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Jeep Patriot 2.0 CRD Limited Manual
WHEN it comes to being patriotic, the Americans are far more behind their flag than we are ours. Not that we don't have a sense of pride in our clan, it's just that our cousins across the pond are fervent believers that theirs is the greatest
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50 homes without power after lorry collides with electricity pole
A LORRY collided with an electricity pole cutting power to 50 houses tonight. The incident happened at Elemore Lane, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring around 4.20pm. The accident caused live cables to fall to the ground. The driver of the vehicle
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50 homes without power after lorry collides with electricity pole
A LORRY collided with an electricity pole cutting power to 50 houses tonight. The incident happened at Elemore Lane, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring around 4.20pm. The accident caused live cables to fall to the ground. The driver of the vehicle
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Cowell helps cancer girl reach treatment target
POP mogul Simon Cowell showed his softer side again today by donating money for a one-year-old girl to have cancer treatment in America. The X Factor judge agreed to pay the remaining money for Sophie Atay to get medical care which will improve her chances
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All Time Low - Nothing Personal
American rock pop band, All Time Low were sure to get an tremendous response from; fans, press, families and the bands own groupies, from the release of their follow up third full length album, ‘Nothing Personal’ released from Hopeless Records
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Sheffield United 0 Newcastle United 1
Sheffield United 0 Newcastle United 1 ALL the pre-match talk centred on the level of protests likely to be directed towards the regimes of Newcastle United and Sheffield United. In the end it was a demonstration on how to make topclass saves that
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Twenty Twenty - Newcastle O2 Academy 5th October 2009
Soon after the door opened, fans scattered up the stairs, along corridors and finally into the main venue area were southern newcomer trio Twenty Twenty, Go: Audio’s first support acts, were about to kick of the night. Influenced by bands such
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BUSMAN'S HOLIDAY
I was on vacation last week. The trouble is that as regular readers of this blog will know I keep coming across divorce everywhere I turn, not just in the office. So it was that whilst I was wandering across a beach in out of season Cornwall, a complete
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Taylor misses out for Magpies at Blades
STEVEN TAYLOR has failed to shake off hamstring trouble in time to face Sheffield United tonight, while Marlon Harewood has been dropped from the Newcastle team. Magpies boss Chris Hughton has made three changes to the team that defeated Doncaster, with
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Journalism student makes novel career move
A FORMER journalism student is about to see her writing in print - in the form of her debut novel. Claire Lewis has put a career in newspapers on hold after winning an award for fiction and attracting a publisher for her first manuscript. A thriller
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Some mementoes and memories of Riseburn
RISEBURN is a lost industrial settlement of County Durham. It had, as has been mentioned here, three terraces in a U-shape with a Methodist chapel in the middle. It was about a mile south of Middridge near Shildon, just over the Stockton and Darlington
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Rise in pupil exclusions in Darlington schools
THE amount of pupils being permanently excluded from Darlingtons schools has risen. The latest figures show 32 pupils were expelled during 2008/09, compared to 21 last year. But rates are still well below the high of 47 set in 2006/07, when the town
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Researcher asks for help with work on war veterans
A RESEARCHER is making a public appeal for help to find out more about men from Darlington who fought their country in the First World War. Stephen Nicholson will lead a talk called Researching Darlington's Men of World War I - A Work In Progress
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Calls for new roundabout scheme
DRIVERS have demanded that a council convert a controversial throughabout into a normal roundabout. Several readers of The Northern Echo have written letters in the past week to complain about the junction at the end of Darlingtons Eastern Transport
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News in brief
CAMERA COURSE: There are still places available on the digital photography course at Northgate United Reformed Church Darlington starting on Friday, November 6, from 1pm to 3pm. To register ring 01325-462957. CLUB MEETING: The Darlington Camcorder
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Motorway roadworks
DRIVERS are being warned about night time motorway closures this week. Essential maintenance will be carried out on the A1(M) near Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, between tonight and Saturday November 7. The work will take place on the northbound carriageway
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Charity's failed extension plan
