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South West Durham news in brief
REARRANGED MEETING: A meeting of the Bishop Auckland and Shildon Area Action Partnership Board which was cancelled due to the election will now be held on Thursday, June 13, from 6pm to 8pm at Jubilee Fields Community Centre in Shildon. Anyone wanting
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Guided walk to see some of Teesdale's best-loved feathered friends
BIRD lovers will have the chance to see some of Teesdale’s best-loved feathered friends during a guided walk on Friday, May 24. Budding birders of all ages are being encouraged to take part in the event, one of a series organised to mark the 25th
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Police to monitor traveller migration through Barnard Castle
MIGRATION WATCH: Barnard Castle police are to monitor a number of areas in and around the town as travellers make their way through Teesdale for the Appleby Horse Fair. At the recent Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting, officers said their
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Cancer unit receives £1,000 raised by patient
A CANCER patient has thanked friends and family who helped her raise more than £1,000 for the hospital ward where she is being treated. Julie Taylorson from Willington has been attending the Mara Unit at Bishop Auckland Hospital, County Durham,
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Boro boys in frame for Pools job
FORMER Middlesbrough players Colin Cooper and Graham Kavanagh are the front-runners for the Hartlepool United job after John Hughes was sacked yesterday - informed of the news while on his summer holiday. After weeks of speculation surrounding
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Line-up for Bishop Auckland Music and Arts Festival unveiled
PERFORMERS from near and far will take to the stage of a popular annual music festival in County Durham. Bishop Auckland Music and Arts Festival will be held on the weekend of June 29-30 and will feature live performances from the town's own Circuit
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British Olympic champion Andrew Simpson dies in catamaran tragedy
AN Olympic gold medal-winning sailor has died after his yacht capsized off the coast of California, his team said tonight. Andrew Simpson was taking part in training in San Francisco Bay ahead of this summer's Americas Cup when the catamaran turned
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Surprise as former archdeacon of Ripon and Leeds quits as first woman dean of Llandaff Cathedral
THE first woman dean of Llandaff Cathedral has suddenly resigned - just two months after being installed. The Very Rev Janet Henderson, who was previously an archdeacon in the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds and residentiary canon of Ripon Cathedral
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Understandable concerns over council chiefs' pay
There are understandable sensitivities surrounding levels of pay among the most senior officers working for councils. Figures released today by the Taxpayers' Alliance, showing how many council officers are paid more than £100,000, are clearly
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Bricklaying firm secures cash injection to create 40 new jobs
A FIRM that is providing work for more than 170 skilled North-East bricklayers has secured a cash injection that will help create 40 new jobs. Brickwork Services Limited, based in Hartlepool, is now investing more than £100,000 in development
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Biker, 46, dies in Newcastle hospital after A19 crash near Sunderland
A MOTORCYCLIST who was in collision with two cars has died from his injuries. The accident happened on May 1 on the A19, at the south end of the Hylton Bridge in Sunderland. Northumbria Police said the 46-year-old man, who they have not named
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Shadow Health Secretary accuses Coalition of 'running up the white flag' on public health
LABOUR'S Shadow Health Secretary tonight (May 9) used an award-winning North-East healthy living project as the base to launch a fierce attack on the Coalition Government's policies. After being shown around the Healthworks healthy living centre
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Surrey v Durham (YB 40 League, interval)
JUST when they had got into a strong position at the Oval today, Durham lost Ben Stokes to what looked like a nasty injury. He almost performed a backward somersault in pulling off a miraculous catch to get rid of Jason Roy for 117 and had to be
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Machetes, knives, threats, a high speed car chase and illegal immigration
POLICE stopped three cars they thought were racing through town centre streets - and uncovered a tale of machetes, knives, threats and illegal immigration. A Vauxhall Corsa appeared to be outrunning two pursuing Renault Meganes in Middlesbrough
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Songs from the shows at Gala
ASPIRING stage stars will perform songs from the musicals tomorrow night (Friday, May 10). The Gala Theatre Stage School (GTSS) will present In The Spotlight at the Gala Theatre, in Durham, for one night only. The show includes songs from Wonderland
