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Ex-tax man jailed indefinitely over murder 'fantasy'
A FORMER Inland Revenue worker who borrowed cash to buy a hammer so he could fulfill his fantasy of killing his ex-girlfriend has been jailed indefinitely. Paul Dagg turned up at Stacey Baines' home and started to smash his way in with a claw hammer
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Fire Update: Club severely damaged by fire
THE first floor of Peterlee Sports and Social Club has been severely damaged by fire. Four crews were at the Ellison Road club for almost two hours after the blaze stated in the kitchen at 9.35pm tonight. They stood down at 11.25pm.
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Fire ravages Peterlee club
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a major blaze at Peterlee Sports and Social Club tonight. The last message back from firefighters at the scene was at 10pm when they reported that the first floor of the Ellison Road club was well alight. The alarm was raised
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Debate takes place over Darlington elected mayor bid
ALMOST 150 people gathered at Darlington Art Centre this evening to hear arguments for and against an elected mayor for the town. The debate which was organised by The Northern Echo and chaired by editor Peter Barron. The panel of four members included
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Woman jailed for hiding shotgun under sofa
A WOMAN caught with a deadly pump action shotgun hidden under her settee has today been jailed. Officers found the Franchi SAPA-12 gun, capable of firing four rounds a second, when they searched Kirsty Laing's home on February 16. The weapon had been
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Police launch murder inquiry
A MURDER investigation is underway after a 33-year-old man died after a suspected stabbing. Police were called at 3.50pm this afternoon to Kirkley Close in the Gosforth area of Newcastle. A significant section of Kirkley Close has been cordoned off
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Tribunal upholds police worker's sacking over prostitute link
A FORMER police worker who was sacked after helping a prostitute to 'save her life' said he does not regret his actions. The Cleveland Police employee lost his case for unfair dismissal today after the hearing ruled his actions could have compromised
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The Special One Departs The Bridge
You either loved him or hated him; but now he's gone, everyone will miss him. Jose Mourinho may have made as many enemies as he did friends in England but he will leave a lasting legacy on everyone. The announcement that Chelsea and Mourinho were
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Zara is among top riders competing in region
WORLD champion eventer and BBC Sports Personality of the Year Zara Phillips is among top riders competing in the region this weekend. She rode three horses in the dressage section of the open intermediate horse trials at Aske, near Richmond, North Yorkshire
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Chancellor called to account for Northern Rock
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling has been called before a powerful Parliamentary committee to explain the Treasury's handling of the Northern Rock crisis. John McFall MP, chairman of the Commons Treasury Select Committee which grilled Bank of England Governor
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Officers arrested over alleged misuse of police car
TWO police officers have been arrested after allegedly taking police cars for their own use, it was confirmed yesterday. The officers, both constables based at Durham Constabulary's headquarters at Aykley Heads, Durham City, were arrested last week.
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Consett Undecided on UniBond
CONSETT chairman John Hurst says that his club will sit on the fence' over whether to head towards the UniBond League at the end of the season. The ANL recently agreed that up to four clubs could move upwards to the new UniBond League First Division
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Schoolboy was obsessed with elderly neighbour
A SCHOOLBOY who became sexually obsessed with his elderly neighbour broke into her home at night and danced naked as she lay in bed. The terrified woman woke to find the 15-year-old in her bedroom calling out: "I love you, I love you". The incident
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Wartime romance strong after 60 years
A COUPLE brought together through the war effort of the Forties celebrated 60 years of marriage yesterday. Edward and Hilda Cherry met across the drawing room table at North-East Marine Engineering's Wallsend yard on the Tyne, where he was a draughtsman
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Free sessions made a splash
A SCHEME to provide free swimming throughout the summer has been hailed a success after thousands of people took up the offer. Throughout the six-week summer holiday, families in Derwentside were offered free swimming sessions by the Try Five project.
