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Durham CCC: No respite for Jennings
KEATON Jennings' attempt to dig in for dear life brought him little joy as Durham fell victim to the no-toss option after rain prevented play until 4pm on the opening day of their home match against Kent.Looking to end his lean run, the axed England
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Bishops stun league leaders West in local derby
Bishop Auckland stunned league leaders and neighbours West Auckland by beating them 4-3 at Heritage Park last night. West, who have signed midfielder Adam Mitchell from Spennymoor. missed some good chances early in the game, and they paid the price
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Darlo Diary: We look a million miles from where we were at the start of the season
NON-LEAGUE football is about the holistic experience one can enjoy when travelling away from home. Going to places that you wouldn’t normally think of visiting, you find good pubs, welcoming club houses and some fabulous match day food. So, having
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Call for 'commonsense' to prevail as MPs join forces to protect hospital services
QUESTIONS have been raised about the process being used to decide the future of hospital services in the region.Two MPs have put aside their political differences to fight for the future of essential services at Darlington Memorial Hospital.The town'
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Middlesbrough: Cold weather and style of play led to former Boro man's exit
GASTON RAMIREZ claims he never found the right Premier League club to suit his style and insists one of the main reasons he wanted to leave Teesside was because of the cold weather. The Uruguayan infuriated Boro fans, coaching staff and team-mates
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Diversions in place following serious crash
EMERGENCY services are currently dealing with a serious collision on the B6163, near the junction of the A658 Knaresborough by-pass which has been closed to traffic. The accident was reported at 4.36pm today (Wednesday, September, 6) and road closures
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Accused businessman cleared of indecency charges after trial
A BUSINESSMAN accused of indecency with a young girl, in an incident said to have taken place a decade ago, has been cleared of both charges he was facing.Paul Seed, now 56, denied causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity and assaulting
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Region's chippies shortlisted for best Fish and Chip Shop of the Year award
TWO of the region's chippies are in the running to be crowned North-East England's Fish and Chip Shop of the Year.Fish and Chips At 149, in Barnard Castle, County Durham, and Millers Fish & Chips, in Haxby, North Yorkshire, have been shortlisted
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Bin days to change for thousands of households
BIN days in parts of County Durham will change as a council looks to 'streamline' its refuse and recycling service.Durham County Council will start new collection days and weeks at around 55,000 properties in the Sedgefield, Teesdale and Wear
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Newcastle: Rafa Benitez recovering from surgery and awaits go-ahead to return to work ahead of Swansea trip
RAFAEL BENITEZ expects to be fit enough to lead Newcastle United into this Sunday’s Premier League tussle with Swansea City after surgery to remove an infection. The Magpies boss, who has had his frustrations away from the playing field already
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Darlington secondary schools hold open evenings for potential new starters
SECONDARY schools around Darlington will be opening their doors to potential new starters this month.From Monday, the eight schools will invite parents and children to tour their facilities, find out what the school has to offer and allows them an opportunity
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Back stage at Kynren amid a milling mass of history
Chris Lloyd goes back stage to see the cast of hundreds pull the Kynren nightshow, at Bishop Auckland, together “TONIGHT, this volunteer is going to be a Roman, a knight, and then a bishop,” says Anne-Isabelle Daulon, the chief executive at Kynren
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Sunderland: Black Cats midfielder thinks they've not reached the standards they can
LEE CATTERMOLE might be relatively new to the Championship but the Sunderland captain has soon found how a reality check is just around the corner if players do not maintain their standards.Cattermole has started all five games so far in the second tier
