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Sunderland expect to sign Westwood
SUNDERLAND remain confident of winning the race to sign Keiren Westwood next month despite late interest in him from Leeds United. Westwood is due to sign for the Black Cats on July 1 when he becomes a free agent after his contract at Coventry
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Premier pair both want Ranger
QPR and Bolton Wanderers are both preparing moves for out-of-favour Newcastle United forward Nile Ranger. Ranger has been told to seek new employers after Magpies manager Alan Pardew deemed him surplus to requirements. The 20-year-old
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Cooper asks for patience
Darlington manager Mark Cooper has asked the club’s supporters to be patient as he continues to work on bringing in new players to The Northern Echo Arena. It is three weeks since he added midfielder Kris Taylor and striker James Walshaw to
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Marathon man Isner finds short cut
Instead of 11 hours and 70-68 in the fifth set, it took John Isner only three minutes over two hours to defeat Nicolas Mahut in their eagerly-anticipated rematch at Wimbledon. After last year's record-breaking three-day epic on Court 18, it
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Hughton set to be Blues boss
The former Newcastle boss is close to tying up a deal to become Alex McLeish's replacement at St. Andrew's. Hughton is believed to have edged ahead of Roberto Di Matteo in the battle to take charge of Blues. Hughton has been out of football since parting
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Ward defeated
James Ward could not produce a repeat of his Queen's Club heroics as he became the latest British man to exit Wimbledon in the first round with a straight-sets defeat to 19th seed Michael Llodra. The Londoner beat Sam Querrey and Stanislas
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Serena moves on
Williams was overwhelmed with emotion after being forced to dig deep to dispatch the spirited Aravane Rezai of France 6-3 3-6 6-1 on Centre Court. The 29-year-old Wimbledon champion was playing only her second tournament since recovering from
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Federer climbing stairway to seven
Roger Federer set his sights on equalling Pete Sampras' modern-day record of seven Wimbledon titles after completing a comfortable first-round victory over grass-court rookie Mikhail Kukushkin. Twelve months ago, Federer had to fight back from
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Murray impressed by McIlroy magic
Andy Murray was won over by the manner of Rory McIlroy's major breakthrough as he searches for the mental fortitude that will help him to win a first tennis grand slam. The world number four began his sixth Wimbledon campaign on Monday with a tougher-than-expected
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Gale thwarts Durham
YORKSHIRE skipper Andrew Gale led the defiance by a trio of southpaws yesterday as he made an unbeaten 101 to achieve a draw in the rain-shortened match at Chester-le-Street. Adam Lyth made his season's best score of 69 and the third left-hander, Gary
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Injuries a concern as focus switches to T20
DURHAM and Yorkshire have to turn their attentions back to Twenty20 cricket after yesterday's championship draw and both have injury concerns. Paul Collingwood is expected to miss Durham's home matches against Lancashire on Friday and Worcestershire
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Villas-Boas on way to Chelsea
Chelsea's pursuit of highly-rated coach Andre Villas-Boas appeared to move a step closer to completion last night as Porto announced they had received the payment required to release him from his contract. Confirmation came earlier that Villas-Boas tendered
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Colly not in England squad
Durham's Paul Collingwood was dropped by England alongside wicketkeeper Matt Prior from the one-day squad which was named yesterday. Wicketkeeper-batsman Craig Kieswetter was recalled along with all-rounder Samit Patel. Collingwood, 35, is England's
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Flower expecting a lot from Broad and Cook
Andy Flower is confidently expecting both Stuart Broad and Alastair Cook to be fit for purpose in their new roles as England's limited-overs captains. Broad had a last-minute scare when he suffered a bruised heel and had to spend some time off the pitch
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Outrage is caused by Team GB statement
The leaders of Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland football have reacted with outrage at a "historic" announcement by the British Olympic Association that players from all home nations will be eligible for selection for Team GB at the London 2012
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Wickham is wanted by Cats
SUNDERLAND have made a fresh attempt to land Ipswich Town’s teenage hot-shot Connor Wickham. The Black Cats’ initial advances were rebuffed earlier this month when they failed to match the Tractor Boys’ £12m price-tag. But now Sunderland
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Fallen tree causes power cut
A TREE brought down an overhead cable, causing a power cut to residents on the outskirts of Darlington. About 280 customers in Croft and Dalton-on-Tees lost their power supply at just before 7.10pm this evening. Engineers have been working on the problem
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Sir Bobby tribute song to feature on radio show
A tribute song to Sir Bobby Robson written by a County Durham couple is to feature in a national radio show on Saturday). BBC FiveLive is running a documentary about the former Newcastle and England manager and the show will feature Sir Bobby's Song
