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Region's councils face £11bn liability
COUNCILS have been accused of saddling future generations with today’s debts, after new research suggested the country’s local authorities have long-term liabilities of more than £180bn.The Taxpayers’ Alliance today (Thursday,
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Mercury 'jewel' named after Battle of Catterick poet
ONE of the largest features on the planet Mercury has been named after a Dark Ages poet, famed for writing about a 6th Century battle for Yorkshire and the North-East.The 290-mile wide Aneirin crater has become the 372nd on the planet to been named after
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Hundreds of fish killed in River Tees pollution incident
HUNDREDS of fish have been killed in a suspected pollution incident on the River Tees, which experts fear could damage the health of the river for years. The discovery of the fish in Aldbrough Beck, a tributary of the River Tees at Aldbrough St
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Early leader Doherty happy for a change of fortune at Seaton
MISSING the cut in your previous two events is not the best preparation for the biggest English championship of the season. But it didn't cause Ciaran Doherty any problems as he shared top spot with Cornwall's Tom Fox and Norway's Sebastian Mork
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Proud day for the region as Brabazon gets off to a 'perfect' start at Seaton Carew
FOR those around to remember the last time the Brabazon Trophy paid a visit to Seaton Carew Golf Club, the first day could not have been much tougher for the golfers in May 1985. The wind blew, the rain fell and the bogeys, plenty of them, flowed.
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Wonga and an unethical mismatch
NEWCASTLE United’s commercial relationship with Wonga – a payday lender, charging huge interest rates – has always been an uncomfortable union. Legally, there has not been a case to answer. Ethically, there have been big question marks over
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Ecuador 0 France 0
FRANCE secured top spot in Group E and a last 16 showdown with Nigeria as Ecuador's Manchester United midfielder Antonio Valencia saw red for a two-footed lunge in the Maracana. Valencia, also sent off for tangling with Raheem Sterling in the friendly
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Man given lengthy prison sentence for prolonged and gratuitous attack on petrified woman
A MAN who carried out a “gratuitous and sustained” physical and sexual attack on a woman was jailed for ten years and six months. Shaun Anthony Brian Jackson carried out the prolonged attack over several hours while heavily under the influence
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Honduras 0 Switzerland 3
A XHERDAN Shaqiri hat-trick fired Switzerland into the knock-out stages with a 3-0 victory over Honduras and set up a mouth-watering tie against Argentina in the first round of the knock-out stages. Shaqiri scored twice in a dominant first-half
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Nigeria 2 Argentina 3
LIONEL Messi scored twice, including a sumptuous free-kick, to help Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2 and ensure qualification to the knockout stages as winners of Group F. Messi's two goals were twice cancelled out by Nigeria's Ahmed Musa but Marcos
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Andersen joins Fox and Doherty in three-way lead way in Brabazon Trophy
THERE is a three-way lead at the top of the Brabazon Trophy leaderboard at Seaton Carew going in to Thursday’s second round. China Fleet Golf Club’s Tom Fox and Bury’s Ciaran Doherty made the most of the favourable conditions by the North Sea to
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Bosnia 3 Iran 1
IRAN'S dreams of a place in the last 16 of the World Cup were ended by goals from Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, Miralem Pjanic and Avdija Vrsajevic as Bosnia-Herzegovina's tournament ended with a 3-1 win. The Europeans had already made history
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Former mayor denies taking ice-cream money
A FORMER North Yorkshire mayor accused of pocketing money from an ice-cream vendor meant for the council has denied ever being handed money.Andrew Williams, 44, appeared at York Crown Court today (Wednesday, June25), accused of failing to hand over £
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Man said he found teenage relationship with older teacher "exciting", but he knew it was "wrong"
A MAN recalled finding a sexual relationship with an older teacher when he was a young teenager as, “exciting”. But he told a court that even as a 13 or 14-year-old boy he knew what was taking place with the married woman, at her home when her
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Newly discovered Spennymoor Pitman Painter's artwork goes on show in Newton Aycliffe
ARTWORK by a former miner, now a famous North-East artist, which had lain forgotten for half-a-century has gone on show.Paintings and sketch books by pitman painter Norman Cornish, 94, were found scattered around his studio, in Spennymoor, County Durham.Some
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Flying visit for little piece of aviation history as iconic 1944 DC3 lands at Newcastle
AN ICONIC 1940s aircraft flew into the region today. The 1944-built Douglas DC3 flew into Newcastle from Amsterdam, before taking a small number of passengers on a short flight over the North Sea. The KLM-owned plane saw service with the
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Car and HGV involved in A66 crash
