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Man dies in four vehicle crash on A1
A MAN has died in a crash involving a wagon and three cars on the A1. The collision took place at 7.34pm tonight just north of Denwick, near Alnwick, in Northumberland. Emergency services called to the scene found the man dead. Any witnesses are asked
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Campbell scores first goal for new club Bedlington
Former Darlington striker John Campbell scored his first goal for his new club Bedlington last night. Campbell scored Bedlington's third goal with nine minutes remaining as the home side ran up a 4-0 victory, all of the goals coming in the second half
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Man cleared of causing girl's death in crash
A BUILDER has been found not guilty of causing the death of a 15-year-old girl by dangerous driving. Daniel Jeminson, 20, stood trial accused of being partly responsible for the crash that killed Natalia Wiley on January 8 because he was “racing” her
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Heart of the Game in Sunderland
OLYMPIC bronze medallist Tony Jeffries and former Sunderland AFC football player Craig Russell have joined in celebrations of a programme aimed at improving health awareness of young people. Dozens of children from across Sunderland took part in a special
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Bulb planting in Sacriston
RESIDENTS of a north Durham village are looking forward to enjoying a colourful springtime flower display after more than 400 bulbs were planted by two local businesses. The crocus bulbs were planted in an area of open space outside Graham Court -
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Sunderland star Fraizer Campbell victim of racist tweet
POLICE have begun an investigation after a Sunderland footballer was sent a racist message on Twitter. Striker Fraizer Campbell was called a "big f******* n*****" after he joked Come on Estonia! You can do it! ahead of the Euro 2012 play-off against
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Funeral plans for murdered detective
THE funeral of a serving detective and mother-of-two who was murdered last month will take place York Minster next seek. Heather Cooper, who came from the city, was a detective constable with the Surrey force who lived in Haslemere. Her body was found
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York Minster funeral for murdered police detective
DETAILS of a funeral and a memorial service for a murdered police detective were announced today by her force. The body of Detective Constable Heather Cooper, 33, was found last month in Blackdown Woods near Lurgashall, West Sussex, just a
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Chance to thank young volunteers
AN MP is urging people to nominate outstanding young volunteers from County Durham for a national awards scheme. Pat Glass, MP for northwest Durham, is supporting the Vinspired initiative that celebrates the contribution of volunteers aged 16 to 25
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Fund helps groups to share of £200k
MORE than £200,000 has been handed out to community groups and voluntary organisations thanks to a small grants fund. Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (Gamp) has allocated a total of £97,142 since it set up the fund, which has attracted £109,304
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Flowers and feathered tales of Tudor times
MORE than 250 flower lovers were inspired to hold Tudor Christmases at a demonstration in Weardale. The demonstration, organised by Weardale Flower Club, took place at Wolsingham Community College, where members were given examples of a 1585 Christmas
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Hoping to cook up recipe for success
A YOUNG south Durham chef will today represent her school in a regional cookery competition. Leonie Wong is taking part in the Red Tractor beef and lamb Make it with Mince regional finals, in Harrogate. The Greenfield Community College student
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Villagers up in arms at slow internet speeds
VILLAGERS who say agonisingly slow internet speeds are hampering their children's education and harming local businesses are campaigning for a better service. Scores of Byers Green residents turned out on Friday for a meeting which was attended by
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Former councillors honoured for years of service
THREE former councillors who gave 63 years of combined service to a district council have been named Honorary Aldermen. Raymond Alderson, Jim Fryer and Michael Heseltine each received the honour at a special meeting of Richmondshire District Council,
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Harness the power of speech - new Dragon NaturallySpeaking reviewed
WITH all the fuss about Siri, the iPhone's new voice app, it's timely to remember that voice recognition technology has been available on the PC for the more than a decade. And if the iPhone, with its modest memory and processor, can make a decent
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Steer clear of following Gazza's lead
In recent weeks you've read about the performance-enhancing methods of David Beckham, one of the greatest players of his generation. Although hugely successful, compare his skills and talent with someone like Paul Gascoigne and Becks would
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Rugby starlets aim for bright future
SCHOOLBOY rugby players have one eye on the ball and another on a bright future after impressing selectors. Northallerton College 15-year-olds Tom Burridge, of West Rounton, Jordan Warren, of Northallerton and George Easton, of Morton-on-Swale, will
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Service to remember road accident victims
THOSE killed on the roads of North Yorkshire will be remembered at a special service at Ripon Cathedral next weekend. Emergency services and clergy are joining forces to pay tribute to accident victims at the annual Oakleaf service on Sunday, at 3pm.
