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ATHLETICS: Quakers Running Club Report w/e 4 June
WHILE THE biggest turnout of Quakers was confined to the local park, the black and white flag still made several appearances at races, including one over in Scandinavia. Over fifty members turned out to volunteer, once again, at this year’s Race for
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Prison release yobs who threatened to slash bus driver's throat as they robbed him, court told
TWO drunken yobs who threatened slash a bus driver’s throat before robbing him of £16 have been jailed. Robert Wilkinson, 24, Liam Hunter, 19, and a 17-year-old terrorised the driver after they got on the bus between Durham and Sunderland.
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Next generation of rugby players run out with England star at Twickenham
THE next generation of elite rugby players from the North-East have had their first taste of being a part of England Rugby by visiting the home of the top flight team.Young athletes from Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Football Club were invited to tour
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Arrest made after Traveller feud sparks drive-by shooting
A TEENAGER has been arrested in relation to a drive-by shooting related to an on-going Traveller feud in Darlington.Armed police descended upon Langdale Road on Saturday, May 6 after an empty car was shot at from a vehicle window.Durham Constabulary later
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Darlington Mowden Park re-sign fly-half Warren Seals
DARLINGTON MOWDEN PARK have re-signed fly-half Warren Seals from Yorkshire Carnegie. The South African is returning to The Northern Echo Arena for his third spell with Mowden, having first joined the club in November 2015. He scored 115 points
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Concern children will lose play area if new housing goes ahead
PEOPLE living on a residential street are objecting to proposals to build homes on a patch of land used as a play area. County Durham Housing Group wants to build 10 three-bedroom homes on land next to Surtees Avenue in Bowburn.Tom Winter, development
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Grand National-winning saddle cloth to go to auction
A FORMER jockey who works behind the scenes at racecourses across the North has donated an unusual piece of Grand National memorabilia to the region’s air ambulance. The race-worn saddle cloth bearing the name of One For Arthur was carried to victory
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Floored of the springs
A COCKY dad, who was showing off on his kids' trampoline, turned into a crashing embarrassment. Glynn Pennell, 39, was at a family barbecue in Sittingbourne, Kent, when he decided to show his kids his expertise on the trampoline. Sadly, his
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Jury sworn in for David Wilson murder trial
A JURY has been sworn in for the trial of a man accused of murdering a North-East grandfather. Daniel Johnson, 21, has been charged with the murder of David Wilson, 49, who died inside an address in Southwick, Sunderland, on December 14 2014. At Newcastle
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World Cup winning medal up for auction
A WINNERS medal from the first football World Cup is set to be auctioned next week after it ended up in New Zealand.Alf “Tot” Gubbins was a member of West Auckland winning team which won the competition in Italy in 1909.The County Durham team represented
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Ballet dancers taking to stage
A GROUP of talented young dancers are set to take to the stage for a professional production of Swan Lake. The English Youth Ballet (EYB) will be putting on the Ballet Stars of the Future show at Sunderland Empire on June 16 and 17. And 13-
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Faverdale and Billingham developer St Modwen plotting growth after review of operations
A DEVELOPER behind plans for a County Durham industrial hub aims to trigger fresh growth after refining operations. St Modwen says it has identified new opportunities in the commercial and housebuilding sectors. Bosses say the twin approach
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Bench unveiled in memory of town treasure
A MEMORIAL bench has been installed in a town park to pay tribute to poppy seller and former member of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force Carmel Connolly.Mrs Connolly, of Spennymoor, dedicated around half a century to the Royal British Legion and sold more
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Man critically ill in hospital after serious crash on A1 in County Durham
A MAN is critically ill in hospital following a crash on the A1(M) in County Durham. Emergency services were called to the one-vehicle collision near to Coatham Mundeville, near Darlington, yesterday at 2.15pm. Police said the incident involved
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Nurse ‘incredibly proud’ of terror attack response
A NORTH-EAST nurse who helped treat numerous patients seriously injured in the London Bridge terror attack has spoken of her pride in the professionalism of her team.Nicola Rudkin, from Darlington, is matron of the adult critical care unit at the Royal
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Consett-based cheerleaders win six trophies at championship
MEMBERS of a cheerleading squad had plenty to cheer about when they came back from a championship with six trophies.Consett-based Derwent Valley Allstars impressed judges at the British Cheerleading Association’s Super Classic 2017 competition held in
