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Newcastle on course to get £20m fee for striker as Rafa's deadline edges closer
NEWCASTLE UNITED are confident they will get the £20m asking price for striker Dwight Gayle, regardless of whether Rafa Benitez stays in charge beyond this month. While the chances of Benitez walking away has increased because of the growing frustration
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Carabao Cup: Middlesbrough and Sunderland handed first round opponents - plus Leeds to face Salford
MIDDLESBROUGH and Sunderland have learned who they will face in the first round of the Carabao Cup next season. Boro’s first league cup game under Jonathan Woodgate will see them face Crewe at the Riverside Stadium. The League Two side finished
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Talented Tom is on his way to perfect Pinehurst
A TALENTED North-East schoolboy has qualified to fly to America to compete against the world’s top young golfers. Tom Hartshorne, nine, of Eaglescliffe, will play in the US Kids World Championships at Pinehurst, North Carolina, on August 1. Tom
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Jonathan Woodgate promises to "get the ball out" in training after Boro's fixtures confirmed
JONATHAN WOODGATE has promised to get the ball out when Middlesbrough’s first team squad returns for training under his watch next week. The Boro was speaking after learning that his first competitive game in charge of his hometown club will be
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Criticism over 'failure to properly publicise council meetings'
THE Taxpayers Alliance has criticised a council for failing to properly advertise key decision-making meetings. Opposition members of Richmondshire District Council said it was “surprising” that the authority had not publicised recent meetings to
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Rapist who went missing sent to prison
A MAN who went missing before police were able to question him over child sexual abuse allegations has been sentenced to 14 years for a string of offences. In March this year, William Orchin, 34, of Houghton, went missing from his home address before
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Innovative cancer implant reduces side effects of treatment by 70 per cent
A NORTH East hospital has become the first NHS hospital in the North to offer an innovative new implant to prostate cancer patients which can reduce radiotherapy side effects by up to 70 per cent. James Cook University Hospital is using SpaceOAR
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Sunderland suffer transfer blow as target rules out a move to League One
SUNDERLAND’S hopes of signing Jon Taylor look to have been dashed after the Rotherham United winger confirmed his desire to remain in the Championship. Taylor is set to leave Rotherham’s New York Stadium in the wake of the Millers’ relegation to
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Man, 25, 'acting suspiciously' arrested with knife
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a weapon, in the early hours of the morning. A 25-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, June 20 after close-circuit television cameras, monitored by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, detected a
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Restaurant fires up growth with new premises
A NORTH-EAST restaurant, is set to create up to 15 new jobs after opening its second outlet in the Grill ‘n’ Chill name with the support of a six-figure funding package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Grill ‘n’ Chill, which offers a selection
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Gime Toure ! Hartlepool United sign striker
STRIKER Gime Toure has signed for Hartlepool United. The Frenchman, 25, played for AFC Fylde last season, before moving to Sutton United for the second half of the campaign, scoring seven times in 41 games – including one against Pools. Pools
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Assistance dog denied taxi access
TAXI drivers have been urged to bone up on guide dog rules after claims a diabetic assistance pooch was denied entry to a cab. Brief details of the case heard at the latest Stockton Council licensing committee were revealed at Tuesday’s Home Safety
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Steph Houghton: 'We're in the last 16 - but there's still lots more to come'
ENGLAND captain Steph Houghton feels momentum is building nicely for the Lionesses heading into the last 16 at the Women's World Cup. The Sunderland-born centre-half says it is a good thing that while Phil Neville's side won all three of their matches
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Letters: 'I try to stay out of politics but need to highlight Tory hypocrisy'
I HAVE tried to stay out of politics but feel I need to highlight Heather Scott’s and Tory hypocrisy in general. It’s all very well blaming the Labour council (who may have made mistakes) but let’s look at the root cause of cuts to library services
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Letters: 'VAR was supposed to prevent contentious disputes, not create them'
THE introduction of VAR into football was supposed to prevent contentious disputes, but it’s erratic application by officials is undermining is use. The latest VAR decision relating to the penalty in the France versus Nigeria match highlights this
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Letters: 'Very little discussion about Durham bus station at council meeting'
DURHAM City MP Roberta Blackman-Woods does not need Margaret Purdom to defend her (HAS, Jun 17). I was at the meeting which our MP chaired to discuss student accommodation and the site of the proposed new bus station. The majority of the meeting
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That time I sailed on a mega-yacht to the Fjords
PEEKING over the treetops on a gloomy, grey day on Tyneside, I spy the funnels of a sleek mega-yacht. They belong to the elegant ship Le Boreal, a luxury liner which will be my home for the next few nights as we travel to the Norweigan Fjords.
