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Tee off time for Barnard Castle's new £70,000 mini-golf course
BARNARD Castle's new £70,000 mini-golf course will open for business tomorrow (Saturday, June 1). The course, which forms part of a wider scheme of improvements to the town's Scar Top area, has been designed on the theme of A Journey Through Teesdale
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Tribute to 'amazing' horsewoman Elaine Straker
A LEADING figure in the equestrian world who has died at the aged of 86 has been described as an “amazing” horsewoman. Elaine Straker (nee Peat) was born on September 25, 1926, the daughter of Conservative MP for Darlington Charles Peat, and was
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Developer plans to offer storage space at Stainton Grove, near Barnard Castle
STORAGE SPACE: Plans have been submitted to site 24 steel storage containers on vacant land at Stainton Grove Industrial Estate, near Barnard Castle. Developers say they aim to offer clients professionally managed, safe and secure facilities in which
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Arriva official to meet parish council over changes to Gainford bus timetable
BUS TALKS: Arriva's head of commercial development, Paul de Santis, will discuss timetable changes to the bus service through Gainford with parish councillors at their monthly meeting on Monday, June 3. The meeting starts at 7pm in Gainford Village
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Teesdale vet to help Mozambique smallholders care for their cattle
A COUNTY Durham vet is heading to Africa to take part in an innovative project to help smallholders in Mozambique care for their cattle. Richard Matthews, farm director at Castle Vets, in Barnard Castle, will spend two weeks working as part of
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North-East remains worst in England for drink-related hospital admissions
MORE than 84,000 people were admitted to North-East hospitals last year after drinking too much, according to new figures. The statistics confirm that the region has the highest rate of alcohol-related admissions in England. Last year's total
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Sunderland agree a deal for Lazio defender
SUNDERLAND have agreed the terms of a deal for Lazio defender Modibo Diakite. Diakite, who joined Lazio after emerging through the youth academy of Italian Serie B team Pescara, will move to Wearside as a free agent. His current deal with Lazio
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Vandals target latest yarn bombing artwork on Saltburn pier
VANDALS have damaged the latest yarn bombing artwork creation on Saltburn pier just days after it was installed. The mystery yarn bombers had only put up their wooly masterpiece celebrating a summer theme four days ago but several of the colourful
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Man helped child run away from home
A MAN found guilty of knowingly helping a child run away from home is to be sentenced at Teesside Crown Court. Jonathan Pennington was charged under the Children’s Act when police found a teenage girl on the porch roof of his house after she had
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Carer stole £11,600 from vulnerable client
A TRUSTED carer systematically helped herself to money from a vulnerable client’s advance pension payment. Linda Peacock regularly accompanied the man, who has learning difficulties, on trips to the bank to withdraw money before going shopping.
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Care home official in court accused of swindling cash from residents
AN accountant accused of swindling more than £180,000 from the personal accounts of dead care home residents has appeared in court. Steven Mason faces two charges of committing fraud by abusing his position as Group Internal Auditor at Four Seasons
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Recycling plant re-opens after feedstock change
A NORTH-EAST recycling plant, which was closed due to poor feedstocks, has re-opened. Waste management company, Biffa, says its mixed plastics facility at Wilton, near Redcar, will be fully operational by October, and it could create about 30 jobs
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You wait ages for an update, then two come along at once...
