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Dancers high-step out for charity
THE Tyzack Academy is putting the final touches to their musical extravaganza - Dance! Dance! Dance! The show starts tonight and will run until Friday night at the Darlington College of Technology, featuring 80 children aged between two-and-a-half to
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Accolade for police officers
TWO police officers have been honoured for trying to save the life of a victim of a car accident. PC Adrian Rutter and PC Bill Dutton, of Darlington police, received letters of commendation from St John Ambulance at a ceremony yesterday. The officers
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Priority for Venables to keep Leeds' stars
New Leeds boss Terry Venables has already made it clear he wants to keep England star Rio Ferdinand at Elland Road. Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale met with Venables in Spain on Saturday when Ferdinand and wantaway Lee Bowyer were discussed. Yesterday's
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Festival celebrations
A YORKSHIRE Dale will be celebrating its heritage and traditions this month. The Upper Wensleydale Gathering will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, in and around Hawes. It includes guided walks around the area, live music in local pubs,
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Fanfare for friends
AN award-winning brass band is to hold a free concert as a "thank you" to villagers. Fishburn Band is performing on the eve of the Durham Miners' Gala, on Friday, at 8.30pm, in Fishburn Workingmen's Club. Vice-president Billy Elliott said: "It's to show
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Comment: No politics in justice
IT is unfortunate when people mistake the exception for the rule. The vast majority of sentences handed down by our courts are reported without comment. Only a small minority are greeted with disbelief and derision. Because of these few, the public perception
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Gallery's location bridges gap between imitation and real life
A REPLICA Tyne Bridge, positioned in line of sight with the genuine article, has taken pride of place at the opening of a multi-million pound art centre. Internationally acclaimed artist Chris Burden has created the replica of Tyneside's most famous landmark
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How many more did this sadist murder?
A DELIVERY worker jailed last night for the sadistic killing of a schoolgirl is to be questioned by detectives over at least four more unsolved murders - including Teesside prostitute Vicky Glass. Divorced father-of-two John Taylor was last night beginning
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Residents hit out at fear of leaving homes
RESIDENTS of a neighbourhood overrun with drug dealers, underage drinkers and joy-riders yesterday criticised police and councillors for failing to clean up the area. The atmosphere at a public meeting in Middlesbrough was so heated that a 63-year-old
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Pool go Dutch for ideal preparation
HARTLEPOOL United set sail for Holland last night - with Chris Turner claiming his side will be using Europe's premier training facility. Pool left North Shields heading for the Netherlands, where they will stay at the Dutch Football Federation's training
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Countywide call for carers issued
PEOPLE across North Yorkshire are being urged to "help a child to thrive" as part of a major new campaign to boost foster care. The call comes at a time when there is a growing need for more foster care families to look after youngsters ranging from babies
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Cash boost aims to create childcare places
NORTH-EAST families will benefit from a major cash boost to create more childcare places in the region. The New Opportunities Fund, the UK's biggest National Lottery distributor, has pledged the money to create 2,700 places at breakfast, after-school
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Women have say on future of region
PROPOSALS for regional government were examined at a meeting organised by the North-East Constitutional Convention Women's Forum yesterday. The meeting, at Gateshead Civic Centre, was open to any North-East women. The forum looked at the White Paper proposals
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Prince Hassan to outline his peace plans
PRINCE Hassan of Jordan will outline new ideas for building peace in the aftermath of September 11 when he visits the region later this week. After being awarded an honorary degree, he will be taking part in a discussion forum hosted by the University
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Power struggle over city takes fresh twist
THE battle for political control of a local authority took a new twist yesterday. City of York Council's Labour group is fighting a Liberal Democrat motion of no confidence by submitting its own motion of confidence, saying it has a strong record of delivering
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Heroin addict jailed for attack on OAP
A ROBBER who attacked an 83-year-old woman in the street was jailed for seven years yesterday. The victim of the handbag robbery, Winifred Stanley, is now too frightened to go out of her home alone, said Robert Terry, prosecuting. Heroin addict Lee Pattison
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Skipper Jim dies, aged 81
ONE of the best-known fishing boat skippers on the North-East coast has died at the age of 81. Jim Leadley was chairman and later president of the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations and the Anglo-Scottish Fish Producers Organisation. He
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Safety zones aim to slow down traffic at schools
THREE more schools are set to get new 20 mph safety zones under proposals just unveiled. Councillors in York will be discussing plans for new safety zones for Lord Deramore's primary in Heslington, Our Lady's RC primary in Acomb and Wheldrake primary.
