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Motorcyclist killed on notorious road
A MOTORCYCLIST was killed on a notorious stretch of road on Thursday evening. The male rider of a black motorcycle was in collision with a Peugeot car on the B1257 road between Stokesley and Helmsley in North Yorkshire. The collision, which took place
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Call to radio station sparks major search operation
A DISTRESSED man called a radio station telling them he was going to jump off a bridge and into a river. Lifeboat crews, based at Sunderland Lifeboat Station, were scrambled into action shortly after 7pm last night as part of large search operation along
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Teenagers have lucky escape after cliff fall
TWO teenagers had a lucky escape when they slipped down a grassy cliff face and onto a ledge, narrowly avoiding a 30ft drop onto rocks below. The pair, a 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, came to the attention of the emergency services shortly
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Poll casts doubt over early election
LABOUR'S lead over the Conservatives has narrowed to just four points, according to a new poll which casts real doubt on the prospect of a November General Election. The survey for Channel 4 News is the first poll since David Cameron's unscripted address
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Missing man returns to hospital
AN unstable man, who had gone missing from a North-East mental health hospital, has returned. Members of the public were warned not to approach Joseph Miller who left the Pine Unit at Middleton St George Hospital, near Darlington, on Tuesday evening.
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Bin bags were packed with cannabis
SIX bin bags packed with thousands of pounds worth of cannabis have been found dumped off a motorway slip road. Two Highways Agency traffic officers carrying out a routine morning patrol spotted the bags near junction 62 of the A1(M) - Carville, in County
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Shah stars as England thrash Sri Lanka
OWAIS SHAH'S impressive 82 and some effective and disciplined bowling helped England beat Sri Lanka by 65 runs to level the one-day series 1-1. England struggled to 142-6 on a slow Dambulla wicket, despite Durham wicketkeeper-opener Phil Mustard compiling
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Howay Wi-Fi!
NEWCASTLE has become one of 12 cities across the country where people can access a wireless internet service. Former England and Newcastle footballer Peter Beardsley kicked off a four day promotional display at Grey's Monument in the city centre earlier
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Six arrested in drugs raids
SIX men have been arrested for drugs offences following a series of raids by police in Stockton. Thirty officers were involved in the raids at addresses in the town centre on Wednesday night and earlier today. The arrests were made as part of a purge
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Convention calamity
A DAD'S Army tribute has been postponed - just two days before it was due to be staged. Josie Collins, who was organising the convention, said she had taken the step because of the postal strike and other reasons. It was due to take place at the Dolphin
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£4.5m agricultural centre go ahead
Plans to develop a new Regional Agricultural Centre at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate have been given the go-ahead. The application by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society for the £4.5m centre has been unanimously approved by Harrogate Borough
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Knives row
A judge announced it was time for courts to get tough on knife crime - then freed a youth who brandished a blade at a shopkeeper. Arron Harmer, 21, was before Judge Tony Lancaster for hurling racial abuse after he was caught shoplifting, then returning
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Drugs man spared jail because prisons too full
A CLUBBER who sold ecstasy to pals during nights out has been spared jail because the prisons are too full. Michael Minto could have faced years behind bars after being caught with a stash of 34 of the deadly pills at Blue Bamboo in Sunderland on March
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Newcastle make two changes
NEWCASTLE Falcons have made two changes to their side for tomorrow's Guinness Premiership clash against Leeds Carnegie at Kingston Park. All Black centre Mark Mayerhofler returns from a broken hand in the centres as Tom Dillon makes way, while the other
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Farrell out of quarter-final clash
ANDY Farrell has been ruled out of England's World Cup quarter-final against Australia - less than 24 hours after he was a surprise choice in Brian Ashton's starting line-up. The former Great Britain rugby league captain injured his right calf muscle
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Hamilton under investigation by China GP stewards
HOPES that Lewis Hamilton may lift the Formula One world title at this weekend's Chinese GP have been thrown into doubt. Race stewards announced this morning that they would be investigating Hamilton's behaviour behind the safety car at last Sunday's
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Barton in court over assault charge
NEWCASTLE United footballer Joey Barton today appeared in court accused of assaulting a former team-mate in a training ground bust-up. The 25-year-old appeared at Trafford Magistrates Court in Manchester to face a charge of assault on Ousmane Dabo earlier
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Trivial pursuit
I LEARNED last week that Jonathon Ross is paid £18m a year by the BBC. Why is triviality so highly valued? JW Davison, Ferryhill.