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320 homes plan refused after concerns raised
CONTROVERSIAL plans for up to 320 homes on the outskirts of Bishop Auckland have been refused.LKA Developments had been seeking outline planning permission for the houses on land east of Wigdan Walls Road, at Woodhouses.However, at a meeting of Durham
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Questions raised over plans for student accommodation in former Post Office
THE City of Durham Trust has objected to proposals to turn the city’s former Post Office into student accommodation. Developers Starstruck Limited have submitted an application to turn Albert House, in Silver Street, into 18 self-contained student apartments
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Food fans expected to flock to festival
FOOD fans are expected to descend on Leyburn next weekend attracted by the region’s best culinary delights all with a distinctly Yorkshire flavour.Having relocated last year from its traditional out-of-town spot into the centre of Leyburn, the Dales Festival
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School opens new space to enable outdoor learning
A SCHOOL in Darlington has opened a brand new outdoor learning area.Pupils, parents and staff at Polam Hall gathered on Tuesday to see the ribbon being cut on the new early years outdoor space, which is suitable for use in all weather.Older pupils and
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Trail To Tokyo: North Yorkshire diving star Jack Laugher looking to add to medal haul at World Championships
JACK LAUGHER will attempt to lay down an early marker ahead of the 2020 Olympics when he competes in three events at next month’s World Diving Championships in Budapest. Laugher, who is from Ripon and a former member of Harrogate Diving Club, was
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Everything you need to know about the Darlington seat and its candidates ahead of the election
ON the day the general election was announced, Darlington was declared winnable for the Tories. Since then, a parade of Conservative big-hitters have visited the town, with an appearance from Prime Minster Theresa May doing nothing to dispel Tory
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MPs from the Commonwealth arrive in Darlington to assess election standards
MPs from across the Commonwealth have arrived in Darlington to assess the town’s election standards. Election officials and MPs from 30 Commonwealth countries are in the town to carry out an Election Assessment Mission (EAM). The purpose of
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Innovative project aims to tackle elderly loneliness by delivering art to doorsteps
AN INNOVATE project aims to help combat loneliness among the elderly and help them reconnect with or newly discover their creative side.Thirsk charity Rural Arts is today launching its new Art On Your Doorstep initiative to bring art and cultural activities
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New season's fashions shown off in historic church
A CHURCH aisle provided the catwalk for a fundraising fashion show that has set the trend for future events.The event, at St Mary’s Church in Thirsk, saw models strut their stuff in the latest summer fashions supplied by Well Heeled in Thirsk and headwear
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Off-duty paramedic and nurse save life of fellow runner who suffered heart attack in race
FELLOW athletes helped save the life of a runner who collapsed with a heart attack during competition. Off-duty paramedic Fiona Jones was running for Durham-based Elvet Striders in the race at Monkton Stadium in Jarrow last month when 56-year-old
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Celebration to mark twin town visit
A TOWN turned out in style to celebrate its French connections when a group of visitors arrived in Richmond from the twin town of St Aubin du Cormier in Brittany. The 19 strong party were welcomed with tea and cake on Friday evening and spent the weekend
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Sedgefield set for celebration of community life this weekend
FESTIVITIES are set to get under way in Sedgefield this weekend as the community comes together to celebrate their home town.Sedgefield Day will take place in and around Ceddesfeld Hall on Saturday from 10am to 4pm when a programme of activities will
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Cycling scheme that promotes self-confidence
YOUNGSTERS have successfully developing their cycling skills with an initiative designed to help students boost their self-esteem.A partnership between Richmond School and Sixth Form College, Hawes-based Stage 1 Cycles and North Yorkshire Sport, the project
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ATHLETICS: Aycliffe Running Club Race Report 07/06/17
ON WEDNESDAY 24 May the 2nd of the Summer Tees Trail 5k races took place at Tees Barrage. This was an interesting venue with a lot going on including kayaking and people just out walking enjoying the evening sunshine. The course entailed one lap around
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Gateshead motorcycle road racer killed in Isle of Man TT race
GATESHEAD motorcycle road racer Davey Lambert has died after being injured in a crash during the Isle of Man TT. The 48-year-old Gateshead rider suffered multiple injuries when his Kawasaki machine crashed on the third lap of the opening Superbike
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Guide to how to vote for the election novice
IF you have never voted or are voting for the first time tomorrow, you may worry about what to do. It’s really easy. If you have received a poll card, you are registered to vote. You can take it with you to the polling station. If you have lost
