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Entire Nissan workforce is granted Freedom of the City of Sunderland at special ceremony
THOUSANDS of Nissan workers were this evening (Thursday, September 7) awarded the Freedom of the City of Sunderland. The North-East car giant's 7,000 workers were represented by 65 members of staff at a special ceremony in Sunderland’s Civic Centre
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Deep-fried Oreos anyone? Darlington set for a bite of the Big Apple as restaurant opens tonight
FOODIES are set to get their first bite of the Big Apple when a burger chain restaurant opens its doors as the latest addition to a multi-million pound leisure development. The American-inspired NYC Bar & Grill will welcome its first customers
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Inexperienced prison officers could be 'manipulated': warning
A NORTH-East prison is in “crisis”, partly due to new prison officers coming out of school and having to deal with violent offenders, an MP has claimed.In the last few months alone Holme House Prison in Stockton has seen drugs found 81 times - on one
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Man jailed for 20 years for repeatedly raping teenager he plied with drugs
A MEMBER of a North-East grooming gang has been jailed for 20 years for repeatedly raping a teenager who was addicted to the drugs he gave her. Iranian Eisa Mousavi was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for three counts of rape, drugs and prostitution
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Mystery of rare coin donated to charity collection tin
A FARMING charity has thanked a generous benefactor after a rare gold coin was put in a collection tin. The rare 1966 gold sovereign, which is worth £250, was donated to the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) in a collection tin at
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Racecourse to honour popular industry journalists
TWO leading racing journalists of recent years will be remembered at Thirsk Racecourse with the unveiling of commemorative benches. Ray Gilpin, the former Northern correspondent of the Racing Post and Tom O’Ryan, whose career took him from jockey
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North-East law firm joins senior judge's warning over signing lasting power of attorney documents
A NORTH-East law firm is warning residents to think carefully before signing lasting power of attorney documents following concerns raised by a retired senior judge.Denzil Lush, a former Court of Protection judge experienced in managing the interests
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North-East police force recruiting for special constables
A NORTH-East police force is recruiting for new volunteer officers.Durham Police is is planning to take on new special constables who will perform front-line roles in communities across the county. Applications open on Monday and the deadline is 5pm
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Comment: Tribute to fiercely proud northeasterner Mike Neville
FOR generations of people living in the North-East Mike Neville was the face local news. One of the greatest gifts that any journalist can possess is to have an innate understanding of their audience. Few people understood what made the people
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Tributes pour in for North-East broadcasting legend Mike Neville
“IT’S just telly. If it goes wrong, just laugh because people like to laugh with you.” The words of North-East broadcasting legend Mike Neville, who has died at the age of 80. Mike Neville dies at the age of 80 Following the announcement
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Historic church to open doors as part of heritage open day scheme
A HISTORIC church is opening its doors to the public on Sunday.St Andrew's Church, in South Church, Bishop Auckland, is taking part in Durham County Council's Heritage Open Day Scheme and is among dozens of other cultural sites across the county
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Award-winning comedian to return to region
AWARD-WINNING comic Robin Ince is returning to the region with his first solo show in three years.The Funny Way To Be Comedy club will be hosting the opening show on the UK tour at The Witham, in Barnard Castle, on September 23.Ince will present "
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Volunteers support Kynren show with prayer walks
A GROUP of Kynren volunteers from Christian churches in the Bishop Auckland and surrounding areas have been getting behind Kynren by prayer walking amongst the cast and backstage areas ahead of each show this season.The Prayer Walks, which were started
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Celebrating 150 years of Darlington council, and "The Donald of Darlo" who helped found it
NEXT Wednesday is the 150th anniversary of one of the biggest landmarks in Darlington’s history. It was on September 13, 1867, that Darlington’s Charter of Incorporation received Royal Assent. In those days, news travelled slower than it does today, and
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MP's call to use British steel for new warships
AN MP is urging the Government to use UK steel when it builds the next generation of British warships.Simon Clarke, the MP for for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has held talks with the Minster for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin MP, to
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Protestors gather at fracking site
PROTESTORS opposed to fracking in North Yorkshire have attempted to disrupt traffic entering a well site.Campaigners gathered at Kirby Misperton today in a co-ordinated protest against Third Energy’s KM8 fracking operation.Protestors claimed on social
