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Brazil 4 Cameroon 1
NEYMAR'S superb two-goal show inspired Brazil as the hosts eased through to the last 16 of the World Cup, finishing top of Group A to set up a meeting with Chile. The Barcelona forward scored two first-half goals as Cameroon were put to the sword
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Wives tales from Newton Aycliffe
A great pleasure tonight to speak to the Neville Parade Wives Club in Newton Aycliffe. The club was formed back in 1958 when the minister at Neville Parade Methodist Church, the Reverend Roy Gunston, decided there was a need for a group to support
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Farm outbuildings in Croft well alight
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze in two farm outbuildings. The fire, on Jolby Lane at Croft-on-Tees, near Darlington, started at about 9.30pm. Fire appliances from Richmond, Darlington and Colburn were sent to the scene. When they arrived
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Holland 2 Chile 0
HOLLAND secured top spot in World Cup Group B after late goals from substitutes Leroy Fer and Memphis Depay steered them to a 2-0 victory over Chile in Sao Paulo on Monday. Fer headed the ball in from Darryl Janmaat's cross in the 77th minute -
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Australia 0 Spain 3
SPAIN at least ensured the end of their golden era finished with a 3-0 victory as they saw off Australia in something of a lacklustre Group B dead-rubber match in Curitiba. David Villa, one of a number of stars from an historic generation who will
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Durham Bid recruiting new boss
A NEW manager is being sought for Durham’s Business Improvement District (Bid).Sonali Craddock led the Bid from March last year, shortly after it was set up.Last month, Bid director Melanie Sensicle would say only Ms Craddock was “not at work
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Father and son admit pub toilet assault
A FATHER and son have admitted assaulting a man in a pub toilet.Anthony Simpson, 47, and Adam Simpson, 25, both of Vart Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, were involved in an incident in the gents at the Green Tree pub, in the town's Cockton Hill
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Emma charity hair plan is a cut above
A YOUNG woman is having eight inches cut off her hair so it can be turned into wigs for sick children.Emma Marshall has been growing her hair for several years and it is currently reaches down to the bottom of her back.But on August 2 she plans to have
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Youngsters get digging to unearth archaeological finds at Kiplin Hall
YOUNG history enthusiasts have been invited to a country estate to help with an archaeological dig.Kiplin Hall, between Scorton and Northallerton, has welcomed 175 children aged four to 11 from five primary schools in the surrounding area to take part
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Engineers look at new use for old waste from A1 upgrade
PLANS to create controversial sand and gravel pits to help build a new £43 million bypass have been put back while engineers investigate using waste from work on the new A1 upgrade in North Yorkshire.County planners were being asked to approve a
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Students raise £47,000 for charity
STUDENTS have raised £47,000 for charity.Durham University students collected the money over the past academic year through various activities and stunts, staged under the umbrella of the Durham University Charities Kommittee (Duck).The money will
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Darlington prepares to host annual community carnival
HUNDREDS of people are expected to descend on a North-East town this weekend as a popular annual event gets underway.More than 600 people will make their way through the streets of Darlington on Saturday (June 28) as part of the annual community carnival.The
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Fight to keep M&S store open in Redcar
A COUNCILLOR has vowed to fight to keep Redcar’s Marks and Spencer shop open as the company makes plans to move out of the seaside town.The retailer announced earlier this month that it intends to pull out of the town where there has been a store
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Woman who made up rape attack walks free from court
A WOMAN who tried to get sympathy from her husband by falsely claiming a stranger had tried to rape her has walked free from court.Tracy Kent ripped her own clothes before ringing 999 to make the bogus story sound more convincing, Teesside Crown Court
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Press report lands paedophile with longer sentence
A PAEDOPHILE who was convicted of taking indecent pictures of girls in a swimming pool changing room has been jailed for longer after publicity from the case prompted another victim to come forward. Teesside Crown Court heard how a woman contacted
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Obstacle race boosts Gaby Alderson neuroblastoma appeal by £1,200
AN 11-YEAR-OLD girl has raised more than £1,200 for a friend battling a rare cancer by staging an obstacle race.Alenka Willis organised the event at Queen Mary’s School, near Thirsk, as part of a day to raise funds for Gaby Alderson, of South
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Man admits killing pensioner, 87, in North Yorkshire burglary
A MAN has admitted killing a 87-year-old woman when he burgled her home on New Year's Day.Peter Anthony John Harris, 33, "knocked Elsie Mowbray flying" as he tried to make his escape, Leeds Crown Court heard. She hit her head and fell to
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Village pulls out all the stops for Tour de France
A CLUSTER of villages in North Yorkshire are going to town on Tour de France celebrations, despite its district claiming only 1.2 miles of the route.West Tanfield residents decided that despite Hambleton missing out on most of the action, they would make
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Free festival will celebrate recovery
A FESTIVAL is to take place next month celebrating the achievements of people recovering from alcohol addiction.The first Revive Recovery Festival is to take place at Riverside Park in Chester-le-Street on Sunday, July 20.Organised by members of the Durham
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Thanking the forces
RESIDENTS across the generations joined together to pay tribute to the work of Britain’s Armed Forces.Veterans, civic dignitaries, serving soldiers and schoolchildren gathered in Darlington’s Market Square for a special service ahead of Armed
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Fresh appeal for information after cat attacked
POLICE are repeating their appeal for information after a much-loved cat was killed by three dogs.The incident took place behind Harwood Court, Trimdon Grange, near Sedgefield, on Sunday, May 18, at about 12.30pm.Owner of tabby cat Nutmeg, Gary Rodgers
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Woman dies in early morning crash
A WOMAN has died after the car she was travelling left the road in the early hours of this morning (Monday).The 26-year-old, from the Sedgefield area, was travelling south on the A177 between Sedgefield and Coxhoe, County Durham, at about 12.30am when
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'We happy few, we band of... sisters'
SHAKESPEARE’S Henry V is perhaps best known for the line: “We happy few, we band of brothers.”But a Durham University student theatre group is about to turn the famous quote on its head, staging the Bard’s classic history play
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Kirsty’s challenge in memory of her father
A SUPERMARKET worker from north Durham is taking part in the Great North Run in memory of her father. Kirsty Lawrence, from Stanley, is hoping to complete the half marathon in September and is raising money for the British Lung Foundation.
