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Regis Le Bris on West Brom's Sunderland compliment and dressing room reaction

REGIS Le Bris said the overriding emotion was frustration in the Sunderland dressing room after the 0-0 draw with West Brom. The Black Cats dominated against the Baggies and had 17 shots on goal but couldn't force a breakthrough and had to settle

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Regis Le Bris faces defensive dilemma but one Sunderland call is increasingly obvious

Here's how Sunderland's players rated in the 0-0 draw with West Brom: 6 Patterson: Had next to nothing to do all night. 7 O’Nien: Linked up well with Roberts on the right and got forward at every opportunity. 8 Mepham: Brilliant reading

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Attacking frustration, late scare - but inevitable Sunderland and West Brom outcome

HAS an outcome ever felt more inevitable than Sunderland and West Brom’s Stadium of Light stalemate on Tuesday night? There was the Black Cats, who had drawn four games on the bounce, and the Baggies who had shared the spoils in seven of their

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Beer garden assault sees police launch search for witnesses

 Police are appealing for witnesses of an alleged assault in a pub's beer garden during summer.  A fracas broke out at The Charles Attwood Club, Wolsingham, on Septmeber 7.  Officers from Durham Constabulary are now appealing for witnesses

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Rail disruption between Darlington and Newcastle after damage to lines

Trains passing between Darlington and Newcastle may be delayed or cancelled after damage to overhead electrical lines, National Rail has said.  Rail operators, including LNER, TransPennine, and Cross Country have advised passengers that damage

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Campaigners 'unhappy' with garden village plans over road issues and council scrutiny

Campaigners have shared further concerns about plans for a new Darlington garden village.  Darlington Borough Council has again been urged to consider the Skerningham Garden Village comprehensive masterplan document at a full council meeting so

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Plans to convert County Durham barn into house refused by council

Plans to convert a County Durham barn into a house have been refused by the council after concerns about the impact on future residents from nearby agricultural buildings were raised. Proposals aimed to transform an agricultural barn at Horsley

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'Spirit of Christmas' to descend on town as light switch-on taking place

'The spirit of Christmas' will descend upon Richmond later this week, as the final preparations for the event are taking place.  Richmond Christmas light switch-on to take place this week: The Christmas light switch-on will be taking place

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Darlington man hurled vile abuse during violent disorder, court hears

Jurors have watched videos of a Darlington man alleged to have found himself at the centre of rioting in a North East town. Joseph MacKenzie was captured on CCTV throwing missiles and hurling vile abuse at police officers attempting to control

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New link road set to be built through Darlington woodland despite concerns

A new distributor road serving a huge housing development is due to be built through a Darlington woodland despite concerns.  Fears have been raised about the future of Skerningham woodland in Darlington through which the new road could be built

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Three Sunderland changes and another defensive reshuffle against West Brom

REGIS Le Bris has made three changes to his Sunderland side for tonight's game against West Brom, with Jobe Bellingham, Patrick Roberts and Trai Hume all returning to the team after serving suspensions. Aji Alese, Aaron Connolly and Eliezer Mayenda

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Sunderland 0-0 West Brom highlights as Black Cats draw again

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Plans for three new houses in County Durham village refused after 19 objections

Plans for three new houses in a County Durham village have been refused after many objections were raised by nearby residents. The application, submitted by Mr K Dent of Naby Farm, Lartington, sought to build three detached houses with stone walls

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First look at revamped pub as new owners take the reigns three years after closure

It has been three years since last orders were called at a popular village pub - but now the doors have reopened once again following a buyout and a major renovation.  The Station, in Picton, was snapped up earlier this year by builder Daniel Robinson

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County Durham bar loses bid to reopen over 'significant concerns' following incident

A bid to reopen a bar under new ownership has been rejected.  Memory Lane in Seaham closed in May after the police and Durham County Council raised concerns with the venue’s management following the incident which hospitalised a customer with life-threatening

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Tributes paid to 'kind and loving' mum-of-two who died after cancer diagnosis

Tributes have been paid to a “kind, loving, and friendly” Yarm mum who died just months after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Isabelle Collins, known as Izzy to her friends and Belle to her family, was diagnosed with stage four cancer in

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Toddler suffered several non-accidental injuries in the months before his death

Bruising on a toddler’s ear which was seen the day before he was allegedly shaken to death was not the result of an accident, jurors have heard. Charlie Roberts suffered a non-survivable head injury at his home in Darlington in January this year