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Drone company flying high in Trinidad and Tobago
A DRONE company based in Stockton has opened its first international office in Trinidad and Tobago.Rectrix Drone Services Limited, which launched in 2014 provides inspection, surveying and cinematography services.The team, led by business development
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Self-confessed “sewing geek” transforms cow shed into crafts haven
A STAY-at-home mother-of-two has developed a former cow shed into her dream sewing studio.Harriet Ward of Scruton, near Northallerton, held the grand opening of The Sewing Ward on Tuesday, where she hopes to hold teaching classes. Ms Ward has been running
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County needs more carers for ageing population
NORTH Yorkshire County Council is launching a campaign to recruit more carers to look after the county’s ageing population.The Make Care Matter campaign is taking to the road to promote a care as a career choice. North Yorkshire County Council and care
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Gamekeepers are on target with charity fundraising
GAMEKEEPERS from across the North York Moors have raised more than £5,000 for local charities through a series of fundraising events. Gamekeepers from five different estates in the North Yorkshire Moors Moorland Organisation (NYMMO) took part in a tandem
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Proposals submitted to reduce the number of council wards
RICHMONDSHIRE councillors have now submitted their proposal on how future ward boundaries could be drawn up across the district in the future.Earlier this year councillors asked the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) to look at proposals
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Fraser from the Fairway: Storm faces fight to make cut in Switzerland
GOLF: Graeme Storm has plenty of work to do if he is to make the cut in Switzerland today at the Omega European Masters.The Rockliffe Hall Tour pro, from Hartlepool, was making his return to action after a wrist problem and he has not found things easy
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Polish mayor and football club chairman are presented with Darlington FC pennant and picture of High Row during town twinning trip
A POLISH man living in Darlington enjoyed showing a group of people from the town around his home country recently. Lukasz Samek acted as interpreter during the Darlington Town Twinning and International Association’s trip to Poland. Members
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Town show hailed a success
A TOWN show has been hailed a success after gardeners and crafters put on a bumper display and stallholders reported roaring trade.Spennymoor Town Council hosted the free event in the town's Jubilee Park on Saturday, There was a good turnout for the
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Scouts mark 100 years since humanitarian Leonard Cheshire's birth
SCOUTS from the region rallied together to raise awareness of disability and celebrate the life of war hero and global humanitarian Leonard Cheshire. The 1st Chilton Scouts from County Durham held a quiz, cakes and coffee evening to mark the impact
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Bikers invited along to charity ride out
BIKERS are invited along to a 90-mile charity ride-out through the Yorkshire Dales this Sunday.The event will raise funds for Northallerton-based community charities Chopsticks and Northdale, as well as the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.Bikers can meet at Northdale
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Search for North Pennines conservation heroes
THE North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership is looking for the fifth recipient of the annual Pendlebury Award that recognises those who go the extra mile to look after the globally important North Pennines. The Partnership
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"We wish this was just a horrible nightmare'' - Fundraising page set up to cover bike crash teenager's funeral costs
A FUNDRAISING page has been set up to help cover the funeral costs of a teenager who was killed when he was knocked off his bike. Jordan Seddon died following a serious collision in Middlesbrough in the early hours of Sunday. The 17-year-old
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Free mindfulness course on offer in Bishop Auckland
A NEW course is being offered to Bishop Auckland residents to help people improve their focus and concentration. The five-week Introduction to Mindfulness course will give learners the chance to discover methods such as meditation, relaxation and breathing
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Further action required to improve children's services in County Durham
FURTHER action is required to improve a local authority's children's social care service, 12 months after coming up with a plan bring it up to scratch.It is now a year since Durham County Council produced an "Ofsted action plan" to make
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Data protection rules and Northern Heartlands project on the agenda for the next business meeting
PREPARING for new data protection rules and the Northern Heartlands project will be on the agenda for the next Teesdale Business Networking meeting.The meeting will be held at Enterprise House, in Barnard Castle, on Wednesday, September 13, from 9.30am.Jill
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Ross Noble to take part in Great North Run 2017
TELEVISION chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will be taking part in the Great North 5k for the first time, running alongside Geordie comedian Ross Noble. The food campaigner is taking to the streets as part of the Newcastle Can initiative, spearheaded
