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First signs for new Darlington Chinese restaurant appear as opening gets closer

Opening of new Darlington Chinese restaurant edges closer as first signs appear
THE first signs for a new town centre restaurant have appeared as it moves closer to opening inside a disused premises.

The Lemon Trifle. (Iceland)

How to make the Jubilee Platinum Pudding at home for a fraction of the cost

Pub chain offers free glass of Queen’s favourite tipple – how to get yours. Picture: Greene King

Greene King pubs offer free glass of Queen’s favourite tipple – how to get yours

Cutter & Squidge have a number of tasty cakes and biscuits to treat yourself with for the Platinum Jubilee (Cutter & Squidge)

Tasty treats, cakes and hampers to enjoy ahead of the Platinum Jubilee

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are warning those with an allergy not to eat the product. (PA)

Tesco recall and 'do not eat' warning issued over 'possible health risk'

Welsh of the West End. Credit: Syco/Thames/ITV

Meet the Britain's Got Talent contestant with Love Island and Bridgerton links

Cutter & Squidge have a number of tasty cakes and biscuits to treat yourself with for the Platinum Jubilee (Cutter & Squidge)

Tasty treats, cakes and hampers to enjoy ahead of the Platinum Jubilee

Hotel Chocolat products in the Spring Sale. Credit: Hotel Chocolat

Hotel Chocolat launches half price Spring Sale but you'll need to be quick

The artwork marks the launch of David Attenborough's new Apple TV+ series, Prehistoric Planet (TaylorHerring)

Tyrannosaurus Rex footprints appear on UK beach

Love Island 2022 start date: ITV confirm new series will begin in weeks. (PA)

Love Island 2022 just weeks away as ITV confirms start date for new series

Joel Dommett will be hosting the awards in September (PA)

NTA longlist revealed including new category and Peaky Blinders nomination

Dr Jones warns people of ‘unprecedented outbreak’ of Monkeypox and to look out for symptoms

ITV doctor issues symptoms to look out for after monkeypox outbreak

Shock as popular town centre restaurant announces immediate closure Picture: BILL EDGAR

Shock as popular Italian restaurant in Darlington announces immediate closure

Hunted's hunters including Cleveland Police's Assistant Chief Constable Lisa Theaker
CREDIT: Channel 4

Meet the North East police officer chasing fugitives on Channel 4 TV show Hunted

North East Ambulance

THE ECHO SAYS... How can public trust an organisation which uses non disclosure agreements?

Laying the first rail, on May 23, 1822, as imagined by John Wigton

PREMIUM The hugely significant railway milestone that happened 200 years ago today - and the first great train robbery

When Hunted is on Tonight: A deleted text, a fake rendezvous and a close call. Credit: Channel 4

When Hunted is on tonight: A deleted text, a fake rendezvous and a close call

Ash Palmisciano's mum dies as ITV Emmerdale co-stars rush to support him. (PA)

Emmerdale star shares heartbreaking family news as co-stars rush to support him

Silent Witness. (BBC)

Silent Witness: When is it on and full cast list

Sky News reveals its TV schedule for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend (PA)

Sky News reveals its TV schedule for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend

Two senior royals are set to become actors in a special Jubilee episode of EastEnders (PA)

Two senior royals set to become actors in special Jubilee episode of EastEnders

Best Love Island phrases explained ahead of the 2022 return from Pied to Muggy

Tom Pitfield and Catherine Tyldesley. Credit: PA

Coronation Street star reveals daughter's BBC show inspired name in first image

Sunderland supporters flocked to Trafalgar Square on Friday night, on the eve of the play-off final at Wembley

A weekend never to be forgotten - what it was like to be in London as Sunderland painted the capital red-and-white

A generic stock photo of a man and elderly relative. See PA Feature ADVICE Ask Fiona. Picture credit should read: Alamy/PA. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature ADVICE Ask Fiona.

Ask Fiona: My father-in-law has become rude and angry

High Force Hotel on a 120-year-old postcard, as it would have looked when Dr Manson and the field club visited

PREMIUM The naturalists who went in search of a pencil mill but instead found a one-legged shoe collector

HIV vaccine does not yet exist

Dr Zak: Why a successful HIV vaccine still evades us

Mysteries of the

PREMIUM The mysterious ancient earthwork that can be traced across County Durham & North Yorkshire

Channel 4's Hunted police team including Cleveland Police's Lisa Theaker

Hunted 2022: Fugitives must first escape an island - is this the toughest start yet?

