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Councils told to get tough on yobs
FOUR North-East councils will be told today to identify their 50 worst problems caused by yobs - and ban those responsible from the streets. Middlesbrough, Gateshead, South Tyneside and Newcastle will be named among 50 action areas where a get-tough approach
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Votes start to roll in
MORE than a quarter of the electorate have cast their votes in the referendum for a regional assembly. At close of play on Wednesday - day eight of the voting - a total of 487,939 ballot envelopes had been received, a return of 25.7 per cent. The highest
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'Armchair war' images discussed
PIONEERING photography from a war 150 years ago will be on show next week. British, French and Turkish troops joined forces to invade the Crimea in 1854 and captured the Russian naval base at Sevastopol. It became known as the first armchair war, because
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Franchise deal will lead to new showrooms and 60 jobs
MOTOR dealer Reg Vardy will create up to 60 jobs after being awarded the Citroen franchise for Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool. The group, which is based in Sunderland, will open two dealerships - one at Thornaby's Mandale Industrial Estate, and
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Prime Minister opens
NEAR the spot nearly 180 years ago, the world's first steam-powered passenger train started its inaugural journey. Near here 50 years ago, the wagon works employed about 2,500 men. Last Friday at Timothy Hackworth's old Soho Works, Prime Minister Tony
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Death crash jury fails to reach verdict
The jury in the trial of a driving instructor who is accused of causing death by dangerous driving while racing another high-performance car on a dual carriageway was sent home last night after they were unable to reach a verdict. Michael Lopez, 28, is
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Exhibits on virtual show
MUSEUM exhibits in storage can be viewed, thanks to a Heritage Lottery Fund grant. Durham University's Oriental Museum received £30,000 to create a virtual display of its collections of South Asian textiles and Indian miniature paintings. More than 200
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Rebecca shows tougher side
A TRAINEE beauty therapist gets her kicks away from the cosseted world of the salon. By day, Rebecca Carey gives facials, manicures and other beauty treatment to customers at the Visage salon, in Langley Park. But on several evenings and at weekends she
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Overcrowding 'hitting family life'
THOUSANDS of North-East families are being torn apart by overcrowding in the home, new research has revealed. Homeless charity Shelter warned last night that thousands more people will suffer unless urgent action is taken to tackle the region's overcrowding
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Quakers plan training centre
Darlington Football Club has unveiled plans to build a new training ground. The Quakers, who have seen a transformation in fortunes since coming out of administration, have earmarked land next to the Williamson Motors Stadium for the centre. Officials
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Park gets set for fireworks
PREPARATIONS for Darlington's annual fireworks show are under way, with the spectacular event expected to attract more than 70,000 people. It will go ahead in the town's South Park on Saturday, November 6, despite the on-going refurbishment there. For
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Boro begin defence in attacking style
MIDDLESBROUGH had to suffer 128 barren years before winning last season's Carling Cup and Steve McClaren's side might have to wait as long again to find opponents as accommodating as Coventry were as they kicked off their defence of the trophy last night
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Boring return to the ballroom
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (BBC2); The X Factor (ITV2); Arrested Development (BBC2): AND how were the contestants feeling?, you wondered. "They will be feeling ill, covered in bruises, their toenails will be falling out, they will be stressed
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'Workers could not be kept on'
TROUBLED manufacturer Pressworks Metals has made 51 workers redundant after one of its main customers withdrew support. The Northern Echo revealed yesterday that automotive parts maker Brose Limited had pulled out of the firm in Newton Aycliffe, County
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Belligerence, 'exposures' and local connections - it's all just white noise
THE campaign for our votes began in a fairly civil fashion, the sides lining up to debate the issues like two men having a friendly pub row. Even the publicity stunts were jovial. The No lobby paraded an inflatable white elephant. The Yes supporters sent
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Goat makes her presence felt
THE old adage of never working with animals has proved only too true for a school headmistress. Bambi the goat was clearly not impressed with her visit to Villa Real School in Consett, last Friday. The ten-year-old left no one in doubt of what she thought
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Top Ten
UK FILM TOP 10: 1 (1) Shark Tale 2 (-) Alien Vs Predator 3 (-) Alfie 4 (-) The Princess Diaries 2 5 (2) White Chicks 6 (3) Saw 7 (4) Bride & Prejudice 8 (6) Layer Cake 9 (-) Five Children And It 10 (7) Man On Fire Published: 28/10/2004
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Boro begin defence in attacking style
