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Teenager seriously hurt in North Yorkshire bus collision
A TEENAGE boy was airlifted to hospital after being involved in a collision with a bus. North Yorkshire Police said the incident involved the 14-year-old pedestrian, a single-deck coach and a Renault motor vehicle. It happened at 4.25pm today
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Archbishop's message of optimism as he is enthroned
JUSTIN Welby said there was every possible reason for optimism about the future of Christianity in the UK and worldwide as he was enthroned as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury today. The former Bishop of Durham was formally sworn in as the head
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Accountancy director jailed for three years for masterminding large tax fraud
A FORMER taxman who used his expertise to defraud the Inland Revenue of hundreds of thousands of pounds while working as a director of an accountancy firm was today (Thursday, March 21) jailed for three years. Malcolm Maclean, 49, used his inside
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Steve Harper to leave Newcastle at the end of the season
STEVE Harper will leave Newcastle United at the end of the season after two decades of service with the club. Harper, who is the longest-serving player on the Magpies' books by a distance, will not be offered a new deal when his current contract
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A greeting fit for this Archbishop
JUSTIN Welby, the former Bishop of Durham, was today formally enthroned as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury. Mark Tallentire was there to see it happen. AT PRECISELY three o’clock, the first of three loud bangs was heard on the West Door of Canterbury
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Welby's successor to be named 'this summer'
JUSTIN Welby’s successor as Bishop of Durham is expected to be named this summer. The process, which follows a well-trodden routine, always takes several months but insiders say is moving with unusual speed following Archbishop Welby’s exit. Sources
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Woman rescued from burning house
A RETIRED burns nurse was rescued from her blazing house yesterday (Wednesday, March 20) by her neighbour, an emergency care practitioner. Pauline Ashurst was injured when a hairspray can exploded, causing a blaze at her home in Lavan Sands, Middlesbrough
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Inspiring young people receive Shrievalty Awards from High Sheriff
COURAGEOUS, selfless and community-spirited actions of young people have been recognised in an annual awards ceremony. The outgoing High Sheriff of County Durham, the Honorary Harry Vane, presented accolades to 27 deserving award-winners at a ceremony
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Yorkshire Tour de France team invites critical minister to help Grand Depart
ORGANISERS of the next year’s Tour de France Grand Depart have brushed off criticism from the Government and a police commissioner over its preparations to host the race. After announcing that 15,000 people have signed up to support the event as
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Poetry Sundays at the NeST
April sees the start of a season of monthly poetry performances at NeST gallery in Barnard Castle. NeST is working in partnership with Apples & Snakes North East to provide workshops and readings by leading poets from across the region. On
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Magistrate says man was "absolutely crackers" to send death threats
A MAGISTRATE today told a man he was “absolutely crackers” to have sent death threats to his ex girlfriend. On Monday March 4, Darlington man David John Robert Catleugh, 30, sent his ex-partner a text saying “I could just kill you all”. In
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NHS union claims victory in contract dispute
A TRADE union is claiming victory over a plans to replace the contracts of 5,500 NHS staff. North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust staff were issued with notices of redundancy last October. They were told it was unlikely there would
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The likeable bloke who's become the Archbishop of Canterbury
AS he was enthroned as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury today, Justin Welby warned against "severing the roots" of more than 1,000 years of Christianity in Britain. But he also insisted that the Church must now focus on new battles such as combating
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Murder charge man remanded again
The man accused of murdering grandmother Pamela Jackson, 55, of Chester-le-Street, County Durham, appeared before Newcastle Crown Court again today (Thursday, March 21). Adrian Muir, 50, of Calder Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire, was refused bail
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Security advice for tenants
SECURITY HELP: East Durham Homes is to hold an event at Kasco House Outreach centre, in Blackhall Rocks, to advise residents on how to stay safe against bogus callers. The Make A Difference event takes place on Tuesday from 10am to 1pm, when police
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Theatre Review: Cadfael: The Virgin in the Ice Darlington Civic Theatre
