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Reckless motorists targeted at roadworks
SPEEDING motorists, risking lives by dangerous driving at roadworks, are the target of a new campaign to slow them down. The Highways Agency launched the new scheme yesterday at Scotch Corner, in North Yorkshire. The Safety at Roadworks campaign comes
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£910,000 of your property recovered by force's helicopter
POLICE helicopters in the region recovered £910,000 of stolen property during the past year, 62 per cent more than the year before. The two aircraft, one based at Newcastle International Airport, the other at Durham Tees Valley Airport, made the haul
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Rescue on the high seas
A SEA captain has described leading a rescue in the South China Sea in which 19 Thai sailors, whose ship sank in heavy seas, were plucked to safety. Captain Glenn Wostenholme, of Wallsend, North Tyneside, recorded a dramatic log as he and his crew raced
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Biker, 68, critical after crash
A 68-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist is in a critical condition in James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough after he fell from his machine while overtaking. The accident happened on the A177 between Sedgefield and Stockton at around 5.25pm last night, one
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Pools take on Owls in Cup
Hartlepool United's reward for their Carling Cup win at Championship side Scunthorpe on Tuesday night is another away tie - this time at Sheffield Wednesday. The second round draw also sees Sunderland visit Luton, Middlesbrough are at home to Northampton
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Mido completes Middlesbrough move
MIDO has finally completed his £6m move from Tottenham to Middlesbrough, and Gareth Southgate has admitted that he is thinking of throwing him straight into tomorrow's Premier League away game at Fulham. The Egypt international signed a four-year deal
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Bushland Reserve Shiraz 2005 from Australia
Aldi has extended its popular Bushland range to include this Shiraz, which they're selling at £ 4.99. Decanter magazine voted it best Australian Shiraz under £10 and it won a silver medal in the International Wine Challenge. It's a dark red wine with
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Wigan Athletic 1 Middlesbrough 0
As Boro fans trooped away from the JJB Stadium, they could have been forgiven for wondering if anything had changed. Some of the faces might be different this season, but the paucity of Boro's opening away display was eerily reminiscent of a number
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Sex offender hands himself in
A CONVICTED sex offender who was on the run from police today handed himself in. Joseph Taylor, 27, was arrested at York railway station at 9.15am, a South Yorkshire Police spokesman said. He absconded from a supervised hostel on Monday. Taylor, who
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62-year-old sex attacker told: Prepare for prison
A 62-YEAR-OLD man has been told to prepare for a prison sentence after being convicted of a string of sex attacks dating back 30 years. David Wardle was found guilty of two indecent assaults and four counts of indecency with a child at the end of a three-day
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Prison officers' strike vote
PRISON officers have again voted for strike action and called on the Government to restore confidence in the jail system. The Prison Officers Association (POA) said a workplace ballot of officers had called for industrial action "up to and including
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Dyer moves to West Ham
KIERON Dyer has completed his on-off move from Newcastle to West Ham. The midfielder, keen to leave St James' Park to be closer to his family, saw the deal stall earlier this month. West Ham had agreed a fee for the 28-year-old, but the deal hit the
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Foley backed to make a big impact at Pools
DAVID Foley might be just five feet four inches, but he stood tall on Tuesday night. The striker bagged two goals as Hartlepool United secured a place in the second round of the Carling Cup for the fifth successive season. Foleys goals were enough to
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Flood scheme praised
A MULTI-million pound flood defence scheme has been praised for the way it protected villagers' homes during the recent wet weather. The River Gaunless flood alleviation scheme at Spring Gardens, near West Auckland, was built by the Environment Agency
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Harmison blow for Durham
Durham's hopes of lifting the Friends Provident Trophy have received a huge blow, with the news that Steve Harmison will miss the final - and he is likely to be ruled out of the remainder of the season. Harmison returned from a hernia operation sooner
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Bullet train company bidding to build NE locos
THE company that makes Japanese bullet trains has been named as one of three organisations bidding to build the next generation of high speed trains. Hitachi Europe is up against Alstom-Barclays Rail Group and the Express Rail Alliance a consortium
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A Levels: boys closing the gap
BOYS are closing the performance gap on girls, according to the latest A Level results. Experts believe a move back to more traditional examinations could be helping. As pupils across the country collected their results, it emerged that male students
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Pizza shop body - man arrested
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a body in a flat above a pizza shop in Hartlepool. The man was arrested 300 miles away near Southampton, Hampshire, last night and arrangements are currently being
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Sunderland 1 Tottenham Hotspur 0
Does life for a Sunderland fan get any better than this? Not only did the Black Cats make a winning return to the top-flight - but the man who grabbed their dramatic late winner was none other than Michael Chopra, the player Newcastle supporters said
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Bolton Wanderers 1 Newcastle Utd 3
AT 3.26am on Saturday morning Sam Allardyce was probably in the land of nod dreaming of how his return to Bolton would pan out. An early goal for his new side followed by a hard-working defensive performance. Bolton would threaten the Newcastle goal
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A lost breed
WE don't seem to breed them any more. People who build a business on genuine, mutual loyalty and respect with their workforce, who leave lasting memorials of their joint success for the community, who link welfare and education with efficiency.
