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Tevez is fined by City
Manchester City have fined Carlos Tevez four weeks' wages after upholding a charge of misconduct. The club announced last night that a disciplinary panel had found the player guilty of five breaches of contract relating to his behaviour on the substitutes
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New Jersey to host Formula One from 2013
The United States will host two Formula One races per year after New Jersey announced it will hold a grand prix from 2013. New Jersey governor Chris Christie confirmed the news yesterday in a move which sees Formula One relaunch itself in America first
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Cook shocked by England collapse
Alastair Cook's England left their captain in a state of near disbelief last night after they lost all ten wickets for 47 runs as India completed a series whitewash. Cook will travel home today - he is not required for Saturday's one-off Twenty20 back
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Pools in need of home improvements
FOR all the confidence generated in the close season, Victoria Park isn't proving such a happy home for Hartlepool United yet this season.In selling almost 6,000 season tickets, Pools rediscovered their feel-good factor. But they have now lost three
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Another goalfest in prospect at Belle Vue
There could be a feast of goals tonight when Consett and Guisborough replay their first round FA Vase tie. The teams shared eight goals in the original game last Saturday, and Guisborough boss Chris Hardy said: “We were very unlucky not to progress to
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Mark Proudlock is new Easington boss
Second Division Easington have appointed Mark Proudlock as their new manager. Proudlock succeeds Andy Colledge, who quit the club a fortnight ago. Chairman Steve Saiger said: "Steve Riley will pick the team on Saturday for our away game at Northallerton
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Two goals in a minute put West top
West Auckland went top of the Northern League last night thanks to two goals in a minute late in the game against Whitley Bay. Whitley took the lead after 34 minutes when Robbie Dale crossed low for Paul Chow to tap in, but West burst into
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A1 crash chaos
POLICE say a number of drivers have been taken to hospital after a pile up on the A1 between Boroughbridge and Dishforth, in North Yorkshire. Emergency services say eight vehicles are involved. Some of the injured have been taken to
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FLOODS
IN these days of global warming and torrential rain storms, we should all come together and make serious efforts to control the level of the River Tees behind the barrage. Heavy rain storms could flood Darlington town centre, Croft, Stapleton, Yarm
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Darlington Arts Centre half term activities
A SERIES of activities are taking place this half-term week at Darlington Arts Centre. The events began at the weekend with Darlington Borough Council’s Arts Team holding a Big Draw Family Fun Day. Every morning this week there is also free morning
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Same again for Pools
MICK Wadsworth sticks with the same 16 on duty tonight for the home game with Tranmere Rovers.Hartlepool's win at Chesterfield put them seventh in League One and there's no change to the starting line-up or bench. Evan Horwood starts on the left wing
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Turbine and solar panels plan at Neasham farm
A FARM is bidding to become self-sufficient for energy with plans to erect 214 solar panels and a 15-metre wind turbine. Cold Comfort Farm, in Neasham, near Darlington, is hoping the proposals, if approved, will create about 66,000 kWh of green electricity
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Strategy to get more under-fives into Darlington schools
PLANS are being drawn up to try to increase the attendance of children under five at schools in Darlington. The number of key stage one children under five who are not attending school is lower than the national average and a group has been set up
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Four generations mourn loss of matriarch Violet McCullagh
THE oldest member of a Darlington family of five generations has died. Violet McCullagh, 92, who died peacefully last Thursday, became a great-great grandmother at 87 when Miles Clark was born in 2006 to Rachel Laheney and partner Craig Clark.