A CHARITY failed to win planning permission for ten new homes to accommodate young people in need of support. Reach Out Care wanted to extend its premises at Hope House, Burnhope, Newton Aycliffe but councillors agreed with officers that its plans were
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'Recluse' jailed for child pornographic images on home computer
A RECLUSE whose "curiosity" led to him searching for under-age pornography on the internet, was today jailed for three months. Darren Anthony Shotton, 36, who was said to have a penchant for pre and early teenage sexual images, went to great lengths
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Pensioners' fair in Bishop Auckland
BISHOP Auckland MP Helen Goodman is hosting an awareness-raising event for pensioners on Friday. The pensioners' fair takes place at Bishop Auckland Town Hall, and aims to help older people reduce their utility bills, and find out what benefits they
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Adidas not interested in Newcastle United naming rights
ADIDAS have distanced themselves from speculation linking them with the naming rights for St James' Park. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley announced controversial plans to rename the ground when he decided he no longer wanted to sell the Coca-Cola Championship
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Repaying Children in Need
YOUNG people from a drop-in centre are combining two good deeds- by tidying up their town and repaying the charity that helped found it. Youngsters and volunteers from the Ladder Centre, on the Lakes estate in Ferryhill, held a litter pick in the market
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Fine dining in Spennymoor
A TOWN centre shop that has stood empty for more than a decade has reopened as a restaurant. Mark and Catherine Abley teamed up with Chris Thompson to create Fifty-3, an Italian inspired restaurant on Cheapside. It opened this week following four successful
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Man stranded by tide
Redcar RNLI lifeboats had to rescue a man, who became trapped by the tide at Huntcliff, Saltburn, on Saturday, shortly before 5pm. The man was uninjured. Dave Cocks, of Redcar RNLI, said: "The end of British Summer Time means the days are much shorter
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Car collides with trees on busy road
A Darlington was man taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital with serious injuries after his black Mazda MX5 left the A66 westbound and collided with a tree. The incident happened at junction with Darlington Road, Long Newton, near Stockton, at 11.30pm
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Flying the flag for youth
YOUNG people's artwork is flying high on Redcar seafront. Redcar and Cleveland Council's Anti-social Behaviour Team gave children the chance to design a series of flags, with ideas for making their communities safer. The top ten designs, from two age
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Plans unveiled for town centre refurbishment
MULTI-MILLION pound plans to transform a Teesside town centre have been unveiled. The £20m regeneration of Billingham went out to public consultation today. Developers Stockland, working in partnership with Stockton Borough Council, are urging the public
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John puts his faith in cod
IT WAS childhood’s bitterest pill, the recurring pre-bedtime nightmare that continued to leave a nasty taste in the mouth. John Raw remembers having to swallow cod liver oil, too – “pretty horrible stuff” – but these days he takes his medicine
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A word that is burglariously missing from our vocabulary
I AM just back after a couple of days away on Holy Island. I am not religious, but the colours of the sunset last Wednesday evening, followed by an equally gorgeous sunrise, were enough to leave me speechless in wonder. Yet throughout my break, a word
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Woman banned from keeping dogs for ten years
A 38-year-old woman was today banned from keeping dogs for ten years following the discovery of one of the largest dog-fighting syndicates in Europe, the RSPCA said. Jane Adamson, of Yarm, Cleveland, had admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a dog
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Ambulance service switch for Stokesley
THE Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is now providing emergency ambulance cover for people in and around the Stokesley area. Following a review of service provision, YAS gained full responsibility for the area previously served by North
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Tragic youngster's funeral takes place
THE funeral of a 10-year-old boy who accidentally hanged himself while playing with ropes in a wood has taken place. Family and friends of Connor Richard Tann, of Boosbeck, east Cleveland attended the service at St Thomas’ Church, in New Marske
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Olympics spending sucks transport cash from regions
MINISTERS were under fire last night after denying that transport spending is unfairly lavished on London - instead claiming the huge extra sums are just a blip caused by the Olympics. An MPs' investigation, which warned the spending gap between
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Store robber told to expect long sentence
A MAN has admitted carrying out a knifepoint robbery at a convenience store, in which he took three bottles of alcoholic drinks. Christopher Lee Wright was today told to expect a long prison sentence when he is brought back to learn his fate later this
