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RCA just one point above drop zone after defeat
Sunderland RCA dropped closer to the relegation zone when they were beaten 3-1 at third bottom Team Northumbria last night. The RCA took the lead through Andrew Brown in a goalmouth scramble, but Phil Lumsden levelled for Team Northumbria before
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Sunderland to face Hull in FA Cup quarter-finals
SUNDERLAND will take on Hull City in the FA Cup quarter-finals after the Tigers claimed a 2-1 win over Brighton in Monday night's fifth-round replay. The last-eight tie, which will take place at the KC Stadium on the weekend of March 8-10, pits
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Sunderland second string lose to Manchester United
SUNDERLAND'S development side missed out on the opportunity to go to the top of Barclays Under-21 Premier League as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United. Kevin Ball's youthful second string came under some early pressure
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Duster cleans up
TALK is cheap - and so is the Dacia Duster. You can have a new one on your driveway, the odometer reading 0000 miles, bobbles on the tyres and that indefinable ‘new car’ smell still permeating the cabin, for less than £10,000. At that price, there
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Art to Art Discussion
Recently I visited an exhibition of modern art. Is digital photography responsible for the obscure interpretation of still life in paintings? Now that cameras on our mobile phones coupled with photo-editing apps can help fumbling thumbs reproduce
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A promising start to an important campaign
LAST week, The Northern Echo launched an appeal to mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War by raising £100,000 for a Help For Heroes recovery centre at Catterick Garrison. We feel it is a fitting way to remember the heroes of The Great
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Prolific burglar caught in the act at home of ex's friend
A BURGLAR was confronted “in the act” attempting to remove property from the home of a friend of his ex-girlfriend, a court heard. Gavin Frank Cummings, 27, who has served previous prison sentences as a “three-strike” convicted burglar, earned
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Financial advisors voted among UK's best
TWO financial advisors are celebrating after being voted among the UK’s best. Derek Dryden, from Darlington, has been voted one of the best indepdendent financial advisors on consumer ratings website VouchedFor. Mr Dryden has been an advisor
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Good Food Show heads for Harrogate
TICKETS are now on sale for the BBC Good Food Spring Show to be held in Harrogate in spring. The show, at the Harrogate International Centre, will include celebrities, chefs and experts along with food and drink producers and live cookery demonstrations
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Charity urges New Year dieters to check out its shops
A CHILDREN’S charity is encouraging successful New Year dieters to source their new wardrobe in its stores across the region. Barnardo’s is reminding those who are beginning to see the benefits of their healthy regime, to check out its charity
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Man jailed after punching woman during street brawl
A LOUT with a history of violence against women is back behind bars tonight (Monday, February 24) for attacking a neighbour during a brawl in the street. James Stevenson fractured the woman's eye socket with a single punch - leaving her with nerve
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Thug jailed for kicking man's head "like a football" in Richmond
A VIOLENT thug who kicked another man in the head “as if kicking a football” while he lay defenceless on the ground has been jailed for six months. Jamie Ellis joined in an attack on the victim after he had already been kicked and punched unconscious
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Residents urged to vote for Mexican restaurant in national awards
A NORTH-EAST bar and restaurant is hoping to scoop a national award for the second year running. Voodoo Café, in Darlington, has been nominated for the best Latin restaurant outside of London in the annual Latin UK Awards (LUKAS). The awards
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Museum's revamp in ancient city
TWO museums situated in the ancient gateways to York are to undergo major refurbishments, and will be dedicated to two kings. Monk Bar will play host to the Richard III Experience, while Micklegate Bar will become home to the Henry VII Experience
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Funding advice available for voluntary groups in County Durham and Darlington at two special events
VOLUNTEER and community groups from across the region can get help to access outside funding at two special events. The County Durham Community Foundation, which supports local good causes, has organised the funding sessions to promote funding
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Claudia Lawrence's father's anguish ahead of her 40th birthday
THE father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence has said he would have liked to stage a live music night to celebrate her 40th birthday on Thursday (February 27). Peter Lawrence said instead of organising a band to play at his daughter’s local pub,
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Police search for occupants of stolen car
POLICE used a helicopter and dogs to search for the occupants of a stolen car after it was abandoned in a Yorkshire Dales village. Police spotted the red Mitsubishi Shogun near Askrigg, in Wensleydale, at about noon on Friday. The vehicle,
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Richmond Georgian Theatre Royal used as film location for Handel documentary
FILM-MAKERS documenting the life of composer George Frideric Handel have today (Monday, February 24) taken over an historic North Yorkshire theatre. Film crews from Groberg Films and Two Productions are on location in Richmond today and tomorrow
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Police seek volunteers to join their ranks
POLICE covering England’s biggest county are looking for more volunteers to join their ranks. The North Yorkshire force already has about 120 volunteers working in a number of roles – but wants to boost that number by another 100. The volunteers
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Lorry was breaking 30mph limit before it killed Belmont man, court told
A LORRY driver was breaking the speed limit before he hit and killed a North-East man on a pedestrian crossing, a court has heard. Paul Vowles tried to swerve but apparently clipped teaching assistant Jake Thompson with his truck’s nearside wing
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Pair sent to prison after shoplifting
A PREGNANT woman who admitted stealing £1,300 worth of creams and pharmaceuticals was sentenced to eight weeks in prison by magistrates. Kayleigh McCabe, 27, of Garvin Close, Middlesbrough, was spotted by staff when she returned to Boots in Stokesley
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Town runs for Sport Relief
RUNNERS – and walkers – will be able to do their bit for charity in Bedale next month. The Bedale Mile returns to the town on March 23 as part of a nationwide series of events raising money for Sport Relief. The event was first held in 2012
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Take-away businesswoman becomes latest Darlington FC investor
DARLINGTON FC has welcomed investment from a local business owner. Harwinder Kaur, franchisee of four Subway outlets in Darlington and Newton Aycliffe, has made what the club called a “significant investment”. The businesswoman, who lives in
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Breakfast presenter to deliver keynote speech at International Women's Day event
BBC Business presenter Steph McGovern will give an aspirational speech as part of Teesside International Women’s Day this year. The Middlesbrough broadcast journalist will be joined by fellow Teessider, TV presenter Kirsten O’Brien, Chief Constable
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Former Newcastle star Ranger raped friend in hotel after pestering her for weeks, court is told
A FORMER Newcastle United footballer raped a friend in a hotel after pestering her for weeks "to be his girl", a court has heard. Nile Ranger, 22, is accused of raping the girl after the pair had been out together in Newcastle city centre.