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Prescriptions stolen from surgery
Signed doctors’ prescriptions have been stolen from a medical centre in Sunderland. The theft happened between 5pm and 6pm on Tuesday or 8am and 9am on Wednesday at Millfield Medical Centre, in Hylton Road. Chemists in the area are reminded
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Conductor wanted for singing group
CONDUCTOR REQUIRED: The Levendale Singers are seeking a conductor for their mixed choir, who rehearse in the Catholic Church Hall, High Street, Yarm, on Monday evenings from 7.45pm to 9.45pm. They sing a mixed repertoire covering a wide variety of
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Fundraising at charity shop
The Red Cross Shop in Lanchester has organised its Ladies Luncheon event at Finbars restaurant in Durham on May 23 from 12.30pm. Tickets cost £21. For more information or to book call 01207-529-992. GET FIT: A gentle exercise class for older
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Prime Minister's award for Stockton Foster Carer
A FOSTER carer who set up a support group for families has been described as an "amazing woman" by Prime Minister David Cameron. He has named Maria Catterick from Stockton the latest winner of his Big Society award for her dedicated and selfless
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Bar room rock
Rock guitarist Russ Tippins will be performing at the Barley Mow pub in Durham Road, Birtley, on Saturday (May 11). The gig starts at 9pm and there is no entry charge. PARISH MEETING: The annual parish meeting for Waldridge parish will be held
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Musician reunited with rare musical instrument stolen in a £10,000 haul
A MUSICIAN has been reunited with a rare bouzouki instrument, which was stolen in North Yorkshire in a £10,000 haul. Tomas Callister was performing at a friend’s wedding in Escrick, near York in February when thieves stole musical equipment, which
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Preparations for Lindisfarne Gospel's 1,000 voice concert gather pace
On June 30, 1,000 voices will echo across the seven hills of Durham to herald the return of the Lindisfarne Gospels. Lizzie Anderson discovers how plans for the long-awaited concert are shaping up. DR Keith Barlett, programme director of Lindisfarne
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Dozens of "inexcusable" basic mistakes reported at North-East hospitals
HOSPITALS in the region have recorded dozens of basic, preventable mistakes that should never happen, including surgical instruments left inside patients and operations being carried out on the wrong body part. In the last four years, scores of
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REG DIG Bohemian Rhapsody spectacular comes to Darlington
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY An international tribute to Queen will see their hits performed by a cast of singers and dancers at Darlington’s Civic Theatre. Shows will take place nightly from Tuesday May 14 until Saturday May 18. Tickets are available from the
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Flooding forces cell closure at Newton Aycliffe Magsitrates' Court
A MAGISTRATES’ court has been forced to close its cells due to flooding. Staff at South Durham Magistrates Court in Newton Aycliffe discovered the flood on Tuesday morning (May 7). All of the prisoners were moved to Peterlee Magistrates’ Court
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Man who assaulted pregnant ex claims he was provoked by Facebook
A MAN handed a restraining order today (Thursday May 9) after assaulting his pregnant ex-partner said he had been provoked by Facebook. Darlington Magistrate’s Court heard that Neil Richards, 25, had spotted a post by his ex-girlfriend Laura Mosley
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NHS bosses respond to surge in A&E admissions
NHS bosses are making urgent changes to ensure the region’s hospitals can cope with growing pressures on accident and emergency units. Hospitals across the North-East and North Yorkshire have reported a surge in A&E admissions. The Care
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Nursery closure decision to be reviewed
A HIGH Court has ruled that Darlington Council’s decision to close the Kids and Co nurseries will undergo a judicial review. Parent Sarah Walker, who campaigned to save the nurseries on Borough Road and Northwood, took the council to court over
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War crimes
Murder On The Home Front (ITV1, 9pm) THE Blitz usually conjures up images of people pulling together for the war effort. However, a new crime drama is set to show it in a different light. Murder On The Home Front explores the seedier side of
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Soldiers from 1st Battalion Scots Guards receive Operational Service Medals in North Yorkshire
SOLDIERS from the 1st Battalion Scots Guards received their Operational Service Medals from the Duke of Kent in North Yorkshire today (Thursday, May 9). The soldiers have just returned from a six-month tour in the Upper Gereshk Valley in Afghanistan
