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Foreign Offices advises against travel to Mexico
THE Foreign Office tonight advised against all but essential travel to Mexico after the World Health Organisation upgraded its alert level in the wake of the swine flu outbreak. A statement posted on the department's website said: "The World
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Shearer: Time is running out
NEWCASTLE manager Alan Shearer had no illusions about the seriousness of his team's predicament after they drew 0-0 with Portsmouth at St James' Park. The Magpies climbed one place above Middlesbrough to third from bottom on goal difference, but are
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Caretaker hit in head by airgun pellet
A SCHOOL caretaker has been hit in the head with an airgun pellet. The incident only caused a minor injury, but police are hunting those that fired the weapon in the direction of Hemlington Hall School, Briscoe Way, Middlesbrough around 4.10pm on Monday
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Newcastle 0 Portsmouth 0
IN April 1992, Newcastle secured a 1-0 win over Portsmouth that helped ensure they would spend the following season in English football’s second tier. Seventeen years later, and a failure to beat the same opposition will almost certainly lead to
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No suspicious circumstances after body find, police say
A MAN whose body was found today died of natural causes, police say. The body of the man, believed to be aged 38, was discovered in Falmouth Street, Middlesbrough shortly before noon today. A Cleveland Police spokesman said last night that the mans
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The Wed-line Game
How's this for a sensational bit of crawling... Tomorrow morning's Headline Game on TFM radio is going to be based on a story about the winners of a £25,000 wedding - in a competition run by TFM radio! Matthew Hulbert and his fiancee Kendra Blackett
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Shearer selects attacking line up to face Pompey
ALAN Shearer has sent out a bold formation to face Portsmouth with Michael Owen,Mark Viduka and Oba Martins playing in a three-pronged attack. The Newcastle manager is clearly going all for victory against Paul Hart's side. Owen is expected
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College's record field heading for sports final day
SPORTING teenagers have set their college record for the number of finalists at a national sport finals. A record 38 students from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, in Darlington, will compete at the British Colleges' national sport finals at Loughborough
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MPs' expenses plans in disarray
GORDON Brown’s plans to clean up MPs’ expenses were in disarray last night when he was forced to dump the much-ridiculed idea of a “clocking in” allowance of up to £174 a day. The prime minister backed down after protests from the opposition parties
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Burns looks for a ride
NEWCASTLE-based rider Chris Burns has put himself back on the market in an attempt to land a ride for the remainder of the 2009 season. Burns is desperate to land a ride within the British paddock or beyond, in a bid to prove he is still competitive
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Major £21,500 scheme to restore railway signal box in North Yorkshire
A POPULAR tourist railway is to mark the end of a £21,500 scheme to rebuild a Victorian signal box in the Yorkshire Dales. The Wensleydale Railway Trust has recently finished its work to repair the signal box at Leeming Bar, near to Northallerton
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Region moves a head
THE region's latest and arguably most striking piece of public art has taken the first tentative step towards its final resting place. In Our Image, a £165,000 sculpture of a head and shoulders that appears as if still under construction, was
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Man charged with murder of Northallerton mum-of-two
A MAN appeared in court today charged with the murder of a mother-of-two. Nigel John McLean, 40, of no fixed abode, is accused of stabbing Julie Anne Mordue seven times at her home in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. The 39-year-old was rushed
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Driver airlifted after A1(M) smash
A MOTORIST was airlifted to hospital after a crash on the A1(M) this afternoon. The accident, involving a Citroen Saxo, happened near junction 59, Darlington, at 2.45pm. The driver suffered serious chest injuries and was flown to the James Cook
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Class victory and best driver award for Lawson in Porsche Cup
PORSCHE Carrera Cup GB rookie Robert Lawson secured his first ever Pro-Am 1 class victory during round three of the season at Thruxton Circuit at the weekend. To cap a fine outing, the North Yorkshire driver was further rewarded when he was named 'Driver
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Parents back cemetery work
A SCHEME to improve a children’s burial garden has been welcomed by families. Stockton Borough Council have been asking for views about new plans to replace the grass and plant colourful shrubs in the Garden of St Francis of Assisi, in Durham Road Cemetery
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Parents encourage underage drinking
