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Harmison to make his mark for Durham
STEVE Harmison is just about the last person Worcestershire would want to face after their recent traumas. The former England paceman will be anxious to make his mark when he returns to first team action today against hosts who will surely
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Yorkshire get their Guy
Marske's Simon Guy was supposed to be working this week - but now he is set to spend the next four days "having fun with my friends" after answering Yorkshire's SOS call for a wicketkeeper ahead of their Roses match against Lancashire at Liverpool
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Murray signs on at Pools
PAUL Murray yesterday became the latest player to sign a new deal at Hartlepool United.The 34-year-old midfielder impressed this season, and was in the running for the player of the year awards.But he recently admitted that his next campaign, his 18th
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Jackson hoping for a much improved 2011
INJURIES and illness have seen Jo Jackson hit rock bottom since collecting double world silver two years ago - but the Olympic bronze medalist insists false dawns are now a thing of the past. The 24-year-old upstaged Britain's golden girl Rebecca
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Bywater seeking revenge
WHEELCHAIR basketball player Terry Bywater insists a healthy dose of revenge is on the menu at next month's BT Paralympic World Cup - admitting Great Britain have some unfinished business to attend to. The 28-year-old, who has featured for GB at three
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Northern Rock sale could be imminent
A SALE process for Northern Rock could begin within weeks after Deutsche Bank recommended it was the best option for the taxpayer, according to reports this evening. According to Sky News Deutsche Bank, which was appointed by Northern Rock in March to
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Northern Rock sale could begin within weeks
A SALE process for Northern Rock could begin within weeks after Deutsche Bank recommended it was the best option for the taxpayer, reports tonight claimed. According to Sky News Deutsche Bank, which was appointed by Northern Rock in March to examine
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Youngster follows sister in to school's cadet force
AN ambitious young cadet is hoping to march in her sister’s footsteps after she signed up for military training. Holly Appleby, 14, of Barnard Castle School, has signed up to join school’s acclaimed Combined Cadet Force (CCF). She is one of 50 new recruits
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Olympic star tries to entice girls in to sport
AN Olympic silver medallist is urging schools to do more to inspire girls in to sport in the run up to London 2012. Badminton star Gail Emms, 33, called for action as she visited Sedgefield Community College, in County Durham, on May 17. The silver
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Engineering business becomes UK face of steel industry experts
A NEW engineering business has been appointed as the UK face of a world leading firm supplying services for the steel industry. Nortech Solutions has been appointed as the authorised UK agent for Luxembourg based Paul Wurth Group, which specialises
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Bywater seeking revenge
WHEELCHAIR basketball player Terry Bywater insists a healthy dose of revenge is on the menu at next month's BT Paralympic World Cup - admitting Great Britain have some unfinished business to attend to. The 28-year-old, who has featured for GB at three
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Jackson hoping for a much improved 2011
INJURIES and illness have seen Jo Jackson hit rock bottom since collecting double world silver two years ago - but the Olympic bronze medalist insists false dawns are now a thing of the past. The 24-year-old upstaged Britain's golden girl Rebecca Adlington
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Traditional game makes a comeback
A TRADITIONAL sport is making a welcome return to a social club more than ten years after the last quoit was thrown. Lazenby Social Club is resurrecting the historic sport as a way of maintaining community spirit in the village, near Redcar. Quoits
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Parties agree to form council coalition
A NEW council regime has been announced 11 days after elections were held. Stockton Borough Council will be run by a coalition of Labour and the Ingleby Barwick Independent Society (IBIS). The leader of the Labour group, Councillor Bob Cook, will take
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Report raises fears of job losses
HUNDREDS of jobs at a council look increasingly likely to be lost in the next three years. A Hartlepool Council report argues that £5m to £10m should be found to make redundancy payments. The same report has revealed that the authority has £4m more
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Cyclist hurt in collision
A CYCLIST suffered several fractures after being involved in a collision with a car yesterday morning. The 60-year-old was taken to North Tees General Hospital, suffering from four broken ribs, and a fractured collarbone and cheekbone. The injuries
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Woman seeks former classmates for reunion
A WOMAN who emigrated to Australia more than 50 years ago is trying to find her former classmates. Anni Nicholson, who was known as Ann Simpson during her schooldays, has returned to Bishop Auckland for a brief visit and is hoping to be reunited with
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Investment will help children learn garden skills
NURSERY children are getting ready for a summer of fun as £10,000 is invested in an educational and exciting new garden for them to explore. The new owners of Clever Clogs Day Nursery, backed by Hartlepool Borough Council, are transforming the garden
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Hunt for North-East fugitive moves to Caribbean
THE hunt for a fugitive drug dealer who was part of a massive crack cocaine plot in the North-East has switched to the Caribbean. Interpol is now involved in the search for on-the-run Kirk Wilson who is thought to have changed his name and fled to
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The Northern Sinfonia, The Sage, Gateshead
STEPPING into the breach for another performer at short notice must be a daunting prospect at the best of times, but Francesco Piemontesi rose to the challenge with style when he substituted for pianist Ingrid Fliter at the Sage. Fliter, who
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Jason Isaacs and The Greg Francis Orchestra, Journal Tyne Theatre, Newcastle
THE fabulous 14-piece Greg Francis Orchestra set their tone to swing with a foot-tapping instrumental to start an evening of polished rat pack music. As soon as Jason Isaacs came on stage, an eruption of applause welcomed the man billed as the
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Sledwich Garden Open
The garden of Sledwich, near Whorlton will be open for charity on Sunday 22 May. Under the National Gardens Scheme, the garden of this Elizabethan Manor House will be open on Sunday 22 May from 2:00pm until 5:30pm. This beautiful garden includes
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Bedlington poised for once in a lifetime pre season tour.
