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Four arrested over Seaham rabbit torture video
A WOMAN who woke to find her pet rabbit missing was sickened after discovering a video of it being tortured to death was posted online. Three men were later arrested and released on police bail in relation to the incident following the alleged
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Arsenal weigh up bid for £12m Magpies defender
ARSENAL are ready to test Newcastle United’s resolve by making a firm offer for £12m-rated Mathieu Debuchy.Bacary Sagna’s move to Manchester City has left Arsene Wenger considering replacements and the Newcastle full-back is at the top
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Willington kitchen blaze
The kitchen of a house in Lydia Street, Willington, County Durham, was severely damaged by fire this evening. Three fire crews, two from Crook and one from Spennymoor, responded to a call at 8.19pm and reported that the blaze in the two-storey
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Boro boys return to training without injured Rhys - and a new right-back
RHYS WILLIAMS faces further time on the sidelines with no specific date set on his return after missing the first training session of pre-season yesterday. The Australian, who ruptured his Achilles in January at Wigan, is being monitored and treated
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School head Anne Lakey thought teen sex claim was 'hoax'
AN acclaimed school head said she thought an email claiming she had a sexual relationship with a teenage boy was “a hoax”. Anne Lakey told a jury of her “utter disbelief” as she was informed of the message, sent to one of the two merged former
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MPs meet nurses' representative to discuss "decent wage" claim
NORTH-EAST MPs are to meet with the head of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) as part of efforts to secure a “decent wage” for nurses. The Northern Group of Labour MPs, whose secretary is Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson, are to meet Dr Peter Carter,
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Renowned painting damaged as railway museum sets up event
A PAINTING of national importance - worth thousands of pounds - has been damaged in an accident at the National Railway Museum. Embarrassed organisers were setting up for an evening event in the York museum's Station Hall when it is understood
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Burglar jailed following rooftop chase
A BURGLAR who led police on a rooftop chase was jailed today (Monday, June 30).Nathen Andersen took to the tiles to try and escape after being caught in the backyard of the property he had just burgled.Teesside Crown Court heard Andersen amashed his way
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Flash mob dance for charity
A CHARITY flash mob dance routine has been performed by students.East Durham College’s Peterlee Campus was taken over by the event in aid of the worldwide children’s charity, UNICEF.Students from the college and schools from the area performed
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Man arrested in connection with murder of Middlesbrough teenager Rachel Wilson 12 years ago
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Middlesbrough teenager Rachel Wilson 12 years ago. The 55-year-old was arrested at an address in the town early this morning (Monday, June 30). The development came just days after the man
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Giant bicycle artwork unveiled as Tour audience set to rise with first Chinese rider
VISITORS to a Wensleydale town for the Tour de France will be greeted by an unusual sight - a giant bicycle artwork that can be seen seven miles away.The group of ten volunteers who installed the 100m by 55m mountain bike image using 2,500sq m of woven
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Runners raising money for rural Teesdale charity
TWO runners will join fellow athletes in the capital to raise money for a rural Teesdale charity.Amanda Falshaw and Karen Taylor are running the London 10K, on Sunday, July 13, to raise money for the Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Service (UTASS)
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Students' diverse and innovative artwork on public display
A RANGE of diverse and innovative artwork by sixth form students is being displayed at an exhibition in Teesdale.From horses heads to latex dresses, images of South Africa and a Buddhist tree of life, A-level art students from Barnard Castle School are
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Vauxhall's new Meriva - small car, big news
A couple of weeks ago, I asked if there really was a place for honest-to-goodness family hatchbacks in today’s market. The first generation Meriva, introduced in 2003, was as bland as a well-sucked lozenge. I had the chance to buy one a couple
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Sweet fun from acid tongue
