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Boro's away-day blues continue at Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers 2 Middlesbrough 1 MIDDLESBROUGH'S miserable away form continued at Ewood Park on Saturday with their seventh defeat on their travels this season. The game was allowed to go ahead by referee Martin Atkinson despite torrential rain
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Black Cats silenced by Nugent strike
Sunderland 0 Preston North End 1 DAVID NUGENT'S value increased as the Preston North End striker grabbed the winning goal to end Sunderland's impressive run at the Stadium of Light. The 20-year-old, a target of Middlesbrough among others in next
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Eight in a row for Pools
A LAST-GASP Darryl Duffy goal earned Hartlepool United a 1-0 win over Peterborough - and secured a place in the record books in the process. Pools have now won eight games in a row, eclipsing the previous club record of seven successive triumphs. And
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BREAKING NEWS: Huntsman confirms sale of Teesside business
THE sale of a giant North-East chemical plant was confirmed today - securing more than 800 jobs. US-based Huntsman Corporation has sold its European Chemicals and Polymers Division to the Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) after gaining
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Police renew appeals over murder
POLICE were today still searching for a weapon following the murder of a father-of-two who was found stabbed to death in a North-East street. Around 40 officers are involved in the investigation into the death of Lee Hannan from Grangtown, near Middlesbrough
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Storms hamper helicopter crash investigation
Storms continue to hamper the investigation into a helicopter crash in Morecambe Bay, coastguards said this morning. Six men died in Wednesday evening's accident and another man is missing presumed dead. Rescuers called off the search for missing Keith
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Saddam is executed
TELEVISION footage showing the body of Saddam Hussein following his execution in Baghdad at 3am UK time has been released by the Iraqi Government. The former dictator was filmed lying with his head to one side, wrapped in a white cloth, still wearing
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Rambling into the New Year
A FIVE-MILE walk in the New Year is being organised to give people a chance to start shedding excess Christmas pounds. Hartlepool Borough Council's countryside wardens and the Fens Residents' Association have joined forces to organise the circular stroll
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Many homeless people are facing a bleak new year
A CHARITY for the homeless is bracing itself for an increase of people left out in the cold in the new year. Workers for the Durham City-based charity Moving On say the area's reputation as an affluent, leafy, historic settlement is hiding an increasing
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Get aboard the bus and kick the habit
A DOUBLE-DECKER bus is to tour the county to help people give up smoking. The bus, from the county's Stop Smoking Service, has information about courses and one-to-one help from the NHS. The service runs seven-week courses for people who want to quit
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John's training to recover from crash is 'absolute inspiration'
A MAN who suffered horrific injuries in a road accident two years ago is aiming to do a coast-to-coast bike ride once he is fit enough. John Caulfield, 20, of New Kyo, completes his one-to-one training in the New Year. He needed to learn basic walking
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Town aims to promote itself with signs plan
NEW signs promoting a market town's attractions could cost up to £20,000. A group of local people working to raise the profile of Bedale is looking at funding sources for signs on the A1 nearby and at other entrances to the town. The Bedale and Villages
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Police appeal in search for shoplifter
POLICE are looking for a man wanted for alleged shoplifting. A police spokesman said the suspect entered Costcutter in Shield Row, Stanley, at 8.25pm on Tuesday, October 17. He is alleged to have removed items from the display shelves, concealed them
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Domestic abuse courts to be trialled in region
SPECIALIST domestic abuse courts are being piloted to secure more convictions. The project, which has been backed by £20,000 from the Home Office, will mean a range of measures are introduced to increase the number of early guilty pleas and reduce the
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Pupils film a warning about binge drinking
SCHOOL pupils have produced a television advert to help highlight the dangers of binge drinking. Students from Dene Community School of Technology, in Peterlee, and Glendene School, in Easington Colliery, have made the 30-second film which is to be shown
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Traders up in arms over ban
TRADERS fear a planned pedestrianisation scheme could affect their businesses. Officials from North Yorkshire County Council have put forward proposals to close Pickering Market Place to traffic every Monday. The plans are designed to ease congestion
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Royal Rosa is expecting to graduate with honours
ROYAL ROSA (3.10) holds every chance of maintaining a superb strike-rate by landing this afternoon's Haydock Park Graduation Chase. Howard Johnson's chestnut has triumphed on seven of his 13 career starts, finished second on a further three occasions,
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Donovan should have his fans singing in the rain
DESPITE a wet and windy weekend weather forecast, fans of Donovan (2.20) could be still be singing in the rain after the conclusion of Ascot's two-mile-and-three-furlong ATR Handicap Chase. Donovan is coming nicely to the boil judged by his latest Leicester
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Demolition scheme awaits approval by councillors
THE next phase of a project to knock down and rebuild a run-down estate is looking for approval from councillors. Residents on the Hardwick estate, in Stockton, have long awaited the regeneration of the drab estate, which is blighted by drugs and crime
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It's the magic of education
