@danielhordon

News Editor (Digital ACE) @TheNorthernEcho▪️️#Press30Under30 Winner▪️️2 x Young Journo and Scoop OTY shortlistee▪️️Got a story? DM me▪️ RT ≠ Endorsement

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🚨 I'm delighted to announce that I've been named in the @PressAwardsuk 30 Under 30 list for 2024! #Press30Under30 @TheNorthernEcho It's an honour to be included alongside some outstanding young journalists from across the industry. Full list here: press30under30.com/press30/e…
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We're looking for a Senior Reporter to join us @TheNorthernEcho, covering some of the region's biggest stories. And at the Echo you can help maintain our 150-year campaigning history by standing for what's right - something you can't do at every title. careers.newsquest.co.uk/post…

Careers at Newsquest Media Group

We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authori...

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If you've got any questions about the role, give me a shout in my DMs!
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📰 Friday's @TheNorthernEcho 'We owe it to them to deliver the truth' The words of @wesstreeting as he announced a public inquiry into the TEWV mental health trust after years of campaigning by grieving families #TomorrowsPapersToday
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For years they fought for a public inquiry into the troubled TEWV trust. Today, @wesstreeting answered those calls, praising the remarkable families who channelled grief into determination to uncover the truth. thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…

Families praised as public inquiry to probe years of 'negligence and failure' at TEWV

Years of ‘negligence and failure’ at the region’s scandal-hit TEWV NHS trust will finally be put under the microscope after the Health Secretary answered calls for a full public inquiry.

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Today I’ve announced a public inquiry into failures at Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust. I’ve had the chance to thank families for their tireless campaigning and for sharing harrowing experiences - and their MPs. I also want to thank journalists - especially @TheNorthernEcho
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After countless lives are ruined or lost due to years of catastrophic failings, families will finally get answers for their loved ones as @wesstreeting orders a public inquiry into the scandal-hit @TEWV NHS Mental Health Trust thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…

Public inquiry into troubled TEWV NHS trust CONFIRMED after years of campaigning

Years of failings at the region’s scandal-hit mental health trust will finally be put under the microscope after the Health Secretary answered calls for a full public inquiry.

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When @EchoNickG sent me a message at 10.07pm on March 21 last year saying he had an idea, my reply was 'oh god, that's risky'. 'It's about Hitachi,' he replied. We need to do something to help it' Fast forward to last December and I'm stood in front of the PM at the factory...
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Replying to @EditorsUK @WIJ_UK @WigginLLP @EmmaEGuy @ianbirrell @louiseelisabet @ecotricity @MichaelCrossla7 @Source_Mat @BBCRadio4 @jackhillphoto @LucyCJohn1 @guardian @hansummers @louisetickle
For a powerful demonstration of regional journalism’s ability to influence at a national level, successfully rallying workers, politicians and the public to save much-needed jobs, Campaign of the Year Regional goes to @TheNorthernEcho for Keep Hitachi on Track
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... in Newton Aycliffe who's asking me how pleased we must be that our campaign wish to 'Keep Hitachi on Track' has been realised. That message and the campaign it grew into is exactly what @TheNorthernEcho is all about - backing our region, fighting for our readers.
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Replying to @EditorsUK @WIJ_UK @WigginLLP @EmmaEGuy @ianbirrell @louiseelisabet @ecotricity @MichaelCrossla7 @Source_Mat @BBCRadio4 @jackhillphoto @LucyCJohn1 @guardian @hansummers @louisetickle
For a powerful demonstration of regional journalism’s ability to influence at a national level, successfully rallying workers, politicians and the public to save much-needed jobs, Campaign of the Year Regional goes to @TheNorthernEcho for Keep Hitachi on Track
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Really proud of everyone at @TheNorthernEcho HQ for these nominations, especially all those who worked on our Keep Hitachi on Track campaign Rather fitting given this weekend's celebrations... 🚉 #SDR200
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🙌Absolutely thrilled to see our dedicated @TheNorthernEcho team shortlisted in THREE categories in the 2025 @EditorsUK Media Freedom Awards for regional investigation, campaign and news organisation of the year #topteam societyofeditors.org/soe_new…

Shortlist announced for Media Freedom Awards 2025

Shortlist announced for Media Freedom Awards 2025..

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We are delighted to confirm the signing of forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford for an undisclosed fee. 👊
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NEW - Jail terms given to the Sycamore Gap fellers will not be reviewed after it was claimed they were too lenient @TheNorthernEcho thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…

Jail terms for Sycamore Gap fellers won't be reviewed despite 'being too lenient'

Jail terms of the Sycamore Gap fellers will not be reviewed after it was claimed they were too lenient.

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NEW - Families demand TEWV inquiry update as minister fails to meet own decision deadline thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…

Families demand TEWV inquiry update as minister fails to meet own decision deadline

Families are calling on Wes Streeting to act now on a public inquiry at TEWV after missing his self-set deadline for a decision by four months.

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@TheNorthernEcho says... C'mon Wes! The TEWV families deserve answers, as you promised thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…

C'mon Wes! The TEWV families deserve answers, as you promised

“I WANT to make sure the Government delivers for them,” said Health Secretary Wes Streeting after meeting with the families calling for a public inquiry.

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Friday's @TheNorthernEcho 🗞️ Families calling for a public inquiry into a troubled NHS trust have called on the Health Secretary to act now - after he missed his own deadline for a decision by four months. Don't forget about them @wesstreeting #TomorrowsPapersToday
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WE NEVER GIVE UP. WE ARE #WEURO2025 FINALISTS.
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A mum and her young daughter whose car was crushed by a 30ft tree are 'lucky to be alive', say the residents who rushed to their rescue. @TheNorthernEcho ✍️ @Echo_PJG @ellajaynewilson thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…

'Lucky to be alive': Mum and young child trapped after car crushed by 30ft tree

A mum and her young child whose car was crushed by a 30ft tree are 'lucky to be alive', say the residents who rushed to her rescue. 

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EXC - Officer who sent sexual Snapchats 'did same thing four years ago', police were warned @TheNorthernEcho thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…

Officer who sent sexual Snapchats 'did same thing four years ago', police were warned

A police officer struck off for sending sexual Snapchats to colleagues could have been stopped in his tracks much earlier, a woman who says he did the same thing to her claims.

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...as April 2021 about his behaviour, but no formal action was taken against him. Durham Police said the case was not progressed due to "evidential difficulties". The woman who made those claims today says: "[Durham Police] could have stopped this happening to four more women.”
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Also today's @TheNorthernEcho front page
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