The Northern Echo
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PIP review warning as thousands of young people claim disability benefit for anxiety
PIP figures reveal that 30 of recent claimants with anxiety disorders are aged 16 to 24, but a leading psychiatrist warns official statistics may not tell the whole story.
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Opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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North East family-run company plans expansion after turnover passes £1m
Castle Eden’s Gridmark Survey, a North East surveying firm, grows to £1m turnover with 16 staff and plans to recruit an operations manager.
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Family-run County Durham garage fears for future after row with residents over noise
Owners of a County Durham garage fear for its future after residents on a neighbouring estate complained about noise, prompting a noise abatement notice.
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Five accused of murdering man, 23, at County Durham petrol station go on trial today
Five people accused of murdering Daniel Ambler at a County Durham petrol station will stand trial at Teesside Crown Court following his death on January 15.
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County Durham NHS boss identifies 'Mr Irfan' after breast cancer surgery mystery
County Durham NHS Trust has identified a previously unknown surgeon whose name appeared in the medical records of a breast cancer patient.
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 400 times face value on eBay
A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.
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Shildon shoplifter swiped booze and beauty sets from Darlington Heron Foods store
Shildon woman Lara Moss admits stealing groceries, laundry products and alcohol from Heron Foods in Darlington
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Two young people die in sepsis cases as County Durham NHS Trust launches review
Two young patients have died in sepsis cases in the last year, County Durham and Darlington NHS trust has confirmed as it launched a review.
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Darlington family's 'living nightmare' as sporty uncle bedbound after diagnosis
A Darlington woman says her family are "living in an awful nightmare" after her beloved uncle was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer.
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52 homes set for approval despite warning village GP surgery cannot cope
Plans for 52 homes in Sherburn, near Malton, face GP capacity concerns and 40 objections, as North Yorkshire Council considers the scheme on October 22.
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Paedophile teacher took pictures of schoolgirls and make sickening AI pornography
A paedophile teacher who took pictures of schoolgirls in his classroom and used them to create sickening AI child pornography has been jailed.
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County Durham food truck marks 20 years after three high street giants come and go
County Durham food truck couple Derrick and Stacey Hope mark 20 years at Fylands Drive, recalling Focus, Poundstretcher and Greggs competition ahead of Wickes.
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Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington thanks donors but is 'not out of the woods yet'
Community donations are helping Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington amid closure fears, but the charity still needs urgent funding to survive.
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Man in hospital with fractured spine and head injuries after two-car smash
A man has been left with a fractured spine and head injuries after a two-car crash in Eaglescliffe on Sunday.
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Durham Council opens applications for independent scrutiny role
AN opportunity to shape public accountability has opened up
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Drivers urged to avoid falling victim to mileage fraud by taking important step
Drivers in the UK have been warned about falling victim to mileage fraud and how they could spot a clocked car
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County Durham café praised for 'best ever' scone and unique African-inspired dishes
Nobia & Sons in Barnard Castle has earned a 4.8 Tripadvisor rating, with visitors praising its huge homemade scones, goat curry and welcoming staff.
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Woman guilty of involvement in group attack but two men cleared of also raping victim
A woman has been found guilty of taking part in a group assault on a man held captive in her County Durham home.
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Tees Valley college group unveils ambitious Destination 2030 plan
Education Training Collective launches Destination 2030 to expand skills, careers and clean energy training across the Tees Valley, backed by major investment.
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Meet the North East family taking on the world's toughest obstacle races
The Jarman family is making a name for themselves in the sport of obstacle course racing.
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Companies face up to £2,500-a-day charge for roadworks on County Durham roads
Companies carrying out roadworks on County Durham’s busiest roads could be charged up to £2,500 a day by Durham County Council.
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ITV changes Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules this week
ITV is changing the usual TV schedules for Emmerdale and Coronation Street this week to allow for the broadcast of The Pride of Britain Awards.
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UK drivers urged not to delay one thing as colder weather approaches
Car insurance and finance psychology experts have urged drivers not to delay car repairs in the winter season
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This 250-year-old North Yorkshire gravestone tells a tale of a brutal unsolved murder
Unto the mournful fate of young John Moore, Who fell a victim to some villain’s power, In Richmond Lane, near to Ask Hall, ’tis said, – There was his life most cruelly betrayed. Shot with a gun by some abandoned rake, Then knock’d o’th’ head with a hedging stake, His soul, I trust, is with the blest above, There to enjoy eternal rest and love; Then let us pray his murderer to discover, That he to justice soon may be brought over.
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Amanda Owen buying daughter Edith a car as she prepares for driving test
Amanda Owen's daughter Edith tells sister Raven she's getting a car as she learns to drive in the latest episode of Channel 4's Our Farm Next Door.
