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Meteorite shower blamed for emergency calls
A METEORITE shower is suspected to be the cause of a spate of emergency calls off the North-East coast tonight. Humber Coastguard received a number of calls at about 8.45pm reporting what appeared to be red flares fired into the sky from the vicinity
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Developers chosen for town centre site
THE next stage of the redevelopment of a North-East town centre has taken a step forward with the announcement of a developer for a key site. Terrace Hill has been chosen to develop proposals for Middlesbrough's Central Garden East site next to MIMA
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Man cut free from car after road accident
A MAN has been taken to hospital after being cut freed from his car following a traffic accident. The three vehicle collision happened on Oakfield Road, Whickham, near Gateshead, at about 4.30pm. The accident involved a VW Polo, Ford Mondeo and a Hyundai
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Sniffer dog helps send drug dealer to jail
A SNIFFER dog which discovered hundreds of pounds worth of drugs hidden behind the petrol cap of a car helped send a dealer to jail for two-and-a-half years. The cocaine and ecstasy tablets were hidden in a cigarette packet at the top of the fuel tank
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Forced landing for RAF aircraft
AN RAF training aircraft had to make a forced landing after an engine problem developed during a routine flight. The Tucano, based at RAF Linton-on-0use, was flying to the east of York at about 4pm today when a warning light appeared on a central panel
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September 5, 2007
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1 Esteemed. E+S+TEE+ME+D 5 Varied. V(A)RIED (drive anag.) 9 Retainer. RETAIN+ER 10 Lusaka. LUSA+K+A (Saul anag.) 12 The States. THE+STATES 13 Spill. (two meanings) 14 Riga. RIG+A 16 Shakers. (anag.) 19 Plotted
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September 5, 2007
CRYPTIC CLUES ACROSS 1 Respected leader of English society to support me against Penny (8) 5 Diversified and organised drive around America (6) 9 Hold back queen's servant (8) 10 Saul converted king near Assyria's capital city (6) 12 Article on
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Mystery woman's final resting place
A MYSTERY woman found dead in a stream has been buried in the shadow of the remote hillside where she died. The funeral of an unknown Oriental woman took place yesterday at the parish church in Horton-in-Ribblesdale, in the Yorkshire Dales. Her body
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Go-ahead for animal-human embryos
THE fertility regulator has agreed in principle that British scientists should be able to create human-animal embryos. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) agreed to the controversial proposal, which scientists say will pave the way
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Primark fined for selling "hoodies"
A high street fashion store has been fined for selling clothing that breaches UK safety legislation. Primark was caught selling hooded tops with dangerous neck cords at two of its outlets in Sunderland and Gateshead. Trading Standards officers from
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Air rage man may never fly again
An aircraft passenger who caused terror at 33,000 feet after he was told to put out his cigarette is facing jail. Stephen Robinson, 53, clambered over horrified holiday makers then lashed out at cabin crew during the flight from Antalya in
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Sudden death of smiling toddler
LITTLE Sam Bell was a happy smiling three-year-old as he enjoyed a day out shopping with his mum. Just hours later, he was rushed to hospital with a mystery stomach condition that claimed his life after doctors battled in vain to save him. His distraught
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Modern day Steptoe lands £5,000 fine
A MODERN-day Albert Steptoe ordered to pay £5,000 in fines due to the amount of rubbish found strewn around his home. Gerald Balmbra, 69, of Rugley Road, Alnwick, bought clapped-out motors, dismantled them at the site at his Northumberland home, and
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Wilko injury confirmed as ligament strain
ENGLAND have announced that Jonny Wilkinson will receive intensive treatment over the next few days in his battle to recover from an ankle injury. Wilkinson was hurt during a training session in Versailles yesterday, ruling him out of England's World
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Loco steams back to North-East
A STEAM locomotive that spent most of its career hauling coal to the River Tyne is returning to the North-East. The No. 813 steam engine was built in 1901 and owned by the world famous Great Western Railway but sold to Backworth Colliery in Northumberland
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Atonement made me cry, says Knightley
KEIRA Knightley last night unveiled her new movie Atonement as she led the British charge at the Venice Film Festival. The 22-year-old stars in the adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel and her performance is already being talked up as Oscarworthy. She
