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Firefighter: How we tackled junkyard blaze
A FIREFIGHTER has told how crews tackled a massive junkyard fire. The incident, made more dangerous by the presence of acetylene cylinders, broke out at Cliff's Auto Salvage, on Old Station Road, South Bank, Middlesbrough, at around 7.40pm last night
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Major overhaul for York Racecourse
THE racecourse known as the Ascot of the North is to undergo one of its most significant overhauls since it first began hosting the sport of kings. The major project, costing in the region of £2m, will improve the performance and consistency of the racing
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Houses evacuated as gas cylinder explodes
HOUSEHOLDERS had to be evacuated last night after an acetylene cylinder exploded while firefighters were attempting to cool it down. The incident, at Blucher Terrace, Newcastle, was reported around 7.40pm. It originally involved a large garden shed,
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Family jailed for drug offences
THREE people involved in a family-run drugs business have been locked up - one indefinitely for what a judge described as a "terrible" unconnected assault. Peter Marron, 20, was given an indeterminate jail sentence for the protection of the public for
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Audi Allroad
AUDI'S Allroad takes an A6 Avant and gives it trick suspension, one that will rise and fall at the press of a button. It is designed for modest off-roading, being grass or tracks, but nothing too demanding. At the point-to-point it looks the part
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Renault Modus 1.5 dCi
THE Japanese came up with the idea of a small people carrier, but it took the Europeans to refine the idea into something people wanted to buy. The Suzuki Wagon R and the various Daihatsu Moves showed what was possible within a small but tall
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Success for young taekwondo clubs
TAEKWONDO Clubfs run at Oakley Cross Sports Hall at Oakley Cross Primary School and also Woodham Burn Primary School in Aycliffe, opened in January and the students passed their first grading on May 6, all achieving yellow belt status. A large
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Up and coming youngster leaves rest of field behind
YORK anglers continue to do well on the commercial carp scene and up and coming youngster Craig Robinson made his mark yet again during the latest round of the Bob Co Spring Series on Moor Monkton's Carpvale fishery. Pulling out peg 29 on the Match
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AKA comes to town
THE third Amateur Kickboxing Association (AKA) event of the year will take place tomorrow at Darlington Cockerton Band and Music Institute, hosted by Bishop Auckland's Fire Cobra Thai Boxing Club and Darlington's Hanuman Club. Experienced fighters
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Flying Scotsman return is delayed
A CLASSIC steam engine will not return to main line service until a year later than planned following a major overhaul, it was announced today. A shortage of raw materials has been blamed for the hitch affecting Flying Scotsman, saved by the National
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Thieves smash through wall to steal cash
BRAZEN burglars created their own hole in the wall to make a cash withdrawal at the weekend. Thieves smashed through an exterior brick wall of a County Durham town council's offices and stole a safe from inside. The culprits appear to have drilled into
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Thieves smash through wall to steal cash
BRAZEN burglars created their own hole in the wall to make a cash withdrawal at the weekend. Thieves smashed through an exterior brick wall of a County Durham town council's offices and stole a safe from inside. The culprits appear to have drilled into
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Revived Potters at the motorpark
The Redcar Bears entertain a revamped and revived Stoke Potters side in Premier League action at the South Tees Motorsport Park on Thursday evening at 7.30pm. For a club which traditionally did not have a high turnover of riders the Stoke management
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Cow rounded up in town garage after failed escape
A RAMPAGING cow gave car mechanics a shock yesterday when it charged through their garage in a bid for freedom.The cow escaped from Darlington Auction Mart, at about 9.30am, dashed 500m down busy streets and through Evans Halshaw car workshop, before
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Le Mans 24 Hours Test Day Report
Allan McNish began his preparations for this year's Le Mans 24 Hours by driving his diesel-powered Audi in an official test at the French circuit on Sunday. McNish's co-driver Mike Rockenfeller clocked the third fastest time, a 3min 28.406secs, an
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Aston Martins dominate class at Nürburgring
Aston Martin is preparing for a double 24 hour challenge in June. Not only are six Aston Martin Racing DBR9s competing at Le Mans on 16 th and 17 th June, but a week earlier four Aston Martins will enter a lesser known but just as grueling race - the
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Wigan Go Bramble-Picking
FORMER Newcastle defender Titus Bramble has joined Wigan Athletic on a free transfer. The 25-year-old, who was released from St James' Park at the end of last season, has signed a three-year deal at the JJB Stadium to become Chris Hutchings' first signing
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Motorcyclist dies after lamppost collision
A MOTORCYCLIST died after losing control at a roundabout and colliding with a lamppost. Lee Smith, 34, from Cumby Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, was travelling in the town on the B6444 on his Suzuki 750 motorcycle at about 7.25pm yesterday. He
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David Beckham
DESPITE his recent recall to the England squad, David Beckham, by his decision to end his career in the US, has in effect called time on his playing days in senior football. With this in mind, assessments of his achievements have already begun.
