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Meet the brave nine-year-old girl from Darlington who came face to face with sharks
A nine year old girl from Darlington has come face to face with sharks in a birthday challenge to protect the oceans she hopes to one day help save.
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What you should do if your bins do not get collected by the council
If you bins get missed for a week by the binmen, here is what you should do.
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Open day returns with behind-the-scenes glimpse of North Yorkshire racing yards
Horse racing fans will have the chance to go behind the scenes at some of North Yorkshire’s leading training yards when the Malton Open Day returns
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North Yorkshire Council forecasts £10m overspend due to rise in children in care
Costs due to a rise in the number of children in care has contributed to North Yorkshire Council forecasting a £10m overspend for the financial…
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ITV reveals that 'brilliant' mystery thriller will not return for third series
After The Flood, which starred Sophie Rundle, will not come back for a third series on ITV
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F-16 intercepts plane over Trump’s Patriot Games in latest airspace violation
Incident follows breaches of temporary flight restriction over President Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf course Sunday, where he was also in attendance at the time
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Rare first edition of 1536 Bible to go on display in Bishop Auckland museum
A rare copy of the book that helped shape the English language, the Protestant Reformation and the course of English history is set to go on display…
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Self-confessed County Durham paedophile said he could meet 'girl' at Airbnb
A self-confessed paedophile was involved in online exchanges in which he tried to arrange the potential rape of a child with what he thought was a…
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Woman who tried to warn police about double murderer says nightmare became ‘real’
Laura was one of two women who reported being sexually assaulted by Simon Levy in 2018
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Cohabiting couples could enter marriage-style arrangements ‘without knowing’
The Government has proposed changes to the law around break-ups to create a framework for what happens when unmarried couples go their separate ways
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Historic North Pennines country house hotel goes on the market
Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages, a Georgian hotel near Alston in the North Pennines, has been put up for sale.
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Richard Hammond speaks out after court speeding conviction
Former Top Gear host Richard Hammond, from North Yorkshire, has spoken out on his speeding conviction and court fine.
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Early release scheme puts public at risk of serious crimes, probation inspector warns
The 5,000 people expected to be released early under sentencing changes will need to be managed by probation staff
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Probation chief says he’s ‘not fully confident’ service will cope with early prisoner releases – UK politics live
Martin Jones expresses concern scheme will increase pressure on probation service as Burnham addresses controversy over PC Harper’s killers
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County Durham play area could be forced to close as bins set alight in latest attack
A County Durham play area repeatedly targeted by vandals has been hit again and could be forced to close after two litter bins were set alight.
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Eerie silence and ‘still surviving’: what happened next after steel town’s last blast furnace shut down
Exhibition in Port Talbot is part of project exploring how communities experience endings and transitions
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North East children back road safety call to protect young cyclists
North East schoolchildren have joined road safety campaigners and emergency services in calling on drivers to ‘look twice’ for cyclists after…
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North Yorkshire stately home to mark US independence with Revolutionary War fun
Kiplin Hall near Scotch Corner will host a Revolutionary War re-enactment weekend in August 2026 to mark 250 years of American independence,…
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Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat
High temperatures continue across UK with 38C forecast on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency services
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Football legend Peter Reid prepares for Great North Run for Sir Bobby cancer appeal
Sunderland AFC legend Peter Reid will take on this year’s Great North Run to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, supporting a…
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Residents feel 'intimidated' as Teesside family home to become Airbnb or HMO
People who live nearby have raised concerns about parking, anti-social behaviour and community safety after plans linked to a Norton property were…
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UK heatwave live: Met Office issues extreme heat warning as government convenes emergency Cobra meeting
Parts of country face fifth heatwave of the summer with highs of 38C forecast this week
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New Yorkshire Dales funding aims to boost native trees and hedgerows
A new grant scheme from Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust will help landowners plant native trees and hedgerows across the Yorkshire Dales, Forest of…
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Why private equity works for people-led businesses
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Back-to-school warning as parents miss out on forgotten loyalty points
Parents face school uniform bills of more than £450, but forgotten loyalty points and vouchers could help cut the cost of the back-to-school shop.
