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Wanted man trapped in shaft after fleeing police on drugs raid
A MAN who tried to flee from police on a drugs raid had to be rescued by firemen after becoming stuck in a ventilation shaft. Officers raided a disused business premises on Church Street North in Sunderland on Thursday afternoon. A cannabis farm was
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Admininstrators refuse to rule out Darlington takeover speculation
ADMINISTRATORS at Darlington Football Club last night refused to rule out growing speculation that businessman Stephen Vaughan is to be unveiled as the new man at the helm. According to sources close to the cash-strapped club, an announcement
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Headline Game Update
Tomorrow morning's Headline Game on TFM radio... The story is about the pier at Saltburn - the place of my birth - being named Pier of the Year. We're going with the headline "Peerless". It's a shore winner.
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Darlington news in brief
TRIBUTE ACT: Tonight (Friday, April 17th) Sticky Fingers, a North-East covers band playing heavy rock including Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC will play at the Forum on Borough Road in Darlington. Doors open at 8pm and entrance is
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National award for arts group
A PERFORMING arts group which has grown from a dozen members to more than 120 in just a year is preparing to pick up a national award next week. Darlington Arts Academy has been awarded best contribution to a youth organisation in the Kids
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Wilks happy to be both underdog and favourite as he bids for Pirelli hat-trick
WHEN Guy Wilks sets out to defend his title in this weekend's Pirelli Rally, he will be viewed as both favourite and underdog. For while Wilks will be looking to become the first driver to record a hat-trick of successive wins in the event,
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Arts, crafts and photography competition in Shildon
SHILDON Town Council is hosting an arts, crafts and photography competition. Categories include drawing, painting, modelling and sculpture. Prizes are £50 for adults, and £25 for children. Entry is £2 for adults, and free to under 16s. Contact 01388
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Police appeal after man's skull fractured in attack
POLICE are appealing for information after a 23-year-old man suffered a fractured skull and damaged ear canal following an assault. Officers believe the incident started outside Blakes in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, between midnight and 2am on Saturday
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Help on hand at tenants' conference
The Wear Valley Customer Panel is to hold a conference at Auckland Castle for all tenants of Dale and Valley Homes’ properties. From 9.30am to 3.30pm on Thursday May 21 there will be workshops on debt advice, home safety, fuel poverty, tenants’ services
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Swimmers hoping for promotion
A SWIMMING club is hoping to move into a different league, following a gala success. Durham City Amateur Swimming and Water Polo Club triumphed in the latest contest in Northumberland and Durham District Junior League division two, which was held at
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Radical hothead whose name is forever linked to a missile
NEVER can there have been a stranger claim to fame or a more curious connection – the chap from Shildon who has a nuclear missile named after him. A fortnight ago, we told the tale of John Lilburne, the leader of the 17th Century group of political
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Bobbies with balls get high praise
TWO former policemen with footballing talents have been presented with accolades for their service to the community. David Peacock and Charlie Bell, who have both represented their country in the beautiful game were given their Middlesbrough Mayor Awards
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New school opens doors for preview tour
A MULTI-million pound new school building has opened its doors for the first time for a preview visit. Durham Johnston School has been rebuilt at a cost of £23.8m, with the first classes in the state-of-the-art facilities, at Crossgate Moor, in Durham
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Revamp receives seal of approval
A REFURBISHMENT project at a free advice service was unveiled yesterday by Darlington's MP Alan Milburn. The town's Citizens Advice Bureau in the marketplace has undergone a complete revamp, which received Mr Milburns seal of approval at its opening.