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Conservative Party
DAVID Cameron is apparently keeping his battle plans against New Labour a secret from senior Conservative party members, and who can blame him? Among those senior figures are many Thatcherites who would like to see his leadership fail, and they
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Interitance tax
THE headline "Inheritance tax cut won't help North-East'" (Echo, Oct 2) is a blatant untruth. The headline, about the Conservatives' plans to raise the threshold to £1m, is only applicable if the Liberal Democrats' threshold of £500,000 was applicable
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Co-op giveaway
THE Co-operative Pharmacy is giving away grants totalling £20,000 to health projects in the North-East, and time is running out for readers to claim their share. Health-related causes can apply for cash awards of between £100 and £2,000, simply
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Education
I WAS appalled at the latest New Labour proposal to make public school playing fields available to state school pupils and make public school teachers coach state pupils to get them to Oxbridge. Having spent a small fortune educating three children
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Big irony
LIFE is full of ironies. Last week I was rolling around in laughter after reading about Tony Blair, the man who had ten years to do something about illegal immigrants and did nothing, receiving his £100,000 Mercedes, with bullet proof windows,
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NHS
A SURVEY of all 152 primary care trusts in England found one in ten are restricting joint replacement operations for obese people (Echo, Oct 1). When I attended an orthopaedic out-patients department at North Tees hospital recently, the specialist
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Great North Run
QUITE rightly, a lot of the credit for the success of the Great North Run goes to the organisers and the volunteer helpers. I would like add my praise to two other groups that really make a difference, especially the thousands of "fun-runners"
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Baltic Art
WHAT good news! Elton John's pornographic photo has been removed from show at the Baltic in Newcastle. Bad news for the paedophiles, though. I only hope that now the Baltic will show some responsibility and concentrate on exhibiting art rather
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Smoking Shaun leaves officials fuming
SINGER Shaun Ryder has landed a venue in hot bother after smoking during a gig. The Happy Mondays frontman lit up near the end of his band's concert at the Carling Academy in Newcastle on Tuesday night. And yesterday representatives from Newcastle Council
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NHS report vote winner claim denied
THE Health Minister has rubbished claims that today's publication of a key report on the future of the NHS had been brought forward as a vote winner before a snap election. Campaigners and opposition MPs have accused the Government of rushing out the
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Sucking up to my wife
IT was my wife's birthday last week so I didn't argue when she said we needed a new vacuum cleaner. We've had our Dyson DC01 for years, it has a dodgy connection, several holes in the hose, and doesn't suck. "We are desperate for a new Dyson," she announced
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New police boss pledges to get involved with communities
A NEW police commander is to take up his post on Monday, promising to work more closely with local communities and other agencies. Chief Superintendent Trevor Watson has been appointed as Durham Police's new commander in the north of the county. The new
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Council will count the cost of another employment tribunal
A TOWN council is waiting to discover how much it must pay out following the latest in a series of costly employment tribunals. Val Rogers, 49, from Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, won her constructive dismissal case against Thornaby Town Council after claiming
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Fines for using unregistered waste removers
HOUSEHOLDERS and businesses in Hartlepool are being warned they face fines of up to £5,000 if they employ an unregistered trader to remove their unwanted waste. The Environment Agency is this week launching a six-week Dump-it and Leg-it campaign, which
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Vyle bodies
The Vivienne Vykle Show (BBC2, 9pm), The Jeremy Kyle Show (ITV, 9.25am). CAPTIONS on screen: I Love My Mum But She Dresses Like a Whore. I Want A Vagina But Can't Kick Crack. My Son Calls The Wrong Man Daddy. Devotees of daytime TV will know where we're
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Drug driving message for youngsters
TEENAGERS are to watch a hard-hitting play highlighting the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs. The APE theatre company is to perform the play, called Pills, Thrills and Automobiles, to students at four schools in Stockton, in a bid to drive
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Mining charity's aim to raise profile
A CHARITY which offers support to former miners and their families is to hold an event in east Durham to flag-up its services. The Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation (CISWO) has been operating for more than half a century delivering community and
