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New member sought for Barnard Castle Town Council
HELP shape the future of Barnard Castle. That's the offer from members of Barnard Castle Town Council, who are looking to fill a vacancy. At the local elections earlier this month, not enough candidates were put forward for the town's east
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Michelin star chef set to train college students
A MICHELIN starred chef will be running a college kitchen next week to mark the launch of a new course. Thirty-five guests at Bishop Auckland College will be treated to a five-course taster menu showing food from The Raby Hunt, at Summerhouse,
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New members sought for Deerbolt Young Offenders Institution independent monitoring board
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to join a group which keeps an eye on life at a County Durham young offenders institution. The independent monitoring board for Deerbolt Young Offenders Institution, at Barnard Castle, is looking for new members.
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Teamwork leads to golden wedding celebration
A COUPLE celebrating their golden wedding anniversary this weekend believe the secret to a long and happy marriage is teamwork. David and Alice Powell, both 73, of Bishop Auckland, married on June 1, 1963 in Witton Park Methodist Chapel after meeting
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Public meeting into Barnard Castle's crumbling walls put on hold amid hopes of a breakthrough on repairs
A PUBLIC meeting called to discuss the state of a County Durham market town's crumbling castle walls has been put on hold amid hopes of a breakthrough in talks to resolve who is responsible for maintaining the historic monument. Part of Barnard
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Marvellous 'mantiques' to go under the hammer at Barnard Castle auction
A TEESDALE auction house is embracing the latest craze in the antiques world at its next sale. The trend, which sees men pursuing the trappings of travel, adventure and military conquests of bygone eras, has been dubbed “mantiques”. And mantiques
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Councillors give Bishop Auckland Christmas lights appeal a boost
TOWN councillors have given a Christmas lights appeal a £5,000 boost after agreeing to donate their allowances for the year. Members of Bishop Auckland Town Council voted in favour of the idea at this month’s meeting after the idea was put forward
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Barnard Castle-based TV antiques expert David Harper hopes unusual auction lot will rocket in value
TV ANTIQUES expert David Harper is hoping the latest lot he has put forward for auction will rocket in value. The Barnard Castle-based dealer, well known for his appearances on shows such as the BBC's Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip, has come
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Student wins apprenticeship thanks to competition
A NEWTON Aycliffe student has been offered an apprenticeship with a local company after winning a competition held by his school. Winner James Newton was one of six students from Woodham Academy competing in the Apprenticeship Challenge with Gestamp
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Course gives parents chance to volunteer at children's centre
A GROUP of parents have completed a course enabling them to volunteer at children’s centres. Seven parents from Bishop Auckland took part in the ten week Access All Areas course run by Durham County Council. Colleen Pattison, principle family
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Teesdale Beavers and Cubs cook up a treat as part of food project
BEAVERS and Cub Scouts from Teesdale cooked up a treat at the end of a month-long food project. The youngsters, from Middleton-in-Teesdale and Barnard Castle, discovered where their food comes from and how to prepare and cook it during the project
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England sign off home campaign with tame draw
Final Score: England 1 Republic of Ireland 1 AS a way to sign off for the season at Wembley, an uninspiring 1-1 draw with Republic of Ireland provided a neat summation of England's current standing under Roy Hodgson. Like it or lump it, this
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Sturridge starts as lone striker as Cole captains England
DANIEL Sturridge will start as a lone striker as England take on Republic of Ireland in a friendly at Wembley this evening. The Liverpool striker will win his sixth senior cap and attempt to stake a claim for a starting spot in this autumn's crucial
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Man jailed over child pornography found by his ex-partner
A WOMAN alerted police to report her concerns over the content of her former partner’s emails. Durham Crown Court heard she became suspicious after a message advertising a flirting website was received on Steven Jackson’s phone in the early hours
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Meet Joanna, the young woman inspired by Mary Portas to save her home town
It is almost exactly one year since a declining North-East town centre was given the support of TV shopping guru Mary Portas and a £92,000 budget. Chris Webber found out what happened next EVERY town needs a woman like Joanna Wake. A proud,
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Students warned over racy "rate your shag" Facebook groups
STUDENTS who posted intimate reviews of sexual partners online could face legal action for defamation. A North-East university has warned students to avoid innuendo-packed reviews after the craze saw thousands signing up to rate their sexual
