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Emergency services at the scene South West Industrial Estate in Shotton

Tragedy as man dies after parachute jump goes wrong in County Durham

Annie who was last seen on Thursday January 4 this year

Annie who was last seen on Thursday January 4 this year

Sadness as body found in woodland as part of search for missing woman

Whitby Goth Weekend 2024 Day One. (Picture Simon McCabe)

Whitby Goth Weekend 2024 Day One. (Picture Simon McCabe)

Whitby Goth Weekend

Pictures from Day One of Whitby Goth Weekend as the iconic event returns

Police are investigating an incident in Peterlee

Police are investigating an incident in Peterlee

Emergency services set up cordon in woodland in County Durham town

Convicted Middlesbrough sex offender back in court for deleting internet history and apps

Convicted Middlesbrough sex offender back in court for deleting internet history and apps

Cleveland Police

Sex offender back in court for deleting internet history and apps

Celebrity doctor Dr Esho, appearing here on ITV's This Morning, gave a patient free botox in return

Celebrity doctor Dr Esho, appearing here on ITV's This Morning, gave a patient free botox in return

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TV cosmetic doctor struck off for giving free botox in return for sex in Newcastle

Fifteen motorists have been named and fined in court after being caught speeding in County Durham and Darlington

Fifteen motorists have been named and fined in court after being caught speeding in County Durham and Darlington

15 Darlington, Durham, Teesside and Tyneside drivers fined in court this month

First pictures as emergency services attend County Durham industrial estate

First pictures as emergency services attend County Durham industrial estate

Durham Constabulary

Pictures as emergency services attend incident at County Durham industrial estate

The man in the pictures is wanted by police

The man in the pictures is wanted by police

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CCTV images of man wanted for sexual assault of woman released by detectives

It was confirmed on Friday (April 26) that Northumberland Estates has obtained planning permission for 52,000 sq. ft. of retail space and a 45,000 sq. ft. trade park within Wynyard Business Park in Stockton

It was confirmed on Friday (April 26) that Northumberland Estates has obtained planning permission for 52,000 sq. ft. of retail space and a 45,000 sq. ft. trade park within Wynyard Business Park in Stockton

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Retail park gains permission as Burger King and Sainsbury's linked as first names

People who have been in court for shoplifting

People who have been in court for shoplifting

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Five people named in court for shoplifting in Darlington and County Durham

LIVE: Emergency services attend 'incident' on County Durham industrial estate

LIVE: Emergency services attend 'incident' on County Durham industrial estate

Durham Constabulary

LIVE: Emergency services attend after parachutist dies on industrial estate

Eight secondary schools in the North East have been named in the top 500 in the UK

Eight secondary schools in the North East have been named in the top 500 in the UK

REVEALED: The EIGHT North East secondary schools ranked in the UK top 500

Nine dogs up for adoption at Dogs Trust in Sadberge in Darlington Credit: DOGS TRUST

Nine dogs up for adoption at Dogs Trust in Sadberge in Darlington Credit: DOGS TRUST

Darlington's Dogs Trust: 9 dogs looking for a forever home this month

Bevanlee Road, South Bank

Bevanlee Road, South Bank

Anti-social behaviour

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Street 'taken over' by fights with 'zombie' knives, machetes and drug dealing

Wasted Space in Darlington Credit: WASTED SPACE

Wasted Space in Darlington Credit: WASTED SPACE

Tattoo artist fulfils dream after opening new studio in Darlington town centre

A man has been arrested after police uncovered a large cannabis grow at a Shotton Colliery address Credit: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

A man has been arrested after police uncovered a large cannabis grow at a Shotton Colliery address Credit: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Durham Constabulary

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Man arrested after raid finds 'large cannabis grow' at County Durham address

View of the building from Palace Green

View of the building from Palace Green

Planning and development

Leaking roof at historic Durham university library needs critical repair

Andrew Mason in front of a tree-cutting cherry-picker as Chris Makin tries to drag him by his clothes and hair in the North Yorkshire village of Church Fenton during a dispute about birds' nests

Andrew Mason in front of a tree-cutting cherry-picker as Chris Makin tries to drag him by his clothes and hair in the North Yorkshire village of Church Fenton during a dispute about birds' nests

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Watch video of businessman attacking parish council chair in birds’ nests dispute

Squire Cocks and Middleton One Row Methodist chapel and adjoining identical houses

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The lusty love life of Henry Cocks, the Squire of Middleton St George

Keir Starmer in the Echo offices in Darlington

Echo Comment on Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Darlington, and our offices, today

T.A.O Asian Street Food in Darlington

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Darlington Japanese restaurant outdoor seating application approved

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Former Darlington cinema and snooker hall to become housing after demolition

Starmer agrees with Boro boss Steve Gibson's damning assessment of Teesworks deal

Phoebe Abruzzese

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

Sunderland's final away game ends in defeat at Watford

All 29 North East takeaways slapped with a one or zero star food hygiene rating

Gavin Engelbrecht

Watch video of businessman attacking parish council chair in birds’ nests dispute

Michael Robinson

Darlington Japanese restaurant outdoor seating application approved

Sport

Eddie Howe prepares to send on Callum Wilson as a substitute

Eddie Howe hints at future selection change after Sheffield United comeback

Patrick Roberts tries to run at the Watford defence

Sunderland's final away game ends in defeat at Watford

Newcastle's players celebrate after the fourth goal in their 5-1 win over Sheffield United

Extent of Fabian Schar injury is revealed - as Eddie Howe updates on two more players

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick on Middlesbrough's impressive Cardiff 'bursts' and two 'big' moments

