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New fears of cancer 'link' to deodorants
WORRYING evidence is published today in the controversial debate over whether deodorants are linked to soaring levels of breast cancer in the UK. Scientists have detected the preservative chemical parabens - used in some underarm products, make-up and
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Golden pantomine staged
A THEATRE group is celebrating 50 years in showbusiness this year with an anniversary pantomime. Originally called Footlights, it is five decades since the Saltburn '53 Drama Group put on its first show. From Thursday, people will be able to see actors
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All a question of timing
DARLINGTON Football Club's position looks increasingly desperate. A brave effort against Hull ended in another defeat and the Quakers remain entrenched in the relegation zone. The cavalry has always come over the hill when football clubs have gone into
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Albany League: Cruddas warns of main three in title race
Durham City manager Billy Cruddas has warned his players that the title race is far from over after they won 2-0 at third-placed Dunston on Saturday. City are seven points clear at the top of the table after their victory, but Cruddas said afterwards:
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Brownie leader Sue takes on national role
A BROWNIE leader from the region has become the National Brownie Advisor for Girlguiding UK. Sue Waller runs the 30th York pack, and has run Brownie packs in Staffordshire, London, Oxford and Ripon, North Yorkshire. She has been involved with the Brownies
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Plea over attack is renewed
AN appeal has been made for fresh information about an attack on a woman. The assault took place on Wednesday, June 4, between 8pm and 8.30pm, in Darlington town centre. The victim was attacked by a man who she had spoken to earlier in the evening. She
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Arca's strike helps to keep Sunderland on the march
BACK in August a Julio Arca-less Sunderland were subjected to their 16th consecutive league defeat when they opened the campaign at the City Ground, Nottingham. A 17th reversal soon followed at home to Millwall and the Black Cats were seriously close
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City loss is Pool's gain as Shuker shines for Cooper
CHRIS Shuker would be happy if he never sees Jeff Stelling again. As a Manchester City outcast, the winger has had enough of watching the Hartlepool United fan present Sky Sports Soccer Saturday. So instead of watching Stelling tell the nation of the
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My Pyrrhic victory in the gym
I NORMALLY give myself a gentle ride at the gym. I've devised a special, 'girlie' no-pain workout. I stroll in, do a few cat stretches, check out the talent, mount a bike and catch an afternoon dose of Quincey on the muted screen. I saunter out 20 minutes
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Campaigners demand inquiry after Gulf vaccine claim
CAMPAIGNERS demanded a public inquiry after a leading Ministry of Defence doctor became the first expert to directly link vaccines given to soldiers before the first Gulf War to severe health problems. Lieutenant Colonel Graham Howe said the cocktail
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Road safety scheme to be discussed
IT is hoped work will begin shortly on a series of road safety improvements in Seaton Carew. Members of Hartlepool Borough Council's regeneration and economy portfolio are being asked to approve the scheme, which includes plans for a pedestrian refuge
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Fines for running engines delayed
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to fine motorists who leave their engines running while their cars are stationary is facing a delay. Council chiefs in Darlington agreed last February to introduce the penalty in an effort to crack down on drivers polluting the
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Teacher gets award for technology
A NORTH-EAST teacher has received an award for using computers to help her teach. Lesley Marwood won the New to Teaching category of this year's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Practice Awards. The modern languages teacher at Hartlepool's
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Training improves smear testing
EXTRA training for staff has resulted in a huge fall in the number of "reject" cervical smear tests in the region. The additional training programme covered all cervical cancer screening centres in the North-East and Yorkshire. Health bosses in the region
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Appeal set in stone
DIAMONDS, it's said, are a girl's best friend, and no doubt rubies, sapphires and the like come a not-too-distant second. Precious gems have been coveted by kings and commoners alike through the ages as a sign of wealth and position. And there is a special
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Why arming the police is not the answer
THE shooting of Leeds traffic policeman Ian Broadhurst has raised once again the question of whether we should restore capital punishment. The biggest argument against the death penalty is the risk of the state executing an innocent person. You only have
