County Durham
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Best pumpkin patches to visit in North East this autumn to get into Halloween spirit
From Darlington and Middlesbrough to Hartlepool and New Marske, these pumpkin patches are opening throughout October for Halloween family fun.
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Why Durham Cathedral will be closed to visitors for two days this week
Durham Cathedral will be closed to visitors for two days as it hosts Durham University's matriculation ceremonies for thousands of new students.
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North East mental health hub founders win High Sheriff’s awards for voluntary service
Hartlepool charity founders Trevor Sherwood and Angela Arnold win High Sheriff’s awards for LilyAnne’s mental health hub supporting 2,500 people…
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Building the trust and partnerships that create affordable housing
Esh Construction strengthens affordable housing partnerships across North East and Yorkshire, delivering homes through land-led solutions and early…
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1,…
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Could you be a firefighter? County Durham launches recruitment push
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service now recruits wholetime firefighters, with no experience needed. Apply by October 18 for 2027…
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County Durham healthcare workers in dragon boat race for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
County Durham healthcare workers raised £2,359 for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation at Newcastle Dragon Boat Race, supporting cancer care across North…
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Mum of breast cancer patients calls for public inquuiry at County Durham NHS trust
Jackie Holmes, 71, from Durham, has been left with growing questions about the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust’s care of her two…
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New 95ft mural transforms North East charity shop wall into landmark
A 95ft Dan Kitchener mural has transformed Gateshead’s St Oswald’s Hospice wall, as the Off the Walls project brings public art and regeneration…
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North East man given 10-year animal ban after dog euthanised due to malnutrition
A Middlesbrough man has been given a ten-year animal ban and a suspended jail sentence after his young dog was taken to the vet in such a state that…
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Mystery dump at former County Durham greyhound track sparks hunt for fly-tippers
Durham County Council is appealing for the public's help as officers hunt those responsible for a fly-tipping incident at a former greyhound…
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Stolen iPad's location settings lead police to two burglary suspects in Durham
Two men were arrested after a Durham City burglary, as Durham Police used a stolen iPad’s location to find suspects following a brief chase.
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WATCH - The moment disqualified driver leads police on 130mph A1(M) pursuit
Watch the dramatic police pursuit of a disqualified driver who hit more than 130mph on the A1(M) before being caught and jailed.
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LIVE - County Durham road closed and police at scene after 'hit and run'
Sherburn Terrace is currently closed between Salisbury Street and Gladstone Street in Consett, County Durham, following a crash, with police at the…
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Man fighting for his life after County Durham 'hit and run' as another arrested
A man was left fighting for his life and another was arrested after a suspected hit-and-run in Consett.
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County Durham smokers urged to quit as free support expands this Stoptober
County Durham smokers urged to quit for Stoptober with stop-smoking support, nicotine replacement, vaping advice and Smoke Free app, plus over…
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Calls grow to strip former County Durham NHS boss of 'slap in the face' OBE
Calls are growing to strip former NHS Trust boss Sue Jacques of her OBE after a “decade-long systemic failure” emerged.
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'How many more lives?' - Speed limit plea for County Durham road where sister died
The sister of Abbie Devanney, who was killed in a devastating crash on her 18th birthday, has launched a petition calling for the speed limit to be…
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Darlington man's shock as Asda beer can explodes like 'mini bomb going off'
A Darlington man said it was “like a mini bomb going off” when a beer can exploded, soaking him and his kitchen in stout.
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Haulage company applies to add vehicles at County Durham site - public notice
Sunderland haulage firm Cargonest Transport Ltd has applied to add four goods vehicles and four trailers at its Wheatley Hill site, with objections…
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Reservoirs still well below average as North East households urged to save water
Northumbrian Water urges North East households to save water as reservoirs remain below average, with Kielder at 74 per cent capacity amid prolonged…
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Future of County Durham club in doubt as committee told to leave by New Year's Eve
The future of a 72-year-old Barnard Castle social club has been thrown into doubt after management was told it had until New Year's Eve to…
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'Every day is a blessing' - Darlington salon owner shortlisted for Echo beauty award
A Darlington salon owner has been recognised in the Northern Echo Best Beauty Salon Awards after being named a finalist for the third year running.
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Restored 100-year-old County Durham pavilion opens as a brand new heritage centre
A much-loved County Durham colliery pavilion has been saved from the threat of permanent closure and transformed into a new heritage museum.