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Multiculturalism
FOLLOWING Pete Winstanley's letter about multiculturalism (HAS, Aug 10) I write to ask him this question: How does having a national black police officers' association assist us to have a multicultural police force when we have for many years had
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The two Mikes
I WRITE to express my appreciation of the fitting and touching tribute paid by columnist Mike Amos to his mate, Mike Armitage (Echo, Aug 10). I have happy memories of them both as schoolboys and teenagers when they visited our house as friends
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Fathers
EVIL enough it is that separated fathers who want to see their children are repeatedly denied access and their children consequently suffer the loss of their natural fathers and other relatives, and are more likely to be in trouble. Worse is to
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Cycling decision
I READ of the summer market spectacular to be held in Darlington this weekend - 300 market stalls will fill Bondgate, Northgate, Blackwellgate, High Row and West Row, while street entertainment will be taking place at various locations in the town
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Pirates recalled
I RECENTLY listened to the likes of radio presenters Keith Skues, Tom Edwards, Dave Cash, Johnnie Walker and Emperor Rosko on the internet, as well as my wi-fi internet radio. The reason was that August 14 marked 40 years since The Marine Offences
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Middlesbrough 1 Blackburn Rovers 2
The clouds enveloping the Riverside prior to Middlesbrough's curtain raiser with Blackburn Rovers should have provided an ominous warning to supporters attending the match this afternoon. But although Boro stretched their miserable run of opening
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Iraq
I SHARE Hugh Pender's view that we should not simply "hang in there until things come right" in regards to Iraq (HAS, Aug 11). That is why I suggested we remove the real threat to the stability of that country which is undoubtedly the insurgents
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Tradespeople
WANT to get a small job done around the house? No need to get in touch with X - although he did work for you for years - since you had the nerve to query his last bill, but paid it in full, and although he promised to come the last time he never
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Sign of comtemp?
ON Sunday, August 5, the B6309 road from Ebchester to Corbridge was closed for a day for tree felling. Signs were displayed for ten days prior to inform motorists. Since August 5, a diversion sign has been displayed at Shotley Bridge diverting
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Danger spot
A FEW weeks ago I had to make a right turn across the A68 opposite Barrons Caravans to travel along Burtree Lane, near Darlington. Due to the long grass in the central reservation my vision was restricted, so I was not able to see the oncoming
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Business Echo PDF - August 14th 2007
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Business Echo PDF - July 31st 2007
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Tesco under fire over planning wrangle for new wind turbine
A SUPERMARKET chain's plans to go green have come under fire at one of the first of its sites to install a wind turbine.The ten-metre turbine in the car park of Tesco, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, is part of its "community plan" to be a good neighbour
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Gibson hits out as revenge win beckons
EVERYONE chipped in for Durham yesterday, but it was Ottis Gibson who really made up for lost time in their attempt to secure the revenge win against Surrey which would put them in the thick of the title battle. Further stoppages meant that more
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Crackdown leads to dramatic drop in number of arson fires
THE number of fires started deliberately in part of the region has fallen dramatically this summer, following an education programme and a zero tolerance crackdown. In Derwentside, County Dyrham, 184 arson attacks were reported in July last year, compared
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Little devils out in force
MY friend's words stung, until I thought about it. "Roscoe has changed," she said, talking about my eight-year-old son. "He used to be a very..." she hesitated, clearly choosing her words carefully "...selfish boy." It wasn't as harsh as it sounded.
