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Police are trying to track down a 21-year-old man wanted for burglary, disqualified driving and a recall to prison.
Luke Allan, also known as Luke Duggan, frequents the Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle areas.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 and ask for Det Sgt Graham Low.
Image source, DURHAM CONSTABULARYFormer Newcastle United coach George Ormond denies 35 charges relating to 18 complainants.
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Chris Goreham
BBC Radio Norfolk sport
Jonny Howson's transfer from Norwich City to Middlesbrough has moved a step closer.
Boro have confirmed they agreed a deal with the Canaries this morning and the midfielder is due to have a medical later.
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Howson was City's Player of the Year in 2015/16 and it's believed the Yorkshireman and former Leeds youngster wants to move closer to home.
American rock band The Killers have announced they will perform in Newcastle as part of their tour.
You no longer have to settle with singing Mr Brightside in a club while your shoes stick to the floor, on 10 November you can see the band live at the Metro Radio Arena.
Tickets go on sale next Friday.
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Adam Clarkson
BBC Tees
Witnesses claim that a fish and chip shop in Hartlepool is haunted.
Could it be true? Paranormal investigators seem to think so.
Tynemouth's annual music festival the Mouth of the Tyne kicked off last night with headliners Elbow.
Thousands watched the band perform, and many more are expected throughout the weekend.
Image source, PASinger-songwriter Laura Marling will perform tonight, and Brit Award winner Tom Odell headlines tomorrow.
Image source, PAA woman was raped at her home in Ashington earlier this week.
The victim says the attacker was an intruder who entered her home in the early hours of Wednesday.
He is described at a white male, about 5ft 5in and of slim build.
Extra officers are on patrol in the North Seaton area and DCI Helen Anderson, who is leading the investigation, advised locals to be "vigilant".
Sunderland's adoptive warship is being decommissioned after 20 years of service.
Katie Galbraith
Local Live, Yorkshire
A bad cold couldn't stop Joe Root from hitting an unbeaten 184 on his first day as England captain as his side ended day one of the first Test against South Africa on 357-5.
Image source, Getty ImagesAn early batting collapse at Lord's had left the hosts on 74 for 4 before Root steadied the ship. He'll resume alongside Moeen Ali on 61 this morning.
Former Test umpire Dickie Bird told the BBC this morning that he believes Joe Root is the best Yorkshire batsman he's seen since the great Len Hutton:
A breakdown on the Tyne Bridge is causing delays this morning:
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
A dry and bright start, especially across eastern areas, then becoming cloudier from the west with some patchy rain.
This turning more showery by the afternoon with some bright or sunny spells. Feeling warm.
Check out the weather near you.
Championship side Leeds United sign midfielder Vurnon Anita on a three-year deal following his release by Newcastle.
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