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'Leeds fans should be banned', says Jones
Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones tonight called for Leeds fans to be banned from "every away ground" after trouble marred his side's Yorkshire derby against Neil Warnock's team at Hillsborough. Jones' goalkeeper, Chris Kirkland, appeared to be
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Sheffield Wednesday keeper attacked by Leeds fan
Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was assaulted on the field during tonight's Yorkshire derby against Leeds. The former England international, 31, had just conceded a 77th-minute equaliser to Michael Tonge when the incident happened
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Two arrested after cannabis farm uncovered in Darlington
POLICE investigating a group of Vietnamese people suspected of running cannabis farms in County Durham have raided another property. Officers from Durham police discovered a cannabis farm at a house in Darlington earlier today (Friday, October
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A Carve Up
Many marriages breakdown when a couple discover that they simply aren’t compatible. Compatibility doesn’t, of course, mean that you both have to like the same things; sometimes it can be a question of complementing each other. For instance Outdoor
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Tory chief whip resigns
ANDREW Mitchell, the Tory chief whip who allegedly called a policeman a "pleb", has resigned tonight. He denied insulting the policeman after he was refused permission to cycle through the main gates of Downing Street on September 19 The resignation
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New lease of life for memorial building
A FORMER miners’ memorial hall has been reopened to provide flats for vulnerable people. The building in Esh Winning, built as a memorial to miners who lost their lives in World War One, was saved from demolition in 2009. Developer Michael
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Fire Brigade's Financial Situation "Dire."
THE financial situation for Cleveland Fire Brigade has been described as “dire” by its chief officer. Government cuts to the brigade could result in a 27 per cent cut in firefighters from 504 to about 420 and the number of engines from 15 to 11
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Air ambulance crew called out during donation ceremony
AIR ambulance crews attending a fundraising presentation ceremony at a five-star hotel were called into action when a man became unwell in the resort’s sauna. Durham Freemasons presented a cheque for £8,000 to the Great North Air Ambulance Service
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Bosses at Durham Tees Valley Airport express "acute disappointment" at bid failure
AIRPORT bosses tonight (Friday, October 19) expressed their “acute disappointment” at the Government’s decision to reject a bid for regeneration cash. However, Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) chiefs said they remained committed to the Southside
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Police prepare for derby day
A MAJOR security operation will be in place across the North-East this weekend to prevent disorder during one of the biggest events of region’s sporting calendar. Police are ready to react to potential trouble between Newcastle and Sunderland football
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Famous locomotive steams into Shildon, County Durham
AN EXCITED crowd waited with bated breath to see a famous locomotive reunited with two of its transatlantic sister engines. Rail enthusiasts of all ages flocked to witness the A4 class Union of South Africa steam into Locomotion: The National Railway
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Re-tracing town roots
TOWN ROOTS: Local historian David Heron leads a guided walk tracing the ancient roots of Chester-le-Street, tomorrow (October 20). The three-mile ramble, titled: The Fort on the Road – Retracing the Ancient Roots of a Modern Town, starts outside St
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Nursery where three-year-old died is set to close
THE NURSERY where a three-year-old girl died after becoming entangled in play equipment is likely to close for good it was announced today (Friday, October 19). Lydia Bishop died during her first day at York College nursery, on September 17, after
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Candidates for new police commissioner roles confirmed
THE candidates vying to become the first ever police and crime commissioners have today (Friday, October 19) been named. The names of those standing for election in each police force area in the region have now been revealed, after the deadline
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Crackdown on illegal bikers
REGULAR patrols are taking place to crack down on nuisance bikers plaguing townsfolk. Neighbourhood wardens from Durham County Council are working with Durham Police community support officers to tackle problems caused by off-road motorbikes being
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Electric car trip advances low-carbon economy
TWO NORTH-EAST university students will drive an electric car on a 600-mile round trip to Cardiff and back to as part of a bid to advance the goal of a low-carbon economy. They will be demonstrate the possibilities of Smart Grid power – an advanced
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Newton Aycliffe man steals alcohol from Bishop Auckland bar
A MAN who broke into a Bishop Auckland bar and stole £44-worth of alcohol has received a curfew and 60 hours of unpaid work. Stephen David Harle, of Greathead Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, pleaded guilty to burglary at the town’s magistrates court
