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Hollie’s the leading lady on Ladies’ Day at Redcar
LADIES’ Day at Redcar had its own leading lady in the diminutive form of Hollie Doyle today. The popular rider bagged a double in the first two races, starting with hot favourite War Storm for Lambourn trainer Archie Watson in the Chic Hats EBF
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Row over North-East Christmas market relocation
FURIOUS traders are uniting against plans for a huge expansion of a North-East Christmas market. The festive attraction in Newcastle is set to be extended from its usual position around Grey’s Monument this year, taking it all the way along Blackett
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The chic and the sheep
HARROGATE-based couture designer Jillian Welch has created a selection of showstopping gowns exclusively for the Great Yorkshire Show. Inspired by the theatre of the catwalk, Jillian has used a range of different fabrics to create the gowns, with four
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School to host talent contest
A SCHOOL is preparing to host its first Britain's Got Talent-style competition with a wide variety of entertainment promised for the grand final. Richmond School and Sixth Form College is auditioning student comedians, actors, magicians, musicians
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Fundraisers turned orange for charity challenge
Fundraisers taking part in the Hartlepool and District Hospice 'Colour Run' at Seaton Carew today are turned orange by the Orangebox Training Solutions team.
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WATCH: Man jailed following high speed police chase after attacking woman
THIS is the shocking police footage showing the dangerous driving of Kyle Johnson as he fled from a campsite after attacking bar staff. Johnson, 29, of Hudson Close, Wetherby, was arrested a short time later after abandoning his car on the A64
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Ultra-runner gearing up for greatest challenge
The truly astonishing ultra-runner Sharon Gayter, now 55, nears her greatest test yet – an attempt to beat 12 days for the 822-miles from John o’ Groats to Lands End. Thirteen years ago she set a women’s world record for the run from Lands End,
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Teenage woman charged with murder
A 19-year-old woman has been charged with murder after man died on Thursday night. Cleveland Police were called to an incident on Keith Road in Middlesbrough at around 11.15pm. Officers found a man with serious injuries who was later pronounced
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When Bishop Auckland’s footballers really hit the heights
Year after year the open-topped bus would edge down the thronged main street, town band to the fore, before decanting Bishop Auckland’s triumphant footballers at the Frenchified town hall. Annually they’d ascend with the FA Amateur Cup to the balcony
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In pictures: Ladies' Day at Redcar
ROYAL fan Kayleigh Imiela felt like a princess after winning an annual fashion competition at a North-East racecourse. Kayleigh, 31, from Middlesbrough, was “absolutely flabbergasted” after winning the Best-Dressed Lady competition on Ladies’ Day
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A19 northbound closed after lorry hits barrier
THE northbound carriageway of the A19 has been closed after a lorry hit the central barrier. Emergency services were called at 8.40am to the road between the A179 (Sheraton junction) and A181 (Castle Eden Interchange). Recovery has been requested
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Vote now for your Durham Tourism Superstar 2019
THE five names in the frame to become the next Durham Tourism Superstar are announced today. They work for some of the jewels in Durham's tourist crown, including Durham Cathedral and Bowes Museum. One of the nominees runs her own bird of prey business
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'Lost' 17th century text chronicling life of Yorkshire woman found - read extracts here
A BOOK by a 17th century writer who chronicled her life as a Yorkshire woman living through the English Civil War has been discovered in a North-East archive. The text by writer Alice Thornton, who lived from 1626-1707, had been presumed lost but
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Pictures: The dramatic transformation of Darlington in the 1960s and 1970s
THE photo-archive of The Northern Echo is packed with gems. For example, we've never before had cause to look in the packet marked "Darlington – roads: Inner Ring Road." It just sounds too tedious to bother with, but it contains an amazing
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Giant 25,000-tonne oil rig dominates Teesside skyline
A 25,000-TONNE oil rig platform has arrived in Teesside for decommissioning on one of the largest vessels ever built. The Brent Bravo, which stands 410 ft tall and 230 ft wide, is the second platform from the Shell Brent field to be decommissioned
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Charming listed property in Ravensworth village goes on market for £475,000 - take a look inside
SOME homes appeal thanks to their acres of space while others are crammed with high-tech wizardry, high-end finishes and all the mod cons a buyer could want...but very few have that something special which you may not be able to put your finger on,
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Hunwick Primary School receives Premier League sports equipment
Hunwick primary school in Crook has received a free Premier League stars equipment pack The packs include Nike trainers, training bibs and a number of floor tiles and is designed to aid in the teacher of P.E. Year 6 Teacher Michelle Wilkinson
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NHS patients to benefit from GP ‘hub’
IT has been announced NHS patients will still be able to access services during the evening and weekends in a GP ‘hub’ following a consultation. The 12-week public consultation will affect residents in Sedgefield and means they will be able to make
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New venture for Voodoo owners with 'nostalgic' bottle bar
