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Audi RS4
WHEN you stick an 'S' in front of the traditional Audi 'A' you know you are in for something special. Add an 'R' as well and it will set your heart racing. That's what the RS4 is designed to do. That is what the RS4 succeeds in doing. Why?
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Toyota Verso
YOU'VE got to hand it to Toyota. If it doesn't get things right the first time it doesn't hang about. This Corolla Verso replaced the previous model that was on sale in this country for just two years. One of the chief reasons for its predecessor's
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Storm plays his cards well
AFTER two impressive opening rounds at the Wales Open, Graeme Storm is in touch with the leading pack and has his sights set on a European Tour card by close of play tomorrow night. The Hartlepool golfer, after a decent run of form in the past couple
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Destiny calling for Hugs
HEXHAM stages the sole jumps meeting of the day and National Hunt fans are in for a treat with big fields and competitive races guaranteed. One of the most interesting individuals to turn out is Hugs Destiny (2.40), bidding to make up for what was
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Steer clear of Derby's French connection
EVEN though Visindar has been backed as if defeat is out of the question for this afternoon's Epsom Derby, taking a short price about Andre Fabre's Gallic raider simply doesn't make sound financial sense. No French-trained horse has won the world-famous
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Atlantic Waves hopes to weather elements and make a splash in Epsom Derby
SHOULD Atlantic Waves win this afternoon's £1.25m Epsom Derby for trainer Mark Johnston it won't be down to the current climate because the weather has been dreadful at Middleham over the past couple of weeks. "I've never known a spring so wet and
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St Anne's pulls the communication chord
This year sees the 50th birthday celebrations of a Roman Catholic church which, for four years, held its services in a nearby pub - that was until the community raised money for a new building. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel
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Stars and early stages
North-East celebrity couple Jill Halfpenny and Craig Conway spare a thought for the actors of tomorrow. AS a founder member of Newcastle's Northern Stage ensemble actor Craig Conway is well aware of the importance of supporting new young talent. His
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Game, set and match
Alec Weeks may have a different view from most fans of the TV coverage of the World Cup. For more than 40 years he was on the other side of the camera as a BBC sports producer. Alec Weeks will settle down in his armchair to watch all the games when
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June 3, 2006
EU REGIONS: THE North-East of England exists as a region in a geographical sense only and no other Control of the area is vested locally in a number of democratically-elected councils and unitary authorities and, nationally, by our elected Parliament
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An inspiration to us all
BY the end of next week, we will be in the grip of World Cup fever as one of the biggest events in international sport gets under way. We will, of course, be backing England all the way and we believe that, with or without Wayne Rooney, we have players
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A recipe for shire devilment
THOSE signs, the one those renegade historians have been shuffling around the countryside near the River Tees - why don't they say Durhamshire? This baffled me, all those years ago, when I applied for a job on this newspaper. I came from a land of
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The second comings
Remakes are the name of the game in the cinema and on TV as once successful ideas are recycled for a second airing. But the play it again game doesn't impress everyone, as Steve Pratt reports. A luxury liner turns turtle after being hit by a giant
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The incredible journey of Captain Marvel
Will Scott caught up with former Middlesbrough manager Bryan Robson while promoting his autobiography 'Robbo' - a candid view about his early days at West Brom, England, Manchester |United and the rollercoaster ride at Boro. BRYAN ROBSON is widely acknowledged
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Shearer's error of judgement
BRYAN ROBSON feels Alan Shearer will always regret turning down the chance to sign for Manchester United, despite the retired striker's hero status during ten years on Tyneside, writes Paul Fraser. Robson, in his recently-released autobiography Robbo,
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World Cup: hooligan first to be locked up
A FOOTBALL hooligan from the North-East last night became the first person in the country to be jailed for breaching rules imposed to keep troublemakers away from the World Cup. Police said that Paul Lupton's seven-day jail term should act as a warning
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Police to target off-road bikes
POLICE have started a fresh crackdown on youngsters causing problems by riding off-road bikes on the outskirts of Chester-le-Street. Uniformed officers and police community support officers (PCSOs) - on off-road machines themselves - have started patrolling
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Storm plays his cards well (Fairway)
AFTER two impressive opening rounds at the Wales Open, Graeme Storm is in touch with the leading pack and has his sights set on a European Tour card by close of play tomorrow night. The Hartlepool golfer, after a decent run of form in the past couple
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Trio cycle from Aberdeen to back charity
