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Worker suffers serious burns in blast horror
A MAN was last night in a serious condition after suffering severe burns in an explosion at a Darlington industrial estate. The 63-year-old victim was airlifted to hospital with head, arm and hand injuries after the incident at the Cleveland Industrial
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Police arrest 23-year-old man over death of John Barry Coates in Middlesbrough
A 23-year-old man has tonight been arrested in connection with the death of John Barry Coates. Mr Coates, 61, was found dead in his flat in Fleet House, Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough, on September 13, having not been seen for four days. A
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Europa League: Maritimo 0 Newcastle United 0
Final Score: Maritimo 0 Newcastle United 0 Shola Ameobi came agonisingly close to firing Newcastle to an opening Europa League victory as the woodwork and Maritimo keeper Romain Salin combined to thwart him. The 30-year-old, captaining
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Dale Cregan charged with four counts of murder - including those of two police officers
Dale Cregan was tonight charged with the murders of two police officers in a gun and grenade attack, police said. The 29-year-old is also accused of killing father and son David and Mark Short in separate incidents earlier this year. In addition
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A promise not to break a promise
THE most telling quote in Nick Clegg's video-taped apology is this: "I will never again make a pledge unless as a party we are absolutely clear about how we can keep it." The Liberal Democrat leader deserves some credit for making a public apology
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Man took two hammers to defend his girlfriend
A PROTECTIVE partner armed himself with two hammers when his girlfriend and a friend were involved in a brawl with another man. John Beddow rushed home and got the weapons when he saw the trouble flare in a street in Grangetown, Middlesbrough,
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Young cooks revelling in kitchen heat
YOUNG cooks are hoping they can stand the heat in a school competition. Pupils at Teesside High School in Eaglescliffe , near Stockton, are taking part in a Junior Masterchef competition as part of the school's extra-curricular activities.
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Housing scheme will replace sheltered flats
A HOUSING association has started work on building a number of much-needed properties to help meet local demand. Erimus Housing has started work on the development in Billingham which will involve 18 homes being built in Low Grange Avenue.
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Violinist to stage charity concert
A RENOWNED violin virtuoso is returning to his home patch for a concert in aid of three worthy causes. Guisborough -born Craig Owen, who has performed all over the world with stars including Tina Turner and Sir Cliff Rchard, is bringing his band
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East Durham College student wins Face of the North-East Crown
AN EAST Durham College student has won the 2012 Face of the North-East crown. Megan Crombie, who joined the college in Peterlee , County Durham, this year to study a foundation degree in sports and exercise development, took the title in Sunday
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Teesside couple reunited with child after she was taken into care in Portugal
A TEESSIDE couple who had their young daughter taken into care in Portugal have been reunited with their child. Stephen Street and Colette McPartland, who both work as teachers in Portugal, were accused of being drunk and failing to look after
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Make the Most of Your Coast Festival in Horden
PEOPLE have been invited to the second Make the Most of Your Coast festival in east Durham. The event will be staged by the National Trust at Cotford field near Lime Kiln Gill in Horden, near Peterlee , from 10am to 3pm on Saturday September 29
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It’s the power of Four
Matt Westcott talks to Bloc Party drummer, Matt Tong, as the band come back from years in the wilderness with their new album, Four IT is fair to say there were those out there who wondered whether there would be such a thing as a new Bloc Party
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Hair salon is a cut above the rest
A NORTH-EAST hair salon has been named the overall winner at the British Hairdressing Business Awards. Hooker & Young's Darlington salon was named Retail Salon of the Year at the ceremony held in London this week, beating three other salons on the shortlist
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Work gets underway on care home
WORK has begun on a North-East care home complex which could create 100 jobs as the company behind it has announced plans to develop two more. The scheme, on a 1.5acre site at Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, will provide care for 30 people with different
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Car parts firm gearing up for electrical vehicles
A CAR parts manufacturer has invested £6m in its North-East plant to get up to speed for growth in the emerging electrical vehicles market. Sunderland-based Unipres, which manufactures parts that form the internal structures of cars, has installed a
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300 jobs to go at Caterpillar
THREE hundred jobs are being axed at a North-East truck building factory. The temporary agency workers will work their final shifts at the Caterpillar plant in Peterlee tomorrow. The company blamed the move on sluggish demand in its US and eurozone
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Raiders steal 500 cans of Coca Cola from lorry on A66
ALMOST 500 cans of Coca Cola were stolen from a lorry parked up on the A66. The HGV, with curtain sides, was parked in a layby close to the Bowes Moor Hotel when thieves struck between10pm on Wednesday and 6.30am today. Police said raiders
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Three people from Seaham bailed over probe into couple's death
THREE people from Seaham arrested in connection with the death of a couple have been released on bail. The bodies of Bob Seddon, 68, and wife Patricia, 65, were discovered at their home in Clough Avenue, Sale, Greater Manchester, on July 6.
