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Fire crews tackle Croxdale blaze
SIX fire crews have been called to a large blaze in a commercial unit near the A167 in County Durham. An aerial ladder platform has also been brought in by County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service to help tackle the fire in Croxdale
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Massive shopping development to open
A MASSIVE leisure and retail complex which is predicted to revolutionise the economy of a town is due to open day. Gateshead Council says it expects the £150m Trinity Square development to create more than 1,100 jobs. The first phase of the
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Council agrees to look at parking needs for Bishop Auckland traders
COUNCIL officials met with traders in Bishop Auckland today (May 23) to discuss concerns over new controversial parking measures. A call for common sense was made earlier this week, when business owners in Fore Bondgate stressed the plans could
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Unexpected - and temporary - drop in North-East fuel prices
MOTORISTS filling up their cars at a North-East supermarket forecourt got an unexpected special offer, when a mistake led to discounted diesel being sold. Customers at Asda, in Whinbush Way, Darlington, saved 4p per litre for a short time on Tuesday
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Drink driver from Ferryhill banned for 18 months
DRINK DRIVER: Lee Gray, 26, of Coniston Road in Ferryhill has been banned from driving for 18 months and ordered to pay £388 in fines and costs after admitting drink driving at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court. He was found to have 65mcg of alcohol
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Diamond McCormicks celebrate 60 years after falling in love at snowstorm football match
A WOMAN who went to watch a man she had just met play football in the snow has celebrated her 60th wedding anniversary. Agnes McCormick was at the cinema with friends when she saw future husband Vince. The pair started talking and the next
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New indoor Bishop Auckland proms event cancelled
ORGANISERS have been forced to cancel part of a popular music festival in Bishop Auckland. Proms at the College, which is an annual highlight of the Bishop Auckland Music and Arts Festival, will not take place on Sunday, June 30 as planned.
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Woman confronted Woolwich attackers and told them "you are going to lose"
A MOTHER confronted the Woolwich attackers, asking them to hand over their weapons and warning them: "It is only you versus many people, you are going to lose," it was reported tonight. Ingrid Loyau-Kennett, 48, told the Daily Telegraph that one
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Woman accused of large scale iPad scam bailed and new trial date agreed
THE trial date for an alleged fraudster, accused of a large-scale iPad sale scam, has been moved back until later this year. But as a result, the accused woman, Kirsty Cox, has been released on conditional bail prior to the hearing, now transferred
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Sedgefield hotel hosts wedding open evening
A WEDDING open evening is taking place at Hardwick Hall Hotel near Sedgefield, County Durham, from 5.30pm to 8.30pm on Monday, June 3. Guests can view Coleman Suite, John Burdon Suite, Boyne Suite and Paddock Marquee set up for wedding receptions and
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Northallerton students take on maths challenge
SCORES of students tackled number-crunching of national proportions after pushing their knowledge of mathematics to the limit. About 130 students from Years 10 to 13 at Northallerton College took part in the National Maths Challenge, a gruelling
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Lap dance club manager denies 'cruising' round trying to pick up young girls
A FORMER lap dancing club manager denies “cruising” round in his car trying to pick up young girls. Lewis John Lamb is alleged to have pulled up at roadsides in County Durham villages trying to lure girls into his new Volkswagen Passat using the
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Choristers from across the North and Scotland gather in Durham for annual sports day
MORE than 200 choristers from across northern England and Scotland descended on Durham for a day of sport today (Wednesday, May 22). The young singers, from as far afield as Edinburgh and Peterborough, gathered at Durham Cathedral for the Northern
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Metal thieves left residents in the dark in Saltburn
THIEVES who attempted to steal cable from a railway viaduct left thousands of homes in the dark for more than half an hour. Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) and Northern Powergrid are now appealing for information following the attempted
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Investigation into Beamish tragedy continues
AN investigation into the death of seven-year-old Karl Doran, from Darlington, at Beamish Museum, in County Durham, last July, is still ongoing, the Health and Safety Executive has confirmed. A fund set up in the youngster’s memory raised more than
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Osmond brothers to perform in North-East
FANS of 1970s music are in for a treat when the Osmond Brothers arrive in the region later this year. Merrill, Jay and Jimmy Osmond will play Darlington Civic Theatre on Friday, September 20, at 7.30pm. The Osmonds have recorded more than 200
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Yorkshire Dales restaurant with rooms is given award for top breakfast
A YORKSHIRE Dales restaurant with rooms has been awarded an AA Breakfast Award. The Wensleydale Heifer in West Witton, North Yorkshire, received the award in recognition of its high quality special breakfasts, with an emphasis on its use of freshly
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Free football tournament to promote men's health on Teesside
