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UPDATED: Main road reopens after six-hour closure due to spilled lorry load of instant mash
A SECTION of the busy main road in North Yorkshire was blocked for almost six hours after a lorry shed its load of instant mashed potato. North Yorkshire Police said the incident took place on the A64 close to Whitwell on the Hill, near Malton,
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Man dies after being hit by HGV
A MAN has died after suffering serious injuries when he was hit by a HGV on a North Yorkshire road last night. The incident happened at 7.45pm on the A64 near Sherburn, between Malton and Scarborough, and involved the man and a white and blue DAF
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Pirates to invade Stockton
PIRATES are to invade Stockton as part of a special charity day.The first Stockton Pirate Day will take place on Saturday, June 28 and the event has been dubbed Stockton's biggest ever fancy dress party.There will be various events throughout the
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Phone befriending scheme looks for new volunteers
A TELEPHONE befriending service is looking for new volunteers.The Silver Talk scheme, run by Derwentside Homes, matches volunteers with elderly residents across the county, who may live alone and would like to become more socially active in their local
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What does Durham mean to you?
A NEW photography competition aimed at exploring a city from a young person’s perspective has been launched.This Is My Durham is open to anyone aged 16 and under.Young photographers are invited to send in a favourite photo they have taken showing
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Willington teenager lands PE apprenticeship at Peases West
A TEENAGE fitness fan has landed an apprenticeship teaching PE at a primary school.Luke Elms, 19, from Willington, has been hired by Peases West Primary School in Billy Row, Crook, to help run its sports department.He secured the role through Bishop Auckland
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Mixed views emerge of parking enforcement in Richmond
CONFLICTING views have emerged of the stricter parking regime being enforced in a North Yorkshire market town.One resident claimed the changes in Richmond, which have seen parking enforcement become a council responsibility, are the “the best thing
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Theatre celebrates all things French and cycling in time for Tour de France
TO celebrate the arrival of the Tour de France's Grand Depart in Yorkshire, a theatre is hosting three themed events to inspire cycling enthusiasts.The Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond, will first be hosting music group Djangologie, which will be
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Museum launches book made by youngsters celebrating local heritage
A BOOK filled with places of interest, landscape features and popular community venues from a child’s perspective has been published by a museum.The Heritage Book, sponsored by Richmond Rotary Club and compiled by Richmondshire Museum using words
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Gogglebox star to hold air ambulance fundraiser
THE star of Bafta award-winning Gogglebox will host a charity night in aid of her cousin and the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNASS) which she says saved his life. Scarlett Moffatt, of Bishop Auckland, who is part of the Channel 4 observational
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Missing man David Solomon from Billingham found safe and well
MISSING 53-year-old David Solomon from Billingham has been found safe and well. He had been last seen in the Chandlers Wharf area of Stockton at 8am on Friday, but was found in Hartlepool in the early hours of this morning. Police had launched
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Teenager appears in court accused of robbing pensioner in Durham
A TEENAGER has appeared in court charged with robbing a pensioner for her handbag. Michael Kingshott is accused of robbing the 75-year-old woman in Meadowfield, in Durham, on June 14. Mr Kingshott, 18, of Holyoake Street in Pelton appeared
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FEEL GREAT FOR SPORT: Lower your risk of sustaining 'freak' injuries
It happens. You’re at the World Cup in Brazil, your team scores, you’re jumping around celebrating with all of your friends, but you’re the only one who doesn’t see the water bottle left lying on the ground that causes you to slip
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Seaton Carew ready to shine when Brabazon Trophy comes calling
THE world’s best amateur golfers will descend on Seaton Carew Golf Club next week in the hope of joining a list of Brabazon Trophy winners that have gone on to become household names on the professional circuit. Whatever nationality or whoever
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Cooper confident of boosting his Hartlepool squad
ANTONY SWEENEY, Hartlepool United’s club captain, yesterday ended his 13-year stay at the club. The midfielder, third in Pools’ all-time appearance list with 444 games under his belt, has agreed a two-year deal at Carlisle United, newly-relegated
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New dad praises 'brilliant' neonatal staff
A NEW dad has praised the “brilliant” doctors and nurses who helped save his new-born son’s life.Steven Clark, 24, from Stanley, County Durham, feared the worst when he realised that his baby son, also called Steven, was not breathing
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Darlington woman's 9,000-mile journey re-tracing historic voyage is complete
A DETERMINED fundraiser’s epic global challenge to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a landmark voyage has ended in success. Darlington-born Susie Stephen pledged to retrace the research expedition to Easter Island, made in 1914 by Darlington
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Valencia double sees Ecuador come from behind to beat Honduras
A BRACE from Enner Valencia saw Ecuador come from behind to beat Honduras 2-1 in Curitiba and keep their hopes of progressing from Group E alive. Honduras forward Carlo Costly opened the scoring following a lively opening period but Ecuador soon
