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Follow the latest breaking news and updates from the roads across the North East and North Yorkshire on Wednesday, May 18

The Gate, on Beech Road, Framwellgate Moor, took to social media yesterday (May 17) to confirm that the community-driven pub had closed its doors after the current operators reportedly ran out of money to invest in the facility. Picture: STAR PUBS.

Pub group hold out hope of reopening Durham boozer 'shortly' after sudden closure

Paul Martin, who is more commonly known as The Geordie Singer, delighted his fans at the start of this month after he released a new track entitled ‘I love Durham’. Pictures: PAUL MARTIN.

Man's song about Durham goes viral on social media (and we can see why)

A Go North East bus in Chester-le-Street Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Full list of Go North East services which could be scrapped in County Durham

Steven Nelson, jailed for 14 months for dangerous driving during police chase, causing three accidents Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Driver caused three accidents during 20 minute police chase near Bishop Auckland

Stuart Doughty made drunken knifepoint threats on his father's doorstep in the early hours of the morning Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

County Durham man threatened to slice father 'from ear to ear' with craft knife

The Gate, on Beech Road, Framwellgate Moor, only opened to members of the public at the start of 2022 after rebranding from its previous Happy Wanderer guise.

Durham pub closes with 'immediate effect' just months after being taken over

The A1 Western Bypass. Picture: GOOGLE.

A1 crash recap: Disruption after early morning incident near Gateshead

Police close A1(M) to allow air ambulance to land after crash

Updated Police close A1(M) to allow air ambulance to land after crash

B-road closed due to ‘large sink hole’ as emergency services attend the scene

B-road closed due to ‘large sink hole’ as emergency services attend the scene

WATCH from the drivers seat of an LNER train passing through County Durham and Teesside

LNER driver shares 'rare' view from the drivers seat of County Durham and Teesside

Picture: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

The 14 Covid 'hotspots' in North East where they are worst-hit by cases

St Peter’s Court and Hollyacre Centre on Front Street, Sacriston, were both placed into administration after owners Single Homeless: Action Initiative in Durham (SHAID) hit financial difficulties in February 2022. Pictures: LAUNCHPAD and NORTHERN ECHO.

Future of County Durham housing for veterans unclear despite takeover of similar facility

National veterans’ charity Launchpad has successfully purchased Hollyacre Centre on Front Street, Sacriston from administrators, after Single Homeless: Action Initiative in Durham (SHAID) was placed into administration. Picture: LAUNCHPAD.

Relief as facility for homeless veterans in County Durham SAVED from collapse

Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor (centre right) shaking hands with Saren Jacobsen, Dimeta CEO and Circular Fuels Limited Director (centre left) at the Teesworks site with Matt Johnson, Teesworks Development Director (far right) and other guests

THE ECHO SAYS... Have we just saved the planet and nobody noticed?

Defendant admitted downloading indecent images of children from internet from 2013 Picture: INTERNET

County Durham man had video of girl, 5, being raped among dozens of sick downloads

Warrant issued for arrest of young defendant said to have left Durham Crown Court prior to hearing Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Warrant issued for arrest of teenage County Durham defendant who left court ahead of hearing

Katie Webster jailed for drink driving on A1(M) causing collision with family vehicle Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Drink driver crashed into family car on A1(M) in County Durham killing their pet dog

Covid infection rates continue to fall Pictures: Northern Echo

How Covid figures are being reported by the Government now testing has stopped

A Peterlee man has been sentenced for threatening to burn down people's homes (file photo) Picture: Pixabay

Man hauled before the courts after threatening to burn people's homes down

Former prime minister Sir John Major during his keynote speech at the Institute for Government, central London, on the issue of trust and standards in a democracy. Picture date: Thursday February 10, 2022

OPINION: ARUN ARORA Helping us all seek the comfort of community

Questions have been asked about the possible use of drones to catch police suspects. Picture: Northern Echo.

Concerns over the use of drones by police in County Durham and Darlington

Dr Hassan Tahir, Macmillan, personalised care lead for the region

North East doctor offers advice on dealing with financial fall-out of cancer

More than 2,000 people a year in County Durham, Darlington and Teesside experienced poverty in the last 12 months of their lives

Shocking figures show thousands of people in the North East are dying in poverty

Tens of thousands of drivers have been fined for driving in the controversial Askew Road bus lane in Gateshead Picture: NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE

This controversial North East bus lane has given out nearly 30,000 fines - have you been caught out?

Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, right, and the Moderate Party's leader Ulf Kristersson show a rare united front as they announce their country's intention to apply for Nato membership

THE ECHO SAYS... Nato's expansion is all down to Putin's aggression

Cruse is looking for volunteers. Picture: Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

Charity looking for North East volunteers to sign up (and here's what's needed)

A new £6m Network for Nature will see National Highways and The Wildlife Trusts improve habitats across England benefitting people, nature and wildlife

How millions is being spent to improve natural habitats across the region

Young banned driver jailed after breaching suspended prison sentence by taking to the roads again PIcture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Banned young County Durham driver to face serious court consequences

Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner speaks on her first year in office

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner speaks of 'positive impact' of first year in office

A lovely study of the Bay Horse and the east end of Hurworth in the mid 1960s

PREMIUM 10 pictures from this historic Darlington village from 100 years ago

The first stage of the renovation, above, with a concept of what the interior will look like Picture: STR Hotels

Revealed: How this landmark County Durham hotel will look after renovation

Durham City Freemen Butchers Guild celebrated 500years Pictures: SARAH CALDECOTT

Durham Freemen Butcher's Company celebrate this huge milestone

Alleged robbery of food delivery driver took place at Trevelyan College, Durham, on April 11 Picture: TREVELYAN COLLEGE

Two men in court for alleged robbery of food delivery driver outside Durham college

Ferryhill Porsche driver broke motorway speed limits (file photo) Picture: Pixabay

County Durham Porsche driver fined almost £1,000 for breaking motorway speed limit

Marine archaeologist Gary Bankhead pictured in the River Wear, near Elvet Bridge, in Durham Picture: GARY BANKHEAD

Diver searches the depths of the River Wear in Durham - and you could soon see what he found on TV

East Street, Darlington

PREMIUM The story of Darlington's lost ten pin bowling alley which is about to be demolished

Figures released today show more than 500,000 people are waiting for care in the country (file photo) Picture: Pixabay

Campaigners call for more support for the care sector as shock figures published

WL Distillery’s founder and managing director, Scott Wilson-Laing Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

County Durham distillery which swapped gin for hand sanitiser to feature in Covid museum collection

PREMIUM On this day 80 years ago the Russians attack Kharkiv - this is what happened

The Blood Moon total lunar eclipse takes place this week - here's when to see it. Picture: Canva

Blood moon 2022: Here's how to see the total lunar eclipse in the North East

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Nigel Bryson. Picture: Northern Echo.

The County Durham police chief facing questions over Keir Starmer 'beergate' investigation

Hundreds protest in Durham against Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Hundreds of protestors gather outside Durham Cathedral over controversial immigration centre

Friends and family will be taking part in a marathon in memory of

Runners take on marathon in memory of County Durham man who took his own life

The Stanley United outside netty, by Zak Waters

PREMIUM The new book telling the story of a County Durham mining village and its football team

Warrant issued for arrest of Craig Elliott after his conviction, in his absence, for sexually assaults on girl Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Sex offender convicted after failing to turn up for trial in Durham this week

Tall Trees, Yarm, Klute, Durham, Tuxedo Princess, Newcastle and Mardi Gras, Darlington
PICTURES: NORTHERN ECHO ARCHIVE

13 of the best North East nightclubs of the past - do you remember any of these?

On the left Andrew Bulford the match winner with two goals for Dunston UTS with on the right West Auckland striker and skipper Mattie Moffat

SPORT NOSTALGIA The footballer who made all the difference in all-North East final at Wembley

Pupils from Belmont Community School in Durham celebrate being awarded tickets to tomorrow afternoon's Women's FA Cup final at Wembley

Durham, Consett and Sunderland schoolchildren off to Wembley - thanks to Durham Women

Alfie Mavin, jailed for a total of 16 months for breaching a restraining order forbidding him from attending his grandmother's home Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Man will spend time behind bars after repeatedly going to grandmother's home

Reward of £1,000 pounds offered for information leading to arrest of this man Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Reward of £1,000 offered for information leading to arrest of this man

North East waste firm operator blocked roads overnight endangering motorists

The disgraceful mess caused by North East waste firm as they are hit with huge fine

This Hartlepool home up for auction is expected to sell for less than £35,000 Pictures: Zoopla

Inside three-bedroom home that's SEVEN times cheaper than the UK average

A19 northbound at Kirby Sigston near Northallerton Picture: Google

County Durham motorist avoids driving ban after claiming exceptional hardship