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Boro heading to Swansea in Capital One Cup quarter-final
MIDDLESBROUGH'S remarkable run of Capital One Cup away games will continue next month after tonight's quarter-final draw handed them a testing trip to Swansea. Boro have now been drawn away from home on 13 successive occasions in the League Cup
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Bishops recover from early shock to go through in Durham Challenge Cup
Bishop Auckland moved into the second round of the Durham Challenge Cup wit ha 4-2 home win over South Shields last night. Shields took the lead with a first minute header by Tony Burnell, but Bishops levelled in the second minute through Kyle
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Cameron defeated in EU budget vote
DAVID Cameron suffered a humiliating Halloween-night defeat at the hands of his Eurosceptic backbenchers tonight (Wednesday, October 31), who ordered him to fight for a cut in the Brussels budget. Up to 50 Conservative backbenchers, including Stockton
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Airport demands action not "warm words" from government
A North-East airport has urged the government not to turn its back on regional transport hubs. Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) was dismayed to see its recent bid rejected for £5.9m from the Regional Growth Fund to develop a massive freight operation
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Family's relief after truth about grandfather's death in police custody emerges at inquest
THE FAMILY of a grandfather who died in police custody today spoke of their relief at the truth finally emerging at an inquest into his death – that he had died while being transported in a police van. Relatives spoke after members of a jury said
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The community that refuses to bow down to prejudice
A small street community has been the focus of national attention for all the wrong reasons after an arson-hit house was put up for sale for just £750. Chris Webber talked to the people who live there SOMEONE, no-one knows who, often makes night-time
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Autumn Fair
AUTUMN FAIR: St Francis Church, Ingleby Barwick, near Stockton, is holding an Autumn Fair on Saturday, November 10 between 2pm and 4pm. There will be a variety of stalls selling books, crafts, cakes and games as well as a raffle and tombola. All money
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Man facing murder double charge thrown out of dock for verbal outbursts
A MAN facing a double murder charge was taken down from the dock after repeated outbursts when people were giving evidence during his trial. James Allen was continually interrupting proceedings during a fractious day in Newcastle Crown Court today
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Footballers take to catwalk for charity fashion show
FOOTBALLERS are to take to the catwalk in a now annual charity fundraising fashion show. The fifth Fashion Strikes event takes place in the banqueting suite at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on Tuesday, November 20. It follows the success of
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Teesside University representatives set to fly out on annual visit to South East Asia
REPRESENTATIVES from Teesside University are set to fly out for their annual visit to South East Asia. The university, which has an overseas office in Malaysia, are sending their Vice-Chancellor and student recruitment staff on the trip, which
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Thanks giving event held for supporters of Muslim women's group
A SPECIAL event was held today (Wednesday, October 31) to give thanks to all who have supported an organisation set up to encourage young Muslim women to integrate in the wider community. Women Learning Together is an initiative set up by Kauser
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North-East soldiers return home
SOLDIERS from the region have returned home following a demanding six-month operational tour in Afghanistan. Troops from the 3rd Battalion The Rifles, which recruits across the North-East and North Yorkshire, arrived back at their base in Edinburgh
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I will work for half price, vows Police Commissioner candidate
A CANDIDATE for one of the region's newly created police commissioner jobs has vowed to work for half price if he wins. Green Party candidate for Cleveland Police Commissioner Joe Michna said he would work for £35,000 instead of the proposed £70,000
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Money expert urges Shildon residents to create community bank
A MONEY expert has urged residents in a town left without a bank to set up a community bank to serve their needs. Dave Fishwick, of Channel 4’s Bank of Dave, visited Shildon, County Durham, to meet residents as part of a national tour. He helped
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Suspicious device found on bank cash machine
POLICE are appealing for information after a suspected skimming device was found on a cash machine. A report was received of a man acting suspiciously at the machine, in Dean Road, South Shields, South Tyneside, on Tuesday (OCT 30), at 1.23am.