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Long serving magistrate retires on 70th birthday
A LONG serving magistrate sat on the bench one last time yesterday before retiring on his 70th birthday. Harry Fletcher, from Shildon, joined the Sedgefield bench of South Durham Magistrates Court in 1990, serving in youth and adult courts, and became
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Talented trio to perform at concert
A TRIO of talented young musicians are to come together for a concert next week. Teenagers Jenna Cave, Ally Beckett and Lewis Wright are to share the bill at the concert at North Road Methodist Church, Durham City, on Saturday, April 25. Miss Cave,
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In The Loop (15)
Stars: James Gandolfini, Tom Hollander, Peter Capaldi, Mimi Kennedy, Anna Chlumsky, Chris Addison, Gina McKee, Steve Coogan Running time: 105 mins Rating: ★★★★ A comedy about politics" is how writer-director Armando Iannucci's big screen spin-offfrom
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Good (15)
Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Jason Isaacs, Jodie Whittaker, Mark Strong, Steven Mackintosh, Anastasia Hille, Gemma Jones Running time: 91 mins Rating: ★★★ THE award-winning play by C P Taylor is filmed with Viggo Mortensen abandoning tough guy roles to
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Sorry seems to be the hardest word
When Elton John released his mournful ballad "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" in 1976, I don't think he was thinking about politics. But "sorry" really does seem to be the hardest word when it comes to politicians. The Prime Minister has finally
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Taxi firm drops appeal against licence revocation
AN airport-based taxi service which operated unlicensed for three months has been stung with a large fine after its owners dropped their appeal. Anthony's Chauffering Services' licence was revoke after a council investigation found that the
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Richmondshire connected to government network
RICHMONDSHIRE District Council has become one of the first local authorities in the region to connect to the Government’s secure central computer network. The Council was the first authority in the North East, Yorkshire and Humberside to “go
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Firefighters break charity record
FIREFIGHTERS are celebrating after shattering their fund-raising target. The North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service had hoped to raise £10,000 over the past year. But in the end the total they reached for the Fire Fighters Charity was more that £40,000
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Snout of luck
No joy in this morning's Headline Game on TFM Radio. The story was about a woman who was in court in America for over-feeding a pot-bellied pig so that it tripled in weight. She'd lied to the court about how well she'd looked after it. Our headline
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Minus IQ: Home Cinema (Greengarden Records)
THE return of electro-pop gathers pace with this scintillating release which hits the trail from April 23. If the Barnet four-piece – Charlie Allen, vocals/keyboards, Michael Lane, guitar, Justin Pither, bass and Jake Schogger, drums – can reproduce
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Colin Blunstone: The Ghost Of You And Me (Ennismore Records)
BETTER late than never, the 13-year wait for Blunstone’s solo effort reminds us of the breathy brilliance of the former frontman of The Zombies. He’s searching, with the help of full orchestral support, for another classic like Say You Don’
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Middlesbrough Music Live
MIDDLESBROUGH Music Live ON Sunday June 7 made national news recently when it was chosen as one of The Daily Telegraph’s Best 100 Music Festivals. As a result the Summer Music Festival Guide put MML alongside events such as Glastonbury, the Isle
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Paper display in halls
INTRICATE paper sculptures and some caricatures of familiar faces will be at two village halls in May. Paper Trail, which is part of Highlights Contemporary Craft Tour, features about 30 pieces of work by Julie Roberts and Peter Rush, who both combine
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Universal Mode
Polly Weeks talks to Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode about the band’s latest album and tour. MANY people are nervous about turning 30 – seeing it as the end of their youth, the time to grow up and get a sense of responsibility. The members of
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Turning a blind eye to folk music
THERE'S a feeling that the big bad world is once more turning a blind eye to folk music, following a healthy bout of interest and acceptance in recent years. Few, if any, of the mainstream music festivals are including folk acts on their bills
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April 16, 2009
WHAT'S ON Tomorrow, Dave O'Higgins Quartet, Darlington Arts Centre, 01325 486555. CD REVIEWS Humphrey Lyttelton 195758 (Lake LACD269) Another generous double CD for the price of one, this contains all the music from Here's Humph, Kath Meets
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April 16, 2009
WHAT'S ON National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Sage Gateshead, 7.30pm tonight. Programme: Ravel, Thomas Ades, George Benjamin and Rachmaninov. Box office: 0191-443-4661. REVIEWS Arvo Part: In Principo (ECM New Series 476 6990) The
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Falconry reward for community spirit
A RESPECT initiative to build community ties on a Middlesbrough estate has been a flying success. Cleveland Police and Middlesbrough Council have joined forces to improve relations with youths in Hemlington. A falconry display was the main attraction
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Return to the Sage
On May 30, Matraca Berg, Suzy Bogguss and Gretchen Peters keep their 2007 promise to return to Sage Gateshead after enjoying two hours entertaining a packed audience. Each has become known as a solo performer. Berg created hits for Nashville performers
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Addict jailed after biting shopkeeper
A DRUG addict who bit a store worker on the arm when he tried to stop him shoplifting was yesterday jailed for a year. Alan Knight was said to have panicked when two assistants tackled him outside Cash Generators in Middlesbrough. Knight
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Velodrome coming to Eston?
