The Northern Echo
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Bomb squad descends on North East street after concerning item discovered at property
A bomb squad was called to a North East street after police discovered an item sparking concerns at a property.
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County Durham takeaway goes Willy Wonka-style by hiding cash in food for lucky few
A County Durham takeaway is adding a little extra flavour to dinner orders tonight by hiding cash inside some customer's tubs of garlic sauce.
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Surprising Darlington link to Marvel's new Disney Plus series Vision Quest
Two stars of Marvel's Vision Quest once performed in Darlington before finding worldwide success.
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Unregulated slimming jabs and machetes seized in North East police raids
Eight people were arrested and weapons, drugs and cash seized during a targeted day of action across South Tyneside.
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50 arrested amid crackdown on 'serious organised crime' after fatal A66 crash
A total of 50 people have now been arrested as part of a police crackdown on serious organised crime in the aftermath of the fatal A66 crash.
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North Yorkshire heritage railway launches ghostly Christmas train with folklore
North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Bloody Merry Christmas train brings ghost stories, folklore and festive frights to the moors
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Two in hospital after late night crash closed County Durham road
Two people are in hospital after a late night crash in Annfield Plain, County Durham, that saw the road closed.
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'Striking' County Durham waterfall so beautiful it was turned into a stamp
A waterfall that can easily be reached from Darlington is so "spectacular" that it was added to a Royal Mail stamp.
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County Durham maize maze to become a 'terrifying' Halloween night trail
Thorpe Farm Centre’s County Durham maize maze returns as a terrifying Halloween Scare Nights trail from October 29-31, with family sessions and food.
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Man, 54, arrested after woman attacked in alleyway leaving her with eye injury
A man has been arrested after a woman was assaulted in an alleyway between West Dyke Road and Westbourne Grove in Redcar.
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Bright lights and thumping music fill High Street as Yarm Fair kicks off
Screaming thrill seekers, bright lights, and thumping music filled the air in Yarm last night as the fair rolled back into town.
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Inside ex Durham school transformed into a £1.45m luxury home near cricket ground
Step inside Durham House, a historic former chaplaincy with cricket ground views, six bedrooms, a snooker room and a £1.45m price tag.
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Top rated North East Halloween costume shops for best spooky outfits this autumn
Those preparing for Halloween are being encouraged to support independent businesses across the North East, with a range of local costume shops offering everything from fancy dress outfits to accessories, makeup and party supplies.
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From fuel pumps to hot tubs: County Durham's relaxing spa near the A66 in old garage
A former petrol station near Barnard Castle has been transformed into The Garage Spa, an award-winning County Durham retreat with a unique motoring-themed twist.
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Named and shamed - Three County Durham residents in court over fly-tipping
Three County Durham residents have been named and shamed after appearing in court for fly-tipping and waste-related offences.
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Spennymoor E-biker who crashed into car tried to run from police despite losing shoe
A County Durham motorcyclist has been handed a suspended prison sentence after taking police on a joyride across pavements and through red lights.
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Durham police and crime commissioner welcomes overhaul of rape court process
PCC Joy Allen welcomes specialist rape and serious sexual offence courts across England and Wales, with private spaces, fixed trial dates and trauma-informed support
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LIVE - Two people in hospital after two cars and a HGV crash on A688 near to A1(M) in County Durham
The A688 is blocked in both directions near Metal Bridge, Bowburn and Coxhoe, close to the A1(M) in County Durham after a crash this morning (October 16).
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Sex offender jailed after unregistered phone rings in his pocket during police visit
Middlesbrough sex offender Matthew Hodgkiss jailed for two years after police found an unregistered mobile phone, breaching his sexual harm prevention order.
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Northern and Trans Pennine train journeys in North East stopped for entire weekend
Railway lines between Middlesbrough and Saltburn will be closed for an entire weekend while engineering work takes place, Northern Trains said.
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New North East bus route links Darlington with airport and retail park
A new direct bus service linking Darlington, Teesside Park and Teesside International Airport has launched across the Tees Valley.
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Our own people should be the priority as charities struggle to support those in need
John Cumberland (Care Crisis, HAS, Oct 13) sums up well the situation regarding the cost of illegal immigration.
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Lucky North Yorkshire couple bag £1million in National Lottery after hunch pays off
A retired North Yorkshire couple are celebrating after becoming millionaires thanks to a lottery ticket bought on a hunch.
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County Durham festivalgoer tried to smuggle £4k drug haul into Creamfields
Creamfields reveller Matthew Clarkson jailed for three years after Cheshire Police found £4,330 of cocaine, MDMA, 2C-B and ketamine in a sock at Daresbury.
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Rare Star Wars collection to land at Darlington attraction for 50th anniversary
Star Wars exhibition May The Toys Be With You opens at Hopetown Darlington, featuring vintage toys, posters and memorabilia.