A FREE football tournament is being held to mark the end of a very successful Men’s Health Week. The tournament at Goals Soccer Centre in Middlesbrough is open to workforce teams who are focussed on improving men’s health. As well as the competition
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Kiplin Hall hosts plant, book and craft fair
The FRIENDS of Kiplin Hall are holding a plant, book and craft fair on Sunday, June 2 , between 1pm and 5pm. This annual event is held in the walled garden at the hall, with local nurseries and garden centres holding stalls at the fair, and other
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70 Tees Valley youngsters offered a pathway into work
A TRAINING charity has secured new funding to offer 70 young people the chance to take the first steps towards a career in industry. The TTE Technical Training Group's Pathway scheme provides the opportunity to gain an industry-recognised Level
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Ruling the roost
Two expectant seagulls are ruling the roost at Newcastle Central Station after choosing a vacant bay in the station’s car park to hatch their eggs – and it could be six weeks before the birds and chicks can fly the nest. The birds’ nest was found in
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New chairman for Richmondshire District Council
A NEW chairman of Richmondshire District Council has been elected. Councillor Rob Johnson, ward member for Catterick Village, will act as the face of the council for the next year, with Coun Russell Lord as the vice-chairman. Coun Johnson,
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New chairman for Richmondshire District Council
A NEW chairman of Richmondshire District Council has been elected. Councillor Rob Johnson, ward member for Catterick Village, will act as the face of the council for the next year, with Coun Russell Lord as the vice-chairman. Coun Johnson,
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Richmond charity shop to undergo make over
A CHARITY shop in Richmond is hoping to shake off any reputations of being dusty and shabby with a makeover to bring it into the 21st century. The Oxfam store in Finkle Street, Richmond, will be closing at the end of May for three weeks while the
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Bedale butchers on top of sausage and burger competition for 6th year
A FAMILY butcher business in Bedale is celebrating after coming out on top of a sausage and burger competition for the sixth year in a row. Cockburn JB and Sons, based in the Market Place, Bedale, won best sausage for its caramelised onion and
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A role which should be free of politics
In the age of austerity, it is right that councils examine every possible cost-saving which does not have a direct bearing on public services. And if, by merging the roles of Durham's Mayor and chairman of Durham County Council, a significant amount
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The country house at war
A MAJOR exhibition looking at the role of one of the region’s great stately homes during times of war will open this weekend. The show at Castle Howard, near Malton, is one of a series being held at various venues across the Yorkshire region.
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Choir concert date
Choir concert: Northallerton Male Voice Choir are holding their annual charity concert on June 1 in the Forum at 7.30pm. The event is in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and the Bubble Foundation and tickets, at £9 or £7 concessions, are available from
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Aspiring Olympian gets helping hand from senior citizens
A TEENAGE swimmer identified as a potential future Olympian has won the support of senior citizens who are keen to see her achieve her sporting ambitions. Elisha McCrory has already built up an impressive medal collection and recently competed
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Cliff lift taken out of service
A POPULAR cliff lift on the North Yorkshire coast has been temporarily closed following a recent inspection. The checks on the lift on Whitby’s West Cliff revealed some corrosion on part of the shaft lining and officers at Scarborough Borough Council
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Castle campaign gathers support
A CAMPAIGN to save North-East town’s most famous landmark is gathering momentum and now includes a very public show of support. More than 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for urgent repairs to Barnard Castle’s crumbling outer walls and
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Olympic race walker returns home to take part in Riverside Run
AN Olympian is looking forward to a more local challenge when she takes part in the Middlesbrough College Riverside Run. Johanna Jackson has taken part in two Olympics, two World Championships and won gold at the last Commonwealth Games in race
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New scheme brings improvement in Tees town's waste recycling figures
EARLY signs indicate that there has been a big increase in the amount of waste being recycled in a Teesside town. Hartlepool Borough Council recently issued new grey bins to 42,000 homes in the town for recycling purposes. And in the first
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Army squadron disbanded at RAF Leeming
AN ARMY squadron lowered its standard for the last time today (Wednesday, May 22), as the unit was disbanded. The 10 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers, can trace its history back to 1806 and has contributed to British Army efforts in the Crimean
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Orkney beer's debut at Teesdale real ale festival
A BEER from Orkney in Scotland makes the long journey south to appear for the first time at a real ale festival in Teesdale this weekend. Raven Ale is among 20 beers lined up for this year's festival at the Langdon Beck Hotel in Forest-in-Teesdale
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Four arrested in dawn raids to counter organised crime
