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Bidders sought to run new school
ORGANISATIONS intending to bid to run a new school in Spennymoor have been invited to submit their proposals. The school will be created when Spennymoor and Tudhoe Grange schools merge and is expected to open in September 2013. The headteachers of the
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Second charter train heads for Weardale
MORE tourists are due to take a train to a remote North-East dale after a second charter company added a heritage line it to their brochure. Spitfire Rail Tours have included a visit to either Stanhope Station on the Weardale Railway or Locomotion, the
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Sledges used to answer animal SOS
RESCUERS had to use sledges to finish a live-saving mission delivering food to starving animals yesterday. The Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team answered a call to help Sally and David Rowley at the Weardale Animal Sanctuary, three
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All systems go for Jack Frost Stages Rally
DESPITE the freezing conditions gripping the country and the long-term forecast showing no sign of a quick let up, the organisers of the Cartersport Jack Frost Stages have confirmed that it's all systems go. With snow clearing equipment and sufficient
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Walkers rescued from remote moorland
A GROUP of walkers had to be rescued from a remote moorland in the region, after becoming stranded by deep snow drifts in sub-zero temperatures. The five men got into difficulty on the edge of Cropton Forest, at Stape, near Pickering, North Yorkshire
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Schemes to stop kids getting into trouble
A CHARITY is hoping to work with police to reduce anti social behaviour and stop young people from become persistent offenders. Consett YMCA wants to work with officers to prevent young people from falling into a life of crime. Police will identify
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Baby was locked in freezing car
A MOTHER has told of her fears after her baby got trapped in her car. Vicki Maddison was worried the freezing temperature would be too much for nine month old Mille, who was born with a heart problem that required surgery. She had been strapped into
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Man dies after going on to ice to rescue dogs
A MAN has died after refusing to let go of his pet dogs which had fallen through ice into the frozen River Tees. The man, who has yet to be named by police, was dragged beneath the ice after going onto the river near the Infinity Bridge at
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Railway museum closed due to snow
LOCOMOTION: the National Railway Museum at Shildon, County Durham, is closed today because of yesterday's snowfalls.
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Woman's death: Two men released
TWO men arrested after a woman's body was found at the bottom of a flight of stairs have been released by police. The men aged 57 and 43 were taken into custody following the discovery at about 4.50am on Friday morning. Forensic experts cordoned off
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Locomotion shut
Locomotion: the National Railway Museum at Shildon, County Durham, is closed today because of yesterday’s snowfalls.
