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Jack and Dot and Fred and Dave!
Bumped into Jackie Marr last week and she was telling me about her mother’s nasty fall. A lot of Cockfield folk will remember Dorothy Darnell and her husband Jack from their time in the Middle House during the eighties and nineties. Dot had been
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Botham's daughter-in-law arrested over dog's disappearance
SIR Ian Botham’s daughter-in-law has been arrested over the disappearance of a pet dog from the cricket legend’s home. Sarah-Jayne Botham, the estranged wife of Sir Ian’s son, Liam, was arrested shortly after 10pm on Thursday and questioned
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Singer George Michael cancels Newcastle gig as he battles pneumonia
GEORGE Michael has pulled the plug on the rest of his tour, including a gig in the North-East, as he battles severe pneumonia. The singer, who is being treated in hospital in Vienna, Austria, was said today to be responding to treatment and slowly improving
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Man arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending
A COUNTY Durham man has been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending, possession of drugs and money laundering. The 52-year-old was arrested following an operation by the England Illegal Money Lending Team in the Bishop Auckland area this morning
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Village elder opens new community garden for Frosterley
A MEMORIAL garden to mark 100-years of a village hall has been officially opened by a 99-year-old local. Wilf Humes, 99, has opened the Frosterley Village Hall Centennial Garden. He unveiled a slab of Frosterley Marble on Saturday at the garden which
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Pupils enjoy interactive learning thanks to Spennymoor school's gift
PUPILS are to enjoy interactive learning as a company gives a school a projector. The Oaks School, Spennymoor, has been given an MP160 pocket projector by local company 3M. The device will be used to bring talks and presentations to life for pupils
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Quakers make signing from Boro
It was one in, one out at The Northern Echo Arena yesterday with caretaker manager Craig Liddle altering his squad with two loan deals. He brought in young attacking midfielder Adam Reach on loan from Middlesbrough while centre-back Adam Quinn has joined
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Masked man jailed for armed raid on takeaway
A MASKED raider who tried to hold up a Chinese takeaway yards from his family's home was last night starting a three-year jail term. Andrew Ariss pointed a replica Glock pistol at chef Heugo Chen and when his victim refused to hand over his takings
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TV career beckons for Rebecca
A CAREER in television is beckoning for a talented design graduate who has built up an enviable portfolio of jobs on the small screen. Rebecca Watson, 20, who studied at Cleveland College of Art and Design in Middlesbrough, has already secured work
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Van driver killed in tractor crash
A WOMAN van driver has died after crashing into a tractor on an A-road in North Yorkshire. The 45-year-old local resident was pronounced dead at the scene, on the A169 Malton to Pickering road, at Howe Bridge, near the Whole Hog farm shop and tearoom
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Man guilty of murdering former girlfriend
A MAN who left his former girlfriend in a coma from which she never recovered has been found guilty of her murder. A jury at Newcastle Crown Court has this afternoon found Paul Northey guilty of the murder of Kathryn Cook at her home in Stanley
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Website aims to promote market town tourism
A WEBSITE has been launched to promote Bedale and increase tourism in the area. Bedale Online has been unveiled by local entrepreneurs, who hope it will provide a platform to bring the community together and allow businesses to trade more successfully
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Hundreds buy tickets for teenager's variety show
A TEENAGE supermarket worker has sold hundreds of tickets for a variety show he is organising to fund research into a rare disease. Sixteen-year-old Josh Cunnington, who works on the vegetables section at Sainsbury’s, in Northallerton, is organising
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Over-limit driver crashed into road sign
A MAN who was over the drink-drive limit crashed into a road sign on his way back from a wedding. John Woods, 31, was driving a Mazda 323 when he lost control and crashed into the sign on the A67 near Merrybent, west of Darlington. The incident
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Council approves amendment to application
ONE of two controversial planning applications to amend a development has been approved by a council. Darlington Borough Council approved the erection of nine additional homes by Persimmon Homes on the site of the former Darlington College.
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Artist in court for takeaway brawl
A STUDENT from the Royal Academy of Arts said he was provoked into kicking aman in the head outside a Darlington kebab shop. Paul Green, 31, from London, pleaded guilty to a public order offence, but argued he had been spat at, punched and head-butted
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Have you seen missing Marion?
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to help trace a missing woman. Marion Turner, 71, was last seen at 7.30am yesterday, by her husband at their home in Grosvenor Park Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire. He reported her missing a few hours later
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Israel
REGARDING read the letter written by Hugh Pender about Israeli cruelty towards the Palestinians (HAS, Nov 22). I did some research on the anti-Israeli points he raised. All my research revealed is that his letter contained a lot of unproven claims.