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Milton still delivering at 74
If anything likely to fill the column happened during last week's holiday in Dorset - three legged footballers, spuggies killed at square leg, that sort of thing - it sure as apples never made the Bridport Echo. We can only report that Jamie Coppinger
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Talented youngsters hoping to make a good impression
A GROUP of talented young people are hoping to achieve stardom by following in the footsteps of television mimic Alistair McGowan. The children have reached the semi-final of a national young impressionists competition. Eight youngsters have been chosen
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News in brief: Spruce up call for judges
SEDGEFIELD in Bloom Committee remind villagers that the judges from Northumbria in Bloom will be arriving for their inspection at about 8.30am tomorrow. They will be judging on cleanliness and floral displays. The committee appeals to everyone to help
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Holiday music festival will pay tribute to top bands
TRIBUTE bands are to headline this year's Orange Darlington Festival. The event, to be held over August Bank Holiday weekend, will feature music, dance, street theatre and a talent competition. It will open on Saturday, August 24, at 7pm, in the Market
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More books on board
A MOBILE library will be making an extra stop on its journey when it visits the new Sure Start building in Darlington. The service, run by Darlington libraries, will be visiting Sure Start, in McNay Street, every Monday between 9.30am and 11.30am. As
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Report highlights state of N-East's historic buildings
MORE historic buildings and landmarks showing signs of the ravages of time are highlighted on an "at risk" list published by English Heritage today. Hundreds of ruins, monuments and follies, as well as buildings still in use across the North-East are
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Compulsory purchase of flats is expected
COUNCILLORS in Middlesbrough are expected to give approval today to the compulsory purchase of a set of derelict flats. Demolition work at the flats in Trinity Crescent, North Ormesby, has already begun as part of a massive redevelopment of the area.
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Burglars take to day shift in summer
BURGLARS are becoming more active during the day because security-conscious householders are doing more to protect their homes at night. Police are warning of an increase in walk-in thefts in east Cleveland. PC Steve Drabik, Langbaurgh crime prevention
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Michael's sparkling day
A NORTH-EAST electrician has received an award in a ceremony at the House of Lords. Recently qualified Michael Murphy, 21, from Denton Burn, Newcastle, has won a £750 cash prize and a plaque for being the top electrical apprentice in 2001 in the North-East
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Towering proud once more
A COMPANY'S £7m contract to refurbish three North-East tower blocks has now been completed. Gleeson were contracted to carry out the internal and external refurbishment of Londonderry, Lambton and Lumley Towers, affectionately known as the "3L's" in the
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School pays tribute to front line workers
THOUSANDS of miles away from the shattered streets of New York, the horrific events of September 11 have taught primary school pupils a lesson in life they will never forget. Dramatic television pictures of victims being rescued from the Twin Towers'
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Young hopefuls aim to follow road to success
YOUNGSTERS at Tilery Primary School in Stockton spent Monday preparing for their end-of-term play. The children from years five and six are staging their production of The Wizard of Oz this afternoon (Tuedsay ) at 2pm and tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6pm.
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Baby's gift of life for leukaemia sufferer
A BABY has given the gift of life to a man suffering from leukaemia thanks to revolutionary new treatment. Stephen Knox has become the first adult in Britain to receive a bone marrow transplant using blood from a baby's umbilical cord. The 31-year-old
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Anxious wait for teenage boy stabbed with needle at disco
A TEENAGER was repeatedly stabbed with a hypodermic needle at a youth disco. Tom Gaunt, 14, from Skelton, east Cleveland, suffered five puncture wounds to his arms and back in an attack by a youths attending the Sweet Night disco at the Tall Trees in
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Plans for £1.2m store will be unveiled soon
A DETAILED planning application for a £1.2m supermarket is expected to be revealed in the next few weeks. An application for an Aldi store in Eston Square, Redcar is to go before Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and the planning committee is expected
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Police agree go-ahead for threatened village carnival
AN historic village carnival that was almost cancelled is now due to go ahead after a meeting between organisers and police. The annual procession through the County Durham village of Staindrop came under scrutiny by police, who decided the route through
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Nursery receives national praise
A NURSERY in Sunderland has been singled out by the Government as a shining example of good practice. The Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Estelle Morris, has included Pennywell Early Years Centre in its Early Excellence Centre programme.
