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Dismay as business park logo faces axe
THE royal coat of arms emblazoned on the walls of law courts and Government buildings dates back to the time of Edward III. The Ford Motor Company's logo was devised in the 1920s. Yet time is being called on the logo at the entrance to the Belasis Hall
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Grateful woman's £1,000 for hospice
A DAUGHTER has presented a cheque to the hospice that cared for her father for more than 12 years. Lynn Kelly's father, Doug, visited the Butterwick Hospice, in Stockton, two or three times a week in the years before he died from lung cancer in 1988.
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Cemetery plan waits on Lottery bid
PLANS have been submitted for a £1.7m programme of works at a North-East burial ground. The Heritage Lottery Fund is being asked to come up with 66 per cent of the £1,729,183 cost of the facelift for Linthorpe Cemetery, Middlesbrough. However, it may
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The sickness of the sea
FOR centuries, old seadogs the world over perished on the high seas, taken not by war, nor the weather, but by a mystery illness. The first clues to their malaise were swollen and bleeding gums and a weariness that not even the cat o' nine tails could
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Going under cover with your PC
THE true Gadgetman (or woman) simply couldn't do without a personal digital assistant (PDA). Sales of these nifty little gadgets have really taken off in the last couple of years. The biggest seller of all is the Palm - a tablet-sized computer that's
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Mulch ado about timing
THE North-East has apparently suffered its wettest weather this past six months for more than a century. It may not, therefore, be considered appropriate to discuss watering. However, it is from now on that action has to be taken to ensure that the summer
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Triple joy for Boro
Two unbelievable own goals handed beleagured Boro a massive boost in their bid to beat the drop. Two own goals from Brazilian team-mates Edu and Silvinho and a superb effort from Hamilton Ricard set Boro on their way to an historic victory over their
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Youngsters come up with hatful of bright ideas for easter
CHILDREN at a nursery took their hats off to the Easter bunny with a project for the holidays. Youngsters at the Kids and Co nursery, in Darlington Town Hall, made more than 50 hats and bonnets. Prizes were presented to some of the children for producing
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Shops study of young people
A PIONEERING group of young people are celebrating a huge response to the first part of a survey they hope will improve their community. Peer Support 2K, in Darlington, has polled 200 people in the town's Cornmill Shopping Centre, in an effort to establish
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Quinn confident goals will come
FIT-AGAIN Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn believes some unsuspecting Premiership side will feel the backlash when Sunderland click back into goal-scoring gear. Peter Reid's men have won only one League game in the last nine, failing to score in
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Quinn confident goals will come
FIT-AGAIN Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn believes some unsuspecting Premiership side will feel the backlash when Sunderland click back into goal-scoring gear. Peter Reid's men have won only one League game in the last nine, failing to score in
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Housing scheme wins go-ahead
Plans for 71 new homes in a village have been approved. Derwentside district councillors gave permission for the homes to be built on land at Whitehouse Farm, Burnhope, near Lanchester, County Durham. The authority received three letters of objection
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Building of store to be cleared
Plans have been drawn up for a 25,000 sq ft store to be built. APR Developments wants Harrogate Borough Council to sanction the unit on land at Oak Beck Park, close to New Park roundabout, with its links to Ripon and Skipton. Councillors are due to give
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Flats go-ahead likely despite 'too-high' claims
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a three-storey block of flats on the outskirts of Darlington town centre look likely to get approval, despite protests from neighbours. Darlington Homes wants to build the self-contained flats, to include 28 car parking spaces,
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Relatives upset over flooded grave site
GRIEVING Edward Ritchie is demanding an apology from a council after his brother's grave was flooded by more than a foot of water. The body of Sam Ritchie, who died of cancer on April 2, was buried in Witton Park Cemetery next to his father last Saturday
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Find is almost bangers and mash
THE chips were definitely down for workers at a frozen food factory when they found a hand grenade in a bag of potatoes. The discovery was made by staff at McCain's headquarters in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. But the tense situation was eased by an
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Station's fired up for busy Easter weekend
