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Durham County Council Lomax Enterprises Youth League
Darlington Spraire Lads are second from top after losing 3-2 to leaders Willington. In the first half John McKie found the net for the home side, but Willington went in 2-1 ahead with goals from Daniel Lee and Christopher Hodgson. In the second period
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Setback for young burns victim as mother vanishes
A CAMPAIGN to bring a badly burned child to Britain for life saving treatment suffered a new setback last night. The parents of seven-year-old Mariana, who was doused in petrol and set on fire by Russian mafia thugs have disappeared. A 14-year-old cousin
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School welcomes visitors
AN independent school will hold an open day for pupils and parents tomorrow. The junior and senior schools at Polam Hall School, in Darlington, will be open from 10am to 1pm for families to meet new headmistress Marie Green and view the facilities and
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Youngsters' recycled sculpture wins award
A school has been awarded a national prize in a competition to make sculptures out of old Yellow Pages directories. Hardwick Primary School, in Sedgefield, is one of six in the country to win a prize in the Yellow Woods Challenge National Awards. Pupils
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Twins' service with the Specials ends
TWINS Chris and David Peacock are to retire from the Special Constabulary. The brothers, currently section officers with the Special Constabulary in Newton Aycliffe, reach their 55th birthdays at the end of this month and have reluctantly decided to call
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Robinson swaps Esh for Scottish giants
PROMISING teenage goalkeeper Lee Robinson has swapped the Albany Northern League for the Scottish Premier League. At the start of the campaign Robinson turned out for Esh Winning against Bedlington Terriers and now he has put pen-to-paper with Scottish
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Energy systems discussed
PLANS to develop new environmentally friendly energy systems for use in schools and hospital across the Tees Valley were discussed yesterday. It is one of four areas in the UK looking for ways to use combined heat and power systems in order to reduce
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Church re-opens following refurbishment
A SERVICE will be held today to mark the reopening of a refurbished church. Haughton Methodist Church was shut for four months during the £125,000 refurbishment, which has included building an extension to provide a meeting room, kitchen and disabled
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Charity evening memorial to friend
FRIENDS and family of a Darlington woman who died of breast cancer in March, organised a fundraising event in her memory. Libby Buckton was remembered at a fundraising ceilidh and prize draw, at Hurworth Grange last month. The event raised £1,400 which
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Children's refreshing start to day
CHILDREN at a Ferryhill school are being treated to a refreshing start to the day. Dean Bank Primary School has bought two AquAid water purifier machines to provide children with fresh, cold, filtered water. Children are provided with bottles filled from
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Stay of execution for couple told to vacate real ale pub
AN award-winning real ale pub in the centre of Darlington which was due to shut this weekend has been given a stay of execution. On Monday, Steve Metcalfe and Lynda Harland, licensees of The Quaker, in Mechanics' Yard, were told to vacate the premises
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I'm nervous, says Melvyn
Steve Pratt talks to TV presenter and author Melvyn Bragg about his decision to discuss his long career at York's Theatre Royal, and why he's just a little anxious After 40 years in television, you'd think South Bank Show presenter Melvyn Bragg wouldn't
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Warning of 38% water bills rise
HOUSEHOLDERS in the region are facing rises in water bills by as much as 38 per cent, the industry regulator has revealed. A report by Ofwat has shown that Northumbrian Water customers can expect their average household bills to increase by 30 per cent
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One hundred reasons to celebrate
FAMILY, friends and residents joined in the celebrations at a residential home yesterday as Hilda Geldard marked her 100th birthday. Despite being unable to read her birthday card from the Queen, Mrs Geldard enjoyed a buffet lunch and drinks at the Cherry
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Stanley Sunday League
The only game played in the league saw Pelton Fell chalk up an impressive 5-0 win at Washington Oasis. Both Michael Barton and Daniel Bankhead scored twice and Ricky Stanton got the other of the Fell's goal.
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Fears over roads death toll as winter looms
DRIVERS and pedestrians in Teesside are being urged to play their part in keeping the roads safe this winter. So far, 22 people have died on Teesside's roads this year, and with longer nights and bad weather to come, it is feared the toll will rise if
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Plans to build on people's gardens
RESIDENTS are to lose their gardens as a controversial building project is recommended for approval. Housing developer Persimmon Homes looks likely to have its revised plans for 43 houses and 19 flats on land along Romanby Road, near Northallerton, granted
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Durham County Council Girls Mini League
After the first two weeks in the newly-formed League, East Durham Cadets, Boldon and Newcastle A are equal top of the under-12s league with the maximum 12 points each. Wearmouth and Newcastle share top place in the under-10s league with ten points each
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Catalogue of ideas
BACK in September, when we were still melting in the heat and wandering round in shorts and sun tan cream, the shops were already thinking about Christmas. Bet the chocolates in those advent calendars were distinctly gooey. But even though we belong to
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Insight into industry
STUDENTS from a Newton Aycliffe School took part in an initiative to help them understand more about industry. The Year 12 students from Woodham Community Technology College participated in a Business Dynamics Conference. The purpose of the conference
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Charity concert night
A VARIETY concert in aid of charity is being organised by the Mayor of Sedgefield. Councillor Linda Maddison will donate the proceeds of the concert to her chosen charities, Alzheimer's Research and elderly people in the community. She said: "My brother
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News in brief: Ice rink to be set up in town
AN ice rink will be installed in Stockton this winter. It will open on Friday, November 21, and close on Sunday, January 4. The opening will coincide with BBC Children in Need night. ART EXHBITION: An exhibition of family rituals and spiritual beliefs
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Planet keeps turning
YOUNG people are bringing a modern mix of Shakespeare's The Tempest and the 1956 film, the Forbidden Planet, to the stage later this month. The Rainbow Youth Theatre's show, Return to the Forbidden Planet, integrates characters based on the Shakespearean
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Capsules to link past and present
FUTURE residents of several new care homes are helping link past and present by creating time capsules. Durham County Council is moving elderly people from some of its existing residential homes to new extraCare housing schemes as part of an £18m overhaul
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Inquest returns verdict of suicide
A LABORATORY worker who was concerned about his health killed himself despite getting the all-clear from a doctor, an inquest heard. Chemical analyst Graeme Lett fed a tube, which was connected to nitrogen, into a black plastic bin liner which he pulled
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Letters: Landscape threat
Sir, - North Yorkshire is rightly loved by its present occupants, and now we know it was also important to our far-distant predecessors. The county is fortunate to possess henge monuments older than Stonehenge, and set in a prehistoric landscape potentially
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Cancer screening gets £4m upgrade
A hospital which helped to pioneer breast screening more than 30 years ago has opened a new screening and assessment unit. Gateshead Health NHS Trust has chosen Breast Screening Awareness month to open a £4m breast screening and assessment unit at the
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Durham and Cleveland Veterans County Closed Championships
Faith Sinclair from High Shincliffe, the reigning world women's over 50 champion, collected her tenth Durham and Cleveland squash title last week at the Ashbrooke Club in Sunderland by winning the over 35 event 3-1 against Sarah Hirst (Darlington). Andy
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Village school sale attracts the buyers
A former village school has been sold for conversion into a home after more than 100 people expressed an interest in buying it. Pupils moved out of the 126-year-old Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School, near Ripon, several months ago after a
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Safety alert over motor scooter gifts
PARENTS planning to buy motorised scooters as a present this Christmas could be putting their child's life in danger. Cleveland Police say buying a youngster a motorised scooter could be a recipe for disaster. Cleveland traffic police officer Sergeant
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Ice hockey: Junior round-up
Billingham Bears 100 per cent record at the top of English Under-16 North A league continues after a 6-2 home victory over Sheffield Rapiers at Forum Ice Arena. This was Bears' second win over Rapiers after winning 4-3 at Ice Sheffield three weeks ago
