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2 years

Durham police has been urged to rethink its decision into whether Keir Starmer is guilty of an offence after photographs emerged of him drinking beer, allegedly breaching coronavirus rules at the time.

Tory MP wants police to 're-investigate' alleged Covid breach of Labour leader in Durham

A COUNTY DURHAM MP has called on officers to re-investigate an alleged breach of coronavirus rules by Labour leader Keir Starmer in the North East.

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Conservative (and former Council Leader) Jonathan Dulston has left a parting gift to Labour as the party takes over leadership of the authority.

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Great scenes outside St James’ as @worflags make a much-anticipated return #nufc

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@SaucyGlenn Thanks Sussy. You look like Glenn Murray in an army uniform.

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One fan is dressed as Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman #nufc

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COUNTY DURHAM RESULT Paul Donaghy (Reform) - 9,679 Jamie Driscoll (Independent) - 25,074 Andrew Gray (Green) - 2,396 Aidan King (Lib Dem) - 3,907 Kim McGuinness (Labour) - 43,084 Guy Renner-Thompson (Conservative) - 11,627 Big win for Labour in County Durham

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I’m at Darlington Town Hall, where the council is meeting for the first time since the local election results. New just in: Labour has agreed a coalition deal with the Liberal Democrat’s to run the Council after 4 years of Conservative rule. More to follow

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He’s now speaking to two teenagers - who are Labour voters - about the current education options at post 16 level

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2 years

None of this money is going to Newcastle or Gateshead - the town and city both shown in this image.

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London receives 40% of culture funding, despite making up 16% of the population. That is changing, with a £𝟕𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 boost. Another example of @Conservatives levelling up the whole of the UK 🇬🇧⬆️

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FINAL DARLINGTON RESULT 🔴Labour 24 🔵Conservatives 15 🟢Green 7 🟡Lib Dem 3 ◻️Independent 1 #DarlingtonLocalElections

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My interview with @wesstreeting on a visit to the North East at the weekend, where he set out how Labour will overturn years of delays to key health services. This includes: NHS waiting times, a lack of GP appointments and the ongoing dental crisis.

Labour's Wes Streeting unveils plan to reduce health waiting times during Darlington visit

The Labour party has assured voters it has a “serious” plan to overturn huge NHS waiting times, a lack of GP appointments and the local dental…

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Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen is speaking at Teesside Airport, where Darlington Conservatives are launching their 2023 local election campaign. A banner with his face on just fell over.

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Liz Truss on BBC Radio Tees says she ‘would need to look into that issue’ when asked if she will open a new investigation into mass sea life deaths on the North East coast. Doesn’t sound like she even knows much about it.

Shocking pictures show huge extent of dead marine life on North East beach

Beachgoers have told of their shock as hundreds more dead crustaceans and marine life has washed up on the North East coastline.

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2 years

North East people are missing hospital appointments, turning up late to work - and even some being forced to spend wages on taxis because buses are simply not "turning up." This is the shocking reality of transport issues in cut off communities.

Anger as North East buses 'don't turn up' leaving people spending wages on taxis

Missed hospital appointments, people unable to get to work and cancelled services - this is the reality for thousands in the North East communities…

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3 years

Fans have turned up with tea towels on their head #nufc

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Lyla, from community action group Acorn, says: “We must stand together and say no to the state sanctioned violence against us.”

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4 years

Excited to be starting at @ChronicleLive in the new year, reporting for @codurhamlive and @SunderlandLive . Thanks to all at the Hexham Courant for the past two and a half years!

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2 years

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is here at #DurhamMinersGala

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3 years

A cabbage is now being thrown around the crowd #nufc

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Labour responds to the letter by shooting back: "Frankly, it's a big mess that you're handing over for someone else to sort out". Council leader cllr Harker accuses Darlington Conservatives of "reckless financial mismanagement".

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2 years

All 5 County Durham bids for levelling up cash to regenerate town centres and more have failed. “This is a day to be angry, feel betrayed, and realise that levelling up is a lie" - @grahamemorris

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

All five County Durham bids for levelling up cash to regenerate town centres, improve transport connectivity, and create new cultural attractions…

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3 years

Here we go! #nufc Takeover done

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@JessicaLBarnard No confirmed cases in Northumberland, which is in the UK when I last checked.