PRESENTED by the Middle Ground Theatre Company, this medieval murder mystery is a bit like an Agatha Christie with a Benedictine monk in the Poirot slot. Gareth Thomas, right, in the title role (the monk, not the virgin) does a solid job, but the
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Theatre Review: The Winter’s Tale: Royal Shakespeare Company, York Grand Opera House
THE trouble with so-called “problem plays” is that directors feel obliged to solve the problem, with sometimes awkward results. Shakespeare has written two seemingly different plays. The second act switches country, characters and tone. It’s like
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Robber made calamitous decision when his giro failed to arrive
A ROBBER held up a shop with a knife for just £50 because his giro had not arrived, a court heard yesterday. Matthew Riley - who had never before been in trouble - was desperate for cash to use as a bond for a new home. His lawyer said he made
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Burglars target shed in West Witton
Police are appealing for information after a red Mountfield lawn mower and an orange Stihl strimmer, together worth £550, were stolen from the shed of a house just outside West Witton. Contact police on 101 and ask for Michaela Goodridge or call
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Washington Wetland Centre nominated in Visit England awards
WASHINGTON Wetland Centre has been unveiled as a finalist in the Small Visitor Attraction category of the 2013 Visit England Awards for Excellence. WWT Washington’s marketing manager Leanne McCormella said: “To say we’re ecstatic is an understatement
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Police corruption investigation extended until September
NINE people arrested as part of an ongoing corruption investigation at the heart of Cleveland Police are to have their bail extended. Seven men and two women are currently on police bail in connection with the Operation Sacristry investigation
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Council u-turn means children get their play park after all
CHILDREN are to get their play park after all following a council u-turn. More than £50,000 of play equipment had been bought by Stockton Borough Council with a Government grant and some of it was earmarked for a new play area at Leven Park in
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Misunderstanding with prostitute led to kidnap charge, court told
A misunderstanding between a prostitute and a speech-impaired motorist led to an allegation of kidnapping, a court has heard. Francis McCrory had said he wanted company, not sex, from the woman he picked up in his car in central Middlesbrough,
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Easter fun for Chester children
EASTER holiday activities are being laid on for youngsters in and around Chester-le-Street. Chester-le-Street Extended Services has organised a programme of free events for both weeks of the break, from April 2 to 11. It includes sessions in
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Not quite a midwife crisis
Home Delivery (ITV1, 9pm) Boss (More4, 11pm) Horizon: How to Avoid Mistakes in Surgery (BBC2, 9pm) SWITCH on a TV, and it really can seem like there’s one born every minute. There has been a stream of documentaries and a hit period drama recently
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Former Bishop of Durham enthroned as new Archbishop of Canterbury
ROYALTY, religious leaders and politicians watched as the former Bishop of Durham, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, was enthroned as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. They watched as the 57-year-old was formally confirmed as the new head of the
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Survivor of hit and run accident celebrates 100th birthday
LIFELONG Darlington resident Elsie Bainbridge will celebrate her 100th birthday tomorrow (Friday March 21), more than five years after being left for dead by a hit and run driver. In 2007, Mrs Bainbridge – then 94 -was left with serious injuries
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'Major concern' over shortage of foster carers in Darlington
A PLEA has been made for more Darlington residents to become foster carers due to ‘major concern’ over the shortage in the borough. Darlington currently has 60 sets of foster carers but needs more to cope with growing demand and prevent children
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Burglar jailed after targeting Stockton mosque
A BURGLAR who targeted a flat above a pub and a mosque because he thought he would easily get away with it is behind bars. Michael Scott, 34, selected the vulnerable places because of their lack of security, a judge at Teesside Crown Court said
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Boys, get real on the high street
THE toy store, a little deli and a bakery are the latest shops in our town to put up the “closing down” signs. We have already lost a couple of clothes shops, a small department store, and a card and gift shop. My older boys are part of the problem
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Great Brew Break campaign
THE WRVS is calling on Darlington residents and businesses to support its upcoming Great Brew Break campaign. It will run from April 29 to May 5 and information packs are available at www.wrvs.org.uk/brewbreak with material to promote your fundraising