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Event raises profile of Buy Local campaign
INDEPENDENT businesses in a North-East town held an event today (October 31) to showcase their products and services to potential customers in a bid to get them to buy locally. The firms behind Darlington’s Buy Local campaign held an open day in
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Father of man found dead in street speaks out
THE FATHER of a man found dead in a street has paid tribute to his son. John-John Iredale, 34, was discovered on Blakey Close in Redcar in the early hours of Sunday morning. He had been walking his dogs in the area and is believed to have died
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The grass roots of respect
ON my way up the A1 to meet Durham's temporary chief constable Mike Barton this morning, I listened to a radio phone-in about discipline in football. The central issue, in the light of the investigation into whether North-East ref Mark Clattenburg
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Doctors' group dismisses health services fears
THE group of doctors set to take over the running of NHS services across a vast area of North Yorkshire has dismissed claims that residents will have little say over health funding is spent in future. Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby Clinical
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Cash boost to ensure display continues next year
A RELOCATED annual fireworks display has received a cash boost to ensure it continues in future years. The Durham Police community bonfire and firework display has been held on open land alongside force headquarters on the Aykley Heads estate in
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Baby snatch accused is charged over rape of boy
A MAN arrested after allegedly snatching his four-month-old baby daughter from social services has tonight been charged with raping a boy. Stephen Moses, 29, of Stanley, County Durham, was arrested in the Cricketers Arms pub, in Barnard Castle,
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Man in hospital after crash in Darlington town centre
A DRIVER was in hospital tonight after a car crash in Darlington town centre. Emergency services were called to Parkgate, in Darlington, at around 1.45pm after a Mazda 323 veered across both lanes of the road before smashing into the metal railings
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North-East jobs as Travelodge opens two hotels in region
BUDGET hotel chain Travelodge is set to create North-East jobs as it opens premises at Sunderland and Hartlepool. The firm said today it would need almost 200 new staff before Christmas because it was opening nine new hotels. The recruitment
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Glaxo jobs in UK set to increase in next two years
DRUGS manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline has warned European governments to cease hard-hitting price cuts on medicines or face stunting the research and development of new drugs on the continent. The group warned that austerity drives across Europe have
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Students plan nature trail walk
A GREEN student group is planning an all-ages nature trail event. The Durham University Green Party Society will stage a walk around Mallygill Wood, in West Rainton, near Durham, on Saturday, November 10. All are welcome to enjoy the autumn
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TV star signs book in Darlington
BOOK SIGNING: Reality TV star and former Iceland advert girl, Kerry Katona, will be signing copies of her new autobiography at WH Smith in the Cornmill Centre, in Darlington, on Sunday, December 2 at 2.30pm.
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Campaigners vow to continue their battle against incinerator plant
CAMPAIGNERS against a controversial £1.4bn waste incinerator complex are determined their fight will go on – despite the project winning planning permission. Just the day after the complex at Allerton Park, near Knaresborough, was given the go-ahead
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Spectacular Halloween event draws crowds
YOUNGSTERS had a frightful time during a spectacular Halloween celebration. Children donned ghoulish outfits and turned into chilling characters for today's (October 31) event in The Tennis Dene, off Deneside Road, Darlington. The fun, organised
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Teesside news in brief
TAXI SMASH: A taxi window was smashed by a large object thrown from the street. The taxi was driving under the Railway Bridge on Oxbridge Lane, Stockton, at about 7.30pm on Tuesday, October 20 when the object was thrown. It was not carrying passengers
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Darlington news in brief
CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP: A Christmas decoration workshop with textile artist, Kathryn Guy, will be held upstairs at Hoppers Jewellers, in Post House Wynd, Darlington, on Saturday, November 24, from 10am to 4pm. The workshop costs £30 per person and includes
