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New police superintendant at the helm
THE most senior female police officer in County Durham has taken over at the helm of the force in the south of the county. Chief superintendent Carole Thompson is now commander for one of the biggest geographic policing areas in the country. Her office
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Man locked up for beating up friend
A MAN known to friends as a wind-up merchant was savagely beaten and needed an emergency operation to remove a blood clot from his brain after ribbing a friend. Daniel Henry knocked out Michael Kinlan after he made fun of him being coaxed out of a stand-off
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Durham is the top city
DURHAM has been voted as the best city in the UK by readers of a travel magazine. The historic market city, which boasts an impressive castle and cathedral, pushed Edinburgh and London into second and third place respectively. It is a new entry in the
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Car flipped in smash
A WOMAN escaped serious injury when the vehicle she was travelling in hit parked cars and flipped onto its roof in Darlington tonight. Rush hour traffic had to be diverted for nearly an hour whilst wreckage on Grange Road, outside the Majestic Wine
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Masons 4 - 1 Roddymoor (Saturday Team - 25th Aug)
The Masons third league game of the 2007-2008 campaign saw the lads came back from being a very early goal down to defeat Roddymoor 4-1. Roddymoors goal came from an early mistake from stand in keeper Chris Cook when he misjudged to let the ball go
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Family tell of their loss
THE distraught family of a young boy killed in a freak accident on a caravan park have spoken of their loss. Benjamin Luke Blezard, who was just four-years-old, died after an accident at the Rowntree Caravan Club, in Terry Avenue, York, on Thursday
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Vipers confident after promising pre-season
Saturday, September 1, 2007: Coventry Blaze 3-5 Mobilx Vipers Sunday, September 2, 2007: Mobilx Vipers 2-2 Coventry Blaze MOBILX Vipers came away from their pre-season friendlies with a feeling of confidence for the coming campaign, having beaten the
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Luton Town 3 Sunderland 0
THERE was a sense of deja vu surrounding Sunderlands hapless Carling Cup exit to Luton - yes, Black Cats supporters must have felt weve been here before. Nearly a year to the day, to be precise, when they crashed out at the same stage of the competition
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'Unforgettable' ballet dancing teacher dies, 87
A FORMER dance teacher from the North-East who once had the chance to join the Russian Ballet has died in New Zealand. Joy Beadell nurtured hundreds of young dancers from her studio in Darlington for more than 40 years before emigrating to Auckland
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Taxi safety row
A TAXI boss says passengers are at risk because a council insists that cabbies must pass a safety standards test. David Watson, who runs Town Taxis, in Northallerton, says he can not recruit new drivers because Hambleton District Council requires them
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Kick Off at Last!
The big kick off has arrived after a long wait. Not all strips arrived on time, some players still on holiday, teams playing without training and some arriving at the last minute. We have thirty one sides playing youth football this year. The Gateshead
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Text speak
Can anybody speak English anymore? You probably think that question sounds funny coming from an American. My husband claims I don't "speak English" either. I guess What I really mean is, can anybody SPELL anymore? I spend a lot of time when I'm bored
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Supporters of suspended teacher picket school
SUPPORTERS of a suspended County Durham teacher have formed a picket line outside the school today. Former RAF weapons technician Mark Walker has been suspended from Sunnydale Community College, in Shildon, pending an internal inquiry. The technology
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Policewoman's killers in court over alleged stabbing of fellow inmate
TWO men convicted of the killing of a policewoman were due in court today charged with attacking a fellow prisoner in a North-East prison. Muzzaker Imtiaz Shah, 26, from London, and Yusuf Abdillh Jamma, 20, of Birmingham, who killed Pc Sharon Beshenivsky
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2012 Olympic RoadShow
2012 Olympic RoadShow - Middlesbrough Sport participation was on the agenda in Middlesbrough on Wednesday 4th July 2007. As the 2012 Olympic Road show rolled into town. So rE-view sent reporters Glen Robertson, Sian Williams and Holly Angus, along
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The Open Championship 2007
