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Darlington: Gray is looking to build on Quakers’ satisfactory start
SO far, so good is Martin Gray’s verdict on Darlington’s topsy-turvy first month of the season. Quakers start September by heading to Southport, a club two places and two points above Gray’s team, who are without a win in four matches. Darlington
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Elderly man taken to hospital with serious leg injury after fall in field
A MAN in his 70s has been taken to hospital with a "significant" leg injury after falling in a field. The Great North Air Ambulance (GNAA) were called to the incident yesterday in Hurworth, near Darlington. The man was taken to James Cook University
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No new sixth form places at town's only secondary school
TEENAGERS who expected to start studying A-levels at their town sixth form next week were left shell-shocked today after the college announced a block on new students. Governors at Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College, in Spennymoor, met
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River Leven path project nears completion
A PROJECT to create a walk alongside a river which would provide access for all is nearing completion.Stokesley River Leven Group was set up to enhance the riverside for people in the town and make it accessible to everyone. The group’s first project
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Police force to offer ethics role to someone without policing background
A SCANDAL-HIT police force is to appoint a new lead for standards and ethics that does not have a background in the industry. Cleveland Police has revealed it is to take the "ground-breaking" decision to recruit someone that does not have a police
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Former Newcastle Airport official Chris Sanders aiming to make Leeds Bradford Airport fly
A FORMER Newcastle Airport senior official is looking forward to helping another base take off after starting a fresh role. Chris Sanders has joined Leeds Bradford Airport as aviation development director, where he will work alongside former Newcastle
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New board to represent region's rail passengers
A NEW board has been put together to represent rail users on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) and hold the rail industry to account.The Route Supervisory Board has been put together by railway companies running the rail line, but will be headed by Sir
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Giant Norwegian cruise liner calls into North-East port - and boosts region's economy
A near 300- metre-long cruise ship carrying 2,400 passengers and more than 1,000 crew called into a North-East port yesterday.The Norwegian Jade made its inaugural call at the Port of Tyne.Visitors from 45 different nations set out from the ship to explore
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Romanian man jailed for 16 years for attempted rape of woman in "prolonged and sustained" attack
A GRANDMOTHER was subjected to an "abhorrent" sex attack as she walked to work by a Romanian criminal who was able to come and go from the UK as he pleased – despite an appalling catalogue of offences. Cezar Florea, 29, was described as "a violent
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Darlington: One in, one out for Quakers
DARLINGTON have been involved in two pieces of transfer activity today, with one player leaving the club and another joining. Arran Wearmouth has left the club on a permanent basis, joining Northern League title hopefuls West Auckland where he
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Racecourse groundsmen join cricket club staff on industry awards shortlist
GROUNDSMEN across the region are celebrating after being named finalists in the industry’s prestigious awards.Groundstaff teams from Durham and Darlington Cricket Clubs and Ripon Racecourse have made the shortlist for this year’s Institute of Groundsmanship
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Finest northern artists exhibit work in historic cathedral
A GRAND cathedral will host The Great North Art Show 2017 which showcases contemporary work by professional northern artists.Ripon Cathedral will house more than 350 artworks, ranging from printmaking and illustration to painting and sculptures. The free
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More dentists quitting NHS amid fears that kids are missing out on free appointments
A RISING number of NHS dentists across the North are leaving the profession, according to new figures.A total of 460 dentists left in 2015/16, the highest number for five years and up on the last recorded figure of 421. One of the areas which showed a
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Tributes paid to elderly pedestrian who died after crash
THE family of a woman who died in a collision earlier this week have paid tribute to their much-loved mother. Martha Johnson, who was 88 and from South Shields, was killed on Marsden Road in South Shields on Wednesday. Her children, Colin Johnson, Steven
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New team created to help people cope with roll-out of universal credit in County Durham
A NEW team of advisors is being created to help tenants in County Durham deal with changes to the welfare system.Universal credit is being introduced across most of County Durham from this autumn.To help people cope with the changes, County Durham Housing
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Durham CCC: Collingwood disappointed with ruling
PAUL Collingwood is annoyed that league rules have prevented Mark Wood from continuing his comeback from injury by playing for Ashington.The paceman is expected to feature in Durham's championship match at home to Kent, starting on Tuesday, but has
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Darlo Diary: Fine margins between winning and losing are being demonstrated
ONCE again the fine margins of football are coming home to roost. That narrow line between a good performance and an okay one is just one defensive slip up or one missed half chance away. After four games we were looking pretty well set. Yes, we’d
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Man has Land Rover confiscated after damaging field
