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Ultravox founder, John Foxx, to play York Duchess
JOHN Foxx And The Maths will be in the region on October 24, when they play York’s Duchess (tickets £20). The founder member of Ultravox, is taking his band on its first ever UK tour and will be playing tracks from his new album ‘Interplay’
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Match Report: Stockport County 3 Darlington 4
Darlington breathed a huge sigh of relief after securing a much-needed win in a seven-goal thriller at Stockport County last night. Two goals inside the first three minutes set the tone for an incredible match that saw both teams hold the lead
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West end Dunston's unbeaten record and go second
West Auckland climbed into second place in the STL Northern League by ending Dunston’s unbeaten record at the UTS Stadium in a 3-1 win. Dunston took the lead after 5 minutes through an Andy Bulford penalty, but West levelled on 23 minutes when
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World famous opera star is new Chancellor of Durham University
COUNTY-Durham born opera star Sir Thomas Allen, who has won worldwide acclaim for his performances, has been appointed to a new role as Chancellor of Durham University. Sir Thomas, 67, who was born in Seaham Harbour, will officially become the University
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Holders Guisborough drawn away in North Riding Senior Cup
The draw for second round of the North Riding Senior Cup is: Thornaby v Grangetown, Northallerton v Stokesley, Marske v Richmond Town, North Ormesby v Redcar Athletic, Scarborough Athletic v Guisborough, Scarborough Town v Pickering. On or
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Northallerton chairman Dave Watson resigns
Northallerton chairman Dave Watson has decided to resign. Watson, a taxi proprietor in the town, has held the post for the past five years, but has decided to stand down to concentrate more on his business, and had been replaced by Les Hood. However
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Geoghaghon makes Darlington debut
Exodus Geoghaghon makes his Darlington debut in this evening's game at Stockport County. He trained with Quakers yesterday with a view to playing this evening, as revealed in today's The Northern Echo, and lines up . Geoghaghon is a
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Orchestra North East, Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral resounded to the strains of Russian music when the Orchestra North East presented its latest concert at the venue. Performing under the baton of Neil Thomson, the orchestra opened with a polished reading of Anatoly Liadov's Eight
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The train arriving at Ruari's bedroom
A YOUNG train enthusiast who is seriously ill with a genetic disorder has been granted the wish of a lifetime. Ruari Lund returned from a trip to the National Railway Museum (NRM), in York, to find his bedroom had been fitted with his very own model
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Rugby club's blooming tribute to ex-president
A RUGBY club stalwart has been commemorated in the form of an ornamental garden at the team's home. Darlington Rugby Club has opened the garden at its home at Blackwell Meadows and named it in memory of Tommy Rawle, a respected supporter of the club
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Richard masters weeds to win award
A YORKSHIRE farmer has been named the first Grass Weed Manager of the Year. Richard Hinchliffe, of Bank House Farm, Rawcliffe Bridge, near Goole, impressed judges with his long-term strategy to eradicate black-grass from 160 hectares which the
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North farmers to benefit from £20m creamery boost
A £20M investment in its Lockerbie creamery will see Milk Link recruit more dairy farmer suppliers from the North of England. The plant will become the largest dairy processing site in Scotland and one of the largest and most advanced creameries
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Advice on planning for future
ADVICE for families wanting to pass on their farming business to the next generation will be given at a free event at the Jersey Farm Hotel, Barnard Castle. Moving On - The Next generation is next Tuesday, at 6.30pm. It is organised by the Commission
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Buyers urged to play fair on prices
THE region’s dairy farmers are backing calls for milk buyers to play fair when it comes to announcing farmgate price rises this autumn. David Shaw, NFU regional dairy board chairman, says the headline rises seen in recent weeks are not all they
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Foundry enjoys run of success
SINCE it was rescued from closure a decade ago, Bonds Foundry has enjoyed a remarkable run of success which included it winning a Queens Award for export and multi-million pound defence contracts. The family-owned firm will reaffirm its position
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Firm fights for ‘efficient’ system to be recognised by Government
A TEESDALE green construction firm has written to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to highlight a glaring omission from the Government’s renewable energy policy. CA Group, of Evenwood, near West Auckland, has won a string
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Thorn bucks trend with HQ switch from South to North
AN abundance of skilled, flexible workers has prompted a major local employer to continue investing in the region. Thorn Lighting’s decision to move its UK headquarters from Hertfordshire to its award-winning plant in Spennymoor may have raised
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Helping inventors turn their ideas into reality... Before I Get Too Old
A DESIGN company born out of redundancy is helping inventors turn their ideas into reality. When the research and development team at water cooler company Ebac was cut, colleagues Steve Vipond and Andy Smith set up on their own. Two years ago
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Man's body recovered from foot of coast cliff
