The Northern Echo
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Queen Camilla opens up on difficulty of keeping King Charles' health a secret
Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about the emotional strain of keeping the King’s cancer diagnosis secret.
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Lexus LBX review: Is this the small hybrid SUV that feels a class above?
The Lexus LBX is a small car with a big job.
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'Exceptional' four-bedroom Durham home with stunning views on the market for £875k
A four bedroom detached home has been put on the market for £875,000.
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The Middlesbrough-born actress who has gone from Game of Thrones to Ted Lasso
Born in Middlesbrough, actress Faye Marsay has gone on to appear in Game of Thrones, Pride, Darkest Hour, Adolescence and the latest series of Ted…
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Pictures as dinosaurs descended on Northallerton high street
Dinosaurs roamed Northallerton High Street as families enjoyed games, entertainment, photo opportunities and prehistoric fun.
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Bird that was 'on brink of disappearing from Britain' spotted in North East
A rare and famously secretive bird, the Bittern, has been spotted in the skies of the North East by a photographer.
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All the suspected killer whale sightings along the North East coast in 2026
From Saltburn and Marske to Beadnell, Seahouses and the Farne Islands, we look at the suspected orca sightings reported along the North East coast…
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'Vital' North Yorkshire route to close for three weeks of improvement works
Sutton Bank on the A170 in North Yorkshire will close for three weeks as essential maintenance and safety improvement works are carried out. The
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Dangerous driver, 20, on stolen motorbike banned from roads after police chase
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced after a police pursuit involving a stolen off-road motorbike in Teesside.
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Man due to appear in court charged with 85 counts of shop theft
A man has been charged with a string of shop thefts.
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Police looking for missing woman release CCTV images of her leaving home in car
Police searching for a missing woman have renewed their appeal for sightings of her and her black car.
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Spennymoor woman fined after admitting assault on another woman
Laura Waring, 36, of Spennymoor, was fined after admitting assault by beating another woman during an incident in the County Durham town and…
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Missing boat prompts warning after three people rescued off North East coast
Mariners have been warned to take extra care near the River Tyne after a 14ft cabin cruiser capsized and disappeared from sight off South Shields.
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New bus service connecting Sedgefield and Newton Aycliffe to come into force
A new weekday bus service linking Sedgefield, Chilton and Newton Aycliffe will launch on September 1.
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Fire crews called to late night blaze in wooded area near Darlington golf club
Fire crews were called to a blaze in a wooded area near a golf club in Darlington.
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Firestarter 'could have killed someone' when he torched a County Durham family home
A firestarter who "could have killed someone" when he torched a Murton home has been jailed.
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Body found in search for missing pensioner
Police have found a body in the search for missing man.
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Man found dad dead at home after taking cocktail of drugs days after prison release
A son found his dad dead at home after he took a cocktail of drugs just two days after being released from HMP Holme House.
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Teesside fisherman’s fight for answers over dead crabs to feature in documentary
A Teesside fisherman’s fight for answers after thousands of dead crabs washed up on the North East coast will be on the big screen at Regent…
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Arriva confirms 2026/27 County Durham college bus services as four routes SCRAPPED
Students travelling to and from a County Durham college are being urged to check their bus options before the 2026/27 academic year, following…
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Tinkerbell, Moana and Woody to appear at free Darlington family event this week
Darlington's Fairytales and Legends Day returns on August 20 with free character meet-and-greets, live entertainment, a town trail and family…
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American indie rock favourites to play North East gig marking album milestone
We Are Scientists will bring their 20th anniversary tour for With Love and Squalor to KU Stockton, giving North East fans the chance to celebrate…
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The fastest and slowest areas in the North East to sell a property
Zoopla has revealed the areas in the North East where it is fastest and slowest to sell a property.
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County Durham woman banned for three years after cocaine by-product found in blood
Victoria Thompson, 55, of South Hetton, has been banned from driving for three years after admitting drug driving and driving without insurance.
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Major North East chemical factory resumes production after 2025 closure
Tioxide Materials has recommenced titanium dioxide pigment production at its Greatham plant in Hartlepool after LB Group acquired the former Venator…
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County Durham woman sentenced for assaulting two police officers
Rebeka Richardson, 25, of Esh Winning, has received a community order after admitting assaulting two police officers on duty in County Durham.
