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Funeral held for 22-year-old Luke Jobson THE funeral of Luke Jobson who was found dead in Yarm, near Stockton last month has taken place.
Funeral held for 22-year-old Luke Jobson THE funeral of Luke Jobson who was found dead in Yarm, near Stockton last month has taken place.
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Fire crews tackle blaze at Telephone Exchange building in Marton FIRE crews are battling a blaze at the Telephone Exchange in Middlesbrough.
Fire crews tackle blaze at Telephone Exchange building in Marton FIRE crews are battling a blaze at the Telephone Exchange in Middlesbrough. The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Hunting accused cleared FOUR men accused of violence towards hunt protestors during a Middleton Hunt meeting have been formally cleared.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Jail warning for convicted sex offender A MAN who engaged in, “a destructive relationship for his own sexual desires”, has been warned he is facing an inevitable prison sentence.
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Students immerse themselves in cold water therapy STUDENTS have been jumping into the icy North Sea as part of a therapy which claims a host of health benefits.
Students immerse themselves in cold water therapy STUDENTS have been jumping into the icy North Sea as part of a therapy which claims a host of health benefits. The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Police commissioner to face more scrutiny A POLICE commissioner has been warned she will face closer financial monitoring after setting the largest rise in the police element of council tax in living memory.
Police commissioner to face more scrutiny A POLICE commissioner has been warned she will face closer financial monitoring after setting the largest rise in the police element of council tax in living memory. The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
'The books simply do not balance' - a sobering assessment of Middlesbrough's financial position ANYONE wondering why Middlesbrough have been relatively inactive in the last two transfer windows need only take a cursory glance...
'The books simply do not balance' - a sobering assessment of Middlesbrough's financial position ANYONE wondering why Middlesbrough have been relatively inactive in the last two transfer windows need only take a cursory glance... The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Waiting lists 'guarantee' over hospital changes NHS bosses have offered a "guarantee" that waiting lists will not be affected by plans to cut services at Shotley Bridge Community Hospital.
Waiting lists 'guarantee' over hospital changes NHS bosses have offered a "guarantee" that waiting lists will not be affected by plans to cut services at Shotley Bridge Community Hospital. The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Defeated: Call to release private documents on Durham council HQ move plans are blocked DURHAM County Council bosses have blocked calls to reveal private documents around plans to relocate to a new HQ.
Defeated: Call to release private documents on Durham council HQ move plans are blocked DURHAM County Council bosses have blocked calls to reveal private documents around plans to relocate to a new HQ. The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Vote for women 'is better than winning lottery' WOMEN facing hardship due to state pension changes said it was “better than winning the lottery” after a Conservative council agreed to press the Government to reconsider its...
Vote for women 'is better than winning lottery' WOMEN facing hardship due to state pension changes said it was “better than winning the lottery” after a Conservative council agreed to press the Government to reconsider its... The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Police confirm no suspicious circumstances as two people found dead at home POLICE have confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of two people found in a fire-damaged house.
Police confirm no suspicious circumstances as two people found dead at home POLICE have confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of two people found in a fire-damaged house. The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Raynes returns to Crewe from Hartlepool United MICHAEL Raynes has returned to Crewe Alexandra after suffering a season-ending injury at Hartlepool United.
Raynes returns to Crewe from Hartlepool United MICHAEL Raynes has returned to Crewe Alexandra after suffering a season-ending injury at Hartlepool United. The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
'Controlling' murderer of seven-stone grandmother had killed before, court told A MURDERER who smothered a ‘full of life’ grandmother to death in her own home had killed before, it emerged today.
'Controlling' murderer of seven-stone grandmother had killed before, court told A MURDERER who smothered a ‘full of life’ grandmother to death in her own home had killed before, it emerged today. The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
DWP branded 'insensitive' over handling of Jodey Whiting's case after she took her own life A WATCHDOG has heavily criticised the DWP for its 'insensitve' handling of benefits case which resulted in a mother-of nine...
DWP branded 'insensitive' over handling of Jodey Whiting's case after she took her own life A WATCHDOG has heavily criticised the DWP for its 'insensitve' handling of benefits case which resulted in a mother-of nine... The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Letters: 'Billboards another example of inept, spendthrift Durham County Council' CONGRATULATIONS to Councillors David Freeman and Mark Wilkes for , by spending £16,500 for two large advertisements to promote the council’s...
Letters: 'Billboards another example of inept, spendthrift Durham County Council' CONGRATULATIONS to Councillors David Freeman and Mark Wilkes for , by spending £16,500 for two large advertisements to promote the council’s... The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Letters: 'Skint Britain: Friends Without Benefits paints grim picture of life on Universal Credit' THE new Channel 4 series Skint Britain: Friends Without Benefits paints a grim picture of Hartlepool life on the dole under the ...
Letters: 'Skint Britain: Friends Without Benefits paints grim picture of life on Universal Credit' THE new Channel 4 series Skint Britain: Friends Without Benefits paints a grim picture of Hartlepool life on the dole under the ... The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Wright planning away day after admitting his Darlington players allowed their standards to slip TOMMY WRIGHT is planning a weekend away day after admitting his Darlington players allowed their focus to slip as they slumped to...
Wright planning away day after admitting his Darlington players allowed their standards to slip TOMMY WRIGHT is planning a weekend away day after admitting his Darlington players allowed their focus to slip as they slumped to... The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Letters: 'Volunteer fair in Darlington and not a politician in sight to champion their efforts' LAST week I attended the town’s volunteer fair in the Dolphin Centre.
Letters: 'Volunteer fair in Darlington and not a politician in sight to champion their efforts' LAST week I attended the town’s volunteer fair in the Dolphin Centre. The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Brothers jailed for total of 21 years for hammer attack which left victim needing titanium skull TWO brothers who broke into a flat and carried out a devastating hammer attack which left their victim needing a titanium skull...
Brothers jailed for total of 21 years for hammer attack which left victim needing titanium skull TWO brothers who broke into a flat and carried out a devastating hammer attack which left their victim needing a titanium skull... The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Julia Breen: Corbyn has been a huge disappointment THE first column I wrote in this slot, three and a half years ago, was about Jeremy Corbyn. I went to Middlesbrough Town Hall to see him speak, just as he started to taste...
Julia Breen: Corbyn has been a huge disappointment THE first column I wrote in this slot, three and a half years ago, was about Jeremy Corbyn. I went to Middlesbrough Town Hall to see him speak, just as he started to taste... The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Four women involved in fight outside pub in Cockfield FOUR women were involved in a brawl in the car park outside a village pub in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Serious injuries after crash between two cars POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious crash in North Yorkshire.
Serious injuries after crash between two cars POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious crash in North Yorkshire. The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Police make a fourth arrest following fatal crash Police have made a further arrest following a crash that led to the death of a Sunderland man.
Police make a fourth arrest following fatal crash Police have made a further arrest following a crash that led to the death of a Sunderland man. The Northern Echo Comment this news ● 
Emergency services at scene of Darlington crash - road closed EMERGENCY services at the scene of a crash on Station Road, in Darlington.
Emergency services at scene of Darlington crash - road closed EMERGENCY services at the scene of a crash on Station Road, in Darlington. The Northern Echo Comment this news 