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ATHLETICS: Quakers Running Club Report w/e 11 June
QUAKERS WERE scattered across the country last weekend with the black and white appearing over a wide range of locations, distances and terrains. With last Friday being the ninth of June, several runners headed up to Newcastle for this year’s Blaydon
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Community funding pot to increase by 100 per cent
A FUNDING scheme which has paid out more than £200,000 to community groups is to be doubled.Richmondshire District Council’s corporate board agreed to boost its annual area partnership budget from £25,000 to £50,000 at a meeting last night (Tuesday).The
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Petition launched against council's plans to sell neglected garden near tourist hotspot
A PETITION has been launched to save a neglected garden with links to a town’s industrial past.More than 100 people have signed the petition against Richmondshire District Council’s proposal to sell the old gasholder garden for development, describing
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"If someone had called my nanna and said how bad things were, we might have saved Angie": niece of tragic Angela Wrightson speaks out
THE family of murder victim Angela Wrightson have spoken of their shock at discovering how chaotic and tragic her life was in the months leading up to her violent death. Niece Rachel Tressider said tonight the family had lost contact with Miss
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Appeal over 'suspicious incident' in which man opens taxi door and 'grips' baby's shoulder
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a suspicious incident in which a man opened the door of a taxi and gripped the shoulder of a baby. A woman was in the back of the taxi with her one-year-old son who was strapped in with a seatbelt.
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Heritage railway offers fine dining through the Dales
RAILWAY enthusiasts are being given the chance to dine in style with the introduction of a historic new carriage on a heritage line.The Wensleydale Railway has been presented with a 1912 directors' salon. It was built for the London and North West
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Fitness classes and coffee morning boost autism charity appeal
SUPER fit charity supporters were rewarded with coffee and cake after being put through their paces with back-to-back exercises classes.Fitness instructor Alison Corr held Metafit and Metapwr sessions at Auckland Youth and Community Centre, in Bishop
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Government waves through airport "death knell" plans
PLANS to build new 350 homes in the shadow of Durham Tees Valley Airport – a move campaigners said would sound “the death knell” for the facility –have been waved through by Government, it emerged tonight. No public inquiry will be held into the
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Homes plan for garage site recommended for approval
A PROPOSAL to pull down garages and build houses in their place is recommended for approval despite neighbours’ fears it would cause road and parking problems.Livin has applied to Durham County Council for permission to demolish two blocks of terraced
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North-East authorities review safety of tower blocks after Grenfell Tower fire
FIRE services and housing organisations across the region are reviewing procedures and contacting residents in light of the devastating blaze at Grenfell Tower in London. David Langhorne, assets and development director at Your Homes Newcastle,
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Rare opportunity to tour historic smelting mills
A LANDOWNER will provide a rare glimpse into part of Swaledale’s industrial past next month.Richard Lamb is inviting people to join him for a tour of the high and low lead smelting mills on his land at Marrick on Saturday, July 22.One of the mills is
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Quick-thinking photographs of burglars leads to arrests
A QUICK-THINKING member of the public - who snapped photographs of a burglary - has helped police to make arrests. The unnamed person saw two men breaking into a property on Hatfield Road in Northallerton being broken into at lunchtime on Sunday
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Musical youth to play along with White River Brass
YOUNG brass musicians are to perform alongside some of the best players in the world. White River Brass is coming to Consett Junior School on Friday (June 16) ahead of a gig at the town’s Empire Theatre later that evening at 7pm. They will coach
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Hospice preparing for biggest ever colour run
MORE than 1,000 people are expected to take part in a fun colour run to raise money for hospice care. Colourama, a fundraiser for St Cuthbert’s Hospice, Durham, looks set to be the charity’s biggest summer run to date. More than 1,000 people
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Rotarians gearing up for Coast and Castles challenge
A TEAM of cyclists will be pulling on their Lycra as they set off on charity bike ride.The Rotary Club of Darlington is tackling the 172 mile Coast and Castles North challenge at the weekend.With an average age of 64, the 12 cyclists are setting off from
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Flying programme for Sunderland International Airshow announced
THE skies above Sunderland will be filled with some of the world's most famous aircraft and most spectacular flying displays again this year.Now approaching its third decade, Sunderland International Airshow has announced the planned flying display
