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Hodgson delighted to see England signing off the year in style
ROY HODGSON was delighted to see England sign off their 2014 programme in style as they outclassed their domestic rivals, Scotland, to claim a notable 3-1 win at Celtic Park. Wayne Rooney followed up Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s first-half header
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Match Report: Scotland 1 England 3
Full-time: Scotland 1 England 3 WITH the 2016 European Championships expanding to feature 24 teams instead of the usual 16, perhaps England have stumbled across a formula to end their lack of tournament success. Get drawn in a group that resembles
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Matty leads 7-1 West romp, Marske and Shildon also in the goals
West Auckland hammered Billingham Synthonia 7-1 to go six points clear at the top of the ENL First Division. Matty Moffat broke the deadlock on 32 minutes when he scored with a deflected shot that looped over the Synners keeper, and seven minutes
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Plans for new emergency services station in Barnard Castle are welcomed - but not in proposed location
A TOWN council unanimously rejected the proposed location of a new station which would house fire, police, ambulance and mountain rescue services on one site. Barnard Castle Town Council agreed the facility - called a quad-service station - would
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Sunderland boss weighs up transfer targets including Bruma
GUS POYET is considering Sunderland’s options on the transfer front ahead of an important January when he is desperate to strengthen his squad further.The Black Cats have endured an indifferent start to the Premier League season but have shown signs of
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North-East duo start for England against Scotland
NORTH-EAST duo Fraser Forster and Stewart Downing have both been named in the England starting line-up for this evening's friendly with Scotland at Celtic Park. The pair are part of five changes that Roy Hodgson has made to the starting XI that
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Rebels claim victory against Government in drive to secure a fairer deal for pubs
MPs struck a blow against “rip-off” pub rents and beer prices by defeating the Government over the power of the big pub owners. An alliance of Liberal Democrat and Conservative rebels, with Labour support, stunned ministers by forcing through an
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Boro boys desperate to play for England at the Riverside
BEN GIBSON is dreaming of pulling on an England shirt at the Riverside next March.Gibson, who has been on international duty with the Under-21s in France this week, has become a key member of Gareth Southgate’s squad.And he hopes to continue his impressive
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Housebuilder's job aims in military scheme
A HOUSEBUILDER has officially launched a scheme to deliver hundreds of jobs for ex-forces staff. Persimmon, based in York, is retraining former military personnel to work on its sites. Bosses say they hope to create up to 500 posts a year.
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Funding is music to pupils’ ears
TEESDALE School pupils were hitting the decks at Radio Teesdale today (Tuesday, November 18) after receiving a grant from the Teesdale Area Action Partnership’s (TAP) newly launched Small Grants Scheme for Children and Young People.Lizzie Francis, 18,
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Boro hoping Omeruo stays fit ahead of Nigeria return
NIGERIA boss Stephen Keshi runs the risk of upsetting Middlesbrough if Kenneth Omeruo suffers a negative reaction to his groin problem during a must-win Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday night.Omeruo was ruled out of his country’s equally important
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Combined authority would keep Tees Valley in "premier league"
THE creation of a combined authority would keep the Tees Valley in the "premier league" and hand the area the "major prize" of devolved powers, councillors will be told. A report passed to the five local authorities looking to form a combined authority
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Your chance to help create a Mowden mascot
PRIMARY school children have created some promising entries for a rugby club's mascot competition.Youngsters from Hurworth Primary School, near Darlington, visited Darlington Mowden Park rugby club on Tuesday (November 18), to work on their designs.The
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'I like a home that's lived in'
THE youngest of six children, interior designer Lucy Thompson grew up in a large, characterful town house with a stylish and creative mother who made everything from clothes to curtains on the sewing machine at home.It's a background that informs Lucy's
