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Holidaying family drive 100s of miles to escape Hurricane Irma
A FAMILY holidaying in Florida have told how they have had to evacuate their hotel and have driven hundreds of miles to escape Hurricane Irma. The massive storm has already wreaked havoc in the Caribbean and is now heading for the US mainland.
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Darlington: Quakers back on home soil in search of a much-needed win
AS they go in search of a much-needed win, Darlington could not ask for opposition in worse form, although today’s opponents Leamington could say something similar. Leamington head to Blackwell Meadows having lost seven of their last eight fixtures
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Rural crime and policing is at the heart of a new campaign
RURAL crime and policing is at the heart of a new campaign led by Ron Hogg, the police, crime and victims' commissioner for County Durham and Darlington. Throughout September, Mr Hogg will gather public opinions of rural policing and raise awareness
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Darlington markets deal is a positive step forward for the town
DARLINGTON is turning in to a ghost town, or at least that is what some people would have you believe. Doom-mongers - some of them regular correspondents to this newspaper and its website - seize the opportunity to highlight any setback to the
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Ex-Special Branch cop on trial for data misuse
A FORMER Special Branch officer is being prosecuted for misuse of Cleveland Police's computer systems after he looked up his son's drug conviction.Alexander Watson, 59, of Earle Close, Yarm, denied two charges of obtaining personal data from the
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Tees Valley Mayor has goes on tour of Darlington locomotive works
THE Tees Valley Mayor has undergone a tour of Darlington locomotive works.Ben Houchen heard first-hand about the plans by the Trust for a new steam centre in Darlington where it would build and maintain its locomotives and rolling stock.Mr Houchen said
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Stately homes boast winning views
A STATELY home in North Yorkshire and a North-East manor house have been crowned as boasting the best ‘windows with a view’ in a national competition.Easby Hall in Richmond and Crook Hall in Durham have been announced as the region’s most beautiful Window
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Overseas graduate with mental health difficulties admits groping women
A MENTAL health order is expected to be passed on an overseas graduate who has admitted indecently assaulting three women.Jiajin Wang will be sentenced at Durham Crown Court later this month after admitting five counts of sexual assault, two offences
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Trusted to run solicitors office, he instead stole more than £400,000 from the firm
AN office manager who stole more than £400,000 from the firm of solicitors for whom he worked was told he is facing a prison sentence. David George Clattenberg took the money from Singleton Winn Saunders over a near ten-year period when he ran
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Thank you to staff at Darlington Memorial Hospital
IT is all too often we hear of people complaining about services and treatment at Darlington Memorial Hospital. I recently was admitted for a full hip replacement. The procedure was carried out by Mr Sudhakar and his excellent team of theatre
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The last time he jumped from a plane was at the Battle of Arnhem, today 95-year-old hero John Jefferies took to the skies again
A SECOND World War veteran proved that age is no barrier to adventure when he parachuted out of a plane for the first time since being shot at during the battle of Arnhem. John Jeffries, from Richmond, North Yorkshire, undertook the daredevil jump
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Children abused at hands of couple finally see justice
A COUPLE who beat and abused children decades ago were in court today to finally face justice – in front of their mentally-scarred victims.A judge told Kenneth and Peggy Whiles that the subjects of their repeated cruelty have had their lives blighted
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Sci-fi fans have a last chance to enjoy automaton show before it closes
THERE is only two days left to see alien robots who have occupied a corner of Redcar during the summer.The metal automatons will be on display at Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar until Sunday.So far more than 19,000 have visited the display, titled Robot –
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'Overlooked issues' to be debated as part of event on mental health and crime
MENTAL health and crime will be the topic of discussion at a symposium as part of a week to raise awareness about prisons. The event is being held at Durham Cathedral on Saturday, October 14 as part of Prisoners’ week and will be led by Sir James Goss
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Elderly man seriously hurt after lorry collision
AN elderly man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a lorry.The 80-year-old pedestrian suffered a suspected broken pelvis following the collision on the A693, near Beamish Museum, Stanley, County Durham.Police were called
