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Rondon turns to Man Utd
SALOMON Rondon believes Newcastle United have no need to fear Manchester United as they try to put 2018 behind them. The first fixture of the new year sees the Premier League’s other under-achieving United arrive at St James’ Park on Wednesday night
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Boro land Huddersfield’s van La Parra on loan
Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Huddersfield Town winger Rajiv van la Parra on loan, and it will become official when the transfer window opens on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has featured just five times for the Terriers this season, with
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New Year's Day racing prospects by Charlie McCann of betvictor
WE have a wonderful card to start the New Year at Cheltenham this afternoon and I hope the ground has enough cut for Rolling Dylan (12.50) who has been raised 2lbs for finishing a close third here last month. That run was gained on good ground
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Shaken police dogs returned to handlers after collision
POLICE dogs shaken after their van was struck in a collision are expected to be soon back on duty after being checked by a vet. The Northumbria force is appealing for witnesses to the incident in Sunderland, on Sunday, in which two suspects and
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Roseberry Topping rescue for injured walker
MOUNTAIN rescue teams have thanked members of the public who helped rescued an injured walker on Roseberry Topping. A 37-year-old man from Stockton slipped on mud on the popular hill, near Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, and injured his ankle, on
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Man suffers broken jaw in assault outside hotel
A MAN suffered a broken jaw after being assaulted outside a hotel. The 31-year-old also suffered eye, nose and hand injuries during the assault outside The Clock Hotel, in Victoria Road East, Hebburn, South Tyneside at 12.18am on Thursday.
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Woman knocked to the ground and robbed of her handbag
A WOMAN was robbed after she was knocked to the floor by a man who stole her handbag. The 61-year-old was attacked on Bowesfield Avenue in Stockton, near to the junction of Lightfoot Grove on Friday, December 28 at 7.55pm. Man threatened
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Matthew Hedges: I don't resent friend who reported me to UAE state security
A STUDENT at a North-East University who was accused of spying says he does not resent the friend who reported him to the United Arab Emirates state security. Matthew Hedges, who is doing a PhD at Durham University, was sentenced to life imprisonment
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Man jailed for sexually assaulting young woman he invited for meal at his home
A MAN has been jailed for two years for sexually assaulting a young woman. Majid Safabakhsh invited his victim to his home for a meal in June 2016 on the pretence that others would also be attending. However, when the woman arrived, she found
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Gooch signs contract at Sunderland until 2022
LYNDEN GOOCH has paid tribute to Jack Ross for the role the Sunderland manager has played in getting him to sign a new three-and-a-half-year contract. The USA international, who celebrated his 23rdbirthday last week, has put pen to paper on a deal
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New Year honour for North-East 'Toothfairy'
A NORTH-EAST woman known as ‘the Toothfairy’ is to be appointed a CBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in recognition of her tireless commitment to improving children’s oral health. The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD), for which
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Newcastle and Benitez will play waiting game in January
RAFA BENITEZ does not expect Newcastle United to strike a quick deal for Miguel Almiron when the transfer window opens on New Year’s Day, as fears grow that an agreement will not be reached at all. The Magpies have been in deep discussions with
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'A fantastic daddy and husband' - Tributes paid to Lamborghini crash driver
THE family of the driver of a Lamborghini who has died following a collision in North Yorkshire have paid tribute to him as a fantastic father and husband. Paul Cooper, 34, from Otley, West Yorkshire, was taken to hospital following the crash involving
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Rosie the beagle transformed after traumatic past
A COUPLE which persevered with a deeply traumatised rescue dog through many challenges, has been praised by vets. Tony and Sharon Daniels, from Middlesbrough, adopted four-year-old Rosie the Beagle in August, after she experienced a sorry start
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No more tickets for Newcastle fans ahead of cup clash with Sunderland
NEWCASTLE#S request for more tickets for their Under-21s' Checkatrade Trophy trip to arch-rivals Sunderland has been rejected on safety grounds. The Magpies asked for an increase after the initial allocation of 2,800 for the third round tie at
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'Always looking on the bright side of life' - Happy 106th birthday to Florence
A WOMAN who always looks on the bright side of life has celebrated her 106th birthday. Florence Hudspeth was born Florence Stoker in Wheatley Hill on December 29, 1912. She was the eldest of four brothers and one sister. The family moved
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More than five million visitors ensure record year for Northern museums and galleries
MORE than five million people enjoyed the Government-sponsored museums and galleries in the Northern Powerhouse between April and October 2018, according to the latest data. Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport figures show that between
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Letters: 'Are we really being told more "truths" about the EU now?'
