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Swarm of bees stop match in Cricket World Cup
A SWARM of bees stopped play during the Cricket World Cup in Chester-le-Street today. Umpires, and players from South Africa and Sri Lanka were forced to lie on the ground as hundreds of bees invaded the Riverside Stadium. Spectators watched
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Concrete plant would bring 'alien industrial use' to farm, objectors claim
LEADING building materials firms are battling a plan to launch a ready mix concrete batching plant at a farm on the outskirts of a market town. Tarmac and Cemex UK, which supplies aggregate products to builders from their Redmire and Leyburn sites
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Hartlepool land new midfielder from Salford
CRAIG HIGNETT’S wish to land a tough tackling midfielder has been granted in the form of former Salford City man Gus Mafuta. The 24-year-old has moved to The Super 6 Stadium after playing almost 30 times for the promoted City last season – and he
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Catching some rays as the Cricket World Cup comes to Durham
CRICKET fans from all over the world have been in the North-East today as the region hosts the first of three international fixtures. The Cricket World Cup arrived in County Durham as Sri Lanka took on South Africa at the Riverside Stadium in Chester-le-Street
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'It will be like a Disney film' – concern over villages becoming child-free zones
MANY rural areas could become child-free zones unless concerted action is taken to stop the closure of schools, shops and community facilities, a meeting has heard. North Yorkshire County Council’s young people’s scrutiny committee was told while
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Arson at school destroys children's play equipment
CHILDREN’S play equipment has been destroyed following a suspected arson attack at a primary school. A wooden shed is believed to have been set on fire in the grounds of Bournmoor Primary School, near Chester-le-Street, between 9pm and 10pm, on
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Accident near school closes road
A ROAD outside a school was temporarily closed following an accident this afternoon. At least one vehicle suffered significant damage following the accident near Hurworth School. A temporary road closure was imposed to allow for the safe recovery
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Braithwaite and Johnson to head to Austria with Boro
FORGOTTEN men Martin Braithwaite and Marvin Johnson will be in Austria with the rest of the Middlesbrough squad. Boro have confirmed the squad they are taking on the pre-season camp for Jonathan Woodgate’s first summer in charge. And Braithwaite
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Students receive robotic arm donation from Nissan
COLLEGE students will be enhancing their studies thanks to the donation of a robot from a leading manufacturer. Darlington College has taken delivery of a state-of-the-art Mitsubishi robotic arm from Nissan UK designed to give students a hands-on
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Saturday's racing tips
A CRACKING weekend of racing with classic action from the Curragh and the Northumberland Plate the highlight from a terrific card at Newcastle. We start at Newcastle and in the Pitmen’s Derby Gibbs Hill has been the subject of a major gamble in
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WATCH: Pair handed suspended jail terms as RSPCA find 40 animals in 'hell'
A MAN and woman have been handed suspended sentences after police and RSPCA officers found more than 40 animals "living in hell". Michael Connolly, 56, and Mandy Allinson, 53 of Grosmont, Whitby, appeared at York Magistrates' Court, where they
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Man killed in A171 collision is named as Zachary Archibald
THE driver of a BMW who died in a crash earlier this week has been named as Zachary Archibald. The 20-year-old, from Sleights, near Whitby, died following an accident on the A171 near Guisborough on Wednesday when a silver BMW 1 series and a heavy
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Suspected burglary at Scott’s Clothing store, in Bishop Auckland
POLICE are appealing for information following a suspected burglary at Scott’s Clothing store, in Bishop Auckland, at about 2.10am on Sunday, June 23. A Red Vauxhall Astra has reversed into the shutters several times forcing them and the door to
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North-East theatre's £6.5m vote narrowly passed
A DECISION to borrow an extra £6.5m to fund the troubled Globe Theatre has been narrowly backed by 25 votes to 21. More structural problems have been uncovered at the Grade II listed Art Deco site on Stockton High Street – pushing the opening date
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Police presence on street after woman, 65, taken to hospital
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following an incident at a Darlington property. Police were alerted to a disturbance on Barden Moor Road at around 07.40am yesterday morning, June 27. Officers were still present at a property on the street
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Sunderland not looking to lose McGeouch for free to Aberdeen
SUNDERLAND are looking to avoid losing midfielder Dylan McGeouch for nothing after Aberdeen outlined a wish to get him on the cheap within the next week. The Black Cats decided to trigger a one-year extension on the deal he signed last summer when