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The past, the future... and the present
IT never ceases to amaze me how quickly time races ahead. At the weekend, we celebrated our daughter’s 21st birthday. How can that be? How can the years have sped by in such a blur? I found myself leafing through her “Baby Journal”, which we’d
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Round-the-world biker makes his first stop - in the North-East
A CHARITY motorcyclist has made the first stop on his epic round-the-world trip – in the North-East. Bruce Smart, from Aberdeen, in Scotland, is spending the next 12 months on the road travelling through 53 different countries to raise £25,000
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Suspected arson burglar remanded into custody
A MAN has appeared in court accused of burglary and arson with intent to endanger life. David Gorley, 35, of Beverley Gardens, Consett, County Durham, allegedly started a fire after stealing a laptop, television and camera from Aynsley Terrace,
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Journey’s end
THE Railroad’s different on final day. For one thing the national stadium really is the end of the line and for another, as almost it says in Mark 2:4, you can hardly stir for the press. Not all are bound for the FA Vase final, Spennymoor Town
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Durham police have the "Gently'' touch
POLICE have been praised for their help in making a popular period detective series. The Durham force’s Chester-;e-Street and Stanley police stations have been filmed For the next series of George Gently, starring Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby.
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Band hall re-opens at Beamish Museum just over 100 years since it first opened on original site
A BAND HALL is re-opening at a North-East open air museum just over 100 years since it first opened on its original site. The Hetton Band Hall will be officially unveiled at its new home in the The Pit Village at Beamish Museum, near Stanley, County
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Man ordered to pay compensation after stealing lager
STOLEN LAGER: Magistrates in Darlington today (Thursday May 9) ordered a 28-year-old man to pay £4.78 compensation after he pleaded guilty to stealing two cans of lager from the Macolls shop on North Road in the town. Robert John Thompson, of Portland
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Hughes and Barron to leave Pools
JOHN HUGHES and long-serving Michael Barron have been told their time at Hartlepool United is over. Hughes took over in November last year when Pools were rooted to the foot of League One and gave them a chance of survival by winning five from
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Laundrette date for singer Jay
A SINGER-songwriter will perform an intimate gig in a Durham laundrette later this month (Saturday, May 18). Jay Leighton, whose new album Hours is released on Monday, will appear at the Old Cinema Laundrette, on Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham
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Property slump means North-East MPs escape repayments
NORTH-East MPs escaped having to pay over any “profits” from taxpayer-funded homes – because of the continued property slump in the region. A total of 29 MPs have made payments totalling nearly £390,000 to cover any capital gain made over a two-year
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Woman disqualified after driving drunk to resolve argument with boyfriend
A YOUNG woman was disqualified from driving today (Thursday May 9) after driving drunk in an attempt to resolve a spat with her boyfriend. Amber Louise Johnstone, 22, had been drinking with a friend following an argument with her partner on Monday
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Campaign to halt government cuts to council funding
UNISON representatives will be in Darlington town centre on Saturday to garner support for their campaign against government cuts to council funding. More than 500 jobs have been lost at Darlington Borough Council over the last three years and
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Prolific criminal pleads guilty to shoplifting
A CAREER criminal with 59 past convictions who walked free from court after shoplifting goods worth £9 has been given a "last chance". Dawn Mann, was released from prison in January this year after serving a sentence for burglary but she was caught
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Coach driver puts the brakes on licence ban
A COACH driver has kept his driving licence despite racking up 12 penalty points after the father-of-five pleaded poverty. Andrew Henwood told Teesside Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday, may 9) that he would suffer exceptional hardship if he was
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Red Caps presented with Afghanistan operational medals in Richmond
MORE than 100 soldiers exercised their honorary right to march through a North Yorkshire town as its Freemen, after returning from a gruelling tour in Afghanistan. The troops were all from the 3rd Regiment Royal Military Police, also known as the