A 19th Century water pumping station has been fired up for the Easter weekend. Andy Lowes is pictured checking a lubricator at the Tees Cottage Pumping Station. The station, with its 25-ton beam, was built on the outskirts of Darlington in 1849 after
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Minister confronted over animal cull 'dithering'
A GROUP of angry vets said yesterday that the Government must stop "dithering" in its battle to beat foot-and-mouth disease. They confronted deputy agriculture minister Joyce Quin with the accusations as she visited the North-East disease control centre
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£14m plan for estate progresses
A MAJOR development site which promises to create over 570 jobs has been given outline planning permission. The £14m Maingate scheme, planned by UK Land Estates at Team Valley Business Estate, Gateshead, covers 52,000sq ft and will deliver a mix of offices
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Groups celebrate £4.7m windfall
GROUPS from across the region have scooped a massive £4.7m in National Lottery funding. The money, from the Lottery's new Community Fund, will go to 30 voluntary groups across County Durham, Teesside and Tyneside. The aim is to help support those community
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Public airing for radical revamp of public services
PLANS to radically shake up the delivery of council services in Teesside are to be given a public airing. Leading representatives of Middlesbrough council are to share a public platform with their new strategic partners, Hyder Business Services, to explain
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Crunch time arrives for Sunderland's Euro bid
SUNDERLAND manager Peter Reid last night weighed up his team's European aspirations before the Easter programme against Tottenham Hotspur and Coventry and admitted: "It's a now or never scenario." The Wearsiders remain in sixth place despite a disappointing
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Confident Kilty seeks to silence flying Cardiff
HOME-GROWN midfielder Mark Kilty is hoping Quakers can continue their unbeaten run against Cardiff today - and erase the nightmare of the last visit from a top-three side in the process. Quakers go into the clash against the second-placed Welshmen with
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For sale: The Crab Hotel. Snap it up for just £2.5m
A hotel which has counted Boy George and Alan Shearer among its guests has been put up for sale at more than £2.5m. The award-winning Crab Manor Hotel, at Asenby, near Thirsk, North Yorkshire, has been offered on the open market by Leeds selling agents
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You are risking lives, fire chiefs warn arson attackers
FIRE chiefs have issued a stark warning to young arsonists on a run-down housing estate: "You are putting lives at risk". The warning follows a spate of fires on Firthmoor, in Darlington, during recent months, with the latest blaze occurring in the early
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Turner salutes Little's big success
DETERMINED Hartlepool United boss Chris Turner last night saluted the managerial talents of Brian Little. Pool entertain Little's Hull this afternoon looking to cement their play-off position against one of their top-seven rivals, who have forced their
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Clubbers urged to support appeal for organ donors
A NIGHTCLUB is appealing to revellers to rally behind an ex-member in need of an organ transplant. The Millennium, at Teesside Park, near Thornaby, was already joining forces with Newcastle's Freeman Hospital for the area's first discotheque donor recruitment
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Defeat tarnishes Robson's return
An emotional return to Portman Road for Magpies boss Bobby Robson ended with another blank day for Newcastle United. A red card for Nolberto Solano for a handling a goalbound from Hernan Hreidersson was the trigger for United's demise. As the Peruvian
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Pool charge stutters
HARTLEPOOL United are feeling the pressure of their play-off assault after going down to a 1-0 home defeat to rivals Hull at Victoria Park. A week after losing for the first time in 22 games, Pool again suffered a reverse and they now go to play-off rivals
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Who's doing haute cuisine in your kitchen? It could be Drew
IMAGINE celebrity chef Jamie Oliver magically appearing in your kitchen to cook you up a treat. Well, bar the jarring "mockney" tones and cloying chirpiness, this vision of couch-potato heaven could become reality in the form of Shotley Bridge chef and
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The Easter exodus
THOUSANDS of holidaymakers made an Easter getaway to sunnier climes yesterday as tourist attractions across Britain battled to pull in the crowds. Poor weather and the continuing foot-and-mouth crisis were believed to be responsible for sending record
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Spurs shock Sunderland
SUNDERLAND'S European hopes nose-dived at the Stadium of Light as they squandered a two-goal lead against Spurs. The Londoners looked a very poor side indeed in an oipening first half when they were carved open at will by Peter Reid's men, who went into
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Egg-jarpers poised for a cracking day