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Controversial plan to be debated next week
NEW homes earmarked for a controversial development in Northallerton would be subject to a right of way through the site. As he delivered this news to a meeting in the town on Monday, Northallerton Silver Band chairman David Prest made an 11th hour bid
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Trawler firm fined £10,000 after death of fisherman
A TRAWLER firm has been fined £10,000 for safety breaches after a man died at sea. Mike Parkin, 40, a deckhand on the Gemma Fidelis, operated by Locker Trawlers, was killed when cables being used to haul a catch aboard came loose and hit him, delivering
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Spraire Lads
Spraire Lads Under-8s, sponsored by Astra Transport, produced a brilliant display to win 4-1 against South Park Rangers. Two excellently taken goals from Liam McKue and a great looping volley from Johnathan Dye in the first-half had South Park Rangers
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Darlington 21st Allstars
THE Under-15s took on Hartleppol Crest at home in the league. The Allstars started well and Scott Wilson scored a hat-trick in the first half. The Allstars continued with some fantastic one touch passing, resulting in a fine attacking display. In the
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Nokia optimistic
MOBILE phone manufacturer Nokia predicted currency movements would flatten its sales figures. But the firm also predicted further growth for the handset market. The company upgraded estimates of how many phones the industry would sell this year, and said
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Fairs Software Tyneside Junior League
Chester-le-Street moved to the top of the table with a 4-2 victory at Consett. They established a two goals interval lead through Ian Glazinski and Gavin Stoker. Andrew Whitfield and Andrew Morgan were on target for the Steelmen during the second 45 minutes
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Darlington RA
Darlington RA Juniors played local rivals Spraire at home in the league cup in front of a big crowd. The RA started the better team, quickly going into a 2-0 lead with good finishes from Jack Ridley and strike partner Tom Watson. The game changed when
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Eat well. wash hands... and avoid children
The widespread misery caused by winter colds and flu is not to be sneezed at, but this year you could avoid falling victim by boosting your immune system through diet, supplements and exrecise. Jane Kirby finds out thow taking early action can ward off
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Fish Tales
The usually high profile Lower Ure Championships attracted just 30 competitors and the majority struggled to find fish in any numbers. On the Boroughbridge to Aldborough match length only the winner managed to locate chub whilst the others relied on perch
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Dance is stepped up at school
STUDENTS had the chance to work with professional dancers who visited Richmond School for a day. The County Dance Group, which began a tour of North Yorkshire in the town, gave two performances at the school on Monday, watched by youngsters from Richmond
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Black and whites - black and blue
NEARLY 90 Newcastle United soccer fans arrested after violence in the Dutch town of Breda, ahead of their team's Uefa Cup tie, are unlikely to face charges in Holland, police said last night. All of the 87 Newcastle supporters involved were released by
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Wilson shows rivals the way home
A MOTORCYCLIST who took to the racing circuit late in life is leaving competitors in his slipstream with 25 race wins this season. Peter Wilson, 36, of Barnard Castle has been racing for only four years, and this season has been competing for five Auto
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Spennymoor B land a Knockout victory
Worthington CIU Team Knockout Final: Spennymoor B landed the Team Knockout Trophy for the first time when they made a comprehensive victory over Wingate, the holders, at Fishburn. The Moors received 57 points start and left Wingate a mountain to climb
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Wage gap between men and women narrows
THE gap between men and women's pay closed slightly in the past year as women's earnings grew faster, figures revealed yesterday. Women's average hourly pay was 82 per cent of men's in the year to April, compared with 81 per cent in the previous year.
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Abseiling pupils raise cash
CHILDREN have taken part in abseiling and cheerleading as part of a fundraising event. More than 1,000 pupils at Laurence Jackson School, in Guisborough, took part in their fourteenth annual Sponsored Activities Day, which also included table tennis,
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Rural protests as West Park scheme grows
THE £80m redevelopment of a former industrial site at Faverdale, Darlington, has been changed to move a new primary school on to a site previously earmarked for a rugby club. The revised, but still outline, plans for the ambitious West Park scheme will
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Developer happy to talk about flats
A PROPERTY developer last night hoped to discuss plans to build 31 apartments at Eaglescliffe with objectors. Norman Peterson, managing director of Carlton Developments, based in Sedgefield, hoped to speak at a meeting of Egglescliffe Parish Council.
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Durham Hospitals Cup
In an all league affair, Pelton Crown Inn played league Gateshead Black Bull and won 3-2. Black Bull took the lead with a Del Swift own goal but the Crown hit back with goals from Steven Hall, Gavin Brown and Mark Lyall before the Bull responded again
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'Self-Important Tweedy not above the Law' jury told
The Girls Aloud singer accused of a racial attack on a nightclub toilet attendant was not "above the law" just because she was a celebrity, a jury was told today. Cheryl Tweedy had experienced a few weeks of "meteoric success" and was "full of her own
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Survey dashes hopes of revival
ANY last hopes for a revival in manufacturing were fading last night as figures showed a sharp downturn in the sector during the last quarter. Employment and home and export sales in manufacturing were at their weakest since 2001, according to the quarterly
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Grassroots: Derwentside
WIZARD SHOW: The Wizard of Castle Magic is being staged by the Magic Carpet Theatre Company at 2pm on Thursday, at the Lamplight Arts Centre, Stanley. Tickets are £6. ON SONG: The Empire Theatre, Consett, is presenting Dominic Kirwan at 7.30pm next Friday
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Report raps council delays
A COUNCIL has been criticised by a Government agency for taking an average of 77 days to process housing benefit and council tax claims. A report by the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate into Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council said poor administration resulted
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Barwick stars but Thirsk lose
Thirsk Falcons: After three weeks of no games for Thirsk Falcons the Under-12s travelled to Catterick. Falcons started well with a shot just wide of the post and a few good runs into their opponents penalty area. Thirsk also soaked up a lot of pressure
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Quakers keep watch as Gazza trains at Wolves
Darlington target and former England star Paul Gascoigne is training with Premiership club Wolves. The 36-year-old is on the verge of making a return to the game and arrived at Molineux yesterday to train with the club, as he bids to build up his fitness
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Pioneer's hair may hold a drugs secret
THE 200th anniversary of the birth of Robert Stephenson was yesterday marked with a string of ceremonies - and news of tests that are due to find out whether he was a drug addict. Tests on a lock of hair taken from one of Britain's greatest engineers
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Durham City Ladies
Durham City played three matches in eight days and continued their promising start to the new season. On Sunday, October 5 City recorded a 2-1 victory against Killingworth in the league thanks to goals by strikers Emma Collinson and Becky Welch. On Tuesday
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Richmondshire toast smart new look
RICHMONDSHIRE RFC players will be looking their best as they fight for promotion this season, thanks to Charltons estate agents and chartered surveyors. The firm, which has offices in Richmond, Darlington, Catterick Garrison and Barnard Castle, has agreed
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Causing a stir in the world of fashion
ELEANOR Lambert died last week at the age of 100. Grand age, worthy of note, but I can sense: "Who's she?" crossing your minds. Until I read her obituary, I hadn't heard of her either, though her most famous creation is known world-wide and, without her
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17/10/03
HOUSING: IN his letter (HAS, Sept 27) Coun Martin Jones appears to be at odds with his Liberal Democrat group leader, when he urges Sedgefield Borough Council tenants to reject the home modernisation programme demanded by the Government. He is also misleading
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Fresh start for Mohawks
Becoming the first basketball team to lift the treble saw Teesside Mohawks honoured with the Over-18 Team Award at last year's Local Heroes Awards. Since last November's awards ceremony the all-conquering Teessiders have repeated their amazing trophy
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Kall Kwik Harrogate and District League
Just five points separate five leading sides in the First Division in one of the closest starts to the season's top division for years. Harrogate Squash II have been replaced as leaders by Adel, but only on rubbers. Both have 38 points.