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Spring Bank Holiday Open Studio in Barnard Castle
Teesdale's Ann Whitfield will be opening her studio in Barnard Castle over the spring bank holiday weekend. Original works, prints and cards will be on sale. Her studio is at 2 Raby Avenue, Barnard Castle, DL12 8AJ, and will be open from 10
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Making most of limited resources
THE Tees Valley Unlimited Local Enterprise Partnership (Lep) has a pretty good track record for attracting investment to our region. This week’s feature interview is with Stephen Catchpole, TVU’s managing director, who offers his views on everything
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Sedgefield Village Veterans hold repatriation service
MORE than 70 people attended a repatriation service in a County Durham town today (Thursday, May 9) to pay tribute to three soldiers killed in Afghanistan. Sedgefield Village Veterans held the ceremony on the green to honour the memory of Corporal
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Fundraising challenge to support injured Northallerton cyclist
FRIENDS and colleagues of a popular cyclist seriously hurt in a mountain bike accident are supporting him by taking on a fundraising challenge. Geoff Proffitt, 53, from Northallerton, fell while going down a track at Sheepwash, near Osmotherley
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Engineers regiment to march through city
SOLDIERS MARCH: The fourth Mechanized Brigade's 21 Engineers Regiment will hold a Freedom of the City parade in Ripon city centre on Sunday (May 11), from 10.45am. The Ripon-based regiment will stage a family open day in the Market Square on Saturday
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Hett facility is the hallmark of quality
SUPPORTERS of a small village’s thriving community hall hope a new high-level accreditation will help them attract more funding in future. Hett Village Hall, in Hett, between Durham and Spennymoor, has become the first in the region to gain Hallmark
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Tributes paid to motorcyclist after lorry crash tragedy
HUNDREDS of mourners are expected to attend the funeral of a motorcyclist who developed a passion for riding after surviving a serious industrial accident. Paul Barker sustained multiple injuries after his white, orange and black 990cc KTM motorbike
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Paedophile jailed following campaign of abuse
A PAEDOPHILE who preyed on three schoolboys during a sickening six-year campaign of grooming and abuse was last night behind bars. Paul Thomas was jailed for five years and told by a judge: "You have an entrenched and wholly inappropriate sexual
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All roads lead to Blaydon for Roman fanatic
GANNIN’ along the Roman road, to march in Blaydon Races. Roman fanatic Tony “The Roman” Jose is to take part in this year’s Blaydon Race. The retired former lorry driver, who made headlines around the world after turning his terraced home in
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Investors sent flocking to equities
GLOBAL markets powered to new stimulus-induced highs yesterday as a recent flurry of action by central banks sent investors flocking to equities. The FTSE 100 climbed 26.2 points to 6583.5, a level not seen for five-and-a-half years, as last week
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Cycle path plans approved, despite objections
PLANS to extend a cycle path to encourage pupils to ride their bikes to school were approved yesterday (Wednesday May 8), despite strong objections from local residents. Darlington School of Maths and Science applied to extend the existing path
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Sage pledges recruitment drive as growth remains on track
A NORTH-EAST technology company is continuing to grow and will be employing more people despite revealing a half-year loss. Sage Group, an IT software company based in Newcastle, announced a deficit of £7m in its halfyear report yesterday, which
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The ticking time bomb that is long-term care
We are all living longer and there is a good chance we will have to fund longterm care at some point. How do you plan to pay for it...? Kathryn Gaw looks at the options ONE hundred years ago, the average life expectancy for a British male was 51
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Man killed on railway line
TRAIN services were disrupted after an elderly man died on the railway line near York. The incident happened just after 12.30pm today, (Thursday, May 9) at Earfit Lane, Copmanthorpe. Police and the ambulance service attended and the man was
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Volunteers support community initiative to repair unwanted bikes
VOLUNTEERS have worked to renovate donated bikes to help a social enterprise. The Darlington Cares initiative, a partnership of some of the town’s employers, took part in a bike amnesty last week, donating old or unwanted bikes to Bike Stop.
