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Man cut free after car overturns
FIRE fighters cut a man from a car after it overturned on Eggleston Lane in Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, tonight. He was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital by ambulance. Crews from Middleton-in-Teesdale and Barnard Castle were called to the
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Lions Own Air Jordan Earns Tripple Double
National basketball in association with Game Time & Ravenwood Roofing, call 01429 291793 with your roofing problems Last weekend saw the visit of Derbyshire arrows to Eston, and with the backing of a large supportive and noisy crowd the Lions clinically
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Police appeal over missing vulnerable teenager
A VULNERABLE teenage boy has gone missing from home. Anthony Rennard, 14, has not been seen since leaving his home in Skelton, East Cleveland, on Monday morning. He is believed to have taken the family pet, an Alsatian, with him.
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Suspicious Character Spotted With Spoon!
The mystery of the Cockfield Quoits Club’s missing wooden spoon deepened today, as it was revealed that this suspicious looking character was seen running away from the Middle House! It could of course just be a coincidence, but in the two
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Brown: We will not walk away from Afghanistan
THE Prime Minister today defended Britain's military mission in Afghanistan, saying that the 9,000-strong UK force forms our first line of defence against terror attacks at home and insisting "we cannot, must not and will not walk away". But he warned
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Tributes to Serjeant Phillip Scott
Many tributes have been paid to Serjeant Phillip Scott by friends and comrades. Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) Jason Longmate, Company Serjeant Major (CSM) Fire Support Company, 3 RIFLES said: "Scotty arrived in Fire Support Company in May. He made
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Soldier killed in Afghanistan bomb blast named
A BRITISH soldier from Richmond, North Yorkshire who died in southern Afghanistan was remembered today as the toughest of men and the gentlest of friends. Serjeant Phillip Scott, 30, of 3rd Battalion The Rifles, was killed by an improvised
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Police called after fire in pub
Police and the fire service were called to a small blaze at a pub in Barnard Castle this morning. Three men were last night helping police with investigations following the small blaze in a store room in The Raby Inn in Barnard Castles Market Place.
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Poor poetry
This is my Bonfire Night blog. “It is late,” I hear you say. Well the reason for that is because of perhaps the most useless of poems which help you remember things. “Remember, remember, the fifth of November.” Snappy, yes. But while I always remember
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Thieves make off with bouncy castle
HUNDREDS of pounds worth of items have been stolen from Stewart Park including a distinctive bouncy castle. The parks depot in Marton, Middlesbrough, is thought to have been raided on Tuesday night. Several doors were forced to break into the store
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NEWCASTLE vs PETERBOROUGH - Matchfile
NEWCASTLE (4-4-1-1): Harper, Simpson, S Taylor, Coloccini, Enrique; Guthrie, Smith, Butt, Gutierrez; Nolan, Carroll. PETERBOROUGH (4-4-2): Lewis, Martin, Morgan, Zakuani, Batt; Frecklington, Diagouraga, Coutts, Boyd; McLean, Mackail-Smith. Newcastle
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Police scale down search for Ferryhill pensioner
POLICE looking for a pensioner are scaling down their search three weeks after he went missing from home. Despite one of the biggest and longest-lasting search operations ever mounted in County Durham, police and rescue volunteers have so far failed
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Free Richmondshire tack stamping service launched tomorrow
A FREE tack stamping service is being launched in Richmondshire tomorrow (Saturday, November 7) to help tackle the problem of equine-related thefts. The initiative is designed both to help police identify the owners should stolen tack be recovered
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Vegetable patch nourishes students' interest
STUDENTS now have their own green oasis to help them grow their own fruit and vegetables. Redcar charity Students in Distress (SIDS) has spent 2,000 to install a pond, bird boxes and other wildlife attractions, as well as trees, plants and filling the
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Baffled by Barforth, full of history and mystery
I HAVE long been fascinated by Barforth on the southern bank of the River Tees. It faces Gainford on the northern side. In tomorrow's paper (Saturday, November 7), we have a story about the on-going difficulties of the residents of Barforth as Durham
