The Northern Echo
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Top Gear's Richard Hammond set for near £4 million payout after company closes
Richard Hammond is set for a reported £4m windfall after Hamster's Wheel Productions, co-owned with estranged wife Mindy.
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Bishop Auckland Hospital needs more services, not another ward moved away
Seeing the latest news regarding Bishop Auckland hospital and the proposed closure of Ward 7 and move the Complex Frailty Unit to Darlington, it reminds me of a conversation I had with a customer at a car sales garage where I worked.
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Durham PCC Joy Allen urges ministers to follow Northern Ireland driving reforms
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why she continues to urge Ministers to follow in the footsteps of Northern Ireland and introduce graduated driver licensing to England
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Darlington Restaurant Week returns with deals at 27 venues across the town
Food lovers are being encouraged to get a taste of everything Darlington has to offer as the town's popular Restaurant Week returns later this week.
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County Durham woman told breast cancer tests were negative before rare diagnosis
Alison Deighton, 69, says her cancer test was misread as negative before a rare breast cancer diagnosis amid the County Durham NHS breast care scandal.
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Pride in Place funding to bring £750,000 boost for dropped kerbs in Darlington
MONEY from a Government-backed initiative to improve the lives of people in Darlington is helping to make key parts of the town more accessible.
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Have your say on £20m investment plans for County Durham areas
County Durham residents are being invited to help shape the future of their communities after three areas secured millions of pounds of Government regeneration funding.
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Wensleydale Railway announces return of Fireworks Express for Bonfire Night
Wensleydale Railway’s Fireworks Express will run on Saturday, November 7, between Leyburn and Leeming Bar.
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Richmond set for festive candlelit Royal Northern Sinfonia concert
Richmond hosts Royal Northern Sinfonia, part of The Glasshouse’s Christmas 2026 programme featuring Tony Hadley, Matt Baker and Gorka Márquez.
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Deadline approaching for County Durham secondary school applications
Durham parents must apply for secondary school places by October 31, for September 2027 starts, as late applications may miss preferred schools.
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CSI probe launched on Bishop Auckland street after man suffers knife injuries
A CSI probe was launched on a Bishop Auckland street after a man arrived at hospital with serious injuries.
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Barnard Castle café owner celebrates awards shortlist after mystery nomination
Barnard Castle’s Moments Café is shortlisted for Food Awards England 2026 Café of the Year, with voting open until October 26, as community votes are sought.
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Durham Cathedral to host NSPCC Christmas carol service return
Durham Cathedral will host the NSPCC Carol Service, with free festive singing and fundraising afternoon tea supporting children across the UK
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Teesside woman 'petrified' of flying faces her fears with skydive for good cause
Kelly Petts jumped out of a plane despite being 'petrified' of flying, to raise almost £2,000 for Teesside Hospice.
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Richmond Library to relocate despite concerns steep hill could deter older users
Richmond Library will reopen at its new home next month, although concerns remain that the relocation could make the service less accessible to some of its regular users.
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New colour-changing lights illuminate Bishop Auckland Market Place after upgrade
New colour-changing lights have been switched on in Bishop Auckland Market Place, replacing the town's former 'Triffid' lamp posts and improving the space for events.
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It's not just business crying out for help in Budget: charities are also struggling
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Jobs boost as Tyne and Wear Metro prepares to expand
Nexus is recruiting for five engineering roles supporting the Tyne and Wear Metro, with applications closing on November 16.
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North East mum and daughter fulfil lifelong dream by studying art degree together
A Sunderland mum has returned to university after 31 years teaching to study art alongside her daughter.
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North East seafront restaurant forced to close after third break-in in 10 months
The Boathouse and Terrace restaurant in Redcar has been forced to close yet again, after being broken into for the third time in ten months.
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The ordinary-looking chair hiding a remarkable piece of County Durham bus history
IN John Wearmouth's hall in Darlington, there is an elegant pierced splat back chair, with a graceful serpentine crest rail at the top and gently curved cabriole front legs.
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How a Shildon Padel club is becoming more than just a place to play sport
Shildon's Padel Tonic is building a growing community around the sport while exploring plans for a championship court, café and wellness facilities.
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Sam Fender excites fans with surprise visit to hometown North East chippy
A surprise visit from Sam Fender had customers and fans talking after the singer dropped into one of Tynemouth's best-loved chip shops.
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Police hunt man after North East attack leaves victims with broken bones
Northumbria Police are appealing for information after two men suffered serious injuries in a Sunderland assault on Green Terrace on August 2.
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Bishop Auckland bus station 'open for business' after 'defect' closes parking bays
A defect at Bishop Auckland’s £11.8m bus station forced three bays to close less than six months after it opened, Durham County Council said.