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Three neighbours each win £30,000 in lottery draw
THREE neighbours have each won £30,000 in a lottery draw.The residents of Holyrood in Great Lumley, near Chester-le-Street won big when their street was drawn out in the People's Postcode Lottery on Saturday.Winner David Gillespie, 28, said: “It’s
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Woman who smuggled drugs into prison using her bra was under "extreme duress"
A WOMAN who was put under pressure to take drugs into jail has been given a suspended jail sentence. Stacey Alderson smuggled 24 tablets of buprenorphine, more commonly known by its brand name Subutex, into Stockton’s Holme House jail in her bra
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Further plans approved for medical research centre in Darlington
FURTHER plans for a new medical research centre in Darlington have been approved by councillors.Darlington Borough Council’s planning committee has approved finer details of plans for a new three-storey building in the town’s Central Park, which will
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One of UK's oldest working theatres takes a look at its fascinating archive
A PROJECT to make the archives of one of the UK’s oldest working theatres more accessible to the public gets underway this summer, following a £3,000 grant.The Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond is the UK’s oldest working theatre in its original form
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Colliery bands to play star role at Kynren
TWO brass bands are teaming up to make a special appearance when a popular open air night show returns for a second season.The Spennymoor and Ferryhill brass colliery bands will perform at Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, in Bishop Auckland, for the
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A1(M) reopened after four vehicle smash between Durham and Bowburn
THE A1(M) has reopened following a four vehicle crash between Durham and Bowburn. The accident happened at about 3.55pm on the southbound carriageway between junction 62 and 61. A police spokesperson said it is not believed there have been
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Residents discuss planning application for 181 homes
SAFETY concerns have been raised by residents objecting to a housing development on the outskirts of their town.Ferryhill Community Action Group (FCAG) held a meeting on Monday evening to discuss the planning application that has been submitted for land
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Is she an attention seeker? Barrister casts doubt on child's allegations that doctor groped her
A RETIRED surgeon who is accused of indecently touching a young hospital patient was the “perfect example” of what you would want in a doctor, a jury was told.Magdy Eskander’s barrister, Anthony Maycroft, set out 12 reasons why the jury in his trial should
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Darlington: Quakers' keepers back in training a week early, but Wilczynski will not be among them
DARLINGTON return for pre-season training at the end of this month, by which time their goalkeepers will be a step ahead of their outfield team-mates after putting in an extra week of work.Quakers’ keepers commence training at East Durham College in Peterlee
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Student landlord refused planning permission for extension built 8cm too high
A PROPOSAL to make changes to an extension built eight centimetres too tall has been rejected by a council. A student landlord in Durham made the retrospective planning application for a single storey infill extension and to increase the main roof height
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Five historic North-East steam locos will be stars of Legends of Industry Gala
THOUSANDS of people are expected to attend a major event celebrating the region’s industrial engineering heritage this weekend. Five historical steam locomotives, all built in the same part of Newcastle, are being brought together at Tanfield Railway
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'Never in a million years did I think my baby would be premature' - Mother highlights work of hospital as family of premature baby fundraise
THE birth of a premature baby inspired a Darlington family and their friends to embark upon a year of tireless fundraising. Now thriving at 21-months-old, little Rosie Peake was born ten weeks early, setting in motion a chain of events her family
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Villagers make light work of proverb-themed scarecrow festival
VILLAGERS have pulled out all the stops for an annual scarecrow festival as they tackled the theme of proverbs.More than 40 scarecrows have been entered into Cotherstone’s Scarecrow Festival, which runs all week ahead of the Teesdale village’s carnival
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Mother of Newton Aycliffe girl injured in terror attack gets bee tattoo to honour victims
THE mother of a teenager injured in the Manchester terror attack has had the city's worker bee symbol inked onto her skin in a show of solidarity. Millie Robson, 15, of Newton Aycliffe, spent almost two weeks in hospital after suffering shrapnel
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Aberdeen issue statement confirming Sunderland can speak to Derek McInnes about manager's job
SUNDERLAND have achieved a major breakthrough in their pursuit of managerial target Derek McInnes after they were given permission to speak to the current Aberdeen boss. The Black Cats have agreed a compensation package with the Dons, and are now
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Trail To Tokyo: Birtley trio to make boxing history at European Championships