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Recycling
MY daughter has her own cleaning business and cannot get over how many of her clients do not take the time to recycle their everyday items, so she has offered her help and whatever small amount she will deposit on the way home. I'm so proud of
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The Koran
B KIDD urges us to "read the Koran and discover that it presents no threat to anyone" (HAS, May 30). Well, I have read it, and it is riddled with threats to all and sundry, particularly infidels and Jews. In reference to infidels, it says: "Strike
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Babies' DNA
HOW nice to hear some more common sense from our own area in the form of Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate (a former chief superintendent with Durham Police) renewing the idea of taking DNA from all new babies. It beggars belief why money has not
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Unitary Authorities
I AM in receipt of voting forms and information supplied by Durham City Council for a so-called referendum on whether Durham County Council should provide all services in the county or to retain the present two-tier system. As an attempt to test
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Ani-nanny antics
Cutting Edge: The Animal Au Pair (C4, 9pm), God's Waiting Room (C4, 8pm), Peter and Dan Snow: 20th Century Battlefields (BBc2, 9pm) JACKIE Rowberry is great at training animals for films. She's less happy when it comes to chosing an au pair. Candidates
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'Still living in Steve land'
Barbara McQueen, widow of Hollywood star Steve McQueen, talks to Hannah Stephenson about their life together during his final years and how she has coped since then. It's more than 25 years since movie legend Steve McQueen died from cancer, aged 50, leaving
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On the hunt for Ultra Woman
Thousand of young woemn look up to Channel 4's June Sarpong as their role model. Georgina Rodgers talks to the TV presenter. Vivacious T4 presenter June Sarpong is not afraid of being labelled a role model. In fact, she sees it as part of her duty to
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The Echo's measure of good taste
EDITORS are asked all kinds of questions. For some misguided reason, we are expected to be the fount of all knowledge. I once had a midnight call at work from someone who'd clearly had too much to drink: "Is that the editor?" he slurred. "Who won the
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The Lifeblood Campaign
As part of The Northern Echo lifeblood campaign, which aims to encourage people to give blood, here are details of forthcoming donor sessions in the region: TODAY Community Association, Tyne Road, Stanley, 2pm-7pm Community Centre Sixth Pit, Fencehouses
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It's a case of much ado about Muchall
GORDON Muchall gave the performance of the day - and possibly the summer - in helping Sunderland to a dramatic victory. The Durham County star hit an unbeaten 192, the highest in the club's history and the second best in the league with the winning runs
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Burnmoor's bowlers put the reins on Hetton
Burnmoor continued to dominate the title race, recording their fifth win in seven games. And as challengers Whitburn were held to a draw, the leaders extended their advantage by eight points. The Moor gained revenge for a cup defeat inflicted on them
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Usher on leader's coat-tails
Three successive victories have moved Ushaw Moor into second place in spectacular fashion to challenge leaders Kimblesworth for the championship. But they'll need to maintain their new-found form to fight off the challenge of the ambitions of Esh Winning
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Eden crush Peterlee
Castle Eden cemented their position as leaders with victory over Peterlee yesterday. The visitors were bowled out for 106 with John Malkin claiming four for ten. Castle then knocked the required runs off for the loss of just two wickets, Malkin hit an
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Foster's Northumberland and Tyneside Senior League
If you're going to win for the first time in seven games, it can't be more enjoyable than to do it against the top team - that's what Benwell and Walbottle achieved when they met Tynedale. The shock of the day came when they were set to score 239 and
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Northallerton in pole
Middlesbrough will have to play catch-up as Northallerton extended their lead at the top following a run of seven games in which neither side would give away an advantage. Hartlepool dealt the blow to Boro's title hopes when they held them at Acklam Park
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Nighmare ednd ofr Dredge at Celtic Manor