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Evening to explore Roman heritage
A PROJECT to celebrate a village's Roman past is to be launched next week. The Friends of Longovicium - the Roman fort in Lanchester - has organised an open evening to celebrate the completion of the Looking for Romans project. The event takes place at
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Hurry to nominate community hero
TIME is running out to nominate unsung heroes of the community for an award. Nominations for this year's Durham Community Citizens' Award close next Friday. The awards were launched last year, when more than 40 community champions were nominated for volunteer
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Helping you to understand the mayor debate
THE line-up for this evening's debate on the question of an elected mayor for Darlington has been announced. Representatives from the the 'Yes' and 'No' campaigns will be represented on the debate, which has been organised by The Northern Echo. Also taking
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Youngsters conducting surveys of street litter
CHILDREN are to take to the streets to tackle lunchtime litter. Pupils from secondary schools across east Durham are to carry out surveys of the extent of the litter problem as part of a project to reduce the amount of rubbish created by classmates during
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Fat cats and monkeys the message
CAMPAIGNERS against an elected mayor have unveiled their latest message. The Say No to an Elected Mayor group also quizzed shoppers in Darlington town centre on their views yesterday. The billboards show a fat cat and a cartoon of H'Angus, the Hartlepool
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Father's pride as pair tackle 100-mile walk
A FATHER has spoken of his pride in his son, who completed a 100-mile walking challenge. Barrie Evason, the founder and fundraising co-ordinator of the Jennyruth Workshops, for people with learning disabilities, near Ripon, tackled the trek with his son
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What chores do children do around the house?
PUPILS at a primary school have been asked to come clean about how much help they give with household chores. The query comes from children at Kutsukake Elementary School, in Japan. They want to know how much housework - including cooking, cleaning, laundry
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Elderly man fleeced of thousands of pounds
CONMEN have fleeced a trusting pensioner out of thousands of pounds after promising to do gardening and building work at his home. The gang, described by the police as despicable, tricked the 86-year-old out of the money in their scheme spread out over
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Volunteers aiming for movie cash
A VOLUNTEER-RUN cinema is planning to apply for another grant to improve its facilities. The Ritz Cinema volunteers group, in Thirsk, is keen to secure funding from the UK Film Council. The cinema building, in Westgate, opened as a Mechanics' Institute
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Bus company hopes for national honour
A TRANSPORT company's branding scheme has earned it a shortlisting in a national awards scheme. Go North-East has introduced more than 40 distinctive liveries to its bus fleet serving the region, each adopting a different theme and colour scheme. The
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View proposal to ban drink in public areas
A MAP showing the proposed area of a drinking ban in Crook is available to view at the Civic Centre. Outdoor drinking would be banned in the areas near Hope Street, North Road and Glenholme if the Designated Public Places Order is given the go-ahead
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'Bickering is causing hospital delays'
STROKE patients are waiting up to three weeks to be discharged from hospital because of bureaucratic bickering between a council and a primary care trust, a leading nurse has claimed. Stroke co-ordinator Jayne Nicholson hit out at Darlington Borough Council's
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Man attacked girl, 17
A TEENAGE girl was attacked by a man on her way home from college in Hartlepool. The incident happened in Elwick Road, near Catcote Junction, on Wednesday, at 2pm. A man attacked the 17-year-old from behind, placed his hand over her mouth and tried to
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Revamp of shopping centre is 'imminent'
HOPES are high that a long-awaited shopping centre redevelopment will begin soon. Belfast company Ravenhill Estates bought the Newgate Shopping Centre, in Bishop Auckland, in June last year for £13m from the Oakgate Group. The firm promised to push
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Bye George - you've done it now
TWO friends who have studied together for seven years are going their separate ways - to rivals Oxford and Cambridge. Thomas Wigham, from the Eastbourne area, and George Dodd, from Hurworth, met in year seven at Hurworth School. They went on to study
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'Great dad will be much missed'
A SPECTACULAR funeral procession took to the streets last week to honour a well-known local man. Mike Lowther, from Darlington, formerly of Bishop Auckland, died on Wednesday, September 5, after a short illness. The procession, last Friday, started at
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Quarry approved despite protests
PLANS to extend operations at a limestone quarry by six years have been approved by councillors. W&M Thompson was given permission to work in the Bishop Middleham quarry beyond the existing consent - which runs out in 2009 - until June 2015. Senior director
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Mysteries of the glaciers
