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Dog left for dead helps highlight new fund for stray pets
A STRAY dog that was left for dead following a road accident is helping a vets to treat other stricken animals.Molly, a three-year-old lurcher, was nursed back to health by staff at Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital after she was carried into the surgery
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Final call for adventure enthusiasts wanting to take on gruelling Muddy Mayhem challenge
ADVENTURE enthusiasts are being sought to sign up to take part in a gruelling North-East obstacle course.Muddy Mayhem returns to Hardwick Park, near Sedgefield, County Durham, this autumn and would-be participants are getting their final call to enrol.Durham
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Military concert hits right note for RAF Benevolent Fund
FUNDRAISING reached a crescendo after an annual military concert raised thousands of pounds for servicemen in need.Cheques totalling £2,148 were officially handed over to the RAF Benevolent Fund following a concerts by The Northern Military Music Group
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'Gutted doesn't come close' - weather causes cancellation of country show
ORGANISERS of a country show that has been running for 121-years say they are ‘beyond gutted’ after being forced to cancel this year’s event.The 122nd Burniston Agricultural and Horticultural Show near Scarborough was due to take place on bank holiday
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Man arrested after woman is allegedly raped
POLICE have launched an investigation after a woman reported she had been raped in a park this morning (Sunday, August 27). The incident is alleged to have happened at a site off near Adler Close, behind Bensham Grove Community Centre and Bensham
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Police seek help to identify man in connection with suspected shoplifting
INFORMATION is being sought by police to identify a man in connection with suspected shoplifting. Police are seeking help following the alleged incident at the DeWalt Outlet Store, off Meadowfield Avenue, in Spennymoor, on Friday, August 4.
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Helping bridge the fundraising gap for two hospices
A DARLINGTON company has joined forces with two local hospices to help support their fundraising efforts.To support the two local charities, which were chosen by Cleveland Bridge’s employee council, the manufacturer will contribute cash donations and
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Show of might and beauty as annual truck show meets strongest man battle
TRUCKERS assembled in their hundreds in Teesdale this weekend to show off the might and beauty of their beloved vehicles.The three-day Barnard Castle Truck Show returned for the August Bank Holiday weekend which this year saw Streatlam Farm play host
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Runner to tackle Great North Run two years after almost dying during his first attempt
A NORTH-EAST lawyer who was minutes from death after suffering a cardiac arrest during the 2015 Great North Run is tackling the event again – to raise funds for the charity that saved his life. Iain Walker, from Sunderland, was only two miles from
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Octopuses and mermaids bring a more unusual look to village
CREATURES from the deep joined pirates, a lighthouse keeper and even a merry sailor during a village's fundraising event.Octopuses, mermaids and a merman helped bring a colourful look to Easington, east Cleveland, in its annual scarecrow festival.The
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Barnsley FC make £5,000 donation to Bradley Lowery's fund
BRAVE cancer battler Bradley Lowery has been remembered at Sunderland's away match against Barnsley with a donation from the home team.Barnsley FC's first team squad have gifted £5,000 to the Bradley Lowery Foundation in memory of the Blackhall
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Winged Bean and a Cucomelon entries stump horticulture judges at Wensleydale Agricultural Show
OVER 7,000 people flocked to Wensleydale Show as the agricultural community came together to promote the Yorkshire Dales.Organisers of Saturday's 103rd show held near Leyburn said it has become bigger and better over the years but they’re determined
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York claim point against ten-man Southport
YORK CITY skipper Sean Newton rescued his side a point as his late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw with ten-man Southport. Southport claimed the lead seven minutes into the second half when Gary Roberts burst between two defenders to meet Curtis Jones
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Gateshead grind out goalless draw
GATESHEAD boss Neil Aspin was happy to see his side open their away account for the season with a hard-fought goalless draw at Ebbsfleet United. Having lost their opening two away games in the National League, the Heed dug in to claim a point against
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Newcastle: How did Magpies rate in West Ham victory
Goals: 1-0: Joselu (36, slid into finish from close range after Atsu had squared to him in the area)2-0: Clark (73, headed Ritchie’s delivery from the right in off the far post)3-0: Mitrovic (86, rounded Hart and found the empty net after being sent clear
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Cricket: North-East round-up
Hetton Lyons fell just ten runs short against the Durham Cricket Academy in the Dukes ECB North East Premier League.The Academy decided to bat and made 160-9 off 58 overs, with Ross Greenwell top scoring with 50 off 93 balls, including eight fours. Josh