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Jason Steele - The Manager
VERY few football stars are happy swapping the comfortable environment of their plush training grounds for the muddy pitches of a Sunday morning park, unless you’re Middlesbrough’s homegrown goalkeeper Jason Steele. For the majority of full-time
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Lifeboat left clutching at straws
A REPORT of a dead body in the sea turned out to be a bale of hay. The Redcar RNLI lifeboat was launched on Thursday when a member of the public reported spotting what could have been a body floating in the sea. The alarm was raised at around
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Newton Aycliffe man charged with sexual assault
A 64-YEAR-OLD man appeared before magistrates in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, today (October 19) charged with sexual assault. Geoffrey Lawrence O’Reilly, of Gilpin Court, Newton Aycliffe, is alleged to have touched a woman aged 16 or over in
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Derby time ... let's remember the football
IT'S almost derby time again. On Thursday, at the Academy of Light, Martin O'Neill was in good form, delivering jokes in a way only Martin O'Neill can and he helped set the tone for Sunday's latest Tyne & Wear match-up. Newcastle boss Alan
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Four year prison sentence for child abuser
A PAEDOPHILE who dodged justice six years ago when his victim was too afraid to go to court was finally behind bars tonight (Friday, October 19). Stephen Harker was arrested for abusing the girl in 2006 but the case was dropped because she did
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Repairs completed at historic church
A NEW roof and a new vicar are some of the changes to have taken place recently at one of Darlington's oldest churches. Reverend Mark East, of St. Andrew's, in Haughton, relocated to Darlington in August with his wife, Elaine. The 55-year-old
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Man denies voyeurism at university college residential block
A MAN has denied committing an act of voyeurism by spying on a student having a shower at a university hall of residence. Daniel Steven John is accused of carrying out the offence at Trevelyan College, in Elvet Hill, Durham, on Wednesday June 6
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McFadden deal agree with Black Cats
SUNDERLAND have agreed a short-term deal to sign free agent James McFadden until the turn of the year. McFadden, 29, has been training with the Black Cats for the last month and talks have been ongoing between the player's agent and the club. Now Sunderland
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Grandfather who was pepper sprayed by police was "not aggressive", inquest told
WITNESSES who saw a grandfather pepper sprayed by police today (Friday, October 19) told a jury he had not been acting aggressively. They were giving evidence on the fourth day of an inquest into the death of Lenny McCourt, who died shortly after
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Bishop Auckland pair at court over £23,000 cannabis grow
TWO men have appeared in court in connection with a £23,000 cannabis discovered in a County Durham home. Craig Philip Beal, 23, of Mayfield Walk, St Helen Auckland, and Bradley John Dixon, 18, of Braithwaite Street, Bishop Auckland, are accused
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Orchestra North East perform at Durham Cathedral
CATHEDRAL PERFORMANCE: The Orchestra North East performs at Durham Cathedral at 7.30pm tomorrow (October 20). They will be joined by the Durham Singers. The programme includes the Bruch’s Violin Concerto No 1, Parry’s Blest Pair of Sirens and Saint-Saens
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Woman denies stealing from Bishop Auckland junior football team
A WOMAN has denied stealing money from a junior football club during her time as secretary. Jolene Maria Spencley, 34, of Shawbrow View, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, is accused of stealing £30 from St Mary’s Football Club in the town on October
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Pupils donate trees to neighbouring schools
CHILDREN at a north Durham special school are donating fruit trees they have grown themselves to help neighbouring primary schools develop their own orchards. Secondary school pupils at Villa Real School, in Consett, are working with Bishop Ian
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Grieving mum's anger as doctor avoids being struck off
THE heartbroken mother of a boy who died after doctors failed to diagnose his meningitis has criticised a decision not to strike off the consultant warned over his care of her son. Dr Malik Alam was found guilty of a string of failings in his care
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Family of cancer victim raise money for cause
A FAMILY is rallying around to support a grandmother who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Seventeen-year-old Amy Herbert and her mother, Victoria, have dyed their hair pink to raise money for the Stand Up to Cancer event. Amy’s fiancé
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Cash machine
CASH MACHINE: A planning application has been submitted to Durham County Council seeking planning permission for the installation of a cash machine and a fascia sign at the Post Office in 60 York Road, Peterlee. A decision is pending. FISH AND
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Positive Young People Achieving
This week I attended the AGM of the Durham Association of Clubs for Young People at Ramside Hall to witness some very inspiring people receiving awards. This is the third time I have attended this event and I never cease to be amazed at how well