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This fisherman knows the net
Bart van Olphen wants to teach you to cook fish, in 15 seconds or less. Now that’s how you do internet marketing, says Giles Turnbull I’M going to tell you a secret. It’s the secret of successful internet marketing. Perhaps I should put that in
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Skydiving company to operate from Durham Tees Valley Airport
A SKYDIVING company has been given permission to operate from Durham Tees Valley Airport this summer. Skydive St George will run commercial parachuting operations, specialising in tandem skydives for beginners, from April. The airport’s chief
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Cyclist hurt in hit-and-run
A CYCLIST suffered head injuries when her bike collided with a car that failed to stop at the scene. The 33-year-old woman was hurt at the traffic lights on the junction of Rougier Street and Station Road in York at about 6.15pm on Sunday, February
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Support acts added to North-East Live
THREE new acts have been added to the line-up for the region’s biggest pop festival. Chart-topper Katy B, girl group Neon Jungle and newcomers Rixton have been added to the bill of the North-East Live festival. They join headliners Jessie J
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Recovering drug addicts give something back to the community
RECOVERING drug addicts ran a kitchen for homeless people today (Monday, February 24). Tenants at the 155, Norton Road, an accommodation centre for former drug addicts supported by the Sanctuary Supported Living charity, decided to help others
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Charity Mothers' Day event planned on the Wensleydale Railway
A HOSPICE charity is offering a scenic treat this Mothers’ Day with a ride on the Wensleydale Railway. Herriot Hospice Homecare is organising its third annual afternoon train ride, which will include a tour through Wensleydale from Leeming Bar
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Cash boost helps plan future for leisure centre
VOLUNTEERS who took over a former council-run leisure centre can plan for its long term future with the help of a cash windfall. Ferryhill Community Partnership landed £7,880 from the Government’s community assets and services grants programme
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Don’t cry for Marti
Wet Wet Wet singer Marti Pellow is now a musical theatre star – but it all happened by accident, as he tells Steve Pratt A MAN with a thick Glaswegian accent is on the other end of the line asking about doing the interview early so he can go for
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Appeal for help with First World War exhibition
PEOPLE in Chester-le-Street are being invited to provide memories and memorabilia for an exhibition on the First World War. RSVP North East plans to hold a pop up exhibition telling the story of the town’s contribution to the Great War to mark
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Cheat’s kedgeree
Celebrity chef Dean Edwards is on a mission to prove eggs are more than just a breakfast staple. Here is one of his recipes for you to try. Ingredients: Serves Two 1 skinless salmon fillet 1 onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves,
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Singing workshop to take place on Saturday
SINGING LESSONS: A singing workshop for people of all abilities will take place on Saturday, March 1, at 62 Thirsk Road, Northallerton. The taster sessions, led by Laura Taylor, will be informal and around an hour each, starting from 11am.
