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The Darlington Dogs Trust pooches wishing for a forever home this winter
The Darlington Dogs Trust pooches wishing for a forever home this winter
Five adorable dogs are looking for their forever homes this winter at Dogs Trust Darlington- could you help one?
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November 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Darlington Dogs Trust pooches wishing for a forever home this winter
Rapist has sentence extended after fleeing the country to avoid justice
Rapist has sentence extended after fleeing the country to avoid justice
A disgusting Redcar attacker who raped a woman when she refused to have sex with another man has sentence extended after going on the run.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Rapist has sentence extended after fleeing the country to avoid justice
"Can WE have a hospice?" 40 years since the letter that started St Teresa's Hospice
"Can WE have a hospice?" 40 years since the letter that started St Teresa's Hospice
FORTY years ago this week, a letter appeared in The Northern Echo. It planted a seed, an acorn, from which a woodland of caring has grown so that now St Teresa’s Hospice.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"Can WE have a hospice?" 40 years since the letter that started St Teresa's Hospice
'Bangura display gave me goosebumps' - Hellberg
'Bangura display gave me goosebumps' - Hellberg
Kim Hellberg says players can force their way into his side by training well.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
'Bangura display gave me goosebumps' - Hellberg
'No evidence' to support fire chief allegations, probe finds
'No evidence' to support fire chief allegations, probe finds
The investigation into Cleveland Fire Brigade's chief officer Peter Rickard has concluded.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
'No evidence' to support fire chief allegations, probe finds
This 'perfect' village outside Darlington is home to 'charming' countryside hotel
This 'perfect' village outside Darlington is home to 'charming' countryside hotel
This village outside of Darlington features The Croft Hotel, set in 'picturesque' countryside, and with top reviews on TripAdvisor.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
This 'perfect' village outside Darlington is home to 'charming' countryside hotel
'I hope one-punch attack message is sinking in'
'I hope one-punch attack message is sinking in'
Maxine Thompson-Curl has been campaigning since her son Kristian died after an assault in 2011.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
'I hope one-punch attack message is sinking in'
Darlington event cancelled at short notice due to illness as statement issued
Darlington event cancelled at short notice due to illness as statement issued
A performance of Count Arthur Strong as Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Darlington Hippodrome has been cancelled at short notice due to illness.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Darlington event cancelled at short notice due to illness as statement issued
The truth behind the future of the Transporter Bridge six years after closure
The truth behind the future of the Transporter Bridge six years after closure
The Northern Echo looks at the truth behind the future of the 225ft-tall Transporter Bridge and the ongoing works to save it.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The truth behind the future of the Transporter Bridge six years after closure
Five planning applications granted in Darlington you should know about this week
Five planning applications granted in Darlington you should know about this week
Five planning applications decided by Darlington Borough Council this week (November 24-28) that you should know about.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Five planning applications granted in Darlington you should know about this week
Data reveals rise in empty homes in North East
Data reveals rise in empty homes in North East
In the last year, the number of long-term empty homes in the region has increased by 7%.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Data reveals rise in empty homes in North East
Crisp shortage threat as workers vote to strike
Crisp shortage threat as workers vote to strike
Union members making Hula Hoops, McCoy's, Pom-Bear and Disco snacks vote to strike over pay.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Crisp shortage threat as workers vote to strike
13 pictures as Santa arrives at Middleton Grange shopping centre in Hartlepool
13 pictures as Santa arrives at Middleton Grange shopping centre in Hartlepool
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun after Father Christmas arrived on Saturday.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
13 pictures as Santa arrives at Middleton Grange shopping centre in Hartlepool
Teenager arrested as 'boys armed with knives' target Teesside home
Teenager arrested as 'boys armed with knives' target Teesside home
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary at a property on Edmondbyers Road, Stockton.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Teenager arrested as 'boys armed with knives' target Teesside home
'Women want answers on breast cancer care harms'
'Women want answers on breast cancer care harms'
Solicitors say they are getting calls everyday about County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
'Women want answers on breast cancer care harms'
Hopes for gate at 'inaccessible' play park fence
Hopes for gate at 'inaccessible' play park fence
Cargo Fleet Football Club says the fence at Thorntree Park in Middlesbrough keeps children safe.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Hopes for gate at 'inaccessible' play park fence
Panto's back in Hartlepool - oh yes it is - with organisers promising the best one yet
Panto's back in Hartlepool - oh yes it is - with organisers promising the best one yet
Snow White will run from December 10 to 27 with dancing, comedy and fun for all ages
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November 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Panto's back in Hartlepool - oh yes it is - with organisers promising the best one yet
Dad set to leave marketing job after writing book to help 'people with real lives lose weight'
Dad set to leave marketing job after writing book to help 'people with real lives lose weight'
Lester Kitching's book Fat Loss For The Real World offers fitness advice for those with busy, hectic lives
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November 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Dad set to leave marketing job after writing book to help 'people with real lives lose weight'
Polar Express train ride: We experienced one of UK's largest Christmas attractions
Polar Express train ride: We experienced one of UK's largest Christmas attractions
The Polar Express at Wensleydale Railway is one of the UK's largest Christmas experiences, with over 55,000 guests in 2024, but our second visit left us wondering if the magic only works once
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November 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Polar Express train ride: We experienced one of UK's largest Christmas attractions
WATCH: The dramatic moment fire engulfs shed in a Darlington garden
WATCH: The dramatic moment fire engulfs shed in a Darlington garden
Footage captured the moment a shed became engulfed in fire on Nickstream Lane, causing panic and an emergency response.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
WATCH: The dramatic moment fire engulfs shed in a Darlington garden
Brilliant pictures show how Teesside looked during England's last World Cup triumph in 1966
Brilliant pictures show how Teesside looked during England's last World Cup triumph in 1966
As England qualify for the next World Cup with ease, take a look around Teesside in 1966, the last time they actually won the tournament
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November 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Brilliant pictures show how Teesside looked during England's last World Cup triumph in 1966
Woman who had major cancer surgery told later that procedure was 'not necessary'
Woman who had major cancer surgery told later that procedure was 'not necessary'
A woman who underwent major cancer surgery at the hands of the Durham and Darlington NHS Trust to be later told that it was 'not necessary'.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Woman who had major cancer surgery told later that procedure was 'not necessary'
Full list of destinations you can fly to from Teesside Airport from summer 2026
Full list of destinations you can fly to from Teesside Airport from summer 2026
With news KLM has cut flights to Amsterdam and Mavi Gok Airlines announcing flights to Antalya, here's where you can fly to from Teesside Airport
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November 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Full list of destinations you can fly to from Teesside Airport from summer 2026
Five stories you may have missed on Teesside Live today
Five stories you may have missed on Teesside Live today
Murderer Reginald Wilson has not been released from prison, the mum of murdered Middlesbrough teenager Donna Keogh makes an emotional appeal on her birthday and Silver Mews Care Home has been told to improve by the CQC
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November 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Five stories you may have missed on Teesside Live today
North East rapist told schoolgirl she 'should have his baby' once she turns 16
North East rapist told schoolgirl she 'should have his baby' once she turns 16
Jonathan Paton was 31 when he met the teenage girl online, telling her he was 20 years old and called 'Jonny'
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November 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
North East rapist told schoolgirl she 'should have his baby' once she turns 16