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Cause of North Yorkshire helicopter crash which left two dead is not known

It is not known why a helicopter crashed into a tree in North Yorkshire leaving the pilot and his teenage passenger dead, an inquest jury has heard. Ian Macdonald, 66, and Admasu Tefera, 16, died after Mr Macdonald’s Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter

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Firefighters still at scene of 'large fire' in County Durham that saw power cut off

Residents are still being urged to keep their windows closed following a "large fire" that broke out in County Durham this evening. Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen billowing into the sky in South Hetton tonight (November 18) from a fire

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Changing retail plans at Dalton Park withdrawn before decision made

A planning application to change the use of a retail unit at a County Durham outlet centre has been withdrawn before a decision could be made by the council. The application involved Unit 86 at Dalton Park Outlet and Outdoors, Murton, currently

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North East foodbank collection hits record amid winter cost-of-living crisis

As the cost of living continues to affect families across the region, a long-standing Salvation Army foodbank collection in the North East has marked its most successful year yet all to help struggling families this winter. The foodbanks in the

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Plans for new County Durham hotel refused by council

Plans for a new County Durham hotel have been refused by Durham County Council. The proposal was put forward by Mr Paul Million, represented by Mr Jonathan McDermott, to transform a vacant former restaurant in Barnard Castle into a 19-bedroom apart-hotel

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Shoe shop to open in time for Christmas at former Pandora town centre store

A shoe shop will open in the former home of Pandora on a North Yorkshire High Street - and it will have its official opening just in time for Christmas.  UK-based footwear manufacturer Hotter Shoes will be opening their newest store in Northallerton

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North East man jailed for video threat to 'burn down every mosque in Newcastle'

A man who threatened to burn down mosques in a video posted on TikTok during the summer rioting and disorder has been jailed for 20 months. James Paul Aspin, from Northumberland, shared the video on the social media platform on or before August

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Investigation after cyclist hospitalised with 'serious head injury' in Darlington

Police have launched an appeal after a cyclist was hospitalised with a "serious head injury" following a crash with a car in Darlington town centre. An appeal has been launched by police following the crash at 12pm on October 31 at the crossroads

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County Durham fire LIVE: Firefighters remain at the scene - updates

9:16pm Signing off We're signing off this evening but will be back in the morning with more updates. Thanks for

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The Northern Echo says: 'Government must rethink ill-conceived farming reform plans'

THE level of rural anger at the Government’s changes to inheritance tax will be highlighted when a series of large demonstrations by farmers are staged in London tomorrow. The National Farmers’ Union has arranged for 1,800 of its members to hold

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XL Bully owner 'failed to control' dog while chasing neighbour before fatal attack

The American XL Bully owner whose dog killed a neighbour “failed to control” it as he chased the victim suspecting he had put out a window at his home, it has emerged. More details of the fatal attack in Shiney Row, near Sunderland, surfaced after

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Health Secretary says there is 'more to do' when it comes to NHS in the North East

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said there is still "more to do" when it comes to tackling NHS issues including dentistry, waiting times and maternity care in his latest visit to the North East. Patients from across the region gathered in Middlesbrough

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School bounces back from 'Requires Improvement' Ofsted by impressing inspectors

A school has bounced back from a 'Requires Improvement' Ofsted rating two years ago by wowing education inspectors during its most recent visit. Ofsted inspectors have praised Colburn Community Primary School in North Yorkshire for being a ‘welcoming

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Plan to convert former County Durham café into beauty salon approved

Plans to convert a former County Durham café into a beauty salon have been approved by the council. A currently vacant property on Woods Terrace East in Murton will be transformed into a commercial space after lying empty for five years. Vicky

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Darlington toddler murder trial jury hears he was 'bruised and underdeveloped'

A Darlington toddler who died after suffering fatal head injuries was seen with bruises and appeared to be 'underdeveloped', a court has heard. Charlie Roberts died in January after suffering head injuries consistent with shaking or throwing, Teesside

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Man, 68, arrested after incident in Darlington over the weekend

A man in his 60s has been arrested following an incident in Darlington over the weekend. Police say they were called to reports of a "public order incident" on Fulthorpe Avenue just before 9pm on Saturday (November 16). A man, aged 68, was