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House of cards
How To Be A Property Developer (five, 8pm), That Anthony Cotton Show (ITV1, 5pm) With an air of I-told-you-so, property guru Gary McCausland declares: "I've said from the start it's doomed". He's an expert at turning bricks and mortar into money, so he
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University is named best in the North
DURHAM has been named the best university in the North of England in a respected league table. The Times Good University Guide 2008 put Durham top after assessing areas including entry standards, research quality, student satisfaction and graduates'
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Match to raise funds to aid Cambodia
A SOCIAL worker is hoping to raise £1,500 for Cambodian orphans with an exhibition football match. Michael Burlison, from Esh Winning, County Durham,has gathered about £1,100, by performing a sky-dive and holding a wine and cheese evening. He hopes
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Tenants can have their say
TENANTS in Hartlepool are being given the opportunity to have their say on how the service can be improved. During the first phase of the consultation, staff from Housing Hartlepool are in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre for people to discuss their views
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£46m for lighting to cut down on crime
FORTY-SIX million pounds will be spent to improve street lighting, with the aim of reducing crime. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council announced it had secured the contract to replace, upgrade and add to its current street lighting. More than 15,000
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Visit aims to end problems at trouble spot
OFFICIALS are to visit a corner of Bedale, North Yorkshire, that residents say is plagued by anti-social behaviour. People from Cascade Court, a residential and business area off North End, behind Bedale Hall, attended the latest town council meeting,
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I've had a wee win on the lottery
A single mother who scooped Britain's biggest ever lottery jackpot revealed yesterday how she told her teenage son: "I've had a wee win." Angela Kelly, 40, who lives with 14-year-old John in East Kilbride, Scotland, won £35.4m in Friday's EuroMillions
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Folk week aims to draw crowds
SEVEN days of singing, dancing and drinking are in store for those wanting to celebrate traditional British folk music. Whitby Folk Week runs from Saturday until August 24 and features more than 600 events, including workshops, concerts, dances, street
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Housing group installs poison fume alarms
LIVES could be saved after a housing association agreed to fit 13,000 carbon monoxide alarms at all its North-East properties. Affordable housing provider Home decided to install the Kidde Fyrnetics alarms in its rented houses after the deaths of two
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Rockers get the Vibe at festival
ROCK bands and DJs will descend on a North-East park this weekend for a new music festival. Teesside Vibe will take place on Sunday, at Preston Park, near Eaglescliffe, Stockton, featuring a line-up of local bands and DJs, including Adam Jackman, Danny
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Prison officer charged with abusing wife
A PRISON officer has appeared in court charged with abusing his wife of 29 years. Ian William Rand is accused of causing Anne Marie Rand to fear violence would be used against her between November 4 and June 6. Mr Rand, who works at Deerbolt young offenders
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Musical success
PUPILS of Terence Lawson, of School Aycliffe, hit the right note when they took part in Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations. On the piano, Michael Bedwell achieved grade four. Singing, Karen Yoshitani, gained grade two with merit
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Skaters and boarders invited to meeting
YOUNG skaters in Darlington are being invited to have their say about facilities in the town. Darlington Borough Council's youth service has helped a group of young people form a Skaters' Network, which has its first meeting this weekend. It was formed
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Weighty topic for series of
A SERIES of weight-management courses will be launched next month to help people shed extra pounds and improve their health. The Pioneering Care Partnership will host the free sessions, led by health and dietician professionals, at three venues across
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Burglary left family terrified at night
A HEROIN addict was jailed yesterday for two years for a series of burglaries. Joseph Kilbourn, from Spennymoor, County Durham, left one family afraid to stay in their home at night. He took an MP3 player, three jewellery boxes and three mobile telephones
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Bourne to die
At 37, Mat Damon admits he feels a little old to be playing action hero Jason Bourne and has said that this third outing is destined to be the last,. Steve Pratt reports. WHEN Matt Damon collected a best screenplay Oscar a decade ago, he probably never
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Floral displays
LOCAL scenes are to be depicted in floral arrangements at a flower festival this weekend. The event will be held in St Mary's Parish Church, in Cockfield, near Barnard Castle. The church will be open to visitors on Sunday as well as on Saturday.