MIDDLESBROUGH had to suffer 128 barren years before winning last season's Carling Cup and Steve McClaren's side might have to wait as long again to find opponents as accommodating as Coventry were as they kicked off their defence of the trophy last night
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£800,205 funding aids football club expansion
A FOOTBALL club has received a £800,205 windfall. The money has come from the Football Foundation, which will underwrite expansion plans for Teesside Athletic FC, based in Redcar, east Cleveland. Plans will include a pavilion, changing rooms and social
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Coalfield MPs seek talks with minister
MPs have called for a meeting with Coal Health Minister Nigel Griffiths to discuss their concerns over changes to the miners' compensation scheme. The move follows exchanges between MPs and the minister in charge of the respiratory compensation scheme
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Remembrance parades struggle to meet costs
Organisers of Remembrance parades are struggling to meet the spiraling costs of a growing compensation culture. The costs involved in honouring the region's war dead have, in some cases, doubled due to rising insurance premiums and fees resulting from
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Wobble in folk gig
Former Public Image Ltd member Jah Wobble is to perform with his folk group The English Roots Band in the region. Jah Wobble, who has released 20 folk albums, has moved a long way from his punk roots and has received national acclaim. He will play at
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Soccer star's gallery fixture
A FORMER North-East footballing favourite will be showing off his artistic side next month. Jody Craddock, 29, who spent six years at Sunderland Football Club and was part of the team that won promotion to the Premiership, has gained wide acclaim for
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Fireworks spectacular
PREPARATIONS for Darlington's annual fireworks show are under way, with the spectacular event expected to attract more than 70,000 people. It will go ahead in the town's South Park on Saturday, November 6, despite the on-going refurbishment of the historic
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High-speed train contract goes to Japan
THE trains that will run on high-speed tracks once the Channel Tunnel rail link is completed will be built by Japanese Bullet Train manufacturer Hitachi, the Government announced yesterday. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling said Hitachi was the preferred
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First-time dealer is spared jail
A woman who became a drug dealer to escape the clutches of loan sharks was spared prison yesterday for health reasons. Mother-of-six Carol Redshaw, 46, split from her husband over her debts, and a friend suggested that she could solve her problems by
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Woman's crusade to provide help for fellow crime victims
A WOMAN who has suffered more than 120 incidents of crime in the past two years has launched her own support service for the victims of anti-social behaviour. Mercedes De Dunewic has been terrorised by gangs of youths who have carried out vandalism and
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Captain Cook plot is given to village
SEVENTY years ago, a cottage belonging to the family of Captain James Cook was dismantled and shipped to Australia. Yesterday, on the 276th anniversary of his birth, the land on which it stood was returned to its rightful owners. Great Ayton Parish Council
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Assembly No group branded deceitful
RAY Mallon yesterday branded the campaign against an assembly as deceitful and said its leaders had lied to the North-East people. The Mayor of Middlesbrough proved he had zero tolerance when he marched up to the front gate of the headquarters of North-East
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Preparing for fireworks in the park
PLANS are well under way for one of the region's biggest fireworks displays, which is expected to attract more than 70,000 people. The event at South Park, Darlington, on Saturday, November 6, and is one of the North-East's best-attended events. For the
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Age of madness
Viv Hardwick talks to Corin Redgrave as the famous actor makes rare RSC appearances as King Lear and Kenneth Tynan. CORIN Redgrave reminds you of a favourite old uncle. Comfortable to the point of slightly scruffy in appearance, quietly-spoken and apologetic
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New legal powers helping to curb criminal activity
Inside Justice Week is an initiative to make the criminal justice system in the UK more transparent. Liz Lamb spent the day with Cleveland Crown Prosecution Service to find out how criminals are brought to court. KERB-CRAWLERS are a public menace in one
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Solicitor pleads guilty to theft
A Teesside solicitor pleaded guilty in court today to stealing £9,500 from the Middlesbrough firm where she worked. Elizabeth Rebecca Handley, 30, appeared at Teesside Crown Court where she pleaded guilty to four charges of theft from Freers Solicitors
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Reward for cat's return
ONLY weeks after her partner died of a brain haemorrhage, a Darlington woman has lost the kitten they bought together last Christmas. Clare Chegwidden, 38, is desperate to find ten-month-old Ginge, who went missing on October 18 from her home in Grasmere
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Driver freed from wreckage