BIRTLEY boxers Calum French and Pat and Luke McCormack will make history this weekend when they become the first trio from the same club to represent Great Britain at a major international tournament. The North-East threesome have been selected
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Argos colleagues tackle hike for cancer charity
A GROUP of colleagues are putting their best feet forward to raise thousands of pounds for charity.Tammy Shevels, Ian Campbell and Sue Robertson, who work at Argos, in Bishop Auckland, will join colleagues from stores across the region on the Lake District
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Cooling down with alcoholic ice lollies could put drivers over the limit, police warn
DRIVERS have been warned that alcoholic ice lollies could put them over the limit this summer. Traffic officers in the region issued the advice as gin and tonic, prosecco and peach bellini lollies have become more popular as temperatures warm up
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Echo advertising team’s fitness challenge in aid of St Teresa’s
A TEAM of advertising sales staff are swapping their headsets for training sessions as they take part in the Office to Athlete Charity Challenge. The ten members of The Northern Echo staff have already started their gym regime and are aiming to
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Lorry blocks Yorkshire Dales road after getting stuck negotiating tight bend
A YORKSHIRE Dales road remains blocked after a wagon crashed into a wall and got stuck negotiating a hairpin bend this afternoon. The road between Keld Bunk Barn and Yurts in Swaledale and the Tan Hill Inn has been closed for more than an hour
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Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling walks from Darlington to Hartlepool in aid of Prostate Cancer
JEFF Stelling on Thursday starts the final legs of his epic challenge in aid of Prostate Cancer. The Sky Sports presenter is about to embark on day 13 of 15 walking a marathon a day. He started at St James’ Park, Exeter and finishes on Friday at
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Hartlepool United complete transfer double
HARTLEPOOL UNITED have completed a transfer double with the signing of Ryan Donaldson and the re-signing of Carl Magnay. Donaldson has agreed to move to Pools after making 33 appearances for Plymouth Argyle, who were promoted from League Two last
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Newcastle United confirm pre-season friendly at Hearts
NEWCASTLE UNITED will head north of the border to face Scottish Premier League side Hearts in a pre-season friendly. The Magpies will travel to Tynecastle on Friday, July 14 (ko 7.45pm). It is the third friendly to be added to Newcastle's pre-season
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'Meaningful talks' plea from Northern rail in fresh attempt to break deadlock with RMT
NORTHERN Rail has invited representatives from the RMT union for “meaningful talks” in a fresh attempt to break the deadlock between the two sides.The union, which is yet to respond to the offer, said it was considering its next step in a dispute over
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Vote to take place on new deal for Durham County Council teaching assistants
A NEW deal for teaching assistants in County Durham is due to be considered by councillors at a meeting next week.The details of the deal have not yet been finalised but are expected to be released on Monday, before being discussed at a meeting of Durham
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Music lovers to descend on Willowman Festival
SOUL II Soul, Aswad and top DJ Judge Jules are just some of the acts set to attract thousands of music-lovers to the Willowman Festival this week.Now in its eight year, the Willowman Festival attracts festival-goers from across the UK and has become a
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Police arrest 18 people in dawn raids in Sunderland
POLICE have arrested 18 people in a series of early morning raids across Sunderland. The operation targeted organised criminal groups suspected to be involved in a series of arson attacks, supplying class A drugs and the shooting of a window at Craighshaw
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Guerilla gardening project returns for youngsters
LITTLE green fingers have brightened up a town park with dozens of new flowers to attract wildlife.Pupils of Timothy Hackworth Primary School, in Shildon, took part in Shildon Alive’s guerilla gardening project, getting their hands dirty and learning
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Land Rover severely damaged in fire
A LAND Rover has been severely damaged by fire. The incident happened at Ingleton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. "Bentham & Settle firecrews used hosereel to extinguish the reported Landrover fire on the B6255," said
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Crafty care home residents set for open day
RESIDENTS of a Teesdale care home have been getting crafty ahead of a special open day on Friday.Those at The Manor House, in Barnard Castle, took part in the outreach craft project in sessions delivered by Jack Drum Arts.Artist Anna Harding helped residents
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Lecturers protest outside Darlington College over contract changes
LECTURERS left the classroom in protest over “savage” wage cuts just weeks after casting a vote of no confidence in Darlington College management. A demonstration was staged outside the college today in opposition to pay cuts that could see lecturers
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FOOTBALL: Senators Extend Winning Streak to 5-0 with 68-0 win!!