THE corpse of a man in his mid 30s has been recovered from the foot of a cliff on the Cleveland coast. A member of the public alerted the Coastguard today when the owner’s distressed dog was seen roaming around an area at Huntcliff, near Saltburn
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Brazilian trip may lead to sports deals
IT is ten months until the starting pistol is fired at the Olympic Games but North- East businesses are being urged to look beyond London 2012 for lucrative deals in the international sporting calendar. UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is leading
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Biotechnology system can extend lives of fish
SCIENTISTS at a Tees Valley biotechnology firm have developed a system that could extend the lives of a fish that costs up to £150,000. Environmental biotechnology company CBio has developed a system which uses live bacteria to clean ponds inhabited
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Shake-up may result in GPs retiring early
A SPECIALIST solicitor has warned that huge numbers of GPs could retire from the profession as a result of sweeping changes to the healthcare system. Alison Oliver, of Crutes Law Firm, which has offices in Newcastle and Stockton, said that many
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First aid can save your child when every second counts
Don’t wait until an accident happens to your child to learn first aid. Learn how to deal with emergencies now, says Lisa Salmon. ACCIDENTS will happen – and unfortunately, they happen more in the rough and tumble world of a child. In fact,
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Charity appeals for specialist help
A CHARITY-RUN youth cafe and community centre is appealing for people with experience in areas including marketing, accountancy and fundraising to join its board of trustees. Thirsk Clock’s management said anyone who does not wish to become a full trustee
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British special forces rescue hostages
British special forces have rescued an Italian ship hijacked by Somali pirates, the Italian foreign ministry has confirmed. In a joint operation with the Americans, a team of special forces met no resistance as they prepared to storm the 56,000
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Ex-PC could get £1m for prosecution
A FORMER Cleveland Police officer could be awarded £1m in damages after he was wrongfully sent to prison as a result of a malicious prosecution brought by colleagues. Cleveland Police has today admitted liability after it was sued by ex-Pc
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Arab world facing up to chaos
THE Coptic Christians in Egypt are about to be exterminated. They are an ancient, but minority, Christian community in a predominantly Muslim country. There has always been some friction between Christians and Muslims in Egypt, but this has intensified
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Bias
THERE were eight letters in HAS on Saturday, October 8, of which three were vitriolic attacks on the Government. Two days earlier, we had Rob Merrick’s very predictable Labour propaganda column. The Northern Echo claims to be politically independent
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North Yorks fares well at tourism awards
A COUPLE who relaunched a village pub which had been closed for 18 months are celebrating after the venue was named the best in Yorkshire. Liz and Paul Jackson, who opened The Crown Inn, in Great Ouseburn, near Boroughbridge, in December 2009, overcame
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Historic Durham
MEMBERS of Durham County Council seem to be experts at destroying an historic city. I wonder if the distinctly non-historic Gala complex, as well as other recent builds, will be pulled down in 30 years considering they’ve been built in the
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Double standards
I FIND it extremely hypocritical of Labour politicians to hound our Defence Secretary the way they are. Every single one of them voted against Fox hunting. Dean Mels, Durham.
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EU budget
WHAT is it about the EU elite that they demand an additional £5.3bn for their budget. Britain is already paying nearly £18bn every year. Councils in our region, together with the Government, are imposing cuts in order to balance the books. The
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Policing
SEVERAL people have had letters published bemoaning the fact that we need more police on the streets, but I disagree. The real problem is that criminals are not locked up at all or not locked up for long enough. If these people were off the streets
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Football's last chance
A RECENT correspondent remarked that Carlos Tevez should never again be allowed to don the club shirt of Manchester City (HAS, Oct 8), but I would suggest that recent events present football with the opportunity to make a long overdue stand against
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Bankers
THE Government’s decision to bale out the bankers with another £75bn in the form of “credit easing” will do nothing but harm to economic recovery. Treasury ministers claim the banks will use the money to lend to small businesses and home owners
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Civil partnerships
IT IS no surprise that glowing commendations of the Government’s record are pretty thin on the ground. Indeed, its performance on every measure is an unmitigated disaster, with not a single economic indicator offering a shred of comfort. Chancellor
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Council cuts
THE Prime Minister David Cameron has urged Brits to “pull together, work together and lead Britain to better days.” But after reading the cuts Middlesbrough Council has been forced to endure, I just don’t see how that can be achieved. Two sports
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Question of confidence
WHEN it emerged last year that Teesside was in grave danger of losing its steel industry, the prospect of 2,000 job cuts was viewed as being disastrous to the regional economy. Mercifully, thanks to Sahaviriya Steel Industries UK (SSI), the bulk
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An uncertain prognosis
