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Durham CCC: No stopping Collingwood
FOR Paul Collingwood the runs just keep on flowing. For Keaton Jennings the torrent has turned into a drought.Jennings fell to the first ball of Durham's home match against Derbyshire yesterday, but Collingwood converted eighth championship half-century
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Guiseley 0 Hartlepool United 1
CRAIG HARRISON hailed the “ugliest of ugly victories” as his Hartlepool United side. It wasn’t pretty, but it was a beautiful for the Pools boss as he marked his first victory at the seventh attempt. Following Saturday’s desperate home defeat to AFC Fylde
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Replica of Captain Cook's famous ship is sold at auction
A REPLICA of Captain Cook's ship has sold at auction for £110,000.One of Teesside's most recognisable sights, the replica of Captain James Cook's HM Bark Endeavour was sold to an unknown buyer on Monday, August 28.Seven parties were believed
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Match Ratings: Darlington 1 Spennymoor 1
Goals: Foley (24, 0-1), Brown (58, 1-1) Bookings: Brown (5, foul), Curtis (22, foul), Turnbull (40, foul), Chandler (87, foul) Referee: Paul Brown 4 Attendance: 2,050 Entertainment: *** DARLINGTON (4-4-1-1): Bartlett 7; Marrs
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Ex-spelled
A CONTESTANT has been evicted from a national Scrabble championships in Orlando after being caught cheating. The unidentified player was spotted hiding blank tiles for future rounds.
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Sun shines down on 105th Reeth Show
SUN, sheep and a host of farming-related attractions entertained the crowds that flocked to a sun-drenched Reeth Show. The event, now in its 105th year, was blessed with glorious bank holiday sunshine which ensured that a bumper crowd turned out
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Once derelict garden is transformed and hosts annual fete
GARDENERS at a blossoming allotment site hosted a day of family fun to raise money towards the once-derelict site’s continued improvement.Sunday’s annual garden fete at South Church Allotments, in Bishop Auckland, was a chance for growers to share their
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Candyfloss and cakes at shopping centre's 25th birthday party
SHOPPERS found themselves in the middle of a 25th birthday party today. Those visiting Darlington's Cornmill Shopping Centre were invited to join in the festivities as staff celebrated a milestone anniversary. The centre marked its 25th anniversary
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A very special arrival - the world's rarest tiger
ONE of the world's rarest tigers has given birth to a cub at a North Yorkshire zoo.The tiny new Sumatran tiger made its appearance early last Friday evening at Flamingo Land, near Pickering.Its arrival was the culmination of seven years of work by
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Durham v Derbyshire (day 1, tea)
PAUL Collingwood passed 50 for the eighth time in the Specsavers County Championship this season as Durham reached 212 for five at tea at home to Derbyshire. The 41-year-old skipper was on 58 at the break, having lost only Cameron Steel and Michael
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New role for actress Maxine
ACTRESS Maxine Peake has become the new patron for York-based charity, Jessie’s Fund.She has taken over the role from comedian Victoria Wood, who was patron for 17 years until her death from cancer last year, aged 62.Maxine, who first came to national
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Exhibition to place spotlight on Martin Luther King's visit to the North-East 50 years ago
THE inside story of Martin Luther King's visit to Newcastle in 1967 to accept an honorary degree is being told for the first time in a special exhibition. Using unique and, in some cases, never before seen material from Newcastle University’s archives
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Four police officers hurt - two in hospital - following 'nasty incident'
FOUR police officers have been injured while dealing with an incident, with two requiring hospital treatment. The officers from Durham Constabulary were called to Dunelm Way, in Leadgate, near Consett, yesterday at about 4.40pm, with reports a
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Mother, 23, receives suspended sentence for dealing cannabis
A MOTHER who admitted dealing cannabis was handed a suspended prison sentence.Police found £400 of "skunk" in various parts of Abbie Lawson's home in Richmond, North Yorkshire, during a search last July.The 23-year-old was there with her
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Darlington and Spennymoor continue strong start to season with entertaining derby draw
TWO years ago, Darlington and Spennymoor played out a memorable play-off semi-final that eventually resulted in Quakers winning promotion to National League North. By the time next May rolls around, there is every chance of the two clubs finding themselves
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LIVE: Guiseley AFC v Hartlepool United
Sports Editor Nick Loughlin reports live from Nethermoor Park as Hartlepool take on Guiseley. Tweets by @loughlinecho Kick-off: 3pm
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Durham v Derbyshire (day 1, lunch)