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Van robber tries to sell expensive instruments stolen from vehicle
A VAN thief has attempted to sell two expensive violins that were in the back of the vehicle. The white Ford Transit van stolen in Richmond had various items of gardening equipment inside, along with the two valuable violins. The van, with
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Career burglar raided sleeping family's home just days after prison release
A ‘FIFTH-STRIKE’ burglar reverted to type within days of his release from a previous prison sentence. Steven Edwards is now back behind bars, starting a sentence of three years and 36 weeks, following his short-lived taste of freedom. It follows
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Pollution scare sparks special order for town
A COUNCIL is creating it’s first ever special air quality area to ensure a new £34m bypass is lowering a market town’s shock pollution levels.The highest ever pollution readings for nitrogen dioxide were recorded at the Bridge Street junction in Bedale
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Plans for derelict community centre submitted
PLANS to convert a derelict community centre into a private house have been submitted to Durham County Council.Collier House, in Sunnybrow, Crook, closed down six years ago and was put on the market in February.Many residents consider the building to
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Durham v Kent (day 2, tea)
A FLUENT half-century by skipper Sam Northeast helped Kent to recover from a fine opening burst by Graham Onions. Going in at 14 for two, Northeast sped to 50 off 45 balls and was unbeaten on 61 out of 134 for three at tea. He was off the mark
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Meals on wheels reaches residents
A MEALS on wheels service providing vital help for elderly people is marking its second anniversary after serving up over 6,300 meals.Bedale Community meals on wheels was set up by Diane Hosking in the church’s Chantry Hall and has gone from strength
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Ex-Middlesbrough forward denies role in multi-million pound fraud involving football apprenticeships
A FORMER Middlesbrough forward has denied playing a role in an alleged multimillion-pound fraud involving football apprenticeships. Paul Sugrue, who played 89 times for Boro between 1982 and 1985, scoring six goals, is due to go on trial this week
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Volunteers sought to help with triathlon
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to ensure the smooth-running of a triathlon.Hartlepool’s Big Lime Triathlon is taking place on October 1.Hartlepool Borough Council say a number of people have already offered their services for the event, now in its fifth
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Award-winning chefs celebrate the early success of their new venture
A RECENTLY opened restaurant has been included in one of the leading UK food guides. Rascills in the village of Raskelf, between Thirsk and Easingwold, has been included in the Good Food Guide 2018. The farm-based venue was opened just ten
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From Syria to the Dales - MP attends photography exhibition opening
A DALES camera club’s annual exhibition opened with a visit from a special guest.Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond, called in to The Old School House (TOSH) arts centre in Leyburn to view the Wensleydale Camera Club’s latest show. The display, in the upstairs
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5 reasons why women should lift weights - and it's not to get bulging biceps
THERE'S still a pretty clear gender divide at the gym. Men tend to stick to the weights section and grunt as loudly as possible, while the majority of women avoid weights at all costs and opt for the running machines instead. Of course, this isn't
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Stevie D's sweet sounds from the streets
FROM Saltburn to Darlington, and all places inbetween, Stevie D is a familiar sight and sound. He is a Scouse busker who likes to get his crowd involved in his music. This photograph of him was taken by John Mannick of Darlington when he was in full flight
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How to train your plants to make your garden eye-catching - with a touch of topiary
IF you've visited stately homes and gardens this summer and admired the architectural beauty of evergreen spheres and cones, beautifully clipped mazes, evergreen peacocks and other statuesque shapes, you may be inspired to create your own topiary.
