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McCormick on form for World trials
MORPETH Harrier Nick McCormick continued his impressive build-up to this weekend's World Championship Trials with a thrilling 1500m victory at the 54th BUPA Ireland Cork City Games. The 23-year old battled against a troublesome wind and got the verdict
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Bellamy ready for Everton
CRAIG Bellamy will join his Newcastle team-mates for the start of pre-season training this morning despite spending yesterday on Merseyside discussing a possible £5m move to Everton. The Wales international will embarrass boss Graeme Souness by turning
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Lawyers targeted over payouts
THE North-East will be targeted in an historic legal action aimed at recovering millions of pounds in fees paid by sick miners to to solicitors and claims handlers. Set to be lodged in the High Court, the group action is being brought on behalf of a group
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Harnessing the beauty of the horse
GEORGE Stubbs' life-size portrait of Whistlejacket literally stopped traffic when it was projected onto the side of the Sainsbury Wing of London's National Gallery in 1997. The rearing stallion could be seen from across Trafalgar Square, as if he was
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Students form a human chain
PUPILS at a North-East school have marked global white band day by wearing white instead of their uniforms. The students from Carmel College, Darlington, created a human chain on the sports field on Friday morning. It had been a busy week of events for
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Hussain steers Thornaby to victory to maintain top spot
Darlington Building Society NYSD Premier League Dividion One: Thornaby maintained their narrow lead at the top following a three-wicket victory in a low-scoring game with Seaton Carew. The visitors laboured through 50 overs making 138 for nine which included
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Durham Diary
IT is beginning to look as though Andrew Pratt may have played his last game for Durham, and although his wicketkeeping is admired around the land he is unlikely to move anywhere else. With Phil Mustard well ensconced behind the first team stumps, Pratt
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Last note sounds for family business
A FAMILY-RUN music shop has closed after more than 13 years. Top Sounds, in Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, closed its doors for the final time on Saturday, saying that changes in the music industry was making it difficult for smaller specialist shops
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Boy seriously injured in car accident
A boy of four was seriously hurt when he was knocked down in Washington on Sunday. It happened just after 6pm in Hogarth Drive, Columbia, 20 metres south of the junction with Freesia Grange. The boy ran into the road between parked cars and was struck
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Everything rosy in Esh's garden
The Readers Durham County League: Just about everything went right for Esh Winning. Not only did they bowl out Langley Park for only 56, but nearest rivals Willington and Brandon both lost. But Esh have no need to look over their shoulders and if they
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Champion Federer joins the Wimbledon elite
Once more tears of joy and relief flowed on Centre Court yesterday afternoon. And once more they belonged to Roger Federer, elegant, serene and as ruthless a Wimbledon champion as tennis has ever seen. The world number one confirmed his greatness with
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M&S sells its ill-fated Lifestore
MARKS & Spencer has off-loaded its ill-fated Lifestore to Danish furniture retailer Ilva. Ilva has paid £35m for the 70,000ft sq store in Gateshead, and another site in Thurrock that never opened, M&S confirmed last night. The Lifestore project
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McClaren poised to offer Hargreaves a Premiership opportunity
MIDDLESBROUGH boss Steve McClaren will make a concerted effort to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves this week as he attempts to plug the gap left by Dutch deserter Bolo Zenden. Zenden will sign on the dotted line at Anfield this morning, before
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South take over at the summit
Foster's ECB North-East Regional Premier League: South Northumberland, aiming to win the championship for a third successive year, took over at the top when they had runs and time to spare at Stockton. John Graham's side have come good in recent weeks
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04/07/05
JUNK FOOD: I READ (Echo, June 22) about a pensioner from Middlesbrough who got down to four stones and died of starvation. I then read (Echo, June 23) that we have one million children suffering from obesity in this country. What is wrong with Britain's
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Swalwell take control
Foster's Northumberland and Tyneside Senior League: The see-saw battle for supremacy took another twist when Ashington, who moved into pole position for the first time a week ago, went down to Swalwell, who took over at the top. Swalwell's Mark Cosgrove
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Wartime exploits attract grants
