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Another Sunderland youngster shines as Under-21s score five in National League Cup
SUNDERLAND’S youngsters turned on the style as they beat National League side Tamworth 5-1 in the National League Cup. Trey Ogunsuyi was the star of the show, with the Belgian 17-year-old scoring twice as he maintained his excellent start to the
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Man arrested after 'disturbance' as armed cops pictured outside County Durham home
A man has been arrested on suspicion of affray after armed police were seen outside a County Durham home. Gun-toting cops were pictured outside a property on the A690/Frederick Street in Meadowfield, on the outskirts of Durham, on Tuesday (November
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Police searching find missing teenage girl after 'urgent' appeal launched
Police have found a missing teenage girl from Middlesbrough. Officers last night launched an urgent appeal to trace a 17-year-old, who was last seen around 5pm on Tuesday (November 19). Officers from Cleveland Police have thanked the public
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Health Secretary wants to meet with mum whose husband died after ambulance neglect
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he wants to meet with Samantha Morris whose husband Aaron died after an ambulance service failure and neglect. A coroner last week concluded that failings and neglect on the part of the North East Ambulance
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Hundreds expected to flock to historic Market Place for Christmas Fair event
Final preparations are underway for Richmond’s Christmas Fair, which is being held at the start of December, as hundreds are expected to flock to the festive event. The event, which will take place in the cobbled Market Place, will run from 10am
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Thousands of households in region can apply for Household Support Fund - here's how
Thousands of households across North Yorkshire will be able to access support to help them cope with the rising cost of living over the winter months. More than £600,000 is to be allocated to several schemes across the county as part of the sixth
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Government announces £7.2m to improve 'unreliable' Tees Valley buses
The government has announced £7.2m in funding to support bus services in Tees Valley in a bid to end the 'postcode lottery' of unreliable buses. The funding is part of a wider £1 billion initiative to improve bus services across the country, while
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Christmas comes early for popular festival after housing association grant
The increasing popularity of a North Yorkshire town’s Christmas festival that showcases local talents and businesses has led organisers to broaden their horizons. A grant from a housing association is ensuring even more people will be aware of
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Incredible 1700 year old Constantine the Great coin found by Darlington detector
A Darlington man has found a 1700-year-old coin from the reign of Constantine the Great. Mark McMullan, an experienced metal detectorist, has described the "buzz" of the discovery and how it stands out from all the other coins he has found.
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"Absolutely fabulous" Darlington Christmas lights praised by residents
The annual Christmas light switch-on brought an array of colour and costumes to Darlington, as a large crowd of young and old turned up to see the lights. The festive showcase gave the local youth of Darlington a chance to really shine and bring
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Third generation owner of much loved County Durham toy shop sells up
A beloved County Durham toy shop will soon be under new ownership after its owner, whose family has been running it for over 90 years, decided to take a step back. Connelly's Toy Shop on The Bank in Barnard Castle is for many a familiar sight in
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New weather warning issued for North East as icy winter blast to continue
A new weather warning has been issued across the North East as the winter blast continues. The Met Office has placed a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Teesside, Tyne and Wear, and the majority of County Durham. The warning is in
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Hundreds of farmers attend North Yorkshire rally on national day of protest
Hundreds of farmers came together in a North Yorkshire market town to show their support for a national day of protest over the government’s agricultural policy. More than 300 farmers and supporters gathered in Thirsk marketplace on Tuesday, with
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Hi-vis jackets given to primary school pupils to keep them safe on roads
Pupils at North Yorkshire primary schools have been gifted hi-vis jackets to help them cross the road safely. The donation, for the fourth time, has been made by a locally based homebuilder to mark Road Safety Week, which takes place from November
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Former Boro forward highlights traits that make Ben Doak such an exciting prospect
NATURAL ability only takes you so far. Eventually, character, work rate and a burning desire to improve and succeed become every bit as important as innate talent. So, when former Middlesbrough forward Kris Boyd looks at current Boro winger Ben
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Family pay tribute to young motorbike rider killed in County Durham crash
The family of a young motorbike rider killed in a crash in Barnard Castle have paid tribute to him. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to Dentgate Lane on November 11 after a serious crash involving two cars and a motorbike
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North East venue named 'Best Indian Fine Dining Restaurant Outside London'
A North East restaurant has been named as the best Indian fine dining restaurant outside London at an award ceremony dubbed the 'Curry Oscars'. Raval Indian Brasserie and Bar, based in Gateshead, was handed the impressive accolade on Sunday (November