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Veterans to see film at premiere
DUNKIRK veterans will be among those to see Atonement before it goes on general release. They will be part of the 266strong audience at The Regent Cinema, in Redcar, on Wednesday, for the community premiere of Joe Wright's adaptation of Ian McEwan's
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Pair keep watch for full Monty screen roles
TWO young men will be watching extra closely when the Hollywood hit Atonement is released this week. For Christian Passman and James Fahey took their roles as extras one step further. The 20-year-olds, from Redcar, east Cleveland, joined a handful
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Premiere seats
WHEN the lights are dimmed at Redcar's Regent Cinema and the regional premiere of the £28m film Atonement hits the screen tomorrow, it will be an extra special moment for Neil Bates and his family. Claire Burbage talks to the man responsible for keeping
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Miracle escape as car rams living room
FOUR people miraculously escaped with their lives after a car smashed through their living room window. The friends were at home in St Paul's Road, Hartlepool, at about 11pm on Tuesday night when the Vauxhall Cavalier ran off the road and embedded itself
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Excitement mounting
EXCITEMENT will be in the air tonight when Redcar hosts a starstudded premiere of Atonement. The film, starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy, will be premiered at the Regent Cinema, on The Esplanade, at 7pm. Invited guests will be able to view
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Actor tells of invite call
As Redcar prepares for the Tinseltown treatment, Northern Echo reporter Mr David Roberts, who was an extra in the film, prepares for the show THERE I was in a villa in the south of France when I got a message on my mobile to tell me I was needed
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Red-carpet outfit decisions tricky
Society reporter Miss Claire Burbage is invited to attend the premiere with Mr David Roberts, but what is a girl to wear? IT is not every day I get asked to be someone's glamorous escort on the red carpet. But working alongside an upcoming film
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Hollywood Behind Secret Meetings With Civic Officials
IN early March last year, rumours started circulating within a small, seaside town that a number of "secret" meetings and mysterious visits had been held. Talk of a film director touring sites and meeting council officials triggered an air of excitement
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Expert sheds light on bloody battle
A PIVOTAL battle which claimed a huge death toll in the First World War comes under the microscope of military expert John Sadler later this month. The Battle of Loos in 1915 resulted in 600,000 Allied and German soldiers being killed or injured. It will
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Family have got the legs for North run
THREE generations of a family will take part in the Great North Run this year. Grandmother Monica Frood will join her daughter-in-law, Gill, and two grandsons, Tom and Daniel, for the race on Sunday, September 30. The family, from Saltburn, east Cleveland
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We've rhythm - and no blues
THREE Keep Fit coaches are stepping out on a new season of classes to help young people remain active. Christine Chapman, Janet Balfour and Linda Surtees run after-school classes and evening sessions in the Chester-le-Street area. For the the Keep Fit
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'Bin your bad waste habits and recycle'
NEW and stricter measures to encourage residents in east Durham to produce less waste and recycle more will be introduced next month. Easington District Council has made changes to its waste collection policy following consultation with residents. The
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Domestic violence victims getting help in the home
WOMEN in Derwentside who have experienced domestic violence can get one-to-one help in their homes. A team of housing support officers is helping victims who need support while remaining in the family home. The supported housing charity Norcare has set
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Advice on how to save safely for Christmas
MIDDLESBROUGH trading standards officers are offering advice to people planning ahead for Christmas on how to avoid "Farepak-style" heartache. Officers have looked at Christmas savings accounts available from building societies or credit unions, and savings
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Roll up, roll up for the magical history tour
PEOPLE can discover Middlesbrough during a packed programme for this year's Heritage Open Days. Twenty-three properties will be open between Thursday and Sunday this week. Venues include Acklam Hall, in Hall Drive, which is Middlesbrough's only grade
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Student campus to get £500,000 revamp