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Dream mile
LAST week’s column carried an evocative picture of the great athlete Sydney Wooderson. Supposing the track to be in the North- East, we wondered if anyone could identify it. None has, thus suggesting that the photograph may have been taken elsewhere
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Landlord fined over appalling condition of rental property
A ROGUE landlord has been fined £3,300 for letting his rental property fall into an appalling state of disrepair. Darlington Borough Council took court action against landlord Shahinur Choudhury after the police contacted housing officers about
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Boards stiff
GETTING on midnight last Thursday, though high noon in New Zealand, the Squire of Ravensworth could be found reminiscing during Sky’s Test match commentary about his improbable days in pantomime. “Maybe it wasn’t my finest hour,” confessed Sir
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Immigration
THANK goodness Colin Mortimer has raised the issue of mass immigration by Romanians and Bulgarians when they gain free movement into Britain in December (HAS, Mar 18). It is not only immigrants from these two countries because a “granny” loophole
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Cracking down on whiplash
THE Association of British Insurers is cracking down on fraudulent whiplash cases supposedly caused in car accidents (Echo, 14 Mar). I think it’s about time because this scam is costing motorists dearly. I think everyone who claims to be in
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Press freedom
IF I had a vote in Parliament it would be for statutory underpinning of the body regulating the press. The Press Complaints Commission did not work and the behaviour of some sections of the press justifies a strong regulatory body. Of course
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Public meeting on health shake-up
PEOPLE in North Durham have the chance to find put what NHS reforms will mean for them. The area’s Labour MP, Kevan Jones, will host a public meeting to discuss the changes on Wednesday April 3 at St Mary’s and St Cuthbert’s Parish Centre in Church
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Blue badges
I AM writing in response to questions raised about how Durham County Council issues its blue badges (HAS, Mar 12). The Department for Transport has reviewed the blue badge scheme and has introduced a number of changes which aim to improve the service
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Money, money
I SEE Darlington Borough Council has seen fit to turn down Government money as offered by the Local Government Secretary. Instead of agreeing to freeze council tax and accepting the grant available, the council has increased charges for hardpressed
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Guide dogs
IN my role as a guide dog mobility instructor I have the privilege of seeing the life-changing difference a guide dog makes for someone who is blind or partially-sighted. The increased mobility and independence that these amazing dogs provide is
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Cushy number?
I NOTE that Vicky Pryce has been moved to an open prison after only three days (as were Jeffrey Archer and Jonathan Aitken). Next will her erstwhile husband Chris Huhne be packed off to somewhere less tortuous while others with less influence are
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Israel
I WHOLEHEARTEDLY endorse M Wyldbore’s view that we should “live in peace and love and help each other” (HAS, Mar 18), but it is hard to see how this can be achieved while Israel refuses to allow the Palestinians a state of their own. He correctly
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Taking a swing at Tarzan
"HEZZA plan to revive regions backed by Chancellor”, the headlines shouted – but, as ever, the truth is rather different. The Budget run-up saw George Osborne – the man who was definitely not for turning yesterday – appear to think again over Whitehall
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University to host digital media conference
LEADING media figures are to take part in a university conference to explore the huge changes facing the industry. Senior figures from the BBC, local and national TV and academics will debate the future of the media industry at Sunderland University
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Stuck in a straitjacket
FOR a Chancellor in a financial strait-jacket, George Osborne at least found some room in which to wriggle. After last year’s disastrous Budget, which required a succesion of Uturns, Mr Osborne can be credited with at least coming up with some
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Top post for spinal specialist at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough
A SPINAL expert from The James Cook University Hospital has been appointed to the NHS Commissioning Board as the national clinical director for back disorders. Professor Charles Greenough, clinical director of spinal injuries at South Tees Hospitals
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Newcastle United star Hartem Ben Arfa faces driving offences
Newcastle United star Hatem Ben Arfa has been accused of a string of driving offences - including speeding at 110mph. The French international was ordered to appear before magistrates to face four alleged driving offences. The 26-year-old was