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Home sought for loveable lamb Elvis
HIS name is Elvis and like his namesake he has issues with his pelvis. However, unlike the The King, this Elvis lives on a farm County Durham. The cheeky chap was the third and smallest lamb born to Custard the zwartble sheep in April this
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Police brand yobs who threw brick at a train "foolish and dangerous"
AN attack on a moving train which left the front windscreen shattered was an “extremely foolish and dangerous act”, police have said.Officers from the British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for information after an object - thought to
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Ghost hunt at Birtley gymnasium
GYM coaches who believe their premises are haunted are staging a spook ghost night in a bid to connect with spiritual world, while raising funds for their facilities at the same time. Lynn Hope, head coach at Northern Hope Gymnastics Centre in Birtley
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Author of dark children's book wins prestigious award
AN author who waited ten years for his book to be published because his publisher thought it was too dark for children has won a prestigious award. Kevin Brooks, now living in Richmond, North Yorkshire, but originally from a village near Exeter
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Sporting achievements recognised at ceremony
STUDENTS, coaches, staff, friends and family came together to celebrate a North-East college's sporting success over the past year.The annual sports awards evening, at Queen Elizabeth (QE) Sixth Form College, in Darlington, was enjoyed by all who
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Students test out legal skills in mock trial
STUDENTS got a taste of the criminal bar when they took part in a mock assault trial.Sixth form students hoping to study law at university tested out their skills in criminal trial competition at Teesside University.Teams from six North-East colleges
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Renewed appeal to help solve Middlesbrough teenager's murder
AS THE second anniversary of the discovery of the body of a murdered Middlesbrough girl approaches, Cleveland Police has issued a renewed appeal for information. Rachel Wilson’s remains were recovered on June 27, 2012, in a secluded location at
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Appeal for witnesses to fatal collision
A RENEWED appeal has been issued to try to trace witnesses to a fatal collision earlier this month.Keri Holdsworth, from the Edinburgh area, died as a result of the incident at about 4.30pm on Friday, June 13 on the A19 northbound at the junction with
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Out on the tiles
If you want a new finish for pretty much any room, try some tiling, says Julia Gray THESE days, tiles come in all different shapes, sizes and styles, so it’s easy to find a look you both like and can afford. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are
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Monster trucks rev up for Preston Park show
MONSTER trucks are revving up and getting ready for the popular Fire Engine and Vintage Vehicle Show which will take place at Preston Park.With a combined weight of twelve tonnes, Big Pete and Grim Reaper will thrill the crowd with jumps, stunts and displays
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Upcycling 'must haves' from charity shop to catwalk
A CITY’S second annual fashion festival hits the catwalk later this week (June 26-29).Fashion InDurham will feature fashion shows, late-night shopping events and more, from Wednesday to Sunday.New for this year is a Thrift Fair, encouraging shoppers
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Cutting a dash through Tour
With the Tour de France Grand Depart only weeks away, Harrogate artist Anita Bowerman has been hard at work for months on a piece celebrating Yorkshire’s role in the greatest race of all WHILE most people are still gearing up for the Tour de France
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Theatre to be sold after grave fears dispelled
THE site of one of the country’s biggest theatres has gone on the market after fears that a body was buried on the site were dispelled.The Futurist Theatre on Scarborough’s South Bay is being sold by the borough council with a view to regenerating
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Equivalent of 10,000 football pitches of peatland restored
MORE than 17,000 hectares of peatland have been restored in North Yorkshire – the equivalent of about 10,000 football pitches.Peatland has an important ecological role in storing carbon, holding rainwater and supporting a wide range of wildlife.