A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital after the car she was driving collided with an HGV.The accident happened near the junction of Gilling West, Melsonby and Richmond on the A66 eastbound.North Yorkshire Police said they were alerted to the crash at 2.25pm
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Drunken Darlington man hurled racist abuse at teenager
AN aggressive outburst by a drunken man who had no recollection of racially abusing a teenager was filmed on a mobile phone.Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court heard today (Wednesday, June 25) that Jamie Bethell was captured on camera as he swore
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Tears as Middlesbrough man is sent to prison for drugs offences
TEARS streamed down the face of a young man as he was sentenced to two years in prison for drugs offences.Liam Moseley wept throughout his hearing at Teesside Crown Court and howled as he was sent to jail after admitting being concerned in the supply
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Brazil fun hits Peases West Primary School
PUPILS have been getting into the World Cup spirit with a week of Brazilian-themed activities – and they have refused to let England’s failure dampen their enthusiasm.Youngsters at Peases West Primary School in Billy Row, near Crook, have
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Landlord's charity effort gives church a lift
A LANDLORD is hitting the road to raise money for one of his tenants.Billy Morgan, director of B&K Developments which owns City West Business Park, in Meadowfield, near Durham City, is in training for the Selby Three Swans Sportive, a charity bike
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Dancing in the streets
SHOPPERS in a North-East town were encouraged to get their dancing shoes and join preparations for a summer dance festival.The Darlington Dance Festival takes place on July 12 and passers-by were given a flavour of the event with a dance in the Market
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Region revealed as having highest mortality rates in the country
THE NORTH-EAST has the highest mortality rates in the country, according to new statistics.Research from the Office of National Statistics also reveals Middlesbrough has twice the death rates of many other places in the country, the highest mortality
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Max, the foul-mouthed celebrity parrot, finally falls from his perch in Darlington park
A CELEBRITY parrot who spent years verbally abusing visitors to a Darlington park has fallen from his perch. Max, an African Grey parrot, was found dead in the aviary of South Park last Friday (June 20), leaving legions of visitors and staff at
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Suspended sentence for Darlington man who threatened to ‘do a Raoul Moat’ and kill police officer
A MAN who threatened to ‘do a Raoul Moat’ and go on a killing spree targeting police officers has walked free from court. Robert Thompson made the threats after being arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage on November 5 last year.Teesside
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People from all walks of life to be ordained
A POLICE officer, former Durham University students and a social media consultant are among a group of people set to be ordained as priests and deacons at Durham Cathedral this weekend.Each one will be called to ordained ministry in the Diocese of Durham
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Theakston rolls out the barrel-maker
A RARE chance to master the ancient art of barrel-making is being offered by a North Yorkshire brewery.Masham-based T&R Theakston, which still makes traditional oak casks to store and transport its ales, is looking to recruit an apprentice cooper
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£1m worth of drugs goes up in smoke
MORE than £1m worth of drugs went up in smoke when Cleveland Police incinerated the majority of the illegal substances they have seized since January. Detectives have recovered more than a tonne of drugs, including cannabis plants, amphetamine,
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Mystery of St Christopher medal solved
THE nephew of an airman who died in a crash in the Second World War has described the emotional moment he learned of the discovery of his uncle’s long-lost St Christopher medal. Bernard Henderson came forward after The Northern Echo publicised
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Tourism bears fruit in Darlington
There are some people who are always worth chatting to, and Robin Blair - the friendly face of Darlington's Victorian Market - is one of them. I I popped across to see Robin this lunchtime and he told me an interesting little anecdote which
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Car and HGV involved in A66 crash
A CAR has collided with a HGV near the junction for Gilling West, Melsonby and Richmond on the A66 eastbound.North Yorkshire Police said they were alerted to the crash at 2.25pm today (Wednesday, June 25) and that it involved two vehicles.The driver of
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Parking ban along Tour de France route
MOTORISTS are being warned that cars will not be able to park on the Tour de France route in the immediate run up to, and during, the race.Officials from North Yorkshire County Council will travel the route next weekend – one week ahead of the race
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A £130,000 sensory room to help disabled youngsters opens in Spennymoor
YOUNGSTERS with special educational needs and disabilities can now benefit from a £130,000 multi-sensory room.The state of the art facility at Spennymoor Leisure Centre is designed to stimulate the senses, including sound, vision, movement and smell
