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Bullies drove my soldier girl to her death, says mum
The mother of a North-East soldier found hanged at an Army base believes her daughter was driven to her death by bullies. Speaking for the first time, Patricia Cookson said that her daughter, Krystle, had been targeted by other soldiers in the months
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Shock rise in abortions for North-East teenagers
THE number of abortions carried out on North-East girls under the age of 18 leapt by 16 per cent last year - four times the national increase. A total of 1,023 under-18s terminated their pregnancies in 2003 in the North-East, compared to 880 the previous
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My son is out of control, says mum
THE mother of an out of control 14-year-old boy asked magistrates to give her a parenting order yesterday. The court heard that the boy, from Darlington, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had been found guilty at trial of smashing the windows of
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Teen burglar who battered pensioner jailed
A teenager burglar who battered a pensioner as she sobbed in her armchair begging him to stop was jailed for five years on Friday. Stephen Blyth, 19, left Doris Sharp beaten and bruised after breaking into her home in the dead of night and repeatedly
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Big things await Pool ace Boyd - Widdrington
A GLANCE around the Victoria Park pitch and Tommy Widdrington maybe had an inkling of what might happen. His Macclesfield side were one goal up at Hartlepool as the minutes ticked by. Cue Adam Boyd. Hartlepool United's hottest property since Tommy Miller
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Consumer confidence falls
Consumer confidence appears to be waning, despite figures showing household spending grew at its fastest rate for three years earlier this summer. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said household expenditure between April and June increased by
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Anger at 'offensive' big poll leaflets
A LEAFLET encouraging people to vote in the referendum on a North-East regional assembly has been branded "offensive propaganda". Photographs of six people expressing their views in the Government brochure have sparked anger among the Tories, campaigning
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Former councillor denies cash theft
A former councillor has denied stealing from a charity which later folded. Charles Graham Smith, 55, pleaded not guilty to four counts, including two of theft of unspecified amounts from the NatWest bank, when he appeared at Durham Crown Court, yesterday
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The case for ballot reform
THE potential benefits of postal voting are self-evident. In the modern age, where apathy is rife, anything which encourages political engagement must be considered. Today's report by the Electoral Commission must not signal the end of reform of our traditional
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Darlington clubs welcome their new recruits
THE two Darlington rugby clubs have recruited heavily over the summer, although both are concerned that their National Three North rivals have been trawling the world and splashing the cash. It is believed there could be more than 50 Pacific Islanders
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Keep keeping fit
What is the betting that as the Olympic flame fades, a new wave of keep-fitters will be born? The same people who pull on lyrca every New Year to keep some resolution made after too much Christmas pud, will be heading for the gym to try to recreate the
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Experience the key to Boro Euro success
STEVE McCLAREN last night insisted Middlesbrough have the experience required to do well in their first UEFA Cup adventure after being paired with Czech Republic champions Banik Ostrava in the opening round. The testing trip to the former eastern European
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Boss calls off striker search - for now
MICK McCarthy has called a temporary halt to his striker search after watching Kevin Kyle and Marcus Stewart share four goals in their last four games. The duo will be side by side again when Sunderland entertain league leaders Wigan this afternoon, with
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Queudrue hopes for call-up
MIDDLESBROUGH'S Franck Queudrue hopes to earn himself a call up to the French squad - and pop open another case of bubbly in the process. The full-back has a running bet with coach Steve Harrison that he can play his part in 12 of the club's goals this
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Counselling service seeks volunteers
One of the region's oldest counselling services is appealing for volunteers to help take it forward. Anne Christie is chairwoman of the Albert Centre service, in Middlesbrough, which works with people suffering from alcohol and drug addiction. She said
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Woman hurt as car hits bus stop
A WOMAN had a lucky escape yesterday when a bus shelter collapsed on top of her after being hit by a car. The 26-year-old was buried beneath the rubble but suffered only a broken ankle and a minor head wound. The accident happened at 6.40am in Gray Terrace
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Sir Bobby reassures Kluivert
PATRICK KLUIVERT has been reassured by manager Sir Bobby Robson that he still has an important part to play at Newcastle United. Kluivert has yet to start a Premiership game since making the move from Primera Liga's Barcelona in the summer and he was
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Botox's birthday bash
It's ten years since the rich and famous were given the chance to part with thousands of pounds to have their faces injected with poison. Yes, it's Botox's birthday - and if only they could show emotion I am sure the thousands of people who have used
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Dramatic increase in teen abortions
The number of abortions carried out on North-East girls under the age of 18 leapt by 16% last year - an astonishing four times the national increase. A total of 1,023 under-18s terminated their pregnancies in 2003, compared to just 880 the previous year
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Protestors apply pension power in post office battle
HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition urging Royal Mail bosses to keep a threatened post office open as the company looks to make cost-saving cuts across the region. The Neville Parade branch, in Newton Aycliffe, is one of 11 in County Durham that
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Finding the answer to the real Jimmy riddle
WHEN Middlesbrough signed Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink last month they acquired a figure both loved and loathed. Chief Sports Writer SCOTT WILSON unravels one of football's most misunderstood figures. IT was easy to pick out Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink as he left
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Backtrack: Milburn's glory - from Wembley to Braemar
Routine recipients of much that is extraordinary, staff in Darlington's Oxfam shop were nonetheless much taken aback to be given a 1951 Spectro film projector, sub-titled "Projection perfection" and in its original case. Yet more greatly surprising was
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Tait out as Plunkett gets the vote for Sussex clash
DURHAM have left Australian paceman Shaun Tait out of their squad for the crucial totesport League match against Sussex at Riverside tomorrow. They will pin their hopes on Liam Plunkett instead after his inspired bowling in the drawn championship match
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Given a reluctant star of the Tyneside soap
SHAY Given expects viewing figures for EastEnders to have fallen this week, because people will have been watching a real-life soap opera unfold at Newcastle United instead. Events at Walford seem tame in comparison to what has been happening at St James
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Residents refuse to pay tax until travellers move on
ANGRY residents are refusing to pay their council tax until the council has cleared up the mess at an illegal travellers' camp. Householders are furious that nearby land has been used as a dumping ground for building materials and felled trees. They claim
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Cats must roll up their sleeves, declares Breen
GARY Breen has urged his Sunderland team-mates to let their feet do the talking when Championship leaders Wigan visit the Stadium of Light this afternoon. The Black Cats were amongst the favourites for promotion when the season kicked off earlier this
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Quakers can have Graham - but not yet
DARLINGTON'S search for a striker took one step forward, before taking two back yesterday. Quakers boss David Hodgson has been told that Middlesbrough forward Danny Graham will be allowed to re-join the club on a season-long loan. However, the 19-year-old
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Legal claims threaten drug development
PHARMACEUTICAL companies must be allowed to protect their intellectual property if the development of life-saving drugs is to continue, an analyst said. The warning comes after major manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline settled a lawsuit on Thursday night with