A SWEET and colourful character with batty tongue twisters and ridiculous riddles came to town today (Monday, June 30), to promote the what is thought to be region's biggest street performing arts festival.Madame Bonbon, created by London theatre
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Villagers immortalised on miners' banner
A FORMER pit village’s mining banner now bears some familiar faces.The emblem specially-created in 2006 for the centenary of Bowburn, near Durham City, has had portraits of 24 locals added to it. They appear in the crowd on the side that features
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North-East investor backs challenger bank
ONE of the region's best known investors is backing a new challenger bank as part of its strategy of supporting growing North-East businesses.Middleton Enterprises, the £50m investment company founded by businessman and philanthropist Jeremy
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New products boost imaging firm
THE launch of breakthrough products is helping a North-East industrial camera manufacturer to double turnover and create new jobs.Employing 14 people at its Middlesbrough base, CorDEX Instruments has already secured global sales for its ToughPIX II SLR
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Plans for 49 room care home submitted for Byers Green
PLANS have been submitted to build a 49-bedroom care home in a village near Spennymoor.Apex Architectural Planning has asked Durham County Council for permission to build the residential home to the north east of High Street in Byers Green.According to
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Appeal after bank card stolen at bus stop
A MAN using a pair of crutches had his bank card stolen while he was waiting for a bus to Spennymoor at Bishop Auckland Bus Station, at about 6.15pm on Wednesday, June 11. The suspect approached the victim to ask him if he wanted to buy a pair of shoes
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Police investigate forklift truck theft
POLICE are investigating the theft of a forklift truck from Barnard Castle.The vehicle was stolen from Teesdale Architectural Stone, which is based at Shawbank Quarry, on Staindrop Road, sometime overnight on Saturday, June 28.It is believed that the
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Complaints over racism report referred to independent watchdog by Cleveland Police
A NORTH-EAST force has referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) after concerns were raised about a report which uncovered claims of institutional racism.Two years ago The Northern Echo revealed that a confidential report
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Community projects given the go-ahead after £27,000 funding secured
A TWO-YEAR project has received £27,140 funding to tackle unemployment, poverty and isolation through community work on the Portrack and Tilery estates of Stockton.The Willow Centre will give local unemployed people work experience at the centre
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Service to remember fallen from WW1
A SERVICE of remembrance for victims and veterans of World War One has been held in the North-East today. (June 30)Youngsters from County Durham were joined with children from France and Germany at County Hall in Durham.It is the culmination of a link-up
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North-East accountancy stars hailed
THE region's accounting and finance stars have been acclaimed at the eighth North East Accountancy Awards.Sponsored by Nigel Wright Recruitment, the event drew an audience of 400 people from the region’s business community to the Hilton Gateshead.The
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Unwanted prosthetic limbs from North-East hospital set to change lives in Africa
DOZENS of unwanted prosthetic limbs from a North-East hospital are set to transform the lives of amputees in Africa. More than 70 reconditioned limbs from James Cook University Hospital’s disablement services centre have been collected for Legs4Africa
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Son shaves his head for charity which has helped father
A LANDFILL restoration manager has shaved his head to raise money for a cancer charity which has helped his father.Callum Duff, 28, who works for Yorwaste in North Yorkshire, raised more than £600 by shaving off his hair. Mr Duff’s father
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New powers to help tackle the scourge of domestic violence
POLICE bosses from across the North-East today (Monday, June 30) launched a new power in their armoury against domestic violence. Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs) are aimed at providing protection to victims by enabling the police and magistrates
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Golf sessions to help residents swing into shape
COUNTY Durham golf clubs are hoping to boost the region’s health by offering special beginner lessons to help people swing into shape.It is hoped that the Move into Sport courses, which start from just £2 a session, will encourage more people
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Woman air lifted to hospital after being thrown from horse near Northallerton, North Yorkshire
