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Sunderland knife amnesty hailed a success
A KNIFE amnesty in a North-East city has been hailed a success. A total of 162 weapons, including a samurai sword and a 12-in dagger, were handed over to police in Sunderland over the last three months of last year. The father of a local
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Police seize cannabis plants in Horden
POLICE have discovered a quantity of cannabis plants and cropped plant material during a raid in east Durham. A police spokesman said a number of officers from Peterlee had executed a search warrant for drugs, forcing entry into a house in
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Man assaulted by 'baby-faced' attacker
A man has been assaulted in what police describe as an "isolated incident". The victim, a man in his 20s, was walking across Sowerby Flatts, in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, at about 8am this morning when he was attacked. As he crossed a footbridge, he was
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Debating the future of local papers
DUE to my particular interest in the debate over the impact of council publications on local newspapers, I've been sent notice of an important debate in Westminster Hall next Wednesday. By coincidence - or is it? - that's the day I'm due to
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States Of Emotion
States of Emotion are four youthful, passionate, song writers, hell bent on providing a sound drenched in anthemic melody to unite the masses. With a compelling unity that has come from playing music together since the age of 14, these groove laden
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Chuck Ragan
Chuck Ragan’s latest album, Gold Country, may be coming out a few lifetimes after the gold rush of the mid-nineteenth century, however there’s a timeless quality to the album that embodies the hope and hard work that helped define that period in
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Train drivers' union demands heated points on NE line
A TRAIN drivers’ union has called for Network Rail to introduce heated points on a North-East branch line following several delays due to winter weather. The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (Aslef) believes several recent delays
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Give way to gritters plea
POLICE were tonight called in to help gritters beat the blizzards on the A1. Officials asked for police help after gritters and snow ploughs became stuck in traffic jams. Frustrated gritter crews said frantic motorists refused to budge
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Animal sanctuary appeals for food
THE owners of an isolated animal sanctuary fear they will soon run out of food because of the winter freeze. Drifting snow and icy roads have stranded Sally and David Rowley inside the Weardale Animal Sanctuary, high above Stanhope in Weardale, County
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Free rides ont he Weardale Railway
A TOURIST railway is helping village communities beat the freeze by letting their trains take the strain over the weekend. The Weardale Railway is laying on a free hourly return service between Wolsingham, Frosterley and Stanhope, County Durham, where
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Tiny Tim gets a fresh start and a new name
AN abandoned dog with only three legs has found happiness in a new home. More than 100 people responded to an appeal in The Northern Echo to give Tiny Tim the Jack Russell a fresh start. The nine-week-old puppy was found terrified
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Erik Hassle – Album Pieces and single Hurtful
Swedish cool-pop wunderkind Erik Hassle releases his debut album Pieces, and single Hurtful this February. He has already spent over a year at the top of the Swedish charts so now it’s the UK’s time to sample his powerful and emotive voice. Debut album
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Example – Won’t Go Quietly
Summer 2009 has seen the explosive arrival of Example (aka Elliot Gleave) with his highly original take on life and his unique musical style. Won’t Go Quietly follows single Watch The Sun Come Up as another sparkling slice of modern pop with edge about
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Plastiscines – Bitch
Plastiscines – four female school friends from Paris, who create chunky riffs, and new wave pop tunes. It’s fair to say that when the rock band started out 4 years ago, they weren’t taken seriously by their Parisian peers. Single Bitch is a slice of
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Patrick Wolf – Damaris
Patrick Wolf concludes a triumphant year with the release of the third single to be taken from his critically acclaimed album, The Bachelor – the powerful and beautiful, Damaris. The single is semi-autobiographical and centred on the loss of love, it
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New courses at Darlington Arts Centre
A RANGE of courses for people of all abilities and interests are beginning this month at Darlington Arts Centre. The new term begins on Monday (JAN11) and there are a range of classes available in the daytime and evening. The programme includes new
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Len Dunn: Edna and George Sangster
LEN DUNN is trying to find two of his relations, who were brother and sister. They are Edna Sangster and George Sangster. The former was born in 1909 with her brother born two years later. They lived in Deanary Street, Bishop Auckland. Their father was
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No more salt for Darlington residents
