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Darlington make it a Quakers dozen
Bedlington Terriers 0 Darlington 4 Darlington made it a Quakers dozen as they recorded a deserved 12th successive win with a 4-0 victory at a bitterly cold Bedlington Terriers. Bedlington’s cause was not helped when they had a man sent off
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Fire alert at nuns' retreat caused by seized gearbox on electric wheelchair
Firefighters raced to a building used as a nuns' retreat after one of the occupants reported a smell of smoke. Two crews were despatched to the three-storey Sneaton Castle Centre, next to St Hilda's Priory in Whitby, together with an aerial ladder
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Pools fall to the foot of League One
HARTLEPOOL UNITED fell to the foot of the League One table, following an uninspiring 0-0 draw with Walsall. Portsmouth’s win over Coventry sees them jump over Pools, who sit six points from the safety line, although Oldham have three games in hand
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Women taken to hospital after road accidents in Billingham and Studley Park, near Ripon
Two women were taken to hospital following two road accidents this afternoon - one in Billingham and one at Studley Park, near Ripon. The first accident happened in Melose Avenue, Billingham, at about 12.20pm. Fire crews from Stockton and Coulby
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Green Dragon welcomes new owners
A WELL-KNOWN pub is under new ownership – and the landlords have already found their rabbit pie to be a hit with pub-goers. Jon and Claire Foster have taken over helm at the Green Dragon in Exelby near Bedale. The husband and wife team formerly
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Yarm School take Daily Mail RBS U18 Vase crown
YARM SCHOOL lifted the Daily Mail RBS U18 Vase after a thrilling 17-15 win against Felsted at Twickenham today. Will Guthrie got the vital points to set up a frantic final ten minutes, but Yarm's defence held strong and the silverware makes its
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Masked Ball Postponed
The Masked Ball in aid of Chernobyl children, (see this story) which was due to be held yesterday (Friday 22 March) has been re-arranged for Friday April 12th because of the wintry conditions.
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Saturday Live Sports Blog
2:53pm Bedlington Terriers v Darlington Darlington are bidding to record a 12th successive win and doing so would strengthen their position at the top of the table. They are hoping to go 26 points clear of Spennymoor
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Hair and beauty salon wins regional award
A DARLINGTON hair and beauty salon has won a regional award. Hobson and Holmes, in West Park, Darlington, was awarded the North-East hair salon of the year at the annual English Hair and Beauty Awards 2013. The awards, which celebrate talented
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Free courses
FREE courses are being held to help people looking for a job or who want to enhance their skills to further their career. Durham County Council is funding the program at the St Paul’s Centre, on St Paul’s Gardens, Spennymoor, and participants must
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Darlington Police to host online Pact meeting
POLICE are going virtual to trial an online version of their traditional monthly public meetings. Darlington Police are hosting an online Police and Communities Together (Pact) meeting next month, giving residents the chance to ask officers any
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Diary dates
FERRYHILL History Society will meet at the Eldon Arms, Ferryhill Station, on Wednesday, March 27, 7.30pm, for a talk by Ian Roberts entitled Pictures of the Past. Using pictures from the society’s archive he will explore the recording of oral history
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Tributes to Chilton community stalwart
TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman who worked with passion and dedication for the community she loved for more than three decades. Gennie Ratcliffe was well known in Chilton for her active public and social life and only slowed down in the last
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Man dies in custody at South Shields police station
A man has died in custody at South Shields police station, Northumbria Police said this morning. A spokesman for the force said that it has referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission and is fully co-operating with its independent
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Durham set for third BUCS final
DURHAM UNIVERSITY return to Twickenham for a third successive time tomorrow as they face Cardiff Met in the Men's Rugby Union Cup Final of British University and College Sports (BUCS). The Palatinate outfit head into the game with an impressive record
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A66 Bowes to Brough remains closed until at least noon on Sunday
The A66 trans-Pennine route between Bowes, County Durham, and Brough in Cumbria, is now expected to remain closed until at least noon tomorrow, according to the Highways Agency. Durham Police tonight confirmed that the route will remain closed
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Yarm School pupils ready for Twickenham
YOUNGSTERS from Yarm School will today see their dreams come true as they step out on to the Twickenham pitch to play a cup final. Yarm earned themselves a coveted spot to play at the home of rugby in the final of the Daily Mail RBS Under-18s Vase, after
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Pardew ready for 'real go' at Premier League
ALAN PARDEW may be gearing up for an end of season drive to European glory this season, but the Newcastle United manager has already started to think about a push towards the upper echelons of the Premier League next year. While Tyneside is excited
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Weather worries for the weekend programme
WHILE National Two North leaders Stourbridge feel they can afford an overnight stay for today's match at Darlington Mowden Park, Blaydon will be on the 8am London train for the top-of-the-table National One clash at Ealing. Mowden will hope to raise
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Synners lose third player to Quakers
Darlington will have a new face in their squad for today's game at Bedlington Terriers after completing the signing of defender Jordan Robinson. He has arrived from Billingham Synthonia and goes straight into the squad that travels to Welfare Park.