SECOND World War veterans from the North-East are about to embark on trips to the battlefields where they served. The Big Lottery Fund has announced further awards under its £15m Heroes Return project. Payments will be given to 839 veterans, spouses,
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Crime writers head for festival
ORGANISERS of an annual crime writing festival are promising plenty of murder and mystery. Programming chairman Val McDermid said the event, between July 21 and 24 and part of Harrogate International Festival, was going from strength to strength. She
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Modern girl Katy has her fingers crossed
LIKE most British sports fans, Katy Livingston will be keeping her fingers crossed when the International Olympic Committee meet in Singapore on Wednesday. But, unlike the vast majority of interested observers, the fate of London's bid to host the 2012
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Tough targets to take on dental problems
HEALTH bosses have set themselves tough targets to improve the condition of children's teeth in Wear Valley and Teesdale. A recent study showed that the oral health of people in the area was poor, coming well below the national average. More than half
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N-E group to develop social care policies
A NORTH-EAST group has been awarded two pilot contracts by the national workforce development group for social care, Skills for Care. Hartlepool Partners, working with the Social Work Team at the University of Teesside, has been commissioned to develop
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Getting ready to offer a chance to live
WORKERS at a car dealership are gearing up for one of the region's most popular sporting events. The annual Darlington 10K Road Run takes place next month and is already attracting a huge number of entries. Those runners will be joined by staff from the
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Advice for older workers
OLDER people who face discrimination at work were offered help in Darlington yesterday. Daisy Day, an annual event to help people who feel opportunities are restricted because of their age, was held in the Market Square. The advice stall was staffed by
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Getting behind the wheel for the first time
PUPILS are being offered the chance to get behind the wheel of a car before they start learning to drive. Year ten pupils at Eastbourne Comprehensive School, Darlington, were visited by experts from driving tutors BSM, and were given a talk about sensible
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Artistic pupils mark anniversary
PUPILS at a Darlington secondary school have been discovering their artistic flair. More than 60 youngsters from Hummersknott Comprehensive School, in Edinburgh Drive, have been working on a large mural to brighten up the site for the school's 50th anniversary
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Adopted ship to pay visit for festival
A COASTAL town's adopted ship is to pay a visit later this month, as part of an annual nautical celebration. The RFA (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) Wave Ruler will be at Scarborough, from July 20 to 26, as part of Seafest. The visit will also coincide with the
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Strategy aiming to reduce crime
A STRATEGY to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and drug abuse is being launched today. The three-year scheme aims to encourage the reporting of hate crimes and domestic abuse and cut the number of people killed and seriously hurt on Hambleton's roads
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Funeral men's lightweight walk
AFTER organising funerals all week, undertakers could be forgiven for wanting to spend their days off coffin-free. But one group of funeral directors did the opposite at the weekend, carrying a coffin on part of a 40-mile hike across the North York Moors
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Accolade for group's village work
VOLUNTEERS in a village have had their hard work recognised with an award. Waterhouses Community Association is a charity run by a committee of volunteers whose aim is to benefit the residents of Waterhouses and surrounding area. Over the past two years
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Stan Laurel's school hits 400th birthday
YOUNG Stanley Jefferson's academic record was less than impressive - but his clowning around in the school did lead to greater things. The young man, whose father ran the theatre in Bishop Auckland, may only have attended King James I Grammar School for
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Transport idea scoops prize
A WOMAN'S strong views on transport have won her a bicycle. Philomena Lennox, from Haswell, east Durham, returned a questionnaire about what should be included in Durham County Council's second local transport plan. One of the questionnaires was pulled
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Minibus takes to the road as community life improves
A community bus providing a service for youngsters and people with mobility problems has taken to the road. The bus, provided with the help of the Rural Enterprise Scheme (RES) run by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra),
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Digging in for nature
NATURE enthusiasts from a customer contact centre have dug deep in an effort to improve a local conservation area. The 19 volunteers from npower joined forces with Tees Valley Wildlife Trust to help conserve Portrack Marshes Nature Reserve, Stockton.