THE art of egg-jarping will take centre stage at a dales pub tomorrow. Contestants from throughout the region are expected to join locals for the annual event organised by the Sunday Club, at the Cross Keys, Eastgate, in Weardale, at noon. For the contest
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Rescue worker fears for horses
AN animal rescue worker fears her horses are suffering, as she cannot find straw to feed them. Kate Wilson has issued an appeal for fodder for the 40 abandoned horses she cares for at Ramshaw Animal Rescue Centre, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. All the
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Anger as landfill site is reopened
A LANDFILL site has been reopened to take animal carcasses. About 100 tonnes of dead pigs and sheep were buried in the commercial waste tip at Port Clarence, near Billingham, Teesside, last week, despite protests from neighbouring farmers. Zero Waste,
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Crime victims offered peace of mind
SENIOR citizens who are the victims of crime are being given extra peace of mind with a home security scheme. Window locks are being fitted to ground floor and accessible first floor windows, at the homes of older Gateshead Council tenants, who have recently
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Players set their sights on success
A SEDGEFIELD drama group is off to the Isle of Man on Wednesday to take part in an annual Easter Festival. Sedgefield Players, who will be presenting Gym and Tonic, by John Godber, which is produced by Walter Howell, will be competing against six other
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Proud memory of top stallion
PENSIONER Ted Cumbor will never forget the day he beat the Scots at their own game. For he swept the board with his world-renowned stallion, Ayton Perfection, when the 18.1 hand-high Clydesdale was declared the best in show, at the Stallion championships
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Comment from The Northern Echo - A message that must be given
THE images which have emerged from the foot-and-mouth crisis of 2001 will live in the memory for a long time. They have been graphic, horrific, and sickening illustrations of one of the most disturbing peacetime disasters to face this country. A small
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Housing plan move rejected
PROPOSALS to increase the size of a housing development have been refused planning permission despite council officers recommending that they be approved. Persimmon Homes North-East already has approval from Derwentside District Council to build 60 homes
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Well-wishers weigh in to aid metric martyr
PLEDGES of support for metric martyr Steve Thoburn have flooded in from across the country as he considers whether to appeal against his conviction. The Sunderland market trader was found guilty last Monday of two breaches of the 1985 Weights and Measures
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Year after murder confession, the battle for justice goes on
THE family of murdered pizza delivery girl Julie Hogg are still fighting for justice, a year after her murderer confessed to the crime. Mother-of-one Julie disappeared in November 1989. Her mutilated body was found by her mother, Ann Ming, three months
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Flood-hit villagers see defence plan
A £1m flood defence plan goes on show at Stamford Bridge, near York, one of the worst hit places in the recent floods when the River Derwent burst its banks. Residents will be able to see the Environment Agency scheme at the village hall on Thursday,
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A yummy job at the chocolate factory
THE room has a cold, clinical lab-like feel. The impression is accentuated by the sight of a man in a white lab coat pushing a trolley. Inside are a dozen booths, each containing a chair, small ledge, computer screen and keyboard, tissues and sink. Those
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Book to make mark on history
ENCOURAGING early sales of a book on the history of Chester-le-Street have prompted the author to try to get the book into every school in the North-East. Raymond Selkirk believes his book, Chester-le-Street and It's Place in History, would make an ideal
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Girls enjoy week of sport
GIRLS from east Cleveland have been sampling sport this week. Middlesbrough Football Community Project in partnership with East Cleveland Education Action Zone is trying to promote sport and exercise among girls. This week, led by health promotors Rob
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SPURS SHOCK SUNDERLAND
SUNDERLAND 2, TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3 SUNDERLAND'S European hopes nose-dived at the Stadium of Light as they squandered a two-goal lead against Spurs. The Londoners looked a very poor side indeed in an oipening first half when they were carved open at will
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Steam train fans roll up for tickets to ride
Railway enthusiasts helped to ease the gloom stemming from the foot-and-mouth epidemic by reliving the glorious days of steam yesterday. Many people took advantage of the Easter break to take a steam locomotive tour along one of the country's most picturesque
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Pain results in campaign
A ONE-woman protest over the length of time patients have to wait for pain relief has led to the formation of a new campaign group. Mary Hawgood, 67, from Durham City, was so angry at being told she would have to wait five months to see a pain specialist