A TOUR of upper Teesdale will look at geographical features left by glaciers. Geomorphologist David Evans will unravel some of the mysteries as he interprets the landscape on a day that will involve short walks and minibus rides between sites. The event
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Proposals rejected after visits to sites
COUNCILLORS have rejected two controversial plans to build flats after visiting the sites. Stockton Borough Council's planning committee agreed on Wednesday to turn down the applications in Eaglescliffe and Stockton, despite both being recommended for
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Clock enthusiast needs a helping hand with research
A DESCENDANT of a clockmaking family is appealing to anyone who knows the whereabouts of clocks and watches made in Stokesley to call him. Retired police officer Dr David Severs wants anyone who has a clock or watch with Stokesley, Stocksley or Stoxley
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Finalist to sign copies of novel
A FINALIST in the Yorkshire Book of the Year Award will sign copies of her shortlisted novel during a book festival. Diane Setterfield, whose book, The Thirteenth Tale, won the adult fiction section of the competition, will visit the Yorkshire Building
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Friends' charity cycle challenge
TWO friends have cycled 136 miles to raise money for a charity that helps children with liver disease. Claire Holland was diagnosed at birth with bile duct disorder biliary atresia and was one of the first babies to undergo the intricate kasai operation
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Hotel fined after man broke skull in tumble
AN accident in which a handyman fractured his skull when he fell at work has resulted in a £21,000 fine for his employers. The owners of the Marton Hotel and Country Club, in Middlesbrough, pleaded guilty at Teesside Magistrates' Court to five offences
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Man who head-butted student spared prison
A STEEL erector who attacked a student in a take-away has escaped a prison sentence. Ben Bleasby, 23, was caught on CCTV assaulting the 17-year-old in the Rendezvous pizza shop, in Stockton town centre. Teesside Crown Court heard yesterday that the defendant
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Fury as 'democracy is made mockery of'
A WAR of words broke out in a council chamber when opposing councillors accused each other of ignoring democracy. Opposition members on Ferryhill Town Council heckled Labour councillors throughout Wednesday night's meeting. They said they are being unfairly
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Tractor gathering raises charity cash
VINTAGE tractor enthusiasts had the chance to view classic vehicles and raise funds for charity. The North Yorkshire group of the National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club held its annual vintage working, ploughing match and classic car display at High
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Sussex likely to pip Durham to title
Kent v Durham : Day Three (County Championship) Durham are top of the county championship table tonight after beating Kent by eight wickets - but rivals Sussex will pip them to the title if they win tomorrow. Kent started today on 99-3 but were dismissed
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Kavanagh joins Owls
SUNDERLAND have allowed experienced midfielder Graham Kavanagh to join Sheffield Wednesday on a month's loan. The Republic of Ireland international will make his debut in the Championship fixture with Hull City on Saturday. And Owls boss Brian Laws
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Northern Rock
CONFIDENCE is a delicate thing. Savers are no longer queuing at Northern Rock for their money back because there is enough residual trust left in the Government to believe, for the time being, the Chancellor's promise that the taxpayer will underwrite
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Smaller councils
IN reply to Chris Foote-Wood (HAS, Sept 10) and his supposed "wish for smaller councils". In the real world you can't have your cake and eat it. Mr Foote-Wood actively campaigned for the EU-inspired directly-elected North-East Assembly, and despite
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Princess Diana
YOUR recent HAS contributors in favour of Princess Diana have got my fullest support. The Princess is in a line of consorts betrayed or slighted by their flippant husbands' infidelities - Katherine of Aragon, Henry VIII's dutiful first wife, was
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Jarrow Crusade
IT is now more than 70 years since the Jarrow Crusade when unemployed men from Jarrow, Tyneside, marched to London and stopped for the night in Darlington. This was a non-political gesture, backed by all parties and most sections of the community
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Illegal immigrants
AT their annual rally in Brighton, the Liberal Democrats called for an amnesty for a quarter of a million illegal immigrants, saying it would be absurd to cost the taxpayer £11,000 to remove each one of them. How very typically liberal - charging
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Leadership
CORRESPONDENT N Tate asked if we will ever be fortunate enough to see the likes of Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher as leaders again (HAS, Sept 12). I sincerely hope not. Mrs Thatcher all but destroyed Britain. She took us to an unnecessary
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Woodlands Hospital
DR Malcolm Bateson rightly raises concerns about the underused NHS units in County Durham (HAS, Sept 19), but he should not be astonished to learn about the plans for the Woodlands Hospital private nursing facility in Darlington. Having injected
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Ex-United star apologises for 'silliness'