PARENTS of underage drinkers have been spotted dropping off alcohol for them at a park. Police in Redcar, east Cleveland, are stepping up patrols in parts of the town following reports of youths drinking alcohol and anti-social behaviour. Officers say
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Appleton Wiske turbines - information day
The North Hambleton Windfarm Action Group is holding an information day on Thursday, April 30, between 2pm and 9pm to illustrate the impact of nine proposed 125m wind turbines at Ingram Grange Farm, Appleton Wiske The residents of Welbury, Deighton,
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Singh withdraws offer for cash-strapped Quakers
FORMER Darlington FC vice-chairman Raj Singh has this evening withdrawn his previous bid for the club after administrators failed to meet his one-week deadline. Mr Singh, on behalf of his three-man consortium, made a bid for the administration-hit club
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Youngsters go green with recycling
YOUNGSTERS at a Teesside school have been doing their bit for the environment with a range of recycling leaflets and models The pupils at High Clarence Primary School, in Port Clarence, Billingham, have spent the last few weeks learning about how to
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Man critical after suffering 'mystery' blood clot on brain
POLICE have appealed for help in solving the mystery of how a man ended up seriously ill in hospital after arriving home caked in blood. They are trying to establish if 27-year-old Mark Stirman was the victim of an assault or whether there
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Pupils cycle for charity
TWO school pupils have completed a ten mile cycle ride for charity. Matthew Law and Kieron McLean, both 11, cycled from their homes, in Coulby Newham to Ormesby. The pupils, from The King’s Academy, in Middlesbrough, did it to raise money for Butterwick
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Grant to boost nature reserve
ORGANISERS behind a Teesside nature reserve are celebrating after receiving a £9,880 grant. The National Lottery’s Awards for All grant will be used to increase awareness in Fairy Dell, Marton, Middlesbrough. The project will focus particularly the
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Mystery of bloody man - police seek help
POLICE have appealed for help in solving the mystery of how a man ended up seriously ill in hospital after he arrived home caked in blood. They are trying to establish if 27-year-old Mark Stirman had been the victim of an assault or whether there
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New AAP named 4 Together
THE first of a new set of community forums has been named with a little inspiration from Government cabinet minister Hazel Blears. Durham County Council has established 14 Area Action Partnerships (AAP) to give communities across County Durham a link
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Energy-saving show for Northallerton
A LOCAL climate change group is hosting an energy saving show next week. The Northallerton Climate Action show will give out advice on how to save money by saving energy. Regional suppliers and installers of home insulation, solar panels, heat pumps
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NewBlood -26th March
NewBlood is a monthly event held at the Darlington Forum. The event is for 14-17 and at a cost of £3.00. Also there is a chance to buy set merchandise including tee shirts, CDs etc. For more information go to: www.myspace.com/newbloodliveuk
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Meeting Wayne Allan at TFM Towers
On Monday the sixth of April rE-View took a group of young people to tfm towers to meet dj Wayne Allan. The aim of this trip was to understand how radio stations work and all the effort that goes into presenting a show in order to be able to present
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Woman remanded in custody over 'noisy sex'
NEIGHBOURS of a woman who ended up in court for her noisy love-making were savouring peace and quiet today after she was locked up accused of breaking her anti-social behaviour order. Caroline Cartwright, 48, was remanded in custody until May
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (Nintendo DS)
Phoenix Wright is the first game in the ‘Ace Attorney’ series for Nintendo DS. You play as a rookie defence lawyer who quickly becomes wound up into a series of extraordinary and abnormal courtroom ‘battles’. The genre of this game is a ‘interactive
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Couple who eloped appealing for witnesses
A COUPLE who eloped ten years ago are appealing to the strangers who witnessed their wedding to get in touch. Patrick and Miriam Wardman, from Otley, were married at Richmond Registry Office in North Yorkshire on June 1, 1999. They managed to persuade
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Urban Splurge – 20th March - 5pm-10pm – Darlington Arts Centre
On 20th March at the arts centre in Darlington there was a range of activities under the name of “Urban Splurge”. The evening was free for 13-19 year olds. The activities ranged from live music – break dancing – even making tee-shirts/bags.
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Josh Wilkinson - Go:Audio Interview
We got the chance to interview Josh Wilkinson, Keyboardist and backing vocalist of pop rock sensations Go: Audio shortly after the bands sold out UK April tour! For people who don’t know you, who are you and what is your music like?