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DAD's the word
'WE want people to know that we're not just that little wheelchair place in the market, " says Gordon Pybus, the chairman of Darlington Association on Disability (DAD). To those unfamiliar with DAD, the Shopmobility scheme operating from its offices
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Tributes follow death of Boro scout turned MP, Alan Keen
LABOUR MP and former Middlesbrough football club scout, Alan Keen has died at the age of 73 after a battle with cancer, it was announced today. MP for Feltham and Heston in west London since 1992, Mr Keen was known for his passion for football
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Bus service changes 'are good news'
CHANGES to bus services in an area of Darlington are good news, according to a bus operator. Arriva is having to axe less popular services in the Harrowgate Hill area because of cuts to its subsidy from Darlington Borough Council. However, the
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Get your entry in for Local Business Accelerators
FLEDGLING firms across the region have until midnight tonight to enter the Local Business Accelerators competition, which has the backing of the Prime Minister. The winners will receive free advertising in The Northern Echo, the support of
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Capello will make changes
FABIO Capello will make major changes to his England side for tomorrow's friendly with Sweden. Despite Saturday's victory over Spain, Capello will stick with his plan to experiment as England play one of only four games scheduled before the start of
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No knee bother for Williams
RHYS Williams' knee injury does not appear to be too serious as the Middlesbrough defender has been retained in the Australia squad for tomorrow's game with Thailand. Williams limped off after injuring his knee in the 72nd minute of Australia's surprise
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Koreans not happy with ‘slow’ striker Ji
THE manager of the South Korean national side has launched a blistering attack on Ji Dong-won after he was forced to substitute the Sunderland striker at the half-time interval of this weekend's 2-0 win in the United Arab Emirates. Ji was hauled off
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Newcastle sweat on Best’s fitness
NEWCASTLE United's medical staff will assess Leon Best this morning after the striker was sent home from international duty with the Republic of Ireland. Best sustained groin and toe injuries in this month's 2-1 win over Everton, and is rated as a significant
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Alcohol adverts a "threat to children"
ALCOHOL advertising is risking the lives and futures of children across the region by encouraging them to drink early and more, according to a campaign. Click here to for more information on Alcohol Awareness Week and to sign the Balance petition
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Police replace stolen scooter
KIND-HEARTED police officers have come to the rescue after a vulnerable 12-year-old girl’s scooter was stolen. Katie Oliver’s Zip scooter was taken by two boys as she played near her home in Kirkdale, Spennymoor, County Durham, last month. Despite
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Conference targets lead thefts
THE Church of England is to host a conference to examine ways of tackling the sharp rise in the theft of lead from church roofs. English Heritage, North Yorkshire Police and Ecclesiastical Insurance will join church leaders to discuss the latest
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Swinson inspires Falcons
Newcastle Falcons opened their Amlin Challenge Cup campaign with a 27-19 win against European newcomers Lyon at Kingston Park. Two first-half tries from second-row Tim Swinson proved the difference to give his side a winning start in Pool Two. Scrum-half
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Sturridge will get his chance
Fabio Capello has confirmed Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge will make his England debut against Sweden tomorrow as he prepares to unleash the next wave of promising youngsters who could carry his team through Euro 2012. After handing first appearances
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Jagielka returns to Goodison
Phil Jagielka has been released from England duty and returned to Everton. The Football Association confirmed the news last night and have been anxious to point out the defender did not suffer any further injury during Saturday's 1-0 win over Spain at
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South Korea coach criticises Sunderland striker
THE manager of the South Korean national side has launched a blistering attack on Ji Dong-won after he was forced to substitute the Sunderland striker at the half-time interval of this weekend's 2-0 win in the United Arab Emirates. Ji was hauled off
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Post World Cup pain for Spain
THEY might have achieved the seemingly unachievable at the weekend, but in truth, England are not alone. Spain have now lost four friendly matches since they were crowned World Cup winners in Johannesburg 16 months ago, with Saturday's 1-0 defeat at
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Underdogs triumph at Wembley
IN many ways, it was the perfect game for FA Cup first-round day. The plucky underdogs, defending with all their might against opponents who were significantly superior to them in so many facets of the game. A snatched goal from a floated free-kick,
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Llambias in hot water again
Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias is alleged to have criticised Kevin Keegan and Alan Shearer in a conversation with supporters. Yesterday's Sunday Mirror featured a number of colourful comments that Llambias is reported to delivered to fans
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Taylor: I have jumped ship
Former Darlington player Greg Taylor admits he feels as though he has "jumped ship" after leaving The Northern Echo Arena. He is among three senior player to have left over the past fortnight as chairman Raj Singh looks to reduce the club's losses by
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'Robocop' wades in as MP is pelted with eggs at parade