A WOMAN has been airlifted to hospital after being flung from a horse. The 45-year-old had been riding today on farmland near Thornton-le-Street, near Northallerton, North Yorkshire, when the horse bolted and threw her onto a gate. She sustained
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Bus sprouts spots as it catches Tour fever
A COMMUNITY bus service is the latest to succumb to Tour de France fever – and it’s got the spots to prove it.The Swaledale Shuttle has taken on a whole new look as part of the celebrations surrounding next weekend’s Grand Départ.The
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Adventurers strike gold with Three Peaks challenge
ADVENTURERS have completed a gruelling 24-hour challenge with five hours to spare.Members of the County Durham-based Fire and Ice Expeditions conquered the UK Three Peaks Challenge in 18 hours and 48 minutes.Having started climbing Ben Nevis in Scotland
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Frozen fruit, fountains and ice cream created during school's science workshop
THERE was a chill in the air during a cold-themed science workshop for pupils from five primary schools.Children from Leyburn, Kirby Stephen, Bowes Hutchinson and Green Lane in Barnard Castle-based Green Lane and Montalbo Primary Schools learned about
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Lifestyle magazine scoops regional award
A LIFESTYLE magazine has been named best in the region at a prestigious awards scheme.Yorkshire Living magazine, produced by teams based at The Northern Echo, Darlington; The Telegraph and Argus, Bradford, and The Press, York, was named best Specialist
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Police issue image of car whose driver they want to interview in connection with indecent exposure
Detectives investigating incidents of indecent exposure in North Yorkshire have issued of picture of a car they need to trace. The VW Polo, or similar type of vehicle, was caught on camera in Catterick village around the time of the second incident
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Jimmy’s food for thought
NOW Gillian McKeith has flown the prime time TV nest, it seems Jimmy Doherty has taken over her unusual mantle. “When was your last (bowel) movement?” the chirpy farmer and TV presenter inquires mid-conversation. There may be a bit of nervous laughter
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Maggie’s honourable TV debut
WHEN your parents are an acting power couple, your uncle’s a Hollywood heart-throb and your grandparents also work in film, it’s understandable if you don’t think the movie business is that big a deal. Maggie Gyllenhaal might have A-list pals and
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Getting the last laugh
AT a recent exhibition launch in his home town, Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll had the chance to reflect on his success. The display, at The Little Museum of Dublin, charts the comedian’s ascent from the youngest of 11 children to the
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Uni catering team cleans up at eco-awards
A UNIVERSITY has won an environmental award.Durham University’s catering service picked up a Sustainability in Education prize at the Footprint Awards, which honour food firms doing their bit for the planet.Judges described the service, which employs
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Boy admits breaking into County Durham school
A FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD boy who broke into a County Durham primary school has admitted burglary.The youngster was with a friend when they forced open the doors to Woodham Burn Community Primary School in Newton Aycliffe on the evening of June 18.Prosecutor
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A bit of agro in Mallorca
I AM sure like everybody, I get confused with the present-day hype over sustainable tourism, responsible tourism, ethical tourism. Well, I thought, why not agro tourism? After all, what can be wrong with a farm? Mallorca is a really quite exceptional
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Simply Moorish
MALAGA used to be Moorish. After just two days in the city, I would argue it still is. No longer in the sense of the African tribe, but rather in the you-can’t-get-enough-of-it way. Many Brits holidaying along Spain’s sunshine coast, the Costa
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No place like home
MANY of you may have watched in amazement, as I did, at the excellent images and filming on the BBC Spring Watch programme recently aired a few weeks ago. The storylines, trials and tribulations were as exciting as any drama or soap opera. These same
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The heat is on
IT’S no secret that old boilers burn money; in fact, a boiler of 15 years old or more may only be 60 per cent efficient, wasting as much as 40p of every pound you spend on heating and hot water. Replacing it with an A-rated condensing boiler could
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Come on in – the water’s lovely!