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LATEST: Somerset v Yorkshire
Adam Lyth completed his second century against Somerset at Taunton in four years this afternoon, with captain Andrew Gale adding a welcome unbeaten fifty. Left-handed opener Lyth, who scored 142 in the LV= County Championship defeat on this ground in
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Councillor confident wheelie bins will be a success in Darlington
THE councillor responsible for the roll out of wheelie bins in Darlington has said the authority is well prepared to run the service and deal with any problems that may arise. Councillor Nick Wallis said Darlington Borough Council had learned from
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Cycling challenge to help heroes
AN INSPIRING team of soldiers and veterans travelled through the region today (Wednesday, May 29) on day two of a cycling challenge in aid of Help for Heroes. A party of 15 wounded, injured or sick soldiers and veterans are riding 423miles from
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Motor trader rubber stamps tyre deal
CUSTOMERS of the North-East’s largest motor group will be rolling on a new brand of tyres now that the company has signed a major deal with Michelin. Benfield Contract Motoring, the contract hire and leasing division of Benfield, will started
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Visitors to Beamish invited to guess Miss Winky's weight
A LARGE pig will be one of the star attractions at a North-East museum’s annual Georgian Fair – with visitors invited to guess her weight. Miss Winky, a white cross-saddleback pig, will feature at the fair held at Beamish Museum, near Stanley,
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Fourth strike burglar jailed for five years
A FOURTH-STRIKE burglar was caught after his latest break-in thanks to the vigilance of the householder’s son. Joseph Andrew Price entered the residential property in Chester-le-Street through an unlocked door, while the teenage occupant was watching
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Trio held after pub raid
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences after a raid on a Washington pub. The man and two women were seized after police responded to concerns about drug-related activity at The Highwayman, in the Lambton area of the town.
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New North-East funfair unveiled
A NEW funfair billed as the largest event of its kind in the North-East has been unveiled. The nine-day extravaganza will be staged at Herrington Country Park, in the shadow of Penshaw Monument, on Wearside, following talks with Sunderland City
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Poetry night goes ahead thanks to crowd funding
POETRY NIGHT: An event celebrating the work of Frida Kahlowith will go ahead in Darlington after organisers used crowd sourcing to fund it. More than £350 was raised by online supporters wanting to back ‘Poems After Frida’, an event organised by local
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Woman driver fined for driving without due care and attention when she forced a van to run into the back of her car
CARELESS DRIVING: Colette Marie Daley, of Church Lane, Eston, near Middlesbrough, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention after she pulled in front of a van and put on the brakes forcing the driver to hit the rear of her Audi car.
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Biker fails to stop at scene of accident
A BIKER fled the scene of an accident in Darlington earlier this month. A red and black high powered sports machine collided with a blue Ford Fiesta at the entrance to the Hill Crest Caravan Park, near Darlington on Saturday May 25. The rider
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Man found guilty of public order offence for branding police officers pricks and idiots
A MAN who branded police officers "idiots" and used offensive language when he went to a police station to report an assault has been found guilty of a public order offence. Mark Baxtrem became agitated and aggressive when he felt the officers
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Landlord jailed for 15 years for historic child abuse crimes
A MAN has been jailed for 15 years after he was convicted of a string of historic child sex offences. Dennis Brannigan, 68, of Gladstone Terrace, Binchester, County Durham, will have to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life.
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Car vandalised in Darlington
CAR VANDALISED A woman who left her car in Darlington’s Park Place car park on Tuesday May 28 returned to find it had been ‘keyed’ along the full length of the passenger side car door. Anyone with information should contact Darlington Police on non-emergency
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Helping to preserve our local theatre
Tough choices are having to be made as the public sector squeezes continues. Which services, facilities and jobs should go and which should survive the cuts? Individuals, as well as organisations, are having to make those choices and that focuses
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£4m development approved for Wynyard Hall
A £4M PLAN to create Europe's biggest rose garden as well as a marquee for 400 people, a visitor centre and cookery school at a Grade II* listed stately home has been given approval. Sir John Hall's application to redevelop the gardens at Wynyard
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Bus gift to special school
Bus gift: Cricketing charity the Lords Taverners have presented a minibus to Welburn Hall, a special school near Kirkbymoorside. The Taverners provided the balance of the cash needed after the school raised £12,500.
