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Lambton Castle, where the Washington Weekender festival was held

Resident complains after loud noise from two-day 'rave' in nearby County Durham park

Councillor Richard Bell and Council Leader Amanda Hopgood

Councillor Richard Bell and Council Leader Amanda Hopgood

Local government

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County Durham issues 'severe cuts' warning if it doesn't receive extra funding

Zaap will open in Durham City in September

Zaap will open in Durham City in September

Opening date for Thai chain restaurant coming to Durham announced

Consett was described as 'bustling' during the market which took place on Saturday.

Consett was described as 'bustling' during the market which took place on Saturday.

County Durham town hosts 'brilliant' first farmers' market

Disgraced police officer carried out unauthorised surveillance on her partner

Disgraced police officer carried out unauthorised surveillance on her partner

Cleveland Police

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Disgraced police officer carried out unauthorised surveillance on her own husband

LIVE: A66 closed after lorry and car crash as emergency services on scene

LIVE: A66 closed after lorry and car crash as emergency services on scene

RECAP: A66 reopens and traffic running freely after lorry and car crash

A new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) will be introduced to tackle behaviours including begging, urinating in the street and the use of intoxicating substances.

A new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) will be introduced to tackle behaviours including begging, urinating in the street and the use of intoxicating substances.

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Police hope anti-social behaviour crackdown will make Durham City 'safer place'

Police outside St Cuthbert's Church in Darlington following an alleged attack

Police outside St Cuthbert's Church in Darlington following an alleged attack

Durham Constabulary

Teen arrested and quizzed by officers after 'attack' in Darlington churchyard

The development was officially launched at an event at Ramside Hall.

The development was officially launched at an event at Ramside Hall.

First homes reserved at launch of County Durham housing development

Kris and Helen from Echo 3

Kris and Helen from Echo 3

Popular Darlington coffee shop closed for next two weeks

Ropner Park, Stockton

Ropner Park, Stockton

Youth on scooter speeds at mother and child in park in 'racially aggravated' incident

Durham City Cricket Club winning the league for the first time in 37 years

Durham City Cricket Club winning the league for the first time in 37 years

'We've built a strong community': Cricket club wins league for first time in 37 YEARS

Cleveland Police officer accused of failing to safeguard vulnerable victim of domestic abuse

Cleveland Police officer accused of failing to safeguard vulnerable victim of domestic abuse

Cleveland Police

Police officer accused of failing to protect vulnerable victim of domestic abuse

Plans were approved by Durham County Council.

Plans were approved by Durham County Council.

Planning and development

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Plans to turn listed building by Auckland Castle into holiday let approved

The former H&M in the Cleveland Centre will soon become TJ Hughes

The former H&M in the Cleveland Centre will soon become TJ Hughes

TJ Hughes confirms opening date for new store as chain returns to town centre

Emmerdale actress Laura Norton and partner Mark Jordon arrive in Newcastle to launch the star studded

Emmerdale actress Laura Norton and partner Mark Jordon arrive in Newcastle to launch the star studded

Why these two Emmerdale stars were in the North East today

Discount Motor Spares in Willington has been put on the market.

Discount Motor Spares in Willington has been put on the market.

County Durham motoring shop put up for sale for £90,000

Plans to convert a barn into a residential property have been lodged with Durham County Council.

Plans to convert a barn into a residential property have been lodged with Durham County Council.

Planning and development

Plans to convert County Durham barn into three-bedroom home lodged with council

An inquest was heard at Crook Coroner's Court.

An inquest was heard at Crook Coroner's Court.

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Darlington man found dead while sleeping on friend's sofa died of drugs, inquest

News

LIVE: Serious crash closes two lanes of A road

LIVE: Serious crash closes two lanes of A road

RECAP: Road reopens after serious crash closes two lanes of A road

A691 LIVE: Emergency services on the scene after crash

A691 LIVE: Emergency services on the scene after crash

RECAP: Three casualties taken to hospital after crash on County Durham road

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

Who was your favourite Balamory character?

Who was your favourite Balamory character?

Iconic Scottish children's programme to return after two decades

Kirby's has stunning views of Whitby

Kirby's has stunning views of Whitby

Former 'Landmark' Whitby hotel set for upgrade

The boss of York-based rail company Northern has urged passengers not to use dating apps on its trains

The boss of York-based rail company Northern has urged passengers not to use dating apps on its trains

Northern Railway

North Yorkshire train boss issues warning over dating apps on trains

Mile Castle Wetherspoons Newcastle

Mile Castle Wetherspoons Newcastle

One of region's busiest Wetherspoons to reopen next week after £2.2m refurb

The A691 in Lanchester, near where the crash happened.