Northern League First Division club Bedlington are going on a pre-season tour with a difference – all the way to the USA in a football trip of a lifetime. The Terriers will fly 5000 miles across the Atlantic to Buffalo in New York State, as
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Fat chance
Jamie’s Food Revolution Hits Hollywood (C4, 10pm) This Green and Pleasant Land (BBC4, 9pm) Britain’s Next Big Thing (BBC2, 8pm) CHEF Jamie Oliver has had remarkable success at tackling the state of British school dinners and home cooking in his
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Rise of the Phoenix
EVERY now and then a band comes along whose music makes you wonder how you got by without them in your life. Phoenix Foundation are that band. North-East gig goers may have caught them at the Cluny earlier this year when they opened for the Go! Team
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Police appeal after mountain bike theft
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a mountain bike. The maroon coloured Kona Dawg bicycle was stolen from the Purple Mountain Bike Centre, at Dalby Forest, near Pickering, between noon and 5pm on Friday. The bike which has
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Walking in memory of mum
A TEENAGER is to take part in a charity walk just months after losing her mother to cancer. Mum-of-three Linda Lazaro died in February aged 55 after a seven-year battle with kidney cancer. Now her daughter, 18-year-old Yasmin Lazaro is to take part
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Classic cars set to bring in the crowds
MOTORING fans will be descending on North Yorkshire later this month to see some venerable vehicles. Ripley Castle is playing host to the 27th Yorkshire Classic Car, Bike, 4x4 and Spares Day. The event, on Bank Holiday Monday, May 30
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New competition for young artists
YOUNG artists are being encouraged to submit work to be considered for a new trophy at the 34th Ryedale Open Art exhibition. Artists under the age of 25, who are working in any media, will be considered for the James Lishman Arts Award. The trophy
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Margaret Fenwick: Barnard Castle Grammar Technical School
MARGARET FENWICK is trying to find the first intake at Barnard Castle Grammar Technical School for a reunion. Barnard Castle Grammar Technical School first opened its doors in September 1959. The first year pupils were the first ones to go all the way
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Future of biofuels industry still one of growth, despite troubles
ON the face of it, the announcement last week that production was to be temporarily halted at one of Europe's largest biofuel plants was another example that establishing the industry in the North-East was a losing battle. Littlemore than
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Murder inquiry launched after death of woman
A MURDER inquiry has been launched following the death of a woman in County Durham. Police officers and paramedics attended a terraced house in Gurlish West, Coundon, just after 2am today, following a call from a concerned neighbour.
