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Ferryhill crash out of cup at Wolviston
Bottom-of-the-table Ferryhill Athletic twice led but still made their exit from the Sunderland Shipowners' Cup when Wolviston won an eight-goal thriller at Metcalfe Park. The visitors made a super start, scoring inside three minutes through Andy Davies
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UniBond League
THE late postponement of their home UniBond League First Division game with Spalding on Saturday will cost Bishop Auckland at least £500. The referee called the game off because the pitch was frozen in places, which means that Bishops will have to pay
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'The day I ditched my velour pants'
They are possibly the most feared women in television, but style gurus Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine certainly gave one businesswoman renewed confidence after they'd finished with her. Women's Editor Lindsay Jennings reports. THEY struck on
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Journey South reach end of X Factor road
A PICTURE of Journey South mentor Simon Cowell hangs above the packed bar at the Lingfield Farm. The image was taken last Monday when he and the Pemberton brothers made a surprise visit to the pub in Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, from where the boys hail
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Men killed as stolen car hits parked van
TWO young men were killed in a stolen car when it crashed into a traffic island and careered into a parked van. One of the men was thrown from the car, while the other was trapped in the vehicle - which then caught fire. Both men died at the scene of
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Five-year-old Joshua's starring moment lighting cathedral tree
CHRISTMAS celebrations at Durham Cathedral got under way last night with a helping hand from one of the younger members of the congregation. Five-year-old Joshua Bland accompanied the Dean of Durham, the Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove, down the main aisle
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The day I ditched my velour pants
THEY struck on a Wednesday afternoon, just before school was out and with a camera crew in tow. Amanda Hird answered the door of her Bishop Auckland home in her black velour tracksuit bottoms, with bleach stains down one leg and her two-year-old daughter
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Report shows huge increase in deaths related to alcohol
ALCOHOL-RELATED deaths have soared by 27 per cent in the North-East since Tony Blair came to power, figures have revealed. A total of 430 people died from alcohol-related diseases last year, compared to 339 in 1997 - the first year of the Labour government
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Helpers praised for school project which has cut crime
VOLUNTEERS who have helped run an innovative project which has cut anti-social behaviour in part of Darlington have been rewarded by police. The Westside Project has seen Branksome School opened to youngsters on Fridays for rave nights and other activities
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Chloe tops on trampoline
AN eight-year-old is jumping for joy after becoming a national trampoline champion against girls two years older than her. Chloe Liddle is tipped for future Olympic success after winning the grade two British National Championship in the under-11 category
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Concern as rats infest city quarter
A MEETING is being called to discuss the problem of rats infesting a North-East city's historic streets. Scores of tourists walk through the Blackfriars quarter of Newcastle, which includes Chinatown, every day. But in recent months there has been a huge
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Siberian television debut for children
YOUNG film-makers from the region will make their television debut reaching thousands of their peers in Siberia. Three groups of children have written and developed a series of modern animated films based on Siberian folk stories. The Siberian authorities
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Pie maker forks out for day care centre
AN organisation that runs a day centre for older people has received the largest charitable donation ever offered by a local pie company. Vale of Mowbray, at Leeming Bar, will give £15,000 to DalesCare during the next three years. The group became a registered
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Accolade for Guides stalwart
A WOMAN has been honoured with a Citizen of the Year award in recognition of more than 40 years service to Guides in the village of Sedgefield. Jackie Postgate was presented with an engraved glass bowl by Sedgefield Mayor Maxine Robinson. She was named
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Strike-pair up there with the best Souness has seen
A JUBILANT Graeme Souness has claimed that Michael Owen and Alan Shearer are as good as any strike partnership he has been involved with during his long and illustrious footballing career. The deadly duo claimed all four goals on Saturday as Newcastle
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All stops pulled to save organ
WHEN Jim Amos heard his local church was to close, he was determined to pull out all the stops to save the organ. With a little help from his friends, Mr Amos dismantled the instrument, carried it home and rebuilt it in his garage. Members of Billy Row