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Lunch Report: Rashid strikes early, but rain halts Yorkshire's charge
ADIL Rashid struck twice in two balls to put Yorkshire in the box seat against Somerset before rain curtailed an entertaining third morning ten minutes early at Headingley. The leg-spinner, only introduced into the attack for the 63rd over of the
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Barratt says housing market best for five years
THE housing market is at its strongest in five years according to Britain's biggest housebuilder. Barratt Developments, which was founded by the late North-East property tycoon Sir Lawrie Barratt, said it expects to post a major improvement in
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Lloyds Bank cuts more jobs
LLOYDS Banking Group is planning a further 850 job cuts and the closure of a large office in Essex. The bank said more than 600 jobs would go when an office in Southend shuts, with the remainder going in its commercial and insurance operations.
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Darlington pensioner died of severe head injuries in sustained attack
POLICE investigating the murder of an elderly woman in Darlington have today released the name of the victim, and revealed she died from "significant head injuries". Officers say they believe the dead woman is 80-year-old Sybil Sibthorpe, of The
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£15m grant for plans to revive mining in North East
UNDERWATER coal mining in the North Sea could signal the revival of the industry thanks to a £15m grant. Five-Quarter Energy, based in Newcastle, plans to create between 400 and 1,000 jobs after it was granted one of the biggest hand outs ever
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Deer group to tackle poaching
COUNTRYSIDE enthusiasts have teamed up to help police tackle an increase in deer poaching. A deer watch group has been set up to monitor Ferryhill Carrs nature reserve, at Ferryhill, and other poaching hotspots in the south Durham area. Volunteers
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Man up tree assaulted police officers believing they were witches
A MAN who climbed a tree believing he was being pursued by witches assaulted a police officer with a spade during a six-hour stand-off, a court heard today. On December 17 last year, a member of public called police after seeing an “intoxicated
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Cost of air ambulance service soars
COSTS are soaring for the high-flying medics who help save hundreds of lives every year but receive no direct Government funding. The daily cost of keeping the Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s two helicopters in the air has leapt to £9,990 – and means
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Incredible Hulk surrenders to police after being caught on CCTV
THE latest incarnation of the Incredible Hulk has done something TV version Lou Ferrigno would never have dreamed of – and meekly given in to police. Pictures of a female reveller dressed as the green-skinned comic-book giant were flashed around
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Do you remember Coronation Day?
