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Small fry? Audi's new Q3
HARD to believe, I know, given the marque's amazing growth spurt in the last five years, but the new Q3 breaks exciting new ground for Audi. The smallest Q-series off-roader yet, the Q3 uses the incredibly versatile Volkswagen PQ35 platform – which
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Dramatic rescue of fisherman
A FISHERMAN had to be plucked from the water after being swept into the mouth of a river as strong winds battered the North-East coastline. The incident sparked a dramatic helicopter search after the man was spotted struggling to keep himself above
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Redcar double for Hanagan
Paul Hanagan took another step towards being crowned champion jockey for a second successive season with a double at Redcar today. With less than a fortnight of the turf season remaining, Hanagan took his tally for the campaign to 156, leaving him nine
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Woman is injured in robbery bid
A WOMAN suffered a head injury when she was pushed against a fence during an attempted robbery. The incident happened yesterday at about 7.30am in Wilton Close, Darlington, after which the attacker fled via Clare Avenue. The would-be robber is
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Standstill as cabbies drive home their point
TAXI drivers brought Darlington town centre to a standstill at the weekend over complaints that the council is not allowing them to work. Nearly 40 licensed hackney cars drove slowly around the town on Saturday afternoon to protest to Darlington Borough
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Search begins for new youth voice for town
POLITICIANS of the future are being given the opportunity to represent their town in the Young People's Parliament. Applications for Darlington's next Young Member of Parliament (YMP), who will represent the town from next year to 2014, will open
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Super night as charity is winner at mayor's ball
COPS and robbers seemed to be enjoying each others company at an exclusive black tie event which took place at the weekend. About 300 people attended the Mayor's Ball, in the Dolphin Centre, on Friday evening. The cops and robbers-themed ball
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October 24, 2011
REMEMBRANCE We pay a price for freedom There’s a cost to being free Not monetary, as in notes and coins But in human tragedy. Lost sons and lost fathers Yet more countless wasted lives Premature widows from around the globe
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Fuel prices
IN the current furore over gas and electric prices, all Chris Huhne, the Secretary of State for Energy, can suggest is that we all shop around for the cheapest deal which may change by the week. I can imagine that in a years’ time, the big six
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Boundaries
IN the interest of democracy it is important for people to resist the proposed boundary changes (Echo, Oct 21). I write as a member of the present Sedgefield constituency which, under the new proposals, would spread across three different local
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Batty problem
YOUR article “MP says bats directive is ridiculous” (Echo, Oct 17) highlights the very significant difficulties which churches with a resident population of bats can face. St Hilda’s Church, in Ellerburn, houses one of the largest known maternity
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Localism
IN February, the British Public woke up to the reality that was the attempt to place ownership of the forests into the hands of a privileged and largely unaccountable few. Through unity and protest the Government was obliged to back down. Well
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Marchers deserve to be heard
"THEY are not fit to walk in the footsteps of the Jarrow marchers. If this is their level of commitment, no wonder they can’t find a job. It must have been a big shock having to get up in the morning rather than watch Jeremy Kyle.” With those
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Cold weather
IT seems that Britain could experience another cold winter during the coming months with temperatures falling once again to very low levels. Millions of pounds are being spent on salt, anti-freeze and snow clearance vehicles in an attempt avoid
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Gaddafi's convenient death
COLONEL Gaddafi’s death appears to have pleased many Libyans, but his execution without trial by forces armed by NATO seems to have delighted those in the corridors of power in Westminster and Washington. Collective sighs of relief must be the
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Metro Centre
WHILE owners and retailers try to whip up a celebratory mood to mark 25 years of business at The Metro Centre, I would suggest that this kind of retail park represents many of the adverse developments that have warped our economy in the latter
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Bridge of ties
To some it is just a bridge, but to Peter Brown it is a symbol of romance and from where his wife, Ivy, wants her ashes scattered. Lucy Richardson discovers why the iconic Transporter Bridge, in Middlesbrough, is central to a love story that’
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Libya: a clean slate?