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Restaurateur who is selling up blames too many eateries
A NORTHALLERTON restaurant owner has put his business up for sale in despair at the number of people eating out. Carlos Leite, owner of the Romanby Court off the High Street, says the town has had a bad year for diners. He says other restaurateurs feel
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Tranquil farmhouse built with security to the fore
LOW Butterby Farm lies on the same river bank as Shincliffe, but the river twists and turns so much that if a crow were to fly the one-and-a-half miles north-east direct to the village, it would have to cross the river twice. The farm sits in a river
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Be proud to be the best, Charles tells recruits
PRINCE Charles urged young recruits to have pride in Britain's military traditions yesterday - adding that he suspected the US forces wished they could benefit from something similar. The Prince of Wales is Colonel in Chief of the Welsh Guards, the Parachute
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Sunderland Catholic Club Over-40s League
Ferryhill Greyhound continued to lead the Premier Division winning 4-1 at home against Owton Manor. The first half ended goalless and the restart saw Manor take the lead, but it was short lived as Ferryhill stormed back and levelled. From then on they
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Red river brings fears for tourism
RESIDENTS are worried that a stream that has been turned orange by pollution is putting off tourists. The stream, which flows through Saltburn Gill Nature Reserve, is known locally as 'red river'. There are concerns that its orange colour, caused by iron
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New County North Durham Youth League
Because most clubs were on duty in the Durham County Under-16 Cup, just one game was played in the league and Redheugh celebrated a 9-3 victory at Rutherford. Jamie Ridley scored twice for the home side and for the Reds Dean Young hit a hat-trick with
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Changing values - an auctioneer's journey from New York to Teesdale
HOW does a law graduate end up an auctioneer in Teesdale, via New York, where he rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous? Richard Edwards has just joined Addisons in Barnard Castle as a general valuer and auctioneer. But how he arrived there makes fascinating
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Discussion society to hear Brig Birtwhistle
BRIG Alexander Birtwhistle is to be the speaker at Stokesley and District Agricultural Discussion Society's annual dinner. He was brought in by the Government to tackle foot-and-mouth in Cumbria where, under the full glare of the media and politicians
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Moors' medal glory
Spennymoor Boxing Academy returned from the world-famous Stockholm Box Cup in Sweden with a magnificent two gold and two silver medals and a wealth of experience that money could not buy. The three-day tournament was attended by teams from the USA, Russia
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Emergency Services League
The top two teams met at Aykley Heads, when Durham HQ entertained Stockton and it was the leaders who ran out 4-1 winners. Recovering from their first defeat last week, HQ led from the early stages when Dave Oliver lobbed the keeper for his seventh goal
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Darlington Mowden Park
Mowden Park Under-15s' clash with Northern saw another defeat despite some good efforts by the forwards to win the ball and gain ground. The first half saw Northern break clear to score their first converted try after around five minutes. closely followed
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Backing puts skills campaign on write lines
A CRUSADE to improve reading, writing and number skills in the North-East has won regional backing. Representatives of business, the public sector, training and education are supporting Get On North East, which is encouraging an estimated 40,000 adults
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Take jobs to railway towns, say planners
CIVIL servants should be moved out of overheated London to a "necklace" of railway towns and cities in the North-East, the Government has been told. The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has called for places such as Darlington, Durham and
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Streets of North among UK safest
THE North-East is one of the safest places to live in the country, new crime figures have revealed. Levels of serious crime in Northumbria, North Yorkshire and Durham police force areas are significantly lower than the national average. Though violent
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Apollo Doors Gateshead Youth League
Goals flowed when Low Fell C hosted Blaydon, who crashed to an 11-0 defeat. Johnny Ward rifled five goals, Carlton Barras struck four times and Andrew Dodds bagged a brace. A hat-trick by Sam Harvey featured in a 5-1 victory for Beamish at Winlaton, also
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Darlington Railway Athletic Football Club
Darlington RA have been unable to repeat the exciting form they displayed last season but manager David Woodcock is beginning to feel confident that some of his players are starting to find their feet. Ahead of tomorrow's trip to visit Boldon CA tomorrow
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Retail park's first phase now fully let
THE first phase of a £6m out-of-town retail park at Stockton has been completed. Chartered surveyors Sanderson Townend and Gilbert have now fully let the units at Lustrum Retail Park in Portrack Lane. The 27,000sqft site is at the heart of bulky goods
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Wage gap between men and women narrows
THE gap between men and women's pay closed slightly in the past year as women's earnings grew faster, figures revealed yesterday. Women's average hourly pay was 82 per cent of men's in the year to April, compared with 81 per cent in the previous year.
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Last Night's TV: The perils of being pretty
Cutting Edge: Beauty Queens And Bloodshed (C4): UNTIL going to Nigeria to stage the 2002 Miss World contest, organiser Julia Morley thought Sharia was a girl's name. She learnt the hard way that it refers to an Islamic law used to sentence a woman to
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17/10/03
THE future of Stan Cummins as a top-rated coach may lie in my hands. Or, more specifically, my feet. Cummins, the former Sunderland and Middlesbrough midfielder, is being assessed next week for his UEFA B coaching badge. His appraisal coincides with me
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£50,000 appeal to save long-standing village nursery
A CHILDREN'S nursery has launched a £50,000 appeal to save it from closure. A private nursery has operated from Kirkby and Great Broughton School for the past 30 years and recently received a glowing report from the Government watchdog Ofsted. It has
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Dove swoops for St George
The delayed first round game in the The Darlington Motor Factors Cup saw Middleton St. George ease past Canney Hill, with the MSG dominating the first half but unable to break the deadlock and the teams went in at half time level at 0-0. The second half
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Games
Willington Ladies League: Linda Marshall of Willington Club A set the new target for the best check-out of the season when she hit a 122 finish in the match at Willington Black Horse A, who began the match in second place but were pushed into joint third
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Whining and dining
IT'S hard to feel much sympathy for the Northallerton restaurateur who this week put his business up for sale on the grounds that there are too many restaurants in the town. For many years residents and visitors were struck by the fact that there were
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Letters: Enlighten us
Sir, - The ever-increasing levels of council tax have been the subject of comment in the media. This year the precept levied by Thirsk Town Council rose from £82,000 in 2002/03, which included £18,500 for the council's share of a repayment of a loan for
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Too loud, man - so guitarists' time is axed
YOUNG musicians in New Marske have had their rehearsal time cut back - because they are too loud. The teenagers, aged between 15 and 19, pay by the hour to practise at the Jubilee Hall, but last week the committee reduced their playing time from five
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Shildon gripped by FA Cup fever
The FA Cup is coming to town next week as cup tie fever grips Shildon. The Northern League club hasn't been to this stage of the Cup for over 40 years - since they beat Crook Town 2-1 in season 1961-62 - and they have home advantage against UniBond League
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Jim Davidson was not liable for teacher's injuries
A judge has ruled that entertainer and comedian Jim Davidson was not liable for injuries suffered by a teacher who fell over on a seaside pier complex run by him. Mary Kyne, 52, of Newcastle, claimed that Davidson had failed to ensure that the Wellington
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Tennis: North-East Premier League
Yorkshire teams started well in the NEPl's Northern division last weekend as the opening round of matches took place with wins for both North Yorks and Next Generation York, but the two Cleveland teams involved, Tennis World Middlesbrough and David Lloyd
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Optimistic market outlook for lamb
THE market outlook remains optimistic for English lamb, despite increased numbers in the finishing pipeline. Jane Connor, Meat and Livestock Commission senior economist, said predictions for final quarter UK lamb slaughterings were more than 9pc up on
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Archbishop will attend opening of youth centre
THE Archbishop of York, The Most Reverend Dr David Hope, is to attend the opening of a community centre built on the site of a disused church hall. St Cuthbert's Youth and Community Centre, in West Lane, Middlesbrough, was built thanks to grants of £268,000
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Billingham SC