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Heavy ground won’t halt unstoppable Frankel
A POSSIBILITY of heavy ground tomorrow looks increasingly like being the greatest fear for Frankel’s supporters with even Nathaniel’s jockey William Buick admitting he is attempting the impossible by trying to win the Qipco Champion Stakes. Continuing
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Wildcats gearing up for a busy second phase
DURHAM WILDCATS supremo Quentin Sloper has urged the BBL’s newest team to move on from their bruising defeat at Newcastle Eagles and focus on the second phase of the season. An outstanding second half display against the Worcester Wolves on the
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Sunday service for County Championship
ENGLISH domestic one-day cricket will revert to 50 overs from 2014, while County Championship matches will usually begin on Sundays. The England and Wales Cricket Board last night announced the revised structure for the domestic game for the period
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New Bishop of Whitby is appointed
THE NEWLY-appointed Bishop of Whitby has said he is excited to take over the diverse patch which covers industrial Teesside, rural North Yorkshire and the coastline around Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay. The Reverend Philip North, 45, currently Team
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Pietersen back in the fold
THE England and Wales Cricket Board will hope the Kevin Pietersen text saga is now finally over after confirming the controversial batsman will tour India. He has now been added to the England squad for the forthcoming four-Test series after a
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McManus exit balances the books at Riverside
TONY MOWBRAY has admitted that Stephen McManus’ loan away from Middlesbrough will not necessarily free up funds to further strengthen his squad. When Boro signed Andre Bikey in September, Mowbray hinted that he was finished in the transfer market
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Suarez carries burden
LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers admits the necessity to win matches means he may not be able to protect Luis Suarez as much as he would want despite a growing shortage of strikers. However, there will be no immediate call to West Ham to inform
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Darlington news in brief
CLAY SHOOTING: The Heighington clay target shooting club meets every other Sunday at the The Dog Inn, at Cross lane Ends. There will be a meeting tomorrow (Sunday, October 21) between 9.30am and noon. On Saturday, October 27, the club will host a charity
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Convicted murderer back behind bars for stabbing best friend
A CONVICTED murderer was back behind bars today for stabbing his best friend in the stomach during a row over cider. Robert Summers knifed Sean Fowler at his home in Honey Way, Stockton, when he discovered all his booze had been drunk. Mr Fowler
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Pills not to blame for lack of England thrills in Poland
TAKING sleeping pills would have had little effect on England’s performance in their World Cup qualifier in Poland, a leading medical expert has said. It has been reported that players took tablets to aid sleep the night before Wednesday’s delayed
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Serbs looking into row
ALL of Serbia’s players and staff involved in Tuesday night’s controversial UEFA under-21 play-off against England have been asked to make formal statements. The match, which England won 1-0 thanks to a lastminute goal from Sunderland’s Connor
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O’Neill seeking derby peace
MARTIN O’NEILL hopes old wounds will not resurface on the touchline at the Stadium of Light on Sunday – but expects the 146th Wear-Tyne derby to have all the intensity fans of Sunderland and Newcastle United have come to expect. The Black Cats
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Trainers on alert after man arrested
TRAINERS and others who work in the horse racing industry are being asked to review the security of their homes and businesses. Police have put them on the alert as they continue a wide-ranging inquiry in North Yorkshire. The county is home
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High street suffers in consumer spending cuts
RETAIL chains are shutting shops at a rate of more than 30 a day across the UK. Figures show that nationwide retailers closed 32 stores a day in July and August, up from 20 a day in the first six months of 2012, as Britain’s high street suffers
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Company finds a training solution
HUNDREDS of learners will be able to continue their apprenticeships after a North Yorkshire training company’s future was secured in a six figure deal, saving 14 jobs. FW Solutions found itself in financial difficulty after a Skills Funding Agency
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Clothing sales boost for retailers
SHOPPERS buying warmer clothing and back-to-school attire helped the wider retail sector enjoy a better-thanexpected bounce-back to sales growth last month, official figures revealed today. Retail sales volumes rose 0.6 per cent last month, following
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Five-year pledge on business rates
BUSINESS rates will not increase in real terms for another five years, the Government announced yesterday. Communities Minister Brandon Lewis said to revalue businesses could lead to unexpected hikes in the tax paid by firms. Instead, businesses
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Victor Chandler writes...
