The Northern Echo
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Rock giants Kings of Leon to play in North Yorkshire next summer- ticket details
Kings of Leon will play Scarborough Open Air Theatre in one of two northern UK shows. Find ticket sale dates and details.
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Why Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington says it needs help now
For almost four decades, Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington has helped older people live well, stay connected and remain at the heart of their communities. Trustee Jevan Lago-Watson explains why its future matters to all of us, and how you can help secure it.
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North East theatre reveals plans to celebrate landmark 70th anniversary
Middlesbrough Theatre has revealed plans for a special show celebrating its 70th anniversary and seven decades of performances, people and community.
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Award-winning Darlington-born chef helps raise funds for spinal injury garden
Award-winning chef Ruth Hansom helped raise funds for Horatio’s Garden at Thorp Perrow Arboretum, supporting a new therapeutic garden at Middlesbrough’s James Cook Hospital.
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Girls football academy with coaching and qualifications unveiled in North Yorkshire
Askham Bryan College and Harrogate Town launch a female football academy, combining coaching, fixtures and sports qualifications, with trials October 28
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'Labour of love' on knocker takes Durham Cathedral stonemason 450 hours to complete
Durham Cathedral stonemason Steve Mann has spent three years carving a unique stone replica of the famous Sanctuary Ring on the North Door.
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UK drivers warned they face £1,000 fines for wearing winter clothes
Drivers in the UK have been warned that wearing winter clothes such as coats, gloves, and scarves behind the wheel could result in fines of up to £1,000.
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New Year's Eve race to return to historic North East city street after 40 years
Newcastle’s HogmanHOWAY 5K returns on December 31, with 3,000 runners on a new route along Northumberland Street for the first time since the 1980s.
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'It means the world' - North East couple's sandwich shop in running to be UK’s best
Crave's owners say they took the plunge in 2025, and the Sunderland sandwich shop is now in the running for a UK title.
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Police cordon off Middlesbrough road after car flips on side in crash
Emergency services were called to Ingram Road after a crash left a black Kia overturned on its side on Thursday (October 22).
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HMRC faces £43.8billion tax debt crisis as millions struggle to pay bills
HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.
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Kia EV2 Air review: The £24,245 EV with 275 miles of range that makes sense
Kia’s EV2 arrives at a pivotal moment. Electric cars are no longer a novelty, but they still need to make financial sense without feeling like a punishment to live with.
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Glamour hits Tyneside as RAYE and Olivia Dean arrive for Mercury Prize in Newcastle
Stars descend on Newcastle as the Mercury Prize returns to the North East for a second year.
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Glorious George - Book tells how pitman became Boro's record-breaking 59 goal hero
MIDDLESBROUGH FC are celebrating a notable anniversary. They are in the second tier of English football, dreaming of winning promotion to the top flight to make their jubilee year truly memorable.
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Two historic North East buildings set for restoration after £900k funding boost
Roof replacement and structural repairs will help protect two Hartlepool heritage buildings and bring them closer to reuse.
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Man arrested in North East town centre after police seize axe and meat cleaver
A man was arrested after police seized an axe and a meat cleaver from him in Stockton town centre.
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North Yorkshire Council faces net zero criticism as emissions from vehicle fleet rise
North Yorkshire Council is facing criticism over its slow progress towards net zero after new figures revealed a rise in emissions from its vehicle fleet.
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Tees Valley grandparents offered autism and ADHD support programme
Tees Valley grandparents can join The Owl Centre Charity’s Grandparenting Differently programme in Stockton to support grandchildren with autism and ADHD.
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Faster autism assessments rolled out for older patients in County Durham
Over-65s in County Durham and Teesside will get faster NHS autism assessments after a successful TEWV pilot cut waits from 118 to 20 weeks for many.
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Bob Mortimer and Steph McGovern event sells out as 1,000 join waiting list
Middlesbrough stars Bob Mortimer and Steph McGovern are joining forces for a hometown Waterstones event in November.
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County Durham chippy named national finalist for second year running for major award
Grandpa's Fish Bar in Durham is a national finalist for the Peter Hill Award for the second year running.
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Driver with 'terrible record' led police on chases in Spennymoor and Darlington
A judge has jailed a dangerous driver after he breached a suspended sentence order and committed further offences.
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LIVE - Power restored to 800 homes in the Darlington area
Around 800 homes are without power in and around Darlington, as Northern Powergrid have given 11.30am as an estimated time to restore power.
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'Dangerous' child rapist preyed on girl decades ago
John Tyler, 54, was jailed for seven years after admitting four historic rape offences against a girl under 16.
