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North East man describes 'apocalyptic' Los Angeles fires as he is evacuated
A man from Middlesbrough has spoken to The Northern Echo of the "apocalyptic" experiences of being evacuated from his apartment in Los Angeles. The last few days have blurred together for Paul Barron, 58, and his partner Thirzah Ceniceros as fires
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Girls Aloud star harassed by ‘convicted killer’, court documents show
Former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Tweedy has been harassed by a convicted killer, court documents show. Daniel Bannister, 49, admitted turning up at the 41-year-old’s Buckinghamshire home and trying to contact her on December 10 2024, while banned
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One injured Middlesbrough player set to return in FA Cup as Carrick confirms plans
MIDDLESBROUGH will be boosted by the return of Marcus Forss this weekend, with the forward set to be included in the squad for the FA Cup third round tie against Blackburn. Forss has only made four substitute appearances this season and has been
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North East care home launches dementia café to support residents and families
A care home is launching a regular dementia café to support residents' friends, relatives, and the community. Appletree Grange Care Home in Birtley, run by Barchester Healthcare, will open the café every month for people to meet and share experiences
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Durham man jailed after stealing machinery and power tools from building site
A man from Durham has been jailed for burglary and theft of machinery and power tools from a building site. Robert Holliday, 36, of Wolsingham, Durham was sentenced to two years and four months for theft of a motor vehicle, theft, and burglary
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DWP sends out warning letters to thousands of Tax Credit claimants
Thousands of claimants have received urgent letters from the DWP as as their benefits are being phased out. Tax Credits will end on April 5, 2025, the first of this year's legacy benefit closures. Claimants must switch to Universal Credit when
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Newcastle Women part of pilot to allow supporters to drink alcohol in stands
NEWCASTLE United are one of four Women's Championship teams who are taking part in a pilot scheme to allow supporters to drink alcohol in the stands. Newcastle will participate in the pilot at Kingston Park when they take on Portsmouth on January
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Matthew Hoppe leaves Middlesbrough after club and striker come to mutual agreement
MATTHEW Hoppe has left Middlesbrough, with the striker's contract terminated by mutual consent. The 23-year-old is now a free agent after coming to an agreement with Boro. It was felt the decision to part ways benefited all parties. Hoppe had
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Police investigation after man forces entry into Darlington Lidl
Police are appealing for information after a man forced entry into Darlington Lidl on Yarm Road. The incident happened at 11:53pm on December 29 and the police have released a description to help their investigation. A man is reported to have
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Martin Dubravka Newcastle transfer twist after emotional Arsenal 'farewell'
NEWCASTLE United are trying to convince Martin Dubravka to turn his back on a move to Saudi Arabia this month and stay at St James' Park. Dubravka looked set for the exit door after what appeared to be an emotional farewell to Newcastle's fans
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LIVE: Armed police swarm incident at supermarket
2:28pm Police update Here's an update from Cleveland Police on the incident: "At approximately 12pm on Thursday 9
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'Emergency' sausages and wine delivered to guests snowed in at Tan Hill Inn
Guests and staff members stranded at "Britain's highest pub" have had emergency rations delivered by tractor, as they enter their fifth day snowed in at the drinking hole. Twenty-three guests, including a four-year-old child and six staff members
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Council in talks to transfer fields to Consett AFC after pitch 'vandalism'
A County Durham football club is in discussions with the council over the ownership of playing fields behind its stadium after a spate of 'vandalism' has left the pitches 'unplayable'. Consett AFC's stadium in Delves Lane is bordered by council-owned
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Enzo Le Fee transfer and arrival latest as Sunderland set for Roma green light
ENZO Le Fee is ready to travel to England to complete his move to Sunderland. Le Fee will make the trip once the Black Cats get the green light on the move from Roma, which is expected shortly. The midfielder will join on what is initially
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New Met Office weather warning of ice in Darlington and County Durham
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in Darlington and County Durham. The warning will last from 4pm today until 10am tomorrow morning. It has been issued because the forecaster anticipates wintry showers which may instantly
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Newcastle confirm role for influential behind scenes figure & transfer exit imminent
NEWCASTLE United have added to their board of directors with the appointment of influential Jacobo Solis. Solis, who is PIF's head of Europe direct investments, has been directly involved with the Magpies since the takeover in October 2021.
