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Five-goal Darlington treat fans to a Christmas cracker
DARLINGTON supporters were given their Christmas present a day late as Tommy Wright’s team put in their best performance of the season to demolish York City. It has been a sometimes bleak season for Quakers, only showing glimpses of what they are
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Boro supporters have every right to criticise admits Pulis
A CLEARLY disappointed Tony Pulis thinks Middlesbrough’s fans have every right to criticise if they are unhappy with performances and results after another afternoon of frustration at the Riverside Stadium. Boro supporters roundly booed the outcome
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Money sees the positive side of Hartlepool United
RICHARD Money is finding out about his Hartlepool United squad by the day. And, amid a frantic ending as Pools lost at Gateshead, he offered a word of caution. Supporters, punch drunk by years of failure, demand an instant uplift under their new
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Match Ratings: Sunderland 1 Bradford City 0
How did the players fare in Sunderland's 1-0 win over Bradford? SUNDERLAND (4-2-3-1): 5 McLaughlin: Was extremely fortunate to get himself out of jail after he allowed Payne’s long-range shot to squirm out of his grasp 8 O’NIEN: Has
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Match ratings: Gateshead 2 Hartlepool United 1
Goals: 1-0: Armstrong (13, burst forward and his low shot went through Loach) 2-0: Armstrong (32, tapped in from close range into an empty net after a swift counter attack) 2-1: Noble pen (James fouled and midfielder sent the keeper the wrong
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Jack Ross: 'That confirms Sunderland is one of the biggest clubs in the country'
THEY might be playing their football in League One, but Jack Ross claims yesterday’s record-breaking day at the Stadium of Light confirms Sunderland’s enduring status as one of the biggest clubs in the country. Aiden McGeady’s first-half winner
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Match ratings: Middlesbrough 0 Sheffield Wednesday 1
Goals: 0-1: Reach (20, brilliant take from Bannan’s pass followed by tidy low finish beyond Randolph) Referee: Peter Bankes (Walsall) - there were a few boos for him at the whistle but this wasn’t his fault. 6 Bookings: Clayton (25, foul);
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It's too easy as Newcastle gift Liverpool victory
TWO defensive lapses cost Rafa Benitez's men dear as Newcastle United were humbled 4-0 by rampant Liverpool at Anfield. The Magpies have not won at Anfield since April 1994. The 22 matches since then had contained 18 draws and four losses.
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No sign of January reinforcements for Newcastle boss Benitez
RAFA Benitez admitted it was hard to explain Newcastle's Boxing Day horror story. And to make matters worse, the manager again admitted that he has no idea whether he will be able to bring any fresh faces into the club in the coming weeks. Anfield
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Record crowd brings a welcome change of luck for Sunderland
MAYBE this is a new era after all. Not only did Sunderland make history thanks to the size of their Boxing Day crowd yesterday afternoon, they also found themselves on the right end of three hugely controversial refereeing decisions. If Stewart Donald
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Full-time: Middlesbrough 0 Sheffield Wednesday 1
THIS was not the way Tony Pulis would have liked to have celebrated his first anniversary as Middlesbrough manager, nor was it the sort of festive celebration the fans and players wanted either. For the seventh time in the Championship this season
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'It's the best job you can get': What life is like working at the top of Durham Cathedral
FOR more than three years a highly skilled team of stonemasons have been hand-chiselling the stones which will be part of Durham’s skyline for centuries to come. Working more than 200 feet in the air, the team at Durham Cathedral have been painstakingly
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Remanded on murder count
TWO men have been remanded in custody after appearing before a court charged in connection with an alleged murder in Stockton. Luke Pearson, 18, and Neil Maxwell, 39, of Westbourne Street, Stockton, were charged following an incident on December
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Man left with head injuries after being hit by car at bus stop
A PEDESTRIAN has been left with head injuries after he was hit by a car on Christmas Eve. Police are appealing for information after the collision, on Cargo Fleet Lane, shortly after 9pm on Monday. The 54-year-old male pedestrian was at a bus
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Retracing the steps of Fountains Abbey founders
THE route taken by a group of Cistercian monks in 1132 was retraced by pilgrims in Ripon yesterday. A walk takes place from Ripon Cathedral to Fountains Abbey, in North Yorkshire, each Boxing Day, with hundreds retracing the steps of the medieval
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McNair and Downing return for Middlesbrough against Owls
TONY PULIS has made two changes to the Middlesbrough team to face managerless Sheffield Wednesday at the Riverside Stadium this afternoon. The Boro boss has replaced the injured Ryan Shotton with Paddy McNair, who is getting another chance at right
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Team News: Jack Ross makes four Sunderland changes against Bradford
JACK ROSS has made four changes to his Sunderland side for this afternoon's Boxing Day home game with Bradford City. Two of the alterations come in the back four, with Tom Flanagan and Bryan Oviedo starting in place of Glenn Loovens, who is suspended
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LIVE: Darlington v York City
Deputy Sports Editor Craig Stoddart reports live from Blackwell Meadows as Darlington take on York City. Kick-off: 3pm Tweets by CStoddartEcho
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FULL TIME: Sunderland 1 Bradford City 0
Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson reports live from the Stadium of Light as Sunderland take on Bradford City. Kick-off: 3pm Tweets by Scottwilsonecho
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LIVE: Gateshead v Hartlepool United
