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Bancroft rises to the challenge at Hove
DURHAM captain Cameron Bancroft decided to open the batting for the first time in the championship – and rose to the challenge with his highest score of the season. Sussex were looking to boost their promotion ambitions against the bottom side in
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Newcastle United fans protest over the departure of Rafael Benitez
IT did not come as a surprise to many, but when Rafael Benitez’s departure from Newcastle United was announced fans were still left reeling. Just hours after the news broke, even Sir Bobby Robson’s statue appeared to be weeping as drenching rain
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Echo comment: Do we place trust in Boris?
BORIS JOHNSON is entitled to a private life and the "Corbynista curtain-twitchers", as Jacob Rees Mogg called them, who passed recordings of his late night row with his girlfriend to a newspaper obviously intended to cause him trouble. But we cannot
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Cycling festival celebrates the revival of Consett
MORE than 200 leading top professional cyclists descended on a former steel town to race as the highlight of a huge and historic street party at the weekend. The party was organised to celebrate the revival of Consett from the loss of its steelworks
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Sunderland suffer transfer blow as Rotherham open talks with target
SUNDERLAND’S hopes of signing Freddie Ladapo have suffered a major blow after Rotherham United opened formal talks with the Plymouth Argyle striker. Rotherham agreed a £500,000 fee with Plymouth at the weekend, and officials from the South Yorkshire
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IN PICTURES: Lanchester Fun Run and Family Day
HUNDREDS of people turned out for a community’s revived fun run and summer fair. The Lanchester Partnership staged the event at Burnhopeside Hall, near Lanchester, on Sunday. Partnership chairperson said Michelle Atkinson said: “A few years ago
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Report warns difficult financial decisions are now 'normal' at schools
SCHOOL leaders in future will usually have to face difficult decisions around class size, the number of teachers, pastoral and support levels, organisation of back office arrangements as well as considering the breadth of curriculum, a report has warned
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Leadership hopefuls face North Yorkshire NHS questions
THE chairman of a council serving more than 600,000 residents has called for the NHS to be placed high on the agenda in the Conservative and Liberal Democrat leadership contests. North Yorkshire County councillor Jim Clark has pressed Boris Johnson
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Region to host food safety forum
A GROUP of the world’s leading experts on food safety culture are being brought together for an international conference aimed at professionals working in the industry. The International Food Safety Culture Conference 2019, to be held in Sunderland
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How Shildon helped shape US railways
AN eminent railway historian is coming to Darlington on Thursday to speak about the role south Durham’s pioneers had in shaping the railroads of the United States. Ray State has lectured on both sides of the Atlantic about the early days of the
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Northumbria Police thank witnesses for coming forward after alleged rape
DETECTIVES investigating an alleged rape have thanked the public after receiving 'a number of calls' following a police appeal. At about 10am on Friday, June 21, police received a report that a 30-year-old woman had been attacked in Byker, Newcastle
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Officers' warning to stop sale of prohibited weapons in the North-East
POLICE have issued a warning as part of a crackdown on the distribution of prohibited weapons. Officers from the North-East Regional Specialist Operations Unit (NERSOU) are launching a clampdown on the buying and selling of knives online. A representative
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Rafael Benitez's top 5 games in charge of Newcastle United
Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson selects Rafael Benitez's most memorable five games as Newcastle United manager Newcastle United 5 Tottenham 1 (May 15, 2016) With relegation having been confirmed at Villa Park the previous weekend,
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Reuben Manor care home celebrates tenth anniversary with birthday bonanza
A CARE home threw a day of festivities for its residents and staff to mark its tenth birthday. MHA Reuben Manor in Eaglescliffe, Stockton, first opened its doors on June 14, back in 2009. To commemorate the occasion, the care home put together
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End of First World War commemorated at Preston Park Museum
MUSEUM visitors were sent more than a century back in time for a special recreation of the official ending of the First World War. Adults and families attended the ‘Peace Party’ event at the Preston Park Museum, near Stockton on Sunday, June 23.
