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Fire at Middlesbrough house
Fire appliances were called to a house at Diamond Road, Middlesbrough this evening (Monday). Two tenders from Middlesbrough attended the incident at around 6.30pm. The damage to the popoerty was caused by a grill pan on fire. Four breathing apparatus
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Captain Collins extends his stay at Victoria Park
SAM Collins, the Hartlepool United captain, has signed up for two more years at Victoria Park. The centre-half moved to Pools from Hull City in January 2008 and has become a mainstay of the back four. As one of the senior professionals
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Harmison remains on the sidelines
DURHAM have decided not to rush Steve Harmison back into first team action in the championship match at home to Somerset, starting today. Despite his five-wicket haul on his comeback for the second team last week, Harmison has been unable to
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Diner helps charity with a big brew
A NORTH-EAST diner has been raising money for a spinal charity supported by a popular motorbiker. The Pit Stop Diner, in Stockton, held a Big Brew event yesterday to raise money for Spinal Research. Injured motorcycle racer Guy Martin started supporting
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Family success at show
PONIES from across the country vied for prizes at the weekend, but it was a County Durham family who stole the show. David and Alison Eccles, from Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle, came away from the Dales Pony Society’s Spring Breed Show with
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Charity ball
TICKETS have gone on sale for a masquerade ball being held in aid of charity. The event at Beamish Hall Hotel, Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday June 18th will be in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief and Willowburn Hospice, in Lanchester. After a
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Work begins to revamp housing estate
A HOUSING estate is having a spring spruce up as a major revamp gets under way. Parts of Hemlington, in Middlesbrough, will have a facelift including planting, new footpaths and metal artwork on the site of demolished flats. Erimus Housing has teamed
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After-dark visits
AN AFTER-DARK invitation to explore a North-East city’s museums will include the opportunity to the tombs St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede. Three Durham City attractions will be opening their doors after-hours on Friday, May 13 as part of the national
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Rescue earns praise for crews
A RESCUE of a man and his dog from cliffs has earned volunteers national praise. RNLI operations director Michael Vlasto, wrote to Dave Cammish, lifeboat operations manager at Redcar, to praise the crew members for their work. A man from Nottingham
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Rewards for loyal shoppers
LOYAL shoppers will be rewarded with dozens of discounts as a network of retailers holds an event to boost town-centre business. Barney Guild, which is made up of shopkeepers and businesses in Barnard Castle, is hosting its second Celebration Weekend
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10,000 oppose bid to move market in £20m project
CAMPAIGNERS against plans to move a historic market have handed in a 10,000 signature petition to the council. Stockton Borough Council wants to move its 700-year-old market to the south of the town hall as part of £20m plans to refurbish the High Street
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Students praised for design
YOUNG architects have wowed a leading international jewellery company with their interior design plans. Students from Cleveland College of Art and Design were asked to pitch their ideas to Spatial Design, in Bedale, North Yorkshire, on behalf of their
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Care home opens
A NEW care home with panoramic views of the countryside was officially opened today. Rushyfields Care Centre in Brandon Lane, Brandon, was opened by Durham County Council cabinet member for adult services Councillor Morris Nicholls The new 42-bedded
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Chandler -- It might take 20 years for this to sink in.
Whitley Bay manager Ian Chandler says that it might take at least a decade for the four times winners’ achievements to be fully appreciated. Whitley magnificently kept a firm grip on the Vase with a hard fought 3-2 win over Midland Alliance club Coalville
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Newsham Village Carnival
The annual Newsham Village Carnival will commence on Saturday 28th May. The event is spread over the week as follows: Saturday 28th May Carnival Dance 8.00pm in the Village Hall. Tickets £5 - disco, food and bar Sunday 29th May Carnival Quiz
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Staff at underfire school told to improve by Ofsted
A SCHOOL rocked by accusations of the bullying of teachers has been told it needs to improve in a recent Ofsted report. Coundon Primary School, on Victoria Lane, at Bishop Auckland, was investigated by Durham County Council over a number of issues.