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Students remember fallen heroes
FORMER students of Redcars Sir William Turner School who fell during the First and Second World Wars were remembered today. Members of the armed forces, members of the public, present and former students and staff attended the annual Remembrance Day
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Water discoloration explained on notice boards
THE reasons behind the discoloration of water running through a seaside town is to be explained in a number of information boards. Saltburn Gill Action Group (SGAG) is working closely with the Environment Agency to develop ways of remedying the problem
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Man wanted for stealing cider from Asda
POLICE have issued the description of a man wanted in connection with stealing alcohol from a supermarket. The man took a bottle of cider from a display at Asda, in Bishop Auckland, hid it inside his jacket, and left the store at around 4.30pm
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Councillors express concerns over Gypsy site
COUNCILLORS claim they were forced into approving a new gypsy site because of restrictive planning regulations. Members of Stockton Borough Council's planning committee reluctantly voted six to five in favour of permanently allowing land at High Tree
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Dates for the diary
FILM SHOW: Coco Before Chanel (12a), the film about the life of the French designer, is screened at Darlington Arts Centre on Monday, November 16, at 1.30pm and 8pm. Tickets cost 3 from 01325-486555. COMEDY NIGHT: The Funnybones Comedy club is held
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Residents get into the spring spirit
GREEN-fingered residents beat the November gloom by doing a spot of bulb planting in preparation for Spring. Residents and school children in the Harrowgate Hill area of Darlington rolled up their sleeves to brighten up their neighbourhood. The event
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Newcastle skipper could leave next summer
STEVE Bates admits Carl Hayman could be persuaded to return to New Zealand next summer in order to further his World Cup ambitions, but the Newcastle Falcons director of rugby insists the tight head is still to decide on his future. With Newcastle resting
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Local history fair in Shildon
LOCOMOTION: The National Railway Museum, in Shildon, hosts a local history fair on November 21. Representatives from the Durham University Library, British Steel Archive Project, County Durham and North Yorkshire record offices are attending. The
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Exhibition success
MORE than 350 people visited a hobby and handicraft exhibition at Ferryhill Town Hall last weekend. Collectors and craftspeople shared their passion for their pastimes with a range of displays. They included model aircraft, stamps and
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Pupils create walking zone at school
PUPILS in Willington have launched a walking-only zone around their primary school to ease traffic congestion and promote sustainable travel. Year Five pupils from Willington C of E Primary School, joined students from Parkside School, to create the
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Men arrested on suspicion of poaching sea trout
WATER bailiffs have arrested two men on suspicion of poaching sea trout. The pair were arrested at Waskerley Burn, near Wolsingham, County Durham, on Wednesday night during an Environment Agency patrol. They had six freshly-killed migratory trout
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In fine tune for charity
A MUSIC venue hit the right notes for a cancer charity when it held its annual awards night. The North East Theatre Organ Association held the 2009 Members Mighty Wurlitzer Awards at the New Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear, near Crook, County
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Wilks lands Skoda drive
SKODA has snapped up Darlington rally driver Guy Wilks for this year's Rally of Scotland - the final event of the 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) series. Wilks. 28 and a double British Rally champion, will drive a UK-sponsored Skoda Fabia
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Brass band wins backing
A YOUTH brass band has won sponsorship from a supermarket distribution depot. The West Pelton Community Brass Band has 130 members aged six to 18 from seven schools in West Pelton, Pelton, Ouston and Chester-le-Street. The band, which is proving
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Man admits Blackhall mother's murder
A MAN has admitted the brutal murder of a tragic mother-of-three. Marcel George Allan, 42, stabbed Lisa Marie Leckenby to death in her home at Tenth Street, Blackhall, County Durham, on August 8. Police said the the killing was brutal and sustained.
