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British Gas is offering up to £1,500 off your energy bills - how to apply
Thousands of British Gas customers could be eligible for a grant worth up to £1.500 to help with rising energy payments. The advice comes as Money saving expert founder Martin Lewis has warned energy bills could rise by another £1,000 this winter
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Post Office workers vote to strike amid pay dispute - When is the walk out?
Post Office workers have voted for a fresh one-day strike amid a dispute over pay. Communication Workers Union (CWU) members at more than 100 Crown Post Offices which are the larger branches often sited on high streets are set to walk out.
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Warning after magnifying glass starts fire in North East commercial building
FIRE investigators have warned people to be careful with reflective objects during the hot weather after a magnifying glass started a fire in a commercial building. The object was the unexpected culprit for the accidental blaze in Newcastle city
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Timi Odusina leaves Hartlepool United for fellow League Two side
TIMI Odusina has completed a switch to League Two rivals Bradford City after rejecting a new contract at Hartlepool United ending weeks of talks between the two parties. The central defender signs a three-year deal with the Bantams and leaves for
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'Inexcusable behaviour' of intoxicated driver behind wheel in North East hospital car park
A DISQUALIFIED driver has been jailed after getting behind the wheel in a North East hospital car park - while nearly three times over the alcohol limit. John Dennis was arrested, convicted and sentenced all within 48 hours following his inexcusable
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Teenager remains in hospital after suffering serious head injuries during late-night assault
A MAN remains in hospital with serious head injuries after being attacked in the early hours of the morning over the weekend. The 19-year-old was allegedly assaulted at around 12.45am on Sunday, June 26 on Victoria Road, Hartlepool. Cleveland
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North East widow of infected blood scandal victim furious with Sir John Major's 'bad luck' comment
A North East woman whose husband died after he received contaminated blood from the NHS, has spoken of her outrage after former Prime Minister Sir John Major said the victims of the scandal had suffered “incredibly bad luck". Carol Grayson, whose
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Meet the first woman president of North East rugby club - in its 150-year history
ONE of the oldest rugby clubs in the North East has appointed its first woman president. Caroline McHale succeeded Michael Howard as President of Durham City RFC at their AGM earlier this month. She will be the 43rd President, and the first
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Police hunting for second motorcyclist as man fights for his life in hospital
POLICE have released a picture of a second motorbike they believe was involved in an incident that left one man fighting for his life. Easington Road in Hartlepool was closed for 24-hours while collision investigators searched for evidence following
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This is when the first phase of results for the 2021 census will be released
The first results from the 2021 census in England and Wales are released this week with early signs of the impact of Covid-19 on the UK’s population growth expected. Estimates of the population size in every local authority area will be published
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‘Significant’ and ‘persistent’ differences in income between North and South, report says
Differences in income between the north and other parts of the country are ‘significant’ and ‘persistent’, according to a new report. The new report from think tank The Resolution Foundation found differences in income were "significant" and beset
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Man found child sex abuse videos on work colleague's phone
A SICK pervert was caught with hundreds of child sex abuse pictures and videos - after his phone was discovered by a work colleague. When the workman tried to identify who owned the phone he opened it up to find a video of child being sexually
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Blood donors wanted in Middlesbrough to rebuild vital stocks - could you give blood?
Blood donors are urgently needed to fill sessions in Middlesborough and help rebuild vital stocks. The sessions are; Teesville St Andrew’s Church on Friday, July 1, which is only 70 per cent full, and Legends Lounge at Middlesbrough Football Club
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RECAP: Crash on A-road near petrol station leads to slow traffic and road partly blocked
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Junior European swimming medallist Harriet Rogers finds a new home at Stockton
HARRIET ROGERS travelled all over England just to find a home to swim - and she's finally found it in Stockton. The 17-year-old trained at three different clubs in the space of a year after a disrupted training period during Covid but has finally
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Here's how you can sit in the Love Island: After Sun audience - Buy tickets
With non-stop drama every night in the Love Island villa, we're grateful to have After Sun to keep us updated on all of the gossip. In just a short time, we've seen even more bombshells enter the villa, explosive rows and dramatic recouplings.