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No busking - unless asked
CITY-CENTRE buskers have been banned from cashing in on the Tour de France unless specially commissioned to perform. Letters have been handed to buskers in York saying there will be restrictions in terms of health and safety and crowd management
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Pillion passenger dies in bike crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a pillion passenger on a motorcycle was killed in a crash in North Yorkshire. The 39 year old woman was riding on a Honda motorcycle on the A1237 at Knapton, near York, which came off the road about 11.15am
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Date announced for annual Memory Walk
AN annual walk is to take place later this year to raise money for people living with dementia.The Alzheimer’s Society is to hold its County Durham Memory Walk in Chester-le-Street on September 28.Walkers will set off on either a one-mile or three-mile
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It’s all in the details
Little touches can make or break an outfit – and the same applies to decor. For major style on a modest budget, it’s the small details that count, as Gabrielle Fagan discovers IN the same way some people can make an item of clothing look special
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Acclaimed author inspires next generation of writers
THE Irish children’s laureate, Eoin Colfer, enthralled pupils at a Teesside school when he took to the stage to talk about his work.Mr Colfer, who wrote the Artemis Fowl books, spent the morning at Yarm School where he inspired the youngsters to
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Teenagers invited to arts festival weekend
DANCE workshops, DJ sessions and crafts are among the attractions at a youth arts festival next month (July).The first ever YOUfest, for teenagers aged 13 to 18 and living in County Durham, takes place in Barnard Castle on Saturday and Sunday, July 12
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Here she blows!
The North-East coast is a surprisingly good place to see dolphins, whales and porpoises, and naturalist Ian Bond will never forget the breathtaking experience of his first time ... on a bird-watching boat trip "YOU never forget the first time you
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Former national park ranger jailed over child sex offences
A NORTH York Moors ranger and former primary school teacher has been jailed for three years after admitting child sex offences.Kelvin Young, who also worked as a bus co-ordinator for the North York Moors National Park Authority, admitted sexually assaulting
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Tea report: Finch century helps Yorkshire take control
AARON Finch has notched his third first-class century and his first in a Yorkshire shirt as the visitors increase their stranglehold on the LV= County Championship match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. The Australian has shown he is capable
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Ian's tiramisu wins him the Cowshill cup cake
A VILLAGE came out in force this weekend to celebrate residents’ cake making skills.The seventh annual Cake, Pie and Pudding Festival held at Cowshill Village Hall raised more than £200 for the Farplace Animal Rescue.Thirteen culinary creations
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Charity trek challenge for supermarket workers
TWO Tesco employees are preparing for a challenge of a lifetime with a charity trek in north Vietnam.Donna Goldbrough, of Coundon, and Amandeep Uppal, 38, of Consett, are hoping to raise £6,000 for Diabetes UK – Tesco’s chosen charity
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Durham v Sussex (day two, tea)
BEN Stokes went on to complete career-best bowling figures of seven for 67 this afternoon as Sussex were dismissed for 205, 132 behind. It was harder work than in the second hour this morning and Durham couldn’t dislodge Luke Wright, who made 189
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Cousins celebrate awards success
A FAMILY run business in the North-East has beaten competition from across the North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland to make it through to the finals of a national competition. Andrew James, based in Bowburn, County Durham won the regional final
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Council confident rubble disposal charge will not trigger flytipping upsurge
A COUNCIL that is set to introduce charges for hardcore and rubble at its recycling centres says it is unlikely to spark an upsurge in fly-tipping.North Yorkshire County Council said it aims to save £330,000 a year by charging residents for taking
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Osborne floats plan for 'metro mayors' for the North
A SINGLE elected mayor would rule a big chunk of the North-East, under surprising plans floated by George Osborne today (Monday, June 23). The Chancellor threw his weight behind so-called ‘metro mayors’ in England’s biggest cities, with responsibility
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Apple’s soft touch
Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference is an annual event where the digital giant reveals new features coming soon... Katie Wright takes a look THERE was no new iPhone or iPad to speak of, nor the rumoured iWatch, but Apple’s annual developers
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Rural visitors centre hosts anniversary events for nature lovers and families
A RURAL visitors’ centre is inviting nature enthusiasts and families to celebrate its first anniversary.The Bowlees Visitors Centre, in Upper Teesdale, hosts the Great North Pennines Biohunt and a family fun day, this Saturday, for people of all
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Chip maker lowers expectations despite strong broadband results
A MOBILE phone transmitter maker says a move to a new North-East factory has helped increase revenues as its battles against contract delays. Filtronic, at Netpark, in Sedgefield, County Durham, revealed its broadband division recorded revenues
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Some wheel excitement
From Shakespeare’s The Comedy Of Errors at Raby Castle, near Darlington, to the colourful world of the Tour de France, there is plenty to catch on two wheels next month THE Handlebards will be hitting the high road to Raby Castle, in Staindrop,
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Red quinoa, kale and halloumi salad
Healthy food needn’t be bland and boring, says Donna Hay. Here is one of her recipes for you to try. Ingredients: Serves Four 150g kale, trimmed 600g red quinoa 1,000ml chicken or vegetable stock 65g flat-leaf parsley leaves
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Fun day signals new era for hotel