Bradley Dredge's dream of winning his home Wales Open turned into a 10-minute nightmare at Celtic Manor today. Two weeks after losing the Irish Open in a play-off to Padraig Harrington, Dredge was in sight of making perfect amends - and becoming £250,000
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Windies settle for a draw
West Indies settled for a draw in their low key tour match against the MCC at Durham City after using the game primarily as batting practice. They established a 274-run first-innings lead but left the MCC only 39 overs to bat when they finally declared
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England misery continues but Wilkinson stays positive
South Africa 55, England 22. Jonny Wilkinson has delivered an upbeat verdict on England's South Africa tour - and he is now relishing the ''brilliant'' prospect of an uninterrupted World Cup build-up. England will fly home today after shipping 113 points
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Nice move, but still unfair
THE drugs budget for the National Health Service is under ever-increasing strain. Every week, science announces another major breakthrough in its search for cures for every life-changing illness, from cancer to diabetes. At every announcement, everyone
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Graveney reckons Flintoff will still be able to do it all
England remain confident they will welcome back Andrew Flintoff as a fully-fledged international all-rounder when he completes his recovery from further ankle surgery. The strain of performing with bat and ball at the highest level has told on the 29-
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Bus charges for students a backward step - MP
BISHOP Auckland MP Helen Goodman has hit out at plans to deny sixth form students in the area free transport to schools and colleges. Mrs Goodman is unhappy that sixth form students are being charged more than £100 a term in to take the bus. She said
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Jewish student's fight to win university place
A STUDENT who only spoke Yiddish as he grew up will go to one of the country's most prestigious universities. Ben Richardson, 21, left behind his orthodox Jewish family and community to pursue his education. Mr Richardson has been recognised with the
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Hear All Sides
TRAINING CENTRE I REFER to your report on the refusal of planning permission for the proposed agricultural training centre at Beacon Hill, Sadberge (Echo, June 1). John Littlefair resorts to name-calling, rather than producing the evidence we have all
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Mother hits out after son is taken to court
A TEENAGER who went to buy a pizza ended up in court for breaking the terms of a court order designed to stamp out anti-social behaviour in part of Darlington. The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty in Darlington Youth Court
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Football club delays opening of new shop
THE opening of Darlington Football Club's town centre shop has been put back a week to ensure that it is fully stocked. The club had intended to open the outlet, in the Queen Street Shopping Centre, today. Instead, it will welcome its first customers
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Red-letter day for Scarlett
A YOUNG dancer waltzed her way to success at a national event. Scarlett Moffatt, of Bishop Auckland, won the under-16 girls' International Dance Teachers Association Medallist of the Year. Partnered by Stephanie Cook, from Cockfield, she won the local
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Volunteer role led to new look at careers
As events celebrating Volunteer Week take place across County Durham, The Northern Echo is featuring the people who give up their time freely to make a difference to other people's lives. Sandra Manners has changed her career plans after volunteering
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Healthy eating cafe is placed on the market
A HEALTHY eating cafe has been put up for sale only 18 months after it opened. David Evans opened That Juice Place, in Skinnergate, Darlington, to operate a juice bar and sell a range of health foods based around the Government's five-a-day initiative
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Wait goes on over parish council plan
HURWORTH Parish Council has adopted a new policy for settling what has become known as the "Orpen Affair", but will not yet reveal what it is. Public and press were invited to the council's meeting on Tuesday night, but were excluded while a decision
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Hundreds see artists' work
AN art exhibition attracted more than 450 people. Teesdale Art Society's Spring Exhibition, held between May 24 and May 30 at the Witham Hall in Barnard Castle, featured 77 paintings by 23 artists. Visitors were invited to vote for the picture they liked
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Campaign launched to save Georgian barn