I WAS genuinely scared about what was going to happen next. The last time I was in this situation, I was ten years old, so obviously it was a long, long time ago. I was on the side of the pool at Stockton Swimming Baths, having a word with my mate
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Seized drug money pays for family fun day
MONEY seized from a drug dealer whose crimes blighted a deprived estate is being put to use improving the area.Andrew Thomas Cairns, known as Tommy, peddled drugs around Sherburn Road Estate, in Durham City, before being sentenced to four years and nine
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Tile be there for you
FORGETFUL folk of the world, rejoice – a new crowdfunded gadget, billed as “the world’s largest lost and found” promises to help locate your lost belongings. Tile is a little white tag (it’s about 4cm across) that you attach to your valuables and
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Uninsured teen took relative's car for a spin
A TEENAGER took his uncle’s pick-up for a drive around Bishop Auckland despite having no licence or insurance, a court heard.The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, took the Nissan Navara without permission on April 13 but his drive
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Best of the festival
WITH a whopping 120,000 tickets for this year’s Glastonbury Festival snapped up in a record one hour and 27 minutes, it’s clear we’re ever so slightly fond of the Somersetbased musical extravaganza. It’s not difficult to see why. Since starting
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North Yorkshire's children's services amongst best in country
NORTH Yorkshire’s children’s services have been rated as among the top in the country by Ofsted for its care and protection of children. North Yorkshire County Council has been praised for putting the needs of children first and keeping them
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Road closures in place during 'vital' resurfacing work
ROAD closures will be in place this weekend (July 4-6) as vital resurfacing takes place on a major road route.Workers from Durham County Council’s highways team are due to resurface the A167 at Merryoaks, in Durham City, between Percy Square and
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A sign of the times
WHEN the Scots vote to break up the UK, which seems more and more likely when comparing the passion and imagination of the Yes campaign with that of the No, I foresee a problem in the language department. Yes, I know they speak English after a
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New clergy ordained at cathedral
NINETEEN men and women were admitted into the Church of England clergy in Durham Cathedral services at the weekend (June 28-29). Eight priests were ordained on Saturday (June 28) and 11 deacons on Sunday (June 29), in services attended by a total
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Bargain Hunt returns to Darlington
SOME of the most famous faces of daytime television will be in Darlington next week. Antiques experts Philip Serrel and Anita Manning will join host Tim Wonnacott to film Bargain Hunt at Thomas Watson Auctioneers, in Northumberland Street, on Tuesday
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Breasts are getting bigger up North
BY analysing the past four years’ worth of inquiry data, the Transform Cosmetic Surgery group has created a Brits, Boobs and Botox map, revealing the most popular procedure inquiries across different areas of the UK. And it seems that women in the
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Sports awards organisers are calling for nominations of Richmondshire's young stars
ORGANISERS of an awards ceremony to celebrate sporting achievements of Richmondshire youngsters are calling for nominations from coaches, teachers and parents.The Richmondshire Local Sports Association Awards recognise and support young sporting stars
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Collective gasp across nation as family favourite is found guilty of indecent assault
WHEN news of Rolf Harris's arrest broke, a collective gasp swept across the nation. This was not just a famous face, this was one of the best-loved celebrities of past and present - a true family favourite. Born in 1930, Harris grew up in Perth
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The Facebook warrior
EVEN when she was at school, Sharon Sutton’s moods were up and down. “Like a rollercoaster ride,” she says. “I could be so loud one minute running amok and totally reserved and depressed the next.” For Sharon, from Bowburn, County Durham
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Trial exposed Harris' fractured relationship with only daughter
VETERAN entertainer Rolf Harris's trial laid bare his fractured relationship with his only daughter, Bindi Nicholls. She described how the performer's TV persona was in sharp contrast with the way he would behave at home behind closed doors, often
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Escape in style
WHETHER you’re globetrotting or weekending in Whitby, a well-packed suitcase can make or break your holiday style. Most women (84 per cent) plan to upgrade their vacation wardrobe this year, according to a recent survey by Holiday Hypermarket. But
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Emporium of delights
A CREATIVE streak and a shared love of interior design led John and Kathleen Wilson to open their painted furniture shop in Stokesley. Now they are so busy that their large family home is gradually being turned into a workshop as they upcycle and
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Rolf Harris found guilty of all 12 indecent assault charges