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Tax credit system 'causing confusion'
THE tax credit system is turning Christmas into a holiday hell for some Darlington families, according to the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). Darlington CAB said letters from the Tax Credits Office about the scheme have been incomprehensible, with many
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Free use of facilities at sports centre
YOUNGSTERS in Teesdale are being encouraged to apply for a scheme which gives free admission to leisure facilities. The Buzzin' Leisure Card Scheme allows people aged between 13 and 18 to use the swimming pool, Jades Fitness Suite and fitness classes
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Work to start on improving play areas
TWO play areas in Teesdale are to be improved over the winter. Work is to begin to make the play areas at Scar Top, Barnard Castle and at Stainton Grove more suitable and accessible to a wider range of children. The project, which is being co-ordinated
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£42,000 grant offer to improve sports field
A VILLAGE has been offered a £42,000 grant to improve its sports field. The total cost of work to improve the field at Heighington is £80,000 - and at a meeting of the parish council last week, councillors were told the village had been offered almost
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£42,000 grant offer to improve sports field
A VILLAGE has been offered a £42,000 grant to improve its sports field. The total cost of work to improve the field at Heighington is £80,000 - and at a meeting of the parish council last week, councillors were told the village had been offered almost
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Arts group seeking funding to help youngsters
A GROUP which helps "at risk" youngsters with arts activities is seeking council funding. Barnard Castle-based Jack Drum Arts has been working with 12 youngsters from the town, aged between eight and 13, since the beginning of the year. Each of the children
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Plans for block of flats are rejected
PLANS to demolish a former nursing home and replace it with a block of apartments have been rejected by councillors. Members of Wear Valley District Council's development control committee voted against proposals for 18 apartments at the former Springfield
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Plans for block of flats are rejected
PLANS to demolish a former nursing home and replace it with a block of apartments have been rejected by councillors. Members of Wear Valley District Council's development control committee voted against proposals for 18 apartments at the former Springfield
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Friendly Club meets for festive lunch
MEMBERS of a social group for elderly residents in Crook enjoyed a Christmas lunch. Crook Friendly Club, which has been running for 30 years, organised a festive meal at the Social Services building, in Croft Street. Members meet there every Tuesday in
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Loyal lollypop man chooses retirement
PETER Mathieson was such a good lollipop man that he could only be replaced with new technology when he retired. That's what the children of St Bede's RC Primary School, in Darlington, were told yesterday at Mr Mathieson's farewell assembly. Mr Mathieson
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Getting to grips with the N-word
The recent announcement by Sir David Frost that his company Paradine Productions is to re-make the British classic, The Dambusters, has led to a re-heated debate over the use of the N-word. The original 1950s film is a classic. Its story of Wing Commander
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Man dies in fire as brother leaps for life
A 22-YEAR-OLD man died and his younger brother leapt for his life when fire swept through their home yesterday. Firefighters with thermal image cameras found the older brother's body on the ground floor of his house in Stockton. Earlier, his 18-year-old
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School considers installing 45m turbine for electricity
A SCHOOL in Stockton is hoping to install a wind turbine to generate its own electricity. Governors from Bishopsgarth Secondary School have reacted positively to a feasibility study conducted by Northern Wind Energy. The study outlines plans for a wind-powered
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Relief after Morrison gets all-clear
STEVE McCLAREN last night revealed the huge relief felt by the entire Middlesbrough camp when James Morrison regained consciousness in the dressing room after yesterday's pulsating draw with Tottenham. As injury-time approached, Morrison lay sprawled
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Ambulance crews braced for busy festive season
Ambulance controllers are bracing themselves for the usual timewasting or downright bizarre calls over Christmas and New Year. The North East Ambulance Service is urging members of the public to only call 999 for life-threatening and serious cases. But
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Take a health check, Tony
As a first time visitor to the US, David Taylor-Gooby found we have much to learn from the American way of life. But it was fears over the cost of their medical care that has prompted his message to Tony Blair over the future of our health service. Until
