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Sunderland's Dan Ballard worry - as Black Cats midfielder is ruled out for a month

SUNDERLAND’S medical staff will be holding discussions with the hierarchy at Northern Ireland in an attempt to manage Dan Ballard’s workload during the forthcoming international break. Ballard missed Sunderland’s last two games against Watford

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UK banks given powers to block customer cards for 4 days whenever they see fit

The UK government has allowed banks the power to pause payments for up to four days to give them more time to investigate fraud. Currently, transfers must be processed or declined by the end of the next business day. Under the new law, they

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Paedophile who strangled boy, 11, after release from Aycliffe centre denied parole

A paedophile who killed a schoolboy after he was released from a youth detention centre in Newton Aycliffe has had his bid for freedom rejected. A Parole Board has refused to allow Dominic McKilligan, who murdered schoolboy Wesley Neailey in 1998

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Moment GP 'leaves hotel posing as nurse to kill mum's partner with fake Covid jab'

This is the moment a GP accused of trying to murder his mum’s partner with poison through a fake Covid jab checks himself into a hotel before heading to her home disguised as a nurse to inject him, a court heard. Thomas Kwan, 53, a respected GP

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Police bring man to safety following County Durham 'welfare incident'

A man was brought to safety following a 'welfare incident' on a County Durham road on Thursday (October 3) morning. Emergency services were called to North Road in Durham City at around 10.30am, following reports of a man in distress. Police

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When a County Durham village was taken over by one of region's first outdoor gigs

The time a County Durham village was taken over by a large-scale music event thought to be one of the region's first outdoor pop concerts has been remembered.  The year was 1964, and the location was Gainford, County Durham, between Barnard Castle

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All the venomous snakes spotted in County Durham as warning issued to dog owners

All of the times adders have been spotted in County Durham, Teesside and Yorkshire have been noted, as animal experts have warned dog owners to stay away from the venomous snakes. The sightings, which have led to the warnings, were reported between

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Violent thugs threw rocks, bottles and beer cans at police in night of disorder

A gang of violent thugs who threw rocks, bottles and beer cans at police officers as they tried to arrest one of their gang are facing lengthy prison sentences. Craig Bradley was described as the ringleader as he encouraged his friends to attack

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Too soon? Council explains as Christmas light go up THREE MONTHS before big day

How early is too early to put up Christmas decorations? It’s common to complain Christmas comes earlier every year, with decorations, merchandise and music materialising in shops well before December. And lately, eagle-eyed passers-by have

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RECAP: Police reopen the road following welfare incident in County Durham

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North East GP 'planned to kill his mum's partner with fake Covid booster jab'

A respected GP devised an “audacious” plan to kill his mother’s partner by disguising himself as a community nurse and poisoning him with a fake Covid booster jab, a court has heard. Thomas Kwan, 53, who is a partner of a surgery in Sunderland,

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Police and bomb disposal unit called to 'suspicious package' at veterans housing

Police and army bomb disposal teams sealed off a veterans housing centre in North Yorkshire on Wednesday (October 2) after a suspicious package was sent to the facility.  Emergency services were called to The Beacon on Marne Road in Catterick Garrison

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Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot

We are all being encouraged to check our change after a rare 20p coin sold for 390 times its face value this week. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error. The mistake means

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Prince William to visit North East today

Prince William is to visit the North East today, working to highlight the importance of access to swimming. The Prince of Wales be attending the newly reopened Birtley Community Pool in Tyne and Wear this afternoon (Thursday, October 3). In

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Met Office responds to next week's 1,800-mile Arctic snow blast reports

Met Office forecasters and BBC meteorologists have responded to claims UK weather maps will "turn blue" next week. According to some publishers, a 1,800-mile Arctic blast will bring snow and wintry weather to the country as October's miserable

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Drivers warned of new 'Big Brother' style AI cameras that can spy inside cars

A national rollout of 4D ‘spy’ cameras is catching British motorists off guard, with the majority of UK drivers (63%) totally unaware these exist, and a further half (51%) slamming the cameras as “an invasion of privacy”. However, a similar number