[SF] Reporter Andy Walker is trying to get in shape in time for his wedding in December. With seven months to go, he reflects on a period of slow, but at a pinch steady, progress [SF ENDS] WHEN the chance to write a regular work-out blog came along
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Male Voice Choir performs in Northallerton
NORTHALLERTON Male Voice Choir are to welcome debut guest soprano Rachel Orr to their annual charity concert at the Hambleton Forum on Saturday (June 1). Ms Orr is an established concert soloist in the North East and will sing arias and songs by
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Gym project ready for lift-off for TV Dragon's ex-wife
THE ex-wife of Dragon’s Den star and health club entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne has launched her own gym - claiming her customers will achieve greater fitness than those of rivals. Joanne McCue Bannatyne and her team have spent months renovating
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Two injured in crash
TWO people have been taken to hospital following a vehicle collision on Allington Way. It happened at abput 5pm today (Thursday, May 30) and two fire crews had to cut a man and a woman from their vehicles. They were taken to Darlington Memorial
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Archbishop of York undergoes operation for prostate cancer
THE Archbishop of York has today undergone surgery for prostate cancer. In a statement released at 6pm, Dr John Sentamu said he had had an operation in Leeds for a locally-advanced cancer. The 63-year-old Archbishop, who said he would be "out
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North Yorkshire gardener wins people's choice at Chelsea Flower Show
A GARDEN built by a construction team from North Yorkshire has won a People’s Choice award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Keith Chapman MBE, 27, who runs his own landscaping firm from Richmond, helped build a garden designed by Chris Beardshaw
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Section of A66 to close for resurfacing work
ROADWORKS will force the closure of the A66 between Morton Palm and Little Burdon in Darlington this weekend. The resurfacing operation will mean the closure of the road from 8pm on Friday May, 31 until 6am on Monday, June 3. Next week there
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Boy hurt by car on crossing
A STOLEN car knocked over a boy after jumping red lights. The incident happened at 11.14am on Thursday (May 30) when the white Ford Focus going west along Benton Park Road , Newcastle, went through a stop light light and hit a five-year-old boy
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Renewed appeal to help solve ten-year-old murder investigation in Middlesbrough
POLICE have renewed their appeal for evidence in an attempt to conclude a ten-year-old murder investigation and bring closure for the victim’s family. Darren Manders’ body was discovered partially buried in a wooded area on the outskirts of Middlesbrough
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Flooded road causes problems for motorists on Saltburn seafront
HEAVY overnight rainfall caused problems for motorists travelling along Saltburn seafront this morning (Thursday). Vans and cars struggled to pass the road for several hours and bus services were re-routed until the road was made safe. Cleveland
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Charity single helps Heel and Toe
A NORTH-East band is releasing a charity single. The Last Fakers’ track Help Me Out will be sold to raise money for Heel and Toe, a Durham-based charity which helps disabled children. The indie-style single will be available to download on
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More drama at famous battlefield
MORE drama is to be played out on one of the region’s great battlefields – but this time no-one will get hurt. Towton, between York and Tadcaster, saw one of the bloodiest battles in British history during the Wars of the Roses, when 28,000 men
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Fraudulent accountant must sell home to compensate former employers
A FRAUDULENT accountant who stole tens of thousands of pounds from former employers must sell her home to partly compensate the aggrieved companies. Corina Elaine Heslop, also known by her maiden name of Smith, was jailed for five years at Durham
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Woman walks free from court, despite begging magistrates to send her to prison
A WOMAN who breached two suspended sentence orders has walked free from court, despite begging magistrates to send her to prison. Jamie-Leigh Turnbull admitted one charge of criminal damage when she appeared at Darlington Magistrates’ Court today
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Darlington Magistrates' Court round-up
THE following cases were heard by South Durham Magistrates sitting at Darlington Magistrates’ Court: ASSAULT CHARGE: Stephen Degnan, 54, of Haxby Road, Middleton St George, near Darlington, faced a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm when
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York fire put out by window cleaner
KITCHEN FIRE: An elderly man was rescued from his home in York when a fire broke out in his kitchen this afternoon (Thursday, May 30.) A window cleaner who was in the area threw water from his bowl onto the blaze and extinguished the flames before
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Former pitman celebrates 100th birthday
A FORMER pitman was joined by family and friends to celebrate his 100th birthday today (Thursday, May 30). Bill Richardson of Kneller Close, Stanley, County Durham, went down the pit at Morrison Busty, in nearby Annfield Plain, as a young teenager
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Miserable weather didn't affect family fun day in Middlesbrough
YOUNGSTERS braved the unseasonal cold and wet weather to enjoy a family fun day. The event offered something for everybody including rides and fun for the children, with a bouncy castle, giant inflatable slides, magician and face painter. Local
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Police unsure if there are more victims of child abuser
POLICE say they do not know if a former publican jailed for 15 years for raping and sexually abusing a child may have other victims. Dennis Brannigan, 68, forced the now grown-up complainant to go through the ordeal of a trial before he was eventually
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Discover what health centre has to offer
AN open day will be held at the Pioneering Care Centre, Carer’s Way, Newton Aycliffe, on Saturday, June 1, 10am to 2pm. There will be information on the centre’s services and activities including new age kurling, boccia, colour your life, walks and
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Hospital trust is praised by more patients as number of complaints goes down
ONE of the region's largest hospital trusts has seen complaints go down and compliments from patients and carers go up. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, which runs hospitals in Darlington, Durham City and Bishop Auckland, received
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Former mental health hospital sold to property developers
A VICTORIAN-built former mental health hospital has been sold to a trio of property developers, amid claims it will be turned into plush apartments. The County Hospital, in Durham, housed inpatient services for the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS
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Church holds summer fair
Carrville Methodist Church, in Carrville High Street, will hold a summer fair on Saturday June 8 from 10am to 1pm. There will be a bouncy castle and various stalls. Entry is free.
