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Deported family 'are in hiding'
A FAMILY claim they have been forced into hiding after being deported from their North-East home eight months ago. Despite a promised review of the Reyes-Prado's case in March, campaigners fighting to get them back to Britain and their home in South Shields
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Tributes to an influential figure in religious order
TRIBUTES have been paid to one of the most influential figures in an international religious order, following his death at the age of 93. The Very Reverend Brother Bernard Burke died peacefully in Darlington after a remarkable life leading the Hospitaller
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McCarthy's old pals act
MICK McCARTHY hopes his old pal Ronnie Moore survives speculation that the axe is about to fall should Rotherham lose to Sunderland tonight. McCarthy is backing under-fire Moore to turn his team's fortunes around - but only after this evening's game.
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Deepcut families call for proper investigation
Families fighting for a public inquiry into non-combat deaths took their message to Parliament today. Relatives and supporters of victims marched to Westminster holding banners and photos of their loved ones. Geoff Gray, whose 17-year-old son Private
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Strap helps Andronikos home
Andronikos returned to his best with the aid of a tongue strap to win the At The Races Red Button Betting Doncaster Stakes at the Town Moor course. The Paul Cole-trained colt had looked a useful juvenile judged on his second place in the Group Two Gimcrack
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Allan can help Flying Edge to master new surface
ALTHOUGH apprentices generally find the going tough once they lose their right to claim a weight allowance against the senior riders, David Allan is one of the few up-and-coming stars-of-the-saddle to have bucked the trend by continuing to find his way
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Harmison is Ashes threat, says Warne
Test cricket's greatest wicket-taker of all time, Shane Warne, has tipped Steve Harmison as the man most likely to stand between Australia and the Ashes next summer. Ashington-born Harmison is ranked the No 1 bowler in the world after making a stunning
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Cook descendant marks birthday
A DESCENDANT of Captain Cook's family has commemorated the circumnavigator's birthday. Marion Calvert was guest of honour at a ceremony outside the Captain James Cook Birthplace Museum, at Stewart Park, Marton, in Middlesbrough, yesterday. Mrs Calvert
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Family united after 80 years and a world between them
A PENSIONER achieved his greatest wish when he met the half-brother and sister he feared he may never see. There were hugs and tears all round at the weekend as Peter Rayner finally met the children of his father's second marriage. Naomi Vernon and John
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Focus on video art
A VIDEO art installation depicting people in a variety of dangerous situations is featured at a North-East gallery. Eye Witness by IOU is on display at the Myles Meehan Gallery, in the Arts Centre, Darlington. The exhibition, created by several artists
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Inspiring art goes on show
THE concepts of image and identity are the theme of a Teesside art exhibition. As well as paintings at Hartlepool Art Gallery, there are videos and performances of drama by people who use the Warren Road social skills centre in Hartlepool. There are more
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Billingham in need of new blood says boss after home loss
Billingham Town manager Alan Robinson admitted that his side needs some new blood after they were beaten 1-0 at home by Chester-le-Street on Saturday. Town were hoping to be pushing for a top four place this season, but they have won just once at home
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On TV
Fooling Hitler (ITV1) The Fight (BBC2) The Minoans (C4) A MAN was stuffing an explosive device up the back passage of a dead rat, while novelist Dennis Wheatley was advocating the deployment of trumpet-carrying women on horseback about the countryside
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Sparky the robot takes centre stage at science fair
A SCIENCE and technology park is hosting an event offering North-East families and business people an insight into a futurist world. Science Live, a four-day event at NetPark, near Sedgefield, County Durham, is designed to make science fun for people
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Time to break those routines
I STAYED with an old school friend recently. Young, free and formerly single, Julie is now married and the proud mum of just-turned-two, Rosa. Trying to mix my usual weekend mode of laziness and hedonism with a visit to a young family was a non-starter
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Stark warning on N-E climate shift
