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Woman serious after road traffic accident
POLICE in Stockton are appealing for information to a road traffic accident which left a 53-year-old woman with serious injuries. The woman was struck by an unknown vehicle on the junction of Redhill Road and Riverhead Avenue in Roseworth, Stockton,
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Unjustified complaints over "serjeant"
We have had a number of calls today, criticising us for using the title "Serjeant" in our reports about the death of North Yorkshire soldier Phillip Scott. I understand why readers are under the impression that we have spelled "Sergeant" incorrectly
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Has Mallon put his foot in it?
The Mayor of Middlesbrough and Northern Echo columnist, Ray Mallon, was understandably miffed when Channel 4's Location, Location, Location famously slagged off my home town of Middlesbrough. I admired Mr Mallon's passionate defence of the
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Lions Rue Misses
National League Basketball in association with Game Time & Ravenwood Roofing; call 01429 291793 with your roofing problems Photos by Paul Gaythorpe Middlesbrough Lions suffered another 20+ defeat at the hands of Wirral Hornets. It was yet again
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Christmas Open Day
Endeavour Woodcrafts are inviting you to their Christmas Open Day. The company, who are well known in Ferryhill and throughout County Durham, are opening their doors to show off their new range of products and gift ideas for Christmas.
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Appeal following theft of Shetland ponies
AN appeal has been made for the return of two much-loved miniature ponies following their theft from their stables. The diminutive Shetlands, Piglet and Rosie, were taken in the second raid in a fortnight at the block, near the home of their owner, horse-lover
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Great grandmother celebrates milestone birthday
A GREAT grandmother celebrated her centenary birthday in Crook today. Vera Smith was born in a cottage on Emmerson Street, on November 10, 1909. One of six children, she lived on Church Hill throughout her childhood, and worked in the
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Man speaks out against police campaign
A MAN who denies being involved in criminal activity has claimed that he is the victim of a police campaign of harassment against his family. Father-of seven Alan Wright called a press conference to speak out against action being taken against him by
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Frankmusik – Newcastle Other Rooms 09.11.09
Vincent Frank aka Frankmusik is that rarest of pop prospects; one that has manufactured his own image and music. He is a talented pop craftsman whose breakneck electro-fuelled music makes you want to get up and dance. When he takes to the stage accompanied
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Demands to address persistent anti-social behaviour problems
RESIDENTS who have raised complaints about persistent anti-social behaviour have demanded police address the problem. A number of people from the Springfield area of Darlington bombarded police with information about the issue at a meeting
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Wily Whiteford is hailed
IT MAY be flight and the other thing, it may be another case of demonic donkey dropping. Whatever the style, whatever the guile, Norman Whiteford - 53 years at Tantobie Cricket Club - has again proved all that they say about old 'uns and good 'uns.
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Pair admit roles in 'unprovoked' street attack
TWO young men have admitted their respective roles in an unprovoked street attack. Richard Thompson and Bradley Robson previously denied charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and affray stemming from the incident in Chester-le-Street
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Durham City statue plans approved
CONTROVERSIAL plans to move an historic statue have been narrowly approved by councillors. Durham County Council's county planning committee today backed Durham City Vision (DCV) proposals to move the iconic Lord Londonderry on horseback statue 26m
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Three NHS members stay on board
THREE board members of NHS Darlington have been re-appointed to their positions. John Flook, as chairman, Linda Marks and Melanie Pears, as non-executive directors, have all been re-appointed. All three positions will be effective from January 1, 2010
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Fireworks at the bank as bonus delayed
THE fireworks were really set off at Royal Bank of Scotland last week when a letter from the chief executive was sent to staff warning them that any bonus was to be deferred until later years. While some might applaud this action, headhunters
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'Derisory' bid fails to sweet-talk independent-minded Cadbury
DAIRY MILK maker Cadbury has labelled a £9.8bn hostile takeover bid launched yesterday by Kraft as derisory. The US food company’s offer directly to Cadbury shareholders is actually worth less than the bid it tabled to the UK confectioner’s board
