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Comment from The Northern Echo: Every vote must count
DECREASING turnout in elections is prompting a new round of head-scratching, the latest thoughts yesterday including introducing votes for 16-year-olds. Chancellor Gordon Brown is said to be entertaining the idea. But 16-year-olds won't be any more inclined
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Safe in the hands of the Government
Bird flu won't be like foot-and-mouth. You can rest assured there won't be a shambles masquerading as a disaster this time. The Government is ready to meet the emergency. We know this to be true, because the Government has told us so. And if you believe
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The kids are all right - Hodgson
David Hodgson has hit back at suggestions he is ignoring Darlington's young players and says he would love to see a flourishing youth set-up at the club. Teenage left-back Alex Janes was set for his debut at Leyton Orient on Saturday until Hodgson managed
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Pace of expansion quickens at H&B
A FAMILY building maintenance company has recruited 130 people in the past four years and is still expanding. H&B, in Middlesbrough, carries out services for social housing providers, such as Tristar Homes, and has seen turnover soar to more than
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Endless opportunities
A businessman who helped turn around the financial fortunes of Leeds United has set up a buyout fund to bankroll business growth in the region. Darren Forshaw, former director with Ernst and Young, who advised on the restructuring of Leeds United, has
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28/02/06
LIBRARY PLEA: COUNCIL tax has risen by 84 per cent since Labour came to power. Councils often face tough choices between increasing council tax or spending less on local services. However, Durham County Council's decision to allow the closure of Wheatley
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Roll Of Honour: Production company in the frame
BEST PRODUCTION: Film company Twenty First Century Media was recognised at the North-East and Borders Centre Royal Television Society Awards, in Gateshead. The company won the "best production for a target audience" category for its hard-hitting work
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Computer games developer hoping to crack the US market
computer game software developed by a North-East company is being showcased in the US next month. Middlesbrough's Chattering Pixels is heading to the US, on March 20, to meet major games producers at the Game Developers Conference. Already, three top
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The Lifeblood Campaign
As part of The Northern Echo's Lifeblood campaign, which aims to encourage people to give blood, here are details of forthcoming donor sessions in the region: Tuesday * Three Tuns Hotel, The Elvet Suite, New Elvet, Durham (central), 2pm-7pm * St Cuthbert's
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Even if Longbridge recovers, will anyone want the cars?
MIKE Whitby, leader of Birmingham City Council, could not have put it better when he admitted: "This is a day many people thought would never come." When Nanjing Automobile clinched a deal for the remnants of MG Rover last year, the company pledged to
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Local architect who draws on his talents
Born the son of a Durham miner, Alan Smith went on to becone one of the North-East's most influential architects. Sarah French reports. THE offices that house Alan Smith's Red Box Design Group are symbolic of the man himself. Tucked away behind iron gates
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Cabby 'could lose licence'
A TAXI driver has been warned by a High Court judge he could lose his licence if he fails to produce a reference. However, Judge Andrew Nicol QC at the High Court yesterday refused to suspend George Jenkinson from driving taxis in Darlington. Darlington
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Miner, 101, dies of dust exposure
ONE of a south Durham community's oldest residents has died at the age of 101. Former miner Tom Brown, from Leeholme, near Bishop Auckland, died in hospital last week from an industrial disease caused by long years of exposure to coal dust. He was 14
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Miner, 101, dies of dust exposure
ONE of a south Durham community's oldest residents has died at the age of 101. Former miner Tom Brown, from Leeholme, near Bishop Auckland, died in hospital last week from an industrial disease caused by long years of exposure to coal dust. He was 14
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Drivers may have witnessed pair beaten with clubs
A FATHER and his son needed hospital treatment after they were beaten with golf clubs in a County Durham village. Police believe taxi drivers driving in the Bishop Auckland area may have seen the attack in the early hours on Saturday morning and may have
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British Heart Foundation calls for volunteers to help in shops
THE British Heart Foundation (BHF) has launched an appeal in County Durham to encourage people to put their spare time and talent to good use by volunteering at their local BHF Shop. Volunteers are essential to the success of the BHF and play a vital
