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Newcastle: Benitez exit fears grow as he admits long terms plans are on hold
RAFA Benitez has cast fresh doubt on his future at Newcastle after revealing he has put his long-term vision for the club on hold, writes Jason Mellor. The frustrated United manager insists he's trying his best to work within the financial 'limitations
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Man armed with knife arrested outside Buckingham Palace - two police injured
A MAN armed with a knife has been arrested outside Buckingham Palace, leaving two police officers injured, Scotland Yard said. The suspect is being held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and assault on police after being stopped in possession
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Police move to allay fears of gang of men on cycleway
POLICE have moved to allay fears after reports of men hiding in bushes along a popular cycle path circulated on social media. Officers responded after speculation on Facebook about a “gang of men” near the former railway track running from Annfield
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Man arrested over 'offensive comments' being shouted at family in kebab shop
A MAN has been arrested after offensive comments were heard to be shouted at a family being served in a kebab shop. A man, with a shaved head and in the company of two other men, is reported to have made the remarks when the family were buying
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A History Of Cycling In 100 Objects - we chat with author Suze Clemitson
THIS week I have been chatting with writer Suze Clemitson about her new book, A History Of Cycling In 100 Objects. Matt: Tell me a little about your love of cycling and where it comes from? Suze: From Channel 4’s Tour de France highlights in
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Grade-listed venue set for intimate performance of Leonard Cohen's works
THE works of musical legend Leonard Cohen will be played for an audience at a Grade II-listed County Durham venue later this year.The Manor House, in Sedgefield, will host a concert by singer Keith James who will perform the songs of the influential artist
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Military officers from Botswana stop off at railway museum during North-East visit
MILITARY delegates from a Southern African country have travelled to the region to gain business expertise.Twelve representatives from the Botswana Defence Force were welcomed at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum, in Shildon, on Friday during their
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Kicked to death - family devastated after attack on pet cat, Leo
A FAMILY has been devastated after their much-loved pet cat was apparently kicked to death in a senseless attack. Gillian Allan of The Meadows, Seaton, near Seaham, said their pedigree cat Leo had gone missing from home on Saturday evening and
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Hamsterley Hoppings returns to Teesdale this Bank Holiday weekend
THE Hamsterley Hoppings returns to Teesdale this weekend. The annual event will take place on the village green on Sunday, August 27, from 11am till 4pm. There will be children's fairground rides, a bouncy castle, classic and vintage cars,
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Darlington: Gray confident that Quakers will bounce back
Darlington manager Martin Gray is confident that Quakers will overcome last week’s surprise defeat when they travel to Humberside for their first ever game against North Ferriby in the Vanarama National League North this afternoon. Quakers lost
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Witness thought man might have been killed - police investigate gang 'beating' near pub
POLICE have confirmed that a gang of four men were involved in an "isolated incident" after a man was seen to be attacked and beaten outside a village pub. Armed officers and the force helicopter were deployed to Middleton St George, near Darlington
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Durham couple to open new restaurant and antique shop in city centre
THE owners of a city centre restaurant are opening a new venture.Nigel and Deborah Gadd, from Durham, are planning to make changes to the former tapas restaurant El Coto, in Hallgarth Street, to create their own eatery and antique shop.The venue will
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Man called 999 saying he had chest pains because he wanted lift to the shops
A MAN who called 999 with fake chest pains because he wanted a lift to a shopping centre was among a number of non-emergency and hoax calls received by an ambulance service during one 24-hour period. Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) staged a 24
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Mayweather versus McGregor will see Hartlepool boxer feature on undercard
A BOXER is swapping the North East for Las Vegas as she gears up to appear on the undercard of one of the most hotly anticipated nights in the sport's history – Mayweather vs. McGregor on Saturday night. Super middleweight Savannah Marshall will
