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Work to do for Storm after dropping out of contention
GRAEME STORM dropped 42 places on the second round of the BMW International Open in Germany. The former British Amateur champion was placed third at the end of the first day in Cologne but was unable to repeat his heroics and fell down the leaderboard
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Irishman intent on leaving 'changing' Seaton Carew with Brabazon title
MOVING day proved just perfect for County Down’s Cormac Sharvin, even if he felt like his two nearest rivals would be in complete control going in to the final round at Seaton Carew. Sharvin’s effective but unspectacular three-under 70 was enough
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Museums and university buildings discussed for town centre revamp
MORE details of how a former prison could be converted were revealed as a council discussed a masterplan to redevelop a town centre.The plan is designed to drive future redevelopment of the prison and the former Rural Payments Agency buildings in Northallerton
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Charlie McCann on the Northumberland Plate
The Northumberland Plate, one of the most prestigious races in the calendar, is the big betting race of the weekend and the highlight of Newcastle’s excellent Saturday card. Last month’s Chester Cup might hold the key and runner up Angel Gabrial
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Disgraced former mayor faces jail for pocketing ice cream takings
A FORMER mayor who pocketed an ice-cream man's takings faces jail because he “brought disgrace” on the office, York Crown Court heard.Andrew Williams was wearing the mayoral chain of office during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Ripon
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Volunteer helps to promote residents' welfare advice service with Sedgefield MP
A WELFARE champion spent several hours with a North-East MP to help address people’s concerns on Government reforms. Daniel Robertson gave advice as he spent time with Phil Wilson at the Sedgefield MP’s office in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham,
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Men jailed for 2ft machete shop robbery
TWO men who robbed a convenience store armed with a 2ft machete have been jailed.Wayne Rogan and Callum Horsley lured the owner of the Aras store in Northgate, Hartlepool, outside by banging on the window.The terrified shopkeeper was then forced back
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See cat woman to get that pet
A WOMAN who runs an animal shelter is desperate for people to help her by taking on a pet cat. Tendercare Cattery, in Burnhope, currently has more than 66 moggies - too many for owner Tracey Hobbs.The animals range from new born kittens to ten year old
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Swing act added to Picnic In The Park charity concert bill
THE organisers of an open-air concert to fund research to help reduce the number of premature births have announced a jazz swing act will support a Rod Stewart tribute act.Thirsk Action Group said Andy Barker will perform songs by the likes of Frank Sinatra
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School head labels teen sex claim as "fantasy"
A SCHOOL head dismissed allegations that she had sexual relations with a young teenage boy as “fantasy” and “a figment” of her accuser’s imagination. Anne Lakey said the suggestion that she would conduct such an affair was “absolutely outrageous
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Loveable Elvis finds new home
ELVIS the lamb with the injured pelvis has found a new home in North Yorkshire.As previously reported in The Northern Echo, Elvis’ owners were trying to find a new place for him to live as they will soon no longer have room for him.Elvis was the
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World's smallest Bible seen by hundreds in Bishop Auckland
NEARLY 300 children have visited an exhibition this week to see the world’s smallest Bible.Schools in Bishop Auckland have been attending the Bible Times Exhibition at the Wear Valley Christian Centre in the town. The display features dozens of
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Newton Aycliffe man found not guilty of child sex charges
A MAN accused of sexually assaulting children has been cleared by a jury. Brian Humble, 48, of Eldon Close, Newton Aycliffe, was found not guilty after a trial at Teesside Crown Court. Mr Humble was charged with five counts of sexual assault
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Benefit cheat tells court he is bad at maths
A MAN who claimed he was bad at maths has walked free from court despite fraudulently claiming more than £13,000 in benefits.Raymond Knox failed to inform the authorities when he was given a large inheritance.Knox, 52, of Grosvenor Road, Billingham
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IT firm's Government work
A TECHNOLOGY firm keeping a UK airport flying has secured a deal to supply services to the Government.Onyx Group, which has its headquarters in Stockton, will support the Government’s cloud computing programme.Cloud services allow companies to order
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Unite members from Yorkshire Ambulance Service set to strike during Tour de France weekend
AMBULANCE workers have voted to strike during the visit of the Tour de France Grand Depart to Yorkshire - set to be one of the service's busiest weekends of the year.Members of Unite within Yorkshire Ambulance Service have voted to take industrial
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Housebuilders maintain FTSE surge
HOUSEBUILDERS gained ground on relief that Bank of England measures to control the housing market were less severe than had been feared.Barratt Developments rose more than three per cent and Persimmon was up by almost two per cent as the pair once again