THINGS can only improve for Keaton Jennings, whose nightmare run hit rock bottom when he fell to the first ball of Durham's match against Derbyshire at Emirates Riverside. After totalling 13 runs in four Twenty20 innings since being dropped from
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Litter almost led to slow agonising death for seal
A GREY seal was saved from an agonising death in the nick of time - after he was found on the beach with a frisbee-style dog toy embedded in his neck blubber.The incident, at Ravenscar in North Yorkshire, highlights the continuing dangers of coastal litter
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Sunderland: Simon Grayson abandons Kasabian plans after Black Cats are rocked
SIMON GRAYSON abandoned plans to see his favourite band Kasabian on Saturday night in the wake of Sunderland’s jarring 3-0 defeat at Barnsley. The Black Cats boss had been due at the Leeds Festival to watch the group who topped the charts this
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Fishing hook embedded in skipper's hand
THE skipper of a fishing had to be escorted to shore by a lifeboat when a hook became embedded in his hand. Hartlepool RNLI all weather lifeboat and volunteer crew was launched at 2pm on Sunday and was alongside the ten metre angling boat, with
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Britons set to bask in record August Bank Holiday temperatures
BRITONS are set to bask in record August Bank Holiday temperatures. Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said the mercury could reach 29C making it "potentially the warmest late August Bank Holiday on record which dates back to 1965." He said
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Transfer Round-Up: Newcastle complete one sale with more in the offing - Will Middlesbrough sell Ben Gibson - Sunderland pondering Lamine Kone and Wahbi Khazri sales
NEWCASTLE With four days of the transfer window to go, it’s safe to say Newcastle United are in a state of flux. Actually, a state of huge uncertainty would be a much more fitting description. It’s conceivable that the Magpies could see six
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Drunk quizzed neighbours armed with carving knife and baton after believing someone had stolen from his home
A MAN who was walking around the streets armed with two weapons has avoided jail because he had never been in trouble before. Keith Hoggart had been on a drinking binge with a friend when he believed he had something stolen from his Middlesbrough
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Lucky escape as police car catches fire
TWO police officers had a lucky escape when their patrol car burst into flames whilst responding to an emergency call. The officers were driving along the A168 at Asenby near Thirsk, North Yorkshire, with sirens blazing when their marked BMW suffered
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Man stole handbags from two women within minutes of each other in shopping area
A MAN who stole handbags from two women within minutes of each other has admitted carrying out three robberies on the same day. Ian Strong, from Durham, was told to expect a prison sentence after admitting to three robberies and possession of a
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Amy, 26, scarred for life after stiletto-wearing Alice in Wonderland kicked her in the face after Halloween party
A WOMAN scarred for life after a stiletto attack has told how a Halloween fancy dress party ended in real horror at the hands of Alice in Wonderland. Amy Davidson is reminded every day she looks in the mirror of the time she suffered life-changing
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Roman remains discovered at housing development "the most significant find in the region for over 50 years"
ROMAN remains discovered at a housing development have described by an experts perhaps the most significant find in the region for over 50 years. The claim was made by archaeologist Richard Cartlon, who unearthed them at a Newcastle City Council
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Nice to meet you, to meet you, nice
WHEN Bruce Forsyth is laid to rest, he’ll be remembered with great affection by millions of people. The vast majority only knew him through their TV screens, but what was the legendary entertainer like once the cameras were switched off? Nigel
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Report reveals 'decreasing resources' and 'increasing demand' on children's services in Darlington
A REPORT into the experiences of children growing up in the borough of Darlington has prompted a call for care providers and families to work together to protect and support youngsters in need.The Darlington Children and Young Peoples Plan for 2017 to
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Newcastle: Hammer blow has given Rafa a lift but he still needs new faces
WHEN is a crisis not a crisis at St James’ Park? When Newcastle United win. Or at least that always seems to be the case on Tyneside. A comprehensive victory over West Ham brought welcome respite, eased the tension. Yet in typical Newcastle fashion
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Newcastle: Mitrovic focused on Tyneside as Gayle faces uncertain future
ALEKSANDAR MITROVIC believes Newcastle United want him to stay at St James’ Park beyond this week’s transfer deadline, despite knowing clubs from across Europe are trying to sign him. The Magpies’ striker has seen his value to the club increase
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Sunderland: Will Jordan Rhodes head to Wearside?
