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Paula, not just an air-head
PAULA Yates will be remembered for being blonde, fluffy and vacuous. She was a consummate attention-seeker and outrageous flirt, renowned for her witty one-liners and show-off style. She liked to be photographed with a rock star on her arm and a baby
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Transfer proposal goes before council tenants
FIVE tenants have been chosen to play a key role in the future of council housing in the area. The choice of the tenants is the next stage of proposals by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council to transfer its housing stock to a new non profit-making independent
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Potato prices
Yorkshire and North-East. - Thurs. Ex-farm in bags: Estima, Marfona and other whites, main range £80-£100 a tonne, best quality £110-£120 a tonne. Light supplies of Maris Piper £90-£125. Bulk: White varieties, main range £70-£110, best £120-£130, baker
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Orchestra makes seasonal bow
CLEVELAND Chamber Orchestra is to make its first appearance of the autumn this weekend. The first concert of the season offers an enjoyable programme full of contrasting sounds and textures. The lower strings feature in Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No
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Reception shock for bride-to-be
A COUPLE have had to hastily rearranged their wedding reception after discovering their original venue was not registered to serve food. Carol Ann Longstaff and Michael Stephenson, who will be married on September 30, booked their evening reception with
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Taking lessons in Russian from new arrival
FROM Russia with Love comes a teacher preparing to share the secrets of her language with interested students. Nina Sampson, 27, was born and brought up in St Petersburg but now lives in Guisborough after a whirlwind holiday romance brought her to her
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Talking history
PEOPLE interested in the heritage of the Redcar area are invited to attend a series of talks starting on Monday. The talks are being organised by the Tees Valley Wildlidfe Trust and include talks on the military, medieval, maritime and industrial history
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Woodland enterprise plans major expansion
YORWOODS, the Yorkshire woodland initiative, has revealed major expansion plans. Its funding runs out on December 31 but experts are now putting together a business development plan to attract new funds. This plan is also expected to see Yorwoods grow
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Woman taken to hospital after shop blaze
FIREFIGHTERS in Guisborough dealt with two fires at food outlets in the town. A woman was taken to hospital suffering from the effects of smoke following a fire at Priory Fisheries, Church Street. One appliance from Guisborough and one from Skelton attended
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-John' is one among many
A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy is looking for a foster family to care for him during the week, allowing him to return to his mother at weekends. John (not his real name), from Darlington, is unable to stay with his mother permanently, because she suffers from emotional
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Racing Week, by Jo Scott: Father and son's big race glory
EIGHT-STRONG in the Ayr Gold Cup, David 'Dandy' Nicholls duly landed the valuable sprint race, but few foretold the victor - 33-1 shot Bahamian Pirate. Yorkshire runners filled the first four places in the race, with Richard Whitaker's Lago Di Varano
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Anger at road plans
RESIDENTS in Guisborough have told the local council they are not happy with traffic management in the town. At a meeting with officers from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's Technical Services department, residents and traders complained about parking
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Appeal issued over foster parents crisis
A SHORTAGE of carers is putting fostering services in the North-East under serious pressure, according to new research. The independent National Foster Care Association says that 400 extra foster parents are needed in the region to meet growing demand
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Shocked by a nun with dirty habits
IT'S part of a dad's job to keep his wife happy. Sometimes that means doing things you don't want to do. For example, I really, really didn't want to go to Billingham Forum Theatre to see Singalonga Sound of Music. In case you haven't heard, the Julie
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dales artist in the frame as national trust exhibits his work
A spectacular National Trust property has taken on an even more colourful look - thanks to the work of North Yorkshire artist Brian Pike. Nunnington Hall, near Helmsley, is playing host to an exhibition of his work until the end of the month. Viewing
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No place like home for craftsmanship
A DOCTOR and his family living in Australia are to receive a taste of home when a handcrafted dresser and chairs arrive. Dr John Brougham and his wife are originally from Guisborough but now live in Victoria, where he is a general practitioner. But when
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University old boy going for Olympic gold
PEOPLE at a North-East university will have their eyes focused on Sydney Olympics tonight for the final of the men's coxless pairs rowing event. Flying the flag for Britain at 11.30pm will be Newcastle University graduate and former member of the university's
