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Sam Wealleans running the Great North Run.

'Heartbroken' parents of man who collapsed and died during Great North Run speak out

Industrial estate fire LIVE: Fire crews attend as smoke fills air - updates

Industrial estate fire LIVE: Fire crews attend as smoke fills air - updates

Industrial estate fire LIVE: Fire crews attend as smoke fills air - updates

Man charged and set to appear in court after woman raped in North East park

Man charged and set to appear in court after woman raped in North East park

Man charged and set to appear in court after woman allegedly raped in park

The Lakeside Inn, Jarrow.

The Lakeside Inn, Jarrow.

Man left in critical condition following assault at North East pub

Paul Conway, 67.

Paul Conway, 67.

Police 'concerned' for North East veteran missing in Scottish Highlands

Woman who attacked ex-partner with a wine bottle, causing it to smash, received a suspended prison sentence at Durham Crown Court

Woman who attacked ex-partner with a wine bottle, causing it to smash, received a suspended prison sentence at Durham Crown Court

Durham Crown Court

Woman attacked ex-partner with bottle in bedroom of her home in Bishop Auckland

These cats are still looking for a loving forever home.

These cats are still looking for a loving forever home.

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6 County Durham cats still looking to be rescued to a forever home

The award-winning Coxhoe business has been sold to a new owner.

The award-winning Coxhoe business has been sold to a new owner.

Award-winning County Durham business sold to new owner after two months

The year was 1964 and the venue was The Majestic Ballroom in Darlington, as Paul Jones and Manfred Mann played

The year was 1964 and the venue was The Majestic Ballroom in Darlington, as Paul Jones and Manfred Mann played

Remembering the time 60s music stars caused 'chaos' at Darlington venue

A racially aggravated assault and drink and drug driver among the cases in court

A racially aggravated assault and drink and drug driver among the cases in court

A racially aggravated assault and drink and drug driver among the cases in court

The table of measurements written by Jimmy James, inset, has been returned to Eden Camp museum

The table of measurements written by Jimmy James, inset, has been returned to Eden Camp museum

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

A piece of 'Great Escape' history is welcomed back to its rightful home

HOLDThe North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

HOLDThe North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

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The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

The farmhouse has hit the market for almost £1.4m.

The farmhouse has hit the market for almost £1.4m.

Farmhouse described as 'handsome' with multiple outbuildings on sale for £1.39m

Auckland Palace, Bishop Auckland.

Auckland Palace, Bishop Auckland.

Spooky pumpkin light trail coming to County Durham castle this autumn

Some of the dogs looking for their forever home in Darlington

Some of the dogs looking for their forever home in Darlington

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Dogs Trust Darlington: 7 adorable pooches that you can adopt today

North East restaurants offering Sunday Dinner

North East restaurants offering Sunday Dinner

6 of the best spots for Sunday lunch in the North East according to TripAdvisor

Havelock Park, an upcoming development of

Havelock Park, an upcoming development of

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Aerial photos show progress at 'luxurious' new housing estate in Darlington

North Lane, Crook.

North Lane, Crook.

Two who were 'trapped in vehicle' hospitalised after crash closes County Durham road

For those tuning into BBC Radio Newcastle’s afternoon show at around 4.45pm, you may have heard the question directed to BBC Look North weather presenter Paul Mooney

For those tuning into BBC Radio Newcastle’s afternoon show at around 4.45pm, you may have heard the question directed to BBC Look North weather presenter Paul Mooney

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BBC weather presenter 'baffled' by 'purple clouds' over skies of North East

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Rookhope Primary School has been earmarked for closure

Rookhope Primary School has been earmarked for closure

Planning and development

Council plans to open business hub on site of former school with 5 pupils

Looking down on Bondgate from Lavericks' balcony in December 1961. There was once a village green in the middle of Bondgate where the buses are parked up

Looking down on Bondgate from Lavericks' balcony in December 1961. There was once a village green in the middle of Bondgate where the buses are parked up

Meet the mavericks of Lavericks: the story of one of Darlington's quirkiest buildings

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 has begun.

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 has begun.

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing fans 'sobbing' as Amy Dowden returns and new series begins

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 will feature celebrities including DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, Love Island's Tasha Ghouri and Olympian Tom Dean.

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 will feature celebrities including DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, Love Island's Tasha Ghouri and Olympian Tom Dean.