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The scene outside St James’ Park as fans anticipate an imminent announcement on the Saudi takeover of Newcastle United #nufc

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🔴Labour’s Rachel Reeves says her party supports The Northern Echo’s election manifesto and backed the paper’s 6 priorities published today.

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Wren Waters, from Darlington, says she had to come down to the event to campaign for change

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I’m at Four & Twenty in Corbridge where the owner, Sarah Bell, has given 30 free meals to the homeless. Volunteers from the Peoples Kitchen are also here

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@erinmaedenny Hi Erin, Bill from @TheNorthernEcho . It would be great to have a chat with you about this😂 Feel free to drop me a message😀

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Here’s the moment the crowd found out the deal was done #nufc

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Visited the new-look Darlington Library this morning ahead of its reopening this Saturday. The historic building has undergone a huge transformation that shines a light on the town's heritage.

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The words and pictures in every @CliveMyrieBBC news film always strike the tone so well

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Jubilant Labour members celebrate their win #DarlingtonLocalElections

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I'm near RAF Spadeadam in Cumbria along with hundreds f others waiting for the Tornado finale flypast @hexhamcourant

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3 years

Another new banner received a warm applause from the crowd #nufc

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2 years

Here at South Gare, Teesside, where fishermen are due to stage a protest against the increase of Dead Sea life washing up along the coast

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Hazel Kirwin, hospital pharmacist, is one of the key workers recognised today at the #DurhamMinersGala . This is what it means to her:

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PM in the gutter

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🎳 Not quite a strike for the @10DowningStreet @DolphinCentreUK today with @Gibbo4Darlo @BorisJohnson #Darlington

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Great story of the success of @wallington1877 being recognised as one of the most popular non-league football teams

Greens are champions of Twitter poll

OF all the places you might expect to find a football pitch in rural Northumberland, the tiny hamlet of Scots Gap would perhaps not cross your mind.

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Rory Stewart is here in Hexham on the return of his #RoryWalks tour, talking to local people about local and national issues

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2 years

“I wish you all a safe journey home - or at least to the pub,” says Stephen Guy as the #DurhamMinersGala draws to a close. Jeremy Corbyn then receives wide applause.

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Here at the @Transport4North conference, North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll is outlining his vision for better transport in the North. He’s once again calling for the full Northern Powerhouse Rail plans to be realised and the Leamside Line to be reopened.

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Elusive broadband company IX Wireless has donated thousands to North East Conservative MPs who were elected in 2019. But it remains unclear why the donations were made or what the money was for. Several County Durham MPs haven't explained why.

North East MPs fail to comment on mysterious donations from broadband firm

Questions surround why several MPs received thousands of pounds in donations from an elusive broadband firm.

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3 years

Not a bad Saturday #nufc

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4 years

Thanks to @wallington1877 and @FCRothbury for contributing to this moving tribute of larger than life character, and former Northumberland footballer, Mark Bruce

Moving tributes to community footballer Mark Bruce

THE TERM club legend is a one used too easily in football these days.

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I’m a Darlington’s Cleveland Bridge factory for a viewing day ahead of an auction to sell off the equipment and assets

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Really enjoyed writing this and speaking to @bike4healthorg about how attitudes and infrastructure around cycling is changing

Wheels in motion for cycling’s future

“THIS should be a golden age for cycling”, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced in Parliament in May as the Government announced a huge…

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3 years

Just overheard one fan say: ‘My dog’s called Bruce and I’ve started to hate him because of Steve Bruce’ 🤨 #nufc

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Great news for Tyne Valley book worms who aren’t able to visit some of the North of England’s best bookshops @ForumBooks @CogitoBooks

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Redcar: a seaside town which has already benefited from millions of Gov £ with more investment in the pipeline. A key example of levelling up in action, says the local MP @JacobYoungMP . See how it's being done here:

Levelling Up: The projects which are transforming this North East seaside town

AMBITIOUS plans to transform the Tees seaside town of Redcar are well underway - and locals are positive of further funding for improvements to help…

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1 year

The current state of play in Darlington is: 🔴Labour 21 🔵Conservatives 13 🟢Green 7 🟡Lib Dem 3 There are 6 more seats to be announced #DarlingtonLocalElections

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The North East has finally announced its devolution deal - and County Durham is involved. Many local residents and councillors wanted the county to have its own deal but that won't happen.