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Death in custody of woman who smuggled drugs into Durham prison caused by herpes

A woman who smuggled drugs into prison by hiding them in her body and her wheelchair died from an unconnected virus a month after she was remanded in custody, a report has revealed. A report into her death by the prisons watchdog has raised concerns

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World champion skater to perform in show inspired by Stockton and Darlington Railway

A world champion skater who has performed with Torvill and Dean is set to appear in a show inspired by the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Canadian figure skater, Gary Beacom, will swap his ice skates for roller skates as he stars in the new dance-theatre

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Stockton Town handed 'biggest game in history' - and other FA Trophy third-round ties

STOCKTON TOWN will stage the biggest home game in their history at the start of next month after they were paired with former Premier League side Oldham Athletic in the third round of the FA Trophy. Stockton were playing in the Wearside League

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Council gritters on standby as snow expected - what you need to know

Durham County Council gritters are on standby as the region prepares for snow, with a yellow weather warning in place from the Met Office. The council has announced that gritters will be salting the roads from 4pm today (Monday). This includes

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Image released after suspected assault with a weapon at Bishop Auckland corner shop

Police have released an image of two suspects after a person was assaulted "with a weapon" at a Bishop Auckland shop over the weekend. Officers were called to the Premier Store on Cockton Hill at 3.20pm where it is reported a victim was approached

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Middlesbrough youngster given guidance as he 'tries to handle the limelight'

MIDDLESBROUGH winger Ben Doak has been offered advice from Scotland team-mate Billy Gilmour after his breakthrough international display. Gilmour has promised he and his Scotland team-mates will do anything they can to help Doak navigate his way

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The meteoric rise of Beabadoobee as they return to Newcastle

Beabadoobee has witnessed somewhat of a meteoric rise in recent times. From the artist's early shows in the region in venues like Think Tank in Newcastle in 2019, in a short period, Beabadoobee’s current UK tour brought her to the prestigious O2 City

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"Top of the league"- we sit down for an interview with Sports Team

Adam Kennedy talks with Alex Rice and Rob Knaggs from Sports Team ahead of the band’s show at the Boiler Shop in Newcastle this week. Mercury-nominated six-piece Sports Team recently announced their hotly anticipated third album Boys These Days

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The Brand New Heavies arrive to a sold out Tyneside

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since the release of The Brand New Heavies' seminal album Brother Sister. The release garnered several timeless classics, as well as picking up a multitude of high-profile award nominations. Fast forward

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Sunderland take a view on Chris Rigg as Man United transfer interest intensifies

SUNDERLAND are aware of Manchester United’s growing interest in Chris Rigg, but will resist all approaches for the teenager during the January transfer window. And with Rigg only having signed his first professional contract on Wearside this summer

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Cover Beauty opens new store at Dalton Park

A beauty store has opened a new venue at a County Durham outlet park. Cover Beauty, a salon offering beauty treatments, opened its doors at Dalton Park on November 15. This is the first dedicated beauty salon at the outlet park. To celebrate

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Pendulum to perform at iconic North Yorkshire coastal venue - how to get tickets

Iconic electronic rock act Pendulum are back and they are heading to the Yorkshire coast next summer to Scarborough Open Air Theatre (OAT). They marked the end of a self-imposed hiatus earlier this year with two new EPs ‘Elemental’ and ‘Anima’

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Man dies after car and lorry in horror A167 crash as family release statement

A man has died after a car and lorry crashed on the A167. Emergency crews rushed to the busy A-road near the Honest Lawyer in Croxdale on Friday (November 15) morning at about 10.30am after a Vauxhall Corsa and lorry collided. The road was

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Man admits being owner of XL Bully dog which fatally attacked neighbour

A man whose American XL bully dog attacked and killed his neighbour has admitted being the owner of a dog which while dangerously out of control caused a fatal injury. Christopher Bell, 45, pleaded guilty to the charge at a short hearing at Newcastle

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Pictures show devastation caused by fire in Yarm house - but it could have been worse

Cleveland Fire service has released pictures of the devastation caused to the inside of a home in Yarm after a house fire. The blaze at the property, on the Conyers Green estate, destroyed the living room of the house, but was contained in that

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Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

