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A restructure of top jobs at Darlington Borough Council prompted by the retirment of chief executive Ian Williams, inset, has been questioned by the Conservatives

Local government

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Does Darlington Council need a CEO? - top jobs replacement questioned amid cuts

We have listed all 86 locations you can fly to and from out of the North East (Teesside and Newcastle), both in 2024 and 2025

We have listed all 86 locations you can fly to and from out of the North East (Teesside and Newcastle), both in 2024 and 2025

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LISTED: All 86 locations you can fly to from the North East with journeys from £30

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court

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Prolific Aycliffe thief who targeted businesses 20 times ordered to pay back £2k

The plan to transform the store on Hope Street has been given the go-ahead by Durham County Council.

The plan to transform the store on Hope Street has been given the go-ahead by Durham County Council.

Planning and development

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County Durham pet shop set to be turned into flats after council green light plans

Pensioners and staff at Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington

Pensioners and staff at Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington

Personal Finance

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'Heat or eat' fears as Darlington pensioners slam 'shocking' winter fuel payment cuts

The cast of Sister Act in Darlington.

The cast of Sister Act in Darlington.

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Why Darlington was overtaken by nuns as they are spotted in HMV and Babul's

Council Leader Stephen Harker (left) and Conservative leader Jonathan Dulston

Council Leader Stephen Harker (left) and Conservative leader Jonathan Dulston

Local government

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Warning that more vulnerable Darlington pensioners will need support after fuel cut

Knifepoint robber Rowan Hague jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for spate of offences committed within a short time on a town's street

Knifepoint robber Rowan Hague jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for spate of offences committed within a short time on a town's street

Newcastle Crown Court

'Dangerous' offender jailed for knifepoint robbery spree in North East town centre

Wolsingham Show organisers have said safety at the event is 'paramount'

Wolsingham Show organisers have said safety at the event is 'paramount'

Organisers of show say 'safety is paramount' after spectator trampled by horse

Wycliffe Close, Newton Aycliffe

Wycliffe Close, Newton Aycliffe

Emergency repair needed after Newton Aycliffe main water pipe bursts

Runners will complete the final 2.1 miles of the Great North Run in memory of Sam Wealleans.

Runners will complete the final 2.1 miles of the Great North Run in memory of Sam Wealleans.

Great North Run

Runners to finish Great North Run from point tragic Sam Wealleans collapsed and died

Darlington Borough Council warning about fake parking fine texts

Darlington Borough Council warning about fake parking fine texts

Warning to avoid Darlington Council scam text messages about parking

Kaine Forster was jailed for causing serious injury accident in collision at road junction in Annfield Plain, near Stanley, on July 5 last year.

Kaine Forster was jailed for causing serious injury accident in collision at road junction in Annfield Plain, near Stanley, on July 5 last year.

Durham Crown Court

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Speeding motorcyclist caused serious injuries to passengers in County Durham village

Listed places in Darlington.

Listed places in Darlington.

Five buildings and monuments in Darlington you may not know are listed

St Mary's Church in Staindrop, near Barnard Castle

St Mary's Church in Staindrop, near Barnard Castle

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Stained glass window damaged as burglars break into historic County Durham church

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness

Local government

North East mayor's Q&A on child poverty, the future of bus services and more

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Three Darlington teenagers arrested after late night scooter theft

Arrest warrant issued for County Durham man charged with rape and sexual assault

Arrest warrant issued for County Durham man charged with rape and sexual assault

Durham Constabulary

Arrest warrant issued for County Durham man charged with rape and sexual assault

James Colley and wife Louise from Newcastle.

James Colley and wife Louise from Newcastle.

North East man's holiday from hell as 'armed cops mistake him for cigarette smuggler'

News

LIVE: Police tape off centre of park as CSI teams called to incident

LIVE: Police tape off centre of park as CSI teams called to incident

Cleveland Police

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LIVE: CSI teams tape off centre of park after woman raped

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

This winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

This winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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'Deeply challenging' winter ahead for millions as Winter Fuel Payment cut

The Hippodrome is set to host the film festival in September.

The Hippodrome is set to host the film festival in September.

Darlington Hippodrome

Full programme revealed for upcoming women's film festival in Darlington

Wolsingham Show 2024.

Wolsingham Show 2024.

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43 Pictures as thousands flock to 244th County Durham country show

The North East has world class destinations on offer to tourists who flock to the region each year

The North East has world class destinations on offer to tourists who flock to the region each year

North East hopes to double tourist numbers - without 'Barcelona-style' backlash

National government

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Youngsters in region more likely to get lower grades and worse jobs than in South

The home has 'fantastic' views and is on the market for £870,000.

The home has 'fantastic' views and is on the market for £870,000.

County Durham home with 'fantastic countryside views' on market for £870k

The collapsed bus shelter on Market Street in Newcastle.

The collapsed bus shelter on Market Street in Newcastle.

Bus shelter collapses and four injured in hospital after city centre bus crash

Cheapest home in Bishop Auckland up for sale for £48,000 - look inside

Cheapest home in Bishop Auckland up for sale for £48,000 - look inside

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Cheapest home in Bishop Auckland up for sale for £48,000 - look inside

An island in Panama can be bought for cheaper than the average house price in Darlington.