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Vintage car display draws in crowds
VINTAGE car enthusiasts enjoyed a large collection of classic vehicles as fans braved the bad weather. The display included classic cars, motorbikes and tractors plus stationary engines and models last weekend. The annual event was based at the Mainsforth
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Warring robots headline science festival
WARRING robots from a hit TV show and a rope climbing robot are amongst the star attractions at a science festival. The Brainwave11 event will see youngsters from across the North East enjoy a hands on approach to science. The free event is being held
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Mystery over nuisance land
MYSTERY surrounds the ownership of a small piece of crumbling land that is causing a nightmare for neighbours. Residents on Sycamore Grove and East Green in West Auckland said their lives are being blighted by the small plot of land next to a passageway
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Business park in appeal for clients
AN office park urgently needs new businesses to move in as funding cuts are hitting an agency tasked with encouraging entrepreneurs. Innovation House, on South Church Industrial Estate, Biship Auckland, was opened by Tony Blair in 2004 and is managed
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Jog blog part two: The exercise begins
IT’S been two weeks since we last met and I have been doing some exercise. It has been slow and steady to say the least, hampered somewhat by my colleagues setting me ridiculous but irresistible challenges such as eating a muffin in 20 seconds (I failed
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Debra's alternatives
Ex-Coronation Street and Bad Girls actress Debra Stephenson talks about her family life and homeopathy to mark Homeopathy Awareness Week. DEBRA Stephenson’s busy career is built around her family life. Two years ago the 39-year-old actress, her husband
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Banking on Penny
Sports therapist Penny Macutkiewicz has worked her magic on many a top athlete. Now non-sports people recovering from injuries can also benefit from her skills. IT is difficult not to be impressed by the testimonials on Penny Macutkiewicz’s website
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Man of the cloth
Turn the guy in your life into a style magnet. Lisa Haynes looks at this summer’s hottest menswear trends. "SUMMER is the best time of year to inject a bit of colour into your life and be more playful with your wardrobe,” says Toby Bateman, buying
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Durham v Yorkshire: Steady Gale
YORKSHIRE skipper Andrew Gale had taken his side within sight of safety at tea on the final day, when they were nine runs adrift with six wickets standing. Gale was on 76 out of a total of 232 for four and with Adam Lyth having made his season’s best
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Safety awareness event in Shildon
AN event promoting safety takes place in Shildon next week. The Shildon Community Safety Partnership is hosting a safety carousel in the Methodist church hall, in Civic Hall Square, on Thursday, June 30, starting at 9.30am. A spokeswoman for the partnership
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Kettering want Cooper
DARLINGTON boss Mark Cooper is wanted by managerless former club Kettering Town.DARLINGTON boss Mark Cooper is wanted by managerless former club Kettering Town. Cooper spent two years at Rockingham Road, during which he guided the Poppies to the Conference
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Cooper’s hunt goes on
Darlington manager Mark Cooper has revealed his frustration at missing out on several potential new players who have chosen Fleetwood Town ahead of Quakers. He has spent weeks speaking to targets – recruiting midfielder Kris Taylor and striker
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Woman flown to hospital after smash
A WOMAN was taken to hospital by helicopter after she was cut free from a car after a crash. The 34-year-old, from Consett, was driving a Ford Focus with a 40-year-old man and a one-year-old baby. The smash, with a VW Golf, happened at around 5.45pm
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Kings Of Leon, Sunderland Stadium Of Light
IF you were judging the band’s reaction to the 55,000-strong crowd, you’d say it must be the first major gig they’ve ever played. If you were judging their performance, you’d think The Kings of Leon had been playing stadiums for as long as
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Sailor return
Three Men Go To Venice (BBC2, 9pm) Submarine School (Five, 8pm) Jamie’s Food Revolution Hits Hollywood (C4, 10pm) IT’S a concept with all the hallmarks of one the best stereotype-based jokes, but this Englishman, Irishman and Welshman are at
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Spitfire fly-past to mark forces day
TWO Second World War Spitfire aircraft will fly over a special event to mark Armed Forces Day and the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion. The fighters, part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight that appears at airshows across
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Driver fined £70 for using bus stop to drop off friend
A DRIVER has been hit with a £70 parking ticket after pulling into a bus stop for a matter of seconds. Paul Robinson received the fixed penalty notice which said his Ford van was "observed from 12.41pm to 12.41pm on June 10". The 50-
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Can you help with world record attempt?