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North East schools urged to join colour blindness research to support children
A North East independent school and university are coming together to tackle colour blindness, an often-overlooked condition affecting thousands of children. Dame Allan's Schools has partnered with Newcastle University’s School of Psychology to
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Reality TV star enjoys luxury hotel stay in region as she posts visit online
A reality TV star and social media influencer has been spotted enjoying a luxury stay in a top North Yorkshire hotel, as she posted about her visit on her social media account. Molly Mae-Hague, who rose to prominence on the fifth season of reality
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'Beyond our control' County Durham Homebase administration warning to customers
A County Durham Homebase store has warned customers it may not be able to fulfil all orders and asked for members of the public to "respect" its staff after administrators were called in for the company. Homebase Bishop Auckland took to social
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SIM card identity theft sees North East man nearly conned out of £50,000
A North East man says he nearly lost over £50,000 whilst on a cruise due to a SIM card swap identity theft scam. Ian Finlay from Maltby near Middlesbrough first noticed unusual activity on his phone whilst using banking apps on a long planned trip
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Toddler's head injuries not accidental doctor tells jury during murder trial
A medical expert has told a murder trial jury that the fatal head injuries suffered by a toddler minutes after his mother left home were not accidental. Charlie Roberts died despite the best efforts of medical staff to save his young life after
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CCTV images of two men issued as part of investigation into £192 Tesco theft
Police have issued CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with a shop theft at Tesco in Northallerton. The incident happened at 2.15pm on Tuesday, October 29 in Tesco on East Road in the town and involved the theft of £192
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Teens kick house door through as police investigate spate of anti-social behaviour
Police are investigating a spate of anti-social behaviour that saw two youths kick in a house door last week. The incident happened at 6.50pm on November 14 in Browning Close, Catterick Garrison, and involved two teenagers kicking the front door
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Everything to know about Channel 4's new drama After The Party
After The Party, a new Channel 4 series, is coming to our screens in November. Ahead of the new show, you might be wondering who will play the key roles and how you can tune in to watch it. The thriller/drama series stars the likes of Robyn
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Rallying returns to Croft Circuit with Christmas Stages event this weekend
RALLYING returns to Croft Circuit this Sunday when the Swift Signs & Shirts Christmas Stages Rally takes place with a top-quality entry assembled at the North Yorkshire track. After a break of a year, organisers Northallerton Automobile Club have
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Person taken to hospital after air ambulance called to Bishop Auckland incident
A person has been taken to hospital after an incident in Bishop Auckland. Paramedics, including an air ambulance, were called to the Tindale area of the town on Tuesday (November 19) after reports of a fall. Several ambulance crews were sent
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Catterick primary school set for complete rebuild after council approval
Plans to demolish a North Yorkshire primary school to upgrade its facilities with a rebuild have been approved by the council. Michael Syddall Church of England Primary School in Catterick Village will be completely rebuilt following the decision
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Newcastle United forward set for January transfer move after agent outlines plans
MIGUEL ALMIRON looks increasingly likely to leave Newcastle United during the January transfer window, with the forward’s agent confirming he is open to offers at the turn of the year. Almiron’s stock has fallen significantly this season, with
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Life-size toy train to deliver presents to hundreds of North East families
Hundreds of children in Teesside are set to feel the festive joy after a life-size toy train full of presents from Amazon delivers them to The Junction Multibank in Middlesbrough. The Junction Multibank, which launched just last week as part of
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Mayor urged to introduce zero emission buses in Durham’s most polluted streets
Residents have urged the North East mayor to provide funding for new zero emission buses in Durham City’s most polluted areas. The City of Durham Parish Council has warned that thousands of schoolchildren and university students are populating
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Delight as County Durham youth club receives King's award for voluntary service
A County Durham youth club has been left "delighted" after being awarded The King's Award for voluntary service - equivalent to an MBE. The highest award possible for a voluntary group has been bestowed upon Oxhill Youth Club in Stanley by his
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Aaron Connolly Interview: 'This was when I realised just how big Sunderland are'
WHEN Aaron Connolly first moved to Sunderland, he’d heard plenty of the stories about the club. Sleeping giant. Huge fanbase. A city obsessed with its football team. Sometimes, though, you actually have to see and feel something to truly understand
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County Durham hotel and wedding venue to expand after new spa facility approved
The expansion of a County Durham hotel and wedding venue has been approved. A new spa facility will be built at the South Causey Inn in the latest upgrade to the successful site. The popular family-run hotel and restaurant, located a few
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Met Office issues County Durham weather warning as 10cm of snow (or more) expected