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Roof-top view of Yorkshire Dales
GEORGE F. White is marketing Roof Farm at Gunnerside, North Yorkshire. Roof Farm comprises 99.77 acres of in bye land, 11 field barns, modern agricultural buildings, a disused house and grazing rights for sheep and cattle on the surrounding
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Katie Wood: Changes make planning process simpler, quicker and easier
SUBMITTING a planning application has changed since the Government introduced the 1APP planning application forms. It means that every authority must use the same form, which has made submitting an application a little simpler. However, despite
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Meat the best at flagship food hall
FODDER, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s flagship food hall, has been singled out as one of the ten best butchers’ shops in England. The award-winning food hall, at the Great Yorkshire Showground, in Harrogate, opened in June. It will find
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Bank rescue bill at £20,000 for every person in Britain
AS billions more pounds of taxpayers’ cash has been spent on Britain’s ailing banks, holders of more than 40 million current accounts might hope the management of their financial affairs is about to be transformed. Surely, we must get something
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Signs of better looking times
A SIGN-MAKING company based in County Durham has been taken over by a fatherand- son team. Signs Express, in Darlington, has been bought by Daniel Pickersgill and his father Glenn, who are taking over the business from Ray Newell. The business
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Natalie is called to the Barre
A CHOREOGRAPHER who has worked in Los Angeles for the past decade is helping to introduce a new dance phenomenon to the North-East. Natalie Catlah has returned to her native Newcastle and is specialising in The Barre, which is the latest craze
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Small cog becomes major part in motorbike industry
A MOTORBIKE parts company which grew into a global business – having begun with a £100 startup grant ten years ago – is planning further expansion. Adrenalin-Moto specialises in performance parts and accessories for the Buells motorbike brand,
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Drive launched to enlist eco-friendly farmers
AN ambitious environmental campaign hopes to enlist up to 3,000 Yorkshire farmers over the next three years. The Campaign for the Farmed Environment is a voluntary industry-led scheme with Government backing. Peter Kendall, president of the National
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New Footpaths for Bowls Centre
Mainsforth Bowls Club is celebrating after receiving funding to enable a new footpath to be installed around the bowling green at Mainsforth Sports Complex. Ferryhill Town Council and Lafarge Aggregates have both contributed funds to the project, which
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Ferryhill’s Remembrance Day Parade
Ferryhill residents turned out in force to honour the armed forces and in particular those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The parade led by the Lord Lieutenants representative, Professor John Anstee, marched from the Cenotaph to Saint Luke’s
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Controversial statue plans given go-ahead
COUNCILLORS have given the go-ahead to controversial plans to move two landmark statues. Within the last few minutes, members of Durham County Council’s planning committee approved an application to move the famous statues of Lord Londonderry
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Centre's 'green' festive workshops
FESTIVE craft ‘master classes’, all using recycled rubbish, take place at an outlet shopping park this weekend. The free ‘family-friendly’ workshops, including decoration design and other Christmas crafts, will be held at Dalton Park, Murton, County
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Councillors to debate wind farm plans
CONTROVERSIAL plans for four 132m-high wind turbines on farmland will be debated by members of a council’s planning committee this week. Developer Novera Energy wants to install the triple-bladed turbines, as well as associated works and vehicle
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Healthy living becomes child's play
PRIMARY school youngsters are putting their best foot forward to learn more about healthy living. Since they were given a set of pedometers by Natural England, Years 3 and 4 at South Kilvington CE school near Thirsk have turned healthy living into child
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Park's getting a head start
A STRIKING and unusual sculpture has been installed at the entrance to one of the UK’s fastest growing science parks. Plexus, a six-metre structure created by inflating and stretching stainless steel, acts as a landmark for the North East Technology
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Chef relishing his ‘toughest challenge’
ONE of the UK’s most soughtafter chefs has turned down offers from some of the best restaurants in London and across the world to join the North-East’s newest five-star resort. Double Michelin-starred chef Kenny Atkinson will join Rockliffe Hall
