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Time teams bid for computers
A TIME capsule put together by youngsters in Stockton is to be buried this morning when Mary Butterwick, founder of the Butterwick Hospice opens a new Tesco store at Eaglescliffe. The capsule contains entries from the youngsters, guessing what their area
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Woman missing in Turkey
FEARS are growing for a Middlesbrough woman who has vanished from a holiday resort in Turkey. Ann Nicholson, 37, of Berwick Hills, Middlesbrough, was reported missing by the travel company to the British Consulate in Marmaris, Turkey, on Wednesday when
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Churches join together in Pentecost
CHURCHES across Redcar joined forces in an event yesterday to celebrate the Christian millennium. It was held yesterday afternoon, which was Pentecost Sunday, at Redcar Racecourse and was the climax to the Jesus Festival Redcar 2000, which has been running
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Pub warms up for charity day
A PREVIEW to a fundraising musical event was held on Saturday to raise awareness of the charity event. The second annual Maltby Day is to be held on Saturday, 24 June, and is the brainchild of Peter Reynolds and Mark Oakley, of The Yorkshire Dragoon at
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Suspended detective to speak for hospice cause
Cleveland police officer Detective Superintendent Ray Mallon is to give his first public speech since his controversial suspension from duty. The pioneer of zero tolerance policing in Cleveland was suspended from duty in December 1997 as part of the ongoing
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Mother's fury at finding tablets in child's balloon
A mother is furious after discovering paracetamol tablets in a balloon bought for her children. Now a shopkeeper may face prosecution after selling one of the children's balloons, which usually contain sweets. The woman found that the balloon, which had
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Thieves steal NVQ students' work
MONTHS of study by NVQ students looks set to be ruined, after thieves stole a bag containing their course work. Linda Whelan, an NVQ training officer for Premier Homes, has appealed for the return of the folders, which belonging to students studying for
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Timeless spectacle celebrates city regatta
A STUNNING parade of boats through the ages made their way along the River Wear against the dramatic backdrop of Durham Cathedral, at the weekend. The event, on Saturday, was one of the highlights of the Durham Regatta, often referred to as the Henley
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Listed building funeral parlour scheme protests
PLANS for one of Northallerton's oldest buildings to be transformed into a funeral parlour finally look likely to be approved after months of debate. Funeral directors Seaton Leng are expected to be given permission to set up business at Register House
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Music festival is cue for noise protest meeting
RESIDENTS next to their North-East music festival site are to complain to their local council about noise pollution following a charity festival at the weekend. The three day Big Top Music Festival attracted large crowds and featured music which included
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Freeing strays from life on streets
SHINY coat, wet nose, long pink tongue, the alsatian was a lovely example of the breed, happy and obviously looked after. But it had been found running free in Station Road, Darlington, and been handed over to the police. Dog warden John Martin and I
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Wardens step up protection
DOG wardens are stepping up their efforts to protect animals as a council pledges to back The Northern Echo's Animal Watch campaign. Darlington Borough Council has agreed to lend its full support to the campaign which was launched in an attempt to rid
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Area's attractions all mapped out
PEOPLE living in and around Darlington and Teesside will be able to know their area better thanks to an updated map from the national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey. The map, number 93 in the agency's pink-covered Landranger series, is entitled Middlesbrough
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Room with a view . . . of his favourite team
There was only one way Glasgow Rangers fan Martin Thompson would move south of the border - if his wife let him have a room dedicated solely to his favourite team. Wife Lorraine thought her husband was joking and agreed to his request. But she soon realised
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Intriguing pictures to go under the hammer
A TRIO of pictures by artist Norman Cornish bought by a North-East woman when he was first making his name in the region are to go under the hammer. The paintings by the celebrated artist, from Spennymoor, County Durham, are expected to fetch several
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Casino bid
Gaming group Ladbroke is looking for a prime Sunderland site to develop a Casino club. It has bought the city's only gaming house, near the Stadium of Light, and plans to transfer the licence to a new city centre development, which would feature a pub
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School's old boy meets familiar faces
HEALTH Secretary and Darlington MP Alan Milburn came face-to-face with his old art teacher when he opened the region's newest school yesterday. The Health Secretary unveiled the £1.23m Tow Law Millennium Primary School, in Wear Valley. It was also a chance
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Battle over plans for old church organ and pews
PLANS to remove the organ and pews from an old church have stirred a controversy. St Luke's Church stands on part of the former Winterton Hospital site, at Sedgefield. It was the place of worship for patients and staff at the psychiatric hospital, which
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Concentrating on food safety
