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Film reveals Durham students' antics down the decades
THE 1,000-year history of Durham has been told many times, usually through the worthy deeds of saints and dense writings of scholars. But a new student-made documentary, to be premiered next month (June), is challenging that norm – re-telling Durham
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Man charged after 30-year-old found on fire in his own home
POLICE have charged a man after a 30-year-old was discovered engulfed in flames in the front garden of his own home. Kevin Howe, 19, of Cheesmond Avenue, Bishop Auckland, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court this morning (Tuesday, May 28) charged
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Public to voice opinions on £14m St Helen Auckland leisure plans
PEOPLE are being invited to have their say on plans for a £14m leisure centre in St Helen Auckland. Ken Houlahan, who is behind the Fusion Active Village Complex 2009 project, has produced artist impressions to show what it might look like once
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Ferryhill dog to be muzzled after biting woman when owner stood on his leg
A MAN who accidentally stood on his dog’s leg causing it to bite a passer-by has been ordered to keep his pet muzzled when in public. Alan Mitchell admitted being the owner of a dog which caused injury when it was dangerously out of control in
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Haulage firm converts wagon into hearse for well-loved driver's final journey
A COUNTY Durham HGV driver was given a fitting send-off when his funeral took place. Former colleagues paid tribute to Alan Sirrell by turning a wagon he used to drive into the hearse which took take him on his final journey. Mr Sirrell, of
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£300 fine for Ferryhill man after admitting possessing cocaine
A MAN who tried to throw a bag of cocaine behind a bar after a police dog entered a pub he was in has been fined £300. Shane Wintersgill admitted possessing the Class A drug when he appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court. Prosecutor
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Banned driver banned for further two years after driving while disqualified in Willington
A DISQUALIFIED driver has been banned from driving for a further two years and ordered to complete 180 hours unpaid work after taking over the wheel when his partner fell ill. Albert Hauxwell was spotted by police driving on Commercial Street in
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Holocaust survivor fulfils promise made to twins amid horrors of Auschwitz
A CONCENTRATION camp survivor watched herself on the big screen in Teesside as she fulfilled a promise made over 60 years ago amid the horrors of Auschwitz. Iby Knill was at the screening of a documentary made about her by student filmmakers Robin
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Crook apartment block wins affordable accolade
A COUNTY Durham apartment block has been named as one of the top affordable housing developments in the country. Park Avenue Close in Crook, which was completed last year, beat housing schemes around the country to win a place in the top 50 Affordable
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Kirk Merrington whist drive
WHIST DRIVE: Kirk Merrington WI is holding a whist and domino drive at the village hall on Saturday, June 1, starting at 2pm. Admission is £2 and includes refreshments.
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Anger over loading bay parking enforcement in Newton Aycliffe
THE owner of a DIY store claims business has dropped by 30 per cent after a council crackdown on people parking in a loading bay outside his shop. Jim Parkin, from Homeplan, in Newton Aycliffe, accused Durham County Council’s traffic enforcement
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Sedgefield veterans pay their respects to murdered Woolwich soldier
A VETERANS’ group held a special service to remember murdered soldier Drummer Lee Rigby. Sedgefield Village Veterans hold repatriation ceremonies on the village green for British troops killed in Afghanistan. But today (Tuesday, May 28) about
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Actor Howard Burnham to celebrate life and achievements of Cockfield's Jeremiah Dixon
AMERICAN-based actor Howard Burnham will bring one of Teesdale's most famous sons back to life. He will celebrate the achievements of Cockfield's Jeremiah Dixon in a specially-written one-man show. It coincides with ongoing celebrations of
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Teesdale-based InterOpera to perform at The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
A COMPANY which specialises in bringing opera to village and community halls is to perform at The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, this summer. Teesdale-based InterOpera has compiled a programme which includes The Pearl Fishers’ Duet, The Chorus of
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Teesdale martial arts enthusiasts make the grade
A GROUP of martial arts enthusiasts have made the grade when their skills were put to the test during a recent black belt exam. Youngsters from Teesdale, Tyne and Wear, Lancashire and Kent were put through their paces by Grandmaster Bryan Whiley
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Harrogate golfer qualifies for US Open
HARROGATE golfer John Parry will compete in next month's US Open after coming through a play-off at today's qualifying tournament at Walton Heath. Englishman Simon Khan was the winner of the 36-hole tournament, but Parry was one of six players
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Non swimmer saved after jumping into the sea off Saltburn Pier