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Free family fun day in Durham
A FREE family fun day will be held next weekend (Saturday, June 8). Emmanuel Church Durham will host the event at its Durham Centre base, on Belmont Industrial Estate, in Belmont, Durham, on Saturday, June 8, from 2pm to 5pm. There will be
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Special school to put on its own show
PUPILS at a North Yorkshire special school are to stage their own version of a traditional country show. Youngsters at the Mowbray School on Masham Road, Bedale, are holding the event at the school on June 22 from 11am to 3pm. It will include
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Tougher enforcement of parking restrictions implemented in North Yorkshire
TOUGHER enforcement of parking restrictions are due to come into effect tomorrow (Thursday, May 30) in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire County Council is tomorrow taking over responsibility for enforcing parking restrictions in the county from
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Public 'very happy' with Durham park-and-ride
PASSENGERS are overwhelmingly happy with Durham’s park-and-ride bus service, a survey suggests. The results show that the service, run by Arriva for Durham County Council, is viewed as safe, comfortable and fairly priced, with helpful and friendly
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North-East students warned to respect each other in storm over explicit Facebook postings
A NORTH-EAST university has warned students about posting intimate details online after an internet craze saw thousands signing up to rate their sexual partners. The warning from Newcastle University was issued after a reported 8,000 people signed
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No parking restrictions agreed for busy Hawes biker cafe
BIKERS will no longer be able to park outside a popular Yorkshire Dales cafe - following complains about obstructions to a footway. Many hundreds of motorcycle riders stop off at The Penny Garth Cafe in Hawes but its owners fear the sight of double
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Speed limit lowered on Dales road
SPEED restrictions have been imposed on a stretch of road in the Yorkshire Dales popular with motorcyclists amid concerns from local residents. The Hawes and High Abbottside Parish Council requested a speed limit reduction to 40 miles per hour
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Body found on moors still to be identified
THE body found on moorland by police looking for a missing grandmother has yet to be identified. A post mortem has been carried out by a Home Office pathologist to establish the cause of death but the results are not being made public. The
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Traders help celebrate Darlington Covered Market's 150th anniversary in style
TRADERS at a Darlington market are swapping their regular attire for traditional period dress thanks to the work of some talented volunteers. To help traders celebrate the Covered Market’s 150th anniversary in style, five volunteers have clubbed
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Royal praise for soldiers back from Afghanistan
HUNDREDS of servicemen and women won the praise of their Royal Colonel-on-Chief at a rainy and windswept ceremony in York today, May 29. Princess Anne flew into the city to present operational service medals to 300 soldiers of 2 Signals Regiment
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Engineering film is riveting stuff in Stockton
A FILM about one of Teesside’s best known firms will be screened for the first time at an engineering festival in Stockton. ‘A Pride Job’ explores the work of the Head Wrightson engineering plant, the people who worked there and its impact within
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Phone mast approved
Durham County Council has approved plans by CTIL and Telefonica UK to replace a 17.5-metre phone mast at Pelton Lane, South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street. Band gig: Rock band Roadrunners will play the Market Tavern, South Burns, Chester-le-Street, on Friday
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Landmark hotel to become student digs
A FOUR centuries old hotel is to be turned into student digs, after it was sold to a university. Durham University would confirm only that it has purchased the Three Tuns Hotel, which occupies a key site on New Elvet, in Durham city centre.