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to have an old tithe barn declared a listed building. Bernard Borman, of Leyburn, North Yorkshire, has asked English Heritage to list the building, which he believes is Georgian. The structure is near The Shawl, a terrace
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'It makes me feel absolutely marvellous'
As events celebrating Volunteer Week take place across County Durham, The Northern Echo is featuring the people who give up their time freely to make a difference to other people's lives. WHEN retired coal miner Ron Cordner began to lose his sight, depression
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£25,000 refit for centre's ITC suite
A COMMUNITY computer centre, dubbed the area's best-kept secret, has been relaunched after a makeover. Whale Hill Community Centre at Eston spent £25,000 to re-equip and refurbish its ten-year-old ICT suite. The project has provided the community with
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Store chain provides new look for centre
A FASHION chain which is making an big impact on the high street has exchanged contracts on a large store in the North-East. The 37,500 sq ft building in Capital Shopping Centre's (CSC) redevelopment of Eldon Square, in Newcastle, will be New Look's largest
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Shake-up to boost police specialist services
SPECIALIST policing in Cleveland will receive a boost from today with a major shake-up of the force's internal structure. Cleveland Police is restructuring its crime and operations and control toom departments by creating two new specialised units, called
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Signs of the times at cultural showcase
YOUNG people in Weardale are preparing for a cultural event. Music Alive in Weardale, which takes place later this month, will include 30 young people, aged from four to 17. The event, at St John's Chapel, features an African drumming group and local
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Harriers target elevation
GATESHEAD Harriers, who have won promotion in each of their first two seasons in the British Athletics League, are set for a third elevation after climbing to the top of Division Two with a stunning victory at Swansea. The Tynesiders lost out in their
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Youngsters put their talents to work on website
DISADVANTAGED youngsters are getting creative in cyberspace. The group, asylum seekers' children and youngsters in care, are writing music and songs, taking photos and making videos to put on their website. Working with Stockton Borough Council's youth
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Concerns over privacy means no balconies
COUNCILLORS have backed residents who feared the balconies of flats in a proposed development could invade their privacy and cause disturbance. Durham City Council's development control committee has imposed a condition that the balconies are not to be
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Developer may appeal after plan rejected
A DEVELOPER has hit back after a council refused to grant planning permission for 48 old people's homes. Golden Living said it is considering an appeal against the decision made by Ryedale District Council's planning committee. Members rejected proposals
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Hear All Sides
COUNCIL NEWSPAPERS ANOTHER North Yorkshire County Council free newspaper has just landed through my letterbox. It is issued 11 times a year, and delivered by the Royal Mail to 297,000 homes in North Yorkshire. That's more than three million newspapers
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Mining memorabilia to launch banner scheme
AN exhibition of mining memorabilia will help launch a banner project. The Crookhall Foundation Banner Partnership has been awarded a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to celebrate the mining heritage of Crookhall and Delves Lane. The project will
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Nature reserve praised for its thriving wildlife
A WETLAND nature reserve has won national praise. Nosterfield Nature Reserve, between Ripon and Bedale, is the subject of an article in the RSPB's quarterly Birds magazine. The article focuses on the wildlife potential for conservation at former mineral
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Target a new skill
PEOPLE are being invited to try a new skill. Shooting taster sessions have been organised by Hambleton District Council in conjunction with the Modern Pentathlon Association. The hour-long sessions will take place at Hambleton Forum, in Northallerton,
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Society looks back 20 years
AN exhibition is being planned to celebrate the Eighties. Boroughbridge Historical Society is organising the display in conjunction with Boroughbridge High School, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The exhibition will be based on photographs
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Welcome new faces