VETERAN entertainer Rolf Harris saw his decades in the spotlight end in disgrace today as he was found guilty of indecent assault. The 84-year-old, once a much-loved artist and musician, was convicted at Southwark Crown Court of 12 sex charges
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Appeal launched to build childhood cancer research centre in North-East
AN ambitious fundraising campaign has been launched to create a specialist children’s cancer research facility in the North-East.The Future Fund aims to raise £5.5m to establish the Newcastle University Centre for Childhood Cancer. The project
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Teenager stole from mother and aunt
A TEENAGER who stole from his relatives has paid for his crimes in court.Newton Aycliffe Youth Court heard that the 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, climbed up some scaffolding to get into his mother’s Darlington home on May 7
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Teacher helps send students on life-changing Africa trip
A TEACHER’S challenge brought to a successful end a marathon fundraising effort to send students on a life-changing trip to Africa. Darlington School of Mathematics and Science deputy head teacher Neil Johnson was joined by finance director Andy
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Environmental groups call on Government to help arrest global warming
A COALITION of environmental organisations are calling on the Government to implement a five-point plan to protect "the UK's rainforest".The group, which includes the RSPB, North Pennines Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership and
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Diary of Gunner George James: Over the top and into battle
AT 7.30am on July 1, 1916, the guns stopped, the mines exploded, the whistles blew and the British soldiers climbed up out of their trenches and walked into no man’s land towards the German lines. After seven days of non-stop bombardment by heavy
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High-born and the ordinary man - everyone suffered as the fighting raged on
FROM the castle to the cottage, no family was safe from the First World War. Two years after it ended, on December 12, 1920, villagers from Staindrop gathered to remember those of the 200 they had waved off to fight but whom had never come home.
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Who was to blame for the Bay Horse shotgun incident of 1867?
WHEN men took part in pigeon shoots in the dales they took great care to avoid mishaps. Safety first was their watchword as they used shotguns to cull birds which had become a nuisance. But one event, organised by regulars at the Bay Horse Inn in Barnard
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Rat who left a sinking ship
"THERE can be no doubt that it was to his defaults that the loss of this vessel is mainly due," concluded the official inquiry into the sinking of the SS Clan Macduff in 1881. "In abandoning his ship as he did, he shewed a lamentable want
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Students brighten council life
STUDENTS showed how far their creativity could travel after setting up an exhibition for the public to enjoy.Space and Earth travel-inspired wall hangings and play mats formed a display along with contemporary and vintage couture as Northallerton College
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Darlington students on track for success
TWO students are on track for success after winning the chance to report on a motor racing championship.Chelsea Morrison, 17, and Erin Robinson, 14, reported on the Ginetta GT4 Supercup at Croft Circuit this weekend.The students from Polam Hall School
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Hairdresser Janet tackling poverty's root causes
A LEADING hairdresser is using her skills to help disadvantaged young people in India and Jordan.Janet Maitland, owner of Janet Maitland Hair Excellence, in Gilesgate, Durham City, is a Schwarzkopf UK Ambassador for the Shaping Futures programme, under
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Work project hits the road
A COUNCIL-FUNDED project to help people find work is expanding.Durham County Council’s Employability Project provides one-to-one mentoring and guidance for jobseekers, including on searching for jobs, getting training and education and writing CVs.The
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Complaints over racism report referred to independent watchdog by Cleveland Police
A NORTH-East force has referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) after concerns were raised about a report which uncovered institutional racism. Two years ago The Northern Echo revealed that a confidential report had
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Man leaves £5,000 to protect Teesdale area which he loved
A MAN who loved Teesdale after he spent his childhood in the area decided to leave a £5,000 legacy to help protect the area.Thomas Raine, of Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, left the money to the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE
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Students' sporting success
STUDENTS from East Durham College’s Arboriculture team have been enjoying some great success in a couple of unusual sports.The students proved they all had a great head for heights by taking part in two different arboriculture-related events, with
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Public consulted on multi-million pound town regeneration plan
THE first stage of developing a multi-million pound plan to regenerate Hartlepool waterfront and create up to 2,000 jobs has begun.Hartlepool Borough Council is behind the Hartlepool Vision scheme and has appointed GVA, the UK’s largest independent
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Production firm powers on after Tour work