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Local cricket previews
SECOND-PLACED Richmondshire have the biggest match in a long time at Hurgill Road in the Darlington Building Society NYSD ECB Premier League. They entertain league leaders Marton, who hold a slender eight-point lead at the top, and vice-captain
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Appeal for witnesses after police attend armed brawl in street
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a dispute in Middlesbrough. Officers were called to Beaumont Road on Monday June 24 at 7.10pm after reports of a disorder where numerous people were involved in a dispute on the street. It is suspected
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West Ham leading Rondon chase despite Mexican interest in Newcastle target
WEST HAM UNITED are leading the battle to secure the services of Salomon Rondon and are looking to have things tied up before managerless Newcastle United decide to increase an earlier offer. The Magpies’ search for a manager is preventing progress
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Letters: 'Darlington railway relic is being left to rust'
DARLINGTON is justifiably proud of its railway heritage but there is one railway relic which for the sake of a few pounds is being left to rust away. Fixed to the wall on the approach road to Darlington main line station is a North Eastern Railway
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Letters: 'Holiday hunger is an issue rarely addressed'
ABINGDON Road Primary school in Middlesbrough will open its doors to feed hungry children during the summer holidays (Echo, Jun 24). What a fantastic initiative spearheaded by new Mayor Andy Preston. Holiday hunger is an issue rarely addressed
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Letters: 'No extra train services for Redcar races left people crammed in like sardines'
WHAT a way to run a railway and how to lose money year after year. Last Saturday, there was big race meeting at Redcar and as in the past Arriva trains just put on a normal service, it was obvious that there were going to be many more passengers
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MP's delight at funding chance for railway station
PRESSURE from an MP to improve disabled access at a North Yorkshire railway station has resulted in extra Government funding being made available. Thirsk MP Kevin Hollinrake has been pressing for funds to improve Thirsk station's accessibility and
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Happy Tots 2019: Vote now for your favourite
THE search is nearly over for The Northern Echo Happy Tots 2019. We would like to thank you all for entering into the spirit of the competition and we hope you enjoy seeing the photos of your children displayed in The Northern Echo and here online
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In his own words: Stewart Downing describes his Boro best bits
LAST week brought an end to Stewart Downing’s second spell as a Middlesbrough player, paving the way for him to start a one-year deal at Blackburn Rovers. The homegrown talent has enjoyed highs and lows throughout his time at the Riverside Stadium
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Police investigating suspected hate crime want to speak to this man
POLICE investigating a suspected hate crime have released an image of a man they would like to trace. Officers received a report of a public order offence on Frederick Street, Sunderland, at 1.15pm on Friday, May 17. It was alleged that a man
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Letters: 'Two child limit for tax and universal credits has put a toll on family life'
A RECENT survey carried out by the Child Poverty Action Group and the Church of England has discovered that the two child limit for tax and universal credits has put a toll on family life. According to the survey, parents are cutting down on food
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Haul of crack cocaine and heroin worth tens of thousands seized and four arrested
A HAUL of drugs worth tens of thousands of pounds has been seized as part of a large-scale police operation across the Teesside area this week. Four men have been arrested and cash and suspected heroin, crack cocaine and diazepam with an estimated
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Junior teams crowned winners at Darlington Champion of Champions finals
THE Darlington Primary Schools Football Association celebrated their 20th Anniversary recently with 170 boys and girls playing in the annual Champion of Champions finals at Eastbourne Sports Complex. A total of 24 schools take part in the Boys League
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Police force has been 'failing' communities, says new chief who vows to turn it around
THE news that a senior police officer who has admitted his force has been "failing" local communities has been welcomed. Cleveland Police Chief Constable Richard Lewis has vowed to turn around the troubled force after identifying a number of failings
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Man taken to hospital with head injuries following incident
A MAN was taken to hospital with head and neck injuries after an incident in Stockton on Thursday night. He was treated for laceration wounds and later released. A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with
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Almost 100 drink and drug drivers arrested in June
