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Lennon attacked
A man has been arrested after he tried to assault Celtic manager Neil Lennon during last night's Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hearts at Tynecastle. A fan clambered from the Hearts section of the main stand onto the pitch and
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Main to join Middlesbrough
MIDDLESBROUGH are ready to hand former Darlington striker Curtis Main an opportunity to prove himself in the Championship. Main, who turns 19 next month, has impressed while on trial at Boro's Rockliffe Park training base and manager Tony
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Smallwood tipped to keep improving
HAVING watched Richie Smallwood break into the Middlesbrough first-team, Tony Mowbray believes the 20-year-old has the potential to become a key figure for his side in the coming years. Smallwood spent the majority of the season on the fringes
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Magpies ace wants to help former club
NEWCASTLE right-back Danny Simpson is eager to give his old club a helping hand when the Magpies visit Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Sunday. Simpson spent four years at Manchester United coming up through the ranks, before eventually leaving
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Poor form sees Bruce learn about expectation levels
SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce admits the past few months have been the toughest he has experienced in management, but insists he has learned a lot about the expectation that comes with managing a North-East club. Last weekend's win at Bolton
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Ten leave Hartlepool
HARTLEPOOL United have released ten players as Mick Wadsworth starts his preparations for next season. Denis Behan, Armann Bjornsson, Joe Gamble, Leon McSweeney and Fabio Yantoro have all been released while fringe players Billy Blackford, Billy Greulich
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Tiger has Seve regrets
Tiger Woods wishes he could have taken on Seve Ballesteros in his prime, but he did at least get to play with him. Returning to golf this week for the first time since The Masters - knee and Achilles problems prevented him hitting a single shot for almost
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Onions out
GRAHAM Onions will miss Durham's match at Worcester next week after being selected to play for England Lions against Sri Lanka at Derby. While it will open the door for Steve Harmison to return against Division One's bottom club, there is little consolation
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Bairstow leads the way in Tykes’ opening encounter
Jonny Bairstow and Tim Bresnan led the way as Yorkshire responded superbly to early strife on the opening day of their LV County Championship match against Hampshire at Headingley yesterday. The White Rose county had slipped to 6-2 and 99-5
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Compton’s colourless vigil
DENIS Compton would probably have fallen asleep watching his grandson, Nick, score 254 not out for Somerset against Durham yesterday. There again, he probably fell asleep watching most of his Middlesex and England team-mates bat because he
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David Cameron announces extra help for jobless youth
EXTRA help to tackle the crisis of youth unemployment - amid the gloom of a record one-in-five young people out of work - will be announced by David Cameron today. The prime minister will reveal that businesses have agreed to offer 250,000
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O’Brien’s experienced Seville can dominate the Dante at York
Seville can show there is no substitute for experience in the totesport Dante At York for Aidan O'Brien. Fresh from winning with all four of his runners at Chester's May meeting and enjoying yet another Derrinstown Derby Trial victory with Recital, O'Brien
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No Duke hazard in Delegator’s victory
Delegator showed enough potential to suggest he could be a fascinating addition to the sprinting ranks as he flashed up the near-side rail in the Duke of York Blue Square Stakes. Saeed Bin Suroor's five-year-old was sent off the 5-1 favourite for this
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Trainer Gosden is cheered by Joviality’s win
Joviality shed little light on next month's Investec Oaks when losing her maiden tag in York's recognised trial, the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes. Trainer John Gosden said straight after the Group Three race that the Princess Haya of Jordan-owned filly
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Thousands turn out in Darlington to celebrate with their FA Trophy heroes
THOUSANDS of Darlington fans turned out to celebrate with their heroes last night. Jubilant supporters gathered in the towns market place as the team paraded the FA Trophy, won on Saturday in dramatic style against Mansfield Town at Wembley. Despite
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Wembley hero Senior slams Quakers as he is released
Darlington'S Wembley winning goalscorer, Chris Senior, was released by the club this afternoon, just hours before the club's victory parade. Senior scored the last-gasp goal against Mansfield to win the FA Trophy and secure the first piece of
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Fans meet TV chef at book signing
A TV chef took time out from her busy schedule to sign copies of her new cookery book. Rosemary Shrager, star of Ladette To Lady and Royal Upstairs Downstairs, visited the Guisborough Bookshop, in Guisborough, on Saturday. She was publicising her new
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Addict stole TV from home of aunt
A DRUG addict who broke into his aunt's home and stole a television was yesterday jailed after a judge branded it "a very mean" offence. Glen Fielden returned to the scene of the break-in while forensic teams were looking for clues and claimed he found
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Councillor defends Thatcher comments
