The Northern Echo
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Further three Burlesque shows cancelled as ticketholders left out of pocket
Theatregoers have been left outraged as a further three Burlesque performances have been cancelled at Sunderland Empire.
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'Significant damage' as car 'deliberately' ploughs into North East hair salon
Northumbria Police are investigating after a vehicle was deliberately driven into the shutters of Queen B Hair and Beauty Clinic on Hylton Road in…
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Thunderstorm warning issued across North East as heavy showers set to hit
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorms yellow weather warning across parts of the North East as heavy showers set to hit.
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Cows cause major delays on A1(M) near Darlington after wandering onto motorway
Cows caused delays on the A1(M) after wandering onto the motorway near Darlington.
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Air ambulance called and rescued boat launched as person pulled from Wear in Durham
A person has been taken to hospital after a large 999 river rescue mission in Durham yesterday (August 18).
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North East accountancy firm eyes growth after move to larger offices
An ambitious accountancy firm is preparing for further growth after relocating to larger premises to support its expanding workforce and future…
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Downfall of TV officer barred over sexual relationship with woman he met on duty
Former Cleveland police man, Ben Burgess, who appeared on a Channel 5's Inside the Force has been barred after pursuing a sexual relationship…
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Firm chosen to shape delivery of homes, jobs and infrastructure across Tees Valley
A global engineering and environmental consultancy has been chosen to help shape how communities, housing, infrastructure and economic growth are…
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LIVE- Severe delays on A1(M) near Darlington after crash
There are currently severe delays around 58 minutes on the A1(M) near Low Coniscliffe, Darlington after a crash. We will be bringing you the latest…
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Bishop Auckland care home told to improve over unsafe windows and furniture
Bishop Auckland care home The Fields has been rated ‘requires improvement’ after inspectors uncovered a string of serious failures.
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Hit West End musical Heathers to visit Darlington Hippodrome
Heathers The Musical will visit Darlington Hippodrome as part of its UK tour, bringing the hit stage adaptation of the cult film to the North East…
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Nigella Lawson gives update on future as she admits she is 'a bit nervous'
Nigella Lawson has given an update on he future, saying she is “a bit nervous” about her latest work as a judge on The Great British Bake Off
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Patients contacted as NHS Trust expand review into surgeon whose work is 'of concern'
Spire Washington Hospital confirmed on Monday (August 17) that the review into care provided by former consultant orthopaedic surgeon Leslie Irwin…
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Groundworks under way on extension at home of 'vital' North East veterans' charity
The future of a North East veterans’ charity is set to be secured after work began on a major extension that will make its facilities accessible…
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Popular streaming platform's prices to rise by up to £24 a year from next week
Paramount+ customers can expect their bill to increase by up to £2 per month and £24 per year, according to reports.
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Stretch of A-road closed for nearly 12 hours as crash investigators at scene
The A172 is currently closed near Cleveland Tontine as crash investigation teams work at the scene.
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County Durham driver banned after pub car park crash damages BMW X7
Simon Whitely, 34, of Consett, was banned from driving for six months after admitting careless driving and failing to stop or report a crash in the…
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County Durham flower festival returns with tribute to music legends
Ushaw Flower Festival is set to return with floral displays at historic Ushaw,celebrating the North East’s musical heritage
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'Dangerous' rapist 'humiliated and degraded' woman leaving her 'constanly on edge'
A "dangerous" rapist who "humiliated and degraded" a woman, leaving her with significant psychological harm, is starting a…
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First look at Darlington restaurant promising live music and Brazilian themed nights
A new restaurant is bringing Mediterranean and British cuisine with a Brazilian twist to the heart of Darlington.
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Starbucks launches 2 new drinks in UK supermarkets this month
Starbucks is adding two new drinks to its supermarket on-the-go range and they're two matcha flavours.
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New alcohol sales licence sought for shop in County Durham village - public notice
S&R Retailing Ltd has applied to Durham County Council for a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises at a shop on Front Street,…
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'I moved 4,000 miles from Indian to Durham - the culture shocks were scary'
Ankita Joshi moved from India to Durham to study and is now building an online following by sharing the UK's everyday culture shocks, from…
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British motorsport team enters administration after major victory on track
Cataclean Plato Racing had only just won its first major race in early August before it entered into administration.
