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The race is on to launch lifeboatman's tug-of-love
BUSINESSMAN Dave Howe is facing a race against time to have his latest venture shipshape. The former lifeboat crewman has only six weeks left if he is to meet his target to have a redundant tug transformed into a floating restaurant and shop. Completion
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Girl killed in riding accident named
A nurse has pleaded not guilty to assaulting an elderly patient at a North-East hospital. Barbara Carty, of Holmlands Road, Darlington is accused of attacking a 73-year-old man, who is not being named by The Northern Echo, on June 25. The 46-year-old
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Moving government department would boost economy
A government department based in Darlington would boost the regional economy and could save taxpayers millions of pounds, according to a leading economist last night. And civil servants would save thousands on their mortgages, education costs and living
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Boy's family scatters his ashes over loch that claimed his life
A TEENAGER has had his ashes scattered across the Scottish loch that claimed his life. Adam Shad, 15, drowned following a violent storm which hit the small community of Ardlui, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, three weeks ago. Relatives and friends of the North-East
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Record military display
MILITARY vehicles from the Second World War to the present day were on display over the Bank Holiday. Jeeps, motorcycles and cars which have seen service in conflicts throughout the 20th Century, parked in the grounds of Durham Light Infantry Museum,
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Girl killed in riding accident named
A four-year-old girl who died after she was thrown from a pony was named by police today. Madeline Eve Jackson was being led by a member of staff from a North Yorkshire riding stables when her mount became ''spooked'' on Sunday morning and threw her.
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Grandmother speaks about blaze
A grief-stricken grandmother has told how her dying daughter shielded her child from fierce flames in a house blaze which left three dead. Rose Yates paid tribute to her three children as she relived the horror of the inferno which claimed their lives
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Job Search: Vacancies
Security officer, Darlington. £4.80ph, 60hrs pw, 6.30pm to 6.30am. Must be aged 26-plus with own transport and telephone. No visible tattoos. Ref: DAE 35750. Sales consultant, Darlington. £8,000 to £15,000pa, 39hrs pw, 9am to 6pm, 6 days. Must have one
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Re-enactment groups bring Roman age back to life
VISITORS to a Roman fort were treated to a slice of living history yesterday. Binchester Roman Fort, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, had its best attendance of the year for the Bank Holiday event. There were two re-enactment groups at the site, the
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Feeling the pinch
Pinchinthorpe Hall may have reduced its food prices but there's a sting in the tale when it comes to drinks. IT was the first day of the football season, Guisborough Town v Horden Colliery Welfare. In exchange for the promise of lunch at Gisborough Hall
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Job Search: Vacancies
Secretary, East Rounton, Northallerton. £12,000pa, 40hrs pw, 9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri. Must have experience and knowledge of Sage software. Ref: NOE 19837. Turkey stockperson, Newby Wiske, Northallerton. £4.50ph, 40hrs pw, 8am to 5pm, Mon-Fri. Must have own
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Worst in Britain - the street plagued by rat-running cars
THE seaside resort of Scarborough is renowned for its beautiful gardens, theatre connections and spa pavilion. Today, it will also be known for having the worst rat-run in Britain. The practice of rat-running, where motorists use back-street roads to
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Eating Owt: Feeling the pinch
Pinchinthorpe Hall may have reduced its food prices but there's a sting in the tale when it comes to drinks. IT was the first day of the football season, Guisborough Town v Horden Colliery Welfare. In exchange for the promise of lunch at Gisborough Hall
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Job Search: Vacancies
Mobile sales and service technician, Consett. £14,500pa, 40-45hrs pw, 8am to 5.30pm, Sat 8am to noon. Must have mechanical background. Four years' experience preferred. Full driving licence essential. Ref: CON 16648. Optical technician, Consett. Full-time
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News in brief: Showcase for disabled talent
A show for people with learning disabilities will take place in Hartlepool on Thursday. The Big, Big Show will take to the stage from 7pm to 10.30pm at the Town Hall Theatre, in Raby Road, with a line-up of local and national talent. Hartlepool's Roaring
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News in brief: Just in time for the holiday
A FORMER eyesore was transformed in time for the bank holiday weekend. Work on Scarborough's derelict South Bay Pool was completed ahead of schedule, allowing residents and visitors to walk through the landscaped area. Councillor David Jeffels, cabinet
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TV review
Putting a new face on life The Story Of Plastic Surgery (five) The world's first written record of a plastic surgery operation dates back to India 3,000 years ago when the cost of being caught committing adultery was to have your nose cut off. Those bearing