A LABOUR councillor has defended comments he wrote on a social networking website about Baroness Margaret Thatcher. Middlesbrough councillor Len Junier has been criticised by Conservative Stockton South MP James Wharton for writing "I'd be proud to finish
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Hundreds helped into homes
SIX hundred people have been helped to buy a house with a Government scheme. The Time To Buy scheme was launched in County Durham and Tees Valley in 2009 to help people buy homes. The scheme is run by a consortium made up of Fabrick Housing Group, Stockton
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Mature student is fashion leader
A MATURE student is reaping the benefits of further education after fashioning a career from a love of dressmaking. Carole Challis, 45, is hoping to turn her lifelong passion for needlecraft into a full-time business with the help of Cleveland College
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Rival nations cross swords
GREAT Britain and Germany will cross swords in an international fencing match taking place this weekend. Veteran fencers from the two nations are to compete in a friendly match at Durham Town Hall on Saturday, with the opening ceremony taking place at
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Man left with injuries to face
POLICE are appealing for information after an assault in which a man was left in hospital with facial injuries. Officers say the victim, a 48-year-old local man, was injured in Sacriston, near Chester-le-Street on Friday evening. He was involved in
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Climb, not crime, for youngsters
POLICE have praised youth workers following the success of a scheme encouraging young people to "climb, not commit crime". People aged 13-24 years were given the chance to try adrenaline-fuelled activities such as climbing and abseiling, running alongside
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Widow collects husband's honour
THE WIDOW of a long-serving councillor who died the day before he was due to be made an honourary freeman has accepted the honour from the town mayor. Michael Wheeler’s widow Rita listened to a series of heartfelt tributes from her husband’
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Trip of a lifetime for pupils
A GROUP of students have enjoyed the trip of a lifetime after a school trip on the other side of the world. A group of Year 8 and Year 9 students from Teesdale School in Barnard Castle and from Tudhoe School, near Spennymoor spent time in the Chinese
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Listen here: Echo Memories on the radio
ECHO Memories has kindly been given its own radio slot by John Foster on his new early afternoon show on BBC Tees. It's a few minutes long every Wednesday at about 1.40pm and I talk about what is in the following morning's Memories supplement
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Fifth suspect in court over kidnap and murder of Redcar man
A FIFTH suspect has been charged with the kidnap and murder of a man who is said to have been snatched from his home. George Smith, 77, appeared before magistrates in Middlesbrough earlier today and will go before Teesside Crown Court on Friday. The
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Deal reached on play park plan
VILLAGERS have reached a compromise over controversial plans to upgrade a children’s play park, allowing work on the £46,000 revamp to begin. Some residents of Waldridge, near Chester-le-Street, were angry at Durham County Council plans to upgrade the
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Durham hits back at tourist jibe
DURHAM’S civic and religious leaders have hit back after an influential guide book claimed, after the Cathedral, it offered ‘little else to do’. The latest edition of the Lonely Planet guide describes Durham as: "unquestionably beautiful but once you
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Superbikes at Croft: What riders think of Croft Circuit
THE Northern Echo has spoken to the key riders who will be looking to make their mark in this weekend’s MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship. Here are their thoughts ahead of the action. Shane “Shakey” Byrne (HM Plant Honda)
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Compton close to record
NICK Compton equalled the second highest score at Chester-le-Street when he made 254 not out in Somerset’s total of 610 for six declared against Durham. Michael Di Venuto, who was on 41 at tea with Durham on 52 without loss, made the same score as Compton
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Superbikes at Croft: Burrell is still ‘searching for the Superbike secret’
BARRY BURRELL is pumped up for podium success at Croft after his maiden topthree finish last time out. The Bishop Auckland-based Buildbase BMW rider is competing in the Evo class of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship after moving
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Superbikes at Croft: Swan hoping to rise up the pecking order with teamwork
IN a discreet building in an outwardly unremarkable North Yorkshire town, a championship victory is being plotted. Hidden from view, the Guisborough headquarters of the Swan Yamaha motorcycle team is a hive of activity. People in shirts
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Superbikes at Croft: Laverty’s podium pursuit
MICHAEL LAVERTY is hoping it’s a case of third time lucky when he takes to the track at Croft this weekend. The Swan Yamaha rider has mixed it with the frontrunners in every race so far this season, but has yet to finish on the podium. Laverty
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Superbikes at Croft: Thrills and spills promised
IF the opening two rounds of this season’s MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship are any kind of barometer, then this weekend’s races at Croft Circuit should prove spectacular viewing. There have been thrills and spills, huge highs and
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Ready meals firm to create 150 jobs
A FIRM which makes a million ready meals a week is serving up a jobs bonanza in a former steel town. International Cuisine, based in Consett, County Durham, is embarking on a major recruitment drive after creating 150 jobs to meet an order from