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Revised plans for A1 upgrade go on show
REVISED plans for local access needed for the A1 upgrade between Leeming and Barton in North Yorkshire will go on display for the public next week. The plans, known as draft supplementary orders, include the proposed route of the local access road
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Two people arrested for handling stolen goods in Hartlepool
STOLEN GOODS: A number of power tools have been recovered from an address on Chaucer Avenue, Hartlepool, that are believed to be stolen. A 60-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle and a 59-year-old woman has been
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£1m fire training centre for offshore oil workers opens
A £1M fire training centre for offshore oil rig workers opened at Newcastle International Airport today (Thursday, 30 May). The new facility means that trainees can now be complete all of their courses in Newcastle in just 30 days, making it the
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Richmond rugby club chosen to become Legacy Centre for 2015 World Cup
A RUGBY Union club has received a major boost after being chosen to become a Legacy Centre for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Richmondshire Rugby Union Football Club also received a grant of £95,000 to contribute towards the construction of its new
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First free school to open in North-East city
NEWCASTLE'S first 'free school' has been given the financial go ahead to open in September. The Secretary of State for Education has backed a funding agreement to allow West Newcastle Academy (WNA) to open a new primary school on Armstrong Road
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CCTV images released of three suspected burglars in Stockton
SECURITY camera images of three suspected burglars have been released by Cleveland Police in an attempt to track them down. The burglary took place at around 6am on Saturday, April 27 at an address on Bishopton Road, Stockton. One man is believed
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ZONE DIGS: Richmondshire news
RICHMOND Methodist Guild held its annual anniversary weekend on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 to 19 in the Methodist Church. On the Saturday evening, an audience enjoyed a concert in the church by the Apollo Male Voice Choir from Middlesbrough. The guest
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Church in 'good health' - Bishop
A BISHOP has said the confirmation of more than 80 people at Durham Cathedral shows the Church is in good health in the North-East. Speaking after the service, the Right Reverend Mark Bryant, the Bishop of Jarrow, said: “I said to people at the
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Wildflower meadows created in support of the Bee Cause
A COMMUNITY group is working with Darlington Council to find ways of attracting more bees to the borough. The recently formed group is adopting the national Bee Cause campaign launched by Friends of the Earth to protect British bees and preserve
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Housing proposal recommended for refusal over lack of affordable homes
PEOPLE campaigning against plans to build more than 200 homes in a North Yorkshire market town warn it fails to tackle a lack of affordable homes in the area. The plans involve building up to 210 homes and 50 apartments for older people at Westfields
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New half marathon along Durham coast
RUNNERS will take in stunning views of the Durham coastline during a new half marathon next weekend (Sunday, June 9). The inaugural National Trust Durham Coast Half Marathon is scheduled to start at Nose’s Point, Seaham, east Durham, at 10am on
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Olympic legacy helps secure sporting future of a Hartlepool sports centre
SPORTS enthusiasts can look forward to improved facilities after £50,000 of National Lottery cash was secured through Sport England’s Protecting Playing Fields fund. The money will be used at Brierton sports centre to support a sports pitch improvement
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Cycling club to use Richmond Cricket Club ground for grass racing
A CYCLING club has organised a series of regional grass track events at Richmondshire Cricket Club. Richmond Cycling Club has been granted the use of the grass track velodrome at the cricket club for a series of mid-week evening regional events
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Residents' views sought
GROUNDWORK and Local Motion are holding drop-in sessions to find out what they can do to get Darlington residents more active. On June 5 the team will be at the Bowling Dene, The Denes, from 10.30am to noon and on June 7 they will be at the Head
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Traditional and new attractions at show
ENTRIES are now being taken for an agricultural and horticultural show which organisers say will have a new feel while maintaining its traditions. The 160th Sedgefield Show, organised by Sedgefield and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society
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Richmond rugby club presentation night