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Funding offered to explore legacy of First World War in North-East town
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of grants are being offered to explore and honour the legacy of Darlington's involvement in the First World War. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has made funds available of between £3,000 and £10,000 to launch projects
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Volunteers sought for the next season of Kynren
WITH the second season of Kynren due to draw to a close next weekend, organisers are already looking for volunteers to make it a success next year.The first of the Open Call sessions where anyone interested in joining as a volunteer will learn about all
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Police commissioner facing mounting pressure to abandon plans to take control of fire service
A POLICE commissioner is facing mounting pressure to abandon her plans to take control of a fire service after a further council voted to oppose the move. Richmondshire District Council has followed North Yorkshire County Council in proposing Police
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Prince superfan hosts event after returning from Paisley Park to pen a book about the legendary musician
A LIFE-LONG love affair with Prince led a Teesside man on an adventure that took him across the Atlantic to walk in his hero’s footsteps. Stuart Willoughby took a break from his work as the manager of Stockton’s renowned Sound It Out Records to
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New store for Bishop Auckland out-of-town site
A NATIONAL health and beauty store is set to open on a popular out-of-town shopping park tomorrow.Superdrug is taking over the vacant premises left by Brantano on the Bishop Auckland Retail Park , in St Helen Auckland.The new store will create 19 new
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Darlington restaurant worker was part of sex grooming network
A DARLINGTON restaurant worker is set to be sentenced for his role in a sex grooming ring. Mohibur Rahman worked in several restaurants around the region including ones in Darlington. Today, he appeared at Newcastle Crown Court where is due
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Durham v Kent (day 2, lunch)
MARK Wood and James Weighell rode to Durham's rescue in a stand of 106 after they had slumped to 77 for seven on the second morning of their Specsavers County Championship match at home to Kent. Weighell departed for 55 when a fierce pull off Mitch
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Bosses say Tees Valley Mayor yet to present plan for buying airport
BOSSES at a loss-making airport have hit out at the Tees Valley Mayor for questioning the investment they have put into the site. Peel Group, the owners of Durham Tees Valley Airport, also claim that Ben Houchen has not yet presented any proposal
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'Gentle giant' ex-soldier killed in Tow Law motorbike crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a "gentle giant" who died after his motorbike was involved in a crash with a car. Ex-serviceman Shaun (Dave) Neal, 46, from Jarrow was killed in a collision on the A68 between Consett and Tow Law on Saturday, September
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'He had so much to live for' - Mystery surrounds railway death of popular man, Stephen Craggs
THE reasons behind the death of a man “who had so much to live for” will remain a mystery, an inquest heard. Stephen Richard Craggs was killed when he was hit by a Transpennine Express train about four miles north of Darlington Railway Station
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Death blow clubs and historic suit of armour to go under the hammer
AN 18th century suit of armour owned by the last family to rule Japan and clubs made to deliver fatal blows are set to be auctioned on September 29. Tennants Auctioneers, in Leyburn, is selling a private collection of arms and armour from around the world
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County Durham team joins 1,600 runners in Germany for twin town's annual race
RUNNERS from a County Durham town have been strengthening the bond with their German counterparts by tackling a race together overseas.Members of Sedgefield Harriers made their second trip of the year to twin town Hamminkeln last week to take part in
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Too many accidents at West Auckland roundabout
MY wife was present at another accident on the roundabout outside the Manor House in West Auckland at 8.45am on Tuesday, where a minibus was in a collision with a car driven by a young lady who was turning right. This must be the worst roundabout
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Advances in technology not helping those in need
NOW we have electric cars and buses, and there are so many switches, buttons, technical terminology, telephone numbers, plastic cards, for this and t’other, I’m more than confused! Scientists are creating even more and soon there will be robots
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“I have never seen anything like it. Big strapping lads down on their hands and knees trying to save the cat."