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Talks held to improve Thirsk taxi rank
A SCHEME to improve Thirsk’s taxi rank is moving ahead with talks between local councils taking place to find a solution. Hambleton District Council initially looked to double the amount of spaces available for use on the taxi rank in the market place
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UFOs over Darlington?
COULD this be a case for Mulder and Scully? The authorities are struggling to come up with an explanation after bizarre orange lights were seen hovering above a North-East town at the weekend. Darlington residents spotted the five glowing orbs floating
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Monument restored with grant
A TOWN centre sculpture has been restored after residents complained it was started to fall to pieces. The Beacon of Europe in was unveiled by former MEP Stephen Hughes in 1993 to commemorate the 20th anniversary the UK joining the European Economic
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Pub extension refusal upheld
A PUB has lost a planning appeal to build a function hall because the proposed extension would harm the surrounding historic landscape. The former Sedgefield Borough Council has refused planning permission for the erection of a function hall
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Entries sought for Egton run
A QUIET moorland village will be transformed this summer when athletes and fun-runners alike descend on it. The annual Egton Road Race will be held on June 7 and comprises a 10km run and a two-mile fun run. The event is now in its eighth year, and was
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Frightened tourists tell of Mexican flu panic
British tourists returned today from Mexico - the centre of the deadly swine flu outbreak- and painted a frightening picture of life at "ground zero". But travellers said they faced no questions about symptoms of the illness or screening either in Mexico
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Internet betting scam link to brutal murder of Chinese couple, court told
A CHINESE couple could have been murdered for their substantial sums of money they made through selling forged qualifications and an internet betting scam, a court heard today. Xi Zhou and her boyfriend Zhen Xing Yang, both 25, were found dead
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Airport bosses holding talks as Mexico flights due to resume
Managers at Newcastle International Airport are taking advice from the Health Protection Agency ahead of the resumption of flights to Mexico. Officials are discussing the possible threat posed by the outbreak of swine influenza in Central and North America
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New signs to save moorland sheep - and motorists
WORK will start next month on a new initiative designed to save the lives of sheep that wander on the North York Moors. New road signs are to be installed to ensure the animals can graze safely and help avoid road accidents. The solar-powered
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North Yorkshire health service hailed nationally
A SERVICE to aid young stammer suffers in the region is being held up nationally as the best way to deal with the problem. The NHS North Yorkshire and York’s NHS Trust's community pre-school dysfluency service has been labelled as outstanding
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Funny Old Game…
FORTY years in the funny old game and comedian Seth Shildon - aka Trevor Shaw, from Cockfield - stars in his own DVD, filmed at Cockton Hill club in Bishop Auckland. Trevor tells this little gem. It concerns George Reynolds's time as chairman
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Man in court over mum-of-two's murder
A MAN appeared in court today charged with the murder of a mother-of-two. Nigel John McLean, 40, of no fixed abode, is accused of stabbing Julie Anne Mordue seven times at her home in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. The 39-year-old was rushed to the
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Walk on to fight the flab
HEALTH workers in north Durham are taking part in a walk to work scheme this week. It was launched yesterday (mon) at The Greenhouse at Annfield Plain, near Stanley, and runs until Friday. The project has been organised by the national charity Living
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Fun in South Park
A cycle ride by children in the morning of Sunday 3rd May is one of many events taking place at the South Park throughout the day. From 10.30am to 11.30am wheels will be spinning for Leukaemia Research who do not get any government funding. The organisers
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Gold Heart Bluegrass Band, Jumpin’ Hot Club@the Live Theatre, Newcastle
FEW evenings could have been more enjoyable than that at the Live Theatre as I caught up with the new kids on the block. Virginia-based family bluegrass band Gold Heart, fronted by three teenage sisters with their father on upright bass and Swedish
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Campaigners hold vigil
AN hour-long vigil has been held to mark the anniversary of a massacre which claimed the lives of 100 civilians. Supporters of Durham Palestine Solidarity Campaign held the vigil in Millennium Place, in Durham City, on Saturday (apr 25) to
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Weigh to go
The Biggest Loser (ITV1, 4pm) PRESENTER Kate Garraway’s recent absence from the GMTV sofa turned out to be very good timing. Being away filming a new ITV1 daytime series coincided with reports that her husband, former Labour lobbyist Derek Draper
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Mover and Shakespeare
Unlike other actors’ children, Sam Hazeldine took up acting late in life. He talks to Steve Pratt about his new role. SAM Hazeldine seems to have done his best to avoid becoming an actor. Despite a mother who was an actress before having him
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Music blight
A BIG thank you to all who have, and might still yet, reply in my favour to my letters about music blight (HAS, April 10 and 16). It is so nice to know that I am not the only person who finds this trend an absolute invasion of personal space.