FOUR men were arrested for alleged drugs and money-laundering offences after breakfast-time raids across three police force areas today (Wednesday May 22). Warrants were executed at three addresses in Easington Colliery, County Durham, at a house
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Family of giraffes find a new home in a Redcar school's grounds
A FAMILY of animals more often associated with the African savannah have made a new home for themselves in the grounds of a school. And the trio of giraffes have proved extremely popular with students at Dormanstown Primary School who have been
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Residents encouraged to sign up for charity bounce-athon
DARLINGTON and Teesside residents are being asked to join in with a charity initiative to get one million people bouncing on the same day next month. Individuals from the area are being called upon to take part in National Get Britain Bouncing
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Pay what you think for rail journey
PASSENGERS can pay what they think a trip on a heritage railway line is worth next week as part of a scheme to encourage more visitors to come to the Yorkshire Dales. The Wensleydale Railway is being thrown open over the half term holiday week
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Call for residents to join walking scheme
VOLUNTEERS are being sought as part of a drive to get Darlington residents more active. Groundwork North East is carrying out community audits on behalf of Darlington Council to find out what is stopping people from walking in their ward and what
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Veterans remember those who gave their lives during savage battle
VETERANS of one of the Second World War’s most vital Allied victories gathered at York Minster to remember the thousands of comrades who lost their lives. The Duke of York was amongst the dignitaries to attend the Battle of Kohima memorial service
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Deadline approaches for Midnight Walk
LADIES have just a few days left to register to take part in an annual midnight walk. St Cuthbert’s Hospice will hold the women-only 10km walk at St Leonard’s School playing fields in Durham City on Saturday, June 8, but participants must register
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Transport hub needed at Durham Tees Valley if passengers are to return, airport owners claim
DURHAM Tees Valley airport needs a public transport hub similar to those at Newcastle and Manchester airports if it is compete for passengers, its owners have claimed. Peel Group, which owns the struggling airport, near Darlington, made its call
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One dead, two injured as shootings and knife attack shut down part of London
TWO people have been shot in Woolwich, south east London, after armed police were called to an incident in which a man wearing a Help for Heroes t-shirt was apparently attacked with a machete-style knife and dumped in the street. Officers were
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Bands chosen for summer festival
THE line-up has been confirmed for a tribute band pop festival on the banks of the River Wear. The Fake Festival will take place on August 13 on the Riverside at Chester-le-Street, and will feature acts dedicated to the music of The Killers, Coldplay
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Chance to explore flower fair
OUTDOORS enthusiasts are invited to spend a few hours exploring a flower fair on the outskirts of Darlington this weekend. Flower Power Fairs is returning to Thornton Hall Gardens, in Staindrop Road, from 11am to 4pm, on Sunday (May 26). Host
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Region steeling itself for what future holds
THESE are turbulent times for one of the region’s iconic heavy industries. The future of the Teesside steel sector could become a lot clearer in the coming weeks. Tomorrow, Tata Steel announces its results amid speculation the firm is gearing up
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Durham v Middlesex (day one, tea)
MIDDLESEX bowled with much more purpose after lunch and Durham’s solid foundations slowly crumbled before they rallied to reach 183 for five at tea. They failed to capitalise on three dropped catches, with skipper Paul Collingwood surviving an
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Charity's fun day
The charity Small Steps – Seize the Day, for children with epilepsy, is holding a family fun day on Sunday (May 26) at the Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium, Chester-le-Street, from 11am to 4pm.Admission is £2 for adults, £1 for children. For details
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Meccano exhibition takes centre stage at railway museum
MECCANO EXHIBITION: The North-East Meccano Society is to hold an exhibition at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon. There will be displays of the toy throughout the ages at the museum’s Collection Building. It runs on Sunday, 26, and
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North Yorkshire winners in Visit England awards
A WHITBY museum has won gold in Visit England’s Awards for Excellence Competition 2013 at a national ceremony. Whitby’s Captain Cook Memorial Museum came out on top in the Small Visitor Attraction section against competition from all over the country
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Richmond School gets new all-weather pitch
A NEW surface has been rolled out on Richmond School’s all weather pitch. The £170,000 project to resurface the Astroturf pitch was made possible by a partnership between Richmondshire District Council, the school and England Hockey. The district
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Bedale music festival kicks off on May 31
ONE of the initial concerts to kick off Bedale’s first music festival will be a free event at Dales Care the centre for elderly people between 12.30pm and 1.30pm Friday, May 31. Over the weekend 80 musicians are performing at ten different venues