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Festival offering up something for all of the family
WELCOMING a new child into the family is at the heart of new show at this year's Festival of Thrift when a group of specially trained artists will be working with children.Thrifty Ceremonies, a project by the award-winning Cumbrian arts company Dead
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Yob arrested after football violence 'regrets' behaviour
A YOB said he regretted his role in violence which ignited after a recent Middlesbrough FC home game.Sheffield United fan Richard Ball became the first person arrested after the trouble to be convicted by a court.The 47-year-old raised his arm as if to
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Steam loco to star at steam fair at Shildon railway museum
DONORS who have helped the painstaking preservation of a Darlington-built steam locomotive are being invited to inspect their engine when it stars at the steam fair at the Shildon railway museum. It took the Darlington Railway Preservation Society
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Plans for temporary car park at The Polar Express submitted
PLANS for a temporary car park at a popular festive event have been submitted to Durham County Council.Weardale Railway Community Interest Company have submitted the plans for the facility to accommodate visitors to this year's Polar Express, which
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Comedian's sell-out gig
TOP comic Joe Lycett’s gig at Stockton’s Arc next April has sold out within 90 minutes of going on sale early on Friday morning.The gig will mark a welcome return to the venue for the fast-rising comedian who played an intimate studio show at the venue
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Former pupil appointed chairman of school governors
A SCHOOL has appointed a former pupil as its new chair of governors.Rob Ribchester, of Ribchesters, Chartered Accountants, has been appointed to the chairman of the board at Durham School.He has been a member since 2014 and has had a long-standing interest
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Ladies' group sells out at launch night swish
A NEW ladies group has proved so popular that it sold out of memberships on its launch night.The community interest group Pimm’s and Needles has already proved a success in Hurworth, near Darlington and Aycliffe Village and was launched at The Hub, in
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Monster veg on display at museum leek show
LARGE leeks and beautiful blooms will be on show at a North-East visitor attraction this weekend.Avid gardeners among Beamish Museum’s visitors, staff and volunteers will be competing for prize-winning bragging rights with amazing home-grown garden produce
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Brexit: we must prevent this Tory power-grab – Jenny Chapman
LAST week, Parliament returned from its summer recess and Brexit immediately dominated the agenda as debate started on the Great Repeal Bill.This Bill is not about whether Britain leaves the EU. I have been very clear that Brexit is happening – we are
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Ex-Middlesbrough footballer accused of £5m scam to steal public cash intended for the training of apprentices
FORMER professional footballers, including an ex-Middlesbrough player, invented “ghost learners” to steal £5m of public cash intended to fund the training of apprentices, a court has heard. Paul Sugrue, 56, who played as a forward 89 times for
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'As I was flying through the air I thought ‘this is going to hurt'' - Biker thanks air ambulance crew after horror crash
A MAN who was thrown from his motorbike after a serious crash has personally thanked the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) for saving his life. Mick Jewitt, 62, was on a ride with two friends near Middleton-in-Teesdale, when another biker
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Durham v Kent (day 4, tea)
KENT were in no position to contemplate going for a target of 371 in 56 overs once Durham had removed both openers without a run on the board. At tea Kent were 48 for three with 37 overs left and skipper Sam Northeast was unbeaten on 34 after being
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Do you want to learn how to survive in the wild? Chance to answer the call of the wild at woodland festival
YOUNGSTERS will be able to answer the call of the wild when the region's biggest woodland festival takes place this weekend.Guisborough Forest will play host to the festival on Sunday when thousands of people are expected to descend on the beauty
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Into the eye of the hurricane - my experience eye-witness account of 130mph storm
This article was written in 2005 as Hurricane Wilma threatened the US As the worst storm in years roars into the US, Northern Echo journalist Matt Westcott tells how he survived the wrath of Hurricane Fabian in Bermuda. I KNEW of Bermuda's
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Who’s looking after your money?
As more banks and building societies are withdrawing the financial advice service they offer Newcastle Building Society continue to provide customers with access to face to face advice. Have you invested with Legal & General through Virgin
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Pension problem or pension paradise?