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Police officer injured arresting suspected Malton metal thieves
A POLICE officer was injured as he attempted to arrested three suspected metal thieves. Three men were arrested in the early hours of this morning after police were called to Malton Industrial Estate. At around 2.55am, police were alerted
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Store's air ambulance fundraiser takes off
STAFF at a high street store have helped raise over £400 for charity by holding a family fun day. Team members at Wilkinson, in East Street, Darlington, invited customers to take part in the recent event in support of the Great North Air Ambulance
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Orchestra North East and Durham Singers to perform at Durham Cathedral
MUSICIANS from Orchestra North East will be conducted by maestro Thomas Blunt for the first time when they appear at their next concert at Durham Cathedral. The programme features organist Keith Wright fronting Saint-Saens’ mighty Symphony No 3
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Crossed wires
"NO, Lewis, I can’t do face time with you on my iPad,” said Roscoe before staring at me and pausing for dramatic effect. “Because they didn’t pay the bill.” With no broadband, or mobile phone signal, our house was suddenly technology free. The
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Plans unveiled for major arts festival
PLANS have been announced for a major arts festival in Darlington, which will showcase a wide range of events in venues spread across the borough. Darlington Arts Festival, to be staged in May 2013, is being co-ordinated by Darlington for Culture
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Meeting Shani Dissanayaka, North Yorkshire’s Sri Lankan cricket star
IT’S noon last Wednesday, September 12, Shani Dissanayaka smiling and time-pip punctual for our appointment at Richmondshire Cricket Club. John Lowes, the ever-amiable steward, fetches out a bacon sandwich followed by a Yorkshire pudding, what might
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Exams
IT does not surprise me that from time to time there is a change in the examination and assessment of pupils at the end of their formal education. It has been my view for some time that a Baccalaureate qualification could be introduced because
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Gently does in BBC
WATCHING the last episode of Inspector George Gently on BBC 1 last Sunday (Sept 16) I was shocked to see a shoot out take in Durham Cathedral. The subsequent scene was something like the Gunfight At The OK Corral. Are the authorities in charge
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Cake sale
MANY readers may know me from the years I spent as the fashion guru on the popular daytime show, This Morning. I am delighted to say that I also have another role, which is very important to me and close to my heart. I am very proud to be a patron
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Music
I AM in full agreement with N Staff’s letter (HAS, Sept 17) about the music played by our radio stations. Sadly, there is very little choice of music played on the radio these days. Real and Star, among other stations, play the same songs every
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Parking obstruction
IT IS disappointing to read that retired police lawyer Lindsey Hall is trying to justify why she should not be given a parking ticket for obstructing a dropped kerb (Echo, Sept 13). She says there were no markings yet she is photographed standing
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Bees
I WOULD like to reply to Viv Whitaker’s letter about bees on allotments at Hurworth (HAS, Sept 18). It is my understanding that Ms Whitaker is the main resident wanting the bees on the allotments and not in her own back garden. Her letter is
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Independence day
CHARLES JOHNSON, the Cleveland and Darlington Conservative Party chairman, wrote about my decision to leave the Liberal Democrats and become an independent. Firstly, I am not a member of Durham County Council and never have been. I have been a
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Nick Clegg Dead Man Walking
I AM not a betting man. But, if I were, my money would be on the Liberal Democrats having a different leader by the next general election. On the eve of the Lib Dem conference, it is increasingly difficult to see how Nick Clegg can still be in
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An image to remember
THE diamond jubilee tour of southeast Asia and the South Pacific has come at a time of enormous distraction for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. In many ways, the nine-day trip has been overshadowed by the legal battle being fought to contain
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Approval for £200m development
COUNCILLORS have approved £200m plans to revitalise an area of Darlington waste ground into a 500-home estate and business hub, despite criticism the proposals fail to cater for a serious lack of primary school places. Darlington Borough Council
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Dales and hearty
Nigel Burton finds the view from The Bridge (Inn) is worthwhile as he travels to Grinton to test out the menu of the village’s pub restaurant IF YOU’RE in a hurry it’s easy to miss the Bridge Inn. A former coaching inn that can trace its roots