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Initiative offers new opportunities
A THREE-YEAR initiative set up to create learning opportunities for people in remote parts of North Yorkshire is going from strength to strength. The College of the Dales has just published its latest and fullest prospectus offering rural residents countywide
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News in brief: Moped rider hurt in crash
A man was taken to hospital when his moped collided with a car on the approach to St Cuthbert's roundabout at Parkgate, Darlington, yesterday morning. A couple travelling in the car, a Seat Leon, were shaken but uninjured. The moped rider, a man in his
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Mercy mission to help blind
A FORMER police chief is travelling to Asia next month on a mercy mission to help a school for the blind. Fred Farley, who was a police inspector at Darlington, has become a charity worker in his spare time and will travel to Myanmar, formerly Burma,
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Stewart on song for Cats
MARCUS STEWART was last night challenged to hit 25 goals by relieved Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy. And should the former Ipswich Town striker do just that then the Black Cats will not be too far away from at least a play-off place in the First Division
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Family history show to attract thousands
THOUSANDS of people will gather in the North-East next month for a major national exhibition on local and family history. The Great North Fair takes place in Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead, on Saturday, September 13, from 10am
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Bid for 230 new houses gains planning approval
PLANS to build 230 houses next to the ancestral home of folk hero Bobby Shafto have moved a step closer. Members of Sedgefield Borough Council's planning committee agreed with officer recommendations to give the development on the outskirts of Spennymoor
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Bid for 230 new houses gains planning approval
PLANS to build 230 houses next to the ancestral home of folk hero Bobby Shafto have moved a step closer. Members of Sedgefield Borough Council's planning committee agreed with officer recommendations to give the development on the outskirts of Spennymoor
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Derelict flats to be pulled down
TWO blocks of derelict flats that have brought misery to residents are to be demolished. The properties, in Lascelles Park, Darlington, have become a haven for drug users and arsonists attracting complaints from nearby householders. Joe Prettyman, chairman
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Villagers lay on a weekend of fun
FOLK-singing, horse shows and dominoes were among the varied entertainment on offer during the 12th Haswell Do. Despite having just 1,600 residents, the tiny village, situated between Durham and Easington, managed to organise four days and nights of entertainment
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Hairy stunt razors cash
A HAIR-RAISING charity stunt which started out as a bet between two friends ended up raising £1,000 for a hospital maternity ward. The charity challenge began with an idle chat between friends Gary Howlett and John Gibson in Newton Aycliffe Workingmen's
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Boy's family scatters his ashes over loch that claimed his life
A TEENAGER has had his ashes scattered across the Scottish loch that claimed his life. Adam Shad, 15, drowned following a violent storm which hit the small community of Ardlui, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, three weeks ago. Relatives and friends of the North-East
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All's well that ends well for Bridie
STUDENT Bridie O'Donnell has won a personal battle by coming top in her exams - despite her husband being at wa in Iraq. The 27-year-old failed her English language exam at school, but needed the qualification to fulfil her dream of becoming a teacher
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News in brief: Showcase for disabled talent
A show for people with learning disabilities will take place in Hartlepool on Thursday. The Big, Big Show will take to the stage from 7pm to 10.30pm at the Town Hall Theatre, in Raby Road, with a line-up of local and national talent. Hartlepool's Roaring
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More details emerge about housing regeneration plan
FRESH details have emerged about a multi-million pound plan to modernise more than 10,000 council homes and demolish 1,000 others. Stockton Borough Council has already agreed to start £20m of work on the Mandale estate, in Thornaby, demolishing 578 homes
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Town's best recognised
THE Salvation Army shop in Hartlepool's Middleton Grange Shopping Centre has been named best recycling store in town - thanks to the help of schoolchildren. The Salvation Army was given the award after its members visited schools in Hartlepool, including
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Meet helps to the tune of £100
A DANCE group which entertains people in the Dales has been given £100 towards the cost of sound equipment. The Richmond Meet presented the cheque to the Clann na n Gael Irish dancers, who have performed at many of the Meet shows and the Bank Holiday
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Second mast bid leads to protests
