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Disposable vapes are often sold in bright colours and in flavours such as bubblegum, pink lemonade

North East town named one of the illegal vape capitals by demand in UK

St John Boste Catholic Primary School in Oxclose, Washington

St John Boste Catholic Primary School in Oxclose, Washington

Pupils and staff celebrate at school after Ofsted rate it 'outstanding'

The play explores what it feels like to call Sunderland and Washington home

The play explores what it feels like to call Sunderland and Washington home

Home is where the heart is: Unique play by autistic artists celebrates North East

Officers from Northumbria Police are appealing for information which could help them locate Aidan Hall, 19, from Washington

Officers from Northumbria Police are appealing for information which could help them locate Aidan Hall, 19, from Washington

Northumbria Police

Search for missing teenager after family become concerned for his welfare

Go North East bus drivers posing with their dogs for National Pet Day Credit: GO NORTH EAST

Go North East bus drivers posing with their dogs for National Pet Day Credit: GO NORTH EAST

North East bus drivers pose with their adorable dogs to mark National Pet Day

A flyby sand martin checking out the new artificial bank at WWT Washington Wetland Centre

A flyby sand martin checking out the new artificial bank at WWT Washington Wetland Centre

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Agile flyers check out new homes on spring visit to North East wetland centre

No one was harmed in the fire

No one was harmed in the fire

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Crews remain on scene tackling fire at Washington waste recycling plant

Trio of recent black swan hatchlings being watchfully observed by their mother at the WWT Washington site

Trio of recent black swan hatchlings being watchfully observed by their mother at the WWT Washington site

Recently hatched black swan chicks finding their feet at North East wetland centre

A picture of a police man

A picture of a police man

Missing Ryan Borrowdale has been found safe and well by police

Durham Police responded to three incidents involving teenage defendant Mackenzie Short and illegally-taken motorbikes within 16 days earlier this year

Durham Police responded to three incidents involving teenage defendant Mackenzie Short and illegally-taken motorbikes within 16 days earlier this year

Teenager rode, or was pillion on, three illegally-taken motorcycles in County Durham

Philip Kirk, 30, of Arklecragg, Albany, Washington, has numerous previous convictions for possessing and making indecent images of children

Philip Kirk, 30, of Arklecragg, Albany, Washington, has numerous previous convictions for possessing and making indecent images of children

Northumbria Police

Remorseless paedophile back behind bars after police uncover 'concealed' hard drives

The newest fast-food venue in the North East has opened at the Moto Services at Washington (southbound)

The newest fast-food venue in the North East has opened at the Moto Services at Washington (southbound)

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New KFC opens at A1(M) service station that already features Costa and Greggs

The crocodile team, from left, Tommy Anderson from Baseline Shift, Dr Jude Murphy, Laura Brewis from We Make Culture, Dr Caroline Mitchell, Professor of Radio and Participation at University of Sunderland and Matt Blyth from Arts Centre Washington

The crocodile team, from left, Tommy Anderson from Baseline Shift, Dr Jude Murphy, Laura Brewis from We Make Culture, Dr Caroline Mitchell, Professor of Radio and Participation at University of Sunderland and Matt Blyth from Arts Centre Washington

Concrete crocodiles and underpasses help celebrate North East town's 60th birthday

CCTV still of the moment Peter Allison approaches girl, 13, in a car park, hoping to take her to a hotel for the night

CCTV still of the moment Peter Allison approaches girl, 13, in a car park, hoping to take her to a hotel for the night

Man, 62, met girl in County Durham car park hoping she would go with him to hotel

London van driver Peter Allison jailed for child sex offences at Durham Crown Court

London van driver Peter Allison jailed for child sex offences at Durham Crown Court

Van driver met girl, 13, in County Durham car park intending to go to hotel for sex

Some of the counterfeit cigarettes found at Norman Kay's rented storage unit, in Birtley

Some of the counterfeit cigarettes found at Norman Kay's rented storage unit, in Birtley

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'Vast' quantities of counterfeit cigarettes were found in raid on North East lock-up

Fly tipping in Washington.

Fly tipping in Washington.

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Resident given hefty fine for failing to comply with fly-tipping investigation

Avon has launched one of its ‘first-ever’ kiosks at The Galleries shopping centre in Washington Credit: GOOGLE, PA/AVON

Avon has launched one of its ‘first-ever’ kiosks at The Galleries shopping centre in Washington Credit: GOOGLE, PA/AVON

Washington Galleries

Popular beauty brand launches 'first-ever' kiosk at North East shopping centre

David, left, and Daniel Ambler jailed for burglary and car taking at Newcastle Crown Court, sitting at the Moot Hall

David, left, and Daniel Ambler jailed for burglary and car taking at Newcastle Crown Court, sitting at the Moot Hall

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Brothers locked up for house burglary after which they drove off in victim's car