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Half measures are not enough
Political Editor Chris Lloyd watches George Osborne deliver a Budget with little flashes of inspiration against the relentlessly grey economic clouds GEORGE OSBORNE’S rhyming buzzphrase yesterday was “aspiration nation”. He said he was going to
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Crime up in Northallerton
CRIME in Northallerton was slightly up last month – although incidents of anti-social behaviour were significantly down. A total of 69 crimes were reported to the police – seven more than in the previous month, the town council was told. Twenty
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Crumbling school gets cash after "money falls out of the air"
A CRUMBLING North-East school has been promised £400,000 of Government cash, just one week after a minister insisted there was no money available. Hetton Secondary School, in Houghton le Spring, will receive help to build a new speech and language
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Company fined after worker fell to his death down dumb waiter lift shaft
A company whose health and safety failings caused the death of a worker who fell down a dumb waiter lift shaft has been ordered to pay almost £100,000. Kevin Shickle was killed by falling down a lift shaft when he was taken on to carry out specialist
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Cannabis grower escapes jail - for being honest
A DRUG grower caught with a substantial crop in his home walked free from court today - for being honest. Kevin Shields was stinking of dope when he was stopped in the street and asked by a police officer: "You have a grow in your house don't you
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Beningbrough Hall reveals results of restoration
THE DRAMATIC entrance to a stately home has been painstakingly restored in a nine month project. Beningbrough Hall and gardens, near York, has now removed all traces of scaffolding from the northern front of the hall to reveal its newly restored
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Newton Aycliffe's £2m makeover gathers pace
A NEW spiral staircase will open in Newton Aycliffe town centre this weekend, as a £2m scheme to revamp the main shopping centre gathers pace. The smart new staircase, linking Beveridge Walkway and Beveridge Way, is one of a number of changes taking
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Cyclists gearing up to race through city's streets
IT will be a case of blood, sweat and gears when a professional cycle race returns to Durham City. The historic cathedral city is one of 11 venues around the country that have been chosen to host the Cycling Tour Series . The event will take
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Jail bird's crime spree lands him back behind bars
A JAIL-BIRD who went on a crime-spree just hours after being released from his latest prison sentence is back behind bars. Stewart Wright broke into two offices and stole from a parked car during his night-time rampage in the centre of Middlesbrough
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Teesdale mother and daughter to compete at British indoor carriage driving championships
A TEESDALE mother and daughter are preparing to compete in a major UK carriage driving championship next month. Kim Usher and her daughter Amanda will line up in the intermediate pony class at the British Indoor Horse Driving Trials UK championships
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Shipbuilding family artwork goes on display in Hartlepool
PAINTINGS once donated by a shipbuilding dynasty to launch a town’s art collection are going on display. The ‘Gray’s Exhibition’at Hartlepool Art Gallery will feature more than 12 works belonging to the Gray family. Among the paintings will
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School games bring back memories of last year's summer of sport
HUNDREDS of youngsters from around the region revived the spirit of last summer’s Olympics and Paralympics as they took part in a day of sporting events. Children aged nine to 16 took part in the Tees Valley Spring School Games, in Darlington,
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Barnard Castle to host one of the region's biggest vintage fashion sales
FABULOUS fashions dating back to the Victorian era will go under the hammer next month at one of the largest vintage clothing auctions ever to take place in the North-East. The sale, at Addisons Auctioneers in Barnard Castle, County Durham, will
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Cart art highlights plight of homeless
A FARM cart has been turned into a work of art to highlight the plight of the world’s homeless. Created by Central Lancashire University contemporary art research fellow Susan Welsh, it is on display at the Durham Art Gallery /DLI Museum) in Durham
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Royal Ballet broadcast live on the big screen
Cinema goers can watch Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland brought to life by the Royal Ballet broadcast live via satellite to the Showcase Cinema, next to Teesside Shopping Park, Stockton, on Thursday, March 28, at 7.15pm. It will be repeated on Sunday
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Wind farm cash for community groups