RESIDENTS are protesting against a second proposal to put up a mobile phone mast in a sports club only yards from their homes . Earlier this year, phone company Orange, through KDC Communications, applied for planning permission to erect a mast on the
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Susan battles back from redundancy
A WOMAN who went self-employed after being made redundant is celebrating her first success. Susan French, of Gates-head, set up Contact field marketing and promotions with business partner Christine Taylor four months ago. She struck out on her own after
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Residents fear for future of hall despite reassurances
VILLAGERS are preparing for a fight to stave off the threat of closure of a community venue. People at Esh Winning have been told that Durham City Council is considering closing the hall at Woodlands Road, Esh Winning, because it was underused. But residents
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Bus tour of heritage sites
THERE is a chance for people to take a trip around some of Middlesbrough's heritage sites in a restored 1958 vintage bus next month. Tickets are on sale for the Vintage Bus Tour, which starts at 10.30am, on Saturday September 13, at the town's Dorman
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Twins find a sweet attraction at shopping centre
SWEET-toothed twins Sophie and Amy King chewed over a problem and successfully guessed the number of sweets in a jar. The eight-year-olds, from Normanby, won the competition which had been puzzling youngsters during the school holiday at the Cleveland
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Safety fears raised as lorry drivers take a wrong route
RESIDENTS fear children are in danger in a dead end Darlington street that is being mistakenly used by lorry drivers. People living in Lodge Street, near Haughton Road, are demanding that council bosses take action to stop the street being used by heavy
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Courses to improve career prospects
ADULTS in Stockton are being given the opportunity to enroll on a range of full-time and taster courses. The free courses, which are run in conjunction with the European Union Social Fund and development agency One NorthEast, are aimed at people hoping
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Strange fish have visitors hooked
FISH that walk on land and others that spit at their prey are the latest stars at a sealife attraction. The interesting and quirky characteristics of the mudskipper, which can survive out of water, and the spitting archer fish, are amusing visitors at
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News in brief: Motorcyclist dies in crash
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a crash as he left the A19 in County Durham. The accident happened at 5.45pm on Sunday, as the rider of the Suzuki motorcycle left the road at the Easington exit, on the northbound carriageway, and hit a lamppost. He
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Alert issued for missing 35-year-old
POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a man who has been missing since leaving hospital on Saturday. Mark Bowden, 35, has not been seen since leaving the Freeman Hospital, in Newcastle, where he had been treated on Saturday evening. Originally from
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Prison officer secures medals haul in world games
A PRISON officer has been bitten by the competitive bug after returning from his first international event with three medals. Jim Nangle, a 52-year-old Scotsman who works at Durham Jail, was part of the England and Wales prison service contingent which
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26/08/03
CLIMATE: AFTER the Falklands War I returned to Britain to find the miners on strike, so I was on to a cable-laying ship, the duty of which was to connect Britain and France together electrically. The French had lots of nuclear-produced energy to spare
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Airshow crowds wowed with two-day celebration of flight
THOUSANDS of people travelled from all corners of the region to enjoy the rip-roaring excitement of an airshow over the Bank Holiday. On Sunday, visitors to the Yorkshire Airshow, at Elvington, near York, topped 15,000, a 20 per cent increase on last
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Blaze baby doing well after surgery on burns
AN operation on an 18-month-old girl who suffered severe burns in a fire which killed her mother, aunt and uncle has been successful. Police said the baby was shielded from the intense heat by one of the two women as the terrace house in Pelham Street
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News in brief: Hotel marks anniversary
The Ramside Hall, at Carrville, near Durham, is to mark its 40th anniversary as a hotel with a ruby anniversary celebration next month. Three hundred guests have been invited to the event, which features an afternoon garden party and dinner, followed
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Lifeboat crews called into 999 action on fete day
DEMONSTRATIONS of skill and daring by lifeboat crews at a quayside fete had to be cut short by a real life drama yesterday. The men and women of the RNLI were preparing for a raft race around the dock at Hartlepool Harbour Fete, on the town's marina,
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Independent schools' joy in A-levels
SCHOOLS in the North-East and North Yorkshire belonging to the Independent Schools Council (ISC) achieved a near-perfect A-level pass rate. Provisional A-level results for all schools have been released by the ISC information service. Schools, which include
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March of progress...