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Boost for Hitachi as trains win reliability award as factory faces uncertain future

Hitachi’s at-risk Newton Aycliffe factory has been given a boost as trains built there were named the UK’s most reliable. Lumo trains, called Class 803s, manufactured at the County Durham plant during the Covid pandemic and run between Edinburgh

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Lake District: Two swimming spots fail to meet minimum standards for water quality

TWO swimming spots in the Lake District have failed to meet the minimum standards for water quality. The number of England's official swimming spots failing on water quality has doubled as newly designated sites struggle with pollution, figures

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Pub ordered by pay nearly £20k by court after showing sports matches illegally

A North East pub has been ordered to pay nearly £20,000 after they infringed on Sky’s copyright by showing sports programming illegally in their premises.   The Bank bar in Stockton-on-Tees has been ordered to pay a total of £19,950.24 in damages

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Brand new 'Craic Den' café opens in Darlington and its not what you think it is

A brand new unique café called the 'Craic Den' has opened in Darlington town centre. Darlington's Post House is a new gem for coffee lovers and cake enthusiasts, located above Whimsickal.  Whimsickal, a popular alternative shop that's been

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Schoolchildren taking part in aircraft build project alongside ex-RAF engineers

Students from a North Yorkshire school have been selected to participate in a unique youth engineering project. Stokesley School will take part in the Linnet Project, a collaborative venture founded by a pilot and experienced aircraft builder,

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Rioter hid behind wall before throwing rocks at police when protest turned ugly

A rioter who threw rocks and stones at police as they attempted to control angry protesters has been locked up for his behaviour. Connor Stokes was at the forefront of the violent disorder that swept through Middlesbrough town centre in the summer

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Martin Lewis' MSE issues Premium Bonds warning as NS&I slashes winning rate

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert has issued a fresh warning to National Savings & Investments Premium Bonds holders. NS&I is making another cut to the Premium Bond prize fund rate, reducing it to 4%. The Premium Bond rate is currently

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Predatory postman targeted five women on his rounds

A predatory former postman has been found guilty of a series of sex offences in Northumberland. Michael Stewart, 62, abused his position in the postal service to target five women. The extent of Stewart’s offending came to light after one of

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Santa Bus returns for 2024 - here's where you can see it

The Santa Bus is set to return for 2024 with the Go North East bus set to travel across the region to spread festive cheer and raise money for Children's Cancer North. The open-top bus will be decked out with Christmas lights and will travel through

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Electric vehicle charging point plans for County Durham outlet park approved

Plans to install electric vehicle charging points at a County Durham outlet park have been approved by the council. The proposal, submitted by the Motor Fuel Group, includes the creation of electric vehicle (EV) charging bays, a substation, and

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Police dog Moose hunts down man holding weapon after town centre assault

A police dog played a vital role in capturing a suspect after an incident in the early hours of the morning.  PD Moose and his police officer colleagues were called to Stockton Town Centre at around 2.20am (Tuesday, November 26), following a report

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32-year-old man died at scene of crash after incident closes roads

A pedestrian has died after a serious crash over the weekend.  A car hit a pedestrian early on Saturday morning (November 23), between Hemlington Grange Way and the Larchfield Community Centre. The B1365 in Middlesbrough was closed in both

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FA Vase winning footballer set to become firefighter after career change

A semi-professional footballer who scored in a Wembley final is set to swap penalty-spot scrambles for the fire pole as he begins a new career as a firefighter. Luke Carr is one of 10 new recruits joining the County Durham and Darlington Fire and

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Amount spent by council on replacing wheelie bins set to rise

The amount spent on replacing wheelie bins across County Durham is predicted to rise in 2024, according to research. Data collated by Skips and Bins, using Freedom of Information requests, reveals a continuous problem for Durham County Council,

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North East beach could lose bathing water status after failing to meet standards

A North East beach could lose its designated bathing water status after failing to meet minimum water quality standards five years in a row. Cullercoats, in North Tyneside, was one of the 37 sites across England that were rated "poor" for water

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DWP confirm benefit cap frozen despite interest rate increases

The benefit cap is to be frozen next year, the DWP has confirmed. While many hoped that the limit on annual benefit payments for 2025 to 26 would take inflation into account, the figures have remained the same. This will mean that even though many