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Bottle attack in bar
A MAN needed hospital treatment after he was hit with a bottle during an assault in the early hours of the morning. The incident happened at about 3am last Friday, May 24, in Bar Louis on Kitchener Road, Catterick. A 19-year-old man from Preston
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Dedicated recruit passes RAF training with flying colours
A DARLINGTON man has become one of the RAF’s newest recruits after excelling in basic training and receiving a special trophy. Richard Banks, 24, of Barnes Road, was given the Halton Apprentice Trophy for showing the highest overall standard of
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North-East experts give hope to brain haemorrhage victims
AN international trial run by North-East doctors has provided surgeons with a way of predicting when brain haemorrhage patients need surgery. Brain haemorrhage affects four million patients a year worldwide and the trial, run from Newcastle University
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Durham ice rink demolition continues
DEMOLITION of a much-loved former ice rink is continuing in a city centre. Workers moved in to start dismantling Durham Wasps’ old rink, off Freeman’s Place, earlier this month. Much of the building has now been knocked down. The rink,
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Terrier killed by pack of dogs on North-East beach
A GRANDMOTHER watched in horror as her terrier was mauled to death by three dogs on a beach stroll. The woman was walking along Zinc Works Road in Hartlepool, known locally as the Blue Lagoon, with her grandson, nine, and her 11-year-old terrier
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Lorry blaze on the A64 brings chaos to commuters in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY services closed one of North Yorkshire’s main roads when a lorry caught fire, causing chaos for motorists. The articulated lorry was believed to have been carrying items including tyres and paint when it caught fire just before 5am this
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Motorists warned of bridge closure
MOTORISTS are being warned that a flood-damaged bridge in North Yorkshire will be closed on Friday, May 31, as repairs get underway. The road and bridge in the centre of Scorton near Richmond will be closed for around 12 hours from 7am. The
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£750,000 plan to revamp council's customer centre
DARLINGTON Council is considering spending £750,000 on extending and refurbishing its customer centre at the town hall. The centre, which opened in 2005, is a busy hub for residents seeking the council’s assistance on matters including housing
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Man charged over lead thefts in Darlington
A MAN is due to appear in court charged with a number of metal thefts in Darlington. The 20-year-old man from Darlington has been charged with several offences in relation to the theft of lead in the Cockerton area of the town. He was granted
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Boy, three, freed by firefighters after locking himself in bathroom
A crew from Thornaby Station in Stockton was called to a house in Wear Crescent in Eaglescliffe, Stockton, at about 10.15am this morning (WED), following reports that a little boy, three, had locked himselfin a bathroom. They used tools to force open
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How to earn £266 a day as a temp... and without making a single brew
WHEN you picture temporary workers you usually think of nervous teenagers running to make the tea or doing the filing nobody else has found time for. But a completely different class of professional temp has been thriving in the North East so far
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North Yorkshire News in Brief: Dolls house furniture wanted
The Northallerton branch of Friends of Chernobyl’s Children is looking for donations of unwanted dolls house furniture, as a large dolls house has been donated to the organisation for children to play with during their stay in the area. This year’s
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Driving innovation: shops on wheels could be the future of the high street
SHOPS on wheels could be the future when high streets are gone according to one Darlington businesswoman. Gill Cartwright, founder and owner of Little Coffee Van, has been selling hot drinks from the back of a classic Piaggio van since 2011 and
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Youths sought after £500 damage caused to shop sign
TWO youths are being sought after hundreds of pounds of damage was caused to a large shop sign. About £500 of damage was caused to the B&Q sign at the junction of Whessoe Road and North Road in Darlington on Tuesday May 28. Police believe
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Heritage railway will rely on donations to cover spiralling cost of coal as supplies dwindle
A STEAM railway has said it will rely on donations to cover spiralling costs of coal, rather than increase ticket prices, as supplies become increasingly scarce. Many of the country’s 200 historic railways are competing for an ever-dwindling supply
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Planners to consider car park for Blackwell Post Office
PLANS to create a small car park in front of a busy Darlington post office will be considered by councillors amid objections from nearby residents. The Blackwell Post Office and Shop, on the corner of Carmel Road South and Blackwell, has applied
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Doc ’n’ roll
Dan Cruickshank’s Written in Stone (BBC4, 8pm) 24 Hours in A&E (C4, 9pm) NCIS (Channel 5, 9pm) RESPECTED academic Professor Dan Cruickshank has become a rather unlikely celebrity over the past decade with shows such as One Foot in the Past
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Roast ox to be unveiled as part of Darlington market celebrations
THE first ox to be roasted in Darlington town centre for more than a century is to be unveiled next week as part of the Covered Market’s anniversary celebrations. As part of the Victorian-themed celebrations to mark 150 years of trading at the
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A woman's work
Gateshead playwright Githa Sowerby wowed the West End in Victorian/Edwardian times – but that was before they realised she was a woman. Steve Pratt reports. IN Githa Sowerby’s time, a woman’s place was in the home – not writing plays. But the Gateshead-born
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Broken promises
SO when Sebastian Coe and his fellow Olympic gravy train travellers told us in the North- East that we would all benefit from the London Olympics and that we would all see a financial, as well as a social, benefit did anyone actually believe them?
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Carry on cruising? I'd rather stay at home
DURING a “pleasure cruise” from Liverpool to Norway (May 14 to 23) more than 200 passengers were struck down by norovirus or gastroenteritis. Some 160 people remained confined to their cabins until disembarkation including, unfortunately, my wife
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What a waste
MPS are in line for a dramatic pay rise of up to £20,000 (Echo, May 20). The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority has been looking at an increase of between £10,000 and £20,000 – although the lower figure is considered more likely.