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Quakers at the double
Darlington have virtually assured their Third Division future with a convincing win over promotion chasing Cardiff at Feethams. The Quakers have now lost just once in their last 12 outings and first-half strikes form John Williams and Glenn Naylor ensured
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Quality of life boosted by trust
THE landscape of the Yorkshire Dales and the quality of life of its residents have been boosted through the funding of 350 projects through the Dales Millennium Trust. The four year £9m scheme, which has just been completed, was set up to explore funding
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Schools help to clean up
Schools in Redcar have joined up with their council and a fast food chain to clean up a town's image. Youngsters from St Dominic's, the Lakes and Zetland primary schools have designed posters with a tidy-up message for ten new litter bins which burger
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I tawt I taw tweety pie, say bemused supermarket shoppers
SUPERMARKET manager Colin Gourley amused staff and customers at his store by spending much of yesterday in a canary suit. Mr Gourley donned the Tweety Pie cartoon character outfit to help a North-East charity - A Celebration Of Life After Cancer. Founded
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Going under cover with your PC
THE true Gadgetman (or woman) simply couldn't do without a personal digital assistant (PDA). Sales of these nifty little gadgets have really taken off in the last couple of years. The biggest seller of all is the Palm - a tablet-sized computer that's
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Treasures of golden age go on show
FORGOTTEN treasures from a golden empire are to go on display. The Golden Age of York is an exhibition which tells the fascinating tale of Alcuin and Charlemagne and includes many rare and beautiful items never seen in Britain before. Alcuin, who had
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Farmers condemn Government over distribution of Census forms
FARMERS have criticised the Government for its handling of the distribution of Census forms. Stephen Cleminson, of New Hummerbeck Farm, West Auckland, County Durham, said a delivery girl ignored Keep Out signs at his farm. When he asked the girl if she
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Captain Lewis vows to steer a winning course
DURHAM enter their tenth season in first-class cricket next week under their sixth captain in Jonathan James Benjamin Lewis. That's not counting the few games for which Simon John Emmerson Brown did the job after Mike Roseberry resigned in 1996. While
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Giant egg raises £500 for charity
A HUGE Easter egg was the centre of attention in a charity raffle draw. The egg, more than 3ft high, was raffled at Darlington's Imperial Express Caf. Proceeds from the draw, which raised more than £534, are to go to the Starbright charity. It supports
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Never felt more like singing the blues
PALM Sunday, grim and glorious. Sheep graze, if no longer safely, the sign outside the Reeth newsagent's urges customers to disinfect their shoes before entering and across the fields a cock crows, though it may be unwise to stretch the neck of the metaphor
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Residents to vote on political structure
A LOCAL authority has launched a consultation exercise to encourage residents to have a say on future decision-making. North Yorkshire County Council has sent out more than 300,000 questionnaires to households and businesses, inviting opinions on new
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Never felt more like singing the blues
PALM Sunday, grim and glorious. Sheep graze, if no longer safely, the sign outside the Reeth newsagent's urges customers to disinfect their shoes before entering and across the fields a cock crows, though it may be unwise to stretch the neck of the metaphor
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Quiz raises cash for ward
A COUNTY DURHAM news-agent came up trumps for a children's hospital ward by staging his own version of a top television quiz show. Robbie Clark, of Mainsforth News, Ferryhill, became Chris Tarrant to host Who Wants To Be A Millionaire at local pub, the
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Falcons target Shield as simplest route into Cup
IT is such a long shot for Newcastle Falcons to clinch fourth place in the Zurich Premiership this weekend that their priority will be the European Shield. They face Harlequins in the semi-final at Headingley next Sunday knowing that winning the Shield
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Easter at home is so special for Daniel
A BOY born with a rare heart defect is enjoying Easter at home after major surgery. Daniel Smith looks like any other four-year-old boy as he plays with his trucks on the living room carpet. But the youngster was born with a rare heart defect, hypoplastic
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Teenager is raped at knifepoint
AN 18-year-old girl has been raped at knifepoint on open ground near a main road. The teenager was found by a passing cyclist. Northumbria Police have launched an inquiry into the attack, next to John Reid Road, near Bruce Close, South Shields, at 9.40pm
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Would you propose to your man?