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The safe that refused to be cracked
A POST Office safe proved so secure it took a crack team seven days to work out how to open it. Staff at the post office in Sedgefield, County Durham, called in the experts when they were unable to unlock the safe. Three members of staff tried, and failed
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£18m fund set up to support smaller businesses in North
DOZENS of North-East jobs will be safeguarded and hundreds created thanks to an £18m boost for smaller companies unveiled today. Small and medium-sized businesses across the region will be able to apply for funding from the third phase of the North-East
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Digester takes on catering waste
A DEVICE that converts household rubbish into soil nutrients is to be the first in the country to be allowed to recycle catering waste. The aerobic digester, at Thornley Waste Transfer Station, in east Durham, was opened by Prime Minister Tony Blair in
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Blair aide to give talk at N-E theatre
THE Prime Minister's former press secretary, Alistair Campbell, is to appear at a North-East theatre. Mr Campbell will appear at the Customs House, in South Shields, South Tyneside, on Friday, January 30, in his first public engagement since his high-profile
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Woman speaks out after years on tranquillisers
A WOMAN whose life was made a misery for 22 years because of a GP's negligence has spoken out for the first time. When Irene Ritchie, from North Shields, went to her doctor complaining about acute anxiety she was given a powerful tranquillising drug.
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Tributes paid to canon who served for 60 years
A CANON who celebrated 60 years in the priesthood last year has died. Canon Alan Lazonby, a former rector of Haughton-le-Skerne, Darlington, died in hospital last week aged 84. He leaves a wife, Joan, a son, daughter, six grandchildren and a great-grandson
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Quakers supporters urged to raise £250,000 to rescue club
SUPPORTERS were last night set the target of raising £250,000 in less than three months to help save Darlington Football Club. Darlington Supporters' Trust, which is part of a consortium hoping to make a bid for the Quakers and the Reynolds Arena, wants
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Highlighting the dangers of motorbiking
SIX young people were cut free from a car on Saturday during a simulated road accident aimed at encouraging youngsters to be responsible motorbike users. The project, called Momentum on 2 Wheels, is being run by the City of York Council and brings home
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Baby Corey Christa born after father's death
THE girlfriend of a teenager stabbed to death last year has given birth to his child. Louise Rigby, 19, said her daughter will be a constant reminder of her boyfriend, Chris Cave, who was murdered in Redcar. Louise gave birth to the 7lbs 12oz baby at
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Development approved by authority
MULTI-MILLION pound plans to transform Stockton have been agreed. Planners want to redevelop the area near the River Tees at Church Road and Bishop Street, near the Baptist tabernacle. Stockton Borough Council has agreed in principle to the development
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Favourite books
BOOKWORMS are being encouraged to vote for their favourite read in a competition. From Wednesday to Sunday, January 25, people can log on to the People's Network Internet service at Darlington's Crown Street and Cockerton libraries to discover the shortlist
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Musicians join forces for first orchestral rehearsal
YOUNG musicians gathered together for the first time yesterday as an orchestra was launched. The first rehearsal of Darlington and the Dales Youth Orchestra was held at Hurworth House School, near Darlington. Thirty youngsters had the chance to play with
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Work begins to upgrade GPs' computer systems
A TECHNOLOGICAL revolution is about to transform health services in Darlington as part of a £250,000 investment programme. Darlington Primary Care Trust has taken delivery of the first pieces of equipment, designed to help bring the NHS into the 21st
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Grassroots: Crook
TASTER SESSIONS: Free taster sessions in tai chi chi gung will be held at Glenholme Leisure Centre, Crook, tomorrow, from 10.30am to noon and from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Weekly courses will start on Tuesday, January 20. For details call Margaret Taylor on
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£1m boost for town's schools
A £1M boost for schools across Darlington has been announced by the Department for Education and Skills. The funding is part of the Government's Excellence in Clusters programme and officials are hoping it will have a major impact on pupils' performance
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Table tennis tuition for people of all ages
