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Free valuation day at North Yorkshire abbey celebrates Mouseman legacy
Tennants Auctioneers hosts an Ampleforth Abbey valuation day on October 21, with free Mouseman, antiques and collectables valuations, plus talks and…
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Virgin Media customers warned to take action as TV and film service closes
TV users need to complete a simple task to keep their purchased films and TV box sets as the Virgin Media Store will close from November.
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King Charles urged to strip NHS boss of OBE after breast cancer scandal
King Charles has been urged to strip an NHS boss of their OBE after doing the same to a Dragon's Den star's MBE.
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Michelin-starred chef to open new County Durham restaurant inspired by Polish roots
The chef who helped win Northumberland's first Michelin star is opening a County Durham restaurant inspired by his Polish upbringing.
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Fans react to 'fantastic' news about the new series of Our Farm Next Door
Fans "can't wait" for the new series of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids that is coming to More4 soon.
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Tributes as Newcastle-born WWE and AEW star Benjamin Satterley dies aged 40
Newcastle-born wrestling star Benjamin Satterley, known as WWE's Neville and AEW's PAC, died suddenly on Sunday (September 27) aged 40.
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North Yorkshire hospices warn of cuts and closures as funding crisis deepens
Hospice services across North Yorkshire are at risk of cuts and closure as a multi-million-pound funding crisis deepens, charity chiefs have warned.
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£20m initiative to change lives in Darlington welcomed by community leaders
Community leaders have welcomed the launch of a £20m initiative to improve lives in disadvantaged areas of Darlington.
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10 best beauty salons in County Durham and Darlington as nominated by YOU revealed
The Northern Echo is once again on the hunt for the region’s best beauty salon – and today we can reveal our list of finalists.
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Darlington council backs plans to slash long meetings.... during five-hour session
Plans to reduce the length of Darlington Borough Council meetings were debated during a five-hour-long session on Thursday.
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The overlooked village ten miles from Darlington with stunning countryside walks
Discover Eppleby: The hidden village near Darlington with Viking roots, a picturesque green and nearly 1,000 years of history.
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'Flourishing shoots' growing at Sycamore Gap stump three years after illegal felling
A thick ring of 'flourishing' new shoots is growing around the stump of Sycamore Gap, three years after it was illegally felled.
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Surgeon at centre of breast cancer scandal now on sick leave and remains on full pay
The surgeon at the centre of the County Durham and Darlington breast cancer scandal, Amir Bhatti, is on sick leave but remains employed and on full…
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Grassroots Junior Sports 2026 to go 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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When to watch Emmerdale and Corrie this week as ITV shakes up schedule
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will have slightly different TV schedules this week due to a UEFA Nations League football match.
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Ex-County Durham science teacher subjected pupil to 'an escalating pattern of abuse'
A predatory teacher repeatedly preyed on a vulnerable pupil during her years at his County Durham school, a court heard.
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Drug-smuggling County Durham hairdresser locked up for six years in Portuguese jail
A drug-smuggling Crook hairdresser has started a six-year stretch behind bars in a Portuguese prison.
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Starbucks opens new Darlington drive-thru - 600m from branch it closed months ago
Starbucks has opened its new drive-thru on the A66 near Darlington - 600m away from its previous branch.
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Darlington man to appear in court today charged with murder of 'best mam' Leanne Park
A Darlington man charged with the murder of care worker Leanne Park, who was found dead above a town centre pub, is due to appear in court this…
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Meet Lucy, the Weardale girl who became the face that launched a billion cakes
IN THE 1850s in Nottingham, a mystery woman baked the fluffiest cakes and pastries in town. Her secret?
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Fears historic County Durham theatre 'on slow slide to close' after savings proposed
A petition has been launched over fears for the future of the Empire Theatre after a warning proposed cuts could be the start of a "slow…
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Darlington youth scheme helps teenagers secure paid work opportunities
Cornmill Shopping Centre’s Future Voices initiative has supported young people in Darlington with paid work opportunities through a partnership…
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North Yorkshire housing association appoints new chair after board member steps down
Tim Payne appointed chair of North Yorkshire housing association Broadacres, succeeding Helen Simpson OBE after her six-year term leading the board.
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'Exceptionally rare' 761-acre County Durham farm up for sale at £3.6m
A 761-acre County Durham farm is up for sale for £3.6 million, offering an "exceptionally rare" opportunity according to estate agents.
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Inside the village that became so heavily linked with TV and film over the years
Inside Goathland, the North Yorkshire village famous as Heartbeat's Aidensfield and for its Harry Potter railway station.
