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Sunderland: Interested parties told to put up or shut up as Black Cats weigh up next move
SUNDERLAND chiefs claim they are ready to walk away from a 'potential sale' of the club if a takeover is not concluded swiftly after finding it increasingly difficult to appoint a new manager.With just six weeks remaining until the start of the
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Army officer earns CBE for work with Muslims
LEAVING a lasting legacy for the British Army and the British Muslim Community has earned a senior British Army officer a top accolade in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honour list.Colonel Mike Butterwick did more to advance the integration of Muslims into
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Teacher dedicated to helping children with behavioural issues rewarded with MBE
A TEACHER who has spent her career helping children with behavioural issues has been rewarded for her efforts with an MBE.Principal of Marchbank Free School Mandy Southwick was nominated for services to education.The Darlington school, which is part of
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University professor rewarded for business enterprise
A PROFESSOR who heads up Teesside University’s business and enterprise agenda has been awarded and OBE in recognition of her services to business engagement.Professor Jane Turner, who joined the University in November 2015, will be invited to Buckingham
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Community campaigner’s pride at being awarded CBE
A NORTH-EAST community campaigner says she is “proud, humbled and thrilled” after being awarded the CBE.Barbara Gubbins has served a host of organisations in the region and is currently Chief Executive of the County Durham Community Foundation.She said
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Policeman killed in Westminster terror attack receives bravery medal from Queen
A BOXING coach from Darlington who tried in vain to save the life of PC Keith Palmer murdered in the Westminster terror attack has welcomed tonight's announcement that the policeman has been granted a posthumous honour. PC Palmer was awarded a
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Superhead to get birthday honour from Queen
A HEADTEACHER has been given an award in the Queen’s birthday honours for services to education.Lesley Powell, who works at The Academy at Shotton Hall, in Peterlee, will be presented with the CBE.Ms Powell, who is from Gateshead, is also chief executive
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Sprightly 92-year-old Bessie Underwood receives BEM
A 92-YEAR-OLD with decades of voluntary service to her North Yorkshire community under her belt has been awarded a BEM. Bessie Underwood is still very much involved in community life in Castleton, near Whitby, and is still a committee member of
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Former Newcastle defender John Beresford awarded the MBE
FORMER Newcastle United footballer John Beresford is getting the MBE for services to education. The 50-year-old, from Sheffield, is being recognised for his voluntary work with the Show Racism the Red Card campaign in football. The citation
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Award for woman who visits prisoners
A WOMAN who visits dangerous prisoners in a high security prison is to receive a British Empire Medal.Former headteacher Louisa Harbottle, 84, from Blaydon, Gateshead, visits HMP Frankland, near Durham, which houses some of the most notorious killers
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'The River Wear was my playground' says rowing obsessive awarded MBE
A SELF-confessed rowing obsessive has been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours after almost 60 years of dedication to the club he has helped grow dramatically.Barry Hudson, who is the chairman of Durham Amateur Rowing Club (DARC), has been awarded
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Birthday honour for leading cosmologist
A MEXICAN cosmologist who has spent 30 years in the North-East trying to unravel the mysteries of the universe is to get a gong.Professor Carlos Frenk, the director of the world-renowned Institute for Computational Cosmology at Durham University, has
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Police detective dedicated to helping vulnerable victims receives Queen's Birthday honour
A DETECTIVE Inspector devoted to safeguarding vulnerable victims has received the Queen’s Policing Medal for distinguished service.Over nearly 30-years, Karen Warner of North Yorkshire Police has devoted her career to safeguarding children and adults
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Dedication to search and rescue earns former bobby an MBE
A FORMER Police Constable who channelled his expertise into co-ordinating volunteer search and rescue operations across North Yorkshire has received an MBE.During his 30-years with North Yorkshire Police, Jonathan Rushton of Bedale specialised in Search
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Region's full roll of honour in the Queen's birthday honours list
TEES VALLEYOBEThomas Hurst. Chief Investment Officer Sunderland City Council. For services to Local Government and Economic Prosperity through Inward Investment (Stockton on Tees)MBECapt Jeremy Leslie Drewitt. Formerly Harbour Master PD Ports Limited.