ORMESBY Table Tennis Club is providing training for juniors and seniors. The junior club meets on Saturdays in the sports hall of the former St Anthony's School, now the Middlesbrough Teaching and Learning Centre, in Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough between
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Club's marathon effort to help bowls player acvhieve ambition
A MARATHON 24-hour sponsored bowling session took place at the weekend to send a Teesside man to this year's Paralympics. With an average age of 65, members of the Billingham Forum Indoor Bowling Club played non-stop from midnight on Saturday through
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Talented young runner targets Olympic dream
YOUNG runner Dyllan Pickavance-Clarke has her sights firmly set on Olympic glory after winning her latest title. And members of her club, the Blackhill Bounders, in Derwentside, hope her victory in the Great North Winter Run will inspire other young athletes
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House demolition plan as part of estate regeneration
A SECOND council estate in the Chester-le-Street district is to be partially demolished and rebuilt. Seventy-six homes have been planned for Sandyford Place, Middlefield and Ivyway, in Pelton, in a bid to regenerate the area. Like many council estates
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Patients' insight to help sufferers
PEOPLE with long-term medical conditions have been invited to take part in a course aimed at helping them cope. The expert patient programme, which is run by Durham and Chester-le-Street Primary Care Trust, will be held at the Brandon Community Centre
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Threats of violence to farmers on increase
NORTH-EAST farmers say they are being subjected to a vicious campaign of intimidation by armed thugs trespassing on their land. Incidents have included threats of violence and attacks on property with haystacks burnt down and livestock shot with airguns
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Helping others quit habit
WHEN Marjorie Johnstone first expressed an interest in stopping smoking, she never imagined that within a few months she would be helping others to quit. Mrs Johnstone first visited the smoking cessation group, part of the Passport to Health initiative
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Longer Matthews deal could be on the cards
David Hodgson will speak to Bristol City boss Danny Wilson this week with a view to extending Lee Matthews' stay with the club, writes Lee Hall. The Middlesbrough-born striker is due to return to Ashton Gate this morning after his month-long loan came
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Housing scheme backed
PLANS for a large housing development have been approved by councillors. Persimmon Homes NE Limited is planning to build 210 properties, including detached and semi-detached homes, in Willington, near Bishop Auckland. The plans have been passed despite
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09/01/04
TELEVISION: IN the season to be jolly, TV and radio did their best to wipe any smiles from the faces of their audiences. Viewers of soaps were treated to car crashes, death and some of their best-loved characters hospitalised in festive bloodbaths. This
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Road closed as part of bus route project
A SECTION of road has been closed to allow construction work on a new bus way to proceed. The one-mile stretch of Keelman's Way, in Gateshead, between Askew Road, in Teams, to the Swing Bridge, is expected to re-open in the late summer or autumn. It has
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Tributes paid as ex-county councillor dies
TRIBUTES have been paid to former county councillor and community stalwart Len James, who has died at the age of 81. Mr James stepped aside as a Durham county councillor after representing the Craghead and South Moor area for 26 years. He was retired
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Seeking views about vehicle-free routes
THE public are being asked for their views on four new vehicle-free routes offering improved access to the countryside bordering Hartlepool. A display outlining the shared-use bridleways will be held at the Central Library on York Road from tomorrow so
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Warming words
Coast and Country Housing, which manages properties for Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, is encouraging tenants to find ways to save on energy costs. The company suggests closing curtains at dusk and pushing them behind radiators. Tenants should
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Why girls drink themselves stupid
Young women are putting their health at risk with heavy drinking. Women's Editor Christen Pears reports on an alarming trend. IT'S Saturday night in Jesmond and, although it's freezing, scantily-clad young women are meandering up Osborne Road in varying
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Neighbours speak of frantic search for fatal fire victim
NEIGHBOURS have told how they launched a desperate search of a smoke-logged building to find a furniture store boss, not knowing he was lying outside badly burned. Nigel Peacey died in the early hours of Saturday after he suffered almost 90 per cent burns
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Barnett disowns his funds formula
