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Councillors Angela Hanson and Sam McMahon have left the Labour Party over the selection of Luke Akehurst

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County Durham councillors leave Labour over party candidate days before election

A computer generated image of the first phase of the Southlands development

A computer generated image of the first phase of the Southlands development

Planning and development

Plans for new community sports venue with North East football charity are unveiled

The “dirty, unhealthy” conditions in a Newcastle strip club have left some dancers with insect bites

The “dirty, unhealthy” conditions in a Newcastle strip club have left some dancers with insect bites

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'Dirty' North East strip club conditions leave dancers with 'flesh-eroding issues'

Figures show women and pensioners in Stockton are drinking more

Figures show women and pensioners in Stockton are drinking more

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Women and pensioners drinking more alcohol in North East town, statistics show

Thief cut tags of £145 Nike trainers before walking out of Sports Direct shop

Thief cut tags of £145 Nike trainers before walking out of Sports Direct shop

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Thief cut tags of £145 Nike trainers before walking out of Sports Direct shop

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

NORTHERN ECHO MANIFESTO

We asked Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to back our manifesto - here's what they said

Wayne Jones, director at Frank's The Flooring Store

Wayne Jones, director at Frank's The Flooring Store

Darlington-based flooring firm launches new showroom at retail park

Measures are being introduced to tackle parking problems at The Ship at Saltburn

Measures are being introduced to tackle parking problems at The Ship at Saltburn

Number plate cameras at historic seaside pub to tackle ongoing parking problem

Residents in Stockton West have spoken about what they want from the next Government

Residents in Stockton West have spoken about what they want from the next Government

General Election 2024

General Election 2024

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'Proof will be in the pudding': Stockton West's demands for next Government

Eight-month-old Zackary Blades and 30-year-old Karlene Warner.

Eight-month-old Zackary Blades and 30-year-old Karlene Warner.

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Man admits causing death of woman and baby in horror A1(M) crash in County Durham

Police appeal for witnesses after County Durham man attacked by 'group of men'

Police appeal for witnesses after County Durham man attacked by 'group of men'

Police appeal for witnesses after County Durham man attacked by 'group of men'

Popular summer family festival gears up for return to Darlington

Popular summer family festival gears up for return to Darlington

Popular summer family festival gears up for return to Darlington

Tram Shelter Seaburn

Tram Shelter Seaburn

Planning and development

Plans for new outdoor takeaway kiosk at seafront food and drink venue

Reform UK's Darlington candidate Michael Walker.

Reform UK's Darlington candidate Michael Walker.

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General Election Darlington: Q&A with Reform UK candidate Michael Walker

An explosion has tore through a house in Willington

An explosion has tore through a house in Willington

County Durham mum and girls avoided house explosion after 'last minute' decision

A teenage boy was seriously injured during the assault

A teenage boy was seriously injured during the assault

Durham Constabulary

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Teen boy seriously injured in assault by gang 'having school leavers' party'

The scene of the fire last Wednesday

The scene of the fire last Wednesday

Clear-up operation is ongoing after major fire in wood pellet warehouse at port

Police were called to Station Road in Norton following the incident

Police were called to Station Road in Norton following the incident

British Transport Police

Tragedy as person dies after emergency services called to 'casualty on tracks'

The Roger Gracie Academy in Darlington is looking forward to welcoming one of the greatest ju-jistu practitioners of all time

The Roger Gracie Academy in Darlington is looking forward to welcoming one of the greatest ju-jistu practitioners of all time

Greatest jiu-jitsu competitor of all time visiting Darlington club

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North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support

Leon Tan inside Le Specialty

Leon Tan inside Le Specialty

'Half the drinks can only be found here' - new café opens in York

Croft Circuit held their first ever supercar day yesterday showcasing high-performance vehicles Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

Croft Circuit held their first ever supercar day yesterday showcasing high-performance vehicles Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

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Pictures as Croft Circuit, near Darlington, hosts its first ever supercar day

Finchale Abbey fenced off areas

Finchale Abbey fenced off areas

Beautiful County Durham Abbey partly closed due to risk of falling masonry

The area where the houses were planned to be built

The area where the houses were planned to be built

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Plans for 48 new homes on farmland withdrawn after facing over 50 objections

Woman fined after being caught going nearly 100MPH on motorway

Woman fined after being caught going nearly 100MPH on motorway

Woman fined after being caught going nearly 100MPH on motorway

1841 election

1841 election

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Remembering the day a police violence sparked an election riot in Darlington

JJ's Sweet Surprise located in Hillstreet Shopping Centre in Middlesbrough has announced it “cannot continue” anymore and will be closing its doors this week Credit: HILLSTREET SHOPPING CENTRE

JJ's Sweet Surprise located in Hillstreet Shopping Centre in Middlesbrough has announced it “cannot continue” anymore and will be closing its doors this week Credit: HILLSTREET SHOPPING CENTRE

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'Cannot continue': Popular North East sweet shop announces closure

Two sisters from Durham are taking on a five-mile walking challenge in support of their baby sister and the charity that supported their family while she was in hospital.