RESIDENTS and private establishments have been warned that Darlington Borough Council will no longer be providing them with salt. The authority has said it is having to prioritise its salt supplies to ensure that sufficient stocks remain in place. As
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Darlington's allotment shortage to be addressed
COUNCILLORS are to discuss a huge shortage of allotment sites in a North-East town, where gardeners face waiting lists of up to ten years. Members meet next week to come up with plans to address a shortage of allotments in Darlington. Demand for plots
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Village hall in line for £15,000 revamp
A VILLAGE hall could be revamped in a £15,000 project. Plans have been drawn up to give Heighington Village Hall a new car park and fit the building with a state of the art security system. The car park to the rear of the hall is to be levelled and
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Meg Parkes: John Vincent McDonald
MEG PARKES is researching the history of Second World War prisoners-of-war in the Far East. She is interested in information about Lance Corporal John Vincent McDonald, from the Royal Corps of Signals. He was from Darlington. L Cpl and his wife Constance
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Councillors warned of financial troubles ahead
SAVINGS and cuts of more than a million pounds will need to be made at a district council over the next year to ensure that the budget can be balanced in the future. The warning to councillors at Richmondshire District Council comes in a report due to
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Body found in search for missing Wath man
POLICE searching for a man missing for almost a week have found a body in isolated woodland. Ian Simpkin, 36, went missing from his home in Wath, near Ripon, North Yorkshire, on Sunday morning. The body has not been formally identified but police believe
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Woman "critical" after smash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a head-on collision which left a woman fighting for her life. The smash happened on the B6265 at Skelton-on-Ure near Ripon at around 1.05pm on Thursday, January 7. A grey Ford Focus collided with a blue Renault
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Valerie Olive: Peacock family
VALERIE OLIVE is searching for people from the Peacock family who could be related to her great-grandfather. Mrs Olive's great-grandparents were William and Caroline Jane Peacock, who lived at the time of the 1891 census in Harmby, near Leyburn
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4x4 fleet doubled to cope with snow
COUNCIL chiefs have doubled the size of their fleet of four-wheel drive vehicles to try and cope with the extreme weather conditions. The biggest freeze to hit Britain in thirty years is causing major disruption to the nation’s transport network - and
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Old Tyme Dance
Catterick Young Farmers are holding an Old Tyme Dance at the Chantry Hall in Bedale on Saturday 30th January from 7.30pm until midnight. Tickets cost £5.00 on the door, which includes supper, tea/coffee and music by Jim. Raffle tickets will also be
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Domino Drive
Catterick Young Farmers are holding a Domino Drive at Scorton Village Hall on Tuesday 16th Feb 2010, from 7.30pm till 9.30pm. Tickets at £2.00 on the door, plus £1 for 2 strips of raffle tickets. Supper and tea/coffee is included. More information
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Train services: latest travel advice
As wintry weather continues to affect much of the UK, train operator East Coast is continuing to operate a revised timetable today. Revised timetables will also be in place throughout this weekend on East Coast’s two busiest routes, from London to
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Seven years for Beehive manslaughter
A MAN who killed a football fan outside a North-East pub has today been sentenced to seven years in jail. A jury found Maurice Rowell guilty of the manslaughter of 48-year-old kitchen fitter Stephen Wilson at Teesside Crown Court last month. The 26
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Body found in search for missing man
POLICE searching for 36-yr-old Ian Simpkin who went missing from his home in Wath near Ripon earlier this week, have found the body of a man. The man was found deceased in an isolated wooded area approximately two miles from the village of Wath. Officers
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Police renew appeals for missing Chester-le-Street man
POLICE have renewed appeals in a bid to trace a man missing from home for approaching a fortnight. As prolonged wintry weather grips the North-East concern has grown over the whereabouts and safety of 50-year-old John Nelson. The last
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Consultation over school closures in academy plan
PEOPLE are being given the chance to comment on plans to shut the four Derwentside secondary schools that could make way for two new academies. Durham County Council, which is behind the plans, has to formally close the schools, at Stanley and Consett
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Pupils enjoy Lake District break
A DOZEN pupils enjoyed a trip to the Lake District as a reward for their hard work. The children from Stanley School of Technology were taken on an adventure week trip before Christmas in a challenge paid for by the Durham Villages Regeneration Company
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Computer courses on offer
RESIDENTS are being offered free training sessions to help them with basic computer skills. The flexible courses, which are open to residents of East Durham on certain types of benefit, covers word processing, e-mail and use of the internet Students