A RUGBY club has celebrated the end of its season with a presentation evening attended by former England and British Lions player John Bentley. After presenting the junior awards at Richmond Swimming Pool, Mr Bentley attended a black tie event
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Text inspires textiles for Durham Cathedral display
AN EXHIBITION of embroidery and textile art inspired by the Lindisfarne Gospels has gone on display in a Durham Cathedral chapel. The collection, titled Lindsfarne – Faith, Inspiration and Stitch, has been created by members of the North East Region
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Hilton Hotel planned next to Stadium of Light
A HILTON Hotel will be built next to Sunderland AFC’s Stadium of Light. The 140-plus bed development will be carried out by Sunderland FC Developments, a recently-formed company affiliated to the club. The hotel will provide 100 jobs and its
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Global growth concerns send markets into red
MORE than £34bn was wiped from the value of the FTSE 100 Index yesterday as profit-taking and jitters over global growth sent markets into the red. The London market was down 134.8 points to 6627.2, a two per cent fall. The Organisation for
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Tiling firm cuts hours and bonuses to battle sliding sales
BRITAIN’S largest specialist tile retailer, is cutting staff bonuses and employee hours to cut costs as it battles against sliding sales. Topps Tiles group, which employees 1,700 staff across 322 stores, said it had targeted £2m in cost savings
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Theatre Review: Githa, York Theatre Royal
A WOMAN writing a play in 1912 – whatever next? Before you can say Emmeline Pankhurst, they’ll be giving them the vote. KG Sowerby was the toast of the London theatre scene after her first play Rutherford and Son, the story of a tyrannical Northern
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Seventh heaven
Henry VII: Winter King (BBC2, 9pm) Britain’s Stone Age Tsunami (C4, 8pm) Up the Women (BBC4, 8.30pm) THE Beeb loves its history lessons. It has gone all out in recent weeks to get us clued up about the ever-troubled monarch Henry VIII, but
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My passport nightmare
WE were all looking forward to a two-night family break in Amsterdam, especially ten-year-old Albert. He was particularly keen on going to the city’s zoo and had been checking it out on the internet, listing all the animals he wanted to see. The
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Two Durham institutions revealed
MEMBERS of two of a city’s oldest institutions will explain their work at an event this weekend (Saturday, June 1). Representatives of City of Durham Freemen and the Mayor of Durham’s Bodyguard will be available to answer questions from members
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Former Test cricketer Cairns lends ear to new challenge
LANCE CAIRNS, among the most successful club professionals in North-East cricket history and arguably the most popular, was back in his beloved Bishop Auckland last week. The big feller proved as engaging and as ebullient as ever, raised a glass
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Friarage Hospital
REGARDING the report by the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) into maternity and children’s service at the Friarage Hospital, in Northallerton (Echo, 24 May). The IRP has provided advice to the Secretary of State regarding reconfiguration
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We must remain calm and show restraint
THERE is no excuse for the murder of a British soldier in Woolwich (Echo, May 23) and the perpetrators should be prosecuted and sentenced in accordance with the law. However, I think the Government needs to consider all measures to prevent a recurrence
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Football crazy
FOLLOWING the pathetic and inadequate displays of the Sunderland and Newcastle United players towards the end of the season, on the field and off, I feel that, in future, a major part of their lucrative contracts should depend on appearances (on the
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Humiliation
NEWS that disabled war veterans are being are being “humiliated” by the benefits crackdown is distressing. Combat Stress, like many charities working with injured military veterans, has heard stories from those we treat regarding the reassessment
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Homeless help
THROUGH your column, may I thank all those who braved the wind and weather – including hailstones – to visit Chatwyn House garden, in Hurworth, last week. Their kind donations have enabled the funding of duvets, sheets, pillows, pillowcases and
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Jihadism
THE complete answer to the problem of radicalisation of Muslims can only be solved by removal from the Koran of the verses that call for the killing of non-believers. This policy will have helped the spread of their religion centuries ago but surely
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NHS
DO you remember these words: “The National Health Service is safe with me.” They were uttered by Prime Minister David Cameron. But the Conservative Policy Forum has asked grassroots Tories if they would support a limit on the amount of times
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Could property renew your pension fund?