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Police prevent major incident in County Durham after car crashes into gas box - one injured
Emergency services helped diffuse a potential gas incident on Monday (June 27) morning – as a car collided with a gas box in a house’s front garden. Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene of a car crash at around 10.30am on Bridge
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Heritage railway announces the return of this popular event
Summer may just be getting into full swing but the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is already looking ahead to its autumn attraction. The heritage railway has announced the return of its annual Light Spectacular event, with tickets now on
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Middlesbrough set to sign striker after 'productive' talks
MIDDLESBROUGH have held ‘productive’ discussions with David McGoldrick, and are close to making the striker their fourth signing of the summer. McGoldrick was at Boro’s Rockliffe Park training ground on Friday to discuss a potential deal with Chris
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County Durham woman fined after taking part in gathering of more than six people during pandemic
A woman from County Durham appeared in court after taking part in a gathering of more than six people during the heigh of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sara Howourth, 40, of Hunter Avenue, Ushaw Moor in County Durham had her case heard in County Durham
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Popular Cowtonbury music festival returns after two-year break
A pub music festival that has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for good causes since 2014 is returning after a two year break. Cowtonbury was founded Beth Robinson, landlady of The Beeswing Inn at East Cowton, back in 2014 as a way to raise
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Concern as take-up of activity programme for struggling families remains low
Less than a quarter of children eligible for free school meals have accessed a high-profile holidays activities and food programme in North Yorkshire. And there's concern that it is largely due to a lack of public transport in rural areas, an insufficent
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Meet the paramedic climbing Kilimanjaro just three years after double knee op
A North East paramedic is set to climb Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity - just three years after receiving a double knee replacement. Jane Sinclair from the North East Ambulance Service will be taking on the gruelling climb up Africa’s highest
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Concern as region sees child mental health referrals triple since Covid pandemic
Children's community mental health services need a root and branch review, the government has been told, amid concerns the strategy to deal with post-pandemic surge in youngsters requiring support is grossly inadequate. North Yorkshire County Council's
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County Durham man charged after assaulting woman and destroying front and rear door in tirade
A County Durham man has appeared in court after he assaulted a woman and destroyed her front door. Jonathan James Maxwell, 33 of Kilnhill Walk, Peterlee in County Durham had his case heard at County Durham and Darlington Magistrates Court on Thursday
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Drivers could face life in prison under new laws coming into effect tomorrow
UK drivers who kill as a result of dangerous driving face life in prison from tomorrow under new laws. Judges will be able to hand down life sentences to dangerous drivers who kill and careless drivers who kill while under the influence of drink
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Fuel retailers ignoring chance to stop raising petrol prices, RAC says
Fuel retailers have been accused of ignoring chances to stop hiking petrol prices at the pump. The RAC claimed significant reductions in wholesale costs for petrol mean companies have a “clear opportunity” to stop raising pump prices. Data
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Grant Leadbitter handed coaching role at Boro academy
GRANT Leadbitter has returned to Middlesbrough to take up a coaching role within the club’s academy set up. The 36-year-old, who announced his retirement from playing in the summer of 2021, has been appointed as an Individual Development Coach
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Bid to prevent Dales communities becoming ghost villages due to second homes
People are being invited to have their say on a fresh set of planning policies for the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including a plan that would require all new housing to be for ‘permanent residency’ only. A consultation paper published on Firday
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Wait goes on for final report into Teesside Airshow 'failings' debacle
A report into failings which brought gridlock around Teesside’s first air show for five years is facing a wait. Officials said they expected Teesside Airport director Phil Forster to produce his investigation into the traffic debacle in a matter
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30-year-old man wanted by police after breaching court over ‘high risk’ domestic violence offence
Police are searching for a wanted man and area seeking the public’s help after being in court for a “high-risk” domestic violence offence. Jamie Alan Marsden, 30, is believed to be in the Thirsk area and is wanted following a breach of court bail
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Suspects accused of siphoning fuel from quarry arrested following foot chase
TWO suspected thieves accused of siphoning fuel from plant machinery at a quarry were arrested following a foot chase. Shortly before 2pm yesterday (Sunday) officers were called to Red Barnes Quarry in Hebburn following a report of a theft in progress
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MP says 'party house' Airbnbs are turning residential streets into a 'nightmare'
A North Yorkshire MP has introduced a bill after concerns that an increasing number of homes are becoming “party houses”. York Central MP Rachael Maskell wants to licence short-term and holiday-let accommodation in a bid to stop visitors to the
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Man appears in court charged with murder after woman stabbed to death
A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 50-year-old North East woman. Harry Turner made a brief appearance at Teesside Crown Court for a preliminary hearing to set a trial date. Officers attended an address in Cuthbert Avenue
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Drivers could face life in prison under new laws coming into effect tomorrow
UK drivers who kill as a result of dangerous driving face life in prison from tomorrow under new laws. Judges will be able to hand down life sentences to dangerous drivers who kill and careless drivers who kill while under the influence of drink
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LIVE: County Durham road reopens after reported crash on roundabout - updates
1:51pm Since the road is now open - we will now be closing down our live blog. Thanks for following our live updates and
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Blind Date's 'Our Graham' and the voice of Vic and Bob's Shooting Stars dies aged 90
THE voice of two iconic television shows, known to millions as 'Our Graham', has died aged 90. Graham Skidmore, Blind Date’s “Our Graham”, has been remembered as a “fantastic father and husband” by his son, Neil, following his death aged 90.
