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McClaren set for Forest role?
Steve McClaren has been offered a possible route back into English football after Nottingham Forest identified him as their top target to replace Billy Davies. The former England and Middlesbrough manager has been working overseas since his spell in
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Terry departs Quakers
Darlington manager Mark Cooper has explained that a change in priorities in his summer recruitment has resulted in Paul Terry being shown the exit at The Northern Echo Arena. The boss has withdrawn the contract offer that he originally made
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Taylor on fire in Redcar half marathon
TYNESIDE fireman Graeme Taylor won the big Redcar Half Marathon yesterday at the third time of asking. The 25-year-old Jarrow and Hebburn runner battled against a headwind in the second part of the race to beat Alnwick Harrier David Kirkland by an emphatic
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A 2 FOR 1 INSTALMENT
Last week two stories captured my attention: The first was the saga of France banning the mention of Facebook and Twitter on television. There has, of course, been a growth in divorces involving the use of social media networks. Indeed I have known
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Chester-le-Street show title form
Fortune, they say, favours the brave but if Saturday is anything to go by it also had an important part to play in Chester-le-Street's bold bid to retain their championship crown. For, as every other game was badly hit by stormy weather including two
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Esh make ground on the leaders
With leaders Brandon sitting the afternoon out, the chance was there for several of the chasing pack to make up some ground, and three contenders took full advantage with Esh Winning, Evenwood and Willington all recording convincing victories. Esh Winning
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Relegation is a real threat for Bishops
Less than halfway through what, in championship terms, continues to be one of the most intriguing seasons for years, the possibility of relegation for the second time in ten years has become a serious threat to bottom club Bishop Auckland. On a day when
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Boldon come out on top
After a rain-ravaged weekend Boldon emerged on top of the Durham Senior League after managing to pick up a few more draw points than their rivals - but its tighter than ever with Whitburn just a point adrift in second and Kimblesworth menacing in third
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Impaled girl has 'lucky escape'
A 10-year-old girl has had a lucky escape after she was impaled on a fence. Northumbria Police said the youngster was impaled by two poles as she fell on a fence in Gainsborough Square, Sunderland, on Saturday evening. A spokeswoman
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Chancellor expected to kick off Northern Rock sale this week
Chancellor George Osborne is this week expected to kick off the sale of nationalised bank Northern Rock, it was reported today. The Chancellor will use his annual Mansion House speech on Wednesday to reveal his plans to return the taxpayer-owned bank
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New surgery and library
A NORTH Durham community is celebrating after plans for a new doctors’ surgery and library were given the go-ahead. The £2.75m development on the site of the former junior and infants school on Ouston Lane, Pelton, near Chester-le-Street, was granted
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Firework arsonist walks free from court
A TEENAGER has walked free from court after admitting putting a firework through a family's door that caused a fire. Teesside Crown Court heard how the arson attack was the latest in a catalogue of anti-social behaviour incidents suffered by the woman
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Northern Sinfonia, The Sage Gateshead
Louisa Tuck, the youngest principal cellist in the UK, delivered a searing performance of Mark-Anthony Turnage’s heart-breakingly soulful Kai at The Sage Gateshead. Dedicated to the memory of cellist Kai Scheffler, the cello concerto is a work
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Martin receives top scouting award
A YOUNG Scout received the organisation’s top award at a recent reception to celebrate the centenary of scouting in the Northallerton district. Martin Sandell, of Bedale Scouts, received the Queen’s Scout Award (QSA) in a ceremony at Northallerton town
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Consultation to end for 1,000 homes masterplan
PLANS to build almost 1,000 homes on the northern edge of Northallerton will reach a major milestone this month, with the end of a public consultation on the project. A public exhibition and meeting will bring to an end an extensive consultation with
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College students take to the stage
TALENTED students opened the college doors for an evening of entertainment showcasing their skills to the community. Northallerton College students staged an evening drama for family and friends. Year 12 students in drama and theatre studies performed
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Fears for AWOL soldier
FEARS have been raised for the welfare of a serving British soldier who has gone missing after being due to report to a military base in the region. Mehmet Ali Osman was last seen by his family at an address in Southwark, south London, on May
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Town makes plans to deal with problem bikers
A NUMBER of ideas to deal with problem bikers in and around the Yorkshire Dales have been discussed at a special parish meeting of the town most affected by the issue. The town of Hawes is regularly inundated with bikers on sunny days and residents have
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Free construction courses
EAST Durham College is offering free courses in construction skills to anyone who is 19 and over and unemployed. The college’s Technical Academy, at Peterlee’s South West Industrial Estate, will also hold a two-day taster course for people aged from
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Choral music in hidden gem
MUSIC lovers will be able to enjoy a concert of choral music in the unique acoustic of one of the hidden architectural gems of Durham Cathedral. The Durham Singers will present a programme of a capella music in the cathedral’s Chapter House - with the