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He was Mayor of Peterlee, now he's facing prison for grooming boy, 15
A FORMER mayor who was caught trying to meet a boy for sex has been told to expect a prison sentence. Lee Cook, who was Mayor of Peterlee prior to his first appearance in court, was caught in a sting operation by an anti-child abuse campaign group
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Dental practitioners all smiles with 500 new patients and £30,000 dental scanner
DENTAL practitioners have found more reasons to smile after acquiring around 500 new patients and taking delivery of a £30,000 dental scanner.Chris Burton, principal dental surgeon and owner of the Middleton St George Dental Care, near Darlington, is
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'Shame' of gran who inherited £36,000 and still claimed £20,000 in benefits
A GRANDMOTHER illegally claimed almost £20,000 in benefits after not declaring an inheritance from her father’s will. Karensa Milner failed to tell Stockton Borough Council or the Department for Work and Pensions of the £36,975 she was left in
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Makers of almost 23,000 poppies to mark final preparations ahead of unveiling
VOLUNTEERS involved in the making of almost 23,000 handmade poppies are invited to a picnic and celebration this weekend. People who have helped create the display designed to honour the fallen boys and men who fought in the First World War are
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Married dad-of-2 jailed after having sex with schoolgirl he plied with food and money
A MARRIED father who had sex with a schoolgirl he invited into his family home has been jailed for four years. Scheming ex-soldier Conner Ferguson convinced the young teenager they were a couple and that they had a future together. The 26-year-old
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You can't beat dining in the great outdoors - whatever the weather!
Year on year, ‘al fresco’ dining seems to be booming. Heather Barron casts a culinary eye over the joys of outdoor eating. EVERY village, town, and city is now offering the opportunity, at an ever-increasing range of hostelries, to sit outdoors
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Dog walker punched in face and robbed by 3 men
A MAN has been left with serious facial injuries after being robbed while walking his dog. Durham Constabulary have confirmed the robbery took place on a footpath from Church Lane leading to Derwent Road, in Ferryhill, at about 7.30pm yesterday
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Too long a course? How the debate on antibiotic use has become confused for patients
THERE are few topics in medicine which cause quite as much heated debate as that of antibiotics, which again hit the headlines recently, when a group of renowned specialists proposed that the idea of completing the full course was outdated, based on little
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Lawyer Serena ready to state her case at Redcar
REDCAR stages its popular Ladies’ And Gents’ Evening Meeting tomorrow (Saturday August 26) and, while the fashion stakes are sure to be hotly contest, the equine competition is also fierce. The action gets underway with a lady riders’ race at 4.50pm
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Bishops boss Myers says he has difficult job
Bishop Auckland manager Colin Myers says that he has a “huge rebuilding job” to do as he prepares for today’s home game against Guisborough. After a fortnight as caretaker manager following the departure of Steve Riley, Myers has been handed the
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We have no fear, says Spennymoor boss Ainsley
Spennymoor manager Jason Ainsley says that Moors have no fear as they prepare for their big home game against Salford City today. Moors come into the game full of confidence after a superb 3-0 away win at Boston United in midweek, that has put
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Station sale plans spark fears for the future of Wensleydale Railway
A HERITAGE railway in deep financial trouble has caused a split with supporters over plans to sell off their “golden asset” – which would potentially derail dreams of restoring the line to its former glory. Wensleydale Railway Board is in talks
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Grandmother deported despite being married to a North-East man is granted a visa to return to the UK
A GRANDMOTHER who was deported despite to Singapore despite being married to a North-East man for 27 years has been granted a visa to return to the UK, the Home Office has confirmed. Irene Clennell's indefinite leave to remain lapsed because she
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On Tuesday he was diagnosed with cancer, 4 days later policeman has raised £5,000 for others like him
A YOUNG father has embarked on a charity fundraising campaign without 24 hours of being diagnosed with cancer. PC Simon Cutter, 26, of Durham Police found out on Tuesday that he has a rare form of cancer called Soft Tissue Sarcoma. The next
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It's National Burger Day - where's the best place for a burger in your town?