PETS rescued from a house fire were given oxygen and CPR by firefighters. Pictures taken by County Durham Fire and Rescue show Lily the dog fitted with an oxygen mask after the blaze in Craghead, near Stanley, this morning. They also show firefighters
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Many questions unanswered about redevelopment of Teesside
THERESA MAY’S recent stage-managed visit to Teesside to launch the re-development of a 4,500 acre area of redundant steelworks was an event the Tories wanted to keep to themselves (Echo, Aug 28). This was shown by the decision not to invite Anna
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Tree trouble and Darlington grass cutting
AT the end of July, I reported to Darlington council that a tree adjacent to my property was in a dangerous condition. I received a letter from the council stating that as it does not own the land, it was not its responsibility. For the last
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Making a good profit from death
HAVE you noticed there has been a big increase in the past year or two in the cost of a funeral? The increase has been so large that the insurance companies have started jumping on the bandwagon and as they have found a new and lucrative market
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No confusion over Brexit
I TOTALLY agree with Bill Fisher (HAS, Aug 30) and his superb, simple analysis of the EU referendum: there was no confusion, it was either in or out. Now that the Brexit process has started, I wish that those Remainers who are still fighting the
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Darlington to Durham No 7 bus service is a shambles
WHAT an absolute shambles the Darlington to Durham Number 7 bus service is at the moment. To get into Durham from Ferryhill, you alternate between three buses coming together or none coming for 40 minutes. The ones heading for Darlington all
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A big thank you owed to the Friends of Darlington Library
WE owe a big thank-you to the Friends of Darlington Library who have worked hard to try and save the library for the people and their future families. The Pease family gave the library as a gift many years ago so that we could enhance our education
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Up to 70 officers expected to police protests as fracking expected to start within weeks
SCORES of police officers are set to be deployed to control anticipated crowds of protesters at the launch of the country's first fracking operation since the controversial gas production technique caused tremors. North Yorkshire Police are expecting
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Adventures galore for Cubs and Scouts at summer camps
IT was a summer to remember for the 1st Staindrop Scouts and Cubs as they joined thousands of other youngsters for adventure activity camps.Twenty cubs aged from eight to ten attended a county-wide event at Moor House Adventure Centre, in Houghton le
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Tees Valley mayor urged to back council leaders bid to reverse decision to axe rail improvements
COUNCIL leaders across the Tees Valley have called on the area’s mayor to join them in condemning a decision that could see rail improvements axed in the North-East.The leaders of Darlington, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar and Cleveland
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Graham “Butch” Williams lived and breathed Sunderland AFC
SO often we hear of the massive amounts of money in football, but so often there is a failure of the hugely-paid players to connect with the ordinary, avid supporter. As a Sunderland supporter, I see so many fans who hope for success. They are
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Newcastle: Doubt over defender's fitness while ex-Magpie Jose Enrique confirms early retirement
CHANCEL MBEMBA has heightened Newcastle United’s defensive concerns ahead of Sunday’s return to Premier League action. The DR Congo defender was forced off on the hour when his country drew 2-2 with Tunisia on Tuesday, and now Rafa Benitez faces
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Comment: Plans to make more of region's railway heritage are on the right track
THE Northern Echo has long been calling for the region to make more of its railway heritage. We have campaigned for years for the North-East to wake up to the tourism potential of having the world’s first passenger railway. Darlington
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Organisers buzzing to welcome families for bee walk
A POPULAR family walk that allows children to find out more about bees is returning for another year. Friends of the Earth Annual Bee walk will take place on Sunday, September 10 at The Denes Darlington. The walk will include a nature trail
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Ex-carpet fitter brings new waffle and doughnut bar to Darlington
A CARPET fitter of more than 25 years has decided to add a touch of sweetness to his career by opening his very own waffle and doughnut bar. Tony Carter has opened Waffle On on High Northgate in Darlington. The waffle bar, which opened last
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Housebuilder Barratt Developments sees sales hit nine-year high as demand remains strong
A HOUSEBUILDER’S sales have hit a nine-year high after prolonged mortgage lender competition provided fertile land for growth. Barratt Developments says robust demand has given its order book fresh momentum, with revenue and profit both rising.
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Driver threatened teen with axe after his car was pelted with eggs
A TEENAGER was assaulted and threatened with an axe after a driver’s car was pelted with eggs. The man found the 14-year-old boy hiding nearby and threatened him with the weapon before kneeing him in the head. Police are now appealing for witnesses
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Sports Direct on course to become 'Selfridges of sport', claims Mike Ashley
RETAILER Sports Direct remains on course to become the “Selfridges of sport”, despite investor unrest over a senior management figure, according to founder Mike Ashley. The Newcastle United owner says the chain “remains optimistic”, with earnings
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Tata Steel reveals £2m offshore work - with Hartlepool plant set to benefit
A STEEL firm has revealed £2m plans to build next generation offshore energy sector products – with its Hartlepool plant identified for the work. Tata Steel says the move emphasises its commitment to supporting North Sea oil and gas production.
