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'Dangerous' rapist caged for 10 years after young girl's bravery
David McDonald raped the girl when she was a teenager :: The 64-year-old, from Newton Aycliffe, was arrested when the girl bravely told a teacher what had happened
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Meet 33 adorable dogs in North East kennels looking for their forever homes
Here are the adorable dogs who are currently looking for their forever homes in the North East
Biker plans to scatter dad's ashes as Land's End and John O'Groats during epic charity challenge
Steven Bartley will join the Longest Day Challenge for Cancer Research UK
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Learner drivers in Teesside town have 10 week longer test wait than counterparts 16 miles away
Teessiders could see a shorter wait if they book their driving test at a centre which isn't closest to them
County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust rated inadequate by CQC after 'patient safety' concerns
Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors have found major concerns at County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust, where leadership has been rated as inadequate and staff raised fears over patient safety
'Meal deal' stabbing victim tells how he lay bleeding on floor fearing he 'was going to die'
Daniel Davis and John Wilson repeatedly knifed the petrol station worker over a 'meal deal' sandwich
Reeth Medical Centre reopens TODAY after weeks of uncertainty
Reeth Medical Centre has reopened after weeks of uncertainty, with staff welcomed with coffee and cake by grateful patients.
One of North East's 'most treasured gardens' to open for special summer events
Tudor Croft Gardens in Guisborough will welcome the public, with afternoon teas, plant sales, and live music set out across its five acres of botanical beauty.
Wind farm grant helps protect historic County Durham village hall
Bishopton Village Hall has carried out vital repairs to protect its historic building from the worst of the weather, thanks to support from a nearby wind farm’s community fund.
Darlington free exhibition celebrates legacy of sporting 'trailblazer' Arthur Wharton
An exhibition celebrating sporting legend Arthur Wharton, known as the “trailblazer of British sport”, has opened in Darlington.
Helicopter drafted in for Roseberry Topping footpath repairs
A much-loved local feature on the outskirts of Teesside is undergoing major footpath repairs, with a helicopter drafted in to help move heavy materials into place.
Five-star Darlington hotel applies for 2am licence - but residents are concerned
A luxury five-star hotel has applied to sell alcohol and host events until 2am.
North Yorkshire theatre festival project puts young people centre stage
Young people are being put centre stage at the Ripon Theatre Festival through a new project designed to boost youth involvement in the arts.
Booming bitterns boost fight to stop luxury homes plan at Scorton nature reserve
Campaigners hope the sound of booming bitterns will strengthen their case to prevent a luxury tourism and retirement development being built on a North Yorkshire nature reserve.
Rishi Sunak hails volunteers as North Yorkshire bike park gathers pace
Rishi Sunak has praised the Richmond Bike Park project in North Yorkshire after volunteers raised more than £250,000 to transform a community cycling vision into a thriving bike park.
'Only a matter of time before someone gets hurt' - safety plea at Darlington park
A councillor has called on Darlington Borough Council to strengthen security measures at a local park.
Northumberland breeder to judge sheep classes at Borderway Expo
One of the UK's flagship agricultural events will showcase top-quality breeding sheep this autumn under the eye of a well-known Northumberland judge.
Landlords of North Yorkshire pub step down with a 'heavy heart' after nine years
Longstanding landlords of a much-loved North Yorkshire pub have stepped down “with a heavy heart” after more than nine years.
Tributes to respected Darlington bus driver of 37 years waved off on final journey
Leslie Moon, worked as an Arriva Bus Driver (Darlington) for 37 years and was a familiar and well known face on the town.
Woman, 30, died after fall at Darlington hospital while trying to go to the toilet
Shannon Scorer, 30, died after falling at Darlington Memorial Hospital while trying to get up to go to the toilet.