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Lily, 16, sets up shop selling e-cigarettes after being kicked out of school
A 16-year-old girl who was kicked out of school last year has opened her own shop selling e-cigarettes. Lily Harvey, from Sacriston, near Durham, is not old enough to buy the product but decided to open the shop after working in a factory producing
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Man arrested following death of Sonny Stephenson in bike crash
POLICE have arrested a 34-year-old local man in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash. The incident involved 17-year-old Sonny Stephenson who died in Guisborough at the weekend. The collision took place just after 9.15pm on Sunday, August
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Vandals destroy flowers left by grave
THOUGHTLESS churchyard vandals destroyed the flowers someone had left beside a loved one's final resting place. Sometime between Thursday, August 24 and Monday, August 28 a floral tribute at Our Lady & St Thomas Roman Catholic Church, on Cumberland
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Deported grandmother reunited with her family and is back in her home
A GRANDMOTHER who was deported despite having lived in Britain for almost 30 years has been reunited with her family for the first time in seven months. Irene Clennell, who has lived in County Durham since 1990, was put in a Scottish detention
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'Someone is going to get hurt' - chairman hits out at council for making football team a 'laughing stock'
THE chairman of a football club has claimed his team is becoming a “laughing stock” due to the poor state of its council-owned football pitch. Chris Murray, chairman of Hartlepool Football Club, has warned players are “going to get hurt” due to
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Bikers fighting for their lives after beauty spot crash
A MAN and woman are fighting for their lives following a motorbike crash at a North-East beauty spot. The pair, a motorcyclist and pillion passenger, were flown to the RVI in Newcastle following the incident on the Coast Road near Marsden Grotto
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Diversion to allow work on roads near Barnard Castle this weekend
OVERNIGHT road resurfacing will take place at Barnard Castle this weekend.Durham County Council will carry out work at Westwick Road from Friday to Sunday, from 7pm each night to 6am the next day.The road will be closed between its junctions with Birch
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Seven-year-old who dreams of being famous overcomes criticism to win pageant
A FAME hungry girl beat the haters to win an international beauty pageant. Seven-year-old Layla Thompson, from Newton Aycliffe, was crowned Mini Miss British Empire 2017 after representing Durham at the contest in Buckinghamshire last Thursday.
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Mother describes "heart wrenching" feeling as Disney ornaments stolen from son's grave for a second time
A MOTHER has spoken of the “heart wrenching” feeling after thieves stole sentimental ornaments from her son’s grave for a second time. Brandon Coleman, from Eston near Middlesbrough, died in 2004 just a few weeks short of his fourth birthday following
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Royal fan's farmyard shrine to Diana, Princess of Wales, 20 years after her death
A MONARCHIST has assembled hundreds of items of Princess Diana memorabilia for a dedicated service marking the anniversary of her death. Anita Atkinson has already this summer opened a museum in an old dairy barn championing the Windsors and their
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Hospital facing financial crisis
THE trust responsible for running York Hospital will run out of cash in October, according to its chief executive.In an email sent to York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's executive board and senior managers, chief executive Patrick Crowley
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Devoted grandmother-of-six dies weeks after crash
A FAMILY has paid tribute to a much-loved grandmother who died seven weeks after she was hurt in a crash. Rita Young, 62, was seriously injured in a collision at the Green Lane crossroads, North Bitchburn, near Crook, on Wednesday, July 5.
