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Tributes to town clerk
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former town clerk who has died at the age of 49. Catherine Reed's time as clerk to Tow Law Town Council from 1997 to 2003 saw many developments in the village including the formation of the Community Partnership. She was
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Victorian painter's work on show
AN exhibition of work by an Victorian painter who spent more than 40 years in an asylum is to go on show in County Durham. Richard Dadd - 1817-1886 traces his art from before the onset of his mental illness, which led him to murder his father, to work
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Daisy the dog gets stuck after wild goose chase
FIRE brigade officers dashed to the rescue of dog which became stuck in the middle of a lake tonight. The terrier, named Daisy, jumped into the lake in South Park, Darlington, to chase some geese at about 7pm. After swimming around for some time, the
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Duchess declares lifeboat station open
A ROYAL ride in a lifeboat ushered in a new era for the RNLI in the region today. The Duchess of Kent arrived at Whitby to officially open the port's new lifeboat station aboard the all-weather boat George and Mary Webb. The Duchess, originally from
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Madeleine's father faces police quiz
Missing Madeleine McCann's father has arrived at a Portuguese police station to face fresh questioning over his daughter's disappearance. Before attending the police station, Gerry McCann, 39, insisted any suggestion his wife, Kate, also 39, was involved
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Bamburgh to compete for Britain's favourite view
THE DRAMATIC North-East landmark of Bamburgh Castle is set to compete for the title of Britain's Favourite View. Bamburgh is one of four finalists, the others being Wast Water in the Lake District, the Three Cliffs Bay on the Gower Peninsula in South
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Wife tells of fallen bodyguard's bravery
THE WIFE of a bodyguard killed in Iraq has spoken of his bravery. Robert Swann was killed when he was shot in the neck in Tikrit in Iraq on Tuesday morning. Mr Swann of Gosforth, Newcastle, was working for global security firm Erinys when he was killed
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Mother tells of anguish after son paralysed in accident
THE MOTHER of a paralysed road accident victim yesterday spoke of the devastating impact of the freak crash which has changed her son's life forever. Lee Marley had been looking forward to returning to his family for the Bank holiday weekend. But the
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Ten years jail for "inhuman" rapist
AN attacker described as 'inhuman' after raping and beating a teenager leaving her with 75 injuries has been jailed for ten years. Christopher Mills, 30, took his victim to a dirt track at Cox Green, Sunderland, where he stripped and humiliated her before
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Madeleine mum fears she will be charged
THE mother of Madeleine McCann fears she will be charged over her daughter's death, a family friend has said. Detectives suggested to Kate McCann in questioning on Thursday that traces of her daughter's blood had been found in a Renault Scenic the family
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Journey South journey home for Proms in the Park
JOURNEY South will journey home tomorrow night when the X-Factor duo launch the BBCs Proms in Park. Brothers Carl and Andy Pemberton, who make up group, will perform during the warm-up to the big event in Middlesbroughs newly created Centre Square.
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Police find grenade launchers at man's house
POLICE have seized grenade launchers and several rifles after raiding a military enthusiast's house. Officers discovered the deadly arsenal when they swooped on the 40-year-old man's terrace house in Chatsworth Terrace, Darlington, on Wednesday. Durham
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Madeleine mum faces fresh questioning
KATE McCann arrived to face further police questioning during which she expects to be a made formal suspect in the disappearance of her daughter Madeleine. Mrs McCann, 39, faced a barrage of journalists and onlookers as she entered the police station
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Top cop calls for drinking age to rise to 21
A TOP police officer has called for the legal drinking age to be raised to 21. Northumbria Police chief constable Michael Craik said his officers were becoming 'overwhelmed' by drink-fuelled rapes and assaults. He told councillors in Newcastle drink
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Tough test as Bays face champions
IT'S mission impossible for the Cleveland Bays on Sunday afternoon when they travel to North Lincolnshire for a Conference League match (3pm)against reigning champions Scunthorpe with a 23pt deficit to overcome. The Scorpions are cock-a-hoop having
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Clio Cup
RICHMOND and North Yorkshire racing driver Robert Lawson is gearing up for the biggest race meeting of his career so far as the ELF Renault Clio Cup prepares for its ninth event of the year this weekend. The series makes its annual appearance on
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Flannery sets sights on 2012
CULLERCOATS hurdler Niall Flannery is focused on the London Olympics after tasting victory at the UK School Games. The sprinter picked up the 400- metre hurdle title at the games in Coventry at the weekend. And he hopes the victory will kick-
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Operation for girl attacked by dog