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Jeff Stelling aims to raise half a million pounds after completing amazing 400 mile charity walk
INTREPID TV presenter Jeff Stelling tonight completed his amazing walking challenge. Teaming up Prostate Cancer UK, the 62-year-old Sky Sports host powered up the final stretch to Newcastle United’s St James’ Park – a fortnight and 400 miles after
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Banned preacher's pamphlet encouraging Muslims to be terrorists handed out to students
PAMPHLETS by a radical preacher who has been banned from the UK were handed out during a week aimed at getting people to discover more about Islam.The book, written by Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who was banned from entering the UK in 2010, was given
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Villagers accuse BT of 'decimating' national park landscape
DISMAYED village residents have accused BT of “decimating” a previously unspoilt National Park landscape by erecting more than a dozen poles along a picturesque route.Residents of Over and Nether Silton angrily confronted BT workers this week over the
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German visitors give cash boost to North Air Ambulance Service
A GROUP of German visitors has given a North-East charity a cash boost during a trip to the region.The delegation from Kreis Wesel enjoyed a five-day working visit to County Durham as part of a twinning arrangement with the area that has lasted more than
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Police release man arrested over suspect chemicals
A MAN arrested during an investigation into suspicious chemicals has been released pending further inquiries.Police were called to Heaton Park View, Heaton, Newcastle, at 8.30am on Thursday and a 42-year-old man was arrested.A small cordon put in place
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Prosecco, tea and cake aid celebrations to mark National Care Home Day in County Durham
CARE homes in County Durham opened their doors as part of a nationwide initiative aimed at building relationships with communities.National Care Home Open Day was marked on Friday (June 16) by homes in Newton Aycliffe and Sedgefield where tea and cake
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Musicians bring Brazilian rhythms to region
WORLDCLASS Brazilian musician will deliver a series of workshops and performances in the region next month thanks to funding from the Arts Council.Jack Drum Arts, based in Crook, County Durham, will host three musicians from the Nação do Maracatu Porto
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Tatty piece of horseracing heritage snapped up for good cause
A WELL-WORN piece of horse-racing history has won £500 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance in a charity auction.Legendary North Yorkshire trainer Mick Easterby offered up his beloved green padded jacket to the highest bidder in an auction launched last month.Now
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Prison confusion means sentence delay for attacker
A KURDISH man who was found guilty after a trial of violent disorder and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm will have to wait to be sentenced after a prison mix-up.Ako Mustafa was said to be unaware that he had been visited by a probation
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Grave campaign to help bereaved parents
A FAMILY still struggling to move on from the loss of their baby two years ago have set up a charity to support other bereaved parents.Nicola Hick, 27, and her partner Martyn Durkin, 31, lost baby Kyle in 2015 when he was only nine-months-old.His life
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Teachers join forces to help nine-year-old Fin play
TEACHING staff at a school are coming together to raise funds for a special “Running Bike” to enable a student with cerebral palsy join his friends playing outside. The staff at Michael Syddall CE Primary School, in Catterick Village, are hoping
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Charity launched to make patients in new 'step-up/step-down' beds more comfortable
A SMALL charity has been launched to provide extra comfort for patients who are admitted to new community NHS beds known as “step-up/step-down beds.” The beds were introduced across Hambleton and Richmondshire for patients needing health care to prevent
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Equipment to help town residents become life savers
LIFE-SAVING equipment has been installed at a public building in Thirsk as part of the local Community First Responders scheme.A public access defibrillator has been placed at the Parochial Hall and compliments a CPR training kit awarded to the Responders
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Chester-le-Street residents invited to talk about death
TABOOS around death and dying will be challenged at a series of sessions.St Cuthbert’s Hospice is organising the free sessions in Chester-le-Street.Louise Johnson, Community Liaison Officer at the hospice, said: “This is a really important project.“We
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Barnard Castle Preparatory School marks end of year of events and fundraising with Alice in Wonderland extravaganza
STAFF and parents were left grinning like Cheshire cats as they celebrated another successful school year with a ball to remember.The Friends of Barnard Castle Preparatory School marked the completion of a year of events and fundraising with an Alice
