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Everything in the garden is lovely at school
CHILDREN, staff and governors of a County Durham primary school have been celebrating the success of its extensive garden development. Cotherstone Primary School, near Barnard Castle, has already seen a transformation in its grounds, thanks to its garden
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Solution sought to stray horse problem
OFFICERS at Wear Valley District Council are to meet with their county council colleagues next week to try to solve the area's stray horse problem. The horses which roam around housing and industrial estates in County Durham have caused a headache for
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Sunday market for old gas site
A NEW Sunday market and car boot sale is planned for the former British Gas depot in Thornaby. Planning permission is expected to be granted for the market at a Stockton Borough Council meeting next week. If approved, the market will run for a year, with
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Community challenge for young people
YOUNG people from across County Durham are joining together to make their communities better places to live. October sees the launch of the fifth Royal Mail and Durham Constabulary Youth Action Challenge, involving people aged ten to 20. Last year more
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Hear, hear, says listening city council
DURHAM City Council is urging people throughout the city to take part in consultative groups it is setting up. The Labour-run authority is launching four area forums as part of the new decision-making structure - including a new cabinet-style system -
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Plans drawn up to improve play areas
DRAFT proposals have been drawn up to improve run-down play areas in Darlington. Darlington Borough Council is seeking to introduce a strategy after a recent review revealed that most of the town's 41 play areas do not meet European standards. While they
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Schools' plan delay welcomed
A REGIONAL representative of the teachers' union NASUWT has welcomed the deferral of a decision over the future of three Middlesbrough schools. Hans Ruyssenaars, the national executive member for Cleveland, spoke after the Schools' Organisation Committee
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Demolition proposals for problem homes
HOUSES on a troubled estate in St Helen Auckland have been earmarked for demolition to combat the increasing problems of drugs and vandalism. The Leazes Lane estate has been plagued by anti-social problems for the past few years and more than a third
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Increase in exam returns is disputed
EDUCATION chiefs have hit back at claims that schools are passing back increasing numbers of exam papers for re-marking. The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, (QCA) the body responsible for Standard Assessment Tests, saaid fewer papers were re-submitted
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Kick-off close for shirt auction
TIME is running out for football fans to put their shirts on a piece of prized Newcastle United memorabilia. The black and white striped shirt worn by United legend Jackie Milburn in the 1955 FA Cup Final - left - is up for grabs in an on-line sale. In
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Concern as mystery illness strikes hedgehogs
A MYSTERY illness which has killed dozens of hedgehogs in a North-East village has baffled animal lovers. Brenda Angus says at least 24 of the prickly creatures have fallen ill and died in the past month at the haven she runs from her home in Woodham,
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Top head's class act earns national honour
A HEADTEACHER who was so successful in transforming his school that it was hailed as one of the most improved in the country has been chosen by other heads to lead their professional association in County Durham Keith Cotgrave, from Bishop Barrington
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Serial pest jailed for six months
SERIAL pest Ashley Jones was jailed for six months yesterday after two separate breaches of an anti-social behaviour order. Jones, 45, who has been arrested more than 350 times, became one of the first people in the country to be placed under such an
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Sunderland urged to trip the Light fantastic
SUNDERLAND manager Peter Reid, delighted with the point-winning performance at Liverpool, said last night: "We have turned the corner." But the Wearsiders' progress will be put to the test at the Stadium of Light tomorrow when Leicester City, joint top
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Sunderland urged to trip the Light fantastic
SUNDERLAND manager Peter Reid, delighted with the point-winning performance at Liverpool, said last night: "We have turned the corner." But the Wearsiders' progress will be put to the test at the Stadium of Light tomorrow when Leicester City, joint top
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Inky irritation signals the last round for Keith
AFTER nearly 60 years delivering the daily news to the residents of a County Durham village, it wasn't the freezing mornings, heavy bags or early starts that forced Keith Urwin to retire he became allergic to newspapers. The 69-year-old newsagent and
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Ooh . . . they're still awful
THEY'RE as much a part of the British seaside holiday as sticks of rock and sandcastles. Saucy postcards you either love 'em or hate 'em. Depending on your point of view, they are either sexist relics best consigned to history or good old-fashioned fun
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Publican escapes jail over tax bill
A PUB landlord narrowly escaped jail after he pocketed drinking profits and ran up a £165,008 tax bill. Kenneth Taylor, 64, has been forced to sell The Dolly Peel pub, South Shields, Tyneside, to pay back the cash. Newcastle Crown Court heard how Taylor