A MAN has been convicted for causing substantial damage to crops on farmland near Thirsk. Mark James Hughes, 33, of Eden Street, Horden, Durham, was ordered to pay £1,000 compensation and has had his vehicle taken off him when he was sentenced at Northallerton
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Queen's representative drops in to join hospital fundraisers for lunch
LADIES lunched in style in aid of a community hospital today (Friday).More than 120 women attended the Friends of the Weardale Community Hospital’s annual ladies lunch at Wolsingham Showground in aid of the Stanhope-based hospital.The luncheon, which
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Alfie needs a new home after becoming rescue centre's longest resident
THE longest resident of a dog shelter is in need of a new home.Deerness Kennels Rescue Centre, in Langley Moor, near Durham, is appealing for someone to give a permanent home to eight-year-old Alfie, who has been with them for more than six months. Simon
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Middlesbrough: Garry Monk delighted to have transfer window closed
GARRY MONK is relieved to be at the end of the transfer window, and the Middlesbrough manager feels his players will benefit from no longer having any speculation hanging over them. A hectic summer of transfer activity finally ended on Thursday
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Meet the new police re-cutes
A LITTER of adorable puppies have started a journey to become fully qualified police dogs.Seven German Shepherds aged between ten and 17 weeks, a 14-month-old cocker spaniel a four-month-old labrador and a six-month-old spaniel/labrador cross have all
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Rugby: Darlington Mowden Park eyeing lofty ambitions ahead of season opener
DANNY BROWN is hoping the new National One season will enable Darlington Mowden Park to take another major step towards establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Championship. Mowden kick off the new campaign with a home game
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Young horse rider achieves national success at British Eventing
A NORTH Yorkshire student has become the latest pupil at her school to achieve national success in equestrian sports. Georgina Prest, of Ampleforth College in Ryedale, recently won her section at British Eventing’s Frickley Park Horse Trials. It was her
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Sleepless nights for detective as he tracked down Romanian fugitive wanted for attempted rape
THE detective leading the inquiry to track down fugitive Cezar Florea has revealed he endured sleepless nights. Detective Inspector Matt Hollingsworth said it had been three years' work to bring the attempted rapist to justice. Romanian
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Clay pigeon shoot to raise money for air ambulance
A CHARITY shoot is taking place to raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Sutton and Thirlby Gun Club, at Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe near Thirsk, will be holding the charity shoot on September 24. In addition to the clay pigeon shooting there
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Rafael Benitez staying with Newcastle United - but uncertainty remains because of situation at West Ham
RAFAEL BENITEZ will not be walking out on Newcastle United despite the club’s failure to make a single signing on transfer-deadline day, but the Magpies manager would seriously consider an offer from West Ham United if the London club were to part
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Path To Pyeonchang: County Durham ski cross star Emily Sarsfield closing in on her Olympic dream after a decade of disappointment
With the 2018 Winter Olympics just five months away, Emily Sarsfield is hoping it will be a case of third time lucky after missing the last two Games. Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson spoke to the County Durham ski cross star about her path to Pyeongchang
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Birthday cake whets appetite for theatre restoration
A LARGE cake in the shape of the new-look Darlington Hippodrome helped celebrate the theatre's 110th birthday yesterday – and gave an insight into what people will see when the scaffolding comes down in the next few days.The £12m restoration is nearing
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Ainsley warns that there are no easy games
Spennymoor manager Jason Ainsley has warned that there are no easy games in the Vanarama National League North as they prepare for their home game against Gainsborough today. Moors have got off to a flying start this season, having lost just once
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Shildon eye lucrative FA Cup tie
Shildon have their eyes on a lucrative reward when they travel to Bottesford in the first qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup today. Victory today will not only earn the winners some healthy prize money of £3,000, but also a possible lucrative
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Support group to help children with dyspraxia and their parents
CHILDREN with dyspraxia can access a new support group for those under 12 thanks to a Teesside charity.Dyspraxia is a developmental coordination disorder, which can affect motor skills, and is often misunderstood or not diagnosed properly.The Roseberry
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Motorcyclist found dead by side of road after collision with telegraph pole
A MOTORCYCLIST from Middlesbrough has died after a collision with a telegraph pole at the side of the A170 in North Yorkshire. The man was found by the Thirsk to Helmsley road between the junctions to Ampleforth and Sproxton. The incident
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Sunderland successfully make a little go a long way in transfer window
BY common consensus, this was the transfer window when football entered a financial world all of its own. Clearly, someone forget to tell Sunderland. While Jose Mourinho was spending £75m on Romelu Lukaku, Simon Grayson was signing ten players
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Appeal to call a halt to mental health consultation