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Minister praises North-East industry
COMMUNITIES and Local Government Minister, praised the ‘clear vision’ of the North East during a visit of major new investments across the region. The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (Lep) hosted Baroness Stowell’s tour of sites
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Tesco pleads for time to improve
TESCO bosses have pleaded for more time to turn the business around after criticism from unhappy shareholders.Chairman Sir Richard Broadbent said management should be allowed to see through its revival plans in a period which has seen the supermarket
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Darlington man fined after threatening to bite police dog while drunk
A MAN who threatened to bite a police dog has been fined £35 after admitting being drunk and disorderly.Officers were called to Darlington Memorial Hospital at about 10.25pm on June 6 to reports of Jason Joseph Crompton being aggressive towards
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Thai boxing medals won at national competition by Ferryhill brother and sister
A BROTHER and sister made it a family affair at a national Thai boxing competition as they clinched gold and silver medals.Amy Forster, six, of Ferryhill, won gold in the British Open Junior Thai Boxing Championships in the six to seven-years age category.The
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Unpaid work for Shildon teenager who stole rental car
A TEENAGER who handed himself into police after crashing a rental car he had stolen has been ordered to complete 200 hours unpaid work.Carl Mark Ellis Mackinlay stole the Vauxhall Insignia from outside a home in Eldon on May 16, magistrates in Newton
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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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Lanchester celebrates conclusion of banner project with parade
A COMMUNITY turned out in force today (Friday, June 27) to celebrate the culmination of a year-long banner project with a parade through their village. Crowds lined Front Street in Lanchester, County Durham, as a replica banner was led by representatives
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Brabazon: Irishman turns heat on English duo at Seaton Carew
IRELAND’S Cormac Sharvin was rewarded for holding his nerve on a testing afternoon at Seaton Carew with a share of the lead going in to the final round of the Brabazon trophy. In changing conditions out on the Seaton Carew track, Sharvin’s three-under
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Volunteers sought for Weardale agricultural shows
VOLUNTEERS are being urgently sought to support the traditional summer shows held in Weardale in the coming months.The dale’s three agricultural shows are popular fixtures on the social and farming calendar, but more volunteers are needed to keep
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Hoping to reach the highest peak for charity
A WOMAN from Chester-le-Street is climbing Ben Nevis for the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of her grandfather. Rebecca Williams hopes to raise over £300 by reaching the top of Britain’s highest peak this weekend and will climb through the night
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Stanley drink driver crashed into Weardale hospital wall
A DRINK driver crashed into a hospital wall after losing control of his car, a court heard.Magistrates in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, heard Kevin Denman crashed his Hyundai Getz into the wall surrounding Weardale Community Hospital in Stanhope.Denman
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Durham casino boss jailed over online "grooming"
A CASINO boss who thought he was chatting to a 13-year-old girl on the internet and tried to encourage her to have sex with him was caught out in an undercover police operation.Keith Fagan, 56, of Devonshire Road, Belmont, Durham, was jailed for three
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Children experience a taste of life in the trenches
CHILDREN learning about the First World War have worked with a poet, the Royal British Legion, handled war artefacts and even eaten food from the trenches in a series of special lessons.Year Four and Five pupils at Yarm's Layfield Primary School worked
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Darlington man grew cannabis in mother's home to tackle drug debt
A MAN who secretly grew dozens of cannabis plants in his mother’s house to pay off a drug debt has been ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work.Police found 22 plants, a hydroponics system and lights rigged up in a room at the Darlington home
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Plan for yet more homes at Ingleby Barwick Free School, this time on playing fields, are rejected
A PLAN to build homes on land earmarked for playing fields at a school not yet built has been unanimously rejected by councillors. Stockton Borough Council's planning officers recommended approving the scheme to build an extra 77 homes on the site
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Planners give permission for 20 pitch extension to Neasham Road gypsy site
AN extension to a council-run gypsy site has been agreed by planning officers after no objections were received to the plans. Darlington Borough Council announced plans to create an extra 20 pitches at the Neasham Road gypsy site last year in order to
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Transition day ensures journey from primary to secondary school is a smooth one