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Images released of man wanted in connection with brutal baseball bat attack
POLICE have released CCTV footage of a man who they want to trace following a brutal attack that left a man with multiple fractures to his skull and limbs.Gerard Williams was battered and left for dead when he was attacked by balaclava-wearing a man with
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St Helen Auckland man abused PCSOs after persistent police visits proved frustrating
A MAN who yelled abuse at Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) - telling them to get a “proper job” warned that he will probably be back in court if they continue to visit him.Martin Alan Brown - who owes £1,123.64 in fines from
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UPDATED: Family pays tribute to Consett businessman who died after police pursuit
THE family of a businessman who died in a crash after a police pursuit have paid tribute to a “loving and dedicated” man. Father-of-two Adam Parker Wilkinson was a passenger in a car which hit a telegraph pole on Ebchester Bank, near Consett in
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Teenager Sally is fashionably on form
UP-AND-COMING fashion designer Sally Hughlock is in for a busy time when she takes part in the country’s biggest countryside show next month. Not only is one of her designs taking centre stage on the catwalk at the Great Yorkshire Show - but the
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Brabazon update: Dynamic Doherty shines on Seaton Carew
BURY’S Cieran Doherty is the man setting the pace at Seaton Carew after making the most of the favourable conditions on the first day of the Brabazon Trophy. Doherty, one of the three players to go out in the 12th group, even managed to bogey the
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300 jobs to be created at new industrial estate after £900k grant
UP to 300 jobs look set to be created at a new industrial estate after its owners won a £900,000 grant to develop the site. The Government’s Growing Places scheme has granted the funding under the Government’s Growing Places scheme to create 183,000sq
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Mannone claims to have been promised Sunderland's number one spot, while interest in Snodgrass wanes
VITO MANNONE has dismissed suggestions he handed in a transfer request following Costel Pantilimon’s arrival at the Stadium of Light, and claimed Gustavo Poyet has already assured him he will be Sunderland’s number one goalkeeper next season. Mannone
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Pupils partake in unconventional sports
PISTOL shooting and fencing were among the unconventional sports on offer to pupils in Barnard Castle.Youngsters from Teesdale School took part in the activities as part of its first modern biathlon, involving 62 students aged eleven to 14, supported
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Ban for drink driving handyman who drove to complain about pizza
A HANDYMAN has been banned from driving for three years after driving his van to a pizza shop to complain about a mistake with his order while drunk.Kenneth William Hubery admitted drink driving when he appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court.The
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Injured motorcyclist thanks medics who flew her to hospital after accident
A MOTORCYCLIST seriously injured after colliding with a lorry has thanked air ambulance medics who flew to her aid. Denise Payne, from Howden-le-Wear, was riding along the A688, near Barnard Castle, during the early afternoon of Monday, May 12,
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Two vehicle crash on A66 results in woman being airlifted to hospital
A CAR has collided with a HGV near the junction for Gilling West, Melsonby and Richmond on the A66, eastbound. North Yorkshire Police said they were alerted to the crash at 2.25pm today and that it involved two vehicles. The driver of the car
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Energy company workers help clear up special landscape in east Durham
GOOD-NATURED energy staff have been mucking in a nature reserve to help protect 67 acres of special landscape.Employees from EDF Energy’s customer service centre at Doxford Business Park, Sunderland, took time out to help remove an invasive shrub
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Darlington cannabis user told to man up after wearing shorts to court
MAGISTRATES have issued a stern warning about the destructive dangers of drugs while challenging a defendant to "man up".Stephen James Stoddart told magistrates in Newton Aycliffe that he is only an occasional user of cannabis after he admitted
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Hundreds of homes to get insulation help
MORE than 200 homes are to be given wall and loft insulation over the next six months.Social landlord Derwentside Homes is to make energy efficiency improvements to some of its houses in Leadgate, Langley Park and Stanley.Keepmoat has been appointed to
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Village to unveil miners' banner
A VILLAGE will come to a standstill this week when its replica miners’ banner is paraded through the streets.The banner, which has been created during a year-long project, will be unfurled in Lanchester on Friday during a music and dance event.The
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Two Consett men sentenced for offences on train
