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Six-year-old Harry Potter enthusiast Richard Brown, who was given a wand by a kind stranger from Washington after losing his.

Harry Potter mad boy, 6, 'feels like a wizard' after kind stranger replaces lost wand

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Tributes paid to family man as person arrested on suspicion of murder

LIVE: Fire crews at gas leak in County Durham village

LIVE: Fire crews at gas leak in County Durham village

Northern Gas Networks

LIVE: Fire crews at gas leak in County Durham village as locals told to shut windows

Farm shop worker and suspected shoplifter

Farm shop worker and suspected shoplifter

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Man arrested after suspected shoplifter 'drives at shopworker' at farm shop

Police misconduct

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Police officer caught drink driving in BMW resigned before she could be sacked

Football, cricket, tennis, and padel courts will be built at the site in Faverdale as part of the

Football, cricket, tennis, and padel courts will be built at the site in Faverdale as part of the

Planning and development

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Big 60,000 Darlington Leisure Complex is 'encouraging' and 'great news' for town

Grace from Newcastle swept to victory on Michael McIntyre's The Wheel on BBC1 on Saturday (November 23) night.

Grace from Newcastle swept to victory on Michael McIntyre's The Wheel on BBC1 on Saturday (November 23) night.

North East woman almost in tears as she wins jackpot on Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

Hospital criticised for records after 62-year-old dies after surgery

Hospital criticised for records after 62-year-old dies after surgery

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North East hospital criticised for paper records as 62-year-old dies after surgery

Here's a roundup of five significant proposals that promise to have a lasting impact on County Durham and Darlington

Here's a roundup of five significant proposals that promise to have a lasting impact on County Durham and Darlington

5 developments that could shape County Durham - from houses to retail parks

See how you would have got on with the questions a Newcastle woman faced on The Wheel on Saturday (November 23).

See how you would have got on with the questions a Newcastle woman faced on The Wheel on Saturday (November 23).

Can you answer questions North East woman faced to win jackpot on The Wheel?

The cast of Peter Pan at Darlington's Magestic Theatre turn on the Christmas lights in Cockerton.

The cast of Peter Pan at Darlington's Magestic Theatre turn on the Christmas lights in Cockerton.

Joy as Christmas lands in Darlington village as panto cast turn on lights

File picture from July 2024 after signs went up for Little Sicily in Bishop Auckland.

File picture from July 2024 after signs went up for Little Sicily in Bishop Auckland.

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Italian restaurant opens its doors at new retail park to high praise from diners

All 16 North East takeaways slammed with a one or zero star food hygiene rating

All 16 North East takeaways slammed with a one or zero star food hygiene rating

All 16 North East takeaways slammed with a one or zero star food hygiene rating

EasyJet has announced a new route to Malaga.

EasyJet has announced a new route to Malaga.

Budget airline announces new route from Newcastle Airport to sunny destination

Loungers plc is gearing up to open Cantoro Lounge in The Galleries, Washington on Wednesday, December 4, creating 30 jobs

Loungers plc is gearing up to open Cantoro Lounge in The Galleries, Washington on Wednesday, December 4, creating 30 jobs

Restaurant and café with 220 UK locations to open at North East shopping centre

Darlington lads completed 60km walk through Storm Bert

Darlington lads completed 60km walk through Storm Bert

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Darlo Lads walk 60km through Storm Bert raising more than £10k

Wendy's will open soon on the Bigg Market in Newcastle.

Wendy's will open soon on the Bigg Market in Newcastle.

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Fast food chain Wendy's to open new North East site as US brand plans 400 across UK

TripAdvisor: Mess Charcuterie and Bar, nestled in Sedgefield, County Durham, has become a favourite among locals and visitors alike

TripAdvisor: Mess Charcuterie and Bar, nestled in Sedgefield, County Durham, has become a favourite among locals and visitors alike

Popular County Durham venue with 'perfect' 5/5 TripAdvisor scores from diners

Darlington rapist Keith Sterling also sexually abused a young girl

Darlington rapist Keith Sterling also sexually abused a young girl

Rapist sexually assaulted young girl during campaign of abuse

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Mike decorating the Christmas tree

Mike decorating the Christmas tree

Help a hero this Christmas

Coastguard helicopter landing on scene to extract casualties and Coastguard officers from the shore. Taken from B-897 Sheila and Dennis Tongue III whilst stood by.

Coastguard helicopter landing on scene to extract casualties and Coastguard officers from the shore. Taken from B-897 Sheila and Dennis Tongue III whilst stood by.

RNLI and rescue helicopter brave Storm Bert to rescue two people out at sea

Bawn in Ponteland has closed its doors, its owners have confirmed.