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Pensioner within inches of death
A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER came within feet of death when a car ploughed into her living room. Harriet Thwaites, 86, who is better known as Cissie, was asleep when a Vauxhall Cavalier careered off the road and into her bungalow at Westmorland Road, in Redcar
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Cup celebration double for Marske
Hebburn Town 2, Marske United 3 MARSKE United managed to beat the fuel crisis and travelled to Hebburn for this Albany League Cup tie. Their efforts were rewarded with a 3-2 win. The seasiders had an early setback when Archie Moors, making his first appearance
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Pictures of yesteryear steel heritage centre calls
CALLS for a Consett heritage centre to mark the history of the town have been strengthened with the opening of a unique display. Consett YMCA senior worker Billy Robson has spent the past six months collecting photographs of the town's former steelworks
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New dates arranged for hill farm meetings
TWO meetings to inform farmers about the new hill farm allowance scheme have been re-arranged for next week. The original meetings were postponed by the NFU when the European Union introduced extra criteria. The meetings will now take place on Wednesday
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How prostitute Kellie's dreams ended in tragedy
THE young prostitute strangled on a North-East trading estate had been planning to escape to a new life, it emerged yesterday. Slightly built 20-year-old Kellie Mallinson worked as a prostitute in Middlesbrough to pay for her drug habit. Yesterday, as
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Conference to highlight plight of young carers
THE plight of young carers looking after sick or disabled relatives will be placed under the spotlight at a conference next week. Hidden Carers, organised by Derwentside Carers Support, will be held at Stanley Civic Centre, from 10am, on Tuesday. Part
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Inquest opens into death of crash teenager
AN inquest opened yesterday into the death of a teenage motorist killed in a road accident earlier this week. David McKenzie was pronounced dead at the scene after his car left the A690 dual carriageway and struck a railway bridge parapet, near the Ramside
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Chester le Street - Forces unite on car crime
DURHAM Police has joined the region's other forces in launching the biggest ever crackdown on vehicle crime seen in the north. Operation Outlaw is aimed at catching the organised criminals responsible for more than 60,000 vehicle thefts or break-ins last
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Happy days for Jesters
IT WAS a great performance by the Jesters on Saturday night. In the first game of the regular season we beat Ayr Scottish Eagles 5 - 3. For the first time, I've really seen the boys play well together. Our hard work is finally paying off and I am expecting
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Durham City Ladies
Helen Richardson, formerly of Newton Aycliffe SC, gave Durham City a flying start to life in the Northern League, Division Two, scoring eight goals in the 14-0 demolition of Saltburn. And her performance earned her the player of the match award. The other
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Back to horse power
A CONSULTANT orthopaedic surgeon left the operating theatre for the great outdoors yesterday as he set out on a four-day journey around the dales. Fuel will be no problem - he's using the original brand of horse power. Mr David Miller, who works for North
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Lifetime fascination with missionary leads teacher to pen book
AN EXHIBITION in Japan has prompted a retired schoolteacher to produce a book about the son of the founder of the D&S Times. As a teenager, Miss Mary Lowes was a keen visitor to the Bowes museum in Barnard Castle. She especially enjoyed viewing the
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Wear Valley - Town's Roman heritage featured in new exhibition
BISHOP Auckland's Roman heritage is brought to life with a new exhibition which opened in the town's discovery centre last week. The display includes a full sized replica catapult, armour and weaponry as well as exhibits from other aspects of Roman life
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No dogma over school mergers, insists official
A TORY councillor was assured Darlington had no rigid dogma relating to the amalgamation of infants' and junior schools. Coun Roderick Burtt of Hurworth raised the issue of amalgamation when Wednesday's school organisation committee voted in favour of
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Consett & Stanley - College plans £8m move
DERWENTSIDE College has revealed plans for an £8m move to the site of Consett's former steelworks. The college is on the threshold of securing funding for the proposed move from its present site in the town to a location in Project Genesis - where the
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Sutton Bank to close for rock face repairs
SUTTON Bank is to be closed to traffic for up to five days next month to allow engineers to carry out an inspection of the rock face and necessary maintenance work. The work to the bank near Thirsk will be carried out between Monday and Friday, October
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Letters: So was Henry VIII a humanist?