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Stadium car parks closed to public over weekend
CAR parks in the vicinity of the Stadium of Light will be closed this weekend as a fleet of London-bound coaches leaves from the ground ferrying Sunderland fans to Wembley. The only vehicle access onto the complex over the weekend will be for customers
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Mallard leaves Shildon rail museum to mark the end of The Great Goodbye
TRAIN enthusiasts gathered to watch record-breaking steam engine Mallard leave Shildon to mark the end of a display honouring the locomotive. The Great Goodbye exhibition brought together Mallard and its five remaining A4 class sister engine at
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Fiery egg and spinach curry
Celebrity chef Dean Edwards is on a mission to prove eggs are more than just a breakfast staple. Here is one of his recipes for you to try. Ingredients: Serves Four 8 large eggs 1 large onion, sliced 1 500ml carton tomato passata
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Seafood pasta
SOMETIMES I need a dish that’s just simple and fresh; certainly easy to cook after a day at work. Fish always falls into that category and while we know that fresh is best, fish freezes remarkably well. I’ve always got some in the freezer. The
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Home cooking pride
Stop being ashamed of British cuisine – the French don’t know everything about food MAYBE I’d have been better off if it hadn’t happened, but I bumped into an old girlfriend recently. And both “bumped into” and “old” are apt words as she was considerably
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Tour de France challenge for gym users
MORE 30 gym members tested their cycling skills in a gym challenge inspired by the Tour de France. Customers at Hambleton District Council’s leisure centres were invited to ride the equivalent of a tenth of the 20th stage of the Tour De France
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Man charged with robbery at Brompton Stores
A 20 year-old-man has appeared in court charged with a robbery at a village shop. Marcus Richardson, from Brompton, near Northallerton, North Yorkshire, was remanded on bail after appearing at Northallerton Magistrates' Court today (Monday, February
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Grandmother wins £25,000 on postcode lottery
A TEESSIDE grandmother plans to visit her son in Cyprus after winning £25,000 in the People’s Postcode Lottery. Maria Wedgewood, of Billingham, was at home when she was surprised by the lottery presenter and former Radio DJ Judie McCourt who presented
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'Last orders' to be called in Wembley pubs an hour before big-match kick-off
FANS planning a pre-match tipple ahead of Sunday’s Capital One Cup final are advised ‘last orders’ will be called in pubs around Wembley an hour before the 2pm kick-off. A controlled drinking zone will be in place in the vicinity of the stadium
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Have your say on policing priorities
A PUBLIC meeting for people to have their say on crime is being held at Hamsteels Community Centre, Western Avenue, Esh Winning, on Wednesday February 26 from 6pm to 7pm. The meeting will be attended by a representative from the neighbourhood policing
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MEP calls for e-cigarette users to help him fight "draconian" new laws
A NORTH-East MEP has called on users of electronic cigarettes to help him fight “draconian” laws which would regulate their use. Martin Callanan claims a proposed ban on refillable e-cigarettes, alongside heavy restrictions on all but the weakest
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Housing group clinches health award for second year
NORDIC walking, boxercise, Zumba and spinning taster sessions have helped a housing group win a commendation for health promotion for the second year running. The Vela Housing Group, which incorporates Tees-based Tristar Homes and Housing Hartlepool
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Children to cheer on football heroes at Wembley
FIVE seriously ill children are being offered the chance of a lifetime to cheer on their heroes at Wembley. The youngsters will be supporting Sunderland in Sunday’s cup final showdown with Manchester City thanks to the Box 4 Kids campaign.
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90-year-old pedestrian suffers broken leg in collision
A WOMAN in her 90s broke her leg after colliding with a car in Stockton on Saturday (FEB 22). The 90-year-old pedestrian was on Constain Grove in Stockton, at the junction with Roseberry Road, when she was struck by a Citreon Berlingo. She
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Skin savers
Stop the clock with good skincare habits. Lisa Haynes reveals some surprising ways to slow down the ageing process ANTI-AGEING isn’t just down to gene pools and preventative potions. Everyday skincare sins could be interfering with your war against
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Looking at Roman life
The speaker at Bedale Archaeology and History Society's meeting on March 4 will be archaeologist and author Gillian Hovell, who will give an illustrated talk on everyday life in Rome as depicted by the Romans. The meeting takes place in Bedale Hall
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Be a savvy snacker
A snack or two can help us get through the day, but it’s easy to make unhealthy choices. Abi Jackson chews over the facts NOT only is eating well important for weight management, but what we put into our bodies can also actively boost long-term
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Marquee planning bid
Lumley Castle Hotel at Chester-le-Street is seeking planning permission from Durham County Council fior the temporary siting of an events marquee in its grounds for things such as wedding receptions and conferences. New roof: Durham County Council
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Top pianist to perform in East Cleveland on Friday
PIANO CONCERT: The principal pianist with the Turkish Presidential Philharmonic Orchestra is giving one of only two performances in the UK in East Cleveland on Friday. Gulsin Onay’s is playing the solo concert at Sir William Turner’s Almshouses
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Anti-cuts campaigners to lobby Durham council budget summit
AN ANTI-cuts protest will greet councillors arriving at a council headquarters to set the authority’s budget later this week (Wednesday, February 26). Durham County Council will vote on its 2014-15 budget on Wednesday, with the ruling Labour group
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Playing with fire
DEBT is like fire – used well, it’s a fantastic tool, used badly, it burns. That’s why of all elements of finance, it’s the one that needs the most careful handling. Yet for those in the know, it’s possible to borrow without any cost whatsoever
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Durham students vow to kick prejudice out of sport
STUDENTS are helping to kick homophobia out of sport. Durham Students’ Union (DSU) has signed up to a government sports charter against homophobia and transphobia. Grace Abel, DSU’s community officer, said: “We aim to take a stand against prejudice
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Wembley-bound fans warned many train services will be 'dry' this weekend
RAIL operators and agencies are preparing to smooth the ride for thousands of Sunderland fans travelling to London for the Capital One Cup Final. A large proportion of the anticipated 40,000 Black Cats’ fans heading to the capital for Sunday’s
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Durham Police Chief Constable Mike Barton repeats calls for decriminalising Class A drugs
A POLICE chief in favour of decriminalising class A drugs has repeated his call for a reform of how addiction is treated. Mike Barton, Chief Constable of Durham Police, spoke after visiting Copenhagen to study how the Danes deal with heroin addicts
