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Lifeboat launched to rescue stricken angling boat five miles off coast
A 27ft angling boat which suffered mechanical failure some five miles off Hartlepool this afternoon (Saturday, September 2) was rescued by the town's RNLI all weather lifeboat. The alarm was raised at 1.24pm and the lifeboat was launched at 1.38pm
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Police appeal to trace missing 64-year-old George McKay
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a 64-year-old man who has not been seen since 8.30am yesterday (Friday, September 1). George McKay, 64, of Cauldwell Avenue, South Shields, was last seen near his home on Beach Road. Enquiries to find
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Mystery factory in the shadows of Yarm railway viaduct identified
WHAT factory, we asked a couple of weeks ago, is the chimney in the foreground of this wonderful 1950s picture of Yarm railway viaduct? William Burrows replied that it was Wren’s Vinegar Brewery. “In the late 1940s/early 1950s, I lived at home
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Hartlepool United 3 Maidstone United 1
HARTLEPOOL UNITED made it two wins from two as they gave a polished display to see off Maidstone 3-1. After racking up their first win of the season on Monday, they made it six points from six with their best performance of the season – by some
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Southport 2 Darlington 0
IT was a familiar scenario for Darlington who were left ruing their failure to take one of numerous chances during defeat today at Southport. They had far more of the possession during the first half but, as at North Ferriby seven days ago, were
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Bloodied car passenger dragged from car as sleeping youngsters have narrow escape
TWO children asleep on a sofa were left shaken after a car crashed into a house with the occupants then making off. The crash happened in Rosslare Road, Stockton, at about 1.50am on Saturday morning and led to the house being substantially damaged
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Pensioner makes 'carbon copy' of village church as 3D stained glass model
A PENSIONER who was inspired after going to an Age Concern workshop has recreated his local church in 3D stained glass. The finished creation of St Mary's Church, in Easington Village, is due to go on display in the building which inspired it.It was
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LIVE: Hartlepool United v Maidstone United
Sports Editor Nick Loughlin reports live from Victoria Park as Hartlepool take on Maidstone United. Tweets by @loughlinecho Kick-off: 3pm
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LIVE: Southport v Darlington
Deputy Sports Editor Craig Stoddart reports live from Haig Avenue as Darlington take on Southport. Tweets by @CStoddartEcho Kick-off: 3pm
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Businesses are told: 'you're never too old to be an apprentice.'
APPRENTICESHIPS are not just for young people who are new to work, North-East training provider Northern Skills Group has reminded businesses. The group has highlighted a move by Durham County Council to put eleven of its workers through apprenticeships
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First six affordable houses built as part of multi-million scheme
THE first houses in a multi-million programme to build 190 new homes have been completed.Six two-bedroom houses have been built on a former brownfield site at Thirlmere Road, Ferryhill, and let through the Durham Key Options lettings scheme.They are part
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Air cadets receive donation of rucksacks and office kit
AIR cadets have been kitted out with new equipment.Royal Air Force Air Cadets from the Bishop Auckland Squadron got new rucksacks to use as they work towards Duke of Edinburgh Awards from housing association Bernicia.It also donated unused office equipment
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Brigade to practice high rise fire skills on empty flats
FIREFIGHTERS will be testing their response to high rise fires on an empty block of flats before they are demolished.Cleveland Fire Brigade have been given the opportunity to test its plans to deal with high rise blazes on Elm House Apartments in Bath
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Darlington town centre has charm galore – so what can it do to really thrive?
DARLINGTON town centre has charm galore, writes North-East retail consultant Graham Soult – so what can it do to really thrive? THRIVING: Graham Soult on Grange Road in Darlington. He says there is a strong independent retail and leisure
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Olympic canoe coach challenges world leaders to get behind climate change campaign
A FORMER Olympic canoe coach is calling on the help of world leaders to raise awareness of climate change and pollution. David Train, who was born in Stockton, is looking to get leading political figures to sign his canoe paddle - known as The
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Hospital radiographer who battled rare cancer beats charity target
A HOSPITAL radiographer who has received treatment for a rare form of leukaemia undertook a coast-to-coast charity cycle challenge with friends and colleagues. Kevin Taylor, who works at Middlesbrough’s James Cook University Hospital, aimed to
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Golf club among five sites identified for 10,000 new homes
MORE than 10,000 new homes will be needed to deal with a population that "continues to grow", a council has warned. Stockton Borough Council has produced the next stage of its Local Plan, which identifies the need for thousands of new homes across
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George Samuel Brewing Company repeats its Battle of Beers festival success of last year
SEVEN North-East beer producers pitted their brewing skills in search of a prestigious title at an annual regional real ale celebration. The 37th Durham Beer Festival opened with a bang as the first pints were downed by traditional ale lovers,
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Professional rugby player overturns driving ban after court hears it would 'change his whole lifestyle'
A PROFESSIONAL rugby union player has won his appeal against a driving ban imposed for speeding. Christopher Auld, 24, was caught travelling at 54mph in a 40mph zone on the A66 westbound at Kirkby Thore, Cumbria, last December. Auld – who plays
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Police reassure public after armed officers and sniffer dogs spotted outside Darlington Memorial Hospital
POLICE have taken steps to reassure the public after armed police and sniffer dogs were seen outside Darlington Memorial Hospital this afternoon. Alarmed patients and members of the public were shocked to see four police cars arrive outside the
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Lord Lieutenant of Durham visits thriving Darlington businesses
THE Lord Lieutenant of Durham has paid a special visit to two successful Darlington businesses with the help of a former mayor and mayoress.Councillors Brian and Doris Jones, mayor and mayoress of Darlington for 2016-17 welcomed Sue Snowdon to Middleton
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Your little princesses and pirates invited to get their walking boots on for an event this weekend
PIRATES and princesses will descend upon Darlington this weekend. South Park will be taken over by scurvy pirates and a parade of princesses as youngsters raise money for St Teresa’s Hospice.The town’s first Pirates and Princesses toddle will be held
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Chance to explore Crown Street Library - possibly for the last time
BOOK lovers will have the chance to explore hidden treasures inside an historic library building next week – potentially for the last time.Basement areas of Darlington’s Crown Street Library that are not normally open to the public, will be available
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NYSD Cricket: Can Richmond keep hold of top spot ?