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Maughan 'til dusk
Helen Brown looks at the forthcoming season at Newcastle’s Northern Stage, which marks artistic director Erica Whyman’s final Christmas show, The Borrowers NEWCASTLE-BASED Northern Stage has just returned from a rewarding session at Edinburgh Fringe
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Secret is out at Gateshead
KATIE MELUA’S autumn UK tour ends in Gateshead on October 16, before she sets off across the Channel with an extensive run of theatre and arena shows throughout Europe. The 27-year-old singer, has sold more than 11 million albums and is one of
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Hot Club of Detroit/Junction (Mack Avenue MAC1067)
For their fourth CD the Hot Club add enormously to their Django Reinhardt roots, drawing inspiration from Ornette Coleman, John Zorn and rock band Phish. Guest vocalist Cyrille Aimee and saxophonist/clarinettist Andrew Bishop are added to their already
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Mark Masters Ensemble/Ellington Saxophone Encounters (Capri 74118-2)
This is a very well realised project arranged by Mark Masters featuring baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan accompanied by a saxophone section of Gary Foster, Don Shelton, Pete Christlieb and Gene Cipriano. With a rhythm section of Bill Cunliffe, Tom
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Harry Allen & Scott Hamilton/’Round Midnight (Challenge CR73348)
Maintaining a great tradition of tenor saxophone duos this album swings all the way through from start to finish. With great support from Rossano Sportiello, Joel Forbes and Chuck Riggs this is mainstream jazz at its very best. challengerecords.com
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Folk fun
I PAID a fleeting visit to Brussels Folk Club last weekend, on what turned out to be Car-Free Sunday. I’ve never seen so many bikes in my life, and the whole city centre was awash with music, parades, dancing and drinking. It was like Durham
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Little Big Town: Tornado (Capitol/Humphead Records HHead 020)
WHEN I first listened to Little Big Town’s self-titled album, some ten years ago, I thought that they were going to be something to be reckoned with. Now, it seems the country music world has exploded with them being labelled the hottest outfit around
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Dimitri Kabalevsky: Complete Piano Concertos (CPO777 658-2)
Pianist Michael Korstick, accompanied by the NDR Radiophilharmonie, plays the complete works for piano and orchestra by the Russian composer Dimitri Kabalevsky. These pleasingly colourful and tuneful works are played with a brilliant lightness.
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Tchaikovsky: Symphonies 1-3 Valery Gergiev (LSO Live LSO0710)
Tchaikovsky’s early trio of symphonies have long languished in the shadow of his later works. Following his acclaimed Mariinsky DVD of the final three symphonies, Valery Gergiev and the London Symphony Orchestra inject new life into the rich and
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Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No 1 (Mariinsky, SACD MAR0530)
The award-winning Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov, together with the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, under the baton of Valery Gergiev, gives a powerhouse performance. The album includes other solo works by Tchaikovsky and Chopin, as well as Liszt’s
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Field Music - Mercury Prize nomination won't change us
Matt Westcott speaks to David Brewis, who along with his brother Peter, makes up Sunderland band Field Music. Nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for the album Plumb ASKED about being nominated for one of the music industry’s most
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He can be horribly funny
Gory slasher movie Stitches marks Ross Noble’s acting debut ROSS NOBLE has finally taken to acting in style, by starring in a full-blown 18-certificate horror movie about a clown called Stitches. “I’ve just done a film which comes out at Halloween
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Aim carefully
Andy Redhead is a former National Police firearms tactical advisor, having worked both for the Met and Northumbria Police. Here, he explains why giving every police officer a gun will not prevent tragedies such as the murders of officers Fiona Bone
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The Noble art of comedy
Viv Hardwick catches up with Geordie comedian Ross Noble to discover why he never plans his shows and still regards Newcastle as home... even if he can’t live in the region THE name of the tour never bears any resemblance to the content of the
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Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe: Barcelona (Special Edition)
FREDDIE Mercury died just months before he could perform the title song from this album at the 1992 Olympics in Spain. Had he been well enough, this reworking of the album with the renowned Spanish operatic soprano is understood to be how he would
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Match Report: Chelsea 2 Juventus 2
Final Score: Chelsea 2 Juventus 2 CHELSEA midfielder John Obi Mikel admitted he and his team-mates “switched off” to allow Juventus to claim a point from their Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge. Oscar looked set to enjoy a dream European