A non-swimmer who jumped into the sea from the pier at Saltburn had to be rescued by police. The male got into immediate difficulties after jumping into the water at around 6.45pm tonight (Monday, May 27). An RAF rescue helicopter was scrambled
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Rare bird comes to region
A GREAT White Egret, a rare annual visitor to the UK, flew into the region today, Monday, May 27m in search of a mate. The all-white heron which winters in Africa and the Mediterranean, homed in on the petro-chemical complex of Seal Sands, near
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Sun stays out for Barnard Castle and Richmond Meets
HUNDREDS lined the streets in Barnard Castle and Richmond today (Monday, May 27) for their respective Meet processions. Both fancy dress processions managed to draw the sunshine and escaped the Bank Holiday showers which arrived a little later
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Folktastic fun at the museum
THOUSANDS of people turned up to enjoy a free folk festival at a recently refurbished museum earlier today, Monday, May 27. And hundreds more were expected to attend a high-profile music evening event also being held at Preston Hall Museum at Eaglescliffe
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MP calls for better promotion of Right to Buy scheme
A TEES Valley MP has challenged the area’s housing associations to promote the Right to Buy. James Wharton, Conservative MP for Stockton South, said council and housing association tenants have been able to receive discounts of up to £75,000 since
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Main route to the North Yorkshire coast reopens after serious crash
AN elderly woman is fighting for her life in hospital after a Bank Holiday pile-up on one of North Yorkshire’s main routes. Four vehicles were involved in the smash on the A64 at Ganton, near Scarborough, at about 1.15pm today, May 27. Diversions
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Health market comes to Tees town
A SPECIALIST health market is to be held on Stockton’s High Street. There will be fun family activities including food preparation as well as information about fitness, gardening and living well on a budget. The event will take place from 10am
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Police investigate unexplained death of man
The body of a man thought to be in his mid-20s has been found in a house. Police are treating the death as unexplained and have arrested five people. He was found at a house on Gritten Square on Hartlepool’s Central Estate shortly after 9am
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Man rescued from sea by lifeboat
A man was rescued from the North Sea by a lifeboat after trying to swim from the North Tyne Pier to the South Tyne Pier at Tynemouth just before 9.30pm on Sunday. The man had managed to swim only a short distance before being carried out to sea by
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Clampdown on rural crime announced by Cleveland Police
A CLAMPDOWN on rural crime has been launched by Cleveland Police. Dedicated police officers will work other organisations, including the National Farmers Union, to improve the response to rural crime. People rural areas are being encouraged
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Meccano models wow crowds at Locomotion museum
MECCANO models of planes, cranes and automobiles were on display at a County Durham rail museum over the weekend. The North East Meccano Society held its annual exhibition at Locomotion, the National Railway Museum, in Shildon near Bishop Auckland
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Festival goers bitten by rat
THREE people were bitten by a rat at the North-East’s biggest outdoor music festival. Organisers of Evolution, held on the banks of the River Tyne, in Newcastle, confirmed two festival goers and one security guard received bites from the rodent
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Fire cracker thrown at girl from car window causes injury
A FIRE cracker was thrown out of a car window at a 13-year-old girl. The girl received a minor injury to her eye and had to be taken to hospital, Cleveland Police said. Officers are appealing for information about the attack, which happened
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Village carnival marks 100th anniversary
A VILLAGE covered itself in fun over the holiday weekend as a local tradition marked a major milestone. The annual Brompton Carnival, near Northallerton, celebrated its 100th year in style with a packed programme of colourful events. As well
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Hospital patients' teamwork benefits Dogs Trust
PATIENTS at West Park Hospital in Darlington have used their occupational therapy sessions to benefit a local dogs home. Mandy Chester and Stephine Swainston started knitting colourful squares during their occupational therapy sessions and inspired
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Body found in search for missing Chester-le-Street woman Pamela Jackson
POLICE searching for missing woman Pamela Jackson have found a body. The body, discovered today at an area off Blackstone Edge Road near Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, has not been formally identified. Ms Jackson, 55, from Chester-le-Street,
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Theatre to host stand-up comedy night
A GALA night of stand-up, part of Darlington Comedy Festival, will be held at the town’s Civic Theatre on Monday, July 1, from 7.30pm. Raising money for Butterwick Hospice, Darlington Association on Disability, St Teresa's Hospice and Daisy Chain,
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Jacques helps Yorkshire post healthy total against Middlesex
PHIL Jaques produced his best innings of the season so far to help Yorkshire post 236 for 8 from their allotted overs in this afternoon's YB40 clash against Middlesex. The Australian powered his way to 81 as the Vikings set the Panthers 237 to