THE man behind the Barnett Formula, which has seen Government money invested in Scotland at the expense of the North-East, said the system was embarrassing and unfair to the rest of the country. The Treasury formula that gives an extra £1,000 per person
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Ehiogu claims penalty was harsh after clash with Vieira
UGO EHIOGU protested his innocence over the challenge on Patrick Vieira that brought about Middlesbrough's downfall at Highbury. Thierry Henry converted the resultant penalty to make the vital breakthrough for Arsenal amid controversial scenes in the
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12/01/04
MARS EXPLORATION: WE read that NASA's Spirit Rover probe to Mars is costing £545m. God knows how much our Beagle 2 will cost. Scientists and governments, and children at school all know that Mars is a desert, a dead planet. What a colossal waste of money
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Ehiogu claims penalty was harsh after clash with Vieira
UGO EHIOGU protested his innocence over the challenge on Patrick Vieira that brought about Middlesbrough's downfall at Highbury. Thierry Henry converted the resultant penalty to make the vital breakthrough for Arsenal amid controversial scenes in the
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Report warns of financial crisis facing fire services
FIRE services in the region were on the brink of financial collapse last night after a new report showed the scale of a funding crisis. Senior fire officers across the country are pleading for the Government to help meet budget shortfalls running into
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Slapstick and mayhem
Dick And Dom In Da Bungalow (BBC1): Ministry Of Mayhem (ITV1): THE battle for the young Saturday morning audience is revitalised with the arrival of ITV1's replacement for SM:TV. Now it comes down to a choice between MOM and DAD - Ministry Of Mayhem or
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Carphin at the double again in Darlington win
FOR the second successive home game Irish flanker Andy Carphin scored two tries as Darlington beat National Three North's bottom club, Stoke-based Longton, 27-3. Following his brace against Blaydon, Carphin was again in excellent form and although his
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One down, three to go as boss McClaren seeks inspiration
STEVE McCLAREN is urging his Middlesbrough side to draw on the experience of past victories over Manchester United to inspire a dramatic change of fortune against Arsenal. The Boro manager admitted after Saturday's Highbury humbling that the Gunners hold
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Hodgson looks for quick answers as Quakers head for Conference
where Darlington's next goal will come from, nobody knows. Not even David Hodgson. On Saturday, the Quakers boss, with a shrug of the shoulders, conceded he no longer holds the answer to the recurring problem which has made Conference football at the
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TV review
Dick And Dom In Da Bungalow (BBC1) Ministry Of Mayhem (ITV1) THE battle for the young Saturday morning audience is revitalised with the arrival of ITV1's replacement for SM:TV. Now it comes down to a choice between MOM and DAD - Ministry Of Mayhem or
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Balding is set to strike Gold
Andrew Balding has created a very favourable impression since taking over the reins from his father Ian at their Kingsclere base. The Hampshire trainer, who has saddled three winners from his last eight runners on artificial surfaces, can be on the mark
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Fines for running engines delayed
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to fine motorists who leave their engines running while their cars are stationary is facing a delay. Council chiefs in Darlington agreed last February to introduce the penalty in an effort to crack down on drivers polluting the
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Search for father leads to sisters
A FORTY-YEAR search for her father led a North-East woman to two half-sisters she never knew existed. Mother-of-two Maureen Ridley from Stanley, County Durham, had not seen Richard Hall since the 1950s when he left her mother. It was not until she married
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Magpies pay penalty for referee's mistake
REFEREE Paul Durkin last night admitted he was wrong not to award Newcastle United a first-half penalty that could have seen the Magpies claim their first win at Old Trafford for 32 years. A stray back pass by Gary Neville just before the half hour was
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Invitation to join in pantomime fun
ANYONE yet to experience the pantomime magic at Darlington Civic Theatre was given a new incentive last night (FRI). Goldilocks and the Three Bears is running until next Sunday (JAN 18) - and a two-for-one ticket deal has been made available. The Silly
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Pet star says this series will be last
GEORDIE comedy Auf Wiedersehen Pet has reached the end of the line, according to one of its stars. Kevin Whately, who plays Neville in the show, said the new series will be the last. He said it was becoming increasingly difficult for the actors, including
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Family sickened as sheep is skinned and carcass stolen
