The Northern Echo
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UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation
Straight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.
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LIVE - Darlington greengrocer to serve last customers after over 150 years
A historic Darlington greengrocer, considered one of the oldest in the world, will serve its final customers today after more than 150 years
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End of an era as historic Darlington greengrocer closing TODAY after 150 years
A much loved family run Darlington greengrocer which has served generations of shoppers for more than 150 years will close its doors for the final time today.
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Dolphin Centre sport hall STILL has no reopening date months after closing for refurb
A Darlington sports hall which has been out of action for almost four months still has no confirmed reopening date, leaving regular users frustrated and unable to return to activities they have enjoyed there for decades.
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Durham Freemasons grant brings advice closer to families facing child poverty
Durham Freemasons award £60,000 grant to Stockton Citizens Advice for Community Connectors supporting families facing child poverty in the North East.
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A1 crash leaves lane closed with severe delays and debris on road
Motorists are facing severe delays this morning (October 9) on the A1 Western Bypass following a crash near Team Valley in Gateshead.
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Person rushed to hospital after crash that sees road cordoned off by police
A person was taken to hospital after a crash on West Dyke Road in Redcar at around 7.15pm on Thursday (October 7).
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Full cast list for ITV's gripping new drama The Party starring Luke Evans
ITV will release a new gripping drama this weekend - see the full cast list, what it's about and how to watch it.
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One taken to hospital after HGV and car crash in A66 layby as air ambulance attends
A person was taken to hospital after a crash between a HGV and a car in a layby on the A66 that saw the air ambulance, police and paramedics attend.
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Darlington mum juggling mental health role and beauty business shortlisted for award
A Darlington woman balancing a career in mental health with a growing beauty business says she was left stunned after being shortlisted for a prestigious Northern Echo award.
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North East regeneration showcased at major cities conference
Newcastle and Sunderland host ATCM’s 2026 Big Cities Conference, showcasing North East regeneration, hospitality, culture and future city development.
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North East entrepreneurs raise growth expectations for sixth consecutive quarter
North East entrepreneurs raise growth expectations for a sixth quarter, with 56 per cent creating jobs despite economic uncertainty and delayed Budget decisions.
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Durham-born property expert named Woman of the Year at national awards
North East property expert Emma Bolton, CEO of Sewell Advisory, wins Woman of the Year at the Inspiring Women in Property Awards for mentoring professionals.
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Controlling Darlington man who made wife's life hell harassed her after break-up
A man subjected his partner, now his wife, to years of “horrific abuse” while drinking heavily and taking crack cocaine.
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The towns and cities around the world officially linked to County Durham
County Durham could soon add a town in Italy and a community in France to its growing network of international partnerships.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Record Mouseman bowl with six carved mice sells for £9,500 at North Yorkshire auction
Tennants’ largest-ever Mouseman bowl sells for £9,500 at October 3 auction, as demand grows for Yorkshire oak furniture and Hovingham table sets a new record.
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Pensioners could get bigger HMRC Personal Allowance under new tax shake-up calls
A new petition calls for pensioners to get a bigger tax-free allowance, set at 110 of the full new State Pension and increased annually.
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Landlord fined £28k after mum, baby and disabled child living in damp and mouldy home
The Annfield Plain family contacted Durham County Council after a broken boiler left them without heating, alongside several other problems.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (October 9).
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‘Phew!’ What filling up the petrol tank made me remember about the swinging sixties
I BIT the bullet yesterday and went to top up the petrol tank as I normally do on a weekly basis.
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Café owner helps veterans combat loneliness while turning business into busy spot
A Newton Aycliffe café owner is putting a little-known community hub on the map after turning the business around.
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County Durham man found with knuckledusters claims he didn't know they were illegal
Darren Appleby admitted possessing two knuckledusters at his Murton home after a police raid. Newton Aycliffe magistrates gave him an absolute discharge.
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North East cable company strengthens support for hospice charity
Cleveland Cable pledges £25,000 a year as Teesside Hospice’s first Pioneer Partner, funding 900 hours of specialist end-of-life care for local families each year.
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North East charity honours community champions at 25th anniversary gala
Sunderland AFC’s Foundation of Light celebrates 25 years at a gala awards night, honouring 17 winners and its impact across the North East, through football.
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£150 energy bill help returns in October – check if you could qualify
The Warm Home Discount Scheme reopens in October 2026. Check which benefits qualify, the key date for eligibility and which energy suppliers are taking part.
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Crook hairdresser's bid to cut Portugese jail term after smuggling 67kg of cannabis
A drug-smuggling County Durham hairdresser stashed more than 67kg of cannabis in his luggage in a bid to clear drug debt.