SOCIAL facilities on a university campus will be transformed in a £500,000 investment programme designed to give students a better educational experience. Durham University is providing new facilities at its Queen's Campus, in Stockton, for more than
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Award served up to restaurant staff
THE catering service at Derwentside College is celebrating after winning an award. People who work in the Food for Thought Restaurant have won the National Heartbeat Award from County Durham Primary Care Trust (PCT). It is presented to caterers who meet
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Ale festival future uncertain after venue setback
ORGANISERS of a charity beer festival are looking for a new venue, after learning they would be charged to use the location that has hosted sell-out crowds for the past two years. Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor Round Table has raised more than £10,000
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Cash boost for project to protect rare pond life
A WILDLIFE project, which aims to protect one of Britain's rare native species, has been given a £3,500 boost from a quarry company. Durham Wildlife Trust's project to safeguard the great-crested newt in the Darlington area, received the money from Lafarge
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Crime crackdown hailed a success
A CRIME crackdown has been hailed a success by police - but councillors have warned the focus must be maintained. The Street Safe Action Week, in Park East ward - which includes the Skerne Park estate - ran from Monday, August 20 to Sunday, August 26.
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Teen took part in burglary to win respect of friends
A TEENAGER who carried out a burglary to gain respect from his friends was shopped to the police after he bragged to his uncle about what he had done. After he was arrested for the night-time break-in at the home of one of his neighbours in Darlington
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Village named best in Tees Valley
A VILLAGE near Darlington has been named the best village in the Tees Valley - a year after coming second in the same competition. Sadberge landed top spot in the Calor Tees Valley Village of the Year competition after judges toured the four finalists
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Team celebrating new sponsorship
YOUNG footballers have secured a new deal to sponsor their team's kits. Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre under-14 AFC have announced Evenwood Industries as their kit sponsor for the 200-08 season. Kelvin Vincent, who helps run the team, said he hopes the
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Charity campaign to help remember mum
THE family of a woman who was a "mum" to more than 50 people and a friend to hundreds more, has started a charity crusade in her memory. Sylvia Hubbard, of Newton Aycliffe, died in June, only two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas
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Family life depicted by history group chairman
THE life of a leading North Yorkshire family has become the subject of a new book. A limited bound edition of Country House Scenes in North Yorkshire in the Nineteenth Century: Thorp Perrow, Barningham and the Milbank Family, has been written and published
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Bringing uniformity to confederation schools
TWO primary schools have launched their uniform after joining forces to ensure their survival. Reeth Community and Gunnerside Methodist schools, in Swaledale, began working together two years ago after signing a confederation arrangement. The move meant
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Garden gets surprise makeover
A DARLINGTON woman received a welcome surprise when she returned from holiday recently. Julie Baker, of Deepdale Way, Red Hall, found her previously overgrown front garden neat and tidy with a fountain and solar lights. The transformation was the work
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Managers encouraged to climb skills ladder
MANAGERS are being urged to climb the training ladder, as industry and businesses cry out for more qualified staff. Candidates, who have gained Chartered Management Institute (CMI) certificates and diplomas from courses at Darlington College, have been
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Police start regular surgeries
THE county town of North Yorkshire is to become the venue for a monthly surgery where people can get advice from crimefighters. Northallerton's neighbourhood policing team joined forces with Hambleton Community Safety Partnership to hold the first street-safe
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Plan prompts flooding fears
CAMPAIGNERS protesting over plans for new homes to rent are urging people to act quickly if they want to lodge objections. Residents in Kirkby Fleetham, near Northallerton, are angry about a scheme to build eight houses on the edge of the village. A planning
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Praise for school at centre of special education review