Sports Editor Nick Loughlin reports live from Gateshead International Stadium as Hartlepool take on Gateshead. Kick-off: 3pm Tweets by loughlinecho
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LIVE: Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday
Chief Football Writer Paul Fraser reports live from Riverside Stadium as Middlesbrough take on Sheffield Wednesday. Kick-off: 3pm Tweets by paulfraserecho
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Shoppers queue up in early hours for Boxing Day sales
BOXING Day bargain hunters were up early queuing outside stores as the post-Christmas sales saw prices slashed by as much as 70 per cent. December 26 is the most popular day to shop during the Christmas sales period, according to Barclaycard, with
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Darlington beauty queen bids for national title
A BEAUTY queen from Darlington is hoping 2019 will bring her success in a national competition. Rebecca Jane Everson, 32, was crowned Ms Darlington Galaxy three months ago, and will bid to be named Ms Galaxy UK in the finals, held in March in Preston
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Pensioner injured after bag snatch on Christmas Eve
A LONE pensioner fell to the ground after having her handbag snatched on Christmas Eve. The 66-year-old woman was robbed of her handbag while she was walking alone in Billingham at about 5.15pm on Christmas Eve. She was on Finchale Avenue when
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Ferguson expecting a tough game if facing Thompson
HAVING won at the weekend, York City head to Darlington today hoping to record back-to-back wins for the first time since January. The Minstermen beat Brackley on Saturday 2-1, which was also the scoreline when they won at Blackwell Meadows in January
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Stunning shots of North Yorkshire to feature on library cards
STUNNING shots of North Yorkshire's captivating landscapes will feature on limited edition library cards. Photographers were invited to capture the beauty and diversity of a the region during a summer competition organised by the county council’
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Darlington woman: "Seeing photos of myself on stage inspired me to lose weight"
SPONSORED CONTENT A Darlington woman says Amateur Dramatics was a no go after seeing a photo of the performance...but dropping more than three stone has given her the confidence to tread the boards again! Working in a corporate environment
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Farmer wants to convert outbuilding into cottage
A FARMER wants to turn an outbuilding into a cottage so her parents can move in and help her expand the business. Mrs Richardson has applied to Durham County Council for planning permission to convert or replace an old piggery in the yard at Low
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Magnay relishing his return to Gateshead
CARL Magnay has long admired Richard Money; now the Hartlepool United defender is happy to be playing under the club’s new manager. Pools go to Gateshead, one of Magnay’s former clubs in the National League today. Magnay was part of the Heed
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Palace's win at City can inspire Newcastle
IF Newcastle United needed extra belief ahead of the Boxing Day trip to Liverpool then what happened at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday should have heartened them all. If Crystal Palace can go to Premier League champions Manchester City and win then
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Hundreds of people sign petition against Durham County Council's plan to move HQ
CAMPAIGNERS who are against the proposed location of a new civic building are getting ready to hand in a petition which has been signed by hundreds of people. About 850 people have signed the petition against Durham County Council’s plans to build
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Proposed changes to social care to save cash
TIME is running out to have a say on proposed changes to adult social care which could see users pay towards services. In October, North Yorkshire County Council started a consultation on proposals about how people who use the services contribute
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Jack Ross: 'Days like this remind me how privileged I am to lead this club'
WHEN Jack Ross agreed to manage Sunderland this summer, he always felt he was taking over at one of the biggest clubs in Britain. This afternoon, that assessment will be well and truly vindicated. Sunderland will host Bradford City in front of
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Looking back 2018: July in review
IN July, teenagers who organised a ‘Columbine-Style’ plot at a Northallerton school were sentenced. Reporting restrictions were lifted at Leeds Crown Court naming the youngsters as Thomas Wyllie and Alex Bolland. The pair – who were 14 when they
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Ayala desperate for a festive feel-good factor at the Riverside
THEY ended their poor run on the road when they won at Reading four days ago – now Daniel Ayala is hoping Middlesbrough deliver their fans a belated Christmas present by returning to winning ways at the Riverside this afternoon. The Teessiders have
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Couple who married on Boxing Day celebrate their diamond anniversary
A COUPLE will be having an extra special Christmas as they celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary today. Dennis and Jean McGuire, from Darlington, met for the first time in 1957 at the Palais de Dance in Stockton. They were engaged a year
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Helmet of Second World War crash pilot returned to crewmate's son
THE helmet worn by a pilot whose plane crashed down in France during the Second World War has been handed to his crewmate’s son - by a 92-year-old who found it as a teenager. David Blackett’s father Harry survived the harrowing ordeal on May 10,
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Relationship between farmers and national park could save hill farms
HILL farms under threat of dereliction if single farm payment is phased out could be saved by a developing relationship between farmers and national park officers. At the annual general meeting of the Association of Rural Communities, chairman Alastair
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Exactly why do we give each other presents at Christmas?