A PRODUCTION firm is focused on expansion after securing a contract to promote the Tour de France in the region.Fridge Productions, in Saltburn, east Cleveland, won a £10,000 deal to work on the Yorkshire leg of the grand cycling spectacle.The event
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Young people in Stockton given a helping hand
A CHARITY helping young people to get through their daily lives has been boosted by a £20,000 grant from a social housing group.Stockton-based charity Eastern Ravens Trust has launched the Nu4U programme, which will help young carers and children
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Community garden opens at Crook centre
A FORMER school playground has been transformed into a community garden featuring the original statue installed at a town’s church 160 years ago. Volunteers have transformed the area behind St Cuthbert’s Centre in Crook into a garden. It used
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Anger over Jobcentre claims that Ferryhill woman on crutches is fit to work
A WOMAN left on crutches by a leg operation has complained that she has no money as Jobcentre staff say she is fit to work.Pamela Johnson, 56, of Broomside, in Ferryhill, underwent an operation last October which left her unable to carry on working in
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Firms' confidence 'at new high'
UK firms aim to create new jobs with confidence at its highest level for 22 years thanks to rising orders and sales, a survey has said.The twice-yearly Business in Britain report, released by Lloyds Bank, said optimism has improved in all regions, particularly
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Italian deli on the cards for Darlington
A POPULAR family business is expanding to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to Darlington's indoor market.The husband-and-wife team behind Foffano’s, an Italian restaurant in Darlington’s Market Square, will open a deli in early July.The
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Darlington students get in the saddle for charity
CHARITY cyclists have ridden past castles and coastline to raise much-needed funds for charity.Students from Carmel College, in Darlington, rode more than 200 miles from Edinburgh to Darlington to raise £1,100 for St Teresa's Hospice.The free-wheeling
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Church joins forces with organic bakery to provide community cafe
A METHODIST church and an organic bakery have joined forces to create a community cafe that also hopes to encourage people from outside the area to visit the village. Hurworth Methodist Church, in Hurworth on Tees, near Darlington, has been transformed
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Mill maker expands Chinese presence
A NORTH-EAST milling machine maker is building its presence in China.International Innovative Technologies (IIT), in Gateshead, has signed up to an export programme targeting the Asian country.Fast Track China aims to support small and medium-sized firms
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Kilty determined to address issues after poor show
RICHARD Kilty admits there are clearly issues he needs to work on in training after finishing fourth in the 100m at the Sainsbury’s British Championships. The 24-year-old was all the talk of British sprinting back in March when he was crowned world
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Burnmoor relinquish stranglehold on league as Dawdon take advantage
BURNMOOR crashed to their first defeat of the summer and, along with their unbeaten tag, also surrendered their season-long leadership of the First Division. Dawdon hit the high spots as they swept away Marsden to go top, and, with both Tudhoe
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Hetton Lyons see off Stockton in race to the summit
JUST a week after reviving their championship hopes, Stockton saw their chance of retaining the NEPL title hit as they slumped against one of their principal challengers. Hetton Lyons, with their fifth win in six and their sixth of the season,
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Tynedale stay out in front
TYNEDALE powered on at the top of the table, and with all three leading sides winning convincingly against opponents from the relegation zone there was no change in the pecking order. It was top versus bottom at Leadgate, and it showed as the home
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Air ambulance at Bannatyne's gym after member takes ill
A 72-YEAR-OLD man has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after being taken ill at a gym owned by Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne. He suffered a suspected heart attack while using a treadmill at the fitness centre in Haughton
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UPDATED: East Coast Mainline reopens after earlier fatality
A MAN has died after being hit by a train on a busy stretch of track. Commuters on the East Coast Mainline faced delays after the incident south of Darlington on Monday morning. Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) were called to Hurworth
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Living the dream
Last Days Of The Bus Club by Chris Stewart (Sort Of Books, £8.99, ebook £2.99) 4/5 stars WHEN you think of people upping sticks and living the good life, you perhaps don’t dwell on things such as the unreliable water supplies or lengthy legal wrangles
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Murder in the Peak District
The Corpse Bridge by Stephen Booth (Sphere, £18.99, ebook £9.49) 3/5 stars THE Corpse Bridge is part of an ancient route that used to be taken by mourners from outlying villages in the Peak District to a burial ground on the other side of the
