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Charlotte Crosby's home raided by masked gang as she lay upstairs with daughter
Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby's home has been targeted by a gang of thieves armed with a machete as she lay upstairs with her two-year-old daughter, her fiancé has claimed. Charlotte who is currently eight months pregnant, was in the house
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Cruel scam leaves holidaymakers out of pocket instead of dream £99 stargazing trip
A cruel scam targeting holidaymakers has left many couples out of pocket, as they discovered their dream getaways were nothing more than an empty field in North Yorkshire. The fraudulent websites, advertising a "stargazing dome" stay with picturesque
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Durham school one of the UK's worst-hit by RAAC gets 'outstanding' Ofsted
A Durham school which was one the UK’s worst-hit by the RAAC crisis has defied the odds after a year of disruption with an outstanding Ofsted report. Chris Hammill, Headteacher of St Leonard’s Catholic School in Durham praised staff and pupils
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New flights to European capital city confirmed from Newcastle Airport
New direct flights will take off from Newcastle next year to the German capital of Berlin. Airline Eurowings, which already runs flights between the Tyneside airport and Dusseldorf, has confirmed the new route which will begin in May 2025.
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Loose connection causes plane wheel to COLLAPSE before take off at airport
A loose connection caused a plane’s wheel to collapse as it was taxiing to take off from Teesside Airport. The plane was taxiing to the runway to go for a short flight when the left wheel collapsed, causing the wing drop and making a loud thud.
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John Prescott: the authentic glue that held the New Labour coalition together
JOHN PRESCOTT’S career, from leaving school at 15 and training as a chef to becoming Britain’s longest serving Deputy Prime Minister, was quite remarkable, with his role as Tony Blair’s working class conscience probably his most important. He had
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Bags of drugs found in man's underwear as two County Durham dealers are caught
Sealed bags of heroin and cocaine were found in a man's underwear after he was searched by officers in a police station. Two street-level drug dealers were the subject of a stop by police while they were on their mobile ‘round’, a court heard.
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Darlington Station's Christmas tree praised as "gorgeous" by residents
Darlington Railway Station got into the festive spirit this week as it put up a Christmas tree at one of its platforms. It has prompted praise from locals who have claimed it is 'better than' the tree in the town centre. The Christmas tree
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Appeal lodged after council refuses plan for new HMO in County Durham
An appeal has been lodged after the council refused to grant planning permission for a new HMO in Durham. The proposal, which was submitted on March 5 by Mr Steven Argument, aimed to convert a property at 50 Prebends Field, Gilesgate, into a large
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Former North East uni student and lawyer dies 'after having poisoned alcohol' in Laos
A British lawyer and former North East university student has died after allegedly being served alcohol poisoned with methanol in Laos. Simone White, who studied Law with European Legal Studies at Newcastle University, was among a number of people
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The two Boro players who stepped up their recovery programme in international break
RAV VAN DEN BERG and Lukas Engel are closing in on a return to first-team action with Middlesbrough after stepping up their respective recovery programmes during the international break. Van den Berg has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury
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Sunderland boss' downbeat injury update on Samed, Abdullahi and Poveda
REGIS LE BRIS has revealed that three of Sunderland’s injured summer signings will not be able to train until mid-December at the earliest. Salis Abdul Samed and Ahmed Abdullahi both joined the Black Cats in the final week of the summer transfer
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Section of promenade collapses overnight as area closed for 'public safety'
A section of Seaham Promenade has collapsed overnight. The southern section of the promenade, near to Featherbed Rocks, has been closed by Durham County Council following the incident today (Thursday, November 21). The collapse has resulted
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Applicants submit appeal after council refuses plans for Hamsterley house
An appeal has been lodged after the council refused plans to build a house near a listed County Durham building. Durham County Council denied the proposal - put forward by P and C Chapman - following 43 objections from residents concerned about
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'Friends' team up for new Darlington shop catching attention over familiar name
Two friends from Bishop Auckland have teamed up to launch a new store in Darlington - and its familiar name has certainly caught the attention of passing shoppers. Rakesh Kumar and Sai Chowdary are preparing to launch the Friends Convenience Store
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County Durham parks to hold slate of festive events and activities
County Durham parks are set to host a slate of Christmas activities and events across the festive period. Durham County Council announced events taking place at two of its parks in the run-up to Christmas. Wharton Park will be the site for
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Timeline of The Northern Echo investigation into families moved to County Durham
Here is a timeline of The Northern Echo's investigation into vulnerable families being moved hundreds of miles into often unsuitable homes in County Durham and the wider North East. It was during an interview with The East Durham Trust for a different
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Murder accused moved into family home just days before Darlington toddler's death
Jurors have heard the contents of scores of messages shared between a toddler’s mother and the man accused of murdering him in the months leading up to his death. Paula Roberts and Christopher Stockton had been in a relationship for around a year
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Girl, 11, asked to 'get into van' by unknown man on the way to school