Rising rents and cheap mortgages have made buy-to-lets more popular than ever. Could property be your new pension fund? Kathryn Gaw reports. THERE has been no shortage of bad news this week but a more tangible horror has also been revealed.
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County Durham tips to close early for handover
COUNTY Durham residents are being reminded that tips will close early tomorrow (Friday, May 31) to allow a new operator to take over. HW Martin Waste is taking over running Durham County Council’s household waste recycling centres from Premier
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Do exams leave youngsters close to breaking point?
As another exam season gets under way, Councillor Cyndi Hughes, who is responsible for safeguarding the interests of young people in Darlington, says she is worried that some youngsters are close to breaking point THOUSANDS of teenagers are facing
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On-line calendar brings history to life
THE region’s film archives have joined forces to bring history alive on a daily basis. The North-East and Yorkshire Film Archives are among six taking part in a ground-breaking scheme to share historical clips captured on celluloid by amateur cameramen
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Watch '73 Cup final with Jimmy
SUNDERLAND fans are invited to relive the 1973 FA Cup Final with goalkeeping hero Jimmy Montgomery. The legendary shotstopper will join Black Cats supporters for a screening of the club’s most famous match to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
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Gang beats up man in broad daylight
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was beaten up by a gang of men and women in broad daylight. The 20-year-old victim was attacked at the rear of Ivy Cottages, off Malpas Road, in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, at around 7.30pm last
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£8m development reveals hidden roof space
THE original Victorian roof space of one of the region’s leading galleries has been opened up for the first time in 60 years as part of an £8m development. The wooden roof work of York Art Gallery was concealed between 1945 and 1952 to create a
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Pact meeting for Easington Colliery
A Police and Community Together (Pact) meeting will be held at the Healthworks Building, Paradise Lane, Easington Colliery, from 6pm to 7pm on Monday, June 3. A representative of the neighbourhood policing team will be in attendance. LITTLE LIGHTS
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Sons of former Gurkhas attacked men after night out
THREE young Nepalese men whose fathers all served with the Gurkhas in the British Army had brought shame on their community by engaging in an attack in which one of their victims was beaten unconscious, a court was told. Bijaydev Rai, Pabin Gurung
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Veterans in Richmond pay tribute to Drummer Lee Rigby
TRIBUTES have been paid to Drummer Lee Rigby by Veterans of 1st and 2nd Battalion of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in Richmond. Corporal Anthony Pass led the group of veterans in laying a wreath for the soldier who was last week murdered in Woolwich
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Cyclist taking on John O'Groats to Lands End for Prostate Cancer UK
A CYCLIST taking on a fundraising bike ride in aid of Prostate Cancer UK is going one step further than the traditional John O’Groats to Lands End route. Ben Scotting, 45, from Scorton, near Richmond, will be cycling from Dunnet Head – the true
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Garden sheds destroyed in fire
TWO garden sheds were destroyed and a utility room was slightly damaged by a fire in a north Durham town in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, May 30). Firefighters were called to the blaze at Harperley Gardens, Catchgate, near Stanley,
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LUNCH REPORT: Rashid's remarkable run continues as Yorkshire establish strong position
ADIL Rashid continued his stunning run of form with a third hundred in three LV= County Championship matches. Yorkshire’s number six set his side on their way to 450-5 declared against Somerset at Taunton this morning, which enabled his bowlers
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North Yorkshire News in Brief: Farming course on fly control
A one day course covering fly control on farms is taking place at Dalton Village Hall in Thirsk on Wednesday, June 19. The course will be taught by Professor Moray Anderson, from Killgerm Chemicals, and will cover fly monitoring techniques, manure
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North Yorkshire News in Brief: Music and arts events in the Stokesley area