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Labour and Lib Dems clash over next mayor of Durham
A BITTER political row has broken out over who should be the next mayor of Durham. Traditionally, the city’s annual mayor-making ceremony witnesses the formality of the deputy mayor succeeding to the top job. However, Labour is ready to break
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Police warn of counterfeit money
POLICE are warning people to be on the look-out for fake banknotes. The Durham force says the forgers have been busy recently and their handiwork is in circulation. Detective inspector Paul Phillips said: “We believe that a number of counterfeit
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Golf clubs stolen in car raid
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a set of golf clubs from a car in Darlington. The theft, from a black Nissan Qashqai, took place overnight on Monday (May 20), into the morning of Tuesday from a driveway in the Harrowgate
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Expansion plans for Middlehaven in Middlesbrough
A PARK and a new road bridge are planned for the Middlehaven area of Middlesbrough which has already secured regeneration projects worth more than £140m. Residents and people who work in the town are now being asked for their views on the latest
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Plant sale to swell charity coffers
A PLANT sale and cream tea in aid of Darlington and District Samaritans will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 1pm to 4pm, in the garden of 76 Carmel Road South, Darlington DL3 8DR. The mayor Charles Johnson will arrive at 1.30pm. There will be cakes
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Durham council cuts top £100m - but there's another £100m to come
SPENDING cuts imposed since the last General Election at the North-East’s biggest council have topped £100m, its leader revealed today (Wednesday, May 22). But Simon Henig, Labour leader of Durham County Council, said another £100m-worth of cuts
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Cafe's fund-raising fun
Café fun: Lily’s Café on Rosemary Lane, Richmond, will be hosting a “Blooming Great Tea Party” on May 30 from 9.30am to 11.30am. All the proceeds will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
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TEES NEWS IN BRIEF
WATCH STOLEN: Cleveland Police are appealing for information after a watch of great sentimental value was stolen from an elderly lady’s handbag as she shopped in Lidl on Newport Road in Middlesbrough, between 4pm and 4.45pm on Friday, May 17. The 79
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Children's theatre boss escapes jail after making sadomasochistic fims
A PERVERT children's theatre boss had a sideline in making sadomasochistic films involving lads urinating and spitting on a friend, a court heard. Lawrence Love directed the filthy films behind the building which housed his drama school in Billingham
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Police in Shildon celebrate 18 per cent fall in crime
CRIME in Shildon has fallen by almost 20 per cent over the last year the latest police figures reveal. There was 783 offences in Shildon over 2012-13 compared to 954 the previous year which equates to a fall of 171 crimes or a drop of 18 per cent
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Former World Championship driver has new international success exporting cars
AN EX-RALLY driver turned car dealer has seen exports from his business boom since the recession. Steve Smith, 60, the owner of Walkers Lancia and Fiat dealership in South Otterington, Northallerton, has exported £200,000 worth of classic cars
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New mayor for Richmond takes part in Mayor Making ceremony
A CEREMONY to welcome a town’s new mayor has been held in front of councillors, residents and special guests. Richmond Town Council’s 345th annual Mayor Making ceremony took place in the town hall on Monday, May 20, and saw Coun Bob White sworn
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About 50 firefighters tackle huge blaze in disused building
FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a huge blaze at a disused building after tackling the flames for about an hour and a half today (Wednesday May 22). About 50 firefighters from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service attended the fire at Wincomblee Workshops
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North-East chemicals firm denies closure reports
A PETROCHEMICALS firm, which is cutting more than 100 North-East jobs, says it is not closing part of its business in the region. Sabic UK, which employs about 700 staff on Teesside, will cut 110 posts and about 50 contractor jobs after bosses
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Richmond blogger asks council to allow filming of key meetings
A DISTRICT council has been asked to consider allowing a voluntary group which runs a local blog to film council meetings to promote transparency. Richmondshire District Council will hear a presentation from Richmond resident and founder of Richmond
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Play ping-pong in Middlesbrough's Centre Square
A table tennis table has been installed in Middlesbrough’s Centre Square to enable local people to enjoy the sport in the outdoors. The new table, which was donated by Ormesby Table Tennis Club and table tennis equipment suppliers Tees Sport, is located
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Sign up for Hartlepool triathalon
ATHLETES of all abilities can limber up for the Hartlepool’s Big Lime Triathlon. The event comprises a 750m open water swim, a 20km cycle ride and a 5km run on Sunday, September 22. The swim will take place in the marina, the cycle course will
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Prince Andrew opens rehab centre
ROYAL OPENING: A rehab centre for ill and injured police officers has been opened by The Duke of York after a £3m refurbishment. St Andrews Treatment Centre, in Harrogate, is one of three facilities that helps officers across the UK.