Financial decisions affecting your retirement income will be amongst the most important you’ll make during your lifetime and investing in timely financial advice could provide a welcome boost. It seems there is a genuine need for this support;
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A66 reopens after abnormal load recovered
THE A66 has reopened in both directions after a HGV lost its abnormal load of plant machinery. The incident happened at Fox Hall Inn, near West Layton, at about 10.45am. The incident on the A66 between Scotch Corner and Barnard Castle.
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Woman who found vulnerable victims for sex grooming gang weeps as she is jailed for six years
A WOMAN who found vulnerable victims for a Newcastle grooming gang to sexually exploit told police: "It's self-inflicted, I've got no sympathy", a court heard. Carolann Gallon took a 13-year-old who had run away from foster care to a Tyneside flat
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Couple raise £100,000 for charity in 45 years of marriage
A “SPECIAL” couple have been praised by a charity for raising more than £100,000 for good causes over their lifetime.Kevin and Kathleen Haigh have been raising cash for aid agency CAFOD ever since marrying 45 years ago.The couple, who live in Birtley,
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Pervert posed as 'Lucy' and 'Sophie' sent nude pictures of boy to his friends on Facebook
A PERVERT posed as a teenage girl to get a boy to send him naked photographs then tried to blackmail him for more under a different false identity. Shaun Stainsby, 34, first pretended to be ‘Lucy’ to ask the 15-year-old to take pictures of his
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A1(M) reopens following three-vehicle crash
THE A1 has reopened following a three-vehicle crash. Emergency services attended the crash, which happened on the northbound carriageway of the A1 near junction 61 at Bowburn. The road had been closed in both directions between junctions 61
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Ainsley: "The defence must cut out needless errors"
Spennymoor manager Jason Ainsley wants his players to cut out needless errors when they travel to Tamworth in the Vanarama National League North today. Moors suffered their first home defeat of the season to York City on Tuesday night, but despite
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Forrest wants defensive improvement
West Auckland manager Gary Forrest wants his defence to tighten up for their home game with North Shields today. West were knocked off the top of the table in midweek and in the process lost their unbeaten record because of their surprise 4-3 defeat
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New A1 upgrade has become a barrier for cyclists
CYCLISTS warn a £380m upgrade of the A1motorway has left them high and dry without a safe crossing over what has become a barrier between the East and West of the region. Now they’re organising a public meeting to set up a forum to lobby for improvements
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Drunk dad slept through dog attack that killed three-week old son
A MAN who drunkenly slept through a sustained, fatal attack by the family's terrier on his three-week-old son has been jailed for 21 months. Reggie Young's mother, Maria Blacklin, screamed in horror when she came home to find the baby barely alive
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Watch as Sir Mo Farah surprises terminally ill Darlington man ahead of 2017 Great North Run
SIR Mo Farah took time out of his preparation for the Simplyhealth Great North Run to surprise a terminally ill man who is taking on the world’s biggest half marathon for charity as part of his bucket list. Matt Hadden, 28, from Darlington, has
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Durham v Kent, day 4, lunch
TOM Latham collected his second century in three games and Paul Collingwood passed 1,000 championship runs for the season as Durham piled on the runs against Kent. On the final day of the Specsavers County Championship match at Emirates Riverside
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Man's body found in home; houses evacuated after nitrogen gas discovered
A BODY has been found inside a home where nitrogen gas was detected, prompting an evacuation of nearby houses. Police were called to Oak Road in Ripon at 8.40am this morning (Friday, September 8) where they discovered the man's body. Due to
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While I've been on holiday, Mow Farah - the robot - has been busy cutting the grass back home
Just back from a lovely holiday in beautiful Croatia, which is thoroughly recommended for its sunshine, friendly people, and the clearest sea you'll find anywhere. Normally, I'd have to get straight out into the garden to cut the overgrown grass
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Great things to do this weekend
Saltburn Farmers' Market, nr Railway Station, Saltburn on Saturday, 9-2pm More than 40 stalls with locally produced food, drink and artwork. • Saltburn Allotment Association: Perhaps the most local food of all, with a stall brimming with fresh