TEEN singer Billie Piper's engagement to multi-millionaire DJ Chris Evans caused such a sensation, not just because of their 17-year-age difference - she is 18 while he is 35 - or because she may finally have tamed the untameable Virgin Radio boss, but
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Bury set sights on Nelson
Bishop Auckland defender Micky Nelson is on his way to Second Division Bury. The Lancashire club have been tracking the former Spennymoor player for several months and Nelson isn't on contract at Kingsway, so Bury can sign him on a free. Bishops, meanwhile
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Concert high note after orchestra cancels tour
A NORTH-EAST orchestra hopes to strike a chord with disappointed music fans. The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra was to visit Newcastle this month, but when a sponsorship deal fell through, it had to ditch its European tour. So Northern Sinfonia, based in Newcastle
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North man's anguish over missing son
A FRAIL grandfather was last night anxiously awaiting word from his son, who went missing four months ago after disappearing with his daughter. Steven King, 41, who vanished with his daughter Anna Leorah on December 16, while in Switzerland, is believed
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Transport projects able to claim for funds
ORGANISERS of rural transport projects have been urged to stake their claim for a share of a £10,000 fund. The Hambleton and Richmondshire Rural Transport Partnership - set up 18 months ago, with the backing of district councillors - wants local groups
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Youngsters' skateboard park dream moves a step closer
CAMPAIGNERS and a council have joined forces to provide a skateboard park for a town's youngsters. Peterlee Town Council and the Peterlee Skate Park Action Group (PSAG) hope to create the park next to the town's new Woodhouse Park. The group raised £100,000
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A real lack of quality as trainers settle for the numbers game
'CERTAIN trainers are bleeding the system by running horses totally out of their depth to gain appearance money. This was again apparent at Pontefract this week when in the 0-90 classified race, with appearance money of £500 for each runner, 12 of the
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Hear All Sides
Letters from The Northern Echo FOOT-AND-MOUTH SOME people condemn pictures on TV and in newspapers showing animals being slaughtered and their bodies being shoved around in a digger because it is too graphic, too nasty to watch. As much as I hate to view
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Light at the end of the tunnel as rail repairs increase
Railtrack has stepped up its nationwide track repair offensive, taking advantage of the quieter Easter holiday period to stay on target for a full summer timetable, by May. Thousands of contractors will be replacing miles of track and sets of points this
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Pool charge stutters
HARTLEPOOL United are feeling the pressure of their play-off assault after going down to a 1-0 home defeat to rivals Hull at Victoria Park. A week after losing for the first time in 22 games, Pool again suffered a reverse and they now go to play-off rivals
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Police seek help to deal with vandals
PEOPLE are being urged to report suspicious activities around schools, in an attempt to stem the rise of school holiday vandalism. In one night last week Whitworth Special School, in Spennymoor, was broken into and a video recorder stolen. Damage was