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Best of Elvis
Lee Memphis King was voted the world's best Elvis and has gone on to forge a successful career. He talks to TV & Entertainments Editor Viv Hardwick about his Elvis memories and why he intends to retire in five years' time. LEE Memphis King is so good
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Town has long been a good market for small traders
Tomorrow will see the start of an event that will see Darlington Market Place play host to 300 stalls over four days. It is hoped that the Market Spectacular will breathe new life into the market, which in recent years has become a shadow of its former
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Good Evans!
OH Pat, why do you do it? Leaving the confines of Albert Square can only mean one thing - trouble. Once you cross the border and leave the safety of Soapland, the real world is likely to intrude. But if you've gotta go, you've gotta go is Big Pat Evans
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Barking out commands in readiness for sheepdog trials
As England's top sheepdog handlers compete in the English National Sheepdog Trials at Busby Hall, Carlton-in-Cleveland, today, reporter Claire Burbage had the chance to try dog handling for herself I WAS always told to be prepared for anything when I
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Deadline nears for woodland grant aid
FARMERS and landowners are being encouraged to plant woods in the North-East. Over the past decade, the region has seen 13,000 acres of trees planted thanks to £6m of Forestry Commission grants. Now more money is being offered to support high-quality
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Ploughing championship expected to prove a big pull
THE British National Ploughing Championships are returning to the region after an absence of 30 years. More than 170 top ploughmen from all over Britain - including past world and European champions - will compete at Crockey Hill, five miles from York
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Suspicious minds
Had Elvis lived, he would have been 72 today. On the 30th anniversary of The King's death, Lindsay Jennings looks at the thousands who just can't help believing that he's still alive. 'I WAS in line at Costco waiting to purchase a Nathan's hot dog when
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Northern shares hit by credit concerns
NORTH-EAST mortgage lender Northern Rock eased market concerns yesterday that the credit crisis could force it to issue a fresh profits warning. Shares fell by more than ten per cent as investors considered the impact of the turbulence on Northern, which
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North-East jobless total unchanged
UNEMPLOYMENT in the North-East has remained steady over recent months, according to the latest figures. The region's jobless total for the three months to June was 81,000 - unchanged from the previous month but down 5,000 on the previous year. The region's
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Silencing the killjoys
THIS is an extremely important day for young people across the country - the day they find out whether they have been successful in achieving the A-level results which will help them get to where they want to be. Inevitably, the results will be met with
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Smurfit Kappa reports booming profits of £21.1m
THE world's largest manufacturer of cardboard boxes was back in the black yesterday after its second-quarter results. Smurfit Kappa Group, which has operations in the North-East, reported a net profit of 31.3 euros (£21.1m) compared with a loss of 10.9m
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New sales academy opens to address feared skills shortage
A SALES training academy has been launched in the North-East to help combat an impending skills shortage. The scheme aims to bring together leading industry figures, business mentors and employees to develop and enhance the skills of the region's sales
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August 16th, 2006
WAYNE Rooney, John Terry, Ledley King, Michael Owen and Jonathan Woodgate - all England internationals, all injured before or during the first weekend of the Premier League season. Tellingly, they are not alone. Throw in the likes of Michael Ballack,
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Interest rate vote was unanimous
THE vote by the Bank of England's rate-setting committee earlier this month to leave interest rates unchanged at 5.75 per cent was unanimous, it was disclosed yesterday. Members of the bank's monetary policy committee (MPC) are waiting to see the impact
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A £7m deal for Dyer
KIERON DYER is again on the brink of a move to West Ham United after Newcastle United brokered a £7m compromise agreement with their Premier League counterparts. But the England international will not be followed to East London by Newcastle team-mate
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Ronaldo sees red
Ronaldo was sent off for an apparent headbutt on Portsmouth substitute Richard Hughes in a dramatic last few minutes at Fratton Park - just seconds after Portsmouth's Sulley Muntari was dismissed for a second bookable offence. Although the Portuguese
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Yakubu dedicated says boss
GARETH Southgate last night insisted that Ayegbeni Yakubu remained committed to Middlesbrough, and rubbished suggestions that the constant speculation over the striker's future had contributed to his disinterested display at Wigan. Yakubu was little more
