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Ben Gibson adds to Boro's injury woes
MIDDLESBROUGH are ready to assess defender Ben Gibson after he hobbled off on England Under-21s duty tonight. Gibson fell awkwardly on his ankle in the 16th minute of the 3-2 defeat to France and eventually was substituted three minutes before
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Man cut free after car hits tree near Cock O The North
A CAR driver was taken to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough by police helicopter after his vehicle hit a tree on the A167 in County Durham. Three fire engines were sent to the scene, near to the Cock O The North roundabout, Durham, at around
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Boro boss thinks players are buying in to his philosophy
AITOR KARANKA has paid tribute to the way his Middlesbrough players have learned to deal with his tinkering, even if it has meant being patient.Karanka has led Boro into contention for a top two place after a fine run of form which has seen them lose
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Monty the Penguin has his place
MIRANDA Threlfall-Holmes, Vicar of Belmont and Pittington and a writer and historian, discusses the merits of Christmas adverts on TV and explains why she is happy to champion and not condemn the likes of Monty the Penguin. I'VE just watched
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Man arrested on suspicion of Claudia Lawrence murder is released from bail
A MAN arrested earlier this year on suspicion of murdering Claudia Lawrence has been released from police bail. The 60-year-old was held on May 13 by North Yorkshire Police, which says the investigation into Miss Lawrence’s disappearance remains
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Final member of multi-million pounds drug gang sentenced
THE final member of a multi-million pound drugs gang was tonight (Monday, November 17) starting a two-year prison sentence. Twelve men arrested as part of Operation Skyhawk have already been sentenced to more than 60 years in prison. The gang
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Teaching assistant weeps in court as she denies having sex with pupil
A TEACHING assistant accused of having sex with a pupil in the back of her MINI wept as she told a court she had never been unfaithful to her husband.A tearful Helen Turnbull, 35, told Teesside Crown Court she felt lonely after the breakdown of her marriage
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Father slashed in face after defending his daughter
A GRANDFATHER was slashed in in the face after he tried to defend his daughter. William Nesbitt, fromGateshead, was visiting his daughter Andrea Rodwell in Thornaby, near Stockton, when a youth attacked him. The 63-year-old was walking home
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Cash for Kids launch ‘biggest ever’ annual toy appeal
MORE children will come down to presents under the Christmas tree this year after Cash for Kids launched its annual toy appeal.The children’s charity invited foster families and five Mayors to the Teesside Princess in Stockton to mark the start of the
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New scanner declared open
A NEW scanner, bought in memory of former Newcastle United star Charlie Crowe, has been unveiled at the city's University Campus for Ageing and Vitality.The cutting edge kit will boost research into a number of diseases, including Alzheimer’s, diabetes
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Fletcher turns sights to Foxes after helping Sunderland striker move on
STEVEN FLETCHER had a big role to play in Danny Graham’s move from Wearside, and hopes to have his own significant part when Sunderland return to Premier League action this weekend.Graham’s move to Wolves for the rest of the year arrived after the Gateshead-born
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County Durham farmer tells how he begged son, three, to fight for his life after concrete bollard fell on him at Royal Highland Show
THE father of a young boy who died after a concrete bollard fell on him at the Royal Highland Show has told how he begged his son to fight for his life. Ben Craggs was just three-years-old when the accident happened at the showground at Ingliston
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Chilton low-cost furniture charity celebrates tenth anniversary
A CHARITY that provides affordable second-hand furniture to people in need celebrated its tenth anniversary today (Monday, November 17).County Durham Furniture Help Scheme (Cdfhs) held an open day at its base in Chilton Industrial Estate to give the community
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Young football player shot in head by airgun
A YOUNG footballer is recovering after being shot in the head with an air gun pellet as he was standing on the touchline of a game. Connor Minto, 11, was injured at an under-12s game on Saturday morning (November 15) in Chester-le-Street, County
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Guns amnesty nets almost 140 firearms
ALMOST 140 guns, together with hundreds of rounds of ammunition, have been handed in to police in North Yorkshire.The weapons were given up as part the force’s latest firearms amnesty, which lasted from November 1 to 16.The firearms handed in included
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Mystery over motorbike crash which left 21-year-old seriously injured
MYSTERY surrounds how a man ended up seriously injured on a Teesside street.Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after the 21-year-old man was discovered on Normanby High Street, in Normanby, near Middesbrough, yesterday (Sunday, November
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Brightening life for former military personnel
