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Newly installed Gentleman Freeman Brian Russell, third from left, with, from left, Garry Dunnill, of the Plumbers Company, Durham's Mayor, Cllr David Freeman, and John Booth, chairman of wardens of Durham Freemen
Picture: GEOFF KITSON

Artist blacksmith Brian Russell sworn in as Gentleman Freeman of Durham

Pictured: Joseph with friends Charlotte and Faith

Pictured: Joseph with friends Charlotte and Faith

Durham Constabulary

Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'cherished' teen killed in County Durham crash

The Local Government Boundary Commission says councillor numbers should be reduced from 126 to 98, and now needs to draw up new boundaries to reflect the change.

The Local Government Boundary Commission says councillor numbers should be reduced from 126 to 98, and now needs to draw up new boundaries to reflect the change.

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Last chance to have your say on plans which could cut 28 councillor roles

Bishop Auckland MP and levelling up minister Dehenna Davison (right)

Bishop Auckland MP and levelling up minister Dehenna Davison (right)

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MP grilled over levelling up funding after deprived areas bids were rejected

A regeneration of Newton Aycliffe town centre was on the cards but the bid failed

A regeneration of Newton Aycliffe town centre was on the cards but the bid failed

Level Up The North

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Levelling up cash 'favours south over the north' as County Durham bids fail

Jive, the six-year-old border collie, wearing his protective 'doggles'.

Jive, the six-year-old border collie, wearing his protective 'doggles'.

'Talented' agility dog has sight restored after condition could have left him blind

Barningham, on the outskirts of Darlington in County Durham

Barningham, on the outskirts of Darlington in County Durham

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County Durham village near to Darlington listed as one of UK's 'poshest' locations

Barningham, on the outskirts of Darlington in County Durham

Barningham, on the outskirts of Darlington in County Durham

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County Durham village near to Darlington listed as one of UK's 'poshest' locations

New infrastructure, improvements to bus stations and 250 replacement shelters are planned

New infrastructure, improvements to bus stations and 250 replacement shelters are planned

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Cheap fares and more services - how bus services will be improved in County Durham

Residents in Startforth have signed a petition to save their community centre amid fears it could be sold off.

Residents in Startforth have signed a petition to save their community centre amid fears it could be sold off.

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Former school turned community centre at risk of closure amid sale fears

Fighting poverty in Teesdale: Volunteers at TCR Hub, in Barnard Castle, prepare food packages for people in hardship.

Fighting poverty in Teesdale: Volunteers at TCR Hub, in Barnard Castle, prepare food packages for people in hardship.

County Durham Community Foundation

How your Put In a Pound donations could help this project fight poverty

How these attempts to tackle fire almost ended in tragedy - and steps to avoid risks

How these attempts to tackle fire almost ended in tragedy - and steps to avoid risks

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Pictures of horrendous damage to North East home as firefighters issue urgent warning

Power cut LIVE: 260 homes without power in North East town

Power cut LIVE: 260 homes without power in North East town

Power cut LIVE: 260 homes without power in County Durham town

George Smith, in office at Durham CIU branch hq, underlines benefits brought to member clubs by the union
Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

George Smith, in office at Durham CIU branch hq, underlines benefits brought to member clubs by the union
Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Clubs and societies

Durham branch national CIU president calls on member clubs to 'pay their dues'

Residents surveyed over online services offered by Durham County Council Picture: INTERNET

Residents surveyed over online services offered by Durham County Council Picture: INTERNET

Views sought from public over council's online service provision in County Durham

(left to right) Princess Charlotte, the Princess of Wales, the Queen Consort, Prince George, King Charles III and the Prince of Wales attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk Pictures: PA

(left to right) Princess Charlotte, the Princess of Wales, the Queen Consort, Prince George, King Charles III and the Prince of Wales attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk Pictures: PA

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Royal family attend Christmas Day service at Sandringham church

Tracey Beadle at the County Durham Together Awards in December 2021

Tracey Beadle at the County Durham Together Awards in December 2021

Charity that helps families bereaved by suicide to receive £2000 from Echo scheme