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Purse thanks
LAST Sunday, when I visited the Green Fair staged in South Park, Darlington, I lost my purse. I contacted the man who organised the event and he immediately went to see if it had been handed in anywhere. He wasn’t long in coming back with my purse
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Who dares, wins
Former SAS officer Andy McNab was well qualified to take part in a poll to discover the ultimate film action hero. Kill count, creative ass-kicking and sex appeal were all taken into account, he tells Steve Pratt. AS A former SAS officer
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To be...
RE Mark Anderson’s letter (HAS, April 21) seeking suggestions for appropriate dates and events to mark his proposal for the introduction of a British Day. One idea would be William Shakespeare’s birthday – April 23 – as mentioned in your story
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Recycling
YOU’VE got to wonder about the ultimate destination of the stuff we put out once a fortnight for recycling. Were we assured it is, indeed, effectively recycled, thereby saving the environment and the earth’s resources, we’d all be only too happy
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Hunting
IN his letter about hare coursing (HAS, April 18), William Scarr states that, originally, food was the main purpose of this barbaric activity. So, what is the purpose now? Sport, I expect. Well, far too much blood is spilt in the name of sport.
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Speeding
I’VE got six points on my driving licence for speeding, plus I was flashed by a speed camera in Newcastle recently. But I haven’t had an accident for 45 years. My next door neighbour is similar: no accident for about 45 years, but he’s been done
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Road dangers
AFTER recently reading about three youngsters being injured in traffic accidents in one evening, I felt compelled to try to explain to any young people reading this about the dangers that roads can pose. When I was but a lad of ten, I was acting
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Brown and expenses
FORMER Prime Minister Harold Wilson once said “a week is a long time in politics”. Well, perhaps a fortnight is even longer. As recently as April 5, Gordon Brown stated that he was more concerned with the economy and terrorism, preferring to
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Leap of fate
He sings, he dances, he abseils. X-Men actor Hugh Jackman tells Steve Pratt about getting into shape to reprise the comic book role of Wolverine and how he faces his fears. AUSTRALIAN actor Hugh Jackman knows how to make an entrance.
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Support our soldiers
BRITAIN’S special forces are rightly venerated as being among the world’s best fighting forces. So why have successive Governments sent them into battle with inadequate support? In the last two campaigns alone, UK Armed Forces had to cope with
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A worrying train of thought
AN ALARMING theme, involving train journeys, has developed among letter writers this month. First, we heard from Marilyn Longstaff who, along with a friend, had a “very frightening” experience at the hands of drunken Sunderland fans as she
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'Alberta' youngster speaks about photo - taken seven years ago
FURTHER controversy has erupted after it emerged an image of a British beach used in a Canadian tourist campaign was taken seven years ago. Officials in Alberta were criticised last week for using an image of a boy and girl running along a
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Simon knows best...
Alarm bells are starting to ring over the Susan Boyle phenomenon. Susan is the frumpy 48-year-old "never-been-kissed" Scottish spinster whose appearance on Britain's Got Talent has led to instant worldwide fame. I don't believe her voice is quite as
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A fitting end to National Hunt season
AT Sandown on Saturday the curtain went down on the National Hunt season, and what a fitting end to it with A P McCoy winning the big race in typical fashion. On the day McCoy was crowned 14-times champion jockey he treated the packed crowds at
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Waite makes a cracking start
Dukes North-East Premier League CHESTER-LE-STREET, the most fancied team in the Dukes North East Premier League to take some of the glory away from South Northumberland, achieved the start to the season they had practised for and planned. Visiting
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Vaughan back in the runs as Yorkshire chalk up second victory
MICHAEL Vaughan announced his return to form at Headingley by making 82 as Yorkshire made it two wins out of two in the Friends Provident Trophy. Tim Bresnan’s five wickets ensured Sussex fell 14 runs short of Yorkshire’s 227 at Headingley.