THE region will not escape the consequences of global warming, climate experts have warned. Only drastic action will prevent a climate crisis, which will be experienced in the North-East as much as any other area of the country. That is the stark warning
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Fans defy efforts to curb ref abuse
THE RFU's attempt to clamp down on abuse of referees by spectators was ignored at two games involving prominent Durham clubs on Saturday. John Richardson was harangued at Hartlepool Rovers after a last-second try gave West Hartlepool a 17-14 win, while
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Confusion and concern over ballot paper envelopes gaffe
VOTERS have been left worried and confused by the inclusion of a charity gift aid envelope in their ballot papers for next month's referendum for an elected regional assembly. The envelope, marked World Cancer Research Fund, has been found in a number
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Downing is streets ahead
AS if he hadn't grabbed enough of the glory over the past eight days, Stewart Downing couldn't resist ending a week to remember by saving Boro at the Riverside yesterday. After starring in the 4-0 win over Blackburn last weekend, scoring the winner in
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Motorist saved from torrent
A MOTORIST had to be rescued from his car when it was stranded in a raging river yesterday afternoon. The man was trapped in his Audi for half an hour after he tried to cross the River Wear at Stanhope Ford, in Weardale, County Durham, at 2pm. A paramedic
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UniBond League: New midfielder's name is Mudd
Bishop Auckland have signed midfielder Gavin Mudd from Durham City. Mudd played under Bishops boss Brian Honour when the former Hartlepool player was in charge of the Northern League club, but he will miss Bishops' Durham Challenge Cup tie against Hebburn
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Wearside League: Coxhoe catch up on leaders Stokesley
Coxhoe Athletic moved to within three points of Stokesley SC when they defeated the leaders in the match of the day on Saturday. Skipper Gary O'Hara gave his side the best possible start when he scored after just ten minutes and thereafter there was little
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McCormick run not enough for Morpeth
A SUPERB run by 22-year-old Nick McCormick failed to inspire Northern title-holders Morpeth Harriers to a medal-winning challenge in the National Six-Stage Road Relay Championships at Sutton Coldfield. Morpeth, without two of their best runners, looked
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Darlington earn point
DESPITE defeat by the team who look cast-iron certainties to finish top of National Three North, there was plenty to encourage Darlington. They moved out of the bottom three by claiming a bonus point for reducing the gap to seven points with two late
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Mine disaster memorial to be built soon
A CASH boost has meant that a memorial to the forgotten victims of one of the region's worst mining disasters can be commissioned. The Northern Echo and Stanley Miners' Memorial Committee's campaign hope that the memorial will be unveiled early next year
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Tuning in to biggest fireworks display
VILLAGES, towns and cities across the region are being urged to take part in the North-East's biggest fireworks display. Organisers of the event, planned for Wednesday, November 3, want participants to co-ordinate their displays to form a Mexican wave
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Family flee firework prank blaze
THE mother of two children told last night how the family escaped from a house blaze caused by a firework being pushed through their letterbox. Lindsay Price fled her Darlington home with her five-year-old son and three-year-old daughter after what fire
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Comment from The Northern Echo: Banking on a rotten day off
THE TUC's proposal that today should be a Bank Holiday will find favour with many people. After all, who wants to be at work when they could be at home getting paid for doing nothing? It has become something of a clich that the British worker toils for
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Little Annie's on her way
THE musical Annie is to be performed at a community theatre in the North-East. The story of an 11-year-old orphan, it will be staged at The Forum Theatre, Billingham, from tomorrow to Saturday, and star actress Sue Pollard. Playing the orphans will be
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Police seize drugs worth £60,000
POLICE yesterday seized drugs with a street value of £60,000 from a house in Chilton. A Durham Police spokesman said officers raided the house and found 100 cannabis plants plus equipment used to cultivate them. The spokesman said a 32-year-old man was
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Witness protection to cover Asbo hearings