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Maggie's new place is open for business
A WOMAN has achieved her lifelong dream of opening a cafe in the North-East. Darlington mother-of-two Maggie Lock, 52, opened Maggie’s Place, in Duke Street, on Monday (May 20). The cafe tries to make everything natural and homemade by getting
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Take a tour behind the scenes at mima
Art lovers can follow curators’ behind the scenes at mima modern art gallery in Middlesbrough. A collection stores tour is taking place on Friday, May 31, from 2pm to 3pm. Visitors will be able to find out more about the works not on display and at
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Strong US retail sales figures boost London market
THE London market continued to defy gravity yesterday as the FTSE 100 Index closed at its fourth-highest level. The blue-chip index added another 48.2 points to close at 6803.9, gaining 0.7 per cent to reach a level not seen since December 1999
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Hotel picks up prestigious national award
AN hotel has won a prestigious award after reaching the finals of a major national competition for the third year running. Rockliffe Hall, in Hurworth, near Darlington, won the silver award for business tourism at the VisitEngland Awards held recently
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Durham v Middlesex (day one, lunch)
DURHAM were out of luck in losing the toss at home to championship leaders Middlesex, but otherwise things went their way this morning. They were put in and lost Mark Stoneman, caught behind for five, with the total on seven. But Keaton Jennings
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Severely injured former Royal Marine tells Redcar business forum his inspiring story
A FORMER Royal Marine who lost an arm and a leg when he was blown up in Afghanistan has spoken of how he reinvented himself as an entrepreneur. Ben McBean shared his inspiring story of courage, tenacity and love of life with those attending the
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Councillor steps down as mayor after raising £2,380 for charity
A FORMER mayor who raised more than £2,000 for charity has told fellow councillors that it has been a privilege to serve Shildon. Councillor Brian Stoker stepped down as Shildon’s mayor at the annual town council meeting this week. During his
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New cabinet and chair at Durham County Council
A NEW cabinet has been appointed at Durham County Council. After being re-elected leader, Councillor Simon Henig said his new team was experienced and would stand County Durham in good stead for the budget cuts ahead. There is much continuity
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Fire brigade team up with housing association to prevent hoarding related fires
THE death of a serial hoarder in a house fire last year has led to a new partnership between the fire brigade and her former housing provider. Yesterday (Tuesday, May 21), an inquest heard how the huge piles of junk in 65-year-old Ann Bradshaw’
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Trader's rallying call for Darlington farmers' market
DARLINGTON shoppers have been warned to use or risk losing a flagging farmers’ market. Low numbers of traders setting out their stall at the markets in Darlington town centre had led to speculation that the monthly events were about to be cancelled
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Affordable homes planned at former fire station
Home Group Developments are asking Durham County Council for planning permission to demolish the former Fencehouses Fire Station at Woodstone Village, near Chester-le-Street, and build 18, two and three-bed, affordable homes on the site. PUB GIG
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Residents in east Durham invited step out to improve their communities
RESIDENTS in east Durham are invited to step out to improve their community this week. The Safe Durham Partnership is holding a series of estate walkabouts as part of its latest Not in My Neighbourhood event. Members of the public will be able
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Married Northallerton man who groomed teenage girl walks free from court
A MARRIED man who groomed a schoolgirl less than half his age walked free from court today (Wednesday, May 22). James Wright chatted with the teenager on the internet before getting her into bed, stripping her and engaging in sexual activity.
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Durham County Council reveals new Cabinet
DETAILS have been announced of the make-up of the new cabinet at Durham County Council. Council leader Simon Henig confirmed membership if his new Cabinet following Labour’s landslide victory at this month’s county council elections. The announcement
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Police warn residents after thieves steal garden ornaments
POLICE are warning residents to lock up valuables after a spate of garden ornament thefts. The warning comes after a number of thefts in recent weeks whereby crooks have entered gardens to steal items. A police spokesman said: “Residents should
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Finishing touches for Thirsk's market place scheme
A £100,000 scheme to spruce up a picturesque market place should finally be completed in time for the Bank Holiday. The Thirsk scheme has seen contractors individually relay by hand almost 300,000 cobbles - particularly around the most heavily
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Couple recover from shock of cancer by being put through their paces
PUTTING themselves through their paces has helped an east Durham couple recover from the shock of aggressive cancer and get back to health and fitness. Carol Elvin, 61, of Peterlee, joined a community activity scheme after her husband, Terry, 65
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Historic fountain moved as part of Tees town's facelift
AN HISTORIC fountain has been removed for repositioning on Stockton High Street. Dodshon’s Fountain will be placed nearer its original location at the southern end of the High Street as part of the £38m redevelopment of Stockton Town Centre.