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Grandmother beaten 'black and blue' on 80th birthday by thug dressed in girlfriend's dressing gown and flip-flops
A GRANDMOTHER celebrating her 80th birthday was beaten black and blue after she returned home from her party - because her pensioner friends were ‘making too much noise’. May King was on cloud nine after celebrating the milestone birthday with
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Three-year plans are being drawn up for future development of County Durham villages
THREE-YEAR plans are being drawn up for a number of villages.Residents in the Mid-Durham Area Action Partnership area, which includes villages such as Lanchester, Esh Winning, Ushaw Moor and Brandon, are being asked to contribute to development plans
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Stockton named second best council in the country
STOCKTON Borough Council has been named the second best local authority in the country.The council was one of six finalists in the “Local Authority of the Year” category in this year’s Municipal Journal Achievement Awards.At a ceremony on Thursday it
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Winner chosen in Northern Echo’s £1,000 cash giveaway competition
ONE lucky Northern Echo reader is now £1,000 richer after a cash draw took place in the newspaper’s Priestgate offices. Thousands of readers entered the ‘Win £1,000 Cash’ competition, which required them to collect tokens over a four-week period
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Thousands set to get together to commemorate anniversary of MP Jo Cox's murder
THOUSANDS of people across the North-East will attend hundreds of events this weekend to commemorate the anniversary of Jo Cox’s murder. The Great Get Together will see everything from street parties to bake-offs and Iftars in celebration of everything
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Exhibition to be held on controversial visit by former Prime Minister
AN art gallery is holding an exhibition based on a controversial visit to the region from a former Prime Minister.Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima) is launching Wilderness Way, which looks at Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s visit to Teesside
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Hundreds of midnight walkers raise thousands for York hospice
A POPULAR charity walk has been declared a ‘glowing’ success as more than 1,000 took to the streets of York in support of St Leonard’s Hospice.The theme of this year’s Midnight Walk was ‘neon’ and participants fully embraced it with glow sticks and bright
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Clickety click as 66-year-old bingo player scoops £20,000
A SEASONED bingo player is celebrating after scooping more than £20,000. The lucky 66-year-old, of Spennymoor, County Durham, is a regular at Apollo Bingo Club, in Durham, and was playing on the National Live on June 11 when her numbers came in.
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Ashes hero Steve Harmison admits depression drove him to consider self-harm
FORMER Ashes hero Steve Harmison has admitted he has suffered from suicidal thoughts during a long battle against depression.The ex-Durham cricketer has revealed how, even at the peak of his career when he was ranked the best bowler in the world, he suffered
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Tributes to North-East country music agent and dedicated cancer charity champion
A DEDICATED charity supporter and country music agent who brought acts to the North-East in the 1980s has died.Barbara White was well known in the region’s country music circles during her time as an agent duo with husband Jimmy White, under the name
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Realistic exercise tests skills of coastguard volunteers
COASTGUARD volunteers have carried out a realistic rescue exercise to hone their search and rescue and first aid skills. Seaham Coastguard rescue team members joined up with their Sunderland counterparts to carry out the operation in Hawthorn Dene, east
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National orienteering organisation celebrates golden jubilee
A NATIONAL orienteering organisation with North-East roots celebrates its 50th anniversary tomorrow (Saturday).On June 17, 1967, the inaugural meeting of the British Orienteering Federation was held in Barnard Castle.This was followed by the first British
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Ricky Tomlinson heading for Middlesbrough
TV legend Ricky Tomlinson is heading to Middlesbrough Football Club next week as he stops off with his friends at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday, June 24th. The club are promoting it with a Father's Day gift idea theme: the hot supper with the
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Man seriously hurt when his Land Rover flips over at bottom of Penshaw Monument
POLICE are at the scene of a serious collision in Sunderland.At police received a report that a Land Rover had overturned on Chester Road, at the bottom of the Penshaw Monument, around 2.30pm this afternoonEmergency services attended and the road has
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Where will Sunderland turn next after Derek McInnes turned them down?
