The Northern Echo
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County Durham man breached 10-year restraining order three times in just eight days
A man admitted breaching a restraining order by meeting an ex-friend he had previously harassed.
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Work officially starts on new 282,000 sq ft Darlington logistics facility
Cummins’ huge 282,000 sq. ft warehouse and distribution facility in Darlington has reached a major construction milestone as its steel frame begins to rise.
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Former Poundstretcher site to become student accommodation in city centre
Plans have been approved to turn the upper floor of a former retail building into purpose-built student accommodation.
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Three children among family rescued after tide traps car on Holy Island Causeway
A family of five, including three children, was rescued after their vehicle became stranded on the Holy Island Causeway.
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Student officers left feeling 'uncomfortable' by trainer's 'predatory behaviour'
A former Northumbria Police trainer who had a sexual relationship with one student officer and pursued others would have been dismissed.
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Cancer charity celebrates 'genuinely life-changing' £15k boost after public vote
The new garden therapy room will provide counselling and complementary therapies for people unable to use upstairs facilities.
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to fall.
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Council defends decision to invite speaker who said Virgin Mary 'wore a hijab'
North Yorkshire Council has defended inviting a speaker who claimed the Virgin Mary "wore a hijab" to give a presentation attended by council staff.
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Bishop Auckland man handed six-month driving ban after failing to identify driver
County Durham motorist William Milburn banned for six months and fined £660 after failing to identify a Ford driver over an alleged Spennymoor offence.
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The Middlesbrough-born actress behind one of Eastenders' most iconic characters
Born in Middlesbrough, Wendy Richard went on to become one of Britain's most recognisable television stars as Pauline Fowler and Shirley Brahms.
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New café and wine bar opens in North East with hidden underground speakeasy
Customers are discovering Meraki - Hartlepool's new café and wine bar, complete with a secret speakeasy hidden beneath the venue.
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North East business leader's charity balls raise £65k for air ambulance charity
HR2day founder Nicky Jolley raises £65,000 for Great North Air Ambulance Service through three charity balls, including £22,000 at Hardwick Hall…
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Sunderland AFC's Stadium of Light now home to North East's largest EV charging hub
Sunderland AFC has opened the North East's largest EV charging hub at the Stadium of Light with 20 ultra-rapid bays.
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New Italian wine bar at North Yorkshire leisure complex reveals opening date
A new Italian wine bar and kitchen set to open in North Yorkshire has confirmed when it will welcome its first customers.
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Darlington Dolphin Centre's mixed sex changing facilities branded 'irresponsible'
Darlington Borough Council’s refusal to create additional changing rooms in the Dolphin Centre to protect women and girls from sexual offending is…
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Echo Impact campaign takes fight to heart of Government
Impact - run by the Echo’s business operation BUSINESSiQ – is to work in partnership with Stephenson-Mohl, the region’s leading Public Affairs…
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Woman charged with perverting justice over North East murder investigation
A woman has been charged with perverting the course of justice as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of a man who was shot in Eston…
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Fashion students turn donated clothes into catwalk creations for North East hospice
Northern College of Art students turned donated clothes into sustainable catwalk designs for Teesside Hospice at a September 26 charity fashion…
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'Part of our football family' - club's tribute to teenager after River Wear tragedy
Hebburn Town FC has paid an emotional tribute to one of its young players following the deaths of three teenagers after a car entered the River Wear…
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Trust secures nearly £250k to protect North East rivers and plan for the future
Tyne Rivers Trust secures £249,579 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to tackle pollution, habitat loss and climate change across the River Tyne…
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to…
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Doctor Who stars and Daleks to descend on Darlington for Comic Con in days
Doctor Who stars, Daleks and the TARDIS are set to arrive in Darlington as Hopetown Comic Con returns with cosplay, entertainment and special guests.
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Man arrested in major probe into suspected illegal waste dumping across North East
A 32-year-old man has been arrested over suspected illegal waste dumping at sites in Peterlee and Hartlepool.
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New Tesco Express with Costa Coffee opens in County Durham today creating 18 jobs
A new Tesco Express has opened in Spennymoor, creating 18 jobs and bringing new services to the community.
