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Ben Houchen 'invites Donald Trump to Tees Valley' in congratulatory letter

Ben Houchen has invited Donald Trump to visit the Tees Valley in a letter congratulating him on his US election win, according to reports. The Tees Valley Mayor wants the President Elect to visit the region, saying it has much in common with the

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Festive ice rink opens at North East shopping centre until 2025

A festive ice rink has opened at a North East shopping centre offering skating sessions into the new year. 'Skate Metrocentre' is located in the shopping centre's Yellow Mall car park and features a fully covered real ice rink. Open from November

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Delight as North East pub tavern scoops international award for concept design

The architects of a North East pub tavern say they are "thrilled" to scoop an international design award which recognises some of the most renowned venues across the world. The Keel Tavern in Sunderland has won the Food In Space international design

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Darlington photographer, 23, captures stunning photo of far away galaxy

A Darlington-based astro photographer has unveiled a stunning capture of a galaxy millions of light years away from Earth. 23-year-old Adam Rissetto says he has been trying to get a picture of the Triangulum Galaxy - a spiral galaxy 2.73 million

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Work to begin on closed section of promenade after it collapsed overnight

Work to repair a section of Seaham promenade will begin next week after an overnight collapse. The southern section of the promenade, near to Featherbed Rocks, has been closed by Durham County Council following the incident on Thursday, November

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Santa turns on village Christmas Lights as Storm Bert no challenge for his sleigh

Storm Bert didn’t stop Santa calling by Middleton St George to help turn on the village Christmas lights. The stormy snow and weather proved to be water off a ducks back for Father Christmas and his sleigh as he landed in the village on Saturday

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Millwall boss' praise for Sunderland staff after medical emergencies at the Den

MILLWALL manager Neil Harris praised Sunderland's medical staff for helping to assist the with two medical emergencies that occurred during today's 1-1 draw at the Den. The incidents occurred at the same time towards the end of the first half,

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The significant delays that led to Sunderland's late concession at Millwall explained

FEMI AZEEZ struck a late equaliser as Sunderland were held to a 1-1 draw at Millwall in a match that was delayed following two medical emergencies in the crowd. The Black Cats moved back above second-placed Sheffield United on goal difference in

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Middlesbrough's vital pre-match Oxford talks, Carrick joy and Hackney & Dieng latest

MICHAEL Carrick believes Middlesbrough's pre-match preparations paved the way for their six-goal show at Oxford - and dished out the praise to his players after another blistering attacking display. Boro are now the Championship's top scorers after

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Wetherspoon confirms 35 North East pubs to open on Christmas Day - see the list here

Wetherspoon will open the doors of 35 of its North East pubs on Christmas Day. Drinkers will be able to enjoy a yuletide tipple at the pub giant’s locations across the region on December 25 with the pubs set to open for four hours, between 11am

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County Durham thief went on crime spree stealing steak, chocolate and razors

A County Durham man has been handed suspended sentences and ordered to pay compensations for multiple shoplifting offences. Terry Bunn, 40, of Seventh Street, Horden, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, November 12, 2024,

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REVEALED: The 10 most and 10 least used train stations in the North East

The most and least used train stations in the North East have been revealed through new data. The Office for Rail and Road has revealed the most and least used railway stations in the region, based on the number of entries and exits between April

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Four North East dentists including two in County Durham sold for undisclosed fee

Four North East dentists, including two in County Durham, have been bought for an undisclosed fee after the portfolio of the dental facilities was put up for sale earlier this year.  Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, announced

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Cleveland Police thank members of the public for helping arrest dangerous driver

Man arrested and charged with burglary, dangerous driving and failing to stop after being stopped in a stolen vehicle in Hartlepool. The 40-year-old was stopped by a traffic officer who suspected the vehicle he was driving was stolen. The police

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Have we seen the back of Bert? Hour-by-hour weather for Sunday after storm disruption

The North East will see the back of disruption brought by Storm Bert on Sunday with brighter and dried conditions forecast ahead. Weather warnings in place for the region have ended with conditions set to improve after a day of travel chaos brought

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Middlesbrough's two-way Man of the Match battle & Oxford know how Man City star felt

Here's how Middlesbrough players rated in the 6-2 win at Oxford: 8 Brynn: Good early save to ease any nerves. Had a hand in Boro’s second goal and made a superb stop in the second half to deny Brannagan. In filthy conditions, an excellent full

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Sunderland game paused due to medical emergency as fan 'stretchered from the stands'