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You could own this County Durham caravan park reviewers describe as 'peaceful'

This 'peaceful' caravan park in County Durham has a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Google reviews and is on the market for £850,000. With 26-holiday static caravan pitches and eight chalets, Fineburn Chalet and Caravan Park has been listed for sale by

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‘I'm so emotional': Man brings jobs and multimillion pound business to region

Stockton-on-Tees born businessman, Steve Darbyshire, has returned to his roots, bringing his aircraft painting company, Airbourne Colours, to Teesside International Airport. The new facility, launched today following a £6.5 million investment,

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New housing proposed on Darlington street set for major redevelopment

A major redevelopment of a Darlington street is set to continue after new housing plans were proposed.  A former shop on Consicliffe Road could be partly demolished and converted into apartments and townhouses.  Goldmart, the applicant, hopes

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LIVE: Crash on the A19, and delays on the A1

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Community spirit shines as building society steps up for charity walk

STAFF at a North East building society are putting their best foot forward to support a local charity’s moonlit fundraising walk. Darlington Building Society has a long history of supporting St Teresa’s Hospice, based in Darlington, and now staff

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County Durham softplay to hold monthly SEND sessions with 'dimmed lights'

A softplay centre in County Durham is set to introduce bespoke sessions for children with special educational needs. Usually, a vivid environment with bright lights and loud tunes, Jumbo Jungle in Consett plans to dim the lights and turn off the

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Upper Class Aesthetics Darlington finalist in Northern Echo Best Beauty Salon search

The Northern Echo wants to find the best beauty salon in the region - and now it's time to showcase our nominees. We are on the hunt for the best beauty salon in the whole of the North East, and doing so we are speaking to each our nominees to

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We asked ChatGPT how it would spend £40 in County Durham - this is what it said

Trying to decide what to do on a bit of spare time off can be tough - with so many things in County Durham to spend your money on.  From tourist attractions to walks, and coffee shops and restaurants to shops, it has it all.  While we would

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Tribute to 'bubbly' Darlington grandmother who died just months after beating cancer

Tributes have been paid to a “bubbly” Darlington grandmother who sadly died following a battle with terminal liver failure - just months after beating cancer.  Carole Hancock sadly passed away on August 17 this year, just two weeks before her and

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County Durham pupils honoured at education trust’s awards ceremony

STAR pupils have been honoured at an education trust’s annual awards ceremony celebrating attainment and progress. The Advance Learning Partnership (ALP) staged its second annual Pupil Awards at the trust’s head office – Whitworth Park Academy,

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Grant Leadbitter's attacking coaching role revealed as Hackney channels 'inner Akpom'

AS Hayden Hackney leaped onto an advertising hoarding to celebrate his goal at the Hawthorns on Tuesday night, it was impossible not to think back to another Middlesbrough forward celebrating in similar style a couple of seasons ago. Chuba Akpom

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Mum's heartbreak for son who fell from Bishop Auckland viaduct

A young man who died after jumping from the Newton Cap Viaduct in Bishop Auckland was his mother’s ‘proudest achievement’, an inquest into his death heard.   Heart-rending evidence was read at Crook Coroner’s Court where touching details of Adam

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Help is at hand - You deserve relief of back, neck or sciatica pain

Are you suffering with debilitating challenges from back pain, neck pain or sciatica? If so, we have good news for you. Mr. R Kalyan, a leading specialist in spine care, is offering a unique opportunity for those suffering from these conditions

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Wear-Tyne derby to break attendance records

The Wear-Tyne derby will be our highest-attended game ever. With under two weeks still to go, secure your ticket now! The Lasses take to the Stadium of Light for the first time this season in the highly anticipated Wear-Tyne

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William Osula deal described as 'template' for future Newcastle United transfers

EDDIE HOWE admits Newcastle United will be looking to make more signings like the one that took William Osula to St James’ Park this summer as they attempt to ensure they remain compliant with the Premier League’s financial rules. Osula was regarded