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Durham v Derbyshire (YB 40, interval)
PAUL Collingwood, who was 37 on Sunday, re-discovered his one-day form by contributing 79 to Durham’s total of 273 for six in today’s YB 40 match at home to Derbyshire. Gordon Muchall applied a sparkling finish to the innings with a 30-ball half-century
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Organiser's hope for NHS protest rally
THE organisers of a rally in support of the NHS hope the event will inspire people to become politically active. Hundreds of people are expected to attend the 999 Call for the NHS rally, in Darlington, in July. A planning meeting for the event
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Plight of ageing prisoners highlighted by academics
MANAGING the physical, mental health and social care needs of ageing prisoners is vital to improve the UK's prison service, say North-East criminologists. Ten per cent of the UK's prison population is over the age of 50 and the over 60s are the
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Heavily pregnant, homeless woman behind bars for defrauding hotels
A HEAVILY pregnant woman with no home was placed behind bars today, Monday, May 27, after admitting defrauding hotels out of accommodation and food. Helen Ogden, 29, admitted 26 charges of fraud and theft amounting to about £4,500, at Teesside
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Man appears in court charged with sexual offences against a teenage girl
A 21-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court accused of sexual offences against a teenage girl. Shaun Clode, 21, of Glamis Walk, Hartlepool will deny the charges, Teesside magistrates heard today (Monday, May 27). The court heart Mr Clode is charged
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Tributes paid to race goer killed in accident
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into a freak accident which claimed the life of a 21-year-old racegoer enjoying a day out at the Ascot of the North. Jack Yates was killed in a fall at a stand at York racecourse at the end of Saturday’s meeting.
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Police searching for Pamela Jackson find woman's body
POLICE officers searching for a missing North-East grandmother have found a woman’s body in the West Yorkshire countryside. A forensic examination of the scene is underway after the body was discovered as part of the investigation to find 55-year-old
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Hockey club welcomes London 2012 star
AN OLYMPIC medallist will help a city hockey club celebrate its 60th anniversary next weekend (June 1-2). Hockey star Sally Walton, who won bronze with Team GB at London 2012, will be the guest of honour at Durham City Hockey Club’s 60th anniversary
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MP's fury over Darlington waste fire
FIRE crews remain at the scene of a major fire at a North-East waste depot, amid rising anger at the second major blaze at the site in three years. Dozens of firefighters were called to Albert Hill Skip Hire, in Darlington, on Saturday (May 25)
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Steam-powered brewery to raise a glass for 200th anniversary?
A STEAM-POWERED brewery is one of a number of ideas being considered as part of preliminary efforts to prepare a North-East railway museum for a major milestone. 2025 will see the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the world
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Woman hurt in cliff fall
A WOMAN suffered leg and hip injuries after falling from a cliff on the North-East coast earlier this morning. The 38-year-old, from Peterlee, County Durham, had been out walking when she fell almost ten feet, landing on rocks near the sea at Beckett
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The Audience to be streamed live to North Yorkshire venue
AN award-winning production by the National Theatre is coming to the county town of North Yorkshire - thanks to some high-technology. The five-time Olivier Award-winning production of The Audience, starring Helen Mirren as the Queen, will be streamed
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Praise for work of special constables
THE work of the Special Constabulary in England’s biggest county has been singled out for praise as their numbers and workload increase. Between April 2012 and March 2013, North Yorkshire’s Specials - all part-time volunteers - gave more than 40,000
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Anglo-Indian exchange aims to broaden cultural knowledge
A NORTH-EAST academy has hosted two teachers from India after being chosen to develop international links as part of a school twinning project. Connecting Classrooms is a UK government and British Council education initiative and St Aidan's Academy
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Efficiency drive on campus saves millions
Efficiency drive on campus saves millions. Major efficiency drives by the UK's higher education institutions have contributed to savings of 1.38 bn between 2005 and 2011, with millions of pounds reinvested in the sector. A 3.25m High Performance
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Deep sea world is brought to life by virtual reality students
A TEAM of final year students from Teesside University are making waves around the world after they developed a deep sea exploration game for a cutting-edge gaming device. The students, who are studying courses in the School of Computing, pooled
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Polar explorer's mascot was dressed by North-East art student
A TINY knitted mouse dressed by a North-East art student is the seventh member of Sir Ranulph Fiennes latest polar treak. Mary Mouse, which is currently part of a 2,000 mile expedition know as The Coldest Journey is protected from temperatures