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Appeal after emaciated lurcher found tied to fence
AN appeal has been made following the discovery of an emaciated dog, found tethered to a fence near farm kennels. The female lurcher was badly malnourished and suffering from a severe skin condition, when found tied to fencing near kennels at Fallow
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From Pirate Chaser to Male Nurse
Phil Bowman has traded life chasing pirates across the high seas to become a student male nurse. Jamie Burton found out more. Phil Bowman was a paratrooper who fought in Iraq and chased pirates across the coast of East Africa. Now he’
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North Durham news in brief
MS FUNDRAISER: A children’s Halloween party held at Belmont Parish Hall, Belmont, Durham, on Tuesday (October 30) raised £543 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The event was organised by Caroline Atkinson, whose husband Marc was diagnosed with MS
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Wartime bomber flies again - virtually
THE mighty Halifax bomber became one of the great symbols of air power during the Second World War. The huge four-engined war machine helped take the Blitz back to Germany and more than 6,000 were originally built. Sadly not one flying version
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Life's just fine in the Northern League
BEING a lifelong Darlington fan I never believed the team would be where it is today. Yes, at times playing in the fourth tier of English football may not have been glamorous, but today the local derby with Hartlepool United seem such a long time
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Parking Fines
RECENT complaints regarding the shameful parking fines imposed at the University Hospital of North Durham (HAS, Oct 29) warrants further investigation and action to prevent the company involved from continuing to take advantage of patients and their
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NHS Funding
HEALTH Trusts are going to have to tackle serious problems if they are to ensure their long term sustainability. The problems some trusts have now balancing their books (Echo, Oct 30) could be the tip of the iceberg. The cost of keeping people
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Private Plates
I THINK it is wrong that private parking companies are supplied with information about registration plates from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. A lot of unscrupulous firms can supply this information to be used for all kinds of scams.
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Jihad
WHAT an interesting juxtaposition of articles in Monday’s edition of The Northern Echo (Oct 29). On page 43 I read of a peaceful protest by Teesside Muslims regarding an anti-Isamic video posted on the internet, which insults the prophet Muhammad
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Patronising
I DO wonder if retailers are aware of the annoyance they create with their patronising approach to customers, such as asking: “Do you want a hand with your packing?” A bit of white hair seems to attract particular attention. Recently, I was
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Bagpipes
FOLLOWING on from A Porter’s letter (HAS, Oct 30) I’d like to say that, as an Englishman, I appreciate the bagpipes as a musical instrument. There’s no doubt that the sound can be very moving and emotional. However, I also believe that playing
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Motorway Tolls
THE Government is apparently examining a two-tier road pricing system that would impose an extra charge for anyone who wants to drive on a motorway. Meanwhile, a report by the Institute for Economic Affairs urges the Government to privatise the
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Gina praised for her miniature art
AN artist who specialises in miniature paintings has won two awards. Gina Morton, from Darlington, was awarded the Anthony J Lester Critics Award and the Connoisseur Commendation Award, at the Royal Miniature National Awards, in London. Vanessa
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Darlington FC bans supporters after violent scenes at game
A NON-LEAGUE football club has banned four supporters who fought with rival fans at a game. Darlington FC took the action after an incident at Billingham Town earlier this month. The Northern League game, at Billingham’s Bedford Terrace ground
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Living in peace with the grey
ALITTLE while ago I wrote here in defence – no, in defiant praise – of the grey squirrel. Maybe word got round in the squirrel community. At that time a single squirrel regularly visited our garden. Assuming he was male, we christened him Charlie
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Victim's bank details found in house where murder accused James Allen stayed, court hears
BANK details belonging to an elderly murder victim were found in the house where the man accused of the killing stayed the night of his death, a court heard. James Allen is accused of murdering Colin Dunford in his Middlesbrough home in April this