PUPILS making the transition from primary to secondary school have been given a helping hand to plan their new journeys.Year 6 students from schools across Darlington were taught how to travel safely and independently at an annual transition training
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Darlington couple still in step after 60 years
A COUPLE who danced together during their first date are still partners more than six decades on. When he was 14, Des Thirtle took his future wife, Elizabeth, to a dance night in their hometown of Amble, Northumberland. Now aged 82 and 83,
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Funding helps to protect seafarers off the Redcar coast
VOLUNTEERS who keep an eye on seafarers will soon be able to do it from a new and improved watchtower.Coastwatch Redcar, which was launched in 1996, trains people to assist the HM Coastguard and search and rescue services in the event of an emergency
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It's A Knockout tournament to raise cash for Children's Heart Unit Fund
A HIGH-ENERGY assault course tournament is being held in Richmond to raise cash for a children’s heart unit – after organisers were inspired by the stories of local children.Richmondshire Cricket Club is holding an It’s A Knockout event
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Royal Navy sailors visit their ship's namesake village
SAILORS from a Royal Navy minehunter have visited their namesake village ahead of an Armed Forces Day event. The crew of HMS Hurworth visited the primary school at Hurworth on Tees, near Darlington, in a Meet the Sailor event. Forty-two members of the
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Escape To Victory remake announced
FOOTBALL film Escape To Victory could be set for a replay after reports a new version is on the cards. Director Doug Liman, whose films include Swingers and The Bourne Identity, is said to have signed up to take charge of the project, according
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Missing man could be in York area
POLICE are attempting to trace a missing man who may be somewhere in the York area.Robert Dane, 33, from Holbeck, Leeds, was reported missing on Tuesday, June 24, and police say they are “very concerned” for his welfare.Although he lives
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Runners on their marks for annual event
ABOUT 1,000 runners of all ages will be on the starting line for an annual fundraising run.Runners will stride around the grounds of the picturesque Lambton Estate, near Chester-le-Street, on Sunday for the Lambton 10k run and 3k fun run.Both runs will
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Traders claim high street parking charges are blighting businesses
HIGH street traders have claimed a council parking scheme which aimed to increase the number of their customers has backfired and is blighting their businesses.Some members of Northallerton Retail and Business Forum, which employs hundreds of people in
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Parade marks 600 years of Durham School
EVENING shoppers did a double-take as children dressed as monks carried a ‘coffin’ through a city’s streets on Thursday night (June 26).Pupils from Durham School dressed as medieval Holy Island monks carried a replica coffin through
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Police to review Wonga criminal probe
POLICE are to look again at whether payday lender Wonga, which sponsors Newcastle United, should be subject to a criminal investigation after it sent fake legal letters to pressure customers in arrears into paying up. City of London Police discussed
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Mother makes impassioned plea to help solve her teenage daughter's murder
A HEARTBROKEN mother said she remains hopeful that the person who murdered her daughter and dumped her body will be caught, as she appealed for information two years after the teenager's remains were discovered. Tina Wilson fought back tears as
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Friends' effort to prevent river death tragedy
FRIENDS of a student whose body was found in the River Wear are working on a video they hope will prevent the tragedy being repeated.Luke Pearce, an engineering student at Durham University, disappeared after a night out drinking with friends in early
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Dynamic duo to represent County Durham at national athletics championship
A PROMISING pair of young athletes have been chosen to represent their county at a national competition.Layla Bell and Bradley Davies from Carmel College, in Darlington, will represent County Durham in the English Schools Athletics Championships at the
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Echo editor Peter Barron receives MBE from Prince Charles
PETER BARRON, editor of The Northern Echo, has today been presented with an MBE for services to journalism and community life. Mr Barron is the longest serving editor in the paper's 144-year history, and has led some of its most notable campaigns
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Investment fuels hopes of economic 're-balance'
A LARGER rise in business investment has fuelled hopes the UK economy is re-balancing, a report has said.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) says investment increased five per cent, or £1.6bn, on the previous quarter to £33.4bn in the
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Athletics event reaches 50th anniversary
AN athletics association has hosted its 50th annual district sports event.The Chester-le-Street Primary Schools Athletics Association first held the event in 1964, which now sees 400 children from the area compete in numerous sports at the Chester le
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Legal bosses call for Wonga probe