TWO new magistrates have been sworn in at Northallerton Magistrates' Court. Jo Shaw, of Sowerby, Thirsk, and Mark Harrison, of Northallerton, were inducted at the courthouse, in Racecourse Lane, last week. The ceremony was attended by chairwoman of the
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MP calls for free bus for sixth-formers
BISHOP Auckland MP Helen Goodman has condemned plans to deny sixth-form students free transport to their schools and colleges. She said that sixth-form students in her constituency are being charged more than £100 a term to take the bus to their college
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Learn about country life
MORE than 5,000 primary school children from across Yorkshire will be given an insight into rural life next week. Youngsters at the Countryside Days event, at the Great Yorkshire Showground, in Harrogate, will also get hands-on experience. The event,
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Housing proposal for site of old school
A FORMER village primary school is to be converted into a new housing estate with 16 large family homes. Residents and parish councillors in Sadberge, near Darlington, have been given their first chance to view the development. Developers Reiver Homes
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Tudor hall project receives a boost
A FARMER'S proposal to raise £200,000 to restore a Tudor banqueting hall has been given a boost. David Robinson has received listed building consent for renovation work on the grade II-listed banqueting house - Sutton Howgrave Hall, in Sutton Howgrave
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Helping charity
ESTATE agent Michael Poole, who has branches across the Tees Valley, is to make a donation of £10 to Macmillan Cancer Support for every completed house sale for 12 months, beginning of this month. He estimates it will raise in excess of £1,000 a month
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Seeking views on licences
RESIDENTS have been asked for their opinion on a scheme to improve life on their estate. Easington District Council is considering introducing a Selective Licensing policy for privately rented homes in the Wembley area of Easington Colliery. All private
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Police vow to crack down on excess speed
POLICE chiefs have warned of a crackdown on a road where a third of motorists have been exceeding the speed limit. The research by Durham Police on the B6372 at Pelton Fell, near Chester-le-Street, led to the decision to target the road, which has 30mph
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Dettori's Derby double delight
Just 24 hours after his scintillating victory in the Vodafone Derby at Epsom, Frankie Dettori bagged a Classic double when making all on Lawman to land the French equivalent, the Prix du Jockey-Club, at Chantilly. Dettori had arrived at the Paris venue
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MP volunteers
A LIBERAL Democrat MP will join a community transport organisation today as part of Volunteers Week. Phil Willis, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, will visit the Harrogate-based Little Red Bus, which provides transport to people in the Harrogate district
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Sheep show provides taster for big event
More than 8,000 farmers - some from abroad - are expected to attend the North Sheep 2007 gathering, in Weardale, later this week. But on Saturday, the 22nd Eastgate Spring Sheep Show, in Weardale, provided a welcome boost for British breeders. "There's
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Step out and help children with terminal illnesses
CHILDREN with terminal illnesses are to be helped when hundreds of runners step out for the first annual Butterwick Hospice 5K Fun Run.It is hoped at least 1,000 people will take part in the race on Teesside in August - in an attempt to raise more than
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Shaping up for charity challenge
Chocolate-nibbling, wine-supping, soap-watching reporter Claire Burbage files the first in a series of reports on her mission to complete the Butterwick Fun Run WITHIN minutes of agreeing to it, I regretted it. "Yeah, I don't mind doing it," I said to
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Pilot's lucky escape from plane wreckage
A PILOT had an incredible escape when his aircraft crashed into a field and flipped upside down.The 59-year-old man walked away from the wreckage with only bruises after the accident, which happened near a stately home at about 2pm.Police said the pilot
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Teenage pupils killed as motorbike crashes
POLICE were last night trying to establish how two teenage school pupils were killed while riding a powerful motorbike.Ross Leggate, 16, and his pillion passenger, 15-year-old Conor Lowden, died when the 750cc Kawasaki crashed into a lamp post in North
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Lewis moves a step closer to West End starring role
