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Pioneering health campaign in Middlesbrough
PEOPLE in Middlesbrough are being given the chance to get into shape as part of a pioneering health campaign. The ten week programme - new life, new you - aims to make a big difference in peoples lives by encouraging them to take a look at healthier
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Protest march for asylum seekers
A PROTEST walk is being organised to show solidarity with vulnerable people seeking sanctuary. An alliance of faith, refugee and citizen groups in the Tees Valley will be trekking from Middlesbrough to Stockton on Thursday. Over 60 people are expected
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Football fun with street wardens
STREET wardens are getting together with Middlesbroughs Rainbow Leisure Centre to organise five-a-side football sessions for local young people. Coulby Newham wardens Adam Parkinson and Clare Allen, who run the sessions, came up with the idea after talking
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Rundown shopping centre could be revamped
A RUNDOWN shopping precinct could be revitalised if Redcar and Cleveland Council can negotiate a new land deal. It is offering to take ownership of The Crown Estate land at Eston Precinct, near Middlesbrough, which covers part of the pavements between
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Cash advice for farmers
RURAL businesses are being urged to find out how they can get a share of £63m available through the Rural Development Programme for England. It can be accessed by rural businesses through a number of programmes which will be outlined at the Yorkshire
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Eleven North criminals on the run for a year, Government reveals
ELEVEN offenders from the region have been on the run for almost a year, or possibly longer, having failed to be returned to jail for breaching the terms of their licence. The criminals five from the Northumbria police area and two each from
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Praise for hospital team
A NORTH Yorkshire health team have won a triple accolade. Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust has been rated "excellent" for its site environment, cleanliness, food and privacy and dignity, in an annual NHS survey. The Patient Environment Action
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Homes plan could end eyesore problems
RESIDENTS have backed plans to build terraced housing on the site of a derelict petrol station. An application has been submitted to council planners to convert the former Shell garage, in North Road, Darlington, into 13 homes. It follows
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Darlington man diagnosed with swine flu
A MANAGER at a North-East factory has been diagnosed with swine flu. The man, who works at the kitchens manufacturer Magnet in Darlington, was sent home from work on Thursday last week, and confirmed to be suffering from the virus this morning
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Swine Flu alert at North-East factory
A MANAGER at a North-East factory has been diagnosed with swine flu. The man, who works at the kitchens manufacturer Magnet in Darlington, was sent home from work on Thursday last week, and confirmed to be suffering from the virus yesterday morning.
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Successful student
AN EAST Durham student is setting off to train at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden at Wisley. Gavin Horniblow, aged 35, from Horden is studying full-time at East Durham College’s Houghall Campus on a National Certificate in Horticulture
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Man threatens to set fire to himself in hospital department
DOZENS of hospital patients were evacuated this afternoon when a man covered in petrol threatened to set fire to himself. Police and fire crews rushed to the scene at Bishop Auckland General Hospital at about 3.40pm when the man walked into the waiting
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Coaching conference
COACHES from all sports and levels gathered in east Durham at the weekend. East Durham College, Peterlee, hosted the County Durham Sport Coaches Conference. Coaches listened to a keynote speech by the renowned coach Dr Frank Dick and had the chance
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Northallerton pair to represent their country - with Frisbees
YOUNG sports stars have been thrown into the spotlight after being selected to fly Frisbees for their country. Teenagers James Lacy and Jake Aspin are preparing for an international fling as part of the under-19 Great Britain Ultimate Frisbee squad at
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That's real work experience
As I said in my earlier blog, I've spent three years trying to win the Headline Game on TFM radio. I'm at the end of my tether - so I'm adopting a new tactic tomorrow morning. We have a very bright 15-year-old, called Kate McAllister
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Several bidders meet Ashley's price for Newcastle
NEWCASTLE owner Mike Ashley has received at least two offers of £100m for the club. Managing director Derek Llambias today confirmed that several bids at the sportswear magnates asking price have been tabled as hopes of a quick sale grow. He said: "