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Grandson of founding father joins legal firm
THE grandson of a law firm’s founder has joined the business as a newly qualified lawyer. Philip Askew has joined Teesside law firm Askews Solicitors as an associate solicitor. The firm was founded 76 years ago by his grandfather, Arthur. Philip
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Tyne wins contract for giant aircraft carriers
NAVAL shipbuilding returned to the River Tyne last night with the award of a £55m contract to construct sections of the Royal Navy’s giant aircraft carriers. Shipbuilders A&P Tyne, at Hebburn, will construct the mid sections and other steel work
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Newcastle fans launch Barcelona-on-Tyne buyout bid
FOOTBALL supporters launched a campaign today to turn Newcastle United into Barcelona-on-Tyne - with a fans buy-out at St James' Park. They hope, by appealing to fans, banks and businesses, to raise sufficient funds to prise the club from owner Mike
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Play area opened after council grant
PRE-SCHOOL children have gathered to celebrate the opening of a new outdoor play area at their nursery. The Dales Nursery, in Catterick Garrison, has transformed its outside play space after receiving a grant of almost £10,000 from North Yorkshire County
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Injured driver wins payout from firm over accident
A LORRY driver badly hurt when his vehicle overturned in high winds has won an £86,000 out-of-court settlement from his former employer. Brian Young, 54, of Chester-le-Street, County Durham, suffered a compound double wrist fracture, a shattered ankle
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Picture the past at city exhibition
AN exhibition said to be one of the most important displays of pictures and paintings of Durham City has opened. More than 150 images ranging from original 18th Century drawings of Durham Market Place to pictures of the Durham Miners Gala in the 1950s
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Village launches community garden
A COMMUNITY garden is giving villagers the chance to plant and grow their own fruit and vegetables. Jack’s Grubbery was officially opened on Saturday (7 November) at Wheatley Hill Children’s Centre, Jack Lawson Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Residents
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Soap stars to switch on lights
TWO of television’s biggest soap stars are to visit the region later this month to switch on a city’s Christmas lights. Coronation Street actors Michael Le Vell and Vicky Binns will flick the switch to turn on Durham’s Christmas lights on Sunday, November
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School switches to solar power
POWER to the pupils - youngsters at a North Yorkshire school have proved they are bright sparks by switching to a greener form of energy. The Allertonshire School in Northallerton has officially switched on £20,000-worth solar panels to cut its carbon
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Noisy sex woman loses ASBO appeal
A WOMAN who claimed a noisy sex ban was a breach of her human rights has lost an appeal against the making of the order. Caroline Cartwright, 48, is banned by a four-year anti-social behaviour order from making excessive noise during romps with her
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Three more weeks to submit nominations
RESIDENTS, councillors, community groups and teachers are being urged to put forward their nominations for an annual award ceremony. Deadline for nominations for the 2009 Best of Darlington Awards is still three weeks away. Competition for all the categories
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Computer club to boost fitness
A NEW club to bring young people together and boost fitness has been launched in Richmondshire. The Wiifit Club meets every week in Richmond, Colburn and Leyburn. Funded by the Richmondshire Community Safety Partnership, the scheme takes televisions
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Police hail crime reduction campaign
NORTH Yorkshire Police has hailed the success of its crime reduction strategy over the summer months. A report into the Operation Drystone campaign, which sees extra funds and resources directed to different areas of the county when needed, showed a
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Popular sergeant moving on
BEDALE'S popular police sergeant has announced plans to move on to new pastures. Stuart Grainger, who has been based at the town's police office for the past two years, will take up a position in Leyburn in the new year. Speaking at a meeting of Bedale
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New kennels reception opened
A KENNELS which helps care for hundreds of stray dogs every year has opened a new reception and shop. Durham County Council chairman Cllr Brian Myers visited Deerness Kennels, near Durham City, today to officially open the new £20,000 reception block
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Euro-cash could create hundreds of jobs
HUNDREDS of new jobs and 90 new businesses are expected to be created through a huge cash injection into North Yorkshire’s scientific future. The European Commission has approved Science City York’s major project application for a £19.7m investment.
