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9:50pm Trust pleaded guilty last September TEWV admitted two charges against it at the same court last September.
9:50pm Trust pleaded guilty last September TEWV admitted two charges against it at the same court last September.
Pop icons Take That arrived in Leeds on Wednesday night for the first of four shows at the First Direct Arena ahead of their highly anticipated return to the Riverside next month. The group opened their current This Life tour in Sheffield at the
Two shop units within Middlesbrough’s Cleveland Centre are set to be developed into a health hub, with services being transferred from a nearby shopping arcade. Middlesbrough Council wants to use the vacant units, previously occupied by Vision
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have called on the Government to bring forward procurement to save jobs at the Hitachi plant in Newton Aycliffe. The Labour leader and Shadow Chancellor said Rishi Sunak should plan orders for new HS2 trains to plug
Police have issued a warning to motorists after a rise in thefts from cars across Darlington. Officers said thieves have been targeting vehicles with tools and other work equipment inside and have seen a spike in cases. Drivers have been advised
Labour will call in the National Audit Office to investigate Teesworks if they win the General Election. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves committed on a visit to Teesport alongside party Leader Sir Keir Starmer and Shadow Business Secretary Ed Miliband
Fresh plans for homes at a former petrol filling station site have been given the go-ahead by council development bosses. Sunderland City Council’s planning department has approved an application for the site off Ryhope Road, which has been vacant
The long-anticipated Bishop Auckland Food Festival is set to return this weekend – here is everything you need to know. Market Square is set to be flooded with over 150 food stalls this weekend selling everything from curries, cheeses and crepes
More commercial units occupied by retailers and local businesses in Redcar and Cleveland are empty, according to a wide-ranging report. Redcar and Cleveland Council’s annual monitoring report said last year 96 such units were vacant compared to
Nine people were injured in an brawl outside a pub in a North East coastal town last night (Wednesday, April 17). Emergency services were alerted to the incident near The Victoria pub on Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, shortly after 8pm. The incident
A North East student is aiming high by combining his knowledge of engineering and passion for astronomy to build a roof control system for telescope equipment for his final year university project. John Race, 37, returned to full-time education
Health bosses have welcomed a watchdog's recognition of improvements put in place at maternity services across County Durham and Darlington. They were responding to a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report that has found improvements in the care
More than 150 pubs, bars and clubs across the region could close after the chain behind them issued a profit warning. Unions have warned company Stonegate’s 157 venues in the region could be at risk after it said there was no guarantee it could
ISAIAH JONES is hoping his new three-year contract will end with him having represented Middlesbrough in the Premier League. Jones agreed a new deal earlier this week, ending any speculation over his long-term future as he committed himself to
A man was left with bruises and scrapes after a robber pushed him off his bike before cycling off with his property. Police have appealed for information or dash cam footage following the incident in Oxford Road, Hartlepool on Monday (April 15)
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he had to turn the party “inside out and backwards” after it lost four consecutive general elections. During a question and answer session with port workers on Teesside, he was asked by Unite Union convenor Mark
Some of the best magicians in the country will gather in the North East for an annual convention this weekend. Although daytime events at the convention - held in The Gibside Hotel in Whickham from Friday to Sunday (April 19 to 21) - are strictly
A brand new Greggs café at a County Durham retail park is set to open this weekend - here's all the details. Greggs is set to open its newest location in Dalton Park this weekend (April 20) with a grand opening event. The North East bakery
A major redevelopment scheme in Bishop Auckland has been hailed as leading a town centre revival. That is the view of investors and politicians involved with major plans to revitalise the area by building new public spaces and converting derelict
The Middlesbrough Empire could have its licence cancelled after a man was allegedly dropped on his head outside the popular venue. The Corporation Road club has been closed since its licence was suspended following the alleged incident late on
More than ninety-six per cent of parents in County Durham have secured their first choice primary school for their children this year, figures have revealed. Parents across the country found out this week if their children have secured a place
Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire at a Darlington industrial estate this morning. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) confirmed they were called to the blaze on Faverdale Industrial Estate in Darlington shortly
MIKE Dodds has admitted he'll have next season and beyond in mind with his team selection in the final three weeks of the campaign. Sunderland's interim head coach reiterated that he won't be "experimenting" with his side against Millwall, Watford
A motorcycle crime taskforce seized 11 bikes and arrested three riders during a 48-hour blitz in the North East. The string of seizures were made across Wearside and South Tyneside this week as part of Operation Capio – the Force’s continued crackdown
Three men have appeared in court as part of an ongoing cross-border police operation to disrupt criminal gangs behind a campaign of violence and intimidation. Taylor Ford and Josh Wilson, both aged 18 and from Stockton, and a 17-year-old who cannot
SALE SHARKS flanker Cameron Neild is joining Newcastle Falcons in the summer on a two-year deal as the club continues to build for the coming season. The 29-year-old has played more than 130 times for his hometown club during a career which has
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, has announced it will be publishing a special Childhood Day supplement across its portfolio in support of the NSPCC. The supplement is just one of the initiatives from Newsquest’s partnership with
CORRY Evans will make his Sunderland return before the end of the season, Mike Dodds has confirmed - but that might not be the case with Dennis Cirkin, with the interim head coach stressing the importance of patience to the defender. Club captain
Bus services across the North East have significantly declined over the past 14 years according to a report. Figures published by Friends of the Earth (FOE) show that bus service across the region has notably decreased – with trips per hour seeing
FA CUP replays have been scrapped from next season, the Football Association has announced. The move to abolish all replays from the first round proper onwards is part of a new agreement between the FA and the Premier League which will see up to
Joslin Rhodes – the pensions and retirement planning firm based in Stockton - has closed Q1 with record results, up 109% from Q4 last year and up 54% year-on-year. The company says this can largely be attributed to an increasing number of Teesside
Pupils and staff at a North Yorkshire School have paid the ultimate tribute to one of their former classmates who died of cancer in 2022, by taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge. Nine sixth formers from Northallerton School were joined
A man who came to the UK illegally to seek work to send money back for his ailing father’s medical bills, found himself tending a cannabis crop in a terraced house in County Durham. Luan Todaj was the only person present when police, armed with
The new owner of the Next building in Middlesbrough has been confirmed. The building, on Linthorpe Road, has been purchased by Linthorpe 54 Limited – a firm owned by Nasser Din and his business partner, Zahid Iqbal. This was revealed after
An intrepid duo are planning to drop everything - including themselves - to raise money for two causes close to their hearts. Jim Gray and Jen Cohen are taking the plunge to help the Darlington-based HC Vocal and Performance Academy by taking part
NEWCASTLE UNITED’S hopes of qualifying for Europe will be determined by how they perform in the final six matches of the season, with Eddie Howe’s side currently sitting in sixth position in the table. However, they could also be heavily influenced
Sunderland are in action when they take on Millwall in the Championship on Saturday. Here are all the details you need to know about the game… WHERE IS THE GAME TAKING PLACE? Having seen off West Brom at the Hawthorns last weekend, Sunderland
A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered for anonymous information on the murder of Kieran Williams who was found in a shallow grave. The reward is being offered by the charity Crimestoppers in a bid to identify a person who left fingerprints
A man has been charged with arson with ‘intent to endanger life’ and will appear at court today. Nathan Docherty, 33, of Queens Avenue in Thornaby, was arrested on Tuesday (April 16) and charged with arson with intent to endanger life and assaulting
DURHAM have been selected as one of the eight counties that will have a tier one professional women’s team as part of a major restructure of the female game. However, Yorkshire have been overlooked in the initial restructure and will have to wait
THE Darlington & Richmond Herald newspaper was pretty annoyed about the advance of progress in Barnard Castle 150 years ago. “Messrs Backhouse and Co are destroying one of the few remaining relics of olden times left in South Durham,” it thundered
A body has been found in the search for a man who was reported missing earlier this week. Northumbria Police have today (April 18) confirmed they have found a body in the search for Lee Grant, 44, reported missing from the Ashington area on Monday
