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![While programmes like Vera have almost exclusively used the North East as their backdrop during every series, some big productions like Harry Potter and The Avengers have also chosen to follow suit](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/180x180/1x/18270372.jpg)
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![In his victory speech, Sir Keir Starmer said: “Our task is nothing less than renewing the ideals that hold this country together.”](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/128x89/1x/18275149.jpg)
![In his victory speech, Sir Keir Starmer said: “Our task is nothing less than renewing the ideals that hold this country together.”](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/180x180/1x/18275149.jpg)
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![The Northern Echo will bring you live coverage throughout the night on Thursday as the North East decides who it wants to form the next Government.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/128x89/1x/18259604.jpg)
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![Emma Lewell-Buck has been reelected MP for South Shields.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/128x89/1x/13356121.jpg)
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![Kate Osbourne has been re-elected as the MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East after a large majority victory](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/128x89/1x/18275342.jpg)
![Kate Osbourne has been re-elected as the MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East after a large majority victory](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/180x180/1x/18275342.jpg)
![Family-run escape room and coffee shop is planned to come to Redcar next month Credit: LISA RIGG](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/128x89/1x/18272773.jpg)
![Family-run escape room and coffee shop is planned to come to Redcar next month Credit: LISA RIGG](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/180x180/1x/18272773.jpg)
![Mark Brassell, Chief Executive, The Alnwick Garden, Jonathan Lancashire, Senior Financial Advisor at Sage Wealth Management, Alnwick Office, Michael Sage, Managing Director of Sage Wealth Management.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/128x89/1x/18243800.jpg)
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![Count Binface beside police officers at the Richmond and Northallerton constituency count](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/128x89/1x/18275237.jpg)
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![Catherine McKinnell celebrates her election in Newcastle North at the 2024 general election](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/128x89/1x/18275217.jpg)
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![Liz Twist has been elected MP for Blaydon and Consett.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/128x89/1x/18201430.jpg)
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![Labour's Grahame Morris re-elected MP for Easington](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/128x89/1x/6248654.jpg)
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![Alan Campbell holds the Tynemouth seat.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/128x89/1x/18274955.jpg)
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![Outgoing Darlington MP Peter Gibson.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/128x89/1x/18274935.jpg)
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