By Chris Sykes The 136th Open Championship should've been won by Sergio Garcia from Spain. At one point on the final day, he had a 4 shot lead over the rest of the field. Yet somehow, he threw away his chance to win the biggest prize in golf, instead
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Enzo Maccarinelli v Wayne Braithwaite
Enzo Maccarinelli retained his WBO Cruiserweight championship with a unanimous point's verdict over Wayne Braithwaite. In the battle of the big hitters, Maccarinelli was rarely troubled as he overcame the Guyanese fighter. Cheered on by a passionate
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Great North Walk 2007
Great North Walk 2007 On Sunday 15th June 2007, three and a half thousand people from all over the England converged on Darlington to walk 9 miles in the Diabetes UK Great North Walk 2007. This was the
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Daily business news update
HARGREAVES POSTS STRONG RESULTS TRANSPORT, waste and industrial services group Hargreaves has posted a 71 per cent increase in turnover to £265.3m. The County Durham company said the strong figures have been helped by three key acquisitions. Hargreaves
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Manchester Utd 1 Sunderland 0
AFTER the alarming defeats at Luton and Wigan, not to mention the home defeat to Liverpool, Sunderland almost made up for those in the most impressive fashion at Old Trafford. In a fixture which did more to highlight the inadequacies or lack of form
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Middlesbrough 2 Birmingham City 0
The impending £5 million arrival of Gary O'Neil into the Boro first team will leave Gareth Southgate with a quandry. O'Neil will slot into the right side of midfield which will leave Fabio Rochemback and Julio Arca sweating on their places. The
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Newcastle Utd 2 Barnsley 0
HE'S scored plenty of bigger and better goals in his career, but it's a fair bet that few will have given Michael Owen as much pleasure as the one that broke the deadlock tonight. More than 18 months since he last scored in a black-and-white shirt,
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Darlington FC 2007-08 Season preview
Darlington FC 2007-08 Season preview By Chris Sykes. Darlington chairman George Houghton only a few weeks ago insisted that this is the year Darlington finally get promoted. But this time last year, he said the same thing and look what happened, Darlington
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Newcastle Utd 1 Wigan Athletic 0
It took a long time coming, nearly seven months to be precise, but Michael Owen finally ended Newcastle's long goal drought when he powered home Obafemi Martins' inviting cross from the right three minutes from time. But you can bet the majority of
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Always prepared
Now I knew what it takes for Nigella Lawson to go to bed, as she puts it, "a lot happier" - a bulging fridge and a full pantry. She can put her head on the pillow and sleep soundly in the knowledge that she has everything she needs in the kitchen to make
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Hard work is foundation for 50 happy years
CHILDHOOD sweethearts Colin and Gladys Hutchinson are celebrating 50 years of marriage yesterday. The couple, who are both 70, first met at school in Osmotherley, near Northallerton, and were married at St Peter's Church in the village. Mrs Hutchinson
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570 sign petition calling for post office in shopping square
RESIDENTS have stepped up their campaign for a local post office with a 570-name petition. People in the Roseberry Road area of Redcar are eager to see the new shopping parade provided with a post office, as originally promised. Liberal Democrat representatives
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Cadets challenge pubs - help us raise £650,000
EVERY club and pub on Teesside has been thrown a challenge in a drive to help raise £650,000 to revamp a youth group's new headquarters. Middlesbrough Sea Cadets unit is facing the task of raising the large sum, but is hoping licensed premises across
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Storage approval for former farm buildings
DISUSED farm buildings in a Teesdale village will be turned into a storage facility for reclaimed building materials, despite opposition from locals. People living in Winston, near Barnard Castle, aren't happy after plans to turn run-down agricultural
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Rainbow to shine once more
A STAGE version of the classic children's TV show Rainbow comes to the district this month. Durham's Gala Theatre plays host to the first date on a national autumn tour of the cult Seventies and Eighties children's favourite. It features the much-loved
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Man beaten in quarrel over former girlfriend
