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Joy as Middlesbrough school leaps up Ofsted rankings
Marton Manor Primary School, in Middlesbrough, has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in Early Years Provision and ‘Good’ in other areas.
40 years on, Steve Cram recalls his world record hat-trick
In the month marking 40 years since he broke three world records in 19 days, Steve Cram recalls how it all began ...
Why Habib Diarra was top Sunderland target to replace Jobe Bellingham
That's why Sunderland identified Diarra as their top target to replace Bellingham and that's why they're so thrilled to add the highly-rated midfielder to their Premier League squad.
Wildlife Trust: Rare red squirrels seen in County Durham
A red squirrel in County Durham (Image: PAMELA FOWLER) According to Durham Wildlife Trust, the recent sightings are significant, including one by Northern Echo camera club member Pamela Fowler, ...
Yarm Community Rugby Club to transform overgrown footpath
Yarm Community Rugby Club in North East England has raised £20,000 to revamp an overgrown section of the Teesdale Way ...
St Margaret's Allotments in Durham to open to the public
A five-acre allotment site on Margery Lane in Durham, along with the six-acre churchyard of St Margaret’s Church and a nearby centre, will be ...
Miller Homes North East hands out £2k to Wag and Company
Miller Homes North East has donated thousands of pounds to a local charity that supplies companion dogs to elderly individuals.