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Condition of rail bridges may be worse than expected
The full scale of the scandal surrounding Britain's crumbling railway bridges barriers may be even worse than damning official figures show, it has been claimed. Last week, The Northern Echo revealed that there were hundreds of near-disasters on the railways
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Campaigners plan to stand in elections
CONCERN over a number of issues has led this week to the formation of the Richmondshire Association of Council Tax Payers. And the new organisation has said that it may field its own candidates at the next election. In May more than 100 people packed
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Glimmer of hope among the failures
NEARLY 3,000 businesses in the region collapsed in the first six months of this year, it was revealed yesterday. The total was 2,731, a survey showed, but the figures indicate the North-East is bucking the national trend which offers some hope for future
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Watchdog condemns ambulance restructuring
An influential health watchdog today condemned the possible restructuring of the North's ambulance service as a waste of time and public money. Harrogate and District Community Health Council (CHC), which covers a vast part of North Yorkshire, claimed
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Pride in town's past lies at heart of conservation plan
THE Romans used it as a cavalry station, Saxon Bishops as a power base and the first translation of the Gospels was written there. Now the centre of Chester-le-Street may be preserved for posterity. Chester-le-Street's place in the history books may have
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Police defend decison to use PR firm
POLICE chiefs have defended their decision to call in a PR firm to help to improve the image of a new call-handling centre. More modern control rooms and communication systems were introduced by the county constabulary in January this year - but haven't
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Upgrades to railway stations
RAIL operator GNER signalled the start of a multi-million pound investment in upgrading the region's train stations yesterday. The company has joined forces with construction giant Shepherds of York, as well as Australian design agency Humphrey &
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Region's drinking water improves
A new report has revealed how drinking water quality in the North-East is continuing to improve. The report by the Drinking Water Inspectorate shows that breaches in water quality in the Northumbrian Water area are at their lowest level for more than
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Job Search: Vacancies
MORE details about the jobs below are available from Jobseeker Direct on (0845) 606 0234. General construction instructor assessor, Peterlee. £16,000pa dep on exp, 39hrs pw, Mon-Thurs, 8am to 4.30pm, 3.30pm finish Fri. Construction experience and clean
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Increased policing costs shows benefits
A hike in the cost of policing this year is already paying dividends, it is being claimed. A 38percent rise in the Cleveland Police Authority precept sparked fury and calls for inquiries into the organisation's financial management. But the extra police
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Job Search: Vacancies
MORE details about the jobs below are available from Jobseeker Direct on (0845) 606 0234. Creche leader, Billingham. £5ph, 30hrs pw, 9.30am to 4.30pm, Mon-Fri. Must have NVQ3 or equivalent in early years childcare. Car driver an advantage. Ref: BIG 12236
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New action against rogue bikers urged
THE growing number of motorcyclists killed or injured on North Yorkshire's roads so far this year has prompted calls for new deterrents. Traffic police already run the nationally-renowned Bike Safe scheme, pioneered in the county and now accepted as best
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Famous flock to North's top show
FAMOUS faces from the worlds of sport, television and royalty are descending on the region this week to witness the return of one of the country's flagship agricultural shows. The Great Yorkshire Show starts today and hopes are high for this year's farming
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Town tries out rubbish plan
HOUSEHOLDERS are set to take part in a major new environmental trial - aimed at cutting the amount of rubbish sent to landfill sites. More than 5,000 homes in the Thirsk area - many of which are already collecting paper, cans, glass and plastic as part
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Mural from 1930s discovered in club
A mysterious mural which has lain undiscovered for decades under wallpaper in a workingman's club has caused a stir among locals. The unusual painting of a rural hunting scene was a shock discovery for staff at Brandon Workingmen's Club, who stumbled
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Pick-ups' soft touch