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Royal to visit "Wallace and Gromit" style robot factory
A COMPANY which designs robots is to receive a Royal visit after tripling the size of its headquarters to meet global demand. Princess Anne will be visiting Labman in the small village of Seamer, outside Stokesley on October 10, to officially open
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Bishops promise to put aside competition when they line up on Great North Run start-line
TWO bishops will be swapping their mitres for sports vests when they join the starting line on Sunday. Bishop of Newcastle, Christine Hardman, will be joined by Bishop of Berwick, Mark Tanner, at this year's Great North Run. Bishop Hardman,
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Cousins to do Great North Run after uncle diagnosed with aggressive brain tumour
TWO cousins whose uncle is fighting an aggressive brain tumour are taking on the Great North Run to raise money for research into the disease. Mark Duffy, 54, from Durham, was diagnosed with a grade four glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) earlier this
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Chris Lloyd: Tykes tea comes to the boil - Yorkshire Tea overtakes Tetley to become nation’s second favourite
TEA is quintessentially English. You can even drink it with a stiff upper lip. But increasingly, it is a Yorkshire drink. This week, Yorkshire Tea, blended in Harrogate, has overtaken Tetley to become the nation’s second-most consumed brand of
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Sunderland: Simon Grayson delivers update on Duncan Watmore and Paddy McNair as the pair close in on a first-team return
DUNCAN WATMORE is back in full training and could be fit to make a first-team return for Sunderland in a couple of weeks’ time. Watmore damaged his knee ligaments last December and missed the whole of the second half of last season as the Black
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Doctor-MP joins rally over nurses' pay cap
A GP turned MP has taken part in a rally to demonstrate against a seven-year pay cap for nurses and all public sector workers.Former James Cook and North Tees Hospital worker Dr Paul Williams, MP for Stockton South, whose wife, Vicky, is a nurse, joined
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Residents applaud decision to refuse 40-house development to increase village size by a third
VILLAGERS have applauded councillors who voted to refuse a planning application which would have increased their community by a third.The move comes after planners agreed last year that an £18m power plant would be built at Thorpe Thewles – a village
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Mum At Large: Furry welcome
OUR 24-year-old texted me on holiday: “Will you be at home on the third weekend of August? We’re going to come and see you.” It turned out he and his girlfriend, Emily, who weren’t in Crete with us because they didn’t have any holiday left to take
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Dozens of creative college students film music video from scratch
COLLEGE students have banded together to develop music video entirely produced by teenagers.Seventy A-level media studies students took part in music video study day at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (QESFC) to recreate a music video by The Strokes.QESFC
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Van robber tries to sell expensive instruments stolen from vehicle
A VAN thief attempted to sell two expensive violins that were in the back of the vehicle. The white Ford Transit van, which was stolen in Richmond, had various items of gardening equipment inside, along with the two valuable violins. The van
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Scott Wilson Column: What the FA should do about the growing indifference to England
IN September 2014, England played Norway in a friendly in front of a half-empty Wembley Stadium. A couple of days later, I wrote the following in a column: “Increasingly, the England team has become the preserve of those based in London and the
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Balaclava-clad burglars break into supermarket for THIRD time in NINE days
TWO balaclava-clad men have broken into a town supermarket for a third time in just over a week. The Co-op store on Front Street, in Sedgefield, was struck again in the early hours when it is believed the burglars made off with bottles of spirits
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Soon to open gallery celebrating North-East mining heritage awarded £250,000
A CULTURAL hub designed to celebrate and preserve County Durham's coal-mining heritage has been awarded a quarter of a million pounds.County Durham Community Foundation (CDCF) has awarded its biggest ever donation of £250,000 to the new Mining Art
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Election to be held to fill county council vacancy following death of longest-serving councillor
A BY-ELECTION is to be held for a seat on Durham County Council this month.The poll for the councillor position covering the Trimdon and Thornley division will take place on Thursday, September 28.The vacancy comes following the sudden death of the authority
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Middlesbrough: Garry Monk describes 'freak' incident that led to Rudy Gestede's injury
GARRY MONK has confirmed that Middlesbrough striker Rudy Gestede is facing a spell on the sidelines after a “freak” training ground collision left him hospitalised. The former Aston Villa forward has had to undergo surgery on his leg after bleeding
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Did Brexit voters realise they we paving way for Rees-Mogg to be PM?