FOLK ACT: Folk duo The Hut People will be playing at The Village Hall Acoustic, Ingleby Greenhow Village Hall on Friday, June 7, at 7.30pm. Tickets £8 or £7 concessions. Accordionist Sam Pirt and percussionist Gary Hammond have been part of, or performed
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Police to host open days
POLICE officers hope lots of people will pass through their station one weekend in June- but not because they have fallen foul of the law. Spennymoor police station will open its doors to the public on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 for
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Family's 'relief' that Pamela's body has finally been found
THE family of a grandmother whose body has been found on moorland say they can now grieve properly for their loss. Police confirmed today (Thursday, May 30) that the body, which was found buried in a shallow grave on moors in West Yorkshire on
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Two former churches reborn as one
TWO former church buildings which have stood unused for more than a decade have been brought back to life, united as one church. The former United Reformed Church (URC) building, on Claypath, in Durham city centre, and the former Presbyterian Church
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Police appeal after stables break-in
SPECIALIST equine equipment worth around £4,000 was stolen from a horse training yard overnight. (Wednesday, May 29) Thieves broke into stables on Merrington Lane, in Spennymoor, and took distinctive harnesses and rugs used for sulky racing horses
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North-East diver Laugher claims first senior international medal
North Yorkshire diver Jack Laugher claimed his first senior international medal yesterday when he finished third in the Russia Spring Swallows Grand Prix in Kazan. Laugher, who hails from Boroughbridge, produced a new personal best of 484.20 in
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Robson pulls out of French Open doubles
LAURA ROBSON’S miserable French Open was complete yesterday when she pulled out of the women’s doubles because of back pain. The 19-year-old won only five games on Monday in her first-round singles match against former world number one Caroline
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Why keeping it in the family makes brilliant business sense
Two-thirds of all small businesses in the UK are family firms. Business Editor Andy Richardson looks at a sector which has shown remarkable resilience in the recession THE prospect of working alongside one’s spouse, siblings or parents may fill
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Dettori to return after cocaine ban
THE British Horseracing Authority is poised to issue Frankie Dettori’s riding licence once the rider has been given clearance to return to the saddle by France Galop. The French authority banned the Italian for six months after he tested positive
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BHA seek Al Zarooni advice
THE British Horseracing Authority will seek legal advice before considering whether to take any further action against Mahmood Al Zarooni after the disgraced trainer withdrew his appeal against an eight-year disqualification. Al Zarooni, 37, was
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Vision focused on Henry II rule
LAST season’s Ascot Gold Cup hero Colour Vision is among three Saeed bin Suroor-trained runners in today’s Seymour Pierce Henry II Stakes at Sandown. Trained by Mark Johnston in his younger days, the grey initially showed improved form for his
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Arab has potential
EBN ARAB has the potential to make up into a really nice horse this year and should be followed in the Cantor Fitzgerald Corporate Finance Heron Stakes at Sandown. A beautiful-looking son of Dixie Union, Paul Hanagan thinks the world of him and
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Body found in shallow grave on moors confirmed as missing County Durham grandmother
A BODY found in a shallow grave on moorland in West Yorkshire has now been confirmed as that of missing Chester-le-Street grandmother, Pamela Jackson. The 55-year-old was last seen at her home in The Crescent, Chester-le-Street on Saturday, March
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Celebrating the transformative power of music in North-East prisons
INTERNATIONAL violinist Tasmin Little and pianist Martin Roscoe will perform a programme of classical works to celebrate the transformative power of a music in North-East prisons. The concert in aid of the Irene Taylor Trust Music in Prisons project
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Collecting a million drink cans for good causes
AN ambitious bid to collect a million drink cans in east Durham will get underway next week. The Million Can Challenge is aimed at mobilising the community to clean up the environment while helping good causes at the same time. The event, launched