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Sunderland looking for change after £27m loss
SUNDERLAND owner Ellis Short is to recommend a review of the club's scouting network this summer in a bid to avoid further seasons of struggle and improve the club's finances after posting a loss of almost £27m. With the Black Cats sitting just
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Teesside University helping Louis towards his Rio goal
AN UPCOMING Middlesbrough boxer faces the stiffest test of his career so far - but is setting his sights on victory which will start him on the road to Rio. Louis Cunningham takes part in the Amateur Boxing Association National Championships in Scunthorpe
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Durham set for third BUCS final
DURHAM UNIVERSITY return to Twickenham for a third successive time tomorrow as they face Cardiff Met in the Men's Rugby Union Cup Final of British University and College Sports (BUCS). The Palatinate outfit head into the game with an impressive record
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Yarm School gear up for Twickenham final
YOUNGSTERS from Yarm School will today see their dreams come true as they step out on to the Twickenham pitch to play a cup final. Yarm earned themselves a coveted spot to play at the home of rugby in the final of the Daily Mail RBS Vase, after defeating
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Hughes breaks it down into simple terms for his players
JOHN Hughes message to his players is a simple one. In breaking the game into the most basic of equations, the Hartlepool United coach is not giving his players any leeway. As disappointed he was on Tuesday, as dejected he was with the performance of
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Boro spell will help Ameobi hit new heights
HELPING Middlesbrough to a top six finish is still the short-term goal for Sammy Ameobi, but the talented forward is confident of returning to Newcastle United a better player regardless of whether he is involved in a promotion party. Ameobi has started
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Magpies class of 2013 backed to end trophy wait
WHEN players of the past turned up at St James' Park earlier this week for the club's Foundation dinner, John Beresford's name was on one of the two teams inducted in to the Hall of Fame. He spent six years on Tyneside after moving from Portsmouth in
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Junior football club founder among Best of Darlington Awards winners
THE founder of a junior football club that has helped thousands of youngsters enjoy the beautiful game was among the winners at a ceremony celebrating Darlington’s community heroes. Hundreds of people attended the Best of Darlington Awards 2013
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Morpeth in need of a boost
NATIONAL champions Morpeth Harriers have sent out an SOS to male club runners in a bid to win their first Start Fitness North-East Harrier League title in the final fixture at Prudhoe today. The Northumbrian club, which won the six-man and nine-man team
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Rushworth heads to Abu Dhabi as part of the MCC team
WHILE the bulk of the Durham squad shiver at Chester-le-Street prior to heading off for four days at Loughborough next week, Chris Rushworth has joined Dale Benkenstein on a trip to warmer climes. The 26-year-old Sunderland seamer has been called up
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Free public wi-fi goes live in Yorkshire Dales town in bid to boost economy
FREE public wi-fi has gone live in a Yorkshire Dales market town in a bid to attract more tourists. Community leaders in Leyburn hope the innovative scheme will be welcomed by visitors using shops, cafes and pubs in the town’s squares. The
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Luxury hotel boss "very relaxed" about trading loss
BOSSES of a North-East luxury hotel say they are “very relaxed” about a multi-million pound trading loss. The accounts for Rockliffe Hall, in Hurworth, near Darlington, showed the five star hotel, spa and golf resort lost £3.96m before tax for
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Darlington radio station could face legal action after 'insulting broadcast'
A NORTH-EAST radio station could face legal action after a clip was broadcast criticising an ex-employee's work and making a derogatory comment about her breasts. The woman is taking legal advice against Darlington-based Star Radio North East and
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North-East stairlift company forced to stop job search after huge interest
A GLOBAL stairflift company, founded by North-East two men in a garage, has been forced to stop its search for new workers - after receiving more than 500 applications for two jobs. Meditek, in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, had to take down an
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Construction firm works on waste recycling project
COMPANY GROWS: Construction firm Clugston has started work on recycling and waste management facility to turn 90,000 tonnes of waste into heat and power. The firm is working with Veolia, in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, on the plant, which will open
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Steel fabrication company could create new North-East jobs in expansion
A NORTH-EAST steel fabricator could create about 20 new jobs after forming a new company. South Durham Structures (SDS), in Bishop Auckland, has set up ACL Structural Steelwork Limited, in Dorset, which it says will allow it to expand and carry
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Stockton flats fire
CLEVELAND Fire Brigade called to flats blaze in Hartington Road, Stockton at 11.30pm last night. Three pumps and hydraulic platform attended.
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Car Torque ... with Richard Noble
RICHARD Noble OBE, was behind the wheel when Thrust 2 broke the World Land Speed Record in 1983. The jet propelled car reached a speed of 650.88mph at Black Rock Desert in Nevada, beating the old mark of 633.4mph. The Scottish entrepreneur was
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Car Torque .... with Ben Collins
BEN Collins became one of the most famous people on television without anyone knowing his real name. Only when he decided to speak out was his true identity as The Stig from BBC’s Top Gear motoring programme revealed. During his time with Jeremy
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Ferryhill stab victim: Attacker has ruined my life
A STAB victim, who saw his attacker walk free from court despite inflicting horrifying wounds on him, says his life has been ruined. Paul Hutchinson was stabbed six times and now suffers terrifying nightmares. The once outgoing 30-year-old