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BBC cuts
WELL done to Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah for highlighting the disgraceful BBC cuts that threaten the existence of regional public service broadcasting. Make no mistake, these changes will have a huge impact on the cultural life of people in the North-East
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Music maestro
PETER BARRONS Eating Out review in Saturday's Weekender (Nov 19) was, for me, quite telling. Not the fact that the Stables, Wynyard was a pleasant pub/restaurant nor the fact that he and his late-teens daughter both enjoyed the experience, but the
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Tory triumphs?
JUST how long has David Cameron been on this planet? His latest idea is that firms should allow parents to take their children to work on the day of the public sector strikes. That should be a bundle of fun, especially if mum or dad work in the building
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Good Samaritans
I DIDN'T get their names, but I would like to thank the three lads in Crook who helped me when I had a nasty fall near the end of Louvain Terrace on the evening of November 23. It was really nice to come across such pleasant and caring young lads. Thank
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Chris Wardell's Christmas message
EMMA THOMAS wrote a letter regarding Christmas in which she mentioned the seduction of TV adverts which could leave people in debt after they have spent money on the goods (HAS, Nov 23). The best way to ignore these "buy now, pay later" advertisements
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Immigration
I NEVER expected to see a headline like "Foreign benefit scroungers" in The Northern Echo, least of all on an article by Harry Mead (Echo, Nov 23). Mr Mead speaks of a "virtual torrent" of immigrants, the majority of whom are "almost certainly" drawn
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Award joy for formerly troubled teen
A TEENAGER who has turned his life around after falling on hard times has been presented with a national award for his achievements. Andrew Hutchins, from Richmond, North Yorkshire, was chosen from more than 18,000 hopefuls for a YMCA Training
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A sea change is needed at Twickenham
WHATEVER else happens as a result of the damning reports into England's desultory showing at the recent World Cup in New Zealand, one thing is surely true - the ethos at the heart of English rugby has changed forever. No longer can the sport attempt
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Villagers to celebrate recreatrion area improvements in Hawthorn
AN EAST Durham community will be celebrating the completion of improvements to a village recreation area. Hawthorn Parish Council will hold a launch event to mark the opening of their in Hawthorn, near Seaham, from noon to 2pm on Saturday December 3
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Daughter's tribute to Weardale's Mr Fix-It
A FORMER petrol station owner who died earlier this month has been described as a hard-working Weardale legend. Great-grandfather Ronald Wilson Bell, known as Ronnie, who ran the West End Filling Station, in Stanhope, for more than 30 years, died
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Simpson could be sold in January
ALAN Pardew has admitted Newcastle United could look to sell Danny Simpson if the full-back does not agree a new contract soon. Simpson is due to enter the final 18 months of his current deal at the turn of the year, but talks over a new agreement have
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Mult-faith service in Sunderland to remember loved ones
A MULTI-FAITH service to remember loved ones who have passed away will be held in a North-East city next month. The Co-operative Funeralcare at Chester Road is arranging the multi-faith memorial service to support bereaved families and to raise charity
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Millions announced for housing projects
DERELICT houses are to be demolished and families in The Tees Valley rehomed in a £6.2m revamp of deprived estates. The funding, announced yesterday will replace money allocated to housing schemes originally earmarked for development under the Government
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Artwork donated to help paralysed teenager
SIX acclaimed artists have donated work to raise money for a teenager paralysed in an accident. The Christmas Festival of Art is taking place in Whitby this weekend, to raise money for Dale Milne. The 15-year-old was paralysed from the neck down last
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East Durham residents urged to use new savings scheme
PEOPLE in east Durham are being encouraged to take advantage of a new savings scheme rather than take out expensive loans The East Durham Area Action Partnership’s flagship project has been set up with the Durham County Credit Union. It is in response
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Writers take to stage
A CULTURE group set up to save an arts venue will stage another open mic night for writers next week. The event forms part of Darlington for Culture's (DfC) autumn programme at the threatened Darlington Arts Centre. DfC was set up last
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Courtney's achievement wins award
A 13-YEAR-OLD girl took pride of place at a school's annual awards ceremony. Students from St Aidan's Church of England Academy, in Darlington, were honoured at their annual awards ceremony for academic achievements and other aspects of
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Police praised for vandals response
A COMMUNITY leader has praised police after their quick response helped stop a vandalism attack at a residents' centre. A group of up to 20 teenagers were dispersed by police after congregating in the grounds of Firthmoor Community Centre on Wednesday
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New customer point in Seaham
A NEW customer outlet for customers of a housing company has opened in east Durham. The facility for East Durham Homes is at St John’s Square, Sophia Street, Seaham, and is part of the new Durham County Council customer point. Customers can access all
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Bresnan out to boost T20 skills
Tim Bresnan is desperate to brush up on his skills in Twenty20 cricket in a bid to help England retain their world 20-over crown in Sri Lanka next year - and wants Yorkshire to help him do it. Bresnan is keen to play a bigger role for his county in next