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Half-term fun raises cash for sick kids
HALF-term holiday fun will benefit sick children. More than 500 children enjoyed the Little Bishops Play Palace, which ran in a unit at the Prince Bishops shopping centre, Durham, from February 15 to 23. The initiative raised £500 for the Treetops
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Jean therapy
Jeans have gone from closet staple to catwalk trend. Lisa Haynes delights in this season’s unstoppable denim takeover JEANS have always been a go-to staple but, not content with legs alone, there’s a head-to-toe denim takeover this season. From
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Lighting up the league
THIS weekend marks the 58-year anniversary of Newcastle United making footballing history as they were the first ever club to win a Football League game under floodlights, with victory over Portsmouth at Fratton Park. The game nearly did not go
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Grant is music to the ears for day care centre
A DAY centre for older people has come alive with the sound of music. Thanks to a grant of £3,750 from Hambleton District Council’s community grants programme the Dales Care Centre in Bedale has been able to add to its activities schedule with
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Charity day in aid of Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity
CROOK Hall and Gardens, in Durham, is hosting a charity day in aid of Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity. The 13th Century medieval hall, situated in the centre of Durham, is donating all entrance fees raised on Saturday, March 8 to the Rainbow Trust
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Great North Run places up for grabs
RAINBOW Trust Children’s Charity is offering charity places for this year’s Great North Run on Sunday, September 7. Rainbow Trust supports families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness, and is currently looking after more
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A harsh lesson in fire safety
A FIRE in 1885 caused a major setback in the early life of the North Eastern County School, known in more recent times as Barnard Castle School. While the new buildings were under construction, a temporary academy was set up for the first pupils
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Firefighters called to Langley Park
A BEDROOM was severely damaged after fire broke out in a house this afternoon (Monday, February 24). County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service were called to George Street in Langley Park, near Durham at 12.30pm. It is thought the
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Pledge that business will continue as usual by new owners of Leeming services
THE new owners of a well-known and long-established local company have promised that business will continue as usual. Moto Hospitality Ltd took over Leeming Bar Services on the A1(M) near Bedale for an undisclosed sum earlier this month. It
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New housing scheme for Consett steelworks could get the go-ahead next week
COUNCILLORS are being recommended to grant planning permission for the latest phase of the former Consett steelworks site redevelopment. Durham County Council’s county planning committee will consider the proposdals to build at Berry Edge when
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Tickets snapped up for charity concert
THE organisers of a charity concert featuring the Northallerton Male Voice Choir and the Richmond-based ladies’ choir Musicality have announced the event is a sell-out. All tickets for the show on March 8 at the Northallerton Forum have been snapped
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Extra three to eight billion barrels of oil could be extracted from the North Sea oilfields, Durham University expert says
AN extra three to eight billion barrels of oil could be extracted from the North Sea oilfields, but only with significant investment, according to a Durham University expert. Professor Jon Gluyas, head of the department of Earth sciences, at Durham
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Plans unveiled for refurbishment of Seaham Methodist Church
PLANS are in place to refurbish an east Durham church to accommodate its growing congregation. Gateshead-based Gradon Architecture has put forward its contemporary vision for transforming Seaham Methodist Church on Tempest Road, Seaham, by submitting
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Teen's jaw broken in resort attack
A TEENAGER had his jaw broken when he was attacked in an alleyway in the early hours of the morning. The 18-year-old was assaulted in St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, near the alleyway oposite the Quids Inn, between 3am and 4am on February 16.
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New operating theatres and mortuary planned for Darlington Memorial Hospital given the go-ahead
A MULTI-million pound extension that will create extra operating theatres and a new mortuary at Darlington Memorial Hospital has been given the go-ahead by planners. The plans for the site, on Hollyhurst Road, will involve the demolition of the
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Durham riverbanks walk
DURHAM Ramblers will hold a leisurely four-mile walk along Durham City’s riverbanks on Saturday (March 1). The walk starts at Old Shire Hall, Old Elvet, Durham, at 2pm. For more information, call Roger Carpenter on 0191-3864511 or 07503-646233.
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Women in east Durham urged to rediscover love of netball
WOMEN in east Durham are urged to go back to their school days and rediscover their love of netball. The East Durham Belles are offering a 10-week Get into Netball programme for adult beginners, returners or those who haven’t played since their
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Durham fun run for Zambia
A FUN run in aid of African children will be held next week (Friday, March 7). The event will involve about 800 children from up to 14 schools running to raise money for Sport in Action Zambia, which works to help youngsters in Lusaka, Zambia,
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Emergency appeal for money to put heritage railway back on track
A HERITAGE railway has launched an emergency appeal for £100,000 amid warnings a disastrous landslip is a serious threat to the future of the line through the Yorkshire Dales. Ths year was due to be one of the busiest and most lucrative in the
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Credit stealing row breaks out as trees are planted die community orchard
A ROW has broken out over who can claim the credit for creating a community orchard in a south Tees community. Allotment holders, residents and councillors have been clearing trees and vegetation at Snaith’s Field, a community parkland area in
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Police appeal after pensioner assaulted at Locomotion's Mallard exhibition
POLICE are appealing for help after a pensioner had a camera pushed into his face as he took photos of iconic steam locomotives on display in County Durham. Police say the 70-year-old man, from Carlisle, was assaulted as he tried to take a photograph
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Work to start on flood protection for village
WORK will start next month to protect five village homes from flooding. Northumbrian Water is to spend £390,000 upgrading the sewer network in Shotley Bridge to reduce the risk of flooding in the village. The company will install 100-metres
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Court heard lamb curry served by Northallerton restaurant was actually beef
AN Indian restaurant has been fined £2,500 after selling “lamb curry” which was actually made of beef. Aroma Redefining of Zetland Street, Northallerton, admitted two charges of giving or displaying food that was not of the nature demanded.