Do you, or members of your family, remember the Coronation 60 years ago? Cleveland Philharmonic Choir is collecting these memories to form part of an exhibition about the Coronation which will be set up in Middlesbrough Town Hall at the end of June
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Shadow Monetary Committee calls for hold on interest rates
The North East Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was close to unanimity today, as the majority of members indicated their preference for interest rates to be held, however there were significant arguments put forward for change. A partnership
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Mind your stable manners
AFTER hitting national headlines and appearing on BBC television, County Durham’s miniature horses Mr P and Molly could soon be entertaining viewers across the pond. The horses are familiar figures in the region as they regularly visit retirement
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Mordon and Bradbury prepare for X-Factor-style talent show
A TALENT show is taking place at Mordon and Bradbury Village Hall at 7.30pm on Saturday, May 11. Tickets for Morbury X Factor cost £5 and can be booked by calling 01388-720677. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. POLICE MEETING: The next Trimdon
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Livestock mart fined for breaching livestock welfare rules following discovery of ill and infected sheep
A LIVESTOCK mart has been prosecuted over a breach of livestock welfare rules after being found to be selling ill and infected sheep. Northallerton Auctions pleaded guilty to five animal welfare offences at Northallerton Magistrates Court on Wednesday
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Teenager suffered fatal brain injury after hitting telegraph pole as he rode through Hutton Henry
A TEENAGER who died after crashing his moped has been described as a caring and loving son by his devastated father. Luke Casson suffered fatal head injuries when he lost control of his bike as he took it for a test drive through the village he
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Paralysed former soldier to take part in gruelling, 423-mile bike ride
A FORMER soldier paralysed in a training accident is also taking part in the gruelling 423-mile cycle ride. Mickey Hall, from Richmond, was left paralysed from the waist down following an accident on an army assault course. But now the former
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Mayor dishes out the charity cash
OUTGOING Mayor of Darlington, Paul Baldwin has presented more than £6,000 raised during his year in office to St Teresa's Hospice and the Great North Air Ambulance. He handed over cheques for £3,125.58 to both charities and an extra £720, raised
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Cuts in council funding for rural bus services could be on the way across Stockton Borough
THE first indications have been made that serious cuts are coming to rural bus services across Stockton borough. The entire subsidy for unprofitable bus routes may be cut, it was revealed at a Stockton Borough Council’s Full Council meeting.
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‘We can handle the big bucks’
THE grand unveiling of Lord Andrew Adonis’ economic masterplan for the north of the region saw the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (Lep) hog the regional development spotlight last month. Business Editor Andy Richardson asked Stephen Catchpole
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Critics
IF we had taken notice of Steve Pratt’s very prejudiced review of iShandy, at York Theatre Royal (Echo, Apr 26), we may well have decided not to go. But we are so glad we did. Okay it did not have a beginning, middle and an end but so what?
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South Tees NHS
IF you are told you must have a hip replacement operation would you prefer the surgeon to be eminent, highly skilled and very experienced? Or would any old trainee do? As in most professions, the eminent guy gets to enjoy a larger salary because
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Return of the entertainer
WELL done to Ronnie O’Sullivan for winning yet another snooker championship (Echo, May 6). This win was even more remarkable considering he has not played in any other major tournaments for a year. He is, in my opinion, the greatest snooker
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Witch hunter
REGARDING J Lawler’s the letter (HAS, May 6) about historic abuse allegations against celebrities. I do agree in some cases the allegations against celebrities is nothing more than a witch hunt. We live in the age of compensation culture.
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TV pundits
I AM an avid fan of the World Snooker Championship on the BBC. What I do not like however is the need for the BBC to use 15 presenters and commentators, all commanding high fees. The list gets longer every year. And why do the commentators
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Dead parrot
FOR the past few years David Cameron has been trying to shake off a dead parrot in the form of Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg. But now the Prime Minister has a circus of clowns to contend with and they are slowly but surely creeping up behind him.
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Fingers crossed for two years
THE Queen’s Speech delivered the normal colourful pomp – and the clearest evidence yet that the Coalition’s shared purpose has all-but disappeared. David Cameron and Nick Clegg sat together in the Chamber yesterday, but appear to agree on little
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Respect for a legend
HE is loved by millions of football fans all over the world. He is also hated by millions of football fans all over the world. But only the truly ignorant would deny that he deserves to be described as one of the greatest figures in the history
