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Fast track scheme will aid pit areas
COMMUNITY groups in County Durham's former pit areas will be able to apply for grants of up to £10,000. The Coalfields Regeneration Trust has launched a "fast track" grant programme called Bridging the Gap. It is aimed at small voluntary and community
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Burning Questions: Running Jack to ground
Q CAN you tell me who was the Jack Russell of terrier fame? - Kenneth Orton, Ferryhill Station. A THE man who gave his name to this breed of dog was the Reverend John Russell (1795-1883) of Swimbridge, near Barnstable in north Devon, where the pub is
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News in brief: Bike rider dies in crash
A MOTORCYCLIST died after an accident involving a horse at the weekend. Police have still not yet named the biker, who lost control of a blue Yamaha machine south of the Aldborough crossroads on the B6265 road, from Boroughbridge to Green Hammerton, North
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Rosetta reaches nursery landmark
A TEACHER has celebrated a quarter of a century in the same nursery school. Rosetta McCleave has been the nursery teacher at Teesville Infant School, near Eston, for a quarter of a century - the only other survivor from the nursery's early days is a rocking
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Set a date for safety checks, tenants urged
A FINAL appeal has gone out to council house tenants to set a date for their annual gas safety inspections - or face going to court. Officers from Stockton Borough Council have tried without success to enter some properties to carry out free inspections
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Museum introduces free entry for youngsters
CHILDREN under the age of 16 are being allowed into one of the region's top attractions for free. The Bowes Museum, in Barnard Castle, County Durham, has introduced the new price structure in time for the school holidays so a family of five, including
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Construction to start on Church school
Work will get under way this week on the the Venerable Bede Church of England Secondary School. The school will occupy a prominent site on part of the former Ryhope Golf Course, overlooking the North Sea, near Tunstall Hills, Sunderland. A partnership
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Funds boost
A TOTAL of £13,000 was raised to help visually impaired and blind adults and children in the Cleveland area last month. Despite the weather on May 26, 115 daring volunteers abseiled down the side of Gurney House, Middlesbrough.
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Safe landing after 44 years
A REETH man has retired after 44 years RAF service during which he estimated he trained 330 fighter controllers. Flight Lieutenant Tony Pleasant joined up as a national serviceman in 1958 and was commissioned in 1976. He retired from uniformed service
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Concert tickets still available
MUSIC fans are running out of time if they want tickets for Thursday night's Big Chance concert. Five of the best unsigned pop and rock acts will battle it out in the competition, run by The Northern Echo's music website, Revolution. Fans will be able
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University lecturers are keeping teaching award in the family
A UNIVERSITY lecturer is following in her husband's footsteps after winning a national teaching award. Durham University English lecturer Dr Pamela Knights travels to London in July to receive a £50,000 excellence in teaching award from the National Teaching
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Chapels of rest blessed
A NEW funeral home will be unveiled in Guisborough next week. To mark the opening of the £600,000 development by North Eastern and Cumbrian Co-op's funeral group, a service of dedication was held on Friday, when the funeral home's three chapels of rest
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Weekend TV: Omnibus: Murder In The Forest (BBC2)
WHY novelist Edna O'Brien seemed surprised that her latest novel has caused controversy in Ireland I don't know. You're asking for trouble if you take a well-known, and particularly brutal murder case, involving a woman, her child and a priest, and use
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Apathy scuppers warship dream
AN international appeal by a Falklands War veteran to save the Royal Navy's last steam-powered warship as a floating museum looks like being sunk by public apathy. Former Royal Marine Colin Waite has only managed to find £330 in his bid to save defunct
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Church presses for anti-crime cameras
A PROMINENT town centre church is campaigning to get CCTV camera coverage in a bid to combat churchyard crime. Drinkers and drug users are using the grounds of St Cuthbert's church, near the market place, to indulge in anti-social behaviour. Parishioners
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War veteran crowned king for a day
THE bravery of a fighter pilot was honoured by villagers who welcomed him to their golden jubilee street party at the weekend. George Bennions, who flew Spitfires in the Second World War, was guest of honour in a street with which he will be forever linked
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Arsonists plague 'ghost town' street