Sir, - In his Countryman's Diary, Nicholas Rhea writes about a rebellion in the time of Henry VIII that has acquired the unlikely name of pilgrimage of Grace (D&S, Sept 15). Sir Francis Bigod of Settrington, who was influential in the campaign, was
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Voles, poplars and bats to benefit from wildlife project
BLACK poplars, water voles and bats are to feature in a scheme to protect wildlife in the Darlington area. Mr Rob George, Darlington Borough council's countryside and rights of way officer, announced the projects at a meeting of the town's environment
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Stress-busting Oriental art
THE ancient Oriental art of Tai Chi-Qigong is coming to North Yorkshire. The courses are aimed at people interested in learning how to relax and improving their health. Qigong is said to be gentle, relaxing and easy to do and its benefits include stress
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Letters: The truth about the reservoir
Sir, - I feel I must respond on behalf of Middleton St George Parish Council to your reports (D&S, County Durham edition, Aug 18 & Sept 15) concerning the use of a herbicide by the model boat club on No 2 reservoir at Middleton Water Park. I can
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Lifting firm helps to bridge the gap
IT'S the last bridge of its kind in the UK, and everyone who works on its structure appreciates they are ensuring a piece of history remains open to the public. However next week, the famous 160ft Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge will close for three
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Farmer's fence is cut down
A FARMER who put up a fence to protect his livestock and land has seen it deliberately destroyed. Mr Mark Phalp, who farms at School Farm, Great Ayton, said the land had been fenced off, leaving a footpath corridor, as a deterrent to dog walkers who have
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Richard ploughs a new furrow
A DARLINGTON farmer has decided to turn his back on the industry after 12 years and pursue a new career in IT. Richard Davies claims the continuous decline in the agricultural industry and subsequent loss of revenue has forced him to change careers. Richard
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Grain prices
Thursday's prices Kenneth Wilson, Thorpe Arch. - Wheat: Sept £60; Oct £61; Nov £62. Barley: Sept £61; Oct £62; Nov £63. Oilseed rape: Sept £123; Oct £125; Nov £126. GrainCo, Tyne Dock. - Wheat: Sept £60; Oct £60.50; Nov £61. Barley: Sept £60; Oct £61;
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Ice Hockey News
Of the eight matches scheduled for the local clubs at youth level last weekend only two were cancelled, both were at junior (U-16) level. Whitley Tomahawks North B League (U-16) clash at Hillheads against Sheffield was cancelled due to lack of ice time
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Good entry at Forest Moor show
DESPITE a day of low cloud and continuous drizzle, Forest Moor Riding Club had a huge turnout of almost 400 entries for its annual show at Wetherby racecourse. Championship honours went to Anne McTiernen of Middlesbrough with her mountain and moorland
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Daredevils can help children's charity
A CHILDREN'S cancer charity in the North-East is looking for volunteers to throw themselves off a bridge - and raise funds at the same time. The Redcar-based Katie Trust is holding the Seil of the Century - a sponsored abseil from the Gateshead end of
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Pet-roll powered walkies
TED, the vertigo-suffering German Shepherd pensioned off by the police, has proved a true survivor. Now 12 years old and weighing about ten stones, he is managing to cope with a crippling disease - with a lot of love and help from his owner, retired farmer
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Fear over future of centres dismissed
CLAIMS that two of east Durham's most popular leisure centres are to close have been dismissed as "simply untrue''. Speculation over the future of the Peterlee and Seaham sporting complexes began this week when Easington District Council decided to carry
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Rescue service helps charity with a cuppa
A breakdown recovery service operator is to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Relief, by offering motorists cups of coffee. Metcalfes, of Thirsk, will be taking part in the Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning event next Friday, by giving a free
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North Yorkshire - Force tackles hate crime
POLICE are declaring war on hate crime with a scheme that has been more than a year in the planning. Working with a variety of other agencies, the North Yorkshire force plans to tackle all aspects of hate-motivated crime. Their scheme is expected to be
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Ex-Street star fits the bill for charity
CORONATION Street's Spider helped get the pennies rolling at a charity ball raising funds for a children's charity. The former star of the popular ITV soap opera, Martin Hancock, was special guest at the ball in aid of Unicef, which raises thousands of
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A little piece of railway magic
THE site of Teesside small gauge railway is a bit off the beaten track. And that could signal problems for this energetic and enthusiastic group. For while the big attraction of Preston Park is just across a field, comparatively few people are even aware
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Attack victim was street mugger
A TEENAGER who lost a kidney after she was shot in a street attack was herself a vicious bully. Danielle Hobbs, 19, was lucky to be alive after she was shot in the stomach as she made her way to her home on the Biddick Hall Estate, South Shields, South
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Pony dates
Bedale Hunt. - Oct 1: Fun ride, Jervaulx, details 01677 450229. Oct 22: Bedale novice hunter trial at Maunby Hall, Thirsk. For details send sae to Mrs S Pounder, Greengate Farm, Crakehall, Bedale, 01677 422700. Bedale & West of Yore PC. - Oct 14:
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Hidden civic treasures may go on permanent display
A CITY proud of its past has decided the time could be right to put some of its hidden social history items on permanent display. Over the years, Ripon has been presented with dozens of gifts by residents and visitors, marking community life in a city