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Police face putter challenge
FOUR police officers hope the incentive of supporting a charity close to their hearts will drive them on when they face a gruelling game of golf. Northumbria police officers Michael Fraser, Craig Robson, Paul Spackman and Hayley Burton will take
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Charity thanks shoppers for donations
Sainsbury’s shoppers have helped raise over £600 for Guide Dogs UK. Staff at the Victoria Road store would like to thank everyone who donated to the collection which raised £609 for the charity. PAINTING: A group of ten teenagers will
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A political change of hands
During the recent elections at the beginning of May, Shildon Town Council had a political change of hands. It was a case of out with the old and in with the older still, with the Labour Party regaining control of the town council after years in the
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Bridge-building challenge for Darlington students
PUPILS from around Darlington will take part in a bridge building challenge in Darlington’s Market Square next week. The schools are working with Sarah Gouldsbrough from Head of Steam – Darlington Railway Museum and Steve Greathead of Applied Science
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Police urge people to "dob in a drink-driver"
POLICE are trying to ensure a tragedy-free summer – by urging people to tip them off about drink or drug drivers. They have launched a new campaign encouraging people to “dob in a drink driver” and “grass on a drug driver.” The North Yorkshire
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Pub license hearing adjourned
A HEARING to decide whether a pub landlord should have his license reviewed has been adjourned. Darlington Police asked the borough council to review the license of Robert Wilson of the Slaters Arms, on Bondgate, over concerns about several alleged
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Fashion show raises charity cash
CARS proved to be the stars as fashion combined with motoring in a glittering extravaganza for charity. Hundreds of pounds were raised for a hospice after motor dealer Sherwoods transformed its Darlington showroom into a sparkling showcase of local
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New deals for Durham duo Wood and Stoneman
AS one Ashington Express remains in the sidings, the new one signed a three-year contract extension for Durham yesterday. Mark Wood may not be quite as quick as Steve Harmison in his pomp, but he has been clocked at 90mph in two televised YB 40
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Hodgson happy with England display - but worried about a lack of attacking options
ROY Hodgson last night expressed his satisfaction with England's tame 1-1 draw with Republic of Ireland, but admitted his side is suffering from a lack of fire power that could jeopardise their chances of qualifying for the World Cup finals this autumn
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Monaco target Ben Arfa as their spending spree continues
MONACO continue to target Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa – despite having already spent more than £110m this summer. The French club, who are bankrolled by Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev, are determined to make their mark on Ligue
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N'Diaye happy with transfer activity as Di Canio targets more additions
WITH Paolo Di Canio continuing to target additions to his Sunderland squad, Alfred N'Diaye has welcomed this summer's ongoing transfer activity. The Black Cats agreed a four-year deal with Cabral this week, and the Basle midfielder's switch to
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Richards lauds Falcons after earning return to top flight
Final Score: Newcastle Falcons 31 Bedford Blues 24 (Falcons win 49-33 on aggregate) DIRECTOR of rugby Dean Richards praised his side's resilience after they sealed promotion back to the Premiership at the first time of asking with a 49-33 aggregate
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Somerset v Yorkshire: Day Two (County Championship)
Day Two Somerset v Yorkshire LV County Championship Centurion Adam Lyth enjoys playing against Somerset at Taunton. The Yorkshire left-hander yesterday scored his second hundred in five LV County Championship matches on this ground to put
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Millions owed to North-East councils in unpaid council tax
TENS of millions of pounds worth of council tax is continuing to go uncollected in the North-East despite efforts to crackdown on non-payment. The region’s biggest local authority, Durham County Council, has £15m worth of arrears. This would
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Law firm helps on £31m car dealership sale