Sunderland’s away tie against Millwall was paused on Saturday (November 23) after a medical emergency in the stands. The Championship clash between the Black Cats and Millwall at the latter’s London home The Den was suspended shortly before the

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Middlesbrough are the envy of the Championship after another attacking masterclass

WELL that’s what happens when you have a frontline packed with game-changers. That’s now QPR, Luton and Oxford United who can vouch for the fact Boro’s attack has very much clicked into gear. Three goals in eight first half minutes saw Oxford

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Pregnant Charlotte Crosby rushed to hospital days after masked men break into home

Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby said she has been admitted to hospital but her baby is “all fine” after masked men attempted to rob her home this week. Her fiance Jake Ankers announced on social media that a group of men carrying a machete

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Life in a 'city steeped in charm' on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales

Nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire, Ripon is a hidden gem that combines history, culture, and modern convenience. Lying just outside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the cathedral city is nestled among forestry, hills and moorland - not

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Coastal caravan park up for sale at £1.3m as it looks for new owners

A coastal caravan park has gone up for sale online for £1.3m, as it looks for new owners. Staithes Chalet & Caravan Park offers 6.6 acres worth of property, situated in the picturesque fishing village of Staithes, which offers significant development

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Plans for foodbank in County Durham town approved by council

Plans for a foodbank in a County Durham town have been approved by the council. The new community service will be located at a former shop on Trafalgar Street, Consett, and will also include a café. Submitted by the Foundation for Good and

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Man branded 'borderline arrogant' as judge locks him up for carrying knife

A man caught whacking a knife off a wooden board while dripping in blood was branded ‘borderline arrogant’ as he was locked up. Craig Petty was spotted acting suspiciously near his home in the early hours of the morning and when police spoke to

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Urgent search for missing man last seen in fishing suit behind Premier Inn

An urgent search has been launched for a man last seen behind a Premier Inn hotel wearing a fishing suit. Forty-five-year-old Michael Preston from Hartlepool has not been seen since 7pm on Thursday (November 21) when he was behind the chain hotel

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Picture of man released in connection to murder probe as man 'stabbed' in street

Detectives investigating the alleged murder of a man in Middlesbrough are searching for a 38-year-old man as part of their enquiries. A 34-year-old man died in hospital late on Thursday (November 21) after reportedly being stabbed on Lealholm Walk

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Up to 27,000 people without power as power line comes down in Storm Bert

A major power line is down in Stokesley as Storm Bert hits the North East. The incident has left nearly 27,000 people without electricity. Northern Powergrid are aware of the situation and they have been working to fix the problem in the North

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Seny Dieng Middlesbrough absence at Oxford explained - as Carrick makes four changes

SENY Dieng misses Middlesbrough's game at Oxford today through illness, with Sol Brynn coming in to make his Championship debut. That's one of four changes, with Neto Borges. Jonny Howson and Dan Barlaser also coming into the side in place of Anfernee

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Oxford United 2-6 Middlesbrough highlights as Boro put on super show

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Flood alert issued as rain and melting snow could send river levels rising

A flood alert has been issued for areas near the River Swale in North Yorkshire after Storm Bert hit. River levels are expected to rise as heavy rainfall and thawing snow combine to create excess water. Flood alert issued for River Swale in

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All the roads closed or blocked after Storm Bert snow causes travel chaos

Roads have been closed with cars stranded in snow after Storm Bert hit the North East overnight. Travel is widely disrupted with roads closed and some train routes cancelled throughout Saturday with rail companies urging passengers to avoid travelling

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Full list of North East event cancellations and closures due to Storm Bert

Storm Bert has caused traffic chaos across the North East this morning and a number of events have has to be cancelled. We have compiled a list of closures and event cancellations due to the snow. Football matches have had to be delayed, museums

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5 County Durham pubs and restaurants with 'glowing reviews' you should visit

From gourmet dining to Sunday roasts, County Durham is home to some of the UK's top-rated eateries and pubs. With glowing reviews and humorous anecdotes, here’s what visitors have to say about these stand-out venues. 5 County Durham pubs and

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Children 'could have to travel 120 miles to school' due to 'impassable' roads

Children in some parts of North Yorkshire could be faced with a 120-mile round trip to school due to 'impassable roads', a meeting has heard. During a Richmond (Yorks) Area Committee meeting on Monday (November 18), councillors heard that children

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Darlington terraced home hits the market for £60,000 - look inside

A "competitively priced" Darlington home has hit the market for £60,000 - take a look inside here. The two-bed terrace home on Harcourt Street can be found in the Denes Area of town - close to Darlington Memorial Hospital. The home is walking