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A passion for fashion
Stylist Lindsay Campbell picks out some of the season’s key looks. YOUNG fashion stylist Lindsay Campbell has been making a name for herself in the fashion world in the last three years, but her passion for fashion started when she was still
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Rose and Crown, Romaldkirk
ONE of the disappointments of fatherhood – there are, happily, few – is that the wretched bairns never appreciate your jokes. Over all these years, the sole exception may have been the one about the two pieces of string who go into a bar. The
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Biker killed in van crash
A MOTORCYCLIST is dead and a van driver has been arrested following an accident in south west Durham on Monday evening. Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident which took place in Newton Aycliffe and have named the biker as Terence Stockhill
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Role of MPs
I COULDN’T agree more with Jim Allan’s comments about MPs (HAS, Nov 7). Why not go a little further before we once again have to vote based on history, media hype and bland manifesto pamphlets? Exactly what do MPs do? They rarely attend the Chamber
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War memorials
RE Sharon Griffiths’ article, “Putting flesh to long-lost bones”, about John Gentry and Chris Wiper Gentry who have traced the lives of those listed on the war memorial at Middleton Tyas, near Richmond (Echo, Nov 5). The idea of looking behind
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Lisbon Treaty
WITH no British referendum on the Lisbon Treaty as promised, there are still many people who don’t understand quite what it’s all about. This treaty takes from us the power of our elected representatives to be able to protect British interests
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European Union
THE EU, like all human organisations, is not perfect, but criticism of it should be accurate and constructive. The Commission, like our civil service, is not elected. It has a duty to look at issues in a broad way and submit findings to the EU
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Culture symbols
THERE are those things of tradition we cherish. The poppy is as synonymous with remembering our dead as the cross or crucifix is of worship, sacrifice and suffering. Admittedly, symbols do not always have acclaim or recognition that endear us
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Drugs council
PRESERVE us from nutty professors and scheming scientists. Let these unelected representatives of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs take their bat and ball home if such is their mature decision upon advice on the relevant dangers of
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Busy cleaning?
BISHOP Auckland Labour MP and Works and Pensions Minister Helen Goodman reportedly needs the taxpayer to pay her expenses for cleaning despite an income in the region of £96 000 from us. Perhaps she should also claim for a secretary, too, because
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Park patrols introduced in Aycliffe
A TOWN council is to introduce a park patrol following concerns from residents over vandalism and inappropriate behaviour. Great Aycliffe Town Council’s patrols will begin in the New Year in response to comments in its customer satisfaction survey.
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I've changed sides over Afghanistan
ON Remembrance Sunday I was honoured to conduct the annual service for the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, as their chaplain. We began at the war memorial in Holborn, London. Hundreds attended: bright young cadets, proud veterans and many serving soldiers
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Bus letdown
ARRIVA has said that it will use new funding from Durham County Council to improve the Bishop Auckland to Durham bus service. Why? This service is the only decent service provided in this area. The one that needs improving is the No 8 Spennymoor
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The view from East Berlin
In the second part of our series, Jenny Laue, who was born and grew up in East Berlin, speaks to her family about how they felt when their world was changed for ever. ON THE Western side of the Berlin Wall on the day they came to smash it down on
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Ashleigh's legacy
THE funeral takes place today of 17-year-old Ashleigh Hall, the North- East student killed after she met a man via the internet. As Ashleigh’s family have made clear, it is a tragedy which must serve as a warning to others about the terrifying
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Students prepare for comic opera
A STUDENT theatre group is staging a comic chamber opera this week. Durham University Light Opera Group (DULOG) will present Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring at the Assembly Rooms Theatre, 40 North Bailey, Durham, from November 12 to 14. The production
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Sunderland live fixtures announced