YOUNGSTERS are helping to make life brighter for residents at a special accommodation complex for former military personnel.Teenagers from Sacriston, County Durham, have presented eight planters to St Peter’s Court in the village, a 16-bed apartment block
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Rail report calls for new trains, better stations and zoned fares
THE North should be given new trains, better stations and a zoned fare system to address the North-South divide, a new report claims.Experts say the Government needs to invest heavily in rail infrastructure if it is serious about creating a Northern powerhouse.The
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Commissioners take misconduct complaint against suspended sentence judge to next level
THREE Police and Crime Commissioners have appealed after their misconduct complaint against a judge who allowed a domestic abuser to walk free from court was rejected.The commissioners launched a joint complaint against Judge George Moorhouse over what
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Former deputy headteacher sentenced to 18 months in prison for historic child sex abuse
A RETIRED primary school deputy headteacher found guilty of 14 historic charges of indecent assault and indecency towards a child has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.Anthony Herbert Place, 76, of Mallorie Court, Ripon, was today (Monday, November
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Men convicted of Spennymoor machete attack
TWO men are facing lengthy prison sentences after being convicted of a machete attack which left their victim with a fractured skull and head wounds. Michael Herron, 26, and Ross Patterson, 23, were found guilty of aggravated burglary and wounding
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Growth fears mean no rates rise until 2016, say HSBC
INTEREST rates may not increase until 2016 because economic growth has started to slow, according to experts at Britain's biggest bank.Inflation is expected to have remained at a five-year low when official figures are published today (TUESDAY), as investors
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Sister of driver killed in a high speed crash launches appeal video
A 15-YEAR-OLD girl has made a poignant appeal to drivers to slow down after losing her beloved brother in a crash. Tiffany Rollins from Whitby has made a hard hitting video for road safety charity Brake in the hope other families will be spared
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'Premier League villains' go straight after meeting victims
TWO “Premier League villains” have turned their lives around after coming face-to-face with their victims, a chief constable said today (Monday, November 17).Durham Police chief constable Mike Barton said between them David Clark and Shaun Morton committed
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Judges announced in Christmas choir competition
A THEATRE director and The Northern Echo’s editor will be among the judges looking for the region’s best community choir this Christmas.The Cornmill Shopping Centre, in Darlington, is hosting a Sing to Win contest giving choirs the chance to scoop a £1,000
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Charity concert raises £2,000
A MUSICAL evening has raised more than £2,000 for charity. The proceeds from Friday Night is Music Night will be split between St Cuthbert’s Hospice and Heel and Toe children’s charity and a donation will also be made to the British Heart Foundation
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Art inspired by prayer on show at church
A ROMANIAN artist will exhibit her work at a church this weekend (November 21-23).Mirela Bistran’s Interior Gardens show will be on display at St Oswald’s Church, Church Street, Durham City, this Saturday and Sunday. It will feature original paintings
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Sunderland fined £20,000 by Football Association
SUNDERLAND have been fined £20,000 by The Football Association in relation to their home draw with Everton earlier this month. The Black Cats have admitted an FA misconduct charge and accepted the standard penalty of £20,000 for failing to ensure
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Village set to have 3G network
MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE will be one of 30 communities to join Vodafone’s Rural Open Sure Signal programme. The rural community sits in a mobile ‘not-spot’ location but has been identified as a suitable area to take part in the national initiative which
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Charlie urges women to 'think twice'
SOAP star Charlie Hardwick is the voice behind a North-East campaign urging women to think twice and limit how much they drink to reduce their breast cancer risk.The Think Twice campaign, launched today by Balance, the North-East Alcohol Office, and Breakthrough
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Street food, fun and music - all in a car park
A NEW night of street food and live music is to be piloted in a multi-storey car park.The Durham Street Food Project will see food from around the globe sold from about 15 stalls in the Prince Bishops car park, Durham City, while local bands entertain
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Bike stolen
THE owner of a motorbike which was stolen from outside a house in a small village is offering a cash reward for information for the arrest and conviction of those responsible.The black Honda CBR 125 motorcycle was taken from a property on Foxton View,
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Pioneering community centre design contest attracts deluge of entries
A CONTEST to create a new £1.5m community hub for two small villages has attracted 86 bids from from architects around the world.The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) competition to create a community centre and sports pavilion for Sessay and
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Police arrest four men after Northallerton robbery