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North Yorkshire: in brief
FIRE RESCUE: A teenager was rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped by a fire in the floor below her attic bedsit on Saturday, at about 3pm. The 17-year-old female was reached through a skylight in the loft and carried down a ladder
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Newcastle learn the identity of their cup opponents
NEWCASTLE Falcons will open their Anglo-Welsh Cup account at Worcester Warriors. The Falcons will then face Harlequins at home, Cardiff Blues away and London Wasps at home, as they look to progress to the semi-finals. Exact dates and times for the games
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Hospice moves annual show
A HOSPICE hopes more money will be raised for the charity this year at an annual fair after moving the event. St Teresa's Hospice has replaced its annual Funday Sunday event for The Saturday Fair, which takes place this weekend. Saturday's event from
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Schoolchildren see success in Youth Games
YOUNG sports stars from schools across Hambleton took part in a region-wide sporting event, with many of them tasting success. More than 200 pupils took part in the Leeds Trinity North Yorkshire Youth Games – held at Ampleforth College – which encourage
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Sports coaching offered
CRICKET and rugby coaching is on offer during the school summer holidays. Professional cricket coaching and a junior rugby academy will be available at Durham School. Four-day cricket courses will begin on Tuesday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 28. Sessions
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Of Steavensons, Peases, Fryers and goats
I'm delighted to say that we've managed to trace Enid Steavenson's daughter, thanks to Echo Memories readers. Lots of people got in touch following the plea in the column a couple of weeks ago. Enid's youngest daughter, Honor, now lives in the Lake District
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Storms cause flooding and leave house on fire
FLASH flooding has brought another day of misery to drivers across County Durham. Police issued a warning to motorists to take care on the roads after an afternoon of thunderstorms hit the Durham City area. Localised flooding has been
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Church musical event
A CHURCH will host a summer concert this week to boost its coffers. Whitworth Church presents an evening of entertainment featuring the Steve Taylor Jazz Group in the marquee at Whitworth Country Park, near Spennymoor, on Wednesday at 7pm.
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Cyclist looks for a place to stay
A MAN who is preparing to cycle around the four corners of England for charity is looking for somewhere to sleep when he stops in a North Yorkshire town during the challenge. Steve Philpotts plans to cycle 1600 miles on a solo, unsupported ride to raise
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Hard work pays off for amateur artist
AN amateur artist has been inundated with orders from visitors to his first ever exhibition. John William Smith, from Spennymoor, spent almost four years creating the Past and Present exhibition, inspired by his family’s mining heritage and
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Plans to improve Tanfield woodland
NATURE lovers are being asked to have their say on conservation plans to improve a north Durham woodland. The environmental regeneration charity Groundwork, working with Tanfield Lea Partnership, will be holding an open consultation event on the proposals
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Lisette still missing after one year
THE worried family of a missing woman have issued a plea for her not to be forgotten - a year after she vanished. Lisette Dugmore has not been seen since CCTV captured her walking through the centre of her home city of York on July 6 last year. Her
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Judo girls land medals
THIRTEEN proved to be a lucky number for a judo club when it competed in an international tournament. Spennymoor Judo Club took 13 members to the Kent International competition, held at Crystal Palace in London, and celebrated wins for two of them.
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Cyclist looking for somewhere to stay
A MAN who is preparing to cycle around the four corners of England for charity is looking for somewhere to sleep when he stops in a North Yorkshire town during the challenge. Steve Philpotts plans to cycle 1600 miles on a solo, unsupported
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All the fun of the fair
A NINE-YEAR-OLD talent show entrant has been chosen to open the parade of a village show which will also feature Morris dancing and a Saxon display. The annual Sadberge Village Festival on a Saxon theme takes place on Saturday, July 11, from 10am with
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North Yorkshire voted best place to live in England
RESIDENTS in the region are celebrating after a national survey voted North Yorkshire as the best place to live in England. The Government asked local authorities nationally to ask residents several questions about the area for its The Place survey.
