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Boy, 14, dies and another critical after ‘playing on rope swing’ by River Tyne
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A 14-year-old boy has died and a 13-year-old was left in a critical condition after they got into difficulties in the River Tyne while playing on a rope swing by the water.
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NewsThe Northern Echo
Blood scandal was covered up and could largely have been avoided, inquiry finds
The infected blood scandal “could largely have been avoided” and there was a “pervasive” cover-up to hide the truth, an inquiry into the biggest treatment disaster in the NHS has concluded.
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NewsDarlington and Stockton Times
Walkers come together to celebrate heritage of the Tees
Two hundred people came together for the annual Tees Heritage Walk, and organisers expect more than 30 mostly local charities to benefit by £10,000.
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LifestyleThe Northern Echo
Half-term book hunt in County Durham for 50 lucky children
Fifty local children will each get a free book in the “Big Barney Book Hunt” on Tuesday May 28th during half term.
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NewsThe Northern Echo
Veterinary practice opens brand new clinic in County Durham town
Wilson Vets has relocated its practice and opened a new clinic at a larger site on Greenwell Road in Newton Aycliffe
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NewsThe Northern Echo
Protests held in North East to stop pollution of seas and rivers with sewage
Thousands of protesters have taken to the region's coasts and rivers to take a stand to protect the nation’s water quality.
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EntertainmentThe Northern Echo
Getting in the groove at soul, disco, Motown and funk festival in Darlington
Townsfolk got in the groove as the sounds of soul resurfaced in pubs, restaurants and street settings in Darlington over the weekend.
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NewsThe Northern Echo
CCTV appeal issued after £211 worth of fuel stolen from Shell petrol station
North Yorkshire Police have issued an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the theft, which happened on Garbutts Lane, Hutton Rudby.
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BusinessThe Northern Echo
Business leaders briefed on how tech will shape the future of the North East
The North East Chamber of Commerce teamed up with some of the region’s tech leaders to understand the pivotal role of digitalisation in shaping the North East’s economic landscape.
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SportThe Northern Echo
Emotional farewell for North East TV presenter as he prepares to step down from BBC
News and sports reporter and presenter Jeff Brown will make his final broadcast on Friday (May 24) after 20 years at the regional section of the BBC.
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NewsThe Northern Echo
Community centre plans move step forward with work to start early next year
Plans for a long-awaited community facility in Nunthorpe are set to be drawn up with spades expected in ground by February.
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