An island in Panama can be bought for cheaper than the average house price in Darlington.

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It is cheaper to buy an island in Panama than a house in Darlington

Royal Chef, which goes by the company name N R Chef Limited, based on Manor Road, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland

Royal Chef, which goes by the company name N R Chef Limited, based on Manor Road, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland

Food Standards Agency

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County Durham takeaway heavily fined in court over health and safety failings

Middlesbrough On This Day

Middlesbrough FC

A week of history in the life of the Boro

Barry and Vicky Thompson at Darlington Baptist Church in Corporation Road

The couple who transformed a disused Darlington church into a lifeline community hub

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen with Prof Dame Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, a Senior Adviser to Holtec, Gareth Thomas, Holtec Director, and Will Murray Associate Director at Bradshaw Advisory

Tees Valley shortlisted for £3bn reactors factory that could bring 4,000 jobs

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Does Darlington Council need a CEO? - top jobs replacement questioned amid cuts

Runners to finish Great North Run from point tragic Sam Wealleans collapsed and died

Phoebe Abruzzese

Man charged with assault after forensics officers swarm street

Records fall as Durham dominate against Lancashire at Chester-le-Street

Detectives charge man for alleged rape of two North East women

Gavin Engelbrecht

Stained glass window damaged as burglars break into historic County Durham church

'Heat or eat' fears as Darlington pensioners slam 'shocking' winter fuel payment cuts

Durham batsman David Bedingham scored 279 against Lancashire

Records fall as Durham dominate against Lancashire at Chester-le-Street

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick

Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough Q&A - Transfer assessment, Latte Lath dilemma, selection decisions

Joe Willock celebrates after scoring against Nottingham Forest

Joe Willock celebrates after scoring against Nottingham Forest

Newcastle United FC

Major injury boost for Newcastle United as key player steps up training programme

Ben Doak played in the Nations League for Scotland against both Poland and Portugal

Ben Doak played in the Nations League for Scotland against both Poland and Portugal

Middlesbrough FC

Liverpool loanee Ben Doak makes exciting pledge at start of Middlesbrough loan

Pierre Ekwah has left Sunderland to join Saint Etienne on loan

Pierre Ekwah has left Sunderland to join Saint Etienne on loan

Why Pierre Ekwah left Sunderland - and knock-on effect of the midfielder's loan move

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National Sport

Travis Head starred in Australia’s win in Southampton (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Travis Head starred in Australia’s win in Southampton (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Phil Salt wants more precision from England when bowling to Travis Head

Alan Browne admits the Republic of Ireland lack a “world-class” figurehead (Niall Carson/PA)

Alan Browne admits the Republic of Ireland lack a “world-class” figurehead (Niall Carson/PA)

Alan Browne admits Republic of Ireland lack ‘world-class figure’ in team

England interim manager Lee Carsley ahead of the Nations League clash with Finland (Mike Egerton/PA)

England interim manager Lee Carsley ahead of the Nations League clash with Finland (Mike Egerton/PA)

I’ve not heard that one – Lee Carsley on England being the ‘impossible job’

Travis Head’s destructive innings was enough to guide Australia to victory (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Travis Head’s destructive innings was enough to guide Australia to victory (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Swashbuckling Travis Head leads Australia to opening T20 win over England

Manchester United had the highest aggregate attendance for league matches of any club in Europe last season, a UEFA report has found (PA)

Manchester United had the highest aggregate attendance for league matches of any club in Europe last season, a UEFA report has found (PA)

Manchester United had highest aggregate league attendance in Europe last season

Billy Harris clenches his fist (Martin Rickett/PA)

Billy Harris clenches his fist (Martin Rickett/PA)

Billy Harris guides Great Britain to Davis Cup victory in absence of Jack Draper

Liam Livingstone, right, shone for England (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Liam Livingstone, right, shone for England (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Australia’s innings ends with a whimper after England weather early storm

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Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen with Prof Dame Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, a Senior Adviser to Holtec, Gareth Thomas, Holtec Director, and Will Murray Associate Director at Bradshaw Advisory

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen with Prof Dame Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, a Senior Adviser to Holtec, Gareth Thomas, Holtec Director, and Will Murray Associate Director at Bradshaw Advisory

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Tees Valley shortlisted for £3bn reactors factory that could bring 4,000 jobs

Promotion House New College Durham

Promotion House New College Durham

Construction skills centre opens in Durham after £1.7m refurbishment

Plenty of roles available at Greggs

Plenty of roles available at Greggs

All the jobs up for grabs at Greggs this week - and how to apply

Rhona Pindar who will deliver the new apprenticeship for racing staff

Rhona Pindar who will deliver the new apprenticeship for racing staff

North East company appoints ex-jockey to deliver racing staff apprenticeship

Charlie Hill after another of his horses, Cuban Storm, won at Redcar earlier this season

Charlie Hill after another of his horses, Cuban Storm, won at Redcar earlier this season