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DWP updates Job Seeker's Allowance payments for 2025 - exact rates confirmed

New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants will see their payment rates increase next year, after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed how much benefits will rise by in 2025. New claims now go straight to Universal Credit,

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Man appears in court charged with offences linked to farm shop incident

A man has appeared in court charged with four offences following an incident at Mainsgill Farmshop over the weekend. Alan Lewis, 58, of Silvertree Walk, Goole, appeared at York Magistrates Court on Monday (November 25), charged with shop theft,

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First look inside region's first spoons hotel opening TODAY after £2.8m project

The region’s first Wetherspoon hotel has opened after a £2.8m investment. The Mile Castle Hotel, next to Newcastle’s super-spoons of the same name, boasts 26 plush rooms in a Grade II listed building. Costing from £79 a night, the hotel welcomed

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Le Bris 'absolutely clear' on Sunderland training ground priority after setbacks

REGIS Le Bris is prioritising game-management on the Sunderland training pitches as the Black Cats look to learn from the frustration of dropping points from winning positions against Coventry and Millwall. Sunderland were 2-0 up against the Sky

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Touching tribute to biker as he gets one last ride to his funeral

A touching tribute has been paid to a Middlesbrough biker after his death.  Colin Reed, known as Reedy, spent much of his life on the road living out his passion for bikes. "When he died at the age of 75, his family decided that rather than

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Two jobs up for grabs at Beamish Museum - here's how to apply

Beamish Museum welcomes around 800,000 visitors every year - so it is no surprise that it takes a team of over 350 paid staff and 400 volunteers to keep the attraction ticking over.  The most popular paid attraction in the North East is searching

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North East shopping centre promises 'a gazillion' deals for Black Friday

A North East shopping centre has promised "a gazillion" special offers for Black Friday, which is quickly approaching this week. Metrocentre has already started this year’s event with a lineup of exclusive deals and discounts. Shoppers can

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North East office with its own gym, pool table and bar named 'best in the UK'

The interior of the office at a North East business has been named the best in the UK. Mandale Group’s state-of-the-art HQ transpired after the old head office no longer met the company’s expanding business needs and commitment to enhancing staff

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DWP update Income Support 2025 rates - see how much you could claim

Income Support claimants will see their payment rates increase next year, after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed how much benefits will rise by in 2025. New claims now go straight to Universal Credit, but many still receive

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Darlington come up against familiar face - but have own striker 'back to his best'

DARLINGTON will be up against their former striker Mark Beck when Scunthorpe come to Blackwell Meadows tonight. The 30 year old has had two spells with Quakers, the first in their opening National League North season when he scored 18 goals before

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Training session to take place to tackle issues surrounding SEN provision at school

An event held by a North Yorkshire school will look to address ways that they can help children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).  Today (November 26), Northallerton School and Sixth Form College is hosting the Adaptive Teaching Training Course

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Eddie Howe addresses the 'big Newcastle question' as he admits concern

EDDIE Howe has admitted his concern at Newcastle’s lack of goals after watching them pass up a chance to move into the top six of the Premier League. The Magpies went into Monday night’s clash with West Ham at St James’ Park looking for a fourth

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Person dies after being 'hit by train' between Darlington and Newcastle

A person has died after being "hit by a train" between Darlington and Newcastle. Police and paramedics were called to the train line on Monday (November 25) evening to reports of a casualty on the tracks at 6.48pm.  All lines between Darlington

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Man charged with murder after death of 'much loved' 34-year-old son

A man has been charged with murder and will appear in court today after a 34-year-old was allegedly stabbed and later died in hospital last week. Andrew Clark, aged 38, of Harlech Close in Middlesbrough, was arrested on November 24 following the

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Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

The NSPCC is urging children to speak to its Childline service with any concerns this Christmas following a surge in contacts to the charity about children experiencing domestic abuse. Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns

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Some London councils 'choosing to break the law' moving families to North East

Some London councils are “choosing to break the law” by “secretly relocating families” to be housed hundreds of miles from the city into the North East, MPs have been told. Grahame Morris, Labour MP for Easington in County Durham, said families

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‘Truly beautiful’: Friends go viral after recreating first holiday photo

A GROUP of friends has gone viral after recreating a photograph from their first girls' holiday - more than 50 years on. The picture of Carol Ansbro, 70, Marion Bamforth, 69, Susan Morris, 69, and Mary Helliwell, 69, shared by the Telegraph & Argus

