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Creative industries provide more employment for North-East workers

CAREERS in creative industries such as design, art, music and IT are providing more people in the North-East with work than ever before, according to Government statistics. One in 20 people in the region - some 58,000 people – work in a creative

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Pensioner with Bulgarian property claimed benefits fraudulently

A PENSIONER has appeared in court after claiming more than £11,000 in benefits she was not entitled to because she spent several months every year living in Bulgaria.Patricia Richards walked free from court on Friday despite Judge Peter Armstrong

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Fishburn joiner celebrates 60th with charity coast-to-coast challenge

A FATHER-OF-THREE who celebrated his 60th birthday by walking the coast-to-coast route for charity will receive an extra surprise today (Monday, June 30).Almost every Sunday, since the beginning of March, Alan McCree, of Fishburn, has walked sections

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Final fundraising push for Durham Light Infantry

VETERANS behind a memorial to the men who served in the Durham Light Infantry have made an appeal for contributions toward the last of the cash needed to make it a reality. Campaigners have secured planning permission for the memorial front of

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York-based Nestle becomes first major manufacturer to pay Living Wage

FOOD giant Nestle has become the first major manufacturer to commit to paying the Living Wage. The firm, which has a factory in York, already pays at least the Living Wage to its 8,000 employees, but the move will benefit contract staff and agency

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Brabazon Trophy: Big Ben creates a little bit of history for Seaton Carew

SEATON CAREW had a glimpse of golf’s future when the brilliant Ben Stow created his own little piece of history on a dramatic final day of Brabazon Trophy action.When the tenth oldest course in the country last hosted the competition, Peter Baker

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Retirement

Officially I retire tomorrow on 30th June but with accrued holiday my last day in the office was actually on the 18th. I am now weaning myself off the routine and anxieties of working life. However, blogging will continue. Whilst it may have served

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Action-packed 50th birthday party for Croft Circuit

THERE can’t be many 50th birthday parties that are as well-attended or action-packed as this.With Croft Circuit celebrating its half-century this year, the annual visit of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), the biggest series

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Police conference raises money for children with Down's Syndrome

A POLICE conference raised £1,600 to swell the coffers of a charity helping children with Down’s Syndrome.Durham Constabulary’s Special Chief Officer, Mike Cleasby, presented the money to the Education Centre for Children with Down&rsquo

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Neighbourhood Watch group urges residents to dig ditches or barricade properties ahead of Tour de France

POLICE have distanced themselves from advice suggesting residents should consider digging trenches or erecting barricades in front of their properties to prevent a crime wave when the Tour de France comes to North Yorkshire. Harrogate and District

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Runners don animal-themed fancy dress

RUNNERS in animal-themed fancy dress were a colourful sight as they jogged through the grounds of a North-East estate. About 1,000 people took part in the annual Lambton 10k and 3k fun run, through the Lambton Estate, in County Durham, today (Sunday

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National stage for young dancers

TWO dance groups have been chosen to represent the region at a national festival.Euphoria Dance and Northern Lights Dance groups have been selected to take part in the National Festival of Fitness Movement and Dance at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham, this

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Author pens children's story based on alpaca's premature birth on her farm

AN author who swapped classrooms for the countryside has turned the unexpected premature birth of an alpaca she owns into a children’s book. Carole Burn owns the Prince Bishop Alpacas of Durham, in Headlam, County Durham, and was inspired to write

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Flypast by World War II bombers marks Armed Forces Day

WARTIME planes flew in the skies over the North-East at the weekend as the region paid tribute to the sacrifice made by men and women of the Armed Forces.The RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - including a Hurricane, Spitfire and Lancaster

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Friarage team clean up at awards ceremony

THE hotel services team at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton are celebrating after cleaning up at a recent awards ceremony.The team took two of the accolades at the Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals 2014 awards.Staff who provide a

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Pub staff take a giant leap for charity

PUB staff and customers braved a 60 metre drop to raise funds for an air ambulance. Staff from the Model T pub, in Mowden, Darlington, were joined by representatives from The Highland Laddie, based in Haughton, and pub regulars to tackle a bungee jump

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VIDEO: Anger as English Defence League protest in Middlesbrough

PLEASE NOTE THIS VIDEO CONTAINS BAD LANGUAGE DEMONSTRATIONS by the English Defence League and opponents of the organisation brought parts of Middlesbrough to a standstill at the weekend. Reporter Julia Breen reports from within both groups.

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Abbey proves an inspiration to youngsters

THE historic surroundings of Fountains Abbey were the perfect inspiration for students in a unique new link between the World Heritage Site and Ripon Grammar School. The National Trust property provided the backdrop for imaginary public events the youngsters

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Government agencies dismiss concerns over fracking

MOVES to extract shale gas in the region by fracking have moved a step closer after Government agencies dismissed key arguments of its opponents.Environment Agency chairman Chris Smith said fears over the controversial extraction method of causing gas

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Further bus cuts delayed by a year

MORE bus cuts coming on top of reductions which have left many elderly and vulnerable people stranded across North Yorkshire have been put back a year.But campaigners say have still been unable to sort out problems caused by the existing cuts which saw

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Pop singers set to launch Le Tour anthem