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Musical Maddy says fond farewell to community arts centre
A YOUNG woman with a passion for music has called time on her role at a community arts centre to pursue her love of the art further. Maddy Sutton, 25, said she would be forever grateful for the opportunity those at The Witham, in Barnard Castle
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The 'Go ahead...Make my day' campaign is launched
STAFF from Northumbrian Water were on the streets of Darlington looking for random acts of kindness in preparation of its ‘Go ahead…Make My Day!” campaign.Leading up this year's customer service week in October, the firm has introduced its ‘pay forward
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New era for film club as it relocates after more than 50 years
A FILM club which has operated out of Darlington for more than half a century is embarking on a new era - reaching out to a younger base as it moves location. Darlington Video Makers Club has been capturing moments and documenting history since
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'Sign up to the donor register' urges woman suffering from rare and incurable liver disease
SIGN up to the donor register, is the message from a woman recently diagnosed with a life-threatening liver disease. When doctors told Hazel Davies that she was suffering from an incurable condition so rare she had never heard of it, the Thornaby
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Village Co-op targeted as nearby branch burgled for THIRD time in NINE days
A VILLAGE supermarket fell victim to an attempted break-in as a nearby branch was burgled for the third time in nine days. Would-burglars tried to force entry into the Co-op, on Church Road, in Trimdon Station, in the early hours of Thursday, September
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Cricket stars hoping sponsors will stump up to support young hopefuls
A RARE gap in the cricket calendar means a team of the region's leading sportsmen can take part in this year's half marathon. Durham County cricketers Keaton Jennings, Chris Rushworth and Michael Richardson, along with academy director John Windows
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'There was fire coming out of the windows' - residents evacuated after flat destroyed
RESIDENTS had to be evacuated after a fire destroyed a flat and spread to a neighbouring home. The blaze overnight in the Ladyport Green area of Stockton, involved up to 30 firefighters at its height. Cleveland Fire Service said a first floor
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TV: It's all going Grand for Kevin
Grand Designs may be a hit around the globe - but Kevin McCloud isn't content with just helming one of the biggest shows on TV. The businessman and property godfather tells Gemma Dunn why, nearly 20 years later, there's still plenty to achieve
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Ant and Dec pay tribute to 'broadcasting giant' Mike Neville
ANT and Dec have today paid tribute to "broadcasting giant" Mike Neville. The regional TV news anchor, who fronted Look North on the BBC and then Tyne Tees Television's news programme North East Tonight, died aged 80 on Wednesday evening.
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Out & About: A Yorkshire businessman has turned a disused chapel into his very own temple to art, says Francine Clee
There can be something rather sad about former Methodist chapels. Hundreds of devout worshippers have passed through their handsome porticos, inspired to awe-struck worship by the grandeur of surroundings created on a grand scale and in a grand, classical
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Health: Newton Aycliffe woman bringing Reiki to students throughout the region
Carole Dawson, accredited Jikiden Reiki Shihan teacherThe 'lost art’ of Japanese healing A Newton Aycliffe woman is bringing the traditional Japanese form of Reiki to students throughout the region. Carole Dawson is one of only a handful of teachers
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Books: Lace up those boots... Richmond Walking and Book Festival takes place at the end of the month
Reading and roaming the beautiful countryside Richmondshire countryside are on the agenda again as the popular Richmond Walking & Book Festival tramps back into this lovely historic town. Along with nearly 40 walks in and around Richmond and
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Homes: 5 tips for painting woodwork
Filling, sanding, cleaning - it might be boring work, but thorough prep is essential for a fabulous finish 1. One of the basic rules of DIY is prep, prep and more prep - thorough preparation is vital to get a good finish. It's often boring, hard
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Travel: Dramatic scenery, history and wildlife were abundant as Gerry and Jacinta Crowe explored the West of Scotland from a base acclaimed as the most romantic hotel in Scotland
"I wasn’t in love with Bonnie Prince Charlie." That was the startling revelation made to me just a day or two into our Scottish break from none other than Flora MacDonald herself. We were at Dunstaffnage Castle, near Oban, where Flora was held prisoner