THE region is set for a series of events to mark the launch of National Food Safety week from today. In North Yorkshire, several towns will be hosting the events from today onwards. Today, there will be a roadshow, display and competitions in Thirsk Market
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As NHS chiefs face calls for an inquiry after cancer was misdiagnosed in two patients at the same No
A LEADING cancer specialist has criticised the medical profession's lack of knowledge about the killer disease after two North-East families were left reeling from alleged blunders. Professor Hilary Calvert, part of an internationally-known cancer research
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£2bn may see a new
One of Europe's biggest shopping complexes - the Gateshead MetroCentre - could change hands in a £2bn deal, it emerged last night. The British Land property group has put forward a proposal to Liberty international and its 74 per cent own subsidiary,
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Flexibility key to success for IT centre
A FLEXIBLE learning centre providing a wide range of Information Technology learning packages is going from strength to strength. Within days of opening in January, Derwentside College's IT centre, at Chester-le-Street, enrolled 100 students, and continues
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Controls on drug reduce death bids
NORTH-EAST hospitals have seen a dramatic drop in the number of attempted suicides from paracetamol overdoses due to restrictions on the drug. Research at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital found that following legislation introduced in 1998 the number of patients
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Police warning over stolen explosives
POLICE believe children have stolen dangerous explosives from a signal box. Ten track detonators were stolen from the signal box at Shildon over Saturday night and Sunday morning. Police think they were stolen by youths who may be unaware of the dangers
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Enter a new classic beauty . . .
NORTH-EAST sports car fans got their first glimpse of the ultra-rare Morgan Aero Eight at the weekend. The hand-crafted dream machine was star of the show when Morgan owners converged on Beamish Museum, near Stanley, County Durham, for a get-together.
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Week puts carers in the spotlight
Events will be taking place across Teesside all week to celebrate National Carers Week. The week is intended to raise awareness at all levels of government and society of the emotional, physical and financial demands that caring for a loved one brings
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Pitching into action
AS the rest of the nation prepared to settle back and enjoy Euro 2000, youngsters from the North-East decided they wanted a bit of the action themselves. The Alan Shearers and David Beckhams of the future were taking part in an FA regional mini soccer
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Colleagues pay £750 tribute
STAFF from the Newcastle Breweries Teesside distribution depot made a special delivery to a local hospital when they handed over a cheque for more than £750 in tribute to a colleague. Don Hall, 47, worked as a technical services engineer for Newcastle
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Criticised school calls on parents to drop in
A GUISBOROUGH primary school has set up drop-in sessions for parents following a poor report by school inspectors. Ofsted inspectors said Belmont Primary School had some "serious weaknesses", but headteacher Colin Linthwaite and chairman of the governors
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Has anyone lost an Oscar?
SHOP workers are wondering if they have an Oscar on their hands. Staff at the Co-operative store in Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, found a cat in their warehouse last week. They found the cat after he set off alarms in the building, and the following
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Carnival parade brings out crowds
A TOWN'S population turned out in force to celebrate one of its biggest galas in recent history at the weekend. The hard work Shildon residents had put into their carnival became apparent on Saturday when the parade of vintage cars, stunning floats and
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Restored church bells to ring out once more
THREE restored bells at St Mary's Church, Middleton-in-Teesdale, are to be rededicated by the Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Michael Turnbull. The bells will be blessed at a service on Sunday, June 18, at 3pm. Rector at the church, the Reverend
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Hague's handbagging by WI -was just a joke'
WILLIAM Hague appeared to become the second party leader in a week to suffer a handbagging by the Women's Institute - but last night he insisted: "It was all a joke." The Tory party leader was the guest of honour at the Great Ayton Millennium Fete, near
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Firm's new product brings jobs boost
A NORTH-EAST company is to create 45 new jobs to keep up with the demand for its latest electrical appliance. The world's largest water cooler manufacturer, Ebac, of Bishop Auckland, County Durham, needs more than 90 production line workers to manufacture
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Residents called on to aid revival
A SERIES of consultation events aimed at regenerating a community have been launched. Residents of North Sunderland are being asked to form the agenda for their area in bold proposals to boost its fortunes. The first step is to create an organisation
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Course is set for theatre training
A PROFESSIONAL theatre company is aiming to build on its previous successes by the creation of a GNVQ course in performing arts. The Small Fire Leaders Course by Theatre Cap-a-Pie, in Lanchester, County Durham, has enjoyed great success in helping unemployed
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Approval on the cards for new homes scheme
PLANS for almost 50 new houses near a north County Durham town are expected to get the go-ahead, despite fears from residents about heavy construction traffic. Derwentside District Council has received a planning application for 46 houses at the site