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Two more years?
I HOPE everybody who voted for the Tories are happy now that they have elected a bunch of nincompoops whose only objective is to privatise everything to line shareholders pockets. As far as I am concerned, our once proud and trusted NHS officially
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Chemical weapons
THE US has taken the moral high ground over the use of chemical weapons in Syria, telling other states there is a red line as to the use of such agents against civilians. Didn’t they use napalm against the Vietnamese and bordering countries and
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Gay marriage
THE gay marriage debate has really caused a stir amongst the Tory hierarchy bringing out a delegation of Tory chairman from the well-heeled home counties. It’s good to see where their priorities lie. During the same week the dear old Ark Royal
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Woolwich murder
I FOUND it most upsetting that a soldier in his own country could be killed in such an horrific way as the murder in Woolwich (Echo, May 24). I fail to see why the police did not shoot to kill when they opened fire on the two men at the scene.
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Loco therapy
DIFFERENT people do different things to relax and chill out. I relax by travelling down to Northallerton on the train and wave at the people who are working or walking in the fields. There is nothing better than a quick rail journey and waving
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No major incidents at gypsy gathering, say police
POLICE say that an organised gypsy gathering on Yarm Road passed off without major incident, despite complaints from the public. The event centred around The Wheatsheaf pub on Monday and saw scores of gypsies descend on the area, with some trotting
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How we are ruled by Europe
YOU might call it an olive branch over olive oil. Except that the EU’s climb down on its plan to banish olive oil jugs from restaurant tables is more than a peace offering. It’s an admission of defeat in the face of EU-wide hostility. The episode
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A perilous balance
THERE is every reason to be increasingly concerned about the escalation of the civil war in Syria. Russia is stepping up its supply of anti-aircraft missiles to government forces at the same time that pressure from Britain and France in particular
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Woman to hold garden party for MS charities
A WOMAN who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is holding a garden party to raise money for charities to benefit other sufferers. Supply teacher Victoria Knapp, 30, from Consett, was diagnosed in April after experiencing numbness in her legs
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Opera star joins students musicians in concert
OPERA star Sir Thomas Allen will join more than 100 student musicians for a concert in Durham Cathedral at the weekend. Sir Thomas, Durham University’s Chancellor and honorary patron of Durham Cathedral Choir Association, will perform alongside
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Trial halted after barrister falls ill
A MAN will face a fresh trial after his barrister fell ill. Kevin Bulmer's trial at Teesside Crown Court had been due to enter its second day, but has now been postponed until June 26. The 25-year-old denies a charge of wounding with intent
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Police warn of dangers of legal highs following several incidents in North-East
POLICE have issued a warning about the dangers of legal highs after a number of incidents in the North-East. A Northumbria Police spokesman said a 33-year-old man from the Washington area was admitted to Sunderland Royal Hospital for observation
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Help commemorate church resurrection
A CHURCH that rose from the ashes of a devastating fire six decades ago has launched an appeal for help to mark the anniversary of the blaze. St Paul’s Church, in Spennymoor, was destroyed by a fire that broke out on the morning of St James’s Day
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Multi-million pound benefit of showground
THE huge contribution made to the local economy by the home of the country’s biggest agricultural show has been spelt out in an in-depth impact study. It reveals that the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate generates some £47m for the region
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Sensory support awareness day
AN AWARENESS day for people with hearing and sight problems will include visits from some special guests. Durham County Council’s Sensory Support Awareness Day at County Hall, from 9am to 4pm on Thursday June 6, will include a demonstration by
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Art enthusiasts get chance to brush up their skills
ART lovers were given the chance to see professional artists in action at an event hosted as part of the Darlington Arts Festival. The Meet the Artist event, hosted by King's Head Hotel, Priestgate, provided the public with the chance to meet local
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County Durham's top brass tuning up for concerts
COUNTY Durham’s top brass are tuning up for a series of outdoor concerts starting this weekend. The DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery in Durham City, is the venue for a series of Sunday afternoon brass band performances throughout June and July
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Darlington hair salon to donate takings in memory of North-East singer
A HAIR salon will donate all their takings for a day to a cancer charity in memory of one of the region’s much-loved singers. From 10am to 3pm on Sunday, June 23, Be Premiere hair salon, in Blackwellgate, Darlington, will donate their day’s takings
