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CLOSED: Marks & Spencer closes its doors in Darlington for the last time. Retail in the town centre is suffering, but the council is right to take stock, writes Rachel Anderson Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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'Darlington Council right to avoid knee-jerk reaction to town centre retail woe'

The Port of Tyne invested a record 21m in facilities in 2015

The Port of Tyne invested a record 21m in facilities in 2015

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Wood pellet gives Port of Tyne an energy boost

Anna Soubry at ERW Joinery on Skippers Lane Inustrial Estate, Middlesbrough.

Anna Soubry at ERW Joinery on Skippers Lane Inustrial Estate, Middlesbrough.

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Business Minister ducks the big questions

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Too much froth from the Irn Bru Chancellor

If the photos we receive are anything to go by then you would assume that North-East bosses spend most of their time either loitering around Newcastle Quayside, standing in formation on the stairs of nondescript offices, holding up mobile phones and

If the photos we receive are anything to go by then you would assume that North-East bosses spend most of their time either loitering around Newcastle Quayside, standing in formation on the stairs of nondescript offices, holding up mobile phones and

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Women still locked out of the boardroom

Country singer and actor Kris Kristofferson (52901850)

Country singer and actor Kris Kristofferson (52901850)

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Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to sell - the legacy of privatisation

It was non stop action at the Emirates as Arsenal took on Sunderland in the FA Cup 3rd Round.

It was non stop action at the Emirates as Arsenal took on Sunderland in the FA Cup 3rd Round.

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Up for the Cup? I was too busy.

I have yet to hear a compelling argument from someone whose view I respect that we should pull out of the EU.

I have yet to hear a compelling argument from someone whose view I respect that we should pull out of the EU.

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EU must be kidding

Pitmen deserve our undying respect

Pitmen deserve our undying respect

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Pitmen deserve our undying respect

Number one? Sorry Mick, Brown Sugar only reached second place in summer 1971.

Number one? Sorry Mick, Brown Sugar only reached second place in summer 1971.

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Why the NECC chief moves like Jagger

BASE: Hitachi's Newton Aycliffe plant

BASE: Hitachi's Newton Aycliffe plant

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Trains can help keep us rolling

Queen Elizabeth II introduces Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) to dignitaries during the official welcome ceremony at Horseguards Parade in London, on the first official day of the Chinese state visit. Picture: Alastair Grant/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II introduces Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) to dignitaries during the official welcome ceremony at Horseguards Parade in London, on the first official day of the Chinese state visit. Picture: Alastair Grant/PA Wire

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China crisis hits British steel power

The North-East is now a 'former' iron and steelmaking region.

The North-East is now a 'former' iron and steelmaking region.

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A bad day to bury good news

The iron and steel production side of SSI was a success.

The iron and steel production side of SSI was a success.

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Who is to blame for SSI's demise?

Why has Cameron snubbed SSI?

Why has Cameron snubbed SSI?

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Why has Cameron snubbed SSI?

The first slab of steel to be produced at SSI UK on Teesside in April 2012. The plant's importance to regional pride is enormous.

The first slab of steel to be produced at SSI UK on Teesside in April 2012. The plant's importance to regional pride is enormous.

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Steel story seeks happy ending

Newcastle Airport has warned of devastating consequences if the SNP slashes APD, suggesting thousands of North-East jobs will be at risk, draining £40m from the region's annual economic output.

Newcastle Airport has warned of devastating consequences if the SNP slashes APD, suggesting thousands of North-East jobs will be at risk, draining £40m from the region's annual economic output.

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Time for PM to deliver on air tax

Hitachi bags the headlines

Hitachi bags the headlines

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Hitachi bags the headlines

BACKING: Win Viriyaprapaikit, SSI Group's chief executive, and his backers have funded loses at the Redcar steel maker.

BACKING: Win Viriyaprapaikit, SSI Group's chief executive, and his backers have funded loses at the Redcar steel maker.

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Heart not head saves North-East icons

The Beatles join the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi centre at Bangor, Wales, to participate in a weekend of meditation August 1967.

The Beatles join the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi centre at Bangor, Wales, to participate in a weekend of meditation August 1967.

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Turn off your mind, relax and float down stream

Angel delight: John Finley points to a picture he has unearthed that shows his grandmother with fellow Aycliffe Angels.

Angel delight: John Finley points to a picture he has unearthed that shows his grandmother with fellow Aycliffe Angels.

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Remember the heroes of ROF59

CHANGE OF HEART: Gary Klesch

CHANGE OF HEART: Gary Klesch

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Steel dealer goes cold

CAN'T BEAR TO WATCH: England manager Bobby Robson hangs his head after his team's elimination from the Italia 90 World Cup on penalties to West Germany. Photo Credit should read: Peter Robinson/EMPICS.

CAN'T BEAR TO WATCH: England manager Bobby Robson hangs his head after his team's elimination from the Italia 90 World Cup on penalties to West Germany. Photo Credit should read: Peter Robinson/EMPICS.

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Nifco is impossible to ignore

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Blue sky thinking

CHAIN OF OFFICE: Mike Matthews (right) and Dave Laws with NECC chairman Lucy Winskell.