A CONCERT held to show off students' artistic skills has unveiled a creative fibre optic sculpture. Dari Taylor MP was guest of honour at Egglescliffe School's event and spoke of how she admired the bright, colour feature. Months of projects and design
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Sweeney returns to centre stage
AFTER a successful change of roles, Antony Sweeney will be back in his usual position this afternoon - but the energetic midfielder hasn't ruled out a permanent change in the future. Sweeney has played on both the right wing and up front in recent games
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Play-offs are Cats' minimum target
WHEN Roy Keane took over from Niall Quinn in the manager's chair at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland were languishing in the Championship's relegation zone. Today, with promotion hopefuls Preston North End on Wearside, the Black Cats have every chance
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Keane hoping Warnock will sign as Evans arrives on loan
AFTER receiving word Jonny Evans is to complete a loan move from Manchester United next week, Sunderland manager Roy Keane has now struck a deal with Liverpool for left-back Stephen Warnock. Keane is desperate for an eventful January transfer window and
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Alcohol licence for shop at risk
COUNCILLORS are to review a shop's licence for the sale of alcohol after one of its staff was prosecuted for selling drink to two 14-year-olds. Trading standards officers have asked Hartlepool Borough Council's Licensing Act sub-committee to carry out
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Forget Woody mania as Boro boss hails super Schwarzer
A RECORD that reads just 18 goals conceded in the 17 matches since Jonathan Woodgate joined Middlesbrough is only bettered in the Premiership by Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bolton. But, without attempting to under-value the contribution
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Villagers hope to add names to memorial
A VILLAGE is hoping to add the names of its Second World War victims to a memorial more than 60 years after they died. The war memorial at St Michael's and All Angels Church, in Barningham, near Barnard Castle, lists those residents of the village that
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Uncertainty over Huth injury opens door for Riggott
MYSTERY surrounding Robert Huth's ankle injury means Middlesbrough are even more determined to retain the services of Chris Riggott next month. Riggott, arguably Boro's most consistent performer last season, has worked his way back to fitness after four
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Blues must raid January sales to capture the title
'THE days of Chelsea spending their way to the title are over', we were reliably informed by owner Roman Abramovich recently, as the Russian billionaire spoke of developing youth at Stamford Bridge. That approach could well have to be postponed for a
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Parish councillors are honoured for efforts
IN many ways, being a parish councillor is a thankless task. It is an unpaid, low-profile role which requires time, dedication and behind-the-scenes service to the community. It is by no means an easy duty. This makes the achievements of five individuals
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Benitez insists Crouch remains in his plans
LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez has attempted to scupper any move by Newcastle United to land Peter Crouch next month. The Magpies are planning to offer the England striker an escape route out of Anfield after he slipped down the Reds' pecking order. Crouch
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Lucky escape in town centre
SHOPPERS in Darlington escaped injury yesterday when a hoarding protecting improvement works was blown down. One of the hoardings around the Pedestrian Heart work in High Row, Darlington, was blown down by strong winds. A number of other hoardings were
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Lawyers in running for legal prize
LAWYERS in County Durham are in the running for a national local government legal award. Durham County Council's legal services team has been shortlisted with five other councils for the LGC Legal Award to be announced next year. The award is one of
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Quakers' illness crisis is receding
DARLINGTON'S virus-stricken squad returned to training yesterday and, while many are still feeling the effects of flu, manager Dave Penney hopes to have most of his players available for today's visit of Shrewsbury Town. After a head count only Craig
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Saudi group pays £350m for Huntsman businesses
CHEMICALS group Huntsman yesterday finalised the £350m sale of part of its Teesside operation to a Saudi petrochemical group. State-controlled Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) now owns Huntsman's base chemicals business in the region
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Grainger extra time to shareholders in CAT deal
RESIDENTIAL property group Grainger Trust has extended its offer to acquire an offshore investment fund after failing to secure all of the company's shares by the initial deadline. Grainger Retirement Housing Limited (GRHL) - a division of Grainger
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D1 Oils to raise £48m with share pricing
SHAREHOLDERS in biofuels company D1 Oils have approved plans to raise £48.7m through a share placing, part of which will be used to nearly treble the size of its Teesside site. The Teesside group will now admit 29,838,848 shares onto the AIM at
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Biofuel industry to match Europe
THE Tees Valley bioethanol industry could produce almost as much of the green fuel as the current output of the entire European Union within the next three years, it has been forecast. Dermot Roddy, chief executive of renewable energy company
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Honorable eccentricity
THE British like mileposts in their lives. Whenever it is time for exam results to be published, everyone enjoys the annual debate about how they are meaningless and being dumbed down. Similarly, whenever an honours list is published, everyone enjoys
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December 30, 2006