A further weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for County Durham and other parts of the North East by the Met Office today (November 19). It comes as the forecasters have warned snow and ice may lead to difficult travelling conditions
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Shop shut down for second time in six months for selling dodgy tobacco and vapes
A County Durham store has been shut down for the second time in six months for selling illegal tobacco and vapes. A-One Market on West Road, Annfield Plain boasts it is “open seven days a week” on its shop signage, but will now be closed for three
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Met Office forecasts plummeting Darlington temperature with -5 conditions
The Met Office is forecasting plummeting temperatures for Darlington on Tuesday, as the country faces "the first taste of winter." The hour-by-hour weather forecast for Tuesday, November 19, reveals temperatures as low as 0°C, feeling like -5°C
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The 12p kitchen item that'll stop your windscreen freezing over this winter
Experts have revealed a 12p item that will stop your car windscreen from freezing over amid plummeting temperatures. The handy life hack uses a common kitchen staple to save motorists time and money. While windscreen frost is annoying, it can
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'Sonic boom' heard over region as investigation launched into cause of noise
A suspected 'sonic boom' is under investigation after a loud noise was heard over the skies of the North East and North Yorkshire. Residents at the top of North Yorkshire, in Richmond and Northallerton, and those in Darlington, Middlesbrough and
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House left with extensive damage after being driven into by car
A house was left with extensive damage after a car rammed into it. Police believe a gold-coloured 4x4 was used and driven off from the scene on Church Lane in Middlesbrough towards the A19. It is thought the car was also left with significant
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Police undertake rural crime operation as three cars flee officers during patrols
Police have launched a rural crime operation to tackle offenders that are a nuisance to farmers and rural residents in the region. Officers from Cleveland Police and Northumbria Police took part in Operation Checkpoint over the weekend, which
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Photos as 'first taste of winter' sees County Durham wake to dusting of snow
Parts of the North East woke to a dusting of snow this morning amid warnings of freezing temperatures in the coming days. The region was braced for snow and ice on Tuesday (November 19) after the Met Office issued a yellow warning advising that
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BusinessIQ Awards 2025 launched - with Amazon revealed as key partner
Major new partnerships with two of the region’s biggest names are set to transform The Northern Echo’s BUSINESSiQ Awards for 2025. The headline sponsor for the event will be Amazon – one of the most successful businesses in the world and a major
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Two County Durham schools CLOSED as heating problems leave classrooms freezing
Two County Durham schools have been forced to close after heating issues amid a cold snap. St Annes Church of England Primary School in Bishop Auckland and Greenland Community Primary School in Stanley closed their doors on Tuesday (November 19
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Drivers could be hit with £2500 fines amid 'snow bomb' weather warning
Parts of the UK have been bombarded by hits of snow overnight and this morning. It is normal for the UK to experience snowy weather before Christmas, but now drivers have been warned about huge potential fines. Driving in snow not only tests
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A journey on the A67: Dick Turpin, the Baydale Beck, a lost white cross and a gin-gan
PERHAPS legendary highwayman Dick Turpin really did stay at the Baydale Beck Inn on the western edge of Darlington. The inn was once the haunt of thieves and disreputable types – the gang leader, William Brown, was hanged at Westgate in Newcastle
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Insurance warning for burst pipes and boiler breakdown as snow starts to fall
As temperatures drop below zero and the first snow of winter begins to fall, our boilers have to work harder. It's also one of the busiest times of the year for boiler breakdowns, burst pipes and householders needing to claim on home insurance and
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Woman rushed to hospital after three-car A19 crash forced lane closure
A woman is in hospital after a three-car crash on the A19 early this morning, It happened on the southbound carriageway shortly before 5am on Tuesday (November 19), between the junctions of the A183 and A690 for Sunderland. Emergency crews
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Expert reveals little-known hack for getting £720 extra pension cash
Millions of people across the UK have been told they could be entitled to £720 in free pension cash. A children’s pension, personal pension, or someone else paying into your pension could all trigger extra tax relief payments of up to £720, experts
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Ben Doak worry for Middlesbrough as Steve Clarke confirms physical issue with winger
STEVE CLARKE piled further praise on Ben Doak in the wake of Scotland’s dramatic Nations League win in Poland last night – but also admitted that the Middlesbrough winger was running on empty after a busy international break. Doak started his second
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I'm A Celeb 'pulls on heartstrings' as viewers see Barry McGuigan break down in tears
Tonight’s episode of I’m A Celebrity saw Barry McGuigan break down in tears as he spoke about his late daughter who died five years ago. He talked about his daughter Danika’s battle with leukaemia and how she went through two years of chemotherapy
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Phones designed for children launch in the UK - Do you think it's a good idea?