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Mini John Cooper Works Convertible
WHEN driving an opentopped car, always remember to secure everything inside the vehicle. That might seem like an obvious thing to say, but for someone for whom this is a rarity, it was something I neglected – to my cost. First day in the
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Smart forTWO Pulse Cabrio MHD
YOU'D have to be a Smart aficionado to spot the difference between the old model and the new one. To the untrained eye they look exactly the same, which is good for second-hand values of the Mk 1. So what do you get for your money? It’s a fair
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Police name biker killed in weekend crash
ON the weekend that police issued a warning to motorcyclists to ride more safely as the death toll on North Yorkshire roads increases, two more motorcyclists died in crashes while riding in the county. Police have named the first as John
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Pupils create French bistro for parents and teachers
YOUNG chefs cooked up continental cuisine for their family and teachers after transforming their school into a French bistro. Year Six pupils from St Anne’s Primary School in Bishop Auckland served three mouth-watering courses during the evening, including
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Ian's permanent Three Peaks challenge
THERE are some ups and downs to Ian Middleton’s new job - three of the biggest in England in fact. He’s just joined the Yorkshire Dales National Park as their official Three Peaks ranger. He will be responsible for maintaining Whernside, Ingleborough
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Two die as police issue motorcycle safety warning
ON the weekend that police issued a warning to motorcyclists to ride more safely as the death toll on North Yorkshire roads increases, two more motorcyclists died in crashes while riding in the county. Police have named the first as John Crampsey, 61
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£1.2m scheme to take cinema into rural areas
THE cinema could soon be heading to the most movie-deprived areas of North Yorkshire thanks to the UK Film Council. The county is one of three areas in the country - the others are Shropshire and Wiltshire - which has been chosen for the organisation
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Cycle security day
CYCLISTS are being invited to protect their property at an event taking place later this month. Chester-le-Street Neighbourhood Police team has joined forces with Waldridge Parish Council to stage a Bicycle ID Day on Saturday, July 18. The event has
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Raiders make off with a dozen TVs
SMASH and grab raiders got away with a dozen LCD televisions valued at £200 each at the weekend. They were taken from a commercial unit on the Aycliffe Business Park , County Durham. Driving a white, open-backed twin cab pick-up, they
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Well known photographer in Ripon art show
A WELL known photographer who has shot images for the National Trust is showing off his work to diners in a restaurant. Joe Cornish is exhibiting his work in a display called Water and Stone: Essence of Yorkshire based at Lockwoods Restaurant
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Google Docs
GOOGLE Docs is a prime example of why the Google Corportation, founded by two students while they were still at university, is taking huge chunks out of Microsoft's revenue earners. After you've tried Google Docs, it's debatable whether you
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Man admits bail-hostel murder
A MAN is facing a life sentence after today admitting the murder of a fellow resident at a North-East bail hostel. Kelvin Benson, 25, pleaded guilty to killing 24-year-old Mark Bradshaw after a row the property in Stockton. Two other people charged
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Headline Game
The Headline Game is played out every morning on TFM radio at 8.15am. We choose a headline from that day's paper and TFM have to try to come up with a better headline. The points are added up during the week and, in nearly three years, I've never won
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Woman found dead at foot of cliffs
AN investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a North-East beauty spot. The woman, believed to be in her 50s, was discovered at the foot of Highcliff Nab cliffs, near Guisborough, at around 11.30am on Saturday. Emergency services attended
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Wimbledon's missed opportunity
The Wimbledon men's final between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick was sporting drama at its most memorable. There are moments in sport which are unforgettable - and that was one of them as Federer won his 15th Grand Slam to become the greatest player
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Patient pathway launch aims to prevent heart disease and stroke
An assessment and management programme that aims to prevent heart disease and stroke in vulnerable patients is being launched in Durham next week. The NHS County Durham and NHS Darlington Assessment and Management Pathway will be launched as
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Charity forms link with housing group
A CHARITY which recycles unwanted items of furniture has gone into partnership with a housing group. The Richmond and Hambleton Furniture Store, based in Northallerton, has joined forces with Broadacres. Charity chairman Michael Brown said the move
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‘My eureka moment’
Janis Green calls herself ‘a Geordie from Africa’ because of her globe-trotting life, she tells Steve Pratt. Now she has plans to expand her computer software business, which helps schools make the most of their money. FIVE minutes into the interview