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North Yorkshire - Skateboarders stick to car park for now
NORTHALLERTON'S skateboard enthusiasts are to continue to use Applegarth car park after the failure of the latest effort to find them a permanent base. Land at the Applegarth was the latest possibility but plans were rejected. Hambleton District Council's
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Paying for litter
A GET tough campaign is being launched in Redcar High Street on Saturday - and it could cost shoppers up to £50,000! The cost of collecting litter every day from the High Street and promenade is becoming a serious cause for concern for Redcar and Cleveland
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SCHOOLCHILDREN sing up and boost hospice funds
A SCHOOL which won The Northern Echo's Hymn for the Millennium competition has received a further accolade. Dodmire Infant School, in Darlington, was yesterday presented with a certificate of achievement from the Butterwick Children's Hospice. The Hymn
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Wool board chairman steps down
MR ALUN Evans will chair the British Wool Marketing Board for the last time next week. A Welsh sheep farmer, he was first elected to the post in 1985 and has been re-elected unopposed every year since then. He farms 1,000 acres in Gwynnedd with his son
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King lends a hand in Otter victory
Darlington Church and Friendly League WITH Durham Minor Cup commitments and a couple of teams with travel difficulties because of the fuel shortage, the league programme was reduced to three fixtures. Otter and Fish went to meet Tap and Spile and had
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Town council seeks legal advice over park plan
A NORTHALLERTON park could become the centre of a legal battle amid fears that it is earmarked for retail development. Possible development plans for the cattle mart have prompted the town council to seek legal advice about the Applegarth. Town Mayor,
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Prices at the markets
BARNARD CASTLE. - Wed. Fwd: 785 sheep. Lambs std to 78.94p av 76.12p; med to 82.92p av 75.97; heavy to 81.27p av 77.38p. Cast ewes: Mule to £14.80; Cont to £15; Swale to £8. BISHOP AUCKLAND. - Wed of last week. Fwd: 37 cattle, 307 sheep. Steers prime
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Fourteen arrested in drugs operation
POLICE arrested 14 people and recovered heroin and cash in raids on four homes. The arrests on Wednesday were among the highest number recorded by Cleveland Police in a single operation, and took place in Redcar, in east Cleveland. Ten of the suspects
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21.09.00: Get political online
POLITICIANS across the world have been quick to catch on to the huge potential of the Internet. And with the conference season getting into full swing in Britain, all the political parties are encouraging web readers to take part in the debates of the
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Chester le Street - Parking plan re-think
MARKET traders will still be able to unload their wares when new parking restrictions come into force. Durham County Council was going to ban any waiting on the short link road between South Burns and North Burns that runs past Chester-le-Street's market
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Jujitsu pair earn glorious gold
TWO members of Darlington Jujitsu Club returned triumphant from a national competition in Leeds last weekend as they both won gold medals at the Son Gokui Submission-Fighting Grappling Competition 2000. Pitted against opponents who were bigger and heavier
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Huge smuggled cigarettes haul
MORE than half a million smuggled cigarettes have been seized at Teesside Airport in a Customs and Excise crackdown. The massive haul represents the biggest ever seizure of cigarettes from a single flight coming into the North-East. Customs officers swooped
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Bellamy key speaker at conference
TV botanist and green campaigner Professor David Bellamy will be among the key speakers at a big environmental conference in North Yorkshire. This year's Association of National Park Authorities' Conference is being hosted by the Yorkshire Dales. It is
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NY&SD cricket: Rashid destroys Quakers to lead Saltburn to title
SALTBURN clinched their first championship since 1979 in style after dismissing Darlington for just 25 runs at Feethams. After the visitors declared with their score at 146-7 after only 45 overs, Pakistani professional Maujashim Rashid claimed six wickets
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Rocking all over the world
ROCKING horses are magic. For centuries they've been a children's favourite and up in Weardale, Norman Brown is continuing a tradition, making toys tough enough to play on, but beautiful enough to be heirlooms. Norman was a master mariner who spent most
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Shop owner fined for safety breach
A NEWSAGENT has been fined £1,400, plus costs of £800, after being found guilty of breaching health and safety and food regulations. Gavin Conway, the owner of Conway's Newsagents in Church Lane, Ormesby, pleaded guilty to four offences, at Teesside Magistrates
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Search for a hero
THE search is on for the Local Hero of 2000 - the outstanding performer in the world of grass roots sport here in the North-East. It is now over a year since The Northern Echo launched its Local Heroes supplement to honour the thousands of people in the
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Estate families given say on improvements
RESIDENTS are being urged to help shape the future of a Sunderland estate. Sunderland City Council is carrying out research on the Town End Farm estate to find out how the area can be improved. On Tuesday, it is holding a meeting at Town End Farm Workingmen's
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Green charity urges pupils to take steps to help environment
AN environmental charity has called on schoolchildren in Derwentside to walk to school until the end of next month. Acorn Trust has made the appeal as part of Durham County Council's Walk to School Initiative, which begins on Monday. The charity will
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Farm plans to offer one-stop shopping