Housing Benefits will be frozen for 2025, meaning many will struggle to pay increasing rents. Payments will not keep track of spiralling rent prices in many areas, meaning claimants whose rent goes up will see shortfalls and may face eviction if

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Aidan Morris latest as injured Middlesbrough midfielder remains in the United States

AIDAN MORRIS is still in the United States undergoing a full assessment of the knee injury that has forced him out of international duty, and is receiving an initial bout of treatment in his home country before returning to Middlesbrough. Morris

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Five purr-fect cats from this Bishop Auckland rescue looking for a forever home

A whole host of gorgeous cats and kittens at this Bishop Auckland rescue are looking for new homes - could you offer them a new home? These sweet felines from Deliverance are ready and waiting to be adopted and find their forever home. The

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Passenger caught with 21-kilos of cannabis in case on arrival at Newcastle Airport

A drugs mule enlisted to bring cannabis into the UK claimed he was told the package contained a rare bird’s nest, a court heard. Quek Heng, who flew from Hong Kong, via Malaysia, was detained on arrival on an overseas flight at Newcastle International

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Seven men arrested after man hospitalised with stab wound

Seven men have been arrested after a man was found with a stab wound in Middlesbrough. The incident happened at 4:40pm on Sunday, November 17, when police were informed of an altercation on Falmouth Street involving a number of men who were believed

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Debt expert shares her top tips to save on the cost of Christmas

For many families, Christmas can be a tough time of year with the financial burden of the supposed most wonderful time of the year.  As the cost of living crisis rages on, many will be worried about the next few weeks. From the pressure of

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Amber cold health alert for North East extended all week

A cold health alert issued for the North East due to extreme cold has been extended until the end of the week. An amber cold health alert (enhanced cold weather response) has been issued for the following regions from 10am on 18/11/2024 until 6pm

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Peter Kay surprises North East fans with extra UK tour date - how to get tickets

During an advert for last night’s launch episode of I’m a Celebrity on ITV1, Peter Kay revealed a surprise for North East fans (and many others across the UK). The comedian announced extra dates for his record-breaking Peter Kay Live tour which

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The divisive call Eddie Howe must make on Anthony Gordon - and its likely impact

ACCORDING to Eddie Howe, Anthony Gordon is “willing to play anywhere for Newcastle United”. Let’s be honest, though, the Magpies head coach was hardly likely to say anything different. It would be quite something if Gordon had point-blank refused to

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Severe delays on major A-Road after early morning crash

Drivers have been warned to avoid the A66 eastbound to Middlesbrough after severe delays following an early morning crash. There are currently delays of up to 45 minutes approaching the scene between the A1150 and A1027. The incident was first

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Warning to supermarket shoppers as the price of butter soars across the UK

Supermarket shoppers have been warned as the cost of butter soared across the country in the last month. Butter has risen in price by as much as 21 per cent in supermarkets over the last month. Branded butter has seen the highest average price

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Darlington's fabulous facial hair over the decades charted in new exhibition

IN September 2002, the BBC's Inside Out programme declared Darlington to be the "hairdressing capital of Britain" as its 97th hairdresser had just opened. This meant that Darlington had more hairdressers per head of population than any other town

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Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap

Energy bills will rise again in January, despite hopes that UK households could see lower bills in the new year, according to new predictions. The latest forecast of the Ofgem energy price cap show an increase to bills for people across the country

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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.

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The 'stunning' property with uninterrupted views of Windermere

A property in the Lake District with 'uninterrupted views' of Windermere is on the market. Waterbird Lodge is a three-bedroom home found at White Cross Bay on Ambleside Road, which also comes with a spacious outside decking area. The lodge

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Seven bedroomed former hotel now on the market in the Lake District

This incredibly spacious detached house is now on the market.  The property is located in Keswick, Lake District. It has seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, and three reception rooms. It is on the market for £835,000.  The Grange is located in

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Researchers say octopuses 'likely to take over the world'

Oxford boffins say the species likely to take over the world after humans is the octopus. The eight-limbed creatures are primed to become the dominant force on Earth should humanity die out, according to one of the world's leading experts. 