SURGEONS have operated to save the face of an 11-year-old girl savaged by a dog. Elizabeth Sharp will need plastic surgery to repair the rips to her left ear and puncture wounds to her face, arms, hands and legs. She had been with friends in playing
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MP demands apology in race row
AN MP has accused a political rival of racism by referring to her birthplace in Northern Ireland in a leaflet to electors. Durham City MP Labour MP Roberta Blackman-Woods MP has written to Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell asking if he supports
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Campaign under way to preserve old school
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to transform a former school into a community centre and save it from demolition. Dozens of volunteers from groups and organisations across Guisborough are determined to fight council plans to sell off the former
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Pastures New
The column is on the move again, this time to Houghall College, with its amazing collection of plants and trees THERE is that hint of autumn in the air. The suns rays are slightly paler, the blue in the sky a shade lighter and the trees
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Atonement
IMAGINATIVELY conceived and presented in the style of the period, your admirable supplement on the filming of Atonement in Redcar erred in a small but crucial respect. Reports in the 1940s would have set Redcar firmly in Yorkshire. Most likely
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Asbestos scandal
RE your report concerning the asbestos danger at Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre, Bishop Auckland (Echo, Aug 24). I was astounded by the comments attributed to Rod Searl, representing Wear Valley District Council in the case heard at Darlington
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Multiculturalism
WHAT an extraordinary outburst from Christopher Wardell (HAS, Sept 4). Abdul Jaleel (HAS, Sept 1) did not suggest that anyone must "bow down to other cultures or snarl at everything that is remotely British". His perfectly reasonable remarks were
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Nelson Mandela
RE the correspondence about the erection of a statue of Nelson Mandela in London's Parliament Square (HAS, Sept 3). Bearing in mind what the South African apartheid regime did, in Sharpeville in 1960, in Soweto in 1976 and on many other occasions
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Hear All Sides
ELECTED MAYORSM/p> IAN WHITE (HAS, Page 10, Sept 4) debases the arguments in favour of an elected mayor. He is economical with the truth when he quotes allowance figures. No councillor "claims" remuneration - allowances are paid to a scale calculated
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Update given on projects
AN update on community projects will be given when a group holds its annual meeting this month. Richmond Swale Valley Community Initiative members will meet at Richmond Town Hall at 7.30pm on Monday, September 17. Projects to be discussed include the
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Secret weapon Raffi unveiled by games team
A TEAM has unveiled its secret weapon for an It's A Knockout event in Scarborough on Sunday. Triathlon star Raffi Aghanian, who takes part in Ironman challenges, will line up for the team entered by local home care provider Carewatch in the event starting
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Decision on waste site plans due
PLANS for a waste transfer station near a town are expected to be approved next week despite objections. Greystones Aggregates and Recycling is seeking permission from the county council for change of use of agricultural buildings, loading bays and a
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Display team among attractions planned at trucks event
SOME high-powered action is on its way to North Yorkshire this weekend. Truckeast will take place on the showground at Pickering on Saturday and Sunday. There will be more than 300 custom, working, US and vintage trucks, and many monster trucks for enthusiasts
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Yoga course held
A 12-WEEK yoga course will begin at Gilling West village hall, near Richmond, on October 24. Sessions will be on Wednesdays, from 7pm to 8.30pm, and the full course costs £32. To enrol, call Sarah Giles on 01748-826035
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Bus services introduced in Dale after discussions
A BUS that used to run without passengers down a Dale will carry passengers from next week after a council stepped in to fund it. The teatime X59 Arriva bus, which took students home to Hawes from Darlington College, was being driven back to its depot
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Going with the grain
THE furniture is beautiful - stylishly simple modern lines that show off the natural beauty of the wood - ripple ash that's almost like gingham, dark walnut, elm, oak. Surrounding the tables and chairs are shelves of clocks and barometers, book troughs
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The Beer Pigs will celebrate
ONE of Teesside's favourite bands are ready to round off their 20th year together with their first gig at Middlesbrough Town Hall. The Beer Pigs have been together, in a number of guises, since childhood friends Dave Mackin and Ian Erving formed the band
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Historic roots for modern fashion designs
YOUNG designers have turned the clock back hundreds of years to help them create modern fashions. They have spent the past three months working on a fashion heritage project, researching what our Anglo-Saxon ancestors wore and how they dyed and made textiles