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Women in spotlight with art creations
PIECES of art created by women with mental health issues are appearing in an exhibition. A number of works of art, including drawings, paintings and textiles, went on show at the City Library, in Fawcett Street, Sunderland, yesterday, where they will
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Concert in memory of brave Red Cap
A CONCERT is being held in memory of a military policeman killed in Iraq. Lance Corporal Ben Hyde, from Northallerton, North Yorkshire, died in June 2003 with five other military police officers, in an ambush on a police station. His parents have set
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Airing views on crime
A PUBLIC meeting is to take place next week to give residents a chance to air their views about crime. Residents of Houghton-le-Spring are being invited to meet senior police officers to raise concerns about crime and hear about plans for the future policing
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Cabbies may have witnessed pair beaten with clubs
A FATHER and his son needed hospital treatment after they were beaten with golf clubs in a County Durham village. Police believe taxi drivers driving in the Bishop Auckland area may have seen the attack in the early hours on Saturday morning and may have
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Wondermum is a star
A WOMAN who has helped bring up her twin granddaughters while looking after her disabled brother has been named a Wondermum. Maureen Clews has won the Darlington branch of Asda Wondermum Award. Mrs Clews, 57, was nominated by her daughter Amanda, for
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Silver medals to cadet runners
A TEAM of Army Cadet runners has scooped two silver trophies at a cross-country event. The 16 athletes, from Cleveland Army Cadet Force (ACF), ran through sub-zero temperatures to bring home the prizes from the ACF North-East Cross-Country Championships
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School 'walking bus' is unveiled
ABOUT 20 youngsters will be putting their best foot forward later this week when they step out to launch their school's first "walking bus". Children and parents from Shincliffe CE Primary School, will launch the service on Thursday. The walking bus route
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Gem of a day as couple celebrate their diamond anniversary
JIM and Florence Bainbridge remember clearly the first time they laid eyes on each other - at a post box more than 60 years ago. The post box is still there and after 60 years of marriage the couple have been just as enduring, celebrating their diamond
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Work steps up a gear at distribution development
DEVELOPMENT of one of the largest distribution centres in the North-East has attracted a lot of interest, project managers said yesterday. More than 500,000 tonnes of earth has been cleared at Wynyard Park, just off the A19, on Teesside, to make way for
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Website offering help for keen photographers
THE two North-East entrepreneurs behind successful Internet site AskAlix.com have set up a new online business. Gary Baker and Chris Johnson have launched ParazziPack.com, a website enabling amateur and professional digital photographers to become self-employed
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Bird's-eye view
STAFF at a tourist attraction are hoping to catch our feathered friends on camera this spring. Two bird boxes have been set up in the Botanic Gardens, at Durham City, with closed- circuit television cameras fitted inside. Colour pictures with sound are
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Campaign unveiled to vote for mayor
DISAFFECTED campaign groups have hatched a plan to force Darlington Borough Council into holding a referendum for a directly-elected mayor. Campaigners have collected many of the 3,900 names they need to force a referendum in the town on whether people
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Asbestos ruling could hit payouts
VICTIMS of an asbestos-related lung cancer in the region are being warned that compensation payouts could be cut if lawyers lose a vital case. Ian McFall, head of asbestos legislation with Thompsons Solicitors, revealed that claimants and their families
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Housing development plans made available to residents
DEVELOPERS bidding to build homes and a business park on a steelworks site are putting their plans on show next week. Banks Developments, of Tow Law, has already applied for outline planning permission to build more than 140 homes, business and light
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Pupils offered the chance to display their talents
PUPILS from Barnard Castle School are getting involved with a colourful project. The 20-strong group of boys and girls have recently registered with the National Academy of Gifted and Talented Youth. As such, they are being set a variety of tasks throughout
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Riggott's Boro double relief
A FRANK Chris Riggott has given a damning verdict on Middlesbrough's Premiership form. He said it was 'incredible' that the 3-0 home win against Chelsea and Sunday's victory at West Brom provided their first back-to-back league successes in almost 16
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Ton-Chee out to atone