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Best sellers: Hardbacks
1 The Silkworm: Cormoran Strike, Book 2, Robert Galbraith 2 Minecraft: The Official Combat Handbook 3 The Long Mars, Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter 4 Guy Martin: My Autobiography, Guy Martin 5 Hard Choices: A Memoir, Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Look on the Bright Side
I must admit, it was a bit of a gaffe But then again I’d do anything for a laugh Though I shouldn’t have cracked a joke about Peg When they fitted her with that new wooden leg. Said she should start supporting Durham and cricket It
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The Great Escape
Blame the Romans for the pesky snail, That glide along on a silvery trail. Surfacing from shelter at first light To attack plants with all their might. Once upon a time a delicacy rare. Now greenery devoured till all is bare. The invading
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Darlington fall to a maiden defeat
DARLINGTON let slip their stranglehold on the league as never-say-die champions Richmondshire inflicted a first defeat of the season on them. As if to celebrate reaching the halfway stage with their best of eight victories – by six wickets – the
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Scots Pine to Split
They long for the day they can go their own way No longer to play a part in the UK They’re yearning to quit: to renounce being Brit. They insist on their right to be “Scotland Forever” again. Well, we’d like them to know that they
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Turkington doubles up with Croft wins
COLIN TURKINGTON refused to allow a damaged clutch to dampen his satisfaction as two victories at Croft enabled him to strengthen his grip on the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship title. Turkington was forced to retire from the final
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Man arrested over murder of Rachel Wilson 12 years ago
POLICE have today arrested a 55-year-old man on suspicion of murdering a teenager 12 years ago. Rachel Wilson, 19, was last seen in the Woodlands Road area of Middlesbrough on the morning of May 31, 2002. Her remains were found in June 2012
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Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire: NatWest T20 Blast
YORKSHIRE’S batsmen shouldered the blame for Saturday’s missed opportunity against Nottinghamshire in a low-scoring NatWest T20 Blast defeat at Trent Bridge. The Vikings lost by 22 runs despite restricting the Outlaws to 143-9 thanks to a superb
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Tunnel boss helps keep the region on the move
TT2 boss Rachel Turnbull BY the time most of us are enjoying a mid morning cuppa about 17,000 vehicles will have travelled through the Tyne Tunnels. As chief executive of one of the region’s most important bit of infrastructure Rachel Turnbull
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Durham v Derbyshire: NatWest T20 Blast
Durham v Derbyshire NatWest T20 Blast CAREER-BEST Twenty20 figures by John Hastings knocked the stuffing out of woeful Derbyshire as Durham cruised to an eight-wicket home win in yesterday’s NatWest T20 Blast match. Once the big Australian
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Food for thought
The World’s Best Diet (Channel 4, 9pm) IN Jimmy Doherty and Kate Qulton’s epic trip, we take a look at 50 of the world’s diets and have them ranked from the very worst to the very best, with the help of leading dietary experts. The pair look
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Angry Brits: Caught on Camera, (Channel 5, 8pm)
WITH the World Cup continuing, most of us do not need to be reminded that some football supporters can get very passionate indeed about the beautiful game. But the latest instalment in Channel 5’s highly watchable series about people losing their
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The Cost of Cheap Alcohol: Dispatches, (Channel 4, 8pm)
IT used to be the case that anyone wanting to buy in a large amount of cheap alcohol ready for a World Cup barbecue might have gone on a “booze cruise” to France. Now they are more likely to pop down to the local supermarket, where multi-pack deals
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Low not worried about 82 World Cup
JOACHIM LOW has warned Germany they must not underestimate Algeria, who will be looking to settle a 32-year-old score today. Algeria will make it through to the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time if they beat Germany in Porto Alegre
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Immigration costs ignored
THE recent response of Peter Winstanley to my previous letter (HAS, June 25) ignores the argument that I made regarding the indirect (or consequential) costs of immigration. I am well aware that there are various organisations that have come to
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BBC’s coverage of Wimbledon is just too comprehensive
IF the BBC wishes to know why it is under fire for its scheduling it should stop to consider its Wimbledon coverage. We all know that Wimbledon is a top international tournament. So is the World Cup. But if we look at how ITV covers the
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Hot dogs
IT IS time there were adverts on television warning dog owners of the dangers of leaving pets alone in a hot car this summer. A dog left in a hot car can very quickly develop heatstroke symptoms such as restlessness, heavy panting, rapid heartbeat
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Jaws III
I MUST say I disagree immensely with the cannibalistic behaviour of Luis Suarez but you must agree what a great set of gnashers he posses. His mother must be really proud of his oral hygiene. John Cumberland, Rushyford.