A ONE-stop farm shop and variety packs of meat are what Mr Andrew Henshaw and his wife, Maria, hope will make their new venture different from the rest. The couple have been running a small shop at their farm alongside the A66 for the last two months,
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Spectator's Notes: A Dales picture to put the Dome to shame
Of all the efforts made to mark the millennium, the folk of Low Row in Swaledale take Spectator's honours for their remarkable Pictorial Record of the Low Row area. It is remarkable for its lack of pretension and humility. Local photographer Mr David
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Call centre wins European award
A REGIONAL call centre has made its mark on the European map after landing the bronze medal in an international business awards event. Garlands Call Centres of Hartlepool won the prize in the European Call Centre of the Year Awards, beating competition
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Consett & Stanley - Drop in number of people unemployed
LATEST statistics show the unemployment rate in Derwentside has fallen to under eight per cent compared to the all time high of 28 per cent in the area 20 years ago. New Derwentside District Council figures also show that the unemployment rate is dropping
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Charity van stolen
FOOD deliveries to homeless people on Wearside are in doubt after thieves stole a van belonging to a Sunderland charity. The white Transit van, which is also used by the Lazarus Foundation to delivery furniture to hard-up families, was taken from Cairo
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Housing plan objectors get chance to air views
RESIDENTS hoping to thwart plans to build up to 200 homes on village playing fields will get the chance to question planning bosses later this month. People at Ushaw Moor, near Durham City, are campaigning against proposals for the development on the
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Arts News: Poetry and painting on road to recovery
THE first solo show of a woman artist at Norton next month will be a humbling example to the rest of us of how triumph can emerge from adversity. Angela Kruger, of Brecon Drive, Redcar, is today bursting with fun and ideas. But not many years ago, after
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Homes demolition plan to be reviewed
CONTROVERSIAL proposals to flatten thousands of Tyneside homes in a regeneration scheme could be scaled down. Newcastle City Council ran into fierce opposition when it unveiled proposals to demolish 6,000 homes in the east and west ends. The move is part
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North's rivers are 28% cleaner - report
THREE of the region's rivers have been hailed by environmental chiefs as being at their cleanest since before the industrial revolution. The Wear, Ouse and Skerne have all come in for praise from the Environment Agency, following its latest survey on
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Losing finale to season
NYSD Premier Division Middlesbrough v Marske. ON a drying pitch the home side batted well to record their 178 for seven off 50 overs. Liam Plunkett, 16, the son of ex-Marske bowler Alan, impressed for the Boro with 43. Another youngster, 17-year-old Alex
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On your marks for sports boom
LONG-held hopes for a major sports complex in East Cleveland moved forward this week as plans were submitted for a £1m project at Skelton. At the same time, after years of waiting for one scheme to come to fruition, the region looks like getting two.
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The Northern Echo Darlington Sunday Invitation League
NEWTON Aycliffe Sports Club are the early pace setters in Division One, after they toppled struggling Jack Homers 8-1. Aycliffe surged into a two-goal lead before Jack's pulled one back early in the second-half through Paul Scott, but that was the cue
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City hosts its second bloom awards
THE eyes of the country will be on Durham next week when the city hosts the country's biggest environmental awards. The city has earned the honour of being the first place to host the finals of Britain In Bloom twice. Having staged the event in 1996,
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Mr Blair demands action over Neale hospital scandal
THE Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, is pressing Health Secretary Mr Alan Milburn for action in the wake of disgraced consultant Mr Richard Neale being struck off. Comments describing the case as a scandal were made by Mr Blair's constituency assistant.
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Survey scores Nissan car as best for family
NORTH-EAST car workers have received a pat on the back from consumer watchdogs. The Primera, which is made at Nissan's plant in Sunderland, was voted best buy family car in the annual Which? car survey. Cars in the annual Consumers' Association survey
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Swimming News
With the Olympic Games swimming events almost finished there has been no medal success in the pool so far for the GB team despite many British records being broken and personal best times being achieved, writes ERIC WILKINSON. The women's 4x100m freestyle
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Shields on the run in battle of Bunker Hill
The six or seven policemen who served the villages of Shiney Row and Newbottle, of Philadelphia and of Success - Success bred all sorts - were based in an office so small that you couldn't swing a cat o' nine tails. Elsewhere in Shop Row, Philadelphia
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Shields on the run in battle of Bunker Hill
The six or seven policemen who served the villages of Shiney Row and Newbottle, of Philadelphia and of Success - Success bred all sorts - were based in an office so small that you couldn't swing a cat o' nine tails. Elsewhere in Shop Row, Philadelphia
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Police force in bid for extra cash
A GOVERNMENT minister has agreed to meet a top level police authority delegation to discuss funding issues, including the cost of special investigations. The meeting comes after Cleveland police authority chairman, Coun Ken Walker, and the vice-chairman
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No secretary, no show warn organisers
THE future of the North Yorkshire County Show is under threat, because no-one has volunteered to take on the role of secretary. This year was the first year Mr Brian Taylor took on the job, but he was killed in a car accident just days after the show.