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Raiders of the lost parks - the explorers behind our popular plants
THEY fought off bands of marauding bandits, pirates, pestilence and dangerous terrain in tales that would put Indiana Jones to shame. Now Harrogate Autumn Flower Show is paying tribute to those who risked life and limb to bring back plants from around
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Teacher died after early onset of Alzheimer's – and her daughter and granddaughter will run in tribute to her
A MOTHER-and-daughter running duo will tackle one of the world’s most popular half marathons in memory of their mother and grandma, who died last year from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.Amanda and Kristie Kenmir, of Middleton St George, near Darlington
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County Durham running club set for biggest racing event next month
A RUNNING club will host its biggest race of the year next month.The Sedgefield Harriers organised Sedgefield Serpentine returns to Hardwick Park on Sunday, September 17, starting and finishing at Sedgefield Cricket Club.Advance entry is £10 for runners
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Special North York Moors outdoor photography workshops
PROFESSIONAL photographers will be showing enthusiasts how it's done as they share their secrets of working outdoors during a weekend devoted to the North York Moors National Park.Moorsview is being held over the weekend of Sept 8 to 10 with a range
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Pier repair work continuing this week
THE roof of Roker Pier’s new tunnel entrance structure is being lifted into place this Thursday as repair work continues.The grade II listed pier has been closed since gale force winds and huge waves, breaking as high as the lighthouse itself, washed
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Friendship celebrated as group from Sydney hosted in the region
NEW friendships are blossoming in the North-East as members of an international organisation host their Australian counterparts.County Durham Friendship Force is this week hosting 11 people from the global network’s Sydney branch - with a whole host of
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Archaeological dig to find secrets of Northallerton Prison
THE archaeological secrets of an historic prison are set to be unearthed as experts move on site – and the public are being given the chance to get a bird's eye view as work unfolds. York Archaeological Trust will spend a month excavating the three
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Coroner to retire after more than three decades in role
A CORONER who has overseen more than 90,000 inquests in a career spanning more than three decades is retiring. Senior coroner for County Durham and Darlington, Andrew Tweddle, said he made the decision after turning 60 and realising "you don't
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Ex-RAF dental nurse flying high with top grades in new career move
A FORMER RAF dental nurse is flying high after getting her teeth into a new career challenge. Fiona King, 42, of Ferryhill, secured distinctions across all Level 3 units in her Access to Higher Education course at Bishop Auckland College - putting her
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Training partners set to represent England at UK School Games
TWO wheelchair fencers from the region are heading to the UK School Games this week as part of the England squad.James Thomas, 17, and Josh Waddell, 14, are both members of Laszlo’s fencing club, based in Durham and make up half of the England wheelchair
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Durham v Derbyshire (day 3, tea)
DERBYSHIRE got through the afternoon session at Chester-le-Street for the loss of one wicket to reach 217 for three, still trailing by 99. Left-handed opener Luis Reece progressed steadily to 84, despite hitting a lot of pleasant strokes straight
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Library gig by Elton John favourites is a sell-out in Middlesbrough
TWO intimate shows in the atmospheric setting of Middlesbrough's reference library, by Teesside music favourites Cattle & Cane, have sold out.The group – which counts pop legend Elton John among its fans – is taking part in an acoustic tour in some
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Scandi bestseller on North-East saint to get English translation thanks to Durham publishing house
A SCANDINAVIAN bestseller based on one of the North-East most famous female saints will be available in English for the first time.Hildas sang, which is translated as The Song of Hild, by Vibeke Vasbo, is based on the life of Abbess Hild of Whitby, and
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Man taken to hospital after assault
A MAN was taken to hospital with head and facial injuries after being assaulted. Police have released details about the incident, which happened on Saturday, August 19 at 8pm at the Tiger pub in Normanby, Middlesbrough. A 33-year-old man was
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Britain braced for double digit temperature drop
PARTS of Britain are braced for a double-digit temperature drop as the warm weather gives way to wind and rain. Temperatures peaked at 28.2C in Holbeach, southern Lincolnshire, on Bank Holiday Monday - the hottest on record in late August.
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Trail To Tokyo: North Yorkshire's Nicola Wilson targeting Worlds after double European medal success
SHE boasts a silver medal from the Olympics, and gold and bronze medals from the European Championships. Now North Yorkshire three-day eventer Nicola Wilson is targeting next year’s World Championships in the United States to try to complete the set
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Grant Hanley sale confirmed - two more Newcastle United players set to leave - Fulham table £15m offer for Dwight Gayle
GRANT HANLEY has completed a £3.5m move to Norwich City, with Jack Colback and Achraf Lazaar also close to finalising moves away from St James' Park. However, the Magpies are still to decide what to do with Dwight Gayle ahead of tomorrow night's
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Old photos from the days when Darlington had its own agricultural show
EVERY town, every village, has its own summer show in which residents present their produce and their crafts to the wider public. Every town, except Darlington. But, of course, Darlington had its own agricultural show once, too. It started in 1783
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Hartlepool United: Sunderland defender arrives on loan
MICHAEL Ledger has completed a season-long loan deal at Hartlepool United. The centre-half has moved from Sunderland, where he has been a regular in the club’s under-23s. He spent time on loan in Norway with Viking Stavanger last season.