Wicketkeeper Allen March was back where he belonged at the weekend - a week after claiming a last over hat-trick as a bowler after taking off the pads. Halfway through Saturday's game against Langley Park the Crook keeper was again asked to bowl, however
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South North clinch title glory in style
South Northumberland clinched the championship of the Foster's ECB North East Regional Premier League with another superb performance. Adam Heather (127), Chris Hewison (96) and Martin Speight with 84 powered South North to 323-5 declared before Gateshead
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Family history show to attract thousands
THOUSANDS of people will gather in the North-East next month for a major national exhibition on local and family history. The Great North Fair takes place in Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead, on Saturday, September 13, from 10am
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Leisure centre staff suspended
Two senior members of staff at a North-East leisure centre have been suspended and are facing an investigation, it emerged yesterday. The two men, who work at the Dolphin Centre in Darlington, will be the subject of an internal inquiry. Darlington Borough
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Durham under spotlight
AFTER ending their run of five defeats against Hampshire on Sunday, Durham go into tonight's floodlit match against Sussex at Riverside aiming to finish their National League programme with a run of five wins. With Scotland now ninth, the other four bottom
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Roman bones found during mains work
THE first evidence that the Romans once settled in what is now the county town of North Yorkshire has been unearthed by water engineers. Artefacts dating back to the second-century AD have been found during work to lay new water mains near Northallerton
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The gay biker who's back on track
Michael Hill had a promising future as a motorbike racer in front of him - until his parents discovered his secret. Nick Morrison reports on how a gay man is trying to make it in the macho world of motorsport. MICHAEL Hill was once one of the bright young
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Comment: The too costly path to peace
THE Hutton Inquiry may be as fascinating as a soap opera to its followers, and its intricacies will become even more beguiling this week when the Prime Minister himself gives evidence. But back in the real world, there are far more serious matters. So
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Plaque to mark life of North engraver Bewick
ONE of the North-East's most famous sons is to be honoured on the 250th anniversary of his birth. Thomas Bewick will be remembered when a plaque of one of his most famous engravings is unveiled near his home, in Bewick Street, Newcastle. The bronze plaque
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Pool the entertainers send Valiants packing
A SCINTILLATING display of attacking football ensured Hartlepool United's unbeaten start to life in Division Two continued - and lifted them up to fifth place in the process. Port Vale arrived at Victoria Park as early leaders, but were sent packing as
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Double joy as stadium and team get on track
DARLINGTON Football Club officials had more than just a team victory to cheer yesterday as fans gave facilities at the stadium a guarded thumbs-up. Following last week's problems over ticketing, parking and lengthy queues for refreshments at the new Reynolds
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£9m fund may bring 1,000 jobs to region
MORE than 1,000 jobs will be created in the North-East with the help of £9m of European funding, it has been forecast. The money, from the European Regional Development Fund, will be used by Business Link Tyne and Wear and its partners to help an estimated
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Take your bump to the gym
Exercising during pregnancy can be beneficial for both mother and baby. Women's Editor Christen Pears talks to one mother-to-be who's a regular at the gym. LISA Campbell's baby is due in nine weeks but she goes to the gym every day. She becomes tired
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Two out of two - it's easy for Sunderland
AFTER finally laying to rest the threat of becoming the new holders of an unwanted record, Sunderland set about a new task yesterday: starting to put the record straight. Wins have been few and far between at the Stadium of Light for the Wearside faithful
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Choir's call for new members
REHEARSALS are due to start for one of the North-East's premier choirs. The Durham Choral Society, which performs its concerts in Durham Cathedral, is looking for new members ahead of the first rehearsal on Wednesday next week. Its first concert of the
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Farmer opens crematorium
A FARMING family in North Yorkshire's Herriot country has embarked on a highly unusual diversification project by setting up the county's first pet crematorium. And yesterday the Ashes Crematorium officially declared itself open for business by signing
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Play park transforms old works
THE former site of an old gas-holder has been given a new lease of life. An area at Richmond Falls has been turned into a new children's play area, which has now been officially opened. Members and officers from Richmondshire District Council joined youngsters
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March of progress...