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Delayed gala will be held on weekend
THE Saltburn Cricket Club Gala has been rescheduled for this weekend. The event had to be postponed earlier in the summer, but now the club is pulling out all the stops to get everything in place for the annual fundraiser on Sunday. Club chairman and
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Cycling ancient salt trade route
A GUIDED cycle ride which explores the ancient salt trade route in the UK will be held next week. The Great Salt Run is a gentle two-hour ride from Billingham to Greatham, in Hampshire, which returns via Wolviston, near Stockton. Cyclists taking part
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Comedy cabaret to support hospital
A CHARITY night will be held on October 3 to raise money for a specialist hospital unit. The Owton Manor Social Club, in Wynyard Road, Hartlepool, is holding a comedy cabaret to raise money for the ITU unit at the University Hospital of Hartlepool. There
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Gardeners will be displaying their best at two weekend shows
GARDENERS will be showing off the fruits of their labour at two horticultural shows this weekend. More than 600 entries are expected at the Durham Horticultural and Craft Show, which has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years. The fruit, flowers and vegetables
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Families invited to take part in cycle event
PEOPLE are being invited to pedal their way to good health at an event this weekend. County Durham Primary Care Trust's (PCT) Get Active team, at Easington is staging the family health cycle ride tomorrow. The event, which is aiming to encourage more
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Jobs boost as building society unveils expansion
NEWCASTLE Building Society (NBS) is expanding its operations in the North-East and creating 500 jobs over the next five years. The financial institution has acquired premises at Cobalt Business Park, North Tyneside, in additional to its main office in
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Excellent progress by Arriva despite rail blow
TRANSPORT group Arriva yesterday said it had made "excellent progress" on contract gains, despite interim profits at its UK rail division taking an 81 per cent knock. The Sunderland-based bus and train company said it was well positioned for profitable
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Head massage free to help people relax
FREE Indian head massage will be offered to visitors to Durham's Oriental Museum as part of its Peace and Tranquillity Week. The offer applies to anyone visiting the Durham University-run museum, on Sunday, from 1pm to3pm. It is among several events to
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All systems go as Agility increases turnover
SOFTWARE company Agility Systems has more than doubled its half-year profits and increased turnover by a quarter, it was announced yesterday. The business, part of AIM-listed Chelford Group, has also strengthened its sales team and employs about 20 people
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Roadshow with advice on family history
A ROADSHOW for people interested in family history is to take place next week. The event, featuring experts from the Northumberland and Durham Family History Society, will be held at the Clayport Library, in Durham City, on Saturday, September 15. Help
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Sales flushed with success
A COMMUNITY centre is holding a series of car boot and table top sales to raise money for toilets. This month people will be able to rummage for a bargain at Burnopfield Community Centre, in Derwentside. Chairman of the centre, Elizabeth Minto, from Dipton
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Jobs boost as building society unveils expansion
NEWCASTLE Building Society (NBS) is expanding its operations in the North-East and creating 500 jobs over the next five years. The financial institution has acquired premises at Cobalt Business Park, North Tyneside, in additional to its main office in
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It does not feel like 60 years, say couple
A COUPLE are looking forward to a party with almost 40 of their close family members to celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary. William and Hannah Talbot, of Ascot Place, Perkinsville, near Chester-le-Street, were wed 60 years ago yesterday. The
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43-year-old mother-of-two earns BSc degree
A MOTHER-of-two has swapped butties for broken bones following a major career change. Marie Robson has gained a first-class degree in diagnostic radiography from the University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, and secured her first post at a local hospital
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Scooting around for funds to aid ill boy
SCOOTER lovers have helped raise funds for an ill child by taking their turn on a 51-year-old Lambretta as it tours the country. The bike left Redcar yesterday morning to make its way along the coast, with a member of the Lambretta Club of Great Britain
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Holiday in Scotland to mark anniversary
THE children of a couple who have reached their diamond wedding anniversary will take them on a holiday to Scotland. Robert and Patricia Sams, of Masefield Close, Stanley, married 60 years ago yesterday, at the registry office in Harelaw. They went on
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Council demonstrates the Pied_Piper touch
WHEN it comes to controlling rat infestations, a council is showing it has the Pied Piper's touch. Bucking the national trend, Easington District Council has not only stabilised the rodent population in its area, but has managed to dramatically decrease