A SCHOOL has been praised by inspectors for its continued good performance, despite uncertainties caused by a controversial review of special education. A report by Ofsted highlights some outstanding features at Mowbray School in Bedale, which educates
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Love and madness to brighten autumn
A SERIES of fun-filled events are lined up for families in Hartlepool during the coming months. Highlights at the Town Hall Theatre include a double bill of drama from theatre company Love and Madness. On November 28, it will present Frankenstein, followed
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Former mayor hands over fundraisers cash
TWO charities picked up cash windfalls from a former town mayor yesterday. During his year as mayor of Chilton, Councillor Brian Turner raised £3,459.90 for his charity appeal, with the help of his wife and consort, Audrey. The money was shared between
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Children's summer holidays extended
CHILDREN at a north Durham primary school have been given an extra week off. Pupils who attend Bishop Ian Ramsey School, in Manor Road, Medomsley, near Consett, should have returned to school yesterday. However, the school is undergoing a £4.5m revamp
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Society values
SOCIAL engineers agonise over the causes of bad behaviour in youth and in society. But society itself cannot agree on what constitutes bad behaviour. Some say it's the "free" expression of personality. Here the word "free" is "key". Everyone has
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Multiculturalism
I MUST point out to Carl Whelpdale (HAS, Aug 27) that there are around 760 murders a year in Britain, about 12 of which are known to be "honour killings". These are particularly repugnant crimes, but there is no reason to suppose that the law is
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Poppy crops
WE are continually being told that part of the reason for Britain having an armed presence in Afghanistan is - as well as stopping the Taliban from gaining control of the country again - to eradicate the production of poppies which are used for
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Tyre shock
HAVING recently purchased another car I was annoyed to find that the spare tyre was not only completely bald, but also the wrong size in spite of it having almost a year's MOT on it. (Yes, I should have checked beforehand). On ringing the garage
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Football racism
ONE of the ugliest photos I've seen in sport was your excellent shot of Mido, the Boro forward, and the faces of Newcastle fans as he celebrated his goal in the Tees-Tyne derby match (Echo Football, Aug 27). It portrayed all the hatred and venom
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Tony Blair
I MUST say that I wasn't too surprised at the recent news concerning the deaths of more of our troops from "friendly fire". It isn't the first and I'm sure it won't be the last. What disgusts me is the fact that the families of British victims receive
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TV standards
ON the question of television standards (Echo, Aug 27), I believe there are some good programmes, but they are thinly spread. In the present decade I have enjoyed watching Hitler: The Rise of Evil on Channel 4 and The Forgotten Prince on BBC2.
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What's in a name?
WHY is Germany spelt with a "G" and not a "J" like Jerusalem and Java? The "G" spelling seems right for a place like Ghana, so why a "G" and not a "J"? E Reynolds, Wheatley Hill, Co Durham.
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School should be a big adventure
If only we could get back that sense of excitement - of a world brimming with possibilities and that school is our first chance of exploring them. ALL those new white shirts dazzle us with their brightness, the blazers unmarked, shoes unscuffed, and brand
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May's ways
James May, the nice one' from the Top Gear team, loves his cars and his planes, but thinks the bicycle is probably the greatest invention of all time. Hannah Stephenson catches up with Captain Slow. JAMES May, the long-haired, laconic member of the Top
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Charity in hunt for rail station clock
A CHARITY which is restoring a disused Victorian railway station is searching for the original clock which used to hang above the platform. The Richmond Station Trust, in North Yorkshire, believes the clock was sold in the late 1960s, when the station
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Superwoman
SHE was in her hotel room in London resting when I called. Jane Tomlinson, a woman for whom the word inspirational was surely invented, was giving interviews to the media not long after she had completed the Full Ironman Triathlon in Florida. The 2.4
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Spitting yobs hold all the advantage
THE offence itself is bad enough: through the bus driver's protective screen, the youth spat at him. In response to a reasonable request to show his half-fare pass, the hooded 17-year-old had already called the driver a "smack head". So far, so deplorable