THE couple behind the Voodoo cafe has new venture, with new bottle bar and off-licence on Duke Street. Angel's Cut is the dream of Les and Kendra Fry, who also operate the award-winning Voodoo on Skinnergate. It aims to bring some nostalgia to
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Community play tells stories of the area’s history and heritage
A DRAMATIC play about the stories of the Derwent Valley will make its debut next week. The show at the Empire Theatre in Consett is based on a special script exploring the past, present and future of the area’s heritage. Searching for the Heart
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Work starts on new home for Scouts and Guides
CONSTRUCTION has started on a new home for Scouts and Guides in Northallerton. Years of planning by 1st Northallerton Scout and Guide Group have finally resulted in a new site next to County Hall on Boroughbridge Road. Local firm Moody Construction
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Parents' concerns for special needs aid
EDUCATION bosses have sought to reassure parents of primary school aged pupils receiving support from Enhanced Mainstream Schools (EMS) who have been left stunned by a move to radically change the system. The parents, whose names are being withheld
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New unit created to protect vulnerable children
A NEW multi-agency hub for vulnerable children has been launched. The South Tees Multi-Agency Children’s Hub (MACH), has been jointly established by Redcar and Cleveland and Middlesbrough Councils, Cleveland Police and NHS agencies. This will
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Ex-soldier in ‘sickening' attack outside club after 'shoot all paras' comment
THE ‘red mist’ came down over a former paratrooper after a provocative remark was made about the regiment during a Royal British Legion (RBL) meeting at a social club, a court heard. In his own words, Ben Walker, who suffers post-traumatic stress
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'We must unite to deliver HS2 in full' - future PM urged to back rail project
THE most prominent business voices in the region have come together to urge the next Prime Minister to publicly commit to completing HS2. Groups including the North-East Chamber of Commerce and the region's CBI group, Institute of Directors and
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Jack Drum Arts group fundraise to deliver annual winter parade
A COMMUNITY arts group is fundraising to make an annual event bigger and better. Jack Drum Arts in Crook will work in partnership with the Crook community Christmas committee, councillors and groups, to create the 2019 winter light parade to follow
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PICTURES: Kynren's 9th century Viking village, complete with cookhouse, forge and rare Icelandic chicks
A VIKING village complete with cookhouse, a working blacksmith’s forge and a clutch of Icelandic chicks has been recreated as part of a live outdoor theatre production in County Durham. Kynren season four: is it any good? Our view of the press preview
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Congestion-busting initiative for A66 pinch point is heralded
THE completion of a scheme to cut congestion for drivers travelling on one of the region’s busiest roads will prove a significant boost, it has been claimed. Motorists and Darlington Borough Council leaders said work to introduce a third lane on
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Founder of community resource centre is moving on to new role
A POLICE officer who founded a community resource centre and devoted his spare time to tackling youth nuisance and fighting poverty is moving on to a new role in the force. For five years Sergeant Dave Clarke has been a key part of the neighbourhood
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Woman diagnosed with cancer at 47 urges smokers to "never give up trying to quit"
A FORMER smoker who was diagnosed with cancer aged just 47 is urging smokers to never give up on quitting for the launch of a new campaign. Sue Mountain underwent laser treatment in 2012 after a biopsy revealed she had throat cancer. The cancer
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Historic police numberplate is up for auction
A POLICE force is selling an historic numberplate which was first registered to its Chief Constable's car in 1903. The historic AJ1 vehicle registration mark was the first registration number issued in the North Riding of Yorkshire and was assigned
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Celebrating Harlow Carr's 70th birthday
CELEBRITY gardener Alan Titchmarsh has officially opened the RHS Garden Harlow Carr Flower Show 2019. The popular TV gardener made famous by BBC's Ground Force in the 1990s pretended to cut a giant three-tiered floral birthday cake with a chainsaw
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Police and firefighters' mental health under the spotlight
MENTAL health will be under spotlight at the next Public Accountability Meeting of North Yorkshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. At the meeting, on June 25, North Yorkshire's Chief Fire Officer and Chief Constable will report on how they
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Striking sculptures on display at Newby Hall outdoor exhibition
FLAMINGOES, horses and all manner of striking artwork will adorn the grounds of a North Yorkshire stately home in a new sculpture exhibition. The Contemporary Sculpture Park has now opened in the grounds of Newby Hall, near Ripon. Many of the
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“Inspirational” Ferryhill teacher honoured with prestigious award
A PRIMARY school teacher described by her colleagues as "inspirational" has been honoured with a prestigious award. Angela Hilton, of Cleves Cross Primary School in Ferryhill, was presented with a Pearson Silver Teaching Award in the category of
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Top class sports facilities being built at school
WORK is now well underway on Queen Mary’s School’s new floodlit synthetic pitch which will be available for community use. The new facility in the grounds of Queen Mary’s School, between Ripon and Thirsk, includes a full sized synthetic pitch certified