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Natalie, seven, is -ultimate swimmer'
SUPER swimmer Natalie Routledge has completed the whole of Middlesbrough Borough Council's Aqualink swimming lesson scheme - and she is only seven years old. Natalie, a pupil at Green Lane School, had to complete water skill awards, personal survival
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Hammers double act too good for Magpies
THE outrageous genius of Paolo Di Canio and Geordie cheek of Don Hutchison destroyed Newcastle's unbeaten run as the Magpies' London hoodoo continued to haunt them. Bobby Robson's men, who hadn't lost in 13 games in all competitions stretching back to
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Tin man carries healthy living message
A CAN man is helping get a green message to the people of Durham. The tin can man, who has not yet been named, was built by staff at Durham City Council as part of a travelling display designed to hammer home the message of recycling. The exhibition also
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Villagers resist bid by park authority
A DALES village is resisting a move to have it designated a conservation area on the grounds it could lead to too much red tape. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has already consulted the Reeth community on the proposals. Now its officers are
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Howland at the double for Mowden
THERE are already signs that both Darlington clubs can continue their remarkable progress up the leagues, with Mowden Park's 32-12 victory at Nuneaton establishing them as one of three teams in National Three North with three wins out of three. Mowden
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Concern over the future of seaside shows
A QUESTION mark hangs over the future of the summer seaside shows in a North Yorkshire town, promoters have warned. Veteran director John Redgrave, whose Rave On production was one of four presented each week during the peak season at Scarborough's Futurist
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Demolition plan for building
A DILAPIDATED building on Richmond's Nun's Close car park seems likely to be bulldozed - although council chiefs have yet to decide what should go in its place. The old Central Kitchens building, which is also the former Curtain Window premises, has been
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Jobs to be served up at fast-food restaurant
FIFTY five jobs will be created with the arrival of a fast-food restaurant on Teesside. Pizza Hut is opening a 136-seater restaurant at the £60m Middlesbrough Retail Park in the town centre, this week. The £500,000 premises, built near a 2,500-seater,
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Families step out for meningitis trust
YOUNGSTERS aged from nine months to five years joined in a toddle waddle yesterday to raise funds for The Meningitis trust. Middlesbrough Council's Stepping Stones creches across the town responded to a countrywide invitation from the Meningitis Trust
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College move for vicar Jan
A COLLEGE'S first full-time chaplain says she is looking forward to combining her two great passions - teaching and the ministry. The Reverend Jan Cheeseman will take up the new position at Harrogate Ladies' College later this month. She is moving to
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Poison fish puts NE family in hospital
TOXIC tuna which put three members of a family in hospital is still having an effect on its victims 14 months after a birthday meal turned to drama. Twins Stephen and Christine Bowman-Jones and their father Nigel all needed urgent hospital treatment within
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Golfers' tribute to Echo photographer
A NORTH-EAST photographer whose death prompted a campaign to improve coronary health care in Britain was remembered yesterday at an annual golf event. Ian Weir, a 38-year-old father-of-two from Darlington, died two years ago of a heart attack while waiting
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Warning over petrol scam
POLICE have issued a warning amid fears that lone motorists are being targeted in a fuel scam. Darlington police say they have received reports of drivers being flagged down and asked for cash for petrol. A woman contacted police to say she had been stopped
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Community safety scheme begins recruitment
A community safety initiative involving the use of wardens to patrol the streets of Hartlepool has taken a big step forward. Officials from Hartlepool Borough Council have launched a drive to recruit nine community wardens, three senior community wardens
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Making plans for Christmas celebrations
SUMMER may only have just finished, but in Guisborough they are already looking to Christmas. Guisborough Town Council has discussed preparations for the festivities and celebrations and plans are already well on the way. Last year, Westgate was decorated