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4,000 youngsters join in arts festival
MORE than 4,000 young people have been displaying their talents in a three-day arts festival. The annual North Yorkshire Youth Arts Festival held in Harrogate was one of the most successful of the events on record. The festival, organised by the North
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Plenty to do for idol hands as festival entertains the crowds
THE annual Durham Summer Festival was held at the weekend with a host of attractions, including a Mini Idols event. The event, organised by the Durham City Forum and the Durham Markets Company, saw about 60 youngsters aged seven to 13 take to the stage
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Youngsters make a trip back to the war years
A GROUP of school children took a step back in time when they visited the World of James Herriot. Twelve youngsters from Aysgarth Pre-Prep School donned 1940s style costumes during an educational visit to the Thirsk-based attraction. The seven and eight
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Children's arts festival a reflection of LIve8 theme
AN arts festival celebrating global culture took place in Middlesbrough at the weekend. For the past two months, children in North Ormesby had been rehearsing for the One World Arts Festival. On Friday, 60 children from the town's primary schools put
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Rave night is launched to tackle anti-social behaviour
A PILOT project which aims to reduce anti-social behaviour by getting youths off the streets on Friday nights has been launched. More than 200 youngsters attended a rave night at Branksome School in Darlington. And yesterday, police hailed the evening
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Murton stutter, but rivals fail to take advantage
Durham Coast League: There's no change at the top following the double programme. Leaders Murton failed to win either game, but their nearest rivals also faltered. At Ryhope yesterday, Murton were only seven runs short of a winning target with three wickets
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Search begins for trust chairman
A PRIMARY Care Trust is searching for a chairman in the Wear Valley and Tees area. Durham Dales Primary Care Trust is holding an open evening on Wednesday, July 20, for anyone who may be interested in taking on the role. Current chairwoman Anne Beeton
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Search for man in fire engine crash
POLICE are searching for a man who fled after a car collided with a fire engine dealing with two burning vehicles. Fire crews were called out at 3.15am on Saturday following two separate reports of cars on fire half-a-mile apart in the Fylingthorpe area
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Dispute over plan for firm's expansion
PARISH councillors are protesting over commercial development on their neighbours' ''patch'', claiming it will spoil their view across the Nidd Valley. A Harrogate Borough Council development control committee is being asked to determine plans for a 9.3m-high
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Durham Diary
IT is beginning to look as though Andrew Pratt may have played his last game for Durham, and although his wicketkeeping is admired around the land he is unlikely to move anywhere else. With Phil Mustard well ensconced behind the first team stumps, Pratt
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MP to launch pool season
VOLUNTEERS who fought to save their village swimming pool have invited Government chief whip Hilary Armstrong to launch its summer activities. Wolsingham Community Swimming Pool is open to the public after a hard-fought campaign to keep it open. The facility
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Stadium rockers get cheers from afar
ROCK concerts like this are a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but as well as remembering the great performances, people at Hyde Park will almost certainly remember the queues, the expense and the time it took to get around because of the sheer number of
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Survey into childcare provision
FAMILIES are helping new research which will shape childcare in the region. Sure Start County Durham, managed by Durham County Council, is researching childcare needs, asking about the ease of finding childcare, costs and use of Tax Credits. "Childcare
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100-mile walk to support Age Concern
OVER-50s on Teesside are to benefit from a 100-mile sponsored walk. Teams of staff and volunteers are preparing to trek from Guisborough to Dufton, near Appleby, from Friday to Sunday, to raise funds to expand Age Concern Teesside's services. The charity's
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Matron retires after 40 years
A MATRON with more than 40 years' NHS experience has bid farewell to her wards. Sheelagh Whittaker, clinical matron of gastroenterology at the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough began her nursing training in 1964. She spent five years running
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Meetings to outline anti-crime strategy
RESIDENTS will find out next week what is being done to tackle anti-social behaviour in their area. Three meetings of the Police and Community Safety Consultative Forum are taking place - in the north, south and centre of Hartlepool as part of a regular
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Helpers needed for crime victims
A CHARITY which works with victims of crime and their families is appealing for volunteers. Victim Support County Durham is looking for people who are willing to be trained in two areas of its work. The charity provides volunteers who visit victims and
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It's magic for captive audience
WHEN magician Paul Daniels was asked to perform at a young offenders' institution in his native North-East this weekend, he did not hesitate to say yes. Even stories of a prison riot at Deerbolt YOI, in Startforth, near Barnard Castle, last Wednesday
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Accolade is child's play for mother who beat the odds
A MOTHER who has been profoundly deaf since she was a youngster has won the national Child Minder of the Year award. Ann Robson, of Carrville, Durham City, was nominated for the accolade by the mother of one of the children she cares for. At the Childcare
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Nurturing the new Billy Elliots
As a child, Marguerite Porter travelled for miles to attend dance classes. Now, as director of the Yorkshire Ballet Seminar, she's committed to helping other young hopefuls. Steve Pratt reports. EVERY Tuesday afternoon, the 11-year-old girl would miss
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Schools face up to tough lessons
IT is one of the biggest issues facing education departments up and down the region - and it is only expected to get worse. What do you do when pupil numbers are such that classes are half-empty and there are hundreds of spare places? Inevitably, some
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How long must we wait for the truth?