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Robson salute for young guns Hughes and Griffin
NEWCASTLE United boss Bobby Robson yesterday hailed the young guns who are helping him through an injury crisis. Central defender Aaron Hughes and full-back Andy Griffin have been instrumental in holding together a rearguard ravaged by the loss of key
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Ricard and Boksic ready
MIDDLESBROUGH boss Bryan Robson reckons he has potentially one of the most potent strikeforces in the country in Alen Boksic and Hamilton Ricard. Colombian hitman Ricard returned to form with a hat-trick in Tuesday's Worthington Cup win at Macclesfield
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Blair's leading - but don't put your shirt on election victory
AS he heads for the dry-cleaners this weekend, with his blue shirt in his hand, Tony Blair will be in a moderately happy mood unless there happens to be a Danish pastry shop on his route from Downing Street. This week, his party has done enough to regain
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Store to create 100 jobs in region
AROUND 100 permanent jobs across the North-East and North Yorkshire are set to be created by supermarket giant Asda as part of its recruitment programme to deal with the Christmas rush. The announcement was made as part of a nationwide programme by the
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Harry Potter is magic for Bloomsbury publishing
HARRY Potter continued to cast his magic spell over Bloomsbury Publishing, as the group reported a big jump in sales and profits. The release of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in paperback in April meant J K Rowling's series continued to be
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Your festival needs you
WHATEVER the weather, today the festival at Darlington's North Road Railway Museum really gets going. It is on this weekend to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. The S&DR has many claims to fame principally that
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Crook to build on cup win
Crook Town bid to win their first league game of the season at home to Jarrow Roofing today. Crook are bottom of the table but were given a much-needed boost when they won at Peterlee in the League Cup in midweek. They will give debuts to keeper Jason
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Enjoy the bath of a lifetime
FOR some reason, when flicking through the endless pages of holiday destinations in the travel brochure the section on Turkey is usually overlooked by us Brits. It has never really managed to attract the devoted hordes who flock to Greek and Spanish resorts
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Nissan warning after euro snub
NISSAN turned up the heat on Tony Blair last night when it repeated warnings that the new Micra could be built abroad if Britain doesn't join the euro. Worldwide president Carlos Ghosn said that the strength of sterling was undermining the case for a
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Olympic hopeful looks abroad for success
BRITISH efforts in the swimming pool may have attractedsevere criticism at this year's Olympics, but teenage star Sharon Read hopes to restore national pride in Athens. The talented 15-year-old has already competed at the highest level regionally and
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Memorial to school founder ignores 'forgotten' legacy
A CIVIC commemoration to an educational pioneer ignores one of the two schools he founded in his adopted city, a senior teacher claims. The City of Durham Trust today unveils a commemorative plaque at 56 Claypath, the former home of James Finley Weir
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Inky irritation signals the last round for Keith
AFTER nearly 60 years delivering the daily news to the residents of a County Durham village, it wasn't the freezing mornings, heavy bags or early starts that forced Keith Urwin to retire - he became allergic to newspapers. The 69-year-old newsagent and
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school lunch is just no contest
A GROUP of teachers decided to skip school dinner after winning a free lunch in a local radio competition. Staff at Cockerton Primary School spent their lunch hour enjoying free sandwiches after entering a competition on their local radio station Alpha
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Bid to improve learning
A £500,000 project has been launched as part of a four-year programme to improve education on a Sunderland estate. The Quality Time Project encourages parents in the Pennywell area to become involved in early years learning by working with their children
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Keeping God alive
DEVIL'S advocate, it seems from here, is an entirely proper role for a churches columnist occasionally to essay. So when a country church with an average congregation of 20 or so spends getting on £200,000 on restoration, when there is a no less beautiful
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Let's all go loco - as festival steams ahead
FIREWORKS lit up the skies last night for a blazing opening to a three-day festival to mark the 175th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Hundreds of people turned out to watch the fireworks display, which was staged at the Darlington
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Guard attacked in police station cells
A GROUP Four security guard was attacked by a prisoner in the cells of a County Durham police station yesterday. The incident happened at Chester-le-Street police station, just before 11am, after a defendant was refused a cigarette. The prison officer
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Anger at 'let-off' fine for cowboy fitter
CAMPAIGNERS are calling for tougher sentences for cowboy gas fitters after an unregistered North-East workman was fined only £400 for the botched installation of a gas fire. Maurice Watson and Margaret Dinning found their health deteriorate rapidly after
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POOL GET FIRST HOME WIN
