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

North East doctor offers advice on dealing with financial fall-out of cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support is urging patients on low-incomes to seek support with many people struggling with the financial fallout of a diagnosis.

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?

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

The view from the terrace over the ha-ha towards the romantically ruined Ellerton Priory church

EATING OUT REVIEW The latest tearoom in the dales - with the greatest view?

Paul Bell, jailed for 46-months for sex assaults on two female victims Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

County Durham man jailed for sex assaults on two women

Retired police inspector given suspended prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for voyeurism offences Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

'Pariah' ex-police inspector covertly filmed teenage woman in states of undress

This is exactly when a mini-heatwave is set to hit the North East this weekend – hour by hour

This is exactly when a 'mini-heatwave' is set to hit the North East this weekend

Councillors debated an extension to a student home at a planning committee meeting. Picture: Northern Echo.

Debate over 'studentification' of Durham reignited with plans to expand student house

Warnings issued after figures show tens of thousands in fuel poverty before energy crisis

The shocking number of County Durham and Darlington people in fuel poverty BEFORE price hike

Declan Tomlin Lavery, 27, of Illingworth Grove, Durham, was caught speeding at 61mph in a 30mph zone on the A4165 Banbury Road, Oxford on July 24, 2021, via an automatic camera device. Picture: GOOGLE.

Durham driver hit with £800 fine after travelling DOUBLE speed limit - 250 miles from home

It was revealed by Durham County Council earlier this week that the centre, which is currently under construction and due to open to the public in 2023, is to be called The Story at Mount Oswald. Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL.

New history centre in County Durham taking shape - and this is when it will open

Bloodied wrestlers in 'death match' with strimmer and glasses in County Durham pub

Men wrestle each other with glass and weapons in County Durham pub in front of kids

Durham Police have uncovered a large cannabis farm in Horden. Picture: GOOGLE/DURHAM POLICE

Large cannabis farm in east Durham village after police raid

Brenda McLeish OBE, who leads the Learning Curve Group

Training chief appointed to Royal County Durham role weeks before Culture verdict

Man warned to expect 'very likely' prison sentence on return to Durham Crown Court after admitting wounding with intent Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Man facing 'very likely' prison sentence after admitting prolonged beating

Conner Ryan, jailed for 28 months for two 'shocking' pieces of dangerous driving a month apart Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

'Shocking and dangerous': Darlington driver jailed for total of 28 months

The Healing Nature project has had a major impact

North-East wildlife trust celebrates impact of ‘Healing Nature’ project

The previous vision for The Sands council HQ, now to be sold to Durham University. Picture: Northern Echo.

Why Labour and coalition politicians have clashed again in Durham HQ row

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

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

Keir Starmer and Beergate: what the law actually said about gatherings in April 2021 Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Keir Starmer and Durham Police: What was the law at the time of 'beergate'?

Cllr Jonathan Elmer. Picture: Paul Norris.

County Durham Green group leader 'appalled' as plan for 48 new homes approved

The previous vision for The Sands council HQ, now to be sold to Durham University. Picture: Northern Echo.

Why Durham Council's new HQ will be split across three sites

Christopher Brown, 32, of Holmlea, Burnhope, Durham, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Friday (May 6) – charged with ‘participating in gathering of two or more people in private dwelling / indoors in tier 4 area.’

County Durham man will have to cough up £400 for breaking Covid rules at gathering

John Edward Willoughby, 29, of Sycamore Crescent, Trimdon Station, appeared at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday, April 29. Picture: GOOGLE.

County Durham man forced to pay £80 after 'breaching the peace' in UK holiday hotspot

Skerningham Woods development protest in Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

THE ECHO SAYS... How will "street votes" help local views be heard in planning disputes?

Man in court charged with EIGHT burlgaries and THREE attempts in east Durham

Man in court charged with targetting ELEVEN properties in County Durham village

County Durham man put recovered stun gun and ammunition in carrier bag in loft