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BMW 116d
PARAPHRASING Henry Ford's oft repeated quote, BMW's 116d is available in a great many colours, but all of them are green. In fact, so environmentally friendly is this latest model I have no doubt that if Mother Nature drove a car, she might
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Sunderland without key players
SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce faces a major selection headache ahead of tomorrow's Premier League trip to Tottenham. Striker Kenwyne Jones is suspended after being sent off during last weekend's 2-2 draw with West Ham, while skipper Lorik Cana, who picked
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Police seek laptop in Ashleigh Hall killing probe
POLICE investigating the death of a Darlington teenager found in a farm ditch are keen to trace a laptop computer which is known to have been in the possession of her alleged killer. Detectives have been told by two sources close to Peter
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Queen opens new North-East school
THE Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh started a day-long tour of the North-East by opening a new school today. The Royal couple visited Washington School, Washington, Tyne and Wear, on a site which has been used for almost 100 years for education. The
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Hotel offers 60 jobs
A HOTEL is to hold an open evening where details of up to 60 seasonal jobs will be available. Ramside Hall Hotel, near Durham City, is looking to recruit full-time and part-time staff over the Christmas period, including bar and waiting staff. An open
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Roadside signs under fire
OFFICIALS are warning businesses and traders of a planned clampdown on illegal roadside signs. The issue of signs being attached to legitimate council road signs was highlighted at a recent Durham County Council seminar. Steve Keetley, the authority
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Jets to perform flypast in memory of fallen heroes
HAWK jets will be making a fleeting appearance at what has become one of the country's leading Remembrance Sunday commemorations. The aircraft, as used by the world famous Red Arrows, will make their flypast at Sunday's Remembrance service
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Remembrance Day services across the region
BELOW is a list of Remembrance Day Services across the region this weekend. All are Sunday, November 8, unless stated. COUNTY DURHAM ANNFIELD PLAIN and CATCHGATE: 1.30pm, parade moves off from car park at Tesco, Annfield Plain
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Fearless Firewalkers
Last night 25 fearless supporters walked on red hot embers to raise funds for our Hospice in Bishop Auckland. Rather than light fireworks, our fearless firewalkers ventured to Wolsingham and after two hours of inspirational coaching, before
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Cutting back a hedge
Readers quetion: JOHN in Stokesley has a mix of hedging (leylandii, hawthorn, privet and beech) around his property that is getting a bit out of hand. He thinks it is time to cut it back, but is a bit confused as to when and how. AS winter edges
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‘We need to talk about death’
In our youth-obsessed culture, death is still the final taboo. Health Editor Barry Nelson meets a man who wants to talk about his imminent demise. A RECENT survey showed that people in the North-East are the most uncomfortable talking about death
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Money for biginners: Don’t let the bankers mess with your money
PAY attention at the back! And open the letters from your bank. It could save you a fortune. Banks make huge amounts of money out of us because a lot of the time we can’t be bothered to pay attention to what they’re up to – let alone do anything
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The big chill
£3,000 worth of food to be won in our Farmfoods competition. WE have teamed up with Farmfoods, the frozen food specialists, to offer our readers the chance to win £3,000 worth of free food. One lucky reader will win £300 worth of Farmfoods
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What's the problem with sponsoring St James' Park?
GIVEN my experiences over the last few days, it’s safe to assume that I’m in the minority. Rightly or wrongly – and I’m being regularly told it’s the latter – I feel there seems to be a load of unnecessary fuss on Tyneside. St James’ Park has
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Inquest opened into the death of Ashleigh Hall
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a teenager who was allegedly killed by a man she met on a social networking site. Coroner Andrew Tweddle opened the inquest into the death of Ashleigh Hall, of Warwick Square, Darlington, at his office in
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Spanish inspiration
Benidorm (ITV1, 9pm) SINGER Shaun Foster-Conley didn’t think too much of it when a man came up after seeing him perform in a Benidorm nightclub and told him what a great singer he was. “Not to sound too confident, I’d get that sort of comment
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Just Jack, Newcastle O2 Academy
JACK ALLSOPP – also known by the stage name Just Jack – is a growing English pop superstar and in the almost full venue there was a raw feeling of anticipation in the crowd. Jack’s set mostly consisted of material from his new album All Night
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Quantum Leaps, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Sunderland Empire
AN evening at the ballet doesn’t often get me musing on Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. However, Birmingham Royal Ballet, keen to be modern innovators of high art classicism, are doing just that with a trio of works with the (electric) shock
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Escaped prisoners
RE your front page story, “Alert as pyscho rapist escapes” (Echo, Nov 4), in which you detailed the clothing two prisoners were dressed in when they escaped from a prison near Boston, Lincolnshire. What has gone wrong with the “crow’s feet” outfits
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Buses bouquet
HAVING been a reader of The Northern Echo for more than 70 years I have read many uncomplimentary articles about buses and bus services in County Durham. For my first, and probably last, contribution to your column I would like to mention entirely
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Statue move
RE your report about Durham County Council planning officials backing the controversial proposals to move the Lord Londonderry statue across Durham Market Place (Echo, Nov 4). This recommendation to councillors to support the move is in complete
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Horace and Doris
I WAS really surprised to read Tony Pelton’s comments about your Horace and Doris cartoon of October 29 being sexist (HAS, Nov 2). Horace and Doris is designed to embrace situations with humour, as with all cartoons, humorists, comedians. All
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Immigration
“DON’T listen to the whingers – London needs immigrants”. That was the headline of the article in the London Evening Standard by former government advisor Andrew Neather which supposedly revealed a “plot” to make the UK more multicultural.
