The Northern Echo
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County Durham school celebrates rise in GCSE results across board
Hermitage Academy in County Durham is celebrating improved GCSE results after outperforming both national and County Durham averages across all…
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How to claim M&Ms, Maltesers and Galaxy chocolates for 1p from Co-op in new deal
Shoppers can buy chocolates, including Maltesers, M&Ms and Galaxy Counters, for just 1p from Co-op for a limited time - here's how.
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The drones scattered across the region solving crime without officers attending
The force has expanded its Drone as First Responder programme to five sites, with remotely piloted drones able to reach live incidents in as little…
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Teesside teenage athlete earns top GCSE results after making sporting history
A teenager returned from Australia in time to collect her GCSE results after making sporting history as the youngest athlete ever selected to…
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'Warrior' influencer bags £600 and attempts to gobble down 10 Teesside chicken parmos
Food influencer Jj Da Lion took on a colossal 10kg parmo challenge in Teesside, describing the mammoth feast as "impossible".
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Major supermarket launches 1,000 apprenticeships to get young people into work
Morrisons wants to help more young people get into work by offering 1,000 apprenticeships.
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One person taken to James Cook Hospital after crash that partly closes road
Emergency services were called to Plantation Road at around 6.10am on Friday (August 21), following reports of a crash.
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FCDO issues important warning to all Brits going abroad this year
The FCDO has warned holidaymakers to make sure they know what to do if their passport becomes lost or is stolen.
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10 free North East museums and galleries to visit before the summer holidays end
From Hopetown Darlington and Locomotion to MIMA and Seven Stories, these 10 free museums and galleries are perfect for a family day out.
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Village hall near Darlington upgraded thanks to wind farm grant
A village hall near Darlington that serves as a hub for community activities has received a four-figure boost to replace its ageing floor, ensuring…
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North East man who started at Amazon as a temp now runs Darlington site
Jack Docherty, from Middlesbrough, has been appointed site leader of Amazon’s Darlington fulfilment centre after a decade with the company.
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Man to appear in court accused of trying to abduct child in North East
A man has been charged with attempted child abduction following an incident in Middlesbrough.
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Police release CCTV image of two boys they want to speak to over former pub 'arson'
Police have released an image of two teenagers they want to speak to following a deliberate fire at the former Doctor Browns pub in Middlesbrough.
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Renewed warning to County Durham drivers over fake QR code parking scam
Durham County Council has issued a fresh warning today (Friday, August 21) reminding drivers that it does not accept parking payments through QR…
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North Yorkshire high school celebrates second record-breaking GCSE year
Students and staff at Bedale High School are celebrating another "exceptional" set of GCSE outcomes, marking a third consecutive year of…
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County Durham woman ordered to complete unpaid work for harassment
Lynn Brown, of Seaham, has been ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work after being convicted of harassing a woman by repeatedly sending…
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County Durham riding school in partial lockdown after confirmed disease case
A riding school has gone into partial lockdown after a confirmed case of a highly infectious disease.
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No trains on North East rail line after trespass incident
Rail passengers are facing delays and cancellations between Sunderland and Middlesbrough this morning after a trespass incident.
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North East school hails outstanding GCSE success above national averages
Red House School in Norton is celebrating outstanding GCSE results, with 97.5 per cent of pupils achieving grades 9–4 and more than one in five…
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County Durham swimming pool forced to close after 'faecal incident'
Spennymoor Leisure Centre pool has been forced to close after a faecal incident at the venue.
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North East leaders named to spearhead £40m regeneration plans
Charlotte Dinsdale and Gary Hamilton have been named co-chairs of a £40m regeneration programme aimed at delivering major improvements in…
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Funeral support for family of 'beautiful boy', 18, who died in North Shields crash
More than £4,400 has been raised to help the family of North Shields teenager McKenzie Ratcliffe after his tragic death in an electric motorcycle…
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Macbeth, knights and Halloween fun coming to historic Yorkshire Dales castle
Bolton Castle in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, has unveiled a packed programme of theatre shows, medieval adventures and family-friendly events for…
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County Durham man admits exposing himself on rooftop and assaulting police officers
Paul Bell, 35, of Sacriston, admitted assaulting three police officers after an incident in a County Durham village in which he exposed himself on a…
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Black-eyed burglar crept into girl's room while she showered just metres away
A serial burglar is back behind bars after break-ins at shared student accommodation in Durham and a family home in Ferryhill earlier this year.