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help set a new sporting world record. Futsal is an alternative form of football, normally played indoors with five players on a smaller pitch with a smaller ball. And players are hoping to set a new record by playing for
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Summer walks to look at natural history of national park
A NUMBER of gentle walks looking at the wildlife, geology and social history will take place across the North York Moors this summer. The walks have been arranged as part of the Lime and Ice Project, which aims to open up access to south-west corner
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Durham v Yorkshire: Lyth defiant
DURHAM took only two wickets in the morning session on the final day against Yorkshire as Adam Lyth led the resistance by equalling his season’s best on 64 not out. The visitors were 129 for two at lunch, 94 behind, skipper Andrew Gale contributing 29
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Man jailed for bottle attack on shopkeeper
A BOTTLE-THROWING customer who fractured the cheekbone of a shopkeeper in an inexplicable late-night attack was locked up yesterday. Johad Hassan was told by a judge that he lost his temper "for no apparent reason" and became "immediately violent"
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Awards ceremony for police cadets
SCORES of police cadets from across Cleveland will be recognised in a ceremony on Thursday night. A total of 75 young people aged between 13 and 18 will receive certificates for their voluntary work improving community safety. The cadets have
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School welcomes the community
A PRIMARY school opened its doors to the community in a special fun event with a message. More than 300 people visited Yarm Primary School for the school's Our Big Community day. A highlight was the visit of the Lions of Zululand, an African tribal
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Man stabbed with broken bottles
A MAN needed hospital treatment after being stabbed with broken bottles following a night out. The 21-year-old victim was attacked at about 2am on Saturday in Kimberley Street, Hartlepool. He was getting out of a taxi after returning from a night
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£3.5m set to be invested in school repairs
PLANS to revamp schools are set to get the go-ahead as councillors look to bring them up to standard despite losing millions of pounds of Government support. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's cabinet members willmeet today to look at investing
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Ben and Emily triumph in lettering contest
A COLOURING competition spelt out success for two young historians. Visitors to Durham’s Clayport Library and Durham County Record Office’s annual family fun day were challenged to design an illuminated letter, with prizes up for grabs for the winners
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Mary Poppins injury woman loses cash bid
A MOTHER who was left wheelchair-bound after she fell off a banister while imitating Mary Poppins has lost her multi-million-pound compensation bid. Ruth Geary fell nearly 12ft in JD Wetherspoon’s Union Rooms pub in Newcastle in 2007, sustaining
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Police name baby who died at home
A NINE-WEEK-OLD baby who died at home as been named by police today. Amber Lily Rose Hammond, of Roker Close, on Darlington's Red Hall estate died on Saturday, June 11. Police said her death is not being treated as suspicious and were forced to act
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Krista’s classroom
Leaving her glamourous New York lifestyle behind, Krista Shortino has been working as an exchange teacher at a North-East primary. She tells Chris Webber that despite the cultural differences, she has fallen in love with the region. KRISTA Shortino
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Logan's run?