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Ben Doak & Isaiah Jones Middlesbrough transfer latest amid fresh developments
IPSWICH Town are set to sign Aston Villa winger Jaden Philogene - but are said to remain interested in Middlesbrough loanee Ben Doak. The Tractor Boys looked poised to capture Philogene from Hull City in the summer, only for Aston Villa to match
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Two arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after 18 year old dies in housefire
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter as part of an ongoing investigation into a fatal house fire in North Shields. In the early hours of Monday, January 16, 2023, police were alerted to a fire at a residential address on Vicarage
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Couple defend choice to call baby Lucifer after New Years birth
A couple have defended calling their baby Lucifer after the choice of name caused an unholy row. Jess Bell and Stefan Wake say the name means "light bringer" and have urged people not to dwell on its devilish connotations. However, they were
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Flushed without success on our search for the historic urine deflectors of Stockton
URINE deflectors are the talk of the town with dull men everywhere joining in the conversation. Back in November, The Northern Echo’s website mentioned that a post about the urine deflectors of Stockton town centre on the Dull Men’s Club Facebook
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Greggs makes £2bn for first time - but your sausage roll will still cost more
Greggs has warned that the rising cost of employing people will result in price rises across its range, as it said “lower consumer confidence” had hit sales late last year. The bakery chain said, “employment costs will result in further overall
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Liverpool's Tottenham fury and Newcastle example as Magpies watch on with interest
LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot bemoaned the decision by referee Stuart Attwell not to send off Tottenham match-winner Lucas Bergvall moments before he struck the only goal of their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. The already-booked Bergvall avoided
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Greggs issues warning to customers as it says price rises are a 'certainty'
Greggs has warned customers that prices will rise in stores across the country. They said that the rising cost of employing people will result in price rises across its range as it said “lower consumer confidence” late last year had hit sales.
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Former Tomahawk Steakhouse in Darlington hits market months after sudden closure
The former Tomahawk Steakhouse restaurant in Darlington has hit the market - months after the venue suddenly closed last summer. The popular chain, which has locations in Potto, Yarm, Newcastle, and further afield, announced in July that it had
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'Significant challenges' remain with struggling dental services in County Durham
County Durham residents continue to face significant challenges in accessing dental services, the NHS has warned. People throughout the region have gone years without a dental appointment due to a significant backlog of appointments, huge waiting
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Controlling Darlington thug's 'appalling regime' left woman fearing he'd kill her
A controlling Darlington thug who stopped a woman from going out and subjected her to painful abuse claiming to be checking she wasn’t meeting other men has been jailed for ten years. James Stubbs, 24, left the woman feeling like she was constantly
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New 'book bench' designed by kids revealed at Darlington's Cockerton library
A new community 'book bench', designed by children from the area, has been revealed at Cockerton Library. The Cockerton Community and Business Group ran a competition for youngsters to design the bench after getting funds from ward councillors
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County Durham school closed as snow and ice disruption continues
The cold weather has closed a County Durham school, on health and safety grounds. The Meadow School, in Spennymoor, is closed today (Thursday, January 9), but expected to reopen tomorrow. School management have reported that ice on the site
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A690 LIVE: Traffic builds after crash near Durham
1:13pm Traffic through Gilesgate Traffic has built through Gilesgate, with delays on the A690 Leazes Bowl roundabout
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Former BBC presenter to visit North East town with show
A popular BBC presenter is set to visit a North East town as part of an evening of discussion about his career. Jeff Brown, a former BBC Look North presenter, will be speaking at Rowlands Gill Library on Monday, February 10, at 7pm. The 62-
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Damning report into alleged ambulance trust death cover-ups made public after years
An ambulance trust at the centre of an alleged deaths cover-up has finally made public a damning internal report which it fought to keep secret despite much of its contents being revealed by a whistleblower. The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS
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Climate measures praised as Darlington Council energy bills cut by almost £5m
Darlington Borough Council has saved almost £5 million in energy bills after reducing its carbon footprint. The local authority is on track to becoming carbon neutral by 2040 after slashing its spending and introducing other green initiatives
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Airport business park’s first tenants set to create 25 jobs
A fast-growing vehicle repairer is set to create 25 jobs with the launch of a new facility at Teesside International Airport Business Park. National firm ABL 1 Touch has been announced as the tenant of the first unit constructed within the £200million
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'He didn't like it, but it was the making of him' - how hurt drove Sunderland star on
PATRICK ROBERTS has claimed that Dan Neil’s development was aided by Alex Neil’s decision to take him out of the firing line in the closing stages of the promotion-winning season in League One. Neil had his breakthrough senior moment in the 2021
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Spennymoor drug dealer sent court sick note, 'from Thailand'