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Diamond Sal to outshine rivals
Diamond Sal, who turned in a career-best effort when successful at Carlisle last time, is fancied to follow up in the Sands Live Handicap over two miles and three furlongs at Doncaster this afternoon. From the in-form Howard Johnson yard, the daughter
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Mowden secure bragging rights in a dreary derby
OUTSIDERS wonder how the town of Darlington sustains two clubs in National Three North and they would have been none the wiser after Saturday's derby. There would be more point in flogging a dead horse than resurrecting the amalgamation debate, but it
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Trade group says coal may help solve energy poser
NORTH-EAST coal could help the UK solve its energy crisis, according to the North East Chamber of Commerce. The chamber today publishes the findings of an investigation into the future of coalmining in this region, which outlines the role the industry
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Boro player collapses in pitch drama
THIS is the dramatic moment medics worked on North-East footballer James Morrison after he collapsed during a Premiership match. The Middlesbrough winger received extensive medical treatment after being knocked unconscious during the home game with Tottenham
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Chip pan offer for fire safety
FIREFIGHTERS have visited 64 houses in Billingham to distribute potentially life saving equipment. The work continues from an earlier scheme in which free checks were carried out on 600 homes in Teesside. Five hundred of the homes identified as "at risk
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Anger as minster charity cash taken
RAIDERS have stolen money intended for disabled and disadvantaged children after smashing their way into Sunderland Minster. The burglars stole cash from charity collection tins, children's musical instruments and a laptop during the break-in, which happened
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Report shows huge increase in deaths related to alcohol
ALCOHOL-RELATED deaths have soared by 27 per cent in the North-East since Tony Blair came to power, figures have revealed. A total of 430 people died from alcohol-related diseases last year, compared to 339 in 1997 - the first year of the Labour government
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Children warm up a wintry tale
NURSERY children delighted a packed audience when they took to the stage for a performance of One Snowy Night. The play was staged in the Red Room, at Catterick Childcare Centre, part of Darlington College's Catterick campus. Youngsters told the tale
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Title race is far from over despite big lead at top, says Blue Star boss
Newcastle Blue Star manager Tony Lee believes the title race is far from over after his side went seven points clear at the top. The Star continued their impressive home form with a 5-1 home win over Chester-le-Street, taking their tally to 22 goals in
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Store's donation is not to be sniffed at
A GOURMET food store has raised £1,510 for an aromatherapy service at a hospital. Lewis and Cooper, in Northallerton, raised the money at a charity day last month, when shoppers were invited to the store for food and wine tasting and competitions. The
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Survey to guard area's heritage
A partnership has been formed to protect and promote part of the region's geological heritage. Jane Worrall, a geologist and specialist in trace fossils, will co-ordinate and produce a local geodiversity action plan for the north-east of North Yorkshire
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Sneak preview of £1.9m sports centre
PEOPLE in Hartlepool can get a sneak preview of the £1.9m sports centre on the Headland this week. The centre, which is being built on empty land behind the Town Hall, in Middlegate, will not open until early in the New Year. However, people are invited
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Stolen shield was for sale on Internet
A BRONZE shield stolen from a monument commemorating the Battle of the Standard has been returned to its home town. The shield was taken from the monument, which stands by the A167 just outside Northallerton, four years ago. Fearing it had been sold for
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Wartime memories are Pick of the Month
A WOMAN who brought to life the memoirs of local war veterans in a community website has seen her efforts rewarded. For King and Country, a site created by Marske woman Alison Small, has been featured as Pick of the Month for November by The Northern
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£78,822 boost for transport
A COUNTY Durham transport provider is celebrating after receiving funding. East Durham Community Transport, based in Peterlee, has been awarded £78,822 from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust. The grant will cover running costs and staff salaries throughout
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180 letters of objection, but poultry farm gains approval
A POULTRY farm for 12,000 free-range hens has been given the go-ahead after the farmer appealed against a decision to refuse it. Derwentside District Council denied Steven Spry and his parents, William and Beryl, planning permission for the development