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Volunteers needed to help at Shildon railway museum
A POPULAR railway museum is seeking volunteers who want to help with running the venture. Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon is holding a volunteer taster day. The session will allow people the chance to learn more about the museum and
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Charity walkers from Newton Aycliffe hike along Inca trail
CHARITY walkers aiming to raise £1,000 have trekked along the Inca trail in South America. Amy Graham, 26, and Alex Armstrong, 27, have walked along the Inca trail in Peru to reach Machu Picchu. They walked 45km through the Andes Mountains
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Requiem for Adam, by Simian Features Whorlton Village Hall, Teesdale
A STREET fellow pushes his way through the audience, all the time politely apologising as he trundles two battered suitcases towards the stage. He’s wearing a tatty top hat, decorated with a tired flower, his face still smudged with the red
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The Durham Singers and Ensemble, Durham Cathedral
BACH’S Mass in B Minor, one of the greatest works in the Western canon, was conveyed with a sense of enjoyment by the Durham Singers and their orchestral ensemble performing to a packed audience in Durham Cathedral. Musical director Dr Julian
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Trouble in paradise
Death In Paradise (BBC1, 9pm) Shipwrecked (E4, 8pm) Jamie’s Great Britain (C4, 9pm) EVERY good TV cop needs a gimmick, and DI Richard Poole, the hero of Death in Paradise is no exception. His unique selling point is that he’s terminally
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War memorials
IN view of the recent thefts of metal plaques, particularly bronze, from war memorials, the War Memorials Trust has entered into an arrangement with SmartWater to add some protection. SmartWater contains a DNA element which is traceable. It is
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TV news
I REMEMBER watching a documentary relating to 50 years of television news. Initially, woman were not chosen to read the news as TV bosses feared they may weep on reading distressing news stories. Obviously this was poppycock and some of the best
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Middlesbrough pair join elite team of Miss World stylists
Two men will be running their fingers through the hair of some of the most beautiful women in the universe at next month’s Miss World contest, all in the name of work. Lucy Richardson meets the owners of Scarlet Moon salon in Middlesbrough whose
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Home sweet home
I NOTICED on page 6 of The Northern Echo on Saturday, October 22, that the sale of homes worth over £1m have reached their highest level since the housing peak of 2007. This is in stark contrast to house sales generally, which fell by nine per
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Cold comfort
CAN this really be true? The Government’s borrowing has fallen by a thumping £1bn in September? But don’t get too excited – the only reason why borrowing has suddenly decreased is that the Government is no longer borrowing real money. It prints
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Homosexuals
I WAS not aware that the British government is threatening to withdraw overseas aid from those countries where homosexuality is still classed as an illegal activity (HAS, Oct 22). Privately, most people regard homosexuals as perverts. The media
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Fundraisers boost charities for Harry
THE parents of a baby from West Cornforth born with a rare skull condition that put pressure on his brain are raising money for the charities that helped to save him. At 11lb 9oz, Harry Woods was already an unusually large baby when he arrived 18
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Calls to rededicate blighted green land
PEOPLE who live near a village green in West Auckland are backing a campaign to have another grassy area, blighted by illegal camps and vehicles, reclassified. West Auckland Parish Council has launched the campaign to have land behind Front Street
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Cuts
YOUR correspondent Joe Willis wrote a thoughtful and sobering account of how Coalition cutbacks have damaged our region one year on from the comprehensive spending review (Echo, Oct 21). The harsh impact of these cuts is often invisible, so here
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Manners
A RECENT correspondent considered that many of this country’s problems could be attributed to the nation becoming more secular. I disagree with this simplistic outlook. One only has to look to the US to observe a religious society, which is uncivilised
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The church and UK capitalism
THE authorities at St Paul’s Cathedral are certainly having trouble making up their minds. A week last Saturday, Canon Giles Fraser, that great champion of the proletariat, invited the protesters into the cathedral and asked the police to move
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Royal show of support
THESE are momentous days for the Teesside steel community as the rebirth of the Redcar blast furnance draws near. It has been a triumph for the workers, management and unions, who have come together to fight for a future for Teesside steel-making
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Buzz off
MY favourite column by Mike Amos was his Eating Owt articles. I often paid a visit to the eating establishments he mentioned, but usually alone, due to an outburst of foolery dining out with my partner last year. While celebrating our anniversary
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Gateshead woman admits biting off boyfriend's testicles
A WOMAN who admitted biting off her boyfriend's testicles has been warned she could be jailed. Maria Topp, 44, from Wreckenton, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm at Newcastle Crown Court. She bit Martin Douglas, her partner
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The rights and wrongs of assisted suicide?
Two intellectual heavyweights will go head-to-head over the rights and wrongs of assisted dying tomorrow night – in the hallowed surroundings of Durham Cathedral. Here, the Reverend Professor Paul Badham and Dr Andrew Fergusson make their case.