Sunderland’s manager search was turned upside down on Thursday night when Derek McInnes rejected the opportunity to take over at the Stadium of Light and instead opted to remain at Aberdeen. Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson examines where the Black
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Supermarket swipe - woman used single reduced price supermarket bar code to self-scan 117 grocery items
A WOMAN who found herself “skint” used a bar code from a reduced sticker in a supermarket to self-scan more than 100 items of food and clothing, a court was told. Dionne Straughan, of Landsbury Way, Sunderland, pleaded guilty at Peterlee Magistrates
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Sunderland: Black Cats hint at 'potential sale' affecting manager search
SUNDERLAND have admitted that appointing a new manager will not be done 'imminently' while there are ongoing talks over the 'potential sale' of the club. The Black Cats have been unable to persuade top target Derek McInnes to take on the
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Evenwood roofing and cladding firm CA Group hails workforce after record turnover
A COUNTY Durham roofing and cladding company has hailed its workforce after revealing record turnover. CA Group says the “dedication and hard work” of its near 220-strong team, allied to retailers’ demand for warehouses, helped drive forward annual
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Plea for donations to help rescue charity continue to care for sick and abandoned kittens
AN ANIMAL charity is calling on the kindness of people in South Durham in a bid to continue their work to care for abandoned and sick felines.Shildon-based cat rescue charity CATS R US is appealing for donations which will allow them to take in vulnerable
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Drainage engineers called to Gibside
DRAINAGE engineers have been called in to help keep walkers feet dry at a popular beauty spot.The Long Walk at Gibside, near Burnopfield, attracts more than 250,000 visitors a year, to enjoy a stroll along its route, which includes an avenue of English
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Two men with missing teeth wanted after attempted vodka thefts
TWO men with missing teeth are wanted following the attempted theft of several bottles of vodka from a supermarket. Officers say two men tried to make off with five bottles of vodka from the Co-op on Springfield in Stokesley just after 3.30pm on Monday
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Nashville singer makes only stop off in region this weekend
A COUNTY Durham venue is set for a taste of Nashville as a renowned musician prepares for a one-off gig in the region.Kyshona Armstrong, joined by fellow singer songwriter Robert Lane, will appear at the historic Manor House, in Sedgefield, today at 7.30pm.Originally
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Government 'focused on protecting jobs, economic growth and prosperity in Brexit' - Hammond
THE Government’s priority in Brexit negotiations should be to protect jobs, economic growth and prosperity, Chancellor Philip Hammond has said. Formal EU talks are due to start on Monday and Mr Hammond’s comments are likely to be seen as a further
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Car dealer who drove convertible while standing is jailed after fleeing police and crashing in separate incident
A 6ft 6in car dealer who drove a small convertible while standing up has been jailed for a separate case of dangerous driving after crashing as he sped away from police. Adam Elliott, 26, smashed his Ford Galaxy into a stationary bus and
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Is Yarm Fair in jeopardy due to safety rules?
FEARS are growing that Yarm Fair may not go ahead this year after health and safety concerns forced the cancellation of parts of the town’s annual gala event last weekend. Town councillors feel they were hamstrung by over-rigorous safety checks
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Man admits affray over nightclub disturbance that saw devoted granddad die
A MAN has pleaded guilty to affray following a disturbance at a nightclub which saw a devoted granddad die Stewart Anderson, 54, a freelance tiler of Hetton-le-Hole, collapsed at the Loveshack nightclub in Durham City’s Walkergate area in the early hours
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Residents call for more disc parking to solve gridlock problem
EMBATTLED residents are calling for a disc parking zone to be extended outside their homes as the only way to combat gridlock. Householders in South End, Bedale, say the problems outside their homes are caused by increasing numbers of bigger cars
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Top accolade for farmer's spraying skills
A RIPON farmer fought off competition from across the county to win a coveted Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year finalist Award.The Awards recognise farmers who continually strive to improve their work performance and the competition’s finalists were rewarded
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Series of events to celebrate bookshop
WHITE Rose BookCafe in Thirsk has a packed summer programme in the pipeline to celebrate Independent Bookshop Week.The national initiative, which runs from June 24 to July 1, will see the Thirsk bookshop kick off its activities early with a Book Launch
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Theft of rare horse riding equipment
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following the theft of rare horse riding equipment in North Yorkshire.Three long distance saddles were stolen from a farm building in Hanging Hill Lane on the outskirts of Leavening, not far from Castle Howard on the
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Football fun - but only at a walking pace
FOOTBALL with a difference is on its way to Northallerton.Hambleton District Council and Age UK North Yorkshire are working together to launch "Walking Football" in the town.“Walking Football is just as is sounds,” explained David Ita, from