AN assault victim fled bare-chested after a supermarket clash with the new boyfriend of a former girlfriend, a court heard. The 20-year-old man was attacked by Anthony Wallace while shopping at the Asda store, in Peterlee, in the early hours of November
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Phone-pay parking is introduced in town
MOTORISTS in Darlington will be able to benefit from a high-tech solution to an age-old problem from today. For instead of needing to find loose change for the parking meter or dashing back with heavy shopping before their ticket runs out, drivers can
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Boxing club hits out over space promises
AN amateur boxing club is challenging council landlords to find it better premises. Officials at Spennymoor Boxing Academy say they have outgrown the gym at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, which they have used since 1991. They are now calling on Sedgefield
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Motorists can pay to park by phone
MOTORISTS in Darlington will be able to benefit from a high-tech solution to a long-standing problem from today. Instead of needing to find loose change for the parking meter or dashing back with heavy shopping before their ticket runs out, drivers can
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Youngsters dance their way to success in exams
BUDDING ballerinas have pirouetted their way to success in dancing exams. Dozens of students from Born to Dance, in Darlington, have passed Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams with flying colours. In the primary section, Chloe Lomas, Poppy Holmes, Bethany
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Morris men bring entertainment to town, with bells on
CROWDS were treated to a traditional English display when morris men danced in Darlington town centre at the weekend. Stockton Morris Men joined forces with Benfieldside Morris Men to entertain shoppers in the town's Pedestrian Heart on Saturday morning
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Permission granted for studio despite opposition
A COUPLE who are turning a run-down 17th Century house into a dream family home have been given planning permission for an extension, despite neighbours' protests. Children's book designer and illustrator Joanne Lintelo said she needs the extra space
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Gardening guide grows from project
A SCHEME which has helped people get to grips with their gardens is entering a new phase. The Garden Doctor scheme, led by Groundwork West Durham and Darlington, began in May and drew to a close this week. The project, funded by Neighbourhood Liveability
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Police alert after spate of thefts from vans
POLICE are warning van owners to be vigilant when leaving tools inside their vehicles after a spate of thefts. Thirty-three such thefts were reported to police in Stockton between April 1 and August 31 - however, 11 of those occurred last month. Stockton
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'Enthusiast' with 26 cannabis plants spared prison
POLICE found up to £7,000 worth of cannabis plants when they raided the home of a man described in court as "an enthusiastic amateur". Andrew Jeffcoat was spared prison after a judge at Teesside Crown Court heard the 31-year-old addict planned to smoke
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Lift off for elected mayor referendum 'yes' campaigners
HUNDREDS of balloons were released in Darlington on Saturday to mark the official opening of the elected mayor referendum's "yes" campaign. On September 27, the town will vote on the issue of whether to follow in the footsteps of Hartlepool and Middlesbrough
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Couple go to MP in bid to solve window dispute with council
AN exasperated couple have contacted their MP in an attempt to resolve a row with a council over windows fitted to their grade II-listed home. Pete and Karen Wilson hope to meet Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson to discuss the way Darlington Borough Council handled
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Sale raises funds to help restore arson-hit centre
VILLAGERS rallied round at the weekend to help a community centre rise from the ashes of an arson attack. A car boot sale was held at fire-damaged Fencehouses Community Centre to help raise much-needed funds following the recent vandal blitz. Intruders
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Farm's use of human waste criticised by neighbours
A FARMER'S wife has defended her husband's use of human excrement to fertilize their land after residents kicked up a stink. Earlier this year Tony Elsdon, of Ingram Grand Farm, Appleton Wiske, near Northallerton, agreed to take treated human sewage from
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Another success for show that started with tomato squabble