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Miner's widow celebrates 100th birthday
A FORMER miner’s wife has celebrated reaching her landmark 100th birthday with a small party with her family. Sarah Anne Taylor, of Willington, marked her 100th birthday on May 9. The widow of a former miner she has lived in the North East for most
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Wembley man of the match Burke retires
Whitley Bay keeper Terry Burke revealed his retirement less than an hour after the final whistle at Wembley yesterday. Burke was deservedly named man of the match in the final, in which he pulled off several outstanding saves, especially in the second
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Room for improvement
The Hotel Inspector (Five, 9pm) Gordon’s Great Escape (C4, 9pm) Show Me the Monet (BBC2, 5.15pm) Business Nightmares with Evan Davis (BBC2, 8pm) A Year Inside Number 10 (C4, 8pm) ALEX POLIZZI has met some tricky hoteliers over the past few weeks
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New strimmers at the cutting edge of design
BLACK and Decker’s European research and development centre, based in the region, has secured an international design award. The centre, in Green Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, has received the Red Dot Design award for their work on a new
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CBI says exports will be crucial to recovery
EXPORTS, with which the North-East has enjoyed four quarters of growth, are likely to be a major driver of the UK economy’s recovery over the next year, a business group says. Following its latest economic forecast, the Confederation of British
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Heroic tales raise cash for soldiers' charity
ONE of the most celebrated military actions in British history is to be remembered in a lecture to raise money for wounded servicemen. Expert Rob Caskie is to discuss the defence of Rorke’s Drift, made famous in the Michael Caine film Zulu, in a lecture
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May 9, 2011
CHINESE TAKEAWAY BLUES A once-oppressive regime, that stamped on dissent, Has mellowed with age and an invitation was sent. So in a worker’s gymnasium in old Beijing, An audience gathered to hear Bob Dylan sing. As he could
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Bank holiday
WE have had a proliferation of bank holidays recently so I was amazed that Darlington Council are granting us yet another one. I have carefully kept page 32 of the Town Crier so that I knew when to put our refuse and recycling out and see that
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Durham
AM I the only one to think this, but has the heart and soul gone out of Durham City market place? Walking through the other day, it just seemed featureless and bland. What sort of seating have they put in? Certainly not comfortable at all. The
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Television torture
I OFTEN wonder if only about 50 films or TV episodes have been made in view of the number that are repeatedly shown first on one channel then the other the following night. They seem to go round in a circle. I particularly like ITV 3
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Football Barbie
Middlesbrough-born TV presenter Kay Murray works with one of the world’s top football teams. She talks to Ruth Addicott about the jet-set lifestyle and her love of the game. PRIVATE jet one minute, David Beckham the next, Middlesbrough-born Kay Murray
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Royalty
DONALD SIMPSON and John Gilmore (HAS, May 3) want to get their facts right regarding royalty. How about the millions of people who went to London for the wedding? People from abroad watched it on television and there were quite a few street parties
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Henry Cooper
IT was very sad to hear of the death of Henry Cooper. The catchphrase I always associate with Henry was “Enery’s hammer”. This was a description of the formidable left hook with which he despatched a number of fellow pugilists. To describe Henry
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Charity
I WENT to a dance held for the charity Save the Children in Middlesbrough on Thursday, April 21. It wasn’t very well organised and I was sad to find no raffle, only a bucket to put money into. When I asked why, I was told “too much red tape”.