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Eppleton off to solid start
EPPLETON got off to a flyer in the Warmseal Durham Senior League when they took the maximum 30 points as they demolished Seaham Harbour, with new captain, John Leslie, and former Philadelphia opening bat, Graham Hoban, giving them a major lift
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Pool go top as Boro are held
Darlington Building Society NYSD Premier League WITH the champions, Middlesbrough, held up by one of the best batting displays by an opposition side at Acklam Park for many years, Hartlepool moved calmly to the top Premier League. Marton, who
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Headline Game cancelled
NO Headline Game on TFM Radio this morning... I got a phone call from presenter Graham Mack, saying the game was cancelled due to a promotion the station is running to win a £25,000 wedding. As far as I know, it's back to normal in the morning.
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Joe is Froch’s target
JOE Calzaghe remains the number one target for the Carl Froch camp following the WBC super-middleweight champion’s epic fightback victory over Jermain Taylor in America. Froch, 31, defended his title for the first time at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods
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Guthrie signs off in style for Blaydon
RETIRING captain Dave Guthrie fittingly scored the last of the 13 tries as Blaydon ensured their survival in National Two with an 83-33 home win against Waterloo. But Darlington Mowden Park’s relegation was confirmed, despite an excellent performance
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Onions in England contention
Durham v Yorkshire (County Championship) : Day Four DURHAM will leave for Taunton today half expecting either Steve Harmison or Graham Onions, or possibly both, to be named on Wednesday in the squad for the first Test against the West Indies
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Musicians invited to showcase talents
MUSICIANS are being invited to showcase their talents at east Durham’s annual music festival. This year’s event takes place from Saturday, October 3 until Sunday November 22 and anyone wishing to perform or organise an event is being urged to sign up
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Falcons bow to blitz
Harlequins 31 Newcastle Falcons 12 HARLEQUINS boss Dean Richards described as ‘‘outstanding’’ the four-try blitz which ensured his side a home semi-final against London Irish in the Guinness Premiership championship playoffs. Quins tore into Newcastle
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Yamauchi targets one-two with Radcliffe in Berlin
MARA Yamauchi targeted a British one-two at this year’s World Championships after a breakthrough performance at yesterday’s Flora London Marathon saw her claim second place. Yamauchi boasts an impressive record over the last two years, but finally
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Fans had every right to boo the players, insists Edwards
CARLOS EDWARDS was one of the many Sunderland players not to acknowledge the away fans after Saturday’s defeat at West Brom, but admitted any animosity directed towards the players was more than justified. The 3,000-strong Wearside support made
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Button sizzles in Bahrain
JENSON Button may have ended up with a burnt buttock at the end of the Bahrain Grand Prix, but the pain was worth it after a third win in four races to strengthen his early grip on the Formula One world title. The searing heat outside the car
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Skipper labels Cats a shambles
West Bromwich Albion 3 Sunderland 0 WHEN Kenwyne Jones spoke of a target of 42 points to guarantee safety, it appeared complacency was something the Sunderland players could never be accused of. However, at 5pm on Saturday, complacency appeared
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Henson is Bishop’s hat-trick hero
skilltrainingltd Northern League BISHOP AUCKLAND completed their great escape when they beat Northallerton 5-1 to secure survival in the first division of the skilltrainingltd Northern League on Saturday. Bishops looked as if they were heading
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City bounce back to clinch title
UniBond League DURHAM City manager Lee Collings admitted that he was “emotionally drained” after his side came back from 3-1 down at half time to secure their second successive title in a nail biting finale to the UniBond League First Division
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Gunners warm up for Devils
ARSENE Wenger reflected on the ‘‘best preparation’’ for Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Manchester United after they saw off the challenge of relegationthreatened Middlesbrough 2-0 with a brace from captain Cesc Fabregas. The Gunners are
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Fab double edges Boro closer to the drop
THINGS could have been worse for Middlesbrough in North London, after all the last time they lost to Arsenal in the Premier League they conceded seven. Or could they? In truth Boro fans would probably give anything to be back in that position
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Rovers relieved
BLACKBURN boss Sam Allardyce believes his side now stand just three points away from confirming Premier League survival after their 2-0 win over Wigan at Ewood Park. Goals from Benni McCarthy and Ryan Nelsen – his first strike for Rovers in 111
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Rafa attempts to keep pressure on
Hull City 1 Liverpool 3 LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez believes Manchester United could still crack under the pressure in the title run-in. United responded to Liverpool’s defeat of Hull by recovering from 2-0 down to maintain their three-point
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Webb plays his part as United hit back
Manchester United 5 Tottenham Hotspur 2 JAW-DROPPING comebacks are something of an art-form at Manchester United. Now they can add Tottenham 2009 to a list that started with Sheffield Wednesday 1993 and most famously of all includes Barcelona
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Players must do their duty says Hart