Arsonists piled on the misery for a handful of residents left living in an otherwise empty street, by torching a vacant, mid terrace home. People in Mayfair Street, Hartlepool, have complained that the anti social behaviour of yobs is making life a nightmare
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Queueing to see what Swedes had to offer - at Ikea
AS England's first match in the World Cup got under way, you would have been forgiven for assuming football-mad North-Easteners would have been firmly ensconced in their easy chairs for yesterday's game. But although the region is famously addicted to
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£417,000 grant could make sports site dream a reality
PEOPLE in Hartlepool look likely to have their wish for a new sports facility granted. Two years ago, families and young people were consulted on what they wanted for the King George V Playing Field, at West View. After Hartlepool Borough Council received
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Whippet Derby proves a success with the crowds
WHIPPET racing fever gripped crowds at the weekend, with hundreds of enthusiasts from across the country gathering for one of the most prestigious events in the sport's calendar. The Chudleys Classic English Whippet Derby - the equivalent to horse racing's
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Stag mob terrorise rail travellers
A 25-STRONG mob terrorised a railway station and passengers on an express, setting off fireworks and abusing anyone who challenged them after a day's heavy drinking on a stag weekend. The group, chanting football terrace songs, had already attracted police
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Pedal power raises cash
Darlington Building Society staff have got on their bikes to raise money for a local charity. Without leaving the premises, a 22-member team from the Tubwell Row branch took part in a six-hour cycling marathon to raise funds for the Friends of Darlington
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Song and dance welcome for 'royal' visitors
A ROYAL visitor was given a welcome fit for a queen when she toured two landmarks at the weekend. People in period costume lined up to honour Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert, on Saturday as they visited Kirkham Priory, in North Yorkshire
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Win! Vouchers to spend on your home
WARBURTONS Wholemeal has a great new look, and to celebrate, they're offering readers the opportunity to give their home or garden a great new look too with £500 worth of B&Q vouchers. The lucky winner can choose anything from the B&Q range, from
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Can silver turn into gold?
The last time the jubilee bunting came out, the Sex Pistols were all the rage and a Brit was winning Wimbledon. Nick Morrison looks at what a difference 25 years can make UP and down the country, trestle tables were laden with jellies, bunting was hanging
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England's early morning alarm call leaves fans with a hangover
THE only winners in pubs across the North-East yesterday were the landlords who cashed in on thirsty fans' desire to drink a toast to England's World Cup success. Bars and clubs across the region were packed as supporters watched England open their World
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Putting the saints in their place
Q Can you give me information on the Scottish saints Mungo, Ninian and Columba? Can you also explain why St Andrew is patron saint of Scotland? - Bill Hutchinson Chester-le-Street. A St Andrew came from Galilee and probably never visited Scotland. But
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Getting on the wrong bike
Q WHO was it who said: "Get on your bike and go and look for work". My son says it was Margaret Thatcher, I say it was Norman Tebbit. - Mrs A Shields, Darlington. A AS far as I know, neither Margaret Thatcher nor Norman Tebbit ever said this. However,
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The last word
A 45-year-old Bangladeshi man was buried after apparently being beaten to death. Next morning, Shamsul Haq's foot was spotted protruding from the ground, and he was dug up - unconscious but alive.
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Computer skills boost
PEOPLE living in housing association homes are being given a helping hand with their computer skills. A mobile computer gym will be available for residents of Home Housing's Scira Court and Deorna Court, in Darlington, every Tuesday until December. The
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Church's dual celebration
A CHURCH has been holding a double celebration over the Bank Holiday weekend. Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church in Darlington is marking its own centenary and the Queen's golden jubilee with a flower festival, which ends tonight. The church, on the corner
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'Show will go on' after Buckingham Palace fire
The show must go on - that was the message last night after Buckingham Palace was hit by a fire in the middle of the Queen's Golden Jubilee weekend. The building was evacuated as smoke and flames billowed from the glass roof of a corridor linking the
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Something for everyone at community party
VILLAGERS in Sadberge joined together to celebrate the Queen's golden jubilee at a fun day. A host of events were held at the event on Saturday, including maypole dancing on the village green, a children's fancy dress competition and a treasure hunt.