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'Mike Ashley hasn't just lost a manager - he has unpicked the bond that was holding Newcastle United together'
SOMETIMES, you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Newcastle United supporters seem to have a pretty good idea of what their club has lost now that Rafael Benitez’s departure has been confirmed, but Mike Ashley either doesn’t appreciate the
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'Exceptionally strong' order book at British Steel ahead of summer maintenance
THE order book of British Steel remains "exceptionally strong", politicians have claimed, as they warn the planned reduction in output at a North-East site has nothing to do with its sale. Dozens of potential buyers have expressed an interest in
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New TV 'Dragon' named in Management Today’s 35 women under 35
A BUSINESS owner has been honoured as one of the most influential female entrepreneurs under 35. Sara Davies MBE, founder and creative director of Newton Aycliffe-based Crafter’s Companion is celebrating after being named one of Management Today
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The cyber crime volunteers giving up weekends to help police
A TEAM of advanced cyber professionals have been recruited to form a new volunteer scheme to help tackle cybercrime. The team, which is made up of recent graduates, professionals and retirees, was recruited by Northumbria Police following a rigorous
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Two taken to hospital in crash on A66 slip road near Teesside Park
TWO people were taken to hospital following a crash on a sliproad leading onto the A66 from the A19. At around 2.30pm on Monday, the slip road from the A19 northbound to the A66 westbound near Teesside Park was closed following a 'collision'.
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St Mary’s Parish Church, in Barnard Castle, to undergo vital repairs thanks to funding grant
A CHURCH is set to undergo vital repairs and conservation thanks to a funding grant. St Mary’s Parish Church, in Barnard Castle, will see its historic building transformed and funding go towards their heritage interpretation project. The church
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Don Bar war memorial museum planned for disused social club
A NORTH-EAST landlady is transforming a disused social club into a war memorial museum and community hub. Julie Cooper, who runs the Don Bar on Silver Street, Stockton – famous for its display of poppies, military memorabilia and thousands of photos
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Fans react angrily to news Benitez will be leaving club and lay blame at Ashley's door
NEWCASTLE United fans have taken to Twitter to express their anger at news Rafael Benitez will be leaving the club when his contract expires this Sunday. LIVE: Rafael Benitez is leaving Newcastle United - what happens next? @Sharkey100%
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LIVE: Rafael Benitez is leaving Newcastle United - former MLS coach touted as possible successor
5:56pm One bit of information on today's events - Rafa Benitez was not aware that Newcastle were releasing their statement
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Woman, 31, suffers lacerations after being hit with bottle
A 31-YEAR-OLD woman was taken to hospital after being hit in the head with bottle. The woman was walking along Pavilion Terrace, near to the Rice and Spice restaurant in Scarborough, North Yorkshire at around 5pm on Saturday (June 22). Police
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Rafa Benitez WILL leave Newcastle United on Sunday, club confirms
RAFA BENITEZ will leave Newcastle United on Sunday, the club has confirmed today. A spokesperson said: "It is with disappointment that we announce manager Rafael Benítez will leave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on 30th June 2019
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Dashcam appeal as man, 26, dies after crash on A1M
A DASHCAM footage appeal has been launched after a 26-year-old man died following a car crash on the A1M. On Friday, June 21, the driver of a blue Honda Civic crashed whilst travelling on the southbound carriageway of the A1M near Leeming Bar,
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Man knocked unconscious on dancefloor Chester-le-Street bar
A MAN was knocked unconscious on the dance floor of a bar in County Durham. The 39-year-old was on the dance floor at Chesters Wine Bar, in Front Street, Chester-le-Street, at about 9.45pm on Friday, May 31, when he was punched in the head.
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Letters: 'Where is the extra money for schools the Government promised us?
AN article (Echo, June 7) reported the major changes that are to take place in teaching children at two Yorkshire Dales schools instead of one. I believe that these changes will be seriously detrimental to children and the community as a whole
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Motorcyclist, 41, in hospital with fractured neck after crash
A MOTORCYCLIST is in hospital after a crash on Friday evening. The 41-year-old man, who was riding a motorbike in the South Bank area of Middlesbrough, is receiving treatment for a fracture to his neck after he crashed into a fence. Cyclist
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Rafael Benitez - 'What has happened, who is to blame, and what happens next at Newcastle United?'
