The North East Premier League is the top level of competition for recreational club cricket in the North East of England, serving the counties of Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. Since 2000 it has been a designated ECB Premier League.
The most successful team has been South Northumberland Cricket Club who have been champions on eight occasions, including six consecutively between 2003 and 2008.
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