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Inside the £1.95m Durham manor house hidden behind trees just minutes from the city
A stunning manor house that feels a world away from Durham city centre has gone on the market for £1.95 million.
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17th-century Stokesley farmhouse with 3.6 acres and moorland views for £1.595m
Primrose Hill Farm near Stokesley, a modernised 17th-century home with four bedrooms, annexe, 3.6 acres and Roseberry Topping views, is on the…
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New women's-only running club to launch in County Durham to help runners feel safer
A new women-only running club is launching in the Crook and Bishop Auckland area to help women run together and feel safer during the darker winter…
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Pictures as crowds flock to Langdon Sheep Show as sunshine shines on annual event
Dozens of people turned out for one of the region's best-loved agricultural events as the Langdon Sheep Show returned under glorious sunshine.
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Hundreds take part in huge weekend walk through North East country park
Hundreds of people took part in the Active Sunderland BIG Walk at Herrington Country Park today (Sunday 27 September).
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Why 30 new granite stones are being laid in this North East park and who they honour
Sunderland’s National Veterans’ Walk is adding more than 30 new granite flagstones at Mowbray Park, bringing tributes to more than 1,200.
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Pictures show County Durham home boarded up after car smashes into front of property
A home was left badly damaged after a car smashed into the front of the property in a County Durham village.
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Seven North Yorkshire care beds to close as services shift towards home support
Seven short-term care beds in North Yorkshire are to be decommissioned as health bosses shift resources towards providing more care in people’s…
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When Chris Hemsworth and Marvel descended on Durham Cathedral to film Avengers
As Avengers: Endgame Encore arrives in cinemas, Marvel fans are rediscovering County Durham's connection to the blockbuster through scenes…
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How a bitter feud between two rivals ended with a stolen tractor rammed into house
Middlesbrough feud ends with Nathan Blagg jailed for seven years and two months after ramming a stolen tractor into a terraced house linked to Luke…
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The 'forgotten' Teesdale waterfall only a short stroll from riverside path
ONE of the joys of Northern Perspectives’ stunning aerial photography of our region is his ability to fly his drone into unexplored places.
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Patient taken to hospital after air ambulance called to incident in County Durham
A patient was taken to hospital after the air ambulance were called to an incident in County Durham.
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Pictures as crowds brave the weather for food festival at Durham cricket ground
Hundreds of people flocked to Chester-le-Street Riverside this weekend for the return of food festival Chester-le-Eats.
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Praise for 'kind' stranger after pregnant woman falls in County Durham car park
A kind-hearted stranger who stopped to help a pregnant woman after she fell in Barnard Castle Lidl car park has been praised by police.
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Fury over aristocrat's plans to build cottages on historic North East farmland
Residents celebrate as Northumberland County Council rejects Northumberland Estates’ plans for three cottages near historic Greensfield Farm in…
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Inside the Northumberland village with a secret chapel reached only by boat
Inside Warkworth, the Northumberland village with a huge castle, beautiful beach and medieval chapel reached only by boat.
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Big Brother housemate fans backed as 'the winner' quits show in 'shocking' twist
Charlotte has become the first housemate in eight years, and the first in the ITV era, to quit Big Brother.
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County Durham village beside a castle with history stretching back 1,000 years
Staindrop sits beside Raby Castle but has its own remarkable history, including an Anglo-Saxon church and links to the Neville family.
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The North East hotspots where celebrities have been spotted in 2026
Peter Andre, Elliot Anderson, Bob Mortimer and Steph McGovern are among the famous faces spotted in Newcastle, County Durham and Saltburn in 2026.
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Everything you need to know: Saltburn Cliff Lift - from prices to opening times
Going on the historic cliff lift is a must when visiting Saltburn - here is everything you need to know about it.
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New Premier store granted licence to sell booze despite residents’ concerns
A new Premier store in Marton will sell alcohol when it opens, after a Middlesbrough Council licensing sub-committee granted a licence to sell beer,…
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Luxury train from County Durham to Edinburgh returns after sell-out success
A luxury rail journey from Weardale to Edinburgh is set to return later this year after its inaugural trip was a sellout success.
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Strictly Come Dancing celebrities to avoid elimination after first live show
There will be no elimination on Strictly Come Dancing after the first live show of the 2026 series - here's why and when the first results…
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Strictly fans fume as Craig Revel Horwood's brutal score sparks backlash
Strictly Come Dancing viewers criticise Craig Revel Horwood after he gives Shaun Wright-Phillips two points for his cha cha cha, scoring 15 points…
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E-scooter crackdown launched after youngsters spotted weaving through traffic
Fears someone could be seriously hurt have sparked a police crackdown on children riding e-bikes and e-scooters through traffic in a County Durham…