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Redcar fire girl leaves specialist unit
A YOUNG girl fighting for her life after a fatal fire at her home has been transferred from a specialist unit in Hull to her local hospital. Catriona Braithwaite, nine, remains critical, but stable in intensive care at James Cook University
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Claudia's father prepares for latest TV appeal
THE distraught father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence is to make yet another plea for information on national TV. Peter Lawrence is appearing on BBC One’s Missing programme tomorrow, to once more outline the two-year-old mystery of his daughter’s disappearance
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Watercolour group to display work at national park
Members of a watercolour painting group will showcase their work at a national park headquarters in the coming weeks. The latest exhibition in the Yoredale offices of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority will comprise work from the 28 members
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Missing chef's father to again appeal to the public
THE distraught father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence is to make yet another plea for information on national TV. He’s appearing tomorrow on BBC One’s Missing to once more outline the two-year-old mystery of his daughter’s disappearance. With him will
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Youth Hostel up for sale as association looks to invest
A POPULAR youth hostel is at risk of closure after it was put up for sale by the Youth Hostel Association (YHA). Osmotherley Youth Hostel, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, has been put on the market for an asking price of £500,000
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Getting a taste of the Good Life
AS editor of The Northern Echo, I’m lucky enough to get invited to see lots of community projects in action – but I’ve never seen anything quite like the Clervaux Trust. The trust was born from the vision of Bill Chaytor, who farms above the beautiful
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Bringing the past to life
ACTORS will be delving into the archives next weekend, bringing the past to life. They will be using historical documents to tell the real stories of the people who once lived in North Yorkshire, from the rich to the poor. There will be the chance to
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Let’s build on success
IT cannot have been easy to be a Darlington supporter in the past few years. From the uncertainty of two separate spells in administration to the despair of last season’s relegation from the Football League, things have tended to go from bad to
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Gardeners invited to take part in horticultural open day and competition
KEEN gardeners will be able to show off their skills by taking part in an open day and annual garden competition. The Richmond Garden Competition, organised by Richmond Town Council, will be judged on Wednesday, June 15 and has four categories - large
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Gentleman golfer
Seve Ballesteros was the champion of the people and his passing has been mourned worldwide. Golf writer Paul Fraser remembers being in his company. WHEN news broke in the early hours of Saturday morning that Seve Ballesteros had passed away, the
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Hot Carr to continue her winning form at Redcar
FEW stables are in better form at the moment than that of Ruth Carr and another winner is on the cards with Frognal in the Redcar Racecourse Wedding And Conference Venue Handicap. The five-year-old Frognal is well handicapped relative to
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Charitable donations stolen
POLICE are hunting a hard-hearted thief who stole cash destined for the airborne life-savers who depend on charity. They money had been raised by pub regulars in Northallerton for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. But the collection box was stolen from the
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Tykes get started at Canterbury
YORKSHIRE’S Clydesdale Bank 40 campaign is up and running thanks in the main to captain Andrew’s Gale well-timed hundred against Kent at Canterbury yesterday. After demanding one man to anchor the innings following poor batting displays during
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No more steak for Mustard
AFTER leading the second team to a three-wicket win against Warwickshire at Longhirst Hall, Durham skipper Phil Mustard is confident he is ready for LV County Championship action. But whether Steve Harmison has done enough to oust either Callum
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Hall chase Marton
UNDER threat of relegation for much of last season, Normanby Hall and Billingham Synthonia have joined the pace setters for a tilt at the championship by turning the form book upside down. The Hall, without the influence of their new professional
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Darlington miss out on promotion
Darlington 17 Sheffield 18 IN any previous season winning all but one of their matches in Durham and Northumberland One would have led to automatic promotion for Darlington. The introduction of bonus points left them one behind Gateshead, whom
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Boro will struggle to keep youngsters
MIDDLESBROUGH face a battle to hang on to their best young players after being relegated from National Three North following their 33-16 defeat at Beverley on Saturday. Following their appearances for the England Counties Under 20 side in Friday