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North East teen balancing study and sport crowned motorcycle trial world champion
Ingleby Barwick's Harison Skelton won the 2026 Trial3 World Championship, with Middlesbrough college supporting his ambitions alongside his studies.
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Rare King Charles 50p sells for more than 200 times its face value
Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation
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Two people in hospital after crash on A688 in County Durham as air ambulance attends
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A688, near the A1(M) in County Durham road, which has seen the air ambulance attend.
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Stockton grandad's heart stopped for minutes after 'lightheaded' feeling at parkrun
A Stockton grandfather who survived a cardiac arrest after collapsing at a Middlesbrough parkrun is urging communities to ensure lifesaving defibrillators are registered and accessible in an emergency.
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Philippine nurses mark 25 years of caring for North East patients
Philippine-trained nurses in Teesside mark 25 years with the NHS, celebrating careers at North Tees and Hartlepool hospitals and the community they call home.
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North East club football club offers free CPR training and match tickets
North East football fans can learn lifesaving CPR skills and claim free match tickets in a campaign to build confidence in responding to cardiac arrests.
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Bishop Aukland-born former US presidential adviser receives historic London honour
Durham University Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill receives Freedom of the City of London and joins Haberdashers’ Company in recognition of her public service.
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Woman, 20, to fulfill childhood dream by opening Darlington café 'beyond ordinary'
A young entrepreneur is preparing to fulfil her teenage dream of opening a café in Darlington.
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Woman caught three times over drink-drive limit berates Durham police officers
Police in County Durham have shared footage of a woman who was caught three times over the drink drive limit and then went on to berate officers who arrested her.
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Ripon city centre to be transformed into festive winter wonderland
Ripon’s Market Place will be transformed into a festive winter wonderland next month with Little Bird Made.
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County Durham family go all out with 4,000 light Christmas display... in October
A self-proclaimed County Durham Santa Claus has gone all out for Christmas, transforming his home with around 4,000 lights and a host of festive inflatables.
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North East grandmother's bid for missing-person alert system inspired by grandson
The grandmother of a five-year-old autistic boy has launched a campaign for a specialist missing-person alert system across Cleveland, warning that every minute counts when a vulnerable child disappears.
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Mackenzie Thorpe donates original Transporter Bridge painting to help families
Artist Mackenzie Thorpe has donated an original painting inspired by the North East town where he grew up to raise funds for families facing hardship.
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Months of disruption as roadworks to start on A1(M) at Darlington until August 2027
Drivers face months of disruption on the A1(M) in County Durham as major improvement schemes run from November into summer 2027.
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North East restaurant takeover highlights swallowing difficulties
Percy Hedley Foundation stages Gateshead restaurant takeover to raise dysphagia awareness, offering texture-modified meals for inclusive North East dining.
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North East hotel stars honoured at annual Excellence Awards ceremony
North East Hotels Association Excellence Awards honour hospitality stars, with Hotel Indigo Newcastle and Hampton by Hilton Stockton taking two awards each.
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North East city road closures and restrictions for Halloween event - public notice
Sunderland road closures and parking restrictions will be in place on October 30 for the Barnes Spooktacular Halloween fireworks display
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North East woman banned from keeping dogs after starving puppy found ‘lifeless’
A North East woman has been banned from keeping dogs for eight years after her five-month-old puppy was found emaciated and described as “floppy and lifeless” by a vet.
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Free foster care training programme set to be launched for Darlington residents
Darlington launches free fostering training programme on November 4 for current and prospective foster carers, offering Level 1 award and support skills.
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North East recruitment firm nears £10m revenue after record growth run
Nigel Wright Group’s North East business posts 13 per cent growth, with revenues nearing £10m as Leeds and Manchester offices drive expansion across northern England.
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North East firm forecasts profits of up to £35m as gold demand drives growth
Strong demand for gold, jewellery and pawnbroking services has helped a financial services and retail company forecast annual profits of up to £35 million.
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Four Durham Police officers face gross misconduct hearings over 'boozy Spain trip'
Four Durham Police officers could face the sack over allegations linked to a trip to Spain, while four others have returned to work.
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North Yorkshire runner prepares for milestone 100th marathon after 25-year challenge
Great Ayton runner Marc Mason will run his 100th marathon at the Yorkshire Marathon on October 18, raising money for Middlesbrough MS Therapy Centre.
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Union demand halt to Darlington hospital ward shake-up as staff fear for future roles
A union has told an NHS trust to “halt plans immediately” to change wards at Darlington Memorial Hospital, after staff raised concerns about their future roles.
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Man followed ex-wife and smashed mirror off her new partner's car after cinema date
Hartlepool man Wayne Minza gets an 18-month community order after ramming his ex-wife’s car, threatening her new partner with a spanner and causing damage.