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Queen's golden jubilee is marked in real style
A MINISTER received a temporary promotion when he played the role of the Archbishop of Canterbury in a re-enactment of Queen Elizabeth's coronation. The performance by nursery pupils at Rise Carr Primary School, Eldon Street, Darlington, starred the Reverend
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Royal hat design runs in family
YOUNGSTER Russell Haithwaite has followed in his mother's footsteps. The ten-year-old, from Darlington, won a competition to design the best jubilee crown for the Queen's golden jubilee celebrations. Teachers judging the competition at Reid Street Primary
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Nautical theme for flower show
A DARLINGTON church was given a nautical transformation as part of the Queen's golden jubilee celebrations. All Saints' Church, in Ravensdale Road, was transformed into the Royal Yacht Britannia for the weekend. The church held a flower festival, with
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Four full days of fun
A NORTH-EAST village is enjoying four days of jubilee fun. Sedgefield, County Durham, opened its celebrations with a disco on Friday evening in Ceddesfeld Hall. On Saturday, a seven-hour Proms in the Park-style event took place. The event ended with fireworks
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Festival brings world of ancient Romans back to life
GLADIATORS and legionaries are showing their fighting skills as part of a jubilee Roman festival. Corbridge roman site, north-west of the village of Corbridge, in Northumberland, is the venue for the festival which began yesterday and continues today.
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Zoe opens Window on the World
NORTH-EAST Pop Idol Zoe Birkett helped North Tyneside's Window on the World Festival get off to a spectacular start at the weekend. The singer was joined by fellow Pop Idol contestants Aaron Bayley and Rik Waller on the festival's Metro Radio stage, overlooking
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Region ready to carry on partying
THE doubters and the sceptics had said few would bother to celebrate the Queen's 50-year reign. But how wrong they were. Thousands of people across the region got into the swing of things over the weekend, with a range of events marking the golden jubilee
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Symbolic ceremony marks Queen Elizabeth's coronation
DESPITE showers, worshippers turned out in force to pay tribute to the Queen at an open-air jubilee service. Held in Croft Gardens, at Hartlepool's Headland, and organised by Churches Together, the service was led by the Reverend Peter Kashouris, from
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Draw is a safe result for couple
A DRAW between England and Sweden may not be the result fans wanted, but it is promoting a harmonious atmosphere in one North pub. While Stan Huggins, landlord of the Pennyweight, in Darlington, was cheering on England, his Swedish partner, Ninna Sjoberg
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Housing group developments due to start
TWO new housing developments, costing £1.7m, are about to get under way. The Nomad Housing Group, a provider of affordable housing, has awarded contracts for the developments in the Gateshead area. They will be completed within the next 12 months, providing
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Youngsters pass on views over World Cup
MIDDLESBROUGH'S first Speaker found out about young people's ideas on the Queen's Golden Jubilee and the World Cup at an open day. Rathbone Training's open day took place at Erimus House, Queen's Square, and the speaker, Councillor Ken Hall, along with
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Warning over boilers
POLICE have warned that three boilers stolen from cottages in Teesdale could explode if they are connected to domestic gas supplies. Thieves broke into the homes in Copley between 3.30pm on Thursday and 11am on Friday and took the Baxi Combi boilers.
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Comment from The Northern Echo: Not quite so glittering ...
THE scene was set for a weekend of glorious patriotism. Communities revelled in the party spirit stirred up to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Team spirit, passion, and a determination to do our country proud were all in evidence as local organisers
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Kit boost for diving club
DESPITE being 30 miles from the coast, Bishop Auckland is home to one of the leading branches of the British Sub Aqua Club, with more than 70 members. Now, after two years of fund-raising and with sponsorship from local businesses, Bishop Auckland Sub
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Six illegal immigrants held at hotel
POLICE arrested six illegal immigrants during a raid on a luxury hotel. The swoop was carried out by Northumbria Police and the North-East Immigration Service on the New Northumbria Hotel, in Jesmond, Newcastle, last Thursday. They found six Bulgarians
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WORLD CUP TV
TODAY: Croatia v Mexico - BBC1 0715, Brazil v Turkey - BBC1 0930, Italy v Ecuador - ITV1 1200; Match of the Day: World Cup 2002 - BBC1 1800; World Cup 2002 - ITV1 2315. TOMORROW China v Costa Rica - BBC1 0715, South Korea v Poland - BBC2 1215, Japan v
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From maggots to bingo, park party is a hit
A 1950s fancy dress competition, maggot races and an enormous inflatable slide were among the attractions at a jubilee picnic on Saturday. The event in the park next to Coxhoe Leisure Centre was organised by Coxhoe Village Hall Association, Coxhoe Parish
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Party in the park draws hundreds
HUNDREDS of residents from Hartlepool turned out for a jubilee celebration party in the town's Ward Jackson Park yesterday. Entertainment included magicians, circus skills workshops, bands and a crown making workshop. The fun will continue in the town
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Parading their support
CHILDREN took centre-stage as Norton and Malton commemorated the Queen's Golden Jubilee weekend. The Malton and Norton Carnival saw a procession led by local musicians set off around the streets. A horse-drawn carriage carried the Carnival Queen, leading
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Floral tribute reflects monarch's reign
A church said it with flowers as the nation celebrated the Queen's Golden Jubilee over the weekend. The congregation has linked up with the local business community to contribute to a spectacular flower festival at St Mary's, in Thirsk, where exhibits
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City education scheme tastes success
AN education project is celebrating its success after signing up more than 200 students in six months. The post-16 project was launched last September by the City of Sunderland College and Pallion Action Group to offer free courses for local people, many
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Beamish Run back on the road . . .
Restored vehicles will take to the roads of the North-East in a cavalcade now restored to its former glory. The 32nd Beamish Safety and Reliability Run will follow its traditional 150-mile route later this month after being curtailed due to the foot-and-mouth
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Workshop opens door to students
SHELTERED workshops for adults with autism have been opened in Sunderland. The workshops in the Hendon area of the city aim to create normal working environments where students can manufacture products such as garden planters. The facilities for Tyne
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Steam rally proves a hit with the crowds
CROWDS flocked to a steam rally in Barnard Castle at the weekend. Classic cars, vintage tractors and steam engines were just some of the attractions on offer at the event which continues today and tomorrow. Organiser John Toulson, who is a haulage contractor
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Fun for young and old
VILLAGERS got into the party spirit with jubilee celebrations that are set to continue today and tomorrow. Residents of Great Ayton enjoyed the early summer sunshine on Saturday as they watched jubilee floats and a procession led by Langbaurgh Brass Band
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12,000 people watch palace prom
The Queen's Golden Jubilee hit a spectacular high note on Saturday when she hosted a Golden Jubilee Prom at the Palace for an audience of more than 12,000 people. It was the first concert of its kind in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, which was transformed
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Sparkling time for Vera and Kenneth
A Catterick Village couple have an extra reason for remembering the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations this weekend. Kenneth and Vera Trelfer celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with daughters Judy and Patricia, son Kenneth, nine grandchildren
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Ready to celebrate with a night on the street
MOST people in the region spent yesterday morning glued to the football on the TV and the afternoon celebrating the Queen's 50-year reign. But a couple from North Yorkshire sacrificed all that to travel to London to take up station on The Mall, to be
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Deal reached over new river crossing
AN agreement has been reached which should clear the way for a new crossing over one of the region's rivers. The swing bridge at Reeth, North Yorkshire, built by public subscription in the 1920s, was washed away in the floods of September 2000, prompting
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Tall tales set the scene in jubilee garden
MESMERISED youngsters sat patiently as storyteller Taffy Thomas appealed to their imagination. The stories by Mr Thomas, who was awarded an OBE for his storytelling and charity work, were part of the celebrations at St John's Chapel Primary School's golden
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Campus job cuts spark criticism
A university should be taking on more lecturers instead of seeking redundancies, according to a union. Newcastle University is warning that compulsory redundancies may be needed to achieve the £6m of savings it wants to make as part of a restructuring
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Church leaders join Queen for jubilee service
The Queen marked her Golden Jubilee with the first-ever ecumenical church service at St George's Chapel, Windsor, yesterday. On the 49th anniversary of her Coronation, the Queen witnessed four church leaders sign an historic covenant to work towards furthering
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Police alert over building gang
HOMEOWNERS have been warned to be on their guard against intimidating tactics employed by a travelling gang of builders. Police issued the warning after officers were called to the house of a woman in her 60s in Sacriston, County Durham, last Thursday
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Council vows to keep on improving
A KEY service has come through a tough Government quality check with flying colours. Hartlepool Borough Council's social services department has been given a two-star rating by the Department of Health. The verdict follows a rigorous assessment of whether
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News in brief: New look for playground
THE playground of a Catterick Garrison Primary School has a smart new look thanks to the hard work of pupils, parents and soldiers. Le Cateau school's eco-committee drew up plans last summer to develop the area next to the key stage two playground. Work
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Proud day for former pupil
A FORMER evacuee, who spent a year at Husthwaite village school, near Thirsk, paid a return visit last week. Sir Christopher Ball, now an education advisor to the Esmee Fairburn Trust, joined Dr David Hope to officially open a £200,000 library at the
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Wrangle over plan to convert outbuildings into home
A DISPUTE over plans to turn outbuildings into a home has led to protests from a parish council. An enforcement notice has now been served demanding the structure is cleared from the site. The planning application to rebuild outbuildings at Bridge Hewick
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Hear All Sides: SINGLE CURRENCY
THE pro-euro brigade are hoping that the 25 million Brits travelling to the Continent this summer will come back loving the euro. However, they will probably come back with tales of price increases caused by the "rounding up" effect. Exploitation by unscrupulous
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Talented musicians will help disease victims
A CHARITY concert is to showcase some of the best talent from the world of classical music. The Tschaikovsky Gala Concert, featuring acclaimed pianist Nikolai Demidenko, will be staged at Newcastle City Hall on Wednesday, December 4, with proceeds going
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News in brief:Animals freed from gates
Firefighters were called to two separate east Durham incidents of animals trapped, between Friday night and Saturday morning. They released a horse from a gate at Market Garden Farm, Paradise Crescent, Easington Colliery, and a dog from a gate at Wilkinson
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Curbishley's hopes of a Games place in doubt
TEESSIDER Allison Curbishley's Commonwealth Games hopes are in the balance after a disastrous sixth place in the North of England 800m championships at Jarrow on Saturday. Now the 25-year-old Olympian knows she must come up with the goods in this weekend's
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Drinkers 'should be given full pint'
TRADING standards officers are calling on the Government to ensure that beer drinkers get a full pint. Proposed legislation again-st short measures could see landlords being fined up to £1,000 and losing their licence in extreme cases. But they will still
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Pupils make their mark in the arts
HARD-working North-East schools have been singled out for their high standards in arts education. The Arts Council for England has handed a string of schools in the region an Artsmark award. The awards recognise the work that schools do in all the arts
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United effort to crack down on illegal killing of wildlife
AN emergency meeting has been called between police, landowners and conservation groups to tackle crimes against wildlife in North Yorkshire. The action was prompted after the discovery that rare birds, released under an important conservation programme
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Double rail blow as fire shuts line
RAIL passengers suffered double disruption over the weekend as a strike and a fire brought trains to a standstill. A 24-hour strike by conductors, which began at midnight on Friday, forced Arriva Trains Northern to cancel almost half its services during
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Johnston looks into Beyond with four chances of victory
AND BEYOND looks the clear pick of Mark Johnston's four runners in the Group 2 Henry 11 Stakes at Sandown. Johnston goes into the £60,000 two-mile south London showpiece mob-handed, fielding no less than four of the 12-runner line-up with Royal Rebel,
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Public to get voice on town future
PEOPLE in the Darlington borough are to have a say in the preparation of a blueprint which promises to shape the future of the area. Throughout this month and July, Darlington Partnership and Darlington Borough Council will hold community involvement
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War veteran crowned king for a day
THE bravery of a fighter pilot was honoured by villagers who welcomed him to their golden jubilee street party at the weekend. George Bennions, who flew Spitfires in the Second World War, was guest of honour in a street with which he will be forever linked
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Residents chip in £15,000 for theatre
THE people of Consett have contributed £15,000 towards the £550,000 refurbishment of County Durham's oldest theatre. Hundreds of people have donated the money through Friends of the Consett Empire and directly to managers Derwentside Leisure. Much of
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£2.5m to provide extra city student accommodation
A UNIVERSITY and a housing association have joined forces to provide extra student accommodation in a £2.5m scheme. Leading North-East housing association, the Three Rivers Housing Group, and Durham University have started talks on accommodating about
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When the boat comes in
A national shortage has prompted the creation of the country's first-ever school for fish filleters. Nick Morrison takes a sniff YOU don't have to get very close to realise that it's not called the Fish Quay for nothing. It's not just the smell - although
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Postal voting scheme debated
SEDGEFIELD is considering holding a full postal vote for borough and parish council elections next year. The borough council is looking at ways of increasing the turnout in local elections, which has been extremely low in recent years. Postal voting has
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Running Jack to ground
Q CAN you tell me who was the Jack Russell of terrier fame? - Kenneth Orton, Ferryhill Station. A THE man who gave his name to this breed of dog was the Reverend John Russell (1795-1883) of Swimbridge, near Barnstable in north Devon, where the pub is
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Raft races ensure meet goes with a splash
RAFT racing and an It's A Knockout-style contest added to a weekend of fun for the biggest event in a town's social calender. On Saturday 11 teams battled it out in a raft race as part of Barnard Castle's annual meet. Each team had been set the task of
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But England's World Cup hopes may go up in smoke
ENGLAND manager Sven Goran Eriksson admitted last night that his team faced a "very difficult" task after their World Cup campaign kicked off with a disappointing 1-1 draw with Sweden. The players are now under massive pressure to raise their game for
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Foot-and-mouth precautions reintroduced - but that's a good sign
FARMERS in a County Durham dale cautiously cast off the shadow of foot-and-mouth at the weekend to stage the first sheep show in the country since the disastrous disease struck in February last year. Organisers of the Eastgate Sheep Show - the 17th to
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Fancy fun and games as villagers celebrate
CHILDREN's games and musical entertainment were the centrepiece of jubilee celebrations at Hurworth, near Darlington. About 300 villagers took part in a programme of events organised by the Westfield Estate Jubilee Committee. On Saturday, a number of
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Local Heroes dies after freak injury
TRAGEDY has struck The Northern Echo's latest venture into horseracing. Local Heroes, a two-year-old filly named after the paper's popular grassroots sports supplement, has died. The unraced filly had to be put down on humane grounds after suffering a
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Expert tips put footballers on track to success
YOUNG footballers had some expert help to set them on their winning ways. The team from St Joseph's RC Primary School, Coundon, won the Bishop Auckland and District League title and were runners-up in the Rudd Cup to Shildon County Primary School. Their
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Communities unite to mark golden celebration
TWO villages linked up to hold a joint party to mark the Queen's golden jubilee. People living in Whorlton and Westwick planned a packed timetable of events to be enjoyed by the communities. Musical entertainment and a children's street party were held
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All happening at hall
FAMILIES enjoyed a day of sunny jubilee fun at Preston Hall Museum, Eaglescliffe, on Saturday. The many activities included badge making, face-painting, jubilee crafts and a 1950s music quiz.
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Armed forces please the crowds at gala spectacular
THE armed forces delighted families with activities and competitions at a jubilee gala event yesterday. Hundreds of people gathered in Newcastle's Exhibition Park for the Forces Gala Day, which ran throughout the afternoon. It promised something to interest
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Naturists grin and bare it for the Queen
MORE than 200 naturists bared all for a jubilee celebration. Members of British Naturism held their annual rally at a secret spot near Throckley, Newcastle, on Saturday. They adopted the customary union flags and bunting, dispensing only with clothes
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Traders flock to continental market event
TRADERS from across Europe set up stall in Shildon over the golden jubilee weekend. The town's fourth continental market attracted traders from the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Spain, Italy and France. To mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee, many traders
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Stalwarts honoured
Spennymoor Town Council has awarded scrolls of honour to two headteachers and two church ministers. Peter Beresford has been a teacher at Rosa Street Primary School for 34 years, most of that time as headteacher of the 262-pupil school. John Blaylock,
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PM attends city service