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North Pennines exhibition explores farming and nature through art
An exhibition exploring the connection between farming and nature has opened at Bowlees Visitor Centre in County Durham, featuring work by five…
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Two North East footpaths to close after burst pipe causes hole - public notice
Redcar and Cleveland Council will temporarily close Footpath No. 2 in Eston and Footpath No. 1 in Redcar from 24 August after a burst pipe caused a…
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Ryanair passengers issued warning about checking in or risk paying fine
Ryanair will charge you if you do not check in online before arriving at the airport.
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Campaign launched as four in 10 in North East unaware choking can kill within minutes
St John Ambulance has launched its Save a Life September campaign after research found nearly four in 10 people in the North East do not realise…
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Upset as County Durham store that has served the town for 100 years announces closure
A beloved Seaham family business is set to close its doors after more than 100 years serving the town.
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North East town being transformed by murals from world-class street artists
The first of several new murals planned for a North East town centre has been unveiled as part of a major effort to revitalise the area through…
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£5m North East council depot revamp completed to boost services
South Tyneside Council has completed a £5 million redevelopment of its Middlefields Depot, transforming the 60,000-square-metre site into a modern…
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County Durham pervert was caught with extreme porn involving animals on Xbox
A man who “buried his head in the sand”, when facing a trial for possessing child abuse images, has had his “one chance” to avoid an…
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Veterans enjoy fishing and friendship at Durham Freemasons event
Durham Freemasons hosted their annual Veterans Fishing Day at Aldin Grange Fishery in Bearpark, bringing together veterans from across County Durham…
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Dog bus to launch in Darlington after going from strength to strength
A bus service exclusively for dogs is set to launch in Darlington.
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Darlington man banned after being caught with cocaine in his system in Northgate
Paul Johnston, 45, of Howick Close, Darlington, has been banned from driving after admitting drug-driving offences on Northgate, Darlington.
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Homebuilder Bellway celebrates 80 years in North East
Newcastle-based homebuilider Bellway is celebrating its 80th anniversary of building homes in the North East and across Britain.
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Popular homeware brand to launch new second-hand marketplace in the UK
The Ikea marketplace will allow people to upload photos of their old Ikea items to sell.
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Darlington man gets conditional discharge for assaults on three NHS workers
Alexander Jefferson, 26, of Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough, was given a conditional discharge after admitting three assaults on NHS…
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Tragedy as body found in search for missing 22-year-old North East soldier
A body has been found in the River Tyne during the search for missing Northumberland man Liam Potts.
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Abandoned bikes, half a bath and heaps of rubbish found in Durham litter crackdown
A City of Durham Parish Council-backed volunteer group collected 37 bags of rubbish in a Viaduct clean-up and plans further action to tackle litter…
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Inside the £720k North Yorkshire hilltop home with its own orchard and waterfall
Far Shirby features extensive landscaped gardens, a Japanese-inspired retreat and countryside views.
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North East firm announces new sponsorship deal with football club
Teesside-based Circle Cloud has become a sponsor of Thornaby FC
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First look at County Durham town's new nightclub after old venue given revamp
Take a first look inside a new County Durham nightclub that opened its doors for the first time last week.
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Pioneer North Yorkshire fisherwoman honoured in new stage show
The extraordinary story of a North Yorkshire woman who became the first to skipper a North Sea fishing vessel is being brought to life in a new…
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Kim McGuinness launches new solar scheme for North East households
North East homeowners are being offered discounted access to solar panels and battery storage under a new scheme launched by Mayor Kim McGuinness.
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'Matter of time until someone dies' as balaclava-clad yobs cause chaos in Darlington
A councillor has warned that it's "only a matter of time until someone is killed" at a Darlington junction where off-road bikers in…
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Road and footpath closures set for gas works in North East town - public notice
Sunderland City Council has announced temporary road and footpath closures in Houghton-le-Spring from 7 September for gas main repair works,…
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Polestar 3 review: 680hp electric SUV packs a punch with blistering pace and poise
The Polestar 3 feels blisteringly quick – so much so that my mother-in-law let out a little gasp when the road conditions allowed me to give the…
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Healthcare marketing firm expands with move to North East hub
A specialist communications agency providing marketing support to some of Europe’s leading healthcare and pharmaceutical brands has opened a new…
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East, including the A1(M), A66,…