A LEADING mental health champion has called on health chiefs to halt what he has branded a “shoddy”consultation over major changes to services which he claims will put lives at risk.Roger Tuckett, Chairman of Hambleton and Richmondshire mental health
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Woman, 61, shot in leg by air rifle
A WOMAN was shot in the leg with a suspcted air rifle, police have revealed. The woman, 61, was shot on Tuesday afternoon (August 29) at around 2.30pm in Albert Park in Middlesbrough. The vicim, who suffered bruising to her leg as a result
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North-East cricket previews
Durham Cricket Academy face Dukes ECB North East Premier League champions-elect South Northumberland, who need just 20 points from their last two games to secure their first title triumph since 2015. The Academy have had an excellent season and blooded
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Great things to do this weekend
Darlington New Orleans Jazz Club - Jeff Barnhart's 'Mr Men' Quartet, St Augustine’s Parish Centre, Darlington, on Saturday, 12-3pm Darlington’s jazz lovers are in for a treat when fantastic pianist, goodtime vocalist and all round performer Jeff
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Out & About: Historian Nicholas Orme looks at the history of Durham Cathedral
Historian Nicholas Orme, who has written a social history of England's cathedrals, explains how Durham Cathedral survived Henry VIII, the Puritans and revolutionary zeal When we look at a cathedral like Durham, we seem to see a work of giants,
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Books: Sharon Griffiths’ new novel for Young Adults imagines a world stripped back to basics, where the fight is on to stave off starvation and disease
You could - despite what the Bible says - live on bread alone for quite a long time. If you had the ingredients, you could probably make a loaf if you really had to. But if civilisation ended tomorrow, could you also grow the wheat to make the
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Chris takes it on the chin for the Butterwick
PHYSIOTHERAPIST Chris Oates has raised more than £200 for charity by bowing to his wife’s wishes and having his beard shaved off.Father-of-four Chris, 45, works for Sky Blue Therapy and provides invaluable support for staff and patients at the Butterwick
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Council grant funds new equipment for table tennis club
A TOWN council has lent its support to a growing sports club.Bishop Auckland Town Council has donated £500 to Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club so it can upgrade some of its equipment.Mayor Adam Zair visited the club at its base– Bishop Barrington School
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Books: Durham-born writer Andrea Prior give five top tips to get children reading
Durham-born writer and illustrator Andréa Prior, author of A Parcel of Pigs and Other Funny Tails, offers her top five tips to get children reading 1. READING ALOUD TOGETHER Reading aloud to your child is one of the most important things you
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Homes: Tips for replacing a boiler
Putting up with an old boiler is something lots of us do, but fitting a new one has significant benefits, especially with colder weather on the horizon, says Julia Gray IF your home has an old boiler, it's easy to put off changing it because it
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Travel: Fancing doing something different for New Year's Eve? Andy White went to Amsterdam to see the New Year in
After years of waiting until the last minute to arrange how to see in the New Year, Andrew White decided to do something a little different IS it too soon to start making plans for New Year's Eve? If you're anything like me, I tend to spend the
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Film: Josh O'Connor talks about his role in God's Own Country
Josh O’Connor stars in God’s Own Country, a small, indie film with big themes. He talks to Georgia Humphreys about how it’s a world away from his role in The Durrells If people were to recognise rising British star Josh O'Connor, it would most
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TV: Catch-up with the Cold Feet cast
After a successful return to our screens last year, the Cold Feet gang is back for another series. Susan Griffin catches up with the five familiar faces to find out what we can expect from the new run After a 13-year hiatus, Cold Feet returned
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Books: Robert Webb opens up in his autobiography
In his autobiography, How Not To Be A Boy, the comic actor opens up about everything from suicidal thoughts after his mum died, to drinking too much. "All comedians secretly want to make themselves useful," says Robert Webb, star of Peep Show and
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Health: Stephie Simpson from Great Ayton talks about how having a stoma changed her life
Stephie Simpson describes herself as ‘lewd, crewd, tattooed and prepared to ‘take the taboo out of poo’. She talks to Ruth Addicott about the stoma that changed her life PUNK rock mum-of-two Stephie Simpson is on a mission to ‘take the taboo out
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Technology firm Stadium Group secures £2.8m deal for PowerPax UK as it targets further growth
A TECHNOLOGY firm has bought a fellow market operator in a £2.8m deal to support its future growth. Stadium Group has taken on the business and assets of PowerPax UK. Bosses say the move for PowerPax, known for serving the industrial power
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Here's some tips to boost your employability
After all that time lying on the beach thinking about the future, September is the big jobs switch month. James Innes, the UK’s top selling careers author, explains how to boost your employability this autumn Now that you’re making your way back
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Sharon Griffiths: New Labour MP's "couldn't be friends with a Tory" comment reeks of immaturity and a closed mind
LAURA Pidcock, recently elected MP for North West Durham has said that she could never be friends with a Tory. She clearly loathes them en masse. “It’s visceral,” she says. Fair enough. We’re all free to choose our friends as and where we like.
