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Wimbledon's sister act is over
The Williams sisters' five-year grip on the Wimbledon title was ended as both Venus and Serena crashed out in the fourth round. Defending champion Serena saw her bid to complete a hat-trick of titles brought to a crushing halt by French ninth
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Cook happy with captaincy expectations
Alastair Cook has vowed to prove his doubters wrong when he resumes his England one-day career as captain against Sri Lanka today. While he has become a mainstay of the Test side since his international bow five years ago, there have long been
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Pools have 'world-class talent' in their ranks
MICK WADSWORTH still has to pinch himself when he thinks about Nolberto Solano playing for Hartlepool United next season – and hopes the town’s public realise they have a ‘world-class talent’ in their ranks. Wadsworth wants to see season
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New alternative cinema group set up
A NEW group will meet every month to watch and discuss thought provoking, classic, independent, art house and world cinema. The Witham in Barnard Castle has organised the group, which will meet one Thursday evening per month, initially from September
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Opinion poll asks for views on wind farm plans
A PARISH council is staging an opinion poll to gauge residents' thoughts on a controversial wind farm plan - but an opposition group has warned that, if it goes ahead, similar projects will follow. Woodland Parish Council has sent voting cards to
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Tourist information provision to get extra council support
NEW plans have emerged for tourist information provision in two popular market towns after the council agreed to support the creation of more visitor services than originally planned. The move to help create several smaller visitor information points
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Chinese firm considers Northumbrian Water bid
A HONG Kong based firm said today that it is considering a cash offer for Northumbrian Water. The plc, based at Pity Me, near Durham City, employs 2,800 people across the UK and has 4.4million North-East customers. In a statement to the stock exchange
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Train services disrupted by fatality
A PERSON has been hit by a train in North Yorkshire. A train - believed to be a freight train - hit a pedestrian at Tollerton Junction, between York and Thirsk at 4.20pm today. A spokesman for Network Rail said trains were being delayed
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Plans to demolish store are welcomed
POLICE and firefighters have welcomed plans for a derelict building to be demolished and replaced with six shops, which would have the capacity to create up to 91 jobs. The former Focus store, between Tindale Crescent and St Helen Auckland,
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Committed club saviours rewarded for long service
THREE members of a community club who saved it from £90,000 worth of debt have received long service awards. When Tom Ward was re-elected as secretary of Hunwick and District Working Men’s Club 16 years ago, he and his fellow committee members were given
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Wickets tumble
DURHAM have a first innings lead but they lost six wickets before passing Lancashire’s total of 84 and are 114 for eight at tea. Durham were 60 for six and Sajid Mahmood had taken three for ten until Dale Benkenstein and Scott Borthwick suddenly took
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Man, 78, jailed for abusing girl
A PENSIONER who sexually abused a young girl has been jailed for four years. George Moseley touched the girl intimately and made her watch pornographic videos, Teesside Crown Court was told. The 78-year-old of Barden Road, Middlesbrough
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Hidden gems found on walks
A TOWN's hidden gems can be explored by following a series of new route cards. To encourage people in Middlesbrough to exercise through walking, free planners with detailed notes and an Ordnance Survey map are being given away. Circular strolls
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Archaeology club celebrates fifth anniversary
MEMBERS of an archaeology club have celebrated its fifth anniversary with a medieval re-enactment. The Yorkshire Dales Young Archaeologists’ Club is aimed at young people who are interested in history and is organised by the Yorkshire Dales National
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Six-year sentence for convicted burglar
A CONVICTED shop robber is starting a six-year prison sentence for mugging a man and carying out a high-value house burglary. Norman Davies and an accomplice raided the house in Eaglescliffe, near Stockton, while the occupant and his son were asleep
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Children encouraged to go green
YOUNGSTERS have been encouraged to go green to help improve the environment. As part of National Recycling Week, Stockton Borough Council promoted its recycling facilities to residents, young and old. St Cuthbert's RC Primary School, in Stockton
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Armed police stage four-hour stand-off outside empty house
ARMED police staged a dramatic four hour stand-off at a house - only to find out it was empty. Dozens of police officers, including the armed response unit, targeted the bungalow on Etherley Close, Stockton, at about 6.30pm on Sunday following reports
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Sad day for a 'unique' building
REVISED plans have been submitted to build homes on the site of a unique Thirties art deco house. Developers have permission to demolish The Rookery, in South View, Eaglescliffe, near Yarm, and create 13 apartments in two blocks. The new application
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Arts equipment bank finds new home
AN equipment bank providing resources for arts and community groups has moved into a new home. The bank which is used by voluntary and professional groups has opened for business at the White Rose Community Centre, in Catterick Garrison. The equipment