THE Law Society has stepped up pressure for a criminal investigation to be held into Wonga over fake legal letters the payday lender sent to its customers.The society, which represents about 60,000 solicitors across England and Wales, says it has asked
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Consett businessman crash death: driver arrested in hospital
THE driver of a car chased by police that crashed and led to the death of a North-East businessman has been arrested in hospital. The 32-year-old motorist is to be questioned on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Adam Wilkinson
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Teen ref is a force to be reckoned with
A TEENAGE referee is hoping for promotion as she makes a name for herself on the football pitch.Northallerton College student Jess Shuker is waiting to hear whether her efforts with the whistle have earned her the next level officiating in matches for
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Brabazon: Leader hits trouble as Casey makes his march
HARRY CASEY has made his move for the Brabazon Trophy by posting the best of the morning rounds at Seaton Carew. The Middlesex golfer turned on the style in the best of the third round conditions to post a five-under 68 to put the pressure on the
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Youth theatre to stage feel-good musical
A YOUTH theatre is embarking on a production of the feel-good musical Hairspray.The Crash Bang Wallop Youth Theatre (CBW) in Stokesley open at the Forum, Northallerton, from Thursday, July 3 to Saturday, July 5.Set in 1960s Baltimore, the story follows
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Armed Forces Day celebrations in Richmondshire and Hambleton
A N RAF fly past was one of the highlights of ceremonies held ahead of Armed Forces Day tomorrow (June 28).One was staged in Richmond’s Friary Gardens and attended by Richmondshire District Council officials, veterans, cadets, civic dignitaries
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Wiggins left out of Team Sky's Tour de France squad
SIR BRADLEY WIGGINS will not compete in this year’s Tour de France despite claiming his third British national time trial title on Thursday evening. Team Sky have confirmed the make-up of their nine-man team for this year’s Tour, which will start
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Glass workers to strike again
WORKERS at a bulletproof glass maker are striking again over pay.More than 110 staff at Tyneside Safety Glass will take two-week action from Monday, June 30.It comes just days after a week-long strike over proposed wage increases.Unite the union say the
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Life’s a beach
DAVID CAMERON said this week how he loves to spend every possible moment of his Cornish holiday with his children doing simple seaside things. And we have last year’s picture of him changing under a Mickey Mouse towel to prove it. Just back
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Infant wisdom
MIAMI Vice star Don Johnson used to know how to party – sex, drugs, rock and roll, a lot of women and two marriages to Melanie Griffith. Despite his wealth and success, he was a mess. Then he woke up, calmed down and married a Montessori teacher
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Sur votre velo, Jacques
WHILE people are still wondering if the Dales are going to be crammed to the hill tops with cyclists and spectators for Le Tour – or unnaturally empty because the roads will be closed and no cars can get in – it’s great to see all the yellow bikes
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Backchat: Fine hotel holds special memory
Dear Sharon, WHILE I agree with you about Judy Murray and her attention to detail, I think it is worth pointing out that Cromlix House was already a longestablished luxury hotel with a fine reputation. Andy took the opportunity to buy it in
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Ready to rock
Glastonbury 2014 (BBC2,10pm) THANK God for Glastonbury because the rest of Friday nights are beginning to look as interesting as a host of Knots Landing repeats. The opening festival day alone features Arcade Fire, Elbow, and Lily Allen on the
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Gavin Webster on tour
GEORDIE comic Gavin Webster has prepared yet another provocative show, for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A Controversial Title in Order to Sell Tickets, follows hot on the heels of last year’s critically acclaimed hit, Don’t Give Any Money to Comic
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Gateway to Italy’s riviera
GENOA is amazingly well positioned to give visitors access to the most desirable parts of northern Italy. It is within good reach of chic shopping in Milan and Turin (not that Genoa lacks quality shopping of its own); it is the hub for sailings to
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Sporting success
ACCORDING to the chief inspector of schools, Sir Michael Wilshaw, there is a lack of competitive sport in state schools and as a result private schools, which only account for seven per cent of pupils, produce the bulk of successful international sportsmen
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World Cup woes
SURPRISE, surprise, England are out of the World Cup, and for the first time in their history have lost their opening two games. Manager Roy Hodgson, looking like a lost soul, hands in pockets wandering around in the technical area, has been reassured
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Roadwork rage
THIS must be the worst EU country for building roads, or in this case Stonebridge roundabout. Why does it take so long ? I can see no reason why the work building the new Stonebridge roundabout in the centre of Darlington cannot be done on
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Breathe easier