Ticking along nicely – the businessman who’s put his heart into horse racing

Bespoke Motor Works, Harley Court, Stockton. Chris Davison, Clare Sunter, James King, Russell Jackson, Parker Jackson, Neil Chilton, Daniel King, Albert King, Chris Emmerson and Connor Muckle. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

Bespoke Motor Works, Harley Court, Stockton. Chris Davison, Clare Sunter, James King, Russell Jackson, Parker Jackson, Neil Chilton, Daniel King, Albert King, Chris Emmerson and Connor Muckle. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

Bespoke Motor Works celebrate a decade in the sports, luxury and prestige motor trade

NETPark Phase 3 CGI

NETPark Phase 3 CGI

Major milestone as first tenant signs up for £100million science park expansion

Echo Memories

Middlesbrough On This Day

Middlesbrough On This Day

Middlesbrough FC

A week of history in the life of the Boro

After coming to Scarborough by train, what more could you want than another railway journey, this time on a miniature railway. The North Bay Miniature Railway opened in 1931 and was so popular that this engine, Triton, was added in 1932. On its

After coming to Scarborough by train, what more could you want than another railway journey, this time on a miniature railway. The North Bay Miniature Railway opened in 1931 and was so popular that this engine, Triton, was added in 1932. On its

New exhibition relives the grand seaside days out on the railways

Middlesbrough centre-forward Brian Clough shooting for goal over the fallen Leyton Orient centre-half Bishop, during a second division football match at Leyton in November 1958

Middlesbrough centre-forward Brian Clough shooting for goal over the fallen Leyton Orient centre-half Bishop, during a second division football match at Leyton in November 1958

SPORT NOSTALGIA

Middlesbrough FC

How Brian Clough's playing career came to an end exactly 60 years ago

A classic Victorian view of High Row, Darlington

A classic Victorian view of High Row, Darlington

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Views of old Darlington go under the hammer next week

Eastbourne Primary School, Darlington, 1960

Eastbourne Primary School, Darlington, 1960

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Where you at primary school in Darlington in 1960?

The swordmakers settled in the Wood Street area, which was cleared in the 1960s,, but is now marked by a plaque

The swordmakers settled in the Wood Street area, which was cleared in the 1960s,, but is now marked by a plaque

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

How did this County Durham town become an unlikely centre for swordmaking?

Culture & Lifestyle

We have listed all 86 locations you can fly to and from out of the North East (Teesside and Newcastle), both in 2024 and 2025

We have listed all 86 locations you can fly to and from out of the North East (Teesside and Newcastle), both in 2024 and 2025

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LISTED: All 86 locations you can fly to from the North East with journeys from £30

The Hippodrome is set to host the film festival in September.

The Hippodrome is set to host the film festival in September.

Darlington Hippodrome

Full programme revealed for upcoming women's film festival in Darlington

The cast of Sister Act in Darlington.

The cast of Sister Act in Darlington.

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Why Darlington was overtaken by nuns as they are spotted in HMV and Babul's

The North East has world class destinations on offer to tourists who flock to the region each year

The North East has world class destinations on offer to tourists who flock to the region each year

North East hopes to double tourist numbers - without 'Barcelona-style' backlash

James Colley and wife Louise from Newcastle.

James Colley and wife Louise from Newcastle.

North East man's holiday from hell as 'armed cops mistake him for cigarette smuggler'

Wolsingham Show organisers have said safety at the event is 'paramount'

Wolsingham Show organisers have said safety at the event is 'paramount'

Organisers of show say 'safety is paramount' after spectator trampled by horse

An island in Panama can be bought for cheaper than the average house price in Darlington.

An island in Panama can be bought for cheaper than the average house price in Darlington.

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It is cheaper to buy an island in Panama than a house in Darlington

National News

Jon Bon Jovi (AP)

Jon Bon Jovi (AP)

Jon Bon Jovi helps talk woman down from ledge on bridge

The entrance to Lake Ponchartrain Causeway is closed due to Hurricane Francine in Metairie, Louisiana (Matthew Hinton/AP)

The entrance to Lake Ponchartrain Causeway is closed due to Hurricane Francine in Metairie, Louisiana (Matthew Hinton/AP)

Thousands without power as Hurricane Francine strikes Louisiana

What the papers say – September 12

What the papers say – September 12

What the papers say – September 12

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Gareth Fuller/PA)

NHS must ‘reform or die’, Sir Keir Starmer says as major report is published

Damage at a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Staffordshire, after it was attacked in summer disorder (Jacob King/PA)

Damage at a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Staffordshire, after it was attacked in summer disorder (Jacob King/PA)

PM cannot leave job half done in wake of riots, says social cohesion report

House prices are showing signs of increasing for the first time in nearly two years as market activity picks up, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said (Gareth Fuller/PA)

House prices are showing signs of increasing for the first time in nearly two years as market activity picks up, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Surveyors report rise in house prices for first time in nearly two years

A serviceman who dreamed of working with dogs is one of 20 Ukrainians learning handling techniques from British Army personnel (Joe Giddens/PA)

A serviceman who dreamed of working with dogs is one of 20 Ukrainians learning handling techniques from British Army personnel (Joe Giddens/PA)

Military dogs save ‘hundreds’ of lives in Ukraine, says handler

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