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Newton Aycliffe art exhibition celebrates new and old techniques
THREE artists experimented with shed-loads of innovative techniques for their first joint exhibition.After seven months as artists in residence in The Shed at Greenfield Arts in Newton Aycliffe, textiles expert Anna Cole, from Stockton, fine artist Vicky
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Redcar faces greet railway passengers
RAIL users will be greeted by a collection of well-known personalities and unsung heroes as part of a new exhibit when they arrive in Redcar by train.The Redcar Faces project is made up of 21 portraits of people who have made a positive impact to the
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It's a magic carpet ride of a panto
REHEARSALS are underway for a theatre’s Christmas pantomime.Aladdin will open at the Gala Theatre, Durham City, on Thursday, November 27, starring Gala regulars Neil Armstrong and Paul Hartley as the evil Abanazar and daft laundry lad Wishee Washee, respectively.Chris
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Court told woman rented property used for growing cannabis to clear mother's debts
A WOMAN was pressured into renting premises to allow them to be used for cannabis cultivation, a court was told.Police found 48 plants growing when they visited the property, in Craddock Street, Spennymoor, on June 4.Durham Crown Court heard there was
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City hit by power cut
THE region’s tourism capital was hit by a massive power cut earlier today, November 18,Power was lost at just after 9am to 26,943 properties across York, including city centre businesses, as well as traffic lights and the city’s railway station.More than
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Region's police forces failing to record all crime, report reveals
THE Home Secretary has admitted that a report which revealed the widespread under-recording of crime in the region made disturbing reading for victims.Theresa May stressed that there was no place for target hunting within the police after a report by
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Colourful characters launch Darlington's Christmas events programme
IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Darlington, as a town centre programme of festive events and activities is launched.Colourful Christmas characters were in the Cornmill Shopping Centre on Tuesday (November 18), to launch an events brochure
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Whizz bang! Young chemists win schools contest
A SCHOOL has won a regional chemistry contest.A four-strong team from Durham School triumphed in the regional heat of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Top of the Bench competition.The squad will compete in the national finals in the spring. There
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Closures planned for A64
WORK on a £3.3m scheme to improve journeys on one of North Yorkshire’s main routes will begin this weekend.Seven sections of the A64 from Barton Hill crossroads, between York and Malton, to the Eastfield roundabout, near Scarborough, are to be resurfaced
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Weapons amnesty proves a success
A GUN amnesty has seen a mix of weapons handed into Cleveland Police.During the two week campaign, there was 32 firearms, including 21 pistols, six air rifles and five shotguns, and 1,500 rounds of ammunition dropped off in secure bins around the force
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No charges over rooftop arrest
A MAN arrested after climbing onto the roof of a historic library close to Durham Cathedral will face no charges, police have said.The emergency services were rushed to Durham University’s Palace Green Library, in Durham, in the early hours of Thursday
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Police work to identify body in river
AN investigation has been launched by North Yorkshire Police after the body of a man was discovered in the River Foss at York.The body was recovered from the river, near Layerthorpe, by fire crews who launched a boat after a member of the public alerted
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Police release images of man after robbery of William Hill in Westgate Road, Newcastle
POLICE investigating a robbery at a Newcastle bookmakers have released CCTV images of a man they need to trace. A man went into William Hill in Westgate Road side at 6pm on Sunday (November 16) and demanded staff hand over cash. He lunged over
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Teaching assistant accused of sleeping with pupil told him he would be a "legend" if they had sex, court hears
A TEACHING assistant told a schoolboy he would be a "legend" if he had sex with her on her desk, a court heard yesterday. Helen Turnbull, 35, also asked the pupil which knickers she should wear for a secret meeting with him - pink or yellow.