PAUL HART believes the Alan Shearer factor will have little bearing on Newcastle United’s bid for Premier League survival unless the former England captain’s players share the responsibility with their new boss. Pompey caretaker Paul Hart was
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Player of the Year Purdie hails fans’ loyalty
ROB PURDIE collected Darlington’s Player of the Year accolade on Saturday and then thanked Quakers’ fans for their support during a traumatic period. Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Brentford means Darlington can finish the campaign no higher than 12th
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Striker set to make splash at Coast
JOEL Porter is relishing the chance to make an impact in his homeland when the new A-League season gets underway. While Hartlepool United aim to be playing in League One when the new English season starts in August, Porter will be gearing up
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United boss hoping history repeats itself
HE has played in the Champions League, World Cup finals, European Championships, FA Cup finals and won the Premier League on the final day of the season. Alan Shearer, however, insists that no other occasion has carried as much importance as
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£380,000 to make ‘Brendas’ healthier
A HEALTHY living project costing £380,000 is under way in the region. The New Life: New You initiative is targeting so-called Brendas and Terrys – older, working-class men and women in Middlesbrough who tend to be overweight, inactive and more
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Police saw drug deal in lap-dancing club
A DRUG dealer caught during an undercover police operation at a lap-dancing club has been jailed for three-and-ahalf years. Jamie Dixon claimed that he sold cocaine only to friends and acquaintances after his arrest in Redcar, east Cleveland,
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City diary
BUSY few days for corporate results will see first-quarter updates from BP and Royal Dutch Shell and full-year figures from Whitbread. Hotels and restaurant group Whitbread’s annual results tomorrow are likely to show modest growth in profits
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Training for the recovery
A NORTH Yorkshire firm is supporting a motor retail group trying to stave off the recession. Kream training, based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is organising NVQ level two courses for 300 sales, customer service and parts staff employed by Stoneacre
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Veterans’tribute to Resistance lifesavers
MORE than 70 veterans gathered at the annual reunion of a society dedicated to those who helped people escape from wartime peril. French, Belgian, Dutch, Canadian, Australian and American members of the Escape Lines Memorial Society (Elms), gathered
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Experts sought for advisory positions
SENIOR figures in the private sector are being asked to help shape the future of manufacturing support in the region. Public sector business support group MAS North-East is forming an advisory board that will help decide where it should focus
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Merger brings greater strength to firm
A FIRM of architects founded in Teesside more than 100 years ago has merged with a national company. Dewjo’c Architects, which was founded in Middlesbrough in 1900, and has offices in Newcastle and London, has merged with Devereux Architects
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‘Region needs to keep sense of belief’
A GOVERNMENT minister has praised workers and businesses in the region for the innovative ways they have worked together to preserve jobs during the economic downturn. Employment Relations Minister Pat McFadden said he believed the North-East
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Duke tours restored mill during visit
A ROYAL visitor has toured the region to view local businesses and historical sites. The Duke of Gloucester visited the area around Hawes, North Yorkshire, including Gayle Mill, which featured on BBC TV’s Restoration show. He also visited Wensleydale
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Actor Ray’s ‘blinding’ time at RAF send-off
PERSONNEL at an RAF base were visited by an actor ahead of deployment to Afghanistan. Ray Winstone, star of Quadrophenia and Sexy Beast, gave a speech at a predeployment dinner for personnel at RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire. The star of film and
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Child molester jailed for giving false name
A CONVICTED child molester who gave a false name to join a hockey club has been jailed for breaching guidelines to prevent him striking again. Andrew Gill used the surname White to enrol at the Teesside sports club, and failed to tell officials
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Claudia’s father in plea to students and staff for help
THE father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence is appealing for help from university students and staff returning to a city after the Easter holiday. Detectives are now treating the disappearance of Miss Lawrence, 35, who was last seen five weeks
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Three are jailed for ringing vehicles
THREE men have been jailed for their parts in a car-ringing operation involving several high-value vehicles. The scam also involved industrial vehicles, including a JCB-type digger, and lowvalue cars merely sold for scrap. At least ten
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Footballer makes the most of an unlucky break
TALENTED teenage footballer last night told how his American dream was shattered by an ankle-breaking tackle only weeks before he was due to start a new life. Jonathan Carroll suffered the injury in a pre-season tournament when his under-18s
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Credit union is forced to close
A COMMUNITY savings scheme that was frozen by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has voluntarily closed itself down. South West Durham Credit Union folded on Friday after learning that Durham County Council had refused it a £70,000 grant.