At the weekend 15 swimmers competed at the Neptune, Middlesbrough. Seven medals were taken and 24 personal bests achieved out of 36 swims. Nine-year-old Stephanie Blakeburn, with an excellent swim picked up gold in the 50m fly. Eleven-year-old Anthony
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Concern for missing teenager
A nationwide appeal has gone out for information on the whereabouts of a 17-year-old who is missing from home. The Asian teenager Shefilea, from the Warrington area, was last seen on the evening of Thursday, September 11 and concerns are now mounting
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North East Christian Fellowship League
Metro Church Sunderland have set the pace in the Premier Division, Gary Thomas scoring from the penalty spot in the first half against Jesmond Parish Church. Noel Harrison stretched the lead to 2-0 with Andy Bell scoring a consultation for Jesmond in
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Another win for Jones
Francis Jones of Darlington continued his winning streak with the evening's most convincing performance in overcoming Birmingham challenger, Pedro Thompson, writes Craig Stoddart. At the end of the six rounds a six-point margin separated the two boxers
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Bardy makes impressive return in Mull rally marred by tragedy
SCOTCH Corner car preparation specialist Tony Bardy returned to competitive rallying for the first time this year with a fine top ten placing on the punishing 34th Philips Tour of Mull last weekend. He and co-driver Reg Smith were placed eighth overall
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Tranquil farmhouse built with security to the fore
LOW Butterby Farm lies on the same river bank as Shincliffe, but the river twists and turns so much that if a crow were to fly the one-and-a-half miles north-east direct to the village, it would have to cross the river twice. The farm sits in a river
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Durham and District League
The Annual Presentation Evening was held at Kelloe Club with the Vice President, Dave Quickmire presenting the awards in the absence of President, John Vickery, who was on holiday. The League secretary, Ian C. Young was the organiser and acted as the
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Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers
A field of 393 runners completed the Bridlington Half Marathon, and there might have been more but for a road accident which prevented some people from getting there on time. Sixteen Harriers made the long journey to run on a fine, sunny afternoon. The
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Treasures travel to London V&A exhibition
SOME of Yorkshire's finest Gothic artefacts feature in a major exhibition at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. The Middleham Jewel, the Boar Badge of Richard lll, The Bolton Book of Hours, and stained and painted glass from the St William window in
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Stockton Town
Both Stockton Under-12s and Kader looked evenly matched with the first chance falling to JJ Tucker of Stockton who's shot flew past the keeper but a Kader defender headed the ball off the line. Once the game settled down Kader managed to knot the Stockton
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Time to move on
ALL parties involved in the long-running saga over a proposed barn conversion at Cams House, near Hawes, will hope that the episode is moving to a close. In approving the application by a local family for the conversion, the Yorkshire Dales National Park
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Grand stund by the impressive Beehive
Auckland Area League: League newcomers Bishop Auckland Beehive got off to a flying start this week with Kevin Hopton, Steven Gwin and Dean Calcutt taking the first three singles against the visiting Bishop Auckland Grand B. The visitors replied in fine
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Rohm and Haas JOC Hetton Youth League
Sacriston were full value for a 5-2 victory over Sunderland Red House when they met in the Subsidiary Cup. The result was about settled by the halfway stage when Sacriston led by four goals. Greg Coates and Ashley Bridge both scored twice and although
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Pool loan pair make big impressions
HARTLEPOOL United's loan rangers are making a big impression. Kevin Henderson and Marcus Richardson are both into their second months on loan away from Victoria Park, Henderson at Carlisle, Richardson at Lincoln. The pair rarely featured under Neale Cooper
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A game that's simply divine
HALO. Publisher: Microsoft. Format: PC CD ROM. Price: £34.99: BUNGIE Studios' brilliant first person shooter completely redfined the genre when it appeared on the Xbox a couple of years ago. It's a little known fact that the game was originally destined
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Dettori on board as Halmahera shares Ascot spoils
JUST when you least expect it, sprinters spring a surprise - but perhaps the clues were there, with Frankie Dettori booked by trainer Kevin Ryan for that old campaigner Halmahera in Ascot's five-furlong dash. The northern raider, partnered by the Italian
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Downright debauchery
IN the light of Rio Ferdinand failing to turn up for a drugs test it has been suggested that the only drug which could enhance a footballer's performance is Viagra. The revelations pouring forth since the recent allegation of gang rape suggest it is not
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Grass and willow
DR DAVE Roberts, head of SAC Dairy Research, will discuss profit from grass at Castles Farm, Grantley, near Ripon on Wednesday at 11.30 and Stakesby Manor, Whitby, at 7.30. Both events are free to the Milk Development Council levy payers and farm staff
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The Moors - it's like another country up there
THOSE of us who love North Yorkshire share a rather jaded joke - we hope to keep our delights a secret. In the honeypot Dales, we failed, but proof arrived last week that the Moors remain our private playground. A recent edition of a London-based newspaper
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Hathaway and Cope Stokesley League
NS Bulls Head 1 N Skelton Village 4: With both sides still chasing their first league win of the season, something had to give in the North Skelton derby and it was the Village who came out on top despite a spirited display from the Bull's Head. With
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Richmond and Zetland Harriers
The Snape 5K and 10K races regularly appear in most local runners list of top ten races - the courses are good, they're not expensive to enter and the post-race spread at The Village Institute is second-to-none - so why there is never a massive entry
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WH Smith sees sharp fall in profits
RETAILER WH Smith has announced a sharp drop in full-year profits. But successful book titles such as Kate Adie's autobiography, the Kindness of Strangers, and the latest Harry Potter instalment, helped boost book sales in the second half. The group,
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Sitting pretty on garage forecourt
A PEAHEN looking for a new home has made the unusual choice of a petrol garage forecourt in Darlington. The peahen, named Priscilla by staff at the BP garage in North Road, has become a permanent feature of the forecourt since she was found roosting in
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Looking Back
FROM this newspaper 100 years ago. - A policeman on his night rounds through Richmond came upon a man sleeping alongside the road while his horse and cart waited patiently under a nearby tree. When awoken the farmworker stated that he was too much under
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Two men in police bust-up convicted
TWO brothers have been fined for threatening behaviour following a fracas with police. Michael and Andrew Milburn were found guilty of public disorder and obstructing police following a trial at Richmond Magistrates' Court, North Yorkshire. A more serious
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Worm early to prevent problems
WORMING up to five weeks before housing can prevent potential problems such as pneumonia and introduce some obvious cost benefits. In the next few weeks, newly-housed cattle will not only have to adjust to a new diet and a complete change of environment
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'Job for life is a thing of the past'
ONE in three workers remain in a job for less than two years, confirming that the "job for life" has all but disappeared, according to a report published yesterday. Many people are changing jobs more often to further their careers, while others are being
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Porter roars to dream World Cup victory
DRIVING a Mitsubishi Space Star 1.3, West Auckland driver Nicky Porter and his co-driver Malcolm Sinclair took a resounding victory in this year's World Cup Rally. The pair finished the ten-day, 2,000-mile endurance event nearly 15 minutes ahead of their
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Youth tells of glass attack ordeal
A TEENAGER who had to have 50 stitches to his face after a vicious attack is now afraid to leave his home. Lee Lenaghan, from Redcar, should find out from doctors next week whether he will need plastic surgery to the wounds which may leave him scarred
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Bedale
Ladies October Medal: With the course still in first-class condition for the time of year the ladies occupied their day with a medal round. An excellent 69 was returned by Shirley Bibby winning her division although an 80 returned by Sue Mayman was the
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Hathaway and Cope Stokesley League
NS Bulls Head 1 N Skelton Village 4: With both sides still chasing their first league win of the season, something had to give in the North Skelton derby and it was the Village who came out on top despite a spirited display from the Bull's Head. With
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Cams House barn conversion wins approval
A MAJOR battle has been won in the fight for permission to convert a barn in upper Wensleydale to a home for a local family. An application for the work at Cams House, near Hawes, was approved by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority on Tuesday.