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Postal service 'one of the worst in the UK'
A POSTAL service from the region has been named one of the worst performing in the UK. The DL postcode, covering Darlington and North Yorkshire, has been found to be the third worst-performing in the country for first class deliveries
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'Remarkable lady' Alberta dies at 102
ONE of south Durham's oldest residents died at the weekend at the age of 102. Alberta Jackson was described as a "remarkable lady" by her nephew David Vollans, who regarded her as his mother. She was popular with friends and staff in South Church Nursing
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The remarkable Jane Tomlinson
Tributes flooded in last night for inspirational fundraiser Jane Tomlinson, after she lost her seven-year battle with cancer. Friends, family, politicians and the charities that benefited from the £1.75m raised by Mrs Tomlinson through a series of endurance
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Fertility treatment success rate
MORE than a third of all couples who try for a baby have fertility problems, according to a survey. But of those women in the North-East who have fertility treatment, 75 per cent say it was successful compared to an average of only 46 per cent throughout
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Witness plea after sex attack on 15-year-old
A TEENAGE girl was subjected to a serious sexual assault as she walked through an area of wasteground. Police last night revealed details of the attack and urged parents to be mindful of the vulnerability of youngsters out late at night. And they urged
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Baugh's bargain in line for York glory
BARGAIN-BUY Comptonspirit (2.00) should give backers a good run for their money in York's curtain-raiser this afternoon. There's plenty of class in Comptonspirit's pedigree, so heavens knows how she originally passed through the sale ring for a cheap-as-chips
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Storm aiming for Wentworth
THE most successful season of Graeme Storm's career could be about to get even better with a place in the £2.44m HSBC World Match Play Championship a growing possibility. Storm's fifth place finish in the Johnnie Walker Classic propelled him up into
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Coach happy to see Midgley stay away
IF it's international week, then it's customary for a Newcastle coach to find himself at the heart of a club versus country battle. But while Sam Allardyce will be counting down the days until Michael Owen returns from England's football double-header
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Doubles all round at Lanchester
A WINE distribution company based in County Durham has made two appointments. Peter Mitchell joins the company as sales and marketing manager for Lanchester Gifts, the gift division of Lanchester Wine Cellars, and will be responsible for developing sales
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Head of police school suspended
THE head of a police driving school has been suspended after complaints from officers under instruction about his teaching style. It is claimed John Laidlaw, 49, left some women in tears after lessons - though he also upset his male candidates. Mr Laidlaw
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Durham back on top after brushing aside Derbyshire
FOR the third successive NatWest Pro40 game Durham brushed aside token opposition at Chesterfield yesterday to return to the top of division two. It wasn't quite as easy as against Yorkshire a week last Monday, but a target of 196 was never going to test
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Broken ankle led to death of fit fell walker
A FIT and healthy man who suffered a fractured ankle while walking with his friend died as a direct result of the injury weeks later, an inquest has heard. Keen walker Paul Manning, from Geneva Road, Darlington, had been walking near Richmond, North Yorkshire
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Croda staff vote against walk out
WORKERS at Teesside chemical group Croda have voted against taking industrial action over pay. Hundreds of employees at the Croda Chemicals Wilton site were balloted as part of an ongoing dispute, which earlier saw them reject a three per cent pay rise
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Energy assessors warming up
AN energy assessing company is preparing for a surge in growth with the introduction of new legislation later this month for people looking to sell their homes. Darlington-based Idea Limited, run by husband-and-wife team Angelina and Alun Bell, plans
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Gaining a foothold
OUTDOOR clothing and equipment company Berghaus has signed an agreement that will see its products distributed throughout Korea. The Sunderland company has agreed the deal with E-Land Ltd, one of Korea's top four retailers, which operates through a network
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BAE will spend £20m to win defence work