The A691 in Lanchester, near where the crash happened.

Three people hospitalised after crash sees 999 crews close County Durham road

A Primark store with shoppers

A Primark store with shoppers

North East 'snubbed' after Primark reveal 54 more Click and Collect locations

Tetley workers have voted for strike action after rejecting the latest pay deal offered by the company

Tetley workers have voted for strike action after rejecting the latest pay deal offered by the company

Warning of tea shortage with strike action taking place at North East factory

Tanya Liddle is subject to a strict court order

Tanya Liddle is subject to a strict court order

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Prolific shoplifter - called Liddle - gets strict order banning her from stores

Kevin Rowland has been jailed

Kevin Rowland has been jailed

How a pervert who sent vile images to 'girl' was tricked by undercover officer

Mark McMullan's finds

Darlington metal detectorist discovers rare 400-year-old Bloody Mary coin

Lance Corporal William Schofield, alias actor George MacKay,, being filmed at Tees Barrage for a scene in the award-winning film 1917

Shooting the rapids – how Tees Barrage is emerging as a major film and TV location

Kirby's has stunning views of Whitby

Former 'Landmark' Whitby hotel set for upgrade

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Resident complains after loud noise from two-day 'rave' in nearby County Durham park

One of region's busiest Wetherspoons to reopen next week after £2.2m refurb

Phoebe Abruzzese

RECAP: Road reopens after serious crash closes two lanes of A road

Alan Browne injury worry revealed ahead of Middlesbrough game

Darlington man convicted of lying to watchdog about unlicensed bouncers

Kayleigh Fraser

Darlington MP launches first campaign since being elected to keep kids safe online

TJ Hughes confirms opening date for new store as chain returns to town centre

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick

Middlesbrough FC

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Michael Carrick identifies major factor that should work in Middlesbrough's favour

Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle United's winning goal against Wolves

Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle United's winning goal against Wolves

Newcastle United FC

Alan Shearer's message to Eddie Howe ahead of Newcastle's trip to Fulham

Sunderland midfielder Alan Browne

Sunderland midfielder Alan Browne

Sunderland hit with major new injury worry ahead of Middlesbrough game

Romaine Mundle has scored three goals in his last three matches

Romaine Mundle has scored three goals in his last three matches

Sunderland skipper Dan Neil's praise for 'the best player in the group'

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick and winger Micah Hamilton

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick and winger Micah Hamilton

Middlesbrough FC

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Carrick has noticed change in ex-Man City man but spells out Morgan Rogers difference

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National Sport

Khadija Shaw was absent due to a visa issue (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Khadija Shaw was absent due to a visa issue (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Man City thrash Paris FC despite missing Khadija Shaw with visa issue

Martin Odegaard faces a spell out with an ankle injury (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Martin Odegaard faces a spell out with an ankle injury (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Arsenal star Martin Odegaard out for ‘a while’ with ‘significant’ ankle damage

Khadija Shaw is not available due to a delayed visa application (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Khadija Shaw is not available due to a delayed visa application (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Khadija Shaw misses Paris FC clash after Man City fail to file visa application

A task force looking at the best future stadium options for Manchester United has centred discussions around building a new venue (Martin Rickett/PA)

A task force looking at the best future stadium options for Manchester United has centred discussions around building a new venue (Martin Rickett/PA)

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Manchester United to consult fans on Old Trafford regeneration options

Maro Itoje has been appointed Saracens captain for the 2024-25 season (PA/handout)

Maro Itoje has been appointed Saracens captain for the 2024-25 season (PA/handout)

Saracens captain Maro Itoje rejects Eddie Jones’ negative leadership assessment

Andy Murray retired from tennis this summer (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Andy Murray retired from tennis this summer (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Robert MacIntyre believes new golfer Andy Murray will ‘be at scratch in no time’

Glasgow, which hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games, has stepped into the breach for 2026 (Martin Rickett/PA)

Glasgow, which hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games, has stepped into the breach for 2026 (Martin Rickett/PA)

How the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games might look

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Kirby's has stunning views of Whitby