A FLOWER and vegetaable show that was started after two friends squabbled over the size of their tomatoes marked its 25th anniversary at the weekend. Scores of people were at Marske Cricket Club, on Saturday, for the annual horticultural show. Entries
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Dad's marathon quest for tragic soldier son
A FATHER whose son died while serving in Iraq is preparing to run his first marathon. John Hyde, 59, will enter the Nottingham Marathon on September 16. He has run for ten years and has already completed several half marathons but never attempted a full
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Fundraisers pull no punches... just a 13-tonne truck
BEER enthusiasts pulled a 13-tonne truck across two villages for charity. The truck pullers are regulars from the Oak Tree Inn, in Catterick Village, near Richmond, headed by truck driver Derek Donghue-House. This year is the fourth year the 20-strong
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Proud dog owners show off their pets
DOG owners showed off their prized pets at an increasingly popular charity show yesterday. The event, at Consett and Blackhill Park, in Consett, attracts dog lovers who may be unlikely to enter any other canine competition. Prizes of free veterinary treatment
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Pub regulars pull more than pints for charity
PUB patrons pulled a 13-tonne truck through two villages for charity. The truck pullers are regulars from the Oak Tree Inn, Catterick Village, near Richmond, headed by truck driver Derek Donoghue-House. This year is the fourth year the 20-strong group
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Open day with salute to mining heritage
A CELEBRATION of miners' lodge banners will be a new feature for a Heritage Open Days event, to be staged at the weekend. Enthusiasts have gathered a large collection of banners from across the former Durham coalfield. The display of colourful colliery
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England V Germany At The New Wembley
It took 20 years for England to lose their first game at the old Wembley Stadium; the unbeaten run at the new Wembley lasted two games. Back in 1953 England lost to Hungary in a game that went down in history as a classic for their first defeat at Wembley
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Higginbotham given licence to organise
DESPITE only spending three days in the company of his new Sunderland team-mates, Danny Higginbotham has given the impression that he likes to talk. And that, after an impressive debut at the heart of the Black Cats defence at Old Trafford, is something
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Hughes struggles to adjust on return
LEE Hughes made a swift return to football on Saturday, but the Oldham striker made little impression. Signed last week after three years in jail for causing death by dangerous driving, the former £5m man played the full 90 minutes of Pool's 4-1 victory
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Owen confident in ability
A BULLISH Michael Owen insists he didn't feel there was any burden of expectation hanging over him going in to Newcastle's Premier League clash with Wigan at the weekend. Owen scored his first Premier League goal at St James' Park in nearly two years
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Southgate sets Boro winger goal target
STEWART Downing is targeting a double figure goal return this season after already equalling his haul for the whole of the last campaign. Downing's best return for Boro is six in the 2004/05 season when Boro achieved their highest Premier league finish
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Looking at Penfold from close quarters
It's not a bad life being a touchline reporter, but it can destroy a few illusions built up over years as a humble fan. I've been lucky enough to report on Middlesbrough from the sidelines for the last two and a bit seasons for BBC Tees and it's been
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Stockdale taking full advantage of his opportunity
When Dave Penney was in the midst of his summer recruitment drive it was inevitable that there were going to be casualties, and it's now difficult to believe that David Stockdale was intended to be one of them. Since the end of last season 12 players
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Blues record broken
Aston Villa 2 Chelsea 0 Aston Villa fan Zat Knight scored on his debut for Martin O'Neill's side to help shatter Chelsea's seven-month unbeaten record in the Premier League. Knight, a £3.5m capture from Fulham, had deflected the ball into his own net
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Unbeaten run won't stop Allardyce looking at bigger picture
NEWCASTLE manager Sam Allardyce gives the impression he is satisfied with life on Tyneside but it still hasn't stopped him striving for more. The United boss insisted the club still has 'a long way to go' before they are a major Premier League force after
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When will Gordon listen to us?
