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GCSE Results Day 2024: Students from Darlington and County Durham await results

GCSE Results 2024

Darlington and Durham GCSE Results 2024 Live: Updates as pupils await grades

Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen, inset, has renewed her calls for more effective treatment for offenders with gambling addictions

Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen, inset, has renewed her calls for more effective treatment for offenders with gambling addictions

Gambling survey highlights need for better treatment for offenders says Durham's PCC

Cathedral Meadows

Cathedral Meadows

Planning and development

Launch for new 150 home housing development in County Durham

The warning, which has been released by County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) comes ahead of a bank holiday heatwave, as the fire service releases a warning video

The warning, which has been released by County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) comes ahead of a bank holiday heatwave, as the fire service releases a warning video

BBQ warning issued for County Durham people ahead of Bank Holiday 'heatwave'

Four cars crash on A1(M) in County Durham, causing massive queues

Four cars crash on A1(M) in County Durham, causing massive queues

Four cars crash on A1(M) in County Durham, causing massive queues

Hundreds of children in temporary accommodation in the North East

Hundreds of children in temporary accommodation in the North East

Local government

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Hundreds of homeless children in the North East in temporary accommodation

The Grey Horse in Consett

The Grey Horse in Consett

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

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One of the oldest County Durham pubs named best in region in top UK beer awards

Police deployed a number of officers, including a firearms team to a house in Burnhope where defendant Craig Bentham was threatening knife violence (file picture)

Police deployed a number of officers, including a firearms team to a house in Burnhope where defendant Craig Bentham was threatening knife violence (file picture)

Durham Crown Court

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Armed police called to County Durham house after man with knife threatened officers

Hamsterley Forest, County Durham.

Hamsterley Forest, County Durham.

Planning and development

Residents to have their say on £32.6m development plan at County Durham forest

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Explained: How inspectors found cramped conditions and a drug market at this prison

Broom Chippy and Fish Bar in Ferryhill

Broom Chippy and Fish Bar in Ferryhill

County Durham fish and chip shop regains five star hygiene rating

LIVE: Major delays on A1M through County Durham following incident

LIVE: Major delays on A1M through County Durham following incident

RECAP: Major delays on A1M through County Durham following incident

Plans for a housing estate featuring 125 properties on a former steelwork site in County Durham have been approved

Plans for a housing estate featuring 125 properties on a former steelwork site in County Durham have been approved

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Plans for 125 homes on former steelwork site in County Durham given approval

Sara Davies and Emon Choudhury are raising money to buy a state-of-the-art birthing simulator

Sara Davies and Emon Choudhury are raising money to buy a state-of-the-art birthing simulator

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TV stars get running shoes on to raise money for County Durham birthing simulator

Kylie Dixon and Miles Nelson - this year giving workshops under the penname Moth Flutterby - are participating in the Durham Children’s Book Festival 2024

Kylie Dixon and Miles Nelson - this year giving workshops under the penname Moth Flutterby - are participating in the Durham Children’s Book Festival 2024

Free entertainment for children at two book-filled and fun-filled days in Durham

Street food, live music and fun are promised at the Chester-le-EATS festival

Street food, live music and fun are promised at the Chester-le-EATS festival

County Durham food, drink and music festival returns with an epic line-up

Defendant Joss Hellem given jail warning by judge at Durham Crown Court

Defendant Joss Hellem given jail warning by judge at Durham Crown Court

Durham Crown Court

Jail warning for Newton Aycliffe 23-year-old over sexual activity with underage girl

Defendant Bradley Dagga risked a prison sentence at Durham Crown Court over a 'foolish' piece of riding on a motorcycle, on New Year's Eve

Defendant Bradley Dagga risked a prison sentence at Durham Crown Court over a 'foolish' piece of riding on a motorcycle, on New Year's Eve

Durham Crown Court

'Foolish' motorcyclist tried to outrun police in County Durham on New Year's Eve

Work to transform the Bishop Auckland West Railway Station and the Weardale Heritage Railway has begun.

Work to transform the Bishop Auckland West Railway Station and the Weardale Heritage Railway has begun.

Local government

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Work starts to improve Bishop Auckland heritage railway site after £900,000 funding

Hundreds of children in temporary accommodation in the North East

Hundreds of children in temporary accommodation in the North East

Local government

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How can we tackle the scandal of homelessness in our midst?

Police searching for wanted man Jason Cheesey following suspected affray

An Aldi store in the North East.

An Aldi store in the North East.

Jobs and careers

400 jobs up for grabs at Darlington's Aldi distribution centre - here's how to apply

Kevin and Perry at Hardwick Live Festival 2024.

Kevin and Perry at Hardwick Live Festival 2024.

Having it large: Spoof Kevin and Perry DJs delight crowds at County Durham festival

Belgian refugees, Witton Park

Belgian refugees, Witton Park

Restoring the headstone of the priest who brought unexpected fame to south Durham

Vinovium House in Bishop Auckland could be redeveloped into 54 flats under plans submitted by applicant Amsage Limited.

Vinovium House in Bishop Auckland could be redeveloped into 54 flats under plans submitted by applicant Amsage Limited.

Planning and development

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Controversial plans to turn Bishop Auckland tower block into flats takes step closer

THE ECHO SAYS...

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A prison system that's failing all – prisoners and society alike

LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East

LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East

LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel and Weather for the North East

61-year-old John James, from Hebburn in South Tyneside, died in hospital following an accident on the A19 in July 2022.

61-year-old John James, from Hebburn in South Tyneside, died in hospital following an accident on the A19 in July 2022.