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Police break up 'youth camp'
POLICE say anti-social behaviour in a small village has plummeted since they cleared out a makeshift camp where youths were gathering to drink on summer evenings. Residents began raising concerns of a growing problem of youth nuisance in Langley Moor
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Bonfire sanctuary for pets
A DOG creche is offering a sanctuary for pets on Bonfire Night - with half the fee going to charity. Heather Purdy, of HPPL Canine Services in Esh Winning, near Durham City, said: "Dogs do not like fireworks on Bonfire Night and some owners
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Power tools stolen
TOOLS worth more than £4,000 have been stolen in a series of raids on vans parked in the same area during the same night. The four vehicles were broken into in Thirsk sometime between 10pm on Saturday and 6.30am the following morning. Now police are
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Thieves steal digger
AMBITIOUS thieves succeeded in getting away with a huge, bright yellow digger during a raid on a construction site. The five-tonne JCB excavator was taken from a temporary building site at Ripon bowling club on Bondgate. It bore the company loco Lee
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Be a good neighbour when the cold weather strikes
PEOPLE are being encouraged to be good neighbours this winter as part of a series of projects to help people stay safe in the cold winter months. A new initiative from the Hambleton and Richmondshire Strategic Forum will see leaflets and posters circulated
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Scheme launched to reduce farm waterways pollution
A NEW project to help farmers reduce water pollution on their land is to be launched across the Yorkshire Dales. Teams from the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Natural England and the Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust will work with farmers around
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Sitting service appeals for new volunteers
A COMMUNITY group is looking for volunteers who can spare some time to sit with frail or elderly people to give their carer a break. St John’s Community Centre, in Catterick Garrison, runs a Sitting Scheme to support carers who often get very little
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Middlesbrough bus tragedy claims dog walker's life
A MAN has died after being hit by a bus in a town centre bus station. The man, who has not been named, suffered fatal injuries after he was struck at 7.45pm on Monday and was pronounced dead at the scene. A dog he was walking with is
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Colour returned
A SERVICE to mark the return of a Colour for a now defunct sea cadet troop attracted scores of former and present-day cadets. The Colour was presented by Mildred Patterson, the widow of Lieutenant Commander Tom Patterson, who was the commanding
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First glimpse of High Street £20m revamp
MORE details have emerged about plans to rescue a town centre which earlier this year was branded "beyond redemption". Artists' impressions and detailed maps will go on display today in Stockton's Shambles Market Hall in an attempt to engage the public
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Couple fled in fear after argument
A COUPLE fled from their home in fear with only their clothes, bedding and pets after an angry confrontation with neighbours, a court heard yesterday. Douglas Corner and his wife, Claire, threw their basic belongings into their car and sped off when
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Details wanted for town directory
THE call has gone out for amendments and new entries for the annual Guisborough Family Focus Directory. Published each year by the Rotary Club of Guisborough and Great Ayton, the directory lists all the charitable and voluntary organisations that
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Library stages poetry readings
A PAIR of poets will take centre stage at Hartlepool Central Library tomorrow. Diane Cockburn, who is well-known on the poetry circuit and has seen her work published by Arrowhead Press, will take to the stage at 6.30pm, alongside retired teacher
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Painting a picture of how to stay safe
BUDDING artists received some top tips on art and safety when children's illustrator Liz Million visited their Stockton school. The author, who writes and illustrates children's books, visited Hartburn School to launch the annual Cleveland Police
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Praise for town as it tops national GCSE rankings
A NORTH-EAST town has topped a series of nationwide school league tables. Darlington was ranked first in the country for the percentage of pupils who have achieved A* to C grades in their GCSEs with and without maths and English. According to
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Ex-boyfriend accused of knife threat
A JEALOUS youth turned up at the workplace of his ex's new boyfriend and threatened to stab him, a court heard. The alleged incident took place two months after the couple, who had a volatile year-long relationship, had broken up. Darlington
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Should newspapers publish pictures of the dead?
HOW far should the media go when it comes to publishing pictures of dead bodies? It is a question at the centre of a debate which flared after the killing of Colonel Gaddafi and has continued today with a ruling by the Press Complaints Commission
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Volunteers need hamper items
A VOLUNTARY group is urging people to donate items for hampers to be handed out to elderly people during this year's Make A Difference Day. The theme of the campaign this year is to focus on combating loneliness and isolation in society. Darlington eVOLution
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Kelly’s return
Kelly Sotherton has made a shock return to the heptathlon in a last-ditch bid to compete at the London Olympics. The 34-year-old quit the heptathlon, in which she won Olympic bronze in 2004, in November 2010 to focus on the 400 metres. However, after
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NFL talk about a UK team
Talks could be held about the creation of a UK-based NFL franchise within the next three to four years, according to NFL UK managing director Alistair Kirkwood. Sunday saw the Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-18 in the fifth game to be
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Fisherman dies after being swept into sea at Redcar
A FISHERMAN has died after being swept into the sea at a river mouth as a high swell lashed the shore. The 64-year-old was spotted, along with a 63-year-old, struggling against the waves at the mouth of the river Tees yesterday.