POLICE have arrested four men in connection with a robbery which left a man with a fractured skull.The men aged 22, 38, 41 and 47, who are all from Northallerton, North Yorkshire, were arrested on Saturday, November 15, on suspicion of robbery in connection
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Berwick takes on the dame for the 36th year
HE’S back. Britain’s longest-serving professional panto dame is once again about to done his wig and frock for more mayhem and madness.Berwick Kaler is preparing for his record-breaking 36th starring turn in the annual Christmas extravaganza at York Theatre
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Bogus cops in telephone scam
DETECTIVES have issued a warning after conmen posing as police tried to dupe two elderly people.The victims in the Ripon area received phone calls from someone claiming to be a police officer from outside the area. They falsely informed the victims that
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Missing trophy recovered - after 87 years
A SOLID silver trophy that disappeared after it was first presented has finally turned up - 87 years later.The silver cup – thought to be worth a four-figure sum – has been returned to the show committee that originally presented it after being found
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Plan to create new bus stops in front of Darlington town hall by revamping footpath layout
PLANS to redesign footpaths and the forecourt of Darlington town hall to provide space for new bus stops have been submitted to planners.Darlington Borough Council announced plans to reconfigure some of the bus stop locations in the town centre to alleviate
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Hurst gets the better of Hynes
TEESSIDE’s Great Britain international Matty Hynes found himself upstaged by Tynesider Phil Hurst as he defended his title in the Leeds Abbey Dash.Gateshead Harrier Hynes, 26, who won last year in a personal-best 29 mins 23 secs, could only finish fourth
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Air ambulance fundraisers given recognition
AN entrepreneur - who raised £21,000 for the air ambulance service which helped save his life - is one of several fundraisers to receive recognition from the charity.In June last year Michael Wood, from Boltby, near Thirsk, was nearly killed when his
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No panic for England, insists Wilson
PROP David Wilson admits England won’t be pressing the panic button just yet despite slipping to a fifth straight international loss at the weekend as they crashed 31-28 to South Africa at Twickenham. Wilson has been one of the success stories
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Charity dinner will help hospital raise the next £1m
A FUNDRAISING dinner is being held by the Friends of the Friarage Hospital as part of a major campaign to raise £2m for a vital MRI scanner.Richmond MP William Hague is adding his support to the appeal and will be giving a talk at the event about his
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Help set up health hub for Spennymoor
A HEALTHY hub could be created to pull together organisations and individuals with the aim of improving a town’s health.On Tuesday, December 2 - which is global Giving Tuesday - anyone in the Spennymoor area with an interest in health is asked to spare
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Green fingered crime fighters in Aycliffe
A CRIME fighting initiative has been set up in a bid to deter would-be thieves and improve security at allotments.The Newton Aycliffe neighbourhood policing team and Great Aycliffe Town Council joined forces to launch an Allotment Watch scheme in the
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Stockton boasts huge Christmas tree after being criticised for having 'Britain's worst tree' last year
HAVING come under criticism last year for having 'Britain's Worst Tree,' Stockton has this year put up a 50ft tall Christmas tree in the High Street.The Sitka Spruce is in marked contrast to the last year's tree, a 15ft cone which made headlines nationwide
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An old-time living room to be created in Middlesbrough old people's home
PEOPLE are being asked to have a hunt in their lofts for everyday items from yesteryear to donate to an old people's home.A 'reminiscence room' is being created at the Parkville Care Centre in Middlesbrough and the idea is to recreate a typical living
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Abusive Thornaby man who beat girlfriend threatened to "welly it out of her" in front of police, court told
A MAN with a history of domestic violence threatened to "welly it" out of his battered partner after she inadvertently helped with his arrest. Dean Syson's girlfriend's injuries were seen by police when officers went to their home in Thornaby to
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Police appeal for help to trace missing Spennymoor teenager
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a teenager who has not been seen for over a week. Callum Bartlett was last seen at a bus stop near his home in Middlestone Moor, near Spennymoor, County Durham, at about 10am on Sunday, November 9. The
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Changes 'could send borrowers to loansharks'
CHANGES to the payday loans market could drive desperate consumers straight into the arms of loan sharks, a North-East academic has warned. A cap on the amount that payday lenders can charge customers has been announced by the Financial Conduct
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Christmas comes to Consett
CHRISTMAS baubles could help residents point the way ahead during a fun day to be held later this month.Seasonal decorations with a difference will be hung on trees during a Christmas in Consett day which will allow residents to outline the priorities