A MAN sexually assaulted a woman while his nephew racially abused a rail employee on the same train, a court has been told.Jamie Davies, 38, and Jay Littlebury, 23, both of North Magdalene, Consett, County Durham, carried out the offences while on a Newcastle
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Wonga to pay £2.6m compensation
PAYDAY lender Wonga must pay £2.6m compensation after chasing struggling customers with fake legal letters in order to pressurise them into paying up.The firm, which is the UK's biggest payday lender, sent correspondence to about 45,000 customers
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North Yorkshire driver gets the go-ahead for Croft
LOCAL racing driver Max Coates has secured a last-minute drive in this weekend’s round of the Michelin Ginetta GT4 Supercup at his home circuit, Croft.Coates, who is from Scorton, is reforming his privateer team with backing from Primex Plastics
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New guide book published for visitors wanting a good cup of tea during a trip to North Yorkshire
A TOURIST guide that takes the reader to the best places in North Yorkshire to find a good cup of tea is published next month.Fancy a Cuppa, North Yorkshire author Simon Duffin has drank countless cups of tea and coffee in an effort to find the best places
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Taekwondo club wins first international prizes
MEMBERS of Richmond Taekwondo club have won the club’s first international fight medals with a gold and two silver medals.Black belt Tracy Hook, was awarded a silver while sisters Lisa and Sara Seline brought home a silver and gold respectively
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Child shot in hand with air weapon
A CHILD needed hospital treatment after being shot in the hand with an air weapon. Two children aged between 11 and 15 were playing in woods on Sunday evening (June 21) when police believe an air weapon was fired by one of two men nearby. The
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Performance experts asked to give workshops for veterans
EXPERTS in music, dance and theatre are being called upon to use their talents to help wounded, injured and sick veterans and military personnel with their recovery process.The Help for Heroes Phoenix House recovery centre in Catterick Garrison has run
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Lottery projects in running for award
TWO lottery-funded projects from County Durham are in the running for a national award.The annual National Lottery Awards searches for the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects and local projects If U Care Share Foundation and Come Eat Together
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Horse and trap pair seriously injured in collision with van
A TEEANGER and a man suffered serious injuries after a collision with a van on a road beside the A19.A white Vauxhall van, driven by a man in his 40s, collided with the rear of a horse and cart at 8.50pm on Monday (June 23) on the A168 near Thirsk and
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Racehorse named after late rugby league star has won his debut race
A NORTH Yorkshire trained racehorse,named after a rugby league star who raised nearly half-a-million pounds for charity after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, has won his debut raceSteve Prescott is a two-year-old owned by Marwan Koukash and is in
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Football club get on their bikes for a Coast to Coast fundraising ride.
A GROUP of cyclists better known locally for their football skills have completed a fundraising Coast to Coast ride.Members of Richmond Town Football Club swapped their shin pads for Lycra for the ride from June 6 to June 7 in the hope of raising as much
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Man arrested after death of woman in her 60s in Newcastle this morning
A MAN has been arrested after the death of a woman in Newcastle. Northumbria Police said that at 8.14am today (Wednesday) police received a report of the death of a woman aged in her 60s at a house at Lismore Place in Newcastle. A man aged
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Seb makes early progress in pursuit of Brabazon glory
SEB CROOKHALL-NIXON is the early clubhouse leader of the Brabazon Trophy after a superb morning round at Seaton Carew Goilf Club. The Workington golfer was was in the first group to tee off this morning at 7am and his brilliant 69 has put his name
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Northern Landscapes Art Exhibition
Three Teesdale artists are exhibiting their work in the Castle Gallery, at the Witham in Barnard Castle next month. Running from 7th to 21st July, work by Alan Dyson, Anne Mason and Ann Whitfield will be on display. The artists will be present
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High street sales fall
HIGH street sales growth fell in June, with clothing retailers bearing the brunt of customers tightening their spending, a report has said.The CBI distributive trades survey says clothing sales dropped for the first time since January.Annual sales for
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Airport bosses warning over regional services
BOSSES at a North-East airport have warned a proposed South-East aviation hub must include regional services. Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) has welcomed a report saying a four-runway base would restore its links with London. However, it
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Durham v Sussex, day 4
DURHAM needed 17 balls this morning to take the final Sussex wicket and leap to fourth place in division one of the LV=County Championship. They were next to the bottom prior to their first win of the season against Lancashire last week and their