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Man fined after racially abusing shopkeeper
A MAN racially abused a shopkeeper after he was told he had to take his dog out of a store. John Cant, 44, insulted the owner of the Lifestyle Express shop, Shildon, Newton Aycliffe magistrates heard. The owner of the shop asked Cant, of Jubilee
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Sports chain expands European operations after double deal
RETAILER Sports Direct has agreed deals to expand its European operations after becoming the majority stakeholder in two sports chains. The company, headed by Newcastle United owner, Mike Ashley, has lined up a £34m agreement for a 51 per cent
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Homes planned for fire station
A FORMER fire station is set to be demolished to make way for affordable homes. Durham Fire Brigade’s Fencehouses station, at Woodstone House, Woodstone Village, has been a depot since it was shut several years ago. Social housing provider
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The boy who came to stay
Darlington student Shane found more than a temporary home when he was welcomed by foster parents the Edwards – he found a new family. Steve Pratt reports "THEY always go away better than when they came,” says Shane. He’s referring to the foster
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Bargain hunters snap up Olly Murs tickets for Middlesbrough gig on Groupon
AN outdoor concert headlined by X Factor runner-up Olly Murs is set to sell out after slashing prices on more than 1,000 tickets. Instead of paying £35, revellers can now watch the gig in Middlesbrough’s Centre Square on Friday, June 7, for £20
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Blue-chip stock rides crest of booming US consumer confidence wave
MORE than £27bn was added to value of blue-chip shares yesterday as markets soared on booming US consumer confidence and hopes of further economic stimulus from central banks. The FTSE 100 Index surged 1.6 per cent or 107.7 points to 6762, resuming
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Moonstone Magic stepped back up to mile for Nottingam trip
MOONSTONE MAGIC has been unearthed a decent opportunity at Nottingham in which to gain a confidence-boosting success. Ralph Beckett has far loftier goals this week as Secret Gesture runs in the Investec Oaks at Epsom on Friday, but the Kimpton
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Cook tactics vindicated by 247-run victory over New Zealand
ALASTAIR COOK brushed aside criticism of England’s tactics during the second Investec Test against New Zealand, vindicated by a 247- run victory at Headingley. A variety of decisions – from not enforcing the followon, to taking time out of the
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Anderson finishes off a comfortable series win
ENGLAND defied the Headingley drizzle on day five to add the finishing touches to a 2-0 series whitewash over New Zealand with a 247-run victory. New Zealand started a rainaffected final day on 158 for six, leaving England four wickets short of
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Harmison happy to play his part in North-East
AS England sealed their Test series win over New Zealand at Headingly yesterday, former international Steve Harmison continued his benefit year celebrations, and praised those involved for their support of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Durham
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Falcons issue a warning
NEWCASTLE FALCONS are 80 minutes away from a return to the Aviva Premiership and director of rugby Dean Richards has urged his side to finish the job properly. Richards has named an unchanged starting line-up for tonight’s Championship playoff
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Captaincy confusion for Cole and England
ASHLEY COLE will be handed the England captain’s armband this evening, seven months after being fined £90,000 for branding the Football Association a ‘bunch of t***s’ on Twitter. Though Cole has since apologised for his social media outburst, which
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Sturridge gets his big England chance
DANIEL STURRIDGE is set to make his first England start in tonight’s friendly with the Republic of Ireland. With Danny Welbeck set to be ruled out of the Wembley encounter after failing to shrug off a knee injury which presumably makes the Manchester
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Woman "traumatised" after being stuck in Job Centre lift
A WOMAN stuck in a Job Centre lift for more than an hour claims she was left “traumatised” by her experience. Melanie Holiday, 40, was visiting the Bondgate Job Centre, in Darlington, last Thursday (May 23) when a power cut left her stranded alone
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Railway museum's exhibition to honour former train wagon works
A MAJOR railway wagon factory which employed 2,600 people when it closed is the subject of a new photography display. Shildon Wagon Works opened in 1825 and went on to build thousands of rail wagons. It finally closed on June 29, 1984 and the
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Antony Gormley donates painting for charity auction
AN original Antony Gormley painting is to go under the hammer at a charity auction. The famous artist, best known for creating the iconic Angel of the North sculpture in Gateshead, is donating a piece from his personal collection called Bounding
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Community meeting for Eastbourne residents
A POLICE and Communities Together meeting (Pact) is being held at the Pilmoor Green Community Centre on Wednesday, June 12. It will start at 10am and all Eastbourne residents are invited along to discuss their neighbourhood crime concerns.