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Jeremy Clarkson snubbed in May and Hammond Top Gear reunion

Jeremy Clarkson has been left out of a Top Gear reunion between James May and Richard Hammond. The 64-year-old worked alongside his two co-stars for 22 years on the projects including Top Gear and The Grand Tour. After one last special episode

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Investigation launched into pile of crab carcasses dumped in County Durham town

An investigation has been launched after a pile of crab carcasses were dumped in Stanley. Durham Neighbourhood Wardens are looking into the incident which took place in Oxhill. Pictures of the scene show hundreds of crab carcasses abandoned

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Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap

Energy bills will rise again in January, despite hopes that UK households could see lower bills in the new year, according to new predictions. The latest forecast of the Ofgem energy price cap show an increase to bills for people across the country

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Suspended prison sentence for teenager who smashed Willington takeaway window

A teenager who threw a brick through a takeaway window and shouted a racial slur towards the owner has been released after spending three months in custody. But Leah Lee, 19, has a suspended prison sentence hanging over her head for two years after

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Popular festive event not returning to Middlesbrough this year

Middlesbrough Council and Crow Leisure Group have confirmed that Middlesbrough on Ice will not be returning in 2024. The event took place in Centre Square both during the 2022 and 2023 festive periods. The 2022 event was launched at the Middlesbrough

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Darlington MP Lola McEvoy backs Northern Echo Coats for Christmas campaign

Darlington's MP Lola McEvoy has backed The Northern Echo's Coats for Christmas campaign and has urged the town to get involved. The Northern Echo has re-launched its Coats for Christmas campaign to help drum up much-needed donations for  Darlington

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Hour by hour Met Office forecast: Snow weather warning for Darlington

Darlington is set for a very cold day with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for the town. Temperatures plummeted to -4C overnight and forecasters are predicting it will not get much warmer throughout the day.

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UK braces for 'disruptive snow' as up to 20cm could fall in parts of the country

The UK is bracing for “disruptive snow” as up to 20cm of snow could fall across parts of the country this week, the Met Office has warned. Snow, ice and cold temperatures are all expected to hit parts of the UK in the coming days, the forecaster

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RECAP: Traffic building as major County Durham A-Road blocked after crash

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Coats for Christmas - The Northern Echo relaunches winter clothes appeal for 2024

Today, The Northern Echo is launching its 'Coats for Christmas' winter appeal to aid a lifeline Darlington clothing scheme's need for winter clothes amid unprecedented demand. Darlington Cares, located in Feethams Car Park, has seen an increase

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Listed: Boxing Day Dips you can take part in across the North East this year

Do you fancy taking a dip this winter for a worthy cause? Here's a list of all the Boxing Day dips you can participate in this year. What are your plans for Boxing Day? Perhaps you'll be polishing off the rest of the turkey, stuffing and the last

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North East Mayor to make £1 fare pledge for under-21s on school and job-seeking trips

One of the region’s “Metro Mayors” has made a commitment to £1 youth fares on public transport as part of her action plan to tackle child poverty. North East Mayor Kim McGuinness will today (Mon Nov 18) announce a multi-million pound package aimed

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Young people torched cars and goaded police on evening of disorder in Seaham

A teenager with no previous convictions became involved in an evening of serious disorder which blighted a community to try to impress older youths present. Harley Coates, who had only turned 18 weeks earlier, was among youths and young people

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Sunderland defender weighing up key decision after international approaches

DENNIS Cirkin is keeping his international options open but insists his primary focus is Sunderland and building on his superb start to the Championship season. Sunderland's left-back is eligible to represent three different nations, having been

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Middlesbrough 'exploit' transfer opportunities after learning from experience

MICHAEL Carrick believes Middlesbrough have struck the right balance in the loan market after learning from their past experience. Two seasons ago, Boro were inspired by a string of fine temporary additions as they came close to winning promotion

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Young North East authors publish online safety picture books

YOUNG authors from a North East primary school have teamed up with university experts to create a series of picture books all about staying safe online. For the last two years, pupils at Moorside Primary School, in Consett, have been working with

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Coast or country, experience the unique Christmas spirit of North Yorkshire

Steeped in history, North Yorkshire’s market towns embody a Christmas spirit which feels both traditional and unique to the region. To experience a very special Christmas atmosphere, head to Robin Hood’s Bay over the weekend of December 7 and 8