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Man admits making death threats against MP

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Graveyard rapist branded a continued risk as he is given extended jail sentence

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10 arrested in connection to alleged abuse of patients at Whorlton Hall

Road closures now in place for Radio One Big Weekend in Middlesbrough

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'Vampire' Darlington puppy burglar jailed for ten years

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European elections: North-East turnout was 32.7 per cent

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Glass tap that delivered water with an eggy farty whiff almost 200 years ago is going on display

73-year-old man jailed for sex offences over a ten year period

Pictures: The unseen beautiful places in Darlington

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Men detained after immigration officers visit restaurant in Chester-le-Street

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A family birthday celebration for 100-year-old World War II hero

Walks: A much more enjoyable and quieter route up Whernside

Care homes back 800 mile cycling challenge

Student's pioneering idea wins prize with space agency

Appeal after break-in at cat rescue centre

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Special Olympic medal haul for trio of talented homegrown gymnasts

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SAFC fans help charity net more than £30k

The Lightning Seeds to perform at Richmond Live

Wall of silence over Columbine plot school inquiry findings

Theresa May stands down as Prime Minister

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Hopes for new Darlington council era hit by Labour's 'disgraceful' attempt to block Heather Scott appointment

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Watch: Drone pilot captures aftermath of large woodland fire

Watch: Radio One's Big Sheep Dash kicks off the Big Weekend

Newton Aycliffe hit-and-run driver who knocked down boy may face further charges

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Who dares to be the next Tory to tackle Europe, the killer of careers?

Football banning order for Newcastle fan who racially abused Liverpool players

North-East MPs react to Theresa May departure - with one backing Boris Johnson to be PM

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Man who assaulted baby is jailed for two years

Students join Extinction Rebellion climate change protest

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Farewell to the weakest Prime Minister

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Plea to Gary Barlow: ‘We Want You Back for Good’

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Hundreds of North-East British Steel jobs 'can be saved' - MPs

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Jail sentence for serial shoplifter and dangerous driver

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Crisis talks take place this morning over future of British Steel in Teesside

Conman told to pay back ‘every penny’ to his victim

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Unmarked police cyclist out to catch drivers who pass carelessly or dangerously

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Freddie's fight continues as youngster in intensive care

See master sheep shearer in action this weekend

Stunning snapshots of China's railways come to railway museum

Stockton Council will be led by Labour with Tory mayor

Judge orders psychiatric assessment of teenager

Man in custody after cannabis farm uncovered in Sacriston

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Mayor's charity role ends

Council's cabinet has equal male/female split for first time

Fans banned after disorder at Sunderland's match at Coventry

More than 800 pilgrims head to Lourdes from region this morning

Jobs of the Future Challenge

Police investigating firearms incident find gun in garden

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Power cut affecting 1,400 properties fixed

North East Ambulance Services one of top LGBTQ+ employers

Burglar jailed after targeting elderly victim

The North-East heads to the polls for EU elections

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Durham Pride set to welcome cathedral banner in parade

Queen Victoria honoured in live spectacle

Three north firms on league table of growing exporters

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Two 'senior police officers' suspended at Cleveland Police in the wake of spying on journalists scandal

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Park incident in which two five-year-old boys approached is 'not suspicious' say police

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'Deviant culture': Private hospital closes as details emerge of alleged abuse of patients

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Darlington puppy raid accused says he 'was smoking cannabis nearby at the time'

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Richmond Meet organisers confirm people will no longer be allowed on floats

ASDA stocks extra parmos ahead of Radio 1's Big Weekend

Government apologises for abuse at Whorlton Hall

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Sheep race set to get Radio 1's Big Weekend up and running

UK's Eurovision entry, which finished last, has been docked five points

"We're not here to cause trouble" - group promotes animal rights in peaceful protest

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European Parliament elections 2019: Who you can vote for in the North-East and how it works

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'A bunch of sh**s': Bishop Auckland MP blasts university following student death

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Is this the luckiest bingo club in the UK?

What was Bob Geldof doing at Darlington wool factory, Patons & Baldwins?

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Radio 1's Big Weekend: The Mighty Redcar star who will be performing

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Sunderland have shown they have the Power for Wembley

Jack Ross is hoping to celebrate his Sunderland anniversary in style at Wembley

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Middlesbrough sign League Two youngster

Newcastle United finalise their pre-season programme

Newcastle will move for Chelsea's Tammy Abraham if Aston Villa fail in play-offs

Jonathan Woodgate and John Terry firmly in the frame as Steve Gibson gets ready to make his choice

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Clive Mendonca reveals his biggest regret from Sunderland's play-off final epic in 1998

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'Wembley victory will mean more this time' says Sunderland midfielder

Thompson and Galbraith are integral to Armstrong's plans

Gateshead are kicked out of the National League

Franklin has a warning for his failing Durham batsmen

Darlington out to halt their slide

Alun Armstrong: 'The fans are the biggest asset Darlington have got'

Bowyer moulds his Charlton side with a Leeds influence

Letters: 'I'm excited about the appointment of Alun Armstrong'

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Raynes signs Hartlepool United deal

Newcastle consider Fulham full-back - with or without Rafa

Boro and Newcastle duo interest Fulham if Mitro brings in money

Scott Wilson Column: Why a new approach at Middlesbrough could be the key to transforming their fortunes

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Blades boss Wilder confident of keeping hold of keeper Henderson

A look at the key players in the Championship play-off final

World Cup win will strengthen our claims for equal pay – Kirby

‘It’s up for grabs now’ – Arsenal’s remarkable Anfield title triumph 30 years on

‘It’s up to us to turn it round’ – Republic of Ireland midfielder Browne

Neville hoping ‘sensational’ team building with Marines will aid World Cup bid

Manchester City 20 years on: From Second Division play-off winners to a historic treble

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Culture & Lifestyle

Walks: A much more enjoyable and quieter route up Whernside

Radio 1's Big Weekend: The Mighty Redcar star who will be performing

'We always love playing here' – Ex-Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock on this week's Newcastle gig

Stages are set for Radio 1's Big Weekend

Shakespeare's pop up theatre to return

Fifty years in the making: Steve Thompson releases first album

Rocking with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers in Durham

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Echo Memories

Glass tap that delivered water with an eggy farty whiff almost 200 years ago is going on display

Pictures: The unseen beautiful places in Darlington

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What was Bob Geldof doing at Darlington wool factory, Patons & Baldwins?

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As a campaign launches to save the world's oldest railway institute, we look at its history

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1928 Chrysler 65 that laid up near Richmond during the war sets off on 514 mile trip to Holland

The mysterious death of a servant girl whose master had "wanted to take liberties with her"

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