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Cavendish to make comeback on Tour of Britain
MARK Cavendish will make his comeback from injury to lead Team Dimension Data at the OVO Energy Tour of Britain, which begins on Sunday in Edinburgh. The 32-year-old Isle of Man racer fractured his scapula on stage four of the Tour de France in
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The hills are alive - Tackling the Winking Sheep Sportive
“YOU’VE got metronomic legs.” After 36 miles and heading towards l,000 feet of climbing it was just what I needed to hear. Half-way through my planned 75-mile trek through Weardale and Cumbria, my enthusiasm was beginning to wane. I’d been
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Man charged with murder of 17-year-old motorcyclist Sonny Stephenson is committed to crown court
A MAN has been charged with murder after the death of a teen motorcyclist in Guisborough at the weekend. Matthew Philip Buckworth, of Charlton Garth in Guisborough, has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Sonny Stephenson following an incident
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Ever fancied keeping chickens? Well, here are the cockle-doodle do's and don'ts
Would you like to wander out to your back garden and collect a lovely fresh egg for breakfast? HEATHER BARRON explores the idea of keeping hens to provide a regular supply of eggs (and maybe the occasional Sunday roast). IT is much less common
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Sharon Griffiths: Time for an October holiday
WELL, that’s it. Summer’s over. School starts next week. Time to ditch the flip flops, buy some boots and get ready for the long haul through autumn. Do you realise that our next public holiday isn’t until Christmas Day? Sigh… It’s all right
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Let's get an early start on Tees Valley regeneration
IT was very interesting reading the new Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen’s column (Echo, Aug 28) headlined ‘PM’ s visit a key moment in our story’ and Terry Chapman’s letter ‘Mayor’s claims’ (HAS, Aug 28). Many didn’t believe Ben Houchen would beat
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Tees Valley Mayor voters fell into Tory make-believe trap
I COULD not believe it when the people of the Tees Valley fell into the world of Tory make-believe and voted in Ben Houchen, who is secretly laughing his head off at the Tory trap they have fallen for. The so-called Northern Powerhouse has stalled
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Nobody voted to join the common market
RECENTLY you have had a few readers writing to Hear All Sides about the common market. I would like to put these people right. They say that they voted to join the common market. Well, they are wrong. Nobody got a vote to join the common
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Labour stabbing UK in the back over Brexit negotiations
UNTIL now Jeremy Corbyn has held the position that, under Labour, the UK would leave the single market and the customs union at the end of the Brexit process, in March 2019. But, in a sudden U-turn, Labour is now saying that we should remain in
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EU plans to bore us into submission
DAVID Davis has submitted to the EU negotiator Michel Barnier detailed documents prepared over several months outlining Britain’s position on Brexit, prior to further negotiations. He has asked him to be flexible and imaginative during future negotiations
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Respect for Vince
I AGREE with Eric Gendle’s comments about Vince Cable (HAS, Aug 24). Vince is a man who has always commanded respect – not a word you readily associate with the public’s attitude to politicians. In fact, I can only think of two or three who
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Appalled by new Labour MP's "couldn't be friends with a Tory" comments
I AM appalled at the comments of the newly elected Labour MP Laura Pidcock that Tories are awful I can assure her that the feelings are entirely mutual. John Armstrong, Bishop Auckland
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Comment: The need for progress in Brexit negotiations
AT a press conference in Tokyo yesterday, Theresa May and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced that Britain and Japan will work “quickly” to establish a new post-Brexit economic partnership. Mr Abe’s statement that new investment by Japanese
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Curtain raiser announced to take centre stage at £1.5m children's theatre venue
AUDIENCES can expect the stage of a £1.5m children’s theatre to be set as a woodland wonderland for the first production to be played out at the new arts venue.Theatre Hullabaloo – attached to the Darlington Hippodrome within the former Edwardian fire
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Harvesting the best food from Yorkshire's coast and moors
SEAFOOD from the Yorkshire coast and game from the North York Moors will feature in a harvest food festival. Malton Harvest Food Festival takes place on Saturday, September 9 and will celebrate the best of the region’s seasonal food. There
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"How dare Third Energy force their way into our villages?" - 250 anti-fracking campaigners make their voice heard at meeting