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National park users have their say on future priorities
RESIDENTS and visitors have had their say on what they think are the top priorities for the future of the North York Moors National Park. Both groups were in agreement about what the national park authority should focus on in the coming years, including
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Quartet looking for Vegas jackpot
A TRIP to Las Vegas awaits four North-East amateurs if they can hit the jackpot by coming through the regional final of Europe's biggest pro-am competition, the Virgin Atlantic Pro-Am Championship. Barry Thompson and his Woodham PGA professional Ernie
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Kaleidoscope of Colour
IT'S nigh on impossible to put Colourmusic's sound into a box and label it. The spiel I was sent prior to speaking to the band described their music as like "musical walls that must be climbed" and if you understand the meaning of that youre a better
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The butterfly effect
From gorgeous handmade doorstops and memo boards to dotty napkins and floral cushions, Butterfly Barn’s products are the epitome of the shabby chic trend. Now the company is calling on the region’s natty knitters for its newest collection, says
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History
YOUNGER readers will not remember the killing of Reinhard Heydrich in Czechoslovakia during the Second World War. The retribution was swift. Sadly, hundreds, if not thousands, of Czechs were murdered by the Nazis in revenge. The received wisdom
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The mythical Margaret
THERE are many myths surrounding Lady Thatcher’s premiership, however, “mismanagement of the economy” as Jeremy Whiting suggests (HAS, May 16), is not one future historians will support. There can be no doubt that the “Thatcher era” marked a
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Closures
I WAS absolutely devastated when I heard the news that the Deerness Gymnastics and Leisure Centre of Excellence was threatened with closure. It is home to one of the most successful gymnastics clubs in the world, which has produced more than 60
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Royal wedding
WHAT an unpleasantly mean and insensitive letter from JM Gowland (HAS, April 30) about the royal wedding. He begrudges the cost of the security involved. How small-minded is that? In fact it was a gloriously happy occasion – a young couple very
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Scotland
THE joining of Scotland to the United Kingdom was done by, and for the benefit of, the wealthy ruling classes. The ordinary people of England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales weren’t asked. At the time ordinary folk had no rights. They were effectively
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Vertical pier
REGARDING councillor Chris Abbott’s letter on the Redcar vertical pier (HAS, May 16). Criticising former councillor Mike Findley is somewhat bizarre. Councillor Abbott is attempting to spin an election defeat in Redcar and Cleveland for the Lib
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Mushrooms
THE Darlington-based comedian and my dependable drinking buddy, Dave Adams, amusingly suggested in his letter that I may devour the odd “strange mushroom”. Why? Because I often leave carrots on the Cleveland Hills for aliens (HAS, 16th May).
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North-South divide
THE Society for the Prevention of Applied Commonsense has been given grant aid by the EEC to investigate the great North- South divide. Our remit is to find out where the divide is located and to draw up maps that show the demarcation position
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Smoke signals
IN Monday’s edition I read with interest the feature regarding Durham University’s acceptance of a donation from British American Tobacco towards scholarships for Afghan women. The company spokeswoman states that BAT “has a corporate responsibility
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What have we all become?
I AM thinking of writing a book entitled “All Kids Now: The Infantilisation of British Society”. This has happened before. The Cumbrian philosopher R.G. Collingwood wrote: “The critical moment was reached when Rome created an urban proletariat
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PM on the back foot
THE fact that David Cameron is having to reaffirm the case for making fundamental changes to the National Health Service shows the extent to which the Government is on the defensive on an issue perhaps closest to the nation’s heart. Nick Clegg
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Bruno: the canine advisor
As Foster Care Fortnight gets under way, Steve Pratt meets a four-legged friend from Newton Aycliffe who is helping foster children deal with their anxieties. BRUNO may have four legs, a glossy coat and a wet nose, but he has plenty in common
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Kirby flag-bearer Andorn can win again
YORKSHIRE trainer Phil Kirby has his relatively small string in excellent form at present and his flag-bearer Andorn can win again in the Racinguk.com Handicap at Nottingham. Andorn has done wonders for Kirby’s profile and won five of his last
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Students awarded school honour for their chivalry
TWO teenage students have received a cross they are happy to bear - to honour their achievements and dedication. The Cuthbert Cross is presented annually to the boy and girl at Northallerton College who “by loyal chivalrous and honourable conduct have
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Inflation likely to rise further says King
SOARING inflation is likely to rise further this year, the Bank of England's Governor said. It comes as Office for National Statistics published data today showing that inflation was 4.5per cent in April, against Government targets of 2 per
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Gateshead Thunder dismiss head coach
GATESHEAD Thunder have parted company with head coach Richard Pell after a disastrous start to the Co-operative Championship 1 season. Thunder are bottom of the table, having failed to win a single game so far this year, and Pell leaves by mutual consent
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Arrival of Harry Potter steam loco delayed
THE arrival of a steam locomotive made famous by its appearance in the Harry Potter films has been delayed. Guest locomotive former GWR Hall Class steam loco No. 5972 Olton Hall - better known to film fans as Hogwarts Castle, the locomotive which hauls
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Health group to take on new role
A HEALTH group set up to give patients a voice says it hopes to unite different organisations across Darlington as part of its new role. Darlington LINk, which works with healthcare bodies to represent the views of patients across the town,
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Woman glassed in pub attack
POLICE are appealing for help tracing the attacker who smashed a glass in the face of a woman enjoying a night out. The injured woman was left with a one-inch cut to her forehead and a number of cuts to her face and shoulder after the incident in the
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New pitch to host festival
A NEW £530,000 pitch will host Darlington's 12th annual football festival tomorrow. More than 250 young players will be taking part in the festival at Longfield School, which will be opened by Darlington FC's Jamie Chandler. He will be joined by former
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Anniversary couple trade gifts for charity cash
A COUPLE are celebrating their wedding anniversary by asking their guests to donate money to charity instead of bringing gifts. Rosetta and Steve Forster are holding a party for family and friends at Albert Hill Workingmen's Club, Darlington
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Lucky escape after bin set alight outside home
RESIDENTS of a care home were lucky to have escaped a blaze yards from their property, firefighters said yesterday. Neighbours to St William's Home, in Cromwell Avenue, Darlington, say they are suffering from repeated arson attacks.