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Eriksson leaves Leicester
Sven-Goran Eriksson has left his post as Leicester manager following the club's mediocre start to the season. Much was expected of the Foxes after an outlay of more than £10m on transfer fees alone in the summer, but they have struggled for consistency
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Donald goes quackers after his Disney delight
Luke Donald hopes he has answered all the questions about his ability under pressure - even if he has still to win a first major. First this year he lifted the World Match Play title in Arizona, never trailing in any of his six games. Then he took the
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Fisherman rescued after fall into river
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
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Police ready to end freeze on recruitment
A POLICE force that faces losing a fifth of its spending power is ready to start hiring again, ending a two-year recruitment freeze. Durham Police, which faces a 20 per cent budget cut over four years, made the announcement only days after unveiling
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COMMENT: Cooper leaves Quakers
It was the outcome that became sadly inevitable. Mark Cooper delivered Darlington's greatest day in May at the end of a season which offered encouragement for the future. But less than six months on Cooper and his assistant Richard Dryden last night
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Drugs warning as student dies
POLICE investigating the death of a North-East teenager have issued a warning over what is feared could be a rogue batch of ecstasy tablets. Gareth Gordon Forster, 18, from Ferryhill, County Durham, was taken to the University Hospital of North
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Market boss warned she may be jailed
A MARKET company boss has admitted stealing money from her employer. Joanne Price, 38, was yesterday warned that she could be jailed when she returns to court to be sentenced next month after she changed her plea to guilty to two of seven allegations
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Michelin chef impressed by cake business
A DOUBLE Michelin star winning chef was so impressed by the cakes produced by two mums in his village that he has introduced them to his menu. Kenny Atkinson who runs the The Orangery restaurant at the five-star Rockliffe Hall hotel in Hurworth, first
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Prince of Wales returns to North-East's steel heart
THE Prince of Wales returned to Teesside's steel heart yesterday to see for himself a project he instigated to ensure the industry's skills were passed on to the next generation. He last visited the former Teesside Cast Products plant at Redcar in May
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Newcastle United boss Pardew talking injuries and ticket offers
WHILE Newcastle United are aiming to bring more fans back to St James' Park by introducing a new cut-price season ticket offer, manager Alan Pardew is working behind the scenes on how to deal with mounting injury problems. Queues gathered
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England looking to avoid whitewash in India
Test and Twenty20 world-beaters England will end this year a distant fifth in the one-day international rankings, whatever the outcome of their final match today. Even so, an overdue victory at Eden Gardens will be a priceless commodity to Alastair Cook's
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Cooper sacked
Darlington are searching for their fourth manager in two years after bringing to an end Mark Cooper's 16-month reign at The Northern Echo Arena last night. The club last night said they had "parted company" with Cooper and his assistant Richard
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Wardens' attacker "feared being killed"
A TRIPLE killer stabbed three prison officers because he feared they were going to kill him, a court has heard. Kevan Thakrar, 24, lashed out with a broken sauce bottle when officers at the high security Frankland Prison, Durham City, unlocked
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Former council chief is cleared of rapes
A FORMER council chief accused of a string of sex offences spoke last night of his relief at having his name cleared in court. Richard Dunn, 53, from Hunton, near Bedale, North Yorkshire, was found not guilty of rape and assault charges after
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MP's pledge on anniversary of Ashleigh's death
A MEMBER of Parliament has pledged to push for more stringent controls on sex offenders using the internet on the second anniversary of a teenager’s murder. Ashleigh Hall, from Darlington, was murdered by convicted sex offender Peter Chapman
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Prince of Wales champions regeneration effort in region
REGENERATION projects and community enterprise groups have been given the seal of approval after a royal whistle-stop tour of the region. The Prince of Wales called into Middlesbrough and Redcar, in east Cleveland, to see how projects his charities
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Injured soldiers open rehabilation complex
THE first stage of a rehabilitation centre that will transform the way injured Armed Forces personnel are treated in the North of England has celebrated its official opening. A number of injured soldiers were joined by senior Army figures to
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Monkhouse's position change
ANDY Monkhouse could be set for a career change. After spending his playing days, from a teenage prospect who scored on his debut for Rotherham against Hartlepool in 1997, he has been a left winger. But now, after five years and 220 appearances in a
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TTE's global training secures Tees Valley youngsters futures
A WORLD leading industrial training organisation is using its work across the globe to finance Tees Valley youngsters and ensure they have the skills needed to secure employment, as Business Editor Owen McAteer discovered. TRAINING schemes being
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Tanfield secures electric vehicle funding
CHERRY picker manufacturer the Tanfield Group received a £3.5m cash injection yesterday as part of the deal which saw it sell its electric van division to its US partner earlier this year. The cash is likely to be used as working capital for its aerial
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Vaughan looking to brighter times
DAVID VAUGHAN thinks Sunderland must prove they have the mentality to win back-to-back games in the Premier League after finally delivering some light relief to Wearside. The Black Cats are sitting 14th and within three points of the top eight after
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Mowbray has high hopes for Bart man
TONY MOWBRAY is hoping the Bart man can be the surprise package in the Championship this season, as Middlesbrough push for promotion back to the Premier League. Nigerian striker Bart Ogbeche was handed his Boro debut in Saturday's 2-0 win over
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King the new boss at Shields
South Shields have appointed Jon King as their new manager following the weekend resignation of Gary Steadman. King was previously assistant to Steadman, and before that was boss at Morpeth. Shields chairman Gary Crutwell said: "Jon was the first choice
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Top four in action tonight
There could be a change in the first division leadership tonight, with the top four all in action. Current leaders Sunderland RCA could be knocked off the top of the table if they lose at Dunston, but they welcome back defenders Ian Maddison and Carl