A MOTHER whose daughter died after a routine operation nearly four years ago fears she may never find out what went wrong after an inquest was postponed for the second time. The delay has devastated the family of Elaine Basham, from Loftus, east Cleveland
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Stadium rockers get cheers from afar
ROCK concerts like this are a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but as well as remembering the great performances, people at Hyde Park will almost certainly remember the queues, the expense and the time it took to get around because of the sheer number of
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Horseowners back campaign
CONCERNS about the high number of thefts from horse owners led police to link up with an equestrian shop at the weekend. The police visited Mowden Equestrian and Pet Supplies, in Mowden, Darlington, on Saturday, to offer horseowners the chance to have
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'Will we ever know why Elaine died?'
The wait for information must go on for a North-East family whose daughter died after an operation using controversial instruments. Health Editor Barry Nelson investigates. WHEN 33-year-old Elaine Basham was booked in to have her tonsils and adenoids
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Stables' open day just champion
HUNDREDS of racing fans were given a rare glimpse behind the scenes at a leading North-East stables at the weekend, including the chance to meet some of the sport's biggest names. Legendary racehorse Desert Orchid, now retired, was the guest of honour
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Harnessing the beauty of the horse
Derided by his contemporaries as a mere sports artist, George Stubbs is now enjoying a well-earned reputation as one of Europe's premier painters. As a new exhibition opens at the National Gallery in London, Lindsay Jennings looks at thelife and times
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Man loses part of ear in assault
A MAN had part of his ear bitten off and his leg broken in two places during an attack. Two men assaulted the 37-year-old in Broadwell Road, Middlesbrough, shortly after midnight on Friday. Detective Inspector Gary Curnow, of Middlesbrough CID, said:
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Tykes slump to another defeat
Yorkshire virtually waved goodbye to any chance of advancing to the quarter-finals of the Twenty-20 Cup competition when they lost by six wickets to Nottinghamshire at Headingley yesterday to register their third consecutive defeat. They must now concentrate
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McCarthy's Miller deal
Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy is expected to make a third offer for Wolves striker Kenny Miller this week after another forward, Ricardo Fuller, failed a weekend medical on Wearside, writes Scott Wilson. The Black Cats agreed a deal with Portsmouth at
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Nurturing the new Billy Elliots
As a child, Marguerite Porter travelled for miles to attend dance classes. Now, as director of the Yorkshire Ballet Seminar, she's committed to helping other young hopefuls. Steve Pratt reports. EVERY Tuesday afternoon, the 11-year-old girl would miss
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Durham fall foul of Loye
DURHAM fell foul of the Loye, not the Law, as they followed Yorkshire in suffering a Twenty20 thrashing by Lancashire at Old Trafford yesterday. It wasn't as brutal as the Tykes' drubbing as Durham lost by 37 runs, but that's still a big margin in this
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It's magic for captive audience
WHEN magician Paul Daniels was asked to perform at a young offenders' institution in his native North-East this weekend, he did not hesitate to say yes. Even stories of a prison riot at Deerbolt YOI, in Startforth, near Barnard Castle, last Wednesday
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Baby dies after pram hit by car
A 13-day-old baby has died two days after she being knocked from her pram by a car which mounted the pavement. The accident happened at 12.50pm on Saturday when the vehicle, involved in a three-car smash, went onto the pavement hitting the baby's pram
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Inquiries continue as body of 28-year-old girl is found
MYSTERY last night continued to surround the death of a young woman who was found in her home. Police have confirmed the body of the 28-year-old woman found in her bungalow at midnight on Thursday was that of Jacqueline Stabler. Forensic experts had sealed
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Fight begins to safeguard dales college
THE closure of a rural college would be a major blow to an already deprived area, say community leaders. Wensleydale Centre, at Askrigg, in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, will close in September unless a rescue package can be created. The college caters
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Love tops the agenda
CONFIRMED front-runner Love Beauty (7.55) could take some pegging back at Ripon this evening, writes Colin Woods (Janus). The Mick Doyle-owned three-year-old was only caught in the final couple of hundred metres on his latest outing at Carlisle - a predominantly
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'I saw car fly through the air'
A TEENAGER has spoken of her amazing escape after being crushed by a car that ploughed into a telephone box as she made a call. Jestine Fennessy is lucky to be alive after the accident outside her home in Evenwood Gate, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham
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Not whodunnit but a whydunnit
Beneath the Skin (ITV1); Live 8 (BBC1/2); Big Brother (C4): ZOE was a teacher who foiled a mugging when she hit the attacker with a watermelon. It made her a heroine and got her in the local paper, but also seemed to attract some unwelcome attention,
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Man dies after taking medication for arthritis
A grandfather died after being prescribed medication for arthritis, an inquest heard. Duncan Mann, 56, was prescribed the common treatment Leflunomide but the tablets had an adverse effect and he died six months later. His family say the former parts
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How long must we wait for the truth?