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Evan Almighty
Everyone has heard the story of Noah’s Ark right? It’s just a myth. Evan Baxter is the anchor man of Buffalo, who has been accepted for congress man for America. After moving in to a bigger home, he meets God and God tells him to build an ark
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Youngsters enjoy spooky celebration
YOUNGSTERS in Crook donned fiendish fancy dress for a spooky celebration to mark Halloween. Sunnybrow Residents’ Association hosted a children’s disco on Saturday, sponsored by housing management company Dale and Valley Homes, maintenance firm Dunelm
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Care firm helps build Ugandan school
A NORTH-East care home company has donated £36,000 to help build a school in Uganda. Helen McArdle Care, which runs care homes in Durham, Hartlepool and Redcar, has invested the money through Build Africa, a charity which helps young people in Uganda
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Bruce Almighty
Ever thought the man upstairs is not real? Do you think your life is really bad? Bruce Nolan used to think so until his big break arrived. Bruce Nolan is a feisty, funny reporter in Buffalo; his dream is to become Anchor man for Buffalo. When Bruce complains
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Historic bridge in £600,000 overhaul
AN historic footbridge in one of the region's leading resorts is to be renovated at a cost of £608,000. The Spa Bridge in Scarborough has been a tourist attraction since it was first opened to the public in 1827 - buy is now in need of extensive renovation
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Water ski challenge raises £400 for band
A MEMBER of a band which was facing financial trouble last month has raised more than 400 as part of a water-skiing challenge. Steve Graham, who plays E flat bass in Middleton and Teesdale Silver Band, spent five hours water skiing a total of 150 miles
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Historic bridge to close for work
AN historic footbridge in one of the region’s leading resorts is to be renovated at a cost of £608,000. The Spa Bridge in Scarborough has been a tourist attraction since it was first opened to the public in 1827 - buy is now in need of extensive renovation
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Halloween treat for youngsters in care
A HALLOWEEN treat for foster children and their carers was laid on at an Army base. Fostering North Yorkshire held an activity morning at Catterick Catterick garrison on Saturday. The event gave carers an opportunity to meet other foster
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New Bishop of Whitby announced
A FORMER Durham University student has returned to the region after a 30-year absence, to take up a key religious position. The Reverend Canon Martin Clive Warner has been appointed Bishop of Whitby, in succession to the Right Reverend Robert
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Mountain bike racers converge on Ripon
MORE than 200 mountain bike enthusiasts will be putting themselves to the test this weekend. Lightwater Valley will be the setting on Sunday for the annual mountain bike races and time trials organised by Ripon Rotary Rowels Club. The taxing course
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Yorkshire Museum to close for ten months
ONE of the region’s leading attractions has closed its doors to the public - for work to begin on a £2m transformation. The interior of the Yorkshire Museum in York will be totally changed during the project. And if all goes according to plan the museum
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Help for those with sight problems
HELP and advice is on the way for people with sight problems in the Dales. Action for Blind People’s mobile sight loss information service will be visiting Hawes, Leyburn, Colburn, Catterick Garrison and Richmond during November. Packed with the latest
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Spanish police seize Whitby couple's car
SPANISH police officers seized a British couple's hire car when they did not have enough cash to pay an on-the-spot fine, leaving them stranded in a lay-by. Susan and Chris Troughton watched helplessly as their silver Citroen was towed to an impound
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Parliament
MANY MPs are resisting calls from Sir Thomas Legg’s expenses’ probe to repay expenses. This has confirmed what most of us all already knew: we are governed by an awful political system. Our MPs return from recess to a totally unreconstructed
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Europe
WHEN visiting a club or pub it is impossible to avoid the political banter that always finds its way into any conversation, especially after a few beers. It makes one laugh to hear the bar-room politicians, after spouting off about what the Government
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BNP
JOHN Hoodless asked why it was only now that the BNP was taken to court, rather than ten years ago, over not accepting coloured members (HAS, Oct 29). Given he’s the party’s prospective parliamentary candidate for Darlington, I’d have hoped he
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Life with Doris
YOUR Horace and Doris cartoon of October 29, above, was sexist – as most are, usually demeaning the man. If I was Horace I would have left Doris years ago. Tony Pelton, Catterick, North Yorkshire.