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Bus company blasted over spray refusal
A BUS company has been criticised after refusing to drive its vehicles through a foot-and- mouth disinfectant point. Residents living in and around the Stanhope area of County Durham say they are disgusted that Weardale Motor Services will not drive its
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Student sweeps prizes
A STUDENT has proved herself one of the top engineers in the country after scooping two prestigious awards and saving her company a fortune. Stephanie McGovern, 19, from Acklam, near Middlesbrough, revolutionised the production of Black & Decker's
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Three held on drugs charges
A SIX-WEEK police operation to stamp out violence on a Bishop Auckland housing estate has ended with the arrest of three suspected drug dealers. Drugs, including heroin, crack cocaine, cannabis, Ecstasy and amphetamines were also recovered during raids
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Cyclists take on coast-to-coast charity ride
EIGHT Darlington men have set off on the gruelling 140 mile West to East coast cycle ride to raise money for Cancer Research. The ride has been organised by Brendan Alexander, who will be driving the support vehicle, donated by Nobles and fuel given by
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Bridge bravery
DAREDEVILS took part in the ultimate challenge yesterday when they abseiled down the side of one of the region's best known landmarks for charity. More than 50 people took part in the abseil down the side of the Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough, which
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masters of the skies whisk visitors back to medieval heyday
A SERIES of magnificent birds of prey demonstrated their power and hunting skills when they took to the skies at the weekend in a special display at Yorkshire's oldest stone fortress. Visitors to the 900-year-old Richmond Castle were treated to a medieval
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Theatre rides on crest of a wave as arts bookings flood in
HE is the man charged with bringing art to the masses in a former coal-mining and steel-working area of County Durham. But new theatre manager for Derwentside Nick Wiggins has found that the job is already half-done. For, in a major coup for the arts
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Local Authority among first to sign declaration on climate change
SUNDERLAND City Council has become one of the first local authorities in the country to sign a declaration on climate change. The declaration commits the council to working with communities to address the causes and effects of climate change. It will
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Plea for calm after attack on mosque
Police appealed for calm among Muslim communities yesterday after a North-East mosque was damaged by fire in what was believed to be a racist attack. Detectives investigating the incident at Al Hazar mosque, in South Shields, Tyneside, warned that revenge
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Final event drama as Sophie wins first decathlon
TEESSIDE teenager Sophie Dewell won the UK's first women's decathlon yesterday on her multi-events debut. The 18-year-old Middlesbrough and Cleveland Harrier had to pull out all the stops to clinch victory in a nail-biting finish to the event at Wentworth
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Anger at plans for shopping complex
PROTESTORS gathered at the weekend to voice their concerns about proposals for a £60m riverside shopping complex. The demonstration, organised by the Castle Area Campaign Group and York Tomorrow, aimed to show the strength of feeling against the Coppergate
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A View from High Row
DARLINGTON Show was once a highly successful and popular feature of the town's calendar. So what happened to the fun, the games, the competitions, the displays and the community spirit? It is now several years since Darlington Show fizzled out amid financial
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Deadly Darlington
CLINICAL finishing produced a scoreline which must have had a few jaws hitting the deck at other North Division One clubs on Saturday. At 5-5 after 15 minutes and with Darlington struggling in the scrums the anticipated tight game was developing. Ten
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North-East engineer faces grim task in operation to raise Kursk
A NORTH-EAST engineer is among the team of experts spearheading a mission to raise the Kursk submarine. The nuclear-powered vessel plunged to the bottom of the Barents Sea last year, with 118 Russian sailors onboard. Heavy haulage specialist Malcolm Dailey
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Can wasps survive bad weather threat?