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Residents called on to be friendly to bees
DARLINGTON residents are being encouraged to be more ‘bee friendly’ as part of a national Bee Action campaign. MP Jenny Chapman was among 50 people who joined a Darlington bee walk at the weekend and a local stakeholder group has now been set up
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Hotel hosts charity "Pink Day" for Cancer Research UK
Redworth Hall Health and Leisure Club at Redworth, near Newton Aycliffe, is supporting Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life with a fun-filled ‘Pink Day’ on June 8. A fancy dress boot camp will be held from 9am to 10am, followed by Ultimate beach body
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Man admits leisure centre stabbing
A MAN has pleaded guilty to attempted murder following a horrific stabbing at a leisure centre gym. Former restaurant worker Dale Pipe carried out a savage attack on his 22-year-old victim in the gym at Belle Vue Leisure Centre, in Consett, in
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New health and fitness classes launched in Fishburn
NEW health and fitness classes have been launched at Fishburn Community Centre, near Sedgefield. Organised by the Pioneering Care Partnership, the weekly classes include: Run England, a free running group that meets on Monday from 10.30am to 11.30am
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Table tennis star comes home to Cleveland to unveil new sports equipment
AN OLYMPIAN has returned to his home area to officially unveil an outdoor tennis table. Paul Drinkall braved the rain and mist to have a game of ping pong on the concrete tennis table at the play area on Byron Court, Brotton, east Cleveland.
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Chief executive of under-fire G4S to retire with £1.18m pay-off
THE boss of security firm G4S is to stand down – only months after he came under fire for his company’s botched handling of its Olympics Games contract. Shares in the group rose three per cent at the news that chief executive Nick Buckles, who
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Environmental champion up for national award
A MOTHER-of-three who wants to protect the environment for her children’s sake has been shortlisted for a national award. Kendra Ullyart, of Darlington’s West End, is in the running to win the Unsung Local Hero category in The Observer Ethical
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The Premier League money game
IF anyone thought the last day of the Premier League season had little riding on it, the owners of clubs across the country will have felt a lot differently. With the exception of Arsenal’s battle with Tottenham for the fourth Champions League
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Captain Gale won’t shy from the biggest question
ANDREW GALE insists he will not shy away from what would surely be the toughest decision of his cricketing career so far – dropping himself from Yorkshire’s County Championship team. The county’s captain has endured a frustrating season and a half
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Durham attack is boosted by Stokes
DURHAM are confident that Ben Stokes will be fit to bowl in the LV County Championship game at home to Middlesex starting today. It’s a crucial game after Middlesex knocked Durham off top spot last week and a fullyfit Stokes is essential to the
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Murray told to rest up
ANDY MURRAY has been advised to skip the French Open to focus on Wimbledon by serial SW19 runner-up-turnedchampion Goran Ivanisevic. Croatian Ivanisevic reached three Wimbledon finals – in 1992, 1994 and 1998 – before winning in south west London
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Brownlees instigate their own Olympic legacy
OLYMPIC medallists, the Brownlee brothers, are to stage their own triathlon through a World Heritage Site in North Yorkshire. The historical grandeur of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, near Ripon, will form the backdrop to a new triathlon launched
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McGinley eyes his picks
PLAYERS with good form at Gleneagles and experience of playing in bad weather will rank ‘‘very highly’’ in the list of contenders for one of European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley’s three wild cards. McGinley announced he had increased the number
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Get fighting fit, healthy and happy in Newton Aycliffe this summer
ARTS and crafts, health walks and smoothie-making are just some of the exciting activities on offer in Newton Aycliffe this summer. The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is holding a free open day at the Pioneering Care Centre on Carer’s Lane to
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Legal action threat over putter ban
R&A CHIEF executive Peter Dawson admits he does have concerns about possible legal action against the ban on anchored strokes, but believes any law suits would ‘‘not be on particularly strong grounds’’. The R&A and USGA confirmed that the
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Mentor of modern manners
A thoroughly modern etiquette expert is helping to give teenagers who want to win top jobs and university places the edge in an increasingly competitive environment. Ruth Campbell reports TO most modern teenagers, etiquette and deportment classes
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24 Hours In A&E (C4, 9pm)
THERE’S a reason Casualty has been on our screens for 27 years – hospital A&E departments are naturally dramatic places. So it is no wonder that, despite featuring fewer explosions and staff romances, the real-life 24 Hours in A&E has also
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Emergency Bikers (Channel 5, 8pm)
AN elderly ex-nurse in Portsmouth has spent a chunk of her life caring for the sick, but now it is her turn to be tended to in Emergency Bikers. She has fallen and been stranded on the floor for hours, so paramedic Allan knows every second counts