Teesside Crown Court

Mitsubishi driver admits causing the death of scooter rider following A19 crash

Inside HMP Durham.

Inside HMP Durham.

National government

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Inspectors slam County Durham prison as illicit drugs market and violence thrive

Man ordered to pay £438 for discarding cigarette butt

Man ordered to pay £438 for discarding cigarette butt

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The price of discarding a cigarette butt - County Durham man fined over £400

A hurricane warning was in effect for Bermuda with Ernesto expected to pass near or over the island, and the after effects could be experienced in the region next week

A hurricane warning was in effect for Bermuda with Ernesto expected to pass near or over the island, and the after effects could be experienced in the region next week

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Met Office warns County Durham could be hit by 50mph wind from 'hurricane remnants'

G.W.Holmes & Son in Etherley Moor, Bishop Auckland, has been hailed as one of the best petrol stations in the region - and has collected praise once again after offering drivers petrol for 135.7p and diesel at 139.7p

G.W.Holmes & Son in Etherley Moor, Bishop Auckland, has been hailed as one of the best petrol stations in the region - and has collected praise once again after offering drivers petrol for 135.7p and diesel at 139.7p

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County Durham petrol station praised after selling fuel 8p lower than UK average

The long-awaited opening of the site near Spennymoor comes after several delays and questions over the cost of the development.

The long-awaited opening of the site near Spennymoor comes after several delays and questions over the cost of the development.

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New Durham police custody centre due to open later this year after delays

Man arrested after trying to steal telehandler

Man arrested after trying to steal telehandler

Man arrested after attempting to steal JCB telehandler in County Durham

Elstob Lane, County Durham.

Elstob Lane, County Durham.

Woman hospitalised after crash on rural County Durham road

Darlington rain Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Darlington rain Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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Met Office: Heavy rain showers forecast to hit County Durham and Darlington

The teens, who had travelled to the Cricket Pavilion in Durham City, were confronted by Durham County Council wardens

The teens, who had travelled to the Cricket Pavilion in Durham City, were confronted by Durham County Council wardens

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Teens swigging Budweiser, Strongbow and Dragon Soop 'take over' County Durham land

Hardwick Live Festival Day Two

Hardwick Live Festival Day Two

Hardwick Festival

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Thousands turn out for County Durham's biggest music festival

Thomas Turgoose at Hardwick Festival

Thomas Turgoose at Hardwick Festival

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Well-known actor spotted among crowds at Hardwick Festival as third day underway

The 7 'under the radar' fish and chip shops in County Durham

The 7 'under the radar' fish and chip shops in County Durham

7 'under the radar' fish and chip shops in County Durham to visit this weekend

While Darlington and County Durham feature plenty of towns and villages in modern day, there are some locations that don't exist any more

While Darlington and County Durham feature plenty of towns and villages in modern day, there are some locations that don't exist any more

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The three abandoned and lost villages of Darlington and County Durham

The motorcyclist

The motorcyclist

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Motorcyclist stuck middle finger up while speeding through County Durham street

The Northern Echo has pieced together 17 places to visit at least once in County Durham

The Northern Echo has pieced together 17 places to visit at least once in County Durham

17 locations and tourist attractions to visit at least once in County Durham

Skinningrove Methodist Church, as seen on Google StreetView. Its organ is off to the Philippines as it has been sold, apparently for storage

Skinningrove Methodist Church, as seen on Google StreetView. Its organ is off to the Philippines as it has been sold, apparently for storage

From east Cleveland to the Philippines: the organ now making music in Manilla

People caught using their phones driving on the A1(M) near Newton Aycliffe when an AI camera was tested for a week last month.

People caught using their phones driving on the A1(M) near Newton Aycliffe when an AI camera was tested for a week last month.

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Camera on A1(M) catches nearly 1,000 people on phone or with no seatbelt in week

Food Standard Agency inspectors visited all of the venues across 2024, and have handed the low rating to all of these 13 places

Food Standard Agency inspectors visited all of the venues across 2024, and have handed the low rating to all of these 13 places

Food Standards Agency

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MAPPED: The 13 County Durham restaurants and takeaways with one star hygiene

The Northern Echo has summed up and mapped the most haunted places in County Durham

The Northern Echo has summed up and mapped the most haunted places in County Durham

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The most haunted County Durham places where people claim to have seen ghosts

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and his brother Jobe, who plays for Sunderland, were seen enjoying a meal at Turtle Bay in Durham City

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and his brother Jobe, who plays for Sunderland, were seen enjoying a meal at Turtle Bay in Durham City

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Football ace visits County Durham restaurant for dinner - here's what he ordered

Using the public complaint site FixMyStreet, County Durham and Darlington locations have been identified as the worst

Using the public complaint site FixMyStreet, County Durham and Darlington locations have been identified as the worst

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The litter and fly-tipping hotspots named across County Durham and Darlington

Becky Hill wows crowd on first day of Hardwick Live's tenth year event

Officers are concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old Katelan

Officers are concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old Katelan

Durham Constabulary

New CCTV image released of missing teen Katelan last seen three weeks ago

Durham City by Kenneth Steel

Durham City by Kenneth Steel

New, nostalgic exhibition of places painted in time opens in Darlington today

15 cheapest petrol stations in Darlington, County Durham and Teesside this weekend

15 cheapest petrol stations in Darlington, County Durham and Teesside this weekend

15 cheapest petrol stations in Darlington, County Durham and Teesside this weekend

LIVE: Darlington and County Durham traffic, travel and Met Office weather

LIVE: Darlington and County Durham traffic, travel and Met Office weather

LIVE: Darlington and County Durham traffic, travel and Met Office weather

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