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Bus demand drives Stagecoach profit
A NORTH-EAST bus operator is spending £90m on new greener vehicles as it marks a year of higher profits.Stagecoach Group, which runs services across Teesside, Hartlepool, Sunderland and Newcastle, says it wants to get more people using public transport.The
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Music helps ease Darlington students' transition from primary to secondary school
THE sound of music filled a Darlington school as dozens of budding performers spent a day honing their skills.More than 60 year 5 and 6 students from four Darlington primary schools – Abbey, High Coniscliffe, Mowden and Skerne Park – spent
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Rental firm's profits rise as demand returns
A NORTH-EAST vehicle rental firm, trusted by thousands of tradesmen across the UK, has increased profits as it benefits from rising demand.Northgate Vehicle Hire, founded in Darlington, revealed underlying pre-tax profits were 22 per cent higher at £
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Turkington setting pace but Plato’s two podium spots keeps him in contention
THE Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship is always renowned for its competitiveness, but even by the series’ hard-fought standards, this year’s title battle is shaping up to be especially exciting. From the moment that seven former BTCC
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Dunlop proud of British Touring Car Championship link
WHEN it comes to the MSA British Touring Car Championship, tyre manufacturer Dunlop is part of the furniture. Dunlop has been actively involved in all eras of the championship since it began in 1958 and at the beginning of the 2014 season it announced
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A question of judgement for David Cameron
HINDSIGHT is, of course, a wonderful thing and David Cameron would clearly not have appointed Andy Coulson as his chief spin doctor had he known he was engaged in criminal activity. Indeed, the Prime Minister has now been forced into an embarrassing
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Union set for glass maker talks
A UNION representing workers at a 77-year-old glass maker will meet bosses tomorrow (Thursday, June 26) over a pay row.More than 110 staff at Tyneside Safety Glass, in Gateshead, last week took seven-day action against proposed wage increases.Workers
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Payday lender Wonga, which sponsors Newcastle United, attacked after it's fined £2.6m for misleading 45,000 customers
A NORTH-EAST MP last night called on Newcastle United to reconsider its relationship with payday loans company Wonga after it was ordered to pay £2.6m in compensation for "unfair and misleading debt collection practices”. Jenny Chapman, MP for
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Long-serving councillor tells court he saw accused mayor pocket ice cream money
A LONG-serving councillor has told a jury he saw the Mayor of Ripon take money which was due to the city's council from an ice cream vendor and put it in his pocket. Giving evidence for the prosecution, Stuart Martin alleged that he expected fellow
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It's payback day for payday loans
Payday loan borrowers are finally paying the price for a lack of competition in the market, according to a watchdog. Vicky Shaw reports The £2.8billion payday loans industry is undergoing an investigation to discover what potential benefits consumers
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Carney hints at gradual rates increase
BANK of England Governor Mark Carney has appeared to have played down the prospect of imminent interest rate rises. Giving evidence to the Treasury Select Committee yesterday, Mr Carney said there seems to be "more spare capacity in the labour
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FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Liverpool striker Suarez over World Cup bite
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay striker Luis Suarez after he appeared to bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during their sides' World Cup match in Natal on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the latter stages of the Group
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Clampdown on zero-hours contracts
THE Government says it will clamp down on abuses of zero-hours contracts by allowing people to work for more than one employer. Business Secretary Vince Cable said "unscrupulous" employers had been abusing the flexibility offered by the contracts
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Labour could reform work programme
Labour has signalled that it will cut back the role of the big outsourcing companies in delivering the Government's back-to-work programme if it wins the next general election. Shadow work and pensions secretary Rachel Reeves has said she wants
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Queen bee syndrome
AUDITIONS have kicked off and Mel B was recently revealed as the fourth and final addition to this year’s judging panel on The X Factor – cue column inches aplenty pitting her against fellow judge Cheryl Cole, who’s returning to the hit show. The
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Henry Williams forging for the future
HENRY Williams Limited has been engineering for the railway for more than 100 years. Business Editor Andy Richardson hears how the Darlington firm is forging a future for itself. I AM sitting in the ground floor meeting room at Henry Williams Limited
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Future pain at the pumps?