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Mother made illegal claim for benefits
A WOMAN continued claiming benefits while being financially supported by her partner who worked full-time on construction sites. Mother-of-four Gail Kelly was over-paid by more than £40,000 in income support, plus small amounts of council tax and housing
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British Legion leek show results
THE results for the Royal British Legion, Newton Aycliffe branch, 45th annual leek show are as follows - pot leeks: 1 E Graham, 201.3 cubic inches, 2 J Mulley 182.6, 3 D Percival 173.98. Best pair of leeks: E Graham. Intermediate leeks: 1 R Forster 84.89
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Men admit theft of copper wire
TWO South Durham men pleaded guilty to stealing copper wire from an enterprise park when they appeared before magistrates in Bishop Auckland. Karl Lawton, 21, of New Row Eldon, admitted driving 19-year-old Dwaine Beal, of Wesley Coundon Grange, and two
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Teacher calls for tough stance on parking problems
PARENTS who park illegally on the school run should be ticketed in a bid to cut congestion and road danger, a headteacher said yesterday. Headteacher Mary Frain, who runs St Cuthbert's Primary School in Hartlepool, said she would welcome additional traffic
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Older people's consultations
OLDER people in County Durham are having their say on council, health and voluntary services this week. The All Our Tomorrows season opened in Durham yesterday, when 100 people commented on services such as home care, meals on wheels, residential and
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Burglar jailed after suspended sentence breach
A BURGLAR who was given a final chance and spared jail nine months ago was last night behind bars for breaching conditions of his suspended sentence. Alan Pitt failed to turn up for drug screening appointments on two occasions in July, because he claimed
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Awareness event to help beat cancer
AS PART of its ongoing campaign to beat breast cancer, Durham and Darlington Primary Care Trust is staging an event in east Durham today. The trust is holding a breast cancer awareness day in Murton Library, between 10am and 12.30pm, and from 1.30pm to
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Cash backing call for £600,000 village hall
FUNDERS are being urged to support a £600,000 community- led project for a village and Scout hall. The Hillside Activities Park is keen to develop 28 acres of land it bought for £220,000, at Borrowby, near Thirsk. The group has since spent a further
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£1m homes completed on sports centre site
A £1M housing development has been completed on the site of a former sports centre, which closed amid protests. Tees Valley Housing Group has handed the 15 properties in Richmond to their new occupants. The 12 apartments and three houses are on the site
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Sports complex upgrade is completed
MUCH-needed work has been completed on leisure facilities in Ferryhill. The new bowls drops on Mainsforth Sports Complex's bowling greens were recently installed by Ferryhill Town Council staff. It is hoped that the improved facilities will attract new
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Police inspectors move to a new patch
FIVE new police inspectors have been appointed in a North-East town. They started work in Darlington this week after being promoted from stations across the region. The town's new Detective Inspector is Adrian Green, who previously worked as a community
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Councillorbacks call to redraw boundaries
A SECOND councillor has backed calls to have a new 149- homes estate incorporated into a different Darlington Borough Council ward. New streets at Snipe House Farm are to be included within the patch of Hurworth councillors - even though the homes are
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Blind people gearing up for car challenge
BLIND people will be given a taste of life behind the wheel at a charity event this weekend. The Darlington branch of the British School of Motoring (BSM) will be inviting blind people with their families and colleagues to drive around Donnington Park
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Storytime for children
THE tales of children's writer Dr Seuss will be brought to life during a storytime event at the weekend. The free session, featuring the adventures of The Grinch and The Cat in the Hat, takes place at Clayport Library, in Durham Cit, at 11am, on Saturday
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Open space plea on site of ex-fire station
COUNCIL land at the site of a former fire station should be made into an open space rather than built upon, according to a local councillor. Darlington Borough Council is to consult with residents over the development of the former National Fire Service
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Badge scheme extension
A COUNCIL is making parking easier for disabled drivers, with a revamped blue badge scheme. The scheme, which allows disabled people to use parking bays and car parks free across Stockton borough, is being extended to include parents of children under
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Police hunt for car tyre slashers