TON-CHEE (3.10) heads to Catterick in the hope of making amends for a heartbreaking last-fence fall at the course in January. The Tony Dobbin-ridden seven-year-old had the race in safe keeping as the combination approached the final obstacle going great
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Appeal to villagers to give views on play park project
VILLAGERS are being urged to back ambitious plans to create a £500,000 play park by submitting their views on the proposals. Langley Park has few facilities for young children and teenagers but the EQUal Partnership, which works throughout the Esh ward
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Club earns award for work on Six Stoupes
A VOLUNTARY group has picked up an award for its work to resurrect six historic standing stones. The Rotary Club of Guisborough and Great Ayton has won the region's award for the best environmental project organised by a Rotary Club. The prize was in
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Town preparing to do battle
FOR many, the biggest risk they take on Shrove Tuesday is flipping a pancake. But in a usually serene North-East village, windows will be boarded up and cars removed from the streets as residents prepare for one of the most reckless and frantic sporting
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Fears for woman lost in region
POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of a woman last heard of in the North. Isabelle Topping, 48, from Chilwell, Nottingham, has been missing since Friday. She was last seen by relatives in Grampian, Scotland, just before 9am as she
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Why there's nothing naff about networking
With business start-up rates in the North-East lagging behind other regions, organisations supporting entreprenurism have a crucial role. Marie Carter reports. THERE was a time when networking as a buzzword was greeted with a snort of derision. Surely
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On TV
The Real Dad's Army (C4) The Real Rain Man: Extraordinary People (five) NAZI forces were gathering to invade England but our boys were ready to repel them - with potatoes. The Real Dad's Army told how, in spring, the government realised that vast expanses
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Estate agent wins recognition at awards ceremony
A MIDDLESBROUGH estate agency has won two prizes at a national awards ceremony. Thirwells received the accolades at a ceremony in Rotherham, hosted by former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies. The firm won the Most Improved Franchise and Best Customer Services
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Town preparing to do battle
FOR many, the biggest risk they take on Shrove Tuesday is flipping a pancake. But in a usually serene North-East village, windows will be boarded up and cars removed from the streets as residents prepare for one of the most reckless and frantic sporting
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Barriers now in place to prevent repeat of tragedy
ON the fifth anniversary of the Great Heck rail disaster, highways authorities say they have now completed safety improvements to prevent a repeat of the tragedy. The crash on February 28, 2001, claimed the lives of ten passengers and left more than 70
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Consortium cuts its losses at Kwik Save
THE owners of Somerfield have cut their losses on the Kwik Save chain by selling the brand and the majority of its stores, leading to about 40 redundancies in County Durham. A total of 102 shops will be rebranded as Somerfield and operated as convenience
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'Why young men need to talk'
Daniel O'Hare was 19 when he took his own life. His mother tells Lindsay Jennings why the family hopes a campaign for the Samaritans will encourage young men to talk about their problems. THERE is a photograph of Daniel O'Hare on the mantelpiece of the
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Lender posts rise in profits
ALLIANCE and Leicester (A&L) yesterday reported a rise in profits and stole a march on high street rivals by claiming a greater share of new business. The group has seen its share price rally from lows of 814p-a-share four months ago to a high of
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Banks' soaring profits are to everyone's benefit
They may be pennies, but dividends per share equate to rather a lot if a shareholding contains a large number of shares. Dividends are an important part of investment at this time of year, as many companies announce their full year results. Oil firms
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Shake-up of bus services - but more than 80 are saved
The future of more than 80 bus routes looks secure today following assurances from transport chiefs. However, in a review of underused public transport, some routes are to be axed and services reduced on others. Among the services to be saved are those
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Businesses urged to produce less waste
Businesses are being urged to do more to reduce waste. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a consultation document dealing with domestic and commercial waste. The Government said it wanted to see a 67 per cent
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Midfield praise for Pool pair