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Darlington - Festival serves up heady brew
THE streets of Darlington rocked on Sunday as the Orange Rhythm and Brews 2000 Festival drew to a close. Bands from all over the region took to the stage at the town's market square for the final day of the festival. A series of free concerts was staged
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Boro Chat
IT'S been a mixed week for Boro as a point at Manchester City was followed up by the first home win of the season, albeit at the expense of Third Division Macclesfield in the Worthington Cup. Neither display was particularly convincing but Noel Whelan
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Darlington - Race driver recovering after crash
A well-known local motor racing driver is on the mend after crashing his classic car during a race at the weekend. Nigel Corner, 35, from Leyburn, said he has been overwhelmed by the support he has received from family, friends and the emergency services
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14.09.00: Follow the W.W.W Olympics
FROM the lighting of the Olympic torch until the final medal is handed out, millions of people are expected to log on and follow the games online. The official site www.olympic.org gives readers links into sites which reveal the workings of the different
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Charity issues bridge challenge
A CHILDREN'S cancer charity in the North-East is looking for volunteers to throw themselves off a bridge - and raise funds at the same time. The Redcar-based Katie Trust is holding the Seil of the Century - a sponsored abseil from the Gateshead end of
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Beach clean-up is under way
A STRETCH of Redcar beach received a good clean-up at the weekend as part of the nationwide Beachwatch 2000 litter pick up. A team of volunteers led by the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, removed all the litter from the beach and recorded what they found.
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South Durham shine at Malvern
SOUTH Durham Saddle Club rounded off a successful season in style at the British Riding Club's National Championships at Malvern this month. Five teams and two individual members qualified this year and Steven Wright on Baboushka was runner-up in the
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Football: Quakers still in with a shout
QUAKERS went down but not out in a rain-drenched Worthington Cup tie against Premiership side Bradford City on Tuesday. As pleasing as the home side's battling display in a narrow 1-0 defeat was the way the much-maligned Feethams pitch - re-laid in the
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Angling News
MARSH Tackles' Terry Morgan beat the 100-strong field to lift Sunday's Prestigious River Ure Championships - sponsored by Ripon Angling Centre - weighing in a tremendous 39.7.0, writes JEFF HERBERT. On the gravel shallows run-off opposite Sharow's Bell
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Catterick move to attract juniors
Catterick Golf Club is laying out the red carpet to welcome new junior members. Called 'The Vision for Junior Golf,' it was the brainchild of the club's professional, Andy Marshall and Junior Liaison Officer Peter Bowden. The scheme offers free tuition
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MS sufferer's anger over threat to 'wonderdrug'
A NORTH-EAST multiple sclerosis sufferer has issued a personal appeal to Health Secretary Alan Milburn to stop a wonder drug being withheld from patients. Jane Sinski, 41, from near Middleton St George, outside Darlington, said the controversial drug
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Go-ahead for gospel hall
THE first stage of a controversial application to build a gospel hall church in Redcar has been given the go-ahead by planners. The site for the church premises and car parking is at land off Edenhall Grove, next to the Anne Charlton Lodge, and is currently
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Mystery over identity of body
POLICE were last night scouring missing persons' files to discover the identity of a man found in the River Tyne. His body was spotted by workers at low tide among mud banks near Newcastle Business Park, in Scotswood Road, on Wednesday. Marine police
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Richmond lands TV role
A MAJOR new BBC television drama is set to be filmed in the Richmond area over the next six weeks. A Great Deliverance, a murder mystery based on a novel by Elizabeth George, is set mainly in North Yorkshire and locations will include Richmond and parts
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Durham - Corruption claim rejected
A COUNCIL chief has rejected suggestions a £650,000 film contract was awarded because the maker is a friend. District Auditor Lynn Hunt found no illegality in Durham City Council giving local producer Brendan Quayle the contract to produce the large format
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All Sweetness and Light for Kirsty in dressage
KIRSTY Semple from Stokesley, riding Sweetness and Light, took the closely-fought Yuill Homes Elementary Championship at the Yorkshire Riding Centre, Markington on Sunday, September 10. Kirsty, who took over the ride from owner Jane Barker only nine months
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Sunnybrow Brown Trought take top spot
Willington Ladies League Sunnybrow Brown Trout moved to the top of the darts section after beating the visiting Hunwick Joiners Arms by three points. The Trout lead the Prospect Club, who were without a match by two points, with Hunwick Quarry Burn A
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Cash boost spells an end to ranger's weekly wade
A RANGER'S weekly wade knee-deep in water to the other side of a beck is set to come to an end. Forestry Commission recreation ranger Mike Innerdale will soon find it easier to carry out site visits at Coatham Stob woodland, near Long-newton, Stockton
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Durham - Police crack down on credit card fraud
A SURGE in credit and debit card fraud has prompted Durham Police to launch a massive campaign to halt the criminals. Detectives have put the increase down to the boom in the number of people holding plastic cards and the growth in so-called 'card not
