The Northern Echo
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Neighbour begs for 'peaceful life' as supported housing in Teesside given green light
Plans to build five supported living flats and a car park at Low Lane in Middlesbrough have been approved despite concerns about noise and…
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Treasury secretary makes devolution and high street commitments in Echo's manifesto
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds toured No.11 North at the Darlington Economic Campus and a soft play centre in Northallerton.
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Chilton man struggling to come to terms with having leg amputated wants to sue NHS
A County Durham father-of-two says he has been left struggling to come to terms with losing his leg after a wound on his foot failed to heal.
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North East town residents invited to comment on planning proposals - public notice
Residents are being invited to comment on four proposals affecting listed buildings and conservation areas in Middlesbrough, including plans for new…
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Parking, travel and road closures ahead of two busy weekends in Sunderland
Sunderland City Council has issued travel and parking advice ahead of the In the Square Summer Series in Keel Square, with road closures planned…
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Durham's 'most exciting' family day out at farm that offers 'action-packed fun'
The Broom House Farm Forest Adventure has puzzles, challenges, and play areas to explore.
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County Durham man given suspended sentence for carrying 'large knife'
Arthur Addison, 39, of Grange Villa, has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting carrying a large knife in a public place without…
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Football legend from North Yorkshire dies aged 91
A FOOTBALLING legend who was born and brought up in North Yorkshire has died aged 91.
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19 images as major section of Gateshead skyline transformed amid flyover demolition
New pictures show the former A167 Gateshead Highway flyover almost entirely removed above Park Lane roundabout as demolition enters its latest phase.
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Supercars including Porsche and Jaguar stolen by thieves who forced way onto property
Police have issued an urgent appeal after high-performance cars were stolen.
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Coronation Street legend joins cast of new musical premiering in the North East
Former Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy will appear at Darlington Hippodrome in October in The Picture of Dorian Gray – A New Musical.
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Why road sign on North East border is leaving drivers baffled with obvious direction
A roadside sign near the Scotland–Northumberland border has raised a few eyebrows by reminding motorists to “Drive on the left”.
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Car boot sale returns to Darlington Arena this weekend - here's what you need to know
A weekly car boot sale at Darlington Arena will return this weekend, offering bargain hunters the chance to browse vintage finds, antiques and more.
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We should be angry about the growing exams performance gap between regions
THE gap between GCSE pass rates between London and regions like the North East should make everyone really angry.
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See inside County Durham's The Light venue 'rooted in history' ahead of opening
See inside Durham’s newest cultural venue ahead of its opening weekend.
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All stores close as high street fashion retailer in administration
All UK stores have closed after a popular fashion retailer entered administration.
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Pictures as thousands of North East students celebrate GCSE Results Day 2026
View our gallery of GCSE Results Day 2026 as students across the North East celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the next stage of their…
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County Durham man fined for assaulting police constable in execution of duty
Dylan Kell, 29, of Coronation Avenue, Durham, has been fined after admitting assaulting and obstructing a police officer during an incident in…
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Teenager dies after his electric motorcycle crashes head-on with sprinter van
An 18-year-old electric motorcycle rider, McKenzie Ratcliffe, died after a collision with a green Mercedes Sprinter van on Waterville Road in North…
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Friends share top marks as pupils praised for dedication at Darlington school
DARLINGTON’S Longfield Academy has praised the dedication of students after recording fantastic GCSE results, with close friends Erin Finlay and…
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Meet the North East hopefuls battling for a place at the Miss England final
Miss Newcastle 2026 contestants are competing for a place in the grand final, with the winner progressing to Miss England and potentially…
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St Peter’s Catholic College celebrates strong GCSE results success
Students at a North East secondary school are celebrating significant improvements across most subjects, with headteacher praising pupils’ hard…
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Whitworth Park Academy students and staff celebrate best ever GCSE results
STUDENTS and staff at Whitworth Park Academy in Spennymoor are celebrating after the school achieved its best ever GCSE results.
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North East ice hockey star scores GCSE success alongside sporting career
Stockton student Ben Elliott successfully balanced exam revision with a demanding ice hockey schedule, travelling to Leeds four times a week to…
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Demolition work begins on North East eyesore pub after 470 tonnes of asbestos removed
The demolition of the Golden Eagle former hotel in Thornaby has finally begun today after about 470 tonnes of asbestos were removed from the eyesore…
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Family-run North East fruit and veg shop to close after 30 years as owners retire
A family-run Sunderland fruit and vegetable shop is set to close its doors for the final time after more than three decades serving the community.