WITH energy prices on the rise following heightened geopolitical risks and tight global supplies of crude oil, increases in retail gas prices seem inevitable. This is very different to the start of 2014 when many alerted a real risk of a fall in the oil
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Women urged to consider engineering
FEMALE pupils at a North-East school were given a first-hand introduction to the opportunities available to them in engineering, as the sector strives to attract more women.The 15 pupils at St Aidan’s Academy in Darlington were able to carry out
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Regional house prices to remain "sensible" say new recruits
A LAW firm is continuing to build its residential conveyancing team with the appointment of three new solicitors, who are confident the London house price bubble won't hit the North-East.The experienced trio - Diane Lawton, Nicola Carroll and Chloe
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Law firm urges historic abuse victims to come forward
THE specialist child abuse team at Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors has expressed concern that there are still believed to be many victims of historic abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham who have not come forward. John Hall
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Sarah benefits from graduate scheme
A TECHNOLOGY company that puts virtual signs in the sky has taken on a graduate.Skignz, in Middlesbrough, has taken on Sarah Spowart, a Teesside University film and media broadcast production graduate.She will work on short corporate films.The company
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Racers get in gear for Croft
WITH Croft Circuit’s 50th anniversary rapidly approaching, this weekend’s visit of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship promises to provide one of the highlights of the North Yorkshire venue’s half-centenary celebrations. Always a popular
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Middlesbrough confirm Villarreal friendly
MIDDLESBROUGH will round off their pre-season programme with a high-profile home game against Spanish side Villarreal. Boro will host the former Champions League semi-finalists at the Riverside on Saturday, August 2 (3pm), a week before the opening
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Trike rider killed in North Tyneside accident
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash on North Tyneside. It happened at 10.43pm on Tuesday, June 24, at Windsor Crescent, close to the junction with Windsor Avenue in Cullercoats, when an RF1 Motor Trike left the road and collided
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Firm bolsters commercial property team
MINCOFFS has appointed solicitor Chris Elliott to its commercial property team.Mr Elliott has more than 12 years of experience in commercial property law and joins Mincoffs from Close Thornton in Darlington.He studied Law at Newcastle University and the
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Charity ball raises thousands
A LAW firm has raised more than £16,000 for a number of charities.Latimer Hinks’ charity ball, held at Wynyard Hall, near Sedgefield, supported St Teresa’s Hospice, the County Durham Community Foundation and a number of smaller charities.Its
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Law firm adds to commercial team
A LAW firm has expanded its commercial property team with another appointment.Gordon Brown Law Firm, which has offices in Chester-le-Street and Newcastle, has appointed Gwen Jones as commercial property solicitor.The 32-year-old, who lives in County Durham
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Event helps firms tap into support
MORE than 100 North-East businesses have received support to gain access to funding, training and apprenticeship support.Peterlee Business Park Group held an event to highlight programmes and cash pots available to new and growing small and medium-sized
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Green Investment Bank to launch £1bn wind fund
The taxpayer-funded Green Investment Bank (Gib) has announced plans to raise £1bn to encourage new investors to put money into offshore wind farms. The public body charged with financing green energy projects, is planning to raise a private equity-style
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Robbie williams, MetroRadio Arena, Newcastle
IT TAKES a certain amount of cheek to charge £65 for tickets to a gig consisting mainly of covers - but then again, cheek is something Robbie Williams has never had in short supply. The former Take That heartthrob had a sell-out crowd eating out
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Thriller – Live, Newcastle Theatre Royal
THE ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute show has evolved into a slick beast since I last saw it. The set, lights, choreography and costumes are a fitting homage (without all that nasty controversy) to the late, self-styled King of Pop. The company are
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Builder hails diversification as growth continues
A NORTH-EAST builder has praised its diversification after strengthening its presence in the construction market. Esh Group, in Bowburn, near Durham City, says it has a sound base for growth as it looks to take advantage of increasing confidence
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Inspector gets ready to revisit
The Hotel Inspector Returns (Channel 5, 9pm) I CAN’T help but admire Alex Polizzi who is constantly looking for standards and professionalism in a world which isn't always accommodating. The woman has staying power if nothing else, because her