THEY are among the most distinctive - if annoying - visitors of late summer. But this year they have been missing. Wasps increase their numbers during August and September, flying into houses and gathering around fruit trees. But this year has been a
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No let-up in police hunt for killer
A YEAR after vice girl Vicky Glass disappeared, murder squad detectives are still no closer to finding her killer. In what has become the longest-running murder inquiry ever carried out by Cleveland Police, officers are appealing for anyone who may have
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Dedication to soldiers rewarded
A LIFE dedicated to the service of old soldiers has been rewarded by the people of Guisborough. Dick Roddam, chairman of the Royal British Legion in the town, was made Citizen of the Year by Guisborough Town Council. It was given for his services to the
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N-E students on awards shortlist
NORTH-EAST students have been shortlisted to appear before a panel of judges from the media world for the Guardian Student Media Awards 2001. Durham University student Glyn Thomas has been short-listed for Student Photographer of the Year and Simon Ibison
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Hannah arrives for first operation
HANNAH Maxwell-Jones has arrived safely in the United States for the radical surgery that will give her a new life. Little Hannah, from Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, was born with a severe facial disfigurement. Her plight touched readers of The Northern Echo
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Admission of failings accompanies Gazza return
A RETURN to action on the pitch and a return to where he's spent most of his 16-plus years as a professional - the pages of the national press. Paul Gascoigne can rank himself as undoubtedly the most famous footballer, if not sportsman, to emerge from
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John's radishes more than just salad fodder
WHEN it comes to growing radishes, gardener John Metcalfe is pretty hot stuff. He collected first prize in his local pub show with two monsters almost 3ft long and weighing more than 7lbs each. For good measure, he also produced the top leek at the show
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Coastguards shed a tear as last North-East station goes
WHEN coastguard Bernie Cother scans the horizon on his next shift he will be blinking to remind himself where he is. Gone will be familiar landmarks such as Souter Lighthouse, as seen from the Tynemouth Coastguard Station. Instead, he will be met with
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Penalty decision correct - McClaren
DELIGHTED Steve McClaren last night revealed how he believes the decision to hand Middlesbrough a late penalty at Stamford Bridge was the correct thing to do. Trailing 2-1 to Chelsea with 90 minutes on the clock, referee Rob Styles pointed to the spot
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Spinal countdown
A body piercer aims to raise hundreds of pounds for Imperial Cancer Research by carrying out his most difficult assignment - a spinal piercing. Jon Archibald, who runs a clinic in Micklegate, York, will insert 20 piercings along the spine of Lisa Cowam
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Girl, 13, in swimming pool tragedy
A 13-YEAR-OLD girl has died after being pulled unconscious from a swimming pool. Anne-Marie Readshaw, who lived in the Ferryhill area, of County Durham, had been swimming with her friends at Spennymoor Leisure Centre on Saturday afternoon when she got
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Girl, 13, in swimming pool tragedy
A 13-YEAR-OLD girl has died after being pulled unconscious from a swimming pool. Anne-Marie Readshaw, who lived in the Ferryhill area, of County Durham, had been swimming with her friends at Spennymoor Leisure Centre on Saturday afternoon when she got
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Boksic spot on to ease the Blues
MIDDLESBROUGH once again staged a tremendous fightback to earn a 2-2 draw at Chelsea yesterday. Since day one of his Riverside tenure, Steve McClaren has insisted he wants to entertain the fans - well he's getting his wish away from home anyway. For the
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Former nun opts for hands-on healing role
A FORMER nun has swapped her role in a convent for a life healing people using alternative therapies. Catherine Wallace, 38, spent 14 years as a member of a closed order of Carmelites in Darlington, County Durham. But she realised she was meant to follow
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Robson rails at referee
NEWCASTLE manager Bobby Robson pointed an accusing finger at referee Dermot Gallagher after his side were condemned to their first defeat of the season by a Paolo Di Canio-inspired West Ham. Robson railed at Gallagher for denying the Magpies a third-minute
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Couple postpone dream tip to States
A COUPLE have cancelled their dream holiday to New York because they cannot face flying to the US. Gary Coulson and his wife Susan, from South Church, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, were due to fly to the city on November 3, to celebrate Mr Coulson's