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School considers installing wind turbine for electricity
A SCHOOL in Stockton is hoping to install a wind turbine to generate its own electricity. Governors from Bishopsgarth Secondary School have reacted positively to a feasibility study conducted by Northern Wind Energy. The study outlines plans for a wind-powered
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£1m club opens in former store
REVELLERS on Teesside have a new retreat following the launch of Redcar's latest haunt. Barracuda Bar opened last Wednesday, representing a £1m investment in a former department store at 91-97 High Street. The venture has created about 30 full and part-time
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No hiding from what Pool are desperate for in 2006
IT WAS, as if it wasn't already so blindingly obvious, a Draconian statement of what Hartlepool United are missing. Five minutes remaining and a goalless draw at Walsall was the least Pool were taking back home. Without a natural goalscorer in the side
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Doctors hopeful for two-year-old Faith
PARENTS of a two-year-old girl are hoping their daughter is on the road to recovery after heart surgery. Soon after she was born, doctors found Faith Findley had a faulty valve in her heart, but doctors are now hopeful she will recover. Her father, Flint
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Driver tells of anguish at latest tragedy
A TRAIN driver involved in an accident in which two teenagers died on a rail line has spoken of his anguish that a similar tragedy has happened again. Andy Scott was driving the Newcastle-bound train that hit Stuart Adams, 15, and Lee Mullis, 14, on a
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Publicans take a big plunge for charity
REGULARS to the Beckfields pub in Ingleby Barwick have proved themselves as generous as the managers are brave. General manager Dave McCann and assistant manager Sue Hewitson raised £3,000 for the Marie Curie cancer charity by taking part in a sponsored
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Title race is far from over despite big lead at top, says Blue Star boss
Newcastle Blue Star manager Tony Lee believes the title race is far from over after his side went seven points clear at the top. The Star continued their impressive home form with a 5-1 home win over Chester-le-Street, taking their tally to 22 goals in
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Sanctuary hopes to find homes for abandoned dogs before Christmas
A CHARITY is desperately hoping to find homes for two dogs. Katy, a ten-year-old collie-cross, was found tied to a fence near a service station at Bowburn, near Durham. Pauline Wilson, from the National Animal Sanctuary Support League (NASSL), who took
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Robertson injury woe continues
HUGH Robertson will see a specialist this week after being ruled out of action, just one game into his comeback. The left back made his return from injury in the win over Bournemouth at Victoria Park nine days back, but was forced out of Saturday's defeat
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Failure to take chances costs Blaydon
BLAYDON'S promotion hopes in National Three North suffered a big setback with a 20-12 defeat at Preston Grasshoppers, who they hoped to overhaul for third place. In a good game played in an excellent spirit, Blaydon enjoyed plenty of control but Preston
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On TV
Wallis And Edward (ITV1) Queen Mary wasn't impressed with son and heir Edward's choice of girlfriend. "I'm told she paints her fingernails," she said with a look of disdain as though someone had thrown up in her shoes. It would never do to have a woman
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Wright determined to put a smile back on Cats' faces
STEPHEN WRIGHT is sick of seeing glum faces around the Sunderland training base - and is even more unhappy that he has been unable to do anything about it. But, as he approaches a first team comeback after four months out with a calf problem, Wright wants
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Comment from The Northern Echo: The reality of good viewing
SO, Middlesbrough brothers Journey South didn't take the X factor crown. But they have proved fine ambassadors for the region. Unlike other reality TV stars, the likeable lads did not get many inches in the tabloid press because they were just ordinary
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19/12/05
CALL CENTRES: ALL readers must know the irritation of not getting through to call centres, particularly those dealing with essential services. Of most concern is the difficulty some people may have in contacting call centres and helplines dealing with
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Top scout going strong at 97
RAY Grant, scout master, celebrated his 97th birthday on Wednesday. He is the man who discovered Brian Clough, who mined Tony Mowbray, who saw Stan Cummins and remembered what they say about good stuff and little bundles. "I always looked for a delicate
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The one that got away
A NORTH-EAST angler has come to terms with the one that got away after losing his British record. Seven years after landing the biggest minnow ever caught in British waters, Jim Sawyer, of Ferryhill, County Durham, has lost his title. Hearing the news
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Talking Point: Who tops the injury list?