PAUL Stephenson has praised his new look central midfield partnership. Lee Bullock and Stephen Turnbull had rarely featured this season under the former manager, but have been in fine form in their last two performances under the new boss. They started
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Confidentiality needs to be ensured in any takeover talks
IN the current climate of increased corporate activity, many more businesses are finding that buyers are making offers for their companies. Upon receiving an indication of interest from a potential buyer, one of the first things that a company should
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Eating Owt: Not the stuff of nightmares at all
GEORGE Orwell wrote 1984 in 1949. Room 101, where a prisoner was subjected to his own worst nightmares, is said to have been named after a conference room at Broadcasting House in London where Orwell sat through interminable BBC meetings during the war
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Jealous husband clubbed wife, court heard
A JEALOUS husband clubbed his cheating wife to death as their ten-year-old son cowered upstairs, a court heard today. Michael Luke, 45, is accused of murdering his accounts clerk wife Johanna, 37. Teesside Crown Court heard that just minutes before Johanna's
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Return of coal 'threatens to blacken UK's pollution record'
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have warned that Britain is failing to hit its pollution reduction targets because of a move back to coal-burning by the electricity industry. Friends of the Earth (FoE) said that coal produces twice as much greenhouse gas, such
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How should I be paying my employee?
Q I have recently started to expand my small business and, as part of that, I have employed a person for the first time. I am not sure how I should be paying them. Can you give me some advice on what issues I should be considering and how I should go
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Perfect vehicle for virtual Villeneuves
TOCA TOURING CAR RACER 3, Publisher: Codemasters, Formats: PS2, Xbox, PC, Price: £34.99. Family friendly? 12+. GAMERS have been spoilt for choice for arcade racing games the past six months but hard-core simulations seem to have fallen out of favour.
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Sailor completes his basic skills training
A SAILOR from Seaham has completed the first part of his Royal Navy training. Lee Teare, 22, joined HMS Raleigh in Cornwall, the navy's premier training establishment in the South-West, last November for eight weeks of intensive training. He has learned
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British Heart Foundation calls for volunteers to help in shops
THE British Heart Foundation (BHF) has launched an appeal in County Durham to encourage people to put their spare time and talent to good use by volunteering at their local BHF Shop. Volunteers are essential to the success of the BHF and play a vital
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Tributes paid to education campaigner of five decades
THE funeral of a tireless education campaigner in Darlington takes place today. Jennifer Boddy, whose work to improve standards of schools in the town spanned five decades, died last Monday of cancer. Mrs Boddy, who was in her seventies, specifically
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Club earns award for work on Six Stoupes
A VOLUNTARY group has picked up an award for its work to resurrect six historic standing stones. The Rotary Club of Guisborough and Great Ayton has won the region's award for the best environmental project organised by a Rotary Club. The prize was in
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North Yorkshire men now serving in Iraq
A SCHOOL bus driver from North Yorkshire is on a completely different - and dangerous - kind of journey. Territorial Army soldier Private Angus Ashworth, 21, from Scarborough, is usually found driving teenagers to lessons, but he is now travelling in
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Proof of the pudding is in the eating for young charitable cooks
KIND-HEARTED toddlers cooked up treats to support a national charity. Children and staff at Just Learning Nursery, Darlington, baked cookies to raise money for children's charity Little Hearts Matter. About 50 children, from 18 months to four years, took
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Animal magic as course expands
A PARTNERSHIP between two North Yorkshire colleges is being strengthened - with a little animal magic. Askham Bryan College and the Yorkshire Coast College have announced a course in animal management, which will start in Scarborough, in the autumn. Last
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Mum missing after errand
A YOUNG woman has been reported missing after failing to return home from posting letters. Mother-of-two Lindsay Atkinson, 26, from Broadway, Gateshead, left her home at 11am on Thursday to go Carr Hill Post Office, in Carr Hill Road, a few hundred yards
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Thirty years a Wensleydale whistle-blower - that's Jim
Thirty years ago last weekend: two John Hickton goals gave Jack Charlton's Middlesbrough victory at Leeds United, Darlington's home defeat by Huddersfield sounded the knell for manager Peter Madden, Geoff Capes - described as a "burly Cambridgeshire policeman
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Crash victim's name released