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No let-up in police hunt for killer
A YEAR after vice girl Vicky Glass disappeared, murder squad detectives are still no closer to finding her killer. In what has become the longest-running murder inquiry ever carried out by Cleveland Police, officers are appealing for anyone who may have
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Giant lily thrives in new pond
AN enormous water lily has flowered at Durham City's Botanic Garden. The giant Amazonian water lily, which has leaves up to two metres long, has been grown successfully in the garden's new pond. Head gardener Mike Hughes said: "This is the first time
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Spotter plane trials delayed
TRIALS which could end years of complaints about disturbances caused by a police spotter plane have been postponed again. The trials to try to reduce the noise made by the aircraft, which were to have taken place last week, have been postponed until the
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Performance figures reveal rail difficulties
NEW performance figures show how the National Rail Enquiry Service (NRES) was hit in the wake of last October's Hatfield train crash. The service, which handles more than 60 million calls from passengers a year, saw performance dip amid the ensuing network
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Pauline conjures up bunny bonus
A rabbit refuge is £100 better off today, thanks to a volunteer who fosters unwanted pets. Pauline Nelson nominated Bunny Burrows when Sainsbury's was asking its employees to chose local heroes. And, over the weekend, she made the trip from her home in
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Three remain in hospital after major A19 smash
THREE people were still recovering in hospital today after a multi-vehicle pile-up that brought chaos to the A19. Eight cars and a road tanker were involved in an accident that brought both sides of the busy dual carriageway to a complete standstill.
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Classic car owner's drive for US heroes
BIG-HEARTED Malcolm O'Neill did his bit for the victims of the terrorist attacks in America. Mr O'Neill, from Bishop Auckland, County Durham, was spurred into action when he saw pictures of the tragedy unfolding. A classic car lover, he gained permission
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Jobs fair offers festive cheer
A JOBS fair brought some early Christmas cheer to Durham City. Darlington Football Club manager Gary Bennett opened the event in Durham Town Hall, which offered more than 150 full and part-time vacancies from 26 different employers. Employment Service
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Options to improve decaying chapel
A FEASIBILITY study on a decaying chapel has come up with three options for improvement. HLB Architects of Durham was commissioned by Middlesbrough Borough Council to carry out the survey on Acklam Chapel of Remembrance, in Acklam Cemetery. It was built
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Niall back to his best
REPUBLIC of Ireland international Niall Quinn, whose two goals against Charlton Athletic saved Sunderland from a second home defeat in the space of four days, has finally conquered the back injury which threatened his career. And he believes that the
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Jail for man who bit off fireman's ear
A THUG who bit off part of a fireman's ear as he tackled a blazing car has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Lee Atkinson ripped an inch-long chunk out of fire officer Chris Williams' ear as he attended a 999 call. He then spat it out onto a patch
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Grandmother forced to leap clear as car wrecks garden
A GRANDMOTHER has told how she is lucky to be alive after a car smashed through a bus stop and ploughed into her front garden. Freda Lee, of Middleton Road, Shildon, was forced to jump out of the way as a white Ford Mondeo veered out of control and bore
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Spelling was sign of times, say chiefs
HIGHWAY chiefs say there are no plans to alter or replace a road sign which has been spelt wrong for the past 20 years. The sign, on the approach to the Haughton Road roundabout in Darlington, directs motorists to "Teeside". A spokesman for Darlington
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'Regular benefits for asylum seekers' call
A CAMPAIGN against the voucher system for asylum seekers is being launched in the North-East. Following a meeting on Thursday at Middlesbrough Town Hall, the North-East Coalition for Asylum Rights (Necfar) has decided to call for a regular benefits system
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Shops development progressing quickly
WORK on the multi-million pound shops development for Redcar town centre is forging ahead. Ongoing construction work will mean that new traffic arrangements will come into force today, a week earlier than expected. The £26m scheme, being constructed by
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Response 'did more damage'
THE Government's response to the foot-and-mouth crisis has been more economically damaging than the disease itself, says a damning report. The Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) said in a study of the key lessons to be learned from the