Northumbria Police's newly recruited apprentice team of trainee call handlers

Northumbria Police's newly recruited apprentice team of trainee call handlers

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Newly recruited apprentice call handlers begin training with North East police force

Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond leaves Newcastle Quayside Crown Court today (Monday) after being cleared of rape and sexual assault following a 5 day trial

Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond leaves Newcastle Quayside Crown Court today (Monday) after being cleared of rape and sexual assault following a 5 day trial

Jack Diamond trial

Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond cleared of rape and sexual assault

Trial of Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond at Newcastle Crown Court hears character testimonials on his behalf as the defence case comes to a close

Trial of Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond at Newcastle Crown Court hears character testimonials on his behalf as the defence case comes to a close

Jack Diamond trial

Sunderland coach 'extremely shocked' hearing of rape allegation against Jack Diamond

Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond has been giving evidence at his trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of rape and sexual assault

Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond has been giving evidence at his trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of rape and sexual assault

Jack Diamond trial

Sunderland's Jack Diamond 'absolutely' denies the rape and sexual assault of woman

Footballer Jack Diamond's police interview in relation to allegations of sexual assault and rape were read to a trial jury at Newcastle Crown Court

Footballer Jack Diamond's police interview in relation to allegations of sexual assault and rape were read to a trial jury at Newcastle Crown Court

Jack Diamond trial

Sunderland's Jack Diamond said all sexual activity with accuser was 'consensual'

Trial of Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond, on sex charges, continues at Newcastle Crown Court

Trial of Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond, on sex charges, continues at Newcastle Crown Court

Jack Diamond trial

Woman who said she was raped by Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond gives evidence

Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond has gone on trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of rape and sexual assault

Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond has gone on trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of rape and sexual assault

Jack Diamond trial

Woman agreed to go to Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond 's home, 'only for cuddles'

Alfie, one of the Pet Blood Bank UK's donor dogs

Alfie, one of the Pet Blood Bank UK's donor dogs

Canine donors needed in North East to bolster the stocks of dog blood bank service

Mike Chapman, Contracts Manager at T Manners Construction, Rev. Nick Barr Hamilton, Neil Turner, Director at Howarth Litchfield reviewing progress on site

Mike Chapman, Contracts Manager at T Manners Construction, Rev. Nick Barr Hamilton, Neil Turner, Director at Howarth Litchfield reviewing progress on site

New life for church still battling for its future 50 years after devastating blaze

B&M. Picture: B&M

B&M. Picture: B&M

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Excitement as B&M to open new store at North East shopping centre next month

Rebecca Welch, from Washington, will become the first woman to referee a Premier League game later this month

Rebecca Welch, from Washington, will become the first woman to referee a Premier League game later this month

Who is Rebecca Welch? The North East trailblazer and Premier League history maker

The Galleries Shopping Centre, Washington

The Galleries Shopping Centre, Washington

Excitement as two big name brands set to open at North East shopping park

A Washington Galleries spokesperson has revealed B&M will be opening in Unit 65-68, the site previously occupied by Wilko.

A Washington Galleries spokesperson has revealed B&M will be opening in Unit 65-68, the site previously occupied by Wilko.

Washington Galleries

B&M opening shop in old Wilko unit at North East shopping centre next year

TV architect George Clarke returned to his roots this week to help his home town kick off its 60th birthday celebrations

TV architect George Clarke returned to his roots this week to help his home town kick off its 60th birthday celebrations

Channel 4 Four In A Bed

Channel 4 TV personality drops in to celebrate North East town's 60th birthday

Leslie Fletcher appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Monday (November 20)

Leslie Fletcher appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Monday (November 20)

Northumbria Police

Prolific North East paedophile who paid to watch online child abuse jailed

Bells Fish and Chips, who have three outlets in Durham, as well as one in Washington, Seaham and Team Valley, are in line for becoming a finalist in the 2024 Best Multiple Operator category

Bells Fish and Chips, who have three outlets in Durham, as well as one in Washington, Seaham and Team Valley, are in line for becoming a finalist in the 2024 Best Multiple Operator category

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Popular North East chippy in with a chance for being named UK's best at awards

Ben Coe fled police who spotted him driving at speed leaving Shiney Row roundabout

Ben Coe fled police who spotted him driving at speed leaving Shiney Row roundabout

Dangerous driver must sit extended test to lawfully take to the road in future

Moorway in Washington where the crash happened.

Moorway in Washington where the crash happened.

