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Follow the latest breaking news and updates from the roads across the North East and North Yorkshire on Friday, June 24

RECAP: East Coast Mainline between Newcastle and Edinburgh reopens after lorry crash
Follow the latest breaking news and updates from the roads across the North East and North Yorkshire on Friday, June 24

The National Trust has announced that it will reopen Crook Hall Gardens in Durham on Wednesday 13 July at 1pm.
Picture:National Trust/Colin Davison

Reopening date for Durham's 'cherished' Crook Hall revealed by National Trust

A proposed view of the new collection building at Locomotion in Shildon. Picture: AOC Architecture with J&L Gibbons.

Locomotion extension gets green light as councillor declare it a 'no-brainer'

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Sally Turner

Heartbroken family pay tribute to woman as man appears in court charged with her murder

The East Coast Mainline was closed for nearly 24 hours after a lorry crashed onto the tracks in East Lothian Pictures: Lewis Russell (left) and @Tattyhanratty1/Twitter (right)

East Coast Mainline between Newcastle and Edinburgh reopens after lorry crashes onto rails

Floral tributes left at scene of Durham motorbike crash which claimed life of much-loved father

Floral tributes left at scene of Durham motorbike crash which claimed life of much-loved father

Diana Ross performed at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace earlier this month. Picture: VICTORIA JONES/PA WIRE

Diana Ross to play Durham Cricket Club next week on UK tour

Durham County Council member for Murton, Julie Griffiths, who is said to have received a large number of messages from defendant Christopher Ryan, earlier this year Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

County Durham man facing harassment charge relating to a local councillor

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks at a press conference during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the Lemigo Hotel, during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda.

THE ECHO SAYS... The PM staggers on, with another dagger in his back

Follow the latest breaking news on Thursday, June 23

Recap: Delays as vehicle hits rail bridge

This picture of one of the vehicles involved was shared by Durham Roads Policing Unit

Serious crash on the A1 in County Durham causes five-mile tailbacks

Installing the CCTV cameras

CCTV cameras to 'crack down' on anti-social behaviour in Newton Aycliffe

Man who denies burglary of Trimdon Village house while armed with claw hammer to stand trial in November Picture: INTERNET

Shildon man to stand trial for Trimdon house burglary later this year

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in a home in Cuthbert Avenue, Durham. Picture: Rachel Conner-Hill

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead in Durham home

Proposals to use City of Culture cash for the DLI Museum and Art Gallery revamp were debated by Durham councillors including Alison Batey (top) and Elizabeth Scott (bottom).

Bid to have City of Culture bid spent across County Durham fails

Michael Jobes carried out sustained attack on partner, accusing her of 'cheating' on him, court told Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

'Paranoid' County Durham man attacked partner accusing her of 'cheating' on him

The cost of owning a vehicle is increasing. Picture: PR

HALF of Durham motorists avoid car repairs due to rising costs, study reveals

Tributes to much-loved father who died tragically in motorbike crash in Durham

Tributes to much-loved father who died in motorbike crash in Durham

OPERA star Sir Thomas Allen is bowing out of his role as Chancellor of Durham University with a final Congregation at Durham Cathedral Pictures: DURHAM UNIVERSITY

Opera star Sir Thomas Allen bows out as Durham University Chancellor with final Congregation

Christopher Kenning, re-offending just five days after receiving a suspended prison sentence Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

County Durham man went on car break-in spree days after release from custody

This photo of the crashed van was shared by Durham Roads Policing officers

Everything we know after crash caused traffic chaos on A1 near Chester le Street

Officials found several hazards, which included badly burnt sockets with live wires hanging from ceilings which posed a serious risk to staff and customers

County Durham car wash shut down as conditions put staff and customers at risk

Ted Sanderson, 14, died at school in Newton Aycliffe on Tuesday

THE ECHO SAYS... Our thoughts, prayers and hearts go out to Ted's family and friends

The Huntsman pub is to reopen

Delight as popular Newton Aycliffe pub is set to reopen months after sudden closure

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

LIVE: Vehicle breakdown shuts A174 plus breaking news from the North East

Jeremy Corbyn on the County balcony in 2018

No politicians to speak at this year's miners' gala as key workers take centre stage

Already this week, a day of strike action on Tuesday (June 21) ground some stations and routes to a halt – with some commuters turning to buses and cars as a bid to avoid travelling by train. Picture: PA MEDIA

Mapped: Every rail route running in the North East TOMORROW during rail strikes

Durham County Council’s Find and Fix team has been supported by volunteers from King’s Church in the city to paint and revamp the Racecourse area of the riverbank Pictures: DCC

Volunteers pitch in to give Durham's riverbank a welcome spruce up

Ross Forbes, of the Durham Miners' Association, Durham Miners’ Gala exhibition at The Mining Art Gallery in bishop Auckland, pictured Ross Forbes from Durham Miners Association and Gala organiser with Gillian Wales and Dr Bob McManners OBE from

Pride and history of the miners' gala revealed in new exhibition

Dr Fiona Hill speaks at Bishop Barrington school in Bishop Auckland. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Northern Echo.