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All Star Mr & Mrs (ITV1, 8pm)
IT is 50 years since Roy Ward Dickson hosted a little Canadian show that became one of TV’s biggest success stories. The format for Mr and Mrs was so universal it was not long before it was snapped up over here, with Derek Batey hosting one Border
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Escape bid foiled when four men were captured in the grounds of Kirklevington Grange open prison
AN escape bid by four inmates at a North-East prison was foiled when staff rounded them up in the grounds. The attempt was discovered at 10pm on Tuesday night and Cleveland Police was called in to help search for the missing men. The force
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Positive outlook for manufacturing
MANUFACTURERS continue to expect strong output growth in the next three months, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Industrial Trends Survey. But the survey of 404 firms found that output growth was broadly flat over the three months to May,
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Watching brief
A THREE-PART history series, Mothers, Murderers And Mistresses: Empresses Of Ancient Rome, is coming to BBC4. It tells how exceptional women came to stand at the epicentre of imperial power. The series, which will start next Wednesday – is
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The Woman in Black, Newcastle Theatre Royal
OH the crackle of plastic and the ill-timed teenage hysterical giggle – sure-fire ways to dampen the spine-chilling tingle of the scariest ghost story...nearly. The Woman in Black is the second longest-running play in the history of London’s West
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Dales team training hard for charity trek
A RICHMONDSHIRE-based team is training hard for a charity trek. Ashley Wells, Jim McRobert, Paul Mort and Stephen Walker have already clocked up more than 1,000 miles in training since January for the Aching Limbs - Going for Gold Oxfam TrailTrekker
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Football club annual meeting
ANNUAL MEETING: Leyburn United Football Club will hold its annual general meeting on Wednesday, May 29 at 7.30pm at The Black Swan, in Leyburn. The club is seeking players for the upcoming season for the Harrogate and District First Division. All welcome
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Tributes pour into school following death of popular Darlington teacher
STAFF and pupils at a Darlington school are in mourning after a much-loved teacher died last week. Heartfelt tributes have poured into Haughton Academy following the death of popular design technology teacher Alan Sunter, who had worked at the
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Age Concern launches scheme to ensure older people eat properly
A NEW scheme to ensure that older people are eating enough has been launched by Age Concern. The Come Dine With Us scheme has been developed by Age UK County Durham. It hopes to improve the ability of older people, who otherwise may have problems
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Free sports afternoons in Darlington
A SPORTS afternoon takes place at the Phoenix Centre on Eldon Street next Tuesday and Wednesday (May 28 and 29). There will be a variety of free individual and team sports on offer for youngsters aged between ten and 16-years-old. You can register
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Singer's work to feature on big screen
RECORDINGS by a promising singer-songwriter have been included on the soundtracks of two feature films. An a cappella version of Amazing Grace, performed by 21-year-old Hayley McKay, from Hurworth, near Darlington, features on the soundtrack of
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Four arrested in dawn raids in Easington and Thirsk in crackdown on organised crime
FOUR men were arrested for alleged drugs and money-laundering offences after breakfast-time raids across three police force areas today (Wednesday, May 22). Warrants were executed at three addresses in Easington Colliery, County Durham, at a house
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Chef lost sense of smell following random attack
A CHEF lost his sense of smell as a result of a random attack while walking home after watching a televised football match. The victim was making his way through Pelton, near Chester-le-Street, after viewing a Sunderland v Newcastle derby game
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End of an era as Humphreys follows Barron out of the Victoria Park exit
HARTLEPOOL United have been accused of showing too much loyalty to their players of late; in the last two weeks they have unceremoniusly ditched the club's most constant servants. After Micky Barron was first dumped as first-team coach, Ritchie
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Boro consider transfer plans
MIDDLESBROUGH are weighing up whether to invite Arsenal youngster Josh Rees for a trial after Brentford's failure to clinch promotion to the Championship. Rees has been on loan at Brentford in the hope of striking a permanent deal in the summer, when
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Newcastle look to future and targeting top six again
NEWCASTLE UNITED'S players have already started their summer break but when Massadio Haidara returns to Tyneside he thinks a top six finish is the only way to erase the memory of such a depressing campaign. Despite a feeling of satisfaction for
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Gale won't shy away from the big decision
Andrew Gale insists he will not shy away from what would surely be the toughest decision of his cricketing career so far - dropping himself from Yorkshire's County Championship team. The county's captain has endured a frustrating season and a half
