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Luxury spa near Darlington with 'amazing' food and 'fantastic' spa
A luxury spa near Darlington has been praised for 'amazing' food and its 'fantastic' spa.
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‘Hidden gem’ café praised for cakes, ice cream and dog-friendly welcome
The Old Barn Coffee Shop near Thirsk is praised for homemade cakes, all-day breakfasts, Brymor ice cream and its welcoming, dog-friendly setting.
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Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support
Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic post with no sign yet of anyone replacing him in role
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‘The line’s running half-empty’: Llanwern steelworks feels the heat from cheap steel imports
New quotas to protect UK firms and jobs appear to be having opposite effect in products such as galvanised steel
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Boxing: Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero to claim WBA welterweight title
American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.
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Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on new Grand Tour hosts with blunt warning
Jeremy Clarkson has issued a sweary warning to the three new hosts of Prime Video's The Grand Tour.
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Man dies after crash on A1 in County Durham that closed road for hours
A man has died after a crash on the A1(M).
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Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant
Incident marks apparent escalation by Tehran in its in retaliation against UK over allowing US to use British bases
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Former Strictly Come Dancing pro accuses BBC of failing to safeguard its stars
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has accused the BBC of failing to safeguard its stars
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Two fan-favourite characters return to EastEnders in 'jaw-dropping' storyline
Lee and Nancy Carter are returning to EastEnders' Albert Square in a jaw-dropping storyline.
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Aldi to cut price of fruit in response to heatwave but you'll need to be quick
Aldi has cut the price of British strawberries in its stores in response to a high yield among growers due to heatwave conditions
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CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut
Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".
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Andy Burnham to hand mayors powers over local planning decisions
Mayors to overrule councils in order to “call in” decisions on large-scale developments
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Hidden Weardale walk with mining ruins, waterfalls and a pub at the end
Discover Slitt Wood near Westgate, a hidden Weardale walk with tumbling waterfalls, ancient woodland, lead-mining ruins and a classic pub finish.
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Three arrested after contaminated batch of 'wobbly eggs' drugs leaves two in hospital
A contaminated batch of diazepam is believed to have left two men seriously ill.
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Rare Easter Island jewellery bought for £100 ells for £75,000 at auction
The collector has ‘made quite a good return’, Wiltshire auction house says
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UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations
Two studies will be used to shape government policy amid claims about a former franchisee who took his own life
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Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test as Starc takes 10 wickets
Mitchell Starc takes 10 wickets in the match as Australia bounce back to win the second Test against Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs and draw the series.
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Darlington church leader ends 37 years of ministry leaving 'lasting legacy'
Revd Mark East has retired after 37 years in ministry, including 14 years as rector of St Andrew’s Church in Darlington, where he was praised for…
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Why Leyburn’s market, scenery and square make it a 'jewel of Wensleydale'
Leyburn may be small, but the Wensleydale market town packs in impressive scenery, centuries of history, independent shops and easy access to the…
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London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?
Similar initiatives have been launched from Barcelona to Bogotá, but they have misinformation, political pressure and vested interests stacked against them
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Overnight A690 closures near Durham as resurfacing work begins - public notice
Motorists are being warned of overnight A690 road closures between Meadowfield and Langley Moor near Durham as resurfacing works are carried out on…
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Zelensky has 'questions to answer' on corruption, Mykhailo Fedorov tells BBC
The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine.
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‘These were brave officers’: tributes paid to Cleveland police killed in A66 crash
Redcar MP says Teesside community is ‘reeling’ as PM offers condolences and asks public to avoid speculation
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Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
Runners will receive a medal at the 2026 Sydney Marathon with an engraving of a German stadium.