Four of the 'most wanted' men sought by Northumbria Police Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Four of the 'most wanted' men sought by Northumbria Police Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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Police release list of 15 of North East's most wanted criminals this Christmas

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) on the picket line outside Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle Picture PA

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) on the picket line outside Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle Picture PA

Nurses across North East join thousands in strike in dispute over pay and conditions

There have been reports of children walking on ice at Killingworth Lake and Marsden Quarry in North Tyneside, Saltwell Park in Gateshead and Paddy Freeman’s Park in Newcastle

There have been reports of children walking on ice at Killingworth Lake and Marsden Quarry in North Tyneside, Saltwell Park in Gateshead and Paddy Freeman’s Park in Newcastle

Fire chiefs' warning after children seen walking on frozen lakes in North East

County Durham devolution deal branded a 'dictatorship' in heated debate

County Durham devolution deal branded a 'dictatorship' in heated debate

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County Durham devolution deal branded 'dictatorship' as tempers flare in debate

Bowes Museum to get more than £250,000 as part of a national funding pot worth £4million

Bowes Museum to get more than £250,000 as part of a national funding pot worth £4million

County Durham museum to get major cash boost from £4million funding pot

Question Time to visit County Durham town next week - how to be in the audience

Question Time to visit County Durham town next week - how to be in the audience

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Question Time to visit County Durham town next week - how to be in the audience

Coxhoe HWRC, County Durham, is one of three centres to close this month

Coxhoe HWRC, County Durham, is one of three centres to close this month

Residents warned as three tips announce closure dates in December

County Durham edging closer to joining North East-wide devolution deal

County Durham edging closer to joining North East-wide devolution deal

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County Durham edging closer to joining North East-wide devolution deal

The Local Government Boundary Commission says councillor numbers should be reduced from 126 to 98, and now needs to draw up new boundaries to reflect the change.

The Local Government Boundary Commission says councillor numbers should be reduced from 126 to 98, and now needs to draw up new boundaries to reflect the change.

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Councillors in County Durham could be cut by 28 in new plans to change boundaries

Chris Foote-Wood as Dickens

Chris Foote-Wood as Dickens

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Last Dickens show for Chris is a Barney fundraiser

Zak and Shuhel Ahmed of Babul's

Zak and Shuhel Ahmed of Babul's

Darlington and Barnard Castle Indian restaurants up for prestigious culinary awards

LIVE: A691 crash in County Durham : Road closed in both directions

LIVE: A691 crash in County Durham : Road closed in both directions

County Durham crash LIVE: Pedestrian taken to hospital - updates

Inspirational children and young people have been recognised for their courage in the face of adversity

Inspirational children and young people have been recognised for their courage in the face of adversity

Meet the children recognised for showing courage in the face of great adversity

'Bravehearts' who received awards after showing courage and strength in the face of adversity

'Bravehearts' who received awards after showing courage and strength in the face of adversity

Meet the courageous and inspiring children who have picked up Brave Hearts Awards

There are several road closures in place for this week across County Durham

There are several road closures in place for this week across County Durham

All of the County Durham road closures this week that drivers should be aware of

Quinn's Retreat, Heel & Toe and The Angel Trust are all to win a share of a £16K in The Gannett Foundation's Readers' Choice Cash For Charities scheme

Quinn's Retreat, Heel & Toe and The Angel Trust are all to win a share of a £16K in The Gannett Foundation's Readers' Choice Cash For Charities scheme

3 County Durham charities to win share of £16K Northern Echo scheme

Quinn's Retreat in Barnard Castle is one of the North East charities to win a share of Newsquest's Readers' Choice Cash for Charities grant scheme

Quinn's Retreat in Barnard Castle is one of the North East charities to win a share of Newsquest's Readers' Choice Cash for Charities grant scheme

Readers' Choice: Charity helping families bereaved by suicide to win share of £16K

EMBARGOWorrying rise in North East foodbank usage amid warning 'anyone is vulnerable'

EMBARGOWorrying rise in North East foodbank usage amid warning 'anyone is vulnerable'

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Plea to everyone as 67,000 food parcels are handed to North East families

Babul's of Barnard Castle won Best Indian Restaurant in the North East at the Bangladesh Caterer's Association Awards 2022

Babul's of Barnard Castle won Best Indian Restaurant in the North East at the Bangladesh Caterer's Association Awards 2022

County Durham Indian restaurant wins major award - have you tried it yet?