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Sunderland vs Bolton - POSTPONED
SUNDERLAND'S home match with Bolton has been called off, completing a clean sweep of North-East football postponements. With the matches involving Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Hartlepool and Darlington already having succumbed to the winter weather, there
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Sensational Swing postponed
A NIGHT of musical and dance entertainment has become a casualty of the severe weather. The Spennymoor Settlement has been forced to cancel a Sensational Swing event due to be held at the venue, on O’Hanlon Street, on Friday January 15. Organisers
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Church service changes
CHURCH officials have confirmed that some Sunday services have had to be cancelled due to the weather conditions. There will be a morning service at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church, on Cockton Hill Road, on at 10.30am, led by Lynda Phipps, but the evening
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Stay safe
YOUNG people are being helped to stay safe through a new campaign in County Durham. Durham County Council has launched the year-long campaign, which is specifically targeting young people in the East Durham area. The Don’t Runaway – Stay Safe campaign
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Police call off search for missing Ripon man
AN extensive search for a man missing for almost a week has been called off by police. Ian Simpkin, 36, from Wath, near Ripon, has not been seen since Sunday when he left home on foot at 10am. Police officers, RAF search and rescue teams
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Middlesbrough v Swansea - postponed
MIDDLESBROUGH'S home game with Swansea City has been postponed because of safety concerns. The game, which was due to have taken place at the Riverside tomorrow, will now be rearranged for a future date. With the matches involving Newcastle
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Police warn drivers to avoid A1(M) after series of accidents
POLICE are advising motorists to avoid using the A1 motorway in County Durham after a series of accidents on both north and southbound carriageways. Although the road has been well-gritted, the extreme sub-zero temperatures are severely reducing
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Consultation started for council shake-up
A CONSULTATION process has been launched for residents to get involved in deciding the future direction of Redcar and Cleveland Council. Following a change in the law there will be two options to choose from, both different from the current system.
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Puppy melts fundraisers' hearts
A SURPRISING guest had fundraisers digging deep to help develop her expensive training schedule. Gypsy took centre stage when she visited The Wilton Centre to raise awareness of her services for blind and partially-sighted people. Staff from the various
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Taxi driver attacked by passenger
A TAXI driver has been attacked following a row with a passenger in the early hours of the morning. The 26-year-old taxi driver was assaulted in his taxi near to Wilkinsons on Victoria Road, Hartlepool at 2.30am on Saturday, January 2. The driver had
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Town centre roads set to reopen
TOWN centre roads closed following a sewer collapse could be reopened during the weekend. Northumbrian Water hoped to complete its temporary repairs to a large hole at the junction of Crown Street and Priestgate, in Darlington, on Saturday, January 9
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Body found in house
POLICE have launched an investigation after a body was discovered at a house in Hartlepool this morning. Officers were called to an address in Rium Terrace at around 4.50am. Two men, aged 43 and 57-years-old, are being questioned in connection with
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Good sports
A Question Of Sport celebrates its 40th birthday tonight, making it the longest-running sports quiz in British TV history. But has the programme been lying about its age? One reference source mentions an edition, or perhaps editions, shown only
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The effect that the weather on garden plants
Jonathan has emailed, concerned about the effect that the weather – and, in particular, the snow – is having on his garden plants. Some of his miniature daffodils had just started pushing their heads above the soil, and he has a load of early season
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Tories lose overall majority on Harrogate Borough Council
THE Tories lost their overall majority on Harrogate Borough Council, North Yorkshire, in the years' first by-election - despite increasing their vote. Liberal Democrat Greta Knight recaptured a Woodfield seat in a contest caused by the death of a councillor
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Good riddance
IT was a relief when the Noughties decade came to an end. The past ten years have seen costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the greed of bankers and politicians, and the charmless and fame-obsessed world of reality TV. Carl Brunskill, Startforth
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Shame on you
I WAS angered to see that an insidious, racist comment had crept into Harry Mead’s recent column (Echo, Jan 6). He wrote (referring to the Ladybird series of books, People at Work): “And, as throughout the series, non-white faces are conspicuous
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Shovlin teams up with Schumacher