Although Prince Khalid Abdullah's racing manger Lord Grimthorpe refused to rule out the possibility that his equine superstar Frankel will race again as a five-year-old the likelihood is that the Qipco Champion Stakes will be the unbeaten Sir Henry
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Reaching final stages of Hitachi Rail project
THE developer behind the Hitachi Rail project has admitted there has been a delay, but said it remains 100 per cent confident that all target dates will be hit. Mark Bickell, a development project manager with Merchant Place Developers, said there
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Public sector workers highlight their plight
PUBLIC sector workers fighting the closure of their offices have been handing out leaflets in a town centre to highlight their cause. The Tees Valley Public Services Alliance is supporting the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) campaign
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Bishop Auckland man makes screwdriver threats in Ferryhill pub
A MAN threatened to stab people in the eyes with a screwdriver after he was refused service in a County Durham pub, a court heard. Aaron Edward Jefferies, who has a longstanding alcohol problem, threatened and swore at staff and customers at the
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Sell-out Oktoberfest described as ‘best yet’
A SHOWCASE event for manufacturing and engineering companies was a sell-out and has been described as the best yet by organisers. The County Durham Oktoberfest has become the largest such event in the region. This year’s Oktoberfest, held at
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Dungeon attraction may stay closed
A TOURIST attraction will not reopen for at least another month after being badly damaged by flooding – and it could even be next year before visitors can return. The owner of the York Dungeon, Merlin Entertainments, is consulting staff over the
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Colleagues plan cancer fundraiser
TWO young entrepreneurs are holding a pampering night to raise funds for breast cancer. Kay Hardisty, 20, and 22-year-old Jennie Smith are welcoming customers to Beauty by Jennie, in North Road, tonight (October 19). Customers will receive
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Derby veterans predict big match draw
VETERANS of past Tyne-Wear derbies are predicting tomorrow’s Sunderland v Newcastle match ends in a draw. Several former players were at Ramside Hall Golf Club, in Durham yesterday, to take part in a charity round of golf for special needs children
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Mayor to kick-start Poppy appeal
THE Darlington branch of the Royal British Legion will be launching its annual Poppy Appeal next week, to mark the start of the Remembrance period. Darlington mayor Paul Baldwin will be among the first people in the town to buy a poppy, when British
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Boilers stolen from Hartlepool
BOILERS STOLEN: Police are appealing for information after two boilers were stolen in Hartlepool. The Ideal Logic Combi boilers were stolen in two burglaries in Orchid Road between 4pm on Thursday, October 18 and 8am on Friday, October 19. Witnesses
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Great Ayton car fraudster walks free from court
A CONMAN who lied about his employment to get loans to buy high-performance cars walked free today (Friday, October 19). Sidney Hodgson, 58, told finance firms he had been working as a fitter for a window company for the last decade. The lies
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News in brief Teesside
NEW CHIEF: Hartlepool Council appointed local man Dave Stubbs as its next Chief Executive at a meeting of the Full Council. Councillors unanimously supported the recommendation of a cross-party Appointments Panel to award the 64-year-old the key role
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Police appeal for help finding missing man
POLICE have issued an urgent appeal for the public to help find a missing vulnerable man. Ian Kitchen, 42, of Castleton, near Whitby, has not been seen since around 6pm on Thursday, October 18, at Tesco Express, Burniston Road, Scarborough. He
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Cuellar understands the derby importance
HE has played in arguably the biggest derby in the world, so Carlos Cuellar needs little help understanding what is at stake when Sunderland and Newcastle meet at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. Cuellar spent a season in the Scottish Premier League
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Bring it on, roars defender Simpson
WHEN the Newcastle United squad arrives at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, it's fair to say the reception they get will be far from welcoming. For any members of Alan Pardew's squad that haven't yet tasted a Wear-Tyne derby atmosphere, that welcome
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Airfield awaits news on restrictions
AN AIRFIELD manager says he is waiting to see if the latest council restrictions on their activities proves to be the final nail in the coffin for the business. Hambleton District Council this week agreed to provide £34,550 to cover enforcement
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Drugs raid recovers more than £50,000 of cocaine
MORE than £50,000 worth of cocaine was seized in a drugs raid in Teesside on Wednesday (October 17). The drugs were found at an address in South Bank, near Middlesbrough, along with scales and cutting agents. Five arrests were made in connection
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Flood experts to visit region
FLOODING experts from Germany are to arrive in the North-East next week to share their experience. A delegation of three civil emergency experts from the Kries Wesel area of Germany, which sits on the banks of The Rhine, are to visit their counterparts
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Man arrested in connection with series of assaults
A MAN has been arrested in connection with a series of offences in Middlesbrough. The 30-year-old was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, assault and theft following a number of incidents on May 31 in the University and Gresham wards of the