TEENAGE singing sensation Lewis Bradley is preparing for one of the biggest nights of his life after making it into the final of TV show Any Dream Will Do.The 17-year-old, from Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, overcame tough competition on Saturday from fellow
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Call for workers to tap into good health
A CAMPAIGN has been launched urging businesses to encourage employees to drink more tap water.Unison, the UK's largest union, has joined forces with Northumbrian Water and the Water for Health Alliance to send out the message that tap water is cheaper
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Fun day raises £5,000 for diabetes monitors
YOUNG Ethan McElvaney was the star of the show at a weekend charity fun day in aid of diabetes care.The five-year-old suffers from unstablised diabetes mellitus, and is repeatedly in and out of hospital as doctors have so far been unable to control his
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Priest: I'll forgive knifeman
A PARISH priest whose life was threatened by a crazed knifeman is planning to write to him in prison offering forgiveness.Father Derek Turnham, of Sacred Heart Church, in Middlesbrough, said he wanted to offer support to drug addict David Morgan as he
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Teenagers set sail on voyage
FOUR sea cadets have been given the opportunity of a lifetime to sail on a globe-trotting tall ship.TS Royalist arrived in Hartlepool Marina on Thursday to pick up local teenagers Roger Hodgman, Clare Armitage, Zoe Lister and Lewis Wright.The 80ft vessel
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Closure of bank prompts concern
FEARS that a rural community would lose one of its two remaining banks have been confirmed.HSBC has announced that it will close its branch in Front Street, Stanhope, in 12 weeks.Local people have expressed concern about the future of the branch since
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Region helps to fuel interest in Rock-It Ball championships
SCOTLAND have been crowned the first world champions of a sport invented in the region.Four teams battled it out in the inaugural Rock-It Ball world championships yesterday.The event at Thornaby pavilion, Teesside, was compered by TV personality Keith
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Sun shines on church celebration
HUNDREDS of churchgoers attended Darlington's largest ever outdoor service yesterday.Hymns, readings, prayers and songs were part of the open-air service in South Park, Darlington.Scores of seats were laid out in front of the bandstand in the revamped
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Savoy challenge for RAF_chef
A MILITARY chef will be setting himself one of the biggest culinary challenges of his career this week.Senior Aircraftman Chris Matthews will be attempting to impress the discerning palates of diners at London's Savoy.SAC Matthews, a member of the catering
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An ice treat after sitting Sat tests
PUPILS were treated to a day of ice-skating after a week of exams.Year six pupils from Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School, who had been sitting their national Sat tests, were taken to Billingham Forum ice rink. Heather Prested, a teacher at the Durham
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Plato's lead is cut at Croft by Giovanardi
Italian Fabrizio Giovanardi moved to within two points of the lead in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship after winning the final race at the Croft circuit near Darlington.The VX Racing Vauxhall driver closed the gap on series leader Jason
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Show me the way to Middlesbrough
THOUSANDS of music fans enjoyed the sunshine and scores of live acts at a free music festival yesterday.Middlesbrough Music Live attracted a record crowd with eight stages set up across the town centre for different musical tastes.It was the first time
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Nemesis Ottis ends Tykes Trophy interest
Yorkshire v Durham (Friends Provident Trophy) IF THIS does prove to be Ottis Gibson's last season, as he intended at the outset, Yorkshire will breathe a huge sigh of relief.Following his outstanding performance against them in Durham's recent championship
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Alert boy helps save couple from house fire
A COUPLE whose house caught fire were saved by their alert young neighbour.Clive and Noreen O'Leary were asleep in their home in Newsham, near Richmond, North Yorkshire, on Saturday morning when the fire broke out.But thankfully for them, looking out
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Isabel's 102nd birthday advice - just be happy
BIRTHDAY girl Isabel Walker took it all in her stride when she celebrated her 102nd birthday with friends and family at the weekend.The great-grandmother is thought to be one of the oldest-ever residents in her home town of Guisborough, but at a party
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City centre comes to standstill with Falklands tribute