HOW Jacob Rees-Mogg must be laughing. Not only did he and his fellow old Etonians manage to persuade millions of Labour voters to support his Brexit campaign but now he is favourite to succeed Theresa May (Echo, Sept 6). During the EU referendum
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Vehicles stolen overnight in Teesdale village
A VAN and quad bike have been stolen overnight in a Teesdale village. The dark blue VW Transporter and red Honda TRX420 quad bike were taken sometime overnight between Wednesday and today in Forest-in-Teesdale. Police are appealing to members
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Can't afford to die
IN reply to Dave Hodgson re funeral costs (HAS, Sept 6). My husband died in April this year. I booked a cardboard coffin, a humanist service at the crematorium, a hearse with one car, a single rose and card and a small announcement in the paper
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Concern as heavily pregnant teenager goes missing
A HEAVILY pregnant teenager has gone missing from her home. Police searching for 17-year-old Chloe Bell, who is described as being “heavily pregnant and has a baby bump”, are appealing for help from the public. She was last seen at her home
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New Chamber president John McCabe aiming to forge connections to make region stronger
JOHN McCabe’s eyes light up as he tells the story. Holding an imaginary mobile phone in his hand, he edges forward in his seat, the smile on his face growing wider. He’s remembering the time he spoke to one of his footballing idols. The
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England are not good enough
AFTER watching England’s latest attempts to progress in another international competition I can honestly say, ‘no way’. Out of all Gareth Southgate’s hopefuls, I, personally, would name only four of the present England squad who win my vote as
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Scrap the public sector pay cap
ROYAL College of Nursing (RCN) members from Cumbria and the North-East travelled to London yesterday for a rally outside of the Houses of Parliament. We’re calling on the UK Government to scrap the cap of one per cent which it has imposed on nursing
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NHS at its very best
I’VE just read your heart-rending item “Couple died in hospital beds moved side by side” (Echo, Sept 6). At a time that the NHS nationally and Darlington Memorial Hospital locally is coming under such fire and criticism, it’s really pleasing to
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Diana's death
IF people are fed up of all the hark-back surrounding the death of Princess Diana and the anniversary of the occasion, it would be a reminder to her memory that this tragedy might never had happened if the Royals had behaved in a human caring manner
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Water supply restored after burst main
THE water supply to properties affected by a burst pipe in a County Durham town this morning has now been restored. A burst water main near the Ash Tree pub, on Carr Lane, Spennymoor, left homes on the Greenways estate without water. It is
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TV newsreader Mike Neville has died at 80 - leave your tribute here
NORTH-East broadcasting legend Mike Neville has died at the age of 80. The much-loved presenter was the frontman on the BBC’s regional news programme Look North for three decades, before moving to Tyne Tees in 1996 to front up its North East Tonight
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Use foreign aid to pay off EU divorce bill
SO the EU has said it wants the UK to pay a multi-billion pound exit bill. Fair enough I say to get out of this corrupt organisation and obtain the UK’s independence in a world full of opportunities to thrive. The UK should simply take the indefensible
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Drama festival descends on town for week-long programme of one act plays
AN ANNUAL celebration of theatre will descend on Sedgefield for six days this month.Sedgefield Drama Festival of One Act Plays returns to the town for the 41st time from Monday, September 11, until Saturday, September 16.Groups will travel from Scarborough
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Durham v Kent (day 3, lunch)
RAIN halted play after 30 minutes on the third day of Durham's Specsavers County Championship match at home to Kent. Durham's Tom Latham and Graham Clark added 17 runs without losing a wicket to reach 72 for two, leading by 83. Kent were still
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'High risk' teenage killer of seven-year-old Katie Rough to be detained in specialist hospital
A TEENAGER who killed a seven-year-old girl in a park has been ordered to be detained for assessment in a specialist hospital by a judge who told her she poses "a high risk of serious harm to others and to yourself". The 16-year-old girl sobbed
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11 old photos of Holmedale (Gilling West, Ravensworth, Kirby Hill, Barningham, Scargill)
SQUEEZED between Swaledale and Teesdale is a largely over-looked dale: Holmedale, with Gilling West at its head and Holme Beck running along its floor, creating the marshland in which Ravensworth Castle sits. On Holmedale's northern bank is the
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The day a man in women's clothing raided a Darlington bank 53 years ago