The main responsibility for public health is about to switch from the NHS to local councils. Health Editor Barry Nelson talks to one of the region’s top experts about the prospects for the North-East. MORE than three years ago, the then
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AXA creates 450 jobs in the Tees Valley
INSURANCE firm AXA has created 450 jobs at a new online call centre in the Tees Valley. It comes as the company prepares to move into the newly refurbished Zetland Buildings in Middlesbrough on Monday. Some of the staff recruited for
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Police find £100,000 of cocaine
COCAINE worth £100,000 has been discovered by police. The haul was found at an address in Willow Terrace, Port Clarence, Billingham, on Monday at about 1.45pm. Detective chief inspector Rob Donaghy of Cleveland Police said the discovery, found along
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Mignolet taking nothing for granted on Wearside
HE might have started the season as Sunderland’s number one but Simon Mignolet admits he isn’t taking his place in Steve Bruce’s starting line-up for granted. Mignolet has been ever present in goal this season having started all seven of their
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All change for All Blacks as injuries take hold
NEW Zealand’s bid to win the Rugby World Cup on home soil has suffered a double injury setback after Colin Slade and Mils Muliaina were both ruled out for the rest of the tournament. The All Blacks have called up Bath’s new recruit Stephen Donald
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Shape up - or ship out
• Cooper has full backing from chairman • Shortage of defenders for tonight • Quakers have won only one of eight MARK Cooper has reiterated a stark warning to his underperforming Darlington players: Improve or you are out. Empowered
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Police prepare for big freeze
POLICE are appealing for donations of food as they prepare to repeat last year’s operation to help housebound residents through the winter. During December’s big freeze, officers in Stanley teamed up with staff from the town’s Asda store and Durham County
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Marketing support on offer for Dales businesses
BUSINESS owners operating in the Yorkshire Dales are being given the chance to meet up to swap experiences and learn how to improve their marketing. The Dales Tourism Business Network (DTBN) is hosting two free sessions that will focus on practical marketing
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Expensive power tools stolen in home raid
POLICE have turned to the public for help after a burglary in which distinctive power tools were taken. A chainsaw, power saw and strimmer, all made by Stihl and orange in white in colour were taken from an outbuilding of a home on Aireyholme Lane, Great
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Witness appeal after man attacked by thug
POLICE are hunting a thug who attacked a man during a night out and knocked him unconscious. The 21-year-old victim was crossing the road as he left The Graduate, on Lendal, York, at around 9.55pm on Saturday when he was approached from behind by another
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Police turn to public to help recover stolen tools
POLICE have turned to the public for help after a burglary in which distinctive power tools were taken. A chainsaw, power saw and strimmer, all made by Stihl and orange in white in colour were taken from an outbuilding of a home on Aireyholme Lane, Great
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Farmer hit by fresh heartache
A FARMER who was left fighting for his life after being trampled by cows has been hit by another calamity as dozens of his sheep fell 50ft into a cave. Joe Garbutt, 68, who runs a farm on the North York Moors, near Rievaulx, and his son, Peter,
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Dog walk raises £9,000 for Durham hospice
A SPONSORED dog walk has raised £9,000 for a city hospice. Paws for a Cause, the third annual sponsored dog walk in aid of St Cuthbert’s Hospice, in Durham, was held in Houghall woods on Sunday, October 9. The event, sponsored by Abbey Vets, was launched
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North-East MP gets her first role on frontbench
A NORTH-EAST MP has landed her first frontbench job as Labour leader Ed Miliband completed his reshuffle yesterday – just 17 months after arriving at Westminster. Darlington MP Jenny Chapman was appointed as Labour’s new prisons and probation
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Anger as disabled face annual bill for statistics
THE husband of a disabled pensioner has urged a council to rethink plans to transfer stairlift costs to users. Disabled residents could be left with a £500-a-year maintenance bill for their lift if Durham County Council pushes ahead with the
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Centre prepares for Christmas
THE group set up to help the arts sector in Darlington has unveiled plans for a Christmas fair. Darlington for Culture (DfC) will stage its fair in Darlington Arts Centre on Saturday, November 26, featuring stalls selling a range of arts and crafts
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Auction plan to aid The Forum
A FRIENDS group has announced plans for a second fundraising auction - a year after its inaugural event helped to save a music centre. The Friends of the Forum is appealing for donations for the auction which will take place on Sunday, November 13
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Changes to tourist information centre are given the green light
WORK is underway to turn Richmond’s tourist information centre building into a cafe, after months of wrangling about its future. Barrie Proctor, who runs a number of ice cream outlets around the town, has been running the centre out of his own pocket
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Children's play park destroyed in arson attack
A CHILDREN’S adventure play park was completely destroyed in what is believed to have been an arson attack over the weekend. A wooden fortress structure was burnt to the ground in the incident during the early hours of last Saturday at the Valley Gardens
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Belcea Quartet, The Sage Gateshead