CHAIN OF OFFICE: Mike Matthews (right) and Dave Laws with NECC chairman Lucy Winskell.

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President hits the right note

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New Lep boss has premier passion

File photo dated 28/02/12 of a general view of roof workers building new houses in Derbyshire as Britain's housebuilding recovery spurred the first rise in construction output for seven months in May, raising hopes the sector's slump may be easing. The

File photo dated 28/02/12 of a general view of roof workers building new houses in Derbyshire as Britain's housebuilding recovery spurred the first rise in construction output for seven months in May, raising hopes the sector's slump may be easing. The

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Is apprentice target realistic?

EU trouble is brewing

EU trouble is brewing

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EU trouble is brewing

James Wharton arrives in Downing Street this morning for talks Prime Minister David Cameron where he was made Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government with responsibility for the Northern Powerhouse.

James Wharton arrives in Downing Street this morning for talks Prime Minister David Cameron where he was made Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government with responsibility for the Northern Powerhouse.

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Power to make a difference?

Few industries are as exposed to the impact of recession, and the precarious path to recovery, as construction.

Few industries are as exposed to the impact of recession, and the precarious path to recovery, as construction.

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Welcome to the building trade

LETTER: Chancellor George Osborne uses a torque wrench to tighten a nut during a visit to an engineering company in Loughborough. A letter signed by 5,000 small firms supporting the Chancellor contains mistakes and duplicate names

LETTER: Chancellor George Osborne uses a torque wrench to tighten a nut during a visit to an engineering company in Loughborough. A letter signed by 5,000 small firms supporting the Chancellor contains mistakes and duplicate names

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Support letter is a shambles

Wonga's deal with Newcastle United has drawn widespread criticism.

Wonga's deal with Newcastle United has drawn widespread criticism.

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It's all going Wonga

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Are EU in or out?

Changing face of apprentices

Changing face of apprentices

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Changing face of apprentices

A huge banner hung behind George Osborne bears his favourite catchphrase

A huge banner hung behind George Osborne bears his favourite catchphrase

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Sir John puts Chancellor on the spot

George Harrison moaned about spurious charges in The Beatles song Taxman. PA photo: Apple Corps.Available. (19304647)

George Harrison moaned about spurious charges in The Beatles song Taxman. PA photo: Apple Corps.Available. (19304647)

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Ticket agencies are taking us for a ride

Portugal's Eusebio being consoled by a compatriot as he leaves the field in tears after Portugal had been defeated 1-2 by England in the 1966 World Cup semi-final at Wembley.

Portugal's Eusebio being consoled by a compatriot as he leaves the field in tears after Portugal had been defeated 1-2 by England in the 1966 World Cup semi-final at Wembley.

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Coals not goals

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Can public and private sector work in harmony?

No time for waffle: Cornelius Louwrens, the straight-talking boss at SSI UK in Redcar.

No time for waffle: Cornelius Louwrens, the straight-talking boss at SSI UK in Redcar.

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Straight-talking with the steel man

Discount supermarket chains have been eating away at the profits of the big four grocers.

Discount supermarket chains have been eating away at the profits of the big four grocers.

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Supermarkets rake in the dough

Building economic recovery

Building economic recovery

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Building economic recovery

CLEAN WATER: Dave Franks at Aycliffe Filtration in Darlington with before examples of dirty water and after of clean water. Picture: ANDY LAMB (13089881)

CLEAN WATER: Dave Franks at Aycliffe Filtration in Darlington with before examples of dirty water and after of clean water. Picture: ANDY LAMB (13089881)

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3 priorities for the North-East: innovation, innovation, innovation

Paul Watson, left, leader of Sunderland Council with Keith Lowes, head of planning and environment and civil engineer Liam Foster survey the land in 20111 where the Vaux Brewery once stood

Paul Watson, left, leader of Sunderland Council with Keith Lowes, head of planning and environment and civil engineer Liam Foster survey the land in 20111 where the Vaux Brewery once stood

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Wear on our way?

From August next year Nissan Sunderland will start to make the Infiniti.

From August next year Nissan Sunderland will start to make the Infiniti.

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Nissan drives North-East economy

Manufacturing is alive and kicking

Manufacturing is alive and kicking

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Manufacturing is alive and kicking

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Bosses pay is enough to make you sick

A steelworker in the blast furnace at SSI UK on Teesside. (11181488)

A steelworker in the blast furnace at SSI UK on Teesside. (11181488)

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Can Teesside steel survive?

Inside the Gateshead De La Rue factory

Inside the Gateshead De La Rue factory

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Reporting on a company of note

We need to fight for the North-East: Northeasterners Jackie and Bobby Charlton helped Leeds and Manchester to become football powerhouses.

We need to fight for the North-East: Northeasterners Jackie and Bobby Charlton helped Leeds and Manchester to become football powerhouses.

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North by North-East

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyJTBrbPIHQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyJTBrbPIHQ

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Scotland has our full attention

$Anti-fracking protesters$ $Anti-fracking protesters$

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Eco warrior or captain of industry?

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Building for the future

Clement Attlee (centre) at the Durham Miners’ Gala

Clement Attlee (centre) at the Durham Miners’ Gala

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Region must find a new raison d'etre

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Let’s work towards same goals