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These are the cheapest places to fill up in County Durham today. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT/PA

Listed: The cheapest petrol stations in County Durham and Darlington today

Rail strikes: Passengers urged to avoid East Coast Mainline on these dates

Passengers urged NOT to travel from Newcastle, Durham and Darlington on these dates

“If this a career you’re seriously considering, go for it. There is no job like it,” said PC Josh Elliott

The County Durham police officer who joined force after surviving Manchester Arena terror attack

CGI images of how the new station will look. Picture: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

New details reveal how Darlington station will be transformed in redevelopment

Work begins on major Darlington road TODAY and it will last all week

Work begins on major Darlington road TODAY and it will last all week

North East weather: Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms on Monday

North East weather: Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms on Monday

Peter Greenwood from Darlington has been left unable to reach an online travel firm who owe him over £200. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

Darlington man's holiday nightmare after travel firm does a 'disappearing trick'

The five cheapest places to buy petrol in Darlington right now Pictures: Google/Pixabay

5 of the cheapest places to fill up in Darlington right now

This is the Milburngate bridge reaching across the Wear. The picture is undated, but the bridge was completed in 1967. This was obviously once a popular fishing spot

PREMIUM 10 great pictures of Durham City as it used to be

Fans at the Gabrielle/Simply Red Concert.Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Northen Echo

17 of the best pictures from a night of smiles as Simply Red play Darlington

Exact time thunderstorm could hit County Durham and Darlington

Exact time thunderstorm could hit County Durham and Darlington

Amar Majid had 1.5kg of heroin hidden in his dog kennel. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

£40,000 worth of drugs found stashed in dog kennel at house in Darlington

Darlington Pride 2022 Pictures: Chris Booth

PICTURES: Darlington is transformed for Pride 2022 - can you spot yourself?

A fabulous picture from The Northern Echo archive of the LNER docks at Middlesbrough, taken in May 1936.

PREMIUM A voyage of exploration along the Tees in 10 fab old pictures

The spire of the United Reformed Church can be seen in the distance

PREMIUM The long lost homes and chapels of Darlington - do you know any of these?

Hot, dry conditions can cause dehydration and starvation in hedgehogs Picture: Pixabay

Here's what to do if you find a poorly hedgehog as RSPCA expects influx of calls

Scarborough had five miles of electric trams operating between 1904 and 1931. This postcard was sent on September 3, 1924, by Gladys on the seafront to her friend, Miss M Hauxwell at Blackwell Hall in Darlington - presumably she was a domestic servant.

PREMIUM Wish you were here? Postcards from holidays in Whitby and Scarborough from 90 years ago

Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO CAMERA CLUB/LEE TURNER/PAUL GALE

Huge military plane spotted flying over the North East and North Yorkshire

Amazon Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

The secret 'codes' that tell you where your Amazon parcel is coming from

Newcastle is one of seven shortlisted venues. Left, Sam Ryder who took the UK to second place in 2022. Inset, James Rowe, right, Geordie Eurovision podcast host and, left, co-host Rob Lilley. Pictures: STEPHEN BROCK/PA

REACTION Geordie Eurovision expert explains why the Toon should host show in 2023

Cllr Jonathan Dulston, leader of Darlington Borough Council, spoke of Darlington's Eurovision hosting bid. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

Darlington council respond after town misses out on Eurovision 2023 bid

A four-year-old boy who was previously reported missing alongside his mother while in Turkey have been found

Darlington boy, 4, missing alongside mother in Turkey safe after returning to UK

Police appeal to find missing man who failed to turn up at work a TWO WEEKS ago

Appeal to find Darlington man missing since he failed to turn up at work in County Durham

WEATHER: Met Office warns of thunderstorms to hit North East – here’s when

WEATHER WARNING: Thunderstorms to hit North East - here's when

VIDEO: What Eurovision 2023 could have looked like in Darlington if it had won

How Darlington Arena was going to host Eurovision with giant Ukraine flag for roof

Darlington misses out on hosting Eurovision after shortlist announced for 2023

Darlington misses out on hosting Eurovision after shortlist announced for 2023

Simply Red will play Darlington's Mowden Park on Saturday (August 13). Picture: PR

Simply Red to play Darlington Mowden Park this weekend - here's what to expect

Arriva pledges to improve Darlington bus services as people wait hours

Arriva respond after people left waiting 'hours' for buses in Darlington

Huge crowds turned out for Darlington Pride last year despite the rain Pictures: Stuart Boulton

Everything you need to know about Darlington Pride events this weekend

Darlington's Mowden Park Arena is the only venue large enough to host the Eurovision Song Contest

Where would Darlington have actually been able to host Eurovision?

Asda has a new budget range, and we wanted to see what bargains were up for grabs

15 items you can get in Asda for less than a quid - how many would you buy?

Clair McGregor of the Angel Trust

COST OF LIVING CRISIS People crying in foodbank queues after being left with barely £20 a week

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

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

Marion Marsland with some of the apprentices undergoing training at TICA

This Darlington firm is taking on apprentices and shows no signs of stopping

The roadworks on Woodland Road and Coniscliffe Road Picture: CONNOR LARMAN

Residents hit out at 'chaos' as 'every' Darlington road is being dug up at the same time

Northern Gas Networks will be replacing ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes on Haughton Road at the junction of Alexander Street Pictures: Google/Pixabay

Another Darlington road to see disruption as week-long roadworks take place

A Darlington family has been shocked by a stranger's random act of kindness. Pictures: RACHEL GREAVES/JORD LOZMAN

Darlington family in shock after comedian offers to pay after dad-of-five dies

Mike Greenup, left, and Matthew Wharton on the site of MB DIY’s new warehouse

Progress on new multi-million pound warehouse being built by Darlington firm

Property investment is growing

Darlington landlord's event to help build property careers

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Met Office hour-by-hour North East forecast for Thursday

North East heatwave: Met Office hour-by-hour forecast for Thursday

Urgent appeal launched for Darlington boy, 4, who has gone missing in Turkey

Urgent appeal to find Darlington boy, 4, missing in Turkey after visiting country with his parents

Darlington confirms it WILL bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023

Darlington confirms it WILL bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023

Banned driver with 'dreadful' record back behind bars after being caught twice

Banned Darlington driver with 'dreadful' record back behind bars after being caught twice

Images of the Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner facility have been shared that show its latest hotel refurbishment that, it is hoped, will become a modern destination for the local Darlington community. Pictures: HOLIDAY INN

First look inside revamped North East hotel with glitzy bar area and Starbucks

Conservative Party hustings take place at the Hippodrome theatre in Darlington. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss: Five things we learnt from Darlington leadership debate

Multiple blazes broke out across the region today including near the Tesco in Northallerton, Pelton Fell in County Durham and a combine harvester in Richmond

Nature reserve fire among multiple blazes breaking out across the region today

The heatwave is set to continue today in the North East. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Hour-by-hour forecast for the North East for Wednesday as heatwave continues

Darlington's Hayley McKay scooped up two awards at the International Singer-Songwriter Awards, held in Atlanta, USA. Picture: KRISTINA L PHOTOGRAPHY

Darlington's Hayley McKay recognised with two awards at music awards in the USA

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

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

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss during a hustings event in Darlington this evening

LIVE: Darlington hosts Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss leadership hustings debate

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss clash over cost-of-living at Darlington debate

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss clash over cost-of-living at Darlington debate