NEW measures to protect victims and witnesses in anti-social behaviour cases have been welcomed by police and support groups in the North-East. The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, wants to "rebalance" the justice system in favour of victims and send a
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Fun on farm for half-term
A range of activities have been arranged for young people at Middlesbrough's Newham Grange Leisure Farm for half-term. Today, there will be a chance to learn to make cake cones to attract birds to the garden. Tomorrow, there will be a workshop on how
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Smokers get support to quit
SMOKERS who are looking to kick the habit in time for Christmas are being offered a helping hand. Passport To Health is hosting a free smoking cessation group at Trimdon House, Trimdon Grange. The first session will be held on Monday, November 1, from
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Pupils give male teachers a touch of class
MALE staff at a village school may have suffered a blow to their pride - but they still raised hundreds of pounds for charity. Five teachers at Hurworth School donned a variety of women's outfits after pupils gave them a startling makeover. Pupils contributed
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Residents apathetic towards recycling
MANY Darlington residents are apathetic towards recycling, according to a report. A working group was set up by the borough council to investigate parts of town where its kerbside recycling scheme did not have high participation levels. Several councillors
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Mine disaster memorial to be built soon
A CASH boost has meant that a memorial to the forgotten victims of one of the region's worst mining disasters can be commissioned. The Northern Echo and Stanley Miners' Memorial Committee's campaign hope that the memorial will be unveiled early next year
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Festive feel for shoppers
DARLINGTON'S market place will be transformed into a Christmas scene from days gone by. Shoppers will get into the festive mood with free mulled wine, roasted horse chestnuts and the sound of carol singing and bell ringing during winter wonderland week
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Action plan is drawn up to regenerate deprived areas
A BLUEPRINT to help regenerate some of the most deprived areas of Darlington has been drawn up by community leaders. The Local Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy is targeting major improvements in 11 disadvantaged parts of the town. Its aim is to improve
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N-E teacher hailed as one of the finest
A NORTH-EAST teacher was named one of the finest in the country at the industry's top awards ceremony last night. Christopher Harte, of St Robert of Newminster School, Washington, Wearside, won the teaching training agency award for outstanding new teacher
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Christina leads walk raising funds for research into cancer
A WOMAN who has become a standard bearer for breast cancer sufferers led a North-East walk backing research into the disease yesterday. Christina Beck led people on a 10km walk through the Tyne Riverside Country Park, in Newburn, near Newcastle. About
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Window of opportunity to learn skills at Glass Centre
A RANGE of activities have been lined up to keep young visitors amused at a tourist attraction during half-term week. The National Glass Centre, on the north bank of the River Wear, in Sunderland, is staging Glassweek to tie in with the school mid-term
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Gowan quits after Shildon brought to heel by Terriers
FA Vase: Shildon manager Ray Gowan dropped a bombshell when he announced his resignation after his side's 1-0 FA Vase exit at the hands of Bedlington on Saturday. Gowan, who is one of the longest serving managers ever in the Northern League with fourteen
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Voluntary service honour
FIVE women who have contributed 50 years of voluntary work between them were honoured at the weekend. They have worked at the Help the Aged shop, in Yarm High Street, since it opened almost ten years ago. To celebrate the shop's tenth birthday, they were
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Vintage vehicles celebrate opening
VINTAGE vehicles will be on view today to herald the opening of a public transport interchange. Shoppers at the MetroCentre, in Gateshead, can watch a vintage transport parade as part of the ceremony to mark the opening. Work has taken place over the
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Comfort bears join 999 teams
A TEAM of volunteers has taken up the task of knitting comfort bears to give to the emergency services. The eight women, who live in the Broadacres Housing Association sheltered scheme at Gillings Court, in Thirsk, have knitted nearly 50 colourful bears
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Cottages plan
A PLANNING application has been submitted for 25 cottages at River Meadows, Overgreen View, Burniston, near Scarborough. The application is by Beckenby Estates, of Scalby.