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Coffee shop's express boost from makeover
A COFFEE shop is serving in style following a refreshing makeover. New signs, windows and doors have been fitted at Coffee Bank, in Chester-le-Street, following a £12,500 shot-in-the-arm. The contribution from Durham County Council’s Targeted
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Fire service confirms it has new policy on helping to move very obese patients
FIRE service bosses have told North-East ambulance chiefs that fire crews will not routinely attend incidents involving very obese patients unless they are life-threatening. The new policy is because of a steep rise in the number of incidents where
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Two arrested after man is knocked over
A MAN has died and two people have been arrested following a collision in Teesside today (October 31 2012). The man, who has not yet been formally identified, was a pedestrian on Stockton Road, between Middlesbrough and Thornaby when he was hit
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Prime Minister pressed to intervene in Arctic Convoy medals row
DAVID Cameron has promised a quick decision on whether to award a medal to Arctic Convoy veterans, after a plea on behalf of a North-East pensioner. The Prime Minister was pressed over the long wait of 67 years endured by the heroes who served
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Clipper create hundreds of jobs with multi-million pound facility
A MULTI-MILLION pound logistics centre, which will handle the majority of supermarket Asda’s clothing range, has opened in the North-East, creating hundreds of jobs. Clipper has opened the 342,000sq ft purpose-built facility, which uses state-of-the-art
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Police search in Shildon after North Yorkshire burglary
POLICE have searched hedgerows in a North-East town following a burglary several miles away. Officers from Durham Police spent several hours in Adelaide Terrace, Shildon, today (October 31). The search stemmed followed a burglary in Forcett
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Dead man was hit by a number of vehicles
A PEDESTRIAN was killed as he walked on a main road during the rush hour and was hit by a number of different vehicles. The tragedy on the A66 near Dunnington, York, at about 5.30pm on Tuesday, blocked the road for several hours. And police
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Memories of big year
CHILDREN put their thoughts and mementoes of 2012 in a time capsule that will shed light on an historic year for future generations. Schools and organisations from Spennymoor crammed the capsule full of souvenirs before it was buried at Jubilee
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North-East business leaders welcome Heseltine review
BUSINESS leaders in the region have welcomed a report from Lord Heseltine, which included a call for funds to back industry to be distributed locally, rather than through central government. The former Conservative minister's review makes 89 recommendations
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Ian rebuilds Puffing Billy, 50 years on
A GRANDFATHER has recreated part of his childhood by building his own version of a much-loved holiday camp train. Ian Morrell, 53, from South Hetton, County Durham, has many happy memories of riding and helping maintain the Puffing Billy road train
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Stuart's efforts on display at Durham Cathedral
A NORTH-East artist’s work will be on public display in Durham Cathedral from tomorrow (November 1). Stuart Fisher, 58, is a full-time artist based in Peterlee, east Durham. His second exhibition of watercolour paintings to be staged at Durham
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Kauto bows out
Paul Nicholls has confirmed the incredible Kauto Star has run his final race. The winner of two Cheltenham Gold Cups and five King George VI Chases, Kauto Star was pulled up on his final start in last season's Gold Cup. Connections have taken their
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Schools urged to sign up for hospice's Santa fun run
MORE than 200 children from one primary school have signed up for a festive fun run in support of a hospice. The 210 youngsters from St Hild’s CofE Primary, in Gilesgate, Durham, are the first to commit to St Cuthbert’s Hospice’s Santa Fun Run,
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Children's art on display at laundrette
CHILDREN’S art has gone on display in a city laundrette. Young people from North Durham Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) created the artworks as part of a competition held earlier this year. The resulting exhibition includes
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Tributes paid to former county finance chief
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former council finance chief who became known as “the smiling executioner”. Ken Hounsome, of Northallerton, who was North Yorkshire County Council’s treasurer from 1970 to 1987, died suddenly on October 23, aged 87.