AMBITIOUS plans to rejuvenate parkland could include an outdoor events arena and the North-East's first cycling velodrome. Redcar and Cleveland Council has drawn up innovative proposals for The Great Park on the site of the Eston Recreation Ground,
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New clues in hunt for Claudia
TWO new leads have emerged in the continuing hunt for missing chef Claudia Lawrence. New witnesses have come forward who both saw incidents which could prove key to explaining the 35-year-old’s disappearance a month ago. In one a couple were seen arguing
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Firefighters rescue dog from quarry
FIREFIGHTERS have rescued a dog from falling into a quarry. Millie the black labrador slid down a bank at Witch Hill Quarry at Silent Bank in Old Cassop, near Durham, at around 7pm on Wednesday. She became stuck on a ledge eight metres from the edge
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Residents fight plans for an incinerator near Thirsk
CAMPIGNERS battling plans which may see an incinerator built 800metres from their homes are calling on county councillors to reveal their views. The Dalton Incinerator Steering Committee (DISC) is fighting North Yorkshire County Council’s plans
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Shop memories wanted for anniversary
A SUPERMARKET is asking patrons to help celebrate its 140th birthday. Sainsbury’s in Durham is searching for loyal customers who can share their memories of the store. The store hopes to find customers who can reminisce about the days before the introduction
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North Yorkshire young farmers raise funds for charity
A YOUNG farmers group is to run a Mascots Race for charity dressed as a carrier bag full of local produce. Jack Henry, a junior member of Catterick Young Farmers is to run in the Mascot Gold Cup which is being held at Wetherby Racecourse. The club’s
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Police reveal new lead in missing chef investigation
THE detective leading the hunt for university chef Claudia Lawrence today revealed a motorist saw a couple involved in a roadside altercation hours after the missing 35-year-old was last seen alive and well. Detective Superintendent Ray
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Dates for crucial Middlesbrough and Sunderland matches confirmed
THE dates for crucial matches involving Middlesbrough and Sunderland have been confirmed following Manchester United's qualification for the semi-finals of the Champions League. Boro's home match against Manchester United will now take place on Saturday
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Great skates
Ray Quinn talks to Viv Hardwick about being the odds-on favourite to win TV1’s Dancing On Ice, as the touring version, celebrating Torvill and Dean’s gold medalwinning Bolero routine, prepares to play the MetroRadio Arena Newcastle. SO convincing was
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Wait mates
The play might be Samuel Beckett’s classic work Waiting For Godot, but Viv Hardwick reports that the North-East is holding its breath and waiting for Sir Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart to appear on stage. IT’S been described as the theatre event
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When laughter loops the loop
Steve Pratt talks to the talented team behind In The Loop, which looks like being the UK’s best comedy film in ages. A government minister on an official trip to Washington decides to watch a shark documentary not a porn film on the TV in his
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Bobby dazzler
Consett’s Chris Coxon talks to Viv Hardwick about making a bit of musical history by bringing Spongebob Squarepants to life in a musical. "A LOT of people could ask me that question. It’s a Marmite thing, you either love him or hate him,” admits
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John’ll fix-it
John Barrowman talks to Polly Weeks about becoming a Jim’ll Fix-it of the entertainment world for his new BBC1 show, Tonight’s The Night. SHY, retiring and timid are not words you’d usually associate with John Barrowman, and that’s unlikely to
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Top Ten To Rent
UK DVD RETAIL 1 (-) Twilight 2 (2) Madagascar – Escape 2 Africa 3 (1) Quantum Of Solace 4 (-) Madagascar 5 (3) The Dark Knight 6 (6) Prince Caspian 7 (-) Hancock 8 (7) Mamma Mia – The Movie 9 (2) Changeling 10 (9) Casino Royale Supplied by
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Getting nastier
WHEN someone is called Nasty Nick, you know they’re not overflowing with the milk of human kindness. There’s a name for people like him but I can’t use it in a family newspaper. In EastEnders (BBC1) Not-Very-Nice Nick shows up again in Albert
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Artists cluster to show their creations