Wicketkeeper Allen March was back where he belonged at the weekend - a week after claiming a last over hat-trick as a bowler after taking off the pads. Halfway through Saturday's game against Langley Park the Crook keeper was again asked to bowl, however
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Airline named most punctual
BUDGET airline Ryanair has been confirmed as the most punctual in Europe and the US. The Irish operator has a strong presence in the North-East, flying from Newcastle and Teesside Airports. Ryanair's head of communications, Paul Fitzsimmons, said: "These
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Rider is injured in crash
A BIKER was left fighting for his life in hospital after a collision involving a coach on Sunday. His wife was also badly hurt in the accident, which took place on a B-road near Helmsley, North Yorkshire, only hours after a major road safety event in
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Cadets take part in annual adventure
YOUNGSTERS from a Cleveland Army Cadet Force have been taking part in a training camp. A total of 489 cadets, 27 officers and 60 adult instructors from the 26 detachments of the force enjoyed the annual event held at Otterburn Training Camp, on the Scottish
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Feeling the pinch
IT was the first day of the football season, Guisborough Town v Horden Colliery Welfare. In exchange for the promise of lunch at Gisborough Hall, The Boss was persuaded to drive the bus. Gisborough Hall, it should at once be said, is the correct spelling
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Thanksgiving to remember former PoW
A SERVICE of thanksgiving has been held in memory of a former Japanese PoW, who last year published a book about his experiences. Stan Gartry, from Shiney Row, near Sunderland, spent three and a half years on the island of Java as a PoW. His book, Laughter
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Hang on, my pet monkey's on fire
WHICH among small, portable modern products would you regard as most sinister and dangerous? The health police would nominate, without hesitation, a packet of cigarettes. I would say at once that the most destructive, anti-social and positively satanic
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News in brief: Hotel marks anniversary
The Ramside Hall, at Carrville, near Durham, is to mark its 40th anniversary as a hotel with a ruby anniversary celebration next month. Three hundred guests have been invited to the event, which features an afternoon garden party and dinner, followed
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Car targeted
Thousands of pounds worth of photographic and computer equipment was stolen from the boot of a car at the St Leonard's Place car park, in York, on Friday. The break-in happened between 2.40pm and 2.55pm and among the items stolen was an Apple Mac laptop
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Hospitals fundraising event
STAFF at two Teesside hospitals are holding a dinner dance to buy toys for their children's accident and emergency departments. The event will be held at the Tall Trees Hotel, in Yarm, to raise money for the University Hospital of North Tees and the University
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Carnival's popular revival continues as crowds flock to event
A VILLAGE carnival which was revived last year after a 20-year gap is likely to become an annual event after attracting large crowds yesterday. The West Auckland Community Partnership was delighted by the success of its carnival and promised next year's
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Couple apply for permission to build home on green site
A COUPLE are hoping to persuade planners to allow them to build a bungalow on the edge of their village - despite it lying on greenfield land. John and Doreen Hull have applied for permission to build the house on land they own at High Street, Bishop
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News in brief: Library marks 40th birthday
A North-East library celebrating 40 years in its building is asking people for their memories. Newton Aycliffe Library is marking its big day on September 18 and is looking for anyone with old photographs or stories about its history. For more information
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Tree plea to help wood grow
EFFORTS are being made to expand a family wood which has been created in Darlington's South Park. The first trees were planted two years ago on the south side of Parkside. Part of a nationwide scheme started by the Tree Council and managed by park owner
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Inquiry launched into death of four-year-old horse rider
AN investigation was under way last night into the death of a four-year-old girl who was thrown from a horse during a lesson at her local riding school. The youngster was under one-to-one instruction on Sunday morning when her miniature Welsh pony was
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Group shows how we used to live
THE battle cry of a medieval army was raised at a quiet Cleveland country spot yesterday. Medieval re-enactment group Anmod Dracan demonstrated the art of warfare at the Margrove Heritage Centre, near Guisborough, the ancient capital of old Cleveland.