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Market report
THE London market was boosted yesterday by a winning combination of strong Chinese trade data, hopes of a deal to solve Greece’s debt crisis and solid earnings reports. The FTSE 100 Index closed 73.9 points higher to 6018.8 after banking stocks
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Robot makers seek new blood
A FIRM manufacturing robots is to increase its North Yorkshire workforce to meet rising demand for its products in the nuclear decommissioning sector. SMD, which specialised in underwater robots for hazardous environments, wants to use its purchase
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Making browsers into shoppers
A TEES Valley start-up company has secured a £100,000 investment to create software that helps manufacturers keep track of customers who visit their websites. CANDDi, (Campaign and Digital Intelligence) based in Middlesbrough, will use the money
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Police authority chairman stands down while criminal inquiry continues
THE chairman of a North-East police authority involved in a criminal invetigation has resigned his position. A number of people with links to Cleveland Police Authority, including chairman Dave McLuckie, are being interviewed during the independent
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Idiots
AS a Newcastle United fan I find it very confusing that you can write an article (Echo, May 5) about a bunch of thugs and label them as fans of the club I love because they decide to sing some terrace chants prior to a pub brawl. I do not condone
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Justice
THE Question Time panel last week agonised over the killing of Osama bin Laden, with Lord Ashdown particularly concerned as to whether international law had been transgressed. The Geneva Convention and the orderly allied arraignment of the Nazis
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Durham's miserable market place needs work
FURTHER to Edward Halliday’s letter (HAS, May 9), can I say that I totally agree with everything he says about Durham Market Place. He asks what we have got for our £5m. Well, we have seen the statue moved and re-coloured. We have got a featureless
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Wind turbines
THE report that up to 45 wind turbines may be sited to the north of Newton Aycliffe, between the A1(M) and the A167 (Echo, April 28) simply beggars belief. At the present time, County Durham hosts more than 70 of these enormous structures, 39 of
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The partridge family
REGARDING the article in The Northern Echo Wednesday, May 4, which detailed the measures to be taken to ensure the survival of the grey partridge. Their numbers now are approximately 150,000 pairs and they are classed as a most endangered species
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Loving Shepherd?
FIRSTLY, a very happy 90th birthday – yesterday – to Charles Westberg, for many years these newspapers’ chief photographer and still in Darlington. Secondly, a plea to Colin Theakston, a former photographic department colleague believed to be
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Royalty
I WONDER how many Socialists refused to accept the extra bank holiday for the Royal Wedding due to their republican principles? Perhaps about as many as the socalled Socialists who, over the past 20 years, refused to sell their house for more
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NHS fears
I WRITE in reply to councillor Charles Johnson’s letter about the NHS (HAS, May 2). It should be of concern to all of us, including Jenny Chapman, Darlington’s MP, if a high percentage of staff working for our local NHS Foundation Trust express
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A damaged police chief
THE role of a police officer is one which relies heavily on sound judgement. When you happen to be the highest ranked officer in the force, there is a reasonable expectation that particularly sound judgement will be displayed. The Chief Constable
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We made the right choice
Political editor Chris Lloyd talks to Ian Swales, the Tees Valley’s only Liberal Democrat MP, about how extraordinary success has turned quickly into grim reality. IAN SWALES is a little irritated, a touch exasperated, although he is too polite
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Tough job
BRIGHTON Jobcentre has advertised a post for “Circus contortionist” on behalf of a circus troupe which is appearing at the Brighton Festival this year. But, despite the skills involved, where the artist has to squeeze into a slender jar, the Jobcentre
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Compton at the double
NICK Compton rode his luck and a blow on the helmet to grind his way to a double century for Somerset against Durham. For the second successive day Durham took an early wicket and were unable to follow it up as Somerset reached 515 for five at lunch.
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Back Barefoot for Musidora verdict at York meeting
RICHARD FAHEY’S Barefoot Lady could prove to be a value alternative in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York. Arizona Jewel, yet another big talking horse from Henry Cecil’s yard, and Ballydoyle’s Amazing Beauty have beautiful profiles and are
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Thorp strikes
AS on the first day, Durham took an early wicket against Somerset but were unable to follow it up. Callum Thorp struck with his second ball yesterday; this time it was his first. Jos Buttler tried a forcing back-foot stroke and edged to Phil Mustard
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Open exhibition looks for artists from around the region
ARTISTS from across the region are being invited to submit work for an annual open exhibition. The Summer Open Art Exhibition, held at The Station, in Richmond, has the theme ‘InVisible: seeing below the surface’. Artists are asked to enter original
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Is Curtis the Main man for Boro?
