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Dunston dent Bedlington's title hopes, Whitley Bay also suffer a blow.
Dunston damaged Bedlington’s ENL title hopes with a 2-1 win at the UTS Stadium last night. They took the lead when Micky Dixon opened up the Bedlington defence for Dale Burrell to round the keeper and turn the ball home, and with seven minutes
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PD James and Ian Rankin discuss crime writing in Durham Cathedral
TWO renowned crime writers discussed their work in the hallowed surroundings of Durham Cathedral tonight (October 23). PD James and Ian Rankin took part in the Murder in the Cathedral event as part of Durham Book Festival. At 92, PD James is
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Woodgate missing for Boro's Tigers test
MIDDLESBROUGH captain Jonathan Woodgate has been left out of the team to face Hull City at the Riverside Stadium tonight. The Boro skipper has been left out as precautionary measure after playing in Saturday's win at Brighton and with Bolton due
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Hartley and Humphreys back for Pools
PETER Hartley and Ritchie Humphreys return to the Hartlepool United side for their vital game at Bury. Pools, winless in 11, and Bury, winless in 17, meet at Gigg Lane. Hartley has recovered from a foot infection and starts at centre-half, alongside
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Weardale Railways travellers to enjoy The Polar Express ride
HOLLYWOOD glitz will add a touch of Christmas sparkle to a North-East heritage railway when it becomes the first in the UK to offer a licensed Polar Express service. The Weardale Railway, at Stanhope, County Durham, will offer rides inspired by
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News in brief
DRIVE-IN CANCELLED: Bad weather forecast for the weekend has led to cancellation of a planned Hallowe’en drive-in film night. An early decision was taken to cancel the planned screenings of Ghostbusters and a fancy-dress competition for younger viewers
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News in brief
FLOOD MEETING: Hurworth residents will meet representatives from Northumbrian Water on Thursday, November 1, to discuss flooding issues in the village. The meeting will be held at 6pm, at Hurworth Grange. It will be followed by a meeting of the parish
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News in brief
HALLOWEEN EVENT: The Gates shopping centre, in Durham City, will hold a Halloween event on Saturday (October 27) from 11am to 4pm. Shoppers are invited to attend in fancy dress. There will be prizes for the best costume. Other spooky activities are
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Darlington news in brief
LIVE MUSIC: Pop rock covers band The Monologues will play in Hogarths, Market Square, Darlington, on Friday (October 26), from 9pm to 11.15pm. The gig has been re-arranged after an earlier date was cancelled. Admission is free. INDIE ROCK: The
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Hopes of garrison school funding cuts solution
THE commander of Europe’s biggest Army base says he is confident a threat to the funding of schools serving military families can be overcome. Catterick Garrison commander Colonel Nick Millen is in talks with North Yorkshire County Council about
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Table-top sale
TABLE-TOP SALE: A table-top sale will be held at Seaton Holme, in Hall Walks, Easington Village, on Saturday, November 3. There is a £5 charge for table reservations. Further details are available from Easington Village Parish Council, on 0191-527
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Newton Aycliffe man admits child neglect
A RECOVERING alcoholic, whose two-week-old daughter suffered a serious head injury, has admitted he should have sought medical help sooner. The man from Newton Aycliffe, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to child neglect at
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Chester-le-Street in brief
Rock night: The Happy Cats will play at the Barley Mow, Durham Road, Birtley, near Chester-le-Street, on Thursday, October 25. The gig starts at 9pm and admission is free. Training sessions: Fitness Works interval training is held on Mondays and
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Bouncers are on their way
ONE of the most widely performed plays of modern times is on its way to a North East theatre. Bouncers, written by John Godber, will be performed at Darlington Civic Theatre from November 14 to 17. To celebrate its imminent arrival, the theatre
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Last-minute preparations for musical production
FINAL preparations are being carried out for a drama group’s latest feel-good production. Members of Darlington Operatic Society will begin a ten-night run of the musical Footloose, at the town’s Civic Theatre, on Wednesday (October 24). A
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Fifteen TVs stolen from care home
FIFTEEN televisions have been stolen from a North-East care home. The 19-inch Toshiba TVs were stolen from the Pavillion Rest Home, on North View Terrace, Houghton-le-Spring, Wearside. The sets were still in boxes awaiting installation in residents
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Murder suspect: "Knife attack was 60 seconds of madness"
A MURDER suspect described his victim as “a horrible, nasty, vindictive piece of work” in a police interview after his arrest, a jury heard today (Tuesday, October 23). Graham Gibson, 47, told detectives that he repeatedly knifed Christine Henderson
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Biker hurt in two-vehicle crash
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an early morning hit-and-run collision. The 38-year-old man was riding his bike on the A67 Yarm Road, near Middleton St George, near Darlington shortly before 6am today (October 23).