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Man in need of new shoes beats the pay day loan companies thanks to new finance scheme
AN UNEMPLOYED man who needed to borrow money to buy a pair of shoes says he has been saved from a payday loan trap thanks to a new community borrowing scheme. Paul Wilson, 39, of Dormanstown, Redcar, needed to borrow £100 for shoes and to pay his
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Churchgoers to enjoy St Cuthbert lecture
THE Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove, Dean of Durham, will give the St Cuthbert’s Day Lecture, at St Cuthbert’s Church, on Tuesday, March 18, at 7.30pm. The free talk is open to all. PLAYERS WANTED: Darlington Young Bulls’ Football Club is recruiting
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Dixons and Carphone Warehouse in merger talks
BOSSES at Currys and PC World owner Dixons Retail Group and mobile phone firm Carphone Warehouse are in talks over a £3.6bn merger. The companies have more than 3,000 stores with annual sales in excess of £12bn. Dixons employs more than 31,000
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Explore Middle Age Durham
UNIVERSITY students and staff are to introduce people to Durham as it was 500 years ago. The Durham University postgraduate students and researchers are planning An Introduction to Durham in the Middle Ages and Renaissance course. It will take
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Jazz band perform at retirement village to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society
A jazz band will perform at the Middleton Hall Retirement Village, in Middleton St George on Saturday, March 1, to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. Sharp Intake, a Leeds-based seven piece who perform traditional songs as well as modern numbers
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Firefighters return to normal duties after helping flood rescue teams in south
FIREFIGHTERS from Teesside have returned to normal duties after helping flood emergency teams in the south of England last week. Cleveland Fire Brigade sent a Swift Water rescue team – consisting of six officers from its Thornaby fire station –
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Men well versed in the horrors of war
Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen are synonymous with the war, but they were not alone in capturing the pain and suffering of war in poetry In response to the horrors of the First World War many young men took up their pens and wrote poetry, using
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Wall of Remembrance created in Dales village
PEOPLE in the Yorkshire Dales are being given the chance to express their attitudes towards war and peace. A special Peace and Remembrance Wall will be started at the Bainbridge Quaker Meeting House on March 1. And at 10.30am that day two 4ft
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Scottish band heads for the Moors
SCOTTISH pop-rockers Deacon Blue will be appearing at an outdoor concert on the North York Moors this summer. The band will be taking part in the Forestry Commission’s Forest Live music series with a show in Dalby Forest on June 28. Tickets
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Work to start on gas main replacement
DRIVERS and residents are being warned of possible disruption as work starts to replace about 500-metres of ageing gas pipes. Old metal gas mains in Langley Moor, near Durham are to be replaced over the next four weeks with new plastic pipes.
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Narrow defeats inspired this win, says Hartley
DYLAN Hartley insists a watershed RBS 6 Nations victory over Ireland was forged amid the ruins of recent heroic failures against New Zealand and France. England head coach Stuart Lancaster acclaimed Saturday’s 13-10 triumph at Twickenham as the
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Play about alcohol abuse to tour region's secondary schools
A POWERFUL play about alcohol misuse is to tour North-East secondary schools in the coming weeks. Pupils at 29 schools across the region will watch and then discuss Smashed, a theatre education programme, sponsored by Diageo GB and performed by
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Orchestra North East concert at Durham's Gala Theatre
THE DRAMATIC chords that open Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto are one of the most recognisable moments in classical music. Acclaimed Turkish pianist Gulsin Onay visits Durham City to perform this popular piece with Orchestra North East in an
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Jackson’s men so close to a bobsleigh medal
JOHN Jackson missed Olympic bronze by the blink of an eye as his sled dubbed ‘George Four-man’ narrowly failed to deliver a knockout blow in Sochi. However, there should be no shame in an against-the-odds fifth-place finish, Britain’s best bobsleigh
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Falcons fight back to grab losing bonus point
NEWCASTLE Falcons picked up what could be a crucial losing bonus point through Noah Cato’s try in a spirited but ultimately doomed fightback against Aviva Premiership leaders Northampton Saints. Trailing 19-6 at the interval, the Falcons limited
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Fire chiefs call in researchers to understand what motivates Teesside's firebugs
FIRE chiefs have called in university researchers to try to find out why parts of the region have such high arson rates. Despite deliberate fires across Teesside being reduced by 35 per cent over the last five years, Cleveland continues to have
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Aviation Minister launches Newcastle Airport business park
WORK has started on a 7,000 jobs business park at a North-East airport. Robert Goodwill, the aviation minister, launched the Newcastle International Airport Business Park with Dave Laws, Airport chief executive and Councillor Nick Forbes, Leader
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Brayson brace puts Moors out of Vase