POLICE have released the name of a motorist who died in a crash. David Harrison, 26, known as Jack, died after a car crash outside Tesco in South Shields at 7.30pm on Friday. He suffered head injuries when his green Rover 420 was in collision with a red
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Two deaths are linked to asbestos
ASBESTOS was linked to two deaths in inquests yesterday. Coroner Malcolm Donnelly said that George West, 57, died in December last year after cancer spread through his body, including his lungs. His girlfriend told the inquest at Hartlepool Coroner's
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Residents bury their past in capsule for the future
A TIME capsule began at the weekend as budding historians gathered at the biggest archaeological dig on Hartlepool's Headland in 20 years. It is being carried out by Tees Archaeology as part of a major project to create a town square and landscaped history
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100 foster carers - that's something to smile about
A CAMPAIGN to recruit foster carers has reached its target - nine months ahead of schedule. The 100 Smiles campaign was launched in September 2003, by North Yorkshire County Council. It set out to recruit 100 foster carers in three years. The 100th carer
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Work gets under way on £700,000 village hall
CONSTRUCTION has begun on a community hall that will provide a focal point for people of all ages. The £700,000 multi-purpose building at Rufforth will be able to accommodate a wide range of social, recreational and educational activities. It will also
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Tourism awards are launched
NOMINATIONS are being sought for individuals or businesses who help make other people's holidays that little bit special. Scarborough Borough Council is asking residents and visitors to put forward names for the annual tourism awards. The council's portfolio
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Information on epilepsy
THE country's largest member-led charity is holding an advice and information day in North Yorkshire next month. Staff and members of Epilepsy Action will be at the Asda store, in Monk's Cross, York, between 9am and 5pm, on March 11. The charity's regional
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Bench as memorial to dedicated fundraiser
CHARITY fundraiser Carolyn Monaghan worked to improve the outlook of others. Following her death, a bench, looking out over the River Tees, is to be dedicated to her memory. Inmates at Holme House Prison, Stockton, were well on with plans to make the
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Purse taken from top of pushchair
A MOTHER had her purse stolen from the top of her pushchair as she wheeled her child round a store, and, within minutes, one of her bank cards was used in a supermarket, a court was told. Caroline May, prosecuting, said Althea Fry, 23, had been shopping
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Campaign tackles hate crime
A TOWN has declared war on hate, as a councillor warns prejudice has no place in the community. Middlesbrough residents are being urged to report all hate crime - whether it is racial or religious abuse, or aimed at a person's disability or sexuality
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Vodafone blames 'competitive environment' for assets forecast
MOBILE phone group Vodafone yesterday warned that its assets were overvalued by as much as £28bn and its revenues growth was likely to slow. Vodafone announced it was taking a hit of between £23bn and £28bn on the value of its operations in Germany, Italy
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Helping new firms to stay out of legal mire
A GROUP set up to help new businesses has teamed up with the region's largest law firm to offer legal advice to start-up firms. The County Durham-based Enterprise Group will work with Newcastle and Teesside-based Dickinson Dees on the service. Many newly-launched
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Contracts keep photographer focused
FINE art and commercial photographer Keith Moss has won three contracts worth more than £2,000. The deals have helped contribute to the expansion of his gallery business, which he runs with his wife, Pat, in Brotton, near Saltburn, east Cleveland. The
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Drink and drugs led to deaths
TWO young men died in separate incidents following drink binges, a coroner heard. Inquests in Hartlepool yesterday heard that 22-year-old Sean Kennedy and Gavin Martin, 25, both died in their sleep after taking a cocktail of drink and drugs during nights
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Take a break or risk breaking the law
CRUTES law firm is warning that employers who do not allow their workers to take proper lunch breaks could face serious legal consequences. According to research by Post-it Notes, seven out of ten people eat at their desk. Further research has shown that
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Mixed welcome for club's fake tree
A PHONE mast disguised as a conifer tree has appeared on a North-East golf course. The 78ft Vodafone mast is designed to blend into the background at the Blackwell Grange Golf Club, in Darlington. However, the sudden appearance of the plastic tree has
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Has Google lost its innocence?