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Thanksgiving to remember former PoW
A SERVICE of thanksgiving has been held in memory of a former Japanese PoW, who last year published a book about his experiences. Stan Gartry, from Shiney Row, near Sunderland, spent three and a half years on the island of Java as a PoW. His book, Laughter
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Groups' findings to determine future for tenants
THE findings of two groups set up to consider the best option for the future of Sedgefield Borough Council's housing stock will be reported to members this week. The council has to consider a different way of managing its 10,000 houses so it can access
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Cameras to record city
A CAMERA club is working towards creating a digital archive of images of a North-East city. Wearside Camera Club has relaunched itself as Wearside Photo Imaging in recognition of the modern emphasis on digital photography. Most members of the club have
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Toddler is hailed a hero after actions
A QUICK-THINKING toddler is being hailed a hero after getting help when his mother collapsed. Natalia Anderson, 23, suffers from a rare condition, vasovagal syncope, which causes her to have blackouts. She suffered her latest attack following a telephone
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Home sought for lonely Spice
A LOVING home is needed for Spice, a dog who has spent more than half her life in a sanctuary. The playful cross-breed arrived at the Jay Gee Sanctuary for Dogs, in Catton, near Thirsk, part of the Jerry Green Foundation, when she was only five months
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Residents have their say on redevelopment
RESIDENTS have given their verdict on multi-million pound plans to redevelop some of Teesside's most historic sites. More than 120 people commented on ideas to develop the Heugh Gun Battery and the derelict Manor House, on Hartlepool's Headland. The North
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Piece of cake for soldiers
A SOLDIER in Iraq gave a cake prepared by his fiancee to one of his comrades - only for it to be returned. Private David Smith from Pallister Park, in Middlesbrough, gave the cake to Sergeant Billy Swails on his 40th birthday earlier this month. But Sgt
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Helping breathe new life into run-down area
A SCHEME to breathe life back into a run-down area of Gateshead is in line for a national award. The £5.8m Bensham and Saltwell Regeneration Scheme, run by Gateshead Council, has been shortlisted in the British Urban Regeneration Association (Bura) awards
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Worst in Britain - the street plagued by rat-running cars
THE seaside resort of Scarborough is renowned for its beautiful gardens, theatre connections and spa pavilion. Today, it will also be known for having the worst rat-run in Britain. The practice of rat-running, where motorists use back-street roads to
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GCSE Results
Laurence Jackson School, Guisborough P Alderson 9; E Alexander 9; S Aliday 6; J Allen 9; K Allison 9; L Ancell 9; S Angell 9; A Keeley 9; V Antwhistle 9; C Armstrong 10; D Armstrong 9; G Armstrong 9; A Atkinson 9; K Barnard 9; D Barnes 8; L Bartley 9;
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Festival ends on a high note with sounds of the sixties
Sounds of the Sixties echoed around Darlington Market Square last night. The Blue Notes took to the stage and The Imposters rounded off the Darlington Festival. Street entertainers also kept children amused on the last day of the three-day event. Organisers
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Opportunity to view images of docks
TIME is running out for people to view two exhibitions in Hartlepool. Renaissance, an exhibition of images from a Hartlepool Borough Council collection, chronicles how Hartlepool Docks changed between 1991 and 1995. During those years, artists were encouraged
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Housing plan recommended for approval
homes planned for a conservation area in Ripon should have reinforced foundations because some parts of the city suffer from gypsum deposits. A ground stability report for a terrace of six houses has been prepared and its recommendations should be a condition
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Plaque to mark life of North engraver Bewick