THIS is turning into a pivotal week in Newcastle United’s history, with the club having confirmed that Rafael Benitez is leaving his position as the club’s manager. Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson looks at how it has come to this – and assesses what
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Urgent appeal to find missing vulnerable teenager
POLICE have issued an urgent appeal to find missing teenager Philip Twidale. Philip, 16, was last seen in the De Brus area of Hartlepool at 5am this morning, Monday June 24. Cleveland Police said: "Philip is vulnerable and he is believed to
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Where should we draw the laughter lines?
WE live in an age when ill-judged attempts at humour can backfire with spectacular ferocity – just ask Jo Brand and Danny Baker. It’s increasingly hard to know where to draw the line for fear of causing offence and sparking a social media backlash
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Franklin backs Bancroft to find some good form
DURHAM head coach James Franklin has backed Cameron Bancroft to end his slump at the crease, beginning with his side’s Specsavers County Championship Division Two clash against Sussex. The Australian enjoyed a strong start to the season in the Royal
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Cyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after fall
A CYCLIST had to be airlifted to hospital yesterday, Sunday, after 'falling heavily' from her bike while on a moorland track near Guisborough. Volunteers from Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team were called out to an area near Birk Brow to reports that
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'Don't approach this wanted man': police warning over possible armed man
POLICE are warning the public not to approach a man who is wanted in connection with a serious assault and being in possession of a weapon. Officers from Cleveland Police are hunting for a 27-year-old from Middlesbrough. Police are urging anyone
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'How did a 40-caravan campsite become a 140-lodge retirement park?'
PLANS to create a small holiday caravan park near a Darlington village have now escalated into a 140-home retirement lodge park – and locals say they have not been consulted properly. An initial planning application for land behind the Dog Inn,
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UPDATE: Missing war veteran found safe and well
A WAR veteran who went missing from home at the weekend has been found safe and well. Police and family members appealed for help to trace Mark Woodhouse, 49, from the Stanley area, who was reported missing on Friday. The married father-of-two
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Two arrested after anti-LGBT leaflets handed out in Newcastle
TWO men were arrested after reports of offensive anti-LGBT leaflets being distributed in Newcastle at the weekend. Yesterday afternoon police received a number of reports about abusive behaviour at Grey's Monument, in the city centre. It was
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Comment: England's Women have already achieved plenty at the World Cup
LAST summer, England’s men took the nation on a footballing adventure that ended with defeat in the World Cup semi-finals. One year on, and England’s women are following their lead. Let us hope they manage to go a couple of steps further in France
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Former Northumbria Police officer quits retirement for new role
A DEDICATED former police officer returned to a force after only three months of retirement. Retired Dan Mitford returned to Northumbria Police as a multi-agency safeguarding hub (MASH) manager following a successful career as an officer. Mr
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Cleveland detective wins international recognition
A DETECTIVE who has excelled at catching crooks who target vulnerable people has been highly commended by an international policing body. Cleveland Detective Constable Rachel Graham of the Fraud Investigation Team received the accolade from the
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Hundreds of pounds raised at village hall for D-Day anniversary
HUNDREDS of pounds has been raised from a session of afternoon tea in commemoration of the anniversary of D-Day. Volunteers at The Booth Hall, or Booth Memorial Institute, in Catterick Village, held the afternoon tea event on Saturday, June 8.