ALMOST 100 motorists have been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving following a police campaign to tackle a "summertime surge" of offenders. Throughout June, North Yorkshire Police said they had arrested 90 motorists suspected of driving
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Up to 30 people involved in group fight in Sunderland
A DETECTIVE investigating a group brawl in Sunderland has appealed for motorists to come forward with dashcam footage. Shortly before 7pm on Tuesday, June 25, police were called to the area of Trimdon Street after receiving a report of an affray
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Ambulance involved in crash with car close to Darlington hospital
WOODLAND Road in Darlington was blocked in both directions on Friday morning following a crash between a car and an ambulance. The accident happened at the Hollyhurst Road junction, close to Darlington Memorial Hospital, at about 7.20am. A
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Juniors get into the swing of it at Woodham Golf Club
SPONSORED CONTENT AN AWARD-WINNING golf course and country club is following the recent success of its junior team by introducing more beginners to the game. Woodham Golf and Country Club, near Newton Aycliffe, features a high-class restaurant
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Durham chief Tim Bostock: 'Financially the World Cup is critical to the club'
DURHAM chief executive Tim Bostock believes the arrival of the Cricket World Cup will bring up to £20m to the North-East economy. The Emirates Riverside will become the final venue to host matches of the tournament this summer, beginning when South
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New law named after Claudia Lawrence to ease burden on families of missing people
BURDENS faced by families with missing loved ones will be eased after legislation to be unveiled today will pave the way for ‘Claudia’s Law’, named after the missing York chef. The law will be named after Claudia Lawrence, who disappeared ten years
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Firefighters who rescued trapped man from burning building in Darlington are named as heroes
A TEAM of firefighters have been named as public service heroes after tackling extreme temperatures and a possible building collapse to rescue a trapped man in a burning building. Darlington Fire Station's Red Watch were handed a gong at this year's
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Newcastle to begin formal interview process next week - but big-name contender rules himself OUT
NEWCASTLE UNITED intend to finalise their managerial shortlist in the next 24 hours, with Patrick Vieira and Mikel Arteta both set to feature on the list of candidates to replace Rafael Benitez. Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is also being seriously
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Raising awareness of head and neck cancers
A LOCAL cancer charity is putting its activities and plans up for scrutiny at a special event. The Look A Head Cancer Campaign, which raises awareness of head and neck cancers, is hosting a buffet supper and presentation at the Acklam Green Centre
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Ken Loach to read at Durham Miners' Gala service
FILMMAKER Ken Loach will be reading at the festival service at this year's Durham Miners' Gala. This year, the service at Durham Cathedral will see three new banners blessed, including a new one made for Durham Miners' Association (DMA), which has
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Amazon in Darlington: Travel plan including moped loan scheme is approved
A PLAN to ease congestion around a new business park that will soon to be occupied by Amazon has been approved. As part of planning permission being granted, a travel plan outlining how the infrastructure surrounding Symmetry Park, next to Lingfield
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Warning as reports of fish killed on 'catch-and-release' nature reserve
RESIDENTS have expressed their dismay after reports that carp in a nature reserve, which had been stocked through public donations, have been caught and killed. Locals living near Maidendale Nature Reserve, in Darlington, put money together to
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Officer who saved woman from fire retiring after 30 years on beat
A POLICE officer retires this week after three decades on the beat. PC Ian Craggs followed in the footsteps of his father – a Durham Constabulary special for 30 years – when he signed up as a special himself in 1989 and patrolled the same Darlington
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School friends rally around Leadgate grandma after breast cancer treatment
A TEAM of old school friends have rallied around a mum from County Durham after being diagnosed with cancer. The women, who have nicknamed themselves team Boobilicious have raised thousands of pounds in the last six years following the diagnosis
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Business Secretary supports Power Up The North investment campaign
A SENIOR Government minister has backed a campaign by newspapers across the North aimed at bringing new investment to the region. Earlier this month, The Northern Echo joined forces with rival publishers to challenge political parties to commit
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School leavers given award dedicated to late chair of governors