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A city brought to its knees
WE didn’t think it would happen, but Hurricane Sandy – at 800 miles in diameter, the largest storm in recorded history to hit the Eastern Seaboard of the US – has managed to bring New York City to its knees. Across the US, more than 6.5 million
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A matter of regret
IT may have ended up there by default after a long hard struggle, but Darlington Football Club’s Northern League adventure has so far been a positive one. The inclusion of The Quakers has injected interest and money into the league and supporters
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Shocks and scares from our stocks and shares
AHALLOWEEN shocker! We are used to shocks from time to time when talking about financial markets, but it makes a pleasant change to be talking about shockingly good news. Last Thursday saw the flash estimate of UK GDP (gross domestic product) come
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Revenue rise brings increased dividend for Stagecoach shares
THE parent company of East Midlands Trains, which was bailed out by a £46m Government grant last year after making a £25m loss, reported a slight rise in revenues and a small dip in profits as it prepares to expand its Megabus services in the US and
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Higher rate taxpayers set to lose child benefit
FOR some “better-off” families, January 7 next year will see the introduction of changes to the Child Benefit system, which could see a significant reduction in their household income. The universal children’s allowance is one of the three pillars
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Pupils given insight into apprentice route to work
PUPILS were given a firsthand insight into apprenticeships as they prepare to make the most important decisions of their lives. Darchem Engineering employees James Watmore, 23, and Libby Johnson, 18, gave an account of their experiences as apprentices
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Animal testing decree is signed
TWO of the regions leading universities have signed a declaration of openness about the use of animals in research. Durham and Newcastle universities have joined other members of the scientific community in signing a national pledge of openness
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Author inspires young readers
STUDENTS have been inspired to read more thanks a well-known author. Darlington School of Mathematics and Science students were visited by author GP Taylor as part of their accelerated reading programme. The initiative aims to motivate pupils
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Golfers chip in wedge of cash for charity
A HEALTHCARE company chipped in with a real charitable effort during a golf day. Heritage Healthcare held an event at Blackwell Grange Golf Club, with 30 teams taking to the fairways to support St Teresa’s Hospice, in Darlington. A further
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Leap of faith aims to secure a brighter future for the region
PERSUADING a House of Lords peer to head up an investigation into the region’s economy seems like a pretty tricky and daunting task. But as Paul Woolston found out, if you do not ask, you definitely do not get. So how exactly did the chairman of
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Police force seeks to recruits more 'specials'
A DRIVE starts later this week to enlist more part-time police officers to bolster the thin blue line in one area of the North-East. Durham Police is seeking to recruit an extra 40 volunteer officers to add to its special constabulary numbers over
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Police appeal for witnesses after pedestrian killed on 'Wilderness Road'
A MAN has died following a collision on the 'Wilderness Road' this morning. The male pedestrian was killed following a collision with a Volvo on a patch of road near Middlesbrough known locally as the 'Wilderness Road.' The accident happened
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Taking responsibility for ‘rogue’ employee’s actions
THIS whole Jimmy Savile affair is disturbing on a number of levels, writes Robert Gibson, managing partner and head of employment law at Samuel Phillips Law Firm. Obviously the fact that there are so many victims, who were unable to be heard until
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Boost for nuclear power as Hitachi signs £700m deal
THE UK’s nuclear power plans have been boosted after Hitachi signed a £700m deal giving it rights to build a new generation of plants. The Japanese firm is to buy Horizon Nuclear Power, which was intending to build reactors on sites at Anglesey
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On song for gospels' return
NEXT July, a 1,000 strong community choir will perform at a special concert in Durham City to mark the return of the Lindisfarne Gospels to their spiritual home. Lizzie Anderson joined the recruits for the second all-important rehearsal. Last month
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BBC contract is Paradise for firm
WHILE it is no surprise to many of the millions of fans of costume drama The Paradise that the BBC production is set and filmed in the North-East, the majority will not be aware that the show has also been supporting local businesses. The show’