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In-house pub brewery’s ‘Big 14’ beerfest
A REAL ale festival, celebrating the ‘Big 14’ beers produced at a microbrewery, takes place at Durham’s ‘Country Pub of the Year’, at the weekend. The Three Horse Shoes, at Leamside, near West Rainton, which regained the country pub title in the
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Roofer who targeted elderly and vulnerable people jailed
A ROOFER who targeted elderly and vulnerable people, charging thousands of pounds for work that often did not need carrying out, has been jailed after a successful prosecution by North Yorkshire’s Trading Standards team. Patrick Christopher Dunne
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Hundreds of youngsters take part in School Games County Final
YOUNG sporting stars have been testing their skills in the School Games County Final. The sporting spectacle, organised by Tees Valley Sport, took place at Middlesbrough Sports Village and Tennis World, with competitors of all ages and abilities
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The 'Great Get Together' celebrates Jo Cox's legacy
MUSIC and laughter filled a park when hundreds of people gathered for the annual Great Get Together to honour the memory of murdered MP Jo Cox. Families came together in Darlington's South Park for a celebration of her life and show the strength
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'Great disappointment' as school renovation project misses out on Lottery funding
A MAJOR project to renovate Richmond Old Grammar School for community use has ground to a disappointing halt after an unsuccessful Lottery bid. It brings to an end a two-year fundraising drive by the Richmondshire Building Preservation Trust (RBPT
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Business owner's plan to build holiday homes at Sedgefield farm
A 17TH century Grade II listed farmhouse could be restored if a business owner secures planning permission from Durham County Council. Plans have been submitted to carry out work on Murton Hall Farm, in Sedgefield, and build three holiday homes
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Children at Wearhead Primary School learn about water safety
YOUNGSTERS at a primary school have had a whale of a time learning all about water safety. Children at Wearhead Primary School, in Upper Weardale, had a visit from police community support officer (PCSO) Tim Gilks, who gave a talk about water dangers
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Addict desperate for drug cash on burglary spree
A BURGLAR claimed he was “off his head” with drugs when he went on a spree of largely commercial break-ins seeking money for his next fix, a court heard. Rory Whitehead was just released from hospital after being treated for an overdose when he
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Vital lifesaving equipment is installed at village post office
A VILLAGE now has an essential piece of lifesaving kit thanks to a campaign by a former firefighter and a generous donation from a businessman. A defibrillator has been installed on the outside wall of Middleton St George’s post office after a fundraising
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Trust places £1m order for new boilers for steam locomotives
THE A1 Steam Locomotive Trust – the charity that built, owns and operates world-famous Tornado steam locomotive – has placed a £1m order for boilers for its latest projects. The trust has contracted Dampflokwerk Meiningen (Steam Locomotive Works
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Watches stolen by teenager to pay off drug debt
A TEENAGER stole a watch collection belonging to his mother’s partner intending to sell the expensive time pieces to pay off a drug debt, a court heard. Kielan Tallentire took the watches, worth an estimated total of £20,000, from a cupboard in
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No child will go hungry this summer, community pledges
A PROGRAMME has been launched to ensure that some children don't go without food over the holidays. A pilot project is being arranged for pupils at Middlesbrough's Abingdon Primary School & Children's Centre and the town's newly elected mayor has
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Gibson is unlikely to make a Middlesbrough return
MIDDLESBROUGH have been linked with a summer move for Ben Gibson, but the Teessider is adamant he does not want to leave the Premier League. Gibson has struggled to make an impact since joining Burnley from Middlesbrough last summer, making just
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Dawn of a new era for Darlington Rotary Club as female president takes over
THE chain of office of the 96-year-old Rotary Club of Darlington was handed over last week to its first ever woman president. Sue Campbell took over the presidency from Paul Robinson at a dinner at Headlam Hall near Darlington when she was handed
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'We have great potential here' – ambitious plans for future of Clearly Drinks
MICK HOWARD has worked around the globe transforming multi-million pound drinks companies before using this knowledge now to realise the potential of Sunderland-based Clearly Drinks. The business, a North East England Chamber of Commerce member,
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Spice night raises £1,000 for three charities
A SPICE night has raised almost £1,000 for three charities. The Jaipur Spice restaurant in Thirsk, North Yorkshire held the night earlier this month. Customers were asked to pay a minimum of £10 each for a five-course dinner, with the majority
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Mayor pledges to keep it local
ABOVE everything else, the job of the Tees Valley Mayor is to grow our economy and make people throughout the region better off. This is why I brought our airport back into public ownership, it is why I am working to help businesses grow and create
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Funeral director, nurse and Labour peer among those to be ordained
A FUNERAL director, a tattooed rock lover and a Labour peer are among the people to be ordained at Durham Cathedral this week. Nineteen people from diverse walks of life will be ordained as priests and deacons in the Diocese of Durham in ceremonies
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Campaigners continue fight to save historic parkland
CAMPAIGNERS have released a new video as they continue their fight to protect a piece of ancient woodland. Members of the Parkland Heritage Group are urging Darlington Borough Council to rethink plans to chop down trees and transform the Blackwell