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Pupils find out about work of councillor
A COUNCILLOR went back to school when he was questioned by pupils as part of Local Democracy Week. Councillor Stephen Preston, the Ryedale District Council member for Malton, met pupils from each year at Malton School to listen to their views on the work
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Fans defy efforts to curb ref abuse
THE RFU's attempt to clamp down on abuse of referees by spectators was ignored at two games involving prominent Durham clubs on Saturday. John Richardson was harangued at Hartlepool Rovers after a last-second try gave West Hartlepool a 17-14 win, while
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Computer fun
CHILDREN are being encouraged to become computer friendly in fun library sessions over the next two days. Young participants can play electronic games in the sessions organised by Cyber Chaos, based in South Shields. Its mobile network of computers will
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Free flu vaccines at health roadshow
FREE health checks and safety advice will be offered at a roadshow targeting the over fifties next month. Although anyone can attend the event, organisers of the 50plus Your Health Roadshow want older people to access the service. Visitors will be offered
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Inquest to be opened
INQUEST proceedings open today into the death of a former police officer in a fire at the house where he lived alone. Allan Fletcher Campbell was confirmed dead at the scene, after firefighters found his body downstairs at the house at Belmont, on the
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Dales water could supply power to National Grid
RIVER water from a Dales beauty spot could be used to generate green power for the National Grid. Plans have been unveiled to restore two 70-year-old turbines in a mill near the tourist attraction of Aysgarth Falls, in Wensleydale. Mill owners Ann and
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Weather delays skate park opening
THE planned opening of a skatepark has been delayed by bad weather. The keys to the Northallerton site were due to be handed over on Saturday, but it is now unlikely the facility, at Stone Cross, will be ready for use before next month. Bad weather has
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Women's group at centre of pool row
A ROW has erupted over a decision by council bosses to give Asian women private access to a swimming pool. The dispute follows complaints that the public should not be excluded from Hebburn swimming pool, in South Tyneside, because of the needs of racial
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Winners making a real difference
A TOWN is celebrating after winning a community environment competition run by The Northern Echo. North-East environmentalist Dr David Bellamy visited Saltburn, in east Cleveland, to present the prizes, including the overall prize to the Saltburn 500
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Teenagers raise funds for research
ARTISTS and sports mad teenagers came together at a 24-hour charity event at a Teesside school. Pupils at Northfield Secondary School, Billingham, began playing sports at 9am, on Friday, to raise £4,000 for Cancer Research UK, continuing until Saturday
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No Posh day out this time as Pool fail away again
TWO goals down at Peterborough last season and it turned into the stuff of legends; two goals down at Peterborough this season and it was the stuff of nightmares. The oh-so dramatic 4-3 win at London Road on the opening day of the season in August 2003
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Boro saviour just gets better and better declares McClaren
AFTER watching Stewart Downing grab his second goal in four days, Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren last night revealed his own delight that the young winger is now turning potential into first class performances. The 20-year-old followed up his winner
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Comedy shows
COMEDIAN James Campbell is bringing his stand-up show for children to the North-East tomorrow . His Comedy 4 Kids show has sold out for the past two years at the Edinburgh Festival and is coming to Darlington Arts Centre. Two 70-minute shows are being
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REGIONAL ASSEMBLY: IT is no surprise that the official No organisation has drafted in London-based advisers to mastermind their campaign. The campaign wants to keep the status quo, which would mean decisions affecting the North-East still being made in
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'Their's but to do and die'
Today is the 150th anniversary of one of the most famous engagements in British military history, but it's more a tale of blunder than of heroism. Nick Morrison looks at the Charge of the Light Brigade. When can their glory fade? O the wild charge they
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Designer has high hopes of more success
DESIGNER Ingrid Sylvestre stuck her neck on the line when she adopted a giraffe theme for her artwork. But, such has been the interest in her distinctive creations, she is now surrounded by everything and anything connected with the long-necked mammals
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Dossier is produced to refute claims Raphael work is fake
A DOSSIER of evidence has been produced to head off the latest claim that the publicly bought masterpiece The Madonna of the Pinks is a fake. Continuing controversy has surrounded the supposed work by the Italian master Raphael, sold by the Duke of Northumberland
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109 - that's something to laugh about
AT 109 and full of fun, the region's oldest woman laughed loudly and often as she celebrated her birthday yesterday. Florence Cox told tales going back to a time before the First World War to when Queen Victoria reigned. Mrs Cox, who lives in South Bank
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How I ease the pain
STANDING on the rooftop observation deck at Heathrow Airport, they clutch onto each other for support. With tears trickling down their cheeks, their eyes lock onto the white jet, watching it take off and following it until it becomes a pinprick in the
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25/10/04