ONE of the North-East's most famous sons is to be honoured on the 250th anniversary of his birth. Thomas Bewick will be remembered when a plaque of one of his most famous engravings is unveiled near his home, in Bewick Street, Newcastle. The bronze plaque
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News in brief: Hotel marks anniversary
The Ramside Hall, at Carrville, near Durham, is to mark its 40th anniversary as a hotel with a ruby anniversary celebration next month. Three hundred guests have been invited to the event, which features an afternoon garden party and dinner, followed
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Mart future uncertain
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to relocate a town centre auction mart looks likely to be stopped in its tracks to the relief of hundreds of protesters. Residents in Thirsk road, Northallerton, campaigned to stop Northallerton Auctions Limited moving from the Applegarth
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Monsters and myths in stately home grounds
CHILDREN have enjoyed a monster bank holiday weekend at Castle Howard. Huge inflatable creatures and monster mask-making were just two of the attractions for young visitors to the the estate, near Malton, as part of the Myths and Monsters Children's Weekend
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Dyer is given his chance
KIERON DYER could be handed the attacking role he craves as Newcastle United look to confirm their place in the lucrative Champions League group phase against Partizan Belgrade at St. James' Park tomorrow night. Craig Bellamy's continued absence with
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GCSE Results
Durham High School for Girls L Adamson Classical civilisation, Computing science, Biology; C Appleby Classical civilisation*, Religious studies*, Biology; M Arta Politics*, English Literature, Sociology; E Barker French*, English Literature*, Music*,
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Local Golf: Coming up Roses
Middlesbrough teenager Tom Robinson looks set to be named in Yorkshire's EGU Northern Counties title-decider with Roses rivals Lancashire this weekend after impressing in the White Rose county's comfortable win over Derbyshire. The 17-year-old from Marton
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Residents urged to have fire safety checks
Residents are being urged to take up an offer of free fire safety checks, in a town where three members of a family died in a blaze at the weekend. Two-year-old Megan Yates is being treated in hospital after receiving 31 percent burns in the house fire
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Darley on brink of century
Kevin Darley is poised to complete another century after yesterday's double on Happy Crusader and Sandenista at Newcastle. Happy Crusader was a shade of odds-on in the featured £20,000 Chisholm Bookmakers Blaydon Race Nursery and he gave his supporters
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Driver killed in collision on A19
A FEMALE driver was killed and four others injured in an accident on the A19 on Sunday. The woman, in her 60s and from the Durham area, was killed when her blue Honda Civic car collided with a silver Toyota Corolla car at 5.50pm. The accidents took place
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McClaren waits on Mendieta
TROUBLED Middlesbrough face a race against the clock to obtain international clearance for Gaizka Mendieta to make his debut at Leicester tonight. Boro will be waiting anxiously today after the Spanish World Cup star was forced to miss Sunday's 4-0 home
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Peak form and rating point to Mind Alert
CONCENTRATING on Mind Alert (3.45) might well pay handsome dividends in today's Steve Nesbitt Challenge Trophy at Ripon. The principal reason for backing Mind Alert couldn't be more straightforward because he ran by far and away his best race to date
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Miniature fair raises £3,700 for charity
CHAMPION fundraiser Ray Mankin has raised more than £3,700 for charity by entertaining youngsters. Mr Mankin, 76, of Blackhall Mill, in Gateshead, spent ten days this summer in the Gateshead MetroCentre displaying his hand-made model fairgrounds and trams
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Putting a new face on life
The Story Of Plastic Surgery (five): The world's first written record of a plastic surgery operation dates back to India 3,000 years ago when the cost of being caught committing adultery was to have your nose cut off. Those bearing this mark of shame
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Letters