COMMUNITY groups living near a wind farm have been given thousands of pounds in grants. The six-turbine Kiln Pit Hill Wind Farm was built in 2012 by power company RWE npower renewables. The company has now paid £15,000 in grants through the
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Teenager in regional final of talent show
A YOUNGSTER with stars in her eyes will give the performance of her life this weekend in the regional final of a national talent contest. Olivia Irvin will sing in front of a live audience at The Theatre Royal, in Newcastle, this weekend when she
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Unemployed youngsters do their bit for charity at Stockton Riverside College
UNEMPLOYED young people on Teesside have got to work creating a safe haven for abused teenagers. The 14 young people secured funding from UK Steel Enterprise after making an impressive Dragon’s Den-style presentation. The 16 to 25-year-olds
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Business studies is child's play for teenagers at Prior Pursglove College in Guisborough
TEEANGE entrepreneurs have developed a new interactive board game they are hoping to sell to local schools. Enterprising A Level students from Prior Pursglove College in Guisborough have devised ‘SkillzVenture’ to help Key Stage 2 primary pupils
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Young performers' tribute to much-loved opera singer and teacher.
A YOUTH theatre has donated a percentage of profits from a recent show in memory of a former local opera singer. Former professional soprano, Zuilmah Hopkins, 87, from Manor House, Great Ayton, died earlier this year. Also known as Zuilmah
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Toddler died after becoming ill with 'unexpected and terrifying speed', inquest hears
A TODDLER died at home of respiratory failure after she became ill with "unexpected and terrifying speed", an inquest heard today. (Thursday, March 23) Two-year-old Imogen Sophia Tither lost her life on August 31 last year at her family’s home
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Easter holiday fun for youngsters in Middlesbrough
A MODERN youth centre is running a play scheme to keep youngsters entertained during the Easter holidays. Activities include watching films, crafts and excursions at Myplace, a £4.3m dedicated youth club based in the historic Custom House in Middlesbrough
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Conference on cannabis farming
ESTATE agents and council wardens have been given tips on how to spot the tell-tale signs left by cannabis farmers. Durham Constabulary and Crimestoppers staged at conference at the Rivergreen Centre, in Aykley Heads, Durham City as part of a national
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Army reservist recognised for dedication
AN army reservist has been presented with one of the highest honours in the force for his dedication. Captain Terry McConnell, from Catterick Village in North Yorkshire, has been awarded the Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate in recognition of his “
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Scrap cars needed by fire crews
FIREFIGHTERS are appealing for people to donate old cars – so they can destroy them. The 999 crews across the Hambleton district are in need of scrap cars to practice their lifesaving rescue techniques. Group Manager David Pitt said: "We spend
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Centre "punches above its weight"
INSPECTORS have given a glowing report to Northallerton Children’s Centre in its first-ever Ofsted report. Staff “punch above their weight” to support local families, according to the report which gave the centre an “outstanding” judgement for
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Knee injury woe for Pietersen
KEVIN PIETERSEN will miss the final Test against New Zealand with a knee injury which may also sideline him from the return series in England. Pietersen faces a ‘‘six-to-eightweek’’ rehabilitation period at best, and he and his advisers have already
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Punjabi in line for Aintree
PUNJABI could step up in trip for his next run after putting in his best work at the finish in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham last week. Connections have not lost faith in the 2009 Champion Hurdle hero, who has been highly tried in three runs
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Sedgefield gears up for hurdle series finale
SEDGEFIELD racecourse is gearing up for one of the highlights of its national hunt season with the John Wade and Collins Seafoods Ltd Class 2 Novices Handicap Hurdle Final getting underway. The qualifiers have proved extremely popular with over
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Bois is today’s best bet
SEIGNEUR DES BOIS can star at Chepstow in the Bath Marquees Handicap Chase. Formerly with Ferdy Murphy, he is now with Tom George and could be yet another of those French imports the Gloucester trainer excels with. The seven-year-old returned
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March madness strikes again
Morning Readers! I hope you're all keeping well and are staying warm in this crazy weather. It's the first day of spring and yet we're still battling the snow and freezing temperatures. It's the type of weather that makes us want to reach for the