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Marry Waterson and Oliver Knight: Hidden
IT can’t be easy being the children of one of the foremost artists in your chosen genre, but you wouldn’t think so on listening to Hidden. The brother and sister combo are the children of Lal Waterson, the singer who died back in 1998. This is
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Match Report: Manchester United 1 Galatasaray 0
Final Score: Manchester United 1 Galatasaray 0 DARREN FLETCHER returned from his career-threatening bowel condition as Manchester United scrambled to an unconvincing Champions League win over Galatasaray at Old Trafford. It was the Scot’s first
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Katatonia: Dead End Kings
DON’T be lulled into thinking you’re going to hear the dulcet tones of Cerys Matthews, this is not the Welsh band of the same name. Katatonia with a K are very much a hardrocking outfit. The Swedish metallers have been around since time immemorial
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Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band: Between The Ditches
THE unmistakable voice of Rev Peyton returns with more Southern Indiana-inspired preachings. A family affair, his wife and cousin once more by his side, this builds on previous albums, cementing a reputation that has been hard-earned on the touring
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Bob Dylan: Tempest
Although some of the ten tunes on his 35th album lack the bite to correspond with his increasingly raspy bark, there’s nothing more exhilarating than the sound of Bob Dylan with the bit between his teeth. John Lennon gets a belated tribute on the
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The Killers: Battle Born
KILLERS fans can relax and breathe a huge sigh of relief. The American rockers, led by Brandon Flowers, are right back on form with their fourth studio album, Battle Born, brimming with sing-along anthems so reminiscent of Hot Fuss. Opening single
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Sunderland give McFadden a trial chance
SUNDERLAND manager Martin O’Neill is exploring the option of adding a third new forward to his squad with James McFadden training at the club this week. Scotland international Mc- Fadden is a free agent after leaving Everton at the last season
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Three Men In A Boat
Director, actor and producer Alistair Whatley founded The Original Theatre Company in 2005 and has worked on all 14 of the company’s shows including Journey’s End and The Madness Of George III. He co-directs and plays J in a new adaptation of Three
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Ralph McTell...
Ralph McTell… songwriter and master of the acoustic guitar, takes to the road this autumn to perform more than 30 dates across the UK. The English Heartbeat Tour is set to launch the muchanticipated, Volume 2 of Songs For Six Strings – a collection
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Ruby slip-ups ends in Tyrone trouble
RUBY may only be a babe in arms, but she’s already led a full and busy life. Her mum is violent, her dad’s physically abused by her mum and Ruby now adds a Soapland experience that no child should miss – kidnap. And when it’s by your abusive
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Pardew refutes Demba Ba rift rumours
NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew last night insisted there is no rift between himself and striker Demba Ba. The Senegal international admitted his displeasure at only being named among the substitutes for Monday night’s 2-2 Premier League draw at Everton
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Union fears loss of civil service jobs
A NATIONAL union chief has addressed passport workers amid concerns that jobs could be lost as a result of an impending office move. It is believed the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) lease on Milburngate House, in Durham city centre, expires
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Pupils in pioneering Newton Aycliffe apprentices initiative
A PIONEERING scheme to promote apprenticeship opportunities is under way in a North-East town at the centre of a £4.5bn train building deal. Yesterday, representatives from six major employers in Newton Aycliffe , County Durham, attended the town
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Mowbray won't panic and calls for focus
TONY MOWBRAY wants Middlesbrough to show the mental strength to recover from the bruises they have from Blackpool and has called for everyone to stay positive in the aftermath of the defeat. After being taught a few attacking lessons at Bloomfield
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No charges brought over race hate mail arrests
FIVE men arrested in dawn raids by counter-terrorism officers on suspicion of posting race hate material will not face any charges, The Northern Echo can reveal. The suspects – including two men from the North-East – were detained in April when
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Scientists seek new way to fix broken hearts
A TEAM of North-East scientists funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has begun working on a project that could lead to a revolution in the way doctors treat heart attacks. Ultimately, the team is hoping it can develop a protein-based solution
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Members vote against Durham Town Council after consultation