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National cup success for St Leonard's
A SCHOOL football team is celebrating after winning a national cup final at a 39,000-seater stadium. The under-14s boys’ team at St Leonard’s Catholic School, in Durham City, lifted the English Schools’ Football Association’s Premier League Cup
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Supermarkets join forces for charity
DARLINGTON’S Asda stores have joined forces to support the same charity and aim to raise more than £1,000 in a sponsored walk. The Asda store on Whinbush Way adopted St Teresa’s Hospice as its charity in 2002, and since then has raised £15,407
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Rival nature projects compete for title
TWO projects at North-East nature reserves have been shortlisted for a national award. The ambitious development of a wetland at the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, near Houghton-le-Spring, and the creation of a new habitat for wading birds at
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Elite cycling returns to Durham
ELITE cycling returns to Durham’s ancient and cobbled streets next week (Thursday, May 16). The second stage of the Pearl Izumi Tour Series 2013 will be held in Durham City on Thursday, May 16. Racing will start at 7pm, with the route starting
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Lord’s is family friendly for Root
JOE ROOT has made prodigious progress as English cricket’s brightest young thing - but he is still lagging behind the rest of his family in one important respect. The 22-year-old Yorkshireman is hoping to put that right too next week, when he becomes
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Ferguson: Retiring, but never shy
The retiring Sir Alex Ferguson has been described as a master of mind games. Stuart Arnold looks at the psychology behind the achievements of a man described as the greatest manager of his generation IN his autobiography, former Middlesbrough and
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Doctor knows best
DR MARWAN KOUKASH had already achieved his major racing ambition by winning the StanJames.com Chester Cup five years ago, but he celebrated his second victory in the race with equal relish. The locally-based owner has a long-running love-affair
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French studies brought to life for college students
FRENCH lessons were brought to life for Queen Elizabeth College students who visited Paris to further their studies. The 34 students, all studying French at A-level, stayed with host families in Lisses near Paris and spent two days in the capital
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Drunken train users from Teesside warned they face refusal to travel home from York
A WARNING has been issued to rowdy and drunken revellers that they will not be allowed on trains returning to Teesside from York if they are deemed too intoxicated. British Transport Police (BTP) have joined forces with security and railway revenue
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Sponsored walk for Fraja Ellie Appeal
MEMBERS of a centre for adults with learning difficulties today (Thursday, May 9) completed a sponsored walk to raise money for a sick girl. People who attend the Ebony Day Care Centre, in Leadgate, near Consett, along with members of staff and
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Body of man found in River Wear has been formally identified
THE BODY of a man recovered from the River Wear yesterday has been formally identified. Police today confirmed he was Peter Mark Ellerington, 45, who was a resident at a hostel in Durham Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham. He is thought
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Durham handed warning before Oval trip
DURHAM begin five days of cricket at the Oval today, starting with a floodlit YB 40 match against opponents who opened their campaign by thrashing holders Hampshire. Under the captaincy of South Africa skipper Graeme Smith, Surrey are hotly tipped
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Yorkshire v Somerset: Day Two (County Championship)
Day Two Yorkshire v Somerset LV County Championship YORKSHIRE believe that a lack of luck is the only thing that stands between them and a winning position at the halfway stage of their LV County Championship match against Somerset at Headingley
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Quakers to face Heed
THE first friendly of Darlington’s pre-season has been announced with Gateshead providing the opposition on Saturday, July 27 (3pm). The game will take place at the International Stadium, where the pitch has been relaid following a series of problems
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The North-East has much to thank Ferguson for
LOVE him or loathe him, Sir Alex Ferguson played a remarkable role in North-East football during his 26 years as Manchester United manager. While some recognise his achievements and count him among the footballing greats, there will be others who
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Residents 'hanging around' for charity fundraiser in aid of Teesside Hospice
A CHARITY fundraising event to build community spirit saw tenants ‘hang out’ together. Erimus Housing residents in Middlesbrough raised £500 when they pegged out 90 metres of nearly new clothing for Teesside Hospice at a tea party. The housing
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Moyes in line after Fergie calls time
MANCHESTER UNITED are expected to confirm David Moyes as their next manager. Although there has been no announcement from the club following on from Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement bombshell, Moyes is understood to be top of their list of candidates