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Climate change
TIM Glanvill (HAS, Oct 27) is correct that shifting tectonic plates cause earthquakes and volcanoes. However, if internal changes within the core of the planet leading to a change in the planet’s magnetic poles are occurring, then such changes
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Winter warmth
MAKING sure older people receive advice to stay warm and well in the colder winter months is a vital part of Age Concern and Help the Aged’s work. With many forced to cut back on food shopping, or live in just one heated room to save on fuel bills
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Local powers
TO my surprise and delight, last week’s column by Rob Merrick (Echo, Oct 29) was both interesting and nicely balanced. Should the Tories win the next General Election they intend scrapping the regional development agencies and handing economic
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Scotland
FOR many years there has been growing support for the concept of Scottish independence, culminating in the devolution Bills of the late Nineties which saw the establishment of a Scottish Parliament. With the political wind blowing in their favour
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Knife robber raids Stanley store
A KNIFE-wielding robber who escaped with cash from a local store is being hunted by police. Two female staff were behind the counter at Masefield News, a newsagents and off-licence in Masefield Close, East Stanley, when the robber burst in at about
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Golfers raise cash in memory of cancer victim
MORE than 1,000 golfers took to the greens in memory of cancer victim Kevin Pearson. And their efforts raised £3,000 for the complementary therapy service at the Mowbray suite of Northallerton’s Friarage Hospital. Kevin’s wife Sandra, from Great Ayton
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Older people can get financial advice at roadshows
OLDER people can get advice on managing their money when a popular series of roadshows returns held this month. The events will offer advice to people aged over 50 on matters such as debt management, savings and making the most of their money, as well
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Simply Red to play forest gig
SOUL band Simply Red will play an outdoor gig at a beauty spot in the region next summer, it has been announced. The group, fronted by flame-haired singer Mick Hucknall, will perform at Dalby Forest, near Pickering, North Yorkshire, on June
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Middlesbrough show they are made of Wright stuff
MIDDLESBROUGH recovered from an early 10-0 deficit to go back above visitors Chester into third place in National Three North with a 25-10 win. In an excellent game with good movement and few mistakes, Boro changed tactics after conceding a
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Ten years of service
A CHARITY shop is celebrating ten years of service to the community. Since Beyond Ourselves opened on Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, in October 1999, it has helped projects in India, Ghana and Albania. Proceeds from the shop have boosted
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Catterick 2.10 looks the most interesting race
WHO says you need a big field to have a great race? Only five lined up for the Bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday, and just a couple of lengths split the first three. Welsh raider Deep Purple landed the prize for trainer Evan
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Triple gold for Hoy
SIR Chris Hoy and Great Britain’s cycling team proved their thirst for glory remains undiminished with a dominant display at the Track World Cup in Manchester. On his international return from injury, four-time Olympic champion Hoy proved his
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Tynedale 22 Blaydon 28
Tynedale 22 Blaydon 28 TYNEDALE looked as though they could just about survive without one of the Murray brothers, but clearly they couldn’t live without both. With Andrew suspended for three games, Jamie was the main man in the pack, but his
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Fisher takes matchplay title
ENGLAND’S Ross Fisher completed a memorable marathon effort by beating American Ryder Cup player Anthony Kim to become Volvo World Matchplay champion in Spain yesterday. The 28-year-old, with high hopes of making his own Ryder Cup debut in
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Newcastle Falcons 14 Worcester Warriors 3
Newcastle Falcons 14 Worcester Warriors 3 NEWCASTLE boss Steve Bates believes the Falcons’ 14-3 Guinness Premiership win over Worcester Warriors has ‘‘massive significance’’. All Black Carl Hayman led the hosts to a hardfought victory in wet
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Vettel leads Red Bull one-two in Abu Dhabi
YOU could tell the end of a tense Formula One season had arrived as new world champion Jenson Button found himself at the humorous mercy of Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel. Vettel had just made history by becoming the winner of F1’s first day-night
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Unibond League
DURHAM City were completely outplayed when they went down 7-1 at Bradford Park Avenue in the UniBond Premier Division. “Even though we were easily beaten, I can only credit the players for keeping their heads up and didnt buckle under,’’ said
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Athletic getting fitter
Wearside League A MONTH ago Coxhoe Athletic looked down and out. Their first nine matches failed to yield a point but they’ve hit form and taken 10 points from the last four matches. A 4-3 victory at Cleator Moor Celtic was their best performance
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New boss hails Lawyers
skilltrainingltd Northern Lg TOW Law manager Dave Hagan admitted that things couldn’t have began any better after Lawyers ended the unbeaten home record of title challengers Whitley Bay by 2- 1. The former Consett number two saw his
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Premier league