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Concerns raised over changes to extended access to GP services in County Durham
COUNCILLORS have raised concerns about extended access to GP services following a major shake-up in County Durham. Last month, Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield’s Clinical Commissioning Group (DDES CCG) backed plans for an overhaul of "seven-day
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Sunderland look to freshen up Ross' attacking ranks - with Marquis top target
SUNDERLAND have been told it will take in excess of £1m to land Doncaster Rovers’ prolific League One hot-shot John Marquis. This week has seen Rovers persuade Black Cats full-back Reece James to move to the Keepmoat Stadium after just one year
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Woman tells court former officer accused of rape 'fondled her breast' when she was a teenager
A WOMAN who was groped in her own home came forward to report it after her alleged attacker was charged with serious sexual offences, a court heard. The girl, aged under 16 at the time of the alleged incident, says she was attacked as she sat on
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Dutch cycling star to hit the North-East as part of the Tour of Britain
RISING cycling star Mathieu van der Poel will compete in this year’s OVO Energy Tour of Britain, with two stages of September’s race due to take in parts of the North-East. The 24-year-old Dutchman will lead his Corendon-Circus team in Britain’s
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Letters: 'Woodgate must be a ray of sunshine to diehard fans who suffered under Pulis'
I HOPE that Jonathan Woodgate can make Middlesbrough a side to be frightened of in the Championship with his new vision of being an attack-minded side. This in itself must be a ray of sunshine to the diehard Boro fans after having to suffer the
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Letters: 'Absolutely sick and tired of the racist card being played'
LONDON Mayor Sadiq Khan is really scraping the barrel calling Donald Trump a poster boy for racists because Trump hit out at him regarding the massive rise in knife crime in the capital. I’m absolutely sick and tired of the racist card being played
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Tributes paid to 92-year-old man who died after being hit by a motorcycle
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 92-year-old man who was killed when he was knocked over by a motorbike. Coulson White, 92, of Whitburn, was walking on Whitburn Bents Road near the junction with Nicholas Avenue, in Whitburn, on South Tyneside, when
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CCTV released of moment drunken thug carried out frenzied metal pole attack on shop worker
A DRUNKEN thug who brutally assaulted a shop-worker with a metal pole has been jailed. Scott Wilson, 30, stumbled into the One Stop store on Harbour View, Sunderland, at around 10.15pm on May 20. After claiming he himself had been the
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Charlton to offer full-back a new deal to fend off reported interest from Middlesbrough
CHARLTON ATHLETIC will offer Anfernee Dijksteel a new contract to fend off reported interest in the full-back from Middlesbrough. Jonathan Woodgate has spent his first week as Boro head coach assessing the strengths and weaknesses of his current
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Mulrennan poised to keep the bandwagon rolling at Redcar
FRESH from reaching the milestone of 1,000 winners, and mixing it with the elite at Royal Ascot this week, Paul Mulrennan could be the man to follow at Redcar on Friday. The meeting is the appetiser ahead of the fashion feast of Saturday’s Ladies
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Love Island pays tribute to former North-East contestant
LOVE Island bosses have paid tribute to a North-East woman on the anniversary of her death. Former contestant Sophie Gradon, who appeared on the 2016 series of the dating show, was found at her home in Ponteland, Northumberland, last year.