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a traffic accident which ended with the two cars landing in a ditch. One driver, a 21-year-old man from Guisborough, east Cleveland, was cut free from the wreckage by firefighters. He was admitted to the University of Hartlepool
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Murdered nurse's parents warned of danger
THE heartbroken parents of a young nurse who was murdered by her husband told how they warned he would strike again. And they urged that Kenneth Milroy, 52, should never be freed after he stabbed a former girlfriend eight times only weeks after he was
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Plan to convert post office
A FORMER postmaster is hoping to convert a village's former post office into a house. Robert Wilson has applied to Darlington Borough Council for planning permission for change of use of the premises on West Green, in Heighington. Mr Wilson ran the post
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Contest offers model chance
THE search is on for future modelling talent. Entries are being sought for the Durham Model Girl 2004 competition, in aid of Save the Children. Contestants, who must be over 14, can win prizes including a two-year television casting contract with a top
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Contest offers model chance
THE search is on for future modelling talent. Entries are being sought for the Durham Model Girl 2004 competition, in aid of Save the Children. Contestants, who must be over 14, can win prizes including a two-year television casting contract with a top
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Queues form at flu jab bus
ELDERLY people in Darlington have been queueing up to get aboard a bus for their flu vaccination. The mobile clinic is being operated by Darlington Primary Care Trust to make it easier for residents to have the annual jab. Every year, the trust embarks
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Children flock to wildlife reserves
YOUNG wildlife enthusiasts are enjoying half-term activities held this week at North-East nature reserves. Durham Wildlife Trust has arranged a varied programme of events to appeal to younger visitors to its reserves at Low Barns, at Witton-le-Wear, and
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Chance to have say on £6.5m hospital
PEOPLE in the Durham dales are being invited to view plans for the redevelopment of a community hospital. A public information session is being held at the Richardson Hospital, in Barnard Castle, where people can give views and discuss the design and
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Ian finds himself in a sticky situation
TRAFFIC warden Ian McCarthy's idea of raising charity funds was just the ticket. He collected £500 for breast cancer research by going through a painful leg wax during a Pink Party at the Perfect Retreat beauty salon in Hope Street, Crook, yesterday.
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Region's women lead the way in start-ups
MORE women in the region are setting up businesses than ever before, according to figures published today. Research by Barclays found that entrepreneurial activity among women in the North-East has grown by 28 per cent since 2000 and women in the region
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Young father killed himself
A MAN killed himself after breaking up with his girlfriend, an inquest heard. Police who broke into Geoffrey Dawson's parents' home in Bakery Drive, Stockton, found him on the living room floor, a photograph of his daughter beside him. His former girlfriend
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Franchise deal will lead to new showrooms and 60 jobs
MOTOR dealer Reg Vardy will create up to 60 jobs after being awarded the Citroen franchise for Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool. The group, which is based in Sunderland, will open two dealerships - one at Thornaby's Mandale Industrial Estate, and
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Computers for cadets thanks to landlord
THE Redcar detachment of the Cleveland Army Cadet Force is using information technology to train its cadets, thanks to a gift from east Cleveland's largest landlord. Coast and Country Housing has donated four computers and a printer to help cadets, who
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Students wax their chests for charity
IT was a case of hair today, gone tomorrow, for four plucky students taking part in a health promotion. Teesside University students Ross Barber, Adrian Sanderson, Russell Whelan and Martin Kearney all had their chests waxed in public last night to promote
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Youngsters go cock-a-hoop for basketball stars
PROFESSIONAL basketball players are encouraging youngsters to channel their energies into sport - and not be caught up in anti-social behaviour. Stars from the Teesside Mohawks Basketball Team will be in West Middlesbrough on Wednesday to showcase their
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Electric chiefs admit blame for match blackout
ELECTRICITY chiefs have confirmed it was their faulty equipment which blacked out Harrogate Town's home match against Stafford Rangers on Tuesday night. When floodlights at the Wetherby Road ground of the Conference North side went on the blink, club
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£2m lease of life for former school
A FORMER infants school will be given a new lease of life thanks to £2m worth of transformation work. The former Newtown Infant School, in Durham Road, Stockton will now be known as Newtown Community Resource Centre. The centre will accommodate some permanent
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Delay for road resurfacing