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LIVE - 'Serious' multi-car crash closes A1 in both directions causing mile-long delays
A 'serious' crash involving multiple vehicles has closed part of the A1 in Northumberland, with a mile-long tailback reported.
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Robson Green's favourite North East pub in beautiful seaside village
Discover the historic Black Swan in Seahouses, a Northumberland gastropub that counts TV star Robson Green among its famous fans.
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'Concern' for missing Stephen, 69, last seen on doorbell camera
A 69-year-old man has been reported missing from Cramlington, with Northumbria Police 'increasingly concerned' for his wellbeing.
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Three people taken to hospital after 'serious' crash closes A1 in Northumberland
Three people have been taken to hospital following a “serious” two-car crash which closed the A1 in near Felton in Northumberland.
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Where are Amanda Owen's Our Yorkshire Farm nine children in 2026?
From Raven's scientific career to Reuben's machinery business and Nancy's ballet, here's what Amanda Owen's nine children are doing in 2026.
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County Durham charity left 'saddened' after shop window smashed overnight
The Angel Trust, based in Bishop Auckland has been left "saddened" at the " emotional and financial damage" to one of its buildings after a window was smashed overnight.
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LIVE - Cordon put up outside two North East pubs as police stand guard at scene
A police cordon is in place outside two neighbouring pubs, The Wheatsheaf and The Terminus, in Sunderland on the corner of Roker Avenue and North Bridge Street, with police vehicles in attendance.
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One person rushed to hospital after two-vehicle crash at A135 Stockton junction
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash at the junction of the A135 Yarm Road in Stockton this morning (October 18).
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The County Durham village where a powerful medieval bishop's castle once stood
Bishop Middleham is a quiet County Durham village where the remains of a medieval castle reveal its past as a home of Durham's powerful bishops.
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Historic County Durham estate dubbed one of the North's 'best hidden gems'
A viral TikTok has brought attention to a historic landmark in County Durham named as "one of the Catholic church's best-kept secrets."
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LIVE - A1(M) and A66 roundabout at Scotch Corner fully reopens after vehicle fire
Two lanes are closed after a vehicle fire on the A1(M) and A66 roundabout at Scotch Corner.
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Market town with waterfalls, castle and indie shops is perfect North East day trip
Discover Richmond's indie shops, waterfalls, castle and historic theatre on a perfect day out.
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10 beloved Teesside shops that disappeared from the high street over the years
From department stores to toy shops, these are 10 much-loved Teesside businesses that have disappeared from the high street.
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LIVE - 'Serious' multi-car crash closes A1 in both directions with mile-long delays
A 'serious' crash involving multiple vehicles has closed part of the A1 in Northumberland, with a mile-long tailback reported.
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Fresh plans for former Durham M&S building after STACK development fall through
Fresh plans have been put forward to transform the former Marks & Spencer building in Durham city centre into a hub for independent businesses.
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Police in County Durham seize e-scooter from child under 10 who wasn't wearing helmet
Durham Police seize 28mph e-scooter and 15mph mini moto ridden helmetless by children under 10 in Chester-le-Street, warning parents "they are not toys".
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Middlesbrough and Sunderland 'hardest places to grow up' - report finds
Middlesbrough and Sunderland are among the hardest places in England for children to grow up, a report presented to Parliament on Monday will say.
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County Durham Kik pervert suggested '14-year-old' girl meet him in his BMW
A man who thought he was messaging a 14-year-old girl on Kick asked for a topless photo and about her sexual experience.
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'Chubby' North East comedian collects new car weeks after emergency hip surgery
Comedian Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown has been spotted collecting a brand-new car in Teesside just weeks after undergoing emergency hip replacement surgery.
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County Durham mum sheds 1.5st to fulfil Britney Spears catsuit dream for her 40th
A County Durham mum who spent years hiding her figure beneath leggings and hoodies has celebrated her 40th birthday in style after shedding one and a half stone.
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£650k County Durham cottage comes with annexe, acre of land and endless potential
Explore Sycamore Court, Rowley: a £650,000 stone cottage near Consett with three bedrooms, self-contained annexe, garage, one acre of grounds and no chain.
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The County Durham village home to one of England's oldest churches
Discover Escomb, the County Durham village home to a 1,350-year-old Anglo-Saxon church built with Roman stone and featuring an ancient sundial.
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Teesside GP showed 'reckless disregard for patient safety' by falsifying records
A Yarm GP who showed “reckless disregard for patient safety” by falsifying three patients' records has been suspended.
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County Durham man who repeatedly contacted ex ‘avoided prison by a whisker’
Michael Winn narrowly avoids prison after breaching a non-molestation order six times; the County Durham man receives a suspended sentence and drug treatment.