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New policy will let the people speak
LOCAL people are being asked to have their say on a new strategy that gives them a voice on council policies.Richmondshire District Council’s new consultation strategy will give a consistent approach to community engagement across all areas of the authority
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Jailed - for wearing a hoodie despite court order
A TEENAGER has been jailed for a series of offences - including wearing a hoodie despite being ordered not to.Lewis Matthew Berkley was jailed for 16 weeks when he appeared at York Magistrates Court.The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to taking a vehicle without
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Shock as 23-year-old takes key £46,000 a year role in mayor's office
A 23-YEAR-OLD former Parliamentary assistant has been appointed as a ‘special advisor’ to the new elected Tees Valley Mayor. Cameron Brown, a former pupil of Middlesbrough’s Nunthorpe Academy, will earn up to £45,994 a year in the post and work
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Anger as plans for controversial scheme for 400 homes overturned by Government
CAMPAIGNERS have reacted angrily to news that 400 homes will be built on land next to a popular country park.The Planning Inspectorate has overturned a council decision to block the Theakston Land scheme to build a housing estate on the fringes of Flatts
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Moated manor house throws open its doors
A HISTORIC hall is sprucing up it’s traditional entrance taking visitors over 700 years back in time.Markenfield Hall, near Ripon is one of the most unspoiled moated fortified manor houses left in England. It dates from around 1310, and is only open to
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Hospital invests in eco overhaul to save money
OVER £7 million has been invested by a hospital trust to make it more eco friendly and efficient to save over £15.6m over the next 25 years.Harrogate District Hospital has put in 8,500 new LED lights, installed new boilers, updated the electrics and improved
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Leading cyclists check out route ahead of Stockton Cycling Festival
A LEADING cycling team has been checking out a town centre circuit ahead of weekend of racing. Brother NRG Pro Cycling sent two of its riders to inspect the conditions ahead of next month's Stockton Cycling Festival. The team is set to compete
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This thug repeatedly punched his ex-partner as he drove her to hospital following earlier attack
A ROW over £3 sparked an outbreak of sustained domestic violence, a court heard. Robert Geoffrey Dixon, 32, was jailed for 18 months for what a judge described as, “a significant repeated assault”, on his “vulnerable” ex-partner. Durham Crown
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A little piece of heaven in the Dales
IF THE bright city lights and buzz of constant activity are not for you, Old Camms House is highly likely to fit the bill as your perfect home. Situated between Askrigg and Hawes, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding Dales and is in a designated
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Sunderland: Away trip to Bury in the Carabao Cup
SUNDERLAND will be heading to Bury in the first round of the Carabao Cup. Former Black Cats midfielder Lee Clark is the manager at Gigg Lane and the tie will take place there during the week beginning August 7. Sunderland are already pencilled
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Students to stage theatre version of Blackadder The Third
A STUDENT production of a classic British comedy is to be staged next week.Durham University students are producing a three-night run of the TV series Blackadder The Third at the city’s Assembly Rooms Theatre.The show, staged by Durham Student Theatre
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Traditional drumhead service to be held in town park
A DRUMHEAD service will be held in Spennymoor next weekend.The military style church service will be held in Jubilee Park at 2pm on Saturday June 24, which is Armed Forces Day.This will be the sixth year that veteran groups in the town have organised
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Great things to do this weekend
Flower festival, Kiplin Hall, Richmond, from Saturday, 11-5pm A five day celebration of the garden, with flowers and garden themes throughout the Hall. Volunteers and local craft clubs bring summer into the Hall with beautiful displays and exhibitions
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Driver leads police on high speed chase before jumping in river
A DANGEROUS driver reached speeds of up to 80mph in a residential area before abandoning his car and jumping into a river to avoid the police, a court heard. James Barry Durham approached blind bends at 60mph and sped across a mini-roundabout during
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Children of Vin Garbutt fight back tears as hundreds turn out for funeral of Teesside Troubadour
THE children of a North-East folk legend have thanked their dad for “making the world a better place” as they made an emotional farewell to him at his funeral this afternoon. Hundreds of friends, family and fans turned out to say their final goodbye
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Art students to breathe new life into town's iconic building with new exhibition
A TOWN’S iconic building which was once home to a well-loved family business has reopened its doors for an exhibition of art and photography. The Grade II listed building on Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, was until around 25 years ago, known as McIntyres
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TV: Closing the door on Ripper Street
Despite its tumultuous history, the fifth and final series of Ripper Street has reached our screens. Susan Griffin finds out what you need to know about the conclusive chapter Ripper Street's back this month for a fifth and final series, which