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Past Lives: A time when duty was the watchword
ALMOST 144 years ago, on October 4, 1856, the justices of the peace in the North Riding of Yorkshire quarter sessions made an inspired choice when they selected Capt Thomas Hill to become the first chief constable of the North Riding constabulary. He
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Dairy leads way with higher payments
ROBERT Wiseman Dairies this week announced a 2p a litre rise for all their milk suppliers. The increase will be implemented from October 1 and the company urged others to do the same. The decision follows a sustained period of improvement in the value
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Olympic Games: Pedal power takes Newton to medal
STOCKTON cycle ace Chris Newton became the first Teessider for 52 years to win an Olympic medal after Great Britain's 4000m pursuit team secured bronze in Sydney. Newton and team-mates Paul Manning, Bradley Wiggins and Bryan Steel set their third new
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Face to face with life for disabled
A COUNCILLOR has been taken for a terrifying wheelchair ride around Thirsk by a resident who is fed-up with the access problems faced by disabled and elderly people in the town. Mr Lionel Twiss, who has a disabled son, is sick of complaining about the
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Fourteen held in drugs operation
POLICE arrested 14 people and recovered heroin and cash in raids on four homes. The arrests on Wednesday were among the highest number recorded by Cleveland Police in a single operation, and took place in Redcar, in east Cleveland. Ten of the suspects
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Fire protection experts issue smoke alarms call
FIRE protection experts are urging people in the region to check if they have a smoke alarm in the home, and to ensure that any fitted are in working order. Research commissioned by battery manufacturer Rayovac for Fire Safety Week, which starts tomorrow
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Former quarry to become play area
A FORMER quarry is set to be transformed into a children's recreation area as part of a council drive to create more open spaces for local people to enjoy. Richmondshire District Council is finalising a deal to purchase the land at Pike's Purse, in Richmond
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Williams uncovers proof of Vieira attack
DARREN Williams may need surgery as a result of his clash with Arsenal's Patrick Vieira on the opening day of the season. Arsene Wenger blasted the Sunderland defender for play-acting when Vieira was shown the red card for elbowing the Sunderland defender
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Baby hope of teenager facing blindness
A PROFOUNDLY deaf teenager told yesterday of her desire to see her children before she loses her sight. Nicola Henderson knows that one day she will be plunged into a world of darkness and silence. The 17-year-old college student has already lost 30 per
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Autumn sheep sales
BARNARD CASTLE. - Tues of last week. Fwd: 1,043 Mule & Cont ewes, 851 shlgs, 128 Suff & Cont rams. Prizes. - Mule shlgs: 1 M Wigham; 2 WT Robinson; 3 TA Metcalfe & Son. Mule ewes: 1&2 Wodencroft Farms; 3 TA Metcalfe & Son. Suff tup
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Views on the issue of school bus seatbelts
THE children who attend Bishopton/Redmarshall School are disappointed with Darlington Borough Council for providing them with buses with no seatbelts. After all the recent coach accidents reported in the news involving children, why is the council still
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Axe hovers over 280 jobs as textile industry faces new blow
THE troubled textile industry received another bodyblow last night after Courtaulds revealed it was likely to shed another 280 jobs. The clothing firm has started consultations with employees and unions at Courtalds Ladieswear in Blyth, Northum-berland
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Pensioner within inches of death
A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER came within feet of death when a car ploughed into her living room. Harriet Thwaites, 86, who is better known as Cissie, was asleep when a Vauxhall Cavalier careered off the road and into her bungalow at Westmorland Road, in Redcar
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Letters: Fuel tax is a stealth tax
Sir, - Tony Blair's claim that cuts in the price of fuel could only come at the expense of cuts in the funding for hospitals and schools is a disgrace. For while the cost of fuel has gone up since Labour came to power in May 1997, there has been no improvement
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Museum vandalism 'sickening'
VANDALS who destroyed a new sign outside a lead mining museum in the North-East have been described as "sick and sad". The 30 volunteers who run the Weardale Museum at Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, which celebrates the area's rich heritage in
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Quick exit for Acklam
Camerons Teesside League Acklam Steelworks, beaten in the final of the MacMillan Bowl last season, suffered a first-round exit, beaten 2-1 at home by Thornaby. Acklam took a 30th-minute lead through Alan Oliver. Thornaby, playing good, attractive football
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Excellence rewarded
A NORTH Yorkshire farming family has won a major business award for excellence. Mr Edward Taylor, his wife, Dorothy, and son, Jeremy, were due to receive the ADAS award at this week's European dairy farming event at Stoneleigh. ADAS launched its concept
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Cheese lovers make it a seven-day week
BOOMING sales have forced a North Yorkshire cheesemaker to introduce a seven-day working week. Shepherd's Purse of Newsham, near Thirsk, saw demand leap by 28pc in the year ending on March 31 and expects it to rise a further 37pc by the same date next
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In soapland crime pays