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Durham Italian restaurant reopens with new look and more than 80 wines
A popular Italian restaurant has reopened in Durham city following a revamp marking a new chapter.
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Mum to open new North East play café to bring parents and children together
A County Durham mum is opening a play café where children can have fun while parents enjoy coffee and company.
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Young County Durham referee killed in Florida hit-and-run as family pay tribute
A young Seaham referee has died in a suspected hit-and-run while on holiday in Florida, as his "utterly devastated" family pay tribute.
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How Ring doorbells could soon help reunite North East owners with their lost dogs
North East dog owners could soon have access to a new tool helping to track down lost pets - with Ring's AI Search Party feature launching in…
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New crackdown on HMOs, betting shops and takeaways promised in Darlington
Darlington councillors have approved a local plan including tougher measures to crack down on HMOs and restrict new takeaways in parts of the town…
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County Durham football community pay tribute to young referee 'taken far too early'
A young Seaham referee killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Florida has been remembered as a “genuine, nice lad” who was “taken far too…
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Five things that councillors debated at Darlington's latest full council meeting
From single-sex spaces at the Dolphin Centre to £928,000 for Red Hall Primary School, here are five key talking points from Darlington's…
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Fans react to 'fantastic' news about the new series of Our Farm Next Door
Fans "can't wait" for the new series of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids that is coming to More4 soon.
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Faulty EV chargers installed three years ago finally to be replaced in £129k overhaul
Out-of-order electric vehicle chargers across the former Hambleton district are finally set to be replaced as part of a £129,500 council programme.
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County Durham man beat dog then dumped body on wasteland 'for foxes to eat'
A County Durham man who threw his dead dog over a wall so "foxes could eat it" has been banned from keeping animals for life.
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Man fined over £600 after being caught dropping cigarette end in Durham
A Bishop Auckland man has been ordered to pay £632 after ignoring a fixed penalty notice for dropping a cigarette end outside Durham Bus Station.
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Faulty EV chargers installed three years ago finally to be replaced in £129k overhaul
Out-of-order electric vehicle chargers across the former Hambleton district are finally set to be replaced as part of a £129,500 council programme.
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Faulty EV chargers installed three years ago finally to be replaced in £129k overhaul
Out-of-order electric vehicle chargers across the former Hambleton district are finally set to be replaced as part of a £129,500 council programme.
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Three homeless people in Bishop Auckland find help during council walkaround
Calls have been made for greater support for homelessness services after three rough sleepers were found during a council walkaround in Bishop…
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'Our hearts are broken' - Family honour grandad killed in County Durham crash
The family of Andrew Lowther, 60, have paid tribute after he died in a crash near Hamsterley.
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BBC Question Time to return to County Durham for first time in four years
One of the BBC's best-known political programmes is returning to County Durham for the first time in 4 years as Question Time films in Peterlee.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1,…
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Fans react to 'fantastic' news about the new series of Our Farm Next Door
Fans "can't wait" for the new series of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids that is coming to More4 soon.
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King Charles urged to strip NHS boss of OBE after breast cancer scandal
King Charles has been urged to strip an NHS boss of their OBE after doing the same to a Dragon's Den star's MBE.
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Michelin-starred chef to open new County Durham restaurant inspired by Polish roots
The chef who helped win Northumberland's first Michelin star is opening a County Durham restaurant inspired by his Polish upbringing.
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Fans react to 'fantastic' news about the new series of Our Farm Next Door
Fans "can't wait" for the new series of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids that is coming to More4 soon.
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North Yorkshire hospices warn of cuts and closures as funding crisis deepens
Hospice services across North Yorkshire are at risk of cuts and closure as a multi-million-pound funding crisis deepens, charity chiefs have warned.
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10 best beauty salons in County Durham and Darlington as nominated by YOU revealed
The Northern Echo is once again on the hunt for the region’s best beauty salon – and today we can reveal our list of finalists.
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Darlington council backs plans to slash long meetings.... during five-hour session
Plans to reduce the length of Darlington Borough Council meetings were debated during a five-hour-long session on Thursday.
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The overlooked village ten miles from Darlington with stunning countryside walks
Discover Eppleby: The hidden village near Darlington with Viking roots, a picturesque green and nearly 1,000 years of history.
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Surgeon at centre of breast cancer scandal now on sick leave and remains on full pay
The surgeon at the centre of the County Durham and Darlington breast cancer scandal, Amir Bhatti, is on sick leave but remains employed and on full…