THERE has been a minor hiccup in a £150,000 road resurfacing scheme. A second phase of work on the A1085 in Marske, which was due to start on Tuesday, will not now go ahead until next week. The works are being undertaken from the High Street roundabout
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Councillors who missed six months of meetings resign
TWO councillors facing disqualification due to non-attendance have resigned from their posts. John Bennett and Lorraine Smith resigned from Shildon Town Council after being told they would be disqualified for not attending meetings for six months. Their
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The 'car' that cost a snip
IN Fenwick's toy department, I once saw a rocking horse for sale. It was the size of a Shetland pony, with just the same sort of hairy coat and a beautifully made leather saddle and bridle. It's probably a good thing I wasn't a grandmother at the time
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New £3m pub to be named after legend
A NORTH-EAST football club is naming its new £3m pub and bistro after one of its greatest players. Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer's name is sure to remain on the lips of many a supporter when the facility, to be called Shearer's, is opened at St
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Cannabis grower is spared jail term
AN arthritis sufferer who grew cannabis to relieve his painful symptoms was spared jail yesterday. Colin Pattinson, 28, turned his bedroom into a "cannabis farm" and was hoping to produce about 20oz for its medicinal qualities. But Newcastle Crown Court
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Glory beckons again for shock winner Victor
JAMES VICTOR has an excellent opportunity to build on his recent 66-1 shock success by winning the opening race at Stratford today. Granted there was an element of good fortune when James Victor opened his account over jumps at Exeter last month because
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Campaign to cut pill-taking
PATIENTS in Darlington are being weaned off sleeping tablets in a major campaign to reduce dependency on the prescribed drugs. Health experts are trying to persuade people to use natural remedies including exercise and milky drinks in order to get a good
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Building healthier future for villagers
A SOLDIER from Darlington is making a difference to a village not far from the Kenyan Equator. Sgt Robert Downie and his team from the Irish Guards are assisting the Royal Engineers to build a maternity hospital at Ontuliu, which is 100km north of Mount
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Professor's child health call
A NATIONAL expert on children's health addressed North-East professionals yesterday in an effort to improve social care services for youngsters. Professor Al Aynsley Green, national clinical director for children, spoke at a seminar at Durham Cricket
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Legal bid over waste station is withdrawn
RESIDENTS have withdrawn their legal bid to prevent a controversial waste transfer station becoming operational. Residents of Stainton Grove, near Barnard Castle, County Durham, were taking Durham County Council to court over a decision to build the transfer
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Comment from The Northern Echo: Are we too bored to vote?
CHILDREN, children. Purlease... The debate about whether or not the North-East decides that it wants a directly-elected regional assembly is hugely important. Whichever way you look at it, the result of November 4's referendum will be historic. If the
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Horne of plenty
Viv Hardwick talks to Brian Cooke, the last surviving writer of 1960s radio show Round The Horne, about the comedy's heyday and how his faith in the stage show paid off. ROUND The Horne was one of the legendary radio comedies of the 1960s, regularly entertaining
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DTI cuts may harm region's trade links
PLANS to reduce the number of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) staff by a quarter may have serious repercussions for North-East business, the region's chamber of commerce said last night. Leading civil servant Sir Robin Young said this week that
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Civil servants to strike
ABOUT 30,000 civil servants in the North-East are to take part in a national one-day strike on Friday, November 5. Picket lines will be set up across the region and will include staff at the Department for Education and Skills, at Mowden Hall, Darlington
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Borders goes online with Amazon
BOOK retailer Borders opened a new chapter yesterday by joining forces with Amazon to launch its first website for UK customers. The chain, which also includes Books etc, started selling books, music, DVDs and videos as part of a "multi-year" deal. It
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Police kennels cleared over dog cruelty claim
AN RSPCA investigation has given a clean bill of health to police kennels at the centre of a cruelty claim. Checks at Harperley Hall, Durham Police's dog training school near Crook, County Durham, found no evidence to support allegations relating to the
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Rising premiership star pays tribute to training support
ONE of the region's latest football talents has thanked a health club for the fitness boost that propelled him into the Middlesbrough first team. Darlington-born James Morrison took advantage of Bannatyne Fitness Club's offer to use its facilities during
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Gran At Large