Bawn in Ponteland has closed its doors, its owners have confirmed.

Sadness as pizza restaurant closes its doors as owners thank loyal customers

Which couple do you think danced the best on Strictly last night?

Which couple do you think danced the best on Strictly last night?

Strictly Come Dancing

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 week 10 exit leak - ‘gutted’ fans say ‘this is a joke’

Nuisance house in Lemington

Nuisance house in Lemington

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Nuisance North East home that caused persistent issues for neighbours closed

Flooding in County Cork after Storm Bert.

Flooding in County Cork after Storm Bert.

Roads closed after flooding as Storm Bert continues to cause disruption

Five-year-old Matilda Morris from Darlington gets to meet characters from the film Wicked at the town's Dolphin Centre.

Five-year-old Matilda Morris from Darlington gets to meet characters from the film Wicked at the town's Dolphin Centre.

'Wicked' weekend in Darlington as trail launched to celebrate film's release

Lying just outside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the cathedral city is nestled among forestry, hills and moorland - not to mention that there's the Dales on your doorstep

Lying just outside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the cathedral city is nestled among forestry, hills and moorland - not to mention that there's the Dales on your doorstep

Visitor Attractions

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

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

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

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

As previously reported, 32 EV charging points were installed in car parks in Bedale, Northallerton, Stokesley and Thirsk last year

As previously reported, 32 EV charging points were installed in car parks in Bedale, Northallerton, Stokesley and Thirsk last year

electric vehicles

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'Out of action' EV chargers in car parks 'will be replaced in June 2025'

We have scoured TripAdvisor for the best Sunday roasts in County Durham, according to our readers and TripAdvisor reviews

We have scoured TripAdvisor for the best Sunday roasts in County Durham, according to our readers and TripAdvisor reviews

Best Sunday roast spots in County Durham, according to TripAdvisor

Northern Lights returned to Leazes Park in the city on Friday (November 22) night with a host of spectacular attractions set along a mile-long route.

Northern Lights returned to Leazes Park in the city on Friday (November 22) night with a host of spectacular attractions set along a mile-long route.

Pictures as stunning Northern Lights trail illuminates park with explosion of colour

The Butterknowle police murder

"The poor pollis. He is killed." Sensation as sergeant is stoned to death

Ben Houchen has invited Donald Trump to visit the Tees Valley in a congratulatory letter, according to reports.

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

Wendy's will open soon on the Bigg Market in Newcastle.

Fast food chain Wendy's to open new North East site as US brand plans 400 across UK

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Plans to house 240 pigs in rural barn approved despite squeals and smells concerns

Sadness as pizza restaurant closes its doors as owners thank loyal customers

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North East hospital criticised for paper records as 62-year-old dies after surgery

Newcastle United's St James' Park dilemma - and the club that highlight pros and cons

Nuisance North East home that caused persistent issues for neighbours closed

Kayleigh Fraser

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

'Darlo Lads' set to 'walk through the storm' on 60km trek for men's mental health

Sunderland's players celebrate Aaron Connolly's goal at Millwall

What was said in Sunderland dressing room at Millwall - and what needs to happen next

Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath celebrates at Oxford

Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath celebrates at Oxford

Middlesbrough FC

Michael Carrick 'can't put a price' on what is fuelling Middlesbrough's superb charge

Newcastle United's home at St James' Park

Newcastle United's home at St James' Park

Newcastle United FC

Newcastle United's St James' Park dilemma - and the club that highlight pros and cons

Oxford United manager Des Buckingham

Oxford United manager Des Buckingham

Middlesbrough FC

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Oxford boss experiences Championship first against 'quality' Middlesbrough

MIddlesbrough goalkeeper Sol Brynn

MIddlesbrough goalkeeper Sol Brynn

Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough's 'calm presence' took chance he wasn't expecting & earned high praise

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Wendy's will open soon on the Bigg Market in Newcastle.

Wendy's will open soon on the Bigg Market in Newcastle.

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Fast food chain Wendy's to open new North East site as US brand plans 400 across UK

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, announced the sale of the dental practices in Jesmond, Bishop Auckland, Consett, and Stockton-on-Tees on Thursday (November 21)

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, announced the sale of the dental practices in Jesmond, Bishop Auckland, Consett, and Stockton-on-Tees on Thursday (November 21)

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

Much loved family run North Yorkshire toy shop celebrates 35 years in business

Much loved family run North Yorkshire toy shop celebrates 35 years in business

Much loved family run toy shop celebrates 35 years in business

Bishop Auckland Homebase

Bishop Auckland Homebase

County Durham Homebase store put up for sale amid financial difficulty for brand

Our venue - the Carriageworks building at Hopetown

Our venue - the Carriageworks building at Hopetown

Impact North East

Free event at Hopetown for Northern Echo's Impact business campaign

The Talbot Hotel, in Richmond.