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Girls Aloud announce North-east dates
POP superstars Girls Aloud have announced they are to kick off their reunion show with two dates in the North-East. The five-piece girl group will play Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena on February 21 and 22 at the start of a 12-date UK arena tour
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"Royal" launch for fireworks spectacular
VISITORS to the region’s tourism capital were caught off-guard when they found themselves unexpectedly rubbing shoulders with the Queen. But bows and curtseys were unnecessary for it was lookalike Margaret Southcoat who was carrying out her own
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Father needed drugs for holiday
A FATHER packed cannabis to take on a family holiday so he could chill out from the sound of screaming children, a court heard. Wayne Horner was in a car which was searched after a sergeant returning to Seaham police station decided to carry out
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Newton Aycliffe Scouts hold charity auction
SCOUTS AUCTION: 1st Newton Aycliffe Scouts Group and the Northern Bygones Society are having an auction, raffle and tombola on November 17. Doors open at 10.30am and the auction begins at noon. To donate auction items contact 01325-312183 or 07968367438
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Paintings go on sale
AN exhibition of works by a painter approaching his retirement have gone on display. Durham artist Clive James has organised a display of dozens of his oils taking place at Belmont Library until November 1. The paintings, many inspired by local
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Bishop Auckland panto tickets on sale
PANTOMIME TIME: Tickets are on sale for the Aladdin the Pantomime, which takes place at Bishop Auckland Town Hall at 2pm and 6pm on Sunday, November 25, and at 103am and 1.30pm on Monday, November 26 and Tuesday, November 27. Tickets are £6 and £4
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The benefit of books
BABIES need books. Not just for the stories or the fun of finding Spot or the comfort of being read to, but to get their little brains working properly. Sticking them in front of a DVD doesn’t quite hack it. Though it might get you half an hour
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Can we measure up to perfection?
LOVE the trend, started by Dove, and now followed by M&S, of using real women in adverts. Well, real-ish. Twiggy is not exactly your typical 63 year old but it’s a start. Now in their shapewear ad they’ve even got someone who, they say, is,
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A man’s world
THE chap on the train, first class too, thought it was hysterically funny to demand the young waitress bring him “a nice fresh tart with no dressing”, nudge nudge. She remained brilliantly stony-faced and refused to be embarrassed. Unlike the waitress
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Conmen get more than they bargained for
CONMEN posing as young offenders got more than they bargained for when they accidentally targeted the deputy head of their local Youth Offending Service. The fraudsters posed as doorstep salesmen selling cleaning products as part of a rehabilitation
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Blaze of glory
BRING back real fires. Never mind the dust and smoke, just think what you’ll save on heating bills. And your toes will be toasty. Fuel prices are rocketing. Many people face a real challenge in keeping warm. And though I’m a great believer
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Police operation targets illegal number plates
DRIVERS with illegal number plates will be targeted in a police operation this week. Officers from Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit will be stopping vehicles with misrepresented number plates and informing drivers of the law.
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Plan for Consett academy
DETAILED plans on the controversial development of an academy school and leisure centre on the Belle Vue site in Consett go on display on Monday (October 22). Consultation on the detailed plans for the development is being held ahead of the submission
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Watchingbrief
THE Stand Up to Cancer charity marathon focuses on a disease that must have impacted on most people. “Pretty much everyone will be affected by this disease in their lifetime, and that’s the very simple reason why I’m honoured to be involved with
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Childhood dream achieved for young funeral director
A WOMAN has achieved her childhood dream of becoming a funeral director - after a family tragedy when she was 12 left her wanting to help others. After witnessing the compassionate way her uncle’s funeral was organised when she was a child, Becky
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Television personality helps history group mark a milestone
TELEVISION personality and author John Grundy is to speak at a celebration of a local history group. Stokesley Society will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Monday, November 19 in a special event at the town’s Methodist church hall. Star
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Theatre Review: The Guinea Pig Club, York, Theatre Royal
GOOD intentions don’t make a good play. The creators may be motivated by a strong desire to tell a story that needs to be told, but that doesn’t always translate into watchable theatre. How pleasing to report then that The Guinea Pig Club – the
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RNLI volunteers scoop national award
A VOLUNTEER RNLI crew has scooped a Pride of Britain Award for a dramatic rescue of a teenager stuck in sand with the tide coming in rapidly. The Hartlepool crew along with the local Coastguard learnt they had won Daybreak’s Emergency Services
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Schools and clubs urged to sign up for 24-hour bounceathon
SCHOOLS, sports clubs and community groups have been invited to take part in a 24-hour bounceathon in aid of Children in Need. Get Britain Bouncing, which advocates safe trampolining, is calling for people across Darlington to sign up for the trampoline