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Sky's the limit for charity fund raisers
TWO women are to make a 10,000-ft tandem skydive to raise money for the homeless.Durham University lecturer Maggie McDowell and Laura Burdon, a complaint handler for Hewlett Packard in Peterlee, hope to raise £1,000 for the Changing Lives charity with
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Hairdresser's marathon effort to highlight incurable disease
A HAIRDRESSER who lost her aunt and grandfather to an incurable hereditary illness which attacks the brain and nervous system has raised about £2,000 for a charity which supports people affected by the disease.Carrie-Anne Wise said she completed 26 haircuts
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Festive fun at eco farm
APPLE pressing and pottery making were just two of the attractions on offer at a Christmas fair at the weekend.The Clervaux Trust held its annual festive open day at Clow Beck eco farm, in Croft, near Darlington, on Saturday (November 15).Farm animals
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Manufacturers' Autumn Statement plea
A manufacturing body has called for Government investment to help North-East companies.The EEF says Chancellor George Osborne must use his Autumn Statement to lay the foundations for long-term economic growth.Bosses have called for detailed plans on upgrading
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Kevin Bridges to play Middlesbrough
ONE of Britain's leading comics has announced he is to perform in the region.Kevin Bridges will play at Middlesbrough Town Hall on Thursday, July 16 next year as part of his A Whole Different Story tour. Tickets will go on sale on Friday morning.Bridges
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Moors drawn at home in Trophy -- but they have to beat Leek first
Spennymoor will have another home draw in the FA Trophy if they beat Leek Town in their second qualifying round replay on Wednesday night. Moors have been drawn at home twice already in the competition so far – they beat Bamber Bridge in the first
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Workers strike again at Ministry of Defence firm
MINISTRY of Defence vehicle repair staff have taken further strike action over a long-running pay wrangle.Workers at Defence Support Group (DSG), in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, started a four day walk-out today (Monday, November 17).Unite union
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Southdale prepares for growth
CONSTRUCTION and development firm Southdale is planning for growth and new jobs in its North-East business after moving into larger premises.The firm, which is on target for a regional turnover of £30m in this financial year and to be active on at least
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Work starts on £7m trade park
WORK has officially started on a £7m North-East industrial site.Robertson Construction is now erecting steelwork at Portobello Trade Park, based off the A1(M), near Chester-le-Street.Sitting on more than six acres of land, bosses say it will provide space
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Parish council looks to organise its own fireworks display after insurance row caused cancellation of village display
A PARISH council has agreed to look into the cost of running its own firework display after Bonfire Night events in the village fell foul of concerns about insurance.The village of Sadberge has enjoyed a community fireworks display, organised by a volunteer
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A smarter football team
A SCHOOL football team is now much smarter on the pitch thanks to the sponsorship of a Darlington business.Carmel College’s year seven and eight boys’ football teams have been provided with new kits by Darlington Roofing Contractors.Business owner Martin
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Tyneside duo increase regional fight coverage with arrival of Hearn and Matchroom
Boxing writer Peter Mann casts his eye over the North-East fight scene HE'S been a professional boxing promoter for less than three years and, as of seven days ago, is now bringing British boxing’s biggest promoter to the region - and often.
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Six years for killer who stabbed friend in street fight
A KILLER who stabbed a friend through the heart in a street fight after he was called "a divvy" was today jailed for six years. Craig Conway, 30, admitted the manslaughter of Simon Bennett, 28, and was cleared of murder after a trial lasting two
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Carney demands radical banking reform
BANKS should face radical reform including further curbs on pay after a succession of major scandals showed misconduct was not just the fault of a "few bad apples", Bank of England governor Mark Carney has urged. Mr Carney said fundamental change
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A third of workers prefer more holidays to pay rise
ONE in three workers would prefer more holidays to a pay rise and most believe extra leave would motivate them to switch jobs, according to a report.A survey of almost 8,000 adults in 24 countries for travel site Expedia found that those in Britain and
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Chairman quits scandal-hit Serco
THE chairman of scandal-hit outsourcing firm Serco is to step down, saying he takes ultimate responsibility for the group's "strategic and operational mis-steps".Alastair Lyons made the announcement a week after the firm slashed profits guidance
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Manufacturing recovery slows
FIRMS of all sizes are reporting recovery in UK manufacturing, but it has slowed recently, according to research. A survey of more than 400 companies by the CBI also showed that demand for their goods was stronger in this country than abroad.