MAYOR of Middlesbrough Ray Mallon stepped in to make a citizen’s arrest after an MP was pelted with eggs at a Remembrance Sunday parade. Sir Stuart Bell was attacked from behind and hit in the back of the head with at least one egg after the
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Journalist loses cancer battle
A RENOWNED journalist and author who began his career at The Northern Echo has died. David Sinclair, 66, went on to enjoy a long and distinguished career in the national press and abroad. Mr Sinclair died from cancer at his home near Canterbury
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Model keeps Tornado on track
A COMPANY synonymous with model railway building has seen an increase in profits thanks to a replica of an iconic engine built in the region. Sales of Hornby’s model of Tornado are nearly double that of other engine models which it produces
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Three members of same family jailed over reprisal beating
A FAMILY “rallied round” to inflict a reprisal beating on a man pestering their son over an alleged debt, a court heard. Three members of the Healer family, from Seaham, County Durham, were jailed for a total of 18 years for the sustained attack
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Gateshead dreaming of cup tie against Magpies
Gateshead's season continues to flourish after brushing aside Blyth Spartans 2-0 to reach the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in 11 years. They are now one game away from a potential tie with a Premier League side, a prospect that manager
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Dangerous yob jailed for arson
A DANGEROUS man who set fire to a woman’s home when her daughter refused to be his girlfriend has been jailed indefinitely. Christopher Legge will be freed from prison only when Parole Board officials consider he is no longer a risk to the
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No home comfort for dumped Pools
ON home turf, at Victoria Park this season it wasn't supposed to be like this. Losing to Stevenage in the first round of FA Cup brought about consecutive home loss number five, a run that has heralded only one goal, and that a penalty. Their last
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Luckless Brown out again
MICK Wadsworth admits James Brown was set to start his first game of the season before the luckless attacker was struck down by injury on Friday. Brown has been following a specially formed fitness programme this season and, after an impressive run-out
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Spain show chinks in their armour
THEY might have achieved the seemingly unachievable at the weekend, but in truth, England are not alone. Spain have now lost four friendly matches since they were crowned World Cup winners in Johannesburg 16 months ago, with Saturday's 1-0 defeat at
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Lowe is aiming high in pursuit of world medals
THEY say patience is a virtue and Hartlepool swimmer Jemma Lowe admits she has it in abundance in her pursuit of a maiden global international medal. The 21-year-old, a butterfly specialist, announced herself on the world stage on her Olympic
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Lampard target
Frank Lampard has set his sights on winning 100 England caps after scoring the winner against World Cup holders Spain at Wembley. The Chelsea midfielder crowned his 90th appearance for his country by skippering the side and netting the 49th-minute decider
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‘Victory for my mum’
Lewis Hamilton is hoping his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix win he dedicated to his mum is now "the start of something good". In a year littered with incidents and penalties, and with Hamilton admitting to suffering from personal problems, it was a victory he
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Inquest to be launched into Vettel’s problem
Red Bull and tyre suppliers Pirelli are to investigate the cause of the incident that led to Sebastian Vettel's first retirement for 20 grands prix. After making a perfect getaway from his record-equalling 14th pole of an epic season, Vettel's race at
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Injured Best sent home from international duty
NEWCASTLE United's medical staff will assess Leon Best this morning after the striker was sent home from international duty with the Republic of Ireland. Best sustained groin and toe injuries in this month's 2-1 win over Everton, and is rated as a significant
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Capello to ring the changes for Sweden game
FABIO Capello will make major changes to his England side for tomorrow's friendly with Sweden. Despite Saturday's victory over Spain, Capello will stick with his plan to experiment as England play one of only four games scheduled before the start of
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England produce shock success to humble world champions
IN many ways, it was the perfect game for FA Cup first-round day. The plucky underdogs, defending with all their might against opponents who were significantly superior to them in so many facets of the game. A snatched goal from a floated free-kick,
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Exchange rate insecurity leads to food packaging plant move
INSECURITIES created by a fall in exchange rates are partly behind a Danish food container company taking over an historic North-East packaging plant. Earlier this month Danish firm Faerch Plast said a significant number of jobs would be created
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Bumper crowd for Park’s battle with Waterloo
Mowden's brand of high-speed rugby attracted their biggest crowd of the season on Saturday to witness a 32-10 win against Waterloo. More than 300 turned up to watch the team's ninth successive victory in National Three North and would have been treated
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Blaydon back in black with gritty Wharfedale victory
BLAYDON were greatly relieved to end their five-match losing run and take the five points on offer after making heavy weather of beating the team who are next to the bottom of National One. There are clearly problems for player-coach Micky Ward to address
