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Inside Middlesbrough café serving colourful matcha and indulgent brunch favourites
Steam & Bean Coffee House in Middlesbrough has built a loyal following thanks to its French toast menu, specialty coffee and colourful matcha…
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Everything to know about Durham Cathedral: Opening times, Avengers filming and more
Plan your Durham Cathedral visit with opening times, free entry, café details and Avengers filming facts.
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County Durham man appears in court accused of murder after 'stab attack'
Kenneth Fishwick appears at Teesside Crown Court charged with murdering Dean Fishwick, 51, in Peterlee on September 23. He was remanded in custody.
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 15-year-old girl killed in County Durham crash
Charlie Olivia Slack was a passenger in a Fiat 500 when she was involved in a collision on Shincliffe Lane at around 5.30pm on Thursday, September…
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Walkers complete challenge as campaign raises £17,649 for Darlington SEND families
One mother’s fight for better opportunities for her autistic son has inspired dozens of people to walk 16.5 miles for SEND families across…
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Best pumpkin patches to visit in North East this autumn to get into Halloween spirit
From Darlington and Middlesbrough to Hartlepool and New Marske, these pumpkin patches are opening throughout October for Halloween family fun.
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Why Durham Cathedral will be closed to visitors for two days this week
Durham Cathedral will be closed to visitors for two days as it hosts Durham University's matriculation ceremonies for thousands of new students.
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North East mental health hub founders win High Sheriff’s awards for voluntary service
Hartlepool charity founders Trevor Sherwood and Angela Arnold win High Sheriff’s awards for LilyAnne’s mental health hub supporting 2,500 people…
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Building the trust and partnerships that create affordable housing
Esh Construction strengthens affordable housing partnerships across North East and Yorkshire, delivering homes through land-led solutions and early…
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Mum's anger over grouse shooting and snakes on council's school route over moorland
For Bilsdale mother-of-three Laura Seales, the issues surrounding North Yorkshire’s home-to-school transport policy are not simply about lines on…
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Why this Durham playground gravestone has a haunting connection to the Titanic
Today's Object of the Week is a lonely gravestone in a Durham City playground, marking the final resting place of a Victorian clergyman whose…
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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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Could you be a firefighter? County Durham launches recruitment push
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service now recruits wholetime firefighters, with no experience needed. Apply by October 18 for 2027…
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Two crashes in 24 hours underline ‘absolute nightmare’ fears over busy road near Yarm
A campaigner says two accidents in 24 hours at Leven Bank highlight the road dangers explained to a planning inspector just days earlier.
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Former outdoor clothing shop to get new lease of life as five flats approved
A once-busy outdoor clothing shop is set for a new lease of life, with its empty upper floors being transformed into homes.
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County Durham healthcare workers in dragon boat race for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
County Durham healthcare workers raised £2,359 for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation at Newcastle Dragon Boat Race, supporting cancer care across North…
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Darlington pub reopens and cordon lifted following mum's 'murder'
The cordon outside The Greyhound pub in Darlington where mum Leanne Park was found dead in the flat above has been removed.
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Mum of breast cancer patients calls for public inquuiry at County Durham NHS trust
Jackie Holmes, 71, from Durham, has been left with growing questions about the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust’s care of her two…
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Darlington driver banned after cocaine and cannabis-related drugs found in system
Darlington motorist Stacey Grundy, 36, of Grace Court, was banned from driving for 17 months after admitting drug driving offences involving…
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New 95ft mural transforms North East charity shop wall into landmark
A 95ft Dan Kitchener mural has transformed Gateshead’s St Oswald’s Hospice wall, as the Off the Walls project brings public art and regeneration…
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North East man given 10-year animal ban after dog euthanised due to malnutrition
A Middlesbrough man has been given a ten-year animal ban and a suspended jail sentence after his young dog was taken to the vet in such a state that…
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Teesside's biggest student night returns today with giveaways and Dirty Dancing
Teesside Park's annual student night returns on Tuesday (September 29) for an evening of discounts, giveaways and a free screening of Dirty…
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Mystery dump at former County Durham greyhound track sparks hunt for fly-tippers
Durham County Council is appealing for the public's help as officers hunt those responsible for a fly-tipping incident at a former greyhound…
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Property specialists Ann Cordey Estate Agents celebrate 30 years of trust
Respected property specialists Ann Cordey Estate Agents are celebrating more than three decades of helping Darlington stay on the move.