A NORTH-EAST law firm has helped a car dealership buy a Land Rover sales company. Bond Dickinson, which has offices in Stockton and Newcastle, advised Gateshead-based Vertu Motors on a £31m deal to acquire Albert Farnell. The move marks Vertu's
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Warning over UK oil and gas industry after £400m contract completion
THE UK has lost more than £10bn and 10,000 jobs to Middle-East and Asian competitors in just three years, offshore energy bosses have claimed. The warning comes after North-East oil and gas firm, OGN Group, completed work on the UK's first custom-made
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Tributes to Darlington music hall star Irene James
A MUSIC hall performer who was once fired out of a cannon at a North-East theatre has died at the age of 88. Irene James, a singer and musician, worked with some of the great acts of the age, including Frankie Vaughan and Bobby Thompson, during
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Letters sent from the trenches reveal details of the Christmas Day Truce at Ypres
LETTERS sent from the trenches of the Western Front to the North-East have cast new light on the famous Christmas Day truce of 1914, when the guns of World War One fell silent. The previously unpublished letters sent by Major John Hawksley, of
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Rogue stray dog blamed for 'devastating' attack on sheep at Teesdale farm
A ROGUE stray dog is being blamed for a “devastating” attack on a flock of sheep in rural County Durham. The animal attacked ewes and lambs at Cockfield Hall Farm, Cockfield, near Bishop Auckland, sometime overnight on Tuesday or early Wednesday
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Progressive law firm hopes to create more North-East jobs
A PROGRESSIVE law firm has continued its expansion by opening a North-East office and creating eight jobs. GT Law offers services, including employment law, personal injury, wills and probate, immigration and conveyancing. Last year, it opened
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Law firm rolls up sleeves to tidy up environment
LAWYERS swapped statutes for secateurs in a community event. A team from Ward Hadaway, which has offices in Newcastle, volunteered to help improve an overgrown cycle path in Hebburn, South Tyneside, during Give and Gain Day. The 13-strong group
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Students recognised for chemistry skills
STUDENTS have been recognised for their ability to use chemistry to solve industrial problems. For the third time in four years chemistry students from Darlington’s Queen Elizabeth (QE) Sixth Form College have been named North-East champions of
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No-go for charity ghost hunt at Cockfield Workingmen's Club
OFFICIALS at a workingmen's club have decided the only spirits they want to disturb are those behind the bar after refusing permission for a charity ghost hunt - for health and safety reasons. Fundraiser Julie Proudfoot had hoped she and fellow
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Former Boro star Stewart Downing raises £15,000 for hospital to mark anniversary of sister's death
FORMER Middlesbrough footballer Stewart Downing has marked the 20th anniversary of his little sister's death by raising more than £15,000 in her memory. It was on May 30, 1993, that Vicki lost a two-year battle against a rare form of stomach cancer
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Pothole repair firm expands UK operations
A NORTH-EAST pot hole repair company, whose equipment is used across the world, has invested £150,000 in a machine to tackle the problem in the region. Velocity, based in Sunderland, recently created six jobs after securing a deal to supply its
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Aerospace firm safeguards North-East jobs after £165m deal
AN aerospace firm, which provides training support for the Ministry of Defence, says it has safeguarded about 90 North-East jobs after signing a £165m contract extension. Cobham Aviation Services, based at Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA), says
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Apprentice Joshua rewarded after giving up job for studies
AN apprentice has seen the fruits of his labour pay off handsomely after a bold move to give up work in favour of qualifications brought its rewards. Joshua Owens put himself through a number of electrical and engineering courses, and even left
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Pipe-bending firm secures major deal with US Navy aircraft carrier builder
A PIPE-BENDING firm has secured a deal with a US Navy aircraft carrier builder to make the world's first tube shaping machine of its kind. Unison, based in Eastfield, near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, has received an order from US company, Newport