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Back from Belize - teen's life-changing gap year
A NORTH-East student says she learned invaluable life lessons during a year volunteering overseas.Catriona Duffy, a Durham University student from Stokesley, North Yorkshire, spent a year teaching music and helping with youth work in Belize City. The
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Winter cold? Don't bother the doctor, say NHS chiefs
NHS bosses are urging people to leave doctor’s appointments for “those who really need them” this winter.Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) across the North-East launching their annual winter health campaign say many common ailments can be treated at
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Stepping out with cast of Dirty Dancing
PERFORMERS of a stage production of Dirty Dancing gave a masterclass of steps from the acclaimed film.The Sunderland Empire will be hosting the production from January 27 to February 14 and actors and dancers went to the nearby Sassy Girl Fitness promote
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Care home boss on trial after pensioner plunged to her death from window
AN elderly dementia sufferer plunged to her death from a window of a care home where safety standards were inadequate, a court heard yesterday. Norah Elliott got through the window of her first-floor room and onto the roof of a conservatory before
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Putting on the style - the lucky ones who struck it rich
IT’S been 20 years since the National Lottery held its first draw, giving people across the country the chance to dream of a life of luxury.In that time some 3,700 people have seen their dreams realised, becoming overnight millionaires on the strength
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Pardew speaks out about 'hurtful' campaign to have him removed from Newcastle hot seat
ALAN Pardew has described the organised campaign to have him removed from the Newcastle United hot seat as the most difficult time of his reign on Tyneside. The Magpies boss also admitted to being hurt by the sackpardew.com website and the jibes
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Marketing theme for tourism summit
NEARLY 100 tourism professionals gathered for an agency’s autumn conference.The Visit County Durham summit attracted 91 delegates to Durham County Cricket Club in Chester-le-Street.The title was ‘Marketing!’ and the speakers included Anke Monstel, from
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Letting the train take the strain on trip to Edinburgh
IF things had gone differently a couple of months ago, then an overnight trip to Edinburgh could have involved all manner of practical difficulties. Happily for me and my seven-year-old son, the Scots voted that we are indeed, Better Together,
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Councillor to fight for Commons seat
A LOCAL councillor has been chosen as the Liberal-Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Thirsk and Malton seat.Di Keal has been at the forefront of local politics for more than a decade and serves on both Ryedale District Council and on Norton Town
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NHS urges everyone to 'keep calm' this winter
THE NHS in the region is urging North Easterners to "keep calm and look after yourself" to combat the usual winter ailments that are common in usually healthy people.GPs, who are now in charge of most NHS budgets, are reminding people that many
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Survey reveals region's favourite hiding places for family treasure
RESEARCH by a legal services company has revealed some of the unlikely hiding places North-East and North Yorkshire folk choose to store their valuables.Family jewels have been submerged in a pond, tucked behind a mirror or inside a hollowed out table
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Do not adjust your spectacles...
CUSTOMERS at an opticians were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief as staff staged a 1970s day for charity.Workers at R Young Opticians on Clifton Road, Stanley, County Durham, donned flares, kaftan tops, loud shirts and big wigs to get into the spirit
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Community award for youngster who donated 14" of her hair to a cancer support charity
A YOUNG girl who chose to have 14 inches of her hair cut off for charity has been recognised at a community awards event. Sophie Simpson, of Crook, chose to chop off her long hair so that it could be made into a wig by the Little Princess Trust
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Women: think before you drink, say police
POLICE are urging women to think twice about how much they drink.As part of Alcohol Awareness Week, Durham Police is working with Balance, the North East Alcohol Office, to provide help and education for anyone worried about their drinking. There will
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Council consultation about enforcement
A COUNCIL is asking businesses and residents for their views on how it offers advice and carries out enforcement of regulations.Durham County Council has began online consultation about its proposed environment, health and consumer protection enforcement
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Mocktails on offer at event about older people and alcohol
NON alcoholic cocktails such as elderflower mojitos and mock champagne will be served during an event to highlight the impact of drinking on older people.Age UK County Durham has organised next month’s event which is aimed at the over 50s.The event is
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All aboard for The Polar Express
A COUNTY Durham train station will become a portal to the North Pole this month, as The Polar Express rides return to Weardale.Inspired by the hit Warner Bros. film, The Polar Express, and book by Chris Van Allsburg, the officially licensed train rides
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Farm Watch hailed success after four arrests