Two sisters from Durham are taking on a five-mile walking challenge in support of their baby sister and the charity that supported their family while she was in hospital.

Two Durham girls in five-mile walking challenge to thank those who helped baby sister

Darlington Dogs Trust has a number of perfect pups ready to become part of a loving home Credit: DOGS TRUST

Darlington Dogs Trust has a number of perfect pups ready to become part of a loving home Credit: DOGS TRUST

Darlington Dogs Trust: 5 beautiful dogs looking for a forever home this month

The terraced property on Thetford Avenue, Middlesbrough has been described as

The terraced property on Thetford Avenue, Middlesbrough has been described as

Look inside this bargain three-bed house on sale for just £60k

Finchale Abbey fenced off areas

Beautiful County Durham Abbey partly closed due to risk of falling masonry

Eddie Howe in conversation with Newcastle United co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi

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'PSR rules are not fit for purpose - but that doesn't excuse Newcastle's ineptitude'

Leon Tan inside Le Specialty

'Half the drinks can only be found here' - new café opens in York

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Plans for 12,000-hen unit near Darlington refused after smell concerns

Man admits causing death of woman and baby in horror A1(M) crash in County Durham

Phoebe Abruzzese

Two jobs up for grabs at Beamish Museum - here's how to apply

Jordan Pickford ready to step up to take a penalty for England in a shootout

Greatest jiu-jitsu competitor of all time visiting Darlington club

Gavin Engelbrecht

'Dirty' North East strip club conditions leave dancers with 'flesh-eroding issues'

Michael Robinson

Pictures as Croft Circuit, near Darlington, hosts its first ever supercar day

Jordan Pickford celebrates after England's victory over Slovakia

Jordan Pickford ready to step up to take a penalty for England in a shootout

Sammy Silvera has joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan

Sammy Silvera has joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan

Middlesbrough confirm departure of first-team player - with details of deal revealed

Dan Ashworth has left Newcastle United

Dan Ashworth has left Newcastle United

Newcastle United confirm another departure as busy period of activity continues

Swansea's ex-Middlesbrough defender Nathan Wood

Swansea's ex-Middlesbrough defender Nathan Wood

Middlesbrough set to benefit as Nathan Wood closes in on Southampton transfer

Sunderland won't be signing Callum Styles on a permanent transfer this summer.

Sunderland won't be signing Callum Styles on a permanent transfer this summer.

Kristjaan Speakman explains Sunderland's Callum Styles transfer decision

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National Sport

Andy Murray has decided to play at Wimbledon (John Walton/PA)

Andy Murray has decided to play at Wimbledon (John Walton/PA)

Wimbledon day two: Murray, Djokovic and Vondrousova in the spotlight

England’s Will Stuart in training (PA)

England’s Will Stuart in training (PA)

England recall Joe Marler and Will Stuart to face New Zealand

Bryony Pitman will return to her second Olympics (Martin Rickett/PA)

Bryony Pitman will return to her second Olympics (Martin Rickett/PA)

Returning Olympians Bryony Pitman and Tom Hall lead full quota of GB archers

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford scored a penalty during the shoot-out in the Nations League third place play-off (Tim Goode/PA)

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford scored a penalty during the shoot-out in the Nations League third place play-off (Tim Goode/PA)

Jordan Pickford’s prepared to be put on the spot again in a shoot-out

Sonay Kartal celebrates victory over Sorana Cirstea (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Sonay Kartal celebrates victory over Sorana Cirstea (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Sonay Kartal, Emma Raducanu and Lily Miyazaki provide successful day for Britain

Sonay Kartal signs autographs for fans following her victory (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sonay Kartal signs autographs for fans following her victory (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sonay Kartal lives her proudest day after earning first Wimbledon win

Aryna Sabalenka was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon hours before her first round match (John Walton/PA)

Aryna Sabalenka was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon hours before her first round match (John Walton/PA)

Wimbledon day one: Sabalenka pulls out as Raducanu, Alcaraz and Sinner all win

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Leon Tan inside Le Specialty

Leon Tan inside Le Specialty

'Half the drinks can only be found here' - new café opens in York

JJ's Sweet Surprise located in Hillstreet Shopping Centre in Middlesbrough has announced it “cannot continue” anymore and will be closing its doors this week Credit: HILLSTREET SHOPPING CENTRE

JJ's Sweet Surprise located in Hillstreet Shopping Centre in Middlesbrough has announced it “cannot continue” anymore and will be closing its doors this week Credit: HILLSTREET SHOPPING CENTRE

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'Cannot continue': Popular North East sweet shop announces closure