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Our School Has Got Talent
CHILDREN have been proving they’ve got talent in their own new amphitheatre. The pupils of St Bede’s RC Primary School, in Darlington, came back from the summer holidays to find an outdoor amphitheatre in their playground. It was built by staff
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The Walking Dead (FX, 10pm)
THERE’S nowhere more depressing than a prison in a zombie apocalypse. Imagine blood splattered over sparse, claustrophobic cells and decaying prisoners lumbering around in dull grey pyjamas. But it’s in this unlikely haven that sheriff ’s deputy
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A Cut Above
CUT ABOVE: Stylist Rachelle Summerson-Wright, from the Janet Maitland Hair Excellence salon in Durham, has been named one of the six finalists in the North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year Awards. The winner will be announced on November 26 in a ceremony
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Book of Condolence opened for Sir Stuart Bell
A BOOK of Condolence has been opened in memory of Middlesbrough MP Sir Stuart Bell who died at the weekend. Sir Stuart was 74 and had been the town’s MP since 1983. He was knighted in 2004 for services to Parliament and received the Légion d’Honneur
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Innovative scheme scoops national award
AN innovative recycling scheme using reed beds to treat waste collected from gully cleaning has been recognised nationally and won a top 'green' award. Stockton Borough Council beat off stiff competition from Oxfordshire and Warwickshire County
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Seeing the region in a different way
VISITORS to an exhibition yesterday saw snapshots of the North-East from the air in years gone by. The free exhibition of aerial shots taken over County Durham was held in Brandon library, near Durham City. Historian Dr Dorothy Hamilton and
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Woman raped after night out
POLICE are investigating after a 20-year-old woman was raped on a recreation ground. The victim had been in The Keys nightclub in Middlesbrough when she left for a cigarette at about 1.20am on Wednesday, October 17. She turned right out of
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All shook up over Vegas trip
AN Elvis impersonator will perform tonight to raise money for a team of amateur boxers heading for Las Vegas. Five fighters from Consett YMCA Amateur Boxing Club are heading for Nevada, in April, with boxers from Finchley, to form a UK team to
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Anger over waste scheme
TEMPERS flared last night as residents voiced concerns at plans to create a food waste recycling plant in their community. AWSM Farming, in the Teesdale village of Hutton Magna, has submitted a planning application to build the plant – for blending
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‘Be patient’ Magpies fans
POLICE are urging away fans to be patient after the final whistle at this weekend’s derby game. Magpies fans will be kept in the Stadium of Light after Sunday’s Premiership derby in Sunderland, while the home crowd disperses. Turnstiles will
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No charge in bike collision
A MAN who was arrested after an accident which left an 11-year-old boy with head injuries will not face charges. The 49-year-old man, who has not been named, was questioned on suspicion of careless driving after a schoolboy riding his bike in Elemore
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The face of women in science
A NORTH-EAST student has posed for a 2013 calendar to promote women in science. Alison Auld, a PhD student at Durham University, features in the ScienceGrrl calendar, aimed at breaking gender stereotypes and encouraging young women to go into science
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Burnt after cutting cable
A MAN is in hospital with severe burns after attempting to cut through electricity cable. Police say it is understood the 42-year-old man, from Fenby Avenue, Darlington, was cutting through a cable in an NEDL electrical compound when it exploded
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Father, the sum and the Holy Ghost
A VILLAGE church has been pressed into service as a classroom. St Mary’s Church, at Alne, near Easingwold, North Yorkshire, is hosting maths lessons three days a week. The Reverend Chris Park stepped in to fill the gap at the village’s primary
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Live News: October 19, 2012
5:28pm MALIK ALAM, pictured, the consultant paediatrican criticised over his care of ten-year-old William Cressey, from Croft, near Darlington, who died of meningitis seven years ago, is fit to practise, a tribunal in Manchester
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Birds of prey help hospice fundraising
AROUND 200 people attended an annual harvest fair to raise money for charity. St Cuthbert’s Hospice, in Durham City, held its second annual Hospice harvest event in the grounds of its centre in Merryoaks on Saturday, October 13. Visitors raised
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Fire safety advice on offer
FIREFIGHTERS will be dispensing advice to customers at a Darlington DIY store during a fire safety event starting on Monday (October 22). Crews from County Durham and Darlington fire service will be at B&Q in Morton Park on two days next week
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New food redistribution centre launched
OVER 20 community groups came together to launch a new food redistribution centre in east Durham. The groups learned how The Cyrenians FareShare North East works with the food industry to save perfectly good food from going to landfill when they
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Repairs completed at historic church as new vicar settles in
A NEW roof and a new vicar are some of the changes to have taken place recently at one of Darlington’s oldest churches. Reverend Mark East, of St. Andrew’s, in Haughton, relocated to Darlington in August with his wife, Elaine. The 55-year-old
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Wind turbines would have 'unacceptable impact' on area