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Topiary gardens open to public after trim
ONE of the most famous features of the gardens at a country house will be visible in all its glory to visitors at the weekend. The owners of Otterington Hall, near Northallerton, have decided to open the topiary garden to the public for the first time
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Air crews join fundraising tea party
PERSONNEL at an air base have been putting the kettle on for the best of causes. RAF Linton-on-Ouse, near York, is supporting Brew For The Few, part of the RAF Association's Wings Appeal, which helps to raise about £2m a year to provide welfare, care
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Amec profits forecast 'better than expected'
ENGINEERING group Amec yesterday upped expectations for full-year profits by five per cent after completing its exit from the construction sector under a radical overhaul. The group, which employs more than 1,000 workers in the Tees Valley, said 2007
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Workplace training and skills -priority'
SKILLS and training in the workplace were top of the agenda when a Government minister came the region earlier this week. John Denham, UK Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, heard from North-East Confederation of British
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£500 gift to residents of estate from landlord
A HOUSING company helped make it a day to remember for residents of a housing estate. Coast and Country Housing presented £500 to people who live on the Westfield Estate, in Loftus, at its annual fun day. Andrea Laverick, community project co-ordinator
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Hypnotist digs into the past
A HYPNOTIST who says he can help people find their past lives is to appear in a show later this month. Tony Rae will be at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre, in Raby Road, on Thursday, September 27, from 7.30pm. Tickets are £12, £11 for concessions, or
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Two shot lead for Dredge
Wales' Bradley Dredge made the perfect start to the defence of his title in the weather-affected Omega European Masters in Switzerland. After a two-hour delay due to overnight frost, Dredge carded a five-under-par 66 to take the clubhouse lead by two
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Boy assaulted and had his bike stolen
A YOUNGSTER had his mountain bike stolen when he was assaulted by a youth in a wooded area. The 11-year-old boy was playing in the woods at the top of Ormesby Bank on Monday afternoon, when he was confronted by a gang of youths. One of them punched him
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September 7th, 2007
IT really is time to bring back National Service. Not just to get the hoodies off the streets, but to toughen up our budding sportsmen. That bloke who now plays in LA is the least of our worries as Rooney, Lampard and Gerrard top the footballing crocks
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Company positive despite pre-tax loss
ENERGY efficiency solutions company Eaga yesterday reported a maiden full-year loss, but said the current year had started well. The Newcastle company, which floated on the Alternative Investment Market in June, reported a pre-tax loss of £87.4m
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Villagers to seek legal action over school site
PARISH councillors will press Teesdale District Council to take legal action against developers who own part of a derelict school site. Gainford parish councillors are angry at a letter sent to them from Kebbell Homes, owner of part of the St Peter's
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Winner can't move on
Christine Ohuruogu believes some critics will never allow her to move on from missing three out-of-competition drugs tests. The new 400 metres world champion had only just returned from a one-year ban for the missed tests when she triumphed in Osaka last
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Platinum celebrations for diamond couple
A COUPLE have notched up another milestone in the village where they first met 70 years ago, and still live today. Norman and Gwen Hodgson celebrated their platinum - 70th - wedding anniversary at the Red Lion, Trimdon. Scores of family and friends helped
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New restaurant opens its doors
A RESTAURANT and nightspot aimed at customers aged over 30 has opened in Darlington. The Gastro Restaurant, in Gladstone Street held an exclusive launch event last night and will open daily from today. It has undergone a major refurbishment, including
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Council gives £30,000 to struggling service group
AN organisation for volunteering in the Durham area is to receive £30,000 from Durham City Council over two years to cover a shortfall in funding. The council's cabinet has agreed to give £15,000 a year to Durham City CVS and Volunteer Bureau, which
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The media - a shaper of outcomes
MAYHEM, mastermind, manhunt. This is how the emergency services define the initial public and media response to natural and man-made disasters. We've seen it countless times on TV. First the chaos and confusion at the scene of the catastrophe. But help
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Pupils preparing to bury capsule
CHILDREN at a Darlington primary school have compiled a time capsule to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their school. The youngsters, from Abbey Junior School, decided to collect items for a time capsule through their student council. The whole school