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Company celebrating 40 years of training
A TRAINING company that has assisted thousands of young people step onto their chosen career ladder is celebrating its 40th anniversary.In four decades, SW Durham Training has helped almost 10,000 people gain qualifications which have opened the door
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Moo-ving birth at charity site
A RARE-BREED bull calf has been born at the home of a Teesside charity.The pint-size male, which has not yet been given a name, is of the Dexter breed.When fully grown these cattle are about one-third the size of an average size cow of other breeds.His
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Fifty years of looking on the bright side
A COUPLE who always looked on the bright side of life - whatever it dealt them - celebrate their golden wedding anniversary today.Albert and Vera Richardson, of Ladysmock Close, Spennymoor, married on August 16, 1947, at the town's St Andrew's Church.The
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Mozambique visit to see school funding at work
TEACHERS are spending their summer in a remote African village to see how their school's fundraising has helped local children.Jackie Hartley, Hilma Peacock and Sarah Bell, from the Allertonshire School, in Northallerton, are giving up part of their holidays
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Search for relatives of tragic pet owner
POLICE are trying to trace relatives of a woman who booked her two dogs into kennels, but died suddenly the next day.Christine Dodd, aged about 50, asked Ramshaw Rescue Centre, near Barnard Castle, County Durham, to care for the dogs - Jess and Bramble
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100 cheers for Ena, born in pub
A WOMAN born in a pub celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday.Ena Smith, nee Mann, was born at the Lord Nelson, Gainford, on August 15, 1907. And, like the pub, she is still going strong.She moved to Darlington when she was five years old, and married
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Rain fails to dampen pleasures of the 147th Danby Show
WELLIES and waterproof jackets were the order of the day at the 147th Danby Show, North Yorkshire yesterday.With the recent foot-and-mouth outbreak restricting the movement of livestock, it was horses and the RAF police dog display team that provided
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Cricket cup final fever hots up
DURHAM is coming down with cricket fever, as the county prepares for its first major cup final.Thousands of fans will descend on Lord's cricket ground, in London, on Saturday, for the biggest day in Durham's history - the Friends Provident Trophy final
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Multi-million pound road link does not breach rules
WORK on a multi-million pound link road will continue after officials confirmed the route is not in breach of planning permission.Residents living next to the building site where the £12.5m Eastern Transport Corridor, in Darlington, is to be laid, complained
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'Kidnapping triggered the death of oil worker'
THE sister of a North-East oil worker, who died a month after his kidnapped daughter was released by Nigerian gunmen, is convinced his death was triggered by the ordeal.Michael Hill, 60, postponed UK medical treatment when his three-year-old daughter,
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Young rider aiming to follow royal footsteps
A YOUNG rider is bidding to follow in the footsteps of horsewoman Zara Philips after clinching victory for England at a showjumping championship.Alice McCulloch, 15, and her pony Folly II, nine, were part of the triumphant England team at the International
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Head for favourite Nightspot
COURAGE is half the battle in the racing game and when it comes to the bravery stakes, Nightspot scores maximum points. Seemingly incapable of running below-par, Nightspot (3.15) heads to Beverley this afternoon with every chance of landing the mile-and-a-quarter
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McGrath steers Tykes through stormy waters
Anthony McGrath hit a commanding 55 when play finally got under way on the day two of Yorkshire's Championship match against Worcestershire at Kidderminster.But the rest of the top order were less successful as the Tykes closed on 152 for five from the
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Businessman arrested over 'missing £1.5m'
A PROMINENT businessman has been arrested after an investigation found a reported £1.5m hole in his company accounts.Doug Brown, 59, was questioned over allegations of theft and money laundering after financial irregularities were uncovered when Palmer
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Miller's tough choice
Ian Miller has revealed he turned down the opportunity of working with former England international Terry Butcher to join Darlington.The Ipswich Town centre-back has signed for Quakers on an initial short-term loan which Darlington manager Dave Penney
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Iraqi guilty of groping girl, 16, in nightclub
A PIZZA shop worker faces deportation after being found guilty of groping a 16-year-old girl.Shachawan Ahmed, an Iraqi asylum-seeker, had been accused of sexually assaulting three teenage friends during a night out, but was yesterday cleared of two of
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Keane sees the signs as Stern John grabs a point