FORMER Newcastle star Warren Barton has apologised for an incident which left him in the cells. Barton, 38, and former team-mate Rob Lee, 41, were both arrested after a taxi driver reported his Mercedes E220 had been driven away shortly before midnight
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'Hospice is my lifeline'
This week is National Children's Hospice Week. Health Editor Barry Nelson meets the mother of a profoundly disabled teenager who is making the most of a North-East facility. Hilary Wadge has just had her first holiday for 15 years. Rather than jetting
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Vulnerable people 'denied care choice'
VULNERABLE people in the North could be missing their chance of a more independent lifestyle, a study has revealed. The research showed local authorities in the North-East and Yorkshire to be the most reluctant in the country to allow individuals the
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September 21, 2007
ROCK bottom is a phrase which has occurred many times in these pages over the years, referring to under-achieving sports teams, several of whom have improved their fortunes partly through the loyal support of Northern Rock. So it's sad that when the bank
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Region pipped in bid to build £1bn research centre
THE North-East has missed out in its bid to become home to a £1bn energy research centre. The region was shortlisted in the running for the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI), a centre of excellence that is expected to attract more than £1bn of investment
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Brit flicks help lift cinema group
THE success of hit British films - such as Mr Bean's Holiday and Hot Fuzz - helped cinema chain Cineworld swing to a profit during the first-half of the year, the company said yesterday. The group, which made its stock market debut in April, said a strong
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Whisky launch aiming to put quiet corner firmly on the map
NEWCASTLE has its brown ale, Alnwick its dark rum - now a remote area of Northumberland is to have its own brand of whisky. The first bottles of Black Rory Whisky, named after a mysterious 19th Century character who operated illicit stills in the hills
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Chemical workers in bonus pay stand-off
ABOUT 200 workers at a chemical plant in Teesside are being drawn into a dispute over pay. Unions were yesterday told to leave the Huntsman Tioxide Greatham Works, near Hartlepool, when attempting to hand out letters to employees on wage negotiations
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Nuclear gains for fossil fuels experts
BUSINESS leaders from the region's oil and gas supply chain companies heard yesterday how their technological expertise could win business in the nuclear industry. Delegates attending the NOF Energy conference, entitled The British Nuclear Industry -
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Season ending poorly for Tykes
Yorkshire are in danger of losing four of their last five Championship matches of the season after an unbeaten century from opener Michael Carberry put Hampshire firmly in control at Headingley Carnegie. When bad light brought play to a close with almost
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The cyber menace
As the Government today announces a crackdown on bullies who use the internet and mobile phones to target their victims, Lindsay Jennings looks at the rising problem of so-called cyber-bullying. FOR Elaine Faull, the attack itself was bad enough. A respected
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Moore leaps to defence of under-fire captain Collingwood
COACH Peter Moores has dismissed claims England skipper Paul Collingwood's off-field antics in South Africa was the catalyst behind his side's early elimination at the Twenty20 World Cup. Having won their first match against Zimbabwe, England limped home
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Cherished memories
IN a region which is football-mad but frustratingly starved of silverware, we cherish our heroes. As Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn said at Ian Porterfield's funeral yesterday, the 1973 FA Cup final was unforgettable - a classic case of David slaying
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She's no lady, she's a bank conman
A THIEF who walked into a bank and pretended to be a woman conned a series of Barclays Bank cashiers into handing over more than £480. Credit card crook Michael Rodes doesn't walk, talk or dress like a lady - but was able to plunder a woman's account
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My beautiful launderette
EVERY neighbourhood used to have a launderette, those great rows of industrial size washers and driers. Long before most houses had washing machines the launderette was as much a community meeting place as the corner shop or pub. Indeed, in bedsitter
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Wales revel in try feast
Wales 72 Japan 18 Wales found their scoring touch to run in 11 tries against a spirited but outclassed Japan in their third Pool B match at the Millennium Stadium. Winger Shane Williams scored twice to take his try tally to 34 on his 50th appearance,
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Wainwright may leave Darlington on loan
DAVE Penney could be prepared to let out-of-favour winger Neil Wainwright go out on loan. Darlington winger Wainwright has yet to make a first-team start this season after losing his place to Julian Joachim. Penney insists that the crowd favourite still
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Moyes backs Johnson
