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In pictures: Longfield Academy's Christmas Party for grandparents in Darlington
IT WAS crackers at the ready for lucky guests attending the annual Christmas party at a Darlington school. Nearly 180 grandparents of pupils and parents of staff, along with members of local care homes, enjoyed a delicious, full turkey dinner and
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Tony Pulis delighted to see Middlesbrough go 'back to basics' with Reading win
TONY PULIS was delighted to see his Middlesbrough side go “back to basics” as they claimed a 1-0 win at Reading. The Teessiders climbed back up to fourth position in the Championship table as George Friend’s second-half strike ended a run of five
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Benitez reacts to Newcastle's goalless draw and is braced for struggle
A FRUSTRATED Rafa Benitez has suggested Newcastle United have to be braced to spend the rest of the season in the bottom half of the Premier League. And the Spaniard claimed it will be a miracle if his team get any higher than that after watching
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FULL-TIME: Altrincham 3 Darlington 3
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LIVE: Hartlepool United 1 Havant & Waterlooville 1
6:08pm Richard Money admitted: “I think you have to take the positive aspects first and we didn’t lose the game.
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FULL-TIME: Newcastle United 0 Fulham 0
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FULL-TIME: Reading 0 Middlesbrough 1
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Children walk a mile in support of veterans
CHILDREN have supported a campaign to help veterans this Christmas by walking a mile as part of a fundraising campaign. Two of Britain’s leading military charities – Help for Heroes and Walking With The Wounded – have joined forces for this year
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Pigeon holed
The column joins the Saints. It was only a matter of time. Pigeon holed We’ve just had a long weekend in Southampton – long story, too – a chance for the first time since Wembley 2014 to watch Sholing FC, known otherwise as the Boatmen. Four
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Holidaymaker, 24, taking legal action over 'nightmare' trip
A HOLIDAYMAKER who needed a drip and medication after developing serious gastric illness symptoms on holiday is hoping to find answers following the “nightmare” trip. Jonathon Barker, 24, began experiencing abdominal pains, lethargy, diarrhoea,
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Familiar faces can help get Money's message across
RICHARD MONEY hopes having a couple of players in the Hartlepool United dressing room who have worked under him before can be of benefit for all. Pools take on Havant and Waterlooville this afternoon, with Money in charge of his first home game
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Today's racing prospects by Charlie McCann of betvictor
WE have a cracking card at Ascot this afternoon and conditions look likely to be extremely testing -soft, heavy in places. In the opener Annie Mc shapes as though she will appreciate a thorough test of stamina, but she is unproven on soft ground
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Matthews making all the right noises on and off the pitch
ADAM MATTHEWS has earned the right to say he wants to stay at Sunderland beyond this season by showing he deserves to be in the starting line-up, according to manager Jack Ross. The Black Cats defender is out of contract at the end of the campaign
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Boro boss trying to ignore criticism
TONY PULIS will not let criticism get to him as he looks to get Middlesbrough’s promotion charge back on track, and has urged his players to stay confident in their ability too. Boro head for Reading this afternoon without a win in five matches
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Ross confident Sunderland can cope with Fratton Park full house
JACK ROSS thinks Sunderland’s players have already proved they can handle the big occasion ahead of facing a sell-out crowd at League One leaders and promotion rivals Portsmouth this afternoon. The Black Cats will have more than 2,500 fans of their
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Players far too quick to leave claims Boro boss Pulis
AHEAD of a transfer window when Middlesbrough expect plenty change, Tony Pulis has found for far too long the Riverside Stadium has been a stepping stone for too many players – and it has proven costly. The Boro boss did not look to name names
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Benitez's love for British sitcoms helping Newcastle 'to keep calm' ...
RAFA BENITEZ is not about to insist Newcastle United’s players watch one of his favourite British sitcoms, Dad’s Army, on their Premier League travels this season, even if he has already dished one of his favourite lines: “Keep calm and carry on.”
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Festive treats help to raise funds for homeless charity
A DYNAMIC duo of young fundraisers showed their festive spirit when they organised a whole host of treats to show their support for people struggling with homelessness. Evelyn, eight, and her four-year-old brother Felix, set up stall on their drive
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Village primary named top for pupil progress
A SMALL village primary school near Darlington has come top out of all North Yorkshire's schools for pupil progress in recently-published league tables. Croft Church of England Primary School, in Croft-on-Tees, which is just three miles from Darlington
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Schools head to Germany for Christmas markets
CHILDREN from schools in County Durham have been soaking up the Christmas spirit at festive markets in Germany. Pupils from Tanfield Primary and Tanfield School travelled to County Durham’s twin town of Tübingen thanks to funding from the UK-German
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Durham Cathedral lit up with Christmas Lumiere show
A LIGHT show telling the Christmas story was beamed across a cathedral as part of a campaign to encourage people to go to church this festive season. Durham Cathedral was illuminated last night for the special service, which was led by the Bishop
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Parent critical of response to sexual assault allegation
THE parent of a child who was allegedly the victim of a sexual assault by another youngster has criticised a school’s approach to dealing with the incident. An investigation is underway after the alleged sexual assault on a child at a school in
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The Castle Players pay tribute to gifted actor Andrew Stainthorpe
A BELOVED actor blessed with a gift for comedy and dry wit has died. Amateur drama group member Andrew Stainthorpe was popular at The Castle Players theatre group in Barnard Castle starring in productions since 2000. He was known for having audiences
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Tributes to ice hockey legend Paul Smith
ICE hockey fans across the region have been reminiscing about the sport's heyday and paying tribute to one of its greatest ambassadors who died this week. Durham Wasps legend Paul Smith dies at home near the city Pictures: Durham
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Carol singers, schoolchildren and an MP help launch new hospital unit