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Government announces new plans to ‘get Britain working again’

The Government will announce plans to “get Britain working again”, with new plans targeting the places with the highest levels of joblessness. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will announce the plans on Tuesday as part of wide-ranging reforms

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Supermarket shoppers warned of 'inevitable' price rises

Shoppers have been warned that price rises are “inevitable” as a 17-month run of falling shop inflation came to an end in November. Overall, shop prices are now 0.6% cheaper than a year ago but have risen from October’s 0.8% cheaper than a year

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Craig Revel Horwood ditches 'harsh' judging style over 'fear of being cancelled'

Craig Revel Horwood has revealed how he has been forced to alter his "harsh" judging style on Strictly Come Dancing due to fear of "being cancelled". The Australian-born dancer and TV star, who is the only original judge on the Strictly panel,

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Family celebrate remarkable milestone of five generations of women

A North Yorkshire family has celebrated a remarkable milestone of five generations of women in their family as they welcome the fifth little girl into their fold.  90-year-old, Sylvia Easton, from Loftus, had the pleasure of meeting her three-month-old

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Supermarket retailer rumoured for new mixed-use development with 89 student beds

Plans for student flats and a convenience store have been submitted for an expanding mixed-use development in County Durham.  Applicant Banks Group has revealed a proposal for 89 student bed spaces near South College in Durham City. Located at

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Look at some amazing award-winning realistic cakes from a North East baker

There were tiers of joy for a County Durham baker whose intricate designs landed her a major success at an international cake competition. Amanda Emery struck gold at the Cake International competition, held at the NEC in Birmingham.  Running

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Over 750 children placed more than 20 miles away from home in the North East

More than 750 children in care have been placed more than 20 miles away from home in the North East, new figures show. A children's charity has said the care system is "on its knees" and is not meeting the needs of young people. Figures from

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North East LIVE: Breaking news, weather traffic and travel

9:27am BREAKING Man charged with murder  John Donaldson, who died following an alleged stabbing in Eston last

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County Durham village school with 'big ambitions’ praised for glowing Ofsted report

A small County Durham primary school with “big ambitions” is celebrating a glowing Ofsted report highlighting major improvements since its last inspection five years ago. New Brancpeth Primary Academy has been rated as ‘outstanding’ in leadership

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I joined the Darlington 'Oxfamily' for a day of volunteering and this is how it went

After writing a story about Oxfam in Darlington calling for more volunteers ahead of the Christmas period, I thought why not give volunteering a try myself? Olivia Howlett did a 'shift' at Oxfam Darlington to see what it was really like to be a

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Why the coming weeks will be crucial in deciding Sunderland's January transfer plan

REGIS Le Bris doesn't think Sunderland will have much work to do in the January transfer window, with the head coach relishing his squad being boosted by the return of injured players rather than new signings. Le Bris didn't rule out incomings

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Sam Fender at St James' Park: Everything you need to know as presale kicks off

After two years, Sam Fender is returning to St James’ Park.  The North Shields star will be back at the home of Newcastle United once again for two huge concerts in June next year as part of his People Watching tour across the globe.  Sam got

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Northern Echo Best Curry House win 'cherry on the cake' for Babul's in Darlington

Darlington curry house Babul’s has been voted the region’s best by Northern Echo readers. The popular Indian restaurant on Skinnergate has been named the Echo’s Best Curry House 2024 with a convincing 65% of the vote. First opening in 2022

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Middlesbrough summer signing who 'cares a lot' now 'showing what he's all about'

MICHAEL Carrick believes Delano Burgzorg is starting to "show what he's all about" for Middlesbrough and is being rewarded for his patience in the early stages of the season. After starting three games in a row early in the campaign, Burgzorg -

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Eddie Howe set for painful Newcastle inquest after 'desperate' West Ham admission

EDDIE Howe is prepared for a painful inquest into Newcastle's frustrating home defeat to West Ham United - admitting the Magpies will "rue" the manner of Monday night's missed opportunity. Howe liked a lot of what he saw from his side in the opening

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Give the gift of speed: Supercar driving experiences at Croft Circuit

As the festive season approaches, many are rethinking traditional gift options. Instead of predictable presents, why not surprise your loved ones with an exhilarating, once-in-a-lifetime driving experience? At Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire