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Britain's largest cross arrives in region
The largest cross in Britain, which has stood outside Westminster Cathedral since December 2000, was today being moved to a remote monastery in honour of the late Cardinal Basil Hume. Known as the Millennium Cross, the 50-ft high, four-and-a-half tonne
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Cash boost will help Rosie have better quality of life
A fundraising drive to improve the quality of life for a seriously ill youngster has reached its £35,000 target in just six months. Rosie Henry, who suffers from a rare degenerative neurological condition, had a trust fund set up by her parents to allow
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Cash plea to help second air ambulance take off
THE North-East is in line for a second air ambulance - but campaigners need to raise more than £1m if the life-saver is to be based here permanently. On July 8, the Great North Air Ambulance (GNAA) charity will launch a month-long trial that will see
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Grassroots: Redcar
RETIRED GROUP: Meeting at the Regency Hotel Redcar, 76 members of the retired men's group had an insight into the world of postcard collecting, courtesy of George Nairn from Chester-le-Street, who spoke of his collection of more than 1,000 postcards and
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Make way for the sexy-genarians
Believe it or not Macca turns 60 tomorrow, just days after he married North-Easterner Heather Mills, 26 years his junior. A few years ago, when a man turned 60, he put his feet into a pair of comfy slippers and took up smoking a pipe but now he's just
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Over-confident supporters should not get carried away after Denmark victory
The delirium that followed shortly afterwards meant it went unnoticed by the heaving hordes celebrating England's win. But one telling statistic needs trotting out now to temper the euphoria that is sweeping the nation. Two minutes before half-time, immediately
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Luck finally runs out for brave Irish as fans toast their team
THE luck of the Irish finally ran out yesterday in the World Cup. But for such a long time it looked to be in the Republic's hands to make the quarter finals instead of Spain. They may have missed one penalty, but Robbie Keane made sure when he stepped
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Marina backdrop for top yachts sale
THE marina in Hartlepool has received a further boost after it was announced that it would act as a trading point to sell North-East built yachts. The steel-hulled vessels will be built by South Shields marine design and engineering specialists Wilstream
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Homes plan for bus depot
A HOUSING estate could replace a former bus depot in West Auckland. Swift Timber Homes wants to build homes on four hectares (ten acres) of industrial and brownfield land. The site includes waste land near Leazes Lane, the former OK bus depot, near Station
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Players keep it in the family
A GRANDMOTHER and aunt will be keeping a close watch on their granddaughter and nephew when Sedgefield Players present the play Little Women. Players member Dorothy Tate will be joined on stage by granddaughter Alex Tate, and Norma Neal will be joined
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Councillors pledge to get tough on tree felling
COUNCILLORS in the Wear Valley have acknowledged that they have made it too easy for healthy trees to be felled in the past. But they vowed to tighten up in the future after reluctantly granting permission for two mature ash trees to be pulled down before
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£4,000 boost for play area project
CHILDREN can look forward to a new play area in their village after more than £4,000 was secured to plan the development. The Stanley Crook Community Association launched a campaigned to create a play area in the village, near Bishop Auckland. After months
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Extra advice for carers of mentally ill
CARERS looking after the needs of mental health patients in County Durham were given the chance to attend an information day organised by a support group. As part of National Carers' Week, those who care for people suffering from mental disorders were
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Managing director awarded an OBE
A DARLINGTON businessman has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Colin Taylor, managing director of Amdega Conservatories, in Darlington, has received the honour for his services to international trade
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The World Cup Bit on the Side
THE BIT ON THE SIDE GUIDE TO BELGIUM * This is Belgium's sixth successive World Cup finals. In qualifying for the competition they broke the record for the number of consecutive appearances in the finals by a team that has not qualified automatically
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Hundreds flock to village's gala day
ORGANISERS of a village gala day are celebrating after hundreds of local people turned out to enjoy the event at the weekend. Hurworth Gala Day saw local families enjoy musical entertainment and activities organised by Hurworth Community Centre. The highlight
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Invitation goes out to bowlers
BUDDING bowlers are being given the chance to take part in a coaching scheme. Seaham Town Council, east Durham, is promoting the venture, which is open to beginners and practising bowlers. The sessions are at the town park on weekdays between 10am and
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The Last Word
VEGETABLE grower Simon Sleigh has retained his title of world champion stinging nettle chomper after eating the fiery leaves off 76ft of nettle stalks at a pub in the Dorset village of Marshwood.
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Don't let children play into the hands of danger
It's a fact of life - building sites are attractive to children. With strange and exciting equipment, with so many different materials and substances, with structures to climb on, and with lots of nooks and crannies, it is no surprise that they are a
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Partners seek key leaders
THE Tees Valley Partnership is moving to recruit key people who will help deliver its vision for the regeneration of the area and oversee its £50m programme for the next three years. The partnership, which includes representatives of all sectors of the
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Study highlights low pay in classroom
TEACHING assistants in the North-East are among the lowest paid in the country, with some earning less than £5 an hour, a survey has revealed. Research by the public service union, Unison, to which many teaching assistants belong, showed they could earn
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It all comes together for pupils
YOUNG engineers were in the hunt for honours when they set about designing their own theme park rides. Smaller-scale versions of many leading attractions were produced by children from five schools in the Hambleton and Richmondshire areas at Northallerton
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Inspectors to carry out service review
GOVERNMENT inspectors are to carry out comprehensive review of services provided by North Yorkshire County Council. Through the Audit Commission, the Government plans to carry out a Comprehensive Performance Assessment of all local authorities by the
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Charity offers sight checks
COMPUTER users will be able to check their eyesight while they sit at their work desks, thanks to an initiative by the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. The charity is offering free vision screeners for people's work stations to improve their vision
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News in brief: Search for golden oldies
A DRAMA society will celebrate 50 years of entertaining next year - and wants former members to join in. The Bedale and District Amateur Dramatic Society will be holding its golden jubilee in 2003 and plans are being made for a monthly series of events
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House which inspired Bronte novel on show
THE house and gardens which inspired the Bronte novel Jane Eyre are to open to the public. Sir James and Lady Graham will open their 18th Century home at Norton Conyers, near Ripon, on Sunday, in aid of the British Red Cross. The visit of Charlotte Bronte
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Driving back the years
MOTORING enthusiasts took a journey back in time yesterday when they steered a cavalcade of lovingly restored cars through the North-East in an annual test of safety and reliability. The 31st Beamish Safety and Reliability Run, starting and ending at
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Great news for Ayton in leadership chase
Great Ayton closed in on leaders Bishop Auckland and Seaton Carew, who were without games, when they surged to an eight-wicket victory at Yarm whose 50 overs produced only 146-7. David Grainge took charge of Ayton's reply, hitting an unbeaten 79 to secure
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Safety fears eased
HOMEOWNERS who expressed fears about road safety are to have their worries eased by a new scheme. A long-awaited one-way system for Goslipgate and Firthlands Road, Pickering has been brought forward. Before the end of the month, Goslipgate will be one
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Evenwood hit top spot after weekend double
Evenwood moved to the top of the table with two wins from the double programme - but they lived dangerously. They bowled out Ushaw Moor for just 75 yesterday with Deighton Butler claiming six wickets for 20 runs and Jonathan Gill 3-42 but in reply Evenwood
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Norton facing an uphill struggle
Norton are struggling at the wrong end of the table after Stockton gained most of the points from their drawn game. Despite making early inroads, Norton faced the formidable challenge of scoring 224 but they never showed any signs of troubling the visiting
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Pop Idol star Darius on the festival bill
POP Idol finalist Darius Danesh will appear alongside other top acts at the Feel the Noise Live event at the Stockton International Festival next month. He will be joined at the five- hour music event on July 28 by big names such as the Lighthouse Family
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Study shows value of business park
THE Teesdale Business Park, Thornaby, employs more people and contributes more to the local economy than during the heyday of the famous Head Wrightson engineering works that once occupied the site, a survey shows. Office, learning and other developments
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Leadership see-saw continues as Burnmoor hit top spot again
The leadership changed hands again with Burnmoor taking over top spot. They are now the only undefeated side in the league with Eppleton's 75-run success over Hetton Lyons assisting Burnmoor's elevation. The Moors took every possible opportunity to exploit
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Hospices receive small fraction of funds
Hospices have received only a small fraction of £50m promised by the Government, according to the Liberal Democrats. The party publicised details of a survey by the National Council for Hospice and Palliative Care Services, which suggested that hardly
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Police move into new station - in school
A POLICE team has moved into a Wearside school and is ready to meet members of the public. The Sunderland South Community Team, made up of five constables and a sergeant, will be permanently based at Silksworth Infants School. They will be equipped with
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News in brief: Lottery boosts jubilee events
Durham Community Association in North Road, Durham, celebrated the Royal Golden Jubilee at the weekend with the help of a £1,300 award from the National Lottery Awards for All programme. The event included a jubilee quilt workshop, a display by the Durham
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Carers' information day
CARERS looking after the needs of mental health patients across County Durham were given the chance to attend a special information day organised by a support group. As part of National Carers Week, those who tend for family members suffering from mental
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Misery continues for poor Durham
THE September day last year when Durham clinched promotion in the National League by beating Worcestershire at the Riverside looked a distant memory yesterday. Graeme Hick's men were also promoted and remain unbeaten after comfortably inflicting Durham's
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Cardinal's Millennium Cross arrives in region
THE largest cross in Britain, which has stood outside Westminster Cathedral for over a year, is due to arrive in the region today to create a lasting tribute to the late Cardinal Basil Hume. The 50ft cross is heading for the Benedictine monastery of Ampleforth
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Maritime festival is shipshape
PLANS for a maritime festival to be held in the region next month are starting to take shape. Set against the background of Hartlepool's marina, the festival tells the story of Voyages of Discovery. The activities will begin at 11.30am on Saturday, July
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The ecstasy and the anguish
THE party began long before the final whistle. For England fans, delirious at watching their team 3-0 up against Denmark before half time, it was a rare chance to relax during a World Cup match. It may have been Saturday afternoon, but it seemed more
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£725 goes to the dogs
Stanley Garden House Workingmen's Club raised £725 at a charity night in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind. The total included money from collections at South Moor Methodist Church. The event was held in memory of Margaret Bland, one of the club's members
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Thomas and friends delight youngsters with visit
YOUNG railway enthusiasts were given a treat over the weekend when children's favourite Thomas the Tank Engine visited the region. Hundreds of youngsters flocked to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to see the popular character and friends, including
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Freak fire kills tree doctor as he worked
A man was killed in a freak accident when a tree he was working on burst into flames. Tree surgeon Richard Coates, 28, was trimming branches from a fir tree when he was engulfed in a flash fire. The tragedy happened on Friday morning as Mr Coates, from
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But in one place, water was the key to a great weekend
CROWDS flocked to the edge of the River Wear at the weekend to enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of oarsmen and women pitting their strength against each other. The 168th Durham Regatta, known as the Henley of the North, attracted more than 560 entries,
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Get back to nature in a relaxing way
TOURIST centres on the North York Moors have long been established as popular venues for workshops on the colourful history and wildlife of the area. But this weekend, visitors are being encouraged to take part in meditation, Tai Chi and reflexology,
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Get back to nature in a relaxing way
TOURIST centres on the North York Moors have long been established as popular venues for workshops on the colourful history and wildlife of the area. But this weekend, visitors are being encouraged to take part in meditation, Tai Chi and reflexology,
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Wheels in motion to sell railway pioneer's cottage
THE house in which railway pioneer George Hudson was born is up for sale at £250,000. The 18th Century cottage at Howsham, near York, was where the city's railway king and his nine other siblings spent their childhood. Edward Waterson, the estate agent
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Chance to buy piece of Cook history
An estate which was once home to explorer Captain James Cook is up for sale - for the bargain price of £1m. The famous explorer, who led expeditions to Australia, Tahiti and New Zealand, lived at Aireyholme Farm, Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, from the
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TV star tees-up for cance golf day
AUF Wiedersehen Pet star Tim Healy got into the swing of things for a police golf tournament when he visited this year's nominated charity. A keen golfer, Healy, who recently returned to TV screens as Dennis in the hit series, will line up alongside professionals
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Going back to the Irish question
How many people in the North of England have Irish roots. Exactly how many Irish people settled in the North and when? - J. Anderson, Houghton-le-Spring Irish people have been settling in Britain for centuries. One of the biggest influxes of Irish was
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Storms leave the North awash
IT MAY well be the summer solstice later this week, but the North-East and North Yorkshire are still waiting for the good weather to arrive. On Friday evening, most of the region was hit by thunder storms and flash floods and there does not seem to be
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Durham target not hit
WHEN play began at 3pm on Saturday with Durham on 206 for five their aim was to gain a second batting point against Worcestershire. They failed by seven runs, but by close of play at 5.30 they were again left feeling that had a further 90 minutes been
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Minister to open 'green' school
A school that boasts its own wind turbine generator and rainwater harvesting system will be officially opened tomorrow. Energy secretary Brian Wilson will preside over the ceremony at Catchgate Primary School, near Stanley, at 3pm. The £2.1m eco-friendly
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Floral success helps lifeboat fund to grow
A WINNING floral display is helping to keep a North-East lifeboat afloat. Dobbies Garden Centre, in Durham Road, Birtley, near Chester-le-Street, won a silver award in the trade category of the Gateshead Spring Flower Festival with its floral depiction
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Weekend TV: Is there anyone left to kill?
Midsomer Murders (ITV) , Nice Guy Eddie (BBC1), Inside My Head (C4) THE sun is shining, the birds are singing, cricket's being played on the village green and plans are well-advanced for Marjorie Empson's annual garden party. "I'm in charge of salads
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Athletics: Bell on top at Aycliffe
POWERFUL road runner Stewy Bell notched up another impressive victory on the ladder back to full race fitness with a storming success in yesterday's Newton Aycliffe 3M Centenary 10K. The 34-year-old Great Britain international went off hard from the gun
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Community urged to dip into treasure chest
PEOPLE in part of Hartlepool are being urged to dip into a cash pool to help small projects. The Owton Rossmere Community Chest can give grants of up to £2,500 towards small community initiatives which improve the quality of life for residents in the
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Rivals in chase for Keane
SUNDERLAND have joined rivals Middlesbrough in declaring an interest in Republic of Ireland World Cup hero Robbie Keane. Leeds manager David O'Leary is facing the prospect of having to sacrifice hot property Keane to help ease crippling debts at Elland
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Fresh initiative to combat rise in domestic violence
AN initiative is to be launched to combat a worrying rise in domestic violence in Darlington. The plan for the Reduce Violence Against Women project follows a 40 per cent rise in the number of cases of domestic violence in the town over the past two years
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Old school honours war hero
One of the oldest surviving holders of Britain's ultimate award for valour was feted as the hero he is when he returned to his old school. Richard Annand, now 87 and from South Shields, was the first man to win the Victoria Cross in the Second World War
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Our fathers in an uncertain future
After more than 400 years of training candidates for the priesthood, the future of a seminary is in doubt. Nick Morrison visits a college under threat, and asks: who wants to be a priest? EVERY year a group of men, who could all comfortably be called
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Hear All Sides: ROYAL FAMILY
HOW is it, in these days of rampant unemployment, the heir to one of England's richest fortunes, the House of Windsor, can screw £5m from the British taxpayer to refurbish Clarence House? If Prince Charles wants a paint job, he should foot the bill and
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His name is Rio and he's starring in Japan
If one Englishman deserves all the credit which is coming his way in this World Cup it is Rio Ferdinand. It has been obvious for years that Ferdinand is a quality player but there was a time when he took too many risks and jeopardised the team for his
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Surgeon's op gift for blaze tragedy couple
A STERILISED woman who lost three of her four children in a fire is being the given the chance to rebuild her family A surgeon who was moved by the plight of Judith Braine, 32, has offered to reverse her sterilisation for free. Judith and her husband