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples - see all celebrity and professional pairings

From play level to A Level: Discover Dame Allan’s at a hands-on Open Morning

From play level to A Level: Discover Dame Allan’s at a hands-on Open Morning

Play Level to A Level: Discover Dame Allan’s at a hands-on Open Morning

Kai Widdrington was paired with Angela Rippon in Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Kai Widdrington was paired with Angela Rippon in Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Strictly Come Dancing

Kai Widdrington breaks silence after Strictly Come Dancing 'axe'

County Durham LIVE: Road closed as emergency services attend crash

County Durham LIVE: Road closed as emergency services attend crash

County Durham RECAP: Road re-opens following crash

A1(M) LIVE: Traffic building and delays increasing following crash

A1(M) LIVE: Traffic building and delays increasing following crash

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A1(M) LIVE: Traffic building and delays increasing following crash - updates

Crimdon Beach, based between Hartlepool and Blackhall

Crimdon Beach, based between Hartlepool and Blackhall

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County Durham beach with 'golden sands' and chance of seeing seals hailed 'beautiful'

Barry Athey, 57, of Gurney Street in Darlington, pleaded guilty to speeding on the A1(M) between J61 Bowburn to J60 Bradbury in County Durham, surpassing the 70 mph limit

Barry Athey, 57, of Gurney Street in Darlington, pleaded guilty to speeding on the A1(M) between J61 Bowburn to J60 Bradbury in County Durham, surpassing the 70 mph limit

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Darlington man loses driving licence after speed camera catches him on A1(M)

Harrogate and Helmsley.

Harrogate and Helmsley.

'Pretty' village and 'picturesque' town named two of best UK locations to live

A CGI mock-up of how the site could look

A CGI mock-up of how the site could look

Market square with four shops and Starbucks approved after years of delays

The year was 1964 and the venue was The Majestic Ballroom in Darlington, as Paul Jones and Manfred Mann played

Remembering the time 60s music stars caused 'chaos' at Darlington venue

These Horizon compensation payments are still taking too long

Do you prefer to pay for your shopping at Lidl with cash or card?

Lidl introduces new self-service till rule for shoppers at some stores

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New County Durham leisure centres unlikely to be built after £20m rise in costs

Paedo pensioner who abused young boys in the 90s jailed for almost two decades

Phoebe Abruzzese

6 of the best spots for Sunday lunch in the North East according to TripAdvisor

LIVE: Wolves vs Newcastle United - Updates from Molineux

Darlington's newest visitor attraction announces Christmas plans early

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Man charged and set to appear in court after woman allegedly raped in park

Aerial photos show progress at 'luxurious' new housing estate in Darlington

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Wolves vs Newcastle United

Newcastle United FC

LIVE: Wolves vs Newcastle United - Updates from Molineux

Tommy Conway scored Boro's goal against Preston

Tommy Conway scored Boro's goal against Preston

Middlesbrough FC

Testing spell could favour Middlesbrough but issue still needs to be resolved

Darlington boss Steve Watson with his assistant Terry Mitchell

Darlington boss Steve Watson with his assistant Terry Mitchell

Darlington boss spells out importance of FA Cup after Quakers avoid an upset

Middlesbrough defender Rav van den Berg has been out since the defeat at Derby

Middlesbrough defender Rav van den Berg has been out since the defeat at Derby

Middlesbrough FC

Rav van den Berg & Jonny Howson Middlesbrough injury latest ahead of Sunderland game

Dan Ballard hobbled off after Sunderland's Plymouth defeat

Dan Ballard hobbled off after Sunderland's Plymouth defeat

Sunderland face anxious wait ahead of Middlesbrough as Le Bris reacts to setback

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National Sport

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, right, and McLaren chief engineer Tom Stallardcelebrate after he won the Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, right, and McLaren chief engineer Tom Stallardcelebrate after he won the Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

McLaren have a good day in Azerbaijan as Max Verstappen bemoans ‘lack of bite’

Harry Brook will lead England in the one-day international series against Australia (Ben Whitley/PA)

Harry Brook will lead England in the one-day international series against Australia (Ben Whitley/PA)

Harry Brook to lead England in one-day international series against Australia

Matthijs de Ligt put Manchester United ahead at Southampton (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Matthijs de Ligt put Manchester United ahead at Southampton (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Matthijs de Ligt knows the value of Manchester United’s victory at Southampton

Lewis Hamilton will start the race from the pit lane (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Lewis Hamilton will start the race from the pit lane (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Lewis Hamilton to start Azerbaijan GP from pit lane after Mercedes engine change

Lando Norris was eliminated in the first part of qualifying as his title hopes suffered a major blow (David Davies/PA)

Lando Norris was eliminated in the first part of qualifying as his title hopes suffered a major blow (David Davies/PA)

Lando Norris not expecting ‘magical’ Azerbaijan GP result after qualifying 17th

Liverpool manager Arne Slot saw his side beaten by Nottingham Forest (Peter Byrne/PA).

Liverpool manager Arne Slot saw his side beaten by Nottingham Forest (Peter Byrne/PA).

Losing at home to Forest ‘a big setback’, says Liverpool boss Arne Slot

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (left) is substituted and embraces manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 24, 2024.

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (left) is substituted and embraces manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 24, 2024.

Erling Haaland’s mental strength impresses Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

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Do you prefer to pay for your shopping at Lidl with cash or card?

Do you prefer to pay for your shopping at Lidl with cash or card?

Lidl introduces new self-service till rule for shoppers at some stores

Hoochie Coochie has been sold

Hoochie Coochie has been sold

Owner sells up at city centre bar and live music venue after 13 years

The panel for the Cummins event

The panel for the Cummins event

Free event tickets as business leaders debate tech challenges and opportunities

How H2Teesside could look

How H2Teesside could look

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Innovation and collaboration as two giants of industry shape Teesside's future

Courtney Wallace and Connor Jackson at their new home in Peterlee.