A FAMILY has been sickened by the slaughter of one of their rare-breed sheep by thieves who took the carcass and left the fleece behind as a macabre calling card. Heather Hughes, who discovered all that was left of her Hebridean ewe, called Penny, said
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Pirates sighted off attraction's starboard bow
THE first people to enjoy cut-price tickets at a North-East attraction have been taking advantage of the scheme. Until March 31, prices for locals to visit HMS Trincomalee, in Hartlepool's Historic Quay, are being reduced from £5.50 to £2 for adults and
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Guppy key to move
SUNDERLAND defender Michael Gray's move to Celtic rests on whether or not winger Steve Guppy is sold in this month's transfer window. Guppy is surplus to requirements at Parkhead and he has attracted the interest of a number of clubs south of the border
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Wearside League: North Shields overcome former leaders
North Shields moved into pole position with a scintillating performance against Birtley Town who had led the table for several weeks. The outcome was expected to be close but in the event, the Robins romped to a 5-0 victory and avenged their only defeat
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Hodgson looks for quick answers as Quakers head for Conference
Where Darlington's next goal will come from, nobody knows. Not even David Hodgson. On Saturday, the Quakers boss, with a shrug of the shoulders, conceded he no longer holds the answer to the recurring problem which has made Conference football at the
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Drawing attention to bogus callers
SCHOOLCHILDREN have joined the fight against bogus doorstep callers. Youngsters from 17 primary schools in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire worked with the area's community safety partnership to help their elderly relatives and neighbours. Each
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Quakers supporters urged to raise £250,000 in two months
SUPPORTERS were last night set the target of raising £250,000 in less than three months to help save Darlington Football Club. Darlington Supporters' Trust, which is part of a consortium hoping to make a bid for the Quakers and the Reynolds Arena, wants
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Port of call may be Vic'
TWO goals against Middlesbrough last week meant Neale Cooper couldn't leave Joel Porter out of his Hartlepool United side. The Australian international striker impressed as a substitute in the FA Cup defeat at Sunderland and then bagged two goals in a
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Deaths report delay criticised
THE father of a North-East soldier who was found dead at Deepcut Barracks has criticised delays in the publication of a police report. Private Geoff Gray, 17, of Seaham, County Durham, died from gunshot wounds at the Surrey base in 2001, and his family
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A66 road work to last until November
WORK on the A66 south Stockton link road between the A135 Yarm Road and the A1045 Thornaby Road will continue until November. Narrow lanes are in use at all times on the eastbound carriageway, with closures on both lanes when necessary between 9.30am
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Bircham settles dour derby
AS IN any rugby club there are some old stagers at Middlesbrough who think the young bucks in the team need another season of learning before being promoted back to North One. On Saturday's evidence it's not difficult to see what they mean. On the other
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Falcons need Jonny to clear Euro hurdle
FOR all their attempts at slick handling, Newcastle Falcons again struggled to finish off their moves in a disappointing Parker Pen European Challenge Cup tie yesterday. They wanted a comfortable cushion to take to the second leg in France next Sunday
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Housing estate to help revival of railway town
A HOUSING development is to be built near a multi-million pound railway village. Councillors have welcomed the plan for 90 houses in Shildon, County Durham. They see it as another step forward in the regeneration of the town, which is often referred to
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Britain warned of 90mph storms
BRITAIN was last night bracing itself for savage storms with winds of up to 90mph expected to batter the country. The Met Office has issued a warning that the weather will be so severe, it could cause significant danger to life. The south of the country
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Invitation to join in pantomime fun
ANYONE yet to experience the pantomime magic at Darlington Civic Theatre was given a new incentive last night (FRI). Goldilocks and the Three Bears is running until next Sunday (JAN 18) - and a two-for-one ticket deal has been made available. The Silly
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Charity puts photographers in the picture
A CHARITY is encouraging North-East photographers to submit entries for a competition. Mencap wants to see pictures that show a range of moods and emotions entered into this year's Snap! contest. Leading photographers David Bailey and Eamonn McCabe will
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Rail company's warning to travellers