IN Fenwick's toy department, I once saw a rocking horse for sale. It was the size of a Shetland pony, with just the same sort of hairy coat and a beautifully made leather saddle and bridle. It's probably a good thing I wasn't a grandmother at the time
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Traffic chaos hits shoppers
SCORES of shoppers were stranded in a supermarket car park for up to four hours, as roadworks caused traffic chaos. Customers at the Tesco store in Dragonville, near Durham City, faced huge delays on Monday due to temporary traffic lights at a nearby
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Delia sets her diet goal for footballers
TELEVISION chef Delia Smith introduced her special footballers' diet yesterday. Delia, who is a director of Norwich City, has developed a high-carbohydrate, low fat diet for footballers in conjunction with nutritionist Dr Sarah Schenker and potato experts
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Teessides feel unsafe
People on Teesside still feel unsafe, despite a fall in the official crime figures. Figures for September show recorded offences in the Cleveland Force area fell by nearly 12 per cent while detection rates rose by three per cent to 25.2 per cent. A meeting
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Housing for the homeless scheme wins backing
A new scheme to provide more rural housing for homeless people living in remote areas has won local authority backing. Councillors in Hambleton have given the go-ahead to a £200,000 grant towards a £1.09m by the Home Housing Association. It will eventually
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Prince for a play
After ten years away from Shakespeare, Toby Stephens returns from TV and movie success to take on the tragic starring role of Hamlet. He talks to Viv Hardwick about his famous parents, Robert Stephens and Maggie Smith, and a Bollywood blockbuster. AN
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Early success for crackdown
A crackdown on low-level crime and disorder in Brandon has achieved impressive early results. Police say the initiative, launched last week and the first of its kind in the county, has already led to a 70 per cent drop in calls about nuisance and anti-social
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Bavarian royals to attend North wedding day
TWO girls with royal connections will fly from Spain to be bridesmaids at the wedding of a butcher's daughter in a North village church next year. Sonia Murray, daughter of Alan and Miriam Murray, who have a butcher's shop in Barton, near Darlington,
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Souness delighted by 'class act' Kluivert
PATRICK KLUIVERT'S touch of genius was a constant highlight during Newcastle United's 2-1 Carling Cup success over Norwich last night, and his performance left manager Graeme Souness purring. The Magpies' Dutch striker was a joy to watch as he repeatedly
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Village schoolchildren join in official opening of new bridge
YOUNGSTERS from a village's primary schools will take part in a local piece of 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, Don Ross, cutting
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Assurances call over missiles
COUNCILLORS are demanding reassurances that US missiles will not be based on the North York Moors. Ten days ago, newspaper reports claimed a secret deal had been agreed allowing US interceptor missiles to be stationed at RAF Fylingdales. The Ministry
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School meals 'salty and fatty'
Ministers are failing in their duty to protect primary school children from school meals high in fat, salt and sugar, say nutrition campaigners. Amid rising fears over levels of childhood obesity in the UK, research warned of the dangers of eating typical
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The sand man
Presenter Ben Fogle admits he was drunk when he volunteered to take part in the Marathon Des Stables, a 150-mile run through the Sahara, but, as he tells Sarah Waterfall, the race had an unexpected bonus. When Castaway's Ben Fogle starts talking about
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Soccer star's gallery fixture
A FORMER North-East footballing favourite will be showing off his artistic side next month. Jody Craddock, 29, who spent six years at Sunderland Football Club and was part of the team that won promotion to the Premiership, has gained wide acclaim for
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Cracking role for star of N-E panto
ACTOR Stefan Booth will be launching his starring role in a North-East pantomime with a bang this weekend. Mr Booth, who starred in TV drama Hollyoaks and is now filming episodes of The Bill, will be special guest at a family fireworks display in Blackhill
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Women injured in hit-and-run
Two women were left needing hospital treatment after they were involved in a hit-and-run incident in Hartlepool. The incident happened at 8.10pm on Wednesday on the A689 Marina Way in the town, near the entrance to Jacksons Landing. The women, who were
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Poom is ready for fight
MART POOM has a fight on his hands when he returns to fitness following his knee operation. Sunderland's Estonian keeper went under the knife yesterday as he sought to rectify a cartilage problem that led to him pulling out of Monday's night's 1-0 victory
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Frustration for Wainwright as McGurk stakes claim
DARLINGTON winger Neil Wainwright is facing another week on the sidelines after limping out of yesterday's reserves game. Wainwright was substituted with 20 minutes remaining as Neil Maddison's second string were held to a 2-2 draw by York City at the