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Wellock's World: Downright debauchery
IN the light of Rio Ferdinand failing to turn up for a drugs test it has been suggested that the only drug which could enhance a footballer's performance is Viagra. The revelations pouring forth since the recent allegation of gang rape suggest it is not
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Trade union leader takes on new role in communications
A TRADE union boss is to become the head of communications at Middlesbrough Council with a salary of £50,000. Senior regional officer with the Transport and General Workers' Union, Mike Brider, will be paid the same as Mayor Ray Mallon. Mr Brider is also
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Residents offered right equipment for the job as tool library opens
A tool library was opened on the Red Hall estate in Darlington by MP Alan Milburn yesterday. The library is based at the Housing Estates Office in Epsom Court and will enable residents to borrow tools, including carpet cleaners, electric drills, sanders
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Twins' service with the Specials ends
TWINS Chris and David Peacock are to retire from the Special Constabulary. The brothers, currently section officers with the Special Constabulary in Newton Aycliffe, reach their 55th birthdays at the end of this month and have reluctantly decided to call
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Time called on music practice
PARENTS have been angered by a decision to cut back their children's music rehearsal time - because they are too loud. The teenagers, aged between 15 and 19 years, pay by the hour to practise their music at the Jubilee Community Centre in New Marske during
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Partnership projects cash
FUNDING for a football pitch, goal posts and a teenage shelter has been secured for Skerne Park, in Darlington. Skerne Park Community Partnership has been given £5,220 by the Single Programme to pay for the project. The partnership is also developing
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Consultation period over
A PUBLIC consultation on the closure of two Darlington post offices ended yesterday. Residents reacted with dismay last month after Post Office Limited suggested shutting the Faverdale and North End branches before the end of the year. The postmasters
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'Despicable' conmen steal from pensioner
TWO conmen tricked their way into the home of a recently widowed pensioner and stole cash from her handbag. Detective sergeant Matt Mason, of Hartlepool police, said the thieves were despicable and said they appeared to have targeted the woman. The crime
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Football star Chris hekps get message across
CHILDREN talked to their soccer hero about racism as part of the sport's Kick Racism Out of Football week yesterday. Middlesbrough Football Club defender Chris Riggott took part in a question and answer session with ten-year-olds from St Mark's School
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Bungalow plan 'would aid airfield's further success'
AN airfield that started as a sideline to a farm business has taken off to such an extent that the couple who own it want to live on the site. John and Beryl Morgan said the only way to manage Fishburn Airfield effectively was for them to build a bungalow
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Landlord recognised for good work
BUILDER David Boyd has become the first winner of a award recognising good landlords in north-west Durham. He has become the proud owner of the first kitemark awarded under the private landlords' accreditation scheme, run by Derwentside District Council
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Quakers RC
Sunday's Inov-8 proved a popular event with nearly 200 people running the eight-mile trial run in Hamsterley Forest. The event was staged to raise funds for Weardale's Search & Rescue Team Stan's Van Appeal, and although the precise figure has yet
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Brompton Juniors
The Under-10s B were up against Teesside Athletic and had a good start to the game, especially in midfield where Jason Howell and George Austick battled hard. On nearing half time Brompton made two silly errors which Teesside took advantage of to go in
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Tears as nuisance father, 16, locked up
A 16-year-old youth was locked up in tears just days after his schoolgirl sweetheart gave birth to their daughter. The teenager was shown no mercy after breaching an anti social behaviour order (Asbo). The court heard he had held his little girl only
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Galleries share Finnish designer's show
A DISPLAY of artwork created by one man has proved so extensive that two exhibition centres are sharing the load. More than 600 pieces by a craftsman hailed as Finland's most influential designer of the 20th Century, are being displayed simultaneously
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'School shirker' given award
ONE of Britain's leading entrepreneurs last night returned to the school where he was once told he "would never achieve much in life". Chris Gorman, 36, who has previously won the national Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Businessman of the Year
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Victorian hotel becomes 'Love Shack'
PLANNING chiefs admitted last night they were probably powerless to stop a Victorian hotel reopening as a paradise for swingers. For the past few weeks, workmen have been converting the derelict King's Head hotel in Stanley, County Durham, into The Love
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College celebrates sports status with concert
A COLLEGE is holding a concert to celebrate its new sports status and to stage a last fundraising push. Roseberry Sports and Community College, in Pelton, near Chester-le-Street, was granted specialist sports status about a year ago. To celebrate the
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Skater kids get going at last
YOUNGSTERS are reaching new highs with the launch of the first skate park in Derwentside. About 50 children gathered at the Kings Head Fields site, in Stanley, for the official launch. The project was organised by the youngsters through Derwentside Young
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Inquest into engineer's death on holiday island
AN inquest into the death of a North-East naval engineer who died in a shore leave incident in Tenerife opens on Tuesday. A military funeral for 21-year-old Darlington man John Hutchinson takes place on Wednesday, at St Augustine's Church, in the town
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Crook and District League
Evenwood White Swan are top after beating bottom side Tow Law Station 6-1. Neil Teasdale (4) and Gary Dowson (2) scored for Evenwood and Tow Law replied through Neil Morrallee. Stephen Emery gave Stanley United the lead on the stroke of half time at Stanhope
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Basketball
Durham League, B16 Division Two: Belmont Pumas v Consett Steelers It was Belmont who jumped out to a 6-0 start. From that positive start onwards, though the game was safely in the hands of the Pumas who quickly finished the period 22-10 to the better.