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Tait expecting to battle next season
NEWCASTLE head coach Alan Tait says he is already preparing for another tough relegation battle next season after the Falcons survived by the skin of their teeth in the final round of Aviva Premiership matches. It was not until several minutes
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Tyres slashed in attack
POLICE are investigating after an overnight attack in which five cars had their tyres slashed. All four tyres were slashed on the vehicles parked in the Wynyard area of Chester-le-Street, including a silver Honda Jazz, a green Rover Cabriolet
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Hill to ride through the pain barrier at Croft
TOMMY Hill is planning to ride through the pain barrier as Swan Yamaha head to Croft for their home round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship. Hill had set the pace in qualifying at Oulton Park last time out, however ligament
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‘You can Reach for the stars as a Boro player’
ADAM REACH may be a Newcastle fan but he reckons there is no better place than Middlesbrough for a young player to learn his trade. The 18-year-old who hails from Chester-le-Street has watched with envious eyes as team-mates from the Boro Academy
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Proud Cooper makes no apologies for his cup run
DARLINGTON manager Mark Cooper said it was the proudest moment of his career after seeing Chris Senior snatch victory in the dying seconds of Saturday’s FA Trophy final. Click here to view a gallery of pictures from the day The striker
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Chandler: Trophy makes up for league finish
MAN OF THE MATCH Jamie Chandler believes Darlington’s last-minute FA Trophy win over Mansfield Town more than makes up for the disappointment of not reaching the Conference playoffs this season. Click here to view a gallery of pictures from the
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Church stalwarts honoured
TWO long-serving church wardens have been honoured for their community work. Between them, Maureen Robinson and Margaret Wilson have dedicated 26 years work to Christ The King Church, in Bowburn, Durham City. The popular pair have now been presented
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Senior hopes goal seals deal
DARLINGTON’S goal-hero Chris Senior hopes his extra-time winner in the FA Trophy final will convince Mark Cooper to offer him a new contract at the club. Senior popped up in the final second of extra-time to give Quakers a dramatic lastgasp win
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Austin doesn't want Pools' season to end
NEIL Austin has already had a mini-break, so the Hartlepool United right back doesn't want the season to end. Saturday's draw at Charlton was his second in a week, coming after he spent almost three months out with calf injury. He was
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Charlton Athletic 0 Hartlepool United 0
JUST as last season ended with a goalless draw, so Hartlepool United's 2010/11 season ended with the same outcome. The result may have been the same, but the circumstances could not have been any more different. Griffin Park, Brentford
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Pools chief Green targets 4,000 season ticket sales - at £100 each
WHEN the situation forces Manchester United to start advertising tickets on national radio, it's time for the rest of football to stand up and take notice. And that's why Hartlepool United have laid down the gauntlet to their own supporters
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Schoolgirl had to get off bus in isolated area
A 15-YEAR-OLD girl claims she was left on an isolated country road after being thrown offabus when she could not pay the full fare. Hayley Soanes was unable to pay for a ticket home after a trip out with friends because of differences in how adult
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Inquest into pool tragedy
AN inquest into the death of an eight-year-old boy who died during a swimming session will be held next month. Kaimen Ward, of Northallerton, North Yorkshire, died on August 25 last year after getting into difficulties in the 25m pool at the town
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Survey shows art is 'very important'
MORE than 1,000 people have responded to a call to back arts provision across Darlington. A total of 1,200 residents have contacted the Darlington arts inquiry group's Vo ices and Views programme after reductions in public sector funding threatened
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2010 poppy appeal raised £49,000
LAST year's poppy appeal in Darlington raised £49,000. The appeal was launched by Mayor Bryan Thistlethwaite when he welcomed two wheelchair users to the town for a marathon wheelchair push. Pat Stoddart, poppy appeal co-ordinator in Darlington
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Playgroup gets good Ofsted rating
A CHURCH playgroup has been given a positive report in a Government inspection. Ofsted has rated Elm Ridge Methodist Pre-School Playgroup, in Darlington, as good. The report, published following an inspection in March, included a range of good
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Open day to fill last places
A MUSIC venue is holding an open day to fill the final places of an apprenticeship scheme for young music fans. The Forum music centre, in Borough Road, Darlington, is inviting youngsters dreaming of a career in music to its event on Saturday.