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Gas leak leads to closure of stretch of Belmont Road, Durham, on approach to busy industrial estate
AN overnight gas leak led to the closure of a busy road leading onto an industrial estate and business park today (Monday November 17). The leak on a stretch of Belmont Road, Durham, was reported to police by gas company engineers in the early
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Gray blasts Hatch for costly dismissal
DARLINGTON felt a mixture of pride and frustration after seeing their undefeated run come to an end, losing 3-1 in the FA Trophy at St Neots Town. Playing away to a side chasing promotion from the Southern Premier League, a level above Quakers,
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Shower woe for elderly Darlington couple
A DIY company has come under fire from an elderly Darlington couple – after they were forced to hold their broken shower door in place for each other every time they use it. Tom and Victoria Lund criticised Wickes after months of being 'fobbed
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Cameras catch 1,400 speeding motorists in A1 roadworks in two months
ALMOST 1,400 motorists have been caught speeding in less than two months by new cameras installed on the A1. Around 25 drivers every day are facing prosecution for breaking the 50mph limit along the 12 mile stretch between Barton and Leeming Bar
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Owners devastated after barn fire destroys cottage
THE owners of a village cottage have been left devastated after a fire spread from a nearby barn and destroyed the building. Fire crews from Leyburn, Hawes, Colburn Richmond and Reeth spent today tackling the fire in Carperby, near Leyburn, in
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Coloccini and Taylor facing weeks out for Magpies
Newcastle United have learned skipper Fabricio Coloccini could be out for up to five weeks. The Argentine defender suffered a muscle tear after heading in Newcastle's second goal during the win at West Brom. And after further examination the
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North-East keeper issues an England warning ahead of Glasgow return
FRASER FORSTER is hoping to make an emotional return to Celtic Park tomorrow – and has warned his England team-mates to get ready for an atmosphere they will not have experienced before. With Joe Hart having been released to return to Manchester
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Match Analysis: England 3 Slovenia 1
Full-time: England 3 Slovenia 1 THE build-up was all about Wayne Rooney winning his 100th cap, but in the end, it was England’s other centre-forward who underlined his growing importance to the national team. Rooney might have claimed his 44th
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Arsenal star rejects talk of a lack of English passion
JACK WILSHERE has denied that England’s players lack the same level of desire that will be displayed by their Scottish opponents in tomorrow’s friendly at Celtic Park. Roy Hodgson’s side travel north of the border to take on a Scottish side desperate
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Gus Poyet thanks Ellis Short for understanding Sunderland's bad days
GUS POYET thinks Sunderland owner Ellis Short accepts it will take time to transform the club’s long-term Premier League fortunes.Poyet has already had his share of ups and downs during his 13 months in charge at the Stadium of Light and admits he has
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Safety concerns about byway on Spennymoor estate
A POTHOLE ridden byway through a new housing development is causing residents to fear for the safety of motorists and pedestrians using it. A track on the Burton Woods site, off Whitworth Road, Spennymoor, was only used by a few local people until
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'Trusted' gambling addict who stole £10k from his company walks free from court
A TRUSTED manager who stole almost £10,000 from his firm walked free from court after a judge heard he has repaid the money. John Walker, 31, used takings siphoned from the North Yorkshire engineering company to fund his secret gambling addiction
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Council urged to invest care home sale proceeds in local communities
A COUNCIL has been urged to plough any funds from the sale of its remaining care homes back into local communities.Michelle Robson, who joined her father-in-law Don in a sit-in protest at the last care facility to close, Newtown House, in Stanhope, said
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Fenwick's pride in debut
IT was a family affair for Scott Fenwick at the weekend. As he made his introduction as a professional football, the former Northern League striker was watched by those close to him.His second-half appearance as Pools went down to Southend didn’t quite
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Southend 1 Pools 0 - matchfacts from Roots Hall
Goal: 1-0: Worrall (64, Featherstone lost the ball in midfield and, from a quick break, midfielder drilled in from 20 yards)Bookings: Timlin (12, foul); Austin (45, foul), Fenwick (85, unsporting behaviour) Referee: Pat Millar (Luton): Let some things
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Pools need to show big balls and courage
Southend United 1Hartlepool United 0THERE’S some gulf and distance between Chelsea and Hartlepool United. From the top of the Premier League to the bottom of League Two, but there’s a lot more to it than that.Chelsea have something Pools don’t – not even
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Channelling the entrepreneurial spirit
THIS week, Lord Alan Sugar will again sneer from across the desk to dismiss another hapless candidate, while millions of BBC viewers lap it up.It will be a pantomime performance of frowning, furrowed brows and finger pointing.Dressed as a business show
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Newton Aycliffe man Ian Dolan may have fled to Thailand after being charged with possessing indecent images of children and extreme animal pornography
A MAN who skipped bail after appearing in court charged with making indecent images of children may have fled toThailand. Ian Dolan appeared at Durham Crown Court on September 5 last year charged with 16 counts of making indecent images of children