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Vote is a question of morality
AFTER all the promises, insults, lies and spin it boils down to a question of morality. Is it better to govern in a way which seeks to value, nurture and enliven everyone, from cradle to grave? Or is it right to rule only for the powerful, the
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Ramsdens to open stores and 'build on what we are doing' after foreign currency demand fuels growth
A PAWNBROKER is pushing ahead with store expansion plans after its four-pronged business approach yielded higher revenues. Ramsdens says it will open around a dozen outlets in Scotland and North and East Yorkshire after traditional loan services were
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Diabetes campaigner rewarded for efforts
A DIABETES campaigner has been recognised for his efforts to involve patients more in their medical care.Bruce Elliot, 53, from Darlington, has lived with type 1 diabetes for 47 years and has worked with health care providers to give patients access to
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Winter fuel allowance geography is all wrong
A LADY from Darlington rang BBC Radio 4 Any Answers on Saturday to complain that Scots would get the Winter Fuel allowance but not herself. It is worse than that. Even colder places north of Darlington, like Newcastle, which is said to be one of
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Dopey and Sleepy
I MEAN, come on, how can you take Jeremy Corbyn seriously when Diane Abbot is shadow home secretary? She has obviously contracted some kind of mathematicsdestroying bug from him. Neither of them can get their figures right when they are interviewed
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Police officer dragged along road as driver tries to flee after failing roadside breath test
A POLICE officer was dragged down the road after a drink driver drove off when he failed a roadside breath test. The officer was carried along for several metres holding onto the doorframe of the car before the vehicle was stopped. The officer
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Announcement: Labour Party advertising wrap
DUE to unforseen circumstances the 4-page party political advertisment on behalf of the Labour Party which was due to be published around today's Northern Echo will now be published tomorrow (Thursday June 8). We apologise for any confusion and
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Blood test could help predict likelihood of survival after surgery
A SIMPLE blood test might be able to predict a patient's likelihood of survival after surgery, a North-East study suggests. Levels of a protein in the blood may be able to help doctors know which patients need more intensive monitoring after their
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It's all a game to Boris
I WATCHED the interviews from the “spin room” after the BBC Question Time debate on Friday and came to the conclusion that politics is all just a game for Boris Johnson. The way he tried to antagonise Labour’s campaign chief Ian Lavery was unbelievable
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Kate bares all
Kate bares allTV presenter and writer, Kate Humble is known for her roles on wildlife shows such as Springwatch and Lambing Live, and has travelled the world for a host of travel documentaries. The 48-year-old runs a farm in the Wye Valley, Wales with
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Housing question for election candidates
TO all seeking election: The Housing and Planning Act 2016 to tackle rogue landlords doesn’t go far enough in safeguarding tenants, especially the vulnerable. If you get elected, what will you do about it? Christopher Palmer, Newton Aycliffe
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Reaction to third terror attack in as many months
AFTER this latest attack, which involved a jihadist extremist known to MI5, questions must be asked about the security services. This was the third terror attack in the last three months. Surely a blind man and his dog would do a better job. These
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Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the stomach
A MAN has been stabbed in the stomach in an incident in Middlesbrough this morning, Wednesday. Police were called to Clairville Road just after 7am after receiving a report of an altercation. A man in his late thirties was arrested on suspicion
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Missing 18-year-old Wiktoria Stefaniak has been located - police
AN 18-year-old woman who went missing from her home in Hartlepool has been located. Cleveland Police and Northumbria Police joined forces to appeal for the public's help in trying to locate Wiktoria Stefaniak. But, on Wednesday morning, Northumbria
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Don’t cancel Trump visit
LONDON mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to cancel a planned state visit by Donald Trump after being condemned in two Twitter messages by the US president. Mr Trump initially criticised the mayor for his response to the London Bridge
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North West Durham candidate hopes to become Britain's first transgender MP
Dominic Horsman, the Green Party candidate for North West Durham, hopes to become Britain's first transgender MP IN the early hours of Friday morning, Dominic Horsman hopes to make history. When the General Election result in North-West Durham is
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Which council is the region's rat capital?