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Swings
I WOULD like to comment on Spennymoor Town Council’s proposal to replace the play equipment in the former play area on Whitworth Terrace. As a town councillor I, along with a group of other councillors visited all the play areas in Spennymoor.
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Running shoes
WE’D like to ask your readers to get their running shoes on and sign up for this year’s Great North Run – the world’s largest half marathon – and help fight meningitis. Meningitis Now is looking for extra runners to join its team, but hurry – registration
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Ice cream
Many years ago, when I was a child, the ice-cream man came around the villages with a horse and cart. Looking back, it was never a hygienic way to sell icecream what with all the horse droppings. But did anyone care in those days? I doubt it. Most
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Mystery man
PETER BARRON’S mention of a complete stranger passing by while he was waiting at the traffic lights near Sainsbury’s, in Darlington, and asking if he was on his way to “get your salad” (Echo, June 23) reminds me of an experience when I lived in the
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Dance fever
DOES anybody else sometimes get the urge to do a dance sequence by the lads from the Royal Artillery concert party that starred in the former popular television sitcom, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, when there is a full moon? I’m not sure why this happens
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Tony Blair
AT last, an honest man has been brave enough to highlight what thousands of disillusioned voters have questioned for some time, namely exposing Tony Blair for his enormous mishandling of the run up to the 2003 Iraq war. It has been suggested that
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A soldier's tale takes root
IT may not quite be as big as Jack's beanstalk, but my First World War sunflower is doing its level best to reach for the skies. Just to recap, since the start of May, I've been growing a sunflower in memory of Private John Thomas Matthews, one
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Mexico 1 Holland 2
Final Score: Mexico 1 Holland 2 MEXICO coach Miguel Herrera raged at Arjen Robben, the referee and FIFA after Holland’s last-gasp victory took the Dutch into the World Cup quarter-finals. Herrera claimed Robben committed three dives, including
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Name and shame GPs
EARLY detection of cancer saves lives. A recent study found that the overall survival rate for women with cervical cancer is 68 per cent after five years. Yet the five-year relative survival rate for women whose cancer is detected early is 91 per cent
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North-East football round-up (Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Sunderland)
LUKAS JUTKIEWICZ is due to start pre-season training with Middlesbrough this morning despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future.Boro have told interested clubs that they are unwilling to let the 25-year-old leave for less than the £1.3m
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North-East transfer gossip: Monday, June 30
ANOTHER weekend, another round of discussions over a striker wanted by Newcastle United and it would seem Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette has been the subject of a £10m offer from St James’ Park. Such is the determination of Newcastle’s transfer
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We're jacking it in - council cutbacks threaten bowls clubs
BOWLS players fear long-established North-East clubs could be forced to close under council funding cutbacks.Durham County Council has written to club bosses saying it is unable to sustain its current financial support for the 30 public facilities across