DOES Mr Warren really believe that we have been told more genuine truths now than we were in 2016 (HAS, Dec 24)? There continues to be a fabrication of the truth on both sides, but the facts tell us that the Remainers have made more noise than the
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Man arrested after police pursuit through town
JUST pull over - that is the message of the police following a pursuit in the early hours of the morning. Officers from Stanley Police saw a black Ford Focus being driven at excessive speeds along Durham Road, in Stanley on Sunday. The uniformed
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Letters: 'Take care of your animals when the New Year fireworks begin'
FOR humans, December 31 is a night of celebration and festive cheer, but to animals, the thunderous New Year’s Eve fireworks can make it seem as if the heavens are falling. Every year, countless companion animals disappear after fireworks displays
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Letters: 'My experience of a first class NHS service that saved my life'
ON July 21 I fell ill and was admitted to the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton. My health deteriorated rapidly, and within a few days I was moved to James Cook in Middlesbrough. For about five weeks I was looked after in the Intensive Care Unit
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Man threatened with knife and robbed
A MAN was threatened with a knife and robbed in the early hours of Boxing Day. The 24-year-old was targeted near to St Chad's Church in Roseworth, Stockton at 3.30am. He was approached by two men who threatened him with a knife, punched him
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Ten-man Bishop Auckland end Dunston's run
Northern League Bishop Auckland are right in the thick of the title race after they won 1-0 at leaders Dunston UTS with ten men. Bishops played more than half the game a man down after Darren Richardson was shown a straight red for a tackle,
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Cyclist struck by 4x4 is subject of BBC series, How Not To Die
A CYCLIST struck by a 4x4 near Ferryhill is the subject of a BBC Three documentary series, How Not To Die. In 2016, Adrian Leake set off on a bicycle ride from Newcastle to London to raise money for charity when his bike was involved in a collision
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Sunderland frustrated by another slip-up at home
WHETHER it seems an over-exaggeration to suggest Sunderland’s automatic promotion hopes hinge on whether they can improve their unbeaten home form or not, the reality is that what seemed to be a slight problem has grown again. For the fifth time
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Motorbikes and power tools stolen in spate of farm and shed burglaries
MOTORBIKES, quad bikes and power tools were among items stolen in farm and shed burglaries. At about 5am on Sunday, a double-seated camouflaged-coloured quad bike was stolen from a shed in Ingleby Cross, North Yorkshire. Two blue Yamaha motocross
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'A haircut just makes people happy' - Big Brother star gives away free trims
A BIG Brother star has been giving away haircuts at an event held at a pop-up foodbank. Anthony Hutton, from Consett who won Big Brother in 2005 and also owns Mr Hutton’s Barber and Bar in Darlington, gave up some of his time to offer a fresh trim
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D-day looms large for Maja and Sunderland and Ross admits concerns
SUNDERLAND boss Jack Ross admits there is growing uncertainty surrounding the future of Josh Maja after the length of time it has taken for the leading scorer to make progress in contract negotiations. While American forward Lynden Gooch should
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New Chairman for Wensleydale show
ONE of the biggest one day agricultural events in the region now has a new chairman at the helm. Kenton Foster a leading sheep breeder has been appointed to the top job as head of the Wensleydale Agricultural Show. The one day event attracts thousands
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New signal box for railway
A HERITAGE railway is on the lookout for DIY experts who can help with a major restoration project. Wensleydale Railway have been given a Victorian Signal box by Network Rail which they plan to install, renovate and use along the line at Constable
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Benjamin Zephaniah & The Revolutionary Minds
WIDELY celebrated as one of the greatest poets of his generation, Benjamin Zephaniah is strongly influenced by the music and poetry of Jamaica and what he calls “street politics.” His poetry, books and plays have captivated hearts and minds, fuelling
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Ritchie helps Newcastle stay strong
WHERE do you reckon Matt Ritchie fits in the history of Newcastle United? In the all-time top 100? Top 500? The Scotland winger doesn’t like the constant comparisons with past teams and insists on living in the right now, which is fair enough.