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One North East
I WAS struck by a mixture of concern and outrage to read about the proposed effective scrapping of regional development agency One North East if the Tories were to achieve power next year (Echo, Nov 4). Concern, because it would be typical of
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Armed forces support
MANY of us will have been affected by news of the increasing casualties and loss of life among British troops in Afghanistan this year. With Remembrance Sunday looming this weekend it is time to remember not only those who fought so bravely in
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Ebor gum, Sentamu’s a rarity...
FIRST impressions, contrary to the old saying, are often deceptive. Time without number, you meet someone or hear them speak and say to yourself, yes, they’ve got it, they’re going to make a difference, they’re going to stay the course. Then, a
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Avoiding a distraction
DAVID CAMERON’S speech on Europe, and his decision to drop his promised referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, continues to reverberate. Two Tory Euro MPs – legal affairs spokesman Daniel Hannan and employment spokesman Roger Helmer – have quit their
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Getting the goat
North-East writer Peter Straughan was overjoyed when Hollywood star George Clooney called to say he liked his script. But, he tells Steve Pratt, it still took several frustrating years before the film was finally made. THE week that Peter Straughan
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Demands of Hexham should be right up Hollinwell’s street
FERDY MURPHY’S The Hollinwell should relish the demanding conditions at Hexham in the Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Novices’ Chase. This imposing six-year-old, a full-brother to the useful Sherwoods Folly, struggled to make his mark over hurdles
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Aussies expect a tough test
AUSTRALIA coach Robbie Deans believes tomorrow’s Twickenham showdown with England will be the toughest assignment of their tour. The Wallabies have been installed as odds-on favourites to retain the Cook Cup against a makeshift England side hampered
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City marks 20 years since Berlin Wall fell
THE twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall will be marked in the region next week. Durham County Council’s international relations team and Europe Direct North East are inviting residents and visitors to mark the occasion in Durham
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Wilkinson can deal with the pressure
ENGLAND fly-half Jonny Wilkinson insists he can handle the weight of expectation in tomorrow’s Investec Challenge showdown with Australia at Twickenham. Wilkinson, back in prime form and rude health following a revitalising summer move from
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Thousands swim for free
NEARLY 170,000 free swims have been enjoyed in the first six months of a council initiative. Durham County Council made swimming at its ten public pools free for anyone under 19 or 60 plus in April. Since then, 60,000 people have registered and there
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McKenzie in line for Blaydon debut
BLAYDON will hand a debut to former Darlington Mowden Park back Adam McKenzie in tomorrow’s National One match at home to Blackheath. McKenzie, who played for Scotland Under 20s last season, switched clubs in the summer but was injured in pre-season
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Some questions that need answers
SOMETIMES, it’s nice to be able to sit back and take stock. Having spent the last week on holiday in Scotland I’ve been pondering North-East sport. And after a week of reflection, I’ve come up with some questions that need answers. Maybe you can provide
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Semenya receives official apology
SOUTH AFRICA’S Olympic governing body is considering ‘‘taking appropriate action’’ against the IAAF after Athletics South Africa admitted their wrongdoing in the gender row surrounding Caster Semenya. Athletics South Africa (ASA) offered the
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Mustard extends Durham contract
WICKETKEEPER Phil Mustard has extended his contract with county champions Durham until the end of the 2012 season. Mustard, who has played ten one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches for England, has signed a oneyear extension to his
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Wanderers into the fold
I'm delighted to see that Bolton Wanderers have succumbed to media pressure and agreed to have a poppy embroidered onto their match shirts this weekend. That only leaves Liverpool and Manchester United sticking out like sore thumbs.
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Everton 0 Benfica 2
Everton 0 Benfica 2 EVERTON’S hopes of making progress in the Europa League were dealt a bitter blow at Goodison Park last night. Benfica completed the double in Group I after a rousing second half performance to cement their place at the top
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Collingwood insists rivalry is healthy
PAUL COLLINGWOOD insists playing one of the topranked sides in world cricket is motivation enough for England ahead of the opening match of their tour of South Africa against the Diamond Eagles today. The tourists concluded their final training
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Bruce knew Harry happy to let Bent go
STEVE BRUCE last night thanked Harry Redknapp for ushering Darren Bent out of Tottenham, and revealed his first telephone call as Sunderland manager was to inquire about the Premier League’s leading English goalscorer. Bent makes his first return
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Quakers hopeful Smith returns
DARLINGTON hope Gary Smith will return to the squad for tomorrow’s FA Cup game at Barnet, but Ian Miller remains sidelined with the after effects of concussion. Miller suffered a blow to the head during a clash with Barnet striker Paul Furlong
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Roma 2 Fulham 1
Roma 2 Fulham 1 FULHAM manager Roy Hodgson believes his team suffered an ‘‘injustice’’ in last night’s 2-1 defeat to Roma in the Europa League at the Stadio Olimpico. The Cottagers felt some of the decisions by referee Kevin Blom greatly hindered
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Osbourne signs but Boro wait on Johnson
GORDON STRACHAN has made his second signing since taking over at Middlesbrough, but he is trying to remain optimistic Adam Johnson will stay at the Riverside Stadium beyond January. On the day that midfielder Isaiah Osbourne arrived on a two
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Brown: "We must not walk away."