THE owners of an historic hotel will signal a new era with a family fun day in aid of a children’s hospice.Chilton-based engineering firm Derek Parnaby Cyclones International Ltd bought Whitworth Hall Hotel last December - two months after the Best
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Hotel, restaurant, pub and homes included in vision for Northallerton's redevelopment
THE MASTERPLAN that will drive a major redevelopment of the centre of North Yorkshire’s county town has been drawn up following months of consultation.The Central Northallerton Masterplan sets out a vision for the redevelopment of sites left vacant
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Lifebelt theft - police release C CTV images
POLICE investigating the theft of a life belt have released CCTV images of a man they would like to trace.The belt was taken at around 1.45am on June 6 from the Old Life Boat in Whitby as it was moored in the harbour near the swing bridge.The CCTV images
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Charity box theft - police release CCTV image
POLICE have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a charity collection box. The Bliss collection box was stolen from the reception area of Mini Monsterz indoor play barn in Ruswarp, near Whitby, on June
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Trial fixed for Russian student charged over bomb scares at Newcastle University
A RUSSIAN student charged over two bomb scares at a North-East university has made his first appearance at crown court. Vladimir Vladimirovich Aust, 18, was arrested in London on June 10 after a suspicious substance was found in alerts at Newcastle
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Fennel and orange chicken skewers with carrot salad
Healthy food needn’t be bland and boring, says Donna Hay. Here is one of her recipes for you to try. Ingredients: Serves Four 60ml orange juice 1tbsp honey 1tsp fennel seeds, toasted 1tbsp vegetable oil 1tbsp lemon juice
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Irish stew-style mutton
ASK half a dozen people “in the know” their definition of mutton and you’ll often get six different answers. You’ll hear it’s to do with the teeth or how old the animals are or whether they’ve had two or more lots of lambs. A lack of a clear definition
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Watching the experts
What is it we enjoy so much about watching other people cook? WHAT do you do, or have you done, for a living? Is it an interesting subject? And is it interesting enough for people to ask you to hold sessions at which you demonstrate your prowess
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Top detective
A POLICE force has appointed a new top detective in charge of investigating serious crime.Detective Chief Superintendent Gary Calvert has been appointed by Northumbria Police to head its investigations into murder, organised crime and other major crime
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Be a summer smoothie
Banish stubble-trouble. Lisa Haynes reveals the best methods for fuzz-free confidence MOST of us rejoice at the start of summer, but there is one serious downfall: depilation – and lots of it. A woman’s legs and armpits amounts to about 78,000
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Villagers' fury at owl mascot theft
RESIDENTS who have been trying to spruce up their area have been left devastated after thieves stole their village mascot.Community-spirited volunteers formed Esh Village Residents’ Association a few years ago, in the hope of improving the look
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It all works out in the end
Supermodel Elle Macpherson is an example to all those who fear milestone birthday, the big 5-0. She tells Gabrielle Fagan how marriage, motherhood and a healthy lifestyle has kept her young ELLE MACPHERSON, all six foot of sunkissed long lean limbs
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Police trainer wins £400,000 stress payout after identifying hundreds of tsunami victims
A POLICE trainer from the North-East who managed a mortuary after the 2004 Tsunami disaster has been awarded £400,000 compensation after suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). David Collins, 45, who identified victims in Sri Lanka, worked
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East Durham Homes recruits new batch of apprentices
A SECOND group of apprentices on East Durham Homes’ Social Enterprise initiative, SHED2, have been recruited. The six, all from east Durham, have completed their training and have been busy painting empty properties to prepare them for new tenants.The
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Appeal for volunteers to work with prisoners and families in Durham
A CHARITY has appealed for volunteers to work with families and children of prisoners in Durham The call comes from the North East Prison After Care Society (Nepacs), which runs the visitors’ centres at HMP Durham, HMP Frankland and HMP&YOI
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Witness appeal after taxi driver is attacked outside Seaham pub
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a taxi driver was assaulted while waiting in his car outside pub in east Durham at the weekend. The 50-year-old man was parked outside Mitchells on West Grove, in Seaham, when the incident happened at 10pm on Saturday
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Stand out this summer
Breeze through event season with a look for every occasion. Lisa Haynes unveils this summer’s dressing-up guide FORGET the bikini season panic. There’s nothing like a summer event dress code to put you in a fashion spin. It’s that tricky balance
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Italia upset
LET’S face it, not many would have predicted Costa Rica to beat Uruguay 3-1 in their World Cup opener last Saturday, except for those who remember Italia 90. They were probably most people’s choice to finish bottom of Group D behind Italy, Uruguay
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Highways officers asked to investigate pedestrian crossing causing tailbacks for motorists
HIGHWAYS officers have been asked to inspect the operation of a pedestrian crossing in Darlington amid concerns that it is causing long tailbacks for motorists.Councillor Tony Richmond said the button-controlled crossing at the end of West Auckland Road
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Lunch report: Yorkshire lose two key men
YORKSHIRE have lost Andrew Gale and Alex Lees this morning on their way to a lunchtime score of 211-4 from 53 overs against Warwickshire on day two at Edgbaston. In reply to 228, the White Rose will resume this afternoon only 17 in arrears as they
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A balloon drops in on residents in Bedale