ROY KEANE last night revealed how passing a picture of Stern John scoring for Birmingham inside St Andrew's was the over-riding reason why the forward was handed the opportunity to grab a last-minute equaliser for Sunderland.After a toothless performance
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Pupils bid farewell to popular headteacher
PUPILS and staff said a tearful farewell to their headteacher as she retired after 15 years at the school.A farewell assembly was held at Barton Primary Schoo, near Richmond, for Liz Trewhitt, as pupils took turns in giving their messages and best wishes
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Principal leaves on A-high
A RETIRING principal is leaving his college on a high after students gained their best ever A-level results.David Heaton, who yesterday officially retired as principal of Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, Darlington, said the record results were a
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Listed status studied for 1938 Odeon cinema
THE chairman of an international cinema heritage group has predicted that Darlington's Thirties cinema will close.Plans have been unveiled for a nine-screen multiplex only a few hundred yards from the pre-war Odeon theatre, in Northgate.Concerns were
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It's a no brainer - city's top for Wags
Sunderland manager Roy Keane claims some top footballers have been putting off joining the club because the North-East lifestyle won't keep their Wags happy. Lauren Pyrah dons her Jimmy Choos and investigates.IF Roy Keane is to be believed, all a football
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Son's tears over heroic rescue bid
A NORTH-EAST climber broke down yesterday as he relived the moment he was forced to leave his barely conscious father and two friends trapped on a mountain in a vain attempt to summon help.Stephen Riddiough was the only survivor of the Spanish climbing
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Top Ten To Rent
UK DVD/VIDEO RENTAL 1 (-) Shooter 2 (1) Blades Of Glory 3 (2) Hills Have Eyes 2 4 (3) The Number 23 5 (-) Fracture 6 (4) The Blood Diamond 7 (5) Ghost Rider 8 (6) Breaking And Entering 9 (7) The Messengers10 (8) NorbitSupplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk
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Police hail crime crackdown a success
A CRIME-busting initiative specifically targeting 15 individuals has been hailed as a success by police. Operation Shadow, launched two weeks ago as part of the three-month Feeling and Being Safe in York campaign, targeted the city's 15 most prolific
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Blow for Durham
STEVE Harmison has suffered another setback in his desperate bid to be fit for Saturday's Friends Provident Trophy final against Hampshire.The paceman would not have been able to bowl against Surrey yesterday because of stiffness in his back and side,
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Lorry driver gets stuck in ford after following sat nav
A LORRY driver became the latest victim of a notorious ford yesterday - after being led into the water by his satellite navigation system.The vehicle got stuck halfway across Stanhope Ford, in Weardale, County Durham, as it tried to cross yesterday morning.Fire
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Dinwiddie signals intention to hit the big time
ON the same weekend as the North-East's top two golfers raised their profiles with breathtaking rounds at the final major of the season, another rising talent was continuing his surge towards joining them on the main European Tour. While Graeme Storm
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Foley's big impact
DAVID Foley might be just five feet four inches but he stood tall on Tuesday night. The striker bagged two goals as Hartlepool United secured a place in the second round of the Carling Cup for the fifth successive season. Foley's goals were enough to
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The woman's touch
When she was barely 30 years old, Kris Lambert had to give up work and was registered as blind. Now, at the age of 56, she's found a brand new lease of life creating pottery at home. She talks to Women's Editor Sarah Foster. THERE'S hardly room enough
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Country's best-known haulier sold to former property group
BRITAIN'S best-known road haulage company was sold yesterday for £138m. Eddie Stobart - famous for its fleet of 900 green and red trucks - has been bought by former property group Westbury, which is being turned into a combined transport and logistics
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'Town centre revamp prompted kill threats'
A FRUSTRATED pensioner threatened to kill a council leader because he was upset about a controversial town centre revamp, a court heard.Stephen Arthur Clegg left three phone messages within ten minutes for the leader of Darlington Borough Council about
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Rising charges could ground capital flights
DOMESTIC flights between one of the region's airports and London Heathrow are under threat, it emerged yesterday. It is feared airline bmi may be forced to stop its daily services between Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTV) and Heathrow if increases in
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Revitalised estate is the model for Japanese study
A NORTH-EAST council estate that has become big in Japan was visited by a team of impressed professors from the country yesterday.Skerne Park estate, in Darlington, was featured four years ago in Social Enterprise and Revitalisation of the Community,