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TV: BBC One’s Rellik is a murder mystery with a difference
BBC One’s Rellik is a murder mystery with a difference: it tells the story backwards. Gemma Dunn finds out how leads Richard Dormer and Jodi Balfour rose to the challenge CREATED by the writers behind cult hit The Missing, it goes without saying
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Film: The king of horror turns 70 - Stephen King's greatest book to film triumphs
Countless Stephen King novels have been re-imagined for the big screen. Ahead of his 70th birthday in September, and the long-awaited adaptation of It hitting the cinemas, Georgia Humphreys revisits some of the horror mastermind's most memorable works
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Books: Jeremy Vine opens up about dark times
As Jeremy Vine opens up about dark times, Hannah Stephenson catches up with the popular broadcaster to talk regrets, meditation and not having an opinion A mid-life crisis left popular broadcaster Jeremy Vine feeling burnt out and seeking the help
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Health: 6 ways owning a pet can benefit your health
From lower levels of stress and depression to reduced risk of heart disease, owning a pet is a healthy choice, says Lisa Salmon If you're thinking of getting a pet, you'll probably be weighing up the pros of having a cuddly (or even scaly) new
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Chris had been training to cycle C2C when he collapsed and died - his scooter friends held memorial ride in his memory
A SCOOTER club made its first charity ride one to remember by dedicating the journey to a lost friend and quadrupling its fundraising target. The Green Tree Scooter Club raised £2,000 in sponsorship for the Great North Air Ambulance Service with
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Review: Wisdom of a Fool is a one-man tour de force
'IT'S like seeing a ghost" That overheard remark at the end of a remarkable show sums up the reaction of the audience to Jack Lane's performance in this one-man play about the life and career of Norman Wisdom. Lane's uncannily accurate portrayal
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Sharon Griffiths: The school run is back - and it drives you mad
HERE we go again. Roads blocked, traffic chaos, cars double parked and small children wandering into the road. Yes, the school run’s back. It’s annoying for anyone trying to get to work and doubly annoying for anyone living near a school who
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Give yourself a better chance of getting stolen property back - new tool developed by police
A NEW tool to protect property is being introduced by Durham Constabulary. The Constabulary’s Neighbourhood Policing teams now have access to a new system for marking property discretely and permanently. Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner
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Mike Neville and the 'Larn Yersel Geordie' sketch
WHEN Mike Neville and George House came up with the hilarious ‘Larn Yersel Geordie’ sketch Geordie sub culture was really born. I doubt When the Boat Comes In would have been possible, nor the pop group Lindisfarne would ever have been as successful
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Railway heritage plans need some joined up thinking
IT is encouraging to read that Darlington Borough Council along with Stockton and Durham councils and the Tees Valley Combined Authority are making plans to apply for funding in the run up to the bi-centenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway
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Costs of a basic no frills funeral
I DON’T know where some of your correspondents get their information from about funeral costs (HAS, Sept 6) but having recently buried my wife I have recent and actual facts to hand. To purchase a plot, in Darlington I had to pay £800 to the council
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Argos wants 10,000 workers for Christmas - here's how to apply
ARGOS is looking to hire 10,000 people to cope with demand this Christmas. Around 9,800 temporary customer advisors and stock assistants are being sought by the company at more than 800 stores. You can apply for roles at www.argos.careers
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New killer clown fears as Pennywise returns in remake of Stephen King's IT
A NORTH-EAST clown is hoping that the re-release of Stephen King’s IT will not reignite the killer clown craze of 2016. The creepy child-killing clown Pennywise will return to the big screen today in a new adaptation of the renowned horror author
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Sex gang member is crazed knifeman who stabbed staff at Darlington restaurant
A MEMBER of a notorious grooming ring stabbed Indian restaurant workers in a drug-fuelled rage after being arrested over forcing girls to have sex, it can be revealed. The victims of the unprovoked attack that left Darlington’s Shapla restaurant