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Middlesbrough sign new goalkeeper
MIDDLESBROUGH have completed the signing of experienced Wales international goalkeeper Danny Coyne on a free transfer from Tranmere. Coyne, who has 16 full caps, passed a medical and agreed personal terms on Friday before signing a two-year
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Over hill and dale...and hill and dale... and
Think a marathon’s a long way? Think again, says Jenny Laue, after meeting two of the region’s fell runners. WHY anyone would want to put themselves through a gruelling 95-mile run – nearly four times the distance of a normal marathon – up
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Torchwood returns
Torchwood – Children Of Earth (BBC1, 9pm); What to Eat Now (BBC2, 8.30pm). YOU know you’re doing something right when, with every passing year, you’ve been moved up a step – from BBC3 to BBC2 and now to BBC1. So there are bound to be more than
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Torture justified
THE refusal of David Hodgson to reveal the whereabouts of 19- year-old Richmond girl Jenny Nicholl’s body (Echo, June 30) highlights something I’ve believed in for a long time: that in a decent, civilised society there are circumstances in which
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Eating out at Rockliffe
I went with a group of friends for a meal at Rockcliffe Hall - the newly-opened golf and hotel development in my home village of Hurworth-on-Tees, near Darlington - on Saturday night. What a fantastic asset it is going to be for the local area and the
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Headlights
CAN somebody please explain the obsession of some drivers with driving around with headlights on in the middle of the day? It is unnecessary, inconsiderate, distracting and in some cases actually dangerous. Recently, I was followed by a car with
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BBC expenses
HAS there ever been a time when a variety of scandals offered contributors to Hear All Sides such an opportunity to declare their outrage? First the MPs’ expenses; now the totally unacceptable BBC executive salary and expenses fiasco. I say totally
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Alan Milburn
I ECHO the views of Conservative councillor Alan Coultas regarding Darlington MP Alan Milburn (HAS, July 2). Since my fellow townsfolk elected him in 1992, I have only seen him twice in Darlington – once when he was canvassing prior to an election
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Friarage Hospital
YOUR story about the temporary closure of children’s services at Northallerton’s Friarage Hospital from July 17 (Echo, July 1) came as no surprise. Yet another closure of Friarage services and their transfer many miles away to Teesside. Why no
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BNP
I HAVE already responded in an earlier letter (HAS, April 25) to Adam Walker’s irrelevant semantic arguments about the meaning of racism (HAS, July 1). As Chris White, of Spennymoor, pointed out in a comment on The Northern Echo website at the
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National Express
AFTER an incident on the East Coast Main Line last September I am glad to see National Express go (Echo, July 2). I was travelling to the south of England one weekend, but due to essential engineering works, trains from the North-East were not
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Now, Mike, about the washing up...
RECENTLY, Mike Amos came into our coffee shop in Durham. We sat outside in the sunshine chatting and enjoying the wildlife. He and his wife sampled some of our wares, and consequently he wrote a most amazing report in his Eating Owt column (Echo
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Time for a pay freeze
THERE has been a predictable response to suggestions that a public sector pay freeze will help Britain out of the recession. Steve Bundred, chief executive of the Audit Commission, said he believed workers, including those in the NHS and education
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The future’s looking a lot brighter
AN EXCITING milestone has been reached in The Northern Echo’s illustrious history. The paper has gone “full colour”. Gone for ever (I hope) are the grey days of the past, when the editor’s chances of getting colour on a page depended on whether
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Giving young people a future
David Beavis, North-East director of The Prince’s Trust, explains why young people need the organisation more than ever. AT a recent networking event, I got talking to a group of young entrepreneurs from Durham. Inevitably, the conversation soon
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Tim Wellock's Durham Diary
DAVID Warner proved an instant hit at Riverside and the fact that he’s also making a big impression back in Australia could work in Durham’s favour. With the Australian Board paying for his flights, he has been summoned home to play in three
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Sayers a soul searcher
JOE Sayers believes a winter of “soul searching” has helped make him a far better player. The Yorkshire batsman has been one of the few highlights in County Championship cricket, scoring two big hundreds against Warwickshire and Somerset.
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Harmison back to lead attack
DURHAM will have Steve Harmison back in their squad when they attempt to record a fifth successive championship win for the first time at Headingley, starting on Friday. Although coach Geoff Cook expects Harmison to feature in the Ashes series
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Daley leads way in Burnmoor triumph
Local cricket round-up BURNMOOR’S bid to finish the season. as champions for a third successive year in the Warmseal Durham Senior League is going to need a major push, but they began the process with a high points scoring victory on Saturday.