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Dusty's recipe for a long life
TINY terrier Dusty could be the oldest dog of its kind in Britain after reaching the ripe old age of 20. The Yorkshire terrier has just celebrated the milestone birthday - the equivalent of 140 human years. Dusty's owners put their pet's age down to his
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Team hailed for helping autistic people
SOCIAL services staff in North Yorkshire have become the first in the country to have their work with autistic people recognised. The county council team has gained accreditation from the National Autistic Society for its work with people with autistic
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Hear all sides; Confusing justice and vengeance
TERRORISM ALTHOUGH the tactics used by terrorists are completely indefensible, they are sometimes responding, albeit disproportionately, to real injustice. For every terrorist, there may be many thousands of ordinary, peaceful people who, while condemning
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Police reaping benefits of spy cameras
CLOSED-CIRCUIT television (CCTV) in Guisborough is producing positive results. Sergeant Richard Schofield, from Guisborough Police, told a meeting of Guisborough Town Council that operating staff in Eston were still "finding their feet" with the equipment
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Community centre to get revamp
THE future of a community centre has been secured with the announcement that £400,000 is to be spent revamping it. Hambleton Community Centre, in Bullamoor Road, Northallerton, was facing the threat of closure earlier this year when council chiefs decided
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Burning Questions; Old ladies of some repute
Q: What is the origin of the phrase Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in relation to the Bank of England and how did the nearby Throgmorton Street get its name? - Doug McKenna, Stockton. A: The term Old Lady of Threadneedle Street has been in use since
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Lease row puts 14 jobs at risk
FOURTEEN people face life on the dole if a row over the lease on the building where they work is not resolved by November. The Richmond Garden and Farm Supply Centre has been in the town's former railway station for almost 30 years. But owner Mike Pattison
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The Monday poem
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 The sun rose in a clear blue sky, The day I will remember, When terror rocked a nation, That morning in September. Some mindless individuals Sent thousands to their deaths, While we just watched in silence, Stunned, and held
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Young DJ tracks career in music
A YOUNG DJ with a learning disability has enrolled on a foundation course in music, dance and drama. Andrew McCloud, from Ushaw Moor, Durham City, has always been creative and now composes lyrics for the songs he produced. Equipped with a keyboard and
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Prostitute site closed down
CYBER 'police' have closed down a sex-for-sale e-mail operation in the North-East. Engineers with Internet providers ntl, on Teesside, today pulled the plug on a red light guide to Middlesbrough. The vice-promoter who uses the pseudonym 'Bikerman' compiles
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Burns victim had been set on fire
A MAN who died after suffering serious burns was almost certainly set on fire deliberately, police said last night. The victim is believed to be a 49-year-old married Tyneside man, but his burns were so severe that he could not be formally identified
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Residents to show off their artistic talent
A GROUP of older people have organised an art exhibition to show off their talents with watercolours. The show has been prepared with help from the Art Studio, which has been running a painting course for beginners for residents of Albany House, in Washington
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LibDem's protest
DURHAM City's Liberal Democrats have come out against an elected mayor for the city. The party made its decision to urge the people of Durham to reject the elected mayor option in a local referendum to be held in November. Citizens will be asked to choose
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Claims backlog deadline
A DEADLINE of January next year has been set to clear an authority's backlog of benefit claims dating back more than 18 months, has been the subject of an Ombudsman's report. Derwentside District Council still has to clear a backlog of 2,871 housing benefit
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Hopes are revived for park skateboard site proposal
A LONG-running skateboard saga has resurfaced with the revival of plans for a dedicated site for enthusiasts. About 50 youngsters packed a Northallerton Town Council meeting to press their case for a permanent base for their sport. The youngsters use
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Student on hunger strike in row over thesis