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Team's new strip is a winner
A WINNING school football team has been given a helping hand by a parent supporter who has presented them with a new strip. Barbara Coglan, who owns The Cutting Club Hair Salon in Bishop Auckland, can often be seen on the sidelines cheering on King James
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Top Ten To Rent
UK DVD/VIDEO RENTAL: 1 (3) Troy 2 (-) The Day After Tomorrow 3 (5) Fahrenheit 9/11 4 (-) Ginger Snaps Unleashed 5 (-) Euro Trip 6 (1) Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind 7 (7) Monster 8 (6) Cheaper By The Dozen 9 (2) The Passion Of The Christ 10 (10
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Horne of plenty
Viv Hardwick talks to Brian Cooke, the last surviving writer of 1960s radio show Round The Horne, about the comedy's heyday and how his faith in the stage show paid off. ROUND The Horne was one of the legendary radio comedies of the 1960s, regularly entertaining
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Darkness falls
The original is one of the most influential horror films of all time, but the making of the prequel has been beset by difficulties. Steve Pratt talks to director Renny Harlin about the curse of The Exorcist. The arrival of the new Exorcist movie does
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You Write
In reply: Here in Lanchester, an anonymous leaflet accuses MP Hilary Armstrong of inheriting her deceased father's seat. In fact, Ernest Armstrong was never MP for the Consett area, and only briefly for the Lanchester area. The leaflet goes on to accuse
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Repossessions at a three-year high
The number of home repossession orders is at a three-year-high, according to figures indicating that recent rises in interest rates are beginning to bite. The courts made 11,186 repossession orders in the third quarter, the highest number since the same
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Teessiders chase Croatian
CROATIA international Niko Kranjcar has been linked with a £2.5m move to Middlesbrough. Reports coming from the Croatian media say talks between the Teessiders and Kranjcar's club, Dynamo Zagreb, are imminent. The 20-year-old midfielder has been the subject
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Passenger killed as cars touch at speeds over 113mph
A DRIVING instructor was facing jail last night after he raced another car at over 113 miles an hour before they crashed killing a passenger. Michael Lopez, 28, who trains driving instructors, was at the wheel of an Audi Quattro which overtook a Lexus
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Shake-up of services is likely to be approved
A shake-up of council services in Darlington is likely to be approved next week. A children's services department is to be created within the borough council and the education unit and youth element of social services are to be scrapped. The changes,
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Ameobi clips the wings of the Canaries
SHOLA AMEOBI celebrated his second start of the season with his first goal since May to send Newcastle United through to the fourth round of the Carling Cup last night. After Jermaine Jenas had pinched Newcastle's opening goal with just 78 seconds gone
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Abbey's market share slumps
HIGH street lender Abbey said its share of the UK mortgage market fell by more than a quarter as borrowers went elsewhere. Abbey's share of the net lending market, which ignores repayments, fell to 4.4 per cent in the third quarter from 6.1 per cent at
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See you Slater
JUST what Soapland wants - another Slater girl. Stacy arrives in Albert Square next week as Slater sister Little Mo, who's been sorely missed over the past year, returns for the rape trial in EastEnders (BBC1). Stacy pleads with her Great Uncle Charlie
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Sainsbury's signs deal for cheese
AWARD-WINNING speciality cheeses from a North producer will soon be available in Sainsbury's supermarkets. Shepherd's Purse Cheeses, based at Thirsk, North Yorkshire, has secured a contract to supply more than 100 stores at the company with its Mrs Bells
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Village is in the running for best in country title
A village in the North-East has been selected as one of the top five in a national competition. Romaldkirk, in Teesdale, has been shortlisted in a search organised by Country Life magazine to find England's favourite village. The country was divided into
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Franchise deal will lead to new showrooms and 60 jobs
MOTOR dealer Reg Vardy will create up to 60 jobs after being awarded the Citroen franchise for Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool. The group, which is based in Sunderland, will open two dealerships - one at Thornaby's Mandale Industrial Estate, and
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Churches staging double concert treat
TWO Methodist churches in the Durham area are staging musical events on Saturday. Pianist Alan Bowers will give a recital at Carrville Methodist Church, with a programme of works by Mozart and Schubert, finishing with Chopin's Polonaise Militaire. The
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Echo love story widow pays tribute
A WOMAN who married her childhood sweetheart with a little help from The Northern Echo has paid tribute to him as a generous and caring man. Patrick Giles, 47, died on Monday from a heart attack, having suffered seven strokes over a six-year period. His
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£250 boost for group