David Moyes refused to blame England striker Andrew Johnson for the double penalty miss that leaves Everton's UEFA Cup dreams hanging by a thread. Johnson, who has not scored for his club since March 16, was forced to retake one spot-kick because of encroachment
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Teenager spared jail for filming attack
A TEENAGER has been spared jail after he let a dog maul a cat to death while he captured the footage on his mobile phone. The Middlesbrough youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to an animal in
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World Cup Diary - Will Greenwood
Smart, quick and inventive - unfortunately, these are not words that could be used to describe England's worryingly inept performance on Friday night versus South Africa. England lost in every facet of play and were comprehensively and decisively found
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Tait is desperate to make most of chance
Frustration and impatience are two words that have featured highly on Mathew Tait's England agenda since he made his Test debut as a teenager. The World Cup clash against Samoa in Nantes tomorrow will be just his 10th England start during a 30-game spell
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Nyron's Arca warning
NYRON NOSWORTHY has identified former Sunderland team-mate Julio Arca as the man to restrict if Middlesbrough are to be thwarted in tomorrow's Tees-Wear derby. The North Sea neighbours are well aware of the threat posed by the little Argentine, not least
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Parents found baby boy dead in their bed
THE parents of a seven-week-old baby yesterday told an inquest of their anguish after finding the little boy dead in their bed. Callum Cooke died on March 31, at home, in Boswell Street, Middlesbrough. The child was born prematurely by emergency caesarian
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In for an interesting ride
Ian Dalton, who recently took over as chief executive of the North-East Strategic Health Authority, is a familiar figure in the region. Health Editor Barry Nelson meets him. THE man appointed to run the NHS in the North-East a few weeks ago has an impressive
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Captain can do no wrong
CONSISTENT Captain Gerrard (4.05) sets a high standard for his rivals to try and match in the Harry Rosebery Stakes at Ayr. Bryan Smart's speedy two-year-old has done precious little wrong this term, only once finishing out of the first four in a total
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Aspiring to a tolerant society
WE are a nation of immigrants. For millennia, people of different origins, races and beliefs have been coming to these shores. Some came by choice, some by need. Not all had a formal invitation. In general they've brought new skills and ideas that have
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Police defend the way they record crime
A NORTH-EAST police force has defended the way it records crime and has urged the public to keep faith with the way that it operates.An inspection by the Audit Commission downgraded the Cleveland force and its police authority from "excellent" to "good
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Rural jobs 'at risk' as disease crisis bites
RURAL jobs were yesterday said to be at risk as the region's farmers adopt a "siege mentality" during foot-and-mouth restrictions.The ban on autumn sales has robbed many of their incomes - £2m was missed from a cancelled two-day sale at Hawes in North
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Candles light the way to henges restoration
LAND around a 5,000-year-old ancient monument site that has seen years of quarrying is to become the target of a restoration campaign.More than 500 candles will be used to create a labyrinth tomorrow at the central earthwork henge at Thornborough, between
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Blood donor session off as safety concerns raised
ABOUT 100 people were left unable to donate blood after a venue breached health and safety regulations.The National Blood Service (NBS) session at the Sycamore Close old people's housing complex at Bainbridge, near Hawes, North Yorkshire, on Tuesday was
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'Naive' air passengers who carried knife gifts
AN airline passenger who sparked an alert after he was found with five flick-knives in his luggage when he arrived in the North-East, has criticised the security at two other airports that failed to discover the weapons.Peter Michael Enguita was charged
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'Special One' will be missed by everyone
ON the night when Chelsea's entire squad attended the premiere performance of the new Blue Revolution documentary, the man carrying out the lead role was in the process of turning his back on Stamford Bridge.When the DVD goes on sale on Monday, the self-proclaimed
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Mourners pay their tributes to 1973 goalscorer Porterfield
MOURNERS paid their last respects to North-East football hero Ian Porterfield yesterday.Football figures joined family and friends at the funeral of Sunderland's 1973 FA Cup-winning goalscorer, in Surrey.The 61-year-old Scot, who went on to manage clubs
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Residents return home after industrial estate fire
HOUSEHOLDERS had to be evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out on an industrial estate. The evacuation of around 80 people was ordered after gas cylinders were found at a spray shopon the Leeming Bar estate, near Bedale, North Yorkshire on
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Northern Rock shares on the up
SHARES in beleaguered bank Northern Rock have risen by 6.75 per cent in early trading on the London Stock Exchange this morning. At 10.04am they were trading at 197.7, up 12.5p on last night's close.