Kirby's has stunning views of Whitby

Former 'Landmark' Whitby hotel set for upgrade

Zaap will open in Durham City in September

Zaap will open in Durham City in September

Opening date for Thai chain restaurant coming to Durham announced

Kris and Helen from Echo 3

Kris and Helen from Echo 3

Popular Darlington coffee shop closed for next two weeks

Tetley workers have voted for strike action after rejecting the latest pay deal offered by the company

Tetley workers have voted for strike action after rejecting the latest pay deal offered by the company

Warning of tea shortage with strike action taking place at North East factory

The UK operator of TGI Fridays has gone into administration

The UK operator of TGI Fridays has gone into administration

TGI Friday's operator goes into administration - what it means for customers

Lance Corporal William Schofield, alias actor George MacKay,, being filmed at Tees Barrage for a scene in the award-winning film 1917

Lance Corporal William Schofield, alias actor George MacKay,, being filmed at Tees Barrage for a scene in the award-winning film 1917

Shooting the rapids – how Tees Barrage is emerging as a major film and TV location

ITEC in Newton Aycliffe is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

ITEC in Newton Aycliffe is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

County Durham apprenticeship firm celebrates 40th anniversary

Echo Memories

Mark McMullan's finds

Mark McMullan's finds

Darlington metal detectorist discovers rare 400-year-old Bloody Mary coin

ravensford farm

ravensford farm

After 40 years of dedication, the historic gardens of Ravensford say farewell

"The maddening influence of drink": how Durham was awash with fights and booze

The old Middlesbrough Town Hall at St Hilda's

The old Middlesbrough Town Hall at St Hilda's

Plans to restore 19th-century town hall to revitalise part of North East town

Joan Anderson ready for a wedding in one of her special hats in the 1950s

Joan Anderson ready for a wedding in one of her special hats in the 1950s

If you want to get ahead, get a salt pig... and 59 hats

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

Culture & Lifestyle

Who was your favourite Balamory character?

Who was your favourite Balamory character?

Iconic Scottish children's programme to return after two decades

Zaap will open in Durham City in September

Zaap will open in Durham City in September

Opening date for Thai chain restaurant coming to Durham announced

Mile Castle Wetherspoons Newcastle

Mile Castle Wetherspoons Newcastle

One of region's busiest Wetherspoons to reopen next week after £2.2m refurb

A Primark store with shoppers

A Primark store with shoppers

North East 'snubbed' after Primark reveal 54 more Click and Collect locations

The characterful village of Staithes was a pull for 'en plein air' artists.

The characterful village of Staithes was a pull for 'en plein air' artists.

The village of Staithes has long lured artists with its magical charm

The UK operator of TGI Fridays has gone into administration

The UK operator of TGI Fridays has gone into administration

TGI Friday's operator goes into administration - what it means for customers

Ripon City wetlands.

Ripon City wetlands.

How to best explore Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s wetlands this autumn

National News

Marley beat thousands of entries to be named Cats Protection’s National Cat of the Year 2024 (Ciaran McCrickard/Cats Protection/PA)

Marley beat thousands of entries to be named Cats Protection’s National Cat of the Year 2024 (Ciaran McCrickard/Cats Protection/PA)

Pet living in safe house for women named National Cat of the Year

The Federal Reserve building in Washington (J Scott Applewhite/AP)

The Federal Reserve building in Washington (J Scott Applewhite/AP)

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US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate by half-point

Sir Mark Rowley said the abuse thrown at police officers online is ‘shameful’ (Lucy North/PA)

Sir Mark Rowley said the abuse thrown at police officers online is ‘shameful’ (Lucy North/PA)

Growing crisis in police officers’ confidence to act, Met chief warns

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has asked to be allowed to remain at home while awaiting trial (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has asked to be allowed to remain at home while awaiting trial (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks to be allowed to stay at home while awaiting trial

Most economists think that rate-setters on the Monetary Policy Committee will keep the UK interest rate on hold on Thursday (Aaron Chown/PA)

Most economists think that rate-setters on the Monetary Policy Committee will keep the UK interest rate on hold on Thursday (Aaron Chown/PA)

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Bank of England poised to hold interest rates at 5%, economists say

Angela Rayner is set to hold further talks with unions and businesses on the Government’s employment problems (Lucy North/PA)

Angela Rayner is set to hold further talks with unions and businesses on the Government’s employment problems (Lucy North/PA)

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Government to hold talks on ending ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts

The policy change was set out in a memo to employees (Niall Carson/PA)

The policy change was set out in a memo to employees (Niall Carson/PA)

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Amazon boss tells staff to return to office five days a week

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