Government announces £1.4bn devolution deal for North East including County Durham

New money and powers over skills, transport and housing will be devolved to local leaders in the North East, as all seven local authorities unite to…

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On Thursday, fishermen are taking a stand and calling for the investigation into the deaths to be reopened.

Furious fishermen to protest as dead sea life washes up on North East beaches

FISHERMEN along the Teesside and North Yorkshire coast will stage a protest over the lack of support for their livelihoods as dead sea life…

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Green Party leader Matthew Snedker says the 7 seats it won at the #DarlingtonLocalElections are a sign that the party is keen to rectify residents’ concerns in the town

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Lovely day for the #DurhamMinersGala , which makes its return today for the first time in 2 years

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Northern leaders have called for all of the cultural icons of northern England to be a catalyst to rebuild the region and rebalance it with the rest of the UK.

Is the Government levelling up in the North East? Plea to invest MORE in region

A NEW report has called on the Government to invest in greater economic and cultural infrastructure if it is serious about its plans to level up the…

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The 'Say No To Consett Incinerator' campaign group is celebrating this afternoon after the High Court dismissed a local developer's bid to build the new facility in the town. More to follow.

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3 years

Shocking revelations about the impact of the proposed Universal Credit cuts on people in the North East next month have been revealed

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4 years

Snow, freezing temperatures and 40mph winds. Aye, we'll have a BBQ.

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2 years

Lovely moment as Prince Charles meets Dorothy MacDonald, the owner of the award-winning Dog’s Cafe inside the auction mart

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@leighsus It’s like someone bought Jay Rayner off Wish

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Off to the Transport for the North meeting in Leeds where metro mayors and councillors from across the North will discuss the new Integrated Rail Plan and what it means for the north

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#nufc fans are going absolutely crazy

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A fair few people walking past are looking a bit bewildered - unsure of what’s going on - but when one driver was told the takeover was imminent he replied ‘f****ing champion’ #nufc

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Carnival-style version of Blaydon Races being played by this band, which could even be better than the current version played at #nufc games #DurhamMinersGala

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2 years

At Darlington Auction Mart this morning where Prince Charles is due to visit

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Early pictures from photographer @SarahCaldecott are in, and Darlington MP Peter Gibson will hope he’s not striking the same pose later. #DarlingtonLocalElections

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What does the #DurhamMinersGala mean to people? Here’s Jimmy Dodd from Esh Winning

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Great to hear @GroomB talking about northern history last night at @litandphil . Excited to get stuck into the book.

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BRINKBURN AND FAVERDALE Rebecca Baker - Lab 957 David Beckett - Lab 949 Paul Bennett - LD 86 Sally Clarke - Con 877 Scott Durham - Con 891 Ty Hankinson - Gr 139 Sarah Holt - Lab 880 Andrew Raw - Con 843 S Siddle - Green 166 N Wilson - Green 129 LAB GAIN

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RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch summing up the everyday struggles of the working class at #DurhamMinersGala

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HARROWGATE HILL Samantha Bedingfield-Weller - Con 475 Jon Clarke - Con 489 Ian Ferguson - Ind 70 Roz Henderson - Gr 846 Martin Landers - Lab 586 Sophie Landers - Lab 561 Richard Lawley - Green 720 Joe Passman - Lab 563 Anna-Maria Toms - Gr 765 Mike Vasey - Con 421 GREEN GAIN

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Inside the site’s office quarter everything from staff laptops to coffee machines are also being auctioned off. Plaques like these demonstrate how successful Cleveland Bridge once was.

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I’m at Albemarle Barracks where the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service are carrying out a Road Traffic Collision awareness course

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2 years

Members of the GMB Union make their way through town

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Prime minister Rishi Sunak was at an event in Darlington this morning talking about the health service, waiting times and pay rises.