An 11-year-old schoolgirl was asked to get into a van by an unknown man on the way to school - sparking a police investigation. The incident took place near Hemlington, Middlesbrough, at the traffic lights on the B1365 junction with Stainton Way
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Michael Carrick reveals scale of injury setback to Aidan Morris and Hayden Hackney
AIDAN MORRIS will not return to Teesside until the start of next week, with the Middlesbrough midfielder having suffered a knee injury that will keep him out of action for a “number of weeks”. But while Hayden Hackney was also forced out of international
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The energy bill cutting hack called a 'no-brainer' by Martin Lewis
Brits are being urged to make a simple change to the way they heat their homes in order to save money on their energy bills. The change was previously hailed as a "no-brainer" by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis. A study published by the Heating
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Six teenagers - including 13-year-old - arrested after stolen BMW sparks police chase
Six boys - including a 13-year-old - have been arrested after a BMW was stolen from a Middlesbrough home. The incident took place yesterday (Wednesday, November 20) when a grey BMW was stolen from a property on Honister Grove, in Acklam, at about
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Double injury blow rocks Sunderland - with players out for around two months
ALAN BROWNE and Romaine Mundle are both facing up to two months on the sidelines after suffering serious injuries in the draw with Coventry City that preceded the international break. Browne has suffered a fracture to one of the bones in his leg
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Darlington college transforms healthcare training with brand new AI dummies
Darlington College has transformed a new healthcare hub to improve its training by introducing advanced AI dummies. Students can now train in a newly created on-campus ‘Healthcare Hub’ that replicates hospital wards, nursing homes, and GP surgeries
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Sunderland youngster extends his loan spell at Darlington
SUNDERLAND youngster Caden Kelly has extended his loan at Darlington until January. Keep up the great work, Caden 👊 — SAFC Academy (@AcademyOfLight) November 21, 2024 The 20-year-old forward joined Quakers on an initial one-month deal
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WATCH: Chimps can 'catch' friendly behaviours from each other, Durham study finds
Chimpanzees can catch friendly behaviours from each other, researchers at a North East university have found. The study by Durham University researchers at the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia found that positive behaviours such as grooming
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19 easy heating hacks and energy tips to cut bills this winter
As temperatures continue to drop below freezing and the first snowfall of the season falls across the country, the pressure is on in many households to save money on energy bills. Rocketing energy bills, combined with the withdrawal of Winter Fuel
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Storm named as multiple weather warnings to hit the North East
The second named storm of the season is forecast to bring snow, rain and strong winds across the North East this weekend. Storm Bert has been named by the Met Office, with wind gusts of up to 70mph expected in some areas. There are two yellow
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County Durham Methodist church put up for sale for less than £100,000
A County Durham Methodist church has been put up for sale, hitting the market for £95,000. Pelton Methodist Church, dating back to the early 20th century, is being offered by estate agents Lambert Smith Hampton for less than £100,000. The detached
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'Inconsistent experiences and outcomes' for SEND services in County Durham
A review of special education needs and disability (SEND) services in County Durham ruled there are "inconsistent experiences and outcomes for children and young people". Following the review earlier this year, Durham’s local area partnership officials
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Adventure park unveils accessible playground for children with disabilities
A Durham adventure park has unveiled an accessible playground for children with disabilities to the public. The new inclusive playground at Adventure Valley was opened initially during the October half-term Halloween event and is now open to the
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Key figures react to Deputy PM's warning to councils moving families to North East
Key figures in the North East have been reacting to the news that the Deputy Prime Minister has issued a stark warning councils who are "breaking the law" by moving families around the country without notifying local authorities. Angela Rayner
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Pair inflicted serious injuries in 'prolonged' attack on man in County Durham flat
Two men carried out a “prolonged and persistent” assault on someone previously regarded as a friend, in, “a spontaneous outbreak of violence”, a court heard. Darren Waugh and Stephen Morton had been drinking with the victim earlier in a pub in
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What to expect as stunning Christmas light trail opens this weekend for second year
A magical light trail set to take over a Newcastle park over the festive period will open this weekend. Northern Lights will return to Leazes Park in the city from Friday (November 22) bringing a host of spectacular attractions set along a mile-long
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New Met Office yellow weather warnings issued for the rest of the week
Yellow weather warnings are set to be in place across the North East for the rest of this week - here's everything you need to know. Chilly temperatures and frosty weather is set to continue across the region and elsewhere across the UK according
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Could Sam Fender be returning to St James' Park? Singer teases new announcement
Sam Fender has teased a special announcement coming TOMORROW - and fans think he could be returning to the home of Newcastle United for another gig. The singer posted a video this morning (Thursday, November 21) featuring Johnny 'Blue Hat' Davis
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Nissan warns thousands of North East jobs at risk after slowing of EV sales
Nissan has called for urgent action to protect jobs as they could face Government penalties after sales of electric vehicles slipped. Under the zero-emission vehicles (Zev) mandate introduced on January 1, at least 22% of new cars sold by each