A GROUP of Teesside artists are showcasing their latest works at a new exhibition at the Dorman Museum in Middlesbrough. The seven artists who make up Cluster, have created pieces under the title “thresholds” drawing inspiration from the museum’s permanent
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Jolson & Co The Musical, Newcastle Theatre Royal
LATE in his career, Scottish singer and comedian turned actor, Allan Stewart, is staging the performance of his life as the legendary entertainer Al Jolson. Setting aside the media row about Stewart not blacking up – although the significance
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Like a pig in...
My Life As An Animal (BBC3, 9pm); Kirstie’s Home-made Home (C4, 8pm) PIGS, My Life As An Animal informs us, are the fourth most intelligent species on the planet. They certainly have more brains than entrepreneur Richard Da Costa and radio travel
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When boxes made the best toys
THE other morning, I came into the kitchen and there was a cardboard box, sitting at the table, eating a bowl of cereal. Well, not a cardboard box exactly, but a ten-year-old with a cardboard box on his head, with cut-out holes for his eyes, nose
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Sports hopefuls enjoy star treatment
SPORTY pupils with a bright future will be getting the star treatment this week. The children have been identified as being gifted in PE and talented in sports following tests carried by the local school sports co-ordinator from Middlesbrough Council
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Fun timetable for future starters
AROUND 1,000 children will be introduced to life at secondary school next week with a timetable of fun challenges. The four to ten year olds will be descending on Unity City Academy (UCA) in Middlesbrough to take part in a day of events to encourage
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Jarp practice
The column goes along to the World Jarping Championship where cracking heads is not only allowed but also a must. SO that everything may not be supposed to be in one basket, the code of conduct of the World Egg Jarping Association (WEJA) is
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Music blight
I’VE been waiting for it. Celeb wannabe Christopher Wardell’s reply (HAS, April 14) to my letter expressing frustration about music being played everywhere (HAS, April 10). No doubt he’s one of them who cock their heads in the air and whistle
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Water bills
YOUR article by Owen McAteer (Echo, April 8) about a bigger-than-expected water bills rise from next year left me puzzled. The water companies blamed increased business rates and reduced water used by companies caused by the recession. It is
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Population control
SIR David Attenborough and the Optimum Population Trust (OPT) are, of course, entirely correct in arguing the virtue and necessity of reducing the world’s human population. They are, however, quite wrong to pursue this through their Stop at Two
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Litter louts
EASTER Monday was a lovely sunny holiday, but my outlook was blighted by mindless idiots who think that littering our town of Spennymoor is a cool thing. At 8am, I drove past the Kingfisher car park and noticed it littered with takeaway food
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Tom and... Jesus
OVER the Easter Holidays we received a newsletter from St Andrew’s Church, Darlington. My four-year-old son, Tom, picked it up from the doormat and took a while to study the front cover. A voice from the hallway then shouted: “Mammy, we’ve got
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Shouldering blame
THE police and services personnel are forever in trouble for using force, etc. If any person said to me that they were going to join the police force or our Armed Forces, I would certainly say “Don’t. You will be taught to use guns, but if
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Geography lesson
RE your Last Word brief item about a pollution problem in Vancouver “in the US state of Washington” (Echo, April 14). How long has Vancouver been in the US? Time your reporters learnt their geography. Do you not use proof readers these days? Alan
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Middle East
PETE Winstanley (HAS, April 7) considers my analysis of the Israeli elections (HAS, April 4) to be flawed. He then proceeds to ignore the central and key issue, which is the refusal of Hamas and Hezbollah to accept the two-state solution. The
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Holidays
FINANCIAL matters often determine decisions about what we can or cannot do. For instance, take holidays. Going on holiday is gauged by what we can afford and for the traveller it is about where to go. The appetite for holidays abroad has not waned
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My thanks to all...