DURHAM will not get a town council, it was decided yesterday. Following a campaign lasting at least four years, Durham County Council voted 90-5 in favour of Option A – to take no action. There were six abstentions. Afterwards, former Mayor
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Dairy increases price paid to farmers
A DAIRY has increased the price it pays farmers for milk, saying it wants to lead the debate on how best to support sustainable milk production in the UK. The 1.5p a litre rise offered by Wensleydale Creamery, in Hawes , North Yorkshire, follows
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D-Day veterans disband association after 30 years
SECOND World War veterans who risked their lives during the Normandy landings gathered together yesterday to mark the end of an organisation that provided 30 years of support and friendship. During the emotional ceremony in Newton Aycliffe , members
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'Evil' soldier who stabbed ex to death is jailed for life
AN “evil” soldier who stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death in front of their four-year-old son while his comrades were preparing to deploy to Afghanistan has been jailed for life. Iraq veteran Ian Lowe, 25, was due to return from leave to Somme
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Man killed himself in ex-girlfriend's home, inquest told
A MAN unhappy with his ex-partner’s new relationship broke into her home and killed himself in her bedroom, a coroner has heard. Matthew Nimmo hanged himself on his ex-girlfriend’s four-poster bed weeks after he was released from prison, where
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Lordship of the Manor up for sale
A NORTH-EAST Lordship of the Manor title steeped in history has gone up for sale – for a bargain £5,750. The Lordship of the Manor of Great Kelloe, near Durham City – or simply Kelloe to distinguish it from Little Kelloe – is being sold through
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Man's Middlesbrough flat death is suspicious, say police
MAN found dead in his flat after not being seen for four days had suffered head injuries, police said yesterday. John Coates was discovered by a family member after his employer raised the alarm last Thursday. A post-mortem examination on Monday
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Military Police refused entry to nightclub
A NORTH-EAST nightclub is again embroiled in controversy following claims that a group of military policemen were sworn at and refused entry for being in the Armed Forces – two years after a similar incident. An investigation is under way at
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Boy runs up £2,000 bill - playing games on his grandad's iPad
A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy used his grandfather’s iPad to spend his £2,000 savings on furnishing his Tiny Monsters’ Island in the biggest accidental purchase in iTunes history. Will Smith’s mischief was only brought to light when his grandmother’s card
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Parents may launch private prosecution after son hit by lorry on crossing
THE parents of a teaching assistant who died after being struck by a lorry on a pedestrian crossing may launch a private prosecution after a coroner ruled that his death was accidental. John and Janet Thompson, of Belmont, Durham City, said they
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Durham Cathedral defends BBC George Gently shootout
A CATHEDRAL has defended its decision to allow the BBC to use it as the setting for a fictional shootout. The series finale of 1960s police drama Inspector George Gently, which was broadcast on BBC One on Sunday night, featured a deadly gunfight
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Norton ready to return
Goalkeeper Jack Norton is ready to return to the Darlington line-up for Saturday's trip to Dunston. Along with seven of his team-mates, Norton was rested for Tuesday's Durham Challenge Cup tie at Hebburn Town, with manager Martin Gray explaining that
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McIlroy reconsiders his Olympic position
Rory McIlroy admitted today that the reaction to comments he made about choosing who to compete for in the 2016 Olympics is making him think again. Golf's world number one had said he was leaning towards representing Team GB rather than Ireland because
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Twenty20 World Cup: Briggs groomed for glory
Danny Briggs has put one life-changing date on temporary hold so that he can try to help England retain their ICC World Twenty20 crown. The 21-year-old spinner had clearly not reckoned on making the cut from England's provisional 30-man squad to
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Players need to remain accessible says Robshaw
England captain Chris Robshaw is anxious that his players never get locked away from the public, despite the growing danger of becoming embroiled in unsavoury incidents. Chris Ashton required hospital treatment on Saturday night after being glassed
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Sporting facility 'will continue Olympic legacy'
PLANS to create a £2m sports centre at a Darlington school have been approved after councillors said it was a crucial to the continuation of the town’s Olympic Games legacy. Longfield Academy of Sport, in Longfield Road, had applied to Darlington