HUNDREDS of war veterans and serving soldiers converged on Newcastle at the weekend to pay tribute to fallen comrades on the 25th anniversary of the Falklands war - the largest event of its kind outside London. The city centre came
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Club helps school with week of fitness
YOUNGSTERS are to receive some personal training to get them fit for Healthy Lifestyle Week this month.Bannatyne's Health Club, in Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, has teamed up with Chandlers Ridge Primary School, in Nunthorpe, to help promote healthy living
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College equipment given extra security
SMART technology is helping to keep a college's equipment safe from thieves.Darlington College officials have marked its valuables with DNA security chemicals which allow it to be traced if stolen.Smartwater is an invisible ink which can only be seen
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Carer retires after 27 years of service
A DAY centre helper has retired after 27 years.Doris Heald began helping at the Hutton Rudby Day Care Centre in 1980, when it was started by Dr Gordon Ryder.Last week, she was given a potted hydrangea by the centre's treasurer, David Rossiter, to mark
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Father-in-law praises help from close-knit community
THE father-in-law of a welder who was killed after an explosion ripped through his van has spoken of the family's tragic loss.Peter Carr said the support the family had received from the local community in the wake of Andrew Herd's death had been "marvellous
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New Civic Heart is beating with pride
THE launch of Chester-le-Street's Civic Heart was marked with a weekend of festivities and activities. District council leader Councillor Linda Ebbatson officiated at the newly-refurbished market place and the Civic Heart, home to the largest public work
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Jubilation at U-turn on cancer treatment
A TERMINALLY-ILL cancer patient was given renewed hope last night after a life-extending drug was finally made available on the NHS.Grandfather-to-be George King, 57, was jubilant after learning that new drug, Velcade, will be available to him when his
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Loving each other the key to relationship
IT was a family affair for Fred and Lorna Thompson as they marked their diamond wedding anniversary, on Saturday. The couple, who have four grown-up children, 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, celebrated with a party at Chilton Catholic Club.Mr
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Federer lifted by French support
Roger Federer believes this year's Roland Garros crowds are willing him on to his first French Open title. The clay-court grand slam is the only major to have eluded him, but this could be his year. He marched into the quarter-finals thanks to a straight-sets
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McClaren turns to Crouch and Owen combination
England manager Steve McClaren has hinted he will return to his leading scorer Peter Crouch to partner Michael Owen in attack against Estonia on Wednesday. The towering Liverpool striker has scored five goals in six starts since McClaren took over and
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Allardyce closing in on Joey
SAM Allardyce is set to make Joey Barton his first signing as Newcastle United manager. Allardyce is expected to seal the capture of Manchester City's controversial midfielder once he has sanctioned Scott Parker's proposed £8.5m move to West Ham later
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Football club to pay for damage to train
A FOOTBALL club whose supporters vandalised a visitor attraction before a derby match has agreed to pay for the repairs.Hartlepool United fans daubed graffiti on Darlington's brick train in the early hours of March 25, hours before the two rivals played
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Yobs force players to halt game of cricket
A CRICKET club is threatening never to play at its home ground again after drunken yobs forced a match to be abandoned.One teenager threw a brick at one of the player's cars during the game betwen Trimdon Colliery and Deaf Hill, of County Durham, and
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Paws for thought over cat burglar
THE antics of an adventurous cat are causing consternation at a North-East church after the animal effectively re-tuned their organ.Parishioners think that the black and white cat has been sneaking in to Holy Trinity Church, in Woodland Road, Darlington
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A head for hair
He shot to fame as a resident expert on the TV show, 10 Years Younger, and currently holds the coveted title of British Hairdresser of the Year, but what is Andrew Barton like and what's the key to his success? Women's Editor Sarah Foster Finds out THE