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North East investment boost for UK’s leading supplier of shipping containers
The UK’s leading supplier of shipping containers has secured a major new investment to expand in the North East. Cleveland Containers, advised by UNW and Womble Bond Dickinson, has been backed with a minority investment from leading mid-market
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Week in pictures: The Northern Echo Camera Club
SOME of the best pictures from The Northern Echo Camera Club this week include birds in flight and summertime scenes. Seascapes, flower meadows and sunsets are captured expertly by our Camera Club members. Our camera club gives amateur photographers
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Shildon's Locomotion hosts new performing arts project
MORE than one hundred school children and groups from across the region visited Locomotion in Shildon to take part in a new community arts project called ‘Our Line Connections’. The project celebrates shared connections in the community and involves
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Newcastle United hold Raphinha talks - after Leverkusen spell out desire to keep Moussa Diaby
NEWCASTLE UNITED have held a discussion with Leeds United officials about Raphinha – but are waiting to see how things develop with the Brazilian before deciding whether to table a formal offer for the winger. The Magpies had four key priorities
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Car driver ends up stuck on top of Teesside roundabout after crashing into signs
Drivers that were travelling near the outskirts of Middlesbrough on Monday (June 27) morning may have been surprised to see a vehicle stuck on top of a roundabout after a car lost control and ended up going through the signage of the roundabout.
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Covid boosters will be needed in September, expert says
Covid boosters will be required again in September as cases continue to rise, a government vaccines expert has warned. Speaking on BBC Radio 4 on Monday, as reported by The Independent, Professor Adam Finn, a member of the government’s Joint Committee
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Fuel retailers ignoring chance to stop raising petrol prices, RAC says
Fuel retailers have been accused of ignoring chances to stop hiking petrol prices at the pump. The RAC claimed significant reductions in wholesale costs for petrol mean companies have a “clear opportunity” to stop raising pump prices. Data
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Ambitious plans to revamp seaside resort that could attract £100m of investment
Scarborough Council’s cabinet is set to approve the final draft of the North Bay master plan which the council claims could bring “over £100m of investment” to the area. The master plan sets out aims for enhancing and improving the “prosperity
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Town to welcome historic Queen Baton Relay celebrations
Final preparations are underway in a North Yorkshire town expecting to receive the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay next month. In Ryedale, North Yorkshire, the Queen’s Baton Relay is set to pass through Malton on July 13 - and Ryedale District
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WEATHER: Met Office reveal North East could see thunder and heavy showers as temperatures drop
The North East is expected to see lower temperatures and risks of heavy showers and thunder today as more unsettled weather moves in for the week. After a week of soaring temperatures and a rather fine weekend, the great weather is sadly not set
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Lifeboat volunteers rescue injured person from County Durham beach
Hartlepool RNLI volunteers with other emergency services rescued an injured person from a North East beach. The volunteers were paged at 1.19am on Monday, June 27 by Humber Coastguard to assist coastguard, police and the fire brigade to recover
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New research from Womble Bond Dickinson explores the Energy Transition and opportunities for the North East
By Richard Cockburn, Head of Energy at Womble Bond Dickinson New research The UK and the energy transition: Leading the way? shows that certainty is needed more quickly from government on the hydrogen and carbon capture, storage and utilisation
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'I'm not bloody defecting' - Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison hits back at Labour rumours
A County Durham Conservative MP has hit back against rumours she is planning to defect from the Tory party following damning by-election results last week. Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison has hit out at colleagues she says have been spreading
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Alex Neil hints at busy transfer window for Sunderland
AFTER a week where long standing issues with Sunderland’s ownership structure were resolved and several players renewed their contracts, manager Alex Neil has hinted that the club are set for a busy summer in the transfer window with the majority of
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Bishop Auckland Under-15s crowned national champions after winning English Schools cup final
BISHOP AUCKLAND’S Under-15s have been crowned national champions after beating Maidstone in the English Schools’ Football Association’s District Boys’ Champions’ Cup final. Having made it through to the national final after a series of notable
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Revealed: The 'dental deserts' across the North East
Swathes of the North East and North Yorkshire are becoming ‘dental deserts’, The Northern Echo can reveal. Amid horror stories of people pulling their own teeth out and children being left in agony, the Echo found fewer than 20 of the region’s
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'Dentistry on the brink of collapse' - politicians speak out on dentist shortages
The plight of people in the North East’s ‘dental deserts’ was discussed in Parliament last week. Politicians including Darlington’s MP Peter Gibson, Durham’s Mary Kelly Foy and Stockton North’s Alex Cunningham said they had received dozens of reports
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Pools head out to Portgual training camp without Timi Odusina
HARTLEPOOL United remain locked in a negotiating battle to keep defender Timi Odusina as the club travel to their pre-season training camp with Portugal without him. Odusina’s contract is due up in a matter of days and Pools have been fighting