A UNIVERSITY research student has gone on hunger strike claiming she has not been allowed to complete a ten-year project. Indian-born economics student Roshini Mangalore claims York University has discriminated against her because of her ethnic origins
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200-year-old seaside lift may be closed
A SEASIDE cliff lift will have to shut unless a multi-thousand pound restoration scheme is carried out. Whitby's 200-year-old lift, on the resort's West Cliff, has been so well used by thousands of holidaymakers every year that it is wearing out, say
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Move to protect nature site from vandals
ACTION is being taken to stop environmental workers being intimidated as they work on a nature site. The Firthmoor Grasslands Site, in Darlington, has been a nature area for almost ten years and has is home to a large number of important species. John
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Janitors do a tidy job as town hall guides
IT has a secret passageway, ancient swords, the personal effects of a legendary Polish dwarf, and is one of the region's oldest buildings. But if you want to explore some of the lesser-known facets of Durham City's Town Hall, you have to rely on the services
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Move to protect nature site from vandals
ACTION is being taken to stop environmental workers being intimidated as they work on a nature site. The Firthmoor Grasslands Site, in Darlington, has been a nature area for almost ten years and has is home to a large number of important species. John
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Three held on drugs charges
A SIX-WEEK police operation to stamp out violence on Bishop Auckland housing estate has ended with the arrest of three suspected drug dealers. Drugs, including heroin, crack cocaine, cannabis, Ecstasy and amphetamines were also recovered during raids
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Quinn's double header silences the doubters
THE patience of Sunderland fans has been sorely tried this season, and came close to breaking point before veteran striker Niall Quinn once again rose to the occasion and saved the day. The emergence of Wearside boss Peter Reid from the trainers' box
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Spotter plane trials delayed
TRIALS which could end complaints about disturbance caused by a police spotter plane have been postponed. The trials to try to reduce the noise made by the aircraft, which were to have taken place last week, have been postponed until the middle of next
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School plays the name game
THE first day in class can be daunting for pupils - but it is easy to find your way around Richard Coates School. When bakery lessons are on the timetable, pupils look no further than the classroom of Mrs Cooke. If it is science, Mr Bunce and his Bunsen
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Entertainers take to the streets to get drugs message across
AN event to help spread the anti-drugs message and raise awareness among people of all ages took place in Redcar during the weekend. Street theatre, steel bands and basketball displays were some of the activities taking place in the sixth annual Drugs
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Cinema is 'not for sale'
BOSSES have moved to quash rumours that Darlington's only cinema is to be sold. The ABC in Northgate is the only option for people in the town who have no way of travelling to the Showcase Cinema at Teesside Park or other towns. Rumours have been circulating
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'Seek legal advice' tip to medical chief
THE nation's chief medical officer has been advised to take legal advice over his involvement in the Richard Neale scandal, it was revealed last night. Professor Liam Donaldson was a senior NHS figure in the North-East at the time questions were being
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Convery forced to wait in bid to fire opening goal
AFTER having, what he believed to be, his goal taken away from him on Saturday, Mark Convery awaits his first strike in a Darlington shirt. The Newcastle-born midfielder thought he'd got his name on the scoresheet when Darlington notched second of the
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It's a wide world for traveller Janine
WHEN you are young the world is your oyster. Money might be a little tight, but you've got the energy and the time to travel the world. More and more students are taking a gap year and taking off to far-flung places, but few journeys into foreign climes
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Extra support on offer to budding businesswomen
WOMEN are set to get a better deal in business thanks to a new support system set up in Darlington. The Darlington Women Into Business Network was officially launched last week and has already helped a number of women who want to set up their own companies
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Tracy given chance to design show home
AN INTERIOR design student has been given the chance to launch her career by designing the interior of a luxury show home. Tracy Counter, 29, from Redcar, has been given the career opportunity of a lifetime by Bellway Homes and the show home is at their
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Quakers go marching on