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Sight of drilling rig fuels park row
RESIDENTS have been reassured that building work is not about to begin in a popular park - despite a drilling rig being set up. Plans to build on John Whitehead Park, Billingham, were agreed by Stockton Borough Council as part of the regeneration of the
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£15m - cost of animal burial site
THE astonishing cost of a controversial foot-and-mouth mass burial site was finally revealed by the Government last night. The Inkerman site at Tow Law, County Durham - which was the focus of huge protests by villagers amid fears it posed a potential
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Youngsters awarded badges of honour at fun day
CLASSMATES Leigh-Ann Watkins and Abby Swainston landed top honours at an annual event for children across the region. The two eight-year-olds were the pride of 1st Shildon St John's Baden-Powell Beaver Colony when they were presented with the movement's
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Grassroots
MASS LOBBY: A group of Christian Aid supporters from Crook will be joining campaigners from the North-East at a mass lobby of Parliament as part of the Trade Justice Movement on Wednesday. The campaigners, who are calling for fairer international trade
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College has triple safety success
A COLLEGE has received a hat-trick of awards for health and safety from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The awards recognise Darlington College of Technology's achievement in developing health and safety culture, having effective
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Villagers take up challenge of rebuilding bus shelter
VILLAGERS have vowed to replace a demolished bus shelter which the council cannot afford to rebuild. People living in Binchester, near Spennymoor, were undeterred when Wear Valley District Council said it could not afford to pay for a new shelter. They
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Tourist staff line up to aid charity
A RACE to raise money for cancer charities has been launched in Darlington. It is the first time Race For Life, a national initiative that holds races throughout the country, has held the event in the town. Staff at the tourist information centre in Darlington's
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News in brief: Firefighters tackle spill
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a chemical spill in St Helen Auckland at the weekend. Appliances from Bishop Auckland were called to Louisa Terrace at 10.30pm on Saturday after a leaking barrel was found in the road. The substance, believed to be sodium hypochlorite
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But in one place, water was the key to a great weekend
CROWDS flocked to the edge of the River Wear at the weekend to enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of oarsmen and women pitting their strength against each other. The 168th Durham Regatta, known as the Henley of the North, attracted more than 560 entries,
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Managing director awarded an OBE
A DARLINGTON businessman has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Colin Taylor, managing director of Amdega Conservatories, in Darlington, has received the honour for his services to international trade
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Clark's strugglers bruised by Bears
The loss of three quick wickets followed by a break for bad weather brought a downturn in Yorkshire Phoenix's fortunes at Headingley yesterday when they lost to Warwickshire Bears by 14 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis system for calculating rain affected
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Tykes set for talks
Yorkshire's cricket committee will discuss the club's growing on-the-field crisis when they meet at Headingley tomorrow. Although the meeting has been scheduled for some while, chairman Bob Platt and his worried colleagues intend to hold an inquest into
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Wylie can open account on the Flat
Lancashire trainer Robert Wylie has yet to saddle a winner on the Flat but he should be familiar to National Hunt racegoers in Scotland after Romil Star took him into the winners enclosure at Perth last month. And the same horse can open his account on
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Sorensen blunder welcomed
So Sunderland fans got their wish - Thomas Sorensen did have a stinker. On Saturday, Northern Echo Sport wondered whether Mackems would put club loyalties to one side and want Sorensen to end up a loser against England. And Martyn McFadden, editor of
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On right track for rally victory
IT was fingers at the ready this weekend when the National Scalextric Challenge visited the region. Hundreds of men forgot about the World Cup and returned to their childhood to battle it out on the latest Scalextric track for a chance to win through
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Tim Wellock's Durham Diary
AS they come to terms with the absence of Martin Love for up to six weeks, Durham must also contemplate the loss of Paul Collingwood and Gordon Muchall on England duty. Providing he has proved his recovery from a knee injury, Collingwood seems certain