“WHEN I arrived, there was still a layer of gun smoke in the room, just like you see in the old cowboy pictures,” says Charles Robinson as he relives the Great Darlington Bank Robbery. “The bank clerk was on the floor, flat out, white as a sheet
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VentureFest Tees Valley – everything you need to know about the innovation event of the year
SPONSORED CONTENT THE countdown has begun to a major innovation event that is taking place for the first time in the Tees Valley. With less than a week to go until VentureFest Tees Valley throws open its doors at Wynyard Hall, we take a look
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Residents urged to return electoral forms to avoid missing chance to vote
RESIDENTS across the Darlington borough are being urged to check and update personal information that appears on the electoral register or risk losing out on the opportunity to vote.Darlington Borough Council have issued household enquiry forms in recent
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Fun day to celebrate nursery's tenth year
PUPILS past and present enjoyed a fun day to mark the tenth anniversary of a nursery recently.Last Saturday saw families bask in the sunshine and enjoy a host of activities at an event organised by Darlington’s Little Lingfields nursery.Nursery manager
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Nissan reveals new electric Leaf - and it will be made in Sunderland
NISSAN is refreshing a flagship electric vehicle – and confirmed its North-East plant will oversee production. The car maker says its new Leaf hatchback will allow motorists to travel further on a single charge. The unveiling comes as the company
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Julia Breen: North's underprivileged youngsters are 'cannon fodder' for the Army
FOR youngsters from underprivileged backgrounds, disillusioned with life and leaving school not knowing what to do next, the military might seem like a glittering option. It is sold to them as camaraderie, travel, adventure, and a starting salary
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Professional footballers and former sporting world champ among line-up for County Durham golf battle
A HOST of footballer celebrities will put their golfing skills to the test as they battle it out to raise cash for children with life-threatening illnesses.Darlington Charity Cup, which makes donations to sick youngsters, is holding the golf day which
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Restaurant Review: The Dancing Betty, Dalton Park, Murton
Dalton Park is a go-to spot for out-of-town shopping. Katie Richardson tries eaterie The Dancing Betty I AM often amused by pub names and our long history with naming establishments after certain animals, everyday items or even the reigning monarch
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Theatre: Strictly winner Joanne Clifton has a good feeling as she stars in Flashdance coming to Sunderland and York
Joanne Clifton has a good feeling for her current musical role and but Viv Hardwick discovers something that helps the Strictly winner keep her cool OKAY, any mention of Flashdance brings back memories of the songs Maniac and What A Feeling...
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Music: Dave Stewart's special birthday bash in Sunderland
Ex Tourists and Eurythmics star Dave Stewart returns to his native Sunderland for a birthday bash with a difference... aided by some new best pals. Peter Mann reports SUNDERLAND indie rockers Social Room take on a special assignment this weekend
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Comment: Beware of EU immigration cliff edge
FROM care homes and construction sites to coffee shops and farms, some parts of the UK economy rely heavily on migrant workers. A blueprint for a post-Brexit immigration policy, as outlined in leaked Home Office documents, would be “catastrophic
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See inside some of Darlington's landmarks as part of Heritage Open Days 2017
THE doors are being thrown open to some of the area's best known landmarks and attactions as part of Heritage Open Days 2017. Nationally, more than 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000 volunteers will be taking part in the scheme, which
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Film Review: Wind River
Certificate: 15 Running Time: 107 mins Star Rating: 4/5 JUSTICE is blind and frost-bitten in Wind River, an impeccably crafted thriller set on a snow-laden Indian reservation, where the murder of a teenager sends a chill through a community
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Trader fined after selling fake branded cigarette lighters marked with football clubs and car brands
A TRADER has been forced to pay up more than £5,000 for selling dangerous fake branded cigarette lighters. Harpreet Singh, who trades as John News on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough, was fined £1,650 and ordered to pay £3,636 in costs after he
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Music: Back for a 22nd year – the Darlington Rhythm 'n' Blues Festival featuring former Whitesnake star Bernie Marsden
PHIL Lambell looks through the line-up for the 22nd Darlington Rhythm 'n' Blues Festival, one of the North-East's biggest fee live music events FORMER Whitesnake guitarist and songwriter Bernie Marsden and his band are the headline act at this
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Soapwatch: Oil's well that ends well?