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Pupils get taste of China
PUPILS got a taste of China when they travelled thousands of miles on a cultural exchange trip. A group of 26 youngsters and three staff from Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College, in Spennymoor, visited their partner school in Shijiazhuang
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Community litter picks and dog chipping
PEOPLE in north Durham are being encouraged to slam dunk the junk to make their communities cleaner, greener and tidier. Community litter picks are underway with free dog micro-chipping also available. The project was developed by and is being
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New shirt for Black Cats
SUNDERLAND announced their first deal of the summer yesterday, confirming BFS Group Limited as the club’s new principal partner from next season. Manager Paolo Di Canio is closing in on his first summer signings since taking over from Martin O’
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War hero pilot's Durham grave hidden and unloved
AT Britain’s darkest hour, he gave his life in service of his country. But now, more than 70 years on, his grave lies forgotten and unloved. Flying Officer Oswald St John “Ossie” Pigg is a Battle of Britain hero. He made the ultimate sacrifice
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Rock night launch in Cockerton
ROCK NIGHT: The Travellers Rest in Cockerton will launch a monthly rock night on Friday, May 31. The first event will feature a performance by North-East band The Whole Hog, who cover music by bands including Led Zeppelin and The Who. Tickets are £6
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Banknote printer De La Rue targets more cost-cutting
BANKNOTE printer De La Rue intends to ramp up its cost-cutting drive after competition and order delays pushed its full-year revenue down 8 per cent. The firm, which employs about 400 staff at its largest UK factory in Gateshead, said that it would
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Historic oil platform prepares to leave Tyneside
THE final section of the first Central North Sea oil platform to be custom-built in the UK for 25 years has been completed in the North-East. The topside module will be towed down the River Tyne this evening. It will then be transported to the
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How do you cope with life's unexpected curve balls?
Morning Readers! Sorry it's been a while since my blog was updated. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I needed to take some time out. In the month that I've been away from the blog, I have gained some weight but rest assured I am back on track once
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Shearer satisfied Magpies have stuck with Pardew
Alan Shearer believes owner Mike Ashley has made the right decision to stick with Alan Pardew. The manager's position has been under intense scrutiny over the last few months as he battled to keep the Magpies in the Premier League in a hugely disappointing
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Gillespie insists it's the waiting game for Rafiq
Jason Gillespie says Azeem Rafiq will have to hit the ground running upon his return to fitness following a knee injury if he is to regain his place in Yorkshire's County Championship team. Off-spinner Rafiq took one wicket in the first Championship
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Mosque invites EDL in for tea and biscuits
A MOSQUE which served tea and biscuits to English Defence League (EDL) supporters has been praised by the Archbishop of York. More than 100 supporters of the mosque in Bull Lane, York turned up after Facebook messages supposedly from the EDL called
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Work due to start at Feethams within weeks as campaign launched to preserve Twin Towers
WORK is expected to start shortly on a major housing development on the site of a former football stadium. The owners of Feethams in Darlington say they expect developers to begin work “in a week or two”. The update comes as two Darlington
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Family's tribute to 'fun-loving, popular' crash victim
HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a ‘fun-loving, popular’ grandfather who died when the vehicle he was a passenger in collided with a lorry. Peter Hammond, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A68, near Darlington, on Friday
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Health Secretary defends cuts to rural GP practices amid concerns over surgery closures
HEALTH Secretary Jeremy Hunt has defended his plans to cut funding to rural GP practices in a move which threatens the viability of smaller surgeries in the region. Community leaders in North Yorkshire have warned that the Government's proposal
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Nearly nine-fold increase in numbers of ambulance patients facing more than an hour's delay
NHS officials insisted last night that North-East accident and emergency departments could cope despite new figures showing a massive increase in patients kept waiting more than an hour in the back of an ambulance. The figures show that patients
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University's teacher training judged 'outstanding'
A NORTH-EAST university's teaching training has been graded as outstanding by Ofsted inspectors. It is the second time that Durham University's School of Education has received the highest possible accolade and the first time since a new, tougher