THREE oil rig workers have cycled from Aberdeen to Consett to raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Andy Scott, 46, from Consett, Scott Wither, 33, from Burntisland, in Scotland, and Robert Bryson, 42, from Carlisle, finished their 240-mile trek yesterday
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Sixth form centre gains go-ahead and £500,000
PLANS to create a modern sixth form centre for students in north Durham have been approved in principle. Derwentside District Council's planning committee gave the go-ahead for the scheme as part of a £5m refurbishment at St Bede's RC School, in Lanchester
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Hopes that school demolition will stop anti-social behaviour
RESIDENTS hope the demolition of a former school will reduce anti-social behaviour in the area. Demolition work is due to start on Springfield Primary School next week, nearly two months after it shut. The abandoned school was closed at the end of the
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Old boy supports mini World Cup game
A BUSINESSMAN has pledged his support to a mini World Cup tournament being staged at his former school. The tournament is being held tomorrow at Eastbourne Sports Complex to celebrate the 2006 World Cup. The tournament is being sponsored by consultancy
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Resurgent McGrath looks for England call
Bradford-born Anthony McGrath is in the form of his life and he plundered his second century of the season yesterday as Yorkshire strengthened their grip over Hampshire at Headingley on the third day of the Championship match. McGrath, once again looking
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Youngsters receive expert tuition in making music
YOUNG rock musicians have been learning the tricks of the trade at half-term sessions at a Durham school. The Darlington-based School of Rock and Pop held a workshop at Belmont Community Arts College, on Thursday and Friday, for youngsters. Eight musicians
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Council workers get cracking on borough's untidy streets
WORK on a pioneering £2.5m scheme to improve the streets of Darlington will begin next week. Almost 1,000 residents completed a questionnaire telling Darlington Borough Council about areas they felt were in need of improvement. The council said the Let's
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Race abuse of takeaway shop mstaff was 'shameful'
A TEENAGER racially abused two women who worked in a Chinese takeaway, a court heard yesterday. The 17-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, admitted using racially aggravated threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards
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School health matters
HEALTH professionals helped students at a village school learn more about healthy lifestyles. Nineteen students from Hurworth School Maths and Computing College took part in a health and fitness presentation, which showed them the importance of personal
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Care staff lose jobs as funding runs out
A SERVICE to support people affected by Alzheimer's Disease is to be scaled down in Darlington, after a crucial funding source was lost. Three carers from the Alzheimer's Society, in Darlington, will lose their jobs on Friday, after a three-year grant
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Rapist on run may be forced to return to UK
A CRICKETER on the run from the law in Pakistan could still be extradited back to the UK and forced to serve a five-year jail sentence for rape. Mohammed Fazal, 27, a professional for Saltburn in east Cleveland, fled to his home country three weeks before
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Squadron goes for award
A SQUADRON of air cadets has been ranked among the top six in the country. The 1407 Squadron, Air Training Corps, based in Newton Aycliffe, will go on to compete for the national honours. If successful, the 36 teenagers will be awarded the Lees Trophy
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Government denies prison dangerously overcrowded
GOVERNMENT officials have denied a North-East prison is dangerously overcrowded, despite it housing hundreds more prisoners than it was designed for. The latest Home Office figures showed there were almost 800 prisoners in Durham Prison, in accommodation
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Pensioner duped by 'contractors'
PENSIONERS are being warned to be on their guard after an elaborate con left an elderly woman heavily out of pocket. Two men posing as council contractors called at the woman's home in Dickens Street, Spennymoor, shortly after 11am, on Thursday. The men
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An inspiration to us all (Comment)
BY the end of next week, we will be in the grip of World Cup fever as one of the biggest events in international sport gets under way. We will, of course, be backing England all the way and we believe that, with or without Wayne Rooney, we have players
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Steer clear of Derby's French connection
EVEN though Visindar has been backed as if defeat is out of the question for this afternoon's Epsom Derby, taking a short price about Andre Fabre's Gallic raider simply doesn't make sound financial sense. No French-trained horse has won the world-famous
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Destiny calling for Hugs
HEXHAM stages the sole jumps meeting of the day and National Hunt fans are in for a treat with big fields and competitive races guaranteed. One of the most interesting individuals to turn out is Hugs Destiny (2.40), bidding to make up for what was one
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Man who took indecent pictures of woman is jailed
A MAN who plied a woman with vodka before taking indecent pictures of her in a train toilet has been jailed. After Trevor Tarirah was led away to start his 12-month sentence, the man who led the investigation into his crimes described the 31-year-old