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Sponsored walk boosts good causes
ROTARIANS and pub regulars have raised £600 for good causes by completing a sponsored walk. Members of the Durham Elvet Rotary Club living in Brandon Village, near Durham, teamed up with regulars from the village’s The Bay Horse pub to stage a
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Photography workshops to support Yorkshire Dales charity
BUDDING photographers can now improve their camera techniques whilst helping to raise money for a dales charity. Professional photographer Steve Finch has teamed up with the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust to offer photography workshops and training
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Prince of Wales delivers £50,000 boost for Teesdale farmers
THE Prince of Wales delivered a £50,000 shot in the arm for rural farmers during his visit to Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, today. During his visit, it was announced that the Prince's Countryside Fund (PCF) had made the grant to Upper Teesdale
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Past and Present Table Top Sale
A Past and Present themed table top sale in aid of the parish church will be held in Hutton Magna Village Hall on Saturday November 24th. Items on sale will include quality curios, antiques, crafts and collectibles. Refreshments and a raffle will
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News in brief
CRIME CONCERNS: A public meeting for people to discuss concerns about crime is being held at Hamsteels Estate Community Centre, Western Avenue, Esh Winning, on October 31 from 6pm-7pm. The meetings will be attended by a representative from the neighbourhood
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Village Walk in the Dark
VILLAGERS are planning to embark on a walk in the dark to raise money for charity. The two-mile walk up Thirlby Bank, above the village near Thirsk, is planned for November 2 and will raise money for Herriot Hospice Homecare. It will start
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Spennymoor Town Football Club gains approval for new clubhouse
A FOOTBALL club whose clubhouse was gutted in a Christmas Day blaze nine years ago has been given approval to build a new one. Officials at Spennymoor Town Football Club have received the backing of Durham County Council for the plan at the Brewery
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Amec reaffirms commitment to North-East
A MULTI-NATIONAL engineering services firm was welcomed to its new home at a North-East business park today (October 23) as it reaffirmed its commitment to the region. Staff at Lingfield Point, in Darlington, handed out sweet treats and information
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ID cards for young people in Stanley
YOUNG people can sign up for a proof of age card at a drop-in session in Stanley this month. ID4U is a convenient way for young people to prove their age when they wish to buy certain goods and services. The cards also provide retailers with
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Newton Aycliffe residents angry over bus route changes
ISOLATING older people and preventing easy access to a doctors surgery are among the fears expected to be raised at a meeting about bus route changes tomorrow (October 24). Arriva North East plans to alter the route of the 8/8a service from Darlington
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Newton Aycliffe shoppers help fight food poverty
SUPERMARKET shoppers joined the fight against food poverty when they donated over 400 items from their weekly shop to a national food bank charity. Last week, Tesco in Newton Aycliffe joined forces with FareShare to help people struggling to afford
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Crime prevention advice in Stanley
PEOPLE in Stanley are being asked their views about policing issues as part of a campaign to prevent burglaries during the winter months. During Operation Gold Point police community support officers (PCSOs) will visit a variety of locations in
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News in brief
GARDEN WASTE: Durham County Council will halt its garden waste collection service for the winter between November 13 and 23. Since April, more than 20,000 tonnes have been collected. The service will resume next spring. For further details, visit durham.gov.uk
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Savile's North Yorkshire home up for sale
JIMMY Savile’s North Yorkshire home is up for sale. The presenter’s former flat on Scarborough’s Esplanade features suede wallpaper and a mirrored bedroom. It is on the market for £175,000. Agents say the three-bedroom pad has “stunning
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Friarage protesters to take to streets of Northallerton
UNISON members employed by South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be on the streets of Northallerton tomorrow asking the public for support in their fight to save children’s and maternity services from being downgraded at the Friarage Hospital
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Naked Rambler enjoys free beer and board in Yorkshire Dales