MIDDLESBROUGH are ready to hand former Darlington striker Curtis Main an opportunity to prove himself in the Championship. Main, who does not turn 19 until next month, has impressed while on trial at Boro's Rockliffe Park training base and
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Appeal launched to repair historic church
A FUNDRAISING appeal to raise money for vital repairs to an historic church has been officially launched by the parish vicar. St Mary’s Church, in Bolton on Swale, near Richmond, which dates back to the 14th Century, is in urgent need of repair after
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Disability sports open day aims to highlight new activities
A SPORTS open day to encourage people with disabilities to take up new activities has been organised by a local charity. The open day will be held at Richmond Swimming Pool, on Sunday, between 10am and 4pm, and is an opportunity for people with long-term
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Successful ladies choir to perform classical concert
THE three-time winners of the Wensleydale Tournament of Song are to perform a concert to raise funds for an historic theatre. Musicality, a Richmond based ladies choir, will perform a mix of choral music at the Georgian Theatre Royal on Saturday, May
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Primary head denies arson scam
A HEADTEACHER denies having his BMW car torched as part of an insurance scam, a court was told. Alan Bromley was arrested on suspicion of making a fraudulent claim to Liverpool Victoria insurance company five months after his BMW 320 was found
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Sex case prison boss facing jail
A PRISON governor was last night behind bars himself after he was convicted of child sex offences. Barry Cummings, wing governor at Durham’s all female Low Newton Prison, was led down to the cells at Durham Crown Court with a warning to expect
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Cadets recruitment drive hailed a success
A RECRUITMENT drive for a local branch of the St Johns Ambulance has been hailed a huge success. The Thirsk and Northallerton branch of the charity now has 12 new cadets, between ten and 16 years of age, from around the area. The campaign to attract
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Business as usual for region’s NHS
In the latest in a series of articles marking the coalition Government’s first anniversary in power, Health Editor Barry Nelson looks at how the NHS has fared over the past year. FIGURES provided by NHS organisations in the region show that the Health
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Have-a-go farmer angry at intruder’s ‘ticking off’
A FARMER punched twice by an intruder who broke into his home in the middle of the night has spoken of his anger after the man was given a caution. Clifford Pearson was punched once in the face and once in the chest before he could wrestle the
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Surge in schools hoping to become academies
THE Government has received a flood of applications from schools in the region hoping to become academies. Ten schools in the North- East and North Yorkshire have applied to become academies in less than a month. The surge brings the total of
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Claude pays ultimate price after vendetta
A LONG-RUNNING village vendetta has spiralled into violence – and claimed its first fatality. The victim survived a kidnapping ordeal – but only hours after his safe return, someone broke into his home and strangled him. The body of
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"Business as usual" for chief constable on final warning
A CHIEF constable who received a final written warning after admitting gross misconduct during a force recruitment exercise has vowed to carry on, saying it is "business as usual". Grahame Maxwell, of North Yorkshire Police, was sanctioned after helping
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Ex-pub landlord hits out over fine
A RETIRED pub landlord has criticised a council after it upheld a parking fine against him but withdrew one for a member of staff who had parked in the same place. Kenny Beagle dubbed Darlington Borough Council’s decision to cancel the ticket
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Final warning for gross misconduct
EXACTLY how close Grahame Maxwell came to being sacked by North Yorkshire Police may never be revealed. Had the police authority deemed his admission of gross misconduct was sufficient grounds for dismissal, he would have become the first chief
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Church gets device to fight lead thefts
A NEW security system aimed at preventing the theft of lead and other valuable metals from buildings is being trialled by a North-East firm. The Vipa Defender system is being tested at St Paul’s Church, in Spennymoor, County Durham, and St
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Cup heroes to get home town welcome
Darlington fans are being urged to get behind their trophy- winning football team and give them a hero’s welcome tonight. A civic reception is being held this evening to honour the team’s FA Trophy triumph. However, the Quakers faithful
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Food firm serves up jobs boost for Consett
A NORTH-EAST food firm which makes a million ready meals a week is serving up a jobs bonanza in a former steel town. International Cuisine, based in Consett, County Durham is embarking on a major recruitment drive after creating 150 new jobs to meet
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Chemical giant Huntsman relocates to new North-East centre
CHEMICAL giant Huntsman is to combine Tees Valley operations on one site after deciding its pigments division, employing almost 300, will remain in the North-East. The firm announced this morning that it is to move to a new purpose built