Get paid £500 to watch Champions League Final and eat unlimited takeaways - how to apply. Picture: Canva

Get paid £500 to watch Champions League Final & eat unlimited takeaways - how to apply

Staff at The Gate pub in Framwellgate Moor, Durham, lost their jobs on Monday (May 16) after it was revealed that the pub had closed with ‘immediate effect’ following a message from the management on the same day.

Workers' disgust after being 'sacked' via WhatsApp as Durham pub suddenly closes

Region receives national award for its sustainable menu choices in schools

Region receives national award for its sustainable menu choices in schools

A Wellington bomber, like the one that crashed 80 years ago

PREMIUM The five airmen who were killed when they crashed into County Durham farmland

The Darlington Triplets with their pram from Thornleys

PREMIUM The Darlington triplets born 100 years ago today that survived against the odds

Maxwell Thorpe wows judges with 'amazing' audition - Watch BGT audition here (ITV)

Maxwell Thorpe wows judges with 'amazing' audition - Watch BGT audition here

Judges didn't expect audition given by Kenny Petrie on Britain's Got Talent (ITV)

Judges didn't expect audition given by Kenny Petrie on Britain's Got Talent

Ryland Petty with Amanda Holden on stage (ITV)

Britain's Got Talent: 9-year-old magician impresses judges - Watch the audition

Britain's Got Talent: Skylar Blu impresses with 'emotional' solo dance- Watch here (ITV)

Britain's Got Talent: Skylar Blu impresses with 'emotional' solo dance- Watch here

Britain's Got Talent - What time is it on TV tonight? (PA)

Britain's Got Talent - What time is it on TV tonight?

Get paid £500 to watch Champions League Final and eat unlimited takeaways - how to apply. Picture: Canva

Get paid £500 to watch Champions League Final & eat unlimited takeaways - how to apply

Arqiva reveal what caused fire at mast that saw hundreds of thousands lose TV signal last year

This is what caused Bilsdale mast fire which saw hundreds of thousands lose TV signal

First look at former police station turned into bar as part of multi-million pound development Pcitures: HANNAH CHAPMAN

The former police station reopening as a bar and 30-bed hotel in two weeks time

The Northumberland Arms at Felton, near Alnwick, has just been named a winner of the 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for the second year in a row – putting the pub with rooms in the top percentage of hotels. Picture: NORTHUMBERLAND ARMS.

This North East hotel ranked among the 'best' in the world - have you stayed here?

Food charity seeing “massive increase in demand” and “new faces” after Cost-of-Living crisis

YOUR MONEY MATTERS Food charity reveals 'ordinary working people' are turning up in order to survive

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to Hilltop Honey in Newtown, Powys, Wales. Picture date: Friday May 20, 2022. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

ECHO COMMENT Has the greased piglet slipped through his opponents' hands once again?

Vale of Mowbray scotch eggs (Lukasz Manka)

More than a million pies every week - and now scotch eggs

MAYOR: Jamie Driscoll

OPINION: JAMIE DRISCOLL Listen to the people of the region, not to the City traders

Sky News reveals its TV schedule for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend (PA)

Sky News reveals its TV schedule for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend

Brits love these weird food combinations - and they will make you lose your appetite (Canva/PA)

Brits love these weird food combinations - and they'll make you lose your appetite

Kevin the Carrot returns to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee – get yours TODAY (Aldi)

Kevin the Carrot returns to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee – get yours TODAY

Britain's Got Talent latest winner odds from BetVictor (PA)

Britain's Got Talent latest winner odds from BetVictor

Sparkling wine being poured into a glass. Credit: Canva

Aldi launches Platinum Jubilee bubbly range fit for toasting The Queen

Iceland’s ‘Big Night In’ deal will have your weekend sorted for just £5 (Iceland)

Iceland’s ‘Big Night In’ deal will have your weekend sorted for just £5

A glass of whisky on a table. Credit: Canva

9 gifts perfect for whisky lovers to enjoy a dram this World Whisky Day