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Rescued seals Chester and Sinead being nursed back to health at aquarium
TWO special visitors are being cared for at an aquarium, both harbour seals rescued from the region's beaches.Blue Reef Aquarium in Tynemouth is looking after Chester and Sinead, both young seals who were found with injuries.Chester, a male aged around
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Overnight search launched for missing woman
A HELICOPTER and ground search was launched by police last night after a woman was reported missing from her home in Northallerton. North Yorkshire Police received a call at around 10.30pm on Tuesday night reporting that a woman in her 20s was
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Drunken Goodbrew
THE world's first beer swimming pools have opened in Austria. The seven 13-feet long pools have been opened in Tarrentz by the Schloss Starkenberger Brewery. A dip costs £200 for two hours but the beer is said to be good for the skin and has
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Middlesbrough confirm Ryan Shotton deal - and are close to securing transfer double
MIDDLESBROUGH have confirmed the signing of defender Ryan Shotton from Birmingham - and are close to finalising the capture of Oxford United forward Marvin Johnson. Shotton has signed a three-year deal to complete a permanent move from St Andrew's
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Andy Carroll robbery bid accused "used same bike in previous gems raids"
A MAN accused of attempting to rob former Newcastle United footballer Andy Carroll of his £22,000 watch used the same Suzuki motorbike in a string of burglaries where jewellery was taken, a jury has heard. West Ham striker Carroll was targeted
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Durham v Derbyshire (day 3, lunch)
THE Derbyshire openers took advantage of improved conditions, plus the absence of Paul Coughlin, to put on 99 on the third morning at Chester-le-Street when following on 316 behind. But they lost two wickets in the last ten minutes before the break
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We love this - viral video of little girl, 5, meeting blinded Iraqi war veteran
A LITTLE girl inspired by the bravery of soldiers has met a blinded Iraqi war veteran and captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people in the process. Five-and-a-half-year-old Temperance Pattinson, from Darlington, was intrigued by strangers
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Photo released of 17-year-old Sonny Stephenson who died in bike crash
POLICE have issued a photograph of a teenager who died in a collision in Guisborough at the weekend. Sonny Stephenson was riding with a pillion passenger when he crashed in Guisborough on Sunday, August 27. The 17-year-old lived close to the
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Robbers armed with crowbar raid town supermarket, police say
TWO masked burglars have forced entry into a Co-op store. The offenders broke into the Co-op on Front Street, Sedgefield, at about 11.45pm on Tuesday (August 29). PC Ashleigh Canvin, from Durham Constabulary, said: “The offenders used a crowbar
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Wahbi Khazri heads to France to complete Sunderland departure
WAHBI KHAZRI is close to completing a season-long loan move to French club Rennes. The Sunderland midfielder is due to undergo a medical at Rennes' training ground later today after the terms of his temporary return to Ligue 1 were agreed despite
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Country Walks - this week we're in Teesdale and the beautiful village of Cotherstone
WE hope you're enjoying the rural walks featured each week in Country Life. This week, our walks writer Mark Reid takes us to Cotherstone, a beautiful Teesdale village in the Pennine Hills. The name Cotherstone is first recorded in the Domesday
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Region's major part in British transport history to be marked
A PLAQUE is to be installed on a railway platform to commemorate its significance in transport history.The red plaque will be unveiled at Heighington railway station, near Newton Aycliffe, on Wednesday, September 27, at midday.It commemorates the inaugural
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Northern Echo photographer crowned runner up in British photography awards
A NORTHERN Echo photographer has been recognised as one of the best in the UK for her captivating image ‘Rita the Pointer”.Sarah Caldecott has been named runner up in the pet category of the British Photography awardsThe awards aim to showcase the finest
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Residents become first in county to have own neighbourhood plans
RESIDENTS in Great Aycliffe and Whorlton are the first in the county to adopt their own neighbourhood plans after they were formally adopted by Durham County Council.The plans, which introduce new planning policies specifically for the areas, were adopted
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Warning as arsonists set fire to rubbish piled up against garage door
A PILE of rubbish including mattresses, doors and sofas was set on fire and spread to a home.Arsonists set fire to the rubbish which had been piled up against the garage of a dormer cottage in Sunderland in the early hours of the morning.Firefighters