Courtney Wallace and Connor Jackson at their new home in Peterlee.

Couple’s first home marks 1,000th new build milestone for believe housing

Faye Gordon, Executive Director of Finance and Investment at believe housing

Faye Gordon, Executive Director of Finance and Investment at believe housing

£90m funding package to provide affordable homes across the North East

Paul Stewart, Managing Partner of WBD UK,

Paul Stewart, Managing Partner of WBD UK,

Law firms combine to create £565million powerhouse

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The year was 1964 and the venue was The Majestic Ballroom in Darlington, as Paul Jones and Manfred Mann played

The year was 1964 and the venue was The Majestic Ballroom in Darlington, as Paul Jones and Manfred Mann played

Remembering the time 60s music stars caused 'chaos' at Darlington venue

Looking down on Bondgate from Lavericks' balcony in December 1961. There was once a village green in the middle of Bondgate where the buses are parked up

Looking down on Bondgate from Lavericks' balcony in December 1961. There was once a village green in the middle of Bondgate where the buses are parked up

Meet the mavericks of Lavericks: the story of one of Darlington's quirkiest buildings

The table of measurements written by Jimmy James, inset, has been returned to Eden Camp museum

The table of measurements written by Jimmy James, inset, has been returned to Eden Camp museum

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

A piece of 'Great Escape' history is welcomed back to its rightful home

5 Darlington and County Durham 'much loved' shops we've lost

5 Darlington and County Durham 'much loved' shops we've lost

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5 Darlington and County Durham shops we've loved and lost over the years

How to catch a kingfisher.Main picture: Roger Simpson of The Northern Echo Camera Club

How to catch a kingfisher.Main picture: Roger Simpson of The Northern Echo Camera Club

Chicken goggles, a kingfisher catcher and a weather predictor: history in 100 objects

Gilling West milepost

Gilling West milepost

Just what did make Lucy Cross, and other pedestrian stories

Culture & Lifestyle

The award-winning Coxhoe business has been sold to a new owner.

The award-winning Coxhoe business has been sold to a new owner.

Award-winning County Durham business sold to new owner after two months

Auckland Palace, Bishop Auckland.

Auckland Palace, Bishop Auckland.

Spooky pumpkin light trail coming to County Durham castle this autumn

North East restaurants offering Sunday Dinner

North East restaurants offering Sunday Dinner

6 of the best spots for Sunday lunch in the North East according to TripAdvisor

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 has begun.

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 has begun.

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing fans 'sobbing' as Amy Dowden returns and new series begins

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 will feature celebrities including DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, Love Island's Tasha Ghouri and Olympian Tom Dean.

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 will feature celebrities including DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, Love Island's Tasha Ghouri and Olympian Tom Dean.

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples - see all celebrity and professional pairings

From play level to A Level: Discover Dame Allan’s at a hands-on Open Morning

From play level to A Level: Discover Dame Allan’s at a hands-on Open Morning

Play Level to A Level: Discover Dame Allan’s at a hands-on Open Morning

Kai Widdrington was paired with Angela Rippon in Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Kai Widdrington was paired with Angela Rippon in Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Strictly Come Dancing

Kai Widdrington breaks silence after Strictly Come Dancing 'axe'

National News

The boat got into difficulty off the coast of Ambleteuse, northern France (Alamy/PA)

The boat got into difficulty off the coast of Ambleteuse, northern France (Alamy/PA)

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Eight migrants die trying to cross Channel overnight

Sir Ed Davey said the Lib Dems believe there needs to be ‘reform and investment’ in the NHS (PA)

Sir Ed Davey said the Lib Dems believe there needs to be ‘reform and investment’ in the NHS (PA)

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Davey voices concern at Starmer ‘talking about reform before investment’ in NHS

The fog is expected to make way to sunny weather is most parts on Monday (PA)

The fog is expected to make way to sunny weather is most parts on Monday (PA)

Warm weather forecast for week to come despite fog warning

Shadow home secretary James Cleverly appeared on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg (Jeff Overs/BBC/PA)

Shadow home secretary James Cleverly appeared on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg (Jeff Overs/BBC/PA)

James Cleverly declines to rule out accepting future donations from Frank Hester

The heavy rain has led to flooding in Jesenik, Czech Republic (Petr David Josek/AP)

The heavy rain has led to flooding in Jesenik, Czech Republic (Petr David Josek/AP)

Thousands evacuate amid rising floodwaters in Czech Republic

A police officer inspects the area around a fire after the Israeli military said it fired interceptors at a missile launched from Yemen (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP)

A police officer inspects the area around a fire after the Israeli military said it fired interceptors at a missile launched from Yemen (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP)

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Missile fired from Yemen lands in open area of Israel

Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton spoke from the party’s conference on Sunday (Fraser Bremner/Daily Mail/PA)

Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton spoke from the party’s conference on Sunday (Fraser Bremner/Daily Mail/PA)

Scottish Lib Dems prepared to ‘walk away’ from budget talks if demands not met

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