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Teesside Park turns back the clock to the 90s for huge 35th birthday party
Teesside Park celebrates its 35th anniversary on Saturday (October 24), with live music, family fun, games, prizes and cinema screenings.
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North East shop fined £848 after failing to prove how it disposes of waste
Barakah Retail admitted a waste records offence at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court after failing to pay a £300 penalty.
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North East podcast shortlisted for national award after reaching 127 countries
Northumberland podcast The Nature Garden shortlisted for Best Regional Podcast at the 2026 Independent Podcast Awards after reaching listeners in 127 countries.
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North Yorkshire councillors warn planning changes will weaken local voices
Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave local communities with less say over new developments.
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North East gym beats multimillion-pound schemes to win national award
Billingham Forum, run by Tees Active, wins the ukactive Design, Build and Refurbishment Award after beating major multimillion-pound leisure schemes.
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Ann Ming fears 'cold and calculated' killer Billy Dunlop will be tipped for release
Ann Ming fears her daughter Julie Hogg's killer Billy Dunlop will be recommended for release following his parole hearing yesterday.
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North Yorkshire military family transforms home into spooky Halloween spectacle
A military family is turning its North Yorkshire home into a spooky Halloween spectacle to raise money for bereaved military children.
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Man cautioned after 'pulling hair' of teenage girl on bus to County Durham
A man has been cautioned for common assault after allegedly pulling the hair of a teenage girl on a bus heading to County Durham.
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Giant 3D poppy to arrive at Darlington pub for special veterans fundraising event
A giant 3D poppy will visit The Springfield Hotel this Friday as part of a Marston's charity tour, with fundraising activities, live entertainment and a special guest lined up to welcome it to Darlington.
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Prolific thief Georgia Little jailed for 19 shoplifting offences across County Durham
A prolific thief who repeatedly targeted shops across County Durham has been jailed.
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Yorkshire Dales campaign to revive lost ‘ghost ponds’ and boost wildlife habitats
Yorkshire Dales campaign urges landowners to restore ‘ghost ponds’, reviving wildlife habitats, boosting biodiversity and strengthening climate resilience.
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Darlington driver banned for 17 months after refusing to provide blood sample
Darlington motorist Sam Stockdale, 28, banned for 17 months and fined £1,166 after failing to provide a blood sample.
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Jade Thirlwall's debut single sees resurgence after feature in Victoria's Secret show
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall’s debut solo single has seen streams rise by more than 1,000 per cent after it was played during Kylie Jenner's walk at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
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'Cat crisis' at County Durham RSPCA centre as charity takes in 129 pets this year
An RSPCA centre in County Durham has taken in 129 cats so far this year as the charity warns it is running out of space amid a growing “cat crisis”.
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North East flat plagued by drug dealing and disorder shut down
Cleveland Police and Stockton council have issued a closure order for a Stockton flat plagued by drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.
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Popular North Yorkshire attraction forced to close this weekend amid strong winds
One of North Yorkshire’s most unusual and best-loved attractions has been forced to close this weekend as strong winds are forecast to hit the region.
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Total of 29 arrested and £1m of drugs seized in huge North East police operation
Cleveland Police arrested 29 people and recovered more than £1 million of suspected Class A drugs in Stockton on Wednesday (October 21), in Operation Artemis.
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'Far too early' - Darlington residents react as Christmas lights go up in October
Christmas has come early to Darlington as festive lights begin appearing across the town centre, but not everyone is ready to embrace the celebrations just yet.
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Newcastle United releases new Blaydon Races recording featuring cathedral organ
Newcastle United releases a new version of Geordie anthem The Blaydon Races, featuring Newcastle Cathedral’s historic organ, Hector Gannet and Northumbrian pipes.
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£600,000 project to replace closed beach steps at popular North East beauty spot
Work to replace the closed Marsden Bay steps in South Shields is due to start next month, with reopening expected in spring 2027.
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Man arrested after crash leaves woman and her two children in hospital
A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a crash in Newcastle left a woman and her two children in hospital.
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Storm Boelo to batter North East with 80mph winds as yellow warning issued
A yellow weather warning has been issued across Darlington and County Durham as Storm Boelo is set to bring winds of up to 80mph this weekend.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East this morning (October 22).
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New North East cultural venue attracts almost 80,000 visitors in first month
Culture House Sunderland welcomed 79,685 visitors in its first month after opening on September 12, with 3,800 joining its library, including 1,000 children.
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North East consultancy wins international AI and digital transformation award
Newcastle-based Opencast wins AI & Digital Transformation Company of the Year at the GP Bullhound Allstars Awards, highlighting North East tech growth.
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MP's disappointment as North East misses out on City of Culture shortlist
A North East MP has expressed his disappointment after Middlesbrough missed out on a place on the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029.