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LIVE: Breaking news, traffic and travel from the North East

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  • Hello and welcome to The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog.
  • We will be bringing you regular updates throughout the morning of all the breaking news from across the North East, including the latest on the roads.
  • It’s Bill Edgar here and I’ll be keeping you updated with the latest news and events across County Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and elsewhere across the North East.
  • If you would like to get in touch with us today about any breaking news, please contact:
  • Email: bill.edgar@newsquest.co.uk
  • Twitter: @BillEdgarNews
  • Phone: 07711958276
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