SCOTLAND locked up the Naked Rambler, but the Yorkshire Dales treated him to a lock-in. Stephen Gough was given free beer and a bed for the night when he stopped off at Britain’s highest pub - the Tan Hill Inn, near Reeth. Locals put money
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Junior golf festival takes place in Newton Aycliffe
GOLF FESTIVAL: A free junior golf festival for eight to 11-year-olds is taking place at Woodham Golf Club, near Newton Aycliffe, from 11am to 1pm on Tuesday, October 30. It will include an introduction to the sport, TriGolf games and activities. Contact
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Mayor toasts city legend
DURHAM’S latest Mayor today (October 23) toasted an illustrious predecessor who was known as the city’s own Dick Whittington. First citizen John Wilkinson pulled a pint at the John Duck pub in Claypath, which is named after a 17th Century Mayor
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Food bank expands to Stanley
A FOOD bank is up and running after it was given a boost by a social landlord in north Durham. Derwentside Homes has pledged its support to help expand the Food4U service from Consett to Stanley. It is co-ordinated at the Salvation Army building
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Bike worth £2,000 Stolen in Broad Daylight
BIKE STOLEN: A £2,000 bike was stolen in broad daylight despite being securely locked up. The Scott Spark 50 bike was stolen from Surtees Way, Surtees Business Park at about 4pm on Thursday, October 18. It's believed a man broke the chain. An eyewitness
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'Missing' woman found safe and well
A WOMAN has been found safe and well 24 hours after police issued an appeal amid growing concern for her whereabouts. Police said today (Tuesday, October 23) that 41-year-old Michelle McQueen has been located and is no longer a cause for concern
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Men arrested on suspicion of being equipped to steal
POLICE ARRESTS: Police have arrested two men who they suspect of going equipped to steal after they searched a car at All Saints service station, Redworth Business Park, Shildon. A 40-year-old, from Bishop Auckland, and a 39-year-old, from Darlington
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County Durham in brief
Craft fair: Perkinsville Methodist Church, near Chester-le-Street, will hold an arts and craft fair on Friday and Saturday November 2 and 3 from 10am to 3pm. Stalls will include cakes, fancy hoods and tombola and refreshments and bacon sandwiches will
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Garage worker scares off Spennymoor robber
A PETROL station worker scared off a would-be robber who tried to steal the business' takings. The crook targeted the woman at Thinford Garage, on the A167 near Spennymoor, as she sat in her car after cashing up. The masked robber tried to gain
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Road to be Closed in Hartlepool
ROAD CLOSED: A main road through Hartlepool town centre is to be closed to traffic to enable emergency repairs to a gas main to be carried out. A section of York Road, between Victoria Road and Lucan Street, is expected to be shut for around 24 hours
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Concert raises cash for pre-school
A CONCERT organised to raise cash for a pre-school and playgroup in Hutton Rudby raised £665 last week. Marske Fishermans' Choir sang at the concert, which included a pie and pea supper and raffle, at the village hall in Hutton Rudby, near Stokesley
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Darlington court round-up
THE following cases were heard today (Tuesday) at Darlington Magistrates’ Court: CANNABIS GROWER: Gareth Robert Swainston, 28, of Rockwell Avenue, Darlington, pleaded guilty to one charge of producing cannabis at an address in Gainford, County
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Private investor wanted for city's most ambitious redevelopment to date
AMBITIOUS plans to launch the largest ever redevelopment project of a North-East city have been announced. Sunderland City Council is looking for a strategic investment partner from the private sector to transform a number of important development
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No-one will be left unaffected by Middlesbrough Council's £11m spending cuts, warns Mayor Ray Mallon
NO-ONE in Middlesbrough will remain unaffected by £11m worth of savage budget cuts, mayor Ray Mallon has warned. More than 200 jobs will be lost and many public services – including those supporting the disabled, elderly and children – will lose
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Longfield School presentation night
A RECORD-BREAKING Longfield School pupil will be among the dozens of youngsters honoured at a presentation evening this Thursday (October 25). Dr Mark Simpson, Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Law at Teesside, will present awards and trophies
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Award-winning band plays village hall
AN award-winning five piece band will perform in a Yorkshire Dales village hall next month. ColvinQuarmby(CORR) will play at Carperby on Saturday, November 3. The band was voted best live act at the prestigious Hancock Awards two years ago.