IS it now the case that David Cameron is blaming the economic crisis on my next door neighbour, Mrs Jones – a retired civil servant who has had the audacity to live beyond 70 years of age? Moreover, former teacher Mr Smith, who lives in the end
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Monarchy
I HAVE no interest in praising or disparaging celebrities – even those in the monarchy. I would prefer a monarchy than a republic where someone like Sarah Palin might be elected. There should be a serious discussion about the constitution. The
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Wrong message to send dads
IN his Father’s Day message to the nation, David Cameron makes what is in effect an emotional admission that he is bereft of ideas on core social issues. He can’t seriously believe the threat of stigmatisation could secure more men willing to
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One step closer to Lesotho
A PART-time hairdresser is a step closer to Africa after a fundraising night at the salon where she works. Laura Cockburn, the ‘Saturday girl’ at the Janet Maitland salon, in Durham City, is planning to travel to Lesotho, in southern Africa, to work
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Third World
DAVID CAMERON has announced a programme of aid to the Third World, including a vital immunisation programme. It is right that this is done. If people anywhere in the world have a need then that need should be met. Personally, I believe that the
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Moan, moan, moan
ONCE again, the Sacriston-based comedy legend Dave Cook writes to complain about me (HAS, June 20). Does this man know how to smile or, indeed, have nothing better to do than complain all the time? In his latest yawn-inducing outburst he claims
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Kirsten and Calum are top cooks
SCOUTS have competed in a budget cooking contest. Members of Durham City District Scouts were challenged to cook a three-course meal on gas stoves within 90 minutes, to simulate the camping experience. Each team of two to three people had a maximum
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Blind drivers
YET again a driver has blatantly ignored warning signs on the Holy Island causeway and had to be rescued by the RNLI (Echo, June 20). This is the eighth time this year that lifeboats have had to rescue motorists stuck in the rising tide. The
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Music
I AM pleased Ray Mallon has discovered the value of music (Echo, June 17). A world without music would be a poorer place, and yet, to many it is a luxury subject taught in schools and not a career option for parents wishing to guide their children
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Disabilities
MANY people living with a disability or long-term health condition feel their views aren’t being heard by those who represent them in local and national politics. We’re delighted that Redcar MP Ian Swales has pledged his support for Radar’s dialogue
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Dying with dignity in a clinic?
AS part of its propaganda for the legalisation of assisted dying, the BBC showed the contrived death of 71-year-old Peter Smedley in a Dignitas clinic in Zurich. I’m sure the intention of the programme- makers was to show us how easy and peaceful
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NHS reforms
HOW will competition in the NHS work? If North Tees Hospital develops a new cheaper treatment, will it keep it to itself and not let South Tees Hospital into the secret? If we have competition, will North Tees have a huge waiting list for my
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Saving babies
The determination of a North-East hospital consultant to help premature babies has finally paid off. Health Editor Barry Nelson tells the story behind an award-winning new device that should save lives. IT was when North-East hospital consultant
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Simple passage home for champion Nadal
DEFENDING champion Rafael Nadal safely booked his place in the second round of Wimbledon, before the rain came and affected a number of the other games. The number one seed saw off the challenge of the unheralded Michael Russell in three sets
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Routine opener for hard-hitting Venus
VENUS Williams continued to shake off the rust as she cruised into the second round of Wimbledon by crushing Akgul Amanmuradova 6-3 6-1. Just three days after turning 31, Williams hardly broke sweat as she produced a typically powerful performance
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Murray makes it
ANDY Murray overcame a spirited challenge from Daniel Gimeno-Traver under Wimbledon’s Centre Court roof to win their first-round encounter 4-6 6-3 6-0 6-0. With rain bringing an early end to play elsewhere on the opening day, all eyes were
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McIlroy full of cheer
RORY McIlroy and Colin Montgomerie will remember the US Open at Congressional as long as they live – but for reasons that could not be more contrasting. In 1997 Montgomerie was heckled when he led and in tears when he lost, a bogey at the penultimate
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From Crook to Cornwall
WE have been to Cornwall, grockel round the clock, a first holiday visit for a quarter of a century crab sandwiched between two of the Backtrack calendar’s most firmly established fixtures. The Crook Games League presentation, inevitably coupled
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Strauss to get in some much-needed batting practice
DISAPPOINTED England had to settle for a stalemate at a rainy Rose Bowl, but could still console themselves with npower series victory over Sri Lanka. Captain Andrew Strauss admitted his team arrived with high hopes yesterday morning that they
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Nursery is twice as outstanding
A NURSERY in Bishop Auckland has received top marks for its second Ofsted inspection in succession. Aclet Close Nursery School, which has 78 pupils aged three and four, was deemed outstanding by the inspectors, after receiving the same rating in 2008
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Playtime for workers
Giving staff time off during the working day to watch sporting events is an example of a sea-change in office culture, Business Editor Owen McAteer discovers EMPLOYERS have been encouraged to give staff time off this week to watch Andy Murray play
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Armed Forces shoulder to shoulder for tribute
VETERANS and serving soldiers were honoured during a public ceremony to mark the start of a national event. Civic dignitaries in Darlington marked National Armed Forces Day, which is officially on Saturday, with their own event yesterday.