VANDALS have left a trail of damage after slashing the tyres of 12 vehicles. Some had only one tyre slashed while others had all four ripped as they were parked in the streets of Crook and Willington. Police believe the attacks happened on Monday, between
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Power scheme at reservoir approved
A HYDROELECTRIC scheme at a North-East reservoir, which would generate enough energy to power up to 750 homes, has been given the go-ahead. In a behind-closed-doors meeting this week, councillors approved plans for the £2m scheme, at Selset Reservoir
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Town gets five new police inspectors
FIVE new police inspectors have been appointed in Darlington. They started work this week after being promoted from stations across the North-East. The town's new Detective Inspector is Adrian Green, who previously worked as a community inspector at Spennymoor
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Victim hits back at muggers
A MUGGER is today sporting a burn mark on his arm - given to him by his victim. The teenage thug and his accomplice ambushed their 22-year-old victim as he passed an alleyway, off Southampton Street, Redcar. The pair demanded money and threatened the
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Dancers to kick-off can campaign
HIGH-STEPPING can-can dancers are to kick off a month-long recycling campaign on Saturday. Four dancers from Houghton Dance and Performing Arts Academy will be in the market Place, Durham City, from 10.30am to launch the campaign, which encourages people
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Siblings are top of the class
A BROTHER and sister were among the top ten performing students in the country in applied business studies. Jonathan Alderslade, 18, and his sister, Stephanie, 16, attend The Hermitage School, in Chester-le-Street. Jonathan completed a double award GCE
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Rescued sex slaves may be at risk of deportation
Women rescued from sex slavery by a new police operation could still face the risk of deportation, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said yesterday. The politician insisted the Government was unable to give a guarantee that none of the illegally smuggled victims
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Dragon's advice
ENTREPRENEUR Duncan Bannatyne will be encouraging business owners across the region to concentrate on their training plans at an event later this month. The North-East businessman, a panellist on cult BBC show Dragons Den, will speak at an event held
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Hargreaves Services hails £5m acquisition
TRANSPORT, waste and industrial group Hargreaves Services has said its recent acquisition of a rival was helping it make good progress. The County Durham company said the integration of Imperial Tankers, which it bought for £5m last month, was proceeding
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Investment will expand pie-making
A pie-making company has secured £250,000 to expand its production facilities following several new business wins with some of the UK's largest retailers. The Denby Dale Pie Company has raised the money from Partnership Investment Finance and the Yorkshire
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Taxing times
He's issued the challenge to Gordon, 'go ahead and call that election', but was David Cameron's speech yesterday a vote winner? Not if he's relying on badly thought out tax cuts, says politcal carrespondent Rob Merrick. WILL he or won't he? It is tempting
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Texan world leader takes over MF Sealings
SPECIALIST pump, valve, seal repair and maintenance company MF Sealings has been sold to a US world-leader in fluid handling in a multi-million pound deal. Set up in 1995 by managing director Ian Watson and employing three people, MF Sealings has grown
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Cirrus was a safe bet for Formica
AN environmental consultancy on Wearside has won a deal with Formica to work in its European operation. Cirrus Environmental Solutions has been appointed by Formica to carry out safety audits and workplace assessments in Kolho, Finland, and in Valencia
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Packaging plant jobs bombshell
THE fate of 160 workers at a Teesside cosmetics packaging factory was sealed last night after the site's closure was confirmed. RPC Beaute revealed in July that it was considering closing its operation in Thornaby to consolidate its business in mainland
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Council appeals for residents' rubbish ideas
A COUNTY Durham council is looking for rubbish ideas in a bid to crack down on litter problems. Resident in the Easington District Council area are being asked for their suggestions as part of the authority's Food on the Go campaign. The council is particularly
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A healthy ambition
THE generally poor health of people living in the North-East has been a problem for a long time. Today's Audit Commission report makes grim reading. In 12 of the 16 areas covered, primary care trusts in the region have health statistics that place them
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Farm conversion
Plans have been submitted to Darlington Borough Council to convert redundant agricultural buildings at Southfields Farm, Glebe Road, Great Stainton, near Darlington, into a home with garage and stables. The plans will also include
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Northern Rock announces shake-up of its mortgages