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Mum's dream becomes reality as new North Yorkshire bike park opens to young riders
Richmond Bike Park opens after a two-and-a-half-year campaign by mum Louise Raine, giving local children a dedicated place to cycle, with coaching planned.
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Drone reveals remarkable remains of 1,000 years of lead mining in the Pennines
FOR today’s picture, our regular contributor Northern Perspectives has flown his drone from the top of Weardale over the border into Cumbria to highlight Nenthead, the best preserved lead-mining landscape in the North Pennines.
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Mini recycling centres across North Yorkshire could face closure in wider review
Mini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure as the council considers whether the facilities are still needed following improvements to household recycling collections.
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Off-road bikes across Durham and Darlington face the crusher in police crackdown
A new crackdown across Durham and Darlington will see vehicles linked to crime and antisocial behaviour crushed, not auctioned.
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Popular riverside café backed by groups after being told it needs planning permission
A popular riverside café has received backing from local organisations after its owner was told to apply for retrospective planning permission.
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North East deli closes after 13 years serving Italian treats to the local community
The Village Deli in Hartburn has shut for the final time after 13 years - with owners confirming that the catering side of the business will continue as usual.
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Former Natwest bank could become 'gateway' to County Durham castle with café and shop
A former NatWest bank which closed more than eight years ago could become a new gateway to Barnard Castle.
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Two teenagers charged with County Durham murder can be named for first time
Daniel Ambler murder trial: Ajay Henry and Tyler Leadbetter can be named as five accused face court over Seaham petrol station death at Teesside Crown Court.
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Long-serving Darlington councillor resigns from Conservatives to 'speak up freely'
Long-serving Darlington councillor Gerald Lee has resigned from the Conservative Party after 27 years, saying he would be able to 'speak up freely'.
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Art students see their work light up Riverside Stadium for Boro's 150th birthday
Northern School of Art students showcased their work with animations displayed in Riverside Stadium for Middlesbrough's 150th anniversary match against Wolves.
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46 homes and new car park planned beside historic North East railway station
Amethyst Homes has proposed 46 homes, parking and landscaped areas beside historic Tynemouth Station.
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North East Pop Idol singer Zoe Birkett to star in hit West End musical
North East Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett has revealed to presenter Rylan Clark that she has landed one of musical theatre's most iconic roles.
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Popular new North East Mexican restaurant launches takeaway service after huge demand
Burritos, quesadillas and Mole Poblano are among the dishes available through Tia's new takeaway service in Newcastle.
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North East scare park named among UK's top ten Halloween experiences
The Scream Factory in Kirkleatham has been named among the UK's 10 best-rated scare attractions ahead of Halloween.
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Clemmie Owen and Tony the Pony's bond over the years as they return to screens
Clemmie Owen and Tony the Pony have reunited on Our Farm Next Door years after winning over viewers on Our Yorkshire Farm.
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The family-run Bishop Auckland garage winning loyal customers with low fuel prices
A family-run garage in Bishop Auckland says its commitment to keeping fuel prices low has earned it a loyal following, with some drivers travelling across County Durham to fill up at its pumps.
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Scandal-hit NHS trust's reputation 'in tatters' bosses told as calls for inquiry grow
A scandal-hit NHS trust has been told by a Durham County Councillor that it should be taken over by another organisation because its reputation is “in tatters".
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Sick child rapist who targeted girl jailed for 20 years
Liam Martin jailed for 20 years at Teesside Crown Court after repeatedly raping a girl during a five-year campaign of child sexual abuse.
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How Darlington butcher Taylor's has survived a century of high street change
Taylor's Butchers has been serving Darlington since 1922. Discover how the family business has remained a high street favourite for more than a century.
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Weapon-wielding men reports spark 5am armed police probe on North East street
Armed police were called to a Sunderland home over reports of men with guns and knives. No weapons were recovered.
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Locals speculate over remains found on Teesside beach as police issue update
Cleveland Police have confirmed that the bones found on Marske beach last week are not human, after they were sent for forensic testing.
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'Why can't the next success story be you?' How adult learning can change lives
The Association of Colleges has scheduled a national week of action for the Adult Learning Pays campaign from October 19 to 23. Bishop Auckland College Group CEO and Principal Shaun Hope has written exclusively for The Northern Echo to highlight the importance of adult learning, transforming lives.
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Unsolved murder of Darlington mum Ann Heron reignites theories on TikTok 36 years on
TikTok revisits the unsolved murder of Darlington mum Ann Heron, as Durham Constabulary continues its investigation into her August 3, 1990 death and cold case.
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Woman dies after three-vehicle crash on A1 that shut road for nine hours
A woman has died after a three-vehicle crash on the A1 that shut the major road for around nine hours.
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Man arrested after police raid pub and find cannabis farm inside
A man has been arrested after a cannabis farm was found inside a Sunderland pub. He has since been bailed.