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North Yorkshire in brief: Fashion show
Richmond: Fashion show – The Richmond branch of Yorkshire Cancer Research will be holding a fashion show at Richmond Town Hall on Wednesday, November 7 from 7.30pm. Clothes from Country Casuals and Viyella will be presented at the event, sponsored
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Report highlights Darlington's health issues
DRINKING, smoking and heart disease are the biggest health risks facing Darlington residents today, according to a new report. Miriam Davidson, the director of public health for Darlington, delivered her annual report to the council’s Health and
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Business school opens its doors
RESIDENTS are invited to tour a business school which is being rebuilt and expanded. Durham University’s Durham Business School, on Mill Hill Lane, in Durham City, is being rebuilt at a cost of £16.5m. The university and builders Miller Construction
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Pupils make tenants' tweet dreams come true
PUPILS have given older people a lesson in using social media like Twitter and Facebook. Youngsters from Chester-le-Street’s Hermitage Academy turned teachers to explain the mysteries of the web to Cestria Community Housing tenants. The session
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Halloween tour of famous monument
A NORTH-East landmark folly will host a special Halloween event on Saturday, October 27. The National Trust is opening Penshaw Monument, near Sunderland , so that visitors can climb the 70ft staircase to the top. The event, between 5pm and
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Middleham troops into action
TROOPER Middleham, the new member of the Household Cavalry, who’s been named after the North Yorkshire racing town will parade at Buckingham Palace next week. The horse was named Middleham after the town secured the most votes in a competition
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New cancer fundraising group formed
A NEW charity fundraising group has been formed. The Durham Fundraising Group aims to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. It was formed at a meeting on Tuesday, October 16. The group’s first business meeting is planned for Tuesday,
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New review of heart services could threaten North-East unit
THE future of the North-East's only child heart surgery unit has been thrown into question once again after the Government ordered a review of plans to close three other units.. It means an Independent Reconfiguration Panel will look again at how
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Remembrance festival is a sell-out
A REMEMBRANCE festival organised by the Richmond branch of the Royal British Legion is a sell out event. The show, at Richmond School on Sunday (28), is a way of saying thank you to the people of Richmond who have supported the Legion’s poppy appeal
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Police warning to Newcastle fans over Belgian match
NEWCASTLE fans face arrest if they travel to the Europa League match against Club Brugge without a ticket, Belgium police have warned Alan Pardew’s men take their next European foray on November 8 but Commissioner Rudy Saron, of Brugge police,
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MP dresses up in superhero costume
AN MP dressed up as a fictional superhero and walked around a town centre in the name of a good cause. Alex Cunningham, MP for Stockton North, dressed up as Captain Energy in an effort to promote Stockton Citizens Advice Bureau's (CAB) campaign
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Councillor calls for volunteers for local car scheme
A COUNCILLOR has called for more volunteers to help run a village taxi service for people left at risk of isolation due to bus cuts. The village of Heighington, near Darlington, will lose the number 16 bus service at the end of the year after council
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Teesside: News In Brief
5K RACES: A series of 5k races have been organised through the winter months in the Stockton area. The first takes place on Sunday, November 4 at 10am (registration 9.15am) at Wynyard Wood Park, north of Stockton. International runner Sharon Gaytor
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Allotment volunteers wanted
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help prepare some new allotment sites across Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough Environment City is looking for people to work alongside Big Dig volunteer co-ordinator Mark Quinn. Those taking part will pick up the
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9/11 survivor stages exhibition of forgotten Beatles photographs
A SERIES of unguarded photographs of The Beatles before they were famous - which laid forgotten in a loft for 50 years – are on display in a small North Yorkshire town. Throughout his life, documentary-maker and photographer Paul Berriff has always
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Gas plant up for sale
A GAS plant, which processes up to 800 million cubic feet of North Sea gas a day, has been put up for sale by its owners. Teesside Gas Processing Plant, at Seal Sands, near Billingham, could fetch up to £250m, according to City sources, and has
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North Yorkshire news in brief
FOLK DANCE: Mowbray Folk Dance Group will be hosting an autumn dance on Saturday, November 17 from 7.30pm until 11pm at Northallerton Town Hall. The Endeavour Ceilidh band will be playing. Supper will be provided and people should bring their own drinks
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Croxdale gets new bus lane
WORK to create a new bus lane and improved pedestrian crossings is due to begin next week (October 29). Durham County Council has drawn up the plans for the village of Croxdale, between Durham City and Tudhoe. The B6288 will be widened