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North-East veterans tell of special bond
Fifty men from the North-East's 4th Regiment, Royal Artillery, met in Osnabruck, Germany, at the weekend to resurrect the camaraderie and the pride that got them through the Falklands campaign. "Even when you leave, you're still a soldier," said 46-year-old
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Birthday surprise for teenage star
POP princess Zoe Birkett is no longer sweet 16. The teenager, who has risen from a relative nobody in the past year to achieve international celebrity status, celebrated her 17th birthday yesterday. Zoe returned to the North-East last night to discover
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Birthday surprise for teenage star
POP princess Zoe Birkett is no longer sweet 16. The teenager, who has risen from a relative nobody in the past year to achieve international celebrity status, celebrated her 17th birthday yesterday. Zoe returned to the North-East last night to discover
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Missiles protest on road
ANTI-NUCLEAR campaigners were on the march over the weekend in protest at the US National Missile Defence System proposals. Members of Yorkshire CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament) went on a ten-mile walk, ending with a party on the North York Moors
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N-E agent signs up World Cup players
A forward-thinking football agent is hoping South Korea impress in the World Cup after signing eight members of the squad to his books. A sports management company has been given power of attorney to act for eight of the Korean squad if any of them clinch
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Driving back the years
MOTORING enthusiasts took a journey back in time yesterday when they steered a cavalcade of lovingly restored cars through the North-East in an annual test of safety and reliability. The 31st Beamish Safety and Reliability Run, starting and ending at
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Bright ideas to raise cash for hospice
THERE will be a yellow hue in shops, pubs, hairdressers and restaurants as they join forces to promote The Butterwick Hospice. The launch of Hospice Awareness Week begins in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, on Friday, and local firms have promised to support
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Bright ideas to raise cash for hospice
THERE will be a yellow hue in shops, pubs, hairdressers and restaurants as they join forces to promote The Butterwick Hospice. The launch of Hospice Awareness Week begins in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, on Friday, and local firms have promised to support
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Foster's Northumberland and Tyneside Senior League
The Clennell brothers, Stuart and Graham, combined to keep Lintz in pole position. Graham (3-27), assisted by Gary Christie and Michael Edmunds, bowled out Swalwell for 97 and Stuart then took over with the bat, making an unbeaten 71 in a total of 100
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Invitation to attend baby fair
ANYONE who has recently given birth, is pregnant or thinking about having a baby is being invited to a baby fair. The event is being held in the Grand Hotel, Hartlepool, on Wednesday, June 26, between 10am and 4pm. Emma Tierney, of Hartlepool Borough
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Events celebrate refugee week
A Number of events are to take place in Stockton as part of a celebration of International Refugee Week, which runs from today until Sunday. In particular, there will be a host of activities taking place from Friday until Sunday. On Friday, organisers
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Race for title heats up
It's neck and neck at the top after Guisborough could only draw with Redcar and Saltburn swept aside the challenge from Richmondshire. Reigning champions Guisborough have been out in front for some time but Saltburn have really hit form in recent weeks
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Council defends bakery shutdown
A COUNCIL department has denied it acted heavy-handedly in temporarily closing down a bakery after finding cockroaches on the premises. Easington District Council's environmental health officers obtained a court order against Blackhall wholesalers James
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Exhibition brings archaeological dig into focus
THE hidden history of Hartlepool's Headland is uncovered in an exhibition of photographs. The pictures, which are now on display in the Headland Library, in the Borough Hall, chart the progress of an archaeological dig in Regent Square earlier this year
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News in brief: Promise of summer fun
SUMMER playscheme organisers at Hartlepool are promising four weeks of fun for children aged five to 11. There will be five venues - Bridge Youth Centre, Greatham Community Centre, Friarage Youth Centre, Rossmere Youth Centre and West View Project - and
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Giant chess board is a shrewd move
MIDDLESBROUGH played host to a "royal" visit over the weekend - but these kings and queens were giant chess pieces. Local members of chess associations for the blind and deaf competed against each other on a giant chess board laid out in the Captain Cook