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Young County Durham police cadets help tackle anti-social behaviour
Young County Durham police cadets have been praised for their 'sense of community' after helping members of the public to report anti-social behaviour. The volunteer police cadets, aged between 11 and 17, have been assisting with the delivery of
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Multiple vehicles involved in crash that saw A19 County Durham closed
Police have confirmed that multiple vehicles were involved in a crash that saw the A19 in County Durham closed during rush hour. Emergency services were at the scene on the A19 past the A179 Sheraton slip road following the crash at 7:40am this
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Zero posts and border signs: relics from another age left beside our railways
IT wasn’t just roads that had mile markers on them: railways did, and many of these curios still remain beside the track. The 1845 Railway Clauses Consolidation Act required railway companies to install markers every quarter-of-a-mile along the
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The two competing options for future of St James' Park and what they mean financially
NEWCASTLE UNITED’S chief operating officer has revealed that a move to a new stadium would be expected to more than double the club’s matchday revenues. However, with a consultation and feasibility study process still ongoing, Brad Miller also
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Ofwat blocks water companies from paying bosses £6.8m bonuses with customer cash
Nine water companies across the UK have been banned from using customer money to fund “undeserved” bonuses for their top bosses. Industry regulator Ofwat has stepped in to stop water companies paying out £6.8 million in bonuses using customer money
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'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food
Lidl has apologised to customers after it was forced to recall some of its products because it may contain copper. The supermarket is recalling its Meadow Fresh Potato Salads because they may contain pieces of copper, making them unsafe to eat.
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Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply
Thousands of families across the UK are missing out on support worth an extra £2,200 a year it has been revealed. More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC. Currently, Child Benefit
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Council's decision for County Durham village bungalow appealed
An appeal has been launched against the refusal of plans for a bungalow on a former kennel site. Mr Darran Green's proposal to demolish the current kennels at the back of Johnsons Buildings, Iveston Lane, Durham, and build a three-bedroom dormer
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County Durham aims to reduce smoking to just five per cent of residents by 2030
Proposed measures to curb the use of tobacco and vapes have been hailed as a "once in a generation landmark legislation" as local authorities aim to reduce the number of people smoking in County Durham. Health officials at Durham County Council
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Calling all 90s kids, vintage Star Wars Lego sets up for auction in the North East
A treasure trove of perfectly preserved vintage Star Wars Lego sets is set to go under the hammer in the North East later this month. This rare collection of pristine sets, dating back to when Lego first collaborated with Star Wars, are sure to
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New Darlington leisure complex with football, tennis and padel courts approved
Plans for football, cricket, tennis, and padel courts in a huge new 60,000 square-foot multi-sports leisure complex in Darlington have been approved. The latest proposal for the site, within the town's Faverdale Industrial Estate, forms part of
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Below freezing temperatures forecast for the North East as cold snap continues
Temperatures will dip below freezing in Darlington and across the North East today as a cold snap that saw yellow weather warning issues for the region continues. As we move closer to December, temperatures are dropping in Darlington and have been
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A19 crash LIVE: Road blocked and closed as motorists face delays
9:59am Road re-opens Police were called at 7.40am today to a collision on the A19 involving several vehicles.
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County Durham takeaway plans formally approved by the council
Plans for a County Durham takeaway have been formally approved by the council. Mr Omar Din, of Cornforth Fish Bar, has been granted a certificate of lawful development for the ground floor shop at 10 High Street, West Cornforth, allowing it to
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Angela Rayner's warning to councils 'breaking law' moving families to North East
The Deputy Prime Minister has issued a stark warning to London councils which are breaking the law by dumping homeless residents in the North East. An investigation by The Northern Echo revealed how councils were moving people hundreds of miles
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Inquest opened into death of County Durham man 'covered-up by ambulance service'
An inquest has been opened into the death of a County Durham man which the North East Ambulance Service is accused of trying to cover up. Andrew Edward Watson was 32-years-old when he died on October 10, 2019, at a supported living facility in
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Why Finn Azaz doesn't expect to stay top of the charts in the rest of the season
NO one has claimed more Championship assists than Finn Azaz this season. The Middlesbrough forward is one of six players to have directly set up five goals this term, but he does not expect to be topping the chart come the end of the campaign. Instead
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County Durham dad left with 'gash' on head after 'attack' on way home from pub
A “frightened” County Durham dad has been left constantly looking over his shoulder after being "attacked" on his way home from a pub. Derek Metcalf, from Esh Winning, had been enjoying an evening with friends at the Ushaw Moor Catholic Club on
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Darlington's Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College judged to be ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted
Darlington's Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College has been judged to be outstanding across all areas for the “high-quality, transformational education” it provides. Staff and students have spoken of their pride at the overwhelmingly positive outcome