NORTHERN Rock is dropping two-thirds of its mortgage range in the first product shake-up since it applied to the Bank of England for emergency funding, it was revealed last night. Amid talk of an impending takeover, which boosted its share price by more
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'Pension payments will be made'
WORKERS made redundant when an engineering company in the region collapsed were last night assured they would not be left out of pocket after their former employer defaulted on payments into their pension funds. The Northern Echo revealed earlier this
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Garage area may be -gift' for housing
A DISUSED garage site and an empty storage building could be given to a housing association to ease a shortage of affordable homes. Richmondshire District Council officers want members to approve the gift of the site at Maythorne, Leyburn, to Broadacres
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Efforts pay off to revamp building
A VILLAGE hall which has undergone a £56,000 refurbishment will re-open on Saturday, six years after a local referendum was held to decide its fate. Richmond MP and shadow foreign secretary William Hague will perform the opening ceremony at 11am and
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Church opens it doors in evenings
EVENING worship has been organised for people who cannot get to Sunday morning church services because of work and other commitments. St Matthew's Parish Church, Leyburn, organised the new services, which begin this weekend, to fit in with modern lifestyles
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Council pays £500 after care home complaint
NORTH Yorkshire County Council has paid £500 to a woman following a complaint to the Local Government Ombudsman over the handling of a care home placement for her mother. Ombudsman Anne Seex was asked to interpret the law on whether the mother could
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Villagers attend meeting over homes plan
PLANS to build homes on a village allotment were met with opposition from residents at a public meeting last night. Wimpey Homes has submitted a planning application to build 55 detached, semi-detached and terraced homes in Bridge Street, Howden-le-Wear
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Funny girl
Despite having a movie shelved because of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, actress Michelle Monaghan tells Steve Pratt she remains upbeat about her career. FOR an actress whose movie has just been put on the shelf, Michelle Monaghan is in a remarkably
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Daddy cool
Jim Brocklehurst and Colin Firth talk to Steve Pratt about parenthood after making a movie where every member of the cast ended up dicussing their fathers. OSCAR-winning actor Jim Broadbent had a very close connection with his role in the film of Yorkshire
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Mickey shows his mettle
Viv Hardwick joins the media mellee for the chance to interview movie legend Mickey Rooney who is making his panto debut at Sunderland. SURELY I can't be the only person wondering how 87-year-old film legend Mickey Rooney is going to manage 52 performances
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Top Ten To Rent
UK DVD/VIDEO RENTAL 1 (-) 300 2 (1) Zodiac 3 (-) The Hitcher 4 (2) 28 Weeks Later 5 (3) Next 6 (4) Wild Hogs 7 (5) Sunshine 8 (6) Perfect Stranger 9 (7) This Is England 10 (8) Straightheads Supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk
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Hot gossip
I GAZE into my crystal ball, tune into Soapland and see clouds of smoke. I see a fire. I see Victoria Sugden, arsonist. I see Flat Cap Jack having to remove his headgear because it's hotter than hell. I see the 35th anniversary episode of Emmerdale (
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Mackay's back on track with a winner
Jamie Mackay notched his first winner since returning from a spell on the sidelines as Hora ran out a game winner of the jonjooneillracing.com Handicap at Newcastle. The Sir Mark Prescott-trained filly was sent off a 3-1 chance in the two-mile event and
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Jayasuriya first to 400-game milestone
Sanath Jayasuriya looks set to claim another milestone in his illustrious career today when he becomes the first player in history to make 400 one-day international appearances. The 38-year-old batsman has lit up one-day cricket at the highest level ever
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October 4th, 2007
IT is arguably the biggest game in French rugby history. On Saturday evening, Bernard Laporte's side will take on the all-conquering All Blacks in the quarter-finals of the first World Cup to be held on French soil. So where is this era-defining encounter
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No excuses insists Benitez
Liverpool 0, Marseille 1. Rafael Benitez offered no excuses for what he accepted was one of the poorest Liverpool performances under his stewardship after they slumped to a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat at home to Marseille. The result leaves the
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Moody has no plans to lose his 'mad dog' tag
If nothing else is certain heading into Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Australia, England flanker Lewis Moody will play his 50th Test as if it was his first. Moody's style over the course of a six-year Test career has not changed one iota.