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Businesses in line for 'Rural Oscars'
SEVERAL enterprising rural businesses in the region have been nominated for a prestigious award. The finalists in the Countryside Alliance Awards include a village market, a children's farm and several shops. The awards, also known as the ‘rural oscars
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Mickle going for their third successive hat trick
Esh Winning striker Craig Mickle is looking for his third hat trick in as many games when they play Whitehaven at Waterhouses on Saturday. Mickle has scored trebles in his last two matches against Brandon and Washington, and overall has scored 11 goals
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Myers -- some players in a comfort zone
Bishop Auckland manager Colin Myers says that his team must make a “massive improvement” if they are to have a chance of beating Whitley Bay at Heritage Park on Saturday. Myers was highly embarrassed by Bishops’ 7-1 capitulation at Ashington in midweek
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North-East is worst in the country for potholes
THE North-East was yesterday named the country’s worst region for potholes by the AA. Reports from an army of AA streetwatchers said the North- East and Scotland had the most potholes. The 1,000 watchers, tasked with checking the conditions of
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Durham's specials up for awards
THE highest achievers of a North-East police force’s special constabulary will be recognised for their efforts at an awards ceremony on Sunday. Up to 200 people will attend the annual awards for the Durham Special Constabulary at Rainton Meadows
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Charity reveals removals crimes
A GROUND-BREAKING report has been produced by a North-East human rights charity which it claims contains compelling new evidence that failed asylum seekers endure rape, torture and imprisonment after being sent back to an African country blighted
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Charity support for stars of the future
THREE Durham and England cricket stars have helped launch a new charity aimed at supporting North- East youngsters to pursue their sporting dreams. Graham Onions, Scott Borthwick and Ben Stokes handed over the first cash grants made by Future
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Countryside fightback
WHEN it comes to rural crime, Brian Pavey has seen it all. Sitting with him in the middle of nowhere, in a 4x4 at 10pm on a mild but windy autumn evening, he has plenty of time to tell us about his experience of lawlessness over the two decades
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Beefy's son stumps up reward for beloved pet
SIR Ian Botham’s family have spoken of their devastation after a beloved pet was stolen from outside their home. Woody, a 15-month-old sprocker spaniel, vanished from an enclosed courtyard next to the cricket legend’s farmhouse in Ravensworth,
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End of the road for region's lollipop patrols?
THE future of the region’s school crossing patrols has been thrown into doubt after a North-East council revealed plans to replace them with volunteers. Darlington Borough Council is reviewing the future of its lollipop service in an attempt
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Goalkeeping decision to be made by Wadsworth
THERE'S most likely one decision to make for Mick Wadsworth when it comes to selecting his Hartlepool United side tomorrow. Pools are at home to Yeovil, seeking to halt a run of five successive Victoria Park defeats, and on the back of a fifth away win
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Change has been good for O'Shea
TO have spent the best part of 13 trophy-laden years at Manchester United as a professional, the last few months at Sunderland have represented something of a change for John O'Shea. From his first 13 matches as an employee at the Stadium of Light, he
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Pearce backing Boro's academy
MIDDLESBROUGH'S successful academy will continue to produce international footballers, even when the new Elite Player Performance Plan is introduced, according to England Under-21s boss Stuart Pearce. Since the vote was cast to change the face of the
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Boom in North-East research and development
NORTH-EAST businesses are investing more money in research and development, a new report has revealed. The North East Design Innovation survey was compiled by the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) and Stanley Black & Decker, and showed a growth of
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Durham club lets revellers take own drinks in
A NORTH-EAST nightclub will become the first in Britain to allow drinkers to take their own drink. Bob Senior has decided to allow customers to take bottles and cans into the Durham Live Lounge, in North Road, Durham City, in an effort to compete
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Pay rises failing to keep pace with costs
WORKERS in the region are much worse off than a year ago, figures show, because pay rises are failing to keep pace with inflation. Salaries crept up in most parliamentary constituencies in 2010-11, but the increases fell well short of the five
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Darlington man suffered life-threatening injuries during attack in own home
A MAN suffered life-threatening injuries when he was savagely beaten in his own home and every bone in his face broken. Details of the attack in Darlington emerged yesterday when three people appeared in court accused of being involved in it.
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Honda hands Nifco a vote of confidence
A NORTH-EAST car parts maker has been handed a multi-million pounds vote of confidence from one of the world's leading motor manufacturers. The deal with car giant Honda will help to ensure that Stockton-based Nifco will move to an £8.5m state-of-the-art
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TalkTalk of the Tyne
A COMMUNICATIONS firm has chosen to locate its new national engineering centre of excellence in the North-East. An initial 30 staff will work at TalkTalk Businesss new technology hub managing a national network of field-based engineers. The centre