DRIVERS of 4x4 pick-ups can go for the soft touch thanks to a Darlington based truck dealer. Links Motors in Morton Park Way now exclusively offers the US Bedrug Bedliner designed to protect the vehicle and its cargo. Managing director Nick Todd, 29,
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News in brief: Thank you for the furniture
ORGANISERS of a second-hand furniture scheme have thanked a company for providing them with end-of-line furniture. For many years, the Consett YMCA-run scheme has helped young couples and others set up home. "We are greatly indebted to Conroys for providing
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Massive bid to revitalise sports ground launched
A MAJOR study is under way to improve facilities at a popular Hartlepool recreation ground. A specialist consultancy firm has started to draw up a blueprint for the development of Grayfields. The firm, Steve Wells Associates, has been appointed because
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Busy Olive calls it a day after a life spent helping thousands to swim
A WOMAN who has devoted more than 50 years of her life to swimming instruction retires this month. Olive Atkinson, 76, had been lifesaving for eleven years when at the age of 23, she left an office job to take up a post instructing students in Billingham
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Church flower show targeted by thief
A THIEF has wrecked displays at a church flower festival by stealing exhibits. Several Dinky toys were stolen from one stand at St Andrew's Church, at Kirkby Malzeard, near Ripon, and a miniature wheelbarrow, artificial grapes and five decorative apples
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Lessons on crime added to the timetable
SCHOOLS in County Durham are joining forces with police to add crimefighting lessons to the curriculum. Subjects such as vandalism, drugs, car crime and offensive weapons will soon be on the timetable of every school in the county. The initiative aims
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Access All Areas: More work needed but at least they're trying
IN reply to my telephone question about wheelchair access in Bedale, I was told: "I don't think you'll have any problem, Bedale's just a small place you know." There was news of car-parking for people with disabilities on the main street; the fact that
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Big steam fair will be a time to savour
THE region's biggest steam fair celebrates its 50th year with a line-up which organisers claim is bigger and better than ever. Pickering Traction Engine Rally takes place from August 1 to 4 on Pickering Showground, on the A169 in North Yorkshire. Organisers
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Sculptor David branches out into magic
A DISEASED tree, which had to be cut back in case rotten branches fell on children playing below, is taking shape as a story-telling throne. Artist and sculptor David Gross was commissioned by Thornton-le-Dale School to create a feature from the tree
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Residents call for play area to become wildlife reserve
A RESIDENTS' association is appealing for a play area near their homes to be made into a nature reserve. Westbrook Residents Association in Darlington is hoping part of Brinkburn Dene can be designated as a restricted area, to protect wildlife that lives
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Airman's family visits French grave
THE family of an airman who lost his life in the Second World War has paid an emotional visit to the French village that still honours his bravery. Nearly sixty years after Sgt Robert Hudson was killed with six other men when his Lancaster bomber was
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News in brief: Sounds good for students
FIVE music and drama students from Prior Pursglove College, Guisborough, have won places with national theatre companies. Hayley Sharples and Matthew Barlow, both 17, have been accepted by the National Youth Music Theatre, Eddie Jones, 17, by the National
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News in brief: Spruce up call for judges
SEDGEFIELD in Bloom Committee remind villagers that the judges from Northumbria in Bloom will be arriving for their inspection at about 8.30am tomorrow. They will be judging on cleanliness and floral displays. The committee appeals to everyone to help
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Street becomes art gallery
An historic North-East street, which was home to some of the region's most famous artists, has been turned into a modern art gallery. Westbrook Villas in Darlington was built in the 1860s, on land which belonged to railway pioneer Henry Pease, and the
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Dalgleish aims to make mark at Newmarket
WITH his backside perched much higher above the saddle than your average jockey, 19-year-old Keith Dalgleish won't be too difficult to spot aboard Simeon (4.00) once the stalls fly open for this afternoon's Group 2 Princess Of Wales Stakes at Newmarket
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North expert to put forgotten stunt rider back into history's saddle
Sonora Carver enthralled a bygone generation by diving from a 40ft high ramp into a pond of water - on horseback. Even after losing her sight when a stunt went wrong, she carried on with gutsy determination, thrilling huge crowds around the world. But