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Supervision order for man caught with drugs and stun gun
A MAN caught with hundreds of pounds worth of drugs and a stun gun walked free from court after a judge heard he had never used the weapon. Craig Buckton, 26, claimed he found the Tasar-style gun and simply put it in a drawer in the kitchen of
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In brief: Middlesbrough
A ROADSHOW that offers advice on upcoming changes in welfare and benefits will take place on Saturday, November 3 from 9am to 3pm on Redcar High Street. Staff from several organisations will be on hand to answer questions regarding the changes. More
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Special school to celebrate 50 years
A CEILIDH is being held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a north Durham special school. Staff and students at Hare Law School, near Stanley, are putting the final touches to the family festival of Irish music ahead of the event on Friday afternoon
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Police warning after scammers target elderly on Teesside
POLICE have issued a warning after elderly people in Teesside were targeted in a scam. A group of men operating in the area offered to carry out minor roofing or guttering repairs and went on to demand extremely high prices for the work, sometimes
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Arsonists target home of couple in Hartlepool
POLICE are appealing for information after arsonists targeted the home of a Teesside couple. The pair had to flee a property on Lansdowne Road in Hartlepool when the offenders struck on Saturday, October 20. They were woken by fire alarms at
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Ukeshire and proud of it
A GROUP of ukulele players have renamed their home county "Ukeshire", and are on track to provide the entertainment for a special trip on the Wensleydale Railway. The group, known as Uketopians, is performing at an event on the railway on November
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Rotary club enjoys visit from MP
DARLINGTON Rotary Club welcomed the town’s MP Jenny Chapman to a recent meeting. It was the MP’s second visit to the club. Mrs Chapman told members that issues giving cause for concern included the youth unemployment rate, which at 8.6 per
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New taxi regime for Durham city centre
SWEEPING changes aimed at ridding a city centre of long late-night taxi queues are set to come into force on Friday. Since Durham County Council deregulated the taxi trade last year, hundreds of cabs have been competing for trade in Durham
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Volunteers pitch in to help Northallerton's wildlife
Volunteers have waded in to transform a pond and neglected wasteland into a haven for wildlife on the edge of a new business park. Omega ponds in Northallerton, which is on the edge of the Thurston road business park is being transformed into an ideal
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Baby Yoga proves a hit at Stockton nursery
THEY may not be able to walk or talk yet, but babies at a Stockton day nursery are proving yoga is child’s play. New baby yoga classes are being offered at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery, on the Preston Farm Industrial Estate. The ‘wrigglers’
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Campaign to kick-start construction launched
A CAMPAIGN to kick start growth in the construction industry has been launched as figures show as many as 10,000 North-East building workers could be claiming Job Seekers’ Allowance. The Construction4Growth campaign, set up by national training
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Exploring the wartime past of stately home
ONE of the region’s stately homes has won lottery cash for its role in a major new venture on the role of Yorkshire country houses in times of war. The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £42,500 to Kiplin Hall, near Richmond, for the collaborative
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Concert to celebrate organ's centenary
A CONCERT to celebrate 100 years of a church organ will be held later this week. The pipe organ at St John’s Church, in Neville’s Cross, Durham City, was built in 1912 by renowned Durham organ makers Harrison and Harrison and initially cost £300
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Coatings firm's North-East branch set to turnover £1.6m in first year
A COATINGS company which is working on parts for a car designed by Victoria Beckham is undergoing a £200,000 expansion after growing from single employee to 30 staff in less than a year. Interplas Coatings NE was set up in the region last summer
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Pupils score new kits goal
PRIMARY school pupils have achieved their goal of looking smart on their playing fields after swapping 400 CDs and DVDs for a new school football kit. Children at Sowerby Primary School, Thirsk, took four weeks to collect the albums and films so
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Look at city's archaeological heritage
A TALK on York’s archaeological heritage takes place this week. A Rough Guide to the Archaeology of York will take place at York University’s Ron Cooke Hub auditorium, Heslington East on Thursday, October 25 at 6.30pm. The talk by city archaeologist
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Regional mental health service 'in top three' in country
A NORTH-EAST mental health facility which provides inpatient services for children and young people has been named as one of the top three units in the country. The Newberry Centre, which is part of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