RESIDENTS got an unusual wake-up call at the weekend when an air balloon landed in the middle of a housing estate.The balloon was taking part in the event in Bedale, North Yorkshire, and came down on the Southfields estate on Saturday.Deputy Mayor Malcolm
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Middlesbrough to London train link campaign gathers speed
A CAMPAIGN for a direct train service between Middlesbrough and London is building up steam.Direct links to the capital city have not existed for 20 years, however, the Government has announced that a new franchise for the East Coast Main Line will be
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Alcohol misuse costs Darlington more than £41m each year
ALCOHOL misuse is costing Darlington more than £41m a year, according to a report.The equivalent of £408 for every man, woman and child in the town is spent tackling issues related to alcohol, according to research by the North-East alcohol
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Durham v Sussex (day two, lunch)
BEN Stokes took out his frustrations on Sussex this morning by taking four for 21 in eight overs as the visitors collapsed from 56 without loss to 91 for five. Possibly helped by a change of ball, Stokes found swing and steep bounce to remind the
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Norton Archers' volunteer on target
A SELFLESS sportsman has hit the bullseye after winning a national archery accolade.Dave Kelsey of Norton Archers was announced as Volunteer of the Year in Archery GB’s annual ‘ontarget’ club and volunteer awards programme. Mr Kelsey
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Asos resumes trading after blaze
ONLINE retailer Asos has resumed trading after a major fire "compromised" about £22m of stock at its main warehouse.The fashion website was forced to suspend orders after the blaze in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, on Friday night affected
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Skills shortage 'hitting small firms'
SMALLER firms are being hit by a growing shortage of skilled workers which is proving to be a "significant barrier" to growth, according to a new report.The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says construction and computer services are being
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Late delivery on mailman
AT last, more is now known about Tom Stoddart, the dale postal worker whose service in the First World War remained a mystery for many years. His details and photograph have been provided by a relative, Bill Stoddart, following a piece about him
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Nissan reveals strong Leaf sales
NISSAN has recorded more than 4,000 UK sales of a groundbreaking North-East electric vehicle.The company says more drivers are turning to its new Leaf hatchback.Earlier this year, the Sunderland-based firm revealed 630 UK sales in March, which was nearly
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Rude rhymes and ghosts
MEMORIES appears to have been lead astray, in the nicest possible way, by Kirby Sigston WI. Kirby Sigston is a delightfully hidden part of the world to the east of Northallerton, as we told in Memories 182. WI members were asked to bring “something
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HS3 must include North-East, says Institute of Directors
GEORGE Osborne must include the North-East in new plans to boost regional economies via high speed rail links, the Institute of Directors (IoD) has said. The IoD, which branded the HS2 rail link “a grand folly", said this morning it is far more
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DIY company aims to deliver 150 jobs
A DIY firm says it hopes to create 150 North-East jobs at a new store in the region.The Range is moving into the former Focus DIY base in Benton, North Tyneside.The company says it will create about 150 full-time and part-time roles, including management
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Raising a forgotten hero
A new book tells the story of Bentley Beetham, a little-known County Durham teacher who tackled Everest with Mallory IT was the end of the third round. We had taken punishment. We were retiring to a corner to recuperate. There was to be another
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Bombardment story to explode in London
Can anyone locate the building? And what do you make of the weather – was it windy, blowing from our left to right, causing nearly all the jackets of the men to flip up? ON July 19, the Imperial War Museum in London will reopen with a major new
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Hundreds help spruce up church building
MORE than 100 people gave up their time to clean-up a church centre at the weekend.St Augustine's RC Parish Centre, in Larchfield Street, Darlington, is planning to open its doors to the wider community.The people of the parish came together on Saturday
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Medical firm's job plans
A MEDICAL industry parts maker aims to create North-East jobs in an expansion.Classic Industries Europe, in Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, is adding to its factory to carry out more work.Bosses also want to increase its anticipated £4.5m
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Lung group celebrates fifth birthday
MEMBERS of a club which has brought hope, relief and pleasure to many people with chronic lung conditions have celebrated its fifth anniversary. Backed by the British Lung Foundation and attended by specialist respiratory nurses the Breathe Easy
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Saturday's £1,000 Cash Giveaway token - an apology
DEEPEST apologies to all those readers who have been searching for the £1,000 cash giveaway token due to be published in Saturday's edition of The Northern Echo. The token was not included due to a production error. As a result we will accept
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Children’s book of the week
The Children Of Noisy Village by Astrid Lindgren (Oxford University Press £4.99) 3/5 stars THE Swedish author of Pippi Longstocking, who died at the ripe old age of 94 in 2002, once said: “I write to amuse the child within me, and can only hope
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Heartfelt images
100 Things That Caught My Eye by Chris Packham (Blink Publishing, £20) 4/5 stars AS well as being a naturalist, wildlife presenter and passionate campaigner, Springwatch host Chris Packham is also something of a dab hand behind the lens and in
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Faith, flossing and baseball
To Rise Again At A Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris (Viking £16.99, ebook £5.69) 3/5 stars PAUL O’Rourke is your average affluent-but-alienated Manhattan dentist, a diehard Red Sox fan with a string of failed relationships behind him. Though Paul professes