The dynamic Belcea Quartet has embarked on an ambitious survey of all 16 of Beethoven's String Quartets; a project being shared with North-East audiences at The Sage Gatehead over several months during the coming season. The first of six appearances
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Awards ceremony recognises dedication to the environment
DOZENS of volunteers and projects have been recognised for their dedication to the environment at an awards ceremony. Projects as varied as work to protect a colony of breeding terns and the conservation of a deserted medieval village were
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Scrapyard dealer defends industry after calls to crush illegal metal trade
A SCRAPYARD director has jumped to the defence of his industry and said proper record-keeping rather than new legislation would help to eliminate metal thefts. John Cumberland, from International Waste Metals, in Shildon, County Durham, says
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The cost of the cuts: 2,000 jobs a month
SHOCK figures revealing that 2,000 public-sector jobs are being lost in the region every month have sparked calls for the Government to halt the cull. Ministers were warned that the scale of the losses was dwarfing predictions, while the private
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Poole poised for a Pools return to action
HOURS after Mick Wadsworth vowed to make changes to his Hartlepool United side, James Poole put himself at the top of the manager's thoughts. Pools produced their worst display of the season on Sunday, suffering their first away defeat of the campaign
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Voiceover expert tones ensure Olympic arrival
A NORTH-East based voiceover artist will play a small but integral role in ensuring next year's London Olympics go smoothly. Emma Hignett, whose voice is already heard across the capital's bus network telling passengers when to alight, has
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Tata takes Hartlepool investment to £9m with wind turbine plans
A MAJOR new facility providing the components to anchor wind turbines to the sea-bed will take the investment at a Tees Valley steel plant to more than £9m in two months. Tata Steel announced yesterday that it is investing an additional £2m in its
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Aycliffe business boosts green revolution
A NORTH-EAST green energy company has launched a recruitment drive after completing its latest landmark project in the region. Newton Aycliffe-based Revolution Power, suppliers of renewable energy products and services, is planning to take on six workers
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Swansea to make renewed approach for Bates
SWANSEA City will make a renewed approach for Middlesbrough centre-half Matthew Bates when the transfer window reopens at the start of January. The Swans made a formal inquiry about Bates' possible availability in August, but did not follow it up with
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Light shone on bridge history
THE distinctive design of the Transporter Bridge has been spectacularly recreated in a stunning light show. Each night for the next two weeks, the bridge’s centenary will be celebrated with LightMiddlesbrough, a dynamic, interactive lighting
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My life on four wheels
A VINTAGE car enthusiast whose passion for the vehicles led him to the big screen has written a book about his colourful career. David Royle, from Gainford, County Durham, whose vintage vehicle restoration business – Royle – restored more than
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Teenager threw puppy to its death
A TEENAGER has been banned from looking after animals for five years after throwing a puppy to the floor and breaking its neck. Catrina Baker, 18, was sentenced at Hartlepool Magistrates’ Court for causing unnecessary suffering to a three-month-old
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Approval for free schools in the region
CAMPAIGNERS behind plans for three North-East free schools were last night celebrating after winning Government approval. Education Secretary Michael Gove gave the goahead for 55 new free schools, including the region’s first in Ingleby Barwick
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Drinkhall unable to prevent England suffering European defeats
PAUL Drinkhall was unable to prevent England losing their opening three matches in the team event at the European Table Tennis Championships in Poland. Loftus-born Drinkhall is the English number one and will hope to represent Great Britain
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Magpies sweating over Ba injury blow
NEWCASTLE are sweating on Demba Ba's availability for Sunday's Premier League game with Tottenham after the striker was forced out of international duty last weekend with a knee injury. Ba was not involved as Senegal completed their Africa Cup of Nations
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Bears boss happy ahead of final fixture
Redcar Bears will bring down the curtain on their sixth season of racing at the South Tees Motorsport Park this week with boss Brian Havelock satisfied that progress is being made. The Bears face the Somerset Rebels in their final Premier
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Last-day drama as race to Poland and Ukraine hots up
Republic of Ireland vs Armenia (Group B) With Russia needing a point from their final game at home to Andorra to guarantee topping Group B, the main battle is for second position and a play-off place. Republic of Ireland boast a one-point
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Second v third in first division tonight
Second meets third in the big STL Northern League game on Tuesday night.. Dunston, who are second, face West Auckland, one place below them in the table. The sides have already met three times this season -- They drew 2-2 at West in the FA Cup, then
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Headline game for Enter Shikari
POST-HARDCORE band Enter Shikari play the 02 Academy in Newcastle on Friday. Matt Westcott spoke to guitarist Rory Clewlow ahead of the gig. This is your first full headline tour for two years, how excited are you about going back on