A LUNG cancer support group in Darlington has been presented with a cheque for £250 to help provide nebulisers for cancer sufferers. The support group was set up a year ago and holds monthly meetings at the Blackwell Grange Hotel, in Grange Road, for
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Everybody needs good neighbours
A scheme to help elderly and vulnerable people in Darlington was launched yesterday. The Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) and social services chiefs celebrated the start of the Good Neighbours project at Rosemary Court. It will see a range of services
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News from The Guilds and WIs
Esh Leaves WI: THE president Sylvia Green welcomed members to the October meeting. She and secretary Sheila Vear quickly ran through correspondence and county newsletter before the introduction of guest speaker, Glynis Grainger. Mrs Grainger had returned
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Charity's plea over misuse of fireworks
DISABILITY campaigners in Darlington have joined police to issue a warning about the perils of the misuse of fireworks. In the run-up to Bonfire Night, charity bosses are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of disabled residents. Darlington
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Anti-crime campaign is paying off already
POLICE say a three-month crackdown on low-level crime and disorder has achieved impressive early results. They say the initiative, launched last week in Brandon, and the first of its kind in the county, has already led to a 70 per cent drop in calls about
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Get the facts about HIV
CHURCHES in Bishop Auckland have joined forces to hold a HIV/Aids awareness day. The event at the Four Clocks, in Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, on Saturday is being supported by the Bishop of Durham and the town's MP Derek Foster. It will start with
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'Workers could not be kept on'
TROUBLED manufacturer Pressworks Metals has made 51 workers redundant after one of its main customers withdrew support. The Northern Echo revealed yesterday that automotive parts maker Brose Limited had pulled out of the firm in Newton Aycliffe, County
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Kemp lands election role for Labour
GOVERNMENT enforcer Fraser Kemp has landed a key role in Labour's General Election campaign. He has been made deputy to Darlington MP Alan Milburn, who will oversee Tony Blair's strategy for the expected General Election next year. Mr Kemp, the MP for
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Epilepsy was cause of death
A CORONER yesterday ruled a 38-year-old Redcar woman died of natural causes. Teesside Coroner's Court heard that Kim Williams, who was unemployed and lived in the town's Greystone Grove, was found dead at her home on March 31 this year. She had a history
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Memories of war preserved in library
PEOPLE'S memories are to be preserved thanks to a service starting in a Thornaby library next week. Sharing Stockton's Memories, which begins on Monday, is a service run by Stockton Library Service that will loan out local history, educational and reminiscence
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Campaigning pensioner to stand for council
A CAMPAIGNING pensioner who has helped lead the fight to save a much-loved leisure complex and theatre from demolition is to stand as a councillor. Frank Crosby, 79, organiser of the Billingham Action Team, which is opposed to the proposed demolition
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Welfare advice to go with your flu jab
COUNCIL welfare officers are joining forces with health chiefs to hand out benefit advice to patients attending flu jab clinics. Hambleton District Council is working with Mowbray House Surgery, in Malpas Road, Northallerton, as part of a pilot project
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Lollipop lady in fear of motorists
A LOLLIPOP lady has criticised motorists for putting children's lives at risk. For the past 32 years, Heather Rabjohns has helped children cross the road outside Michael Sydall Primary School, in Catterick Village. But recently, the lollipop lady has
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New look for roundabout
TOWN residents have backed a campaign to give the roundabout at the entrance to Kirkbymoorside a new look. Two long-term residents, James Farrow and Bill Tateson, donated £100 to the town council towards the cost of the project. The project is being taken
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House schemes spark protests
OPPONENTS of plans to build two detached houses say the scheme would be too intensive a development. Separate planning applictions have been tabled for neighbouring sites in Pateley Bridge, sparking objection from the parish council and protest letters
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Caravan site plan at heart of village divides residents
A VILLAGE is divided over plans to extend a caravan park. Six residents are objecting to the proposal for a 15-caravan site in Brompton-on-Swale, near Richmond. However, five villagers have written to Richmondshire District Council in support of the plans
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A garden to delight
DERELICT allotments in a village have been transformed into a community garden, complete with a human sundial. The garden, in Spofforth, near Harrogate, is a millennium project run by the parish council, local societies, residents and students from Askham
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What has twenty-two legs and raises money to fight cancer?
