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Martin Hardy has been jailed after threatening to cut the head off his ex-partner's mother

Alcoholic threatened to cut the head off his ex-partner's mother in video call

The former Elm Ridge Garden Garden Centre will be demolished to make way for the mixed-use facility.

The former Elm Ridge Garden Garden Centre will be demolished to make way for the mixed-use facility.

Planning and development

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Convenience store to open at former Darlington garden centre despite concerns

BBC wind warning

BBC wind warning

BBC predict hurricane wind speeds in the North East in data glitch

Flooding on A68

Flooding on A68

Hour by hour Met Office forecast for Darlington after flooding

'Unpleasant drunk' Robert Sowden has been jailed for racially abusing people in Darlington town centre

'Unpleasant drunk' Robert Sowden has been jailed for racially abusing people in Darlington town centre

Durham Constabulary

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'Unpleasant drunk' jailed for racially abusing people in Darlington town centre

Butcher Nigel Alderson who has launched a competition to mark Uk Sausage Week

Butcher Nigel Alderson who has launched a competition to mark Uk Sausage Week

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Darlington butcher launches contest to find new sausage flavour ahead of festival

On Sunday (October 13), Starve Acre, filmed in parts of North Yorkshire, will be shown at the Ritz Cinema in Thirsk

On Sunday (October 13), Starve Acre, filmed in parts of North Yorkshire, will be shown at the Ritz Cinema in Thirsk

Film which saw famous actors take over region to be shown for first time at cinema

Children at Sedgefield Fun Club

Children at Sedgefield Fun Club

School fun club in County Durham named as one top three in the country

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

Traditional signwriter, Steve Blackwell, puts the finishing touches to words explaining the history of Sophia Constable whose statue stands overlooking Northallerton’s former prison site, Treadmills

Traditional signwriter, Steve Blackwell, puts the finishing touches to words explaining the history of Sophia Constable whose statue stands overlooking Northallerton’s former prison site, Treadmills

Towns across the region to benefit from public art projects - here is what's planned

The Heck Community bus picks up locals from Kirklington to go to Masham for its first outing

The Heck Community bus picks up locals from Kirklington to go to Masham for its first outing

New 'vital' minibus to help isolated villages as TV star gets behind project

Logan MacPhail in his police custody image taken after his arrest on the evening of the killing of Holly Newton

Logan MacPhail in his police custody image taken after his arrest on the evening of the killing of Holly Newton

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Revealed: The face and name of Holly Newton's killer after judge lifts ban

Henry Barber with dad Patrick at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday (May 4).

Henry Barber with dad Patrick at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday (May 4).

Middlesbrough FC

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'Cruel blow' as cancer returns to brave toddler fighting disease after chemotherapy

Luxmuralis at Durham Cathedral.

Luxmuralis at Durham Cathedral.

Picture gallery of Durham Cathedral lit up by immersive lightshow about space

Trial judge, Mr Justice Nicholas Hilliard, left, made the judgment to lift reporting restrictions prohibiting identification of teenage killer Logan MacPhail at Newcastle Crown Court today

Trial judge, Mr Justice Nicholas Hilliard, left, made the judgment to lift reporting restrictions prohibiting identification of teenage killer Logan MacPhail at Newcastle Crown Court today

Judge rules naming of Holly Newton's killer Logan MacPhail is 'in public interest'

council send strategy

council send strategy

Local government

Council launches new SEND strategy to help and support Darlington children

Plans were approved by Durham County Council on Tuesday.

Plans were approved by Durham County Council on Tuesday.

Planning and development

Plans to demolish County Durham house to make way for new build approved

A1(M) reopened in both directions after flooding caused traffic chaos

A1(M) reopened in both directions after flooding caused traffic chaos

A1(M) reopened in both directions after flooding caused traffic chaos

Plans outlining nine new homes in County Durham have been approved by the council.

Plans outlining nine new homes in County Durham have been approved by the council.