A year in the making, Keep Fit Barnard Castle has officially opened to the public

A year in the making, Keep Fit Barnard Castle has officially opened to the public

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Look inside this new County Durham gym which has opened with a difference

Left to right - Emily Moore, Christie Harnett, and Nadia Sharif

Left to right - Emily Moore, Christie Harnett, and Nadia Sharif

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North East teenagers took their own lives after 'appalling' NHS mental health care

Dead sea life on Teesside beaches Picture: STUART BOULTON

Dead sea life on Teesside beaches Picture: STUART BOULTON

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Dredging row rumbles on as fishermen fear River Tees dredging is killing sea life

Weardale Motor Services (WMS) has announced several new services it will pick up from Scarlet Band

Weardale Motor Services (WMS) has announced several new services it will pick up from Scarlet Band

Full list of County Durham bus services saved as new operator steps in

North East Labour MPs react to the news of our new Prime Minister

North East Labour MPs react to the news of our new Prime Minister

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What North East Labour MPs think of Rishi Sunak as new Prime Minister

Paul Howell MP is backing Rishi Sunak for Prime Minister

Paul Howell MP is backing Rishi Sunak for Prime Minister

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Here's the latest North East MP to back Rishi Sunak for next Prime Minister

North East sea life deaths: How crisis has decimated shellfish along the coast

North East sea life deaths: How crisis has decimated shellfish along the coast

How North East sea life has been decimated for the last 12 'apocalyptic' months

County Durham bus operator explains why it's closing after 101 years of service

County Durham bus operator explains why it's closing after 101 years of service

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County Durham bus operator explains why it's closing after 101 years of service

A host of shops and businesses in a North East town have

A host of shops and businesses in a North East town have

The County Durham town that's turned pink - and why it has been done

The Scarlet Band bus service will cease to run later this month

The Scarlet Band bus service will cease to run later this month

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Full list of Durham and Darlington services affected as bus company closes down

Future of County Durham bus services revealed after operator pulls out

Future of County Durham bus services revealed after operator pulls out

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Durham County Council respond after bus company announces sudden closure

Levelling Up secretary Simon Clarke

Levelling Up secretary Simon Clarke

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Government admits levelling up money given to North East towns will be reduced

Dozens or rural County Durham households to get ultrafast broadband

Dozens or rural County Durham households to get ultrafast broadband

Dozens of rural County Durham homes will now get ultrafast broadband - and they won't have long to wait

The Grey Bull in Stanhope scooped the prize. Inset, Stuart Brown (L), landlord of the Grey Bull and Richard Holden MP (R). Picture: GOOGLE

The Grey Bull in Stanhope scooped the prize. Inset, Stuart Brown (L), landlord of the Grey Bull and Richard Holden MP (R). Picture: GOOGLE

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Beer-loving MP chooses his pub of the year - and this is the winner

Pub boss and blogger Craig Harker gave Gobblebox's burgers a rave review. Picture: Craig Harker

Pub boss and blogger Craig Harker gave Gobblebox's burgers a rave review. Picture: Craig Harker

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Popular pub boss delivers verdict after trying well-known County Durham food van

Three-year countdown begins for 2025 Darlington & Stockton railway celebrations

Three-year countdown begins for 2025 Darlington & Stockton railway celebrations

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Countdown begins for 200th birthday bash of Darlington & Stockton railway - just 3 years away

The Ashtree Park development in Barnard Castle earlier today. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Northern Echo

The Ashtree Park development in Barnard Castle earlier today. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Northern Echo

Queen Elizabeth

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'So disrespectful': Neighbours' anger as 'noisy' builders turn up on day of Queen's funeral

New dates confirmed for Junior and Mini Great North Run and 5K event

New dates confirmed for Junior and Mini Great North Run and 5K event

Great North Run confirms the NEW DATES after events cancelled for the Queen

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