THE sun is shining, which is appropriate as it's National Burger Day today. Here are a few Tweets from around the region from those celebrating the great British burger. Why not let us know where you had your best burger? As it is
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Anger over Tory councillor's likening Corbyn gatherings to Nazi rallies
A CONSERVATIVE councillor has come under fire for a Twitter comment in which he compared the huge turnout at Jeremy Corbyn’s rallies with Nazi gatherings under Hitler. Cllr Chris Steward, a former City of York Council leader, has been criticised
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Folk duo to perform afternoon concert at visitors' centre
A POPULAR folk act will perform a special afternoon concert at a countryside visitor centre next month.Folk Duo, Fool’s Gold, will take to the stage at the Durham Dales Centre in Stanhope on Sunday, September 24, at 2.30pm.Tickets cost £4.99. To book,
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Chance to make energy savings by signing up to scheme
RESIDENTS are being advised they can make big savings on their energy bills thanks to a collective purchasing scheme called the Big Community Switch.The scheme, for residents across the borough of Stockton, is open for registration now and gives individuals
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Artist aims to bring Chernobyl back to life
A ‘RADIOACTIVE’ cultural festival which aims to bring Chernobyl and its community back to life will makes its debut later this month.Following months of hard work for project leader Claire Baker, a textile lecturer from Cleveland College of Art and Design
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Cyclists encouraged to get back in the saddle with free course
PEOPLE are being encouraged to get back in the saddle with a free course aimed at increasing confidence while cycling. Durham County Council is running a four-week ‘back on your bike’ course for adults at Teesdale Leisure Centre, in Barnard Castle in
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Red Ensign will be raised over Sunderland to mark Merchant Navy Day
THE RED ensign will be raised over a North-East city to mark Merchant Navy Day. Sunderland City Council is supporting the event organised by national charity Seafarers UK, to raise public awareness of the Merchant Navy’s important contribution
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Five great things to do this weekend
Joséphine: The Woman of Fashion, Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, opens on Saturday, and runs until November 30 Joséphine Bowes (1825 - 1874) was a very fashionable Parisian woman. Sadly, her wardrobe does not survive, except for two bodices and a
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Homes: Is Jennifer Hill Harrogate’s friendliest designer?, asks Matt Clark
Peering through the window of JFM Interiors is like discovering a new world of exciting furniture and accessories. A fact not lost on commuters and dog walkers in Harrogate’s Knaresborough Road, where since March 2015 Jennifer Hill has been steadily
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Out & About: Edith Jones has left a legacy of needlecraft skills which her granddaughter has turned into a business in Barnard Castle
Edith Jones has left a legacy of needlecraft skills which her granddaughter has turned into a business. Sarah French discovers how sewing has transcended the generations During her life, Edith Jones was renowned for her talent with a sewing machine
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Homes: 5 DIY jobs for this Bank Holiday
If you plan to spend the August Bank Holiday weekend improving your home and garden, or you're talking time off from work soon, here are some ideas 1. If your garden needs an injection of colour, flowers won't last, but a DIY makeover will. Glazed
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Books: Dr Marcel has brought out a guide to matters of the heart
Love guru 'Dr' Marcel Somerville talks about his romance with Gabby and how he feels about being called a national treasure. Marcel Somerville, the likeable love guru on ITV2's Love Island who tried to help emotional contestants through their romantic
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Beauty: Over 50? These are the 7 things you music do to look after your skin
What you eat and drink is just as important as what you put on your skin, says beauty industry legend Liz Earle. After three decades in the world of beauty and wellbeing, there are few people better equipped to dole out skincare advice than Liz
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Jailed for 1,000 child abuse images - the man who had held job with agency which prevented unsuitable people from working with youngsters
A FORMER employee of the agency which aims to prevent unsuitable people from working with youngsters was jailed over his collection of indecent child images. Graeme Smith downloaded more than a thousand illicit images, some featuring children as
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'Hands off our great explorer' - MP and councillor pile in over Australian bid to alter Captain Cook statue
AN MP has described a bid to remove an inscription from a statue of explorer James Cook in Australia which states he discovered the territory in 1770 as “gesture politics”. Critics say the inscription on the statue in Sydney’s Hyde Park dismisses
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Health: Do you need an MOT?