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I visited the AGLOW light trail in Bishop Auckland and this is what I thought

The AGLOW Christmas light show in Bishop Auckland is now open to the public - and it is spectacular. Olivia Howlett visited the light trail the night before it opened with exclusive access and this is what she thought.  The dazzling light trail

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Royal Mint reveals the rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins in circulation

The Royal Mint has revealed some of the rarest coins to enter circulation during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Some highly prized coins may be traded on websites such as eBay for far higher than their face value. Rare coins to look out for

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EastEnders fans call for 'obnoxious' character to be cut from the show

EastEnders fans have called for an "obnoxious" and "bad-mouthed" character to be cut from the BBC show. Viewers took to an online forum to express how much Linda Carter (played by Kellie Bright) is becoming "tough to watch". Linda has been

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Ant accused of 'bullying' I'm A Celebrity campmate over 'aimed digs'

Viewers of ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! have accused host Ant McPartlin of 'bullying' Dean McCullough. It comes as Dean faced four Bush Tucker trials in a row, meaning that he would spend time with hosts Ant and Dec.  During

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What do yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean?

The Met Office issues various coloured weather warnings throughout the year. Whether it's for extreme heat in the summer months or for flooding and snow in the winter, these warnings are a regular part of our year. Understanding what each of

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Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's what to do if that happens

When it comes to storm damage, it's not all about electricity and power failures. Many homeowners have to deal with fallen trees and fences, while high winds and falling debris may damage household items or roofs. According to the Met Office

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I made the perfect roast potatoes thanks to a chef's secret method - I'm obsessed

Struggling to make crispy roast potatoes and fed up with opening the oven to soggy bottoms? I was too, until I found a way to make the perfect roasties just in time for Christmas, all thanks to this secret weapon (and method). Like me, you’

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Helen Flanagan on 'love' for Tulisa and who she wants to win I'm a Celebrity

Helen Flanagan is backing Alan Halsall to ‘smash’ the jungle experience on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here and has revealed her ‘love’ for Tulisa.  The former Coronation Street star had two stints on the show, finishing seventh in 2012 before

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When should I take my Christmas decorations down to avoid bad luck?

One of the biggest Christmas debates held by people across the country is the age-old question of when you should have your decorations up. For many, it's annoying when neighbours opt to put lights up in early November with others becoming frustrated

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Flights diverted from Newcastle Airport as Storm Bert causes chaos

Flights are being diverted away from Newcastle International Airport this morning due to the impact of Storm Bert. Snow is still falling heavily this morning despite predictions it would soon become rain. Flights from Amsterdam, Belfast and

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Triple execution at Durham Part 4: The hangman gets to work

ELIZABETH Pearson of Gainford, William McHugh, of Barnard Castle and Michael Gilligan of Darlington were up at six on the morning of August 2, 1875. The two Irishmen were accompanied by their Catholic priests, Lizzie by the prison chaplain, although

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Triple execution at Durham Part 1: The Gainford Poisoner

AT 6am on August 2, 1875 – 150 years ago next summer – three convicted murders were roused from their cells in Durham jail and taken to meet their dreadful fate. "All three, in the prime of life, united by a common bond of guilt, meet for the first

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Triple execution at Durham Part 2: The Barnard Castle Whiskey Drinker

NEXT summer marks the 150th anniversary of a triple execution at Durham jail of murderers convicted of offences in the south of the county. After Lizzie Pearson, the Gainford Poisoner, had been despatched came... The Bridgegate area of Barnard

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Triple execution at Durham Part 3: The Darlington Fenian Murder

NEXT summer marks the 150th anniversary of a triple execution at Durham jail of murderers convicted of offences in the south of the county. After Lizzie Pearson, the Gainford Poisoner, and William McHugh, the Barnard Castle Whiskey Drinker, had

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Beamish Museum not opening due to extreme weather from Storm Bert

Beamish Museum are not opening the museum today due to heavy snow from Storm Bert. Their staff worked hard to clear the snow from the museum site but it was sadly not enough. They have apologised for any inconvenience that the cancellation

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RECAP: A68 in County Durham reopens after crash as snow impacts drivers

5:31pm Update Police have yet to issue a statement but the road has reopened - although caution should be taken, given

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Hour by hour forecast for County Durham as snow hits region and weather warning

Storm Bert is battering the country with strong winds, heavy rain and snow and ice with amber warnings coming into force bringing a “potential risk to life and property”. Travel is widely disrupted with roads closed and some train routes cancelled

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Pictures as Storm Bert covers North East in snow as weather warning in place

Storm Bert has completely covered the  North East in snow this morning and here are some of our favourite pictures. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow throughout the morning before turning into rain this afternoon. There is an amber

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RECAP: Road reopens after serious crash as emergency services attend

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Darlington village pub given rave TripAdvisor reviews as it hits 5/5 'perfect' score

A pub near Darlington has been enjoying rave reviews on TripAdvisor, with people giving it a perfect five out of five rating score. The Black Horse, located in Ingleton, Darlington, has earned its reputation as a standout dining destination.