KEVIN Henderson's fifth goal of the season ensured Hartlepool United's first home win of the campain against York this afternoon. Pool had failed to earn three points in four previous attempts, but Henderson's close range effort on 33 minutes after Paul
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Bus drivers' pay protest averted
A PLANNED strike by bus drivers has been averted after they accepted a revised pay offer from company bosses. Drivers with Go Northern - part of North-East transport firm Go-Ahead - voted to accept the 3.8 per cent rise at a ballot on Thursday. But drivers
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Guard for gospels
THE priceless Lindisfarne Gospels are to be surrounded by tight security on their return to the North-East. The Gospels, seen by 80,000 visitors last time they returned to the region, will be protected against thieves and vandals by secret measures. Written
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Housewife sets up sufferers' support group
HOUSEWIFE Anna-Marie Webster is doing something positive to help fight depression - by setting up a self-help group for other sufferers. The 30-year-old mother-of-three, of Norby, Thirsk, has herself suffered from bouts of depression since she was a teenager
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World of wildlife goes on display
AN exhibition of some of the finest wildlife images from across the world is to go on display at a museum. The Yorkshire Museum, in York, is hosting the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest from tomorrow until November 5. The competition, organised
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Include our name in borough logo, parishioners demand
RESIDENTS are appealing for the name of their parish to be included in the Stockton Borough corporate logo. Ingleby Barwick Parish Council has appealed for the area to be included in the borough logo which says: "Serving Billingham, Stockton, Thornaby
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Theatre group appeal for mining memories
AN award winning youth theatre group is appealing to readers of The Northern Echo to come forward with their memories and photographs of mining. BATH - Bishop Auckland Theatre Hooligans - has secured National Lottery funding to develop an art exhibition
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Green campaign on way
A CAMPAIGN which aims to raise environmental awareness in the Hambleton district will be launched on Monday. The Buy Recycled Week has been designed to encourage shoppers not only to recycle household waste, but also to buy recycled products. The initiative
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Children 'risking lives' at work site
CHILDREN who are using a sewage works site as an unofficial playground have been warned that they are risking their lives. Water company officials sent out the message to youngsters, who have recently been spotted playing on the dangerous site at Masham
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Building work for the disabled
WORK costing £40,000 is to be carried out to make Hartlepool's public buildings more accessible to disabled people. Under the Disability and Discrimination Act, service providers must alter their premises before 2004 to ensure there is reasonable access
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Awards honour acts of bravery
BRAVERY awards have been presented to two men, including a police officer, for their actions in the face of danger. PC Steve Rich, who is based at Darlington's Cockerton police station, received an award from the Royal Humane Society. At a ceremony yesterday
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Win Harry in wizard auction
A BEST-SELLING Harry Potter book signed by the author is available to the highest bidder in a North-East children's charity auction. Acclaimed writer JK Rowling donated a signed first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to the Whoops!
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Kicking off a trend for girls who like soccer
FOOTBALL-MAD schoolgirls were given the chance to play the beautiful game yesterday. Seven hundred pupils from 50 primary and 20 secondary schools in County Durham took part in a soccer festival. The event, held at Durham University's Graham Sports Centre
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It's a pink ribbon day as breast cancer awareness campaign is launched
CHARITY shop workers snipped a ribbon to mark the start of a cancer awareness campaign. Staff at the Imperial Cancer Research shop, on Linthorpe Road, in Middlesbrough, are among those keen to promote October as Breast Cancer Awareness month. They marked
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Bus drivers' pay protest averted
A PLANNED strike by bus drivers has been averted after they accepted a revised pay offer from company bosses. Drivers with Go Northern part of North-East transport firm Go-Ahead voted to accept the 3.8 per cent rise at a ballot on Thursday. But drivers
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Will the real Billy Elliot please take a bow
IT could have been a scene from a very British film. There's a knock on the door of a house in the heart of the industrial north. It's the man to repair the arm of the settee. As he works away under the watchful eye of a little girl, he spots a large
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Robson salute for young guns Hughes and Griffin
NEWCASTLE United boss Bobby Robson yesterday hailed the young guns who are helping him through an injury crisis. Central defender Aaron Hughes and full-back Andy Griffin have been instrumental in holding together a rearguard ravaged by the loss of key
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Sorensen aims to be world's best keeper
GIANT Sunderland goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen makes no secret about his footballing ambition. "I aim to be the best in the world," he says simply. It seems only a matter of time before the supremely confident 24-year-old replaces Peter Schmeichel, the man