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Best sellers: Hardbacks
1. Guy Martin: My Autobiography, Guy Martin 2. Mr Mercedes, Stephen King 3. Hard Choices: A Memoir, Hillary Rodham Clinton 4. Minecraft: The Official Combat Handbook 5. Written in My Own Heart’s Blood, Diana Gabaldon 6. Peppa Pig: My Daddy
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Come Back Here
Come back here, you made a mistake You went the wrong way Come back here please and make amends Come back here today. Because years ago you took the Wrong path on your way. So come back here and catch up Time for that yesterday. I
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Belief
A spark of light however dim Can save us from a fate so grim. For where there’s light there’s also hope To help our saddened hearts to cope. Garry Mitchell, Leyburn
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I Love You
When someone says “I love you,” ‘Tis worth more than silver or gold. When a small child comes up Just wanting a hand to hold. You are so blessed As with a hug or a smile For these small things Make life worthwhile. For money can’t buy
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To The Motor Car
When one of America’s top early car makers swept the board Behold! he produced the Model T Ford. Different colours it did lack, but looking fondly back On the world’s first production line, they are, every one, painted black. They sped
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Writer's Block
I thought I’d write a poem But, I’ve a mental block If I could find the right key I’d open up the lock So I’ll just thank you darling For looking after me And then I’ll write the poem When I find the blinkin’ key! Trevor Spark, Darlington
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Winger: Live at the O2 Academy, Newcastle
WINGER have in the past been unfairly pilloried as nothing more than Hair Metal poster boys. Much of the blame rests on the shoulders of those irksome and decidedly unfunny cartoon duo Beavis and Butthead who`s sneering jibes tarnished their name in
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Orchestra North East, Durham Cathedral
THE vast acoustic space of Durham Cathedral was emblazoned with a riot of musical colour when Orchestra North East appeared – depicting a series of contrasting images, from seascapes to a rural idyll and a macabre witches’ dance. A programme entitled
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England will learn from tour
STUART LANCASTER has vowed the crushing end to England’s tour of New Zealand will motivate his players to ensure they never allow it to happen again. A series that had been competitive across the first two Tests ended in a 36-13 mauling at the
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Ali finds the counter-punch to halt Sri Lanka progress
MOEEN ALI struck a late counter-punch for England just as Sri Lanka threatened to take control on day three of the second Investec Test at Headingley. Moeen, the off-spinning all-rounder, was called on to bowl only one over in the first 55 of the
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Old Guard has the nous to enjoy victory at Warwick tonight
ROGER CHARLTON’S Old Guard showed enough on his debut at Warwick in April to suggest there may be a good deal of improvement to come in the WSM Communications In Aid of CLIC Sargent Maiden Stakes at Windsor. He was obviously doing nothing flashy
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Northumberland Plate in sight for Ascot winner Pique Sous
ROYAL ASCOT winner Pique Sous will seek a notable double when he turns out in the John Smith’s Northumberland Plate, the showcase feature of Newcastle’s Flat season, on Saturday. The seven-year-old came close to losing his life last autumn after
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Sharapova wants another SW19 win
MARIA SHARAPOVA has it all - the looks, the boyfriend, the £700,000 Porsche and the double handed backhand. But what she’d give for another Wimbledon title. It’s a decade since her breakthrough win at the All England Club and the then giggly teenager
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Watson admits she needs to play consistently well
AMONG Wimbledon’s queens of mean, British hope Heather Watson wants to prove that nice girls can triumph. Watson admits that life on tour can be lonely, with a strict pecking order meaning the star names are seen but rarely heard by those rising
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Can Murray repeat last year’s Wimbledon heroics?
FOR 77 years, we went into Wimbledon fortnight asking the same question. ‘Can a British man win Wimbledon?’ And for 77 years, the answer was always, ‘No’. By the end, it had stopped being a query and had become more of a heartfelt plea. While so
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Shock for Tynedale as Ryton provide resistance
TABLE-TOPPING Tynedale were given the fright of their lives before eventually overcoming the challenge of lowly Ryton in a tremendous encounter to cling on to pole position in the Go North- East NTSL. An opening partnership of 105 between Roald
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Stockton take advantage of Hill failure to beat Cestrians
STOCKTON moved back into the top three as they rejoined the chase for the silverware after losing their previous week’s game. The Teessiders took advantage of meeting bottom club Gateshead Fell to take the full 30 points while their main rivals
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Dawdon bring an end to Boldon’s unbeaten run
DAWDON were the major movers yesterday as they ended Boldon CA’s unbeaten record at the same time as leaders Burnmoor were being held to a home draw against Tudhoe. CA racked up 169-9 in 43.4 overs, with Shashank Singh making a half century from
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Honda, Mazda, Nissan recall cars over airbag fears
JAPANESE car giants Honda, Mazda and Nissan are recalling millions of vehicles worldwide amid fears that a defect in airbags manufactured by supplier Takata Corp could cause them to explode. No accidents have been reported. Honda recalled 2.03
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Hendrie’s hundred wins it for Ayton
BATSMEN revelled in the sunshine as three centuries were the features of a runpacked day in which Nick Hendrie, Great Ayton’s South African match winner, was the individual star with his second of the season. And Guisborough, who won in the last
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Rosberg clinches Austria victory
MERCEDES played the strategic game to perfection to help Nico Rosberg claim his third victory this season and spearhead a sixth one-two as title rival Lewis Hamilton was forced to settle for second best. Despite a front-row lockout from Williams