How Boaz House will look

How Boaz House will look

How landmark Stockton building could look after £3m transformation

Staff at Forty7 The Salon, Darlington

Staff at Forty7 The Salon, Darlington

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Darlington salon manager returned to where it all began: Forty7 The Salon

Wayne Jones, director at Frank's The Flooring Store

Wayne Jones, director at Frank's The Flooring Store

Darlington-based flooring firm launches new showroom at retail park

The planned new Darlington Economic Campus site on Brunswick Street and Darren Jones

The planned new Darlington Economic Campus site on Brunswick Street and Darren Jones

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'It's been a success': Labour support for Darlington economic HQ is confirmed

The Tea House in Middlesbrough in 2018 Credit: GOOGLE

The Tea House in Middlesbrough in 2018 Credit: GOOGLE

North East tearoom closes its doors after five years of service to community

Echo Memories

Finchale Abbey fenced off areas

Finchale Abbey fenced off areas

Beautiful County Durham Abbey partly closed due to risk of falling masonry

1841 election

1841 election

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Remembering the day a police violence sparked an election riot in Darlington

The walled garden tumbling down the slope is on the extreme left of this 1728 etching of Auckland Castle

The walled garden tumbling down the slope is on the extreme left of this 1728 etching of Auckland Castle

Pineapples and bananas: The story of the bishop's gardens at Auckland Castle

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has reportedly been in talks over the creation of a new visitor experience to replace the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has reportedly been in talks over the creation of a new visitor experience to replace the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum: Steve Gibson boards to help 'rescue ship from reef'

Tees Cottage Pumping Station, Darlington

Tees Cottage Pumping Station, Darlington

Exactly 175 years ago this historic waterworks project began in Darlington

Readers remember Thunder Thursday 12 years on

Readers remember Thunder Thursday 12 years on

Readers remember Thunder Thursday 12 years on

Culture & Lifestyle

Croft Circuit held their first ever supercar day yesterday showcasing high-performance vehicles Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

Croft Circuit held their first ever supercar day yesterday showcasing high-performance vehicles Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

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Pictures as Croft Circuit, near Darlington, hosts its first ever supercar day

Popular summer family festival gears up for return to Darlington

Popular summer family festival gears up for return to Darlington

Popular summer family festival gears up for return to Darlington

Britain's Got Talent winner Jamie Lambert to perform at Fire Station, Sunderland

Britain's Got Talent winner Jamie Lambert to perform at Fire Station, Sunderland

Britain's Got Talent winner set to perform at Fire Station, Sunderland

The “dirty, unhealthy” conditions in a Newcastle strip club have left some dancers with insect bites

The “dirty, unhealthy” conditions in a Newcastle strip club have left some dancers with insect bites

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'Dirty' North East strip club conditions leave dancers with 'flesh-eroding issues'

New Lidl plans in Middlesbrough

New Lidl plans in Middlesbrough

Lidl to launch public consultation over plans to build store on former club site

A vintage car show saw came to Northallerton as vehicles from the 1940s lined the streets Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

A vintage car show saw came to Northallerton as vehicles from the 1940s lined the streets Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

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Pictures as revellers enjoy vintage car showcase at North Yorkshire town

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned anyone who has purchased the product from Iceland not to eat it.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned anyone who has purchased the product from Iceland not to eat it.

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'Do not eat': Iceland issues warning to customers over 'health risk'

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Fishing vessels damaged by Hurricane Beryl sit upended at the Bridgetown Fisheries in Barbados (Ricardo Mazalan/AP))

Fishing vessels damaged by Hurricane Beryl sit upended at the Bridgetown Fisheries in Barbados (Ricardo Mazalan/AP))

Hurricane Beryl causes damage across Caribbean

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (AP)

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (AP)

Venezuela’s president says he is resuming negotiations to lift sanctions

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

A big Labour majority would be ‘better for the country’, Starmer claims

What the papers say – July 2 (Peter Byrne/PA)

What the papers say – July 2 (Peter Byrne/PA)

What the papers say – July 2

Landlords have called for planned reforms to the the rented housing sector to be reintroduced by the next government (PA)

Landlords have called for planned reforms to the the rented housing sector to be reintroduced by the next government (PA)

Landlords call for return of Bill banning no-fault evictions

The First Minister was speaking as the election campaign entered its last 48 hours (Jane Barlow/PA)

The First Minister was speaking as the election campaign entered its last 48 hours (Jane Barlow/PA)

Swinney says election ‘on knife edge’ as he calls for SNP vote to end austerity

Scottish Conservative chair Craig Hoy has said Thursday’s election could be the ‘season finale’ to the independence debate (Andrew Milligan/PA).

Scottish Conservative chair Craig Hoy has said Thursday’s election could be the ‘season finale’ to the independence debate (Andrew Milligan/PA).

Election could be ‘season finale’ to independence debate, Scottish Tories say

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