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How to make Jamie Oliver's plum tarte tatin
Country Life loves to highlight recipes featuring the produce of the countryside. So this week, Jamie Oliver conjures up a wonderful dessert with plums SOMETIMES it's hard to think of something fancy to make when you're on a limited budget, and
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Newcastle: Magpies winger calls for aggression with or without Rafa at Swansea
CHRISTIAN ATSU has called for Newcastle United to maintain the mean streak that earned a first victory since promotion when they head for South Wales on Sunday – possibly without Rafael Benitez. The Ghana international, whose country is on the
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110mph chase ends in blow-out and crash for Darlington driver
A HIGH-SPEED driver was so determined to outrun police he continued without a tyre until his car crashed, a court heard. Gavin Smith was behind the wheel of a stolen Volkswagen Passat which had been seen at the scene of a burglary in Darlington
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Durham CCC: Wood desperate for a full season
AT 27, Mark Wood has still played only 42 first-class games, including ten Tests. So little wonder he admits: “It would be nice to get through a season.”His comeback from yet another injury went well this week as he made a career-best 72 not out for Durham
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He is 47, but told schoolgirl, 12, he wanted to have a baby with her
A SINGLE dad who groomed a schoolgirl and spoke of meeting up for sex told police it was just banter and said: “I was only trying to cheer her up.” Neil Walton, 47, exchanged explicit text messages with the 12-year-old – which, when printed out
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Confined to wheelchair for 20 years, Brenda has vowed to walk final 10 steps of Great North Run
A WOMAN who has been confined to a wheelchair for more than 20 years after suffering a mystery brain condition is to take ten steps over the finish line at the Great North Run on Sunday. Brenda Whittle, of Marske-by-the-Sea, East Cleveland, has
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13 stunning old photos are glimpse into new books by local historian
FOUR books of stunning old views of Yorkshire have just been compiled by local historian Paul Chrystal. They take his tally of local books to more than 100 – appropriate, then, that he used to run Knaresborough Book Shop. Here is a selection of
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Hartlepool United: Two months out for Cassidy
HARTLEPOOL United will be without Jake Cassidy for the next two months. The two-goal striker has suffered a stress fracture of the right foot, which needs resting. He will wear a cushioned moon boot for a few weeks to allow the problem to heal.Cassidy
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Middlesbrough: Garry Monk welcomes transfer window change and focuses on getting best out of Ben Gibson and Co
GARRY MONK has welcomed the decision by Premier League clubs to vote for the transfer window to close before the start of next season, with the English Football League expected to follow suit.Monk has been among those to have complained about the fact
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Durham CCC: Tricky decision for Collingwood
DURHAM will face a tricky decision today in setting Kent a target on the final day of the badly-interrupted championship match at Emirates Riverside .With eight wickets standing, Durham lead by 156 and with more showers forecast there is a danger that
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Council could reverse decision to leave cemetery gates unlocked
A COUNCIL which came under fire when it decided to leave its cemeteries unlocked overnight looks set to make a u-turn over the policy. In 2015 Spennymoor Town Council decided to leave the cemetery gates at York Hill, Tudhoe, and Rock Road, Spennymoor
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Thousands expected to turn out for 'biggest ever' fair
THOUSANDS of people are expected to turn out for a village’s “biggest ever” fair.Hurworth Country Fair returns on Saturday, September 16 at Hurworth Grange.The fair, now in its seventh year, will include a range of events including live wrestling, pig
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Moody Baker swaps pies and pastries for Great North Run charity challenge
A BAKER will be swapping his homemade goodies for his running shoes as he prepares to take on the Great North Run.Dave Baker, owner of The Moody Baker, in Barnard Castle, said he could not run 50m when he began training but hopes to show that anyone can
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Residents to learn results of investigation into why village is repeatedly hit by floods
RESIDENTS in a flood-hit village are to be asked their views on new protection measures.The village of Lanchester has been repeatedly hit by flooding in recent years and an investigation has been carried out by Northumbrian Water, Durham County Council
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Business leaders urged to brave the shave in memory of popular bank manager, Mike Airey