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Sorensen aims to be world's best keeper
GIANT Sunderland goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen makes no secret about his footballing ambition. "I aim to be the best in the world," he says simply. It seems only a matter of time before the supremely confident 24-year-old replaces Peter Schmeichel, the man
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Voices raised for hospice
Cleveland Philharmonic Choir will present Handel's Messiah in Stockton Parish Church on October 14, in aid of the Butterwick Children's Hospice appeal. The Reverend David Whittington will conduct the choir. Soloists are Julia Haigh, Ann Tallis, Tony Grylls
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Turner's lament as Pool injury troubles deepen
HARTLEPOOL United boss Chris Turner last night reflected on his side's injury woes and admitted: "It's a nightmare.'' Turner leads Pool into action with York at Victoria Park with seven players out through injury and illness. He has snapped up Middlesbrough
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Patience is a virtue Quakers will need to crush Carlisle
Darlington skipper Martin Gray will be telling his team-mates to be patient as Quakers try to bounce back against Carlisle today. Gray, who was made captain at the start of the season, is expecting Carlisle to provide difficult opposition, despite their
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Hodgson glad to be home after being lost in Forest
Darlington midfielder Richard Hodgson is enjoying a new lease of life at Feethams. Hodgson, who was signed by manager Gary Bennett just before the start of the season, has started just one league game for Quakers but has caught the eye with impressive
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Keeping God alive
DEVIL'S advocate, it seems from here, is an entirely proper role for a churches columnist occasionally to essay. So when a country church with an average congregation of 20 or so spends getting on £200,000 on restoration, when there is a no less beautiful
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Kick-off close for shirt auction
TIME is running out for football fans to put their shirts on a piece of prized Newcastle United memorabilia. The black and white striped shirt worn by United legend Jackie Milburn in the 1955 FA Cup Final left is up for grabs in an on-line sale. In a
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Straw had to go to ease the flow
STUDENTS had to dig deep as part of an awards scheme. The youngsters from Manor College of Technology, Hartlepool, went to clean Greatham Beck and found a huge pile of straw blocking the flow. The straw, believed to have been dumped by youths, had to
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Boy accused of assault
AN EAST Durham teenager appeared before Peterlee magistrates yesterday accused of mugging a 73-year-old. The 17-year-old was charged with robbing Molly Bath, in the incident on Monday. Magistrates adjourned the case until next Friday. Mrs Bath was walking
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Concern as mystery illness hits hedgehogs
A MYSTERY illness which has killed dozens of hedgehogs in a North-East village has baffled animal lovers. Brenda Angus says at least 24 of the prickly creatures have fallen ill and died in the past month at the haven she runs from her home in Woodham,
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At a glance: Saturday's results for North-East football.
F.A Carling Premiership Southampton 1: Middlesbrough 3 Manchester City 0: Newcastle United 1 Nationwide League Division 3 Hartlepool United 1: York City 0 Darlington 1: Carlisle United 0
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It's Oliver at last for Elliott
A TEENAGER is a step closer to seeing his acting dream come true. Elliott Francis, 13, from Ingleby Barwick, near Middlesbrough, saw a feature on Blue Peter, about auditions for the West End production of Oliver, when he was eight. He persuaded his parents
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Opinions sought for road options
residents are being offered the chance to say how they think £330,000 can best be spent on improving a stretch of road. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is staging an exhibition for residents of Brotton to choose their top three traffic management
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Safety measures demanded at dangerous stretch of river
COUNCILLORS are demanding action at a "dangerous" spot of the River Gaunless in West Auckland before someone drowns. The bank at a stretch of the river behind Front Street is partially eroded, and was the scene of an accident two months ago when a seven-year-old
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Couple locked in court fight could face bill for thousands
A RETIRED couple on income support are locked in a legal battle with a firm of North-East solicitors. Joseph and Christine Watson had their £24,500 home in Commercial Street, Crook, repossessed five years ago after finding they could not sell it because
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Spotlight trained on local produce benefits
ORGANISERS of a city's food and drink festival will focus on the quality of local produce during a special debate today. The Real Food Debate takes place at the Riverside Cafe, York, and is aiming to increase the availability of local food. Organiser
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Fire union to call off strike bid
THE Fire Brigades' Union looks set to withdraw its threat of strike action after a fire authority bowed to its demands. Earlier this month, union members from throughout the Cleveland Brigade voted in favour of holding a strike ballot as the first stage
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Protests as road is reopened
ANGRY protestors made their voices heard as a vintage bus became the first vehicle to climb the re-opened Loftus Bank, in east Cleveland, yesterday. Residents and shopkeepers who believe the extended work has caused them unnecessary disruption gathered