THROUGH your paper I would like to thank surgeon Nigel Corner, surgical nurse practitioner Darren Hird and the staff on Wards 33 and 43, also the high dependency unit, at Darlington Memorial Hospital who took great care of me when I had major
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Sleaze gong winner too close to call
IT’S time to pose a once-unthinkable question. Is Labour sleaze now more dirty and despicable than the scandals that helped drive John Major from office? Many thought it could never be a contest, given the daunting height of the bar raised back
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Singing for her succour
After overcoming an illness that left her housebound and sleeping 18 hours a day, Rebecca McGarvie was determined to help others enjoy singing and performing. She tells Steve Pratt of her plans to bring arts to all. REBECCA McGarvie believes that
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Vital vote of confidence
THROUGH our “Keep The Region Flying” campaign, we have done our best to underline the importance of the North-East having effective air links. In our view, it is vital to the future prosperity of this great region that it has airports which are
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Connor puts mum in picture
A YOUNG artist has beaten off competition from almost 800 other hopefuls to win a drawing competition. Connor Stangroom won first prize in the annual Put Mum In The Picture competition run by the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre, in Durham City. The nine-year-old
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History favours Craven outsider
SANS FRONTIERES can dent the lofty reputation of Delegator in the banshahouse stables.com Craven Stakes at Newmarket. Seen as the ideal starting point for colts with Classic potential, the race has nevertheless thrown up a few surprises down
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Thompson makes touring car return
FORMER double British Touring Car Champion James Thompson is to make a return to the championship. The North Yorkshire driver will take to the grid at the next round at Thruxton, Hampshire, on April 26 – replacing Gordon Shedden in the Team Dynamics
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Now race begins to install diffusers
JENSON BUTTON has two races to make the most of his clear advantage in his pursuit of this year’s Formula One world title. Button and Brawn GP were yesterday given the go-ahead to maintain their championship charge after the team’s car was ruled
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A timely reminder of the beautiful game
YESTERDAY marked the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster and, as a result, I’ve spent much of the past week scouring the archives and researching the events that have occurred since 96 supporters tragically lost their lives in 1989.