A COUNCIL in the North-East has dealt with more rat problems per head of population than almost any other in Britain, it has been revealed. New figures show pest controllers at Sunderland City Council responded to 5,304 issues at a rate of more
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£5,000 rescue operation after hoaxer wanting 'new friends' tells 999 he's injured on Scottish hills
A TIME waster who forced emergency services to spend thousands of pounds on needless rescue missions told a court it was because he wanted to make new friends. Serial hoaxer Michael Cumiskey sparked a £5,000 hillside rescue operation in July last
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No turning our back on Europe
THIS year started with overwhelming negativity about European assets, as political fears gripped the markets.Investors were concerned that populist victories in a number of key European elections could have severe repercussions for the euro currency,
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Mike Matthews column: A colossal General Election
THIS week is a big one. It’s a colossal one actually. On Thursday, the nation will weigh up hours, days and weeks of debates, and make its decision about who is right to lead this country. This campaign, more than any I can recall, has come down
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British Steel gets Skinningrove Caterpillar boost as new work comes to region
THE success of a fledgling steel company has convinced an excavator maker to shift work from the US to the region, The Northern Echo can reveal. British Steel says Caterpillar has switched some operations to its Skinningrove plant, in east Cleveland
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Worktop firm Granitexpress eyes new jobs after moving from Teesside to Sunderland
A WORKTOP supplier is looking to create jobs after spending more than £300,000 on equipment and making a factory move. Granitexpress has switched from Teesside to Sunderland, with bosses saying they need staff to keep pace with demand and support
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Durham Oktoberfest is back - and organisers confirm Education Zone is returning again
YOUNG engineers will have the opportunity to give prospective employers a snapshot of their skills at a business expo. Organisers behind Durham Oktoberfest have confirmed the event will again feature an Education Zone. The project is designed
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Machinery supply firm Rondean looks to create growth after Chester-le-Street move
A MACHINERY supplier has revealed job plans following an expansion into a new County Durham base. Rondean Limited aims to take on staff after moving into a second unit on Drum Industrial Estate. Bosses say the 3,000sq ft site, on the outskirts of
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New job drive leaves Evenwood's CA Group 'overwhelmed' by response
A ROOFING and cladding company says it has been “overwhelmed” after launching a recruitment drive. CA Group Limited is looking to add 20 workers to its rota in a bid to keep up with demand. The business, based in Evenwood, near Bishop Auckland
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Sunderland: Black Cats closer to naming new boss with Grayson and McInnes leading way
SUNDERLAND are closing the net on appointing a new manager and have reduced the list of contenders in the hope of getting a deal tied up by the end of the week.Aberdeen’s Derek McInnes and Preston’s Simon Grayson are the front-runners. Nigel Pearson and
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Andy Richardson: Why The Northern Echo won't tell you who to vote for in this election
WE are not going to tell you which party to vote for on Thursday. As a reader of The Northern Echo it is safe to assume that you take a keen interest in local and national affairs and you know your own mind. Our job since Theresa May called