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Stolen iPad's location settings lead police to two burglary suspects in Durham
Two men were arrested after a Durham City burglary, as Durham Police used a stolen iPad’s location to find suspects following a brief chase.
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Moment teen on illegal off-road bike ploughs into man causing life-changing injuries
Police have released footage of reckless illegal bike riding after a cyclist was left with life-changing injuries in Thornaby.
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LIVE - Darlington man appears in court charged with murder of 'kind-hearted' mum
A Darlington man is due to appear in court charged with murdering a 'kind-hearted' mum above a town centre pub.
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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New leader sets out priorities for Yorkshire Dales National Park
James Blake becomes chief executive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, bringing YHA leadership experience to nature, communities and…
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WATCH - The moment disqualified driver leads police on 130mph A1(M) pursuit
Watch the dramatic police pursuit of a disqualified driver who hit more than 130mph on the A1(M) before being caught and jailed.
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Driver fled after overtaking three cars at speed and causing head-on A68 crash
Ismail Hussain received a suspended 22-month sentence after dangerous driving caused an A68 head-on crash near Bishop Auckland, injuring a driver in…
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LIVE - County Durham road closed and police at scene after 'hit and run'
Sherburn Terrace is currently closed between Salisbury Street and Gladstone Street in Consett, County Durham, following a crash, with police at the…
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Man fighting for his life after County Durham 'hit and run' as another arrested
A man was left fighting for his life and another was arrested after a suspected hit-and-run in Consett.
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Darlington pupils champion cycling, walking and public transport
Darlington students promote sustainable travel through cycling, walking and public transport projects, as council and Modeshift invite more schools…
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Permanent 50mph speed limit to be introduced on section of A19 - public notice
National Highways will introduce a permanent 50mph speed limit on the A19 between Portrack and Stockton Road interchanges from September 30, 2026,…
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Darlington man to appear before judge charged with murder of mum Leanne Park
Andrew Bell is accused of murdering mum Leanne Park in Darlington
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County Durham smokers urged to quit as free support expands this Stoptober
County Durham smokers urged to quit for Stoptober with stop-smoking support, nicotine replacement, vaping advice and Smoke Free app, plus over…
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Masked-up thug robbed man of his car and drove off before it was found crashed on A19
A second man has been jailed over the taking of a car from a foreign man who was lost on a County Durham road.
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Calls grow to strip former County Durham NHS boss of 'slap in the face' OBE
Calls are growing to strip former NHS Trust boss Sue Jacques of her OBE after a “decade-long systemic failure” emerged.
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'How many more lives?' - Speed limit plea for County Durham road where sister died
The sister of Abbie Devanney, who was killed in a devastating crash on her 18th birthday, has launched a petition calling for the speed limit to be…
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Darlington man's shock as Asda beer can explodes like 'mini bomb going off'
A Darlington man said it was “like a mini bomb going off” when a beer can exploded, soaking him and his kitchen in stout.
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Northern sees rise in women applying for rail jobs after campaign
Northern’s women’s rail recruitment campaign lifts female job applications from 17 per cent to 33 pe cent and wins a diversity award, supporting…
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Haulage company applies to add vehicles at County Durham site - public notice
Sunderland haulage firm Cargonest Transport Ltd has applied to add four goods vehicles and four trailers at its Wheatley Hill site, with objections…
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Reservoirs still well below average as North East households urged to save water
Northumbrian Water urges North East households to save water as reservoirs remain below average, with Kielder at 74 per cent capacity amid prolonged…
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Grassroots Junior Sports 2026 goes on sale - here's where you can get yours
The Grassroots Junior Sports 2026 supplement is on sale with The Northern Echo on Tuesday, September 29, celebrating junior sports teams from across…
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Mother and daughter duo promise to bring beloved County Durham pub back to life
A mother-and-daughter team has taken over a much-loved Chester-le-Street pub, promising to turn it into a community hub while preserving its…
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Future of County Durham club in doubt as committee told to leave by New Year's Eve
The future of a 72-year-old Barnard Castle social club has been thrown into doubt after management was told it had until New Year's Eve to…
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'Every day is a blessing' - Darlington salon owner shortlisted for Echo beauty award
A Darlington salon owner has been recognised in the Northern Echo Best Beauty Salon Awards after being named a finalist for the third year running.
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Restored 100-year-old County Durham pavilion opens as a brand new heritage centre
A much-loved County Durham colliery pavilion has been saved from the threat of permanent closure and transformed into a new heritage museum.