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Holiday money boost for young families
A MOTHER has another reason to look forward to a holiday, after winning £1,000 spending money for the trip. Lea Atkinson was entered into a prize draw when she booked her holiday to Portugal at Hays Travel, in Sedgefield. The nurse and mother-of-two,
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Dad marked son's birth by hitting man outside pub
A FATHER celebrating the birth of his child with a night out ended it by punching another man in the head. Darlington Magistrates' Court was yesterday shown CCTV footage of Christopher Marc Hunter, 24, of Roberts Walk, Darlington, punching a man to the
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Funds raised for school plan
SEVERAL people attended a morning of yoga and an afternoon of circle dancing at a small school, which closed many years ago, in Lunedale, near Barnard Castle. Between them, the two efforts in Carlbeck School raised £118, which is to be added to a fund
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Former mayors add their voices to -no' campaign
FORMER mayors have voiced their opposition to plans for an elected mayor in Darlington. The former mayors, from both sides of the political spectrum, gathered with members of the 'Say No' campaign in Darlington town centre yesterday. They believe that
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Successful system to get digital upgrade
A CCTV system, which has helped police make hundreds of arrests, is to go digital. An inspection report shows 384 arrests were made between January and December last year, thanks to the CCTV operators working with police in Darlington. Darlington Borough
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Bringing opera to the masses
With a personality as powerful as his unwavering voice, Luciano Pavarotti introduced opera to the masses. Lindsay Jennings looks at the life and times of the world's most popular tenor. IN Britain, he will forever be known as the man who brought classical
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Driver's panic after road accident
A TEENAGE driver crashed his car into another then drove away in a panic, a court heard yesterday. Ryan Martin Aitken, 18, of Banklands Road, Darlington, drove into the back of a Toyota Carina, in Commercial Street, on Saturday, December 16 last year.
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The drug that made all the difference
A new drug is bringing hope to lung cancer patients in Scotland, but patients in England are unable to get it on the NHS. Health Editor Barry Nelson investigates. Deanne Jenkyns can hardly believe how much her husband, Jimmy, has improved since going
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Hotels will do battle in awards final
A TEESDALE hotel will battle with another County Durham retreat for a regional award. Headlam Hall Hotel, near Barnard Castle and Seaham Hall, near Sunderland, will contest the NorthEast small hotel of the Year category in One NorthEast's tourism awards
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Free films offer
YOUNGSTERS from Darlington will be able to go to the movies without paying, as part of National Schools Film Week next month. The event sees free screenings for school children at the town's Odeon Theatre and Arts Centre between Monday, October 15, and
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Parking orders could make problems worse, say residents
NEW "no waiting" orders could increase parking problems around the centre of Crook, residents have claimed. Durham County Council's plans for extra double yellow lines on streets behind the Civic Centre and off the Market Place are expected to be agreed
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Woman left devastated by hen theft
A WOMAN is "devastated" after pedigree birds were stolen from her allotment. Three American Hatch birds were taken from an allotment in Woodhouse Close, Bishop Auckland, some time between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. A spade had been used to
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Yobs are in the minority
WHEN something as terrible as the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones happens, it is easy to lose perspective. It is so utterly shocking, such a desperate waste of a young life, that it is widely perceived as conclusive evidence that society has descended
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Reclaiming the streets after threat with gun
PEOPLE on a trouble-plagued estate are reclaiming the streets after a family was threatened by a gang of youths with a ball-bearing gun.Residents in the Eversley Walk area of Park End, Middlesbrough, are joining forces with various agencies to help combat
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British doctors accuse US over 'Biko' deaths
US military doctors are accused today of contributing to the deaths of Guantanamo Bay prisoners through poor medical care in a scenario reminiscent of the scandal surrounding the death of black rights activist Steve Biko.Nearly 30 years after Mr Biko
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Soldiers move camp over fire safety fears
HUNDREDS of soldiers have returned from Iraq to find their barracks out of bounds.Troops based at Gaza Barracks, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, have been transferred to Wathgill Gamp, about five miles away, near Leyburn.Senior staff
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Renewable energy project aims to harness power of River Esk
A PIONEERING project to create renewable energy, cut pollution and give something back to the community has taken a major step forward.The Esk Valley Community Energy Group, on the North York Moors, is planning a scheme that could provide power for 600