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Red-faced care home burglar found with stolen car keys between bum cheeks
A CARE home burglar who refused to shed light on the whereabouts of stolen keys was left red-faced after a metal detector revealed they were between his buttocks. Declan Bennett, 20, hung his head in the dock as magistrates were told how the snatched
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Middlesbrough: Sheffield Wednesday and Derby made moves for this Boro midfielder
MIDDLESBROUGH were so desperate to keep Grant Leadbitter beyond the transfer window that they knocked back offers from two other clubs eyeing up a Championship promotion push this season. The Northern Echo understands Sheffield Wednesday and Derby
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Mum at Large: Organising family holidays with painstaking military precision
ONCE his exams were over, our 18-year-old announced, in the way only 18-year-olds can, that he was heading off round Europe with a group of friends for a few weeks. We knew one of the six he was going with, and knew of one of the others. Listening
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Sunderland: The American dream is alive and kicking on Wearside
RELEGATION has been hard on Sunderland, but it could turn out to be perfect for some of the club’s younger generation intent on making a name for themselves in the Championship, like Lynden Gooch.The American, who was attached to the Black Cats throughout
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Housing association aims to kick sharks from estates
A HOUSING association is trying to protect its residents from loan sharks with a new campaign. Broadacres is working in partnership with the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) to steer people away from using the illegitimate services of a loan
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Money helps Scouts replace 20-year-old tents
A SCOUT group has received a grant to splash out on some camping equipment and replace its 20-year-old tents.The 1st Topcliffe Scouts group has received £2,850 from Hambleton District Council’s Making a Difference fund to purchase new mess tents and camping
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Lord Hague opens new centre for charity following years of fundraising
A CHARITY for residents with learning disabilities is celebrating the completion of an ambitious project to completely overhaul its centre.Northallerton and the Dales Mencap Society has spent several years fundraising to renovate and extend its centre
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For stability in wealth management, don’t bank on it
IN this week's column, Brewin Dolphin’s most recent senior appointment Chris Black reveals why he believes the firm has an advantage over others in what is an increasingly competitive marketplace.Mr Black, who holds a degree in economics from Northumbria
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High-profile visits welcome - but there's still an elephant in the room
AS you will have no doubt read in this paper, we have benefited from high-level political visits over the past couple of weeks, including the Prime Minister in Tees Valley to launch the Mayoral Development Company.We wholeheartedly welcome the formal
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Caterpillar truck made in Peterlee helps save lives in flood-hit Texas
AN articulated truck made in the North-East has helped save lives in flood-hit Texas, a company has confirmed. Caterpillar says one of its vehicles, made at its plant in Peterlee, east Durham, was used to rescue people trapped on roofs in Houston
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Darlington-based Stone Technical Services adds crowning glory to order book with Southwark Cathedral deal
A FAMILY-RUN restoration and maintenance firm has strengthened its marketplace repute with a significant capital city contract. Stone Technical Services has helped restore a 70-year-old feature at London’s Southwark Cathedral. Bosses say the
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Airport bosses aiming to boost business links after German flight deal
AIRPORT bosses hope to appeal to North-East businesses’ global growth plans after agreeing a German deal, The Northern Echo can reveal. Officials at Leeds Bradford Airport say the continuation of Dusseldorf flights can be a catalyst for greater
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Newton Aycliffe engineer DPE on growth trail after adding "new dimension"
AN engineering company hopes to secure fresh customers after adding a “new dimension” to operations. Durham Precision Engineering (DPE) has bought equipment it says will strengthen manufacturing projects. The business, based in Newton Aycliffe
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Darlington council to cash in on 'birthplace of the railways' title to boost visitor spending by £26m a year
A COUNCIL strategy and action plan is aiming to boost spending by visitors in Darlington by £26m a year and cash in on the town’s title as birthplace of the railways. The ‘Experience Darlington’ strategy, which will cover a period over the next