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Lewis returns to face Yorkshire
Durham will have Mick Lewis back in the squad for tomorrow's crucial C & G Trophy match against Yorkshire at Riverside. After missing Monday's win against Leicestershire, the Australian seamer has had an injection to remove the discomfort in his Achilles
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Four people arrested in armed raid by police
FOUR people were arrested during a dawn raid by armed officers in Middlesbrough. A search of the house in Farmside Mews, in the Bonny Grove area of Marton, uncovered a ball bearing gun. About 30 officers attended the scene - including a dozen armed with
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Scott leads Durham's successful run chase
GARY Scott yesterday became the fourth player of the match to score his maiden first-class century as Durham chased a target of 328 in 62 overs to beat Oxford UCCE by four wickets. After holing out when ten short of his century in the first innings, Scott
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Disabled cricketer pushes out boundaries to succeed
A TEENAGE cricketer has defied the odds to become one of County Durham's most celebrated young players. Gareth Walton has firmly established himself in the squad at Willington Cricket Club as an accomplished bowler, batter and fielder. The 17-year-old
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Teesdale Talk- Flyball team put best paw forward
A FOUR-STRONG team of dogs and handlers from Teesdale Flyball Club will be competing at Crufts under their own name for the first time next spring, after winning an event at Irvine in Scotland to qualify. The success has delighted Doreen Bowles, Claire
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Prizes for new friends
A FAMILY from Darlington who became members of the Friends of the Bowes Museum, in Barnard Castle, picked up some unexpected gifts earlier this week. Gary and Debbie Simmons, together with sons Theo, 12, and Ellis, six, became the 2,000th members when
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Recycling goes underground
STOCKTON Borough Council is one of the first authorities in the country to offer an alternative recycling method to kerbside collections. The installation of an underground multi-container recycling system has taken place. Funded by Defra, the three
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Council wants cash to adapt disputed land
COUNCILLORS at the centre of a land dispute over former parkland are hoping to secure funding to provide a play facility for villagers. Members of Dene Valley Parish Council formed the Auckland Park Recreation Park charity in a bid to resurrect the former
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Police win six-week pub closure order
A PUB landlord has been ordered to call time after police reports of teenagers attending raves. Cleveland Police told Stockton Borough Council's licensing committee that several incidents at The Roseworth pub contributed to crime and disorder. A committee
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Site move will safeguard the jobs of factory workers
ONE of County Durham's largest private employers last night released details of its £15m move to a new factory which will safeguard jobs for at least 20 years. Thorn Lighting, based in Spennymoor, is moving to a purpose-built factory on the Green Lane
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Accolade for flourishing caravan company
A CARAVAN group with a dealership in the region has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. Barrons, whose North-East centre is in Burtree Gate, near Darlington, came in at 49th in a league table of privately-owned companies, ahead
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A recipe for shire devilment (Chris Lloyd)
THOSE signs, the one those renegade historians have been shuffling around the countryside near the River Tees - why don't they say Durhamshire? This baffled me, all those years ago, when I applied for a job on this newspaper. I came from a land of leafy
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Roeder: Impossible to find another Shearer
NEWCASTLE UNITED'S search for a new No 9 requires a striker capable of dealing with the pressure of filling Alan Shearer's boots as much as he is of scoring goals. That is the assertion of the man leading the chase, manager Glenn Roeder, and there are
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Nyron planning speedy return
NYRON Nosworthy intends to reward Sunderland's loyal supporters with a quick return to the Premiership after hailing the club's fanatical following for being 'in a league of their own'. Nosworthy, like many of his Sunderland colleagues last term, found
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Trio jailed after man stabbed following brawl
A TEENAGE girl who stabbed an innocent man after a brawl at a party has been locked up for three and a half years. Two of her friends were imprisoned for 18 months for their part in the night-time attack on Matthew Nimmo in Darlington. A court heard yesterday
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Cash boost for memorial garden plans at cemetery
WORK on a memorial garden has been given a boost from an £18,000 grant. The extension to Ferryhill's Duncombe Cemetery is expected to be complete by the end of the year. Ferryhill Town Council has already received about £71,000 towards the project
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A tight fit as John sets out on mercy trip
GOOD Samaritan John Mutum set off for Poland on a mercy mission this week. Mr Mutum, 69, a retired farmer and salesman from Barnard Castle, will make a round trip of 2,000 miles, and spend £1,000 from his own pocket, to take the clothing to homes in
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Roeder perfect choice for Magpies, Gazza
GLENN ROEDER has been described as the perfect man to transform Newcastle United into a Premiership force again, by the man who is godfather to his children - Paul Gascoigne. Gascoigne, renowned for his wayward lifestyle after more than a decade in the