I READ with interest your article about Darlington Breathe Easy group’s fifth birthday party (Echo, June 24). I would like to point out that the exercise sessions are run by respiratory nurse Barbara Dent, who is a British Lung Foundation instructor
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It’s just like watching Brabazon
WITH interest waning in the World Cup, my attention has been drawn this week to the Brabazon Trophy in Seaton Carew. It is a prestigious competition for the world’s leading amateur golfers, and it has very similar letters to Brazil, only they’re arranged
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Guide to day one of the Grand Depart
WHETHER you're an armchair enthusiast, a keen amateur cyclist or neither, the spectacle of Le Tour passing through our region is one that's not to be missed. To help you make the most of this unique occasion, we've put together all the info you need
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Nifco boss key speaker at engineering expo
MIKE Matthews, European Operations Officer for car parts manufacturer Nifco will be keynote speaker at this year's Durham Oktoberfest. Mr Matthews, who started at the company as an apprentice after leaving school, has worked his way up through
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The depths of depravity
ARE there no depths of depravity to which Jimmy Savile did not sink? Yesterday’s revelations were universally greeted with revulsion – how could a human being become so depraved in so many different ways? And how could so many blind eyes be turned
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Businesses view rail investment as number one stimulus to region's economic prospects
Businesses across the North view investment in rail infrastructure as the number one stimulus that will transform the region’s economic prospects over the next 10 years, according to a survey released today by KPMG. The firm’s annual Business Instincts
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Guide to second day of Northumberland Plate race meeting at Gosforth Park
AN EXCELLENT evening card at Gosforth Park for the second day of their Northumberland Plate meeting and the feature is the listed Hoppings Stakes for fillies’ and mares’ over the extended mile-and-aquarter. Thunder storms are due across many parts
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Watson pays price for sluggish start
OUTCLASSED, outlasted and ultimately out - Heather Watson admitted the pressure got to her after her Wimbledon campaign ended yesterday. Defeat to Germany’s Angelique Kerber, 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, leaves Andy Murray as the sole standard bearer of British
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Nadal survives a scare against old foe Rosol
RAFAEL NADAL pumped his fists and let out a guttural roar as he avenged one of the biggest shocks of his career. The way he celebrated you’d have thought he’d won the title but Nadal doesn’t forget and, for a while, it appeared that a horrible
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Yorkshire must be smart, warns Finch
AARON FINCH has warned his Yorkshire team-mates against taking too many risks when facing Lancashire’s deadly Pakistani bowler Junaid Khan when the two sides meet at Headingley tonight. A capacity 16,200 crowd is set for a NatWest T20 Blast clash
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Durham look for revenge for last season's defeat in Twenty20 quarter-finals
DURHAM visit Northampton tonight seeking revenge for last season’s humbling defeat in the Twenty20 quarter-finals. It’s the first of four Nat-West T20 Blast matches in eight days, which John Hastings feels gives Durham the chance to get back into
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Ugly baby birds still charm visitors at bird sanctuary
SEVEN baby - but decidedly uncute - birds are being hand-reared at one of the region's bird sanctuaries. Named Thoth, Bes, Shu, Nun, Geb, Hapy and Horus the new arrivals at Kirkleatham Owl Centre are ibis birds, a species that was revered as sacred
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Scott Wilson Column: World Cup blessed with two stars exhibiting their greatness
THE leading European leagues might provide financial security, and the Champions League might offer a high-profile platform on which the world’s best players can display their talents, but when it comes to bestowing footballing greatness, the World
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Boro awaiting news of Juanfran deal from Real Betis
MIDDLESBROUGH will discover whether they have completed the capture of Spanish right-back Juanfran within the next 48 hours. Boro officials have agreed the terms of a 2m Euros deal for Juanfran, who should not be confused with the Atletico Madrid
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Sunderland refuse to be drawn into bidding war over Norwich City midfielder Snodgrass
SUNDERLAND have refused to be drawn into a bidding war for Robert Snodgrass after Norwich City accepted Hull City’s £7m offer for the midfielder. Having had an initial bid of £6m rejected at the start of the week, Hull boss Steve Bruce tabled an
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North-East transfer gossip (Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough): Friday, June 27
NEWCASTLE This time last summer, James Perch was leaving Newcastle to join Wigan, so the Latics must have a thing about signing average Newcastle full-backs during the close season. For Perch 12 months ago, read James Tavernier today, with
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Savile victim wants assurances abuse will never happen again
A woman who was sexually assaulted as an ill teenager by Jimmy Savile in a hospital basement wants reassurances such abuse can never happen again. Jamie Grierson reports JANE was just 16-years-old when she was assaulted by the now-deceased entertainer