Your fitness level, particular health worries and age will all help decide the best check up for you, as Abi Jackson reports There's a growing focus on preventative health right now - which basically means taking steps to prevent things becoming
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TV: The second series of Victoria is coming back to our screens
The second series of Victoria will soon return to our screens. Susan Griffin talks to leading lady Jenna Coleman and writer Daisy Goodwin about tumultuous relationships and misconceptions DAME Diana Rigg might have bid a beautifully-crafted adieu
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Cinema: Scarlett Johansson tells all about her risque comedy Rough Night
She’s not known for her comedic sensibilities but Scarlett Johansson couldn’t wait to dive into Lucia Aniello’s risque comedy Rough Night. She tells Francesca Gosling about the movie It is a roller-coaster of death, crime, politics and stomach-churning
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Travel: Neil Hunter takes in a trip around the region in a motorhome
Hotel-quality bathrooms and minute attention-to-detail are probably not what you would expect from a campsite holiday, but it's what Neil Hunter discovers on a trip that took in County Durham, Morecambe Bay and the Lake District Loving the outdoors
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Football fans urged not to bring bags to Newcastle games in wake of terror threat
FANS are being asked not to bring bags into Newcastle United matches as part of enhanced security in the wake of recent terrorist attacks. The move is one of a string of security measures at St James’ Park announced by the club yesterday. Roads
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Sgt Kev Salter says goodbye - Police Interceptor fans left upset by popular police officer's departure from show
FANS of Police Interceptors received some devastating news this week. Heartbroken viewers of the Channel5 show flooded social media after hearing Durham Constabulary’s Sgt Kev Salter will not be returning to the small screen for the 2018 series
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Attacked man walks half-a-mile to seek help
EMERGENCY services rushed to Darlington’s town centre to aid a man who was assaulted on Wednesday afternoon. The man had been attacked close to the Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College before making his way into the town centre. He reached the
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Driver tries, but fails, to flee from Police Interceptors
A DRIVER who tried to flee after being pursued by the Police Interceptors has been arrested. Police officers made famous by the Channel5 show intervened when a stolen car was spotted around Seal Sands on Thursday. Sgt Salter says goodbye
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Polish twins beat the odds in GCSE exams at Darlington school
POLISH twins who arrived in England two years ago without being able to speak a word of English are celebrating a strong performance in their GCSE exams. Adrian and Sebastian Kucia, who come from Krakow, had to adjust to a new life in Darlington
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Trapped horse rescued from metal bridge by fire crews
FIREFIGHTERS came to the rescue of a horse in distress last night after it got stuck on a metal bridge. A teenager was riding her horse when he spooked and bolted during the incident yesterday afternoon. RESCUED: The horse was rescued
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The courageous teenager who took her GCSEs in bed and will have a remarkable robot help her at sixth form
A GIRL will be heading to sixth form thanks to the first robot of its type in the UK - after taking her GCSEs in bed. Jade Gadd, from Durham, suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a debilitating condition which means she is sometimes in bed
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Middlesbrough: 'We are not going to be held to ransom over Jota - and we won't be selling Ben Gibson'
GARRY MONK insists Middlesbrough will not be held to ransom over Jota – and remains confident the club will retain Ben Gibson beyond next Thursday’s transfer deadline despite ongoing Premier League interest in the defender. With seven days of the
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Sunderland: Black Cats are 'vulnerable' but so is everyone else as Lyon and Hammers consider Ndong bid
SIMON GRAYSON would love to keep Didier Ndong on Wearside but has conceded Sunderland are ‘vulnerable’ in the transfer market with next Thursday’s deadline fast approaching.The Black Cats boss is looking to bolster his own squad and is banking on chief
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Plans for housing on the outskirts of leafy village have been approved despite residents concerns about loss of Iron Age heritage
A HOUSING scheme on the edge of a leafy village has been passed despite a dispute over who owns the access to the controversial site.Residents in Low Coniscliffe raised a number of objections to an application to build 37 homes on the outskirts of the
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Farmer cleared of harassing neighbour as bitter planning battle rages on
