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Body of man discovered in River Wear
The body of an elderly man was found in the River Wear in Durham City. The man, who has not yet been identified, was discovered at about 11.15am in the Framwellgate Bridge, Milburngate area of the city. A fire crew were called to help
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Dog petition
MORE than 1,000 people have a signed a petition calling for tougher action to tackle dog related problems in their town. Residents of Shildon hope the campaign will encourage public bodies including the police and local authorities to clamp down on issues
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Interview Codeine Velvet Club - Jon Lawler 03.11.09
Sophie Stratford talks to Jon Lawler front man of Codeine Velvet Club and The Fratelli’s. Codeine Velvet Club are the sensational new band featuring chief Fratelli Jon Lawler and Glasgow chanteuse Lou Hickey. The musical collaboration celebrates Jon
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Policemen arrested after Bonfire Night pub fracas
TWO off-duty policeman thought to be trained to use firearms were arrested after a disturbance at a busy city centre nightspot. The two officers from the Cumbria force were taken into custody in Durham City on Thursday night. The pair, from Cumbria
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GRUMPY AND IMPERFECT
Have you ever considered your divorce lawyer to be negative minded? Does he or she keep telling you that you can’t do that which you wanted? In fact are there times when they seem downright grumpy? If so, you could have found the perfect person to advise
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Father and son spark pub brawl, court told
A FATHER and son who sparked a bar-room brawl with a man they believed was staring at them have walked free from court. Steven Fleming, 47, and son James, 22, were ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work as part of a 12-month community
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Vulnerable teen found safe and well
A VULNERABLE teenager who went missing from his home in Skelton Green, east Cleveland, on Monday has been found safe and well. Anthony Rennard was found in the South Bank area of Middlesbrough at around 1pm on Saturday. The 14-year-old, who suffers
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Kia Cee'd SW 1.6 CRDI
THESE days, we are all having to be a little more cautious with our money. Whether it be grocery shopping, opting for own brand rather than the more recognisable products or down the High Street, deciding to forgo that designer label in favour
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Police witness appeal over woman's car smash rescue
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a road accident in which a woman was pulled from her car by a passer-by before it caught fire. A Nissan Almera was travelling in a south-west direction on an unclassified road between Kirk Merrington and Chilton,
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Free insight into the music business
A FREE lunchtime talk will see Teesside University Business School lecturer Alex Gillett share his passion for rock music. Alex plays guitar with The Eruptors, who have earned praise from the likes of rock music magazine Kerrang. He will talk about his
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Ladder centre steps up to help charity
A YOUTH and community drop-in centre that has been backed by Children in Need is thanking and repaying the charity. The Ladder centre, on the Lakes estate, Ferryhill, is organising a series of fund raising activities as a way of supporting the charity
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Festival of Brass finale
A DALES music festival concludes this weekend with what organisers are describing as a ‘spectacular rousing finale’. Fodens Championship Brass Band- currently ranked third in the world- will perform as guests of Stanhope Silver Band to close
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Rocking out for autism
THREE local bands will take to the stage to raise money for children with autism at the weekend. Punk band LadyKillers will be joined by rockers Room 51 and Acoustic Sofa from 7.30pm at Blackhill Comrades Club, Ridley Street, Blackhill, near Consett
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Views sought on County Durham bus information
COUNCIL officials are asking people what they think of the way they provide information about bus services. Under the Transport Act 2000, Durham County Council has to have a policy on what sort of bus service information is provided and how it is
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Residents' fears over young homeless accommodation
RESIDENTS who fought off plans for a bail hostel fear they could have a new fight on their hands against proposals for a complex for homeless youngsters. Businessman Billy Walton, owner of the former Crocs nightclub, in Chester-le-Street, County
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Big Meeting inspires North-East author
ONE of the North-East’s most enduring traditions features in a book that was officially launched at the weekend (Saturday November 7). Ken and Jean Smith, of Newcastle, wrote Splendour of the Gala about Durham Miners’ Gala and the now-defunct Northumberland