AFTER 42 years of dictatorship, Libya is finally liberated. But, amid the celebrations, the awkward truth is that the country’s new beginning has got off to a disturbing start. Defence Secretary Philip Hammond demonstrated considerable mastery
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Match Report: Middlesbrough 2 Derby County 0
Middlesbrough 2 Derby County 0 JASON STEELE proved his detractors wrong in the best way possible on Saturday – by pulling off a man-of-the-match performance for Middlesbrough. The 21-year-old was unstoppable as Derby County piled the pressure
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Illegal drug use warning after teenager's death
POLICE investigating the death of a teenager at the weekend are reminding people about the risks of illegal drug use. Gareth Gordon Forster, 18, from Ferryhill, County Durham, was taken to the University Hospital of North Durham in the early
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Man's life in danger after attempted scrap metal theft
A MAN is in a life-threatening condition after being burned while apparently attempting to steal scrap metal. It happened at 3.15pm on Sunday, when police were told that a man had suffered burn injuries at Mitchell Street in Walker, Newcastle. On arrival
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Match Report: Bolton Wanderers 0 Sunderland 2
SUNDERLAND’S starting line-up was strikingly different, but a trip to the Reebok Stadium provided a familiar feeling of relief on Wearside. Whether the much-needed victory for the Black Cats will hold as much significance as recent visits to
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Bruce reflects on rise up the table
A SATISFIED Steve Bruce played down suggestions he was under heavy pressure to deliver a victory at Bolton, despite admitting that the strains of losing an early season Wear-Tyne derby has wreaked havoc on Sunderland’s start. Two goals in
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Motorcyclist hurt in collision
POLICE have turned to the public for help in piecing together the cause of a road smash in which a motorcyclist was injured. The smash happened just after 2pm on at crossroads on Stark Bank Road near Ellingstring in the Ripon area when two motorcyclists
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Widow backs Durham hospice campaign
A YOUNG widow who lost her husband to cancer is backing a fundraising campaign in aid of the hospice where he spent his final days. Catherine Thompson, 33, lost her husband Marc in May, following an eight-month battle with the disease. He was 38. Now
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Son's tribute to hard-working parents
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular great-grandmother who helped set-up an award-winning ice-cream business and died last week, just six months after her husband. Brenda Moore started Brymor Ice Cream , with her husband Brian, in the Eighties. She
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Purse thieves strike in market town
SHOPPERS have been put on the alert after purse thieves struck in a busy two centre. Both thefts took place in Northallerton’s High Street early on Saturday afternoon. An elderly lady from Barnard Castle had her purse taken from her
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Musical tribute to much-missed friend
A FORMER school pal of a soldier killed in Afghanistan has paid his own musical tribute to his much-missed friend. Lance Bombardier Matthew Hatton was just 23 when he was killed by a roadside bomb while on foot patrol in Helmand province in August 2009
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Prince Charles champions regeneration in North-East
THE Prince of Wales has started a two-day programme of engagements in which he will champion regeneration projects. The Prince of Wales today ventured inside a mothballed blast furnace which within weeks will be back operating at more than
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Vase draw: Whitley Bay at home.
Whitley Bay, the winners of the FA Carlsberg Vase for the last three seasons, have been drawn at home to Tadcaster Albion when they begin their defence this season. Whitley, who have created Vase history by lifting the trophy on four occasions
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Injury may sideline Ameobi until December
Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi will be out of action for four to six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury at the weekend. The 30-year-old felt the problem shortly after being introduced as a 68th-minute substitute during Saturday's 1-0
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MotoGP in state of shock at death of fans' favourite Simoncelli
THE death of Italian Marco Simoncelli at the Malaysian GP on Saturday left motorsport in a state of shock for a second consecutive weekend. Simoncelli crashed after losing control of his bike on the second lap of the circuit in Sepang and appeared
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It's game on for Football Manager 2012
I MUST admit, when I set up a team on Football Manager 2012, I felt like I was betraying my roots. Ten years ago, I had a minor addiction to its predecessor, Championship Manager 2001/2. In fact, I still play it now. While the world
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Match Report: London Irish 39 Newcastle Falcons 23
England World Cup players Delon Armitage and Shontayne Hape made a big impact on a five-point win that maintains the interest of London Irish in the LV= Cup. England full-back Armitage capped a fine game by scoring a try, while debutant centre
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Victor Chandler's betting column
Newcastle are into 11/4 to finish top of the Premier League table - but without the big six - after their unimpressive win against Wigan. Next up for Alan Pardew's side is a trip to Ewood Park in the Carling Cup on Wednesday. Steve Kean remains
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Wright and Bircham uphold the family names