SPENNYMOOR Town manager Jason Ainsley admitted that the holders went out of the FA Carlsberg Vase “with a whimper” as Newcastle Benfield deserved to knock them out with a shock 2-1 victory at the Brewery Field on Saturday. Moors were beaten by
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Relegation threats recede for NE duo
TYNEDALE and Billingham eased their relegation worries with crucial away wins on Saturday. After looking doomed at the turn of the year, Tynedale climbed two places to fifth from the bottom of National One with a 19-10 victory against Loughborough
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Engineering company secures environmental work
AN engineering firm employing hundreds of North-East workers has secured a deal to carry out global environmental work. Amec, which has more than 400 staff in Darlington, will work with oil and gas company Eni's Exploration and Production division
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Singing group for dementia sufferers
A MUSIC group aimed at people living with dementia will be launched by the Alzheimer’s Society in Darlington next month. The charity’s Tees Valley team is hoping people with dementia, their carers and relatives will head to the Singing for the
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Widow pays tribute to D-Day veteran and much-loved Darlington headteacher
THE WIDOW of a much-loved headteacher and Second World War veteran today (Monday February 24) paid tribute to her inspirational and devoted husband. Following a long life marked by adventure, travel and dedication to work and family, Darlington
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Belated Valentine's gift as heart melts for Darlington visitor
THERE was a belated Valentine’s gift for one woman today (Monday, February 24). Lucky Nicola Passman, 25, was presented with a sparkling diamond ring at the Joseph Pease Monument in Darlington. The ring, worth more than £1,600, had previously
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Council reassures public it is doing all it can to recycle street furniture
A COUNCIL has reassured the public that it is doing all it can to recycle street furniture after concerns were raised over the redevelopment of a roundabout. The area around the Stonebridge roundabout in Darlington is undergoing major redevelopment
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The show goes on in Seaham
TRUE to the adage that the show must go on, an amateur theatre group is preparing to stage a pantomime, despite going through two princesses, two evil queens and three different mirrors. MalDo Productions will be presenting Snow White at Dawdon
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Surprise, Surprise
I SEE that ITV are to make a three-part TV drama about Cilla Black starring Sheridan Smith as the vocally-challenged heroine. I hope she can sing, because Cilla certainly couldn’t. Unfortunately for those of us who grew up in the 1960s, the programme-makers
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Flooding help
PEOPLE in the North-East, especially Northumbria, cannot forget the devastation, damage and loss of life that was caused by the floods that wreaked havoc a couple of years ago. However, when people were trying to salvage their belongings and hope
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Caring Darlington students help younger peers adjust to school life
PREFECTS have launched a peer project at their academy to help younger students adjust to school life, as a lasting legacy of the good work of senior pupils. Year 11 prefects at Haughton Academy, Darlington, came up with the idea to help students
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Accusations
WHAT is it going to take for all the accusations of sexual assault against men to stop, whether historical or not? Is it going to take a loss of a man’s life? This seems to be the only way that anything does get done. What are these women getting
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Deputy Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner retires
THE DEPUTY Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria Mark Dennett has retired from his role, it has been announced. The former Northumbria Police chief superintendent, who headed up both South Tyneside and Northumberland Area Commands, played
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Lib Dems
WITH regard to Malcolm Dunstone’s letter about the Liberal Democrats’ record in Government (HAS, Feb 21). The Lib Dems no longer have any credibility on anything. They caved on fracking, on the bedroom tax and on tuition fees. After the
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Food banks
MILLIONAIRE Work and Pensions Minister Lord Freud insists the sharp increase in people resorting to food banks has no link whatsoever to welfare reform and benefit sanctions. Some 97,690 job seekers, 26 Anglican bishops and 15 leaders of other
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Physical reaction
LAST week an earthquake occurred in the Bristol Channel. Perhaps God is punishing those who decided to do study religion at school, when they should have studied physics? CT Riley, Spennymoor.
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First class idea
OFTEN pass post office workers delivering letters during some awful weather conditions and, occasionally, during a lovely sunny day. I wonder if, having just paid £1.09 to receive a letter, could the post office use these charges to purchase motorised
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Cancer support
A NEW cancer support group has been set up in Newton Aycliffe, founded by a lady who is recovering well from leukaemia. The first meeting was on February 6. I went along and found it very friendly. There were members of the Macmillan cancer support
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Richmond School
AS a parent and former governor of Richmond School, I have long had concerns about the management of this institution. Although I resigned as a governor some time ago, I believe that concerns about the school’s budgetary and academic problems are
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The way to an editor’s heart is...