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IDS set to double turnover following review
A LIFE sciences company has set an ambitious five-year target to double turnover to £100m, that will include investment in new staff and equipment at its North-East base. Following a major review, which has identified new markets, bosses at Immunodiagnostic
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Regeneration body re-appoints chairman
A REGENERATION organisation has re-appointed its chairman for another three years. Paul Woolston will continue in his role at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NELep). Under his leadership, NELep previously unveiled plans to create
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Johnno can emerge on top in Carlisle Bell
JOHNNO ran an excellent race in defeat last time and can emerge on top in another competitive renewal of the bookmakers.co.uk Carlisle Bell at the Cumbria venue. David Nicholls’ charge probably did not find the tight turns at Chester to his advantage
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Alive and well after a century
TUCKED away on a back street in Darlington you could easily drive past engineering firm Henry Williams Limited without realising it's there. But examples of the firm’s handiwork – from railway level crossings to motorway traffic control
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Rizeena could break Newmarket duck
RIZEENA is likely to get the chance to break her Newmarket duck in the Qipco Falmouth Stakes on July 11. Clive Brittain’s star filly bounced back to her best with an authoritative display in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot last week, following
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Engineer on track for future success
AN engineer which moved to the region more than 100 years ago to supply the railway has won major orders and expanded operations to help build a transport network fit for the 21st century. Since it set up shop in Darlington in 1911 Henry Williams
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Brown Panther to defend Goodwood Cup crown
TRAINER Tom Dascombe plans to give Brown Panther the chance to defend his crown in the Goodwood Cup on July 31. The six-year-old stayer won the Group Two by three and a half lengths last summer and shaped honourably on Thursday when fourth in the
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Graham Lee to take charge of Sir Ector in John Smith's Northumberland Plate at Newcastle
Jimmy Lambe has secured the services of last year’s winning jockey Graham Lee for Sir Ector in the John Smith’s Northumberland Plate at Newcastle on Saturday. Lee rode winners in his days as jumps jockey for the County Armagh trainer and Lambe
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On your bike inspiration
WHEN the Tour de France gets under way in Leeds on July 5, the eyes of the world will be watching. As the world’s top cyclists pedal through Britain it’s likely that the nation’s youngsters will be more keen than ever to get on their bikes too.
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Newcastle lock joins Edinburgh to enhance international chances
Newcastle lock Fraser McKenzie has joined Edinburgh with immediate effect. Dunfermline-born McKenzie, 26, has agreed a two-year deal with the RaboDirect PRO12 outfit. McKenzie signed for Newcastle a year ago and made 21 appearances. He has represented
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Murray enjoys a profitable first round exit
SAMANTHA MURRAY has the right surname for success at Wimbledon but you need bit more than that and a racquet to beat Maria Sharapova. The British number five, in only her second appearance here, was never likely to progress against the former champion
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Francis Matthews – not just Captain Scarlet
FRANCIS MATTHEWS was born on October 2 1927 in York. He is best remembered as the famous voice of Captain Scarlet from the Gerry Anderson puppet sci-fi series of the 1960s. However, he was also a great British actor in his own name. Over
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Nadal finds his feet as Spanish sport avoids another embarrassing early exit
RAFAEL NADAL stuttered but didn’t falter as Spanish sport avoided the unneeded embarrassment of another early bath at Wimbledon last night. Nadal’s recent record at the All England Club teaches you to expect the unexpected. After reaching five
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Immigration data
DAVID MCKEEVER (HAS, June 19) disputes my contention that a drastic cut in immigration would mean a significant loss of revenue, and says that my conclusions are “never ever backed up by data.” There is a huge amount of data to support my arguments
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Abusive cyclist
DRIVING down Croft Road, in Hurworth, near Darlington, I encountered a lone cyclist. A mature man, he was in full cycling garb and wearing a helmet etc. Indicating to overtake, I pulled out. I soon realised he was gathering speed, and in order
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World Cup woe
WHO is to blame for England’s exit from the World Cup? The referees did not help our cause, although, even before the tournament began, England were simply not world class in their friendlies. It is not Roy Hodgson or Wayne Rooney to blame
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England manager Casey predicting Seaton will be a tough test
IN front of the clubhouse, many of the world’s top amateur golfers practiced on the putting green and powered drives from the first tee in preparation for the challenge of Seaton Carew this week. With the flags of England Golf flying and the giant