WHEN it comes to injuries, every Premiership manager thinks they are the hardest done by. Graeme Souness has spent most of this season asking to be judged when his "big heads" return to the team. Mick McCarthy has cited the absence of the likes of George
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Renovated South Park hosts events
THE newly-renovated South Park is hosting two countryside events in the run-up to Christmas. On Wednesday, at 11am, Chris Lloyd, local historian and deputy editor of The Northern Echo, will give a talk about the park's history at the new education centre
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Children can name guide dog puppy
CHILDREN in Consett are being given the chance to name a guide dog puppy as opticians celebrate raising more than £170,000 for their national charity. The money has helped rear 17 puppies from the breeding stage, through their health checks and intensive
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Artist Paul takes cubism to a new level
A BRITISH artist has followed in the footsteps of Andy Warhol by using a well-known kitchen brand name to create a work of art. Paul Birdsall has crafted four sculptures using nothing but Oxo cubes. The crumbly brown cubes, the silver foil they come wrapped
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Historic pub gets £140,000 makeover
A pub that was once at the centre of the birth of the railway has been given a £140,000 makeover. The Grey Horse, in Shildon, County Durham, was once the home of Daniel Adamson, the founder of the first horse- drawn passenger rail service in the world
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Friendly Club meets for festive lunch
MEMBERS of a social group for elderly residents in Crook enjoyed a Christmas lunch. Crook Friendly Club, which has been running for 30 years, organised a festive meal at the Social Services building, in Croft Street. Members meet there every Tuesday in
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New scheme offering heart patients hope of healthy life
PATIENTS with heart conditions are exercising their way back to health with a new support scheme aimed at improving their quality of life. The Heart Failure Physical Activity and Support Programme is an initiative by Sedgefield Primary Care Trust (PCT
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Controversy over siting of children's play area
WORK has started on a controversial children's play park which has infuriated parents because of its location. The £30,000 amentity, being created between Watling and Pont, near Leadgate, Consett, was originally going to be built in the village's centre
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Campaign launched after fatal accident
THE Northern Echo launched its No Messin' campaign in June to highlight the dangers of railway crime and to promote alternative activities. The campaign was run in conjunction with Network Rail and was launched following the deaths of two schoolboys on
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Prescott hits out at school reform plans
A mounting Labour rebellion over Tony Blair's flagship school reforms hit new heights yesterday when John Prescott launched an extraordinary public attack. The Deputy Prime Minister said he feared giving schools greater freedom would mean a return to
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Diamond Sal to outshine rivals
Diamond Sal, who turned in a career-best effort when successful at Carlisle last time, is fancied to follow up in the Sands Live Handicap over two miles and three furlongs at Doncaster this afternoon. From the in-form Howard Johnson yard, the daughter
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Survey to examine transport network
THE state of a transport network in the region is to be examinied by the North-East's leading business organisation. The North-East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is seeking the views of Durham businesses on car use, public transport and the merits of a £10m
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Go-ahead for mobile mast
Mobile phone company Orange PCS has received permissin to erect a 20m mast at High Moor Lane, Scotton, near Knaresborough. Harrogate Borough Council planning officers have approved the plan, which includes three antennas and two transmission dishes as
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The one that got away
A NORTH-EAST angler has come to terms with the one that got away after losing his British record. Seven years after landing the biggest minnow ever caught in British waters, Jim Sawyer, of Ferryhill, County Durham, has lost his title. Hearing the news
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Dog and Duck defending leaves Magpies grateful to Owen's instincts to the rescue as Magpies
AFTER scoring the first hat-trick of his Newcastle career in Saturday's frenetic 4-2 win at West Ham, Michael Owen claimed his goalscoring talents were such that he would still find the target playing alongside a team of pub players. His team-mates weren't
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Pilgrims preparing for annual tradition
HUNDREDS of walkers are expected to take part in a traditional Boxing Day pilgrimage next week. The Right Reverend John Packer, the Bishop of Ripon and Leeds, will lead walkers in the footsteps of a group of 12th Century monks who set out from Ripon Cathedral
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Under-16s are banned from buying 'dangerous' crackers
HEALTH and safety experts have banned the sale of Christmas crackers to children because they contain gunpowder. Mother-of-three Natasha Burt, of Stillington, Teesside, was asked to verify her age by a shop assistant at the branch of Marks and Spencer
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The drinks are on Hood after Saltwell victory