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Concern at airport chief's new role
UNION leaders have spoken of their concern after the former head of one of the region's airports was appointed to an identical post in another part of the country while legal proceedings are ongoing against him.John Parkin was suspended from his position
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Murphy enjoying challenge
INSTEAD of feeling under threat following the arrival of Andrew Cole, Daryl Murphy feels the experience of the former Manchester United man will help to bring more out of Sunderland's other strikers.Cole emerged through an hour of Tuesday night's reserves
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Liddle relishing Leeds contest
AFTER coming through last season's biggest away game with flying colours, Hartlepool United are hoping for more of the same tomorrow.Last season, in League Two, Pools biggest day on the road was the trip to Darlington in March. Backed by almost 4,000
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Penney: Keltie has nothing to prove
CLARK Keltie has endured his fair share of setbacks in recent months, but the midfielder has been told he has nothing to prove by Darlington manager Dave Penney. The Quakers boss insists the Newcastle-born player still has a major role to play for the
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A farewell kiss as a mother says goodbye to her son
THE distraught mother of Rhys Jones kissed his coffin goodbye as thousands of mourners remembered the murdered 11-year-old at his football-themed funeral yesterday.As family members prepared to leave Liverpool Cathedral, Melanie Jones, 41, stepped away
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Chantelle gains worldwide fame after dad's film project
A 15-YEAR-OLD schoolgirl has become a global web phenomenon after her father secretly filmed her singing in her bedroom.Chantelle Readman had no idea her father, Paul, had crept upstairs with a camera as she played on her keyboard and sang Michael Jackson's
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Taylor to emulate Terry
Steven Taylor wants to emulate his hero John Terry by captaining an England team to victory this weekend, with the under-21s kicking off their European Championship qualifying campaign in Montenegro.The Newcastle defender says he admires the way Terry
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Durham title chances balance on knife edge
PERHAPS they'd have been better off playing on the beach as Blackpool's Stanley Park provided another nail in the coffin of outgrounds yesterday.The fall of 18 wickets on the first day of Durham's match against Lancashire left the hosts on 137 for eight
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Campaign to support volunteers
EMPLOYERS in Darlington are being encouraged to back a campaign to encourage volunteering. Darlington's Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) is hoping to set up team to carry out voluntary projects. It hopes to get employers on board and has won the backing
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Young swimmers taste success in contests
A SWIMMING club has welcomed back six of its members, who have competed in two competitions. Wear Valley Amateur Swimming Club, based at Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex, in Bishop Auckland, had four qualifiers in the Amateur Swimming Association national
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Bridal theme for church flower show
A BRIDAL parade spanning more than a century is the theme of a flower festival at a County Durham church this weekend. St Philip and James Parish Church, at Tow Law, is celebrating marriages of all kinds at the event, which also features a selection of
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Youth centre delayed over fire alarm
A PROPOSED youth centre in Teesdale is being held up because a fire alarm needs to be installed in the building. Community workers are trying to set up a drop-in centre in Staindrop, near Barnard Castle. The group, led by youth worker Colin Blandford,
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Folk group's charity show
A DALES folk group will be performing in a Teesdale village hall this month. Fourum will play a selection of original songs, stories and ballads at Cotherstone Village Hall on Saturday, September 29, at 7.30pm. All of the pieces presented aim to capture
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Inquiry shows region's police forces arrested 30 of its own
AT LEAST 30 North-East police officers have been arrested by their colleagues in the past two-and-a-half years.Freedom of Information requests have revealed that officers have been arrested for actual bodily harm, racially-aggravated harassment, and unlawful
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First day back for 'miracle boy'
LITTLE fighter Macauley Gilbert has gone back to school four months after his family died in a car crash.The eight-year-old was welcomed back to Bede Burn Primary School, in Jarrow, South Tyneside, this week for the new term.He joined his classmates for
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£23,000 to deal with residents' waistlines
A WEIGHTY problem facing a North-East town is to be tackled head on with the introduction of a diet guru.Research shows that Hartlepool's residents are some of the most obese in the country and now the borough council is to employ an officer to help combat
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Angel's delight
A WOMAN gave birth to her son during the rush-hour in a lay-by next to the Angel of the North.Melanie Seymour, 30, from Gilesgate, Durham, was heading for the Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle, after she felt a few twinges.But when she hit Gateshead