Lines of inquiry to trace a fugitive drug dealer from County Durham "remain open" after he was jailed in his absence this week. Daryll Samuel Hall is said to have sent a sick note, supposedly from Thailand, absenting himself from Leeds Crown Court
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'Lovely' café near Bishop Auckland with '10/10' lunches handed 1* hygiene rating
A “lovely” cafe near Bishop Auckland known for its “10 out of 10” Sunday lunches has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating. Katy’s Cafe, in Evenwood, has been told that major improvement is necessary following an inspection on November 19
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Plans for Darlington HMO withdrawn after objections and petition
Plans for a HMO on a Darlington street have been withdrawn after widespread objection from neighbours. The proposal, submitted by Dream Property Investments Ltd, involved transforming 49 Eastbourne Road from a single-family dwelling into two self-contained
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Soundtrack to musical coming to Darlington hits number one in charts
The soundtrack to a musical coming to the Darlington Hippodrome has hit number one in the charts. Steve Steinman, producer, writer, and performer, has reached the top of the Amazon Rock Music Chart with his soundtrack for the new musical Vampires
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Eddie Howe's message to Newcastle United fans after Carabao Cup success at Arsenal
EDDIE HOWE has told Newcastle United’s supporters to start dreaming of Wembley – but the head coach insists he will be banishing all thoughts of the Carabao Cup for the next month. The Magpies took a giant step towards booking a spot in their second
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Hadrian's Wall enjoys strong visitor numbers with 750k people coming in 2024
More than three-quarters of a million people visited attractions along Hadrian's Wall in 2024, it has been revealed. The Hadrian’s Wall Partnership Board, which manages and promotes the UNESCO World Heritage Site, has reported sustained annual
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Ancient tradition of wassailing comes to County Durham village farm
A farm in a County Durham village dating back to the Middle Ages is marking the new year by reviving an ancient English tradition. Dalton Moor Farm in Dalton-le-Dale, Seaham, is a vegan fruit farm and home to a School of Sustainable Living and
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Geordie Shore star launches video showcasing charm of North East city
A property website has launched a new video project, Selling Sunderland, in collaboration with TV personality Charlotte Crosby. The video from Rightmove is a playful parody of typical glamorous property shows, and aims to shine a spotlight on the
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North East hospitals urge people to get flu vaccine as admissions rise
A rise in flu patients has prompted North East hospitals to urge the public to get vaccinated. University Hospitals Tees has reported more than 100 flu-related admissions per week in December. Group chief medical officer Mike Stewart said:
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County Durham residents urged to share their thoughts on transport plan
Residents in County Durham are being urged to share their thoughts on the North East Mayor's Local Transport Plan before the consultation ends this month. The proposed plan outlines North East Mayor Kim McGuinness's strategy for a green, integrated
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City venue known for tea and cakes set to take part in Restaurant Week
A North East city venue known for its home-baked goods and variety of teas is participating in NE1 Restaurant Week for the first time. Customers at Claremont Teahouse, located in Eldon Place, Newcastle, can enjoy a selection of sandwiches, soups
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Online talk will explore flood resilience project for dales communities
A Yorkshire dales environmental group will give an online talk exploring an innovative flood resilience project. Friends of the Dales is continuing its programme of talks with A Nature-based Approach to Flood Management on January 22 at 5pm.
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Queen Ethelburga’s College named Secondary School of the Year
Queen Ethelburga’s College named the North’s Independent Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence for the fourth consecutive year by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025 Queen Ethelburga’s College has been named the North’s Independent
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Drone light show based on The Wizard of Oz coming to County Durham
A spectacular drone light show based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is coming to Durham. The show will be performed by hundreds of illuminated drones above Seat Unique Riverside Stadium on March 29. The audience will be taken on a magical journey
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Could you make Darlington lurcher Maggie’s birthday wish come true?
A dog who has spent her entire life in Darlington kennels is set to spend another birthday without a family. Maggie the lurcher was handed into the care of Dogs Trust Darlington as a six-month-old pup and has never experienced a birthday or Christmas
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4,500 streetlights in North Yorkshire to be upgraded in £4 million project
Thousands of streetlights are set to be upgraded across North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Council is replacing around 4,500 streetlights with LED technology, alongside updates to columns and brackets. This project is aimed at saving about £300,000
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Former North Yorkshire bank building set to go under the hammer
A former North Yorkshire bank building is set to go under the hammer and could sell for as little as £195,000. The three-storey property, located at 19-21 Church Street, Guisborough, is being auctioned by Auction House North West. Previously
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Rita, Sue & Bob Too! tour featuring TV stars set to stop at North East venue
The stage version of comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! is set to come to Billingham. Regal Entertainments' production of Andrea Dunbar's cult classic will embark on a 10-week nationwide tour, starting on February 4, 2025. The tour will make a stop
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'Perfect' North East coastal guest house and tea room up for £800k
The building of a tea room and guest house in a "perfect" North East coastal location is on the market for £800,000. The property, at 61 Front Street, Tynemouth, is listed as a commercial investment by estate agents Rook Matthews Sayer. It