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At last Wembley's sun shines on the Darlington faithful
THE great thing about football is that whenever you hit rock bottom, you're never very far away from being back at the top. For every dark day, there is another opportunity in the future to provide a much-needed ray of light. Click here to view
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Middlesbrough 3 Doncaster Rovers 0
Middlesbrough 3 Doncaster Rovers 0 TONY MOWBRAY wants Rhys Williams to ignore the temptation to start next season with a Premier League club and be part of Boro’s fight to regain their top flight status. Bolton Wanderers are expected to test
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Sharp rise in student loan complaints
COMPLAINTS made by students and graduates about the handling of their loans have doubled during the past year and have quadrupled over five years, figures have revealed. The number of grievances lodged against the Student Loans Company (SLC),
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Volunteer gave his life trying to save others
A LIFEBOAT volunteer who drowned while on a rescue mission has been honoured 175 years on. William Guy lost his life on Christmas Day, in 1836, when he was washed overboard from the Zetland lifeboat during the attempted rescue of the crew of
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DJ's karate skills put attacker in a spin
A RADIO DJ used his martial arts skills to thwart an attack on a pub and carry out a citizen’s arrest. TFM Breakfast show presenter Wayne Allen, a 36- year-old karate black belt, was drinking with friends at the Dr Syntax pub, in Prudhoe, Northumberland
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Wall promotion firm threatened by cuts
THE organisation that promotes Hadrian’s Wall as a tourist attraction – once delivering a £3m economic boost from a single event – faces the axe because of Government cuts. The likely fate of Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Limited is the starkest
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Anger over sloping greens cutting ban
HEALTH and safety red tape is preventing village greens from being cut because they slope too much. Darlington Borough Council has said it can no longer cut areas of grass on slopes greater than 25 degrees. However, angry residents have
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Darlington 1 Mansfield Town 0
Darlington 1 Mansfield Town (AET) THERE have been better Darlington goals, but none have been as dramatic as the one which saw Chris Senior become a hero on Saturday. Without question, it was the most exciting moment in the club’s history
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Newcastle United 2 Birmingham City 1
Newcastle United 2 Birmingham City 1 WITH Newcastle United assured of Premier League football for a further year, Alan Pardew has gone public on a desire to make the “three or four signings that will lift the club’s fans off their seat”.
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Grieving mother hits out over cuts
THE mother of a steeplejack who died in a chimney fire has urged the Government not to make cuts to the Health and Safety Executive. Linda Whelan’s son Craig, 23, and coworker Paul Wakefield, 40, were killed nine years ago by a fireball in an industrial
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Family face long wait for agency decision
A MOTHER and her four children could be forced to leave the country after she fell foul of immigration rules. The future for Australianborn Bronwyn Clayton, 33, and her young British family is uncertain after she was told she had been living
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Partner and baby threatened
A YOUNG father threatened three generations of his family, including his nine-week-old baby daughter, with an eightinch bladed knife, a court was told. Paul Bell, 20, had an argument with his girlfriend on October 10 last year, Durham Crown
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Filling the gap left by public cutbacks
A year ago, the Conservatives and Lib Dems joined forces. In a series all week marking the Coalition’s first anniversary, The Northern Echo explores its impact on the region, starting with how the Government’s plans will affect Durham City.
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Training firm introduces first specialist wind turbine electrics course
A TEES Valley training firm specialising in work with high voltage appliances has secured a contract with one of Britain's top five energy suppliers to ensure its staff can work safely on wind turbines. The UK's first electrics training course for high
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Civic reception for victorious Darlo players
JUBILANT Quakers fans will pack Darlington town centre for a civic reception to honour their heroes. Click here to view a gallery of pictures from the day Civic leaders have praised Darlington’s winning FA Trophy team and laid on a reception
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Wembley joy for Quakers
Nearly 10,000 Darlington supporters were at Wembley on Saturday to witness the club’s triumph in the FA Trophy final. Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson sampled the atmosphere with them. THEY came, they saw, they conquered – but they were
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Trust insists maternity services are safe
HEALTH chiefs have categorically denied that they have plans to remove vital services from a North-East hospital. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust insists it has “no plans” to move maternity services from Darlington,
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Amy knows her fiance is a real treasure
HE may not have Prince William’s money or title, but that didn’t stop Mark Foster from coming up with a proposal fit for a princess. He sent girlfriend-ofsix- years Amy Purvis on a treasure hunt around their home town of Darlington, with clues