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Tributes paid to legendary goalkeeper
Fans of Darlington Football Club have paid tribute to Busby Babe Ray Wood, who began his career in the North-East. The goalkeeping legend, who was bought by Manchester United from Darlington at the age of 18, died on Sunday at the age of 71, after suffering
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Last Night's TV: Queer As Folk USA (BBC Choice)
There's nowt so queer as Americans. MORE often than not, British shows remade for American TV lose the very thing that made them a hit in the journey across the Atlantic. The US schedules are littered with the corpses of series that were successes over
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Farming in N-East placed in spotlight
THE Conservatives' rural affairs spokesman finishes a two-day tour of the North-East today. A fortnight since his appointment, David Lidington said he had quickly recognised that the prices farmers receive from supermarkets was a key problem - as well
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Walkers celebrate changes to policy
RAMBLERS were celebrating yesterday after council officials unveiled a major policy change which could improve access to hundreds of popular walks. The initiative from North Yorkshire County Council means landowners in the area - and not taxpayers - will
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Grassroots: Weardale
Festival MEETING: The Upper Weardale Music Festival is looking to attract more support and new members at its annual meeting tonight, in West House, Ling Riggs, Ireshopeburn, at 8pm. The festival staged a very successful masterclass this year and is planning
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Campaign aims to save lives of young people
FORMER England cricket captain Ian Botham and North-East MP Kevan Jones are spearheading a Parliamentary campaign to cut the risk of sudden death in young people with undetected heart conditions. The North Durham MP has formed a new all-party group calling
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Burglar, 18, attempts break-in
NOTORIOUS teenage criminal Shaun McKerry has admitted attempting to break into a family home just two days after he was released from custody for similar offences. The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared at Sedgefield Magistrates
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Winning line
A line dance held by the Middleton Mavericks in Middleton-in-Teesdale, on Friday, has raised £200, which will be donated to the Richardson Hospital in Barnard Castle. The organisers would like to thank everyone who supported the event.
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Circus comes to green
A CIRCUS workshop was among the highlights of an annual village fete. Residents in Middridge, near Newton Aycliffe, enjoyed a host of activities on the village green on Saturday. Youngsters were treated to an afternoon of circus activities with Paul Jones
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£10m football star failed to pay £223 bill
A BUSINESSMAN told yesterday how he had to take £10.5m Newcastle star Laurent Robert to court - after the French winger failed to pay a £223 satellite TV bill. The 28-year-old, who earns £30,000 per week, called in Tyneside expert Stephen Langdown to
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Farewell to friendly hospital
TEARS flowed freely during an emotional reunion of former staff at Sedgefield Community Hospital. About 300 people, who have worked at the hospital over the past 60 years or so, turned up on Sunday to say a fond farewell to the "friendly hospital". This
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Network lunch for women in business
SOME of the region's top businesswomen have a lunch date near Darlington this week. The Women into Business network was launched by the North East Chamber of Commerce in April to provide a platform for local businesswomen to discuss key business issues
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Terrorist suspect could be next door
A SUSPECTED terrorist leader with links to Osama bin Laden could be being held by the security services in a North-East safe house, it was claimed last night. Muslim cleric Abu Qatada, who disappeared from his home in London, is accused by US authorities
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Theft-hit house was set on fire
INVESTIGATORS believe a blaze which caused tens of thousands of pounds damage to a house may have been started deliberately by burglars to cover their tracks. At about 1.30pm yesterday, a passing police officer noticed smoke coming from The Mount, a large
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Flying high at motorshow
A PITTS Special bi-plane will be performing aerobatics twice a day at the North of England Motorshow, over Gosforth Park Racecourse, Newcastle, on August 3 and 4. The aircraft will perform at 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Also at the motorshow will be stunt driver
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Will this pill make abortion too easy?