A child-safe smartphone with built-in age-appropriate guardrails and remote monitoring capabilities for parents, has launched in the UK for the first time. Pinwheel is a specially designed operating system loaded directly onto a range of existing
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O2 to discontinue major service used by thousands in the UK - are you affected?
O2 will be closing down one of it major services used by thousands of people across the UK in the coming months. The major mobile provider discontinued its Pay As You Go (PAYG) Mobile Broadband and iPad SIMs back in August. Despite customers
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Five expert heating engineer tips, and one that doesn't work at all
Heating our homes is a top priority as the temperatures plummet and the weather turns wintery. After a mild start to autumn, millions of people across the UK will be waking up to snow and looking for ways to save money on their energy bills. Heating
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Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job losses
Some of the country’s largest retailers, including supermarkets like Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, have warned jobs will be lost due to the national insurance rise announced in the Budget. More than 70 businesses, including Greggs
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Durham Cathedral to display "remarkable" rare Magna Carta documents
Durham Cathedral is set to display rare Magna Carta documents more than 800 years old next year. The three Magna Cartas, accompanied by three Forest Charters, will be displayed for the first time in eight years to celebrate the 800th anniversary
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£1m project to restore rare coastal habitat in County Durham launches
A million-pound project to restore hundreds of acres of rare coastal habitat in County Durham has been launched. Coastal Grasslands Reconnected Project, a partnership between Durham County Council, the National Trust, and Durham Wildlife Trust,
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Future of County Durham hospital to be decided soon as 'anxious' locals await fate
A decision on the future of a County Durham hospital could be delivered in “the coming weeks”, health officials have said. Plans for the new Shotley Bridge Hospital are hanging in the balance after the government announced a review of all projects
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Children invited to name and design new electric buses by Tees Valley Mayor Houchen
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has invited children from the North East to name and design new Stagecoach buses. The Mayor and Stagecoach North East have teamed up to launch a competition giving children the chance to make their mark on a new fleet
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Sir Keir Starmer promises pensions update to Waspi women ‘in near future’
Waspi women could hear an update about state pension compensation “in the not too distant future”, the Prime Minister has said. Sir Keir Starmer has told reporters that the Secretary of State at the Department for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall
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LIVE: A19 chaos after TWO three-car crashes cause long delays and lane closures
9:08am Recap - What has happened? There have been two crashes on the A19 this morning. Shortly before 5am three
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Shildon football club submits 3G pitch plans to stop floods affecting games
The proposed redevelopment of a football club’s pitch will prevent games from being cancelled due to flooding. Shildon Association Football Club has submitted plans for a new 3G artificial pitch to replace its current grass pitch at Dean Street
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Plans to convert County Durham barn into houses refused by council
Plans to convert a County Durham farm's barn into three houses have been refused by the council. Durham County Council's decision came after the application failed to meet specific criteria under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted
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Lola McEvoy encourages Darlington residents to apply for £100 support payment
Residents in Darlington who are facing financial hardship are being encouraged to apply for a one-off £100 payment to help with essential household costs. The payment is part of the Household Support Fund, a government initiative designed to assist
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Plans raised for 'Superloop' bus route that will connect 'major hubs' together
Plans for a 'Superloop' bus route have been raised to connect the 'major hubs' between Darlington, Northallerton and the Yorkshire Dales if they come to fruition. At a Richmond (Yorks) Committee meeting on Monday (November 18), the ambitious transport