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Vile fraudster
TWO things occurred to me on reading about Kole Lulgjuraj, a serial fraudster who preys on old people (Echo, June 18). First, of course, is the utterly unspeakable vileness of someone who funds a luxurious lifestyle by systematically fleecing frail
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High-speed rail
GEORGE OSBORNE has held out the prospect of a super fast highspeed rail link between Manchester and Leeds (Echo, June 24). The new line would smash through the Pennines, linking communities and transforming the north (once again) into the ‘economic
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Improve the experience or lose it
AT one time there would have been queues round the block. Three Yorkshire cricketers playing in a Headingley Test. The turnstiles at the Kirkstall Lane end, main entry point, would have been hot with use. Not any more. On the eve of the Test just
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Cook to carry on despite defeat
ALASTAIR COOK has no intention of stepping down as England captain despite overseeing their first ever Test series defeat to Sri Lanka. England were on the verge of securing a very unlikely draw in the second Investec Test at Headingley, but James
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Warwickshire v Yorkshire: Day Three (LV= County Championship)
Warwickshire v Yorkshire: Day Three (LV= County Championship) WARWICKSHIRE’S director of cricket Dougie Brown believes Yorkshire are the favourites to win the County Championship after seeing his side fall to another innings defeat to the White
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Question of judgement
HINDSIGHT is, of course, a wonderful thing and David Cameron would clearly not have appointed Andy Coulson as his chief spin doctor had he known he was engaged in criminal activity. Indeed, the Prime Minister has now been forced into an embarrassing
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Durham v Sussex: Day Three (LV= County Championship)
Durham v Sussex: Day Three (LV= County Championship) BEN STOKES’ sensational bowling helped Durham to close in on their second successive championship win before John Hastings capitalised on Sussex’s disenchantment. The Australian took four
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North-East transfer gossip: Wednesday, June 25
NEWCASTLE The Magpies remain in the market for a couple of strikers and a midfielder, but they could face a fight to keep one of their World Cup stars. France right-back Mathieu Debuchy, who has played both Les Blues’ Group wins over Honduras
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Countdown to the Commonwealths: Kilty warms up with relay win in European Team Championships
RICHARD KILTY helped Great Britain’s 4x100m relay team lay down a marker ahead of the Commonwealth Games as they claimed victory in the European Team Championships in Germany last weekend.Stockton-born Kilty, who was crowned World Indoor champion
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Countdown to the Commonwealths: Teesside swimming star Aimee Willmott ready to make a splash in Glasgow
WITH the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow now less than a month away, swimming star Aimee Willmott could hardly have picked a better time to be in the best form of her life. Having narrowly missed out on a place in the 400m Individual Medley final
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Heseltine in devolution warning
DEVOLUTION will widen the gap between rich and poor areas of England if it goes too far, Lord Heseltine has warned – backing North-East council chiefs.The Conservative peer – the architect of the Coalition’s devolution drive on spending
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Councillor "quietly confident" World Heritage Site bid for Darlington will be a success
A SENIOR councillor has said he is “quietly confident” that a bid for World Heritage Site status for Darlington’s 1825 railway will be successful. Gaining the high profile status, which would put Darlington on par with Stonehenge and
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Promoting thrifty living from Kazakhstan to Darlington
AS the eldest of nine children, Stella Hall learnt the art of thrift at a very young age. She took the creative skills needed to revive old clothes and mend broken items into adulthood and combined them with her love of the arts. Her creativity
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Growth funding "heavily oversubscribed"
THE region is unlikely to get all the Government cash it has requested for “local growth” projects, Lord Heseltine also warned.A £2bn annual fund - devolving spending from Whitehall to local leaders – is “heavily oversubscribed
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Headteacher Anne Lakey "groomed vulnerable teenage boy for her own sexual gratification", court told
A "PREDATORY" teacher manipulated an impressionable young teenage boy into submitting to her own sexual desires, a court was told. Anne Lakey, who has gone on to become an acclaimed headteacher, is said to have groomed the naive boy into taking
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Plans to turn Harperley POW camp into homes and cheese factory submitted
PLANS have been submitted to turn parts of a former Prisoner of War camp into a cheese factory and housing.Durham County Council has received two planning applications for the former camp at Harperley on the edge of Weardale.The site’s owner James