BAE Systems is investing up to £20m in the North-East to help it win work on a £16bn defence project. BAE Systems Land Systems is transforming its Newcastle base to help it secure the key integrator role on the British Army's Future Rapid Effects System
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Flintoff still a concern as Bopara ruled out of Twenty20
Talismanic all-rounder Andrew Flintoff was dispatched to see his ankle surgeon as England prepared for last-minute selection issues for the World Twenty20. Unlike one-day colleague Ravi Bopara, the 29-year-old Flintoff has not yet been ruled out of the
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Sussex too soon for Gough
Yorkshire captain Darren Gough will miss the Championship showdown with Sussex which begins at Hove today but his shin injury is not quite as serious as feared. A second scan has revealed no stress fracture and physiotherapist, Scott McAllister, will
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Dallaglio puts team before personal glory
England warrior Lawrence Dallaglio will launch his third World Cup campaign on Saturday after being rewarded for following two of sport's basic principles - self-belief and hard work. The 35-year-old Wasps star features among five survivors from England's
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Driver's lucky escape as lorry cab is sheared off
A LORRY driver had a lucky escape yesterday after the container he was carrying struck a railway bridge and his cab was sheared from its rear axles. The blue cab of the flat-bed lorry was sent skidding 35m along the road after the container struck the
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Inspiration to one and all
INSPIRATIONAL. It was the word everyone used when they talked about Jane Tomlinson. From world leaders to ordinary people, it was the word which summed her up perfectly. During her seven-year battle against cancer, the mother-of-three inspired more people
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Stadium is named yet again
Darlington have announced the latest name of their stadium is to be the Balfour Webnet Darlington Arena - the sixth name in five seasons. Since leaving Feethams in 2003, their home of 120 years, Quakers' £20m base in Neasham Road has gone under several
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Hartlepool's good start to the season continues
Chesterfield 1 Hartlepool Utd 3 DANNY Wilson, the Hartlepool United manager, didn't have far to go last night after securing a simple victory at Chesterfield. Wilson still lives in the town where he played in the early 1980s and will have been home in
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Cole and Harte start for reserves
ANDREW COLE has Reading in his sights after making his first appearance in a Sunderland shirt in last night's reserves' outing in Lancashire. The 35-year-old had been waiting to build up his fitness since signing for the Black Cats 11 days ago and he
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Given admits talks with Allardyce on his agenda
SHAY GIVEN wants urgent talks with manager Sam Allardyce after losing his place to Steve Harper in the Newcastle United side. Given missed the start of the season with a groin problem but returned to action in the 2-0 win over Barnsley in the Carling
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Former Luftwaffe pilot flies back as a tourist
MORE than 60 years ago, he was one of the enemy who helped rain death and destruction down on the beleaguered North-East and Yorkshire.But the passing of the years has turned former combatants into friends - and former Luftwaffe pilot Willi Schludecker
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Scientist jailed for smuggling drugs
A GOVERNMENT scientist who led a double life as a drugs courier was jailed after being caught trying to smuggle more than £300,000 worth of cocaine through Durham Tees Valley.Danish engineering expert Jan Dedichen, who worked for the Ugandan government
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Report concludes cash has not helped region's towns
BILLIONS of pounds of Government money have failed to reach the poorest parts of the region, leaving some communities cut adrift with sub-standard education and healthcare. That is the conclusion of a study of the North-East's public services, published
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Sunderland defender out of Scotland clash
SUNDERLAND centre-half Russell Anderson will miss Scotland's Euro 2008 qualifier against Lithuania on Saturday after suffering a leg injury. The 28-year-old has not joined up with the national squad, and also looks set to miss next week's qualifier against
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North-East film maker trampled by elephant
THE first man ever to film a Malaysian tiger in the wild has been trampled by an elephant in an Asian jungle. Wildlife cameraman Stephen Hogg, from Crook, County Durham, a friend of Sir David Attenborough, who faces tigers, crocodiles, spiders and other
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Thieves scale tower to take 500-year-old church bell
THIEVES climbed a tower to steal a church bell thought to be at least 500 years old. The theft from St Michael and All Angels Church, in Downholme, near Richmond, North Yorkshire, was spotted when the bell ringer went to summon the flock for Sunday service