FLEET-FOOTED teacher Mark Hood picked up prize-money of £125 for winning yesterday's Saltwell 10K - and immediately arranged to take his primary school colleagues out for a pre-Christmas celebration. "I said I'd take everyone out to celebrate if I won
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Christmas delight for a true survivor
CHRISTMAS has come early for a youngster who successfully battled against cancer. Next month, Hailey Lamb, 12, of Seaham, County Durham, who was born with Down's syndrome, will have been free from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia for six years. After being
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Men killed in crash named
Two men who were killed when a stolen car crashed into a traffic island at the weekend have been named. They are Robert Michael Royal 22, from Lewes Road, Darlington, believed to be the driver and Stephen John Dickens, 24, of Holgate Moor Green, Darlington
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Bikers' bespoke kindness ensures a happier Christmas for vulnerable
BIKERS have handed over a bundle of toys collected during this year's Giving Tree appeal. Members of the Motorcycle Action Group (Mag) are big fans of the appeal, which aims to give Christmas presents and hampers to the most vulnerable people in the Darlington
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Thousands gather for museum day
THOUSANDS of people visited one of the region's museums as it was transformed into a craft and farmers' market. More than 50 market stalls packed into the grounds of Bowes Museum, in Barnard Castle, County Durham, for yesterday's event. Museum staff dressed
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Schoolchildren fired up for safety
CHILDREN from a school used their loaves to learn about the dangers of fire. Pupils from Pittington Primary School, near Durham City, were visited by staff from Warburtons Bakery and firefighters from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
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Salute to training
EDUCATION bosses have gathered to mark the end of a programme to improve training in the Tees Valley. The event at Middlesbrough FC's Riverside Stadium celebrated the Provider Quality Improvement Programme, run by training consultant NTP on behalf of
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Plan for £500,000 air base unveiled
PLANS for a £500,000 base for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance have been unveiled. The base would provide emergency cover for the whole county during the summer. Martin Eede, chief executive of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA), said the charity had already
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Land transfer brings family history centre closer
PLANS to create a family history and discovery centre can proceed after councillors agreed to the transfer of a piece of public land. North Yorkshire County Council is behind the plans for the centre, at Harrogate Library, on Victoria Avenue. It would
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Trade group says coal may be key to energy problem
NORTH-EAST coal could help the UK solve its energy crisis, according to the North East Chamber of Commerce. The chamber today publishes the findings of an investigation into the future of coalmining in this region, which outlines the role the industry
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£10,000 expansion for photo gallery
AN east Cleveland photographer has announced a £10,000 expansion plan for his gallery. The Keith Moss Gallery, in Brotton, opened in June. Keith Moss, who runs the gallery with his wife, Pat, will be extending his gallery space and investing in more sophisticated
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Quick sale for luxury flats
MOST of the properties in an up-market city centre development have been sold within days of going on sale. Last week, Amec released 29 luxury apartments from its £7.2m Clements Wharf development - and sold 18 within the first week. The site is part of
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Hodgson frozen pitch fury
ANGRY David Hodgson believes Saturday's postponement was down to "sheer negligence" and could have been prevented, had the correct measures been taken. It is estimated that Darlington have lost up to £40,000 in revenue after the League Two clash with
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A woolly Christmas tail - the grumpy sheep
YOUNGSTERS from a Middlesbrough primary school have presented a Christmas nativity performance with a difference. Reception pupils from Pallister Park Primary School impressed staff and parents with their performance of The Grumpy Sheep, a musical centred
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Yak double can't stop Boro looking down
ANOTHER two goals for Aiyegbeni Yakubu and one for the only defender at Middlesbrough who seems able to score, yet Steve McClaren's men have still lost further ground on the teams in the top half of the Premier League over the weekend. Not for the first
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Yak double can't stop Boro looking down
ANOTHER two goals for Aiyegbeni Yakubu and one for the only defender at Middlesbrough who seems able to score, yet Steve McClaren's men have still lost further ground on the teams in the top half of the Premier League over the weekend. Not for the first
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The Rockford Files meets the Kumars
FUNNYMAN Sanjeev Bhaskar is the first to admit his new crime series, Chopra Town, is hardly Magnum PI. ''It's about a detective called Vik Chopra, who operates in the East End of London,'' he says. ''He's not glamorous - he gets the kind of jobs that
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Two killed as stolen car hits parked van
TWO young men were killed in a stolen car when it crashed into a traffic island in Darlington and careered into a parked van. One of the men was thrown from the car, while the other was trapped in the vehicle - which then caught fire. Both men died at