IT was a pleasure last week to officially open the charity shop at Northland Methodist Church, in Darlington, and there were a number of key factors involved in my decision to agree to do the honours. The first was that the request came in from
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Match Analysis: Northampton Town 2 Hartlepool United 0
Full-time: Northampton Town 2 Hartlepool United 0 THEY say you learn from every game, well the majority of them anyway, and even in the most insipid of defeats, Colin Cooper came away with something to chew on. Following a solid run of results
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Prince’s Trust is just the job
EARLIER this year leading youth charity The Prince’s Trust revealed how an estimated one in five young people in the North-East had experienced symptoms of mental illness as a result of being out of work or education. Its Macquarie Youth Index
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The price of freedom
PRESIDENT Viktor Yanukovych may have lost his grip on power in Kiev but we have yet to see the endgame in Ukraine. The revolution that appears to have removed Yanukovych could not have happened at a worse time for Moscow coinciding, as it did,
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Former Newcastle striker Nile Ranger on trial today
A FORMER Newcastle United footballer will go on trial today charged with rape. Ex-United striker Nile Ranger, who now plays for Swindon Town, will appear at Newcastle Crown Court. The 22-year-old, from London, denies raping a woman at a Newcastle
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Rooney can captain England, says boss
ROY Hodgson has expressed his pleasure that Wayne Rooney has settled his future before the World Cup and believes the Manchester United striker could be England’s captain for the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign. Hodgson insists current skipper Steven
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Bannatyne agrees £92m deal to clear business debts
ENTREPRENEUR Duncan Bannatyne has agreed a £92m deal that will help clear his company's loans with a collapsed bank. The Bannatyne Group has announced the agreement with M&G Investments for the sale and leaseback of the ground leases of 39
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Following the dream points way back home
MIKE Waterston once dreamed of a career in the aircraft industry, but it was with a business that began in the basement of his home that he has enjoyed his greatest success. Talking to the man who, with his wife Sally, runs the Durham City IT and
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The Red terror
How the Future Worked: Russia through the eyes of a young nonperson by Alexander Boot 5/5 stars (RoperPenberthy, £12.99) WINSTON Churchill described Russia as, “a riddle wrapped up in a mystery inside an enigma”. But Churchill only visited
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Best sellers: Hardbacks
1. Minecraft: The Official Redstone Handbook 2. Minecraft: The Official Beginner’s Handbook 3. The Days of Anna Madrigal, Armistead Maupin 4. Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, Sally Magnusson 5. The Little Book of Mindfulness
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Everybody loves an under-god
IN her Gospel of Loki, Harris brings her fascination with Norse mythology from her previous children’s literature foray to her longstanding adult audience – with wit, style, and obvious enjoyment. Loki, Odin’s blood-brother, has long been misunderstood
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Australia Bound
What can we say about Sam? Cor! What can we say about Sam? We could say he's good looking... But it wouldn't be fair Cos we can't see his face. It's all covered in hair! What can we say about Sam? We could say he scoffs Chinese Each
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The Oak Tree
The oak tree stood for a thousand years Its aged trunk knarled and twisted Its branches creak and groan As a hurricane breeze bends and twists it. Once a thriving forest, alas no more Ravaged, devastated, shot down by the woodcutter’s saw
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Sevres Tea-Services (as seen in Bowes Museum)
Things of exquisite grace and charm Sevres – produced tea-services Of troubled minds, the perfect balm: Embodiments of the graces. To gaze at them for a minute Is to experience a sense However slight, of the infinite: Contemplation’
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Silk (BBC1, 9pm)
BRITISH TV viewers seem to love nothing more than a good crime drama. Some concentrate on capturing the culprits, while others, such as Silk, deal with the legal side of things. Silk, which debuted in 2011, is back for a third series with Maxine
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One Born Every Minute (C4, 9pm)
EVERYBODY needs good neighbours, or so the song goes. And if you are expecting a child, who better to have as your neighbour than a midwife? And one who works at the West Country’s busiest maternity unit, Southmead Hospital in Bristol, no less
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The Culture Show: Forget the Oscars, Here Are the Kermodes (BBC2, 10pm)
FOR those who have been hooked on Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo’s Radio 5 Live show for the past decade or more, their weekly bickering about old and new movies like a married couple is audio nirvana. And for film-loving TV viewers, the Kermode awards
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Billingham Forum
THERE were some great performances in this fun, pantomime-style production of this classic fantasy adventure, but one made my little girl gasp with excitement. Toto the dog stole the show as far as my eight-year-old was concerned. Other little
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Steelmaker tops the five million tonnes mark
FIVE million tonnes of steel slabs have been made by a North-East works since it restarted production in April 2012. SSI UK in Redcar said the milestone was reached late on Saturday night at the plant which returned to operation following an almost
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Theatre news: Evita
SCHOOLBOY Oliver Blake will take to the stage of Newcastle Theatre Royal tonight in the touring production of the musical Evita. Ten-year-old Oliver, from Sunderland, who sings with the Chorister School Galilee Choir, in Durham Cathedral, will
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Quakers still on course for their happy ending
On the day that the clubhouse at Radcliffe Borough was off-limits to supporters because of a wedding reception, Darlington returned to action with a victory which maintains the belief that their engagement in the promotion race could end happily ever
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Families urged to fill in soldier gaps on Bishop Auckland historian's 70th Brigade website
THE details of more than 5,600 Second World War soldiers have been uploaded to a new website, with families being urged to fill in the gaps. Historian John Dixon has spent several years compiling information for the memorial website dedicated to
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Given will remember his Riverside stay fondly - even if he returns soon
AN emotional Shay Given delivered a 'thank you' message to the fans for making his farewell Middlesbrough appearance memorable then admitted: 'I could be back again this season.' But rather than pull on a Boro shirt once more, the Irishman could
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Help urgently required if young people's lives aren't to be wasted
Regional director of The Prince’s Trust charity Jonathan Townsend tells STUART ARNOLD how many young people have lost hope for the future and need urgent support. EARLIER this year leading youth charity The Prince’s Trust revealed how an estimated
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National shortage of specialist medical staff is adding to pressures on hospital A&E units
NATIONAL shortages of specialist doctors and nurses are adding to the pressures on the region’s accident and emergency departments, according to a survey of how North-East casualty units are coping this winter. Questions about vacancies in A&
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Pardew hoping Remy's last-gasp winner will provide the Magpies with momentum
ALAN PARDEW is hoping Loic Remy's dramatic stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa draws a line under Newcastle United's recent struggles and gives the club the momentum required to kick on again in the final two-and-a-half months of the season.