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Two new services help people back into work
TWO new services are aiming to help people aged 25 and over across County Durham into employment, thanks to European funding. The Community Led Local Development (CLLD) North Durham Assist and South Employability Mentoring projects will support
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New chapter for Newton Aycliffe group as community charity
A GROUP with a mission to improve the lives of people in Newton Aycliffe has undergone a shake-up ahead of the new year. Horndale Community Association, formerly Horndale Residents Association, has changed its name and become a registered charity
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Super slimmer loses more than ten stones to half her weight
A WOMAN who struggled with her weight for years is leading her own slimming class to help others fight the flab. At her heaviest, Melissa Middlemiss was tipping the scales at over 20st, but now she is half of that weight. Her battle with the
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Music, comedy, family fun and exhibitions coming to theatre
COMEDY, music, children's show and poignant events feature in Bishop Auckland Town Hall's spring season. Music fans will enjoy The Seahorses frontman Chris Helme on Friday, February 1, tribute nights including Rod Stewart: Tribute by Bob Wyper
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Darlington College made Centre of Excellence for work with students
A COLLEGE is celebrating after being awarded a prestigious quality mark by a national organisation. Darlington College has been made a Centre of Excellence for its work with students studying diplomas, advanced diplomas and masters in procurement
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Town urged to grasp opportunity of Tour de Yorkshire
TOWN leaders have been urged to grasp the opportunity of global publicity as work gets underway to organise a dramatic finish for two stages of the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire. Bedale was rewarded for its huge efforts last year, when the race came through
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Christmas trees turned into cash for Darlington hospice
MORE than 1,500 discarded Christmas trees are expected to be recycled next week to help raise thousands of pounds for a local hospice. Some 65 volunteers from Darlington Rotary Club will tour local streets with a fleet of 22 large vans collecting
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Taxi driver turf 'war' predicted as tensions rise
A 'TURF 'war' between taxis has been predicted as tensions rise over competing city cabbies and Uber drivers. Trade representative for Durham City cabbies, Neville Forbes, said tensions have reached breaking point between drivers in the city and
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Crowds turn out to support gruelling 24-hour run in memory of brave Luke Bell
MORE than 100 people turned out to support a gruelling 24-hour non-stop run in memory of brave cancer battler Luke Bell. Marc Ellis, 46, was so moved by the attitude show by eight-year-old Luke during his battle against neuroblastoma that he pledged
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Comment: We hope you had a great 2018 and wish you an even better 2019
AS 2018 draws to a close, we can look back on another eventful 12 months in the North-East and North Yorkshire. Nationally, the political landscape has been dominated by Brexit, and here at The Northern Echo we have tried to provide a dispassionate
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Family raise more than £17,000 in memory of farmer struck down by brain tumour
A BEREAVED family is ending the year on a high as they celebrate raising more than £17,000 in support of the Brain Tumour Research charity. Since the death of farmer Adam Forster in 2014, his parents, sister, brother-in-law and three nieces have
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'Do not ever feel your family would be better off without you' - Police officer's partner urges others to seek help
THE FAMILY of a much-loved police officer who was found dead earlier this year are urging others who feel helpless to seek support. PC Mick Atkinson was a dog handler with North Yorkshire Police and had served with the force for 17-years before
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Darlington for Culture 'delighted' with Crown Street Library u-turn
AN organisation that supports arts and culture in Darlington said it was "delighted" at a decision to abandon plans to relocate a town centre library. As it looks back over 2018, Darlington for Culture (DfC) also mentioned its Arts Festival in
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Tony Pulis admits January hopes could be dashed by need to 'balance the books'
RAJIV VAN LA PARRA will sign for Middlesbrough in the next couple of days, but Tony Pulis has conceded his desire to make multiple January signings could be scuppered by an ongoing need to balance the books. Van La Parra watched Boro’s weekend
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Forget the negatives - Middlesbrough have reasons to be positive as 2018 ends
IN the last few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about what Middlesbrough are lacking. Not enough pace, not enough creativity in the final third, not enough options for Tony Pulis to change things if he is chasing a game. The January transfer window
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Red Rum Club storm into Newcastle
RED RUM CLUB are delighted to announce a fresh run of live shows for 2019, including a date at Newcastle's Head of Steam on Thursday March 7. Directly following a magnificent Autumn tour which saw their swooning Spaghetti Western-tinged rock’n’roll
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Residents asked to be considerate of 999 calls on New Year's Eve
POLICE are reminding the public to think twice before they pick up the phone as call handlers prepare for a busy shift this New Year’s Eve. Last year the New Year’s Eve saw a spike in the number of calls for service to the Northumbria Police control
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Northallerton homes light up to fight crime
HOMES in Northallerton are that bit brighter and safer for the New Year thanks to a police initiative. More than 500 home safety packs have been delivered to households in the town and surrounding villages. The crime prevention information, and
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Pneumonia survivor raises cash for two hospitals
A MAN who survived against the odds after spending more than 100 days in intensive care after contracting pneumonia has raised £12,500 for his medical team. Darren Percival, from Leyburn, was admitted to hospital last winter, and has raised the
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Remembering the glory days of Glenn McCrory
AN appeal for memorabilia from when Glenn McCrory landed the Cruiserweight title of the world has harvested an incredible cache. With the 30th anniversary approaching in June, the former champion’s coach, Alan Walker, said he remembers it as if
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Brush off cobwebs on country walks
A SERIES of guided walks are intended to help members of the public brush off the cobwebs and get a breath of fresh air, free from the hustle and bustle of the post Christmas sales. Durham County Council’s team of volunteer walk leaders will be
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Boro supporters' forum looking for fresh blood and ideas
A TEAM of dedicated football fans are looking to attract new members as they continue their work to two years after forming. The Middlesbrough Supporters' Forum (MSF) has achieved several of its goals since it was formed but they are now on the
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Excelpoint: Making connections the key to success
WE live in a connected world. Technology has transformed the way people live, shop and do business. Today even the smallest business will be running more than one software application and if they don’t talk to each other then they have a big problem