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Darlington set for new special school after government approval
Darlington’s 96-place Garden Village Free School for autistic pupils has been approved by Education Secretary Lucy Powell, doubling specialist places.
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Car park to remain closed until further notice over vandalism linked to ex-Wilko shop
Darlington Borough Council confirmed on Wednesday (October 7) that East Street Car Park would be closed indefinitely after anti-social behaviour at the location.
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Motorbike rider taken to hospital after crash with car in village near Darlington
A motorbike rider has been taken to hospital after a crash on the outskirts of Hurworth-on-Tees, near Darlington.
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Police trawling through CCTV to find children behind 'appalling rampage'
Cleveland Police has launched a crackdown following what officers described as an "appalling rampage" of antisocial behaviour across Hartlepool.
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County Durham mum told to ‘stop worrying’ over symptoms now has terminal cancer
County Durham mum Sue Spencer says a delayed breast cancer diagnosis left her with incurable stage 4 cancer as NHS Trust expands review into patient harm.
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Durham horror short filmed on mobile phone racks up 65,000 views in 72 hours
Award-winning director Dean Midas’s indie horror film The Stitcher, filmed on a mobile phone in Durham, reaches 65,000 views in 72 hours ahead of Halloween.
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Everything we know as 'horrific' blaze tears through derelict County Durham pub
A dramatic fire tore through former Catchgate pub The Crown and Thistle on Thursday, destroying much of the roof and prompting a major 999 response.
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New Darlington Irish bar set to open this month as musicians wanted
A new Irish bar is set to open in Darlington later this month promising to “bring something fresh” to the town’s nightlife scene.
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Venues 'delighted' as Newcastle makes 'great decision' to scrap late-night charge
Hospitality leaders have welcomed the end of Newcastle's late-night levy after a long campaign to remove the charge.
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Amanda Owen says 'punishing' -14C conditions were 'challenging' in Ravenseat filming
Amanda Owen has revealed temperatures plunged as low as -14C at Ravenseat as her family filmed the new series of Our Farm Next Door.
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Arrest warrant issued for Darlington drink driver who was more than twice the limit
Darlington man Stephen Marshall, 62, faces an arrest warrant after missing sentencing at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court for drink-driving and no insurance.
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17 new cruises from North East announced including Northern Lights adventures
Newcastle will host cruises exploring nine Northern European countries, Iceland and Norway, with a Northern Lights voyage among them.
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County Durham mine water scheme now heats 750 homes with green energy
Hundreds of families in County Durham are benefiting from a pioneering green energy scheme that uses warm water from disused coal mines to heat their homes.
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Much-loved Darlington steampunk festival cancelled for 2027 in 'sad' announcement
A much-loved steampunk festival bringing colourful costumes, traders and Victorian-inspired entertainment to a historic Darlington attraction has been cancelled for 2027.
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The horrors in Ukraine seem to be fading from our front pages
ALL war is horrific. Perhaps in our love of war stories, of our brave men who fought in the first and second world wars, we glorify it, but the sheer horror of it is being felt on a daily basis by the civilians of Ukraine.
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Man detained in secure hospital after Shildon armed police stand off
A man in his 50s has been detained in a secure hospital after allegedly attacking police with a hammer before barricading himself inside a Shildon home.
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Dashcam captures moment police stop traffic on A1(M) near Darlington to sting BMW
This is the dramatic moment police brought traffic on the A1(M) near Darlington to a standstill after deploying a stinger device on a BMW.
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Plans to link wind farm powering 3m homes to East Durham coast advance
Seaham residents are being urged to share their views on a route to bring electricity ashore from a major wind farm.
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RECAP - Road clears after A19 multi-vehicle crash near Seaham
Drivers are facing lengthy delays after a crash on the A19 near Seaham.
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County Durham birch misses out on Tree of the Year award
The Bollihope Birch near Frosterley has missed out on being crowned the UK's Tree of the Year.
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LIVE - Air ambulance called to crash between car and HGV on A66
The air ambulance have been called to a crash between a car and HGV on the A66 in Stainmore.
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Why more UK businesses are turning to custom software in 2026
UK businesses are increasingly reconsidering the technology they use to manage everyday operations, as outdated systems, rising costs and growing demands for efficiency place pressure on existing software.
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How a Hartlepool dancer went from Billy Elliot to Emmerdale and Strictly Come Dancing
Discover how Hartlepool-born Lewis Cope went from a teenage Billy Elliot star to Emmerdale and Strictly.