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Four stages and 80 traders feature at North Yorkshire food festival this weekend
The Harrogate Food and Drink Festival returns to Ripley Castle this weekend with a new line-up of food, drink and family entertainment for visitors…
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Amazon volunteers transform gardens for vulnerable Durham residents
Amazon volunteers from the company's Durham fulfilment centre have spent more than three years helping Oasis Community Housing improve outdoor…
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Cadbury fans feeling 'sad' as staple chocolate missing from some Christmas tubs
Cadbury has changed its tubs to cardboard boxes and have removed eclairs from some of them.
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Ludwig fans all say the same thing about BBC drama as series 2 begins
Ludwig has returned for a second series and fans have praised the show's new episodes so far.
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Heartfelt tributes to dad with ‘infectious personality’ who always put family first
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a man who was dedicated to his family and inspired those around him.
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Three women from North East arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in North Yorkshire
Three women from the North East have been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting after reportedly targeting stores in North Yorkshire.
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Plans unveiled for 59-bedroom boutique hotel next to historic Acklam Hall
New plans have been unveiled for a new 59 bedroom boutique hotel next to the Grade I Listed Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough.
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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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Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has forecast a mixed weather pattern for Darlington and County Durham over the weekend.
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Bishop Auckland tearoom owners heartbroken after ‘devastating’ flood forces closure
The owners of a much-loved Bishop Auckland tearoom say they have been left “heartbroken” after arriving at work to find water pouring through…
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County Durham pub handed zero-star food hygiene rating
The Punch Bowl, in Craghead, near Stanley, was given a zero-out-of-five rating following an inspection by food safety officers on July 1 this year.
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Middlesbrough hospice praised for outstanding dedication to patients left 'so happy'
Patients at Teesside Hospice praised staff for going "above and beyond" after inspectors awarded the service an Outstanding CQC rating.
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Yorkshire Water responds to sewage pollution criticism over River Swale bathing site
An environmental group have accused Yorkshire Water of not protecting members of the public from sewage pollution in North Yorkshire.
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New North East hospital garden to aid spinal injury recovery and wellbeing
Patients recovering from spinal injuries have helped break ground on a new therapeutic garden at The James Cook University Hospital in…
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Eat up: I tried supermarket chicken pies and found the best
We taste tested pies from various supermarkets including Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
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Great North Run launches digital travel ticket for race day
A new £6.50 digital Great North Run Day Rover ticket is being introduced for this year's event, giving runners and spectators unlimited travel…
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Coffee house at North East air ambulance HQ celebrates successful first anniversary
Hangar 63, the community coffee house at the Great North Air Ambulance Service’s Eaglescliffe headquarters, has celebrated its first anniversary…
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Teesside Indian takeaway given second zero-star hygiene rating after positive reviews
The Middlesbrough takeaway has been handed a zero-star food hygiene rating for the second time since opening.
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North East shopping centre car park shut until further notice after maintenance issue
Hartlepool Borough Council have said that the car park at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre will face a temporary closure today (August 21).
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North East city road to close for months for housing development - public notice
Mowbray Road in Sunderland and several surrounding streets will close for around five months to allow housing development works
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Teesside teenager's 26-mile tribute to 'fun' uncle and charity CEO who died age 45
Lilah Sweeting, 14, will run 26 miles in 26 hours in memory of David Gallagher, while raising money for Teesside Hospice.
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Busy North East subway transformed into urban gallery by art students
One of Newcastle city centre's busiest pedestrian routes has been transformed into a permanent 75-metre urban art gallery featuring 39 bespoke…
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How stricken barn owl 'Little Reg' was rescued off North East coast by Army sailors
A stricken barn owl rescued off the North East coast after repeatedly falling into the water has become an unlikely crew member aboard a British…
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Darlington driver caused head-on crash which left woman needing urgent surgery
The sentencing of a Darlington driver who has previously admitted responsibility for a serious injury collision has been put back by a fortnight.
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Caring people wanted to join Age UK homecare team in North East
Age UK Northumberland is recruiting Home Care Support Workers to help older people across the county live safely and independently in their own…