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19 'tricky' North East location place names - can you say them all correctly?

Place names can be a minefield of mispronunciations, especially when their spellings suggest something completely different from how locals pronounce them. For those of us venturing into unfamiliar territories—or even just tuning into the local

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'A pizza slice the size of your head' we tried Darlington's giant pizza offering

It may only be a small street leading into Darlington’s town centre, but  Duke Street certainly isn’t short of places to eat and drink. From cafes and restaurants, takeaways, bars and even places for something a bit more special, there’s something

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New Darlington mining exhibition celebrating beloved County Durham artist opens TODAY

Rare prints and unseen paintings by a celebrated County Durham artist will be on display in a new exhibition that pays tribute to his life and work. Opening today (Saturday, November 23) at Darlington’s Gallerina, Tom McGuinness: To Remain in Light

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RECAP: Storm Bert snow caused travel chaos in the North East

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The County Durham town hailed for its 'timeless charm' and 'rolling hills'

A County Durham town located in the 'heart of Weardale' has been hailed for its 'timeless charm' by visitors and locals.  Nestled in the rolling hills of Weardale, Wolsingham is a historic market town known for its landscapes, and welcoming community

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County Durham man survives all odds by battling through coma on holiday

A Peterlee lad has battled against all odds to survive after a tragic ordeal whilst he was on holiday in Spain.  Michael Spencer has shared an emotional update from his hospital bed in Spain, where he continues to recover after a life-threatening

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Impressive waterfall, Lovely Seat and a house of legend and mystery on Swaledale walk

The walk along the embryonic River Swale and subsequent climb on to the moors above makes for an enjoyable day out. When much of the paths are becoming increasingly wet and muddy the 4x4 tracks up high make for excellent winter walking. There is

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Regis Le Bris' 'lightbulb moment' in front of tactics board ahead of Cats reshuffle

REGIS LE BRIS will have to make wholesale changes to his Sunderland line-up for this afternoon’s game at Millwall, but the Black Cats boss is confident the side he will select at the Den is capable of achieving a positive result. Not only are Trai

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'It wasn't like that' - Michael Carrick's pre-match message ahead of Oxford game

MICHAEL CARRICK was delighted with his Middlesbrough side’s form ahead of the international break, but has told his players it is time for a reset ahead of this afternoon’s resumption at Oxford United. Boro claimed back-to-back wins prior to the

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PC failed to keep domestic abuse victim safe hours before being found assaulted

A cop who failed to keep a woman safe by not investigating a fight hours before she was assaulted by her partner has been struck off. PC Robert Coffey formerly a Cleveland Police officer, failed to make proper enquiries or record the incident properly

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Fine after County Durham A1(M) speed camera catches man driving over 70mph limit

A man has been fined after a traffic camera on the A1(M) County Durham recorded them driving at a speed above the 70mph limit. Anthony Da Silva, 35, of 42 The Close, Dunmow, Essex, was fined after being caught driving over the 70mph motorway speed

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Dad looking to buy his own bus after his son's college service 'axed' by council

A dad has become so frustrated that his son's bus route to college has been axed that he is considering buying his own bus and taking him and other 'stranded' children to school.  Alistair McGregor, who lives in Dalton-on-Tees, between Darlington

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Road closures for County Durham drivers to watch out for this weekend

Here are the road closures for County Durham drivers can avoid this weekend. Three of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that six

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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week (November 15 to 22). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Six streets across the region scooped prizes after their

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Eddie Howe issues £65m transfer warning after internal talks over January window

GIVEN that they had a bid of around £65m turned down for Marc Guehi in the summer, there is an understandable assumption that Newcastle United will have at least that sum to spend when the transfer window reopens in January. Sadly, as Eddie Howe is

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Where are the most beautiful towns and villages in County Durham? Locals decide

From a pretty village with a “fab” pub to an old, picturesque “lovely little town”, there are so many charming places to visit in County Durham. But where are the most beautiful towns and villages to explore? On Reddit, one user wanted to find

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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out

The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz.  Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.