THE latest Farm Watch operation has been hailed a success by police after four people were arrested on Thursday night (November 13).More than 40 volunteers gathered to take part in the rural operation which saw four arrests for three separate incidents
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Drugs hidden in sandwich costs Bishop Auckland man his liberty
A VISITOR tried to smuggle drugs into prison inside a sandwich for a friend who was struggling to cope with life behind bars.Mark Wright took a bite from the snack before hiding two buprenorphine tablets inside, Teesside Crown Court was told.The 41-year-old
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Teesdale cheesemakers triumph at World Cheese Awards
A COUPLE who set up an artisan cheese business as a retirement venture have received another top award.Brian and Esme Dedman started making cheese at their farm on the outskirts of Hilton in Teesdale, County Durham, as a hobby in 2011.However, their creations
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Apprentice star to attend launch of Stockton charity Follow the Rainbow
APPRENTICE star Daniel Lassman will be at the launch of Stockton charity Follow the Rainbow. The 27-year-old businessman, who is one of the final ten candidates on the BBC One hit show, will be at the event with his company Casino Night Hire. He has been
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Regional firms receive apprentice praise
A NUMBER of North-East firms have been praised as some of the UK’s best apprentice employers.The National Apprenticeship Service has highlighted 100 companies for their contribution to apprenticeships.Its list includes accountancy practice Mitchells Grievson
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Business leaders announced as housing association bosses
FOUR high-profile business leaders have joined housing association Thirteen Group as board chairs.Julie Clare, a senior lecturer at Northumbria University, will be chairwoman of Housing Hartlepool with Brian Dinsdale joining Erimus Housing, which has
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Missing Spennymoor teen found safe and well
A TEENAGER who was last seen at a bus stop in his home town more than a week ago has been found safe and well.Callum Bartlett had been missing from his home in Middlestone Moor near Spennymoor, County Durham, since Sunday, November 9.Police appealed for
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More new homes for Stillington, near Stockton approved
A PLAN to build 39 homes in a village near Stockton has been approved despite opposition and fears that it could lead to flooding. The homes will be built on what are currently allotments on 2.7acres of land in Stillington north of South Avenue
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Young footballers kick out bullying
YOUNG footballers are showing the red card to bullying by taking part in an awareness campaign.Youngsters from under-7s to under-18s with the North Riding County Football Association are being urged to wear wristbands to show they are standing up against
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7,000 new homes to boost Middlesbrough's falling population
PLANS for more than 7,000 new homes to reverse Middlesbrough's long-term population decline have been approved by the Government.The endorsement of Middlesbrough Housing Local Plan - its largest housebuilding programme for 40 years - is the latest stage
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Renovation mistakes to avoid
THIS week, Julia Gray reveals the things you might not want to do when renovating your home. 1. Don't cut corners Don't take on a big project unless you can afford to do it properly. If you're going to spend money on building work, ensure you
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Building up a business
ONE of my sisters used to be a teacher; an honourable profession for which she underwent a thorough training, was tested in exams and given on-the-job experience before being let loose within the well-ordered structure that is a school. It’s not
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'I want to be less brilliant'
Newly engaged Benedict Cumberbatch plays brilliant codebreaker Alan Turing in biopic The Imitation Game. He tells Steve Pratt why this Bletchley Park genius is nothing like Sherlock BENEDICT Cumberbatch wants to act stupid. The actor who’s found
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Culture of calligraphy
Calligrapher Lord Richard McLeod has drawn on his experience as an asylum seeker to create the first Western/Arabic script, named after the Queen. He talks to Sarah Foster THERE’S no doubt that being a lord opens doors, and, for Lord Richard McLeod
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OAPs 'too embarrassed' to talk about getting older
MORE than half of North-East pensioners worry about losing their independence in old age but fewer than one in five have talked about it with relatives, according to new research.A study for Age UK County Durham found 58 per cent of today’s over-65s in
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Hot topics up for debate by North-East teenagers
SPORTS stars as role models and the purpose of the European Union will be argued by teenagers who will be grilled by academics and North-East cultural representatives.The qualifying rounds of the Institute of Ideas Debating Matters Competition are being
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Pardew reveals Coloccini will miss Newcastle's next THREE games
NEWCASTLE United manager Alan Pardew has revealed Fabricio Coloccini will miss the next three games through injury. The centre-back suffered a calf injury in the 2-0 win at West Brom before the international break. There are fears he could
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Pub hosts sparkling charity night
A PUB raised almost £1000 for The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation with a family charity event.The evening, held earlier this month at The Miners Arms, in Medomsley, near Consett was attended by Sir Bobby Robson’s widow Lady Elsie, who said she was overwhelmed
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Man attacked near nightclub