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Dismay as thugs desecrate memorial
A SCHOOLGIRL was devastated to find a memorial to her grandfather had been stolen by heartless thieves – for the second time. The family of Thomas Foster scattered his ashes in Blackpool, where he ran a guest house, after he died three days after
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Porter’s farewell to Vic is a muted affair
SATURDAY, for Hartlepool United, turned into everything it wasn’t supposed to be. Instead of celebrating safety with victory over Leeds they lost; there was no rip roaring lap of honour at the end to mark the end of their home season, the players
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Keane threatens legal battle with Cats
ROY KEANE and Sunderland are embroiled in a row over an unpaid bonus that could end up in a legal battle. The new Ipswich manager walked out on the Black Cats in November with his side in the bottom three. After being surprisingly installed
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Former chairman feels home supporters’ wrath
FOR Brentford, Darlington’s final home game of the season proved to be a momentous occasion, the day they clinch the League Two title with a 3-1 win. But for Darlington it should have represented so much more than simply an opportunity for players
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Boro can afford no more defeats
A REALISTIC Gareth Southgate last night admitted that Middlesbrough deserved nothing at the Emirates Stadium before warning his players they might have to end the season with a four-match unbeaten run to stay up. The 2-0 defeat at Arsenal, courtesy
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Man faces murder allegation
DETECTIVES investigating the death of a mother-of-two have charged a man with her murder. Julie Anne Mordue died on Tuesday after she suffered stab wounds at her home in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Nigel John McLean, 40, will appear before
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Football club row intensifies
THE ongoing dispute behind the scenes of Darlington Football Club intensified yesterday, with the former chairman and vicechairman blaming each other for the club’s demise. Former vice-chairman Raj Singh, who is looking to buy the stricken
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Budget airline launches flights to Malta
AN airline has softened the blow of losing popular links to two European cities by adding a new flight to the Mediterranean. Budget airline easyJet will begin operating flights between Newcastle and Malta from May 22, it emerged last night.
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Elliot gets big break on West End stage
A YOUNG stage star has got his big break months after he was dealt a double blow. Elliot Allinson, 11, has landed a role in the West End production of Oliver! The youngster, from Middleton Tyas, near Richmond, North Yorkshire, travels to London
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Tourism officials scrap county’s title
TOURISM bosses will ditch County Durham’s traditional title when promoting the area to visitors. County Durham – the only part of England to use the word county before its place name – will be promoted simply as Durham as part of a £35,000
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Unselfish character who enjoyed remarkable life
The full details of Stephen Paul Ibinson’s work as an undercover journalist have never been revealed – until now. Rachel Wearmouth looks at his remarkable life and career. ADMIRED for his morals and respected for his rare investigative talent
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Tourist venues buck recession trend
THE recession is providing a shot in the arm for the region’s tourism industry, with a number of attractions reporting record-breaking visitor figures. A tourism boom is being fuelled by more people choosing to holiday at home because of the
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Sudden death of ‘warrior’ reporter
A NORTH-EAST undercover journalist whose identity has remained a closely-guarded secret has died while trying to smash a drug-smuggling ring in Afghanistan. Tributes were last night paid to former elite forces soldier Stephen Paul Ibinson,
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Keep fit annual showcase festival
A ‘Panorama’ of Movement, Exercise and Dance, from Award-winning dance and fitness teams will take centre stage at this year’s Regional Festival. This annual event organised by the North East Keep Fit Association will be held on Saturday 9th May