ABOUT 250 anti-fracking campaigners turned out to a meeting held by Third Energy into its forthcoming fracking operation in Ryedale. The information event at Kirby Misperton Village Hall on Thursday evening was organised by Third Energy to answer
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Racing: The Paul Mulrennan column
It’s another busy weekend for racing with Flat fixtures up and down the country from Sandown Park in the south all the way up to Hamilton Park in Scotland.I’ll be at Beverley today, where I’ve got some very promising rides beginning with Kirbec for Keith
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Durham CCC: Durham complete victory over Derbyshire despite early Jennings dismissal
IT was an indication of how keen England are to keep Keaton Jennings in the frame that national selector James Whitaker was at Emirates Riverside to witness the last rites of a nine-wicket win against Derbyshire.There was little prospect of him seeing
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Police appeal after vandalism at rural sports pavilion
HUNDREDS of pounds of damage has been caused to a community building ran by volunteers for residents in upper Weardale.In the last week, roof tiles, guttering and drain pipes at St John's Chapel recreation ground pavilion were smashed and vandals
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The poison pen letter writer of Manfield has died
A MAN who wrote poison pen letters to fellow villagers has died more than 15 years after being jailed for a campaign of abuse that tore the community apart. Retired academic Dr James Forster was jailed in 2001 after spending more than a decade
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Fire attack on house - arson investigation launched in Darlington after second incident at same property
AN investigation is underway into an arson attack on a house – 15 months after the same property was hit by a firebomb. Police in Darlington have refused to link the two attacks and said they will not speculate on whether or not they are related
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Specialist divers to carry out repair work to weir in Durham
SPECIALIST divers will be carrying out work to repair the weir in the river in Durham in the coming weeks.Durham County Council will be starting the work on Milburngate Weir, in the River Wear, on Monday.Divers and specialist equipment will be used to
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Newcastle's lack of transfer action is hardly unexpected - but raises further questions over Rafael Benitez's future
SO much for Mike Ashley’s promises of support to Rafael Benitez then. Newcastle United spent deadline day in the much the same way as they have conducted themselves throughout the rest of the transfer window – missing out on targets, refusing to match
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Fraser from the Fairway: Major winners queuing up to play British Masters at Close House
AS the marquees were being constructed around the stunning Close House on the outskirts of Newcastle, inside the clubhouse European Tour chiefs delivered the latest boost to what looks certain to be the biggest golf tournament to have ever graced the
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Rugby: Newcastle Falcons keen to build on last season's progress as new campaign begins
LAST season, Newcastle Falcons achieved their highest Aviva Premiership finish for 11 years. After a summer of successful strengthening that has seen the likes of DTH van der Merwe, Maxime Mermoz and Toby Flood arrive at Kingston Park, Dean Richards
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Abandoned BHS store in 'worst shape', says retail expert
TWO thirds of former BHS stores in the North-East remain closed a year on from the demise of the once proud high street name. Three sites have been snapped up by other retailers – the Hartlepool branch being rapidly occupied by B&M, Arcadia
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Alleged head-butt attack on model in busy's bar's smoking area was 'self defence', accused man claims
VIOLENCE flared when two strangers crossed paths at the doorway of a crowded smoking area outside a city centre bar, on the approach to Christmas last year, a court was told.Dean Spencer is said to have launched a head-butt attack on the other man on
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Youngsters give animal sanctuary a helping hand as part of citizenship scheme
YOUNG people have been gaining new skills at an animal sanctuary as part of a national citizenship scheme.Twelve youngsters from South West Durham spent two days with the Ark on the Edge Animal Sanctuary, near Woodland, in Teesdale, this week as part
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Murder probe - police question man over motorbike death of Sonny Stephenson, 17, and attempted murder of boy, 15
A 34-year-old man is still be questioned by police in connection with the murder and attempted murder of two teenagers travelling on a motorbike. Cleveland Police said they had made the arrest following the death of Sonny Stephenson, 17, who was
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County Durham teaching assistant dispute rumbles into third school year