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Darlington care home closes
A DARLINGTON residential home that opened in the 1970s has closed indefinitely. Nora Fenby House on Cockerton Green, run by The Abbeyfield Society in Darlington, housed four elderly people who have now been moved to the society’s main site at Danby
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Centre marks 45 years of engineering careers
A SPECIALIST training centre has been celebrating 45 years of nurturing engineering talent in the North-East. Comedian Vic Reeves and Stewart Wingate, the chief executive of Gatwick Airport, are among the thousands of engineering apprentices who
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Better signs, but long way to go before full recovery
THE improved GDP figures may have sparked celebrations in the Government, but business owners in the North-East are finding conditions incredibly tough and do not feel the economic outlook has improved significantly. All signs of a recovery are
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Man didn't believe £4,300 mountain bike was stolen
A DARLINGTON man caught housing a stolen £4,300 mountain bike told police he had no idea it had been taken in a garage raid. Steven Grebby, 40, was found with the Scott Spark Team Edition bicycle at his home in Hargreave Terrace, on July 20, when
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Jobs hopes for £1bn low carbon bid
THE region could be set for a 1,250 jobs boost if a bold bid to construct a centre for green energy technology is approved by the Government. Climate change minister Ed Davey yesterday confirmed that Teesside Low Carbon had reached the shortlist
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Creepy critters at the Scary Zoo
SNAKES, tarantulas, cockroaches and giant snails were just some of the creepy critters took over a Darlington shopping centre during a half-term Halloween event. Shoppers got more than they bargained for when the Scary Zoo took over the Cornmill
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North-East university strengthens links with Indonesia
NEWCASTLE University is tomorrow signing an agreement with universities in Indonesia to help raise educational standards and share medical research. The agreement is due to be signed at a ceremony hosted by Prime Minister, David Cameron to celebrate
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Lancaster keeps Robshaw as England skipper
CHRIS Robshaw has been confirmed as England captain for the QBE autumn internationals against Fiji, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. But Robshaw will be leading a squad beset by injuries, with Dylan Hartley in danger of missing the entire
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Seamless return to the side for KP
KEVIN Pietersen’s return to England colours amounted to mere ‘‘business as usual’’ for his team-mates, on a day when Steven Finn’s thigh injury proved a much graver concern. Pietersen achieved a notable step towards completing his ‘reintegration
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Chelsea duo are set to miss United rematch
ROBERTO DI MATTEO was last night pondering whether to leave John Obi Mikel or Juan Mata out of Chelsea’s Capital One Cup clash with Manchester United this evening. Blues boss Di Matteo was always likely to consider resting the midfield duo, given
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Man fined after drugs found in home
A FORMER heroin addict has been fined after police raided his home and found a large quantity of drugs. Gary Spence, 41, of Lodge Street, Darlington, was found with amphetamines, cannabis resin and a small cannabis plant when police searched his
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Disqualified driver warned he could face jail after flouting ban
A DISQUALIFIED driver has been warned he faces jail if he flouts another ban after being barred from the roads for three years – just six months after he was stripped of his original licence. Mohammed Saiful Choudhury, 23, of Corporation Road,
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University campus bursting with wildlife - study
A UNIVERSITY campus is bursting with wildlife, a year-long study has found. The results of a year of monitoring the biodiversity of Durham University’s campus around Durham City have delighted conservationists, with rare birds thriving. This
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Suppliers for multi-million pound wind farm projects sought
SUPPLIERS from the North-East are being invited to register their interest in bidding for contracts worth millions of pounds for goods and services for four regional wind farm projects. County Durham-based Banks Renewables is holding an event next
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Live News: October 31, 2012
3:32pm CAR CRASH: A MAN has been taken to hospital after his car smashed into some metal railings this afternoon. It is understood his Mazda 323 veered across the left lane of Parkgate, in Darlington, and hit the metal
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Printing firm set for expansion