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Victory restoresChelsea pride
Valencia 1, Chelsea 2. John Terry believed Chelsea's 2-1 Champions League victory in Valencia showed the team was back on track after a traumatic spell following the departure of Jose Mourinho. The Blues went behind to David Villa's early goal but Joe
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McDonald the hero as Celtic sink mighty Milan
Celtic 2, AC Milan 1. Celtic manager Gordon Strachan hailed his side's attitude and commitment following their dramatic late Champions League victory over AC Milan in Glasgow. Scott McDonald pounced when Milan keeper Dida parried a Gary Caldwell drive
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Robinson defends Farrell
Jason Robinson's attacking brilliance will return to aid England's World Cup challenge on Saturday but first he delivered a stirring defence of his big pal Andy Farrell. Both have been named in the starting line-up for England's quarter final encounter
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Councillors criticised over hike in allowances
COUNCILLORS have defended their decision to grant themselves a 15.8 per cent rise in their basic allowance - despite the advice of an independent panel to raise it by only 5.8 per cent. The increase agreed by Chester-le-Street district councillors was
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Fatherhood inspires new album
A MUSICIAN has released an album inspired by his experiences as a father.Andrew Yeadon said the album, Look Into The Eyes Of The Innocent, takes its name from his memories of the birth of his two-year-old daughter, Isobel. Mr Yeadon, from Barnard Castle
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Couple's Great Run success
A HUSBAND and wife team have raised more than £400 for Macmillan Cancer Support by completing the Great North Run.Denise and Alan Smith, from Durham City, took part in Sunday's half marathon, as part of the 1,000-strong Team Macmillan.Mrs Smith, a 60-
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Volunteers help to keep the walkway clear
POWER workers went to mow a meadow yesterday.A team from npower's Peterlee call centres joined forces with volunteers from the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust and Hartlepool countryside wardens to cut, strim and rake grassy embankments above a former rail
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Pollution blow for livestock farmers
STRUGGLING livestock farmers could face huge bills under new anti-pollution measures put forward by the Government.Already financially hard hit by foot-and-mouth and bluetongue disease, they could face bills for many thousands of pounds for extra slurry
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Mallory first to conquer Everest, researcher says
AN expert said last night that George Mallory successfully conquered Everest during his ill-fated climb in 1924, in which he was joined part of the way by a North-East man.Former Barnard Castle School student and teacher Bentley Beetham was a member of
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Strip search achieves its goal
A NON-LEAGUE football team today set off on an exciting mid-season tour - ten days in Sri Lanka.Richmond Mavericks, of the Teesside League, will play four Sri Lankan Premier League teams during the trip. One game, against Saunders SC, will take place
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Death crash pub manager was 'a wonderful son'
THE family of a young pub manager who was killed in a car crash have paid tribute to their "wonderful, generous son".The distraught parents of Michael John Littler said he would be sorely missed as they tried to come to terms with his death yesterday.Police
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Honours for young achievers
HUNDREDS of proud parents and relatives watched their children be rewarded for their hard work at a school's annual awards ceremony.Last night, Hurworth School held its 13th Lower School Evening to Celebrate Achievement.As well as the presentation of
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'Unenforceable' 20mph limit gets extra signs
EXTRA speed limit signs will be installed in a town centre after highways engineers conceded that the existing scheme could not be enforced.Richmond resident Chris Bailey contacted North Yorkshire County Council and the police after noticing that a 20mph
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School welcomes new headteacher
PUPILS and staff from a village school have taken part in a church service to give an official welcome to their new headteacher.Celia Wilson was welcomed to Marwood Infant School, in Great Ayton, at a ceremony at Christ Church involving the school's 56
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'Lessons must be learned by asbestos scandal inquiry'