Northumbria Police

Man fighting for his life in hospital after car smashes into lamppost

The Victoria Inn in Washington has teased patrons on social media regarding a fireworks display on November 5 Credit: GOOGLE

The Victoria Inn in Washington has teased patrons on social media regarding a fireworks display on November 5 Credit: GOOGLE

Excitement as popular North East pub and restaurant teases fireworks display

Employees at Wilko in Washington Galleries have bid goodbye to residents and shoppers ahead of their closure on Tuesday (October 3) Credit: PA, LESLEY PEARSON

Employees at Wilko in Washington Galleries have bid goodbye to residents and shoppers ahead of their closure on Tuesday (October 3) Credit: PA, LESLEY PEARSON

'Thank you': North East Wilko staff bid farewell to residents ahead of closure

Lebanos has announced it will be leaving its site at the Washington Galleries on Wednesday (September 20) and relocating to an area five minutes away Credit: GOOGLE

Lebanos has announced it will be leaving its site at the Washington Galleries on Wednesday (September 20) and relocating to an area five minutes away Credit: GOOGLE

Washington Galleries

Popular Lebanese takeaway closes its doors at North East shopping centre

The hardware and furnishings retailer tumbled into administration last month after it came under pressure from weak consumer spending and debts to suppliers

The hardware and furnishings retailer tumbled into administration last month after it came under pressure from weak consumer spending and debts to suppliers

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REVEALED: Date set for final six closing North East Wilko branches

Italian restaurant That's Amore opened its doors on Spout Lane in Washington at 11:30am on Wednesday (September 13) Credit: THAT'S AMORE

Italian restaurant That's Amore opened its doors on Spout Lane in Washington at 11:30am on Wednesday (September 13) Credit: THAT'S AMORE

'We made it!' New Italian restaurant opens in North East to much anticipation

Unite have said more than 1,300 Go North East bus workers are set to strike following a ballot 98 per cent in favour of industrial action with nearly an 85 per cent turn out.

Unite have said more than 1,300 Go North East bus workers are set to strike following a ballot 98 per cent in favour of industrial action with nearly an 85 per cent turn out.

'Last chance saloon' North East bus drivers vote to strike over poor pay

Steve Young (Impress), Abu Ali (WilliamsAli), John Nicholson and Max Gilchrist (Mincoffs Solicitors), Ben Suquet (Lucena Capital), Jason Young and George Peel (Impress)

Steve Young (Impress), Abu Ali (WilliamsAli), John Nicholson and Max Gilchrist (Mincoffs Solicitors), Ben Suquet (Lucena Capital), Jason Young and George Peel (Impress)

Buyout deal will bring investment and growth for North East engineering firm

Novellos, based at New Road, Washington, has quickly become a 'must go-to' spot in the regional food scene

Novellos, based at New Road, Washington, has quickly become a 'must go-to' spot in the regional food scene

New Italian to open in North East - and the owners might be familiar to many

Jessica Stevens and Craig Malarkey of Swinburne Maddison with David Wilson and Gary Ellis of Clive Owen and Steve Allen of NE&C

Jessica Stevens and Craig Malarkey of Swinburne Maddison with David Wilson and Gary Ellis of Clive Owen and Steve Allen of NE&C

Durham law firm leads deal as managers take over company after owners retire

The cameras are at the bus only sections of Dene Street, Silksworth, and Brancepeth Road, Washington

The cameras are at the bus only sections of Dene Street, Silksworth, and Brancepeth Road, Washington

Local government

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CCTV cameras coming to two North East roads THIS WEEKEND and could lead to a £70 fine

Jack Diamond, pictured in action for Sunderland, today denied the rape of a woman in May 2022 and will face trial at Newcastle Crown Court, on January 2, next year.

Jack Diamond, pictured in action for Sunderland, today denied the rape of a woman in May 2022 and will face trial at Newcastle Crown Court, on January 2, next year.

Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond pleads not guilty to rape charge

Police are preparing a file for the coroner after the body of a woman was found in an Ashington home

Police are preparing a file for the coroner after the body of a woman was found in an Ashington home

Police prepare report for coroner after body of woman is found in North East home

A North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) spokesperson confirmed they received a reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the A1 northbound near Washington Services at 2.42pm this afternoon (5 August) Credit: NEAS

A North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) spokesperson confirmed they received a reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the A1 northbound near Washington Services at 2.42pm this afternoon (5 August) Credit: NEAS

One person rushed to hospital after multi-vehicle crash which closed A1

How the new stores will look

How the new stores will look

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More jobs lined up as retail giant plans to invest £13million in North East

Eleven of the 15 men wanted in Northumbria Police's summer campaign

Eleven of the 15 men wanted in Northumbria Police's summer campaign

North East police force issues its 15 summer 'transfer targets' of at-large criminals

Members of ACW’s Creative Age group at the exhibition

Members of ACW’s Creative Age group at the exhibition

Special friends who support each other and have a laugh create moving exhibition

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has refused an application from Three UK Limited for the telecoms installation on a piece of land at Vigo Lane

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has refused an application from Three UK Limited for the telecoms installation on a piece of land at Vigo Lane

Planning and development

Plans refused for 'eyesore' telecoms mast following public backlash

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