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a three-turbine wind farm in a rural area, which have attracted dozens of objections, will be debated next week. Pure Renewable Energy wants to build the development on farmland at Newbiggin, between the villages of Sadberge
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Families invited to hear about new school
AROUND 50 families attended an information day for those interested in setting up a new secondary school. A group of parents and business people have been given the go-ahead to set up a new Durham Free School, aimed at families in Shincliffe, Cassop
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Man arrested over racist abuse ahead of derby
A man has been arrested after a racist comment was posted on Facebook about a Premier League footballer. The 43-year-old, from Washington, Tyne and Wear, was held overnight (October 18/19) on suspicion of racial harassment and has been bailed until
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Pact meeting for Polish residents hailed a success
A COMMUNITY meeting organised for Darlington’s Polish residents has been hailed a success. The Polish partners and communities together (Pact) meeting was held in Gladstone Street to give people the chance to discuss issues in their local areas
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Police boss candidates take to the stage
CANDIDATES hoping to become the region’s first police commissioners are to go headto- head next week. Hustings events ahead of November 15’s elections for the region’s first Police and Crime Commissioners are being organised by the North- East
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Beer lovers’ treat at cricket club festival
REAL ale fans will be tasting beers from across the country at a festival this weekend. Chester-le-Street Cricket Club, in Ropery Lane, hopes to attract 400 to 500 drinkers to its fifth annual beer festival. A VIP night is being held tonight
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Rush hour chaos after woman spotted on footbridge ledge over A19
A BUSY dual carriageway was closed during rush hour this morning (October 19) due to concern for a woman apparently threatening to jump from a footbridge. The incident was sparked after police were told a woman was seen on the outside of railings
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£120m boost for North-East business
A BUSINESS bank, a new car parts factory and a washing machine production line are among the North-East projects promised a share of a £120m payout announced today that could support 30,000 jobs. Amid the celebrations were fears that the failure
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Scott Wilson Column: Why the need for a derby win is greater on Wearside
IT is a game that means more than any other, reawakening a rivalry that has endured through the years. It is a match that defines a season, perhaps even a career, creating heroes on one side of the Wear-Tyne divide and villains on the other. It is
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Bishops give keeper number 5 his debut
Bishop Auckland manager Colin Myers will give new keeper Chris Porter his debut in their away game at Marske today. Former Darlington keeper Porter, who had a spell at Bishops earlier in his career, will be their third recognized keeper of the
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Teenage blade runner Kieran sets sights on Paralympics
KIERAN MAXWELL has been to more appointments for prosthetic leg fittings than he can remember. He was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer in October 2010, resulting in the loss of his left leg at the knee. So the 14-year-old, from Heighington
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Deer me. Bus collision the latest drama for Pools
HEADING back from a miserable defeat at Leyton Orient, Neale Cooper was laid out, nearly asleep, while watching an all-action hero Jack Bauer in the series 24. Suddenly, the Hartlepool United boss thought he was in a real life situation mirroring
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Keltie returns as Darlington do double deal
A familiar face yesterday returned to Darlington for his third spell as one of two new signings. Midfielder Clark Keltie has rejoined, five months after his previous period with the club came to an end, and he was joined by goakeeper Craig Turns
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It's a T20 washout for Yorkshire in Champions League
Yorkshire's hopes of advancing to the semi-finals of the Champions League t20 were dealt a blow with a washed out match against Mumbai Indians at Newlands in Cape Town last night. The White Rose take two points from their second of four fixtures
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Eye witness could see no reason why police used pepper spray against grandfather, inquest told
AN EYE witness said he could see no reason why a police officer used pepper spray against a grandfather who died in custody a short time later, an inquest heard today (October 18). Neighbours gave evidence that Lenny McCourt was showing no signs
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Allerton Park incinerator likely to get go-ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to create a waste incinerator to serve England’s biggest county looks likely to get the go-ahead. The project – expected to cost £1.4bn over 25 years – has attracted widespread opposition from across North Yorkshire since
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Region's two Local Enterprise Partnerships scoop £45m in latest Regional Growth Fund bids
THE region’s two local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) scooped an impressive £45m in the latest round of Regional Growth Fund (RGF) bids. Tees Valley Unlimited (TVU) secured £15m for two – one designed to help smaller firms and the second aimed
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Ebac secures Regional Growth fund grant to become UK's only washing machine manufacturer
“A DREAM come true,” was how a family-run firm described the news it is to become the UK’s only washing machine manufacturer following a successful Regional Growth Fund bid. County Durham manufacturer Ebac, which employs 186 people at its Newton
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What next for Durham Tees Valley Airport?