A MOTHER whose daughter died after a routine operation nearly four years ago fears she may never find out what went wrong after an inquest was postponed for the second time. The delay has devastated the family of Elaine Basham, from Loftus, east Cleveland
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Lyons lead by five points
Foster's Durham Senior League: Hetton Lyons have taken over at the top and lead by five points. They changed places with Whitburn, who could only draw at Burnmoor in a high scoring game that saw just three runs separating the teams. Hetton Lyons quickly
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Show organisers delighted as entries top a thousand
ORGANISERS of the 53rd Lanchester Show, in County Durham, hailed the event at the weekend a success. The show attracted more than 1,000 entries, with more than 700 horses and ponies taking part. The dog show attracted 515 entries, in 152 classes. Show
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Sean enjoys solid start to Formula Ford
DURHAM teenager Sean Gaffney's debut races in the UK Formula Ford Championship at the weekend at the Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire proved a baptism of fire. Testing at the circuit on Thursday had gone well with Gaffney lapping within two seconds of
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Music festival appeals for cash
THE future of a free annual music festival is threatened because of a shortage of funds. An 11th hour appeal for help has been made by the organisers of the Beached festival, held in Scarborough. Last year's festival, on South Beach, attracted more than
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On the run with copper Kendra
ANOTHER day at the police office for PC Kendra White: up at 5am, sort a few domestic jobs, run 16 miles into work. Start a ten hour shift at 8am, mainly on bicycle patrol - "so sweltering on Tuesday I thought I was going to pass out in the heat" - sign
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Appeal for witnesses after fatal car crash
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the deaths of two young fathers who died in a head-on car crash last week. Andrew Keith Fairley, 20, and Alan Nicholson, 24, both from West Cornforth, County Durham, died when the Ford Fiesta car they were in was involved
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Last note sounds for family business
A FAMILY-RUN music shop has closed after more than 13 years. Top Sounds, in Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, closed its doors for the final time on Saturday, saying that changes in the music industry was making it difficult for smaller specialist shops
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Carnival time as gala marks its golden day
RECORD crowds turned out in force as Spennymoor Gala celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend. Families lined the streets in the town centre to watch as a grand procession of floats, bands and vintage vehicles passed through on its way to Jubilee
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Victims need volunteers' help
A CHARITY which works with victims of crime and their families is appealing for volunteers. Victim Support County Durham is looking for people who will be trained to help. The charity provides volunteers who visit victims and their families at home to
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Litter fines 'unworkable'
PARISH councils in Darlington have dismissed as unworkable legislation which allows them to fine people for dropping litter. Under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005, parish and town councils will be able to employ wardens who can issue
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Colour fills the sky as kite-flyers from around the world gather for festival
MORE than 20,000 people gathered at an international festival of kites, music and dance at the weekend. The free event, at the Northern Area Playing Fields, in Washington, Wearside, attracted a record-breaking 30 kite-fliers from all over the world, including
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Parents demand answers on school
PARENTS at a primary school which is to close later this year are demanding a meeting with education bosses. Springfield Primary School will be merged with Haughton Community School and Beaumont Hill Special School in the Education Village in November
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School plea to drivers
PRIMARY school teachers and governors are appealing to parents to park more safely after a number of "near misses" involving children. Ways of extending the car park at Fountains Primary School, in Grantley, near Ripon, are being investigated, but governors
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Charity - and all that jazz
A JAZZ concert is being held at Bolton Castle, near Leyburn, to raise money for charity. The Wensleydale Stompers are playing at the castle on Sunday at 7pm. The event has been organised by the Wensleydale committee for Action Medical Research after similar
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Museum having a Ball
TELEVISION personality Johnny Ball was in Hartlepool at the weekend to welcome a mobile museum to the town. The entertainer, famous for his fun portrayal of science and mathematics, opened The Curiosity Shop in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre on Saturday