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North-East soldier took his own life, inquest rules
A NORTH-EAST soldier found with two gunshot wounds to the head at the notorious Deepcut barracks took his own life, an inquest has found. Private Geoff Gray, from Seaham, was 17 when he was found dead in the early hours of September 17 2001 - just
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Wonky Donkey panto horse races to repeat last year's viral video
PANTO horse racers are hoping not to make an ass of themselves as they reprise their charity race internet sensation entry Wonky Donkey. Runners and riders at Lookers Volkswagen, Darlington, are under starters orders for the St Teresa’s Charity
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2019-20 Fixtures: Sunderland start at home on the opening day
SUNDERLAND will kick off the new League One season with a home game against Oxford United. Jack Ross’ side will start their 2019-20 campaign at the Stadium of Light, with Oxford due to visit on Saturday, August 3. The club’s first away game
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2019-20 Fixtures: Middlesbrough start with Friday-night trip to Luton
MIDDLESBROUGH will kick off the new Championship season with a televised Friday night game at newly-promoted Luton Town. The Jonathan Woodgate era will begin with a trip to Kenilworth Road on Friday, August 2, with the match due to be televised
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Human cycle lane in Newcastle to urge climate action
A HUMAN chain will be formed in Newcastle after Newcastle City Council declared a 'climate emergency' following protests from environmental campaigners. Campaigners will gather along the painted cycle lane on Gosforth High Street, southbound from
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Trouble-makers are told: ‘Don’t Be A Dick’
A HUMOROUS campaign with a blunt message to reduce town centre disorder among young people is being launched tomorrow night. Don’t Be A Dick is the plain-speaking slogan created by teenagers in Stanley who attend a youth club. The aim is to
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RSPB slammed over deal to build power plant on nature reserve
A WILDLIFE charity has been accused of hypocrisy after allowing a power station to be built on one of its nature reserves. Plans for the power plant have been released by Statera at the RSPB Saltholme reserve near Middlesbrough, adjacent to Government-designated
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Arrest made over suspected sexual offence in Darlington churchyard
A MAN has been arrested following a suspected sexual offence in a Darlington churchyard. A cordon was placed around part of St Cuthbert's churchyard in Darlington town centre following the incident in the early hours of Monday, June 17.
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Durham council bosses reject call for staff drug and alcohol tests
COUNCIL bosses rejected suggestions they should introduce compulsory ‘Big Brother’ drug and alcohol testing for staff. In a question raised at yesterday's Durham County Council meeting, independent opposition councillor Alex Watson asked why such
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Dentist suspended following inappropriate behaviour toward young dental nurses
A DENTIST has been suspended from practising for six months for misconduct following a series of incidents of inappropriate and “creepy” behaviour towards two young dental nurses. Chris Bennett, the owner of Cestria Dental Practice, in Chester-le-Street
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Top 5 most stolen cars in County Durham and Darlington revealed
POLICE forces in the North-East have reported a sharp increase in the number of vehicles stolen across County Durham and Cleveland year-on-year, data has shown. Of 17 constabularies analysed, Durham Police and Cleveland Police were among the better
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Julia Breen: 'That cottage pie probably contained more nuclear power than the reactor at Sellafield'
I HAVE a shameful secret which I try to hide, every day. Unfortunately, its very nature means it is impossible to keep concealed. You see, I'm quite stupid. I stumble through life in a disorganised, ungainly mess, stumbling from one minor disaster
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Ambulance volunteer always there at vital times
AN ambulance volunteer has been thanked for her work with an award. Susan Bainbridge, of Middleton-in-Teesdale, became a community first responder with the North East Ambulance Service seven years ago to support her community in times of need. She
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Housing plan for former dog track site up for approval
A PROPOSAL to redevelop a former dog racing track for housing goes before councillors today. Pillars Construction has applied to Durham County Council for planning permission to put 84 houses on the old Greyhound Track, near Merrington Lane, Spennymoor
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'Don't criminalise vulnerable people' says Middlesbrough MP, after town centre crime crackdown launched
Andy Preston, independent mayor of Middlesbrough has announced that people spitting, urinating, begging and bin searching in the town centre will be fined up to £1,000. But MP Andy McDonald says compassion is needed. THE independent mayor of Middlesbrough
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Spennymoor couple take their 1940s Jeep to Normandy beaches for 75th anniversary of D-Day
A COUNTY Durham couple with a passion for the 1940s took their Second World War Willys Jeep to France to take part in events to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Bob and Pauline Parkins, from Spennymoor, have returned from France
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Five star rating for dog day care and training centre
A DOG day care and training centre has gained the highest score possible in a new national ratings system. K9 Pursuits, based in Newton Aycliffe, has been awarded the maximum five stars by Durham County Council under licensing legislation introduced
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Mayor endorses state-of-the-art training centre for industry careers
A STATE-of-the-art training centre has been launched in Stockton that will support workers’ access to careers in industry for young people leaving education, the unemployed or adults seeking new opportunities. Total Solutions, a provider of rope
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Traders team up to try and tempt shoppers to Durham city
