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County Durham boy, three, has genetic condition so rare he's only person in country to have it
- Connor Murphy, from Darlington, was identified with the condition after he wasn't hitting developmental milestones
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- NewsThe Northern Echo
When the UK feared a pandemic - 11 years before Covid
THERE were fears up to 1.2million people could be hospitalised and 750,000 killed if a flu pandemic swept the nation, according to draft Government guidance about an outbreak in April 2009.
- NewsDarlington and Stockton Times
Appeal dismissed over bid to open amusement arcade 21 hours a day
A casino company lost an appeal over its bid to open an amusement arcade 21 hours a day, with an inspector saying it would cause “unreasonable and excessive” noise.
- NewsThe Northern Echo
Police used golf buggies to round up a group of antisocial youths
A WOMAN who thought she would never ride again after she was dragged underneath a horse and had both legs amputated, was back in the saddle and determined to compete at the Paralympic Games in Rio in 2016.
- NewsThe Northern Echo
Investigation launched into large fire at North East derelict social club
An investigation into the cause of a fire at the Engineers Social Club on Raby Road in Hartlepool has been launched
- BusinessThe Northern Echo
Mayor cuts ribbon as new furniture shop opens in Darlington
A new business opened its brand new store on the corner of Queen Street and Northgate, in Darlington
- NewsThe Northern Echo
Inquiries ongoing after car collides with train at level crossing
Level crossing gates at a North East train station have been closed after a car collided with a train in Redcar
- LifestyleThe Northern Echo
County Durham farmers’ market crowned best in the UK at prestigious awards
Barnard Castle Farmers' Market has been awarded Farmers’ Market of the Year at the Farm Retail Awards 2024.
- NewsDarlington and Stockton Times
Survey finds nature recovery in Yorkshire Dales is people’s priority
Nature recovery should be the number one priority for the next Yorkshire Dales National Park Management Plan, a six-week survey of the public concluded.
- NewsThe Northern Echo
Darlington dog sniffs out 'suspected cocaine and cannabis' on pub 'paw-trols'
Four people were found with suspected illegal drugs after a sniffer dog carried out a patrol of Darlington pubs and bars
- NewsThe Northern Echo
DWP to pay £5,000 in backpayments to thousands of pensioners - are you owed?
DWP Pensions Minister Paul Maynard MP estimated that there were around 187,000 cases of underpayments of state pension
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