FOR many years the Premier League has been dominated by the same four clubs which often led to more interest being shown in the relegation struggles rather than at the top end of the table. However, with the recent decline of Liverpool it could
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Cardiff City 1 Nottingham Forest 1
Cardiff City 1 Nottingham Forest 1 DAVE Jones admits Cardiff have ‘‘a long way to go’’ after their stoppage-time setback against Nottingham Forest. A goal in time added on by substitute Lewis McGugan rescued a deserved point for Forest after Jay
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Middlesbrough
MUCH has been written recently about the demise of Gareth Southgate as manager of Middlesbrough. Noticeable that little criticism has been made of the XI who are paid over the top wages to play football and last season failed to deliver, thus
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Newcastle United
JUST when I thought he could not become any more unpopular at Newcastle United, Mike Ashley seems to have done it. His latest idea, to sell off the name of St James’ Park to the highest bidder, is absolute madness. Even Freddie Shepard knew this
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Birmingham City 0 Manchester City 0
Birmingham City 0 Manchester City 0 MANCHESTER City manager Mark Hughes credited an outstanding performance from keeper Shay Given for earning his side a fortunate draw against Birmingham at St Andrews. Given made a string of outstanding saves
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Everton 1 Aston Villa 1
Everton 1 Aston Villa 1 EVERTON boss David Moyes was delighted with the performance of Ayegbeni Yakubu after the striker continued his return from injury against Aston Villa. Yakubu was sidelined for almost a year with a ruptured Achilles tendon
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Fulham 3 Liverpool 1
Fulham 3 Liverpool 1 RAFAEL Benitez is hoping against hope that Fernando Torres is fit to face Lyon in Liverpool’s crucial Champions League match on Wednesday. The Liverpool manager took a gamble by substituting his star striker after 63 minutes
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Bolton Wanderers 0 Chelsea 4
Bolton Wanderers 0 Chelsea 4 CHELSEA have set themselves up for a week which can see them stamp their authority on Europe and the Barclays Premier League. The brutal 4-0 destruction of 10-man Bolton – their seventh successive league victory at
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Brown under pressure
HULL manager Phil Brown revealed that he had spoken with in-coming chairman Adam Pearson before Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Burnley and plans to do so in the aftermath as well. Pearson is set to replace Brown’s good friend Paul Duffen, who resigned
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Businesses prepare for Tall Ships bonanza
THE business community in Hartlepool has started planning for the arrival of the Tall Ships Race 2010. visitTeesvalley, the Area Tourism Partnership, held its annual Autumn Conference this week with over 90 delegates attending. The event included a
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Magpies star just glad to be playing
ALAN Smith compares the hurly burly football played in the Championship as being “more muck and nettles” than the refined fare on offer in the Premier League. His frankness may do nothing to boost the image of English football’s second tier but
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Sunderland 2 West Ham United 2
Sunderland 2 West Ham United 2 SUPPORTERS leaving the Stadium of Light on Saturday could confidently declare they had just witnessed the good, the bad and the ugly of the Premier League in one eventful action-packed afternoon. The good: a thrilling
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Headache for Bruce as fifth booking earns Cana ban
STEVE Bruce faces a selection headache ahead of Sunderland’s trip to Tottenham next weekend. The Black Cats boss travels to White Hart Lane with the spine of his side almost ripped out following the club’s 2-2 draw with West Ham at the Stadium
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Middlesbrough 0 Plymouth Argyle 1
Middlesbrough 0 Plymouth Argyle 1 HIS first match in charge of Celtic ended in a 5-0 hammering, but the season still ended in title celebrations at Parkhead. It is little wonder then that Gordon Strachan is not too concerned after opening
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Hereford United 2 Darlington 1
Hereford United 2 Darlington 1 STEVE Staunton did not hide his disappointment after seeing Darlington slump to defeat at Hereford on a dreadful weekend for Quakers. Not only did they lose to a team positioned sixth bottom beforehand,
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Collins keen for more
JAMES Collins hopes that scoring goals for Darlington can push him closer to the Aston Villa first team. Having been prolific at youth team level with the Premier League club, Collins scored his first league goal in Quakers’ 2-1 defeat at Hereford
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Turner eyes trio’s return for Cup
CHRIS TURNER is expecting his injured trio to be fit and available for Saturday’s FA Cup tie with Kettering Town. James Brown was left behind in the North-East at the weekend as Pools headed for Brighton, for treatment on a knee injury. But two
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Brighton and Hove Albion 3 Hartlepool United 3
Brighton and Hove Albion 3 Hartlepool United 3 WITH one milestone already in the bag, Adam Boyd has set his sights on another for Hartlepool United. Scoring the opener in Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Brighton was the 100th career goal for
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Strachan planning new recruits swoop
GORDON STRACHAN hopes to be given the go-ahead to add at least two new midfielders to his Middlesbrough squad, but he has reassured every existing player at the Riverside Stadium that they will be given a chance to shine. Gareth Southgate’s
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Encouraging interest over new air route
AN airport operator said there had been encouraging interest from the business community for a new route. The first flight on Eastern Airways’ new service from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Southampton is due to take off this morning. The new twice-daily