REMEMBER, remember to watch the bonfire and fireworks display in Ripon next Friday, say organisers. This year's show promises to be a cracker with fireworks coming all the way from Italy. The night is organised by the Ripon Gunpowder Plot, which raises
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Gran At Large: The 'car' that cost a snip
IN Fenwick's toy department, I once saw a rocking horse for sale. It was the size of a Shetland pony, with just the same sort of hairy coat and a beautifully made leather saddle and bridle. It's probably a good thing I wasn't a grandmother at the time
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Horne of plenty
ROUND The Horne was one of the legendary radio comedies of the 1960s, regularly entertaining Sunday lunchtime audiences of 15 million and turning gay couple Julian and Sandy, Dame Celia Molestrangler and singing sensation Rambling Syd Rumpo into household
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Volunteer bus takes to road
VOLUNTEERS took to the roads this week to relaunch Wear Valley's customer panel, an independent group helping to shape the district's future. A three-day bus tour set off from the Civic Centre on Tuesday morning on a mission to reach every one of the
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Council's fair trade pledge
DURHAM County Council is backing a campaign to give Third World producers a better deal. It has become a Fairtrade Council and buys products from developing countries through a scheme that gives farmers and growers a fair price for their goods. Chairman
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Volunteer wins award for her caring work
A HOSPITAL trust has paid tribute to a remarkable woman who has spent 11 years providing a lifeline for outpatients. Pensioner Gwen Bright has received an Above and Beyond the Call of Duty award by County Durham and Darlington Acute Hospitals Trust for
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Dads join tots for day of fun
MORE than a hundred dads enjoyed a day of play with their toddlers at the weekend. Members of five Sure Start schemes met up at Ruff and Tumble play centre, in Newton Aycliffe, on Sunday to celebrate the father's place in the modern family. Dads from
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Chance to grill football boss
Newcastle United Football Club manager Graeme Souness will be answering listeners' questions in an interview on BBC Radio Newcastle tonight, at 7pm. It will be broadcast live on the Internet and can also be downloaded later in the week, at www.bbc.co.uk
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Model example for N-E footballers
THEY are more used to strutting their stuff on the pitch at St James' Park than the catwalk,but Newcastle United stars will soon be turning heads in aid of charity next month. The footballers will be rubbing shoulders with stars of the music world when
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Finding a fairer way to trade
DURHAM County Council is backing a campaign to give Third World producers a better deal. It has become a Fairtrade Council and now buys products from developing countries through a scheme that gives farmers and growers a fair price for their goods. Chairman
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Council's site offer boosts surgery expansion scheme
A VILLAGE surgery's expansion plans have taken a step forward. Durham City Council has agreed in principle to lease land next to Sherburn Leisure Centre for a new medical centre. The Sherburn and Belmont Surgery Group Practice aims to move out of its
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'City of Teesside would give us the status we deserve'
A CALL is being made to the Government to give Teesside collective city status. Stockton North MP Frank Cook is urging Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to create a city-region. The Labour MP says Teesside presents a fragmented structure to the outside
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Children flock to wildlife reserves
YOUNG wildlife enthusiasts are enjoying half-term activities held this week at North-East nature reserves. Durham Wildlife Trust has arranged a varied programme of events to appeal to younger visitors to its reserves at Low Barns, at Witton-le-Wear, and
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Children's unit to unite services
THE biggest shake-up of council services in Darlington for seven years was announced, with greater emphasis than ever before to be placed on children's welfare. Senior officials at Darlington Borough Council confirmed that the authority's education department
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Teenage jockey critical after fall
A TEENAGE jockey was in a critical condition last night after taking a fall in his first public race. Tom Thompson, 18, sustained head injuries after falling at Sedgefield Races, County Durham, and appearing to be kicked by the following horse. His mother
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Ameobi clips the wings of the Canaries
SHOLA AMEOBI celebrated his second start of the season with his first goal since May to send Newcastle United through to the fourth round of the Carling Cup last night. After Jermaine Jenas had pinched Newcastle's opening goal with just 78 seconds gone
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Traffic chaos hits shoppers
SCORES of shoppers were stranded in a supermarket car park for up to four hours, as roadworks caused traffic chaos. Customers at the Tesco store in Dragonville, near Durham City, faced huge delays on Monday due to temporary traffic lights at a nearby
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Pub's music nights to be relaunched
PUBLICAN John Taylor is going back to the pub he made popular to re-launch its music programme. John ran the Beamish Mary Inn at No Place, near Stanley, for several years, building up a reputation for its selection of real ales - it won CAMRA's national
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On TV last night
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (BBC2) The X Factor (ITV2) Arrested Development (BBC2) AND how were the contestants feeling?, you wondered. "They will be feeling ill, covered in bruises, their toenails will be falling out, they will be stressed, they
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Pull back our troops, pleads kidnap victim
KIDNAPPED aid worker Margaret Hassan was last night shown on a new videotape pleading for Britain to withdraw its troops from Iraq. Her plea came on the day British soldiers moved towards Iraq's "triangle of death" to take the place of US marines preparing
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REGIONAL ASSEMBLY: WHEN five Cabinet Ministers and the Labour leader of the Welsh Assembly arrive in the North-East all at once, the public should be very suspicious. Where have these people been when their Government should have been sorting out the
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Serial rapist may have attacked more women
AN IRAQI refugee who became a serial rapist may have attacked many more prostitutes before he was caught trying to strangle a North-East call girl, police said last night. Paiwand Akram, 17, a Kurd who was smuggled into the UK illegally, could have been
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Commons windfarm warning is given
LOCAL people are being ignored in the rush to build a 30-turbine wind farm 1.4km off the North-East coast, an MP has warned. Vera Baird criticised rules that meant a planning inquiry might not be held to decide the proposal for Redcar, Teesside, despite