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Di Canio targets 'good characters' as PFA enter dressing-room feud
PAOLO DI CANIO will attempt to change the mindset in the Sunderland dressing room this summer by signing players with a "professional ethic". The Black Cats boss has been criticised by Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon
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Fury as villagers learn Todhills tip will close
VILLAGERS who thought they had saved their local tip from closure are fuming after learning it will shut within days. Campaigners fought a successful campaign to save Todhills household waste recycling centre (HWRC), near Willington, which was
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Law firm makes new partner appointments
A LAW firm has appointed six new partners, including one at a North-East office. Bond Dickinson, based in Stockton and Newcastle, has made the promotions, which cover its restructuring and insolvency, corporate, construction and engineering, insurance
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Event gives youngsters insight into potential future careers
More than 300 young people were given an introduction to potential careers by experts from sectors as diverse as engineering and catering to the armed forces and sports. The Foundation for Jobs interactive Careers and Opportunities Event enabled
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University graduate helps meat firm continue to grow
A UNIVERSITY graduate is using his classroom knowledge to continue the growth of a North-East company. Tony Wilson, who is studying a professional doctorate at the University of Sunderland, has helped Peterlee-based meat supplier, Kookaburra Limited
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Communications firm takes on four graduates and apprentice
A TECHNOLOGY firm, which supplies lifesaving equipment to firefighters, has increased its workforce after taking on four university graduates and an apprentice. Eemits, based in Billingham, near Stockton, provides tailor-made communication systems
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Waste-to-energy plant bosses can't wait to start work
PIERCING changeable skies and withstanding inclement conditions, it once stood like a beacon, a dominant structure overshadowing its environment with ease. A real sign of strength, it was symbolic of an ongoing revolution in North-East energy production
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Holding on to their lives
As a coroner speaks about the dangers of excessive hoarding, STUART ARNOLD examines this strange compulsion and discovers why those that do it need to be better understood. “Dealing with hoarders is about having the human touch”, says Nadine Field
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Business development organisation adds £30m to investment fund
A NORTH-EAST business development organisation has added £30m to its investment fund. The North-East Local Enterprise Partnership (NELEP) received the money after a successful application for Government regional growth fund cash, and now has a
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North-East law firm rivals larger companies thanks to strong case book
A LAW firm, specialising in intellectual property for furniture makers, is rivalling some of the UK's larger practices after a strong case book. McDaniel, in Newcastle, is ranked alongside London-based Withers and Rogers and Lupton Fawcett, in
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Coroner calls for more to be done to stop hoarding in homes after Newton Aycliffe blaze death inquest
A PENSIONER who died in a house fire could have been rescued in minutes had firefighters not been faced with rooms packed almost to the ceiling with her belongings. Instead it took almost half an hour to rescue Ann Bradshaw because her house was
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Transport bosses say North-East business and airport will benefit from London £25bn aviation hub
A £25BN aviation hub can galvanise a loss-making North-East airport and be a catalyst for increased foreign investment, it has been claimed. Bosses at Transport for London say plans to build a four-runway hub airport east of the capital city, will
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Planning law changes could help provide new North-East homes
GOVERNMENT changes to planning law have been welcomed by a North-East firm. Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH), based in Newcastle, say amendments to the Use Classes Order, announced by Communities and Local Government Minister, Eric Pickles, will mean
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Law firm issues warning over divorce settlements
A LAW firm has warned former partners who continue to ignore divorce settlements could face prison as judges introduce tougher sanctions. Ward Hadaway says courts are taking greater action against people who fail to abide by rulings, after a property
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North-East law firm increases services with corporate division
A NORTH-EAST law firm has increased its services after introducing a corporate law division. Gordon Brown Law Firm, based in Newcastle, has appointed Neil Large as a new partner, who will lead its corporate services department. Mr Large previously
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NECC: Take the first step into exports
THE region’s great and good turned out last week to celebrate the achievements of the companies spearheading the North East’s overseas trade effort, writes James Ramsbotham. The North East Exporter of the Year Awards proved to be another fantastic
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Eight out of 10 police officers have been assaulted by drunks - report
A survey has found eight out of 10 North-East police officers have been subjected to an alcohol-related assault. It also showed one in five have been assaulted by drunks six or more times. The findings are part of a new report by Balance, the