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Middlesbrough car thief shown leniency after trio of tragedies
A CAR crook was shown leniency after a judge heard how his life had been rocked by three tragedies in the space of just 18 months. Stephen Harker, 26, was today(OCT 23) told he would have been locked up for “much longer” had he not suffered the
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Thirsk Cinema drops admission price to £1
A VOLUNTEER-RUN cinema has celebrated its 100th anniversary by cutting admission prices to £1 for a film screening. Seventy cinema-goers took advantage of the discount at the Ritz Cinema, in Thirsk, on Monday, on which day full price tickets are
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Four awards for prisoners' charity
A NORTH-East charity which works with prisoners and their families has swept the board in a national awards ceremony. Nepacs’ family days initiative won four prizes, including the top one, in the Nursery Rhyme Challenge, organised by Bookstart
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Darlington news in brief
FLOOD MEETING: Hurworth residents will meet representatives from Northumbrian Water on Thursday, November 1, to discuss flooding issues in the village. The meeting will be held at 6pm, at Hurworth Grange Community Centre. It will be followed by a meeting
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New hospital project continues to gather momentum
CONTROVERSIAL plans to replace two existing North-East hospitals with a new hospital are edging forward. Health bosses want to replace outdated facilities at the University of Hartlepool and the University Hospital of North Tees with a state-of-the-art
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Police issue CCTV image after attack on teens in Peterlee
THREE men have been arrested after two teenagers were injured in an early hours attack. The incident happened on Sunday October 14 at 3.30am outside UK Pizza in Yoden Way, Peterlee. The victims, in their late teens, were not badly hurt. It
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Spooky Fun at Stockton
FREE spooky family fun is on offer on Halloween. Stockton's Wellington Shopping Square mascot Welly the Elephant will lead the free activities on Wednesday, October 31. There will be a free magical workshop to help children make Halloween masks
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Woodland walk boosts charity coffers
RESIDENTS, friends and staff at a retirement village joined together in a marathon effort to raise more than £1,100 for a wildlife charity. The Woodland Walk event took place at Middleton Hall Retirement Village, in Middleton St George, near Darlington
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Charity prepares for festive fair
A CHARITY is looking for stallholders to sell their wares at a festive craft fair in Darlington next month. Diabetes UK, which has its regional office in Darlington, is holding the Christmas craft fair at the town’s St Cuthbert’s church hall on
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LEP boss to speak at breakfast club
HARTLEPOOL Business Breakfast Club has secured an influential local business leader as its next speaker. The club, which meets on the first Thursday of every month, will welcome Stephen Catchpole, managing director of Tees Valley Unlimited, on
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"Lucky Lola" rescued from moorland mine shaft after 24 hours underground
VOLUNTEERS from a mountain rescue team braved a 15-foot mine shaft to help rescue a dog which had been stuck for over 24 hours. And Lola the dog has been renamed “Lucky Lola” by the team after the dramatic rescue on Monday afternoon. Owners
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News in brief
STILL TABLES: Tables are still available for a sale of second-hand children’s toys, clothes and nursery equipment which will be held at Etherley Methodist Church, on South Road, Etherley, near Bishop Auckland, on Saturday (October 27) from noon to
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Couple overcome challenge to celebrate 60 years of marriage
A COUPLE who overcame adversity to reach 60 years of marriage have renewed their vows in a church ceremony – after family members read an appeal in The Northern Echo. Elizabeth and Robert Colley, of Darlington, known to friends as Betty and Bob
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James Bond theme for fireworks display
FIFTY years of James Bond will be the theme of one of the country’s biggest free firework displays next month. The Stockton fireworks event, which usually attracts more than 25,000 people, takes place on the town’s Riverside on Monday, November
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Mulberry profits warning signals luxury goods market slump
ICONIC British designer Mulberry shocked the market this morning (October 23) by issuing a profits warning as signs were afoot that the luxury goods bubble has burst. Shares for the designer brand, which is most famous for its handbags, peaked
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Lung-suffering generation
High levels of smoking in the North-East mean the region is top of the national league for a lung disease which claims 23,000 lives in the UK every year. Health and Education Editor Barry Nelson met a chest specialist who deals with this condition
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Live News: October 23, 2012
12:35pm #echocharles http://t.co/sABZ2z81 — @TheNorthernEcho 23 October 2012 12:28pm #echocharles http://t.co/He5T8RyJ — @TheNorthernEcho
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Cyclist hurt after 'hit and run' near Darlington
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an early morning hit-and-run collision. The 38-year-old man was riding his bike on the A67 Yarm Road, near Middleton St George, near Darlington shortly before 6am today (October 23).