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Warning to elderly after conman theft
elderly and vulnerable people have again been urged to be on their guard against doorstep conmen after a bogus caller stole £5,000 from an 88-year-old Scarborough woman. After tricking his way into the pensioner's home, the man, who claimed to be from
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Riding team aims to help fundraising
A TEESSIDE riding centre for the disabled is offering people an opportunity to buy Christmas presents to raise funds for the charity. The Unicorn Centre, at Stainton Way, Hemlington, will hold a fundraising event in conjunction with the Body Shop at 7.30pm
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Title-challenging Roayl Oak fall
Newfit Services Willington: Byers Green Royal Oak, who were being tipped as the possible champions in their first season in the league, crashed to their first defeat of the season when they visiting league leaders from Sunnybrow Brown Trout A won by three
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Chicken run entries sought by race club
ENTRIES are now being accepted for the annual Loftus Christmas Poultry Run, which sets off from Loftus Leisure Centre on Sunday, December 21, at 11am. Every finisher in the eight-mile cross-country run will receive a T-shirt. Entry is £8.50 for members
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Hambleton Ales North Yorkshire League
Champions Bedale came a 3-0 cropper in a top-of-the-table clash. Defeat at the hands of Harrogate Squash II dislodged Bedale from the Division One leadership - to be replaced by their winning rivals. It was the second defeat of the season for Bedale,
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Norton & Stockton Ancients
Norton Under-10 A took on the unbeaten league leaders Eldon Lions, but had to be satisfied with a 1-1 draw. From kick off, Norton attacked the Eldon goal and were unlucky not to score in the first few minutes. Both teams played well in the first half
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Hurworth Albion earn final berth
The first cup finalists of the season are Hurworth Albion in the first division trophy, sponsored by The Darlington and Stockton Times. The visitors to the Albion ground were Brinkburn Wanderers, who took an early lead with a well taken goal by Steven
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Hall calls for a re-match
After leaving the ring a beaten man for the first time since turning pro, Oscar Hall is hoping for a re-match with the man who took away his unbeaten record last week. Until last Friday the Darlington fighter had been en route to a British title shot,
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Fed, flogged and drunk
As a replica of Captain Cook's famous ship sails into Teesside, Gavin Havery looks at what life was like on board The Endeavour for the ordinary seaman in the 18th century. LIFE on board the HM Bark Endeavour was so dangerous you would wonder why anyone
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Pub regulars in line for free drinks
REGULARS who voted their pub as the perfect hostelry could be in line for a week of free beer. The Grey Horse, in Consett, has won the Tyne-Tees region of the Abbot Ale Perfect Pub Awards, after customers nominated it in a national competition run by
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Handicapped woman's sister tells of trauma at complaint
THE family of a handicapped woman found bruised after allegedly being abandoned for up to 16 hours in a care home have told of their trauma. Three care workers at a nursing home in Hartlepool have been suspended following the allegations. The identity
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Hairdressers' joy over new awards
HAIRDRESSERS in north-west Durham have proved they are a cut above the rest when it comes to health and safety. The first Derwentside Hairdressing Health and Safety Awards took place in Consett Civic Centre, with 11 salons making the grade. The awards
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Residents urged to get the facts on estate bid
RESIDENTS are being urged to talk to a council about their concerns over plans for a housing estate. Residents, church leaders and a pressure group for the homeless have protested at plans to demolish up to 500 homes on Stockton's Hardwick estate. It
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MP's temporary car park proposal 'already ruled out'
A FORMER brickworks can not be used to ease Durham City's potential parking crisis, according to council officials. The suggestion to use the site had been made by Durham Labour MP Gerry Steinburg, who said it could be turned into a temporary car park
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Goals are shared as Richmond enjoy rout
Richmond Town: Richmond Under-14s were at home to Leeming Lads in the league. This was a top of the table clash and the match started very strong. Richmond made the first move count when Gareth Love crossed a ball for Sam Pritchard to run on to and put
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Initiative aims to break cycle of domestic violence
AN initiative to tackle the problem of domestic violence in North Yorkshire has been launched with the help of Government funding. Three domestic violence service co-ordinators have been appointed. The posts are being funded through the Government Office
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Market town strollers take to the hills
WALKERS have swapped the streets of Hambleton's town for White Horse Bank as part of a new venture in a programme of walks. Sixty regular Hambleton Strollers gathered at Sutton Bank, near Thirsk, to walk to the White Horse. They then enjoyed a picnic
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Burton's Bytes: A game that's simply divine
HALO. Publisher: Microsoft. Format: PC CD ROM. Price: £34.99 BUNGIE Studios' brilliant first person shooter completely redfined the genre when it appeared on the Xbox a couple of years ago. It's a little known fact that the game was originally destined
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Death crash pensioner ordered to retake driving test
A GRANDFATHER whose careless driving led to the death a 91-year-old woman was yesterday ordered to stay off the roads until he passed a driving test. Arthur Leslie Coley ran over Hilda Slee as he left a supermarket car park in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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Police investigation into 'football rape' switches to the North-East
Detectives investigating the "gang rape" of a 17-year-old girl allegedly involving Premiership footballers travelled to the North-East yesterday. It is understood officers are interviewing a number of people but strictly as witnesses to the alleged attack
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Kegan's special strike caps Rovers win
Mike Gough Sports Hartlepool Sunday League: Premier Division Rovers 5 Blackhall Cricket Club 1 Davy Hoey split the Blackhall defence after just 30 seconds and Andy McKenna gave Rookes no chance from eight yards. The visitors should have equalised but
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Ward avenges summer draw
Three months ago a blemish appeared on Argie Ward's fight record when Rocky Dean held him to a draw, but the Darlington boxer made up for that by taking victory when the two super-bantamweights met again last Friday. The Londoner travelled north with
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Ashdown set for first Group success
Sprinters often improve with age so I am hopeful Ashdown Express (2.50) can take today's feature event at Newmarket, the Group 3 Bentinck Stakes over six furlongs. Christian Wall's powerhouse is the personification of the perfect thoroughbred, rippling
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Crook in Calcutta but Bobby stays at home
There were lads in Crook Town's team who'd never been much beyond Cullercoats when suddenly they were invited to Calcutta. There were receptions at the British Embassy and at the governor's house, 100,000 crowds, five star hotels, 100 degree temperatures
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Jackson Anderson Accountants Spennymoor Sunday League
OLD Shildon edged their Division One title-clash with Newton Aycliffe with three quick-fire goals at Moore Lane. Kevin Ryans had cancelled out an Ian Maddison opener for the Shildon side - but they quickly nudged back in front with three goals inside
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Man's rage as thieves wreck his transport
A DISABLED MAN has been left stranded after thieves broke into his shed and stole his mobility scooter. Youths broke into Wallis Briggs' locked shed in McClean Avenue, Dormanstown, Redcar, and took the red electric scooter, which is his main means of
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Councillor quits over issue of ghost fleet
A COUNCILLOR has resigned over his party's stance on the controversial Ghost Ships project - as two more of the toxic fleet set sail for Teesside. Michael Turner has quit the Labour Group on Hartlepool Borough Council, saying his colleagues have failed
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Endeavour will sail in to right royal welcome
THE arrival of the HM Bark Endeavour in the region will be marked with a royal visit. It is the first time the replica ship has docked in legendary explorer Captain Cook's home town of Middlesbrough, and coincides with the 92nd anniversary of the Transporter
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New business centre designed to be Northern landmark
A NEW £3m business centre near Harrogate is using a unique design style to create a 42-metre high glass pyramid with open stainless steel spire. Work is now well under way and the spire at Hornbeam Park is already in place on the building. The centre
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Consett Sunday League
STANLEY CENTRAL are through to the semi-final of the Division One League Cup - the Harkness Trophy - after recording their best win of the season. They came up against league leaders Lanchester Social who went into the tie as odds-on favourites after
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Southgate has hopes of Sven call
MIDDLESBROUGH skipper Gareth Southgate last night insisted he has no intention of being forced into international retirement. While he admits he faces a struggle to regain his England place, the 33-year-old centre-back is clinging to the belief that he
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Bishop Auckland
Again unable to field a full strength side, Bishop Auckland rugby first XV went down to their fourth defeat in five games in the Durham and Northumberland third division on Saturday when they lost 32-8 away to South Tyne College RFC. Although the return
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Equestrian centre on the market
BRECKONBROUGH Farm, the home of Richmond Equestrian Centre, is up for sale for about £1.3m. A spokesman for owner Nick Marlow said that he was leaving because he wanted to concentrate on other business interests. The sale includes 77 acres of land, a
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Attendances up at Ripon
THE end of the Flat season at Ripon last month capped a record-breaking year for Yorkshire's garden racecourse. The 2003 season was the most successful for at least ten years. Not only did the course continue to attract the top horses and jockeys in the
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Spraire Lasses
Spraire Lasses Under-13s battled hard in a game against Sunderland who won all their games last season. With ten minutes to go Spraire Lasses were only one goal down. Captain Rachel McKnight led the way with a great 100 per cent performance. Tracking
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Parish gets surprise summer power bill
A PARISH council has received an £1,191.19 electricity bill for the small room it uses once a month. The sum made members of Middleton St George Parish Council gulp when clerk Mike Taylor announced the estimated usage for its boardroom in the Water Park
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A tragedy waiting to happen
POLICE yesterday revealed a haul of illegal fireworks found in an estate garage and warned the growing black market in fireworks could result in tragedy. A total of 39 boxes of large fireworks, which police believe were being sold on the doorstep for
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A Hoggarth & Sons Eskvale and Cleveland League
Grangetown 2 v 2 Lingdale United: Lingdale United came to the fixture with the desire to continue their unbeaten run in the league. In a tricky fixture, "Dale" totally dominated the opening exchanges and came close to scoring on a number of occasions.