A UNION is seeking clarity over negotiations affecting thousands of County Durham teaching assistants as a long-running dispute over contracts enters a third academic year. It had been hoped that the dispute between Durham County Council and its teaching
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"Diana brought this serenity – and when she left there was awe"
WITH a hug, a handshake or a comforting word, Diana, Princess of Wales helped change public attitudes to those living with HIV or children maimed by landmines.Julian La Bastide, 50, a former senior nurse manager who ran a team caring for HIV patients,
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Crews take to the water for Great Tyne Row in aid of stroke charity after two members suffer attacks
CREWS from a rowing club are taking part in a 25km challenge to raise funds for a charity close to the hearts of many of its members. Three teams from Durham Amateur Rowing Club (Darc) are getting involved in the Great Tyne Row, which takes place today
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Sunderland complete deadline-day transfer treble
SUNDERLAND were by far the busiest of the North-East clubs on transfer-deadline day, signing three players, allowing two to leave on loan, and successfully holding on to two of their most valuable assets in Lamine Kone and Didier Ndong. Callum
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Spennymoor Town: Fewster signs for Moors
SPENNYMOOR TOWN last night completed the signing of striker Bradley Fewster, who was release by Middlesbrough at the end of last season.Fewster, 21, signed professional terms with Boro in 2013 and went on to play on loan for York City and Hartlepool United
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Prayers said, national anthem sung and afternoon tea toasted at Princess Diana memorial among hundreds of items of memorabilia
PRAYERS were said, the national anthem was sung and afternoon tea was toasted by County Durham residents marking the anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. More than 50 people turned out to a service of remembrance at the home of staunch monarchist
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Middlesbrough hold on to their star performers as Marvin Johnson joins
MIDDLESBROUGH lived up to their promise of holding firm over Ben Gibson and Adama Traore on transfer-deadline day, meaning the £50m-rated duo will remain on Teesside until at least January to contribute to the club’s promotion push. Boro’s only
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Maharajah's North Yorkshire elephants recreated at coast
A LITTLE known story of a Maharajah and his elephants who once lived on the North Yorkshire Coast is being brought to life with a family of willow elephants.The 2m high sculptures of the mother and her two calves were created by Whitby artist Emma Stothard
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Club stalwart remembered at annual memorial tournament at village cricket ground
VILLAGE cricketers gather on Sunday for a now annual tribute to a club stalwart and veteran of the game, both as a player and official.Although it is now nine years since the death of Peter Metcalfe, players of his local club, Ushaw Moor, of the Durham
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Durham academics involved in unque season of films to mark a century of political uprisings across the globe
THE looming centenary of the Russian Revolution, of October 1917, will be marked with a series of unique film screenings.Tyneside Cinema and Durham University have combined their expertise to present What’s Left? A Century in Revolution.The special programme
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Celebration marks 25 years for social club for the elderly
A CHAT over a hot drink and a biscuit has been a weekly staple in the diet of older residents living in the Sedgefield area for a quarter of a century.On September 1, 1992, the Pop in Club opened its doors to welcome the elderly and people living with
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Live version of The Vicar of Dibley being performed next week
A COMMUNITY theatre group is bringing a hugely popular television series to the stage.Dryburn Theatrical Workshop is performing The Vicar of Dibley at Chester-le-Street Community Centre next week.The play opens with the surprise appointment of a female
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Opening of 'no-frills' private school delayed
THE opening of a new independent grammar school in Durham city centre offering cut-price private education has been delayed until next year. It had been hoped The Independent Grammar School: Durham would open for the start of this academic year
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Successful ladies' group to be launched in Dale
A LADIES group has proved so popular that it is expanding for a second time. The community interest group Pimms and Needles has already proved a success in Hurworth, near Darlington and Aycliffe Village and will be launching at The Hub, in Barnard
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Racing: The weekend's best bets by Charlie McCann of betvictor
Chester, Beverley and Sandown are all featured on ITV Racing this afternoon, with two competitive G3 contests at the latter. A field of seven colts go to post for the Solario Stakes, with connections no doubt eyeing next year’s classics already. Godolphin