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Supermarket customers give air medics a lift
A SUPERMARKET has raised £4,395 during a year of in-store events in aid of the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). Sainsbury's, in Victoria Road, Darlington, held a series of bag-packs and collections after choosing the GNAAS as its charity
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Building work on new Northallerton Town Square set to begin
THE long-awaited - and controversial - revamp of the heart of Northallerton is finally to get underway later this month. After some two years of discussions, the £30,000 programme of works will begin on May 23 and should take three weeks to complete.
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McClaren says no to Hammers
FORMER Newcastle manager Chris Hughton is one of the leading candidates to replace Avram Grant at West Ham United after early favourite Steve McClaren ruled himself out of the running yesterday evening. Grant was dismissed shortly after
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Colback is a ray of light for Bruce
IT has been a trying few weeks for everyone associated with Sunderland, but Steve Bruce feels Jack Colback’s emergence has provided some much-needed light amid the gloom. Colback has started the Black Cats’ last five matches, and was the
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Lovenkrands: 'No time for egos at St James' Park'
PETER Lovenkrands has a message for all prospective summer arrivals at Newcastle United - “Leave your ego at the entrance door”. With just one weekend of the current Premier League season to go, thoughts are already turning to this summer’s
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NHS reforms ‘essential’
DAVID CAMERON warned yesterday that the Government’s NHS reforms were essential to avert a £20bn funding shortfall by 2015. Signalling his determination to press ahead with the highly controversial changes, the Prime Minister said the status
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Call for police chief to resign
THE embattled chief constable of North Yorkshire tried to carry on as usual yesterday in the face of further calls for him to quit after he admitted gross misconduct. Grahame Maxwell attended a meeting of the North Yorkshire Police Authority's policy
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Teenager in court over student's death
A TEENAGER charged with the manslaughter of a 17-year-old student sobbed in the dock as he made his first appearance before magistrates. The young man, also 17 and who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with the manslaughter of Daniel
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Business calls for rail link
THE region needs the controversial high-speed rail project to go ahead if it is to remain economically competitive, business leaders have warned. In an open letter, chamber of commerce presidents from across Yorkshire yesterday called on the Government
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Autistic man was abused by carer, jury told
AN autistic man was abused by his one of his carers who told him to keep it secret or face being told off, a court heard yesterday. David Ridley is said to have warned his alleged victim that he would have his toys taken from him if he told anyone of
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World-class bikers ready to compete at forest again
AMATEUR mountain bikers will be able to pit their wits against the world's elite on the twists and turns of a forest track as international mountain biking returns to the region. The second round of the UCI Cross Country Mountain Bike World
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School's revolution is a flop in the region
THE Tory education revolution allowing parents and teachers to set up their own free schools has flopped in the region, the Government admitted last night. Just one of the 40 free school proposals that have cleared the first hurdle is from the North-East
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Hundreds of temporary jobs created at steel plant
THE NORTH-EAST construction industry will get a major boost next month when hundreds of temporary workers are handed the job of bringing an iconic steel plant back to life. The latest phase in the turnaround of the Teesside Cast Product's (
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School worker accused over biker's death in road smash
A SCHOOL worker has gone on trial accused of causing the death by dangerous driving of a motorcyclist on a country road. David Morse, from Barnard Castle, County Durham, was killed while out riding with friends in North Yorkshire last summer
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Man stole from ex employer's clients
A MAN set up a bogus company and within days began to milk the credit and debit card details of clients of his former employer, a court heard. Graham Keith Walker, 44, was yesterday (MON) jailed for 20 months after a court heard that he attempted
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Changing attitudes see significant increase in firms taking on employees with disabilities
MORE enlightened attitudes amongst employers has helped drive a significant increase in the number of disabled workers taken on by firms in the region during the past year. In the 12 months to the end of March Remploy's recruitment service increased
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Subsea cable firm's Tees Valley facility set for important role in its future
A SUBSEA cable firm's Tees Valley facility is expected to play an important part in its future growth as it looks to concentrate on its key energy markets. JDR Cable Systems, which manufactures subsea power cables and umbilical systems for the offshore