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Hartlepool United: Match Facts, how Pools rated in defeat
Goals: 0-1: Jones (40, picked out by Rowe and unmarked to steer a volley in) 0-2: Rowe (86, low free-kick played into his feet and was unmarked to tap in) Bookings: Montrose (68, foul); Watson (83, foul) Referee: Simeon Lucas (Preston
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Legendary filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks makes appearance at North-East premier of his new musical Young Frankenstein
LEGENDARY filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks made a surprise appearance as his new musical Young Frankenstein was premiered exclusively to a North-East audience ahead of its West End opening. The Hollywood veteran, who became one of the most successful
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Recycling in Richmondshire - changes on the way
MAJOR changes are on the way for recycling collections for householders in the Richmondshire district and they will come into force next month. next month. From September 25 residents will be able to leave more products than ever before in their
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New guide to the best days out in Durham
A NEW guidebook aimed at visitors to Durham has been published by local author Ross Hamilton. Days out in Durham and the North East includes sections on what to see in and around the city as well as features on Durham’s special place in English
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Cricket: NYSD round-up
Guisborough are in real trouble in the fight to survive after a big defeat at Seaton Carew. A scintillating performance, with both bat and ball from professional Usman Arshad, allowed Seaton to demolish the Priorymen by a huge margin of 148 runs.With
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Gray demands better finishing after wasteful Ferriby draw
North Ferriby United 1 Darlington 1. Darlington manager Martin Gray is demanding better finishing from his players after they somehow managed to come away from Church Road with just a point on Saturday. How Quakers contrived to only draw was
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Moors boss Ainsley very proud of his players despite Salford draw
Spennymoor Town 1 Salford City 1. Spennymoor manager Jason Ainsley said that he was proud of his players even though they conceded a late goal in a 1-1 draw against Salford on Saturday. It looked as if Moors’ magnificent start to the season
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Aycliffe break duck with 15 minute goal burst
Newton Aycliffe broke their duck for the season when they beat Penrith 3-0 at Moore Lane in the EBAC Northern League on Saturday. Aycliffe have thrown points away this season by conceding leads, but they didn’t make any mistakes after an impressive
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Ellis wins Redcar's fashion stakes – by a head
STYLISH Ellis Allison capped a great evening at Redcar races by winning the Best Dressed Gent competition at the weekend. Ellis, 20, of Stockton, bought his natty flat cap a year ago to mark a visit to St James’s Palace to receive the Duke of Edinburgh
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Zoe Birkett helps find new young stars
Zoe helps to find new young stars WEST End star Zoe Birkett celebrated the first anniversary of new singing, dancing and acting academy at the weekend. And Zoe, who shot to fame in Pop Idol in 2002, says she’s “happier than ever” now that she
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Drug driver in court after police spotted him using mobile phone
A DRUG-DRIVER ended up in court after police spotted him using a mobile phone going through town centre traffic lights.When Matthew Fender was stopped in Middlesbrough in his Vauxhall Corsa, officers noticed a strong smell of cannabis.The car was searched
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Millions of pounds untapped by community businesses
VILLAGE halls, shops, pubs and other enterprises across the Durham Dales and North Yorkshire could be missing out on a multi-million pound funding pot because they have not been identified as a community business.The first phase of a research initiative
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Do you recognise any of these players? If you do, get in touch with Yarm Rugby Club to celebrate its 20th anniversary
A RUGBY club is looking for former members to share their memories of its relatively short history as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations.Yarm Rugby Club is planning a season long celebration before holding a major event in February.In preparation
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Mixed responses to wildflower verge management proposals
A PROJECT aimed at improving the biodiversity and appearance of road verges has received a mixed reaction from county councillors.The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership is consulting on plans to adopt the national Flowers
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Taste of Hawaii for Chester-le-Street care home
STAFF and residents have enjoyed a Hawaiian themed annual summer barbecue. Colourful shirts, grass skirts and Hawaiian lei were on show at the event in Pelton Grange Care Home, Chester-le-Street.Families and friends joined in the fun, which included a
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Mini is just the job for brothers taking on an Italy challenge
A PAIR of brothers are busy preparing for an epic challenge when they take on the Italian Job. Stephen and Michael Poad will spend almost a fortnight travelling from Darlington to Rome and back in a recreation of the legendary Michael Caine film