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Woods aiming high starting with number one spot
TIGER WOODS can regain the world number one spot from Rory McIlroy by defending his Arnold Palmer Invitational title this week – but he has no plans to stop there. Woods was number one for 281 weeks in succession between June 12, 2005 and October
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McGeechan says form is key to Lions selection
FORMER British & Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan has warned his successor not to repeat mistakes of the past and select players just on their reputation. Warren Gatland, the new Lions head coach, will announce his squad to tour Australia
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Hamilton: Pieces of puzzle are falling into place
LEWIS HAMILTON believes he is no longer in need of the ‘‘bubble’’ he once desperately craved to protect him in his times of trouble. Towards the end of 2011, when Hamilton’s hour was darkest at McLaren as he was enduring a year of whatever could
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Art group displays its work
A new amateur art group, called Painting for Pleasure, meets on Mondays from 12.30 to 2.30pm in the Bullion Hall, Chester-le-Street – new members are welcome to turn up. An exhibition of the group’s work will be held in Saltwell Towers, Saltwell Park
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Ruffled Feathers
One of the region’s finest gastro-pubs might be threatened by an opencast coal site, and that would be a travesty, as Gavin Havery reports REPORTS in local newspapers are supposed to be unbiased and not take sides on contentious issues within a
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Young sporting stars show their skills at regional competitions
SPORTY pupils at a Darlington school have shown they have winning skills after taking gold at competitions across the region. The year nine boys rugby team at Hummersknott Academy, in Darlington, have won the Tees Valley ten-a-side tournament for
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Hearn could walk away from stadium fight
BARRY HEARN will drop his legal fight with West Ham and find a new home for Leyton Orient if he fails to win a judicial review into the handling of the Olympic Stadium’s future. Two weeks ago Hearn announced he had asked for a judicial review into
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Wiggins into top third in Spain
TEAM SKY’S Sir Bradley Wiggins climbed to third place at the Volta a Catalunya after stage three’s summit finish. The 2012 Tour de France champion put in a late spurt on the ascent to the ski resort at Vallter 2000- Setcases at the end of the 180
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Watson reverses decision to take break from tennis
BRITISH number one Heather Watson has reversed her decision to take a break from tennis, citing disappointment as the reason behind her comments on Tuesday night. The 20-year-old Channel Islander said in the wake of her first-round loss to Ayumi
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Leeds United owners cause yet more confusion
LEEDS UNITED owners GFH Capital have added to the growing confusion at Elland Road by insisting they are actively seeking investment but do not want to sell the club. The Dubai-based equity investment firm, who bought the club in December following
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New York Voices Live with the WDR Big Band Cologne (Palmetto PM2160)
The four-piece New York Voices celebrate their 25th anniversary in grand style with this stunning recording made in 2008. Working as an ensemble or individually, their voices are completely integrated into the texture of this powerful band with
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Sammy Price/Three Classic Albums Plus (Avid AMSC 1078)
I can’t imagine a better introduction to the work of this rather neglected pianist and singer than this jam-packed 2CD set. He not only excels at Barrelhouse, Boogie and the Blues (the title of one album), but spurs on his many colleagues who include
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Enrico Tomasso/Al Dente (Woodville Records WVCD139)
THIS is Rico Tomasso’s long-awaited first recording as a leader. The talented and popular trumpeter and flugel horn player receives the best of support from John Pearce, Andrew Cleyndert and Bobby Worth. He’s chosen a nicely mixed and well balanced
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Spring Thing
DARLINGTON’S annual Spring Thing folkgathering happens this weekend at The Dolphin Centre, with a preliminary concert at The Copper Beech tonight with Steve Hicks and Lynn Goulburn. Then there’s a variety of concerts over the next few days, featuring
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New offering from The Mavericks
THE Mavericks In Time release is a new offering from the band after an absence of nine years. Founded in 1989, they developed a unique sound which took on a Tex-Mex cuban style, complementing great rhythms, accompanied by a vibrant horn section
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Rimsky-Korsakov: St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra (Signum Classics SIGCD320)
The St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Yuri Termirkanov, presents sterling performances of excerpts from Rimsky-Korsakov’s The Invisible City of Kitezh and Sheherazade.