DARLINGTON'S statistics from the last two games read: scored seven, conceded none and a return of six points from six. They're in fine form at the moment as Noel Blake found to his cost on Saturday. Exeter were sent on the long trip home having been given
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Concern over the future of seaside shows
A QUESTION mark hangs over the future of the summer seaside shows in a North Yorkshire town, promoters have warned. Veteran director John Redgrave, whose Rave On production was one of four presented each week during the peak season at Scarborough's Futurist
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Wedding is all in a day's work
A COUPLE who have worked together for 13 years chose their workplace as the venue to celebrate their marraige. Lisa Hutton and Steven Myers, both 29, met as catering students at Darlington College of Technology when they were 16. After their studies,
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Watson shows class on comeback for Pool
THERE WAS a danger that people had forgotton about Gordon Watson. Listed as "retired" in the PFA footballer's factfile of 2000 on the back of a protracted court case after suffering a broken leg while playing for Bradford in 1997, he arrived at Hartlepool
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Comment from The Northern Echo; Identifying a sensible move
IT is somewhat strange that the terrible atrocities in the United States have prompted new calls for identity cards to be introduced in this country. Strange because it was glaring lapses in security, rather than issues of identification, which allowed
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Eleventh hour change of plans saved couple's lives
A HONEYMOONING couple have told of how they were due to visit New York's World Trade Centre on the day it was struck by terrorists. Newlywed Peter and Nicky Allison, from Darlington, County Durham, brought forward their trip to the towering landmark fearing
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Brandon's Vase hopes rocked at the seaside
BRANDON United suffered a shock 3-1 defeat at Blackpool Mechanics in the second qualifying round of the FA Carlsberg Vase on Saturday. Brandon were one of the teams from the Albany Northern League expected to do well in the competition, but they failed
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Bed-blocking inquiry sought
YORK MP Hugh Bayley has called on national health experts to investigate bed-blocking at the city's hospital. Mr Bayley has asked the Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) to look at the problems caused by delayed discharges at York District Hospital
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Keep faith Turner asks fans
CHRIS Turner last night called on Hartlepool United fans to show their faith as his side sit uncomfortably at the wrong end of Division Three. Saturday's draw with Kidderminster leaves Pool just one point ahead of managerless Exeter, with six points from
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Great yarn of knitting wool giant's rise and fall
IT was back in 1920 when the roots of Patons & Baldwin's huge Darlington operation really began. Two textile firms, John Paton Son and Company, from Alloa, and J&J Baldwin and Partners, founded in Halifax, joined forces to create Patons &
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Musician's roadshow
A TWO-DAY roadshow for musicians will arrive in the region next week to encourage people to develop their skills and help others taking part. The Musicians' Union (MU), with UK community music development agency Sound Sense, will hold the event at Caedmon
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Amalgamation of schools is ill-timed, warns governor
A COUNCIL is forcing schools to amalgamate before they are ready, according to their chief governor. Margaret Toase, chairman of governors at Ayresome Junior and Ayresome Infant Schools, is unhappy with Middlesbrough Borough Council's proposals to turn
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Tees crossing feasibility study begins
A FEASIBILITY study is to be carried out over 12 months into a new multi-modal crossing of the River Tees. Consultation on the proposal for a new road and rail crossing of the river between South Bank and Port Clarence was carried out earlier this year
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What's hot and What's not
WHAT'S HOT BOOMERANG: There is no doubt that pop princess Kylie has won the chart battle between herself and Posh Spice. In fact, the fight for the No 1 spot looks like it turned out to be more of a quick slap as DJ Otzi, Bob The Builder and Alien Ant
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Home blues for Bishops
BISHOP Auckland manager Tony Lee admitted that his side was "poor" after they lost 3-1 at home to Runcorn Halton on Saturday. Bishops have yet to win at home in four games this season, yet their away form has yielded them five wins. "We deserved to get
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LibDems warning over race problems
Liberal Democrat Leader Charles Kennedy will today attack the language used by Tony Blair and President Bush over future action against terrorism. He will tell his party conference in Bournemouth: "War is not the word. Nor is Crusade. Resolve is." Mr