LAST season he helped Jenson Button land his first ever world title, now Andrew Shovlin is aiming to ensure Michael Schumacher enjoys a dream return to Formula One. The Teesside race engineer was Button's eyes and ears in the race paddock last
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How I joined the fitness elite
After mixed feelings about a full body MOT, Ruth Campbell has a spring in her step. I HAVE reached an age where I feel as if my body is beginning to fall apart. There are aches and pains where I’ve never had them before, as well as the odd malfunction
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Money for beginners: Don’t delay – it’s time to face up to those bills
KEEP It simple – open the envelope. It is often the hardest thing to do and a huge first step. Christmas is finished. The decorations are down. The party’s over. And the bills are coming in. It’s tempting to throw them away unopened. Who’s got
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It may be corny, but it works
A couple who decided to reinvent a classic snack are savouring success. SAVOURY-flavoured popcorn with varieties such as chilli and fennel, garlic and herb, and honey and mustard, looks like taking the adult snack market in the UK by storm, according
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Bus drivers
A LOT of the problems of elderly bus passengers, of whom I am one, stem from the aggressive manner in which modern bus drivers operate. I am appalled at the “don’t care” attitude of some when stopping and starting. One has to clutch each pole
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Disappearing pubs
LOOKING back over the past year you can see sweet nothing to celebrate. What stands out is the situation in Afghanistan, with the almost daily sacrifice of precious British lives, and the ongoing repercussions of the financial crisis in terms of
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Regional progress
THE response by Grahame Morris (HAS, Jan 1) to my previous letter (HAS, Dec 28) about the need to do more to create jobs sums up the lack of vision of an out-of-touch Labour Party. I was born and brought up in the North-East and am proud of our
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Labopur myth
CHRISTOPHER Mudd’s experience of our welfare system (HAS, Jan 5) is typical of Labour which came to power 13 years ago promising reform. Tony Blair staked his reputation on it and then Chancellor Gordon Brown promised: “There will be no fifth
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Brown and the plotters who lost it...
AN old politician once said that all MPs were either bookies or bishops. I prefer to think of them as plodders or plotters. There certainly seems to be something in the Westminster air that brings out the conspirator in people. Perhaps it’s the
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On not being Elvis
Happy birthday, Elvis, 75 today. Former gas fitter Billy J McGregor, who pays tribute to the king of rock’n’roll in his stage act, tells Steve Pratt why there will only ever be one Elvis Presley and why he doesn’t want to impersonate him. TONIGHT
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MPs' pay
AFTER the MPs’ expenses scandal the system is to be tightened up so that further misbehaviour will not be possible. However, to compensate MPs for the loss of their expenses scam, there is now a move to increase their basic salaries to a level
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Charities threat
NHS charities worth £330m are at risk of being nationalised under new government accounting rules to be introduced this April, meaning that charitable donations will count as gifts to the state. People donate to charities on the understanding
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Let it thaw, let it thaw, let it thaw...
I DO like the snow, but after three weeks of snowflakes covering the ground and icy roads and paths I wish it would get warmer and that the thaw would start. Having the snow for Christmas was lovely, but when I see elderly citizens and women
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The plot thickens
GORDON BROWN yesterday dismissed this week’s failed challenge to his leadership as a “storm in a teacup”. Nevertheless, it has become increasingly clear over the past 24 hours that former ministers Geoff Hoon and Patricia Hewitt were under the
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Reveley’s waiting game with Tazbar
KEITH REVELEY is waiting for a change in the weather to allow his stable star Tazbar to gain more experience over fences. The eight-year-old made a winning debut over fences at Musselburgh in November before putting up arguably a career best
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Osborne has Bell ready to chime
BOY THE BELL can come of age in the Hospitality At Southwell Racecourse Rating Related Maiden Stakes at the Nottinghamshire track. Jamie Osborne’s charge is less exposed than most of these rivals, having had just three runs. A quiet debut was
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Murray relishing doubles adventure
ANDY MURRAY has been pleasantly surprised by the success of his fledgling partnership alongside 15-year-old Laura Robson at Hopman Cup this week. The pair have known each other for just over a year but had never practised, let alone played,
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Situation critical for Westoe
WITH rugby clubs facing a fourth successive blank Saturday, the situation is becoming critical for Westoe. They are due to host National Two North leaders Loughborough Students, and have enlisted the help of spade-bearing volunteers to clear
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FA Cup is becoming as much of an irrelevance as Carling Cup