A FARMER who has been embroiled in a bitter planning dispute with her neighbours for more than ten years has been cleared of harassment. Janet Sewell, of Mill House Farm, in Windmill, near Bishop Auckland, denied posting "oppressive and unreasonable
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'Dear Hope Street' - Australian children spread happiness across the world with pioneering postcard project
POSTCARDS from Australian children are spreading hope and happiness across the world including right here in the North-East. Staff at Dale Care in Crook could not believe it when a postcard with a hand-drawn illustration of the business’ offices
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North-East built solar car to race 3,000km across Australian outback
A TEAM of university students are heading to Australia hoping to make history with a solar car they’ve designed from scratch.Durham University Electric Motorsport (DUEM) will compete in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, a week-long 3,000km race from
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New service for pregnant women and young mums
HEALTH commissioners in North Yorkshire are hoping to launch a dedicated county-wide perinatal mental health service for pregnant women and new mums.Clinical commissioning groups covering Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby, Vale of York, Scarborough
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Community hub benefits from £8,000 investment
A COMMUNITY hall has been given a new lease of life thanks to an £8,000 cash injection. The 54-year-old flooring inside Shildon Methodist Church’s community building has been replaced after months of fundraising and weeks of hard work.Susan Horner, of
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Cultural events continue with organ recital at former Catholic seminary
A SERIES of cultural events at a former Catholic seminary will continue with an organ recital. The Edwin Bonney Organ Recital Series at St Cuthbert’s Chapel, Ushaw, near Durham, will feature organist Allan Coombes at 2.30pm on Saturday, September 16.
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Jail warning for unpaid tax
COUNCIL bosses are taking action to recover unpaid council tax and business rates – by starting proceedings for committal to prison."We would advise those that are not up to date with their payments to contact the recovery section to arrange payments
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Enterprising mums expand Dragonflies Durham children's entertainment centre
TWO enterprising mums are expanding their children’s entertainment centre following a £50,000 government-backed loan to grow their business.Kathryn Fraser and Kate Horner launched Dragonflies Durham in July last year after spotting a gap in the market
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An historical market is inviting people to take a step into the past with free tours
AN HISTORICAL market is inviting people to take a step into the past with free tours as part of an open heritage weekend. Members of the public are invited to sign up for a guided tour of Durham Indoor Market with local historian David Butler at 10.30am
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Simulation exercise helps students deliver first-class emergency response
STUDENT paramedics’ emergency response skills were put to the test this week as part of a staged 999 call-out.The exercise involved working with North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and Sunderland Royal Hospital’s Emergency Department.The students, in
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Newcastle United approaching 'crisis point' just two weeks into the season
AT any other club, the use of the word ‘crisis’ just a week-and-a-half into the season would rightly be regarded as ridiculous. At Newcastle United, it is merely par for the course. Fans discouraged from taking bags to Newcastle matches
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Drug trade of only a fortnight revealed in police raid
WORD soon got round when a drug user let it be known he had also turned supplier, early this year, a court heard.Not only did fellow users get wind of Wilkinson’s dealing, but police also became aware and paid a visit to his home in the early hours of
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River Wiske restoration project is to be extended
CONSERVATION work across the River Wiske corridor near Northallerton and surrounding villages is to be extended.Following success achieved in initial phases of its River Wiske Restoration Project, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has secured further funding from
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Charity is recruiting volunteers to grow its presence
A CHARITY is looking to recruit collection box co-ordinators across Thirsk and Northallerton as part of a campaign to increase its presence in the area. Marie Curie is seeking volunteers to support the charity’s work by organising and growing a
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Santa role inspires four stone weight loss
A FORMER Bishop Auckland mayor has been inspired to lose nearly four stone after finding his Father Christmas suit was too tight.Councillor Lee Brownson often plays the role at the town’s annual Christmas event but when the suit burst open in front of