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Youth admits manslaughter in firework death case
A father was killed trying to escape his burning home after youths threw a firework through his front door as a prank. Arthur Lonsdale, 52, was overcome by smoke and fumes and found collapsed in the doorway after a Little Brother rocket was pushed through
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Friend's hospital care inspires riders
RIDERS and their horses turned out to support a hospital unit which cared for a friend suffering from leukaemia. Susan Chapman's friends at Ivesley Equestrian Centre, near Esh Winning, raised more than £700 for the chemotherapy and haematology ward at
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Charity says thank you with birthday party
A CHARITY shop celebrated its fifth birthday with a party at the weekend. St Cuthbert's Hospice's charity shop in Claypath, Durham City, marked the occasion with tea, coffee and cakes on Saturday. There was also a sale of jewellery, from modern to antique
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Warning after sea rescues
CALLS for more warning signs have been made following a spate of sea rescues. In recent days, two 16-year-old swimmers were rescued after getting into difficulties at Sandsend, near Whitby, and five people were rescued from rocks below the sea wall in
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How long must we wait for the truth?
A MOTHER whose daughter died after a routine operation nearly four years ago fears she may never find out what went wrong after an inquest was postponed for the second time. The delay has devastated the family of Elaine Basham, from Loftus, east Cleveland
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Fear of health risk arising from hospital smoking site
HEALTH chiefs have launched an investigation following reports staff were seen smoking among piles of rubbish. A builder was so disgusted by what he saw that he contacted The Northern Echo to bring the issue to the attention of hospital bosses. Ian Walker
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County's towns get the summer spirit
THE summer weather also brought people out to celebrations in Crook and Bishop Auckland. In Crook, more than 1,000 people gathered at the town's cricket ground on Saturday afternoon for the annual carnival, opened by local MP Hilary Armstrong. Highlights
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Victims need volunteers' help
A CHARITY which works with victims of crime and their families is appealing for volunteers. Victim Support County Durham is looking for people who will be trained to help. The charity provides volunteers who visit victims and their families at home to
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Arsonists target ground again
ARSONISTS have started another fire at the former home of Darlington Football Club. The latest blaze at the Feethams ground and the nearby Quaker Centre was started at about 3pm on Saturday in the west wing of the south terrace at Feethams. Two fire crews
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TV medium coming to Middlesbrough theatre
Medium Joe Power says he receives messages and visions from the spirit world - including missives from dead murder victims wanting justice. He tells Lindsay Jennings how, with a little help from his friends, he is hoping to crack some of the country's
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County mining museum finds permanent home
MINING heritage enthusiasts have found a home for their collection of artefacts. People can visit the Durham Mining Museum's display at Thornley Community Centre, which has given the museum a room. The venture opened on Saturday after mining banners were
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All smiles at Saltburn after a bumper weekend return
Darlington Building Society NYSD Premier League Premier Division: Saltburn are still out in front following the double weekend programme. After Saturday's four-run victory over nearest challengers Guisborough, they were held to a draw by Darlington yesterday
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'I saw car fly through the air'
A TEENAGER has spoken of her amazing escape after being crushed by a car that ploughed into a telephone box as she made a call. Jestine Fennessy is lucky to be alive after the accident outside her home in Evenwood Gate, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham
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New boss for Barnardo's charity picked
A NORTH-EAST man has taken over as the chief executive of children's charity Barnardo's. Middlesbrough-born Martin Narey, the chief executive of the Offender Management Service and a permanent Home Office secretary, will take over at the end of the year
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Harmison the main reason for England's renaissance
Australia have pin-pointed fast bowler Steve Harmison as the key factor in England's revival and their improved performances against the world champions in the one-day games this summer. Until last summer's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final defeat at Edgbaston