THANK goodness for Jermaine Beckford. Not only did the Leeds United striker bloody Sir Alex Ferguson’s nose last weekend, he also saved the reputation of FA Cup third-round day, traditionally one of the most evocative occasions on the football
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Tykes want to know England plans for Rashid
YORKSHIRE director of professional cricket Martyn Moxon has asked national selector Geoff Miller to outline England’s plans for Adil Rashid amid concern the young spinner is not getting enough playing time. Rashid has been earmarked as one
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Shovlin given Schumacher role
LAST season he helped Jenson Button land his first ever world title, now Andrew Shovlin is aiming to ensure Michael Schumacher enjoys a dream return to Formula One. The Teesside race engineer was Button’s eyes and ears in the race paddock last
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Benkenstein takes over at Dolphins from Afridi
FORMER Durham skipper Dale Benkenstein has replaced Pakistan star Shahid Afridi as the Dolphins’ overseas professional for the rest of the South African domestic season. Benkenstein, 35, is contracted to Durham for a further three years and
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Rearguard action keeps the South Africans at bay
ENGLAND cannot lose their Test series against South Africa after Graham Onions relived his Centurion heroics to cling on for yet another nerve-jangling draw. Newlands was the venue this time as number 11 Onions again blocked out the final over
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Kuranyi in line to replace Bimingham target Jones
SUNDERLAND are ready to sell Kenwyne Jones to Birmingham City, provided they can replace him with Germany international Kevin Kuranyi. Birmingham officials are understood to have tabled an £11m offer for Jones, but Black Cats boss Steve Bruce
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Strachan rules out Pogatetz’ Greece move
GORDON STRACHAN last night told Panathinaikos to forget about signing Emanuel Pogatetz, and insisted the Austria international would not be leaving the Riverside this month. Panathinaikos president Nikos Pateras contacted Middlesbrough officials
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Arsenal agree to pay Bolton fans’ travel costs
ARSENAL have agreed to stump up the cost of Bolton fans’ travel to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. Given the weather that enveloped the south of England, the Trotters supporters who made the trip were unhappy that after repeated assurances
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Triple swoop sees former star return to Quakers
FOLLOWING the exit of Darlington’s loan players the club have made a triple transfer swoop with an ex-Quakers midfielder among Steve Staunton’s new recruits. Clark Keltie is to return having been freed by Rochdale last month, while Tadhg
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Hughton keen to strengthen
CHRIS HUGHTON wants to bring in four players during the current transfer window and has expressed admiration for his number one striker target Jermaine Beckford. After seeing Matthew Kilgallon decide to see out his contract with Sheffield United
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Drink driver jailed after leaving friend paralysed
A DRINK driver has been jailed for his part in a crash which left his passenger reduced to communicating by blinking. Steven Pritchard was nearly one-and-a-half times the legal alcohol limit when his Vauxhall Vectra, said to have been travelling
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Club pledge despite winding-up order
ONE of the region’s oldest rugby clubs has said it still has a future despite a winding-up order being issued by the Inland Revenue. Management at Darlington RFC have said they are hopeful all outstanding debts will be paid by the Wednesday
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Know your body
A PHYSIOTHERAPIST at one of Darlington’s major employers has set up her own consultancy business. Samantha Kee, the on-site physiotherapist at engine maker Cummins, in Darlington, has set up Kee Anatomy Consultancy to offer employers guidance
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School sets up links with university
NEWCASTLE University Business School has embarked on a partnership with Groningen University in the Netherlands. An official contract was signed between Professor John Leopold, deputy director of the business school, and Frans Zwarts, the Rector
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Ball row will not go away
ANDREW STRAUSS last night described South Africa’s behaviour as ‘‘malicious’’, in the ball-tampering row which erupted in the Newlands Test – and was still refusing to go away. Strauss remained unhappy with South Africa’s decision to go public
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Onions the hero again as England claim draw
ENGLAND hardly dared hope Graham Onions could pull off a second great escape in as many attempts – but skipper Andrew Strauss admits he should never have doubted their immovable number 11. It was Onions who kept out the last over at Centurion
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Project to back fitness business
A BUSINESS using dance to give older people exercise is set to benefit from a new £1.8m European-backed project. Sustainable Enterprise Strategies (SES) will use reconditioned shipping containers to build a business support hub in Hendon, Sunderland
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Bus service prices to come under scrutiny
A LEADING North-East transport company last night expressed disappointment after the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) referred local bus services to the Competition Commission. The OFT claimed that limited competition was pushing up prices for