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Man armed with knife held outside Parliament
A MAN with a knife has been arrested by armed police outside the Palace of Westminster. The bearded suspect, wearing black trousers and a grey sweatshirt, was led away into a van by officers after being detained for around 30 minutes. He was
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Travel: A family visit to the popular seaside resort of North Berwick
Gavin Havery and family enjoy a flying visit to North Berwick, where seabirds and an iconic winged machine await FROM the sandy shores of south-east Scotland, the Bass Rock, an extinct volcano island dating back some 350 million years, is impressive
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Travel: David Young journeys to Belgium ahead of the centenary of the Passchendaele battle
This summer will mark the centenary of one of World War One's most infamous battles - Passchendaele. Ahead of the anniversary, David Young journeys to Belgium to explore a still scarred landscape where 100 years ago his grandfather was wounded in action
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Interiors: North Yorkshire interior designer creates homes that combine style and practicality
Natalie Davies creates homes that combine style and practicality, as Helen Mead discoversMost young children out with their grandparents on a shopping trip would be badgering for toys or sweets. Not Natalie Davies. As a youngster she had her eye one something
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Out & About: Young Darlington antiques dealer had a fresh approach to an age-old business
Jenny Needham talks to a young antiques dealer who is bringing a fresh approach to an age-old business Home is where the heart is. It’s also where antiques expert Amanda Allinson houses the many lovely and unusual objects she picks up to sell on to
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Homes: 5 tips for a perfect loft conversion
If you need more space at home, converting the loft into an extra room, or rooms, can make a lot of sense, both now and when you come to sell 1 IF your home's loft is more useful to you as living space than storage, converting it is the obvious thing
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Readers react to news that fight to save Aclet pub in Bishop Auckland has been lost
OUR story about campaigners losing their battle to stop a local pub from being converted into a shop has got a lot of reaction online. More than 200 residents in Bishop Auckland, supported by the town’s MP, tried to protect The Aclet – describing
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Middlesbrough transfer round-up: Southampton join chase for Ben Gibson
SOUTHAMPTON have become the latest club to be linked with a potential summer move for Ben Gibson. The Saints are currently without a manager following the dismissal of Claude Puel, but are expected to sell Virgil van Dijk no matter who takes over at
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TV: Piers Morgan and his killer interviews
Piers Morgan isn't a man to shy away from airing his views, as Gemma Dunn finds out when she sits down for a coffee with the opinionated presenter Getting up at 3.15am never gets easier, according to Piers Morgan. "It basically slowly kills
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Vintage motoring fans test their metal in Beamish Run
THEY’RE under starters orders ready for the annual mid-summer motoring pageant uphill and down dale in the North Pennines.Sunday’s 47th Beamish Run, a re-creation of the tests of motor reliability and highway knowledge from the inter-war years, will see
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Food: Si King and Dave Myers reveal their top tips on vegetarian food
The Hairy Bikers - aka Si King and Dave Myers - are back with the fifth book in their Hairy Dieters series, and this time they've gone veggie Inspired by summers spent in Italy and France, where the vegetables were so good they pretty much forgot to
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Fashion: Mum-of-four goes in search of a glamorous look ready for Ladies' Day at Redcar Races
With Ladies’ Day looming at Redcar Racecourse next Saturday, mum-of-four and new grandma Heather Barron goes in search of a glamorous look for the big day TO be brutally honest, horses don’t really interest me that much. But when it comes to the fashion
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Newcastle transfer round-up: Magpies linked with move for Lyon captain
NEWCASTLE UNITED have been linked with a potential move for Lyon skipper Maxime Gonalons. Respected French sports newspaper L'Equipe claim Newcastle have made an initial inquiry about the defensive midfielder, who is about to enter the final year of
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Elderly conned out of hundreds in cashpoint scam
A MAN has been jailed for his part in conning hundreds of pounds from elderly bank customers. Dimitru Bosnia, also known as Dumitru Constantin Maxin and Andrei Olaru, pleaded guilty to six charges of fraud and one charge of theft at York Magistrates
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Sharon Griffiths: Failure is good - I should know
FAILURE is good for you. How else are we going to learn? I don’t suppose that’s much consolation for Theresa May… but failure is so good that now there’s even a museum about it. I know about failure. It took me eight goes to pass my driving
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Today's back page of The Northern Echo - an apology
DUE to a technological error, the wrong version of today's back page was printed. The page containing the news that Derek McInnes had turned down the manager's job at Sunderland Football Club was completed but not published. The correct version
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Sharon Griffiths: 'It's impossible for women to have it all' - what else does retiring Vogue editor want?