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Lightning start for Tykes as Pyrah shows his nous
YORKSHIRE’S bowlers helped to seize the early initiative in their LV= County Championship match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston yesterday as they bowled the hosts out for just 228. On a pitch with good pace and carry, and in the face of a short
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Hodgson calls for Redknapp to name and shame Spurs players who tried to avoid playing for England
ROY Hodgson and Steven Gerrard think Harry Redknapp was wrong to come out and claim some of his former Tottenham players tried to skip England duty. And the duo insist there are no players in the current England squad who are not fully committed
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Wardrobe malfunction can't faze Jessie J
JESSIE J is a trouper. Headlining the North East Live 2014 music festival, she walked on stage and began to take off her kimono, only for it to become tangled around her wrist. It had to be freed by a backing dancer. Instead of throwing a hissy fit
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Durham trio help side to a decent total
ROCKY and the Duke, with a little help from the Colonel, marshalled Durham to a respectable total on the first day of their championship match at home to Sussex. Mark “Rocky” Stoneman took the fight to the visitors in the first half of the day,
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Belgium leave it late
BELGIUM had to rely on a first international goal from 19-year-old striker Divock Origi to settle a tight and often dreary contest against Fabio Capello’s Russia side. After having disappointed for much of this match at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana
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Delivering the killer blow
The plan was to use heavy artillery to punch a hole in the German lines – surely 1.6 million shells would be enough to do the job? NINETY-EIGHT years ago this week, Gunner George James was in the trenches near Albert, in northern France, writing
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Osborne: New high-speed rail in North could create economic 'powerhouse' to rival London
A NEW high-speed rail connection and better roads could create an economic "powerhouse" in the north of England to rival the success of London, George Osborne has said. The Chancellor indicated that an upgraded, high-speed link between Manchester
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Redknapp wrong in claim that England doesn’t matter
ROY HODGSON and Steven Gerrard think Harry Redknapp was wrong to come out and claim some of his former Tottenham players tried to skip England duty. And the duo insist there are no players in the current England squad who are not fully committed
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Can Andy lift the title again?
Wimbledon 2014 (BBC2, 11.30am) THANKS to my mum, my TV interest in Wimbledon began in the days when Rod Laver reigned supreme and commentator Dan Maskell coined the catchphrase “Oh I say” to indicate a fine point won, when he wasn’t in his “peach
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Appeal after yob throws object from bridge, smashing train windscreen
POLICE are appealing for information after a train’s windscreen was smashed by a yob throwing an object from a railway bridge near Darlington. The incident happened at Firthmoor Rail Bridge in Firthmoor on the outskirts of Darlington. PC Ryan
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Scanner maker to boost US security efforts
A NORTH-EAST scanner maker has won a contract worth almost £1m to support US homeland security. Kromek, based in Sedgefield, County Durham, has been awarded a contract with the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency for the design, manufacture and
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Every dog has its day in Darlington
WE would like to extend our thanks to members of the public who donated funds at the Dogs’ Trust event held in Darlington town centre, on May 29 and 30. It was fantastic to see so many supporters interested in re-homing dogs and keen to know more
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Charity windfall
CHILDREN North East is delighted that players of the People’s Postcode Lottery have awarded an extra £2 million to long-term supported charities. The support has made a huge difference to hundreds of communities, with funding awarded to numerous
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Safety Knit-wits
I NOTICE the crackpot health and safety fools have had their sticky fingers all over the Tour de France in Masham, stunning local traders and residents by forcing them to remove knitted bunting ( Echo, June 20). What a waste of time and money,
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South Korea 2 Algeria 4
VICTORIOUS Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic rounded on his critics after seeing his side produce an "almost perfect" first-half display to rekindle their World Cup hopes. The Algerians bounced back from their narrow 1-0 defeat by Group H rivals
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USA 2 Portugal 2
SUBSTITUTE Silvestre Varela headed in a stoppage-time equaliser against the United States to keep Portugal's slim World Cup hopes alive. The USA were just seconds away from winning their second consecutive game when Cristiano Ronaldo made a perfect
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Look elsewhere for celebrity gossip, says chauffeur firm boss
IF you ask any of Brian Rudd’s drivers: "Have you had any famous people in the back your car?” you can expect to be met with stony silence. Parkers Executive Chauffeurs, which Brian set up 12 years ago following a 25-year career in the
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Honour in defeat
I CAN’T understand the suggestion of negative celebration at England’s defeat against Uruguay in many of the less sensational newspapers. In truth, England were out-done by the one world class player on the field. Luis Suarez has repeatedly
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No real answers
I READ the editorial comment Free speech under threat (Echo, June 20) with interest as it mirrored our experience at the Durham County Council meeting on June 18, when Weardale residents asked questions concerning the closure of Newtown House Residential
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Story over the top
I READ with interest the article about former police commander Andy Reddick’s retirement and his volunteering job which he has taken up (Echo, June 19). While I admire and applaud the man, I would like to point out that I and many more retired people
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By gum, it can be such a chew on...