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Region’s key role in solar power research
ONE of the most respected figures in the North-East’s scientific community believed cutting-edge research into solar power taking place in the region could see it lead the photovoltaics revolution. Professor John Anstee, the founding father of the
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Soldiers give police a hand in respect campaign
SOLDIERS have been drafted in to help police teach youngsters to respect a war memorial. Youths regularly congregate at Hartlepool’s centotaph, and soldiers from the Queen’s Royal Lancers, at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, spent the day
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Fighting for life... thinking of others
A WOMAN fighting a rare form of leukaemia hopes her experience will help future sufferers. Allison White, of Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) in July after suffering fatigue and heavy bruising
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Violent addict ‘a danger to public’
A VIOLENT drug addict who stabbed his lover and tried to force her to drop the charges has been jailed for five years after being branded a danger to the public. Jason Bainbridge will also have to spend four years on licence after release and
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Planning essential to put county into the top-flight
On the eve of the biggest council shake-up in a generation, Local Government Minister John Healey said: “The acid test will be whether these councils deliver their promises including better services, leadership and achieving more for less.” Seven months
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Workers warned of danger
A CAMPAIGN is targeting the North-East’s tradesmen and businesses, warning them of the life-threatening dangers of asbestos. A total of 2,087 people from the North-East died from the fatal lung disease mesothelioma – caused by breathing in asbestos
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TUPPERISEM…
Chatting with Tupper the other night, something interesting always crops up! He was reminiscing about the time when he was involved with Cockfield football club and a few of the lads were asking him who used to play for them in those days. Names
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Sparkling night for display
THOUSANDS of people enjoyed the first of the region’s bonfire displays with a fireworks show that was out of this world. Darlington’s annual display, held in South Park on Saturday, commemorated the 40th anniversary since man first walked on
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Survey reveals large gap in organ donations
NEW research reveals that most North-East people would accept an organ if needed, but only a quarter would donate one. There are 267 people waiting for an organ transplant in the North-East, with 14 people dying last year while waiting. There
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History made as girls sing at cathedral
HISTORY was made at a cathedral yesterday when female choristers took part in a service for the first time. The 21 singers gave a performance at evensong in Durham Cathedral as part of the choir. The Dean of Durham, The Very Reverend
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Second drugs advisor resigns
THE Government’s drugs advisory panel was in turmoil last night after the Home Secretary angered scientists by dismissing the committee’s chairman. One prominent member announced his resignation yesterday – and more are predicted – in protest
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Keeping hunt tradition in the saddle
RIDERS and hounds took to the fields at the weekend at the start of the new hunting season. More than 80 riders with their horses, including teenage children, took part in the Zetland Hunt. The hunt started at 11am from Headlam, in County Durham
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Peaceful way of putting development plans in focus
CAMPAIGNERS battling to prevent the development of a prominent Victorian building have held a protest march through a North-East town. More than 100 people held a peaceful walk through the streets of Saltburn, in east Cleveland on Saturday, to voice
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Victim Ashleigh’s family plant bulbs in her memory
THREE generations of a family mourning the loss of 17-year-old Ashleigh Hall led a bulb-planting ceremony in her memory. On Saturday, Andrea Hall was joined by her father, one of her three other daughters and friends to remember Ashleigh.
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Best friends killed in motorbike accident
NEIGHBOURING communities are mourning two best friends who died together in a motorbike accident at the weekend. Craig Poulter, 29, and Jonathan Whitfield, 30, were on Mr Poulter’s Yamaha bike when it hit a parked car near Sedgefield, County
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Theatre venue for remembrance event
A SERVICE paying tribute to current and fallen servicemen has been held. The Royal British Legion held a remembrance festival in The Empire Theatre, Consett, yesterday. Community groups including Scouts, Guides and St John Ambulance took part
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A wedding day no one will forget – not least the creditors
The discovery that Nigerian businessman Victor Bassey owes thousands of pounds for his wedding will come as no surprise to those who have had previous dealings with him. Joe Willis reports. THE list of people known to be owed money by the entrepreneur
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Wedding bills
A NIGERIAN entrepreneur arrested on suspicion of fraud over plans for a North-East airline owes thousands of pounds for his lavish wedding, The Northern Echo can reveal. Businessman Victor Bassey – who declared that his company Excelsis Airways
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Ill-advised dismissal
HOME Secretary Alan Johnson may live to regret the hasty sacking by email of his chief drugs adviser, Professor David Nutt, for saying that cannabis is less harmful than alcohol or nicotine. We can understand Mr Johnson being miffed that his scientific