An abortion pill will be made more widely available under proposals aimed at cutting waiting lists. But, as Nick Morrison reports, the move has prompted claims that it could lead to a huge increase in the number of terminations. IT will open the floodgates
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Baritone in good voice on home soil
ONE of the North-East's favourite sons attracted a full house when he made a stage appearance at Durham's Gala Theatre. Every seat was taken for a concert by the internationally-renowned baritone Sir Thomas Allen. Sir Thomas, born in Seaham, east Durham
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Pedal power raises £2,500 for children
A SADDLE-SORE team of 13 employees from 3M Aycliffe are set to raise about £2,500 after completing a tough coast-to-coast sponsored cycle ride over the weekend. The cyclists pedalled their way over a 145-mile route from Workington to Sunderland, in two
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Youngsters shine in maths challenges
PUPILS at a Newton Aycliffe school have excelled in three recent mathematics-based challenges. Greenfield School Community and Arts College took part in the UK junior maths challenge, a national competition open to the top 35 per cent of students in the
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Fanfare for friends
AN award-winning brass band is to hold a free concert as a "thank you" to villagers. Fishburn Band is performing on the eve of the Durham Miners' Gala, on Friday, at 8.30pm, in Fishburn Workingmen's Club. Vice-president Billy Elliott said: "It's to show
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Author John shows he's no bodger
A WRITER is celebrating the publication of his first book. John Daniel has collated more than ten years of writing into a series of short stories called The World of Bodger Bill. The stories are all about Bill, a handyman on the brink of middle age, suffering
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Reid in battle for Don
SUNDERLAND face a fight for Wimbledon defender Kenny Cunningham after Birmingham emerged in the race to sign the player. Cunningham has already held talks with the Black Cats over a move to the North-East but Birmingham chief Steve Bruce is now tracking
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Pedal power raises £2,500 for children
A SADDLE-SORE team of 13 employees from 3M Aycliffe are set to raise about £2,500 after completing a tough coast-to-coast sponsored cycle ride over the weekend. The cyclists pedalled their way over a 145-mile route from Workington to Sunderland, in two
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Police seek to help by using many tongues
A POLICE force is breaking down language barriers. Northumbria Police has used the National Interpreting Service, which offers 24-hour telephone access to interpreters, for 20 months. Officers have used it 1,354 times for 53 languages. Community safety
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Inquest into 18-year-old's death opened
AN inquest into the death of a teenager whose body was found in the Tees opened yesterday. The body of Christopher Shaw, 18, was found in the river near the Millennium Bridge, Stockton, on Friday June 28. The youngster, from Thistle Road, Stockton, had
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Needle threat thief is jailed
A SHOPLIFTER who was caught and then threatened a security guard with a syringe saying that he was HIV positive, was jailed for almost four years yesterday. Security guard Andrew Clark at the HMV store in Darlington ignored the threat and detained heroin
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Nursery to be renovated
A STOCKTON nursery is receiving a new lease of life after being bought by a leading national group. The Early Years Centre, in Durham Road, Stockton, has become part of the Just Learning chain of nurseries. The group also has nurseries in Darlington and
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Relax and join in the fun at church hall workshops
RESIDENTS of Ferryhill and the surrounding areas are invited to a day of fun, relaxation and information at Saint Luke's Church hall on Monday, July 22, from 10am to 3pm. The event is being organised by the Pioneering Care Partnership, Age Concern Durham
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Pupils shine in maths challenges
PUPILS at a Newton Aycliffe school have excelled in three recent mathematics-based challenges. Greenfield School Community and Arts College took part in the UK junior maths challenge, a national competition open to the top 35 per cent of students in the
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New voice for small companies
A NEW voice for smaller firms in the region was announced yesterday. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) North East announced the launch of the North East Enterprise Group. It will be chaired by both Jacqui Taylor, a director of the Image Group
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Speech therapy at school is inadequate, says mother
A SINGLE mother is calling for better speech therapy provision at a primary school where more than 60 per cent of pupils have communication problems. Lesley Mosditchian, whose four-year-old daughter, Natasha, has autism and severe speech difficulties,
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Jets cause a double alert
AN airport was thrown into a state of full emergency twice within five hours yesterday after technical problems with RAF Tornados. Emergency services were called to Teesside International Airport to attend planes from RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire. The
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An actor prepared to go that extra mile