THERE are those, I’m sure, who imagine that being an editor is glamorous and exciting. So let me tell you about my visit to the chip shop. To save any embarrassment, I won’t name the chip shop but it’s in Darlington, I go there once a week, and
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Hodgson won’t allow critics to force him out
ROY HODGSON insists he is still the right man to manage England, despite their disastrous World Cup campaign. England’s fastest World Cup exit was confirmed on Friday when Costa Rica beat Italy, 24 hours after Hodgson’s team lost to Uruguay in
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French heritage anniversary to coincide with Tour de France arrival
A FRENCH standard has been raised in York to flag up a series of French-themed events.While the city gears up to mark the arrival of the Tour de France in the historic city next month, it also coincides with the 70th anniversary of the formation of the
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Gerrard won’t rush his England decision
ROY HODGSON has told Steven Gerrard he wants him to continue playing for England. Gerrard confirmed yesterday that he would wait a few weeks before deciding whether to quit England. The England captain, who turned 34 last month, requires pain-killing
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Signalling a better future
IN Guildford, tests have already started on 5G mobile broadband, but many frustrated users in the North-East would just be happy with a reliable 3G signal. Smartphones and tablets have transformed the way people work. Being connected to the
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West Ham confident of beating Sunderland to Alonso deal
WEST HAM UNITED are increasingly confident of beating Sunderland and Swansea to the capture of left-back Marcos Alonso. Alonso spent the second half of last season on loan at the Stadium of Light, and Gustavo Poyet met the Spaniard and his representatives
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Boro's hopes of re-signing Omeruo damaged by defender's World Cup displays
KENNETH OMERUO’S classy World Cup showings have damaged Middlesbrough’s prospects of re-signing the Chelsea centre-half this summer. Omeruo, who spent the second half of last season on loan at the Riverside, was one of Nigeria’s star performers
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Can Andy Murray repeat last year's Wimbledon heroics?
FOR 77 years, we went into Wimbledon fortnight asking the same question. ‘Can a British man win Wimbledon?’ And for 77 years, the answer was always, ‘No’. By the end, it had stopped being a query and had become more of a heartfelt plea. While so
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Andy Murray's possible route to the Wimbledon final
FIRST ROUND – DAVID GOFFIN Murray begins the defence of his title on Centre Court against unheralded Belgian David Goffin this afternoon. Goffin is ranked number 104 in the world and should not give Murray too many problems despite taking a set
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North-East transfer gossip (Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough): Monday, June 23
NEWCASTLE If I had a pound for every time Newcastle United have been linked with Bafetimbi Gomis in the last four or five years, I'd probably be able to sign him myself. Not that I'd have much use for a 28-year-old former France international in
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Fire chief: 'Roadworks to blame for fire response time, not strike'
ROADWORKS - rather than a firefighters' strike - were last night blamed for the time taken for help to reach a blaze that cost a family all their possessions.Two young men have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire in the back yard of a
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Honeymoon go-ahead for couple caught up in passport crisis
A NEWLY-MARRIED couple are looking forward to going on their honeymoon after a long-awaited passport finally arrived. Daniel and Jessica Riley, of Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, feared they would not be to fly to Sorrento, in Italy this month after becoming
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Call to ban fire hazard sky lanterns
A CALL has been made to ban sky lanterns amid concerns they could cause a devastating fire in one of the region's many high risk industrial areas.The plea was made by former fireman and Redcar and Cleveland Borough councillor John Hannon and has been
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Musician aims to march in Durham Miners' Gala despite suffering a stroke
A KEEN musician who was confined to a wheelchair following a stroke is hoping to march with his town band at the Durham Miners’ Gala.Bob Hayton, 60, of Bridge Hill, near Consett, County Durham, wants to join Spennymoor Town Band at the gala on July
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Rare burrowing mud snail discovered at North Yorkshire nature reserve
THE British Army has made a splash with the discovery of a rare and endangered snail.Omphiscola glabra, a scarce and endangered burrowing mud snail, has been discovered at Catterick Garrison, near Richmond, North Yorkshire.Both the snail and the internationally
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Woman sets up business creating lifelike newborn baby dolls
THEY have been called weird and even creepy but, to Tammy Pickford’s customers, her ‘babies’ are coveted collectors’ items.They come complete with a name and birth weight written on an ankle ‘hospital’ tag and are filled
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Amateur golfers head to Seaton Carew
AMATEUR golfers from around the world will head to Seaton Carew this week to play one of the country’s most challenging courses.Twenty-nine years after hosting the English Men's Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship (Brabazon) for the one and
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Mother of gardener who died after eating curry vows his death will not be in vain
AFTER being diagnosed with a nut allergy when he was four-years-old, Derek Stephenson was always very cautious about what he ate. He insisted on reading food packaging to check for nuts and if someone opened a bag of peanuts near him in a pub,
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Will free school plan make progress?
CAMPAIGNERS hoping to turn a doomed secondary into a free school to save it from closure are to waiting to hear if their project is making progress.Education chiefs are considering an application from parents and governors who are fighting to save Roseberry