REGIONAL ASSEMBLY: IT is no surprise that the official No organisation has drafted in London-based advisers to mastermind their campaign. The campaign wants to keep the status quo, which would mean decisions affecting the North-East still being made in
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Ghosts, Harrogate Theatre
THE programme reminds us of some of the critical reaction to Ibsen's play in 1891 - "an open drain; a loathsome sore unbandaged", "revoltingly suggestive and blasphemous" and "a piece to bring the stage into disrepute and dishonour with every right-thinking
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Boxing clever for victory
Fooling Hitler (ITV1); The Fight (BBC2); The Minoans (C4): A MAN was stuffing an explosive device up the back passage of a dead rat, while novelist Dennis Wheatley was advocating the deployment of trumpet-carrying women on horseback about the countryside
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On campaign trail in protest over quarrying
CAMPAIGNERS who embarked on a 20-mile pilgrimage to protest against quarrying near an ancient monument hope the event will be the first of many. About 30 people set off to walk from Catterick to Boroughbridge, in North Yorkshire, on Friday, through an
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N-E teacher hailed as one of the finest
A NORTH-EAST teacher was named one of the finest in the country at the industry's top awards ceremony last night. Christopher Harte, of St Robert of Newminster School, Washington, Wearside, won the teaching training agency award for outstanding new teacher
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Inquiry into care of dog at kennels
AN investigation is being carried out into an allegation about the care of a dog at a police training school. Animal welfare officers and police chiefs are looking into the complaint surrounding the treatment of an animal at Harperly Hall kennels, in
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'My life as a double murderess'
Rachel Stanley was first sent for dancing lessons to cure shyness at the age of four. Now she's stepping out in one of the all-time great musicals. Viv Hardwick reports. STAGE star Rachel Stanley is guaranteed a very different sort of Christmas Day this
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Harmison is Ashes key, admits Warne
Test cricket's greatest wicket-taker of all time, Shane Warne, has tipped Steve Harmison as the man most likely to stand between Australia and the Ashes next summer. Ashington-born Harmison is ranked the No 1 bowler in the world after making a stunning
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It's a Vetch Field washout for frustrated Quakers
Darlington must return to Swansea City's Vetch Field one more time after a waterlogged pitch meant the postponement of Saturday's game - but there was little doubt the right decision had been made. With the Welshman moving home next season Quakers had
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New boy happy to be playing
BEN CLARK has probably enjoyed better days, but the former Sunderland man is happy to be given the chance of regular first-team football. Clark moved down the A19 to Hartlepool last week and had a baptism of fire as his new side went down 3-0 at Peterbrough
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Public smoking ban on the way in N.East?
A BAN on smoking in public places is set to be rolled out across the North-East as moves to make it illegal gather pace. Many of the region's councils are lining up to support smoking bans in pubs, workplaces and restaurants. Following last week's decision
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Watching Brief: No goals, but Jimmy still the best bet
EIGHT shots and no goals; a record not normally associated with the dependable striking prowess of Middlesbrough's Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Eight days earlier the former Chelsea striker had clinically struck a second half hat-trick at Blackburn but there
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Village is invited to golden wedding
MORE than 300 people joined in celebrating the golden wedding of one of the most prominent farming couples in the North-East. Bill and Mary Wearmouth invited the whole village of Eastgate, in Weardale, County Durham, to their anniversary party in a barn
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Rumours on future of shops quelled
WORRIED east Durham shopkeepers have been told their businesses are not under threat. Traders in the York Road area of Peterlee were concerned after rumours began to circulate that their parade of shops was to be demolished. But the landlords, Easington
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'How I ease the ultimate pain'
Psychologist Dr Lyn Franchino has counselled victims of some of the worst tragedies of modern times, including the September 11 terror attacks and the Lockerbie bombing. She talks to Women's Editor Linday Jennings ahead of a North-East conference. STANDING
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Drive for more bank holidays
THE Government is being urged to agree to three extra bank holidays, including one to help break up the "slog" between the end of summer and Christmas. Research by the TUC showed huge support for extra public holidays, with today - the start of the school
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Christina leads walk raising funds for research into cancer
A WOMAN who has become a standard bearer for breast cancer sufferers led a North-East walk backing research into the disease yesterday. Christina Beck led people on a 10km walk through the Tyne Riverside Country Park, in Newburn, near Newcastle. About
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Student plunges to death in lift shaft
A North-East university student plunged 14 floors to his death when he stepped through open lift doors without realising the lift was not there. Keen sportsman Toby Mann, 18, was on a gap-year trip to Argentina in March. A friend heard him crying for
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Watching Brief: Keegan's final visit to St James' ends with a synonymous scoreline
IT IS likely Kevin Keegan made his last appearance at St James Park yesterday if we are to believe reports at the weekend. The former United boss has 19 months left on his contract and says he is ready to bring his managerial career to an end when it
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'My life as a double murderess'
STAGE star Rachel Stanley is guaranteed a very different sort of Christmas Day this year. She'll be on stage in Beijing performing in the hit musical Chicago. "We're only there for a week but will be doing two shows on Christmas Day. And we'll be playing