Why do we give presents? Because we care or because it makes us feel good? Dr Helen Driscoll, a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Sunderland, takes a look at the reasons behind gift giving. AT this time of year, many of us are recovering
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Warning over the costs of farm pollution
A WARNING has been issued to farmers over the risks of farm pollution, after figures revealed 50 incidents occurred in the region in the past decade. Environment Agency figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, showed that more
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Children in hospital for Christmas bowled over by festive cheer from cricket team
CHILDREN who will be spending Christmas in hospital were bowled over when they were visited by the entire first team of Durham County Cricket Club team, out spreading festive cheer. Durham’s entire first team including England’s Ben Stokes and Mark
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Christmas House is a Christmas mystery - can anyone shed any light?
TIS the Memories at Christmas, so it should have at least a slightly seasonal feel. Therefore, we lay Christmas House before you… Christmas House is in Newbiggin in Richmond. It has a plaque on it saying that on June 14, 1774, John Wesley preached
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'I know what it feels like to be alone' - Refugee hands over profits to help the homeless
A SYRIAN refugee handed over profits from his new business to help the homeless on the same day he was named runner up in a national competition. Mouhyedin Alkalel launched his Falafel Fella business just months ago in the hope that the venture
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'We’ve got to give our home fans something to cheer', admits Wright
PUTTING an end to their nine-game winless run while simultaneously continuing an impressive Boxing Day record is Darlington’s aim today when York City head to Blackwell Meadows. Quakers are unbeaten on December 26 since 2004, playing eight fixtures
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The jeweller in Darlington's Imperial Quarter that sold 'solid silver English levers'
MEMORIES 402 hailed the majesty of the Imperial Quarter – the newly-promoted retail area of Darlington which includes the niche shops and restaurants in Grange Road and Blackwellgate. We were intrigued by an 1896 picture of Blackwellgate which showed
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How did a gleaming 17th Century marble altar get from Spain to Spennymoor?
ONE of the most remarkable stories that Memories has covered in 2018 has been that of Edwin Boyle, the 22-year-old First World War parachute pioneer who died 100 years ago when he jumped out of a plane over London testing his own invention. Edwin
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Christmas 1918 - women vote for first time on day "devoid of excitement"
MEMORIES has followed closely both the 100th anniversary of the First World War and of the campaign for women to get the vote, so it would be remiss of us not to cast an eye back to Christmas 1918 when, following the end of the war, the first women
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The cattle dealer bludgeoned to death in 1826 after being seen counting his takings at Leyburn market
Christmas is traditionally a time for murder stories, so Chris Lloyd tells an ancient tale which has been revived this year. 2018 is the year that the Murder Stone came back from the dead. In January, a vehicle smashed into, and the driver left
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'Seven Summit' Steve Graham makes it home in time for Christmas
Adventurer Steve Graham made it home from the Antarctic to spend Christmas in the warmth of his family home in the North-East. He talked to Peter Barron. TRAPPED for three days in his tent in bone-aching temperatures of -48 degrees, there were
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Councils will report to Defra on air quality before new year
THREE councils that could impose a clean air road toll will report to the government before the new year on how they plan to cut dangerous pollution levels. Newcastle, Gateshead, and North Tyneside councils have been ordered to put forward final
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Community football club’s goal for future
A GRASSROOTS senior football club has outlined its goal for the future. Durham United, which has fielded an adult team for the first time this season, is hoping to become a regular fixture for families on Saturday afternoons. Based at New Ferens
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Karate club celebrates grading success
A KARATE club is celebrating the success of six members who did well in recent gradings. Members of the Kyokushin Chikara Dojo, based in Spennymoor, were tested for two hours on technique, stamina and ability by Chief Instructor Adam Walker, 3rd
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Village gets defibrillator thanks to school campaign
A POTENTIALLY life-saving machine has been installed in a village thanks to the efforts of its primary school. When staff at Hunwick Primary School, near Crook, took part in a first aid refresher course they realised more could be done to help people