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A multi-million redevelopment of Darlington train station will further strengthen the town's image as a northern powerhouse, @BenHouchen says. It's an exciting moment for the town - and it can take inspiration from the huge regeneration around Kings X

Why the multi-million Darlington station redevelopment will 'transform' town

The multi-million redevelopment of Darlington railway station will help transform the town into a major Northern powerhouse, officials have…

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5 years

Next up, one member of the public has asked Rory what ‘we’ can do to prevent a No Deal Brexit

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Good to speak to @northumbriapol Rural Crime Officer, PC Lee Davison, and new Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, at #Hexham this afternoon. Article in this week’s newspaper.

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Strong letter from Durham County Council to the government, asking for the £1.2m it spent on 5 failed levelling up bids to be repaid. Leader Amanda Hopgood told members this morning that Co Durham had been “removed as a priority one status area” before Round Three was decided.

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Taken yesterday, @CloseHouseGolf looking splendid in the Sunday sunshine

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Prince Charles has just arrived to a crowd of dozens outside the mart

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Banners and brass bands line the streets of the city centre #DurhamMinersGala

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It’s worth saying there still has been no official announcement but the crowd now feel there’s no turning back after the latest developments #nufc

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Prince Charles shares a joke with a farming family who have brought their lambs along today

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Labour’s Darlington candidate quick out of the blocks to get her manifesto for the town across to residents ⬇️

Lola McEvoy

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💯🙏🌹 Let's do this #Darlington If you want change now is your chance to vote for it. Register for your postal vote today: @Darlolabour

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A County Durham business owner will spend 24 hours travelling to Ukraine later this week to offer support to people in the country 🇺🇦

The 24 HOUR trip one County Durham business owner is taking to help the people of Ukraine

A BUSINESS owner from Bishop Auckland will spend 24 hours travelling to Ukraine later this week to offer support to the people of the war-embattled…

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Thousands of donations have flooded through the doors of a Darlington community centre as residents play their part in supporting people in Ukraine🇺🇦

Darlington supports Ukraine as residents thanked for thousands of donations

THOUSANDS of donations have flooded through the doors of a Darlington community centre as residents play their part in supporting people in Ukraine.

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2 years

Went to see the brilliant One Off at @LiveTheatre last night. A raw depiction of affection, humour and vulnerability set inside Durham prison. Go and catch it if you can.

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4 years

From @FL_Brewery @HadrianBorder @highhousebrew @twicebrewedinn @AllendaleBrewCo @hexhamshirebrew @MuckleBrewing we're spoilt for choice in Tynedale

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What are your favourite locally brewed beers in Tynedale? Comment below.

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6 months

Happy to play my part in this *important* celebration

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2 years

@secondmentions Top quality

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Great news! Darlington's House of Zana has WON its court trademark battle against ZARA.

'I'm so glad that I've won': Relief as fashion boutique wins ZARA legal battle

The owner of a fashion boutique has told of her relief after defeating retail giant ZARA in a court battle over her branding.

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Delighted to write this. The #SriLankaCricket team visited Saathi in #Hexham last week

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Durham County Council has joined calls from regional politicans and @TheNorthernEcho to secure the future of hundreds of jobs at the Hitachi site in Newton Aycliffe. A letter, signed by the 7 NE local authorities, has been sent to Transport Secretary Mark Harper.

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Labour’s shadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy is in Darlington today, where she is setting out how her party will realise the Governments Levelling Up agenda after the flagship policy was cast in doubt after the recent events in Number 10.

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And there’s now a huge queue of people waiting to speak to Jeremy Corbyn at #DurhamMinersGala . I’ve got a feeling he might be there a while.

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Into a new week where we will (hopefully) begin to find out what the future holds for Darlington Council, as political parties are due to begin coalition talks. Labour will hope they can quickly strike a deal with either the Lib Dems or Greens to avoid uncertainty.

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Alan Strickland celebrated his victory by telling voters that people have voted for change.

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Great to look around the New Hall exhibition space at Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham, today ahead of it opening to the public tomorrow. The new site helps bring the region’s railway heritage to life.

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Labour ( @CoDurhamLabour ) has defeated the Conservative Party in the Chester-le-Street East by-election in County Durham to win the by-election. The election was held following the death of former Tory councillor and conty council chair Beaty Bainbridge

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