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Business booming as firm moves
AN engineering company that has moved to £3.5m premises is celebrating winning the biggest contract in its 50-year history. Allerton Engineering now operates from a purpose-built 30,000sq ft factory in Thurston Road, Northallerton. The structural steel
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Tributes pour in for football legend Nicholson
TRIBUTES have been paid to a legendary football manager who has died aged 85. Tottenham double-winning manager Bill Nicholson, who was born in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, in 1919, died in a Hertfordshire hospital after a long illness. He made his league
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Bellamy settles a thriller
KEVIN Keegan and Sir John Hall were re-united at St James' Park yesterday so, at the final whistle, it was inevitable things would finish 4-3. The one scoreline that encapsulates so much of what happened when the duo first combined to steer Newcastle
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Drive for more bank holidays
THE Government is being urged to agree to three extra bank holidays, including one to help break up the "slog" between the end of summer and Christmas. Research by the TUC showed huge support for extra public holidays, with today - the start of the school
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N-E councils poised for ban on smoking
A BAN on smoking in public places is expected to be rolled out across the North-East, it emerged last night. Many of the region's councils are lining up to support smoking bans in pubs, workplaces and restaurants. Following last week's decision to ban
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Ready for beer to flow
A REAL ale watering hole has become a mecca for lovers of traditional bitter. The Woodman Inn, in Gilesgate, Durham, stages four festivals a year in homage to real ale. A recent pub of the year, as voted for by members of the Durham branch of the real
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Youngsters lend a hand planting bulbs to ensure a bright spring
A WILDLIFE reserve will be a lot brighter next spring and summer, thanks to young volunteers. Woodlands adjoining the Wildlife and Wetlands Trust's North-East site, at Washington, were targeted by countryside rangers yesterday, backed by a team of young
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Developer will restore listed gazebo as part of flats plan
PLANS by a developer to build flats and houses in Bishop Auckland town centre could lead to a run-down listed building being renovated. A derelict Grade II listed gazebo on the site of a proposed housing development would be restored by builders as part
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Staff award for college worker
SCHOOLS liaison manager Karen Wilson has proved to be top of the class after being voted employee of the year by her college peers. The award is in recognition of her work at Darlington College of Technology, where she works with hundreds of youngsters
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Assembly message
CAMPAIGNERS for and against a regional assembly will put their message to a young audience next week. Although they are too young to vote on the assembly issue, pupils at Easington Community School, in east Durham, are to take part in a mock referendum
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Deal paves way for surgery
AN £800,000 doctors' surgery is to be built in a Teesside community. A land sale deal by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has been completed so the surgery can be built in Marske, near Redcar, by next summer. Leven Investments expect to start work
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Builder's life story is a hoot
A COUNCILLOR who has served for 37 years has published his autobiography. Builder Bill Stenson, who represents the Mowden ward in Darlington, wrote Night Owl about his experiences on the town's streets. For many years, he was the man called out when town
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Cash for good causes
A TOWN mayor has raised much- needed funds for two good causes. The Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor Christine Woods, handed over cash from the town council's annual appeal to Ferryhill Brass Band and towards the Ferryhill Aged People's coach trip. The
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Fathers have fun too at play day
MORE than a hundred fathers enjoyed a day of play with their children yesterday. Members of five SureStart schemes met at Ruff and Tumble play centre, in Newton Aycliffe, to celebrate the father's place in the modern family. Dads from the Ferryhill and
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School says no
STUDENTS at one of Teesside's best regarded state schools have voted against the idea of a regional assembly. The School Council at Guisborough's Lawrence Jackson School rejected the idea by 11 votes to none. The debate was attended by the Mayor of Guisborough
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Fireworks campaigner calls for a total ban
A VETERAN Teesside campaigner is calling for a total fireowrks ban after yobs threw fire crackers at her door. Pearl Hall, a shop owner in South Bank, Middlesbrough, has said that new laws preventing under-18s possessing fireworks are being openly flouted
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Mother is re-elected as tenant director
A TEESSIDE mother has been re-elected to represent former council house tenants. Denise Mason, 44, of Radstock Avenue, on Stockton's Roseworth estate, has been re-elected to the Tristar Homes Board as a tenant director. Mrs Mason, who has been associated
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Land hitch in bid to build new homes
CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans for a £55m housing and leisure development appear to have suffered a setback after a study of legal issues. Protestor Chris McGlade cited historic covenants on the Redcar seafront land which he says means the land can only be
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Motorists facing delays on busy road
MOTORISTS face restrictions on a major commuter route, timed to coincide with the school half-term holiday this week. A section of the A690 Durham to Sunderland road will be closed through Houghton-le-Spring while work takes place on lighting columns.
