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Upturned boat sparks lifeboat launch
A LIFEBOAT was called out following a report of an upturned boat on the River Tees. A passing ship spotted the 10ft craft close to the Tees transporter bridge at about 6pm on Sunday. When the boat was righted by a lifeboat crew from Redcar, it was apparent
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Rain-ruined MCC match a costly exercise
IT may have been a prestigious fixture, but the honour of taking part in the rain-ruined MCC v Champions match at Lord’s has been a costly exercise for Durham considering that half the playing time was lost. They stayed in the Danubuis Hotel
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Attractions report bumper Bank Holiday
VISITOR attractions are hoping for more bumper crowds tomorrow to cap a busy Easter weekend. Daytrippers flocked in their thousands to soak up the warm sunshine on the regions beaches today. Parks and outdoor attractions also reported
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Viking invaders head to York
VIKING invaders have stormed the historic city of York to entertain visitors over 1,000 years after they first landed there. The Nordic warriors headed to York to help to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the famous Jorvik Centre in the city. The invaders
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Harvey's progress
I've just received an email from Caroline Gaydon, mum of 14-year-old Harvey Gaydon, the 14-year-old Darlington boy who is undergoing a bone marrow transplant to treat his leukaemia. I know a lot of people are thinking of Harvey, so here's what his mum
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All Nod cons
Big news. Noddy is to return to TV for a new series to mark his 60th birthday, it has been announced today. According to the Press Association report I've just been reading, the programme makers want the new series "to return to Enid
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Man robbed in street
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed in Churchill Road, Eston, at around 11.30pm, April 8. The man was pushed to the ground before being robbed of personal items out of his pockets. His attacker is described as 5ft 8ins tall, with
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Linguist warns Cheryl Cole not to change North-East accent
A LINGUIST has warned X Factor judge Cheryl Cole against changing her accent to crack America. The 25-year-old Geordie is set to begin elocution lessons to lose her North-East lilt - after telly mogul Simon Cowell booked her in with a top Hollywood voice
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Students perform to sell-out audiences
STUDENTS have entertained sell-out audiences with their own version of a popular musical. Pupils at The King’s Academy, in Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, staged their own rendition of the 1970s musical Godspell. The famous series of parables was enacted
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Police tackle underage drinkers
A CLAMPDOWN on underage drinkers has seen police confiscate more the 100 alcohol bottles. Officers in Eston and Teesville recovered the items from youths in January and February this year in a drive to reduce criminal damage and anti-social behaviour
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Potential troublemakers to be moved on
POLICE in Hartlepool are to use special powers to keep potential troublemakers away from problem areas. Using the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 officers are able to intervene on situations which may lead to alcohol-fuelled violence, anti-social behaviour
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Business park success
A DURHAM company has created a £3,000,000 environmentally-friendly business park which is already providing 100 new jobs in just over a year. Bucking the economic trend B&K Developments, operated by husband and wife team Billy and Karon Morgan, have
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Man arrested over mail van theft
A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after a Royal Mail van was stolen. The red Ford Transit van, registration LC05 LUR, was taken from outside shops in Birchington Avenue, Grangetown, Middlesbrough, at around 12.30pm yesterday. It was later found abandoned
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Police investigate suspicious fire
AN investigation has been launched following a house fire in Hartlepool. Firefighters were called to the blaze in Otterpool Close shortly after 10pm yesterday. A wheelie bin was set alight after being pushed up against the front door of the property
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Big Lottery funding for scenic North Yorkshire footpath
PROPOSALS to create a £500,000 cycle and footpath in North Yorkshire so residents will not have to negotiate the fast A61 are a step nearer. North Yorkshire County Council and the transport charity Sustrans plan to create the path by using £400,000 of
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Funding for rural businesses and farms
A NEW community-led approach to access European funding has officially been launched in East Durham - making it easier for rural businesses and farms to access the support they need to expand and grow. East Durham Leader was unveiled at event at Shotton
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Mascots needed for North Yorkshire race
ENTRANTS are wanted for the world’s largest mascot race to raise money for charity by taking part in the Mascot Gold Cup. Mascots are being encouraged to take part in the event which is over one furlong and six fences on April 26. Entrants pay £30 to
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New members needed for North Yorkshire walkers group
NEW members are wanted to join the ranks of the Hambleton Strollers as they head out on a special walk for first-timers. The group is to hold a walk for new members only on Friday, April 17, from Northallerton Tourist Information Centre, in the Applegarth
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Young environmentalists rewarded
YOUNG environmentalists have been rewarded for their efforts to clean up their local community. Pupils from Glendene School and Community Arts College, Peterlee were among dozens of volunteers from community and voluntary groups across East Durham
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Credit crunch scales down town plans
AMBITIOUS plans to regenerate a north Durham town centre have been scaled down because of the current economic downturn. It was hoped that £60m worth of private investment would rejuvenate the former mining community of Stanley. Property developer Modus
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Widow accuses Portuguese police of covering up husband's murder
A WIDOW has accused Portuguese police of covering-up her husband's murder. Devastated Marie Morley was distraught to discover the investigation into her husband David's death has been closed. The keen golfer was found with severe head injuries after
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Pigeon problem blights Thirsk
A PIGEON blighted rural market town is calling for swift action to help tackle the rising number of the local birds which are causing a mess. Concern has been voiced on safety and visual issues regarding the impact of the pigeon problem on
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SELL- OUT SHOW…
Cockfield Club rocked to the sounds of the Emerald Thieves last night, as over two hundred people turned out to support the fight to save the club. On a night that was reminiscent of the club in its heyday, a packed concert room was entertained
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Harmison selection dilemma
WE scribes like a selection dilemma. It gives us an easy line, although it’s usually undermined by the coach saying: “It’s a nice problem to have.” The problem this week for Geoff Cook is whether to play Steve Harmison in the three-day match against