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- NewsThe Northern Echo
Kids left waiting months for special needs assessments as council apologises
A North East council has apologised after leaving children waiting more than five months for an assessment of their special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the support they need.
- NewsThe Northern Echo
Why police helicopter was seen over Newton Aycliffe as wanted man arrested
A man wanted for a string of offences was arrested and a quad bike seized after the police helicopter was paged to Newton Aycliffe.
- NewsThe Northern Echo
'Urgent' search for missing teen seen 20 miles from home as cops release picture
An urgent search is underway for a missing teenager last seen about 20 miles from home.
- NewsThe Northern Echo
It all started with one little lad, now couple retire from fostering after 42 years
A much-loved foster couple retiring after 42 years have made an urgent appeal – with the very first child they ever fostered by their side.
- NewsThe Northern Echo
Corner shop could be converted into bedsits as planning permission sought
Plans to convert a Sunderland shop into ‘bedsits’ are due to go before councillors for decision this month.
- NewsThe Northern Echo
County Durham woman paying price for dropping cigarette butt with £438 fine
A County Durham woman has paid a heavy price for dropping a cigarette butt as she was fined £438.
- NewsThe Northern Echo
Horror as County Durham mum killed by ottoman bed which fell trapping her neck
Seaham mum Helen Davey died when the platform of an ottoman bed fell and trapped her face-up between the bed frame, stopping her from breathing.
- NewsDarlington and Stockton Times
Farming charities to benefit from Harvest Dinner Dance
Tickets are now on sale for the Harvest Dinner Dance, which will be held at Pavilions of Harrogate on the evening of Saturday, November 23.
- NewsThe Northern Echo
'Letterbox to Heaven' post boxes for the bereaved installed in County Durham
Ushaw Moor has unveiled a new ‘Letterbox to Heaven,’ offering bereaved residents a place to send letters to their lost loved ones.
- SportThe Northern Echo
Darlington doctor turned powerlifter brings home gold for Team GB
Rachel Steedman, from Darlington, won gold for Team GB in powerlifting at the Western European Powerlifting championships.
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