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Man handed North-East's first Asbo is jailed over bomb scare
A MAN who made his name by being the first person in the North East of England to be handed an ASBO, has been jailed for calling police in a bomb-scare hoax - and landed his 116th conviction. Dexter Ferguson called police to tell them there was
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Traffic lights
TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Two-way traffic lights will be installed on Cutlers Hall Road, in Shotley Bridge on Friday, November 2 while contractors carry out sewer installation work.
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Demolition begins at flat complex left in danger of collapse after floods
DEMOLITION began today at a block of flats left in danger of collapse due to heavy flooding earlier this year. A demolition crew started dismantling Spencer Court in Newburn, Newcastle, at 8am, after engineers deemed it unsafe to leave standing
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Champions League ends in defeat for Tykes
Yorkshire's memorable Champions League t20 journey ended in a four-wicket defeat to Chennai Super Kings in Durban yesterday. It was only the county's fifth loss in 19 Twenty20 matches in the calendar year of 2012, with three of them coming in their CLt20
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Anger after poppy misunderstanding at Scotch Corner hotel
A HOTEL has issued an apology after a misunderstanding when a member of staff told the local Royal British Legion that poppies and a collection tin could not be left on the reception desk. The Aldborough St John branch of the Royal British Legion
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Pools prepare for a 'defining' game at Bury
HARTLEPOOL United have not won in 11 games, tonight's opponents Bury go into the game without a victory in 17. Two points separate second bottom and bottom in League One ahead of the Gigg Lane slugfest. It's a game Pools boss Neale Cooper described
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Warning to region over fresh wave of cutbacks
A FRESH wave of millions of pounds of austerity cutbacks will see services residents are legally entitled to, such as care for the elderly, stripped back over the next few years, The Northern Echo can reveal. Local authorities across the region
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Perch would like derby date every week
AS the focus in the Newcastle United camp turned towards an important Europa League group fixture, versatile defender James Perch admitted he would prefer to play Sunderland every week. The Magpies are preparing for the visit of Belgium's Club Brugge
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Black Cats' close shave could bring them to life
IT was a Wear-Tyne derby which Sunderland fans feared was heading for a second successive home defeat to Newcastle United. Moving forward, it could be the most important result of the season for the men from the Stadium of Light. In securing a
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Mowbray says football's in danger of alienating fans
TONY MOWBRAY fears English football outside of the Premier League is in danger of disaster unless something can be done to make it more affordable for supporters to go to watch matches. The Middlesbrough manager delivered the stark warning ahead
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Bennett speaks out on racism debate
FORMER Sunderland defender Gary Bennett believes every player should have worn Kick It Out T-Shirts at the weekend, but admits society is taking backward steps in the fight to eradicate racism from football. More than 30 players from eight Premier
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Plans for new free school submitted
A DETAILED plan to build a free school which is dependent on permission to erect new homes being granted has been submitted. The plan is to build both a new school for Ingleby Barwick, near Stockton but also 250 new homes. Detailed plans for
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Man cautioned over poison pen letters to mayor
A MAN has been cautioned after sending a series of poison pen letters to the Mayor of Yarm. Jason Hadlow, who is stepping down as Mayor next year, has received abusive letters and faxes over the summer, some saying “I hope you die” and others calling
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Fog fails to halt Prince Charles' visit to Middleton-in-Teesdale
A fog-bound North-East failed to stop Prince Charles reaching his deatination. STUART LAUNDY reports. He may have turned up more than an hour later than scheduled but the Prince of Wales proved eager to get on with his visit. For arriving in
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Giant red kite spotted at Bowes Museum
A GIANT red kite was spotted at the Bowes Museum today (Tuesday). As part of a Heritage Lottery funded project, Friends of Red Kites (FoRK) has created the largest kite mosaic in the world from 150 polystyrene tiles. With a 22.5-metre wingspan
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REG SINGLE Cable theft leaves Butterknowle homes without phone and internet
DOZENS of residents in rural County Durham have been left without telephone and internet connections after two lengths of BT cable were stolen. One cable, 151 metres long, was taken from just outside Cockfield, while a second length of cable, 134m
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Prince Charles unveils £75,000 cafe and meeting room at Middleton-in-Teesdale Auction Mart
A NEW £75,000 cafe and meeting room at Middleton-in-Teesdale Auction Mart, opened today (Tuesday, October 23) by Prince Charles, have already proved their worth. Alan Scott, chairman of the directors, said the new facilities had already hosted