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted outside a Northallerton nightclub in the early hours of Sunday, November 16.The 23-year-old victim was punched in the face near Club Amadeus sometime 3am and 3.30am. He suffered bruising and
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Handyman scheme set to continue
A SCHEME that helps make the homes of elderly and disabled people safer has reached an important milestone. The Durham Handyperson Service, which is run by housing provider Four Housing and funded by Durham County Council, has completed its 13,000th
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Black bream and roast veg salad
BLACK bream is not a fish people automatically think off when planning a trip to the fishmongers. But it’s worth it with its sweet, white, firm flesh. Normally a summer-months fish when caught from boats, it’s also farmed and so is available all
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Energy firm rejects climate protest claims
LEADERS of a multi-billion pound project to harvest energy from undersea coal have rejected claims the scheme threatens the North-East’s heritage coast.As reported in The Northern Echo in January, Five Quarter Energy is developing plans to tap into the
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MP reveals winner of annual Christmas card competition
A SCHOOLGIRL has won an annual competition to design a Christmas card for her MP.City of Durham MP Roberta Blackman-Woods has chosen the winning design in a competition for primary school children in her constituency.On Friday (Nov 14) she presented prizes
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Spiced Dorset apple traybake
ALREADY dreading the Christmas kitchen slog? Foodie fairy godmother Mary Berry shares her festive feasting secrets. Try this one from her new book - Mary Berry Cooks The Perfect... INGREDIENTS Serves 12 225g butter (room temperature), plus
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PCSOs earn policing honours
FOUR community support officers have become the first in their police force to earn a special certificate.The quartet of Police and Community Support Officers (PCSOs) completed a City and Guilds Certificate in Policing, undertaking training in supporting
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Seif returns for Magna Carta 800 talk
A MAGNA Carta specialist will discuss plans to celebrate the key document’s 800th anniversary in a North-East talk.Seif El Rashidi, Magna Carta programme manager at Salisbury Cathedral, will give a talk titled Magna Carta 800: Why Should We Care? in Durham
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Students' success celebrated at awards evening
SCORES of students were rewarded for their endeavours at a glittering awards night.Darlington School of Mathematics and Science staged the extravaganza, which was the culmination of the school’s most successful year ever.Dozens of school leavers, many
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NECC campaigns for cloud computing
THE North East Chamber of Commerce has backed a region-wide plan to bring businesses together to prepare for cloud technology. A series of briefings are being held by Brewin Dolphin and Atlas Cloud with the aim of uniting different sectors who
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Added zest helps young cook William win Great Durham Bake-Off
YOUNG cooks rose to the challenge in a test of their culinary skills organised by their local neighbourhood police team.They were joined by staff and students from city schools, plus members of the public, in ‘The Great Durham Bake-Off’, staged at Durham
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Dolcelatte and leek soup with parmesan crisps
ALREADY dreading the kitchen slog? Foodie fairy godmother Mary Berry shares her festive feasting secrets. Try this one from Mary's new book - Mary Berry Cooks The Perfect... INGREDIENTS Serves 4 600ml full-fat or semi-skimmed milk 2 bay
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Police hunt vandals who smashed windows at a Consett Catholic church
WORSHIPPERS turned up for Sunday Morning Mass to find their church’s windows had been put out by vandals. Chunks of masonry torn from a nearby wall were hurled at St Pius X RC Church, on Essex Avenue, Moorside, Consett, breaking about a dozen windows
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Suspended sentences for men who dismantled stolen goods and resold them
A FARMER who handled £50,000 of stolen goods while they were concealed and dismantled on his premises has escaped prison.Stuart Frederick McCarroll, who was previously jailed for three-and-a-half years for aggravated burglary, was given a suspended prison
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Recreation of First World War football match filmed and released as DVD
A DVD that shows the recreation of a First World War football match has been released to raise money for the restoration of Saltburn's war memorial. Two teams, dressed in vintage army uniforms, played against each other on Saltburn beach on Sunday, June
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Darlington athlete picked for England kettlebell squad
A NORTH-EAST kettlebell athlete is preparing to represent England in the world championships.Steven Gordon, 26, from Darlington, is part of the 12-strong squad selected to compete at the International Union of Kettlebell Lifting Championships in Hamburg
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Got air - inflatables help museum break visitor record
AN exhibition of inflatable artworks has helped a museum break its own visitor records.The Generation Air show has catapulted the DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery to its best ever visitor numbers for families and top overall figures for October in 14
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Fat Lads on Bikes 'guardian angels' after choosing to fundraise for eight-year-old Millie Mann
CHARITY trio Fat Lads on Bikes have set their sights on a new goal - to raise enough money to fit a sensory room for a severely disabled 8-year-old girl. Millie Mann, who is unable to communicate and has to be fed through a tube into her stomach, has