A PRINTING firm is set for expansion after investing in £52,000 cutting edge technology. Signage and branding firm Screentech has bought an Agfa Anapurna Mw machine, which enables printing on surfaces up to 10ft by 5ft on virtually any material
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Five arrests but police praise fans after derby match
FIVE people were arrested around last night’s Wear-Tees derby but police have praised the behaviour of the majority of fans. The Capital One Cup match at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light saw a large police presence across the city, as more than 32,000
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Mowbray’s boys in blue add to Black Cats’ woe
WHEN Middlesbrough met Sunderland in last season’s FA Cup, they demonstrated that the gulf between the Premier League and the Championship isn’t as big as some think. Last night, Boro went one better and gave hope that clubs can bridge the gap many
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O'Neill acknowledges Sunderland's deficiencies
A DEJECTED Martin O'Neill last admitted that Sunderland did not deserve to claim a place in the last eight of the Capital One Cup. The Black Cats were booed from the field after Scott McDonald's first-half strike condemned them to a 1-0 defeat
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Match Report: Sunderland 0 Middlesbrough 1
TONY Mowbray claims Middlesbrough should not fear anyone ahead of this evening's draw for the Capital One Cup quarter-finals. Boro booked their place in the last eight as Scott McDonald's first-half strike secured a deserved 1-0 win at Sunderland
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Boro buoyant, but Sunderland continue to struggle
IN the final two months of the year, Tony Mowbray will have to juggle the rigours of a Championship promotion campaign with the demands of a Capital One Cup quarter-final. How Martin O'Neill must be wishing that was the extent of his problems.
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Handbook to help jobseekers find work
JOBSEEKERS in Darlington now have a helping hand as the updated version of Darlington Borough Council’s Employment Handbook is now live. The handbook provides plenty of key points to improve an individual’s chances of successfully securing employment
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Long shot in the running for Hartlepool job
THE race to become Hartlepool United's new manager took an unexpected twist yesterday as leading bookmaker Victor Chandler added a new name to his market. Colin Cooper and Darrell Clarke might be joint-favourites to replace Neale Cooper at 4-1, but
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North-East swimmer named in World Short Course squad
HARTLEPOOL'S Jemma Lowe has been named in a strong British squad for December's World Short Course Swimming Championships in Istanbul. Lowe, who finished sixth in the final of the 200m butterfly at this summer's Olympic Games, claimed two bronze medals
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Perch delighted with Newcastle's strength in depth
JAMES Perch claims Newcastle United's players were always confident the club's squad was deep enough to cope with the increased demands of European football. With seven points from three matches, the Magpies stand on the brink of qualification
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Apprentice star visits North-East college
She famously walked out on Lord Sugar – but Apprentice star Katie Hopkins was happy to make a date with Sunderland College students. Katie, 37, starred in the third series of the hit TV reality programme and caused headlines with her dramatic withdrawal
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Roadshows inspire next generation of engineers
YOUNG people in the North-East have been given an insight into engineering careers with a series of roadshows. The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) schools tour, ‘Be a Part of Engineering Construction,’ aims to help attract
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Higher Rate Tax Payers lose Child Benefit
FOR some “better-off” families, January 7 2013 will see the introduction of changes to the Child Benefit system, which could see a significant reduction in their household income. Happy New Year, writes Nigel Bourke. The universal children’s allowance
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Building jobs, infrastructure and confidence: how the North East LEP intends to transform the region
IT may have been criticised at the start of the year for playing catch up to Tees Valley Unlimited, but since then the North East LEP has secured more than £50m of funding and put in motion a strategy it hopes will transform the region's economy. Deputy
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Rapidly expanding firm takes on two trainees
A NORTH-EAST law firm is bucking the difficult economic times by taking on two new trainees. Jenny Atkin and Ian Osborn have started working at commercial firm Square One Law, which has grown rapidly since it was launched in the region last year
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Law firm wins five year education deal
Education A MAJOR contract to advise a Government agency on a programme to build more than 250 schools has been won by a North-East law firm. Dickinson Dees has been appointed to advise and provide full legal services to the Education Funding Agency