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Cestrians new league leaders
CHESTER-LE-STREET are the new leaders of the Dukes NEPL after toppling champions South Northumberland, inflicting the first defeat on them for 14 months. Having whittled down the points difference between the teams over the last few weeks, the
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Key Ashes players
ENGLAND : Andrew Flintoff ENGLAND’S ebullient allrounder has suffered two years hampered by injuries. His latest problem, a damaged knee incurred on Indian Premier League duty, delayed his first appearance in domestic cricket until June 11. There
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Ashes triumph which gripped the nation
The Ashes series begins on Wednesday, as England take on Australia in Cardiff. Four years on from what has been billed as the greatest series of them all, The Northern Echo looks back on a memorable summer of 2005 and previews the five Test battle ahead
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Coach praises Hauritz
AUSTRALIA coach Tim Nielsen insists much-maligned spinner Nathan Hauritz is ‘‘getting better and better’’ – but will make no decision on whether to play him in the first Ashes Test until viewing the Cardiff pitch. Hauritz is the only specialist
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Cameraman leaves Poulter vowing never to return
A FUMING Ian Poulter finished the French Open in third place and said he would not be returning next year – all because of the actions of a press photographer. Poulter was still challenging for the title when he pushed his approach to the 15th
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Mark sprints to win
A PERFECT finish saw British speedster Mark Cavendish win the second stage of the 2009 Tour de France to further his standing as cycling’s leading sprinter. The 24-year-old won four stages in 2008 before exiting early to focus on the Beijing
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Quakers freeze ticket prices
SEASON ticket prices at Darlington have been frozen for the new season. Prospective new chairman Raj Singh, who is in the process of taking over the club, has also introduced a new incentive. The Quaker Club will enable the first 1,500 adults
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Bruce closing in on Paraguayan defender
AMID claims that Sunderland have made a club record £14m offer for Peter Crouch, the Black Cats are close to agreeing a deal at the other end of the scale for Paraguayan defender Paulo Da Silva. Steve Bruce, who had a reputation for attracting
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Tuncay future unclear
TUNCAY SANLI is due back to Middlesbrough’s training ground this morning but the in-demand forward wants his future resolved within the next two weeks. But any chance of the 27-year-old returning to his former club, Fenerbahce, disappeared over
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Serena takes a swipe at world rankings
SERENA Williams might hold three Grand Slam titles – but she won’t leave Wimbledon ranked world No 1. Dinara Safina, who was humbled by Williams in the Australian Open final this year, will continue to top the rankings when the tennis circus
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Federer, best of them all
IF only someone would invent some new superlatives, they could be used immediately to describe Roger Federer. While he is undoubtedly peerless, the word still doesn’t seem to do his achievements justice. Few privileged to be here on Centre Court
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Owen backs United promotion charge
MICHAEL OWEN has backed Newcastle United to go straight back into the Premiership - provided they keep their best players and appoint Alan Shearer. Owen has been vilified on Tyneside after announcing his intention to turn his back on the club
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Darling to unveil Northern Rock sale plans
THE Chancellor will this week outline plans to sell nationalised lender Northern Rock to a player with little presence in the mortgage market under plans to revive competition in the banking sector, it was reported today. Alistair Darling's White Paper
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Shaw gets ban
BRITISH and Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has received a two-week ban after being cited for dangerous play during Saturday’s third Test victory over South Africa in Johannesburg, the South Africa Rugby Football Union have announced. England forward
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Longer trip should suit Helieorbea against modest rivals
HELIEORBEA has shown more than enough ability on the first two starts of his career to suggest he can get off the mark in the Blue Square Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Musselburgh. The three-year-old was a complete outsider for his debut at
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Vickery believes Lions can still roar
South Africa 9 British and Irish Lions 28. PHIL Vickery hailed the ‘‘unbelievable experience’’ of a British and Irish Lions tour – and warned off those critics who question whether rugby union’s greatest institution has a future. Vickery, who
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Sampras salutes Federer as the best
PETE Sampras hailed Roger Federer as the greatest player ever after the Swiss star won a record 15th grand slam title. ‘‘I think you have to give it to him,’’ said Sampras, who had shared the record of 14 titles following Federer’s French Open
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Onions can’t wait
GRAHAM Onions could barely contain his excitement after being named in the squad for the first Test against Australia this week. Onions, who made his debut in the series against the West Indies this summer, retained his place for Wednesday’s
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Delivery trucks showing off butchers’ wares
A NORTH-EAST butchers’ chain has undergone an image makeover to show off its products. Dicksons has completed a redesign of its fleet of delivery vehicles. Each truck features one of the family business’s products, including pork pies, sausages
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Auction house lots at click of a button