SUNDERLAND have turned their attentions to former Middlesbrough striker Jordan Rhodes after struggling to make progress on other attacking targets. Rhodes could be available before this Thursday’s transfer deadline, even though he only officially
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Hidden treasures of historic church to go on display
HIDDEN treasures of an historic church are to go on display for the first time in over a decade.The new exhibition at St John’s, Sharow, near Ripon will coincide with the national Heritage Open Days and will feature several collections of beautiful hand
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Running like the Paras - for charity
THE gruelling Paras’ 10 racing challenge will hit a landmark next weekend when it marks its 10th anniversary. The challenge, at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick Garrison, has seen more than 10,000 runners complete the course. It is
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RAF Squadron celebrates centenary charity challenge
AN RAF squadron celebrated its centenary with a gruelling challenge that raised more than £1,000 for charity. A group of trainee pilots from the 72 (Reserve) Squadron based at RAF Linton-on-Ouse tackled a 100-mile walk in just 72 hours, to commemorate
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Construction of £17.5m wind farm on outskirts of Darlington due to begin this week
THE first turbine blades set to power a new £17.5m wind farm are due to arrive in the North-East this week, with constructors expecting the farm to be fully functional by the New Year.Six turbines – each standing just 19 metres shorter than two York Minsters
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Pictures from 148th annual Weardale Agricultural Show
GENERATIONS of the same farming family earned rosettes at a rural Weardale celebration of agriculture.St John’s Chapel, near Stanhope, welcomed an estimated 2,000 people on Saturday for the 148th Weardale Agricultural Show.Among the winners this year
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Darren Randolph aids World Cup dream with another Riverside shut-out
DARREN RANDOLPH moved to Teesside in part to help maintain his position as the Republic of Ireland's first-choice goalkeeper, but Gary Monk will hope the 30-year-old won't have to showcase his talents to the extent he was required to against Preston
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Middlesbrough still need to get the basics right as they settle back into life in the Championship
THE fire drill that forced a hasty exit for those supporters lingering to enjoy a post-match drink in the West Stand on Saturday evening was not the only alarm bell to sound at the Riverside Stadium. Fortunately, this one was confirmed as false
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Lee Cattermole slams shoddy Sunderland after Barnsley battering
SUNDERLAND skipper Lee Cattermole was seething in the wake of a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Barnsley which was all about opponents showing more heart, desire and discipline than his own team. The Black Cats midfielder has never claimed to be the
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Millions awarded for electric bus roll-out
YORK city is one of six locations across the country to receive a share of £11m government funding for new electric and gas buses.It has been announced today that City of York Council has received £3.3m for 24 electric buses to be used on park and ride
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Fears over lorries using narrow lane
HIGHWAY bosses are to be asked to investigate after a new bypass ended up driving lorries through a narrow lane in the heart of a historic town. Bedale Town Council was told that more and more HGVs are using Wycar, a narrow road which at one stage
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Hartlepool United: More misery to come at Victoria Park ?
HARTLEPOOL UNITED still may have their share of suffering to go through before they get better, according to Dave Challinor.The AFC Fylde boss saw his side coast to a deserved victory at Victoria Park on Saturday, as Pools failed to register a single
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Hartlepool United: A whole new low at Victoria Park, again
GAME AFTER game, week after week, Hartlepool United contrive to find new low points. And with each passing week part of the club’s spirit, heart and heritage is being chipped away.From relegation to the Football League, to insipid defeats to Dover, Maidenhead