With only two games remaining, leaders Richmondshire hold a narrow four-point lead over Great Ayton. The Dalesmen have been on an impressive run of form and are unbeaten since mid-June. They will not be holding back at Hornby Park, as the title race will
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New mental health service for youngsters
A NEW mental health service has been launched to support children and young people in Hambleton and Richmondshire.Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a crisis resolution home treatment service, which aims to provide specialist
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New mental health service for youngsters
A NEW mental health service has been launched to support children and young people in Hambleton and Richmondshire. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a crisis resolution home treatment service, which aims to provide
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Boxer-turned television personality Francis Jones supporting eight year-old's charity fund raising efforts
FORMER boxer turned television personality Francis Jones has pledged his support to charity fund raiser Callum Lane-Tingle, who is taking part in Cancer Research’s Relay for Life event. The event, on Saturday September 16, will see teams walk around
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Vital lifesaving equipment installed in market place
RESIDENTS and tourists are to benefit from a piece of lifesaving equipment that has been installed in Thirsk Market Place.Thirsk Community First Responders (CFRs), backed by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, have decided to install a defibrillator
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Darlington 'raging bull' woman on the run after attacking friend
A WOMAN who turned into a "raging bull" when she attacked her vulnerable friend was on the run last night. Kathleen Salkeld, from Darlington, dragged the woman to the ground, kicked and punched her in two separate assaults. York Crown Court
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Hunt for surviving family of daring World War II commando
A MAN who has retraced the footsteps of an elite commando unit - tasked with dangerous missions throughout the Second World War - is hunting for the family of one member.Jeff Hewitt is looking into the journey of 46 Royal Marines Commando unit along with
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Caring schoolboy's charity ride for friend
A SCHOOLBOY has raised over £275 for charity with a sponsored bike ride. Ten-year-old Callum Richardson, from Stanley, cycled five miles from Greencroft to Beamish on Thursday. He was raising money for the Children’s Heat Unit Fund in Newcastle
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Hartlepool United: Harrison insists there's no pressure
Seven games, one win. But Craig Harrison insists he has had nothing but enjoyment from managing Hartlepool United. An underwhelming start to the National League season has damaged morale outside the club, but inside Harrison insists his outlook has been
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Inspiral Carpets frontman Tom Hingley to perform in the North-East
A SINGER who fronted one of Manchester’s most prolific and influential indie bands is coming to the North-East to take part in a 1990s live spectacular. Tom Hingley, lead singer of Inspiral Carpets, is heading the line-up at Back to the 90s in The Cluny
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Epic 183-mile cycling challenge raises £2,600 for Ryan
A TEAM of friends have completed a gruelling cycle challenge in support of a little boy battling a muscle wasting condition. Sarah and Martin Vayro, Alex Kaars Sijpesteijn, David Houseman, Nicola Young and Mark Pratt are took on a 183-mile cross
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Man jailed for second time this year after again falling for online under-age sex 'sting'
A MAN was jailed for the second time this year for trying to meet what he believed was an underage girl, for sex. Having completed a previous 22-week sentence over an attempted liaison with a 14-year-old girl, in a police ‘sting’ in January, Wayne
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Strike-hit rail firm accused of 'breaching legal commitments' to disabled
THE RMT union has accused the region’s biggest rail firm of breaching legal commitments to the disabled as passengers endured yet another day of disruption caused by strike action.Members at Northern rail, operated by Arriva, walked out for 24 hours on
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Runner completes 125-mile River Tyne challenge in memory of father
A RUNNER has put his legs to the test after completing a 125-mile challenge along the River Tyne. Chris Anderson, of Spennymoor, runs with the Evenwood Road Runners but was inspired to take on a challenge in memory of his father, Stewart Anderson
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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
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10 things not to miss inside St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington
THE "Lady of the North" is welcoming visitors throughout September. The 12th Century Lady – also known as Darlington's St Cuthbert's Church – is holding a concert on Friday, September 8, from 11am, to kickstart the Heritage Open Weekend. The church