Emmerdale David finds a drunk, upset Leyla sitting in a puddle of oil, which would be a pathetic spectacle even if she wasn't wearing a ruined wedding dress that she can't afford to pay for. David is so touched by this tragic sight, he offers to
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Theatre: Soulsational show coming to Gateshead raises the temperature
WHETHER you’re a soul man, a natural woman, or just a plain old sex machine…Soul Legends could provide a night to remember The show brings to life the hits of Barry White, George Benson, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Tina Turner
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Theatre Review: Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, Theatre Royal, Newcastle
EVEN the title tells you the way Mel Brooks' comedy brain works. The long title is a parody of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, a classic Gothic story about a scientifically created monster, on which this new, mega-buck production is based. Newcastle
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Middlesbrough: Boro striker waits to learn length of lay-off after surgery
GARRY MONK has suffered an attacking blow after learning striker Rudy Gestede is facing a spell on the sidelines. Boro boss Monk is expected to clarify the situation on Thursday afternoon at his pre-match press conference, but the Benin international
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Carer emptied £13,000 from 94-year-old's bank account and went on spending spree at Boozebusters
THE carer of a 94-year-old plundered her life savings after stealing her bank card and going on a five-month spending spree, a court heard yesterday. Stacey Hunter, from Darlington, emptied the account of more than £13,000 - including three withdrawals
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Tell your children to stay away from derelict buildings, say police dealing with a rise in youngsters trespassing
KEEP away from dangerous abandoned buildings, is the message to curious youngsters from police. A warning has been issued after Durham Constabulary noticed an increase in the number of young people exploring derelict properties around the force
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Backtrack: Pro’s and Constantine
CHRIS Snowdon draws attention to the great Harry Pearson’s new book, a biography of West Indian cricketer Sir Learie Constantine, and to a Daily Mail on-line review which supposes it “beguiling.” Constantine, whose grandfather was a slave, had
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Backtrack: An old friend's passing prompts some belated nostalgia
IT'S six months since Mike Hoban died, a sadness which coincided almost exactly with the demise of his beloved Houghton-le-Spring cricket club. Jon Grant’s greatly affectionate tribute has just arrived – “as the 2017 cricket season reaches its conclusion
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Young man's battle with cancer inspires funeral directors to trek Snowdon
A COUPLE raised more than £1,500 for cancer charities just days after losing their own nephew to the disease.Darlington funeral directors John and Julie Whitehouse recently completed a six hour moonlight trek up Mount Snowdon, undertaken in the hope of
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Former miner celebrates his 100th birthday with his wife of 76 years
A FORMER miner has celebrated his 100th birthday with his wife, Freda, his partner of 80 years. Tom Raine was born on September 6, 1917, while British troops were fighting in the First World War.He was one of 11 children to Matthew and Ada Raine born
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Vintage Onions puts Durham in pole position
GRAHAM ONIONS' best figures for two years stepped up Durham's recovery against Kent yesterday and left him one short of Simon Brown's record of 518 first-class wickets for the county.Three days before his 35th birthday, there were signs of
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Stanley man avoids prison after crashing car just a day after being disqualified
A MAN who crashed a car just a day after being disqualified has avoided prison.Jake Morson was arrested when police officers discovered he had no insurance and was disqualified after crashing into a ditch in Witton Gilbert on July 20.The 20-year-old,
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Mobile phone company applies for new mast to replace temporary one built last month
A MOBILE phone company which recently installed a temporary mast has applied for planning permission to build another one nearby.Phone company EE, which previously had a mast on a building at the top of Neville’s Cross Bank, had to find a new location
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Decision due on proposed £40m teaching centre
A UNIVERSITY has been told it must make improvements to footpaths and road crossings before it opens a new £39.8m development, if it is given the go-ahead by councillors next week.Durham County Council is due to decide on proposals by Durham University
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Inseparable couple able to say final goodbyes as she dies holding his hand after nurses push hospital beds together
AFTER spending their lives together, a devoted couple were able to say a last goodbye and share their final moments holding hands in hospital beds pushed side by side. Doris and Wilf Kelly died within 24 hours of each other after being married
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Crucial meeting could decide railway's future
SUPPORTERS are expected to swamp a make or break meeting when a heritage railway decides whether to sell off it’s ‘golden assett’.Wensleydale Railway PLC, AGM will be discussing the £400,000 sale of Aysgarth Station to a private supporter who wants to
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'I thought doctors were going to tell me this was the end' but life of boy, 3, was saved by organ donation
A MOTHER has urged people to alert their family if they wish to donate organs in the event of their death - after her son’s life was saved. Six-year-old Hasnath Siddiquey had a life-saving transplant after suffering heart failure when he was just
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Warning after cat shot in face
PET owners are being warned to be vigilant after a cat was shot in the face near Bishop Auckland.Stitch the tabby cat used one of his nine lives after vets at Castle Veterinary Surgeons had to operate to remove two halves of a pellet from his broken jaw
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Locomotion in line for major management shake-up following 'confusion' and 'operational difficulties'
A MAJOR management shake-up is on the cards for County Durham's railway museum after a report identified "confusion" and "operational difficulties" in its running. A review of management structures and governance processes undertaken last year
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Woman pleads guilty to causing death of schoolboy
A WOMAN is facing jail after pleading guilty today to causing the death of a schoolboy in a road collision. Zoe Bennison, of Hylton Close, Hartlepool, will return to Teesside Crown Court to be sentenced next month. The 26-year-old admitted