IN the ridiculous world of high fashion – stick thin women with icy glares and ridiculous clothes at ridiculous prices – Alexandra Shulman has always seemed refreshingly normal. Unlike the glacial Anna Wintour, she’s chubby-cheeked and smiley, occasionally
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Life is cheap if you're not a millionaire
UNBELIEVABLY we all awoke to a horrific out of control blazing fire, not seen since the likes of the Blitz. During the £9m sow’s ear to silk purse renovation did no one ever think “let’s put a sprinkler system in with large water storage vats on the
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Rushed snap election manifestos need a rethink
WHY was Theresa May allowed to call a General Election in the middle of the local election campaigns, which I consider, influenced the outcome of the General Election results? The Government was in the middle of a five year fixed parliament and
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PM may have egg on her face but Cameron set ball rolling
WHILE Theresa May has finished with egg on her face after calling an ill-judged election, let us not forget that by having an EU referendum David Cameron set the wheels in motion for what could have serious implications for the United Kingdom.
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Sunderland rocked as Derek McInnes TURNS DOWN offer to be manager
SUNDERLAND have suffered a major blow after Derek McInnes turned down the opportunity to take over as manager of the club. McInnes informed Black Cats chief executive Martin Bain that he would not be taking over at the Stadium of Light earlier
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World on brink of climate change catastrophe
IN reply to M Watson denying climate change (HAS, June 10). Scientists worldwide – except those with lucrative appointments in the fossil fuel industry – are in agreement that the world is on the brink of catastrophe and that the cause is carbon dioxide
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Hartlepool United: Shock as club physio leaves Victoria Park
IAN GALLAGHER, the longest-serving employee at Hartlepool United, has left the club. The club’s physio was called into a meeting on Wednesday when he was told by chairman Pam Duxbury that his services were no longer required. The decision had
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'Poor in possessions but rich in common sense'
ALLAN Wilkinson writing on ‘Cost of living’ (HAS June 10) made a good point. With supermarkets undercutting each other’s basics-of-life prices (bread, milk, own-brand cereals etc) and Jeremy Corbyn citing breakfast-starved schoolchildren, what
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No pointing fingers - DUP and Sinn Fein must work together
THE 1999 Good Friday Agreement must be respected. Northern Ireland should never return to being known as the Troubles in Northern Ireland. There’s no use pointing fingers at one another. We need Sinn Fein and the DUP working together. We need
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Comment: The Aclet - more than just a pub
THE statement by a judge that The Aclet in Bishop Auckland brings “no practical benefit” to the people it serves is an interesting turn of phrase. Perhaps there is a strict legal definition of a “practical benefit” that the arguments of the 200-plus
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'It's cash over community' - Campaigners lose battle to save pub from becoming convenience store
CAMPAIGNERS who have battled for two years to stop their local pub from being converted into a shop have lost a last ditch legal bid to save it. More than 200 residents in Bishop Auckland, supported by the town’s MP, tried to protect The Aclet
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Search continues for Grenfell Tower missing amid fears death toll could soar and some may never be identified
SEARCHES for people missing in the Grenfell Tower inferno are continuing frantically as a police commander expressed hope the death toll would not hit triple figures. Dozens are thought to be unaccounted for since the blaze, which police fear was
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Folk writer Jez Lowe pays tribute to Teesside Troubadour Vin Garbutt
As the region prepares to mourn legendary performer Vin Garbutt at his funeral today, The Northern Echo’s folk columnist Jez Lowe pays his own tribute AFTER emerging from a Vin Garbutt concert many years ago, our voices hoarse from singing along
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Sunderland managerial search descends into farce - with Simon Grayson next in line
SUNDERLAND’S managerial search descended into farce last night as Derek McInnes dramatically rejected an offer to take over at the Stadium of Light and opted to remain with Aberdeen. Despite having spent almost a month assessing their options in