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County Durham restaurant closes its doors after five years - citing Brexit and the pandemic
A County Durham restaurant has been forced to close its doors after five years – with the owners highlighting the inconsistency of running a business through Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. Spudfellas has stood on Fore Bondgate in Bishop Auckland
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Thousands flock to Croft as North Yorkshire racer seals homecoming triumph
THOUSANDS of racecar lovers jostled for a trackside view to watch the best of British Motorsport at Croft Circuit yesterday as a Yorkshire driver completed a happy homecoming. The British Touring Car Championship were the headline act of elite
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Power restored and road reopens in Durham village after electrics 'explode'
Power has been restored to up to 80 houses in a County Durham village and a road has reopened after residents and businesses lost electricity on Sunday (June 26) evening, due to an electrical pole ‘exploding’ in the rural community. Firefighters
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LIVE: Severe delays, road closures, breaking news, traffic and weather
10:45am Thanks for reading our live blog. Keep an eye on our website throughout the day for updates, breaking news and
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North East freight firm hits £300m turnover target - and aims for £400m
Europa Worldwide Group, based at Silverlink Business Park in Wallsend, has revealed that the company’s turnover for the last 12 months has hit the £300m target. Europa’s Newcastle branch is home to 11 staff and part of Europa Road which provides
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College partnership tackles joinery skills crisis in North East
A GROWING joinery firm is helping tackle a skills shortage in a partnership with Middlesbrough College Group. With plans to expand its operation recently approved, Billingham-based BA Joinery is planning further recruitment – calling on young,
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What is today’s Wordle? June 27 hints
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game
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Nominations open for County Durham Together Awards 2022
The Northern Echo has teamed up with Durham County Council again to shine a richly-deserved spotlight on our unsung heroes. The awards, at Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham on Thursday 8th December 2022, will celebrate those individuals who during the
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Hero copper campaigning to help 15-month-old daughter's agonising wait for new heart
A hero County Durham police officer is looking to raise awareness and funds for child organ donation, as his 15-month-old daughter desperately awaits a heart transplant. Sergeant Terry Archbold, who works within the Stanley Neighbourhood Beat Team
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£2.4 million development at sixth form to respond to increased demand hailed “brilliant news”
A sixth form college will soon be able to welcome more school leavers after announcing plans to expand its facilities in a £2.4 million development. The development at Bede Sixth Form College in Billingham will incorporate a new three-storey facility
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Sven Botman due on Tyneside today for Newcastle medical
NEWCASTLE United’s long running battle to sign Lille centre back Sven Botman will reach it’s conclusion this week with the Dutchman due to travel to Tyneside for a medical today. The Magpies made a breakthrough before the weekend having spent the
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Disposable barbecue causes grassland fire that took five hours to put out
Firefighters spent five hours putting out a blaze caused by a disposable barbecue in the North Yorkshire countryside. Three appliances were sent to the scene near Great Ayton where an area of grassland was well ablaze. Two North Yorkshire fire
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Vote now for the Durham Tourism Superstar of 2022
THE search is on to find County Durham’s Tourism Superstar of 2022. Voting has now opened to find the person who shows the greatest passion for the county and a real dedication to giving visitors a priceless experience has been drawn up. The
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This building was termed as 'Durham's ugliest building' - what do you think?
DURHAM is known for its beautiful, ancient, stone buildings and its picturesque riverbank views where water and wood mix to sublime effect, but when a building deviates from that aesthetic, it becomes deeply controversial. Milburngate House – once
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'I had to pull out my own teeth' - North East people doing own extractions because they can't find a dentist'
People pulling out their own teeth, children left in agony and thousands lingering on the waiting list of just one dentistry practice – that’s the stark reality of life in a dental desert. Today, The Northern Echo reveals how there are towns and
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Mapped: here's where you can still sign up to an NHS dentist
Dentists providing NHS treatment are listed online, with practices expected to keep their details up to date on the health service's website. The Northern Echo analysed nearly 200 records for practices across the North East and North Yorkshire
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Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder spells out his priorities for the rest of the transfer window
MIDDLESBROUGH’S transfer overhaul cranked into gear with three new arrivals last week, but Chris Wilder admits he is still looking to make key additions at either end of the field. Boro confirmed the addition of Darragh Lenihan on a four-year deal
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Tom Crawford exclusive: 'Chester Iniesta', next season's goals and Paul Hartley
AFTER years of hard graft and having to scrape at opportunities, cementing a place in a League Two side is likely to put a smile on most people’s faces. But being nicknamed by your club’s fans after one of the greatest Barcelona players of all time
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Career masterclass fits in with levelling up agenda
Nurturing and retaining talent in the region must be a levelling up priorty, according to a leading figure in the social housing sector. Judith Common is Board Chair at County Durham-based housing association believe housing and Vice Chair