Planning and development

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Initial plans to build nine new homes in County Durham town approved

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Some of the steaks at the Selby sister restaurant

Some of the steaks at the Selby sister restaurant

'Major improvement necessary': Top York steak house gets one for food hygiene

Work to build 12 affordable homes for older people in the centre of a North Yorkshire market town is underway.

Work to build 12 affordable homes for older people in the centre of a North Yorkshire market town is underway.

Planning and development

Twelve affordable apartments for older people to be built in North Yorkshire

Cutting a willow to symbolise the opening of the Bishop's Fen with Andy Wadds and Jim Cokill, both of the Durham Wildlife Trust, on either side of the Rev Rick Simpson, Archdeacon of Auckland, armed with the lopers

Cutting a willow to symbolise the opening of the Bishop's Fen with Andy Wadds and Jim Cokill, both of the Durham Wildlife Trust, on either side of the Rev Rick Simpson, Archdeacon of Auckland, armed with the lopers

Great North Fen to bring nature back to Skerneside land

North Star’s new CEO James Walder

North Star’s new CEO James Walder

Ready for the challenge

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Man who 'no one believed' films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' UK town

Dale was told one artery was completely blocked and a further two were 70 per cent blocked

Dale was told one artery was completely blocked and a further two were 70 per cent blocked

Fitness guru urges Brits to check one thing after he died for 7 minutes

Radiators can break for a number of reasons

Radiators can break for a number of reasons

Why won't my radiator work? Everything you need to know this winter

Martin Lewis was grilling Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy about the Winter Fuel Payment on GMB on Wednesday (October 9).

Martin Lewis was grilling Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy about the Winter Fuel Payment on GMB on Wednesday (October 9).

Good Morning Britain

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Martin Lewis apologises after using 'slightly bad language' on Good Morning Britain

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

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DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules

Brits should be allowed to access their workplace pensions before they retire, says think tank

Brits should be allowed to access their workplace pensions before they retire, says think tank

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Brits should be able to access their pensions before retirement - report

LIVE: Flooding closes roads and causing road closures in North East

LIVE: Flooding closes roads and causing road closures in North East

North East flooding LIVE: A1(M) reopens after heavy rains cause flooding - updates

Victoria Taylor

Victoria Taylor

Chief Supt Fiona Willey issues statement as search for Victoria Taylor continues

Butcher Nigel Alderson who has launched a competition to mark Uk Sausage Week

Darlington butcher launches contest to find new sausage flavour ahead of festival

The Rev Paul Peverell with two of his puppets - Angela Angel and Donkey Oatey

Retiring after 31 years – the rural vicar who loved playing the pantomime dame

Some of the steaks at the Selby sister restaurant

'Major improvement necessary': Top York steak house gets one for food hygiene

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Convenience store to open at former Darlington garden centre despite concerns

Drone footage shows extent of flooding at A68 in Darlington as road closed

Phoebe Abruzzese

Picture gallery of Durham Cathedral lit up by immersive lightshow about space

Jonathan David and Antoine Semenyo latest as Newcastle United fine-tune January plans

BBC predict hurricane wind speeds in the North East in data glitch

Kayleigh Fraser

Update given on investigation in to Darlington girl, 10, who died in mudslide

Nightclub to reopen every weekend in festive period with 'star-studded' line-up

Newcastle United have discussed a possible January move for Lille forward Jonathan David

Newcastle United FC

Jonathan David and Antoine Semenyo latest as Newcastle United fine-tune January plans

Middlesbrough's Liverpool loanee Ben Doak

Middlesbrough's Liverpool loanee Ben Doak

Middlesbrough FC

Ben Doak, mutual Middlesbrough 'love', Liverpool transfer welcomed & striker option

Alan Browne has been hugely impressed by Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris

Alan Browne has been hugely impressed by Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris

Why Alan Browne has been blown away by Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

Middlesbrough teenage duo Law McCabe, left, and Harley Hunt

Middlesbrough teenage duo Law McCabe, left, and Harley Hunt

Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough's plan for two youngsters who've made big impression behind scenes