THE new company soon to be operating the region's busiest rail route has warned passengers not to expect overnight improvements to the service. TransPennine Express takes over TransPennine services from Arriva Trains Northern on February 1 after it was
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Golden pantomine staged
A THEATRE group is celebrating 50 years in showbusiness this year with an anniversary pantomime. Originally called Footlights, it is five decades since the Saltburn '53 Drama Group put on its first show. From Thursday, people will be able to see actors
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Buses may get cameras after vandal attacks
SECURITY cameras could be installed on buses in Darlington after a series of vandal attacks that put drivers and passengers in danger. The possible move comes after a spate of incidents in which missiles were thrown at Stagecoach and Arriva buses on Thursday
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Celebration of church restoration
A CHURCH that has undergone restoration work held a dedication service at the weekend to mark its re-opening. St Andrew's Church, in Haughton, Darlington, faced a bleak future in 2000 after building experts warned of serious problems. They said wiring
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Samaritans hope to boost funds
THE Samaritans in Darlington are hoping people will help them raise money for their 24-hour service. With annual running costs of more than £16,000, the voluntary organisation relies heavily on fundraising initiatives and donations from people in the
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Councillors defer plans to build £5.5m primary school
PLANS to build a £5.5m primary school for children who have to travel miles every day have been deferred. Members of Stockton Borough Council's planning committee have decided to delay a decision about building the 630-place school at Ingleby Barwick
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Static caravan decision is shortsighted, says couple
A COUPLE has accused councillors of being shortsighted in a dispute over plans for a fishing business. Karen Jones said she and her husband, Terry, feel the council is blocking their business idea by refusing them permission to house two static caravans
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Factory plans welcomed amid fears of noise
THE extension of a factory that would create 40 jobs has been welcomed despite fears about noise pollution. People living near the Metallink Fluid Power Systems factory in Prospect Road, Crook, told councillors that noise coming from the business had
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Works to improve safety of roads
A roadworks project is about to start to improve traffic flow through a market town. The roadworks are the first stage of a five-year programme in Hawes to provide a better environment for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users. It will also
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Anti-social tenants face more action
WORK on Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (Asbos) in Sunderland has been praised by a leading councillor. Councillor Harry Trueman, Sunderland City Council's cabinet member for housing, said: "Together with Northumbria Police, we've established ourselves as
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Hitler photo makes £1,400
A NORTH-EAST woman has paid £1,400 for a rare signed photograph of Adolph Hitler at an auction at the weekend. The unnamed buyer beat off a postal bid from the US at the sale by Newcastle auction house Corbitts. A would-be buyer narrowly missed the sale
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It's up, up and away for prizewinner Megan
WHEN five-year-old Megan Gaines took part in a charity balloon race in September, she thought no more about it - until she received a letter telling her that her entry had ended up in Norway. She entered the race when she was at Stokesley Show with her
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Workshops to offer arts and crafts tuition
A SIX-month project that gives people the chance to take part in art and craft workshops is to be launched. The scheme has been started by Community Arts Now (Can), from Hinderwell, near Staithes, which has named it Forward Together. The project's inaugural
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Females lead the way
FEMALE entrepreneurs in the North-East are leading the country in setting up businesses. A survey found the ratio of business start-ups by women compared to men was highest in the North-East. The report, carried out by the London Business School and the
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On a culinary journey
DINERS are being given the chance to go around the world in 80 dishes at a cafe-bar and bistro. The menus at Melton's Too in Walmgate, York will go on a cook's tour of the globe from today. For each day until January 21 there will be eight new dishes
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National prize is recognition for shopkeeper
A SHOP owner has been presented with a van after beating off tough competition to win a national award. Ram Sundavadra, who owns the Spar shop in Carrville, Durham, was awarded the title of Snack Retailer of the Year. He was selected out of 6,800 competitors