TONY and Cherie Blair were among the congregation at a special jubilee service in Durham Cathedral yesterday. The service began just before 3.30pm with a procession of County Durham's civic, church, academic and ceremonial figures, including the Lord
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Ensuring England does have a prayer
WORSHIPPERS gave England's World Cup hopes some divine inspiration by tuning in to the game from their church pews. Football-loving Reverend David Tully was well aware that the minds of his flock might be elsewhere yesterday, so he brought in a 6ft screen
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News in brief: Appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses to a road accident that left a cyclist with head injuries. The incident, which involved the cyclist and a green BMW car, happened at about 2pm on Friday, at the Blue Bell roundabout, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough. The cyclist
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Foot-and-mouth precautions reintroduced - but that's a good sign
FARMERS in a County Durham dale cautiously cast off the shadow of foot-and-mouth at the weekend to stage the first sheep show in the country since the disastrous disease struck in February last year. Organisers of the Eastgate Sheep Show - the 17th to
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Winning start for Azzuri
A Christian Vieri brace helped Italy to a comfortable 2-0 win over Ecuador in their opening Group G match in Sapporo. The Inter Milan striker put Giovanni Trapattoni's men ahead after only seven minutes when he side-footed home Francisco Totti's pull-back
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Villagers join forces for a day to remember
THREE villages came together for the first time in more than 50 years to hold a joint jubilee celebration on Saturday. Residents of Ushaw Moor, New Brancepeth and Bearpark gathered at Deerness Valley School for the free event, which took place on the
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'Paint it pink' to beat raids on garden
GARDENERS are being urged to get out their paint pots and join an initiative which police are hoping will help beat the burglar. Garden sheds and garages are now a favourite target of thieves, and community safety teams have been touring the region, urging
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Something for young and old alike . . .
VILLAGERS got into the party spirit with a weekend-long Golden Jubilee celebration which is set to continue today and tomorrow. Residents of Great Ayton enjoyed the early summer sunshine on Saturday as they watched floats and a procession led by Langbaurgh
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Trust smoothes way for Michelle
A CHIROPODIST'S clients are walking on air after she set up a mobile business. Michelle Johnson, 23, is the second female chiropodist in the Durham area to be supported into self-employment by the Prince's Trust. She qualified at New College, Durham,
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Charity walker pays visit
Jackie Paling, formerly of Fulthorpe Avenue, Darlington, visited the town as part of a Missing Miles walk to raise money for the National Missing Persons Helpline. Jackie, who now lives in Dorking, greeted members of the Darlington branch of Soroptimist
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Supermarket worker lands US trip
A DARLINGTON shop worker has flown to America to represent the town at a supermarket conference. Jane Chapman, events co-ordinator at Asda in Darlington, was chosen to attend the event by a team of national judges. The conference, in Arkansas, is hosted
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Footballers aid hospice
Ambulance staff from all over the country took part in a five-a-side tournament at Stockton which raised more than £1,300 for Darlington's St Teresa's Hospice. The North-East Ambulance Service hosted the competition at Soccer Sensations, which was won
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Pupils' pop in the priory
SCHOOLCHIDREN took part in an open air concert. The Pop In The Priory concert was staged at Gisborough Priory, Guisborough. The event was organised by Guisborough Town Pride and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, and featured choirs from Park Lane
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Guide dogs service
A CHARITY is celebrating 35 years of helping people. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association opened its Darlington branch in 1967. Volunteers and workers organised a thanksgiving service at St Andrew's Church, Haughton-le-Skerne, to celebrate the milestone
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News in brief: Bird rescued from tree
A hawk had to be rescued by firefighters yesterday morning after becoming trapped in a tree. The bird of prey was freed by Darlington firefighters from the tree in Nunnery Lane, at 8am. TRAFFIC DELAYS: Road restrictions will be in operation in Parkside
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Councillor opposes stretch limousines parking plan
A PLAN to keep stretch limousines in a disused farm building at Marske summed up "our cheap and chintzy world", Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council leader David Walsh claimed. After hearing Councillor Garth Houchen support the application from Simmons
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Animal group appeals for 'foster parents'
THE RSPCA is in need of volunteers willing to act as "foster parents" to animals until they can be found a permanent home. The Harrogate and district branch, which includes Ripon, housed a total of 82 cats and kittens last year and most were fostered
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Spotlight turned on Victoria Cross bravery of Green Howards
THE heroism of the soldiers of the Green Howards will be recounted later this week. The regiment won 18 Victoria Crosses, 16 of which are displayed at its museum in Richmond, North Yorkshire. Roger Chapman, from the museum, will describe the development