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Town council to record vandalism incidents
A TOWN council is to monitor all cases of local vandalism in the wake of numerous incidents, including a paint attack on the police station. Councillors expressed frustration over the amount of vandalism in Thirsk, days after a man wearing a balaclava
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Man found on fire in front garden of Bishop Auckland house
A MAN is in hospital with serious burns after being found on fire in the front garden of a house in Bishop Auckland last night. Durham Police said an officer on patrol on the Woodhouse Close estate discovered the 30-year-old man at 8pm. He
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England confirmed as hosts of 2019 Cricket World Cup
THE England and Wales Cricket Board can begin the process of allocating matches for the 2019 World Cup after finalising the hosting agreement with the International Cricket Council. The ICC decided that the tournament would come to England and
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Offer accepted on former police station which failed to sell at auction
AN OFFER has been accepted on a former police station which failed to sell at auction earlier this year. North Yorkshire Police have accepted an offer of £1.5m for the former Harrogate Police Station on North Park Road. The force had placed
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Organ recital series in Durham City
A series of five recitals by past and present organists are being held at St Oswald’s Church, Church Street, Durham City, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the inauguration of a new organ after the old one had been destroyed by fire. Built
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Landlord's pledge ahead of pub licence review hearing
THE landlord of a pub whose licence will be reviewed at a meeting this week says efforts to reduce the number of violent incidents have been successful. Darlington Borough Council’s licensing committee will discuss the Slaters Arms pub, in Bondgate
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Man took cash from florist's till
DETECTIVES are investigating after a man entered a florist shop and snatched money from the till. Peterlee CID are appealing for witnesses after the suspect walked into The Barrow florists and general dealers, in Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery
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Fundraiser to help cystic fibrosis sufferers
A MOTHER from the North-East has helped organise a fund raising event for research into Cystic Fibrosis. Rachel Thompson's three-year-old son, Jack, suffers from the disease, a genetic condition which causes his lungs to fill up with mucus. He
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Family fun in the sun at the coast
A FAMILY fun day was held to welcome visitors from overseas celebrate the east Durham coast. The Low Tide Day celebration at Seaham Hall beach on Saturday featured a range of activities as well as school children and members of Chester-le-Street
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Cathedral launches family geology trails
FAMILY geology trails have been launched for visitors to Durham Cathedral. The walk around the cathedral's woodland and riverbanks today (Monday May 27) following the successful creation of a trail-based school learning session. It has been
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Apology after hundreds hit by power cut
ENERGY company bosses have apologised, after hundreds of homes in Darlington were left without power. More than 900 customers in the DL3 postcode area were affected by the outage for about an hour on Bank Holiday Monday morning, Northern Powergrid
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Brain injury charity to launch Darlington branch
PEOPLE living with brain injury will have access to new services following a charity launch next month. Headway, the brain injury charity, is launching a branch to cover Darlington and the surrounding district. Among the speakers at the event
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Warning over stone fireplaces after accidents
RESIDENTS are being urged to check the fitting of stone fireplaces in their homes after safety concerns were raised by Darlington Borough Council’s trading standards team. It has issued a safety alert to relevant tradespeople in the area following
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Film festival set to take place in Teesside
A FILM festival will take place on Teesside tomorrow (Tuesday, May 28). The Teesside University Film Production Society will showcase the work of local artists at the eight hour long festival. Prizes donated by local businesses will be handed
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Boxer visits Bishop Auckland pupils to give special lesson
A FORMER Great Britain female boxer gave pupils a special lesson when she visited a Bishop Auckland school. Amanda Coulson, who competed on the national and international scene for more than a decade, spent time with the students at Bishop Barrington
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Young performers to take part in theatre festival
BUDDING performers from around the North-East will take part in a youth theatre festival in Darlington on Saturday (June 1). The North-East Regional Youth Theatre Festival, in partnership with the National Association of Youth Theatres, will be
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Nursery opens at rugby stadium
A NURSERY has opened in the home of a Darlington rugby club. Earlier this month, Rosedene Nurseries Ltd, which has been trading for 20 years, set up its eighth nursery at The Northern Echo Arena, home of Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Club. Registered