Middlesbrough 51 Gateshead 14 THE names of Wright and Bircham have long featured strongly at Acklam Park and they were prominent in Saturday's scoresheet. Middlesbrough have been without a recognised goal-kicker since Callum Campbell was injured
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Connon keeps Mowden on the rise
Darlington Mowden Park moved level with Chester at the top of National Three North when they won 28-24 at Penrith. While Chester's unbeaten record ended at Sandal, Mowden scored four converted tries to emerge with full points from a tough encounter
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Critics question plans for police HQ
A CASH-STRAPPED police force’s plans to splash out £14m on a new headquarters only yards from its current base are facing mounting criticism. Durham Police’s hopes of replacing its Sixties-built Aykley Heads headquarters, in Durham City, with
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Auction raises lots for Sir Bobby's fund
A HOST of incredible prizes donated in the name of Sir Bobby Robson has raised £200,000 for the former England and Newcastle manager’s charity. Online bids at sirbobbys breakthroughauction.com were coming in right up until last night’s deadline
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Store manager did flit with £41,000 from safe
A STORE manager did a flit with £41,150 takings from the safe before living the high life on the continent for six months. Brian Hewitt only worked for three months at Sainsbury’s Local, in Framwellgate Moor, Durham, before carrying out the
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Church's fiendish idea puts happiness into Halloween
A NORTH-EAST church is hitting back at the sinister and spooky side of Halloween by holding a bright and happy party. Families fed up with the commercialisation and dark side of Halloween have asked parishioners in a village to hold an alternative
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Ex-director to pay for equipment loan
A FORMER director of a waste management company has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds in compensation after being sued by his ex-employers. Philip Towers was taken before the High Court by Durham-based Premier Waste Management, accused
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Inquest told of witness arrest after siege death
AN inquest has heard how police arrested a man for being drunk and disorderly a few moments after he claimed to have witnessed an armed officer shoot and kill an unarmed man. Alan Hutchinson was giving evidence at an inquest into the death
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Teenager overcomes illness to write book
A TEENAGE girl has overcome the set-back of a debilitating medical condition to publish her first novel. Fifteen-year-old Lauriane Povey, of Billingham, said her novel came to her in a nightmare about the death of her beloved, still-living
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Protestors fight cuts to disability benefits
MORE than 1,000 of the region’s most vulnerable people have rallied against Government cuts to disability benefits and services. The Hardest Hit coalition of charities organised the rally, which began at Newcastle’s Bigg Market on Saturday
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Town's bench tribute to loo attendant Tommy
A MAN described as an icon of a North-East town has had a bench unveiled in his memory. Tommy Sharpe, who was known to hundreds of Bishop Auckland residents for his generosity and good nature, died in January, aged 80. Now, at a ceremony
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Match Report: Braintree Town 3 Darlington 1
Braintree Town 3 Darlington 1 "We're just a pub team from Essex", is the ironic refrain Braintree supporters chant about their overachieving club. On Saturday it was Darlington who looked like a Sunday league outfit as a dismal season continues
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Match Report: Chesterfield 2 Hartlepool United 3
Chesterfield 2 Hartlepool United 3 JAMES Poole smirked at the suggestion he doesn't score simple goals, fending the question away with the straightest of bats; yet the evidence suggests otherwise. After making it five for the season,
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I'll sue the Army for brutal attack
A NORTH-EAST soldier who has spoken for the first time about how he was was brutally beaten by senior officers last night revealed he is taking legal action against his attackers and the Army. Sergeant David Bell, 34, was battered unconscious
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Rail trip company has seized trading
ADMINISTRATORS say they are unable to confirm if customers owed thousands of pounds by a train company will get their money back. Accountancy firm RSM Tenon has confirmed that charter train company Cargo- D Ltd, which traded as Rail- Blue Charters
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Quakers' game is a turn-off
Mark Cooper explained that he had not instructed his players to play long-ball football during Darlington's latest defeat, Saturday's 3-1 loss at Braintree Town. The "long-ball" tag has stuck with Cooper throughout his managerial career, perhaps unfairly
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Wadsworth pleased with his on-song squad
MICK Wadsworth last season said Hartlepool United would only win games with every player on top of their game, at full-pelt. After three losses in a row, the coach was pleased to see his charges get back to their best and prove his words ring true this
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Film bosses head to the region
SOME of the leading names in the UK film industry are heading to the region to give business advice on the future of financing in the sector. The North-East film sector has enjoyed a buoyant spell in recent months thanks to several projects securing
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Steadman resigns at South Shields
South Shields manager Gary Steadman has decided to quit following his side's FA Vase exit at Billingham Town on Saturday. Steadman announced his resignation immediately after the game, and the club confirmed that he has left wit h a brief statement.