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Kynren a ‘magnificent, beautiful and moving’ show
WE spent the bank holiday weekend in County Durham to visit Kynren, which, as I’m sure all your readers know, is magnificent, beautiful and moving. We also did the back stage tour of the Bishop’s Palace, and look forward to returning again next
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Remain or Leave - it was a simple choice
IS it too much to hope that educated people will start and tell the truth about Brexit? I read in The Northern Echo’s editorial the statement: “The fact is that no one really knows what kind of Brexit people voted for 14 months ago, because the
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Government needs to take a breath on education reform
MANY congratulations to all those young people who achieved the GCSE results that they went in for. However those that didn’t get the results they aimed for shouldn’t get despondent. There will be other opportunities. I do believe that pupils
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Old ICI site is primed for revelopment
I CANNOT understand the obsession with redeveloping a rotting and decaying area such as the former SSI steel site. Is this the only place in the Tees Valley available for redevelopment? Contrary to popular belief the site is not a world class industrial
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Flights to Belfast could prove popular
THE right to operate certain air services from a designated airport is handed out by central government through an agency. Unfortunately for Durham Tees Valley, operators are awarded licences but then are allowed to keep them even if they do not
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Observations on a trip to Southampton
LAST week I travelled from County Durham to Southampton by road. I noticed two things, one was the price of petrol on some motorways – £1.30 a litre. The other thing was we did not see a police patrol car on the full length of our journey.
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Sir Chris Hoy apologises for saying lycra 'generally looks awful' on anyone over 8 stone
OLYMPIC hero Sir Chris Hoy has apologised following comments about cyclists and their love of lycra. In an article in GQ magazine, six-time track cycling gold medalist, suggested anyone over eight stone should think twice before donning it.
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Harry Mead: Captain Cook's legacy to Middleburg
CAPTAIN Cook – “Middlesbrough’s greatest son”. Of course no-one would be more surprised – ‘startled’ is perhaps a more fitting word – than the great explorer to find himself bracketed with an industrial town that didn’t exist in his lifetime (1728-
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Comment: Pitfalls of online dating
FINDING Ms, Mrs or Mr Right has rarely been easy. Most of us will recall disastrous blind dates, when we were stood up or worse still set up with someone who left us counting the minutes until we were on the bus home. Online dating apps have transformed
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Health supplement entrepreneurs slay the Dragons
A PAIR of entrepreneurs behind a firm selling healthy supplements made a clean sweep of it when they entered the BBC Two’s Dragon’s Den. Liam Sherriff and Craig Newbigin of Natural Nutrients, based on the Drum Industrial Estate, in Chester-le-Street
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County's top cop to discuss policing issues at residents' forum
A CHIEF constable is to be the guest speaker at an event on policing organised by a county residents’ group, next month.Mike Barton, who has headed Durham Police since 2012, will discuss the challenges faced by the force, in his presentation at Belmont
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'He was a warrior' - Mark, 8, the boy with the big smile, dies following brave battle with cancer
A LITTLE boy with a big smile has passed away following a brave battle with cancer. Darlington youngster Mark Hammond was just six when he was diagnosed with a rare type of cancerous brain tumour in 2015. The plight of the Mount Pleasant Primary
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Wedding photos throughout the ages to be subject of talk
WONDERFUL wedding photos from history times gone by are to be the focus of a talk. Archivist Gill Parkes will speak about the photos stored in the archives at Durham Records Office, some of which date back to the 1860s, in a talk entitled ‘And the Bride
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Castle custodian to raise funds for life saving charity by driving hearse through Europe
A CASTLE custodian is hoping to complete a European rally in a hearse to boost funds for a life saving charity.Alan McKerchar, custodian at Raby Castle, in Staindrop, Teesdale, will be teaming up with his son Ross, 22, to take part in the Fireball Rally
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Newcastle United owner sues over golf course deal
NEWCASTLE United owner and Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley is suing a business associate over a golf course deal. Mr Ashley has alleged breach of contract and has asked for repayment of £3 million investment or compensation. Detail of the claim