CAROL singers, schoolchildren and an MP were amongst the special guests for the official opening of new surgical complex at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The town's MP Jenny Chapman joined children from Mowden Junior school for a tour around the
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Dismay at mental health care gap
A HEALTH watchdog has expressed dismay over the delay between inpatient mental health services being axed at a hospital and a hub for community care being built. Chair of North Yorkshire’s health scrutiny committee Councillor Jim Clark spoke of
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The Durham Singers prepare to end festive season in style
THE Durham Singers are preparing to end the festive season in style with a performance in Durham Cathedral of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. The performance on Saturday, January 5, is a joyful musical retelling of the familiar story, complete with
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Darlington bring in two more signings ahead of match at Altrincham
YOU do not get a second chance to make a first impression, so they say, an expression Andrew Nelson took heed of before catching the eye on his Darlington debut last weekend. The striker, newly-arrived on loan from Sunderland, wasted little time
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Paedophile who is 'every parent's worst nightmare' is jailed
A SERIAL paedophile who masqueraded as a 14-year-old boy to groom a young girl into engaging in sexual acts online has been jailed for a string of sexual offences. Andrew Toon, 32, of no fixed abode, used an iPad to contact a 12-year-old girl who
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Hundreds of children helped by paedophile investigation team
A SPECIALIST paedophile investigation team have helped to safeguard hundreds of children in the five years since its launch. More than 700 children have been protected by trained officers working in Cleveland Police's Paedophile Online Investigation
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Joshua's dream trip to visit real Father Christmas comes true
A LITTLE boy with a terminal muscle-wasting condition has gone on the winter holiday of a lifetime with his family after local businesses rallied round to help with a fundraising effort. Joshua Jessop, 10, from Richmond, lives with Duchenne Muscular
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NHS Trust reports rise in violent patients threatening staff
SHOCK tactics are being deployed by a hospital trust in a bid to keep their staff safe this winter. Patients, relatives and members of the public are being urged to refrain from acts of violence or aggression made towards NHS employees as statistics
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Horse racing community's 'band of brothers' rally to support Darlington's Luke Bell
THE horse racing community has rallied to support the family of a desperately ill boy who are trying to raise enough money to pay for specialist cancer treatment. Eight-year-old Luke Bell, from Darlington, has been battling neuroblastoma for two
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Council advice for residents making Universal Credit claims
PEOPLE having trouble transferring to Universal Credit in the Redcar and Cleveland area are reminded that support is available. The new benefit means a single monthly payment is made and Universal Credit was rolled out to the borough last month.
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Looking back at 2018: May in review
AS the year took a sunny turn and the region saw temperatures soar to over 22C in some areas, the month of May began with thousands of visitors gathering for the Tour de Yorkshire. An estimated 650,000 people lined streets across North Yorkshire
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Panto stars visit children's ward
YOUNG patients at a children's hospital ward were surprised with a visit from some colourful characters this week. The stars of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, this year’s pantomime at the Gala Theatre in Durham, popped into the Treetops ward at
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'Greatest threat to housing' in Dales
A BODY responsible for managing a national park has been urged to resist proposals to relax rules surrounding buying council or housing association homes. Members of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority heard Upper Dales councillor John Blackie
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Bishop of Durham's Christmas 2018 message: 'Why being with others brings me the greatest joy'
NOW that Christmas draws near again, people all over the globe are preparing for that one day where traditionally, the family descends, presents are shared and copious amounts of food and drink are indulged in. And being with others is something
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When Christmases really were white and footballers just pulled up their socks and got on with it
NEWCASTLE United historian Paul Joannou’s greetings card is redolent of another age – when Christmases really were white and footballers just pulled up their socks and got on with it. The wonderful photograph was taken on December 20, 1969, Bryan
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Why you should explore the village and surrounding area which provided the setting for the Railway Children
HAWORTH is a lovely cobbled street village under the wild moors of Bronte Country. This walk, rather than tracing the history of the Brontes, explores the village and nearby lands of Haworth which provided the setting for the Railway Children film
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The pub where dogs are just as welcome as people
WETHERSPOONS made national headlines last month when they slapped a ban on dogs entering their pubs. In a company statement, that some felt screamed of ‘doggy discrimination’, it was argued that even well-behaved canines can act unpredictably -
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Tributes paid to Durham headteacher and former professional footballer
A FORMER professional footballer who later became a school headteacher has died at the age of 90. Ken Smith, from Newton Hall, Durham, was two hours short of his 91st birthday when he died on December 6. Read more Durham news from the Northern
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Scarlett Moffatt at women's refuge to offer charity's support
A WOMEN'S refuge received some welcome gifts from a charity which has pledged its continued support to the service. Wear Valley Women's Aid offers sanctuary for victims of domestic abuse at its refuge in Bishop Auckland, along with outreach support
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Looking back at 2018: June in review
THE month of June was filled with national pride as the 21st FIFA World Cup kicked off in Russia. The song Three Lions could be heard anywhere, from pubs to back gardens, as England won match after match and put the hopes back into its supporters
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Tenants evicted due to rent arrears– landlord urges others to get help
FOUR housing association tenants lost their home after collectively accruing £15,700 in rent arrears– prompting the landlord to issue a financial warning. Failure to pay rent over a prolonged period saw County Durham Housing Group tenants from Peterlee
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Football club, fans and sponsors support foodbank scheme
FOOTBALL fans donated items to a foodbank run by Shildon Alive. Shildon AFC treasurer Diane Dent, director Norman Smith and captain Ben Trotter, have spent weeks raising awareness of the need for essential food items, to give to families over the