COUNCILLORS who gave the go-ahead for an inquiry into why an asbestos report at a North-East leisure centre was ignored for five years, putting workers' health at risk, have been told lessons must be learned.At a meeting last night, members of Wear Valley
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Quakers reap rewards of scouting network
Corrin Brooks-Meade became Darlington's latest signing on Tuesday and manager Dave Penney says his arrival is thanks to the club's newly-installed scouting network.The Fulham reserve keeper went straight into the squad for the midweek draw with Rochdale
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Tributes follow death of royal photographer John
TRIBUTES have been paid to a shop owner who became a friend of royalty, peers, cabinet ministers and millionaires after he took their photographs.John Winter, who has died aged 84, was on first-name terms with many rich and famous people who visited the
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Volunteers help to keep the walkway tidy
POWER workers went to mow a meadow yesterday.A team from npower's Peterlee call centres joined forces with volunteers from the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust and Hartlepool countryside wardens to cut, strim and rake grassy embankments above a former rail
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Inmate questioned over attack on terror plotter
POLICE investigating an attack on an al Quaida terrorist in a prison have questioned an inmate.Dhiren Barot, the leader of a British-based al Quaida cell that plotted to murder thousands of people with dirty bombs, is scarred for life after an incident
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Children get into the spirit of Halloween
SPOOKY goings on were happening at Bishop Auckland Town Hall yesterday when toddlers took part in a Halloween craft session. Several members of the Twiglets toddler session, which is held monthly at the town hall library, took part in the seasonal craft
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Shop fit as a butcher's dog after facelift
A BUTCHER is staying a cut above the rest - despite hundreds of nearby houses being for the chop.David Woodruff's shop, in Middlesbrough's Parliament Road, has been given a new look while nearby businesses are going to be given upgrades, all thanks to
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Uncertainty over future of call centre
UNIONS were last night hoping that a deal can be struck to secure the future of a rail firm's call centre and its 200 plus staff.The Northern Echo understands that Sea Containers, owner of East Coast Main Line operator GNER, has been attempting to dispose
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Will snub daughter offered new hope
DISINHERITED daughter Dr Christine Gill said last night she is heartened by the RSPCA's response to her public plea over her parents' £1.5m farm.She publicised her plight for the first time this week, a year after finding out her mother's will left the
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Buy a brick in the wall to aid building work
PEOPLE are being offered the chance to help build an extension for a college devoted to students with visual impairments, physical disabilities and learning difficulties.Henshaws College, Harrogate, the only one of its kind in the North, has launched
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Young Royal Navy sailor completes training
A 16-YEAR-OLD Royal Navy recruit from Darlington has earned his stripes after completing training.Christopher Railton, a former Eastbourne Academy pupil, started his career in the forces in July, and has now completed an eight-week training
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Pharmacy staff in the pink for fundraiser
STAFF at a pharmacy are getting into the pink for charity.Cosmetics staff at Boots, in the Prince Bishops shopping centre, in Durham City, are giving free hand massages, facials and mini make-up sessions - while wearing pink wigs and jackets.The project
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Mum marks milestone for crime-fighting project
A MOTHER has become the 1,500th resident to take part in a crime-fighting project in Hartlepool.Wendy Cooling was shocked when she discovered thieves had tried to break into home, in Wensleydale Street, causing damage to windows at the back of the house.She
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'Vigilante acted after window smashed'
A VIGILANTE householder took to the streets to round up teenagers after his home was damaged on Mischief Night, a court heard yesterday.Mark Fenwick caught two schoolboys he suspected of being involved in the trouble and handed them over to the police
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Victim's warning after attack in town centre
A FATHER-of-three who says he was attacked by a gang has warned late-night drinkers in a North-East town to be on their guard.Eddie Harrop has been left with head injuries, two black eyes, bruising to his neck and ribs and needed stitches inside his mouth
