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Book review: MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7 UNLEASHED by Paul McFedries.
It only seems like yesterday that Windows Vista was unveiled but that unloved operating system has been put out of its misery by Microsoft's new OS. Although Windows 7 shares much in common with Vista, there are some key changes and if you
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The PenCam - a gadget to make even James Bond green with envy
One of the great things about modern technology is how it is making science fiction a reality. Take the PenCam from security specialists Swann. To the untrained eye it looks like any other executive pen, a bit flash but nothing to get excited
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Avon proves lucrative calling for Sunderland saleswoman
AVON has proved a lucrative calling for a redundant former factory worker. Debbie Davis was living on the bread-line struggling to pay her rent until she found her niche with the cosmetics company. Beginning as a door-to-door rep five years ago she
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Changes announced on landlord's management panel
A PRIVATE landlord responsible for thousands of former council houses has announced some new additions to its management board. Sedgefield Borough Homes has two new members on the board set up to assist in the leadership and development of the registered
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Three car shunt closes road
Police closed a road in Bishop Auckland briefly on Saturday following a three car crash. The accident happened at about 4.30pm on the A688 and nobody was seriously hurt. The driver of one vehicle was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital by ambulance
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Kite trouble
Firefighters were called out to retrieve a power kite that was stuck on a lamppost yesterday (SUNDAY). At 11.30am crews were called out to Meadowfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, where the large kite of the type normally used in kite surfing was stuck. Police
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Townspeople call for public toilets
MORE than 3,500 people have signed a petition calling for the immediate installation of public toilets in a town centre. Great Aycliffe Residents’ Association wants temporary toilets opened in Newton Aycliffe town centre until permanent facilities can
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Police arrest woman over rape claim
POLICE investigating an allegation of rape have arrested an 18-year-old woman on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and wasting police time. Detectives in Middlesbrough had been appealing for information after a woman said she was attacked
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Treats for soldiers
CHILDREN are making a sweet gesture to soldiers serving overseas by sending them tasty treats for the festive season. Pupils at West Cornforth and Middleton-in-Teesdale Primary Schools collected confectionery for British servicemen and women in Afghanistan
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Farmer seriously hurt in North Yorks gas explosion
A FARMER has suffered serious injuries after a gas cylinder exploded showering a quiet village with shrapnel. Richard Frankland, of Hill Top Farm, Grewelthorpe, near Masham, North Yorkshire, was hurt on Saturday, October 23, around 5pm. He is thought
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Police investigate rape claim involving footballer
POLICE are investigating a rape claim involving a teenage footballer who plays for a North-East club. But the Northumbria force stressed today that the allegation was not made by either woman said to have been involved in the incident. The England youth
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Historic last journey on North Yorks Railway
A SPECIAL historic train service is to travel over a North York Moors Railway Bridge for a final time before it is replaced. The North York Moors Railway uses a 145-year-old bridge which spans a tributary of the River Esk on the Goathland and Grosmont
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Gang were like a "pack of wolves"
STAFF at a primary school watched in horror as armed yobs tried to kick their way into a neighbouring house and shouted death threats at the occupant. One teacher described twins Ricky and Simon Munro and their friend Stuart Wright as behaving like a
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Pools at home, Quakers away in FA Cup round one
Darlington, after losing 3-0 at Barnet in League Two on Saturday, make a swift return to Underhill after the sides were paired up in the FA Cup first round draw. Hartlepool United play host to Kettering Town or Redditch United, who must replay after
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Packed programme of half-term activities
HALF-TERM should not prove a headache for parents in one area of the North-East. Leisureworks, the trust for sport and the arts in north-west Durham, has lined up a packed programme of activities for the week-long school break. A new event this half-term
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Packed programme of half-term activities
HALF-TERM should not prove a headache for parents in one area of the North-East. Leisureworks, the trust for sport and the arts in north-west Durham, has lined up a packed programme of activities for the week-long school break. A new event this half-term
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Cricket club beer festival a big hit
A CRICKET club’s successful year, on and off the field, was toasted at a successful end of season celebration at the weekend. The second Chester-le-Street Cricket Club Beer Festival proved a big hit among both hardened real ale enthusiasts and novices
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Youth court secrets unveiled in Northallerton
A YOUNGSTER was given one months hard labour for stealing bread as youth Courts celebrated 100-years with a re-enactment. NorthAllerton Magistrates Court took part in the Youth Court 100 celebrations as part of the Inside Justice Week event
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Varsity's influence on city examined on new course
CHANGES seen in Durham in the 177 years since the inception of the city's university are examined in a new adult education course. Town and Gown will explore how the development of Durham has been affected by the university, following its foundation
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"Incredible" pianist to perform in Darlington
A COMPOSER and pianist is to perform his first recital in Darlington next month. Christopher Smith, 23, will play works by Schumann, Rachmaninov, Chopin, Liszt and Alkan, as well as four of his own pieces at Darlington Arts Centre. The concert has
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Tribute to North Yorks war dead
A POIGNANT tribute has been paid to a RAF crew lost in the Second World War by the relative of one of the men. Michael Prestell visited the Yorkshire Air Museum, York, to pay a bagpipe lament to the crew of a Halifax bomber shot down in 1943. The men
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Youngsters to star in panto? Oh yes, they are.
TWO boys from Darlington hit the right note by triumphing over hundreds of aspiring actors to be selected as pantomime stars. Sam Hardy, 11, and Markus Person, ten, both from Darlington, were chosen to be in Peter Pan, at Sunderland’s Empire
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Darrien launches weekend activities for teenagers
DANCE star Darrien Wright will help to launch a series of weekend activities for young people. C:The Weekend will offer 11-to 19-year olds activities such as dance workshops, music sessions, sports events and trips on Friday and Saturday nights at
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Major road works to start this week
TEMPORARY traffic lights will be installed on a major Darlington road while road resurfacing works are carried out this week. The project will start on Haughton Road in Darlington, from Eastmount Road to Russell Street, on Tuesday. Work is expected
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Plans to turn derelict estate into housing lodged
DEVELOPERS are hoping their second bid to build 250 flats and houses on a derelict industrial site will get a council’s backing. Builders St Modwen Ventures Limited are again seeking permission to create the estate on the former Corus site
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Cockfield Music Club…
Cockfield music club at the Bottom House is growing in popularity. The ‘club’ meet every Wednesday at 8-30pm and a wide range of performers entertain an ever increasing audience. There is now a myspace site where people can keep up to
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War memorial transfer almost complete
A PROJECT to give a war memorial a more prominent setting in a city suburb is nearing completion. Relocation of the memorial in Belmont, on the outskirts of Durham, is aimed at ensuring local men and women who sacrificed their lives for their
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A disappointing night at the theatre
Really didn't enjoy Kes at Darlington Civic Theatre last night. I was really looking forward to it, having enjoyed the film so much, but it was dull and flat. I hate to be harsh but I couldn't understand why the lead actor, playing Billy Casper, had
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Southgate: Others could have swung for Lamb
GARETH SOUTHGATE was just about to ask chairman Steve Gibson to deliver a new striker when he was stunned by the news that he had been sacked as Middlesbrough manager. And Southgate has revealed the anger he felt when he found out from chief