THE clear-up rate for crime in soapland has improved dramatically this week as guilty parties queue up at the police station to turn themselves in. First Jim McDonald owned up to beating bad boy Jez to a pulp in Coronation Street. Then EastEnders' Dot
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Leading article: A welcome U-turn
DARLINGTON council's decision to open up the meetings of its cabinet to the Press and public is most welcome if a little unexpected. The council's Labour leadership appeared committed to the dangerous principle of the key executive body taking the main
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Darts News
Tow Law Bass League SUNNISIDE COMEDIAN made a good away victory over Esh McKennas by three points but it looked likely to be more until the home side took the final two doubles. The Comedian took both trebles points and then had singles wins from Christine
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A lifetime buying the best books for discerning readers
A WHOLE new chapter is opening up for Miss Freda Lofthouse after a lifetime in the book trade. But her job as chief book buyer for well-known family firm Dressers will be in safe hands. Taking over will be Miss Diana Birks, who herself has clocked up
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Head says farewell after 42-year career
OUR headteacher Mabel Hepplewhite retired this summer after a career in teaching which has lasted 42 years, 25 years of which were as headteacher at Shotton Primary School. She has never had a single day off in all of those 42 years. Mrs Hepplewhite started
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Out of Africa, into an exciting holiday for pupils
SIXTEEN students and eight staff at Stokesley school are back from a three-week adventure full of the sights and sounds of southern Africa. The Africa 2000 expedition, which had been planned for more than a year, took in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana
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Motor Racing News
STOCKTON racing driver David Botterill finished sixth in the eleventh round of the Pirelli Porsche Classic Championship at Oulton Park at the weekend. The penultimate race of the season took the drivers back to the challenging Cheshire circuit for the
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Countryman's Diary: Loyalty pays off for islanders
THIS week's Diary comes from Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands with shores only 14 miles from the French coast and a climate reminiscent of the Mediterranean area. During the very pleasant time we spent exploring its delights, it was very difficult
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Hawthorn Leslie set to create 200 jobs after grant award
A NORTH-East firm is set to create 200 new jobs after securing a funding deal which forms part of its expansion plans. Hawthorn Leslie Fabrications Ltd moved to new premises in South Tyneside last year, and having established its manufacturing facilities
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Pupils preserved for posterity
PUPILS at High Coniscliffe primary school near Darlington have every reason to feel important. All their names have been carved on to a marble plaque for future generations of students to admire. The idea to record the names of every child and teacher
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Looking Back: news from 100, 50 & 25 years ago
FROM this newspaper 100 years ago. - On Saturday afternoon the new ground recently secured by the members of the North-road NER Cricket Club at Brinkburn, Cockerton-lane, was publicly opened, when a team representative of the club tried conclusions with
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Storms wash away dale's much-loved bridge
A COMBINATION of floodwater and high winds has swept away the swing bridge across the river Swale at Reeth. The bridge collapsed downstream overnight on Tuesday as torrential rain and strong winds struck Swaledale. Steel cables were strewn across a footpath
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Wear Valley - Plea to halt vandalism
A PLAGUE of vandalism is costing Wear Valley ratepayers upwards of £550,000, the district council estimated this week. The shocking total - which includes money spent on security - led council leader Olive Brown to plead with residents for help in tackling
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Sophie's running mate
A TEENAGE sponsored runner has raised £650 to help sufferers of a devastating disease which affects her little sister. Sarah Yarrow, aged 14, completed the five-mile Dalton Dash, held at the village of Dalton, near Richmond. She spent weeks collecting
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Veteran runner feels on top of the world
A RETIRED lecturer from Osmotherley has become a world champion long distance runner at the age of 65. Instead of putting his feet up, Dr Roy Bainbridge put on his running shoes to win the International Association of Ultra Runners 100km veterans world
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Maltby last day joy
Langbaurgh West Rural District League MALTBY lifted the championship when they defeated Swainby on Sunday and challengers Broughton and Kirby went down to Stafford Place. The pair went into the double weekend programme with the same number of points and
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Rugby: Darlington prepare for big cup test
DARLINGTON stage one of the biggest games in their history tomorrow with their first home match in the senior national knockout event. Cumbrian club Aspatria, who are two divisions above Darlington in National Three North, are the first round visitors
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Police walkers get good result
POLICEMEN have put their best feet forward to help parents of special needs children. Eight officers at Cleveland Police headquarters pledged to walk the 72 miles from Ulverston to Carlisle in aid of The Friends of Gleneagles support group. They took
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The Albany Northern League
Dunston are still unbeaten with a 100 per cent record in the Albany Northern League First Division after a 3-2 home win over Jarrow Roofing on Tuesday. Tony Healer and Andy Elliott put them 2-0 up before the break, with an own goal giving Jarrow late