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Recreation association calls for new trustees to save it from disbanding
A CHARITY group that fundraises and maintains recreation spaces in a village has said it must attract new trustees or disband.The Brompton Recreation Association has looked after recreation spaces in the village, near Northallerton, for the last 25 years.But
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Developer 'walks away' from controversial farm site
DEVELOPER Tindale has ended its long standing interest in buying a family farm described by residents as an eyesore and health hazard.The company had hoped to create 600 new homes on the 65 acre West Musgrave site in St Helen Auckland, County Durham,
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Balfour focused on future
A CONSTRUCTION firm employing scores of North-East workers says its order book is flat as it continues to look to make savings.Balfour Beatty, which has offices in Newcastle, says its UK construction business is focused on making overhead reductions and
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Tube creator talks about his rock 'n' roll life
THE creator of iconic North-East TV rock show The Tube is giving a free talk in the region.Malcolm Gerrie brought the show to screen in the 1980s and has also collaborated with worldwide artists such as Madonna, Queen and U2, and worked on major projects
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Hair stylist goes up in the world
A HAIR stylist left the comfort of the salon behind – for a gruelling trek up the highest mountain in Africa.Becci Evemy, of Leyburn, tackled Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the Great North Air Ambulance and the Wish Tree Foundation.The 24-year-old
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Youngsters win holiday for community crime art exhibition
A GROUP of youngsters have received a police accolade for creating an exhibition to highlight how crime affects the community.Shannon Robinson, Georgia Robinson, Charlie Piechniczek, Jasmine Foster and Rio Pullen from Colburn, near Catterick, were presented
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Returning passengers boost Easyjet
BUDGET airline easyJet has reported a fourth consecutive year of record pre-tax profits.The 21.5 per cent increase to £581m for the year to September 30 was slightly ahead of the top end of group expectations.Bosses said it showed the firm was winning
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Controversial solar farm in North Yorkshire to go ahead after one of two applications approved
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a large-scale solar farm on a North Yorkshire farm have been approved despite local opposition.Two planning applications were submitted by farmers Stuart Charlton and Philip Sanderson, from Ainderby Steeple, near Northallerton,
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Work underway on major energy plant
WORK has started on a major waste to energy plant in the region.Leeming Biogas, a joint venture between developer JFS and Associates, and Iona Capital, is working on a food waste factory at Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire.Supported by a major investment
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Warning over stolen beauty products
FEARS have been raised that beauty products, stolen from a parked car over the weekend, could cause burns if used by unqualified people.Nail gels, polish and LED UV lamps worth an estimated £300 were among the items stolen from a grey Hyundai i20 parked
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App is off the Radar
CALLED Samaritans Radar (samaritansradar.org), the app from the Samaritans charity wanted Twitter users to turn their "social net into a safety net". It used an algorithm to 'read' tweets from your followers, searching for cry-for-help statuses
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Newton Aycliffe charity celebrates true spirit of Christmas
A CHARITY will celebrate the true spirit of Christmas by staging a festive bash for those who don't want to be alone on the big day.Lifeline Community Action’s Helping Hands team will once again serve up a free Christmas Day lunch followed by carols and
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Paddington goes to Hollywood
As Paddington Bear comes to life on the big screen for the first time, Kate Whiting meets creator Michael Bond to discuss his inspiration, and the adventures he and the iconic character have shared over the years Once upon a time, on Christmas
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Resist the itch - scratching makes it worse
As scientists reveal nothing beats a good old scratch, Nel Staveley discovers what might be causing the itch in the first place IT'S official - scratching an itch definitely makes it worse. Scientists have proven, in a study on mice, that "
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In search of winter warmers
THE mercury has started to tumble and the central heating is starting to kick into gear. As it’ll only get colder, now’s the time to ensure you’re set up for winter to keep the cost down and the heat up. Here’s my checklist. Locate your stopcock
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Suspended prison sentence for man who intervened in Willington pub dispute
A MAN stepped into a pub dispute between other drinkers over a mobile phone, a court heard.But, Mark Lee’s unwarranted violent intervention almost landed him behind bars.Durham Crown Court was told the incident arose among a group of men celebrating a
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Laughing matter
TREVOR SHAW, stage name Seth Shildon – honest – next week marks 50 years as a comedian with a celebrity night in his laugh-a-minute honour. His funny business career began in County Durham talent contests, trod the workmen’s clubs, rounded the
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Gig Review: Y&T, O2 Academy, Newcastle
THIS year marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of Californian Rockers Y&T (formerly known as Yesterday and Today) and while only singer/guitarist Dave Meniketti remains from the original line-up the band shows no signs of slowing down.
