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Councils say 'business as usual'... for the time being
COUNCIL leaders are holding off from implementing unprecedented measures over Coronavirus, but say contingency plans are being developed to protect key services. Following a 50-minute conference call with the Secretary of State for local government
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Next month's Grand National is scrapped because of coronavirus
THIS YEAR'S Randox Health Grand National at Aintree has been cancelled and will not take place on April 4 because of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been announced by Jockey Club Racecourses. Renowned as the world's greatest steeplechase and the
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New look for popular Teesside newsagent
BILLINGHAM newsagent Martin Ward is opening a new chapter after celebrating the reopening of his new shop. The Cowpen Lane Convenience Store in Cowpen Lane, Billingham has been expanded. The opening was done by 81-year-old Ann Hickman, who was
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Tuesday's racing prospects
Racing in Britain goes behind closed doors later from today, and the show goes on at Wetherby this afternoon with a seven-race card on ground described as soft, although it is likely to be tacky with no further rain due to hit the track before they
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Premier League Darts event in Newcastle has been moved from Thursday to October
THE Unibet Premier League Darts night at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle planned for this Thursday (March 19) has been postponed and will be rescheduled for Thursday, October 1. The decision to postpone Thursday's planned event has been taken following
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Coronavirus: Darlington Borough Council shuts its public buildings
DARLINGTON Borough Council has tonight released a statement to say it is closing its public buildings in the town. The statement says: "Following the Government announcement today about the new measures being put in place to manage the Coronavirus
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Minster organ pipes replaced in £2m refurbishment
CONSERVATION experts have been adding the finishing touches to new pipes for York Minster’s historic grand organ as part of a £2m refurbishment. The pipes will replace some of the originals, which dated from the early 1830s and were found to be
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Thieves steal trauma bag
CLEVELAND police are appealing for information after a major trauma bag was stolen from an ambulance. The incident occurred in Overton Way in Stockton at around 4.50am on Friday (March 13), while paramedics from the ambulance service were dealing
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Coronavirus: Patient dies at North Tees Hospital, Stockton
A PATIENT with Covid-19 has died at North Tees Hospital in Stockton, health bosses have confirmed. Dr Deepak Dwarakanath, Deputy Chief Executive and Medical Director at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, said an elderly patient with
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National League games suspended due to coronavirus
GAMES in the National League have been postponed until April 3 as a result of the spread of coronavirus. They held a board meeting today and just before 6pm announced they would fall in line with other levels of the game by suspending fixtures
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13 children arrested after 11-year-old is badly beaten on Metro
THIRTEEN children have been arrested after a boy was severely beaten on the Metro. The 11-year-old boy was travelling on the Tyne and Wear Metro between Felling and Newcastle Central station when he was assaulted at about 8.20pm last Monday, March
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Tributes paid to park and people's champion
TRIBUTES have been paid to a sheep farmer who went on to become known as an outspoken and passionate champion for a national park. North Yorkshire County Council and the North York Moors National Park Authority are set to hold silences to honour
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Darlington nursery to remain open after parent tests positive for coronavirus
A NURSERY will remain open and running "business as usual" after a parent of a child tested positive for coronavirus. George Dent Nursery, on Elms Rd, Darlington confirmed that a parent of a child in attendance at the nursery had tested positive
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Blind church warden sets off on cathedral tour undeterred by coronavirus
A BLIND church warden has not been deterred by the growing coronavirus pandemic from going on a sponsored journey to visit as many cathedrals in the country as they can using only public transport. Robin Millerchip, 67, of St Helen’s Church, Kelloe
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Coronavirus: PM tells everyone to avoid 'pubs, clubs and social venues'
THE Prime Minister has this afternoon announced drastic action in a bid to tackle coronavirus as he says people should now "avoid all social contact." Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the comments as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the
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Hurworth Parish Council win court case over allotment
A ROW between a parish council and an allotment holder over a summerhouse has been settled after three years, with a court ruling in favour of the authority. Maureen Powles made a claim of up to £25,000 for disability discrimination and injury