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Middlesbrough sitcom stars join Sir Stephen Fry in LGBTQ+ new film
Smoggie Queens stars Elijah Young, Alexandra Mardell and Peter McPherson have joined Sir Stephen Fry and Dannii Minogue in the #DeserveBetter…
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One person taken to hospital after car flips onto side in North Yorkshire crash
One person has been taken to hospital after a crash in North Yorkshire.
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Boy, 12, fighting for his life in hospital after crash near supermarket
A 12-year-old boy remains in a critical condition after being struck by a white Vauxhall Mokka while crossing Doxford Park Way near Morrisons in…
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How to remember lost loved ones through birdsong in North East display
Memorial Birdsongs, an international art installation by American artist Scott Hessels, is coming to Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens as part…
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UK high street giant collapsed in administration with 1,800 jobs lost
A high street giant collapsed into administration, resulting in the loss of 1,800 jobs.
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Tailbacks on A174 after two lorries break down as drivers urged to find other routes
There are currently tailbacks on the A174 due to two broken-down lorries on Apple Orchard Bank on Marske Lane in Skelton.
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History of flooding prompts major investment in North Yorkshire communities
Yorkshire Water has launched flood mitigation schemes in Carlton Miniott and Easingwold, with millions of pounds being invested to help protect…
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Call for volunteers as thousands set to take part in North East running festival
The 2026 Middlesbrough Runs are set to bring thousands of runners to Teesside, with organisers appealing for more volunteers to help deliver the…
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Historic Yorkshire Dales family needlework proves auction highlight
Historic samplers linked to the prominent Broderick family of Swaledale proved a highlight at auction, with the collection of antique needlework…
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The Great Yorkshire Feast festival launched - how to get tickets
The Yorkshire Life team and some familiar faces as we take over the Food Hall at Fodder, Harrogate, on Friday, September 25
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County Durham motorist given six points over driver information offence
Jason Humble, 25, of Stanhope, has been fined and given penalty points after failing to identify the driver of a vehicle when requested to do so by…
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Police investigating fire near stadium as football club slams ‘reckless behaviour’
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service tackled a grass fire covering about 40 square metres near the Ashington AFC stadium.
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National park volunteers help preserve rare AA call box in Yorkshire Dales
Volunteers from the Yorkshire Dales National Park have helped preserve one of Britain’s rare surviving AA roadside call boxes, carrying out…
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‘Ill-fated’ Burlesque Musical performance cancelled yet again at Sunderland Empire
Theatregoers have been left devastated after another performance of Burlesque the Musical at Sunderland Empire was cancelled around an hour before…
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New jobs created as £3m Darlington dealership revamp unveiled
Drive Motor Retail has officially unveiled its newly redeveloped Darlington dealership, following an investment of over £3 million that has…
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Teams working 'around the clock' to fix collapsed sewer as road remains shut
Teams are "working around the clock" to fix a collapsed sewer in Norton - and said the road will reopen as soon as possible.
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Rescue mission after boat found with engine failure drifting out to sea in North East
Tynemouth RNLI crews were training on their new Tamar-class lifeboat when they spotted a lone RIB drifting out to sea off South Pier after its…
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Divers join search for missing soldier Liam Potts who vanished after night out
Diving teams have joined the search for a missing soldier as police continue to probe a disturbance and crash on the night of his disappearance
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North York Moors programme promotes wellbeing through nature
The North York Moors National Park is launching Mindful Month in September, offering events and activities focused on nature, art and heritage to…
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Teesside teen had half her brain disconnected to end years of relentless seizures
Neive Williams, who suffers from Rasmussen’s encephalitis, had half her brain disconnected in a life-changing surgery.
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'No excuse' as fly-tippers fined over £2,900 after dumping waste in County Durham
Three people have been ordered to pay more than £2,900 in fines, surcharges and court costs after separate fly-tipping offences in Chilton and…
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UK drivers divided on proposed motorway rule change in place for 59 years
When asked if they believed the UK motorway speed limit would change, a pool of UK drivers was somewhat divided
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Brenda Blethyn teases return to North East ITV drama Vera which ran for 14 series
Actress Brenda Blethyn played DCI Vera Stanhope in ITV drama Vera and said she'd love to return for a special episode.
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Blue plaque unveiled for historic glassworks chimney saved from demolition
A new South Tyneside blue plaque has been installed on the former Cookson Glassworks chimney in South Shields, commemorating the town’s historic…