INDEPENDENT traders in Durham are teaming up to try and get more people shopping in the city centre. They are hoping to cash in on the US's Independence Day with a range of offers, deals and discounts aimed at tempting people into the city to support
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Colourful celebration of town's LGBT+ community
A CELEBRATION of the LGBT+ community will bring a town centre to life with family-friendly entertainment. Darlington Day Time Pride will feature a parade and live performances through out the day on Saturday, July 6. The event kicks off at 10am
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The Dashing Daddies of Kiplin
SPONSORED CONTENT ‘The Dashing Daddies of Kiplin’ is an intimate exhibition of family portraiture that showcases photographs and paintings from Kiplin’s 400-year-old history throughout Kiplin Hall, between June 15 and July 7. Following in the
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Traffic cops encouraging drivers to fit drink driving devices to their vehicles
TRAFFIC cops from across the region are encouraging drivers to fit devices to their cars to prevent them driving if they are over the limit, during a summer drink drive campaign. The campaign is being led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council
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Open day for Help for Heroes recovery centre
A RECOVERY centre for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans is holding its first public open day. Help for Heroes' Phoenix House in Catterick Garrison will be open on Saturday, June 22 from 10am until 4pm. Visitors will be
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Overnight road closure for resurfacing work
OVERNIGHT closures will be in place this weekend to enable the resurfacing of a main road through Northallerton. A section of the A167 Boroughbridge Road between the bus stop and just south of the junction with the Co-op shop will be resurfaced
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Pop-up theatre Shakespeare plays to launch next week
A SUMMER programme of outdoor Shakespeare performances in York kicks off next week. The cast and crew of all the productions that are being put on at York and Blenheim Palace joined together at the Shakespeare Theatre in York to celebrate the series
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Armstrong: 'Some players are a lot more expensive than they should be'
EXCESSIVE wage demands are a factor in Darlington’s summer recruitment drive stalling, admits Alun Armstrong. He wasted little time in making five additions to his squad when he was appointed as Quakers’ manager last month, with his new signings
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Training for vet staff to help grieving clients
A VETERINARY practice has trained its vets, nurses and receptionists to help owners deal with the grief of losing a beloved pet. Wilson Vets surgeries in Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor and Newton Aycliffe have become Compassion Understood accredited
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Baby Katie born on kitchen floor in 'rare' delivery
THE last thing Annie Glasspool was expecting was to give birth to her second child on the kitchen floor of her home. Katie Glasspool made a dramatic entrance to the world, with a less than text book arrival providing a challenge for the North East
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Bishop Auckland man, 35, accused of controlling behaviour appears at court
A 35-year-old man has appeared at court charged with four counts of common assault, one of criminal damage and one of controlling and coercive behaviour. William McClacklan, of Hambleton Road, Coundon, near Bishop Auckland entered no pleas to the
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Trial date change for Market Place assaults accused
THE trial of a man accused of attacking a couple after verbally abusing one of the pair, a pregnant woman, has been re-scheduled. Bailey Decaprio denies two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, relating to both the woman and the man, who
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Thousands of people attend major classic car show
MORE than 2,000 people attended the annual ‘Classics on Show’ event in Stokesley on Saturday. The classic car event attracted more than 350 classic vehicles, or vehicles with historical importance, and managed to raise more than £13,000 for its
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Youngster's farming success
A YOUNG farmer swept up at an annual sheep show. Youngster Stephen Teward of Messrs Teward New View Farm, in Staindrop, recently attended the Eastgate Sheep Show for the first time. The 12-year-old competed with help from his mother Rosalyn
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Celebration in Darlington park this weekend to remember murdered MP
A CELEBRATION of the life of an MP is expected to bring fun, laughter and music this weekend. The Great Get Together will take place in South Park on Sunday between 12pm and 4pm to honour Jo Cox, who was murdered in her West Yorkshire constituency
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'It shows how we've overcome the disaster' - Drink launched after distillery destroyed
A NEW gin made up of smoky ingredients has been launched by the owners of a distillery which was completely destroyed by a fire earlier this year. Cathy and Karl Mason, owners of Masons Yorkshire Gin, have continued to run the firm despite the devastating
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Plans lodged for long-awaited new primary school for Bowburn
LONG-awaited plans for a new primary school in a village have been officially submitted. Durham County Council agreed to move forward with the proposal to build a new school in Bowburn in 2018, when it also set aside £8m. Step forward for plans
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Suspects smash window and set fire to parking office
A FIRE at a parking office during the early hours of this morning is being treated as a suspected arson attack. Durham police are appealing for information following the fire at the Parking Shop, on Finchale Road, in Framwellgate Moor, on the outskirts
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Woman stabbed in row that spilled onto street
A WOMAN was stabbed in Stokesley after a fight spilled out into the street. Police are appealing for information after the woman suffered a stab wound following an incident in the town's Allen Grove at around 5.30pm on Sunday, 2 June. The woman