SUNDERLAND'S Premier League fixtures away at Everton and at home to Stoke City have both been selected as televised games. The Black Cats will be in front of the Sky Sports cameras as they travel to Goodison Park for an 8pm kick-off on Wednesday
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Northumbria University student murder: trial starts today
Two men will go on trial today over the murder of a university student outside a nightclub. Ben Neilson, 21, died in hospital a week after being injured during a night out in Ashford, Kent, on April 20. The Northumbria University student was home for
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Woman from North-East is part of £45m lottery win syndicate
A GROUP of office workers dubbed the 'Magnificent Seven', who include a woman formerly from the North-East, were celebrating today after winning a share of the UK's biggest ever lottery prize. The seven-strong syndicate, all based in Merseyside, scooped
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Thirsk 'zombie' lets loose in Leeds
WEEKEND travellers and early morning shoppers came face-to-face with the undead last weekend, when an army of zombies invaded a train station. Nathan Foxcroft, from Thirsk, was part of a group of people who converged on Leeds station on their way to
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Joy for villagers as post office reopens
A LONG-RUNNING community campaign to reinstate a village post office came to fruition yesterday. The original post office in Collingwood Street, Coundon, County Durham, closed in February last year after the sub-postmaster retired, and a service
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Youngsters' show their generosity with gift packages
PRIMARY school children have shown their generosity by collecting more than 50 boxes full of Christmas gifts for underprivileged youngsters. Pupils from Crakehall CE Primary School collected gifts, toiletries and treats for the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas
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Revealed: The full River Wear treasure haul
TWO brothers who discovered hundreds of precious artefacts buried on a riverbed have revealed the full extent of their stunning haul. Gary and Trevor Bankhead unearthed more than 30 items belonging to former Archbishop of Canterbury Michael
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Soldiers' bodies return home
THE bodies of six soldiers killed in Afghanistan - including one from North Yorkshire - returned home to Britain today. Warrant Officer Class 1 Darren Chant, 40, Sergeant Matthew Telford, 37, and Guardsman Jimmy Major, 18, from the Grenadier
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Tour card secured for rising star Ewart
PROMISING North Yorkshire golfer Jodi Ewart is looking forward to a break after securing her place on the professional scene next summer. The leading England amateur finished in tied sixth place at the qualifying school for the US Duramed Futures
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Fantastic Volunteers
Every month the Charity has a one day induction programme for new volunteers at both our Stockton and Bishop Auckland sites. It is one of my happy duties to welcome the volunteers and give them a brief overview of the Hospice's work and to
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Gerrard earns draw for under-fire Rafa
Liverpool 2 Birmingham City 2 STEVEN Gerrard’s hotly-disputed second-half penalty rescued a point for Liverpool but did little to lift the pressure on boss Rafael Benitez. It is just one win now in nine matches for the Reds and they must be grateful
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Rooney and Ferguson escape FA misconduct charge
WAYNE Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson have both escaped a misconduct charge following their angry reaction to Manchester United’s defeat at Chelsea. Rooney has been warned about his future conduct by the Football Association after appearing to mouth
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Look for Murphy’s charge
FARMERS Cross does not make life easy for himself as he is best when ridden off the pace, but still looks a decent prospect at Sedgefield. The five-year-old likes to be settled at the back but those waiting tactics can see him come unstuck, as they
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Falcons still on track for semi-final place after defeat
NEWCASTLE Falcons might have lost their opening LV=Cup group game by a 26- point margin, but director of rugby Steve Bates claims the tournament’s convoluted format means they are still on track for a semi-final place. Newcastle are in Pool Two
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Diop aims to put roots down in North-East
HAVING experienced a nomadic career so far, new Darlington striker Mor Diop hopes his goal on Saturday will mark the beginning of a successful stay in England. France-born Diop may only be 21 yet before joining Quakers from Ibiza, a team in the
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Motorcyclist dies in Newton Aycliffe crash
A MOTORCYCLIST has died and a van driver has been arrested following an accident in south west Durham last night. Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident which took place in Newton Aycliffe and have named the biker as Terence Stockhill,