The Talbot Hotel, in Richmond.

Popular pub reopens after renovation following six-figure investment

Increase in businesses opening in Darlington despite national low

Increase in businesses opening in Darlington despite national low

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Increase in businesses opening in Darlington, despite national low

Echo Memories

The Butterknowle police murder

The Butterknowle police murder

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"The poor pollis. He is killed." Sensation as sergeant is stoned to death

Barnard Castle murder 1875

Barnard Castle murder 1875

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

How The Northern Echo reported Lizzie Pearson being sentenced to death in July 1875

How The Northern Echo reported Lizzie Pearson being sentenced to death in July 1875

Triple execution at Durham Part 1: The Gainford Poisoner

1875 triple execution at Durham

1875 triple execution at Durham

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

The Darlington murder

The Darlington murder

Triple execution at Durham Part 3: The Darlington Fenian Murder

Durham Town Hall

Durham Town Hall

Durham County Council

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County Durham Grade II listed hall to close for months-long restoration

Culture & Lifestyle

Six-year-old Harry Potter enthusiast Richard Brown, who was given a wand by a kind stranger from Washington after losing his.

Six-year-old Harry Potter enthusiast Richard Brown, who was given a wand by a kind stranger from Washington after losing his.

Harry Potter mad boy, 6, 'feels like a wizard' after kind stranger replaces lost wand

The cast of Peter Pan at Darlington's Magestic Theatre turn on the Christmas lights in Cockerton.

The cast of Peter Pan at Darlington's Magestic Theatre turn on the Christmas lights in Cockerton.

Joy as Christmas lands in Darlington village as panto cast turn on lights

All 16 North East takeaways slammed with a one or zero star food hygiene rating

All 16 North East takeaways slammed with a one or zero star food hygiene rating

All 16 North East takeaways slammed with a one or zero star food hygiene rating

Bawn in Ponteland has closed its doors, its owners have confirmed.

Bawn in Ponteland has closed its doors, its owners have confirmed.

Sadness as pizza restaurant closes its doors as owners thank loyal customers

See how you would have got on with the questions a Newcastle woman faced on The Wheel on Saturday (November 23).

See how you would have got on with the questions a Newcastle woman faced on The Wheel on Saturday (November 23).

Can you answer questions North East woman faced to win jackpot on The Wheel?

Grace from Newcastle swept to victory on Michael McIntyre's The Wheel on BBC1 on Saturday (November 23) night.

Grace from Newcastle swept to victory on Michael McIntyre's The Wheel on BBC1 on Saturday (November 23) night.

North East woman almost in tears as she wins jackpot on Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

Wendy's will open soon on the Bigg Market in Newcastle.

Wendy's will open soon on the Bigg Market in Newcastle.

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Fast food chain Wendy's to open new North East site as US brand plans 400 across UK

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A collection of British newspapers (Peter Byrne/PA)

A collection of British newspapers (Peter Byrne/PA)

What the papers say – November 25

Yamandu Orsi, candidate for the Broad Front (Frente Amplio) and running mate Carolina Cosse celebrate after polls closed in the presidential run-off election in Montevideo (AP/Natacha Pisarenko)

Yamandu Orsi, candidate for the Broad Front (Frente Amplio) and running mate Carolina Cosse celebrate after polls closed in the presidential run-off election in Montevideo (AP/Natacha Pisarenko)

Uruguay’s governing party concedes presidential run-off to left-wing challenger

The UK Foreign Office said it was ‘supporting the family of a British man following reports of his detention’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

The UK Foreign Office said it was ‘supporting the family of a British man following reports of his detention’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

‘Former British soldier captured’ while fighting in Ukraine

A vehicle is driven through floodwater after heavy rain in Shipston-on-Sour in Warwickshire (Jacob King/PA)

A vehicle is driven through floodwater after heavy rain in Shipston-on-Sour in Warwickshire (Jacob King/PA)

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Storm Bert disruption continues as full impact of treacherous weather emerges

A person holding a hard copy of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill proposed by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (PA)

A person holding a hard copy of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill proposed by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (PA)

MPs to vote on assisted dying as row over ministerial criticism deepens

Pat McFadden will address Nato (Lucy North/PA)

Pat McFadden will address Nato (Lucy North/PA)

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UK spies to counter Russian cyber warfare threat with new AI security lab

(Joe Giddens/PA)

(Joe Giddens/PA)

Upgrade to Openreach ultrafast full fibre broadband ‘could deliver £66bn boost’

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