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The perils of being pretty
Cutting Edge: Beauty Queens And Bloodshed (C4): UNTIL going to Nigeria to stage the 2002 Miss World contest, organiser Julia Morley thought Sharia was a girl's name. She learnt the hard way that it refers to an Islamic law used to sentence a woman to
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Coxhoe Boys
Despite a small pitch which restricted the two wingers, consistent Coxhoe Under-15s were able to record a 7-0 victory to remain top of the league. Playing against Durham St Bedes, it was only 2-0 at half-time but a tactical reshuffle saw Coxhoe bang in
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The best of Luck
Viv Hardwick talks to publicity officer turned panto dame Steve Luck about his new life in greasepaint He's Luck by name and luck by nature. Former Darlington Civic Theatre publicity officer Steve Luck is returning to his home town theatre to make his
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Survey dashes hopes of revival
ANY last hopes for a revival in manufacturing were fading last night as figures showed a sharp downturn in the sector during the last quarter. Employment and home and export sales in manufacturing were at their weakest since 2001, according to the quarterly
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Durham County Community Carpet
Division One: Croxdale pld 2, pts 12; Pittington 3, 12; Hamsteels 3, 8; Esh Winning 2, 7; Tudhoe 2, 6; Bowburn 1, 3; Spennymoor 2, 3; Ludworth 3, 3. Division Two: Sedgefield B 3, 14; Sedgefield A 3, 13; Fishburn 3, 12; Sedgefield Comm Coll 3, 10; Lansdowne
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Auction mart to be base for food and drink festival
LEYBURN'S extremely successful Festival of Food and Drink will be mainly based in the auction mart during next year's May Day Bank Holiday weekend, the organisers announced yesterday. "There will be no marquees in the market place and the impact upon
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Men's hockey: Tynemouth inflict home defeat on Wilton
Wilton 1st team played hosts to newly promoted Tynemouth in what was always going to be a tough match. Both teams started brightly with Wilton edging it by dint of the number of chances they had. After 20 minutes Wilton regretted the amount of chances
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Conlon injury caps bad week for Quakers
DARLINGTON visit Division Three new boys Yeovil Town tomorrow badly in need of a boost after a disappointing week which has seen their playing resources stretched to the limit. A 4-0 home defeat by Bristol Rovers last Saturday was followed by an exit
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When we are too quick to condemn
PERHAPS I've missed something, but try as I might, I can't pin down when we made a fundamental change to one of the principal pillars of the legal system. The presumption of an individual's innocence until proved guilty. Now innocence may be a rather
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Dales craft work on display
A FEAST of sumptuous and often exquisite crafts awaits visitors to the Dales Countryside Museum at Hawes throughout October, proving that the beautiful countryside inspires an amazing variety of artists. The exhibition, organised by the Wensleydale and
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Borough criticised for ignoring child workers' pay plea
DARLINGTON Borough Council has been accused of hypocrisy for saying it cannot afford a pay rise for low paid nursery nurses while backing a big increase for its own members. The nursery workers and teaching assistants, who work in schools for less than
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Motorsport
Only days after Whitby Town Council put Edwin Jowsey's name forward for the districts' young sportsman of the year award, the talented teenager was on the road once more for the last time this season. Donington Park played host to the final stage of the
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The UniBond League
Spennymoor's Brewery Field has been given the thumbs-up by Nationwide Conference inspectors. As part of their application to join the new Northern Conference next season, the ground was inspected by representatives from the Conference on Tuesday, and
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Women prisoners put emotions to music
A SONGBOOK and CD of children's songs written by women prisoners has been launched. The work was created by inmates at three prisons, Askham Grange, in York, Durham Prison and Low Newton, in Durham, who each produced nursery rhymes and a lullaby. Musicians
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High-flying Hunwick Joiners toppled from the pinnacle
Willington League: There was a shake up at the top of the table when the leaders, Hunwick Joiners Arms crashed at home to Willington Club, taking only one point in the process. This meant that the Club went to the top of the table with a one point advantage
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Letters: Old humbugs
Sir, - It's that time of year when the usual suspects start calling for Yarm fair to be moved from the High Street. As a newly elected councillor on Yarm Town Council, my passion for maintaining the fair in the High Street has only deepened. I am most
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TV review
Cutting Edge: Beauty Queens And Bloodshed (C4) UNTIL going to Nigeria to stage the 2002 Miss World contest, organiser Julia Morley thought Sharia was a girl's name. She learnt the hard way that it refers to an Islamic law used to sentence a woman to be
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Norton & Stockton
Playing against Billingham Girls, Norton Under-12s started the stronger team, putting together good passing movement that lead to the first goal for Olivia Inman. Billingham fought back well but were unable to get past Norton's defence of Melissa Atkinson
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-Missing link' opens in Ingleby Barwick
A 1KM stretch of road described as the missing link for Ingleby Barwick was due to be officially opened yesterday. Myton Way, a £1.3m link road, also includes cycle ways, footpaths, bridleways and an underpass. Construction of the single carriageway road
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Oak ease past Drinkfield
In the third division cup Royal Oak progressed into the quarter finals when they overcame Drinkfield United 2-0. The first half was a scrappy affair with neither side capable of creating a clear cut chance. However the Oak turned up the heat in the second
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Shop Talk: A catalogue of ideas for Christmas
With Christmas around the corner, charity catalogues could be just the thing to inspire you with gift ideas. We investigate what's on offer. BACK in September, when we were still melting in the heat and wandering round in shorts and sun tan cream, the
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Around the world in 80 dishes
CHILDREN from St Peter's CE Primary School in Brotton went on a culinary round-the-world tour this week. The 300 pupils are studying world cultures and, as part of their lessons, cooked dishes from different parts of the globe each day, including Italy
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Comment from The Northern Echo: Investors must pick up the bill
THERE seems little doubt that water bills will rise substantially over the second half of the decade. The industry regulator Ofwat accepts the case put by the water companies that massive investment is needed to upgrade Victorian mains and sewers. We
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Police warn county after cashpoint criminals strike
ORGANISED gangs are targeting cash machines in North Yorkshire. The county is getting its fair share of such crimes - which are hitting towns and cities all over the country, involving the theft of millions of pounds each year. And police are warning
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Company goes Peruvian for the day to raise funds for programme
EMPLOYEES at a North-East firm were transported to Peru yesterday when a company marked United Nations' World Food Day. Workers at TNT International UK's depot in Houghton-le-Spring, Wearside, joined their colleagues across the country in an effort to
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Women prisoners put emotions to music
A SONGBOOK and CD of children's songs written by women prisoners has been launched. The work was created by inmates at three prisons, Askham Grange, in York, Durham Prison and Low Newton, in Durham, who each produced nursery rhymes and a lullaby. Musicians