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MP opens community cafe
A COMMUNITY cafe has been opened in north Durham by the area’s MP Kevan Jones. He attended the official opening of the new T-Junction Community Cafe at Quaking Houses Village Hall, Stanley, today. (Monday, May 27) Mr Jones said, “I am very
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Series of public meetings will inform debate over spending cuts
COUNCIL chiefs have revealed details of a wide-ranging consultation process that will help shape tough decisions on future spending cuts. Darlington Borough Council, which has to make savings of £14m over the next three years, is holding a series
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Darlington store customers help support air ambulance
CUSTOMERS at a grocery store have helped raise £1,000 to support the life-saving work of the Great North Air Ambulance Service. As a Member of charity Making a Difference Locally (MADL), Darlington store Ken Warne, in Cleveland Terrace, presented
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Defiant pupil quits Darlington school over eyebrow piercing
A PUPIL claims he was discriminated against by his school after refusing to remove an eyebrow piercing. Tyler Corpse was taken out of classes at Haughton Academy, Darlington, until he complied with its uniform policy, which only allows ear studs
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Chance to join charity's annual fun fundraiser
PICTURE: Helping to launch the Great North Air Ambulance It’s a Knockout event are, from left, Lisa Curry and Alistair Irvine, from Wilkinsons, Ben Simpson, of Darlington Mowden Park rugby club, medical student Natalie Teasdale, GNAA mascot Miles,
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North-East stores selected for supermarket's Champagne trial
They may appear unlikely dens of decadence - but those partial to quaffing expensive Champagne in Darlington or Sedgefield have cause to raise a glass of bubbles. For a supermarket chain has chosen the two County Durham towns to pilot its so called
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Boro old boy was desperate to leave
FORMER Middlesbrough midfielder Kevin Thomson has described how a breakdown in his relationship with manager Tony Mowbray convinced him it was the right time to end his nightmare on Teesside. Peebles-born Thomson, who agreed to have his contract
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Durham have decisions to make
WITH Gareth Breese available again, Durham face a selection dilemma ahead of today's YB 40 match at home to Derbyshire. Breese has missed the last two games in the competition with a side strain and another off-spinning all-rounder, Ryan Pringle, staked
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Collingwood errs on the side of caution
ONCE bitten, Paul Collingwood was not going to leave his Durham team vulnerable to any more unwelcome wounds and had to settle for a frustrating draw against Middlesex. The visitors don't possess anyone capable of sinking his teeth into a target quite
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Higgy in the middle of Cooper's Pools
WHEN Craig Hignett climbs to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro with Colin Cooper next month, the new managerial team at Hartlepool United will spend more time together than they have ever done before. Often a manager will turn to a long-term team-mate
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Di Canio focused on making Sunderland entertaining
ADAM JOHNSON thinks Paolo Di Canio will make Sunderland more threatening next season after hearing how the Italian boss plans to improve on the failings of the last nine months. Despite claims over the weekend stating Di Canio could walk away if
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Summer of learning for Magpies defender Haidara
NEWCASTLE UNITED'S French contingent are planning to talk English during the summer break in the hope of preventing another season of relegation trouble at St James' Park. With communication identified as a problem during a testing final few months
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Why the time is right for Colin Cooper to step up
COLIN Cooper has ticked a lot of boxes on his football CV: player, captain, England international, Premier League defender, coach, assistant manager, yo uth team coach, reserve team chief and caretaker manager. Until last week, and his appointment
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Waste depot fire will be investigated
AN investigation is due to get under way following the second major fire at a North-East waste depot in the past three years. At its height, 45 firefighters were tackling the blaze at Albert Hill Skip Hire, in Darlington, which started on Saturday
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Festival organisers say 'watch this space' for the future after successful first year
THE organisers of Darlington’s first-ever arts festival say it has been a big success – and are already planning next year’s event. Performers and venue owners are putting the finishing touches to preparations for the final events this week.
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Overseas Olympics bonanza creates just seven jobs in North-East
JUST seven jobs were created in the North-East by overseas firms attracted by the Olympics – despite Government’s boasts that the whole country would benefit. In stark contrast, London gained almost 15,000 jobs, almost half the total number believed
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Bank Holiday beachgoers enjoy latest creation from the guerilla knitters
THE mysterious Saltburn “yarnbombers” have struck again, with knitted seaside scenes drawing Bank Holiday crowds to the pier. But does anyone know who they are – and what are they doing for the town? JULIA BREEN reports. IT’S Bank Holiday weekend