A SHAKESPEARIAN called Will is so keen to make his stage debut with a leading North drama group that he got on his bike for 40-mile round trips to rehearsals. Non-driver Will Bennett, from Darlington, took to two wheels to perfect his role as Oliver in
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Productive Nissan makes it six in row
The country's biggest car manufacturer Nissan has been ranked Europe's most productive plant for the sixth year running, latest figures revealed yesterday. Research has shown the company's workforce in Sunderland produced 95 cars per employee last year
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Business leaders step up campaign for road improvements
THE region's business leaders have agreed to press the Government for a rapid solution to the North-East's traffic problems. The news last month that much of the A1 is to be upgraded though North Yorkshire was welcomed by the North East Chamber of Commerce
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Repair work starts on eroded path
A CLIFFSIDE footpath is being repaired, two years after it was eroded by heavy flooding. The path, which has more than 100 steps from its top to the beach below, at Hummersea, near Loftus, east Cleveland, is being fixed by 15 unemployed youths from NACRO
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Baby death file is handed to CPS
A FILE compiled by detectives investigating a baby's death in hospital has been sent to the Crown Prosecution Service, which will now decide if the case should result in criminal proceedings. Alfie Martin was delivered at Harrogate District Hospital on
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More work needed but at least they're trying
IN reply to my telephone question about wheelchair access in Bedale, I was told: "I don't think you'll have any problem, Bedale's just a small place you know." There was news of car-parking for people with disabilities on the main street; the fact that
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Beauty: Getting ready for the talon show
From nail extensions to children's manicure parties, Darlington's newest nail bar offers a wide range of treatments. Women's Editor Christen Pears reports. NAILBAR 1 is just that - a long, sleek bar where customers perch on high stools while their nails
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Bernard pledges future with new Magpies deal
OLIVIER BERNARD yesterday performed a remarkable about-turn when he agreed a new three-year deal with Newcastle United. The French left-back learned that his appeal against a Premier League tribunal ruling barring him from joining West Ham on a free transfer
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It's sixth time unlucky for Laslandes
SUNDERLAND striker Lilian Laslandes was banned from driving for two years yesterday after finally appearing before a court on a drink-driving charge. Laslandes had failed to appear in court on five previous occasions. The last time, he was said to be
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Job Search: Vacancies
MORE details about the jobs below are available from Jobseeker Direct on (0845) 606 0234. Assistant sous chef, Northallerton. Up to £13,000pa dep on exp, 45hrs pw, 5 days out of 7. Required for new restaurant open-mid July. Experience essential. Ref:
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The art of war
DECADES after they were sent home from a North-East camp, prisoners of war are helping piece together the history of the site so it can be opened as a visitor attraction. Owners James and Lisa McLeod bought Harperley Camp, in Weardale, County Durham,
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Boro admit taking 'gamble' on Maccarone
MIDDLESBROUGH yesterday admitted taking a calculated risk with the club record £8.15m signing of Italy striker Massimo Maccarone. Boro believe they have completed something of a coup by capturing 22-year-old Maccarone from under the noses of the Serie
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Job Search: Vacancies
MORE details about the jobs below are available from Jobseeker Direct on (0845) 606 0234. Concessions manager, Bishop Auckland, 16hrs pw, must have sales and day to day running experience of shoe concession. Ref: BIS 11392. Night porter, Tow Law, £5ph
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Game, set and patch
This is the picture that shows why the North-East will never produce a Wimbledon champion. As Lleyton Hewitt was winning the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday, tennis courts at Darlington's South Park were lying neglected and, to all intents and
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Hear All Sides: BARNETT FORMULA
STUART Hill (HAS, July 1) deserves a first-class degree in naivety for suggesting the Barnett Formula is anything but hard-nosed politics. Being a working-class Tory in a Labour-dominated region means researching the facts before opening your mouth. Can
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Appointments: Richard comes back to his roots for a job on campus
The University of Teesside's new personnel director Richard Tait has come back to his roots. The 50-year-old was born in the Tees Valley and said: "There really is no better place to live." Married with three children, Mr Tait left the North-East when
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Chapel proposal causes concern
PLANS to convert a disused country chapel into a house would result in the loss of an important part of a community, according to villagers. Residents of Welburn, near Malton, are concerned about a planning application to alter and extend the former Methodist
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Summer fun's on the cards at attraction
A FEAST of summer fun is to take place for all the family at a countryside attraction in Hartlepool over the next few weeks. Summerhill, on the town's Catcote Road, is hosting a wide range of events and activities this month and next. Events include a