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Flick-knife passenger flew on two planes
A NORTH-EAST man walked unchallenged onto two aeroplanes carrying a potentially deadly flick-knife, it emerged last night.The incident has prompted police in the region to express concerns about the "embarrassing" security arrangements at the foreign
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Stowaway spider is found in bananas
A DEFENCE worker believed that a spider his wife found in a bunch of bananas could have been the world's most poisonous animal.Primary school teacher Karen Inglis was alarmed to see a hairy leg sticking out from the bunch of fruit.Her husband, David,
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Asbestos scandal may cost millions in claims
A COUNCIL that knowingly exposed staff at a sports centre to asbestos may have to pay out millions of pounds in compensation, legal experts warn.An unknown number of employees at Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex, in Bishop Auckland, were allowed to work
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Beaten to death
TWO dogs, one of which was tied up, were found apparently beaten to death in woodland near a popular park.The dogs, both terriers, were found in Wingate Welfare Park, County Durham by a walker on Sunday at about 10am.It is the latest incident in a shameful
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Games glory for transplant women
TWENTY years after receiving a new kidney, an athlete from the region has scooped two medals at the World Transplant Games in Thailand. Denise Baker of Darlington won two bronze medals at the event, held over the weekend in Bangkok. Mrs Baker, who for
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Man jailed for groping teenager at club
A PIZZA shop worker who groped a teenager in a nightclub was yesterday jailed for a year and told he will be deported when he is released from prison. Shachawan Ahmed was convicted last month of sexually assaulting the 16-year-old, but was cleared of
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Police officer's killers in court over assault claim
THE killers of PC Sharon Beshenivsky appeared in court yesterday charged with stabbing a fellow prisoner.Muzzaker Imtiaz Shah and Yusuf Abdillh Jamma, who are both serving a minimum of 35 years for murder, appeared via video link before magistrates in
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McClaren backs Gerrard
England manager Steve McClaren will leave it as late as possible before deciding whether to pick Steven Gerrard for Saturday's vital Euro 2008 clash with Israel at Wembley. Although Frank Lampard's groin injury is not quite as serious as had been initially
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Arca still hoping for a call-up
WITH two of the biggest names in Argentinean football currently plying their trade in the Premier League, Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca is hoping his increased profile will help him realise his international dream. Despite a successful youth career
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Hospital fetish lands asbo man in prison
A MAN with a fetish for hospitals and surgical masks has been jailed for three years. Norman Hutchins, 56, of no fixed address, but formerly of York, has a history of faking ailments to gain access to hospitals. In 2004, he made legal history when he
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Rejuvenated N'Zogbia signs long-term deal
CHARLES N'ZOGBIA has outlined how manager Sam Allardyce's managerial methods have convinced him to sign a new long-term contract at Newcastle United. And the skilful Frenchman feels that signing a new five-year deal is the latest indication that he is
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Wilkinson's World Cup in balance
England star Jonny Wilkinson's World Cup campaign could be over before it has even started after his injury jinx struck again to deal the defending champions a potentially shattering blow. Wilkinson will miss England's opening Pool A clash with the United
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United boss believes Owen can escape Israeli clutches
SAM Allardyce expects former Bolton defender Tal Ben Haim to be employed as Michael Owen's man marker during Saturday's crucial European Championships qualifier at Wembley. But despite attempting to sign the centre-half after leaving the Reebok Stadium
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Inquest into man who killed his ex-wife
AN alcoholic who stabbed his former wife to death was found hanging in his cell before he could be brought to trial, an inquest heard yesterday.David Turner, 48, of Farnham Road, Newton Hall, Durham City, repeatedly stabbed Linda Hewitt
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Harbour development "carbuncle" is scrapped
A £2.8M harbour development has been scrapped after it was described as a carbuncle by thousands of objectors. The redevelopment of the marina at Whitby, North Yorkshire, has been sent back to the drawing board after Scarborough Borough councillors voted