I would guess many of you have used Google - it is one of the great success stories of the Internet age. If you want to find anything, the first place to look is Google, the world's biggest search engine. It has an image of being quirky, friendly, easy
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Game over for small stores as shirt price war kicks off
ENGLAND'S new away strip for this summer's World Cup was officially launched yesterday - kicking off a fierce price war. The red Umbro kit with gold numbers was shown off by the likes of captain David Beckham and Newcastle striker Michael Owen as fans
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New Yorkers go baarmy for sheep tags
TAGS designed to keep track of stray sheep have become the height of fashion in New York. The ear tags, designed by North Yorkshire's Ritchey-id and used by farmers to help identify their flock, have been exhibited as part of a fashion collection of sweaters
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Family and friends say farewell to 'Smiler'
People packed a North-East church to mourn a popular homelessness worker. Tributes to 26-year-old Andrew Banks were paid yesterday during the funeral at Grange Road Baptist Church, Darlington. Mr Banks, who died suddenly at his home earlier this month
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'Speculative' developments could generate 1,100 jobs
TWO office schemes in the region are about to create more than 1,000 jobs, The Northern Echo has learned. Gladman Developments plans to invest £15.9m in an 88,200sq ft office complex in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, and a 56,500sq ft development in
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Companies must plan for the ban on smoking
On Valentine's Day, Parliament voted to ban smoking in the workplace (apart, surprisingly, from the Palace of Westminster). The ban, which is due to be implemented in summer next year, has been hailed as a positive step by employers and employees, with
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Approach to IT recycling earns award
A company that takes an innovative approach to recycling has received an award. Recycling IT (Europe) Limited, which recycles computers, won the Environmental Award, sponsored by the Federation of Small Business, at the North-East Best New Business Awards
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Soport in short
Henman eases the pain TENNIS: Tim Henman may have been replaced as British No 1 by Andy Murray, but he found consolation in playing without pain as he defeated Spain's Feliciano Lopez in straight sets to reach the second round of the Dubai Men's Open.
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The guilty secret that sparked a new career
WHO do you think you are? Probably not who you expect... Brenda Green's grandmother had always told her family that there was something important for them in her safe. When she died, in 1969, they discovered the "something important" wasn't, as they expected
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Ton-Chee out to atone
TON-CHEE (3.10) heads to Catterick in the hope of making amends for a heartbreaking last-fence fall at the course in January. The Tony Dobbin-ridden seven-year-old had the race in safe keeping as the combination approached the final obstacle going great
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Has Google lost its innocence?