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Extension completed at city hospital
A £3.5m hospital extension has been handed over to a health authority after contractors finished work on it. Contractor Kendall Cross Holdings has been working on a three-storey fracture clinic at Sunderland Royal Hospital since January last year. In
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Forging closer links over food
CLOSER ties are to be fostered between food producers and consumers in an initiative launched at a seminar in the North-East this week. Community Supported Ag-riculture is aimed at ensuring local food production meets local needs. National experts on
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A Hide worth seeking out
In the ever-changing world of restaurants, one venture is hoping to make a success where others have already fallen by the wayside. NICK MORRISON goes looking for good food in Hide. WHEN a restaurant has been through several different guises in a short
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Calls to halt bypass plan for village
RESIDENTS of a village on the outskirts of Scarborough want plans for a multi-million pound bypass scrapped - and the money used to build one at Burneston and Cloughton. Audrey Wilson, chairman of Osgodby Community Association and a parish councillor,
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Lionweld bosses buy back firm
A MULTI-MILLION pound deal has transferred a company's ownership back from Australia to its North-East home town. A four-strong local management team at the engineering company Lionweld Kennedy, based in Middlesbrough, has bought the operation from Pacifica
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Wheelie bin plans are on the move
A NORTH Yorkshire local authority is taking its plans to introduce wheelie bins to a series of exhibitions around the area. Hambleton District Council is hoping for feedback from the public ahead of trials planned in August this year. Today, staff will
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News in brief: Thank you for the furniture
ORGANISERS of a second-hand furniture scheme have thanked a company for providing them with end-of-line furniture. For many years, the Consett YMCA-run scheme has helped young couples and others set up home. "We are greatly indebted to Conroys for providing
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A step back in time to build community of the future
A FORMER mining community is turning back the clock to help forge a new future. Like many villages in the region, Dawdon lost its colliery in the raft of pit closures. But for a fortnight the close-knit community will recall its mining days with a photographic
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News in brief: Summer fun for youngsters
POTTERY, silk painting and sports and trips are among activities on offer by a playscheme run by Richmond After-School Club during the summer holidays. Sessions for children aged four to 13 take place in the balcony room at Richmond sports centre, Garden
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El Tel can put a little fizz back into Elland Road
After turning water into wine as Middlesbrough's Messiah, Terry Venables has in his grasp a jeroboam of footballing champagne. If he could lift Boro out of the morass which triggered his arrival at the Riverside, bringing the good times back to Leeds
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News in brief: Sounds good for students
FIVE music and drama students from Prior Pursglove College, Guisborough, have won places with national theatre companies. Hayley Sharples and Matthew Barlow, both 17, have been accepted by the National Youth Music Theatre, Eddie Jones, 17, by the National
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Quakers could claim cash jackpot
Darlington could be set for a cash windfall if former player Sean Gregan leaves Preston North End this summer. Quakers hold a 15 per cent sell-on clause on the 28-year-old, who has been the subject of two transfer bids from Premiership new boys West Bromwich
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Increase in funds for key services
POLICE, fire and other key North-East council services are in line for a cash injection under new plans to overhaul local government finance. Government ministers have pledged to cut through red tape in an attempt to simplify the complex funding formula
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Making some friends in the North
FOR the first time in my life I've been struck down by bronchitis in summer - if you can call the drizzling, windy misery we are presently enduring "summer". It's meant that I've had to stay in and sit down a bit. Still, all is not as bad as it might
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Milla has got a taste for the North-East
HOLLYWOOD actress Milla Jovovich, considered one of the most beautiful women in the world, has fallen in love with a North-East speciality - Greggs pasties. Milla, who last night attended the London premiere of her latest film, Resident Evil, was introduced
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Access win for walkers
RAMBLERS were celebrating yesterday after North Yorkshire County Council unveiled a major policy change that could improve access to hundreds of popular walks. The new policy means that landowners in the area - and not tax-payers - will have to pay the
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Call to speed up timescale for upgrade of main road
BUSINESS leaders in the North-East are calling for road improvements linking the region with the South to begin earlier. The North East Chamber of Commerce and regional development agency One NorthEast have raised concerns at the Government's timescales