GIRLS ALOUD singer Kimberley Walsh and Fame Academy contestant Alistair Griffin are set to launch a song to mark Yorkshire’s Tour de France Grand Depart.The pair recorded The Road with Grimethorpe Colliery Band, which featured in the film Brassed

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House fire

FIRE engines from Darlington and North Yorkshire attended the scene of a house fire in Croft, near Darlington, today (Sunday). No-one was injured in the blaze in the kitchen of a property on South Parade, which was reported to the emergency services at

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Former soldier who suffered career-ending leg injury inspires unemployed young people

A FORMER soldier whose military career was cut short by a serious leg injury he suffered while serving in Afghanistan is helping young people to change their lives. Marc Iveson, from Kirk Merrington, in County Durham, was left devastated after

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WSL report: Durham undone by controversial winner

DURHAM manager Lee Sanders admitted his side were left hurting after Oxford United secured their maiden WSL victory and leapfrogged his side at the bottom of the table thanks to a controversial winner at New Ferens Park.The Wildcats had taken a 21st minute

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BMWs are torque of the town

ONE engine, two cars – and a whole lot of torque. The new BMW M3 Saloon and M4 Coupe have a lot to live up to, such is the weight of expectation on their Bavarian shoulders. For years the cars of choice for the discerning thrill-seeker, M-badged

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Four weeks to go before green awards deadline

ENVIRONMENTAL champions have four weeks to sign up to a major awards scheme.Individuals, community organisations, businesses and schools throughout the county have until July 25 to apply for the County Durham Environment Awards, which are now in their

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Football pundit Kamara catches suspected Rio street thief

TEESSIDE-born football pundit and former soccer star Chris Kamara showed he was still fleet of foot when he nabbed a suspected thief at the World Cup. Kamara, on duty with Sky Sports, was himself questioned by police following the incident in Rio

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Train fans shown delights of brass band music by new exhibition in Shildon and Durham

MUSIC lovers can use a railway map and a smartphone to find music by brass bands across the North-East.John and Karen Topping have created the piece called Connections which shows a map of the pre-Beeching cuts of the 1960s.Visitors can see Connections

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Campers escape unhurt after noxious substance poured on tent and set alight

POLICE are investigating an incident during which a noxious substance was poured on a tent and then set alight.Officers were called to Lindisfarne Close, in East Denton, Newcastle, in the early hours of yesterday (Saturday) morning, where three young

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Government tsar addresses families summit

THE Government’s troubled families tsar was the keynote speaker at a families conference in the region.Louise Casey, director general of the Troubled Families Programme, spoke at a summit showcasing the Stronger Families Programme, a County Durham

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Feathers, felines and fur at animal sanctuary open day

THERE were feathers, fur and felines aplenty at an animal sanctuary open day.Visitors to the Ark On The Edge sanctuary, in Woodland, enjoyed an array of entertainment on Saturday, including a pet show, bouncy castle, and flyball demonstrations.Police

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Airport objects to being included in a neighbourhood plan that could stop its housing development plans

BOSSES at Durham Tees Valley Airport have flexed their muscles at a parish council and demanded the facility be removed from a local planning document that could affect its proposals to build 400 homes in its grounds.Airport director Peter Nears said

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Frustrating end for Storm in Germany

GRAEME STORM was unable to make sufficient progress on the final day of the BMW International Open in Germany to claim a top 20 finish.Storm, tied third at the end of the first round, slipped slowly down the charts over the remaining few rounds to end

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Youths work together to spruce up community nature reserve

A TEAM of young people rolled up their sleeves to help transform a community nature reserve for the benefit of local people. The group of students who are taking part in The Prince’s Trust Team programme, raised more than £500 to fund the project

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Awards for people who work with offenders

AWARDS have been given to people who work with criminals across the region to recognise their efforts to support rehabilitation and reduce re-offending. Probation, prison officers and others who work with offenders attended the ceremony at Lumley Castle

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Michelin Guide restaurant owner fights student digs plan

THE boss of a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant only learned of his hotel landlord’s plans to turn his premises into student digs from a customer at the till.James O’Leary, co-owner of Finbarrs, in Durham City, which is included in the Michelin

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Two girls in shock after man performs lewd acts

DETECTIVES have issued an appeal for help after a report of indecent exposure in Catterick Village which they are linking to a similar incident in Bedale. Police said a man in his 50s stopped a black Volkswagen Polo in Benkhill Drive, yards from

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Inspirational Emma hopes to raise awareness of debilitating condition

AN inspirational teenager is hoping to raise awareness of a debilitating medical condition which can leave her in constant pain, exhausted and bed-bound for days.Emma Beauchamp was a sporty teenager who excelled in cross country running and gymnastics

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Live: British Touring Car Championship from Croft

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James' wonder goal puts Suarez furore in the shade as Colombia see off Uruguay

URUGUAY followed their shamed striker Luis Suarez out of the World Cup as the furore over his lengthy ban for biting was eclipsed by a goal of spectacular beauty by Colombia's young star James Rodriguez. It was going to take something very special

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Arson investigation as fire rips through Tall Trees hotel - video

A POLICE arson investigation is underway tonight after a blaze ripped through part of an empty hotel and former nightclub in the early hours of this morning. Up to nine fire crews took ten hours to fight the fire at the former Tall Trees hotel,