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Theatre Review: Heaven Eyes, Théâtre Sans Frontières, Phoenix Theatre, Blyth
THIS stage adaptation of Newcastle-born David Almond’s book is a corker. From the amazing morphing set designed by Alison Ashton, to the outstanding performances, music by Ken Patterson, lighting, image projection, sound effects arranged by Kevin
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Holmes is back on the New York beat
Elementary, Sky Living, 9pm BENEDICT Cumberbatch has a worthy sleuthing rival in the shape of New York’s finest private detective played by English actor Jonny Lee Miller, who is also a modern-day Sherlock Holmes... assisted, until this third series
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Rebuilding confidence in Darlington Football Club
AFTER all that has happened to Darlington Football Club in recent years, there is only one way to rebuild trust – engage with the local community and ensure complete transparency at every step.Today, shareholders will be issued with the Quakers'"
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Boots on the ground is a bad idea
IT is abundantly clear that Isis needs to be defeated, the question is how this is best achieved. The more successful they are greater danger they will pose to us, but they are a greater danger immediately to communities in the Middle East. We should
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Don't promise what you can't deliver
WHEN I studied philosophy in Liverpool in the olden days, a particular phrase was drummed into us: “Ought implies can.” It means no one has a duty to do something which he lacks the capacity to do. It also means: “Don’t promise something you can’t carry
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Joining forces makes sense as plans for combined Tees Valley authority gathers pace
As plans for a combined authority for Tees Valley gathers pace, Tony Chapman asks if there really is strength in numbers LAST week the leaders of all five Tees Valley local authorities proposed to establish a statutory Combined Authority. A period
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Ground breaking paves way for new classrooms
GROUND-BREAKING work to pave the way for two new classrooms has started at a Darlington school. Skerne Park Academy was granted £350,000 from the Darlington Schools Forum towards the extension which will potentially allow an additional 15 children
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House prices on rise
HOUSE prices leapt 12.1 per cent in the 12 months to September, marking the fastest annual growth seen since July 2007, official figures have said.The average house price across the UK stood at £273,000 in September, £1,000 lower than an all-time high
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Jobs boost at discount retailer B&M
DISCOUNT retailer B&M has revealed plans to create 2,500 new jobs after hailing good momentum in sales and profits.The chain, which was set up in 1978, has about 400 stores, and says it wants to eventually open 850 UK shops.In its first set of results
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Strachan's Scots desperate to face England
Gordon Strachan is wrestling with a selection dilemma ahead of Scotland's challenge match against England at Celtic Park on Tuesday night. The Scottish players and the Tartan Army are on a high following the 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland
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Time to get used to criticism says coach
STUART Lancaster has reacted to the criticism that has engulfed England midway through a disappointing autumn by admitting "we'd better get used to it". The Red Rose have experienced their worst sequence of results for eight years after defeats
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Captain Rooney calls for cool heads
Wayne Rooney is sure England will be able to keep their cool amid the white-hot atmosphere of Celtic Park tonight. The atmosphere inside Wembley when England beat Slovenia 3-1 In their Euro 2016 qualifier on Saturday was funereal but 55,000 Scots
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O'Neill happy to be alongside Keane
Martin O'Neill has leapt to the defence of assistant Roy Keane after he found himself at the centre of another storm.The outspoken 43-year-old, who hit the headlines last week after an alleged incident at the Republic of Ireland's team hotel, took a scatter-gun
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Bird flu
WITH news of a new avian influenza, or “bird flu”, outbreak and the killing cycle that’s just been kicked into high gear in an attempt to contain it, isn’t it time we focus on the cause of these deadly viruses before it’s too late? Diseases run
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'Husky' finally evicted from 'home' by Redcar and Cleveland Council officials
A PENSIONER who was dragged out of his property in an early-morning eviction today (Tues) said he had already lodged an appeal with the High Court. John Petch - known as Husky - has lived in, and housed his collection of vintage machinery, in council-owned
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Life on Mars
NUMEROUS people throughout the world believe that the first NASA mission to the Moon was to retrieve technology that was allegedly left behind by aliens. These folks also claim that our astronauts got quite a shock, as the aliens were still there –