A POPULAR businessman who died in July after being diagnosed with blood cancer is being remembered by his friend who has made a commitment to honour his memory. Mike Airey managed Darlington’s Handelsbanken and was well-known as an astute banker
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Greyhounds were kept in 'ramshackle' conditions on an allotment
A GREYHOUND trainer from the North-East has been suspended and is under investigation following a visit from several animal welfare charities. It is understood 14 dogs belonging to Pat Simpson have been removed from the ramshackle kennels deemed
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Five to go on trial next year after denying doorstep counterfeit tobacco sale charge
FIVE people believed to have been involved in the large scale sale of counterfeit tobacco products are to stand trial at crown court in the New Year. The defendants, from families in neighbouring east Durham towns, are alleged to have been responsible
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Sunderland: Jonny Williams hoping for a double delight next month after moving to Sunderland
IT would be no surprise if Sunderland new boy Jonny Williams had two red rings drawn around the date of October 9 on his calendar. Firstly, it is his 24th birthday. Just as importantly, however, it is also the night when Wales host the Republic
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Durham Miners' Association resisted equality for women during First World War, says prize winning essay
THE Durham Miners' Association resisted equality for women during the First World War, according to new research. While the war years saw significant numbers of women entering male-dominated industries for the first time, it was a different story
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Seaham children enjoy a fun day at the beach
FAMILIES hit the beach to take part in activities including sandcastle building, arts and crafts and sport sessions.A total of 25 children aged from four up to 17 took part in the fun on Seaham beach, organised by Durham County Council’s One Point Service.A
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Village festival to celebrate unique link to Irish saint
A VILLAGE is planning a festival to mark the 1500th anniversary of its patron saint.Saint Brandon’s Church in Brancepeth, near Durham, is believed to be the only parish church in England dedicated to the Irish sailor saint.Members of Brancepeth Archives
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Darlington: Tickets for Quakers' Cup tie go on sale tomorrow
TICKETS for Darlington’s FA Cup tie with South Shields go on sale tomorrow when Quakers host Leamington at Blackwell Meadows. Tomorrow’s game is the first of three Quakers home matches in eight days, the second of which is against FC United of
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Meet some of the most inspirational people taking part in Sunday's Great North Run
BRENDA Pitchford has been training intensively for the moment she will cross the finish line of the Great North Run – on foot.It is a moment she never thought she would see, after at the age of just 27 developing a mysterious brain condition which left
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Bowes Agricultural Show set for 130th year
ORGANISERS are gearing up for the 130th Bowes Agricultural Show this weekend.The traditional show, at Gilmonby, in Teesdale, will have everything from horse and cattle classes to arts and crafts in what is promised to be a fun family day out on Saturday
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Archived hand-painted artwork goes on display
ART lovers will have the chance to view a lifetime’s work of mid-20th century designs stumbled upon by an eager gallery professional. A Yorkshire Life in Pattern exhibition at the Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate will display over 100 designs by reclusive
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Sunderland: Simon Grayson happy with Lamine Kone and Didier Ndong's commitment - and ready to throw his deadline-day signings straight into action
SIMON GRAYSON is confident Lamine Kone and Didier Ndong will be fully committed to Sunderland following the end of the transfer window, having spoken at length to the duo in the build-up to deadline day. Earlier in the summer, it was widely assumed
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Great North Run 2017 - Your heartbreaking and heartwarming reasons for taking part
IT'S the 2017 Great North Run this Sunday. We have been finding out the reasons why you are taking part. Uncle's illness inspires cousins to run Cousins Andrew and Katie with their uncle Mark Duffy, centre TWO cousins whose uncle is
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First of 400 foreign students arrive at new international study centre
A NEW international study centre is to welcome its first students this weekend.Durham University’s International Study Centre in Stockton is admitting its first non-EU students, with teaching starting from September 18.Based on the Queen’s Campus, the