CLIMATE AFTER the Falklands War I returned to Britain to find the miners on strike, so I was on to a cable-laying ship, the duty of which was to connect Britain and France together electrically. The French had lots of nuclear-produced energy to spare
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Last Night's TV: Putting a new face on life
The Story Of Plastic Surgery (five): The world's first written record of a plastic surgery operation dates back to India 3,000 years ago when the cost of being caught committing adultery was to have your nose cut off. Those bearing this mark of shame
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When the tragedy of Iraq hits home
SHOCKED family and friends last night paid tribute to the Royal Military Policemen stationed at Catterick Garrison who were killed in an ambush in Iraq. They revealed how one was about to become a father for the second time, and how the other had grown
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Top marks for county's GCSE students
YOUNGSTERS across the county had their fair share of success in this year's GCSE results, with a handful gaining some of the top marks in the country. Two 16-year-old students from Northallerton College celebrated a double success as they walked away
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Hughes' late winner lifts gloom for Quakers
Remember the name. Youngster Chris Hughes proved that life is not all doom and gloom for Darlington Football Club. Yesterday's Bank Holiday win over Leyton Orient was far from inspiring, but 18-year-old Hughes, a product of the youth system, celebrated
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Alan teams up with designer Oldfield in scheme
A LANDSCAPE architect, who gained fame for his catwalk-style garden which featured international model Jodie Kidd, is teaming up with another celebrity to add green-fingered flair to an exclusive housing development. Alan Capper, of Newcastle firm Kent
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School choir to perform in Czech capital
NINE singers with a school choir will be swapping their school hall for ancient European churches when they fly to Prague to give a concert. The students are all members of St Leonard's School chamber choir, from Durham, and will be travelling to the
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Tears as Edwards jumps for last time
JONATHAN Edwards' glittering athletics career came to a disappointing end last night when the triple jumper withdrew from the World Championships trailing in 11th place. The 37-year-old adopted North-Easterner - who shock-ed the athletics world by announcing
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Airspace 'trespassers' ground Red Arrows
A WORLD-FAMOUS display team was forced to take emergency action to avoid tragedy at one of the region's biggest airshows over the Bank Holiday weekend. Moments before arriving at the Yorkshire Airshow, at Elvington, near York, on Sunday, the Red Arrows
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Cameras to record city
A CAMERA club is working towards creating a digital archive of images of a North-East city. Wearside Camera Club has relaunched itself as Wearside Photo Imaging in recognition of the modern emphasis on digital photography. Most members of the club have
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Exam success for Annette and Beverley on university course
TWO mothers who went back into education have achieved exam success thanks to a course being offered by a North-East university. Mature students Annette Metcalfe and Beverley Wright gained their degrees at the University of Teesside through a negotiated
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£9m fund may bring 1,000 jobs to region
MORE than 1,000 jobs will be created in the North-East with the help of £9m of European funding, it has been forecast. The money, from the European Regional Development Fund, will be used by Business Link Tyne and Wear and its partners to help an estimated
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Susan battles back from redundancy
A WOMAN who went self-employed after being made redundant is celebrating her first success. Susan French, of Gates-head, set up Contact field marketing and promotions with business partner Christine Taylor four months ago. She struck out on her own after
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Tykes step up search
While Yorkshire were trying their hardest to contain Glamorgan on a good batting pitch at Colwyn Bay yesterday, director of cricket Geoff Cope was trying to clinch a deal which will bring the club a new overseas player for the season's climax in September
