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LIVE: Huge fire in County Durham as pillar of smoke seen for miles Picture: GAVIN ENGELBRECHT

Live LIVE: Firefighters tackle huge fire in County Durham as plumes of thick smoke seen for miles

If U Care Share was one North East charity that benefitted from the Readers Choice Cash for Charities grant scheme in 2021. Picture: IF U CARE SHARE

Cash for Charities - If U Care Share one of vital services Echo scheme supported

Emergency services were summoned to reports of fire and small explosion at house in Horden, in July, 2020
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Man found out growing drugs isn't smart the hard way when house exploded

David Morton jailed for nine months for intimidating prison officer at HMP Durham Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Ex-inmate back behind bars after reversing towards officer outside Durham Prison

Michael Francis, facing sentence next month after his conviction on charges of assault and damage
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County Durham woman speaks of the 'monster' who abused her after his conviction

Mary Mackin, first player on the left in the front row, with the Smith's Dock Women's Team, at South Bank, in 1918

Goalden Girls - the stark contrast that shows how far women's football has come

Firefighters at the scene of a large fire near the Plough Inn at Pelton Picture: Gavin Engelbrecht

What we know about large fire in County Durham - seen for miles around +

Man arrested for dangerous driving after BMW leads North East on cross-border pursuit Picture: DURHAM POLICE

Man arrested for dangerous driving after BMW leads police on cross-border pursuit

Consett Leisure Centre while under construction

County Durham leisure centre was forced to shut weeks after reopening

Thunderstorms to hit the North East and North Yorkshire - here's when

Thunderstorms to hit the North East and North Yorkshire - here's when

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Spennymoor man sets off on 1,900 bike ride to Spain in memory of mum

Brian Cain, with his son Bradley and daughter-in-law Amy

Spennymoor mechanic is 75 - and he has no plans to retire any time soon

Four-vehicle crash on A1(M) sees severe delays during rush hour traffic

What we know after four-vehicle crash on A1(M) in County Durham

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Hour-by-hour forecast for the North East today as temperatures soar

LIVE: The latest traffic, travel and breaking news from across the region

County Durham crash RECAP: Severe delays after four-vehicle crash on A1(M)

The Husqvarna product

Robots are powering investment at this Newton Aycliffe factory

Visitors have flocked back to Crook Hall in the weeks since it reopened as a National Trust property
Pictures: SARAH CALDECOTT

Durham attraction provides update weeks after opening for first time since 2020

Burglar Liam Blakey was recognised on cctv from a nearby house after committing the crime in June
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Burglar took keys to family's Audi car in break-in at their County Durham home

Firefighters tackle field fire believed to have started by electic fault as 176 homes out of power

Firefighters tackle field fire believed to have started by electric fault as 176 homes out of power

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Go North East name the bus services that could be hit by strike action this week

North East A-Road closed due to crash - emergency services on scene

County Durham crash RECAP: Man dies and road shut in both directions - updates here

WEATHER: This is when the region will see scorching heatwave THIS WEEK

The exact date and time second 'heatwave' will hit the North East

WEATHER: Your hour-by-hour forecast and exact time heatwave is set to hit

Hour-by-hour forecast for the North East today as people struggle to sleep

Douglas Sayles was just 17 when he joined the Royal Navy

Tributes paid after Darlington and Aycliffe WW2 veteran dies days after his birthday

The Birtley Group site in Chester-le-Street

Strike at County Durham factory is OFF as unions look at new pay deal from bosses

Police release first details of crash which saw man die on A689 in County Durham

Police release first details of crash which saw man die on A689 in County Durham

The incident happened on the A689 between Stanhope and Eastgate this morning (Monday, August 8)

Police confirm man has died after crash on A689 in County Durham

The A689. Picture: GOOGLE STREETVIEW

What we know as A689 in County Durham shut after 'serious crash'

BrewDog has chosen Milburngate as the location for one of its popular bars

Cheers! Craft beer giant chooses its first Durham site for latest bar

Dame Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73, her husband has confirmed.

Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

The cheapest fuel stations in County Durham and Darlington - with one at £1.67 per litre

The cheapest fuel stations in County Durham and Darlington - with one at £1.67 per litre

The event in Shildon Pictures: JAMES SCOTT/NORTHERN ECHO

14 of the best pictures from Shildon's fun day - can you spot yourself?

Desperate bid to find winner of unclaimed Lotto ticket worth £20m

Desperate bid to find winner of unclaimed Lotto ticket worth £20m

The east Durham beauty queens line up, with Miss Wheatley Hill at the front

PREMIUM When every girl in County Durham wanted to be crowned Miss Crimdon

Hour by hour forecast for Sunday and Monday as a heatwave is on the way

Joseph Swan and a lightbulb

PREMIUM Switched on by Rishi's lightbulb moment

Sally Fleetham, the Miss Wheatley Hill, is crowned Miss Crimdon 1960

PREMIUM "So proud of our beautiful Miss Crimdon 1960"

BMW was driven away from pizza takeaway in Claypath, Durham, on November 13, last year
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BMW owner denies dangerous driving in his own car in police chase from Durham takeaway

LIVE: Day 1 underway as hundreds expected to attend Seaham Food Festival

RECAP: Day 1 underway as hundreds expected to attend Seaham Food Festival

Three men were arrested outside Newcastle Crown Court shortly before the sentencing of those who murdered Jack Woodley. Picture: NORTH NEWS

Three were arrested outside court before ten killer teens sentenced for Jack Woodley murder

Cllr Elizabeth Scott, Cabinet member for economy and partnerships, at the bus station Picture: DCC

How Durham's new bus station is coming along despite delays to project

On Friday (August 5), the ten teenage killers of Mr Woodley, 18, were sentenced to a combined minimum sentence of 124 years for the murder of Jack in Houghton-le-Spring in October 2021. Picture: ITV and NORTHERN ECHO

JACK WOODLEY MURDER Cop who investigated brutal murder of Aycliffe teen reveals 'chilling' details

Another still from Robert Andresen's beautiful video on YouTube showing the last resting place of the Cretejoist

PREMIUM An amazing 100-year-old Tees Valley concrete barge found in a fjord

England's Steve Harmison celebrates India's Ajith Agarkar wicket, Friday August 9, 2002, after Mark Butcher caught him for 34, during the second day of the Second NPower Test Match between England v India at Trent Bridge, Nottingham

SPORT NOSTALGIA 20 years since the Ashington Express first steamed in for England

Horses pass the finishing post at Redcar Racecourse in 1962

PREMIUM And they're off: the story of 150 years of racing at Redcar

THE ECHO SAYS... How can we stop lads carrying knives?

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

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

Friends and family of Jack Woodley pictured outside Newcastle Crown Court today after the sentencing hearing
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Jack Woodley case This is what happened in court as Jack Woodley's 10 killers were thrown in jail

Since June this year, William ‘Bill’ Cooksey, from Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, who has been branded the “miracle man” by his local community, has been putting the miles in around the streets near his home and a little beyond. Picture: NHS

Meet 100-year-old 'miracle man' Bill, who is doing a ONE THOUSAND mile charity cycle challenge

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WEATHER: Here’s your weather forecast this weekend – will we see hot weather?

Jack, 18, was attacked with punches and kicks before being stabbed twice by a 'Rambo-syle' 25cm knife in Houghton-le-Spring in October 2021. Picture: ITV

JACK WOODLEY MURDER Jack Woodley's mum makes emotional plea on knife crime after Aycliffe teen's killers are jailed

Jennifer Spensley, of Cheesmond Avenue, Bishop Auckland, was investigated by Durham County Council’s Trading Standards team after officers inspected News and Homeware Convenience Store in St Helen Auckland, which is owned by Spensley. Picture: GOOGLE

Bishop Auckland corner shop found selling fake cigarettes to customers

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JACK WOODLEY MURDER Jack Woodley murder: Ten teenagers are JAILED for minimum of 124 years