays on the Green Line on the Metro after a failed train at Fellgate, on the Sunderland

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North East bar to host pop-up festive 'wonderland' experience with street stalls

A North East cultural venue is set to host a pop-up festive experience promising to bring a "winter wonderland" to the region. The Fire Station in Sunderland is gearing up for the festive season with shows and a new pop-up venue. FireSide,

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Tesco applies for licence to open on site of former Darlington garden centre

Tesco has applied for a licence to open a new convenience store in Darlington.  The national retailer plans to open at the former Elm Ridge Garden Centre on Consicliffe Road.  Plans for a new mixed-use building combining a convenience store

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Durham Cathedral to mark Remembrance Sunday with two events

Durham Cathedral has announced details of its plans to mark Remembrance Sunday. This year, the cathedral will commemorate Remembrance Weekend with the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday, November 9, and a Remembrance Sunday Service on November

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Northern Echo Best Curry House Awards: Abu's in Darlington

Our search for County Durham and Darlington's best curry house is ongoing and until we find a winner we are highlighting every business on our shortlist. Abu's curry house on Duke Street in Darlington has made it onto our exclusive list. Abu

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Boro boss explains why his side will have some previously missing ingredients at QPR

MICHAEL CARRICK accepts Middlesbrough will miss Hayden Hackney at QPR this evening – but the Boro boss has backed Jonny Howson to step into the gap created by his fellow midfielder’s suspension. Hackney will sit out the trip to Loftus Road as he

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Moonlit walk brings hundreds together for North East hospice

HUNDREDS of people gathered in a North East park to remember lost loved ones and raise money for charity. A half-moon illuminated South Park, in Darlington, as more than 200 people took part in the Moonlight and Memories Walk, in aid of St Teresa

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Darlington set to be without key striker for home game against Chester

DARLINGTON will probably be without their leading scorer, Andrew Nelson, when they host Chester at Blackwell Meadows this evening. The former Sunderland player, who has scored four times for Quakers this season, limped out of the action in the

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Report shows "vast inequalities" faced by North East women debated in Parliament

A report revealing the "vast inequalities" faced by North East women is today being debated in Parliament. Mary Kelly Foy, Labour MP for the City of Durham, is leading the debate which shows women in the North East live shorter lives, work more

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County Durham woman warns others after 'scam dentist' leaves her out of pocket

A County Durham woman has said that she paid out £106 for an appointment with a "fake" dentist after a  two-year wait for an NHS dentist. Jacqui Nicholson, 62, from County Durham, booked for two appointments at £53 each for herself and her husband