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown defended Britain's military mission in Afghanistan today, insisting "we cannot, must not and will not walk away". In a high-profile speech in London, hastily arranged following a series of British deaths in Afghanistan this
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Hughton’s concerns are over team disruption
CHRIS HUGHTON last night expressed sympathy with the Newcastle fans who have reacted angrily to the decision to rename St James’ Park, but the Magpies manager urged those planning to protest ahead of tomorrow’s Championship home game with Peterborough
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Testing time for Torres
FERNANDO TORRES has undergone tests at a Liverpool hospital on the serious groin injury which is threatening to ruin his season. The Spanish striker played 87 minutes of Liverpool’s 1-1 Champions League draw with Lyon on Wednesday, a result which
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Soldier from North Yorkshire believed killed in Afghanistan
A BRITISH soldier, believed to be from North Yorkshire, killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan will be named today. The serviceman, from 3rd Battalion The Rifles, died near Sangin in Helmand province yesterday morning. The death
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Concerns over private policing
Some of the national papers have picked up on our story about former professional boxer "Fearless" Francis Jones starting a "private police force" to tackle crime and disorder on Darlington estates. Trained doormen, employed by Sparta Security
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Solicitor arrested in fraud inquiry
A SOLICITOR has been arrested during an inquiry into an alleged sell-and-rent-back mortgage fraud that has affected thousands of households across the region. The 32-year-old woman from Gateshead is being questioned by detectives investigating
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Appeal for return of supplies
HEALTH bosses are appealing for patients to return nearly £500,000 worth of medical equipment that is sitting unused in people’s homes. Patients who have borrowed equipment such as crutches, commodes and toilet seats from the NHS that they no
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Closing down refinery site is branded ‘deplorable’
THE owner of the North Tees refinery was last night branded as deplorable for telling shareholders it is closing down the main part of the site before its North-East workforce – about 75 of whom now stand to lose their jobs. The announcement from
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Informal fundraiser
A FIRM of architects swapped their usual formal wear for pink T-shirts to raise funds in aid of research into breast cancer. The Space Group, based in South Gosforth, Newcastle, asked staff to donate a minimum of £2 in exchange for wearing pink
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Insolvencies have doubled
INSOLVENCIES among UK car dealers have doubled this year, according to a report. The report, from consultants and accountants Ernst & Young, said franchised dealership insolvencies to the end of August, totalled 24, compared with only 12 in the
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Firm is to run more courses
A COMPANY that provides training for the construction industry has defied the recession by announcing an expansion of its premises. SuperSkills Construction Training announced a 25 per cent expansion of its premises, at the Thirsk Rural Business
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Free advice for new businesses
ONE of the largest business start-up events in the North- East this year takes place at the weekend. Leading regional companies exhibit to help hundreds of would-be entrepreneurs start their own businesses, at the third in a series of free
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Cricket club adds its support to 2018 bid
DURHAM County Cricket Club has become the latest organisation to throw its weight behind Sunderland’s bid to stage World Cup football in 2018. The club, which recently became the first club to have two consecutive seasons as county champions,
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UK firms attracting overseas interest
NUMEROUS regional firms may be taken over by large overseas-based organisations over the next year, a North- East dealmaker has predicted. Angela Toner, corporate finance partner at the Newcastle office of Baker Tilly, said UK companies are catching
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The morning papers...