I would guess many of you have used Google - it is one of the great success stories of the Internet age. If you want to find anything, the first place to look is Google, the world's biggest search engine. It has an image of being quirky, friendly, easy
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Murphy aims to follow Elliott into Ireland side
DARYL Murphy is hoping to follow in the footsteps of fellow Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott by using the Stadium of Light as a springboard to international honours with the Republic of Ireland. Murphy is gradually forcing his way into the first-team
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Work to flatten Feethams begins
BULLDOZERS yesterday began demolishing Darlington Football Club's former stadium, in what players and fans called a "sad day for the town". Feethams was identified for demolition last month, after site inspections revealed its rapidly-worsening state
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang grounded
DISAPPOINTED theatregoers are being offered a refund after the world's most famous car literally failed to get off the ground. Almost 900 people were at the Sunderland Empire to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Friday, but technical problems stopped the
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Owen targets Chelsea cup clash for return
NEWCASTLE striker Michael Owen last night confirmed he is hoping to make his eagerly-awaited return from injury in next month's crunch FA Cup quarter-final with Chelsea. Owen is still the Magpies' leading scorer this season, despite being sidelined since
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North jail shamed over high rate of prisoner suicides
A NORTH-EAST jail has been included on a new list of shame because of its high number of prisoner suicides. Five inmates took their lives at Durham Prison between January 2004 and October last year, according to figures released to MPs as part of an ongoing
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China in our hands - a chance too good to miss
The world's emerging economies offer huge opportunities. In the first of a three-part series, John Dean looks at China. THEY are the emerging economies, the rapidly growing nations that offer massive opportunities for businesses in the North-East. Exports
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Wayman tribute
A GOALSCORING legend who played for three of the North-East's professional football clubs has died at the age of 84. Charlie Wayman starred for Newcastle United, Middlesbrough and Darlington in a career which spanned more than ten years and 250 goals.
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Some 'me' time for loving couples
After being nominated in our Valentines competition, two loving couples enjoyed a day of pampering. They talk to Sarah Foster. TO coincide with Valentine's Day, The Northern Echo teamed up with Passion For Perfume to offer two romantic prizes. We asked
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Persimmon builds up record earnings
THE UK's largest housebuilder, Persimmon, has reported record profits despite what it described as a "demanding" year. Customers tempted by lower-priced properties and strong orders helped the York company to a 5.9 per cent rise in pre-tax profits to
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How should I be paying my employee?
Q I have recently started to expand my small business and, as part of that, I have employed a person for the first time. I am not sure how I should be paying them. Can you give me some advice on what issues I should be considering and how I should go
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Italians choose Watson Burton
A STEEL company with an annual turnover of more than £1bn has appointed North-East law firm Watson Burton to provide corporate legal advice to its European and UK companies. Italian company Danieli is the world's largest supplier of plant and machinery
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School on Saturdays threat
PARENTS could be made to take disruptive children to school at the weekends and in their holidays under plans to be published in the Government's Education Bill today. But teaching unions hit out at proposals to force trouble-makers to do the detentions
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More legacy fund money is released
COUNCILLORS are expected to release the second stage of money from a fund designed to soften the blow of 500 job losses. Darlington Borough Council's cabinet is to consider releasing £300,000 from the British American Tobacco (BAT) legacy scheme next
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'Home workers are vulnerable'
HOME workers are being urged to think business when they renew their household insurance policy. More than five million people now work from home, with a third running their own businesses from an office in their house. Nearly three-quarters rely on the
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Burton's Bytes
TOCA TOURING CAR RACER 3 Publisher: Codemasters Formats: PS2, Xbox, PC Price: £34.99 Family friendly? 12+ GAMERS have been spoilt for choice for arcade racing games the past six months but hard-core simulations seem to have fallen out of favour. Trust
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Austin Reed pursues budget buyers
LOSS-MAKING clothing group Austin Reed has invested millions of pounds in 13 discount stores across the UK. Winston Churchill's favourite suit maker has opened sites across England, Scotland and Ireland, including a store at Dalton Park retail centre,
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Bid to seek mayor referendum
DISAFFECTED campaign groups have hatched a plan to force a council into holding a referendum for a directly-elected mayor. Campaigners have collected many of the 3,900 names they need to force a referendum in Darlington, on whether people want a directly-elected
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Major retailer fined £1,000 over disposal of its waste
A MAJOR retailer has been hauled before the courts for failing to dispose of waste materials properly - endangering the surrounding environment and wildlife. Halfords Limited, which has more than 250 stores across the UK, pleaded guilty at Hartlepool