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Walk-in-the-park scheme proves a major success
A SCHEME encouraging residents to explore their park has proved so successful that it is being extended. During the recent National History Week, Gateshead Borough Council organised free guided strolls around Saltwell Park. They proved so popular, that
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University development under way
WORK will start today on a new phase of development at the University of Sunderland's St Peter's Campus. The £9m project will see the creation of a new centre for the School of Arts, Design, Media and Culture and the relocation of the School of Education
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Council's appeal for foster carers
A COUNCIL is launching an appeal for foster carers to come forward. Gateshead Borough Council is holding an awareness event on Thursday to highlight the issue. Last month, the authority was caring for more than 200 children, and says that while some youngsters
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Smiles as MP visits new nursery classroom
NORTH-West Durham MP Hilary Armstrong has officially opened a pre-school nursery unit classroom in her constituency. The unit, at Bishop Ian Ramsay Church of England Primary School, in Medomsley, County Durham, will cater for 30 pre-school children. Headteacher
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Building on Sure Start
HUNDREDS more children in Stockton are set to benefit from the Sure Start scheme. Stockton Borough Council has been chosen by the Government to take part in the sixth phase of the Sure Start programme, due to start next year. The borough already has four
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Exhibition showcases college work
A NEW exhibition showcasing the work of students at Stockton and Billingham College will open tomorrow. Billingham Art Gallery has been transformed by students on the Access to Higher Education and A-level art courses. All the work being displayed has
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Comment: A game of two endings...
SPORT is the ultimate soap opera - but unlike EastEnders or Coronation Street it is real and unscripted. Captivating human dramas could be found this weekend in London where Tim Henman succumbed once more or at Old Trafford where Alec Stewart dragged
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World Cup TV
TODAY: Mexico v USA - BBC1 0715; Brazil v Belgium - ITV1 1200; Highlights BBC1 1900; ITV1 2220. TOMORROW: Japan v Turkey - ITV1 0700; South Korea v Italy - BBC1 1215; Highlights BBC1 1900, ITV1 2220.
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Freak fire kills tree doctor as he worked
A man was killed in a freak accident when a tree he was working on burst into flames. Tree surgeon Richard Coates, 28, was trimming branches from a fir tree when he was engulfed in a flash fire. The tragedy happened on Friday morning as Mr Coates, from
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Vintage tractor run proves grand success
A VINTAGE tractor run through the stunning countryside of Teesdale and Weardale has raised more £1,000 for a national charity. The event, held last month, attracted 63 vintage tractor owners, and boosted the coffers of the British Heart Foundation by
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TV star tees-up for cance golf day
AUF Wiedersehen Pet star Tim Healy got into the swing of things for a police golf tournament when he visited this year's nominated charity. A keen golfer, Healy, who recently returned to TV screens as Dennis in the hit series, will line up alongside professionals
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Pensioner took his wheelchair in bypass
A pensioner was spotted trundling along the fast lane of a busy dual carriageway in an electric wheelchair. A taxi driver reported the man at about lunchtime on Thursday, as he made his way down the 50mph John Reid Road, in South Shields, South Tyneside
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Pensioner took his wheelchair in bypass
A pensioner was spotted trundling along the fast lane of a busy dual carriageway in an electric wheelchair. A taxi driver reported the man at about lunchtime on Thursday, as he made his way down the 50mph John Reid Road, in South Shields, South Tyneside
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Hospital staff and patients hit by airborne virus
AN HOSPITAL ward was closed over the weekend following an outbreak of an airborne virus which has struck down staff and patients. The Norwalk virus, which hit two hotels in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, last month, has also forced the closure of ward
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Study shows value of business park
THE Teesdale Business Park, Thornaby, employs more people and contributes more to the local economy than during the heyday of the famous Head Wrightson engineering works that once occupied the site, a survey shows. Office, learning and other developments
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Samba time for Sven's men
England will face Brazil in the quarter-finals of the World Cup after Luiz Felipe Scolari's men overcame Belgium 2-0 in Kobe. The South American's were less than convincing against a plucky Belgian side that had held out until a moment of magic from Rivaldo