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Plans unveiled for 290 new homes on two town sites
PLANS have been unveiled for major housing developments on two town sites. Kier Housing has applied to Durham County Council for outline permission to develop about 290 homes on Seaham’s Station Road and in Malvern Crescent sites. The application
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Rambo the turkey left homeless as man with Asperger syndrome 'forced off' allotment
A MOTHER has accused an allotment association of forcing her son off his much-loved plot to secure it for a committee member. Beryl Evans says her 31-year-old son, who has Asperger syndrome, loves the peace and quiet of Rosedale and Victoria Allotments
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'You have men blowing kisses and asking your age' - teenagers tell of stalking and assault fear in charity survey
ONE in three teenage girls living in the North-East fear being stalked by strangers, according to shock findings from a children’s charity. The Children’s Society’s survey found some girls were being harassed by men in the street, asked for their
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How to make sure your surplus crops don't go to waste
SO many gardeners find that the fruits of their labours are in complete excess of their needs and end up making a mound of chutney or jam which they simply won't get through. Have you given away so many of your tomatoes, beans, carrots and cabbages
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Restore the floor
SHE may have two Olympic gold medals under her belt, but that doesn't mean Rebecca Adlington was immune to the physical challenges and changes pregnancy can bring."As many women do, I suffered from a bit of bladder weakness after giving birth
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Fire breaks out in hotel kitchen
A FIRE broke out in a deep fat fryer in the kitchen of a hotel this morning. Crews from Knaresborough and Harrogate were called to the premises on Knaresborough High Street at 6.17am to deal with the blaze. The crews isolated the fryer and
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Former doorman from Darlington who helped cabin crew with drunk Russian to appear on TV
A FORMER doorman from Darlington who helped cabin crew deal with a drunken passenger in an air rage incident is to feature on a TV show this week. Chef Simon Johnson was attacked by the inebriated Russian passenger - who had drunk a litre of duty-free
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He pointed toy gun at bus driver, now man's 'Pirate prank' could land him in jail
A PRANK with a children’s toy pistol back-fired as it could land the man responsible behind bars. Lee Martin Smith thought it would be funny to scare a bus driver friend he believed he spotted at the wheel of a service vehicle at a busy town centre
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Brendan Foster to be official starter for the Great North Run
ATHLETICS legend Brendan Foster is to be the official starter for next month’s Simplyhealth Great North Run. The former Olympic medallist, who fin 1981 founded the event which went on to become the world’s biggest half marathon, will set thousands
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Fresh push to bring more visitors to Richmondshire
TOURISM businesses are being encouraged to get involved in a series of workshops with the aim of bringing more visitors to Richmondshire. The district council is working with the Dales Tourism Network to create a destination and marketing action
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Top rider offers student job of dreams
A HORSE mad student is embarking on the career of her dreams after winning a place with a national dressage rider and trainer through her college course. Mollie Cartwright has been studying horse management and was offered a work placement with
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Bat populations and ancient woodland could be lost to holiday village plan - claim
CONCERNS have been raised over a moors holiday village proposal that could destroy an irreplaceable ancient woodland and harm bat populations. The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has written to councillors on the Scarborough planning committee highlighting
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How to help the environment with a hearty Yorkshire breakfast
A COMMUNITY group recently cooked a Yorkshire breakfast for local residents to encourage people to help the environment by shopping locally. Newton-le-Willows Climate Change Group put together the tasty meal by sourcing ingredients such as bacon, sausages
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'Grand old servant' remembered in fun afternoon of tennis
A FUN afternoon of tennis is being held in memory of a local hero.Derek Reeves, a 'grand old servant' of New Blackwell Tennis Club, based in Darlington, will be remembered next month,Mr Reeves, a Northern Echo Local Hero award winner in 2004,
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New jobs as Bishop Auckland security firm Vinovium Associates benefits from its local touch