A horse has been euthanised after suffering significant injuries following a crash on a County Durham road. Durham Police confirmed they were called to a collision between a car and horse on Fondlyset Lane, near Dipton, Stanley at 5:05am today
Custodians of the Yorkshire Dales National Park have been advised to launch enforcement action to restore a pub that has served a remote community for 260 years before being converted into a home, a tearoom and holiday accommodation without consent
It’s worth checking your pockets and wallets after a 50p coin sold for 5,000 times its face value on eBay by a seller in Pershore, Worcestershire. The coin, a 50p with King Charles’ portrait on, sold for £2,500 and the coins are the second 50ps
Spring is usually a great time of year to welcome warmer temperatures, but for many people, it also comes with the annoyance of having to deal with hay fever symptoms. Watery eyes and constant sneezing can be side effects of a high pollen count
A new £2 coin celebrating 200 years of the National Gallery has been unveiled by the Royal Mint. The coin was designed by Edwina Ellis and was launched to mark the bicentenary of the iconic Trafalgar Square art space. The piece shows the National
Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has died aged 53. Warwick announced the news in a statement shared to the BBC late on Wednesday (April 17), revealing she had died on March 24. Warwick rose to fame
A man arrested after a five-hour stand-off with police, during which he was barricaded in the loft space of a terraced house, has admitted charges arising from the incident. Police were called to Auckland Terrace, Shildon, at 3pm on December 27
A bereaved mum who lost her disabled son has stepped into the boxing ring for an emotional challenge three years since he died. Donna Greaves from Crook, County Durham had never pulled on a pair of boxing gloves less than three months ago.
One of the North East’s most popular attractions has been recognised for its positive steps towards enhancing the experience for autistic visitors, staff and volunteers. Locomotion in Shildon, has been presented with the Silver Autism Acceptance
A business which is bringing a multi-million pound factory to Teesside, creating hundreds of jobs, has launched a key new partnership. Global firm Altilium Metals - the UK’s largest EV battery recycling business - plans to open the new facility
A County Durham road has been closed following a crash this morning. Durham Police have confirmed Fondlyset Lane, between Dipton and Harelaw at Stanley, has been closed following a crash on Thursday (April 18). According to AA road maps
Several Darlington drivers have said that they will be boycotting a petrol station in the town after taking issue with the store's cashless policy. It was announced at the start of this year that Asda Darlington would be one of 100 UK stores that
MIKE Dodds has warned Premier League clubs who are interested in Sunderland's stars that they'll have to pay mega money to tempt the Black Cats into doing business this summer. A number of Sunderland players have been linked with top flight clubs
PEOPLE across the world are expected to join the audience of a virtual conference being held by a North East autism charity next month. The annual Acceptance Matters conference, hosted by the North East Autism Society (NEAS) on May 16, will bring
More than 90 performances are booked for the coming months at a North East venue, ranging from a stunning choice of tribute acts, a drag queen and a multi-award-winning Scottish folk singer. The Fire Station, located in the cultural quarter of
One of the country’s biggest real estate and investment showcases is to shine a spotlight on the region’s largest development opportunities. The Combined Authority is promoting the Tees Valley – including Hartlepool and Middlesbrough Development
About £1.5 million has been spent on repairing more than 25,000 potholes on Darlington roads in the past four years. Hundreds of potholes are reported by residents on an annual basis, with 3,147 recorded by Darlington Borough Council since 2020
Embrace the new season with the award-winning Kettering Park Hotel & Spa. Whether it’s a spring-inspired Sunday lunch or a two-night getaway with the whole family, now’s the time for longer days and (hopefully) nicer weather. Spring staycations
Embrace the new season with the award-winning Middletons Hotel. Whether it’s a spring-inspired Sunday lunch or a two-night getaway with the whole family, now’s the time for longer days and (hopefully) nicer weather. Spring staycations Whether
Plans to create 35,000 jobs in the region by turning Teesside into a ‘clean energy superpower’ will be unveiled today. Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan is designed to grow Britain’s economy, cut energy bills once and for all, and make Britain energy
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found improvements in the care being provided in maternity services run by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust - but says more is needed to get it to the required standard. Following an inspection