WHEN he launched his campaign to become Prime Minister, Gordon Brown made a pledge to the people of Britain. Standing in front of a "Gordon Brown for Britain" banner, he promised to meet people across Britain to "listen and learn". I couldn't help thinking
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The way she moves
Hannah Stephenson talks to ex-model Pattie Boyd as she breaks a 40-year silence over her recovery from her doomed relationships with Eric Clapton and George Harrison, with the publication of her memoir, Wonderful Today. PATTIE Boyd was the archetypal
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Hell for leather
She has sold millions of records, won awards and toured the world. But Suzi Quatro has spent her life grappling with guilt over her abortion, divorce and 'abandonment' of her siblings. She tells Lindsay Jennings how she finally found peace. FIVE-year-old
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England hope Flintoff will return for climax of series
England remain hopeful all-rounders Andrew Flintoff and Ravi Bopara can return to action sooner rather than later after an injury-jinxed weekend. Both will be assessed in the aftermath of the rain-affected, 38-run defeat to India, which reduced England's
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Tories must try harder
Recent figures revealed that many seven-year-olds in the north of England perform below the national average in primary school key stage one tests. So it seems a safe bet to assume some of these children would be forced to re-sit their final year rather
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Storm clinches Seve spot
GRAEME STORM has almost certainly secured a spot in this month's Seve Trophy after claiming fifth place in the Johnnie Walker Championship. Scotland's Marc Warren triumphed on home soil when he beat England's Simon Wakefield in a play-off for the title
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Missed chances costly as India stay in series
England missed their chance to wrap up the NatWest Series after depleted resources and a series of missed chances enabled India to claim a comprehensive victory at Headingley. Needing to win to claim an unassailable 4-1 lead in the seven-match series,
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Building a brighter future
BUSINESSES in the North-East, including Greggs and Northern Rock, have donated £70,000 worth of goods and services to Newcastle schools during the past academic year. Thanks to strengthening links, several companies have given free services and resources
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Youth, 17, arrested following man's death
A 17-YEAR-OLD male youth was arrested yesterday following a man's death. Detectives launched a murder inquiry after the victim died shortly after he arrived at hospital. Police were called to a disturbance involving two men in Beechbrooke, in the Ryhope
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Teen jailed for drunken knife threat
A DRUNKEN teenager who pulled a knife on an off duty police officer has been jailed for eight months. The 17-year-old threatened Sergeant Tim Robson with the lock knife as he cycled home from Chester-le-Street police station. Sgt Robson, with Durham Police's
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Increase profits with workshop
NSTAR Finance and Business is holding a managing money workshop at the Northern Counties Club, in Hood Street, Newcastle, later this month. The free, one-day course aims to help small and medium-sized businesses looking to accelerate growth and improve
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Middlesbrough clinch NYSD title
Middlesbrough are the new champions after living up to their pre-season rating as favourites and have left long-time leaders Northallerton and last season's winners Great Ayton to fight it out for second place. Boro celebrated for the first time in 13
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Winning ways make Esh champions
Esh Winning became champions for the second time in three years after winning their decider with Kimblesworth, last season's title holders. And they did it in some style with a six-wicket victory. Sadly Kimblesworth's hopes collapsed with a series of
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Thorpe destroys Eppleton, but Burnmoor retain lead
Burnmoor remain favourites to win the championship for the third time in six seasons after staying 13 points ahead of challengers Whitburn. Whitburn recorded their 11th win against Eppleton but the leaders, who defeated Hetton Lyons, know that one last
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Top two to meet in title defender
The championship race is set for an exciting conclusion with Murton and Castle Eden, separated by two points, pitched together for next Saturday's final day. Both were again at their best to keep the pot boiling for the grandstand finish. Leaders Murton
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Sunderland set up final drama
Sunderland are heading for a dramatic championship decider with the chance of ending the domination of South Northumberland on the final day next weekend. The Wearsiders leapfrogged their rivals, who have been champions for the last four seasons, and
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Councillors hoping to drop county from address
Labour councillors are hoping to place their stamp on a town by dropping the word Yorkshire from its postal address. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council will this week be asked to support the motion that Yorkshire be dropped. Council leader George Dunning
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Farmer's fears as slaughter dogs freed
A FARMER fears two dogs which savaged six of his sheep may strike again, now they have the taste for flesh. Dixon Thomas was speaking in the aftermath of the "carnage" in which two of his Herdwick ewes and three lambs were slaughtered. Two rampaging dogs
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Region best for improving skills of its workforce