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Plea to talk about mental health
NORTH Yorkshire county council is backing mental health campaigners encouraging people to reach out and connect with others to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.The authority is supporting the day of awareness as part of wider moves to get organisations
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Golf: Storm can't wait for Close House spectacular
IT’S been far too long since world class golf was on the North-East’s sporting calendar. Back in 2005, Wynyard held the Seve Trophy. The public turned out in force, the fairways were full, the sport was showcased in the region as some of the game’s biggest
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Fraud team swoops during alleged deal involving suspected tobacco smuggling ring
FRAUD investigators have swooped on a suspected illicit tobacco smuggling ring as an alleged transaction was taking place. The 700kg of tobacco and cash seized from the alleged gang is part of an operation which is claimed to be worth an estimated
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Young man allegedly raped near County Durham park
A SUSPECT has appeared in court following the alleged rape of a young man near a County Durham park over the weekend. The attack is believed to have happened at around 3am on Saturday at the recreation ground in Perkinsville, near Chester-le-Street
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Post-Brexit immigration policy revealed in leaked document sets industry alarm bells ringing
Possible plans for the UK’s post-Brexit immigration system have been revealed in a leaked Home Office document. Hayden Smith, the Press Association’s home affairs correspondent examines the details, and the reaction The leaked documents sparked
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Ex-Salvation Army member facing jail sentence after admitting indecently assaulting underage girl
A FORMER member of the Salvation Army who admitted sexually assaulting a young teenage girl 20 years ago has been told to expect a prison sentence when he returns to court next month to learn his fate.The warning was given to Anthony Huntington after
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Costa Coffee and other retail units could open if developers get thumbs up from planners
LAND which was home to a much-loved community cafe for almost four decades could be redeveloped into a new retail hub - including an international coffee chain.The volunteer-run Cubby operated out of a portable cabin on the site, on Greenwell Road, for
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GP shortages sticking plaster approach is only papering over the cracks
Government efforts to address the recruitment crisis in general practice do not go far enough, writes Dr George Rae, British Medical Association North-East regional council chair and Whitby GP THE landscape of general practice is changing. Having
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Notorious Darlington burglar, once the subject of 'Britain's toughest Asbo', is back behind bars
A BURGLAR with more 65 offences on his record is back behind bars for a crime-spree across Darlington. Shane Preston, 27, was caught with a stolen computer tablet stuffed down the left leg of his trousers when police stopped him on a bike.
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Councils grapple with teacher staffing 'crisis'
NEW research has highlighted continuing concerns over teacher staffing – said to be reaching "crisis point" in some areas.BBC analysis of Government data collected from schools as a snapshot in November last year showed the vacancy rate in schools
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Time to sign up for hospice's Strictly inspired dancing competition
COUPLES who have dreamed of waltzing there way around the dance floor or lifting a glitter ball trophy have the chance to take part in a glitzy event raising money for charity. Inspired by BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, the event is organised to raise
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Warning of disruption for users as work starts on new home for library at town's leisure centre
WORK is underway to move a town’s main library into a new home.Over the next year, Peterlee Library will be moved from its current site on Burnhope Way to a new base inside the town’s leisure centre.Artist’s impression of how the state-of-the-art library
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England: Marcus Rashford on overcoming adversity, achieving his dreams and his first World Cup memories - from 2010!
AFTER ensuring a difficult week came to a successful conclusion with his match-winner against Slovakia, Marcus Rashford is hoping the last few days stand England’s players in good stead when they tackle next summer’s World Cup finals in Russia.
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Financial Stressers
Britain is a nation of 'financial stressers', with many of us failing to make proper financial plans. Newcastle Building Society has identified 10 signs that we are not great with our finances - including going out to buy a single item and coming