TWO school leavers have been given an award dedicated to the late John Dennis, who was the former chair of governors at their school. Year 11 pupils Megan Howlett and Euan Deighton of Northallerton School and Sixth Form College, were awarded the
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'Mam was very much known and loved' - tributes to Enid Kerr, 81, of Stanley
MRS ENID KERR died on June 18, aged 81. She was born, raised, worked, retired and lived in Stanley all her life, most recently at Beamish Court. She worked at JS Robson, Adams & Gibbon, Bristol Street Motors and for 30 years on the petrol forecourt
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Alexandra Burke to return as Rachel Marron in smash-hit musical The Bodyguard
ALEXANDRA BURKE is set to make a return to the North-East as Rachel Marron in the award-winning blockbuster musical The Bodyguard next month. X Factor winner Alexandra previously wowed Newcastle Theatre Royal audiences when she previously performed
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Village fun day has something for everyone
A JAZZBAND, children in fancy dress, vintage vehicles and bikers will descend on a village green for an annual summer event. The Byers Green Funday will be held in the village, near Spennymoor, County Durham, tomorrow (Saturday, June 29) and organisers
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Police recover 40kg of illegal drugs from car stopped on A19
POLICE have recovered 40kg of drugs when they pulled over a car on the A19. Cleveland Police said that a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled drugs. Officers have recovered 20 kilos of suspected
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Community social group for women has been going for a decade
A SOCIAL club for women has marked its tenth anniversary with a celebratory supper. Sacriston Ladies’ Club was formed in 2009 by Eileen Donnelly, and her sister, Catherine Hall. The group of 13 members meets at The Fulforth Centre in Sacriston
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Mother of 17-year-old boy who took his own life praises council support tool
THE mother of a 17-year-old son who took his own life has called a council’s launch of a support service a “positive step forward”. North Yorkshire County Council has created an online ‘pathway’ to support parents and professionals, who are living
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Friarage A&E report finds health bosses are keeping services safe
A REPORT commissioned by MP Rishi Sunak into emergency services at Northallerton’s Friarage Hospital has concluded that the health trust has made a strong case to downgrade provision. The independent report from healthcare management consultancy
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Tess Tickle and Emma Royd help unveil town memorial bench
WHEN someone passes away, loved ones often install a bench or plant a tree in a special place in their memory. But not every family can afford or would want a memorial bench but they might still feel the need to take a minute every now and then,
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Walworth Castle fun day raises £800 for scout group and air ambulance
A FAMILY fun day held at a castle has helped raise £800 for two nominated charities. Walworth Castle Hotel, near Darlington, held a fun day on Bank Holiday Monday at the end of May to raise cash for its named charities, Heighington BP Scouts and
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Obituary: Elizabeth Shirley Alker, former teacher at Northallerton prison
SHIRLEY, eldest daughter of Ernest and Edith Alker was born in Salford. Growing up in war time she was evacuated but the family returned during the phoney war only to experience the Manchester blitz and having to sleep in an air raid shelter. She
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Police officer comes to the rescue of pregnant woman stuck behind road block
A POLICE officer came to the rescue of a pregnant woman who was stuck on the wrongside of closed road as she attempted to make her way to hospital. Traffic officer Darren Williamson, of Cleveland and Durham Roads Policing Unit, was just about the
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'Broken promises': MP criticises support for Darlington's 'garden village'
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build thousands of homes on green space dubbed as ‘garden villages’ has moved a step closer to becoming reality after the Government announced it would back two schemes. Plans for the garden village in Skerningham, on the
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Public film officer writhing in pain after dislocating shoulder during arrest
A POLICE officer was seriously injured and filmed by the public after responding to a call. Officers from Cleveland Police were called to a dispute in South Bank, Middlesbrough, on Wednesday June 26. It was reported that a man had stolen a
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The man who left his call centre job and is now an eBay business millionaire
THOUGH Karl Smith is not a surfer, he has achieved work life balance riding the wave of trading on eBay to create a multi-million pound business. The Peterlee-based entrepreneur spotted an opportunity selling surfing gear, and since leaving his
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More help needed to keep Weardale Heritage Railway on track
Weardale Heritage railway is desperate for volunteers to join their team before the summer season. They have 400 members in the Weardale Railway trust but only around 10 percent are volunteers that regularly help out on the railway which runs from