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Abuse danger highlighted
SOCIAL work students from the University of Sunderland are to hold an exhibition to show how to limit the dangers of drugs and alcohol. The students, who are studying for a diploma in Drug and Alcohol studies, set up the exhibition after receiving a £10,000
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Court witness scheme seeks more helpers
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help a service which offers confidential support to victims, witnesses and their families when they attend court. The Witness Service offers free help to those involved in both prosecution and defence. cases A spokesman for the
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West's unique double
Bishop Auckland defender Steven West cancelled out his own goal on Saturday - three months after the event. West put through his own net for the only goal of the game on the last occasion when Bishops met promotion-chasing Matlock in a UniBond League
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Females lead the way
FEMALE entrepreneurs in the North-East are leading the country in setting up businesses. A survey found the ratio of business start-ups by women compared to men was highest in the North-East. The report, carried out by the London Business School and the
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Blair aide to give talk at N-E theatre
THE Prime Minister's former press secretary, Alistair Campbell, is to appear at a North-East theatre. Mr Campbell will appear at the Customs House, in South Shields, South Tyneside, on Friday, January 30, in his first public engagement since his high-profile
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Forum sponsors Platform
A NEW music centre being developed in Darlington is to sponsor Revolution's spring Platform concert. The Forum music centre, in Borough Road, will sponsor the gig in March. Revolution, The Northern Echo's music website, held the first Platform gig in
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Man in court after murder
A MAN has appeared in court charged with a New Year's day murder. John Wells, 55, died from a stab wound to the neck, as he walked home from his local pub. He had been to the Punch Bowl in Jesmond Road, Newcastle to buy some beer from over the counter
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Prison officers could go on strike over attacks
HUNDREDS of prison officers in the North-East could carry out threats this week to go out on strike in support of their colleagues in Northern Ireland. Officers across the region may stage walkouts unless the Government steps up security on their colleagues
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Carphin at the double again in Darlington win
FOR the second successive home game Irish flanker Andy Carphin scored two tries as Darlington beat National Three North's bottom club, Stoke-based Longton, 27-3. Following his brace against Blaydon, Carphin was again in excellent form and although his
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Northern Sinfonia, Newcastle City Hall.
THE firmly established musical bond forged between the Northern Sinfonia and its musical director, Thomas Zehetmair, was yet again demonstrated in an electrifying performance at Newcastle City Hall. The programme, which crossed all music, stylistic, cultural
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Middlesbrough school wins praise
A SCHOOL and its teachers have won praise from Government inspectors. Offsted inspectors have singled out James King and Sue Picknett, the head and his deputy respectively at Berwick Hills Primary, for plaudits in the continuing good progress of the Middlesbrough
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Porter, postman, teacher... man of words
Children's author David Almond has won the Whitbread Children's Book Award for the second time. He talks to Christen Pears about his work and the inspiration he draws from his native North-East. AS a boy, David Almond was a regular visitor to Newcastle's
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Durkin ensures honours even
A HARD-EARNED point was Newcastle United's reward for a battling display at Old Trafford yesterday, but the whole game hinged on two decisions either side of half time by referee Paul Durkin. The first saw Alan Shearer's penalty claims after he was caught
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Sheet metal engineer turns creative to fulfil garden centre commission
AN aspiring sculptor has taken on a new challenge for his latest work of art. Ray Lonsdale was commissioned by a garden centre to make a copy of the Angel of the North, but came up with his own design. And he hopes the finished product will help put him
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Port, postman, teacher
AS a boy, David Almond was a regular visitor to Newcastle's quayside market with his grandfather. The sights and sounds fascinated him, particularly the strongman/escapologist who used to perform there. He has vivid memories of the man sticking pins in
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Charity show tickets on sale
TICKETS have gone on sale for a charity concert that will feature more than 100 top class singers. All the proceeds from the concert at Ripon Cathedral will be donated to the Jennyruth Workshops, a craft workshop for people with learning difficulties.