ARMED FORCES I AGREE with your Comment (Echo, Dec 26) regarding our armed forces. Yes, drunken antics as occasionally reported in The Northern Echo mean they do not act in a permanently perfect manner, but the tasks they are asked to fulfil, on
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The art of being Beatrix
Bridget Jones actress Renee Zellwegger admits she knew very little about Beatrix Potter, whom she portrays on the screen. But, as she tells Steve Pratt, she feels she has much in common with the childrens author C apart from the accent. OSCAR-WINNING
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A mother describes 'her worst nightmare'
Disabled boy showered with glass as burglars threw brick through window. A MOTHER has spoken of her anguish after her disabled son was showered with glass when burglars hurled a brick through his bedroom window. The teenager, who has cerebral
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Hunt for killer after father found in the street
A MURDER hunt has begun after a man was found stabbed to death in the street. Lee Hannan, 29, was found in Tennyson Avenue, Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, just after 1am yesterday. A post-mortem examination carried out by a Home Office pathologist
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The final hours of Saddam Hussein
FORMER dictator Saddam Hussein was last night waiting to be led to the hangman's noose. Members of Iraq's parliament and families of Saddam's victims were expected to witness the former leader's execution - which was expected to take place at dawn today
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On the trail of biking mecca
BRITAIN'S leading designer of mountain bike trails has backed a North-East dale to become the country's most popular centre for the fast-growing sport. Seven tracks proposed for the hills above Weardale, County Durham, could be good enough to rival the
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Scottish rocker Rod: I'm overjoyed at the news
ROCKER Rod Stewart said he was overjoyed to be awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours. The singer received the news at his home in Palm Springs, California. He said: "It is a great honour and I am overjoyed. "Although I am living in California, I am very
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Honours go to the great and the good
VETERAN rocker Rod Stewart shares top billing with the Queen's grand-daughter, Zara Phillips, and Coronation Street stalwart Johnny Briggs in the New Year Honours published today. Stewart, famed for his spiky hair and gritty voice, becomes a CBE as his
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The naked truth of city's place
A NORTH-EAST city best known for its football, brown ale and nights on the tiles has been named the country's most artistic centre. The accolade for Newcastle/ Gateshead comes in research published yesterday, which surveyed 14 cities - and which placed
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Playbus faces end of the road after 30 years
A NURSERY-ON-WHEELS is coming to the end of the road after more than 30 years. Darlington's playbus, which has welcomed thousands of children over the years, looks likely to teach its final children by the end of March. Volunteers who run the nursery
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MBE farmer: It came out of of the blue
A FARMER has been honoured for his lifelong work in the family business and helping his colleagues. David Maughan is to become an MBE for his dedicated work to farming. Last night, he said: "The first we heard about it was when a letter arrived about
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Milk van theft won't stop daily pints arriving
A VETERAN milkman has vowed to continue his round despite having his van stolen during a delivery. Bill Farndale, 78, has been delivering milk in Northallerton, Brompton and Thornton-le-Moor, North Yorkshire, for 15 years. He was putting out pints in
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GPs condemn hospital cuts as 'panic measures'
FAMILY doctors have condemn-ed major cuts in health services as "panic measures" which will cause increased suffering for patients. GPs' representatives say an action plan by the new North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust (PCT) means ill people will
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Dying wish as book aids hospice
WHEN Neil Baxter was diagnosed with brain cancer, he resolved to write his life story before he died. Months later - only days before he succumbed to the cancer - he saw his dream become a reality. And although he was not able to make the book launch
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Protests over plan to extend quarry
VILLAGERS are fighting plans to extend a limestone quarry to within yards of their homes. Lafarge Aggregates, the operator of Thrislington Quarry, west of the A1 near Ferryhill, County Durham, wants to extend the site to the east side of the motorway
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Regional honours recipients
Durham CBE: Professor William James Feast. Emeritus Professor, Durham University. Services to polymer chemistry (High Shincliffe). OBE: Mary Rosamund Briggs. Chief executive, Seven Stories centre. Services to literature (Edmundbyers). OBE: David John
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Convicted killer 'left in limbo' over release date from prison
A MAN who hopes to overturn his conviction for a shotgun killing has been left in "limbo", not knowing when he might be released from jail. Next May, Andrew Adams is due to complete the minimum 14-year tariff imposed by the trial judge. But should his
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Bargain bonanza
WITH package holiday bookings for summer 2007 believed to be more than 20 per cent down, the New Year could see spectacular holiday bargains in a fierce new price battle among the big firms. ''In the peak selling period for summer holidays from now to
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So did the Earth move for you?
'All Britain shaken by an earthquake", screamed The Northern Echo's front page headline. The greatest for centuries. Alarm in the North-East. People rush from their beds. The strongest earthquake in Britain's history happened at 1.26am on Sunday, June
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At the school of snakes
MOST schools have a caretaker. Very few have a snake killer. But at Gbderomede School in the West African state of Benin, his role is vital. The school, in a particularly poor area where mountains of rubbish punctuate the dry soil and scrub, backs onto