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Hughton wants Simpson to stay
NEWCASTLE boss Chris Hughton will try to turn Danny Simpson’s loan deal into a permanent transfer when his current arrangement comes to an end in late December. Simpson is due to return to his permanent employers, Manchester United, when his
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Project ridding children of Aids
A GROUNDBREAKING project led by a North-East doctor to rid unborn children of Aids in Uganda is producing astounding results, early indications have shown. Of the 102 babies born to HIV-positive women since the project was launched earlier
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Five arrested in dawn raids
FIVE men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary this morning after dawn raids targeting organised crime. More than 100 officers from Durham and Northumbria set out just before 7am from Bishop Auckland in a joint offensive
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I'd do it again, says car fire hero
THE mystery hero who saved a motorist from a burning car is a modest father-of-two who says he would do it all again. John Bulmer’s quick thinking and bravery may have saved the life of the woman after she crashed her car on a quiet County Durham
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When tailors got the needle
WORK has been under way on next week's column for a few days now, and it is great when readers pick up a throw-away line. A couple of weeks ago, when discussing the building of Darlington's Covered Market between 1864 and 1867 I noted that building was
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Region’s campaigners unite to fight wind farms
Anti-wind farm campaigners are joining forces in a move that could put the region at the forefront of a challenge to the Government’s renewable energy plans. Joe Willis reports. TOO many wind turbines are being built too tall and too close
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Lloyds to axe 5,000 jobs
LLOYDS Banking Group is to axe thousands of jobs next year in a fresh wave of cuts under plans to reduce costs, sources said today. Up to 5,000 positions are expected to be cut in the UK in 2010, on top of thousands already slashed this year
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Campaigning in Ashleigh's memory
Ashleigh Hall's funeral will bring Darlington town centre to a standstill later today. Ashleigh, 17, died after meeting a man via the internet and my thoughts are with her family. In today's paper, we have launched the "Safety Net" campaign
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Downing was key in Osbourne’s switch
MARTIN O’NEILL and Stilyan Petrov might have given Isaiah Osbourne the lowdown on Gordon Strachan, but Middlesbrough’s new midfielder has revealed that Stewart Downing played a part in encouraging him to move. Osbourne was handed an immediate
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Bent wants Rooney to be his strike partner
DARREN Bent claims he can form a strike partnership with Wayne Rooney that will enable England to beat Brazil in Saturday’s friendly in Qatar. Bent ended an eight-month international exile yesterday when he linked up with the other 23 members
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Frail 97-year-old woman is victim of bogus caller
A FRAIL 97-year-old woman was conned out of £1,000 by a bogus caller posing as a water board worker. Officials warned pensioners to be on their guard last night after the man gained access to the woman’s home, near Bishop Auckland, at about 4.30pm
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Daughter’s pledge as mum-of-12 fights cancer
A MOTHER-OF-12 who is fighting cancer has spoken of her pride after one of her daughters offered to make a personal sacrifice to support her. Christine Beadle, 53, from South Otterington, near Northallerton, North Yorkshire, was diagnosed with
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Don’t let tragedy count for nothing
On the day of Darlington">Ashleigh Hall’s funeral, calls are being made for tighter controls on social networking sites after the teenager was allegedly killed by a man she met online THE Government was last night facing calls to make internet
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Path will provide a safe route to school
CHILDREN near Bishop Auckland could soon be taking a quicker, safer route to school if plans for a new path come to fruition. Some families face a 30- minute journey each morning, many by busy roads, to Prince Bishops Community Primary School
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Poor response to Jamie Oliver cooking initiative
A GOVERNMENT-BACKED initiative linked to TV chef Jamie Oliver’s mission to get Britain cooking more healthily is in danger of proving a failure. There are 60 free places available at the launch of Pass It On County Durham tomorrow, in Consett
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Man taken to hospital after falling into river
A MAN was taken to hospital after falling into the River Tyne in Newcastle city centre. The emergency services were called to the scene at just after 6.20pm on Monday. The casualty was secured with a harness until he could be reached