GAME REPORT Sunday 11th June 2017 Gateshead Senators Vs Carlisle Sentinels It had been a long wait since the Senators last game against Walney Terriers back on the 21st May. But on Sunday The Senators certainly showed no signs of ring rust putting
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This pair's dogs were the thinnest a vet had ever seen
DOG owners have narrowly avoided jail after allowing three rescue dogs to become skeletal before seeking medical help. One of the greyhound cross breeds was “at the point of death” according to a vet who described the pets as the thinnest she had
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Boost for cash strapped domestic abuse charity
A DOMESTIC abuse charity which says it has seen its funding “cut over and over again” has won an award and funding from a charitable foundation.Family Help Darlington, which provides safe, temporary accommodation for women and children along with 24-hour
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Rafael Benitez picks out his highlights from Newcastle's 2017-18 fixture list
RAFAEL BENITEZ does not expect history to repeat itself when Newcastle United host Tottenham in their opening game of the 2017-18 season. The fixtures for the new Premier League campaign were released this morning, and handed the Magpies an opening-day
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Art: UK first for National Glass Centre, Sunderland
Liars of Earth, Chad McCail’s monumental 100ft long monochrome drawing, is to go on show for the first time in the UK at the National Glass Centre in Sunderland Across a vast landscape that encompasses all of the institutions that shape us, McCail
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Music: Joyce Manor bring tour to Durham
ACCLAIMED Los Angeles band Joyce Manor commence a UK and Ireland tour in July and include Durham on their hectic 10-day schedule. The tour, in support of their latest album Cody released last year on Epitaph, kicks off on July 4 in London, and
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'The next attack could be Newcastle, or even Crook, are you going to keep them indoors 24/7?' - readers react to London school trip story
OUR story about concerned parents criticising a decision to go ahead with a school visit to London in the wake of the recent terror attack has created a lot of interest online. Some parents have already pulled their children out of the three-day trip
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Severfield looks to add steel to operations with European expansion
A STEEL contractor aims to ramp up profit doubling plans by extending its European presence. Severfield says it wants to replicate UK successes across the continent after stellar contracts on Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium and Wimbledon’s No 1
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Harry Mead: Social democracy is still alive
A FORTNIGHT ago I asked here whether Theresa May had "done enough… enough to squander the virtually unassailable lead she enjoyed when she triggered the general election." Of course she did do enough, losing her majority to the biggest swing to
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Mum At Large: Thanks, Jezza
THE only thing that surprised me about the election result was that so many people appeared to be surprised. Those experienced political pundits and seasoned politicians who didn’t see it coming can’t have had much contact with under-25-year-olds.
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North-East Shadow Monetary Policy Committee ‘reluctantly’ votes to hold interest rates
MEMBERS of the North-East Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reluctantly voted to keep interest rates on hold with the emphasis being on the need for a stable business environment in the wake of the General Election. The MPC is a partnership
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North-East once again no longer the UK's jobless hotspot, new figures reveal
THE North-East has a record number of people in work after maintaining an employment renaissance, according to a new report. Latest figures show the region warded off the threat of being the UK’s jobless hotspot between February and April.
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Neue Schule: The innovators busting horse riding myths
FROM one of the most picturesque office settings in the region, with views over the Cleveland Hills, a global leader in equestrian hardware is developing ground-breaking products, including what they believe is a world first. Stokesley-based Neue Schule
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Housebuilder Bellway bats away General Election and Brexit concerns as sales rise
A HOUSEBUILDER has batted away General Election and Brexit concerns after strong demand bolstered its financial sheet. Bellway says mortgage lenders’ continued battle for buyers’ attention, alongside a favourable employment landscape, means it is well
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Newcastle's 2017-18 fixtures: Magpies to host Tottenham on opening day - and finish with a home game against Chelsea
NEWCASTLE UNITED will mark their return to the Premier League with a home game against last season’s runners-up, Tottenham Hotspur. Having claimed the Championship title last season, the Magpies will be back in the top-flight next term, and their
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Time to splash the cash
I FOUND that the snap election resulted in rushed manifestos. The Labour one in particular was unaffordable even if desirable. All parties should consider removing NHS parking charges for staff and patients, drop wage restrictions on the NHS Staff
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On social media - Labour did it better
THE impact of social media upon the general election and the increase in Labour support was significant. Though complaints of excessive media bias across Fleet Street were made by newspaper readers during the election it was predominantly older
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Time hateful false news was assigned to the bin
NO one can prove that your opinion is wrong in an absolute sense so when expressing opinions one should do so in none hateful, persuasive way. This applies to the media as well. I think The Northern Echo has set a very good example, but some