Finn Azaz in action for Middlesbrough against Cardiff

Middlesbrough January signing stars and a chance at Cardiff grasped after long wait

Anthony Gordon is fouled by Mason Holgate

The Newcastle player who sent out summer message - and the improver after shaky start

Alexander Isak fires home Newcastle's first goal in their 5-1 win over Sheffield United

Newcastle's sensational second half relegates Blades and boosts European hopes

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National Sport

Former English rugby player Travis Clayton drafted by NFL team Buffalo Bills (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Former English rugby player Travis Clayton drafted by NFL team Buffalo Bills

Burnley issued a strong statement on Saturday evening (Jess Hornby/PA)

Burnley vow to ‘identify and prosecute’ tragedy-related chanting fans at Man Utd

Nico Williams scored after being allegedly racially abused (John Walton/PA)

Atletico Madrid’s win marred by alleged racism of Bilbao forward Nico Williams

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is pleading for patience from the fans (Martin Rickett/PA)

We are building something – Erik ten Hag pleads for patience from Man Utd fans

Mauricio Pochettino, centre, is unhappy with VAR after his side were denied a stoppage-time winner at Aston Villa (Nick Potts/PA)

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino believes VAR has ‘damaged English football’

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Business

T.A.O Asian Street Food in Darlington

Darlington Japanese restaurant outdoor seating application approved

It was confirmed on Friday (April 26) that Northumberland Estates has obtained planning permission for 52,000 sq. ft. of retail space and a 45,000 sq. ft. trade park within Wynyard Business Park in Stockton

Retail park gains permission as Burger King and Sainsbury's linked as first names

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Kathy Scott at Ginger Tree

Advanced facial power with the skin queen of Ginger Tree

Wasted Space in Darlington Credit: WASTED SPACE

Tattoo artist fulfils dream after opening new studio in Darlington town centre

Phil Pinder at Potions Cauldron in Shambles, York

York's most famous street set to get a magic new shop

One of Britain's biggest double-glazing suppliers, Everest, confirmed it had gone into administration on Wednesday (April 24)

National company with staff across the North East falls into administration

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Labour Party Leader Sir Keir Starmer and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves at The Northern Echo's BUSINESSiQ awards. Pictured with Steve Cram and his partner Allison Curbishley.

BUSINESSiQ Awards Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves pop in at Northern Echo's BUSINESSiQ awards

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Echo Memories

ECHO MEMORIES

Squire Cocks and Middleton One Row Methodist chapel and adjoining identical houses

ECHO MEMORIES The lusty love life of Henry Cocks, the Squire of Middleton St George

The North East's latest public art piece In Our Image by artist Joseph Hiller being lifted onto its shoulders ready for painting at Aycliffe Fabrications Business Park in County Durham

North Yorkshire woman prepared to represent her rugby club internationally

ECHO MEMORIES

The School Board in the Cottage by Thomas Faed

ECHO MEMORIES Hidden message found in painting takes us back to the days of service in Darlington

ECHO MEMORIES

Jennie Jackson aged about four on the left on the wall on this family picture - but why ever would she be wearing a mask that completely covers her eyes?

ECHO MEMORIES What lies behind the mysterious mask in this family picture?

ECHO MEMORIES

Water End, Brompton, December 1935.

ECHO MEMORIES Scorping, burking and cowhouse-building: the dubious tactics politicians once used

Jean Sanderson was back in the saddle after her fall

Pensioner bravely got back in the saddle after fall on North Yorkshire Moors

Culture & Lifestyle

Do you visit Bamburgh Beach often? Why it's one of the best coastal spots in the UK

North East beach with 'long gorgeous coastline' among UK's best 'right now'

Film crews for detective drama Patience in New Walk Terrace, off Fishergate, on Saturday

Cameras rolling in York street as filming for new crime drama continues

Shooting butts on Keighley Moor

WEEKEND WALK Vast skies, wilderness and a peaceful reservoir on stunning six-mile circular walk

Do you think Scarborough's North Bay Beach compares to Brighton Beach in Melbourne?

North Yorkshire beach the ‘double’ of Australian coastal spot (beach hut haven)

Whitby Goth Weekend 2024 Day One. (Picture Simon McCabe)

Pictures from Day One of Whitby Goth Weekend as the iconic event returns

Cllr Elizabeth Scott, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for economy and partnerships, pictured at Rotary Way, near the Arnison Centre, which will form part of the new North Durham Active Travel Corridor.

How this key County Durham route will be enhanced by walking and cycling facilities

The Bakerman and The Hedgehog Bakery were among those recommended as the best by readers

7 of the North East's best bakeries according to readers - fancy a fresh loaf?

National News

Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick (James Manning/PA)

Robert Jenrick calls for cap on net immigration

Kate and William travel in the 1902 State Landau along the processional route to Buckingham Palace after their wedding (Dimitar Dilkoff/PA)

William and Kate prepare to mark 13th wedding anniversary

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey called for investment in GPs (Jacob King/PA)

Ed Davey calls for return of ‘family doctor’ by giving over-70s named GP

A Tory MP’s defection to Labour has added to pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Alastair Grant/PA)

Tory MP Dan Poulter’s defection to Labour piles pressure on Rishi Sunak

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to protect the pensions triple lock (Danny Lawson/PA)

Keir Starmer vows to keep pensions triple lock throughout next parliament

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that the Rwanda scheme is having its desired deterrent effect (Jacob King/PA)

Sunak: Migrants going to Ireland shows Rwanda plan’s deterrent effect working

The gold pocket watch recovered from the body of the richest man on the Titanic sold for £1.175m at auction. (Henry Aldridge & Son/PA)

Titanic watch sells for record-breaking £1.175 million

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