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Fear
Everyone in this world has a deep fear, even if they won't admit it! Whether it is the fear of spiders or heights, we all have one. But recently I have noticed more and more citizens are scared of the youth of today. With the media abusing stereotypes
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Boycott criticises Collingwood's captaincy skills
GEOFF Boycott has questioned the leadership of captain Paul Collingwood after England's miserable World Twenty20 campaign in South Africa ended at the Super Eight stage. England won just one game, against Zimbabwe, before going down to four successive
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Elected mayor debate tonight
THE Northern Echo is tonight hosting a public debate on whether Darlington should have an elected mayor. Editor Peter Barron will chair the debate, which begins at Darlington Arts Centre at 7.30pm. The panel comprises Stuart Hill from the "Yes" campaign
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Cyber-bullying crackdown
A Government crackdown on bullies who use the internet and mobile phones to target other children and teachers has been launched. The new guidance is designed to help schools, pupils and parents tackle so-called "cyber-bullying". A recent study by the
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Cancer patient Jimmy wins fight for wonder drug
A NORTH-EAST cancer patient is celebrating after his local NHS trust agreed to fund life-extending treatment.Jimmy Jenkyns, 55, from South Shields, South Tyneside, has been trying for most of the year to persuade health bosses to pay for a revolutionary
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Missing gran had night on the tiles
A GREAT-grandmother spent 12 hours overnight in a public toilet after being accidentally locked in.Gwyneth Coles, 77, was forced to spend the night alone in the Eastgate toilets, in Pickering, North Yorkshire.Mrs Coles' ordeal began at 7pm, on Monday
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Taylor targets a top ten placing
ANDREW Taylor prepared for the Tees-Wear derby by insisting Middlesbrough have the squad, talent and ability to establish themselves as a top ten Premier League side. Boro had been tipped by many to struggle this season. But after crashing 3-0 at West
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Unions in talks over Northern Rock jobs
UNIONS were holding urgent talks last night with Northern Rock management over the future of the bank's 6,500 workers.Talks took place after another bruising day on the stock market in which millions of pounds were wiped off the bank's value and the possibility
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Riley home from hospital after 'astonishing' recovery
A boy who underwent life-saving treatment has been allowed home from hospital weeks early after astonishing doctors with his progress.Four-year-old Riley Mulvany, who underwent a bone marrow transplant six weeks ago, is now back at home with his family
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Big Sam looks positive
NEWCASTLE manager Sam Allardyce insists he can still take some positives out of his side's underwhelming performance at Derby County. United's 1-0 defeat at Pride Park was the club's most insipid display of the new season. But despite the lumbering nature
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Why the worms turn for Daniel's charms
DANIEL O'Connor is a down-to- earth sort of guy.During the day he is a council waste minimisation officer, and at night, or more likely at weekends, he likes to get down and dirty with worms.For Daniel is a worm charmer - with designs on becoming a world
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Title still up for grabs as Durham head for victory
Kent v Durham (County Championship) : Day Two DALE Benkenstein resolutely maintained his pursuit of the treble for Durham at Canterbury yesterday with his tenth century in three seasons.By being dismissed for 321 Durham had to settle for three of the
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Mentally ill immigrant sentenced over killing
AN ILLEGAL immigrant who killed a man before fleeing to the North-East where he was caught by police has been sentenced for the crime eight years later. Restaurant worker Yi Zhong Zheng, who suffers from severe mental health problems, was unable to declare