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Call for 15-fold increase on turbine fees
A WIND farm developer should pay a 15-fold increase in planning fees to progress with plans to erect six turbines, according to an independent report. Darlington Borough Council has given an assurance it will investigate the findings of the report
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Song judges voice their approval
A TEENAGE singer-songwriter captured the judges' hearts at the final of a talent competition when she was told her performance was "quite simply perfect". Hayley McKay won the £5,000 grand prize at the final of the Marston's National Talent
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Traders call for action on street drinks
PUB and business owners are calling for Darlington to join hundreds of other towns across the country by introducing measures to curb antisocial drinking. Members of the town's Pubwatch and Shopwatch schemes are keen to see a designated public place
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MP Jenny's leap of faith
A POLITICAN took a leap of faith as she abseiled 90ft from a church gallery at the weekend. Jenny Chapman, MP for Darlington, discovered it was tough at the top and raised £400 for three charities after taking part in the challenge at St Cuthbert's
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Festival is new chapter for Ali
A WRITER is to appear at the Edinburgh Literary Festival to perform readings of her debut novel. Ali Lewis, author of coming-of-age novel, Everybody Jam, will appear at the festival, which is part of the Edinburgh Fringe, after her novel attracted
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I went head over heels, nurse
A COUPLE who married a year after they met - in hospital - celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary yesterday. John Stove met wife-to-be Edna in Darlington Memorial Hospital when he was being treated for head injuries after a traffic accident
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Information week offers chance to be neighbourly
RESIDENTS are being urged to help neighbourhood watch schemes as part of a national initiative this week. As part of National Neighbourhood and Home Watch Week, information will be available at various locations throughout Darlington about setting
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Carnival visitors encouraged to have a good life
VISITORS to this weekend's Darlington Community Carnival will be encouraged to go green by reducing, reusing and recycling their waste. For the fourth year running, Darlington Borough Council's Making Waste Work campaign is sponsoring the carnival
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Civic leaders honour Armed Forces
CIVIC leaders have marked Armed Forces Day by raising flags to support British service personnel in North Yorkshire. Officials from Hambleton and Richmondshire District Councils took part in ceremonies to simultaneously fly the flag across the UK.
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The Northern Sinfonia and Chorus, The Sage Gateshead
The final works of two composers, left unfinished at their deaths, were vividly brought to life under the baton of Thomas Zehetmair at The Sage Gateshead. Bartok’s Viola Concerto, was left as a cluttered pile of sketches and fleshed out posthumously
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Fosters spurns takeover bid
BREWER Fosters has rejected a takeover approach worth £6.2bn from Grolsch owner SABMiller. The Melbourne-based company told SAB that its conditional proposal of 4.90 Australian dollars a share, representing an 8 per cent premium on the companys share
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JD Sports expands into Spain
RETAILER JD Sports has bought a long-established menswear chain and gained a stronger foothold on the Continent as part of its continued expansion. The moves contrast with its loss-making rival, JJB Sports, which narrowly avoided administration in March
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Arson video suspects aged as young as 12
POLICE are investigating claims that arsonists as young as 12 filmed an attack on a nursery school playground and put the footage on the internet. Youngsters were left heartbroken after their toys and summer house were burned at St Pius X Primary
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Lord & Lady's Garden Opens In Aid of Hospice
Beautiful terraced garden with roses, herbaceous borders, fish pond and outstanding views of the Dales will open to the public in Spennithorne near Leyburn this Sunday 26th June from 2pm to 5pm. Lord & Lady Brittan are throwing open their garden at
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Marine killed in Afghanistan leaves friends £100,000 for Las Vegas party
A MARINE who died has sent his friends on an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas. David Hart was killed nearly a year ago by a Taliban bomb while on duty in Afghanistan. It was the eve of his 24th birthday. A member of 40 Commando, he died while