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"Turning backs on drug problem'
A FORMER North-East police chief has criticised the Government over the issue of drug abuse. Keith Hellawell, the Government's Drug Tsar for three years until 2001, said ministers appear to have turned their backs on drug problems. He told the BBC Radio
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On campaign trail in protest over quarrying
CAMPAIGNERS who embarked on a 20-mile pilgrimage to protest against quarrying near an ancient monument hope the event will be the first of many. About 30 people set off to walk from Catterick to Boroughbridge, in North Yorkshire, on Friday, through an
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Cleveland dad celebrates lottery win
A Lotto winning engineer almost missed out on a millionaire lifestyle when fate drew him back to daunting queue to buy a "lucky" dip. Lucky John Ellis could not face joining the long line of wannabe winners and headed for the supermarket door. But, as
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Deported family 'are in hiding'
A FAMILY claim they have been forced into hiding after being deported from their North-East home eight months ago. Despite a promised review of the Reyes-Prado's case in March, campaigners fighting to get them back to Britain and their home in South Shields
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Children help to open new bridge
YOUNGSTERS from a village's primary schools will help to make history next week. Children from Ushaw Moor infant and junior schools, and St Joseph's RC Primary School, will join Durham County Council's deputy leader Councillor Don Ross in cutting the
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Rumours on future of shops quelled
WORRIED east Durham shopkeepers have been told their businesses are not under threat. Traders in the York Road area of Peterlee were concerned after rumours began to circulate that their parade of shops was to be demolished. But the landlord, Easington
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Funds boost for air ambulance
CLOTHING chain Matalan is adopting the Great North Air Ambulance as its chosen charity. The fashion and homeware retailer announced its backing for the air ambulance as it prepares to open a new Durham store on Thursday. Matalan invites customers to support
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Goal glut causes Souness' heart to skip a beat
GRAEME Souness last night warned his Newcastle players that they would be risking his health if they produced too many repeats of yesterday's thrilling 4-3 win over Manchester City. The United boss, who underwent a triple heart bypass during his time
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Stolen property returned at open day
POLICE said yesterday they were pleased with the reaction to an appeal to reunite owners with suspected stolen items. Saddles, bridles, harnesses, bits, grooming equipment, blankets and riding helmets recovered by police investigating burglaries across
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Business booming as firm moves
AN engineering company that has moved to £3.5m premises is celebrating winning the biggest contract in its 50-year history. Allerton Engineering now operates from a purpose-built 30,000sq ft factory in Thurston Road, Northallerton. The structural steel
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Objections to town post office plans
TWO town centre post offices could close because it is said that there is insufficient business. Residents and councillors in Scarborough are organising petitions against the closure of the offices in Dean Road and Manor Road because they say there will
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Nuns join events to celebrate centenary
NUNS from the French Order of the Sisters of Our Lady of Evron, from several countries, joined former pupils of Filey Convent at the weekend to celebrate the order's centenary in the town. They toured the former convent, now the Evron Centre, a community
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The sickbed hero who kept war families' hopes alive
CONFINED to his sickbed for much of the Second World War, George Woodrough found his own way to make an incredible contribution to the war effort. As Spennymoor Urban Council's food executive officer, in County Durham, he was responsible for the town's
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Crowe no fan of sporting hero tag
CHARLIE CROWE, postwar Newcastle United left half and present day gentleman, will be 80 next week. By way of marking the occasion, we have been discussing the nature of heroism. "I'm part and parcel of an organisation called United Heroes but I've had
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Money is available for sports
SPORTS clubs in east Cleveland are being offered a chance to reduce their bills by thousands of pounds. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has adopted a system which gives rate relief if clubs register as community amateur sports clubs with the inland