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Greggs' new autumn menu items available at 200 North East shops in weeks
Greggs has announced its full 2026 autumn menu, with a returning fan favourite, buffalo chicken lunch options, pumpkin-spice drinks and seasonal…
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Pupils and staff celebrate ‘superb’ GCSE results at Staindrop Academy
A STAINDROP Academy student who achieved five Grade 9s was left speechless after collecting her GCSE results today.
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North East driver receives five-year ban over failure to give Jeep driver details
Lee Markham, 50, of Hallfield Close, Sunderland, has been banned from driving for five years after failing to identify the driver of a Jeep Grand…
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North East entrepreneur's hopeful message to pupils disappointed by GCSE results
North East businesswoman Michelle Sheekey is encouraging students disappointed by their GCSE results not to give up on their ambitions after growing…
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Britain's highest pub brings taste of Yorkshire to North East food venue
The Tan Hill Inn, the UK's highest pub, has expanded beyond Yorkshire for the first time in more than 300 years by opening a street food outlet…
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Biker suffers serious injuries in two-vehicle crash in County Durham
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash, with police now appealing for more information.
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Ferraris and Lamborghinis among attractions at North Yorkshire sports car event
Motoring enthusiasts will gather at Newby Hall near Ripon as the popular Sports Cars in the Park event returns with hundreds of prestigious…
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North Yorkshire care home goes extra mile to help communities without clean water
Residents at a Saltburn care home are going the extra mile to help people thousands of miles away who lack access to clean water and safe sanitation.
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Van seized in County Durham fly-tipping investigation and illegal waste dumping rise
Durham County Council has seized a van believed to have potentially been used in an alleged fly-tipping incident in South Hetton as investigations…
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Darlington school celebrates strong GCSE results after ‘a period of change’
ST AIDAN'S CE Academy, in Darlington, is celebrating a year of strong GCSE results after more than one in five students achieved top Grades 7…
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Fundraising cyclists complete coast-to-coast ride for North East lifeboat crew
A group of fundraising cyclists have raised £3,000 for Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat station after completing a challenging coast-to-coast ride.
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£20,000 of ‘significant vandalism’ closes North East pier days after refurb completed
Tynemouth’s North Pier has closed with immediate effect after eight glass bricks were smashed near the lighthouse, just one week after the…
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North East cancer patient praises trial treatment for 'new lease of life'
A lung cancer patient has praised an experimental treatment trial at the University Hospital of North Tees after the new approach to managing fluid…
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Middlesbrough school celebrates 'best GCSE results in its history'
Students at a Middlesbrough secondary school are celebrating a record-breaking year after achieving the best GCSE and vocational results in the…
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Full list of major chains offering free food and discounts to GCSE students
From Nando’s free chicken to Zizzi pizza and TGI Fridays Dirty Soda, here is the full list of GCSE results-day food, drink and cinema offers in…
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Customers ‘absolutely gutted’ as North East pizzeria serves last slice this week
South Shields restaurant Log Fire Pizza Co will close this weekend after owners Craig and Sarah Shelmerdine announced their final week of trading.
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England football star Lottie Day scores top GCSE results at Ripon school
England youth footballer Lottie Day has matched her success on the pitch with impressive GCSE results after balancing her studies with an elite…
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RECAP - A1(M) clear after car collides with central reservation near Darlington
The A1(M) has been partially blocked following a crash near Darlington.
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North East teenager excels in GCSEs while supporting mum through cancer
A North East teenager is celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE results after balancing his studies with fundraising, volunteering and supporting…
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County Durham man fined after assaulting woman and causing distress
Andrew Luke, 53, of Bailey Rise, Peterlee, has been fined after admitting assault by beating a woman and using threatening or abusive behaviour…
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Man treated on roadside after BMW aquaplanes and collides with central reservation
A BMW driver was treated on the roadside after colliding with the central reservation on the southbound A19 near Peterlee.
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North Yorkshire firefighters save £40,000 through solar power scheme
North Yorkshire firefighters have revealed they have already saved more than £40,000 in electricity costs this year, helping free up vital funds as…
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'They have outdone themselves' - Darlington school students celebrate GCSE results
Students at Wyvern Academy in Darlington celebrated GCSE results day success, with top grades, proud teachers and exciting plans for the future.
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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…