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Nissan has ‘lots to look forward to in 2010’
IN stark contrast to last January, Nissan’s Sunderland plant began the decade on a positive note yesterday, with the naming of its latest model and a dramatic rise in sales. The Nissan Juke, which has been referred to as the Qazana during development
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Theatre’s charity cash boost
THEATRE-GOERS and staff have dug deep to help raise £11,000 for a charity. Cancer Research UK was the Sunderland Empire’s 2009 chosen charity, among several worthy causes supported during the year. The £11,000 tally was raised through the efforts
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Founder of ‘pirate’ site had $300,000
A MAN who ran an illegal “pirate” music site which allowed 21 million downloads had almost $300,000 in his accounts when police raided his home, a jury was told yesterday. Alan Ellis founded the Oink website, which had about 200,000 members when
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Family fears for missing dogs
A FAMILY is appealing for help to get two of their beloved pets home safely, after they went missing in the snow. Andrew and Clare Smith, of Ramshaw, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, are offering a reward for the safe return of Sugar and
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Warning as ‘cash-hoard’ schools defy Government
SCORES of schools across the region accused of hoarding cash are defying orders to “use it or lose it”, Government figures reveal. A total of 146 schools across County Durham, the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire have boasted “excessive” reserves
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Alcatraz gift goes swimmingly
WHILE many husbands were given slippers and a sweater for Christmas, Mark Elliott received a present with a difference. Kathleen Elliott decided the perfect gift for 52-year-old Mark was a gruelling one-and-a-half mile swim from the world’s most
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Verbal abuse social worker struck off
A SOCIAL worker who verbally abused a cross-dressing boy has been struck off for gross misconduct. A two-day hearing by the General Social Care Council (GSCC) found that 52-year-old Stanley Lansdell told the 15- year-old youth to, “get lost you
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Reassurance over release of killer ex-PC
A SENIOR probation chief has attempted to allay fears over the release into the community of a former policeman who killed his wife. Elaine Lumley, chief officer with the National Probation Service on Teesside, also admitted that it was “not
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Joy as abusive neighbour handed indefinite Asbo
OVERJOYED neighbours are celebrating after police enforced County Durham’s first indefinite Asbo against a 23-year-old woman. Families terrorised for nearly two years by Zara Jane Hawkins last night spoke of their relief and joy after she was
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Police plea as search for man continues
POLICE divers have been searching a stretch of freezing river for a part-time gamekeeper who has been missing for five days. A major search of the area around Ripon, has been made after local man Ian Simpkin vanished. The 36-year-old was last
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Youngster handed board used in world darts final
A YOUNG darts fan hit the bulls-eye after returning from a trip to the World Championships with a prized trophy of the board used in the final. Ellis O’Donnell was thrilled to watch his hero, Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, seal his 15th Professional
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Businesses are warned of threat to gas supplies
INDUSTRIAL plants in the North-East last night faced cuts to their gas supply amid shortages caused by the freezing weather conditions. National Grid, which operates Britain’s gas network, issued an alert asking gas companies to turn off supply
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Plea to passengers after buses crash
PASSENGERS on two buses which collided in a North-East town yesterday are being asked to contact police. The vehicles crashed in North Road, Darlington, near the Odeon Cinema, at about 12.40pm. No one is thought to have been seriously injured
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‘Torture victim’ had 21 fractures to ribs
A BONE specialist who examined an alleged torture victim after his death has told a jury that some of the fractures to his ribs were caused up to a fortnight before his death. Professor Anthony Freemont said it was also his belief that some of
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Helping out is sno’ problem
A KIND-HEARTED neighbour has kept dozens of pensioners from becoming prisoners in their homes, tirelessly clearing roads and drives of snow. Andrew Purves has kept Swallow Close, in Esh Winning, near Durham, snow-free ever since the cold snap
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Anger as university staff told to make up lost time
A UNIVERSITY has been criticised by a union after it warned staff they must make up any time missed because of the weather. Durham University, which employs more than 3,000 academic and non-academic staff, said any lost time must be made up later
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Teenager killed in A1 snow tragedy
A TEENAGE boy has been killed and his mother is fighting for her life after they were hit by an articulated lorry as they got out of a car that had crashed on the A1. The 16-year-old and his 46- year-old mother were in a vehicle that hit the central