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Rededication of memorial to tragic planning officer
A PLAQUE in honour of a planning officer who was murdered has been rededicated on the 20th anniversary of his death. Lisa Foster yesterday unveiled the memorial to her uncle, Harry Collinson, who was killed by Albert Dryden over a planning
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Profoundly deaf teacher crowned best in North-East
A DEAF teacher, described by one of her students as inspirational, has been named the best in the North-East. Noreen Chaplin, who teaches British Sign Language levels one and two and Deaf Awareness at Darlington College, was nominated for Teacher
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'Unmask the secret online perverts'
MINISTERS were last night accused of betraying young people after rejecting a crackdown on sex offenders proposed after the murder of a North-East teenager. Sex offenders will not be forced to register their true identities when they use online
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McLeish in 11th-hour Larsson bid
ASTON Villa boss Alex McLeish will make a last-ditch attempt to scupper Sunderland's pursuit of Seb Larsson by making an 11th-hour approach to the out-of-contract winger. ASTON Villa boss Alex McLeish will make a last-ditch attempt to scupper
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Health sector digital business secures St John Ambulance contract
A FLEDGLING health sector digital business has won its first commercial contract, with one of the UK's best-known first-aid specialists. A resuscitation training programme designed by Tees Valley based Psaeon has been taken up by St John Ambulance.
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Posters stoke up row over rail link
CAMPAIGNERS in favour of a North-South highspeed rail link were accused of launching “class war” last night, on controversial new posters. A furious row broke out over posters featuring Southern toffs in bowler hats, who were said to be fighting
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MP calls for apology over 'racist' remark
AN MP has called for a cricket club chairman to apologise for allegedly using a phrase widely regarded as racist. However, Brian Johnson from Darlington Cricket Club has refused to say sorry, denying that he made any racist remark. Darlington
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£1.25m visitor centre aims to showcase city's treasures
A LONG-AWAITED £1.25m visitor centre for a cathedral and castle opened yesterday. The centre, based in the former Durham University Almshouses, in Owengate, offers visitors information about the castle and cathedral World Heritage Site and
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Driver sobs as she is spared jail over death
A DRIVER who killed a motorcyclist in a crash on a country road walked free from court yesterday after a judge said it happened in “an act of momentary inadvertence”. Gemma Hansom sobbed in the dock as she was spared a prison sentence for causing
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Arson video suspects 'as young as 12'
POLICE are investigating claims that arsonists as young as 12 filmed an attack on a nursery school playground and put the footage on the internet. Youngsters were left heartbroken after their toys and summer house were burned at St Pius X Primary
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Leeds keen on Smith
LEEDS United are ready to make a formal attempt to re-sign Alan Smith - but the Championship club will ask Newcastle United to fund up to half of the striker's wages next season. LEEDS United are ready to make a formal attempt to re-sign Alan
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Avanta appointed to lead Government back-to-work programme
THE Government's controversial back-to-work scheme has appointed two business to tackle long-term unemployment in the North-East. Employment Minister Chris Grayling has likened the Coalition's new Work Programme to a "giant employment dating agency
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New academy will make North-East a centre of excellence
THE North-East is set to become a centre of excellence for a building process the Government intends all public sector construction projects will use. The claim was made ahead of today's launch of the BIM Academy, a joint venture between North-East based
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Sonny days at Norton again
Striker Sonny Andrews has agreed to return to his old club Norton and Stockton Ancients. Andrews was one of the main reasons, with nine goals to his name, why the first division club reached the quarter finals of the FA Carlsberg Vase two seasons
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Man jumps from railway bridge during police stand-off
A MAN jumped from a railway bridge in front of a large crowd and specially trained police officers after a stand-off last night. Cleveland Police were alerted to the 18-year-old on the structure at Coach Road, Brotton, East Cleveland, around