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Iranian hackers carry out unprecedented attack on UK’s power network
The generator was forced to shut down for four days following the cyber attack
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Mayors to get new powers over planning decisions under Burnham proposals
Move would allow mayors to greenlight large-scale developments and have more say on national housing funding
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Special train service announced for Tour of Britain finish in Yorkshire Dales
Cycling fans attending the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men’s Stage 4 finish in Leyburn can avoid road closures and congestion by using a special…
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British comedian Jimmy Carr in talks to host BBC reboot of Top Gear, reports
The BBC's reboot of Top Gear is set to be hosted by comedian Jimmy Carr, according to reports.
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Historic home in County Durham village offers grand living and cottage potential
Staindrop House is a limewash-rendered 18th-century family home that stands proudly in the heart of the village after which it is named, its clearly…
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Iran war live: Tehran warns of ‘earthquake-like’ retaliation over Trump’s threats
Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war
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See inside the new County Durham photography studio capturing precious family moments
Take a look around the new photography studio in County Durham.
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Emotional family pilgrimage brings Australian woman back to her Darlington roots
THE great-great-grand-daughter of the man who founded The Northern Echo more than 150 years ago has been in Darlington this week from her home in…
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Dog Day returns to North Yorkshire attraction with fun for pets and owners
Dog Day will return to the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park near Ripon on September 6, with Positively Canine hosting a dog-friendly event…
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County Durham murdered toddler's memory to be honoured by charity football match
Maya’s Football Match will take place at Consett AFC on Sunday, September 6, in memory of murdered County Durham toddler Maya Chappell.
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Ex-Durham police officer accused of 'slamming' partner's head against wall
A former Durham Police officer has been accused of slamming his partner’s head against a wall and subjecting her to domestic abuse.
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Lookout for masked burglar jailed after Aycliffe home raided and stolen car crashed
A man acted as a look-out in an early hours' house burglary and was then a passenger in a car taken from outside the targeted home, which went…
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The desperate race to contain Ebola in DR Congo as deadly outbreak reaches 100 days
The death toll has accelerated sharply, with roughly half of the more than 2,500 deaths recorded in the past 20 days – with the threat fuelled by a mix of conflict, misinformation and services strained by aid cuts. Liz Cookman reports
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County Durham road to close for gas main replacement works - public notice
County Durham motorists are being warned of a temporary road closure on Park View Rear in Chester-le-Street from August 24 to September 7, 2026,…
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Ukraine war latest: Macron pledges to deliver missile interceptors to Kyiv
Andrey Kelin reportedly left his role in July
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Could this be the North-East's ultimate all-day breakfast spot?
From Full English breakfasts and pancake stacks to burgers, coffee and vegan options, Baker Street Kitchen has become a go-to brunch destination in…
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Liverpool: Why Alexander Isak & Florian Wirtz must step up after Mohamed Salah's exit
Liverpool are preparing to begin a season without Mohamed Salah for the first time in a decade - but they haven't replaced him yet. This is why.
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North Yorkshire driver fined for speeding on C36 road in County Durham
Northallerton motorist Thomas Alderson was fined and given three penalty points after admitting speeding on the C36 road in County Durham, with…
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What does Savinho's £75m move reveal about Man City's multi-club model?
Does Savinho's £75m move from Manchester City to Tottenham represent a sporting success for the Abu Dhabi-owned club?
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Widespread train disruption as services 'significantly' affected by power cut
A power cut has caused widespread train disruption.
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Households set to learn how energy bills will change as Ofgem reveals new cap
Regulator Ofgem will on Wednesday reveal the level of the annual energy price cap for the three months from October to December.
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Colourful flower field just 45 minutes from Darlington that's perfect for a day out
The Flower Belt near Ripon and Harrogate is around 45 minutes from Darlington and offers pick-your-own flowers, food, live music and countryside…
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Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo
Gas station giant Buc-ee’s has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits
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Speed limit changed to 50mph on key North East - public notice
A stretch of road has been made subject to a new 50mph speed limit under an amended traffic order introduced by StocktonCouncil.
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The County Durham beach featured on Netflix that could be confused for alien planet
Once one of Britain's most polluted coastlines, Seaham's Blast Beach is now a striking beauty spot known for its red pools, film links and…