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Match Analysis: Arsenal 4 Sunderland 1
Final Score: Arsenal 4 Sunderland 1 AS dress rehearsals go, Sunderland’s preparation for their showpiece final next week couldn’t have gone any worse. Just as well Gus Poyet has the capacity to change almost his entire cast. Saturday’s trip
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Match Analysis: Newcastle United 1 Aston Villa 0
Full-time: Newcastle United 1 Aston Villa 0 THEY say the best things come to those who wait. Newcastle United supporters will concur, but no doubt hope they do not have to wait quite as long in the future. Loic Remy's stoppage-time winner ended
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Poyet reveals Cattermole concerns
SUNDERLAND manager Gus Poyet revealed he left Lee Cattermole out of his squad on Saturday over fears the midfielder could end up suspended for next Sunday’s Capital One Cup final. Cattermole’s name was missing from the team sheet for Saturday’s
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Record numbers flock to Locomotion to see Mallard and her sisters together for final time
AS the Great Goodbye A4 exhibition in County Durham comes to an end, Duncan Leatherdale joins the thousands-strong-throng to see The Mallard and her sisters together for the final time. SEVENTY-five years after it became the World’s fastest ever
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Service sector upbeat as optimism rises
SERVICE sector firms started the year in upbeat mood after a third consecutive quarter of rising activity, a survey has revealed. A report from The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) says optimism in the consumer and professional services
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Match analysis: Middlesbrough 0 Leeds United 0
Full-time: Middlesbrough 0 Leeds United 0 IN the space of just three months, Shay Given became a firm fans favourite at the Riverside Stadium. In the remaining few months of the campaign, it will be hoped another of Middlesbrough's other loan rangers
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Four years for Darlington knifeman who terrorised retired couple at their home
AN ELDERLY homeowner had a knife pointed at his neck during a terrifying attempted robbery at his home, a court heard. Michael Sinclair, 34, lunged at the victim after banging on the door of the home he shared with his wife in the Haughton area
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Roadworks planned for busy A66 towards Cumbria
WORK has begun on a £300,000 scheme to resurface parts of a busy road which connects the region with the North West. The Highways Agency is carrying out roadworks along a 1.5mile section of the westbound carriageway A66 near Brough, Cumbria, until
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Death of Washington man hit by mainline train at 111mph was accidental, coroner concludes
A MAN who was killed when he was struck by a mainline train travelling at more than 100mph was probably drunk at the time, a coroner has heard. Scott McAdam died instantly when he was hit by the 10.35am service from Newcastle to Reading on the
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Funds raised for Mason Campion by Miles for Men at Bishop Auckland Asda
SHOPPERS at a Bishop Auckland supermarket donated £175 to a campaign to get a critically ill toddler a dream trip to Disneyland. Hartlepool-based charity Miles for Men set up a stall at Asda in Bishop Auckland to raise funds for Mason Campion.
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Crook Grassroots by John Phelan
FAIR TRADE: Fair Trade coffee mornings will be held from 9.30am to noon at St Andrew’s Dawson Street Methodist United Reform Church in Crook tomorrow (February 25) and in the side aisle of St Catherine’s Church in Crook on Saturday, March 8. There
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Public meeting to discuss sports arena proposals
PLANS for a new North- East sports arena, possibly in Evenwood, will be discussed at a public meeting in the Eden Arms Hotel, in West Auckland, tomorrow (Tuesday, February 25), at 7.30pm. Richard Wigham, who is behind the proposal, wants to hear
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Willington Abigail sings her way into music finals in memory of grandfather
A CHORAL girl is dedicating her winning streak in a national music competition to her late grandfather who bought her singing lessons as a Christmas present. Abigail Farrell has made it through to the regional finals of the Teen Star Competition
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Fundraiser for Laura and Esmie Lowes in Etherley this weekend
A STARS in their eyes fancy dress karaoke night will be held at Etherley Cricket Club on Saturday (March 1) at 7pm to raise funds for Laura Lowes and her daughter Esmie to travel to a specialist hospital in London. Mrs Lowes has an aggressive bowel