AN expanding security firm is eyeing new jobs after experiencing rising demand for its services, The Northern Echo can reveal. Vinovium Associates says it will soon have at least 60 staff on its books. The business is known for guarding Auckland
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Darlington's Centre for Process Innovation centre supporting pioneering medical work
A £38M healthcare centre of excellence will provide a base for North-East medical leaders to oversee a pioneering drug-making project. The Centre for Process Innovation’s (CPI) National Biologics Manufacturing Centre is supporting a consortium
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Newcastle United for the Premier League title? The pigs are already flying
A DRONE company proved pigs really can fly in a recent promotion with a betting company - and the feat was witnessed by hundreds of onlookers and more than 100,000 people online. DroneCam Solutions teamed up with Marathon Bet, which is offering
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Middlesbrough: Boro ready to seal signing of Oxford's magic Johnson
MIDDLESBROUGH are to set to complete the signing of Oxford United winger Marvin Johnson within the next 24 hours. The U’s talent has been on Garry Monk’s radar and the two clubs have been negotiating a fee with an agreement reached that will see
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Inquest opens into death of young father found in flat
THE inquest into the death of a young father-of-one has opened. Matthew Archbank was found dead in his Darlington flat on June 20. At Crook Coroner's Court yesterday, assistant coroner, Dr Leslie Hamilton, officially opened the inquest into
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Thea’s tiger fund is a roaring success
AN animal-mad youngster is the cat’s whiskers when it comes to fund raising.Budding ‘Attenborough’ Thea Caine, a pupil at Burnopfield Primary School, near Stanley, is spending her summer raising funds for tiger conservation programmes in aid of the Born
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Death of Diana and the birth of the "People's Princess"
AT five that mournful morning 20 years ago, the radio stirred me from my sleep by playing the National Anthem in my ear. Through a half-opened eye, I could see the sunrise painting the sky a vivid pinky-red.Diana is dead, said the newsreader, and I bolted
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Staff cuts at Darlington College "unfair and unacceptable" - union
A UNION has hit out at a cash-strapped college for implementing “unfair and unacceptable” cost saving measures which have resulted in a number of support staff losing their jobs. UNISON has claimed Darlington College has “ignored the valuable contribution
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Flip-flops, dust pans and lots of drink - patrolling Saturday nights with the Street Angels
THERE'S a tearful girl stood in front of us on the pavement, waiting for a lift home from her friend after an argument with her boyfriend in a nightclub. To my left is a man lying on his back in the middle of the road, holding up a taxi as he waves
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Shocking catalogue of offences reveals dark side of dating apps
DATERS looking for romance have reported being raped, threatened with death, blackmailed, assaulted and sexually groomed after signing up to online dating services, The Northern Echo can reveal. Since 2014, police forces in the North-East and North
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Last poppy of 19,240 sewn onto striking remembrance display ahead of unveiling
A STRIKING display of almost 20,000 hand-crafted poppies will be unveiled in West Cornforth in honour of boys and men who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War.The project to create a commemorative installation of 19,240 has been just
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'Utterly exhausted and demoralised' - our police officers are fed up and you might be partly to blame
MORALE among police officers in the region has dropped amid increasing workloads and treatment of the police as a whole, a report has shown. Police officers in Cleveland had the worst morale in the region, with 65 per cent of officers feeling demotivated
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'Get back round the table' Northern urges RMT over 'unnecessary' strike action
NORTHERN rail says it is “disappointed” by the timing of two new strikes by RMT members on its network.The company said the latest stoppages on Friday and next Monday – announced earlier this month –were planned to coincide with people returning to school
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Farmer killed while baling straw in 'tragic accident'
A FARMER has been killed in a “tragic accident”, police have confirmed. The 51-year-old has yet to be identified but Durham Police said he was killed while baling straw on a farm in Staindrop, County Durham, on Sunday. The incident happened at
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Sutton Bank to be shut for 7 days
ESSENTIAL annual maintenance work will see the closure of the A170 at Sutton Bank, near Thirsk, for a week from September 11. Osgoodby Lane south of the A170 will also be closed and so there will be no access on or off the A170 at this junction