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Gaming addict used as getaway driver
A GAMING addict who was used as a driver for a burglary gang dodged jail - with some job advice from a judge. Ethan Roddam was told he would never make the grade as a software designer and should avoid a career in crime. Instead, Judge Lea
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Newcastle defender steps up return from injury
NEWCASTLE United defender Davide Santon has stepped up his training following knee surgery, but the left-back will not be rushed back to ease Alan Pardew’s defensive problems.The Italian hasn’t featured since the 4-0 home defeat to Manchester United in
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Enough of Christmas adverts
I KNOW it’s early days but I’m already fed up to the back teeth with all the endless and irritating Christmas adverts on television. They are going to run non-stop now until December 24 then after that we will be bombarded with endless and irritating
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Fenwick ready for life in Football League after moving to Pools from Northern League Dunston
SCOTT FENWICK has been given an opportunity he won’t be giving up easily. The striker has moved from the Northern League to the Football League, and a full-time deal at Hartlepool United. He made his debut as a second-half substitute in Saturday
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Death of the lifestyle pension?
COULD new changes spell the death of the lifestyle pension? The chances are that if you have taken out a pension since the early 1990s, rule changes announced in the 2014 Budget mean it’s time to check that your pension is still fit for purpose
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Banned driver offends again on birthday floral mission in someone else's car
A BANNED motorist took a vehicle he was supposed to be repairing so he could buy his partner some flowers for her birthday.But when police began following the blue MG vehicle, William John Shanley pulled up, did a quick u- turn, and mounted a grass verge
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Tuesday Topic: Five of the most memorable Auld Enemy duels in Scotland
Ahead of England's long-awaited return to Glasgow to face the Auld Enemy, Paul Fraser looks back on five of the best meetings with Scotland to be staged north of the border WHEN England face Scotland tonight at Celtic Park the oldest rivalry in
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Tourism awards celebrate the best of Yorkshire's hospitality businesses
WELCOME to Yorkshire has announced the big winners from across the county in its annual tourism awards. The White Rose Awards saw almost 1,000 people including celebrity guests from Emmerdale attend the festival-themed event at the Yorkshire Event
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Pub fight was "four minutes of total mayhem", court told
A JURY was shown film footage of "four minutes of total mayhem" as a trial opened against eight people involved in a frightening pub disturbance. Benji Bolsenbroek, who was out celebrating the birth of his child, died one-and-a-half hours after
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"Exciting future" for Darlington FC as accounts reveal improving finances
DARLINGTON Football Club can look forward to an exciting future, club bosses say as an annual review reveals improving finances and growing stability. However, the importance of returning the club to Darlington is also emphasised, with the report
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"Clean bill of health" for Durham Constabulary in crime figures report
A POLICE force has been given a clean bill of health over the way it records and investigates allegations of rape. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) today (Tuesday, November 18) publishes a report into Durham Constabulary which
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Study finds wealth divide in dental health
THE poorest people in society have eight fewer teeth by the time they reach their seventies than the richest, one of the biggest studies of its type ever undertaken has revealed.It has long been known that there is a strong link between people’s socio-economic
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Nominate your Little Stars
CANCER Research UK has launched its annual Little Star Awards across the North-East. Relatives and friends of young cancer patients or survivors from across the region who deserve special recognition are being urged to nominate their Little Stars
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Two arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following three car collision
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a three car collision last night. Durham Police is appealing for witnesses to the incident which occurred just north of the Cock of the North roundabout on the A167, near Durham
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World war centenary
THE centenary of the outbreak of the First World War has spawned many what-ifs or counterfactual histories. The general view seems to be that the disaster was less an inevitable outcome from the titanic forces of history and more a matter of bad