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Legal staff help charity restore ancient woodland
GREEN fingered staff at a North-East law firm rolled up their sleeves to help a charity restore a patch of ancient woodland to its former glory. Charity Shepherds Dene, which provides retreats to people of all faiths from its premises at Riding
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BBC contract is Paradise for glass firm
WHILE it’s no surprise to many of the millions of fans of costume drama The Paradise that the BBC production is set and filmed in the North-East, the majority will not be aware that the show has also been supporting local businesses. For the show
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Charity worker walks free despite role in internet money scam
A CHARITY worker who allowed his bank account to be used for laundering criminal cash walked free from court yesterday. Zahid Sarfraz, the former secretary of a gay advice group in Darlington, told police he gave his details to strangers in a nightclub
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Suspended prison sentence for breach of a restraining order
A MAN has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting breaching a restraining order by verbally abusing his ex-girlfriend. Magistrates in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, warned Garry David Stannard that any future breaches would seem
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Mother stole forgotten handbag
STEALING a forgotten handbag has cost a mother £115. Annette Jasper from Shildon admitted taking the handbag from a shop in her hometown when she appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court today. (OCT 31) Prosecutor Claire Brinton said
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Man faces court accused of posing as terminally ill millionaire
A MAN charged with fraudulently obtaining more than £160,000 from several people by claiming he was a millionaire with a terminal illness has appeared in court. Jonathan Price from Killerby, near Darlington, faced six counts of fraud when he appeared
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Burglar who stole to buy food is jailed
A BURGLAR who claims he broke into sheds to steal wiring and children’s bikes out of desperation as he has been homeless since he was 13 has been jailed for 30 weeks. Ryan Michael Woodley could not afford food for him or his fiancée so resorted
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Heart of Teesdale Partnership to host first annual forum and open day
THE work undertaken by the Heart of Teesdale Landscape Partnership since its launch in November 2011 will be highlighted at the group's first annual forum and open day. It will take place on Saturday, November 10, at Startforth Morritt Memorial
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Study launched into state of Barnard Castle's streets
THE state of Barnard Castle's streets is to come under close scrutiny as part of efforts to make the town a more attractive place for both residents and visitors. Everything from benches and bins to signs and interpretation boards will come under
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Thief stole alcohol and chocolate
A MAN stole vodka and chocolate because medication for his bipolar disorder was not correct, a court has heard. John Paul Gomersall, of Shildon, admitted stealing two bottles of vodka and two Galaxy chocolate bars from the town’s Morrisons supermarket
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Gymnast Amy defies broken toe to help GB win gold
A TEENAGE gymnast defied a broken toe to help her GB team-mates to gold at an international competition in the Czech Republic. Spennymoor-based athlete Amy Tinkler, 13, also bagged an individual bronze at the annual Olympic Hopes Cup, in Liberec
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Erika makes her mark at Barnard Castle School
A-LEVEL student Erika Lee has certainly made her mark at school. The 17-year-old boarder at Barnard Castle School has designed a new stained glass window to mark the 100th anniversary of the campus's chapel. Erika, who is studying chemistry
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Plans to convert disused Bowes Moor Hotel into houses
PLANS have been submitted to convert a disused landmark rural hotel into houses. The Bowes Moor Hotel, on the A66 at Stainmore, has been closed for several months. Attempts to sell the hotel have drawn a blank and now plans to convert the main
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Subdued reaction to GDP figures
YOU might expect that last week’s announcement that the UK is officially out of recession would have sparked wild celebrations at the North East Chamber of Commerce, writes.Ross Smith, NECC Director of Policy And surely the fact the quarterly growth
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Five arrests, but police praise Wear-Tees derby fans
POLICE made five arrests, but praised the majority of fans after the Sunderland and Middlesbrough Capital One league cup match. There were no reports of disorder before the game, which was won 1-0 by Middlesbrough, and the away fans were held back