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How to protect your eyes at the exact time the solar eclipse will hit North East time
Exact times for peak views of the solar eclipse in Middlesbrough, Durham and Newcastle tonight have been revealed.
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Paid police paternity leave to double after fathers reported being ‘ostracised’
Exclusive: Pay increases to two weeks in England and Wales after Guardian revealed officers ‘mocked’ for taking time off
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DVSA confirms MOT rule change to tackle fraudulent MOT certificates
The new rule is part of a plan to tackle “ghost MOTs,” in which certificates are issued to vehicles that are never actually inspected at the…
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Violent Durham woman branded a 'high risk' to future partners jailed for attack
Rachael Lythe, 32, of no fixed abode in Brandon, County Durham, has been jailed for 36 weeks after admitting assault causing actual bodily harm and…
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County Durham entrepreneur among UK’s most innovative business leaders
Consett entrepreneur Kate Murray, founder and CEO of housing technology firm Ubrix, has been named one of 100 winners of the Innovate UK Women in…
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Why taking photos of tonight's solar eclipse could damage your phone camera
People planning to photograph tonight's solar eclipse are being warned that pointing phones and cameras at the Sun could cause damage without…
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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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European Athletics Championships: Keely Hodgkinson - why is 800m world record so tough to break?
The world record for the women's 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task?
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Here’s where Darlington dog owners can wash their pups while picking up the shopping
Dog owners in Darlington can give their pooches a quick wash while picking up their shopping.
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Heatwave LIVE- County Durham to brace for 30C as temperatures soar across the North East
County Durham and the wider North East are set to see temperatures reaching above 30C today and tomorrow as the region braces for another heatwave.
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North East hotel creates buzz with rooftop beehives for guests
The Hilton Garden Inn in Sunderland has installed five rooftop beehives as part of its biodiversity programme, with plans to produce honey for…
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Tui profits dip as travellers avoid flying during Middle East conflict
Europe’s largest travel operator commented that holidaymakers are increasingly booking trips at the last minute
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New Bishop Auckland leisure centre taking shape as 2027 opening remains on track
New pictures have revealed the scale of progress at Bishop Auckland’s £28.9 million leisure centre and library complex, with Durham County…
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William Hill owner suffers £46m tax hike blow ahead of £243m takeover
Evoke saw underlying earnings slump 10% to £150.2 million in the six months to June 30.
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Hour-by-hour forecast as Darlington to be as hot as Lisbon with 30C+ temperatures
Here is an hour-by-hour forecast as Darlington set to see 30C weather today before the solar eclipse happens.
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Durham children’s book festival to bring stories to Market Place
Durham Market Place will be transformed into a hub of stories, creativity and family fun when a free children’s book festival takes place
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Beefeater and Brewers Fayre pubs could be saved as 261 sites earmarked to close
The venues would reopen as value-oriented pubs if they are sold by Whitbread, the owner of the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre chains.
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New community library opens at North Yorkshire hospice for families and patients
Herriot Hospice in Thirsk has expanded support for patients and families with a new outdoor community library donated by Taylor Wimpey North…
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Hopetown Darlington unveils month-long railway festival for 201st S&DR anniversary
Hopetown Darlington will celebrate 201 years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway with a month of steam experiences, exhibitions and heritage…
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Arne Slot: Former Liverpool manager confirmed talks over vacant Netherlands job
Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot confirms talks for Netherlands managerial vacancy but says his next job will be in club football.
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Memphis Depay says Corinthians 'unacceptable' as contract ends
Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decide against renewing his contract.
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Dolphins caught on camera using seashells to catch fish for first time
Dolphins chase fish into large empty shells and drain catch into their mouths in unique hunting behaviour
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Sir Rod Stewart cancels remainig tour dates after undergoing major surgery
The 81-year-old singer revealed he will take four weeks off to recover from a coronary stent procedure.
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Swimming pools and car washes could be put under water ban
Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales plunged into drought as UK on the verge of fifth heatwave
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Japanese ambassador to Australia downplays Albanese melon gaffe as Taylor claims PM has ‘stuffed up’
Coalition demands police investigate apparent leaking of diplomatic cable to newspaper but Labor calls it a ‘silly political stunt’