MORE workers in the North-East are benefiting from employer-funded training than anywhere else in the country. According to the latest statistics from Skills North East, the Regional Skills Partnership, 71 per cent of employers paid or arranged for members
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Bronze in relay for Ohuruogu
THOSE who claimed that Great Britain's athletics team would return home with nothing to declare but dirty kit were keeping quiet in Osaka last night. Although one gold, one silver and three bronzes does not equate to the ten medals and three golds won
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Judge speaks out after bail bandit released
A BAIL bandit who has spent half of the past decade in prison committed a catalogue of crimes after he was arrested and released by police. Kevin Howe was bailed four times in less than four months, and went on to commit more than a dozen offences in
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Mowden off to a winning start
Darlington Mowden Park 26 Morley 22 DARLINGTON Mowden Park began their National Three North campaign with a more comfortable win than the 26-22 scoreline suggests against a Morley team who believe they can finish in the top three. After turning a 15-9
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Darlington muscled out of cup qualifier
Darlington 8 Westoe 32 THE extent of Darlington's demise was obvious within five minutes of this EDF Energy Cup qualifier, but at least the willingness to compete kept them in the game until Westoe's physical superiority prevailed. Coach Kevin Robinson
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Love is in the air
Dancer Victoria Sibson was literally swept off her feet by the man who became her fiance, she tells Steve Pratt. NORTHERN Ballet Theatre dancer Victoria Sibson was literally swept off her feet by the man who became her fiance. She was playing a Lost Boy
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Man beaten over drink death of brothers' aunt
THREE men have been jailed for attacking a man they blamed for hastening the death of a close relative. Shaun Gavin Weldon, 32, his 29-year-old brother, Paul Anthony Hodgson, 29, and their cousin, Gavin William Aldworth, 23, were said to have been among
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Charlotte's riding wish depends on funding
THE family of a youngster with a life-limiting condition are appealing for help so she can compete in three major horse competitions. Charlotte Purdy, ten, of Esh Winning, County Durham, suffers from cystic fibrosis but enjoys competing in horse shows
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Couple's farm food on award shortlist
A FARM which has gone back to basics has become the only small-holder in the country join household names in the finals of a national food competition.Pepperfield Farm, near Dalton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, is up against food giants Marks and Spencer,
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The heartbreak of NHS drug injustice
YET another family has fallen victim to inconsistent NHS funding policies after a father-of-four was denied access to a life- extending drug.Builder Dave Hill, who has advanced lung cancer, has been told new drug Tarceva is not funded by English health
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Emirates on cloud nine after first flight sells out
A NEW era of air links to and from the region took off without a seat to spare at the weekend.Emirates' inaugural flights to Dubai touched down at, and departed from, Newcastle International Airport, on Saturday. The first incoming flight landed shortly
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Dukes hit for six in Prince's Trust Charity Challenge
THE Earl of Durham's XI drew level in the Prince's Trust Charity Challenge sports series with a narrow victory on the cricket field yesterday.A mix of sporting celebrities, including a few cricket stars, went head-to-head in a Twenty20-style match at
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Concern at rising levels of violence in classroom
A TEACHERS' leader has expressed his concern at an increase in classroom violence.It comes in the wake of a survey in which 27 per cent of teachers from 300 schools across the country said they have been physically assaulted by a pupil.The report also
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'It seemed like a Nice idea in the beginning'
Some doctors believe the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is preventing many patients from getting drugs they need. Health Editor Barry Nelson weighs up the arguments.WHEN the then Health Secretary Frank Dobson set up the National
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Millionaires shun Ritz for birthday bash at local
WHEN most millionaires are choosing a venue for a landmark birthday bash, they might settle on a night of luxury at the Ritz or a lavish trip to Monte Carlo.But not so for down-to-earth greengrocers Sue and Paul Watson, from Darlington. They plumped for
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Close encounters of the herd kind
CATTLE, sheep and goats all competed at an agricultural show at the weekend despite not being allowed into the event because of the recent foot-and-mouth outbreak.Organisers of Wolsingham Show, in County Durham, included virtual classes for the first
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Man beaten over drink death of brothers' aunt
THREE men have been jailed for attacking a man they blamed for hastening the death of a close relative. Shaun Gavin Weldon, 32, his 29-year-old brother, Paul Anthony Hodgson, 29, and their cousin, Gavin William Aldworth, 23, were said to have been among
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Hospice unit's first anniversary
STAFF, patients and volunteers from St Cuthbert's Hospice will today celebrate the first anniversary of its inpatient unit. The ten-bed wing, which cost £3.2m, allows the Durham City hospice to offer 24-hour care and was completed following a huge fundraising