Most of this morning's papers, including The Northern Echo, have gone with a front page picture of the 60,000 crosses planted in the Field of Remembrance outside Westminster Abbey. The crosses bear the photographs of servicemen who have been in Afghanistan
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Ex-Secret Service agent creates UK jobs
A FORMER Secret Service agent responsible for protecting three US presidents has spoken of his plans to create hundreds of jobs at a North-East security firm. Russ Collett, chief operating officer of US-based security company IPC International,
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First World War diary gives young a window into history
THE history of the First World War has been poignantly brought to life for primary school children with the discovery of a rare and moving diary. Written in the trenches by a young soldier who died in action, it was found by his niece, Jill Pemberton
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Pensioner rescued in waterfall drama
A NORTH-EAST pensioner was dramatically rescued after falling while on a Lake District walk. The 79-year-old, from Redcar, east Cleveland, plunged into a waterfall and was forced to cling on to rocks above a 120ft drop for more two hours while
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Parents’ anger at sudden nursery closure
PARENTS have spoken of their anger after the sudden closure of a nursery which has left them without child care they have already paid for. Littlefeet Day Nursery in Lanchester Road, Maiden Law, near Lanchester, County Durham, closed its doors
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Race fans protest at end of tradition
80-year-old meeting to be held for the final time. HORSERACING fans are protesting about a decision to end a traditional Christmas fixture dating back more than 80 years. Sedgefield Racecourse, in County Durham, will hold its last Boxing Day fixture
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‘Cheapest flat in Britain’ goes for £18,000
A RUNDOWN flat put up for sale with a £1,000 guide price has gone under the hammer for £18,000. More than 150 people attended the auction of the two-bedroomed first-floor flat in Catchgate, Stanley, County Durham. It was bought up by a local
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Pastel art on show
AN exhibition of pastel work by an artist from the region has gone on display. Gillie Cawthorne’s Out of the Shadows exhibition will be in the foyer of Durham Town Hall until Monday, November 30. The show marks Ms Cawthorne’s return to pastels
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Fans’ plea made over match ban
SUNDERLAND chairman Niall Quinn is being urged to lift a match ban on fans arrested after an incident with police. Black Cats fans have launched an online petition that within hours attracted more than 300 signatures after the club banned at
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Family get help to pay life support bill
A COMPANY has offered to help frantic parents who are struggling to pay the electricity bill to keep their son’s life support machines going. TCS Fire Safety Services, based in Middlesbrough, is organising a sponsored walk to raise money for the
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Sailors bring smiles to sick children
SAILORS from a county’s adopted warship brought a smile to the faces of sick children yesterday. Crew members from HMS Bulwark, the affiliated ship of County Durham, spent time chatting with and telling stories to ill youngsters in the Treetops
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Mixed fortunes for post offices in the region
A POST office that survived last year’s national cuts faces closure while another has been saved by a community association. Daphne Bowman, a greatgrandmother, came out of retirement to save Bowes Post Office and village shop, near Barnard Castle
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Five war medals are stolen
A VALUABLE set of war medals has been stolen during a burglary at a house. Thieves made off with five medals from the First and Second World Wars, which had belonged to the householder’s father. They were stolen from the Haxby Road area
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Lest we forget
A CROSS rises above the poppies at the Garden of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, in London, yesterday. Among them are 179 crosses dedicated to those who died during the Iraq conflict and 230 in memory of the lives lost in Afghanistan. The fallen
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Sir Bobby minted
THE life of Sir Bobby Robson is to be remembered in a medal from the Royal Mint. It said the honour was normally reserved for members of the Royal family, but that it was right to extend it to Sir Bobby. A portion of the proceeds from sales will
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‘Bassey led me down path with £1.5m sale’
AN angry landowner said last night that failed airline boss Victor Bassey had left him in the lurch after he promised to buy his £1.5m farmhouse. Shane Gould took Stowhouse Farm, in Cornsay, County Durham, off the market when the Nigerian businessman
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Football grounds to bloom with pride
POPPIES will be worn with pride by players representing some of the North-East’s senior football clubs this weekend. Three of the region’s five professional clubs have so far confirmed plans to carry poppies on their shirts for their fixtures
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Gang jailed for preying on OAPs
A GANG of violent burglars who preyed on pensioners – and even stole the white stick from a blind woman – were last night starting jail sentences for their “vile and despicable crimes”. Patrick Joseph Connor, 32, from Bishop Auckland, was jailed
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Pervert is told he will die in prison
A JUDGE jailed a paedophile pensioner for 12 years yesterday - telling him: You'll probably die in prison". Eighty-year-old Matthew Balderson sexually abused two schoolgirls nearly 30 years ago, targeting one of them more than 700 times. Teesside Crown
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Teenage girl was fatally shot by faulty air rifle
A MAN yesterday described the moment a teenage girl was fatally shot in the eye by his faulty air rifle. An inquest into the death of 18-year-old Rachel Davies, who was born in Darlington, heard she was in bed when she was shot dead at a flat in Bury