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Two-year contract for Saxon Dowson
NORTHAMPTON have signed England Saxons number eight Phil Dowson from Newcastle on a two-year contract. Dowson, 27, will join the Saints in the summer after eight years at Kingston Park. “I need to get out of my comfort zone and develop as a player
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Flower picked to help England bloom again
ANDY FLOWER was yesterday confirmed as England’s new team director after a global recruitment search ended right back on the doorstep at Lord’s. Flower, 40, was appointed as Peter Moores’ permanent successor after acting as interim head coach
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Ronaldo rocket sets up date with Arsenal
Porto 0 Manchester United 1 (Man Utd win 3-2 on aggregate) CRISTIANO RONALDO’S astounding early goal means Sir Alex Ferguson will go head-tohead with old rival Arsene Wenger for a place in the Champions League Final. The rise of Chelsea
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Murky build up to Ashes
THE murk enveloping the Racecourse ground yesterday restricted play to a freezing 40 overs on the opening day of Durham’s match against Durham University. It was not the sort of warmup Steve Harmison required as he begins his build-up to the
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Dowie steps in to defend recovering Owen
AS Alan Shearer agreed a long-term deal with a potential star of the future, his assistant manager urged supporters not to “knock” Michael Owen as the striker edges back to fitness. Shearer has been so impressed by Nile Ranger he has
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Gunners cruise through
ARSENAL have been portrayed as a club in crisis this season but they are now in the Champions League semifinal after sweeping past Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium. Theo Walcott, Emmanuel Adebayor and Robin van Persie were on the scoresheet
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Black Cats in struggle to keep strikers
SUNDERLAND are bracing themselves for a battle to retain strikers Kenwyne Jones and Djibril Cisse, with Tottenham and Portsmouth among those poised to bid for the Black Cats’ strikers this summer. Pompey have been linked with a move for Djibril
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Fabregas relishing semi-final
ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas is looking forward to a glamour semi-final against Manchester United after helping see off Villarreal 3-0 in their Champions League last-eight meeting at the Emirates Stadium. That result handed Arsene Wenger’s side
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Bruce and Mido keen on deal
MIDDLESBROUGH striker Mido has revealed he’d love to make a permanent move to Wigan, and manager Steve Bruce is keen to open discussions with the club on a deal. The Egyptian scored the second goal of his loan spell at the weekend when, ironically
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Picture may reunite burglary victim and camera
A MYSTERY photograph may help reunite a burglary victim with their stolen camera. Police recovered a haul of stolen goods during a recent raid on a house in Brandon, near Durham City, most of which has now been returned to its rightful owners
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Kickboxer hoping to make big impact
A TALENTED kickboxer is hoping to become a knockout at a national competition. Grant Howe, 26, of Eldon Lane, near Bishop Auckland, is the only man from the region to have reached the final of the K1 British Low Kickboxing championships. The
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‘Prison revamp will not threaten safety’
PRISON authorities have defended plans to refurbish visitor areas at a high-security prison following claims that it will mean sex offenders and children being placed in the same room. Two separate areas at Frankland Prison, in Durham City, are
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Steel giant looks at ways to save costs
CORUS is looking at cost saving measures across its Teesside plants that will prevent the need for further redundancies. The steel firm is grappling with the decline in demand caused by the recession. This has led it to look at cost cutting measures
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Discoveries from the deep
Moldywarps gather to discuss their exploits. CAVERS have discovered five miles of old mines and natural passages which contain fascinating relics of the area’s industrial past. Details will be revealed on Saturday in Richmond, North
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‘Long road to success’
AILING Swiss banking group UBS has announced plans to cut 8,700 jobs as it braced investors for first-quarter losses of almost two billion Swiss francs (£1.18bn). The bank, which agreed a Swiss government bail-out last October, will cut staff
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Golf club invests in £250k new look
A TEESSIDE golf club is investing nearly £250,000 in upgrading its facilities. The overhaul of the locker rooms, changing rooms, toilets and pro shop are the first improvements at Saltburn Golf Club in more than a decade. The project is being
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Future ‘green cities’ will need roadside power points
MOTORISTS will be offered grants of up to £5,000 to buy an electric car, under “green” moves to jump start the struggling industry to be unveiled today. And cities will be urged to pioneer the mass introduction of the vehicles, by setting up
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News in brief: World-class exam results