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Pair meet again after 21 years
PARAMEDIC Denise Harling has never forgotten delivering her first baby.Decades have come and gone, but the baby's family have never forgotten the former ambulance driver either.And now the former bouncing baby, Stacey Hope, delivered a surprise to Stockton
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We're ready for victory in the North, says Cameron
DAVID CAMERON vowed the Tories were ready to win back the North yesterday as he told Gordon Brown: "Go ahead and call that election."In a passionate end to his conference speech, the Conservative leader directly challenged the Prime Minister to call a
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The harshest lesson
A Government-backed initiative aims to send every school to see the horrors of the death camp at Auschwitz, in Poland. The Northern Echo's Jim Entwistle joined the region's students on their harrowing journey. A NORMAL school trip, or so it seems, as
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Looking to a healthier future only a generation from now
Bosses are convinced the health of the region can be drastically improved in a generation. Health Editor Barry Nelson spoke to Dr Stephen Singleton, North-East director of public health. UNLIKE most reports about the state of public health in the North-East
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Accused vicar makes history at tribunal
A VICAR yesterday made ecclesiastical history when he became the first member of the clergy to appear before a new Church of England disciplinary tribunal.The Reverend David King was accused a year ago of having an affair with a parishioner, which led
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Power scheme at reservoir approved
A HYDROELECTRIC scheme at a North-East reservoir, which would generate enough energy to power up to 750 homes, has been given the go-ahead.In a behind-closed-doors meeting this week, councillors approved plans for the £2m scheme, at Selset Reservoir,
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The great North-East health revolution
RADICAL proposals to transform the North-East from the sick-note capital of the country to the healthiest region in England within a generation are unveiled today.Inspired by the success of the recent workplace smoking ban - which has the highest level
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Ashton tells Farrell to take direct approach
Andy Farrell will epitomise the ''direct approach'' England intend adopting to muscle Australia out of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final at Stade Velodrome. England head coach Brian Ashton has packed his side with experience, admitting a preference for
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Slowly does it for England's pacemen
England's young attack are facing a crash course in bowling slower balls to try to halt Sri Lanka's momentum during their current one-day series. Monday's convincing 119-run defeat in the opener of the five-match series highlighted the need for England
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Domestic slave case appeal rejected
A MOTHER-OF-SIX who beat her former sister-in-law, keeping her as a domestic slave, yesterday lost her appeal to have her conviction overturned. In what Mr Justice Stanley Burnton described as grotesque and degrading treatment, Antonia Pearson-Gaballonie
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Dallaglio is dreading World Cup knockout
Lawrence Dallaglio admits the painful prospect of watching the final stages of the World Cup back home is all the motivation England need as they prepare for their weekend battle against Australia. The talismanic number eight, who played such a huge part
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Barton backing Newcastle to join elite group
JOEY Barton last night claimed Newcastle were a far bigger club than his previous employers, Manchester City, and described the Magpies as one of the few teams capable of breaking into the established big four.Barton made his first competitive Newcastle
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Injury to Jones could mean Turnbull recall
MIDDLESBROUGH will recall goalkeeper Ross Turnbull from his loan spell at Championship club Cardiff City if Brad Jones' hamstring problem turns out to be as serious as feared.Jones was sent for a scan yesterday after failing to finish Tuesday night's
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Bright future for the little and large show
THEY might only have played four games together, but Kenwyne Jones has claimed that his partnership with Michael Chopra has the potential to be one the success stories of Sunderland's season.The duo linked impressively in last month's 2-1 win over Reading