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Theresa May being offered up for sacrifice
IF the support shown by her own party members is anything to go by the Conservative Party might as well pack it in now. I’ve heard of rats deserting a sinking ship but this goes below that. A couple of weeks ago, Theresa May was acclaimed by
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Two things are clear as dust settles on election
AS THE dust begins to settle after the election two things are clear. The first is that having given people “freebies”, such as universal winter fuel payments, it’s impossible for any government to take them away without being punished. Secondly
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Comment: Exposing an underworld of abuse and neglect
THE tragic story of Angela Wrightson has cast a spotlight on a world that is alien to most of us. Is it possible to draw anything positive from such a bleak case? It has exposed an underworld where both Ms Wrightson and her killers ended up
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Sunderland close to appointing Derek McInnes after 'positive' compensation talks with Aberdeen
SUNDERLAND are close to agreeing a compensation deal with Aberdeen that will enable them to announce Derek McInnes as their new manager. On a hectic day that also saw them accept Everton’s £30m offer for goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, the Black Cats finally
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Appeal after woman reports being sexually assaulted by man with 'Geordie accent' at Download music festival
A WOMAN has reported being sexually assaulted at a major music festival by a man believed to be from the North-East. The incident is said to have happened at the Download music festival at Donington Park, in Leicestershire, in the early hours of
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Maggot-infested pony at County Durham farm had suffered "grotesque" injuries before it died
A NEGLECTED pony found crawling with thousands of maggots and barely able to stand has died. Despite the best efforts of vets, the two-year-old pony found collapsed at a derelict County Durham farm building was unable to survive its "grotesque"
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40 years to bring Methodist minister to justice for hypnotising and abusing boys
Former Methodist minister John Price was yesterday jailed for eight-and-a-half years for hypnotising and abusing boys. But it is not the first time he has been locked up for for preying on children– and it took nearly 40 years for justice to fully
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Farmer hailed a hero after rescuing walkers who collapsed in remote countryside
A FARMER has been hailed a hero after spending three hours by the side of hiker who collapsed in remote countryside. Reuben Atkinson was tending to his sheep near Widdy Bank Fell, in Upper Teesdale, when he came across a walker who he thought was waving
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Could prescription medication be putting you at risk of a drug driving conviction?
With a soaring rise in the number of drug driving convictions GP Dr Zak Uddin, examines the side effects of a medication many initially presume to be completely harmless WITH the summer months upon us, sadly some will be dreading the so called
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Strong and stable? Not quite
BEAR in mind that this was written on Friday following the General Election result. Given the pace of political machinations recently, there’s a good chance that by Wednesday when you read this the landscape looks very different. Regardless, let’s give
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A time for leadership and direction
WELL, after the General Election we are all the wiser and everything’s settled now isn’t it? To take stock, we have a hung Parliament, tenuous political deal for support, the Conservative Party staging a contemporary playing of Julius Caesar and
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New factory will create jobs at Bishop Auckland plastics firm
A PLASTICS firm hopes to double its workforce and gain greater DIY sector penetration after finding land for new headquarters, The Northern Echo can reveal. Plastic Mouldings Northern has identified a plot to expand in a £1m investment. The business
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Newton Aycliffe fastenings firm aims to tighten grip on market
A FASTENINGS company has played down Brexit fears, saying its diverse industrial footprint will provide scope to build on a record-breaking year. Trifast believes strong market demand and a heavy European presence leaves it agile enough to swerve
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Bosses hail impact of small business Salvus House support hub
A SUPPORT organisation has revealed a £3.4m hub aimed at helping smaller firms flourish has got off to a strong start. Business Durham says Salvus House has already welcomed a number of companies just six months after opening. The base, in
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‘Don’t clip our wings’ - Newcastle Airport chiefs make air passenger duty tax plea
AN airport could lose hundreds of thousands of passengers if Scotland is allowed to steal a march on English rivals over tax changes, it was last night (Tuesday, June 13) claimed. Newcastle Airport officials say the Government must act quickly
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Bosses at Gateshead coatings firm AkzoNobel look to ‘catch wind in sails' after shrugging off £22.7bn PPG bid
BOSSES behind a coatings firm say they are ready to “catch the wind in our sales” after fending off a £22.7bn takeover bid. AkzoNobel officials yesterday (Tuesday, June 13) moved to reassure investors over the business’ long-term potential following
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Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk relishing the pressure of having to win promotion next season
GARRY MONK agreed to take over at Middlesbrough knowing anything less than promotion will be regarded as a failure next season – but the ambitious young manager insists he wouldn’t have it any other way. Monk might have signed a three-year contract