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Father starts jail term for baby GBH
A JUDGE has delayed sentencing a couple for an incident that left their baby badly brain-damaged. But the father was sent to jail to start what will inevitably be a custodial sentence for causing grievous bodily harm to the three-week-old boy. Paul Burns
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Pool reject Wilder's claims of an approach
HARTLEPOOL United last night refuted suggestions that Halifax Town manager Chris Wilder has rejected the opportunity to move to Victoria Park. The Conference side, who missed out on a return to the Football League after losing last season's play-off
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Flag firm workers swamped by orders
STAFF at a North-East business have been working round the clock to meet demand for its St George's Cross flags. England fans preparing to show their support for the national side are boosting the profits of AA Flags, in Consett, County Durham, after
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Hear All Sides
EU REGIONS: THE North-East of England exists as a region in a geographical sense only and no other Control of the area is vested locally in a number of democratically-elected councils and unitary authorities and, nationally, by our elected Parliament
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Businesses are braced for staff sickies on match days
BUSINESSES across the region are preparing themselves for a surge in staff taking sickies during the World Cup. Thousands of work hours and profits could be lost as staff take time off during the five-week tournament, which kicks off in Germany on Friday
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Meat hooks and daggers among amnesty haul
ALMOST 400 knives and weapons have been handed in to police in the county as part of a national amnesty. North Yorkshire Police said yesterday that 386 weapons have been given up so far. Officers have described the figures as a promising start. Items
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Darrien urges voters to help his dream come true
A DANCER from the North-East will tonight bid to achieve his dream of turning professional by winning the final of a top television talent show. Darrien Wright, 21, has called on the whole of the region to help him and dance partner Hollie Robertson
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Students make statement with fashion
FAIRTRADE fashion will take to the catwalk this month as students put a world issue on a local stage. Northallerton College members of the Environmental Action Group Agenda 21 scheme will stage the event in Northallerton Town Hall on Friday, June 23.
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Programme launched to put area on tourist map
AN overlooked corner of County Durham is to be put firmly on the map of top attractions for tourists. At a launch this week, tourism bosses pledged to promote east Durham's many and varied attractions. Extensive regeneration schemes and private investment
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Revealed: extent of war hero's bravery
THE true story of a North-East war hero's Victoria Cross honour has been told in a new book.Although there is no doubt Captain Richard Annand deserved his medal, Dunkirk - Fight to the Last Man reveals how the details of his citation were incorrect.Capt
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Drugs group is linked to £8bn deal with Pfizer
DRUGS group GlaxoSmithKline was last night at the centre of speculation linking it to an £8bn bid for Pfizer's Listerine-to-Sudafed consumer healthcare arm.Such a move would transform Glaxo into the world's biggest maker of non-prescription drugs, as
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Women prepare to conquer 5km race for charity
TEAM spirit will be a key feature of Race for Life events this year, with scores of groups preparing to take part. Across the region, women of all ages are confident they will be able to conquer the 5km route with some help from friends. Huge numbers
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Demolition order over £400,000 house delayed
LEGAL moves have delayed the threatened demolition of a house worth about £400,000, built without planning permission in a village. The five-bedroom house at Ingleby Arncliffe, between North-allerton and Stokesley, was built by Teesside property developer
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Back from service in Afghanistan
A NORTH-EAST Royal Navy Reservist Commander is returning to the region after a four-month tour of duty in Afghanistan. Commander Jeremy Stocker, 47, who lives in Durham with his wife, Judith, was posted to the troublespot in February, where he joined
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Calvert hoping Amarillo will show the way to a first Derby triumph
WHILE the horse-racing world turns its attention to Epsom, Britain's greyhound racing fans will spend this afternoon salivating at the prospect of their own Derby. This evening, Wimbledon plays host to the final of the William Hill Greyhound Derby, a
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Appeal to Minister over healthcare
REDCAR and Cleveland Borough Council has voiced concerns that the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) could undermine the Government's plans for a borough-wide primary care trust. A motion, which received unanimous support, is expressing alarm over suggestions
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90 homes will be built in programme to cost £8.5m
PLANS for a multi-million pound housing programme have been revealed. Nearly 90 homes will be built across Redcar and Cleveland as part of the £8.5m programme for new housing schemes. A derelict eyesore will be one of the sites transformed - from a former
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30ft ceramic mosaic created for community cafe