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Around Britten: Matthew Barley (Signum Classics SIGCD318)
Matthew Barley presents Britten’s Cello Suite No 3, alongside works by Bryars and Tavener; music that he will be performing at venues across the country, including at Durham Cathedral at 7.30pm, on June 20 and at the Gibside, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead
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Ralph Vaughan Williams: Halle (CDHLL7533)
SIR Mark Elder conducting the Halle Orchestra presents two contrasting works by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Symphony No 5 influenced by Ravel is a tranquil work scored for traditional forces. Symphony No 8, premiered by the Halle in 1956, is more light-hearted
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Words are all I have
Writer-comic Dave Spikey is all about the use and abuse of language and currently on tour. He tells Steve Pratt why he loves his craft THE title of Dave Spikey’s tour hardly reflects the man himself. Words Don’t Come Easy is the name of the show
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Cricket’s not out
And there’s more ... Jimmy Cricket will muddle through in his usual style when he appears in pantomime in Billingham this Christmas. Steve Pratt hears his thoughts about contemporary comedy and keeping it clean WHY haven’t you seen Irish comedian
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Jenn Bostic – Jealous
SINGER-songwriter Jenn Bostic has plenty of life experience to draw from for her music, despite being only 26 years old. Witnessing her musician father dying in a car accident when she was 10 inspired her to follow in his footsteps and pursue a musical
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Love of Opposites
With a No 1 album and an arena tour, which kicked off last night at Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena, Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro are at the top of their game. Matt Westcott speaks to bassist James Johnston WHILE they are probably too humble to agree
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Police appeal for help to identify women in connection with purse thefts
POLICE are appealing for help to identify three women in connection with purse thefts. The incidents happened on February 26, March 2 and March 15 in Darlington town centre. Police would like to speak to the women in the pictures and are appealing
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Decision due on wind farm proposal
COUNCILLORS have been advised to recommend approval for an application to remove a planning condition on a wind farm that would protect residents from unacceptable levels of noise. Banks Renewables has applied to Darlington Borough Council to remove
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Annual motorbike run planned for Easter Sunday
HUNDREDS of bikers will take to the roads on Easter Sunday to deliver eggs and toys to sick children. The annual Easter Egg Run, organised by Durham Constabulary’s motorcycle police, is to take place on Easter Sunday. The rally, first staged
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Darlington suffer yet another postponement
DARLINGTON must find a free date in their schedule to play Celtic Nation after last night’s game became Quakers’ latest to be postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. A decision was made by early afternoon as large sections of the Heritage Park playing
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Event cancelled
A TEA dance due to be held at Howden-le-Wear Community Centre on Saturday (March 23) has been cancelled until further notice. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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Talks on future of Green Belt
GREEN belt campaigners have welcomed a council’s offer of further talks over its fears for the future of Durham under a new economic masterplan. Durham County Council’s County Durham Plan proposes 5,000 new homes for Durham City, along with two
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Sports store to open
A BRANCH of Sports Direct, the UK’s leading sports retailer, opens in the former JJB store, in East Street, Darlington, on Friday (March 22). The company has more than 400 stores nationwide. A spokesman said: “We are delighted to be opening our new
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Crews called to kitchen fire
AN elderly lady was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in her kitchen. Eight firefighters were called to Geneva Drive, in Darlington, at 7.40am today (Thursday, March 21). A fire had started in an extractor fan. Crews used
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Osborne has chairman's backing despite poor string of results
GEORGE OSBORNE is fortunate that he does not work for the trigger-happy bosses of Blackburn Rovers, who this week sacked their third manager of the season. The fried chicken magnates who own Rovers operate the kind of ruthless hire-and-fire approach