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Darlington Church and Friendly League
This weeks league programme was restricted to three fixtures due to outside cup commitments. Playing well in the first half Darlington Skerne Park led Darlington Archdeacon through a Martin Scott goal, they couldn't maintain the momentum in the second
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You could have had abortion - Law Lord
PRO-LIFE campaigners were outraged last night after a Law Lord told a North-East mother that she could have aborted or given away her unwanted child. Karina Rees, 31, a virtually blind single mother, gave birth to a son, now aged six, after a botched
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Sunniest September, but it was wet too
SEPTEMBER was warm, especially mid-month and by day, but fractionally cooler than normal at night. This was due to the comparatively cloud-free skies that gave many pleasant, sunny days. Over England and Wales as a whole, it was the sunniest September
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Durham Alliance
Durham City Reserves moved to joint top of the league when they won 5-1 at home to Simonside SC. A hat trick by Michael Conlon had them 3-0 up in the first half. The first came from a melee in the box when all he had to do was nudge it in. The second,
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Is it a butterfly, a bee or a bird? - no, it's only a moth in disguise
AS the autumn nights grow longer, most of us are wise enough not to leave our house windows open with the lights on because this can be guaranteed to attract moths into the building. Although we tend to regard moths as night-flying insects, however, lots
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Ashdown set for first Group success
sprinters often improve with age so I am hopeful Ashdown Express (2.50) can take today's feature event at Newmarket, the Group 3 Bentinck Stakes over six furlongs. Christian Wall's powerhouse is the personification of the perfect thoroughbred, rippling
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Times change
A COUNCIL is encouraging people to attend council meetings and see the decision making process in action. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is changing the starting times of its main meetings from 2pm to 6pm so that the public can attend. Glyn Nightingale
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Green damage sparks drive to tackle parking problems
A DELIVERY driver taking newspapers to a Teesdale shop is damaging the village green by cutting across it with his van, a resident has alleged. In agreeing with the complaint, Coun Neville Singleton told members of Cockfield Parish Council they had been
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Born-Again Robinson
When Jason Robinson last left the field against South Africa he would not hear a word said against the Springboks. That is mainly because he could hardly hear anything, having been kicked in the head - a blow which was a gauge of the Springbok wildness
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Read my lips
THE law in Soapland states that no single man or woman is allowed to remain in that solitary state for long. Having respected a decent period of mourning for wife Maxine, a victim of serial killer Richard, squeaky-voiced widower Ashley can now rejoin
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Tensions in the 'Cliffe of Ghosts'
Shincliffe is one of the North East's most charming villages and its proximity to Durham City makes this village and its more recent neighbour at High Shincliffe two of the most sought after places to live. Shincliffe began life as the 'Cliff of Ghosts
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A taste of dessert heaven in the little haunt of the mighty
IT WAS with some anticipation that I set out for The County at Aycliffe Village on a cold and windy night. Following all the media publicity, a visit from Prime Minister Tony Blair and French president Jacques Chirac a couple of years ago, and inclusion
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Wearside League
Birtley Town manager Dave Smith is confident his side is now on track to challenge for the championship but admits before the season he would have settled for a top six position. "Let's face it, we had an horrendous summer when nine of last season's title-winning
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Police hold talks with airport over security
CAR crime at Teesside Airport has forced police to hold top-level talks with management. Six cars were stolen from the airport and others broken into during a mini-crime wave which hit the airport area this autumn. PC Boyd Rowe told Monday's meeting of
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Plenty of action in store at Catterick and Redcar
CATTERICK'S seven-race programme tomorrow begins at 2pm with The European Breeders Fund Novice Stakes, a contest for two-year-old sprinters over the minimum distance of five furlongs. The catterickbridge.co.uk Nursery Handicap Stakes is also a race for
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Richmond Town
Richmond Under-14s were at home to Leeming Lads in the league. This was a top of the table clash and the match started very strong. Richmond made the first move count when Gareth Love crossed a ball for Sam Pritchard to run on to and put in the net. Richmond
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Steele a star
Mention the name Tommy Steele and those who remember the 47 year career murmur "isn't he dead?" Far from it, the 66-year-old bounces down the stairs of Newcastle Theatre Royal's foyer to captivate a new generation of youngsters who are about to become
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Bellion windfall for Sunderland
SUNDERLAND hit the jackpot last night when they thrashed out a deal that could see David Bellion's departure earn the club more money than the sale of Kevin Phillips. Two months after Southampton paid £3.25m for Phillips, Sunderland secured a bumper pay-out
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The Albany Northern League Today
Jarrow Roofing manager Richie McLoughlin is being nicknamed the "Kevin Keegan of the Northern League" after recent results. Roofing have hit top goalscoring form in recent weeks, and last week beat title chasing Bedlington 5-3 after being 3-0 and 5-1
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South Cleveland Garages Teesside League
Division One, Bedale FC 1, Thornaby YC 4: Bedale fell behind after only eight minutes when they entertained Thornaby Youth Club, Chris Burton on target. On the half hour mark Chris Wrathmall gave the Youth Club a 2-0 lead, but Bedale pulled it back to
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Industry leaders get down to business at dinner evening
THE biggest names in business across Darlington and Teesside gathered for the Tees Valley Business Show at the Tall Trees Hotel, Yarm, near Stockton, last night. The event, a light-hearted, networking evening, included a panel of business guests from
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Organic group working well, says founder member
AN ORGANIC farmers' group is nearing its first anniversary full of optimism. With 40 members it is looking at the possibility of supplying organic produce to local schools. Two schools in Ryedale are already interested and a marketing survey of group
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Skipper Lee ruled out
DARLINGTON could be without skipper Paul Lee for several weeks after he suffered a dead leg in Saturday's defeat by Dudley Kingswinford. "It's badly swollen and he has no movement in it," said his brother Craig, the player-coach. "It looks as though I'll
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Guisborough players learn from the best Down Under
GUISBOROUGH have high hopes of enjoying another season of success after receiving a rugby master class from Clive Woodward. The squad were handed a two-week trip to Perth in Australia, where England were conducting their World Cup preparations, when hooker
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Tony returns from Iraq
A STREET warden has returned from the war in Iraq to continue his job. Trained aeronautical technician Tony Parkes was seconded by the RAF and went out with the first group of British troops when hostilities began. It was his job to help keep the aircraft
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When we are too quick to condemn
PERHAPS I've missed something, but try as I might, I can't pin down when we made a fundamental change to one of the principal pillars of the legal system. The presumption of an individual's innocence until proved guilty. Now innocence may be a rather