PEOPLE who use a community centre have lent their hand to an unusual piece of artwork. A 30ft ceramic mosaic now hangs from the walls of the Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre cafe. Centre users worked with ceramicist Glynis Johnson as part of Stockton Borough
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Atlantic Waves hopes to weather elements and make a splash in Epsom Derby
SHOULD Atlantic Waves win this afternoon's £1.25m Epsom Derby for trainer Mark Johnston it won't be down to the current climate because the weather has been dreadful at Middleham over the past couple of weeks. "I've never known a spring so wet and cold
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Mainsforth looking to secure third successive win
In the Readers Durham County League, Mainsforth are hoping to make it three wins on the bounce when they visit third-bottom Brandon this afternoon. Following an indifferent start, Mainsforth's confidence has been boosted by recent results and victory
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Norton's flying start proves critics wrong
Before a ball was bowled Norton were being written off, but six games into the season they have created a record and are fourth from top, still unbeaten. The loss of the Symington brothers, Marc and Craig, to Sunderland had the pessimists predicting a
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Clash of the new arrivals
Foster's Northumberland and Tyneside Senior League: The two sides promoted from Division A2 last season meet today with Lintz enjoying a 30-point advantage over Greenside. A close result is anticipated as Greenside won for the first time last week, defeating
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Biggest test yet, says Herbert
The Surridge Durham Coast League: There is a double programme this weekend when Murton, who went top of the table last Saturday, aim to strengthen their position. Today, they visit fourth-top Washington and are buoyed by Wednesday's outstanding victory
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Heal provides key to Darlington's fortunes
Darlington Building Society NYSD Premier League, Premier Division: Darlington have made an indifferent start to the season but their fortunes will surely soon improve if Aaron Heal maintains his outstanding form. The Australian has impressed since the
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Hall opens park to artists for displays
WISHES could come true for visitors to a sculpture display thanks to a new exhibit. A number of sculptures, including Wishbones by Richard Farrington, are on show at Newby Hall, near Ripon. The piece is made up of two-metre long wishbones, and visitors
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St Anne's pulls the communication chord (At Your Service)
This year sees the 50th birthday celebrations of a Roman Catholic church which, for four years, held its services in a nearby pub - that was until the community raised money for a new building. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel,
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Four reach finals of band battle
FOUR groups have won through to the final of a battle of the bands, a key feature of a rock festival planned as part of a day of summer celebrations in Bedale. Ten bands from Bedale High School and colleges in the area took part in knockout competitions
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'NHS wrong in decision to drop homeopathy'
A YEAR after North-East NHS bosses dropped homeopathy from an award-winning alternative health project, there are plans to publish research which suggests they were mistaken. The research is expected to show that homeopathy was one of the most effective
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Dame Tanni prepares for ten-mile race day
A BRITISH paralympic star is heading to Thirsk to compete in her tenth ten-mile road race. Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson has won four paralympic gold medals as part of the Great Britain team. She will compete in this year's Thirsk Road Race on Sunday, June
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Brand that gives a taste of the North
A GROUP of 70 farmers plan to introduce a marketing brand with a northern flavour. The farmers, members of the North East Grains Ltd co-operative, hope their Northumberland Meat brand will become a household name. One of its key features will be the use
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Stars and early stages (Theatre)
North-East celebrity couple Jill Halfpenny and Craig Conway spare a thought for the actors of tomorrow. AS a founder member of Newcastle's Northern Stage ensemble actor Craig Conway is well aware of the importance of supporting new young talent. His Gateshead
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The second comings
Remakes are the name of the game in the cinema and on TV as once successful ideas are recycled for a second airing. But the play it again game doesn't impress everyone, as Steve Pratt reports. A luxury liner turns turtle after being hit by a giant wave
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Game, set and match (In The Picture)
Alec Weeks may have a different view from most fans of the TV coverage of the World Cup. For more than 40 years he was on the other side of the camera as a BBC sports producer. Alec Weeks will settle down in his armchair to watch all the games when coverage
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For Your Benefit: Can I get financial help having just retired, aged 65?
Q - I have just retired at the age of 65 with a four- weekly State Pension of £398.20 and a monthly works pension of £324.69. After paying the basics like my monthly rent of £380, water charges and £60 Council Tax, I have less than £50 a week to live
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The incredible journey of Captain Marvel
BRYAN ROBSON is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest players to wear the Three Lions across his chest. Given the 'Captain Marvel' moniker by the tabloid press for his all-action displays, Robson is fondly remembered as an inspirational captain
