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More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
Two Palestinian families in the village of Qusra say they have been trapped in their homes, with water and power cut off, since Sunday.
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North East city to honour Merchant Navy with Red Ensign ceremony
Sunderland A will pay tribute to the vital contribution of the Merchant Navy, honouring those who serve at sea.
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Police concerned for North East man missing for more than ten days
Police are searching for a North East man in his 20s who has been missing for more than ten days.
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Warning signs that your eyes are damaged from staring at the eclipse
What you need to know about solar retinopathy
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Nick Reiner laid in wait before killing his parents, new indictment claims
The grand jury indictment is a big step toward trial and allows prosecutors to skip California’s preliminary hearing process
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Clacton by-election live: Polls open as Nigel Farage goes up against Count Binface
The Reform UK leader triggered the contest after deciding to stand down amidst massive scrutiny over his financial affairs
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Young people in North East to begin careers in steel industry
Young people from across the North East are set to begin careers in the steel industry as British Steel invests in the next generation of workers…
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Darlington Amazon worker honoured for support of Black communities
Amazon employee Henry Jacob, from Darlington, has been recognised at the company’s annual “That’s BENtastic!”
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A-level: Results in full as top grades rise for a third year
Teenagers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their exam results on Thursday
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Met Police accused of deciding which victims matter and which don’t over Levy case
Following the verdicts in Levy’s case, the Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police and Crown Prosecution Service admitted failings in how they dealt with the serial sex offender
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Meet people in pink helping Teesside women stay safe after 'horrible' nights out
Women's Street Watch Middlesbrough patrol the town centre every weekend - helping women get home safely at the end of a night out.
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Surrogate who fled to Texas gives birth amid legal row over treatment
A judge ordered the child to receive life-sustaining treatment
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Top fireworks companies to compete at North Yorkshire stately home
Newby Hall and Gardens near Ripon, North Yorkshire, will host the annual Fireworks Championships as some of the UK’s leading pyrotechnic teams…
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India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production
Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand
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The best pictures as stargazers treated to astral eclipse and Perseid shower
There was a 650% increase in the number of people searching ‘sore eyes’ on Google after the eclipse
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Warning of 'hidden dangers' in County Durham waters as temperatures soar above 30C
County Durham council has reminded residents of the dangers of open water with temperatures set to rise above 30C.
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Landlord repossesses popular village pub near Darlington as notice appears in window
The George and Dragon pub in Heighington has been repossessed by its landlord after a notice of peaceable re-entry was placed in the window.
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Alan Jones’ lawyers accused by defence of ‘intimidating’ witness in indecent assault case
Judge rejects intimidation claim as high profile trial continues with complainant J’s ex-girlfriend cross-examined by shock jock’s defence team
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Clacton by-election: Meet the record number of candidates standing against Farage
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday
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Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump’s claim of ‘total control’ over Hormuz
Donald Trump argued the Iranian navy has been destroyed and they cannot enforce the closure of the strait
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Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival
Hakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025, continues
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NHS crackdown on staff violence in Teesside as workers 'tackled to the ground'
NHS staff at Teesside hospitals have revealed the scale of violence they face, with more than 1,400 incidents recorded in one year.
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Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2033 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal
Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closure
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County Durham family scared and 'getting funny looks' after armed police circled home
An Annfield Plain family has been left “shaken” after armed police surrounded their home while a mum and her two young children were inside.
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Students shun calls to stay in school as anti-Hanson protesters gather across Australia
High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to ‘stand up against the far right’
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'Devious' sex offender, described as 'a high risk to young females', locked up again
A repeat sex offender who is considered "a high risk" to young females is back behind bars after his latest breach of a court order.
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How to pronounce the village beside mysterious ancient henges and near A1(M)
How to pronounce the tiny North Yorkshire village of Thornborough, known for its ancient henges and countryside near Bedale and the A1(M).
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv made significant battlefield gains
Earlier, Zelensky says his forces struck Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base with drones, missiles and unmanned boats
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Village school near Darlington gets national recognition for life skills programme
Clervaux Garden School in Croft-on-Tees, near Darlington, has been awarded a national Silver Award from the Skills Builder Partnership for helping…
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Sunderland roads to close for gas main replacement works - public notice
A series of roads in Sunderland’s Castletown area will close for up to six months from 21 September to allow gas main replacement works, with…
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North Yorkshire town to sparkle with festive attractions
A North Yorkshire town is set to sparkle this Christmas with a packed programme of festive attractions, family experiences and seasonal…
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Banned driver caught behind the wheel in Chester-le-Street is jailed for eight weeks
Disqualified driver Peter Stead has been jailed for eight weeks after admitting driving while banned and uninsured in Chester-le-Street.
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'Flavoursome' Whitley Bay fish and chip shop named one of the best in the UK
Fisherman's Bay in Whitley Bay has been named one of the best fish and chip shops in the UK - have you ever tried it?
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Footpaths in North East estate to close for gas main repair works - public notice
Sections of footpaths in Dene Gardens, Houghton-le-Spring, will temporarily close while gas main repair works are carried out, according to a…
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Clacton by-election: What time will result be announced and is there an exit poll?
The clacton by-election will be held on 13 August and will have a total of 34 candidates
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Category C and women’s prisons could be upgraded to ease overcrowding
Exclusive: Ministers explore diverting male prisoners serving short terms or on remand away from tougher jails
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Victims of road crime feel ‘forgotten by system’, official review finds
Many of those affected in England and Wales think offences are not treated with the seriousness they deserve, says commissioner
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'We are fighting back against HMOs more than ANY other county'
Durham County Council leader Andrew Husband writes in his latest Northern Echo column and tells how he is fighting back against HMOs
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Council outlines £19.5m plan to regenerate 'disadvantaged' Darlington communities
A £19.5 million regeneration programme aimed at improving some of Darlington's most disadvantaged neighbourhoods has been developed as part of…
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County Durham café owner battling two cancers makes renewed plea for help
A much-loved County Durham play café has renewed its plea for help as the owner is diagnosed with a second, separate cancer.
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Dozens of North Yorkshire runners visit one of the world's most scenic parkruns
Ripon Runners travelled from North Yorkshire to County Cork, Ireland, to take part in the Bere Island parkrun, widely regarded as one of the…
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County Durham firm seeks approval for extra vehicle at site - public notice
County Durham firm Maudesville Corp Ltd has applied to increase the number of vehicles operating from its Birtley depot, with plans to keep an…
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Rare royal Rowntree's chocolate box sells for £1,700 in North Yorkshire
A rare silver Rowntree’s chocolate box made for the coronation of King Edward VII has sold for £1,700 at a Scarborough auction, far exceeding…
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Australian delivery workers to receive minimum $31 an hour under new rules
Order takes effect on 17 August and is expected to benefit about 250,000 workers
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Muratov: Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.
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Clacton by-election polls: Could Count Binface deliver a huge upset to Nigel Farage?
Two thirds of people in Clacton said they would vote for Nigel Farage if the by-election was held tomorrow
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BTS: V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream
The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.
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Free gardening workshop for children at North East garden centre
Dobbies Garden Centre in Birtley is inviting children to explore the colours of autumn at a free Little Seedlings Club workshop, with hands-on…
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North East estate to close for retaining wall repair works - public notice
The footway at Hill Top Gardens in Low Fell, Gateshead, will temporarily close for structural repairs, with restrictions affecting the route between…
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Heatwaves causing nurses to have seizures as hospital temperatures top 30C
RCN chief executive and general secretary Professor Nicola Ranger said nursing staff are being ‘failed’