Middlesbrough's Liverpool loanee Ben Doak

Middlesbrough's Liverpool loanee Ben Doak

Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough's Ben Doak on international surprise, 'wow' moment & 'gutting' setback

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Tanya Oxtoby says more needs to be done to support mental health in the women’s game (Chase handout/PA)

Tanya Oxtoby says more needs to be done to support mental health in the women’s game (Chase handout/PA)

More needs to be done to support mental health in women’s game – Tanya Oxtoby

Bevan French and Mikey Lewis could hold the key to the destiny of the 2024 Grand Final (Tim Goode/PA)

Bevan French and Mikey Lewis could hold the key to the destiny of the 2024 Grand Final (Tim Goode/PA)

Wigan aim for historic quadruple – Super League Grand Final talking points

Harry Kane is nursing a knock (David Davies/PA)

Harry Kane is nursing a knock (David Davies/PA)

Lee Carsley will not risk Harry Kane’s fitness in Wembley clash with Greece

George Baldock has died aged 31 (Isaac Parkin/PA)

George Baldock has died aged 31 (Isaac Parkin/PA)

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Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock dies aged 31

Craig Bellamy during a training session ahead of Wales’ Nations League clash in Iceland (Nick Potts/PA)

Craig Bellamy during a training session ahead of Wales’ Nations League clash in Iceland (Nick Potts/PA)

Talking points as Craig Bellamy’s Wales prepare to face Iceland in Reykjavik

Harry Brook (left) and Joe Root (right) continue to set records (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Harry Brook (left) and Joe Root (right) continue to set records (Anjum Naveed/AP)

History for Joe Root and Harry Brook in Pakistan

George Baldock during his time at Sheffield United (Zac Goodwin/PA)

George Baldock during his time at Sheffield United (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock dies aged 31

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Some of the steaks at the Selby sister restaurant

Some of the steaks at the Selby sister restaurant

'Major improvement necessary': Top York steak house gets one for food hygiene

Butcher Nigel Alderson who has launched a competition to mark Uk Sausage Week

Butcher Nigel Alderson who has launched a competition to mark Uk Sausage Week

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Darlington butcher launches contest to find new sausage flavour ahead of festival

North Star’s new CEO James Walder

North Star’s new CEO James Walder

Ready for the challenge

The Hall has been a huge part of my life - Vince leaves after 42-year career

A £6m celebration

A £6m celebration

Charity raises astonishing SIX MILLION to help struggling Teessiders

Jo Powell with Tim Morgan; Amanda Shepherd and Andrew Mason with MD James Bright

Jo Powell with Tim Morgan; Amanda Shepherd and Andrew Mason with MD James Bright

APPOINTMENTS: Key moves at companies across the North East

Sewer systems are overflowing

Sewer systems are overflowing

How North East tech experts are helping tackle sewers challenge

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Butcher Nigel Alderson who has launched a competition to mark Uk Sausage Week

Butcher Nigel Alderson who has launched a competition to mark Uk Sausage Week

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Darlington butcher launches contest to find new sausage flavour ahead of festival

Cutting a willow to symbolise the opening of the Bishop's Fen with Andy Wadds and Jim Cokill, both of the Durham Wildlife Trust, on either side of the Rev Rick Simpson, Archdeacon of Auckland, armed with the lopers

Cutting a willow to symbolise the opening of the Bishop's Fen with Andy Wadds and Jim Cokill, both of the Durham Wildlife Trust, on either side of the Rev Rick Simpson, Archdeacon of Auckland, armed with the lopers

Great North Fen to bring nature back to Skerneside land

Darlington finds

Darlington finds

Darlington metal detectorist discovers 400-year-old Tudor buckle

David Shepherd with a photograph of No 390 in its working days. It went on show in Shildon in 2012. David passed away in 2017

David Shepherd with a photograph of No 390 in its working days. It went on show in Shildon in 2012. David passed away in 2017

When a president gave an artist a loco that worked the Victoria Falls Bridge

How did Bishop Auckland get its name?