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Missing teenager found
POLICE have found a 15-year-old autistic boy who was reported missing from home. Callum Andrew Stamper had not been seen by his parents since 11pm last night. It is believed he left the house on Freeman’s Way, Leeming Bar, near Bedale
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Pupils artwork on display
AN array of eye-catching artwork created by pupils over the past five years is going on display in Bishop Auckland. The exhibition features numerous colourful creations made by youngsters, aged four to seven, at Cockton Hill Infants School, in Bishop
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High praise for local mum
A MOTHER from north Durham has received special praise for the work she does in her local Sure Start Children’s Centre. Vicky Vitali is urging others to join her and reap the rewards of volunteering after staff at Benfieldside Children’s Centre, near
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Hartlepool steward admits £10,000 social club theft
A SOCIAL club steward who stole more than £10,000 from funds was today warned he faces a prison sentence. David Jowsey admitted theft when he appeared at Teesside Crown Court for what was meant to be a three-day trial. His barrister, Peter Sabiston,
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Ayckbourn collection to go on display
THE archive of one of the country’s leading playwrights has been saved for the nation by the University of York. The archive of Scarborough-based Sir Alan Ayckbourn has been bought for £240,000 and will become part of the university’s internationally-important
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Newcastle was once a tropical paradise, scientists say
NEWCASTLE was once a tropical paradise similar to the islands in the Bahamas, it has been disclosed. Scientists drilling deep beneath the city have discovered fossil evidence of exotic shells and coral. The 300-million year old rocks were extracted
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Nish signs for Pools
Colin Nish, the former Hibernian striker, has completed a move to Hartlepool United. Freed by the SPL side, the targetman could have stayed in Scotland with St Johnstone, but has opted for a move to League One. He is Pools' fourth signing for
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Chester-le-Street take little steps forwards
Chester-le-Street are building for the future after agreeing an amalgamation with a local junior club. Chester already has one of the best reputations for developing youngsters in the Northern League, but that reputation is set to improve with
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Marske man fighting for life after Australia accident
A MAN from East Cleveland is fighting for his life after being found lying in the middle of a street in Sydney with a fractured skull and broken ribs. The parents of Daniel Moore, 21, who is originally from Marske, are flying to Australia to
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Woman admits shouting 'bang, bang' at blinded PC
A WOMAN has admitted shouting 'bang bang' at the police officer who was blinded by gunman Raoul Moat. Kelsey Donkin, 22, from Southwick, Sunderland, was showing off in front of a group of about 12 people when Pc David Rathband walked into Newcastle
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David Inch: Robert Henry Allan
DAVID INCH is trying to locate any documentation relating to the 19th Century claim on the Earldom of Perth by Thomas Drummond of Biddick, County Durham. At some point Robert Henry Allan of Blackwell Grange, among others in the legal profession, appears
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Sheltered housing project on hold
A PLANNED sheltered housing project for vulnerable youngsters has been put hold after it emerged the development site has been earmarked for a transport exchange. Broadacres Housing Association bought the former station master's house, at Northallerton
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Authority extending subsidy for theatre
A POPULAR theatre will continue to be subsidised by its council for an extended period while discussions continue about its future. Darlington Borough Council has marketed the town's Civic Theatre as a going concern after deciding to withdraw its
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DigitalCity bids for millions from Government jobs fund
A THRIVING digital business cluster is bidding for millions of pounds from the Government's enterprise fund to create thousands of jobs across the Tees Valley. Middlesbrough-based DigitalCity Business (DCB) is set to sever financial links
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Fewer hubs to be created
ONLY ten of 13 planned children’s services hubs are being created in a county. Work is under way on the £9m County Durham project, which will bring local authority and health services for young people together under one roof from September. Planned
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Carer stole from pensioner
A CARER who used cheques stolen from a pensioner she looked after to pay her bills has narrowly avoided prison. Mother-of-two Samantha Dobson was spared jail after a judge heard she was of previous good character and wanted to pay back the money
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Mother of teenager challenges Facebook creator
THE mother of a North-East teenager murdered by a man she met on Facebook has invited its creator, Mark Zuckerberg, to visit the place where she died. Andrea Hall issued the challenge to the US billionaire after he called for children under
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"Mattie's contract is a massive coup" -- Dixon
West Auckland manager Peter Dixon says that the decision of striker Mattie Moffat to sign a contract is a “massive coup” for the club. Moffat, who was the second leading scorer in the first division last season with 26 goals, has signed a two year contract
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The Durham Singers, The Chapter House, Durham Cathedral.
Durham Cathedral’s Chapter House provided the perfect setting for a ravishing performance by the Durham Singers; its unique acoustic giving an added resonance to a programme of music entitled I’m a Pilgrim. The a capella recital, bearing the theme
