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Call for action on housing shortage
URGENT action is needed to address the chronic shortage of housing in the region, a leading regeneration figure has claimed. Fabrick Housing Group chief executive Alison Thain spoke out after a sharp rise in the number of people on housing
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'500,000 live in parts of region with slow broadband'
NEARLY half a million people across the region are still trapped in the broadband slow lane, new figures for internet connections reveal. In some parts of County Durham and North Yorkshire, around four in ten people live in 'low-speed' areas
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Union criticises Tata chief's 'lazy managers' remark
COMMENTS by the chairman of Tata Steel about the "work ethic" of British managers met with a mixed reaction over the weekend. Indian tycoon Ratan Tata, owner of Tata Group, was reported as saying that nobody was "willing to go the extra mile
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Calls for A1 upgrade cancellation rethink
NORTH-EAST business leaders have called on the government to re-think its decision to axe parts of the A1 upgrade, arguing that the scheme is vital to the region's future economic growth. In a letter to Transport Minister Philip Hammond, the
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Shock after teen dies in moped crash
A SMALL community was left in shock yesterday following the death of a teenager in a moped accident. Police last night named the victim as 16-year-old Luke Casson, of Hutton Henry, east Durham. The Year 11 pupil at St Hild's Church of
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Boy bikes across Britain for charity
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy who is taking on a gruelling challenge to cycle 961 miles in just nine days to raise money for a children's hospice got in some last minute training at the weekend. Jake McGee could become a record-breaker if he succeeds in
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North Yorkshire potholes "not the worst"
A SENIOR councillor has rejected claims by the Labour party that North Yorkshire is one of the worst places in the country for potholes. A report released by Labour claimed that North Yorkshire County Council faces a bill of more than 400m
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Football team returns from Nepal tour
A NON-LEAGUE football team has returned from an end-of-season tour of Nepal - enjoying ten days of fame and football in the Indian sub-continent. On the pitch, Richmond Mavericks FC lost two games against Nepali Premier League sides, and drew
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Footballer dies in road accident
A FOOTBALL club's end of season celebration ended in tragedy when a popular player was killed in a road accident while heading home. Darren Wake appears to have been making his way back to his home village of Wheatley Hill, County Durham, on foot,
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Sir Bobby memorial garden unveiled
A MEMORIAL garden dedicated to the late Sir Bobby Robson was unveiled yesterday a stones throw from his beloved St James' Park. The garden features five stones depicting different aspects of Sir Bobby's remarkable life, including a miner's
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Elderly woman killed in A1 junction crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an elderly motorist died following a collision on a notorious stretch of dual-carriageway. The woman was a passenger in a green Ford Fiesta attempting to cross the southbound A1 at the Kirkby Fleetham junction
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Newcastle United 3 West Bromwich Albion 3
THEY might not have been involved in 'Survival Sunday', but you can always rely on Newcastle United to conjure up a bit of unnecessary drama on the final day of the season. With the clock ticking into the last minute of the campaign, the Magpies
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West Ham United 0 Sunderland 3
AFTER a season of promise that had, albeit only for a few weeks, threatened to end in disaster, Upton Park brought out the schadenfreude in Sunderland. As frustrated West Ham United supporters faced up to life in the Championship, Sunderland
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Mother's concern over school budget cut
A WORRIED mother fears her autistic son’s education will suffer over claims that his school faces £100,000 budget cuts. The woman, who wants to stay anonymous, claims Evergreen Primary School, Bishop Auckland, has serious financial problems. Her four-year-old
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New gym opens to please keep fit fans
EXERCISE loving villagers are looking forward to keeping fit with the opening of a new community gym. The Middleton-in-Teesdale Community Fitness Suite was paid for by Durham County Council and it is for locals in Middleton-in-Teesdale. A mobile gym
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Government inspectors label school as excellent
STUDENTS and staff are celebrating after their school was ranked amongst the best in the country by inspectors. Barnard Castle School and Barnard Castle Preparatory School was praised by the team of Government inspectors. The school achieved an excellent
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Young chess stars win league
YOUNG chess players had all the right moves in a tournament designed to test their skills to the maximum. Barnard Castle Prep School pupils became king of the board by taking the honours in the annual Teesdale Chess League. Teams of four battled it
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Medieval fair takes over village
JOUSTING knights and fair queens took over a village centre as locals headed back in time to hold their medieval fair. The 41st annual Sedgefield Fair was organised by Sedgefield Community Association and it took place on Saturday, May 21. It attracts
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The game's up
The legal basis of super-injunctions protecting the rich and famous from having their indiscretions exposed is crumbling by the second. The ban on naming the Premier League footballer involved in an alleged affair with former Miss Wales and
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Stokes breaks record
BEN Stokes today became the first player to score 150 for Durham in a one-day match as they amassed 286 for three against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. The 19-year-old all-rounder hammered seven sixes in scoring 150 not out off 113 balls against the CB
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Man dies after being hit by minibus
POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a second road death in County Durham over the weekend. Durham Police named the dead man as Darren Wake, aged 43, from Wheatley Hill in the east of the county. He was hit by a minibus on the A181 between Durham
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Mensah not given chance to say goodbye
JOHN MENSAH'S two-season spell at Sunderland will come to an end without an appearance at West Ham United on the final day of the Premier League season.Mensah, who stormed down the tunnel after being substituted late on in last Saturday's 3-
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Guthrie returns for Newcastle's final game
DANNY Guthrie returns to Newcastle's starting line-up as West Brom visit St James' Park on the final day of the season. Guthrie replaces Jonas Gutierrez, who is unavailable after sustaining a thigh injury. The midfielder is expected to partner Ryan
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Man overboard saved by lifeboat
THE Coastguard has urged people to check weather conditions before going out to sea in boats after three competitors in an open sea race had to be rescued. The three yachts were taking part in the Whitby to Scarborough race this morning when they each
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Gun owners will be able to renew licences at country show
GUN owners in North Yorkshire will be able to apply for or renew their firearms licence at a leading country fair as part of a new initiative by the police. Officers from North Yorkshire Police’s firearms and explosives licensing department have teamed
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Swimming pool celebrates 35th anniversary
STAFF and customers have celebrated the 35th anniversary of Richmond Swimming Pool. More than 500 people enjoyed a day of free activities on Sunday to celebrate the milestone, including aqua disco, swimfit and diving classes. Visitors were also able
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Competition launched to find the best Flavours in North Yorkshire
A NEW competition to celebrate the best of food and drink producers and vendors in the area has been officially launched. The Flavours of Herriot Country competition will replace the Flavours of Hambleton awards, which were previously organised by Hambleton
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County council leader announces executive reshuffle
THE leader of North Yorkshire County Council has announced a reshuffle of the authority’s executive after a long serving member stepped down. Coun John Weighell told members at the council’s annual meeting that it was an ideal opportunity to take stock
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Teenager fined for daytime poaching
A 14-year-old boy has been ordered to pay more than £200 by a court after admitting poaching charges. The boy, who cannot be named, was part of a group of four who were stopped in a field in Newton Morrell, near Barton, in North Yorkshire, on July 17
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Police appeal over suspicious incident involving young girl
POLICE have appealed for information to what they described as, "a suspicious incident", in which a man shouted from a car to a young girl. The nine-year-old was walking home, along Split Crow Road, in the Deckham area of Gateshead, when she was approached
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Teenage boy dies in moped crash
A 16-year-old died after crashing into a lampost on a moped last night. The rider, who is yet to be identified by police, collided with a lampost shortly before 6.33pm. Police were called to the collision, outside the Plough Inn pub just off the A19
