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Magowan moves to Norton
Norton yesterday announced that striker James Magowan has moved from neighbours Billingham Synthonia. Magowan was somewhat of a hero at Central Avenue having, amongst other exploits, scored the winner in the Durham Challenge Cup final against
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Children forge ahead with work of art
PRIMARY pupils are helping create their own sculpture for a new ‘spiritual garden’ at their school. The artwork is being designed to form the focal point in a new contemplative garden at Croft Primary School. The garden is designed to provide a quiet
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Firefighters called to extinguish bonfires
FIRE crews had to extinguish several potentially dangerous bonfires in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire firefighters had a typically busy Bonfire night this November 5. First they were called to Larpool Crescent in Whitby at about 8pm, after being told
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Cat's tale proves a hit
A CAT rescue centre formed the unlikely scene of a book launch at the weekend. The book was The Nine Lives of Oscar the Cat, a debut novel inspired by a rescue cat belonging to its author, Sara Fellows. Sara, a sixth form mentor from Stockton, was
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Bishop Auckland probation office fire treated as arson
INVESTIGATORS have confirmed that they are treating a fire that gutted the ground floor of a probation office as suspicious. Officers from Durham Constabulary and County Durham and Darlington Fire And Rescue Service have launched a joint investigation
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Stretch yourself to make the most of your game
Easily one of the most confused areas of sports performance preparation is stretching. Most players and coaches are aware that stretching is vital, but you may be unsure when to stretch, the type of stretch and for how long. Over the
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Buzzard gunned down in Dales
A BUZZARD has starved to death after being gunned down in the Yorkshire Dales. North Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation into the shooting, days after the RSPB charity named the county as the UK’s worst blackspot for crimes against birds
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Appeal over missing Stockton man Philip Eglington
POLICE in Stockton are appealing for information as to the whereabouts of 64-year-old Philip Eglington. He was last seen in Middlesbrough town centre at around 6pm on Friday, November 4, near to the bus station. He is described as white, around 5ft
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Anger over England poppy ban
WAR veterans today condemned international football chiefs for refusing to allow the England team to wear poppies on their shirts when they play Spain next Saturday. The Football Association had wanted players to display the Armistice Day emblem on their
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Woman dies after being found in street
POLICE have confirmed that an unconscious woman was found in the street in Newcastle at 9.32pm last night. The woman was taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary where she was later pronounced dead. Police are currently making enquiries into the
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How can Boro bring back the fans?
IT was Bonfire Night, being broadcast on Sky and cost more than £20 a ticket for an adult. Those are a few of the reasons, some would argue justifiable, that have been used to explain why the Riverside Stadium was less than half full on Saturday, with
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RA beat league leaders as second division top four all lose
The morning’s top four all lost in the second division. Leaders Team Northumbria lost 3-1 at Darlington RA, who won their first game in eight. The RA took the lead with a good effort by player-manager Nick Harrison, only for Liam Clough to bundle in
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Aycliffe boss Oliver: We haven't arrived in the first division yet
Newton Aycliffe manager Allan Oliver maintained that his side still hasn’t arrived in the first division even though they beat title chasing Whitley Bay 2-1 on Saturday. Aycliffe also beat league leaders West Auckland the previous week,
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Durham Challenge Cup: Norton through
Norton made no mistake in the Durham Challenge Cup by winning 3-1 at Wearside League club Jarrow, although they finished the game with ten men. Nathan Mulligan put Norton into the lead from the penalty spot on 20 minutes, and after Jarrow equalised through
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Village aims to gain from wind farm plan
A VILLAGE which had previously campaigned against a nearby wind farm is to turn the tables and work with its developer now that approval for the scheme has been granted. Sadberge Parish Council has suggested to Banks Renewables that it funds
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Golf club has go-ahead for right of way
A GOLF club has been given a right of way which it plans to use for a new access road. Darlington Borough Council's cabinet group decided to allow Darlington Golf Club to use authority-owned land for a new driveway. The club presently uses Green
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Thief snatches cash from man in shop
A MAN had money snatched out of his hand by a thief as he stood waiting to be served in a shop. Police are seeking witnesses to the theft which took place at the CEX games store, in Queen Street, Darlington. The appeal, which has only just been
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Boy wins regional inventor contest
A SCHOOLBOY is celebrating after he was declared the North-East's regional winner of a national inventor competition. Thomas McDonald, 13, who attends Hummersknott Academy, in Darlington, was up against more than 700 entrants in Sound Asleep's The
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Community hits back after clubhouse ransacked
A COMMUNITY has united for a fundraising drive after burglars ransacked a clubhouse and stole money earmarked for a charity and pensioners’ Christmas lunch. More than £1,000 in cash was stolen from Richmondshire Cricket Club’s safe and charity boxes