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Measures should lead to more jobs
Following the Chancellor’s Budget, Paul Dixon, a senior manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and senior tax manager David Hammal give their reaction to the details contained in the report PAUL DIXON THE Chancellor characterised his Budget
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Sunderland man fed up of hearing 'rallying calls'
A PASSIONATE Craig Gardner last night insisted that now is not the time for rallying calls by claiming the players will do everything they can to lead Sunderland out of relegation trouble. Gardner is fully aware of the worrying situation the Black
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Pallister thinks Taylor has tough fight to make World Cup
FORMER England defender Gary Pallister thinks Steven Taylor's call-up for his country could have arrived too late for the Newcastle United man to force his way in to Roy Hodgson's World Cup plans for next year. And Pallister, a Premier League winner
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Boro post £10m loss giving stark reminder of job ahead
MIDDLESBROUGH have not given up on achieving promotion but have had a further reminder of just how difficult it is going to be to achieve their goals after posting their annual accounts. For the year ending June 30, 2012, the Teesside club posted
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Government makes U-turn and pledges £10m Tour de France funding
THE Government has pledged £10m to help fund the cost of the opening stages of the Tour de France in Yorkshire. However, Culture Secretary Maria Miller said the race’s co-organisers Welcome to Yorkshire needed to make major improvements to its
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Business invited to innovative masterclass
BUSINESSES across the North-East are being the offered the chance to attend a masterclass in innovation leadership. Business Durham is holding an event for engineering and technology companies to learn about innovative thinking and how it is supported
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Event offers financial help for businesses looking to expand
NORTH- EAST businesses struggling to find cash to fund expansion plans can get advice at an event. The Finance or Growth – Where to Go? Night will offer help to small and medium-sized businesses on how they can access funds. The event, organised
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Plans approved for UK next generation nuclear power plant
NUCLEAR PLANT: The first in a new generation of UK nuclear power plants has been approved by the Government. Energy company EDF will build the £14bn Hinkley Point C power plant, in Somerset, creating about 25,000 jobs during construction and 900
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Tax bosses welcome changes to boost small businesses
TAX bosses have welcomed a Government back down on payment reports for small businesses. The North-East England branch of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) and the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) said the Government's decision to
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Sir Bobby among first Newcastle United Hall of Fame inductees
LEGENDS of North-East football were last night honoured at star-studded charity event at St James’ Park. The Newcastle United Foundation announced the first inductees to its Hall of Fame. Former Newcastle and England boss Sir Bobby Robson became
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Union stands by president's sacking but refuses to say why
A UNION has reiterated its decision to sack a club president, although said it is unable to explain why. As previously reported in The Northern Echo, the Club and Institute Union (CIU) that represents Working Men’s Clubs across the country has
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St Mary's Church, Staindrop, to stage sponsored walk around Raby Park on Easter Monday
EASTER WALK: Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to step out for the St Mary's Church, Staindrop, sponsored Easter Walk on Monday, April 1, starting at 2pm. Meet outside the church for a walk through Raby Park. Sponsor forms or donations can be given to
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Support for shop scheme in Bishop Auckland
POP-UP shops are the latest idea being looked at in an effort to boost an ailing town centre. At a meeting of Bishop Auckland Town Team this week members heard from Steven Robson, from the South Durham Enterprise Agency, about an idea being used
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Winter scenes return to Weardale
WINTER has returned to Weardale as this scene of High House Chapel taken this morning (Thursday) shows. This picture, taken by David Heatherington, shows the chapel in Ireshopeburn. The chapel had been due to hold the launch of a new tourist