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Mixed results, but Swan Yamaha riders still in the title hunt
THE Guisborough-based Swan Yamaha team had a mixed start to the Showdown as Tommy Hill claimed a double podium finish, while Michael Laverty secured a second place in race one before a crash in the second race at Donington Park. The opening race
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Four hurt in car crash
FOUR people were taken to hospital tonight after a car crash in Barnard Castle, County Durham. The two-car accident happened in Coal Road at around 7.30pm. The male driver of a Rover car had to be cut free from the wreckage, while two men and one woman
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Nunthorpe teenager wows X-Factor judges
A NORTH-East teenager was described as “the reason I wanted to sit in this chair” by X-Factor judge Gary Barlow when she launched her bid for pop stardom tonight. Amelia Lily Oliver, 16, from Nunthorpe, near Middlesbrough, wowed the Take That frontman
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Charity horse riders receive warm welcome
THREE horse riders who travelled from Ireland to complete a charity coast to coast ride found a warm welcome in North Yorkshire. The trio aim to arrive in Robin Hood’s Bay tomorrow, Tuesday, September 13,a week after beginning their mission in Cumbria
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Captain Cook's waistcoat fails to sell
A SILK waistcoat said to have been worn by Captain Cook has failed to sell at auction in New Zealand. The delicately embroidered waistcoat had been expected to sell for more than a million dollars when it was put up for auction at New Zealand-based
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Two teenagers dead and a third arrested after A66 horror crash
A 17-YEAR-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after two teenagers were killed when a people carrier overturned, police said tonight. The crash happened on the A66 at Thornaby, Stockton, Teesside, at around 5.45am when
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Urgent housing need for North Yorkshire's ageing population
NORTH Yorkshire is to expand its housing for the elderly to meet demand from its rapidly ageing population. By the end of the decade, one in four of North Yorkshire’s population will be aged over 65 and there will be 65 per cent more people over the
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Son sent from Sunderland to Albania because schools are better
A NORTH-East couple are sending their six-year-old son to be schooled 1,300 miles away in Albania. Petrit and Juliette Muca took their eldest son, Aleks, out of Benedict Biscop Primary Primary School, in Sunderland, after claiming he ‘went backwards’
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Durham council crackdown on dog fouling
A COUNCIL is cracking down on dog owners who fail to clear up after their pets. Durham County Council neighbourhood and environmental wardens have issued 26 fixed penalty notices against the irresponsible dog owners. Also, more than 60 stray dogs were
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FA Vase: We're not clicking - Adamson
Crook Town joint manager Paul Adamson admitted that his side “isn’t clicking” after a stirring last ten minutes earned them a much-needed 4-2 victory over Seaham Red Star in the first qualifying round of the FA Vase on Saturday. Crook thought
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Baker quits at Benfield
Former Hartlepool manager Paul Baker has quit as manager of Newcastle Benfield for the second time. Baker decided to leave immediately after Benfield's home defeat by Sunderland RCA, but his departure appears to have nothing to do with the
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Last gasp winner puts RCA six points clear
A dramatic last gasp winner at Newcastle Benfield put Sunderland RCA six points clear at the top of the SNL First Division on Saturday. Mark Davison headed a dramatic winner against one of their nearest rivals, and manager Neil Hixon said:
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Nine new jobs at Durham shoe store
RETAILERS hope a new shoe store will kick-start the economic recovery in a city centre. Jones Bootmaker has opened a new 2,500sq ft store in the Prince Bishops shopping centre, Durham, creating nine new jobs. The firm, established in 1857, has 95 branches
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Shandran scores six in one game again.
Bedlignton striker Anthony Shandran scored six against Stokesley for the second time this season in the Terriers 9-1 win in the FA Carlsberg Vase on Saturday. The list of results and scorers is: FA Carlsberg Vase first qualifying round. Bedlington
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Troubled Durham off-licence to sell booze again
ALCOHOL is to again be sold from a village store previously stripped of its off-licence for selling drinks to under-age youngsters. Durham County Council revoked the off-licence of Lazer News and Video, on Broom Lane, Ushaw Moor, in July 2009 after it
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Boy, ten, fights for life after scooter hits bus
A BOY is fighting for his life in hospital after he was hit by a bus while crossing a busy road on a child’s scooter. The ten-year-old from Hartlepool was airlifted to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough with life-threatening head
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Chester-le-Street appoint Smith as new manager
Chester-le-Street have appointed Anthony Smith as their new manager. Smith has gained a good reputation as one of the coaches at the Gateshead College football academy, and works for former Chester manager Paul Bryson. Chester chairman Joe Burlison
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Gillford Park have three points deducted
Gillford Park have had three points deducted for fielding a suspended player. They fell foul of league rules in the Bank Holiday game against neighbours Whitehaven, when summer signing Wayne Robertson went on the field, even though he was serving a suspension
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RA stay top of second division
Darlington RA stayed top of the second division with a 3-0 away win at third placed Alnwick. They got off to a great start when Alnwick defender Tom McPherson put through his own goal after 11 minutes, but the RA were forced on the defensive after that
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Two dead in horror crash
TWO people have died following a car crash early this morning. The eastbound A66 carriageway in Thornaby, Stockton remains closed after the single vehicle collision. Police were called to reports of an overturned grey Toyota Corolla