IN December last year, Prime Minister David Cameron called Durham Tees Valley Airport a vital transport link and said its long-term success was a question of “is it being invested in, is it being expanded, is it working well?” Yesterday, Mr Cameron
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North-East is winner in Regional Growth Fund bids
THE North-East emerged a winner from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) round three allocations after it was revealed it had done the best out of the fund per capita. Total funding for the North- East totted up to £120m, the second highest figure allocated
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Man to be sentenced for under age sex offences
A MAN is to be sentenced next month for three sets of sexual offences relating to under age girls. In at least two of the cases Jamie Lee Ramage is said to have arranged to meet girls for sexual activity having previously made contact on the internet
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Cuts to Fire Brigade 'Could Lead to Front Line Job Losses'
AROUND 75 fire-fighters in the North-East’s most vulnerable area are in danger of losing their jobs due to new budget cuts. Cleveland Fire Brigade has been given warning that it will have to find a further £2.5m in cuts next year and brigade chiefs
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Tributes paid to Sid Chaplin's widow
TRIBUTES have been paid to the widow of an iconic North-East writer, who has died aged 91. Rene Chaplin played a key role in the success of her husband Sid, the Shildon-born author whose tales of mining and villages in 20th Century County Durham
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Health minister offers glimmer of hope on funding
A HEALTH minister has offered a glimmer of hope to health bosses facing a massive debt crisis, during a visit to the region. Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter was visiting Darlington Memorial Hospital to take part in one of the first of a new type
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Witnesses sought after fatal Shildon crash
WITNESSES are being sought to an accident earlier this month in which a 72-year-old Shildon man died. Cyril Horner passed away in James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, after his black Peugeot 107 hit the kerb and crashed into the derelict
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Festival celebrates all things stone
A TWO-week festival celebrating all aspects of stone began today (Friday, October 19). The Stone Festival, which is based in the grounds of Bowes Museum and venues around Barnard Castle, County Durham, features everything from sculpture to stone
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Caravan park expansion decision
RESIDENTS successfully fought a proposal to double the size of a caravan park on the edge of their Dales village. David Anderson wanted planning permission from Durham County Council to expand his family business- Struthers Caravan Site, at Edmundbyers
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Speedwatch scheme 'swept under carpet' claims Etherley Parish Council
A PARISH council is to write to police after claims a scheme to tackle speeding through a County Durham village has been 'swept under the carpet.' The speedwatch scheme was launched by Bishop Auckland Police's neighbourhood team in Toft Hill in
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Community stalwart honoured for service to Barnard Castle
A MAN who has devoted decades of service to community life in Barnard Castle has been presented with the British Empire Medal. Businessman John Hinchcliffe has represented the town as a councillor for an unbroken 42 years. The 75-year-old has
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Beauty passes away
A DOG found scavenging on road kill over the Durham Dales has died three weeks after she was rescued by an animal sanctuary. Border collie Beauty was discovered wandering the moors between Weardale and Derwentside last month. Farplace Animal Rescue
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Bagpuss illustrator unveils career retrospective
AN artist who found fame with her illustrations for children's programmes such as Bagpuss and Jackanory unveiled a retrospective exhibition of her work at the Bowes Museum tonight (Friday, October 19). The exhibition features an extensive range
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Housing scheme approved
PLANS for houses on the site of a former builders merchant have won planning permission despite residents fearing it will lead to flooding and traffic problems. Durham County Council’s area planning committee (south and west) approved an application
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Parish ponders second speed warning sign
PARISH councillors are considering erecting a second flashing warning sign in a bid to stop motorists speeding. Members of Etherley Parish Council were told they had £2,000 available from county councillor Pauline Charlton's highways budget available