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North East hospital study reaches milestone in severe infection research
James Cook University Hospital recruits more than 850 patients for GENOMICC study investigating genetic causes of severe infections, sepsis and…
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North East physiotherapist secures £75,000 for pelvic health app
Newcastle physiotherapist Suzanne Vernazza secures £75,000 Innovate UK funding for Know Your Floors, a pelvic health app entering beta testing in…
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North East pageant star swaps crowns for air ambulance fundraising
Hexham teenager Lacey Dobson collected 20 bags of clothes for the Great North Air Ambulance Service, supporting its life-saving work through Clothes…
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School pays tribute to 'kind and loyal' teenager Zara Shaw who died in River Wear
A school has paid tribute to Zara Shaw, one of three teenagers who died after a car entered the River Wear in Sunderland.
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First look inside Bishop Auckland's newest restaurant as it prepares to open
Food lovers can finally get a first look inside one of County Durham's most eagerly awaited new restaurants after years of delays and a…
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Nine-day Metro closure to replace track and overhead lines in North East
Passengers face a nine-day Metro closure in the North East while vital track and overhead-line equipment is replaced.
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New owner for Metrocentre as £516m takeover agreed
Landsec has agreed to buy Gateshead’s Metrocentre in a deal worth more than £500 million.
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Supporting the workforce of the future
York St John University is proud to sponsor this evening and to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the people and organisations who are…
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Middlesbrough school adopts lockable pouches in move towards phone-free education
Outwood Academy Normanby has partnered with Yondr to introduce lockable pouches designed to reduce smartphone use in school.
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North East autism and eating disorder pathway hailed as national best practice
A Teesside NHS pathway supporting autistic young people with eating disorders is hailed by Beat as national best practice, tailoring care and…
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17-year-old released on bail after three teenagers die in River Wear
A 17-year-old boy arrested after three teenagers died when a car entered the River Wear has been released on bail.
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Tees Valley launches five-year strategy to attract global investment and create jobs
Tees Valley launches a 2026-2031 inward investment strategy targeting global markets to create jobs and growth in clean energy, manufacturing and…
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Darlington's most-loved coffee shops to try this International Coffee Day
Celebrate International Coffee Day by discovering some of Darlington's most popular independent coffee shops, from speciality roasters and…
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Yorkshire Dales town could keep free cash machine after review says it is vital
Efforts are underway to secure a permanent free-to-use cash machine in a Yorkshire Dales town after an independent assessment concluded that…
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Dogs allowed back on North East beaches as summer restrictions are lifted
Dog walkers in County Durham can once again enjoy unrestricted access to one of the region's most popular beaches after seasonal bans came to…
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North East fish and chip shop hits market as owner steps down after ten years
Portrack Fish & Chip Shop has been put up for sale after serving customers in Stockton for 10 years.
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Drivers warned of road closures across North East town today for highway works
Drivers are being urged to plan ahead as a number of roads across Stockton are closed today for highway improvement works.
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LIVE - Road reopened after crews deal with crash on A66
The A66 is closed eastbound between the A67 Bowes and the A1(M) Scotch Corner due to a multiple vehicle collision near Melsonby. Emergency services…
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Man due in court accused of sexually assaulting woman in Darlington
A man is due to appear in court following reports a woman was sexually assaulted in Darlington.
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Shildon man admits robbing woman of her car before driving it dangerously
Harry Edwards admitted robbing a woman of her car and driving it dangerously through Shildon, County Durham.
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‘Thank you Andy Burnham’ - Prisoners react as they leave HMP Durham early
Prisoners leaving HMP Durham under the Government’s latest early-release scheme were heard thanking Andy Burnham.
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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,…
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Durham police officer accused of attempted sexual communication with two girls
Suspended Durham Police officer Haydyn Brunsdon appears in court accused of child sex offences and misconduct in public office.
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Teesside cancer crafting group celebrates 10 years of laughter and companionship
The University Hospital of North Tees craft and chat group marks a decade of helping people affected by cancer through support and friendship.
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North East fashion talent takes centre stage at market catwalk show
Newcastle fashion talent took over Grainger Market on September 26 as Lamin Gibba headlined Fashion Britain, showcasing Future Heritage designs by…
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Darlington family-owned food van business set to expand into new permanent premises
A Darlington family-owned food business Mighty Bite is expanding into new premises after growing from a black food van bought during the Covid…