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Colback relieved Cats remain above bottom three
JACK COLBACK is thankful that Sunderland have not slipped into the bottom three of the Premier League as their battle against relegation enters the end game. A defeat to Stoke on Monday and a victory for Wigan the following night would have sent
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St Cuthbert's Hospice's spring fair
A HOSPICE will hold a spring fair this weekend. St Cuthbert’s Hospice, in Merryoaks, Durham City, will host the event on Saturday, May 11, from 11am to 2pm. There will be various stalls, games and activities. Visitors can look round a fire
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Exercise sessions for stroke patients
AN exercise programme for stroke patients is being run by Darlington Borough Council. The exercise after stroke rehabilitation sessions are taken by specially qualified instructors and are tailored to the needs of those taking part. Access
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Homeless charity looks to boost its services across Teesside
A PROJECT that helps homeless young people find a bed for the night is expanding its role on Teesside. Nightstop North East, part of youth homelessness charity Depaul UK, is seeking a full-time project worker based in Middlesbrough after receiving
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Mowbray and Gibson the right men for Boro, Arca
JULIO Arca has thrown his support behind Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray and insists the club is in good hands despite another failed attempt to get back into the Premier League. Arca llast month left the club after seven years on Teesside when
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Turner recalls Ferguson bust-up
FROM rival managers to match officials and members of the press, there are plenty that have endured the wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson during his 26-year stint at Manchester United, but probably none more so than his own players. His time at Old Trafford
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Sissoko could miss Magpies' fight for survival
NEWCASTLE UNITED'S survival hopes may have been boosted by Swansea City's win over Wigan Athletic on Tuesday, but it is looking increasingly likely they will have to play their final two games without Moussa Sissoko. The Magpies and Sunderland
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Electric vehicle firm calls for changes after drop in skilled North-East workers
WORKERS from Asia and the Middle-East are filling engineering posts at a electric vehicle parts maker because the North-East has a dearth of skilled workers. Sevcon says it has brought specialist engineers from China, Iran and Colombia to its Gateshead
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Chauffeur firm boosts green credentials
A CHAUFFEUR company has become the first in the North-East to sign up to an environmental scheme backed by the Government. Parkers, based in Newcastle, has been assessed by Forest Carbon, in Durham, to find out how much carbon dioxide it will use
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Sports retailer ventures into news industry
RETAILER Sports Direct, headed by Newcastle United owner, Mike Ashley, has launched a new sports news website. The firm, which earlier this year said it will hit targets of £270m underlying earnings, is now running the Sports Direct News site,
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Search continues for North-East's top entrepreneurs
THE search is continuing for the North-East most promising entrepreneurs. The If We Can You Can challenge (IWCYC), run by The Northern Echo and the Entrepreneurs' Forum, aims to help get hundreds of people into business by raising their profile
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Wife of sacked police chief resigns from Cleveland Police ending disciplinary proceedings against her
THE wife of disgraced Cleveland Police chief Sean Price has resigned from her post with the same force putting a stop to disciplinary proceedings against her. Detective Chief Inspector Heather Eastwood quit the force ahead of the Independent Police
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Training provider helps pair get jobs at Glastonbury
TWO jobseekers have been given the chance to gain a firm foothold on the employment ladder at a popular music festival. Karl Williams and Craig Robinson-Leigh will work as stewards at Glastonbury Festival after completing a course at training provider
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Win a copy of the Greggs success story
IT'S name is now a familiar sight on the high street as the nation's leading bakery chain. But the foundations of Greggs' empire were set amid more humble beginnings in the 1930s, when John Robson Gregg sold eggs and yeast from his bike in Newcastle
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Can Europe learn from Japan?
SURPRISINGLY, Japan and the Eurozone have the same amount of public debt, more or less, representing roughly $11 trillion (As at the end of 2012). writes Luke Pearce of Brewin Dolphin. The United States, for comparison had approximately $16.7
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Auckland Castle renovation to start thanks to £1m grant
THE transformation of a palace which was home to the Bishops of Durham for 800 years into a major tourist attraction can now begin thanks to a £1m grant. The Auckland Castle Trust has received the initial funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund
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Coals to Newcastle helps port hit new record
A THRIVING North-East port will announce record results this morning for the third consecutive year as it gears up to create hundreds of new jobs. Coals to Newcastle helped the Port of Tyne increase turnover in 2012 to £63m up from £59m a year