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Bravery award for police who tackled woman with knife
A POLICEWOMAN has received a bravery award for her part in a dramatic stand-off with a knife-wielding woman.PC Maureen Ali and her partners watched the woman punch holes through a closed cupboard door with a 9in blade as she fought to keep them at bay.The
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Debt firm fleeced hard-up families
DOZENS of struggling families promised a financial lifeline were left in even more trouble by three crooked businessmen who masterminded a £500,000 con.A court heard yesterday how the friends set up a debt management company to help people in financial
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Bobski to skate home at Haydock
VICTORY for Bobski at Haydock might help cheer up Geoff Huffer following the announcement that injury has prematurely ended the career of his dual 2,000 Guineas hero, Cockney Rebel.Huffer could do with a boost after the shattering news and Bobski, who
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Helicopter honour for accident victim
A MAN killed only ten minutes from the end of a 500-mile charity motorcycle ride has had the air ambulance he was raising money for named in his honour.John Toner, 39, of Marton, Middlesbrough, was taking part in the Boundary 500 motorcycle ride in aid
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Cancer specialist speaks in support of new drug
A LEADING Scottish cancer specialist has praised a new drug that is helping to prolong the lives of many of her patients, but which is not available in England.Dr Marianne Nicolson, a consultant oncologist at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, said it was regrettable
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Villagers prepare to protest against school relocation
VILLAGERS plan to lobby councillors over a £50m scheme which would see one of the region's schools relocated to their doorstep.Yarm School, founded in 1978, is planning to move to a 120-acre site at Town End Farm, off the A67.The scheme has sparked fears
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Jaw dropping
Up Close And Personal (five, 9pm), After You've Gone (BBC1, 8.30pm), The Stoy Of India (BBC2, 8pm) BEWARE of women throwing their weight around. Especially if they're female elephants. "If one goes all the way, it could be fatal," is the thought that
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Coffee morning
A coffee morning, featuring a garden quiz, slideshows and tombola will be held in Startforth, near Barnard Castle, tomorrow. The event, at West Mews, 7 Boldron Lane, will start at 10.30am until 1pm. Entrance is £2, which includes coffee and scones. All
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Residents will be offered a say on how to spend cash windfall
THE Skerne Park estate, in Darlington, is to receive a £100,000 cash windfall - and residents are to be asked how to spend it. The money will be paid by Miller Homes in the form of a community fund, in exchange for building 149 homes at Snipe House Farm
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Parents' anger over Catholic school bus 'discrimination'
A COUNCIL is reviewing its school transport plans after being accused of discriminating against non-Catholics.The 13 affected students, from Heighington, between Darlington and Newton Aycliffe, all attend Carmel RC College, in Darlington.They have been
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Cash for volunteers group
AN organisation for volunteers and voluntary groups is to receive £30,000 over two years to cover a shortfall in funding. Durham City Council's cabinet has agreed to give £15,000 a year to Durham City CVS and Volunteer Bureau, which is based at Red Hills
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Bat's lucky escape from angler's hook
A BAT escaped death after getting a fishing hook caught in its mouth.The hook, which was almost the same size as the bat, had to be removed by a vet.But despite its injuries, the bat was released only 24 hours after being rescued from a tree above a river
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Deal struck that could save 600 hospital jobs
A DEAL has been struck that could avert hundreds of NHS job losses.Debt-ridden Scarborough and North East Yorkshire NHS Trust had warned that 600 workers faced redundancy.Bosses said the cuts were needed if the trust, which runs Scarborough Hospital,
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Seeking justice for 'abuse'
A MAN is planning to sue a county council after claiming he was wrongly sent to a special school hundreds of miles from home because he was "educationally subnormal".John Connolly, 55, was only ten when he was sent to Besford Court school, in Worcester
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Threat of smug Sir Alex will spur Ferdinand on
One factor above all others is driving Rio Ferdinand towards Euro 2008 - the prospect of seeing Sir Alex Ferguson's face if England fail to make it. Having missed out on the last European Championships due to his eight-month ban for a missed drugs test
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Johnson predicts last four
Martin Johnson has backed England as World Cup semi-final material if the Webb Ellis Trophy holders ''reach their full potential''. England start the 2007 tournament from a lowly world ranking of seventh, and have already lost Jonny Wilkinson through
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Yet more misery for Inzamam
Inzamam-ul-Hak suffered yet another batting failure for Yorkshire as the Championship leaders were again outplayed by Sussex, but the former Pakistan captain was not the only one to experience a miserable time of it.After racking up their best-ever score