THREE young accountants from the Newcastle office of PricewaterhouseCoopers have gained world-class results in their accountancy exams. Katy Bothick, part of the public sector team, came fourth in the world in the business analysis exam. Joe
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Small firm is delivering big solutions for industries
A SMALL family-run engineering firm has solved an international chemical company’s problem in checking bottles and containers for contamination. Addington Engineers, based in Richmond, North Yorkshire, were called in when GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK
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TV presenter criticises care of father in hospital
A TELEVISION presenter has criticised a North-East hospital hospital for its “insensitive” treatment of her ill father. Selina Scott, has blasted The James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, in her forthcoming book A Long Walk in the High
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Factory inferno still raging 24 hours later
FIREFIGHTERS were last night continuing to tackle a huge industrial fire more than 24 hours after it broke out. Police erected a 200 metre cordon around Young’s Recycling site, on Graythorp Industrial Estate, near Hartlepool. The fire, which
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Promoting important high-quality message
A PROFESSIONAL photographer has become one of a handful in the North-East to receive an accreditation. John Boddy, from Eaglescliffe, near Stockton, has received certificate of confidence from the British Institute of Professional Photography
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Victory in Miners’ Knee action
MINERS and other workers who suffered crippling knee injuries as a result of working down the pits will be able to claim benefits for their condition from the summer, the Government has confirmed. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James
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Darts legends step back in time for football club
DARTS fans turned back the clock a quarter of a century last night to raise money for cash-strapped Darlington Football Club. The Quakers held an evening with Eric Bristow and Keith Deller last night, repeating the 1983 Embassy World Darts Championship
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Quakers’ fans urged to attend all-stars friendly
DARLINGTON fans are being urged to come out in record numbers for an allstar friendly to ensure the Quakers survive the summer. Club administrator Dave Clark admitted yesterday that revenue from the fundraising match could keep Darlington FC
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Town on list as location for nuclear power plant
A NORTH-EAST town should receive cheap energy if a nuclear power station is built in the town, campaigners say. Ministers have included Hartlepool on an official list of possible locations for new reactors. Nine of the sites have previously been
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Hundreds attend funeral of much-loved firearms officer
HUNDREDS of mourners packed into Durham Cathedral to say a final farewell to one of the country’s leading police firearms experts. Friends, family and former colleagues came from all over the country for the funeral of PC Chris Barber. The 51
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Durham County Council 's historic first cabinet meeting
The new unitary Durham County Council held its historic first cabinet meeting in Durham Town Hall yesterday. Mark Tallentire reports. Plans for town council postponed until after review PLANS to create a town council for Durham City
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Title could create new image for city
BEING named the first British Capital of Culture could help Durham shed its “invisible city” image. Ian Thompson, Durham County Council’s corporate director for regeneration and economic development, said although Durham was one of the most beautiful
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Minister attends first meeting of assembly
COMMUNITIES secretary Hazel Blears last night attended the first in a series of 14 assemblies that will give people a greater say in local affairs. Newly-formed unitary authority Durham County Council is launching 14 area action partnerships
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Magician’s son accused of cheating hospital trust
THE son of magician Paul Daniels yesterday appeared in court accused of cheating the hospital trust he worked for out of thousands of pounds in a “sophisticated” fraud. Gary Daniels is alleged to have commissioned “entirely unnecessary” work from
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Devoted foster mother preparing for retirement
SHE’S a mum in a million – after transforming the lives of more than 350 children. Foster mother Audrey Cranmer has cared for children from babies to teenagers for 30 years, In June 2006, she was awarded an MBE with her late husband, Keith, in
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Agent at centre of homes pack probe
TRADING Standards officers are investigating an estate agent over complaints involving Home Information Packs (Hips). Stuart Edwards’ customers in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, say the firm has taken payments for Hips but failed to deliver
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Fears for future of flights to Heathrow
FLIGHTS from the North-East to Heathrow could be a thing of the past within 18 months – that is the stark warning from one of the region’s airport chiefs. According to Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) boss Hugh Lang, only intervention from Government