THE ECHO SAYS... A valuable lesson for Bishop Auckland student

Durham Crown Court told assaults were 'out of character' for man with little on his record Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

County Durham man 'totally lost control' in row at flat and assaulted two women

Hetton ward councillors Claire Rowntree, left, and James Blackburn, back local residents on a litter pick at the former Elemore Golf Course site Picture: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

Litter pick on site of former golf course as part of country park development

The Co-op store in Ushaw Moor is among those said to have been targeted by accused shoplifter Simon Freemen Picture: GOOGLE

Accused shoplifter to view footage from County Durham village stores

Councillor Rochelle Charlton-Laine and former Seaham mayor Barry Taylor

Row erupts over whether councillor really is the leader of County Durham town council

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

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

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

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

Rail strikes LIVE: Updates as the North East hit by huge disruption

Rail strikes LIVE: Updates as the North East hit by huge disruption

A stretch of the A1(M) in County Durham was closed for inquiries in the aftermath of the, now, fatal accident in the early hours of Sunday Mar 22 Picture: GOOGLE

Woman dies in hospital a month after two-car crash on A1(M) in County Durham

The Riverside Leisure Complex in Chester-le-Street

Residents' views wanted on proposals for County Durham town's leisure complex

Damp weather across the region is reportedly behind a boom in slug and snail activity, potentially leading to dogs having a greater risk of contracting lungworm at home in the garden, while on a walk or drinking puddles and water bowls. Picture: GOOGLE

The County Durham and Darlington hotspots for potentially deadly parasite putting dogs at risk

Richard Darlington, farmer at Hall Hill Farm. Picture: Hall Hill Farm

Meet the County Durham farmer that has found global viral success

Jamie Ian Marshall given extended determinate sentence of 18 years as he is considered to pose a danger to the public
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

The face of a Bishop Auckland man who poses 'significant risk' jailed for stabbing and rape

Dr Fiona Hill speaks at Bishop Barrington school in Bishop Auckland. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Northern Echo.

The US president advisor who's been face to face with Vladimir Putin returns to County Durham school

Jennifer Thompson, chair of Lowes Barn Community Project, left, and Cllr Elizabeth Scott, Cabinet member for economy and partnerships

Work begins on building new community centre in Durham after years of campaigning

Kai Taylor jailed for 21 months for drunken knife threats to pregnant partner Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Drunken County Durham man made knife threats to pregnant partner

Councillors Craig Martin, Patricia Jopling, Rob Crute and Carl Marshall took part in a debate over financial planning.

Fear of 'passing the buck' over ideas to save £30m in council budgets

Councillors Carl Marshall and Patricia Jopling spoke about The Sands development at a council meeting.

'Posh offices' or 'clogging up' prime employment land? Debate rumbles on over Durham Council HQ

Durham Council HQ: Labour leader hits out at 'shambolic' lack of figures

Durham Council HQ: Labour leader hits out at 'shambolic' lack of figures

Big changes in North East NHS and social care that few of us will know about

The big changes in North East NHS and social care that few of us will know about

The top ten locations in County Durham and Darlington to stage a wedding have been revealed after the historic city. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO

Revealed: The top ten wedding venues in County Durham and Darlington

An LNER train at Darlington Station. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

North East MP accuses rail unions of holding country to 'ransom' ahead of strike

Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner Joy Allen, right, with members and volunteers from the Community Peer Mentor scheme

County Durham and Darlington mentorship project receives royal seal of approval

Hall Hill Farm, near Lanchester, scooped two awards at the 2022 National Farm Attraction Network Awards (NFAN) after being named Farm Attraction of the Year 2022 and Farm Attraction with the Best Digital Presence.

County Durham farm named UK's best attraction after gaining fans in USA and New Zealand

A Northern Rail train

THE ECHO SAYS... We need calm heads, but we don't see any on either side