How did Bishop Auckland get its name?

Bishop Auckland

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How did this County Durham town get its name?- the long history of Bishop Auckland

The pit in Richmond Market Place.

The pit in Richmond Market Place.

Medieval bones found underneath market place during roadworks

Culture & Lifestyle

Some of the steaks at the Selby sister restaurant

Some of the steaks at the Selby sister restaurant

'Major improvement necessary': Top York steak house gets one for food hygiene

On Sunday (October 13), Starve Acre, filmed in parts of North Yorkshire, will be shown at the Ritz Cinema in Thirsk

On Sunday (October 13), Starve Acre, filmed in parts of North Yorkshire, will be shown at the Ritz Cinema in Thirsk

Film which saw famous actors take over region to be shown for first time at cinema

Traditional signwriter, Steve Blackwell, puts the finishing touches to words explaining the history of Sophia Constable whose statue stands overlooking Northallerton’s former prison site, Treadmills

Traditional signwriter, Steve Blackwell, puts the finishing touches to words explaining the history of Sophia Constable whose statue stands overlooking Northallerton’s former prison site, Treadmills

Towns across the region to benefit from public art projects - here is what's planned

Butcher Nigel Alderson who has launched a competition to mark Uk Sausage Week

Butcher Nigel Alderson who has launched a competition to mark Uk Sausage Week

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Darlington butcher launches contest to find new sausage flavour ahead of festival

Radiators can break for a number of reasons

Radiators can break for a number of reasons

Why won't my radiator work? Everything you need to know this winter

Martin Lewis was grilling Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy about the Winter Fuel Payment on GMB on Wednesday (October 9).

Martin Lewis was grilling Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy about the Winter Fuel Payment on GMB on Wednesday (October 9).

Good Morning Britain

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Martin Lewis apologises after using 'slightly bad language' on Good Morning Britain

The items, which are listed on eBay with a ‘buy it now’ price of £15,000, have been seen over recent months, alongside others priced between £5,000 and £10,000

The items, which are listed on eBay with a ‘buy it now’ price of £15,000, have been seen over recent months, alongside others priced between £5,000 and £10,000

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'Extremely rare' 50p coins sold by County Durham residents for up to £15,000

National News

Aldi has announced its seasonal recruitment plans (Aldi/PA)

Aldi has announced its seasonal recruitment plans (Aldi/PA)

Aldi plans seasonal recruitment drive

Logan MacPhail, 17, stalked his ex-girlfriend then stabbed her to death in an alleyway (Northumbria Police/PA)

Logan MacPhail, 17, stalked his ex-girlfriend then stabbed her to death in an alleyway (Northumbria Police/PA)

Girl’s murder by ex-boyfriend ‘should be classified as domestic violence’

It is reported the move could save HSBC up to 300 million US dollars (£229 million) (PA)

It is reported the move could save HSBC up to 300 million US dollars (£229 million) (PA)

HSBC ‘planning cuts among top bankers in cost-saving plan’

Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham has said proposed new legislation does not go far enough (Jacob King/PA)

Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham has said proposed new legislation does not go far enough (Jacob King/PA)

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Proposed workers’ rights law has ‘more holes than Swiss cheese’ – union boss

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te waves during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Building in Taipei, Taiwan (Chiang Ying-ying/AP)

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te waves during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Building in Taipei, Taiwan (Chiang Ying-ying/AP)

Taiwan celebrates its National Day holiday against background of Chinese threats

Sir Geoff Hurst has said he thinks England can win the next World Cup (Nick Potts/PA)

Sir Geoff Hurst has said he thinks England can win the next World Cup (Nick Potts/PA)

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England can win next World Cup, says 1966 hero Sir Geoff Hurst

Wind-driven rain soaks a street in downtown Tampa, (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

Wind-driven rain soaks a street in downtown Tampa, (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

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‘Dangerous and destructive’ Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida

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