AUCTIONEER Tennants has created a website that invites national and worldwide clients into its North Yorkshire saleroom. Designed to meet growing demand from web users, the customised online catalogue system was written for Tennants, which has
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Livery pays tribute to transport firm’s founder
A FAMILY transport firm has honoured its founder and one of the pioneers of road haulage by including his livery on a truck. Siddle C Cook, who would have been 100 this month, built up two UK haulage firms over a 50-year-period. After selling
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No place for Harmison, despite showing way
ENGLAND are poised to follow Steve Harmison’s blueprint for success against Australia, despite choosing to overlook him in their squad for next week’s opening npower Ashes Test. The 30-year-old Durham fast bowler caused the tourists considerable
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City Diary
A TREASURY White Paper on key reforms to financial regulation will be the highlight of this week, while a host of housebuilders will give their latest snapshot of the market. More clues on the health of the UK property market will be offered when
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Award for doctors’ eco-friendly practice
A VISIT to the doctor is a more pleasant experience for villagers in a former mining community. The green-theme design of the health facility in Sacriston, County Durham, has not only won over patients, doctors and other staff, it has also found
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Expansion for print company
A FAMILY-RUN printing firm has trebled in size after taking over the rest of a 20,500sq ft factory left vacant when another print company folded. Studio Print Ltd has also created two jobs after expanding within the factory on Kirkleatham Business
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Women in the pink for race
A TRAIL of pink ringed a river bank yesterday as women of all ages joined the Race for Life. The Race for Life in Durham City was the sixth of seven events in this summer’s North-East Race for Life series, staged by Cancer Research UK. It attracted
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Supermarket’s self-service tills are targeted by raiders
HOODED raiders used pick axes to batter their way into a supermarket before rifling through tills. Staff working inside Asda in Whinfield, Darlington, were unaware the raid was taking place as they were dealing with a delivery at the rear of
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Mining symbol must stay in glass cabinet
EX-MINERS were joined by community and civic figures to mark a new lease of life for a symbol of local mining heritage. The former East Hetton Colliery banner was unveiled and dedicated in a short ceremony at its now-permanent home, Quarrington
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Joyrider asks to call taxi after he crashes Porsche
A TEENAGE joyrider stole and crashed a Porsche belonging to a North-East footballer – before cheekily requesting a taxi. The youth broke into the Harrogate home of Middlesbrough star Robert Huth stealing the car keys before roaring off.
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Northern Rock in mortgage business again
NATIONALISED lender Northern Rock has started offering mortgages to existing customers for the first time since late 2007. The lender confirmed it had begun allowing customers coming to the end of deals to remortgage with the group if they have
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Boy, seven, injured in quad bike accident
A BOY suffered a suspected fractured eye-socket when he lost control of his quad bike and collided with a goalpost. The seven-year-old was last night recovering in hospital following the incident in Eastbourne Park, Darlington, yesterday afternoon
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Tributes paid after death of devoted Quakers fan
A WOMAN who became a familiar sight to thousands of football fans has died at the age 87. It is Mabel Neil’s final wish to have her ashes scattered on the pitch at the home of her beloved Darlington FC, The Northern Echo Darlington Arena.
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Taking to the streets for launch of Brass festival
BRASS music resounded round a city streets to signal the start of a fortnight-long festival featuring performers from across the world. Free open air performances were staged at the weekend on Durham’s bridges and in the city’s squares – to the
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Sun shines on country show
A COUNTRY show blighted by bad weather in recent years, basked in a welcome dose of sunshine yesterday. The summer conditions brought out the crowds at the 57th Lanchester Show, in County Durham. There was a limited return of livestock
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Safety call as third biker dies in a week
BIKERS are being urged to take more care on a county’s roads after the third rider was killed in the space of a week. The collision on the A59 at Flaxby, North Yorkshire, on Saturday, follows the deaths of a rider at Ribblehead on Wednesday, and
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‘Hope for reverse to penny-pinching rail cuts’
A RAILWAY campaign group has said it hopes some price increases and other “pennypinching measures” will be reversed if another operator takes over the East Coast Main Line franchise from National Express. National Express has said it will not
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Parking fine win is ‘one for the little person’
A COUNCIL could have to pay back thousands of pounds in parking fines after a lecturer successfully challenged an £80 ticket. Margaret Bond appealed against a penalty charge incurred for parking on the banks of the River Wear, in Durham city
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Robbie is star of parents’ wedding
THERE was barely a dry eye in the church when two-year-old Robbie Jones fulfilled his parents’ dream on their wedding day. For he walked down the aisle in Elvet Methodist Church, Durham City, as page boy on his new prosthetic legs. It
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‘Foolish game’ led to death of friends
A DRUNKEN party prank which led to the death of two friends has prompted relatives to warn of the tragic consequences of “foolish games”. The grandfather of David Bexley spoke out after an inquest heard the 21-year-old died 13 months after Sean