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Volunteers ready to help Darlington youngsters with mental health issues
VOLUNTEERS have been trained up to offer a listening and mentoring service for young people with low level mental health and well-being issues. Eighteen people have become ambassadors with The Listening Post, which was established in 2017, after
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Teens sentenced for 'horrifying' armed burglary that 'left mother covered in blood'
TWO teenagers have been sentenced following an armed burglary in which a woman was hit in the head with a hammer. The terrifying incident happened on Prospect Road, in Northallerton in the early hours of December 13. The 33 year-old resident
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Student nurse rescues pensioner struggling in throng of panic shoppers
A NURSING student found herself on caring mission when she went to the rescue of a pensioner struggling in a throng of panic shoppers. Samantha Stanfield, who is in her first year of studying nursing at the University of Sunderland, was shopping
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Pair threaten man with knife before taking cash in Stockton
A MAN was threatened with a knife before having money stolen from him. The incident happened in Stockton, between 8pm and 8.30pm on Monday, March 9. Police say a man and a woman approached a 25-year-old victim on St Peter's Road. The victim
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Three arrested and class C drugs recovered from Middlesbrough property
Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Officers have carried out a drugs warrant at a property in Chester Road in Middlesbrough this afternoon (Monday). The warrant was executed after police received intelligence from the local community. Officers have
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Rockliffe Hall Golf club picks up two industry awards
A GOLF club at a North-East hotel has picked up two awards. Rockliffe Hall Golf picked up the prizes at the 59club Service Excellence Awards, held at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel and Country Club in Coventry. The annual awards, celebrating
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Coronavirus: £1,000 fine if you breach self-isolation under new laws
AS it becomes increasingly likely that Britons will be forced to self-isolate due to the coronavirus outbreak, a number of new powers will be given to the police. The Northern Echo understands that under the Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations
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Chance to see 40,000 strong model army at Middlesbrough shopping centre
A MINIATURE model army display is coming to Teesside this week as part of a campaign by veterans charity Help for Heroes. The "40 strong" model force is aimed at highlighting the battle faced by men and women forced to leave the military due to
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Tourism, housing and jobs for Dales under discussion
MORE than 200 residents of the Yorkshire Dales National Park have shared their opinions on how to shape future planning policies for the area. A total of 249 people, as well as 26 organisations, submitted comments to the National Park Authority's
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Historic Norman Cornish mural moved to Bishop Auckland
A MURAL by a beloved pitman painter, commissioned by Durham County Council to mark the opening of County Hall in 1963, has been successfully moved to its new home in Bishop Auckland. The painting by Norman Cornish, one of the most respected and
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Sunderland City Runs postponed because of coronavirus - new date announced
THIS year’s Sunderland City Runs event has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak and will now take place on a new set of dates in September. The annual Wearside running event, which encompasses a series of races from the Sunderland
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Coronavirus: Teesside Airport bosses provide update amidst virus outbreak
A NORTH-EAST airport has provided an update following the outbreak of coronavirus in the UK saying it is business as normal. Teesside International Airport, which has recently begun operating flights to six new destinations including London and
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Postcode Lottery joy for Newton Aycliffe residents
RESIDENTS are celebrating thanks to two lucky postcodes in Newton Aycliffe. Seven people have won £1,000 each after the winning addresses were announced. Three residents in Middleham Way netted the windfall when DL5 4TU was selected as a Daily
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Sunderland City Runs will be postponed due to the escalating coronavirus outbreak
EVENTS of the North has announced that, due to the escalating Covid-19 outbreak, this year’s Sunderland City Runs event will be postponed. Following developments over the weekend and after consultation with Sunderland City Council and other event
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Ultra-rare car to feature at Newby Hall Tractor Fest
A RARE 1910 Talbot 6AS introduced to compete with the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost is among more than 100 veteran cars set to attend this summer's Tractor Fest at Newby Hall. The Edwardian car was one of just 52 manufactured by Clément-Talbot Limited
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Football clubs beat coronavirus lockdown with huge FIFA 20 tournament
With football on lockdown due to coronavirus, clubs are set to fill the time with a new competition - in the FIFA 20 videogame. In a bid to stop the virus's spread, there will be no more professional football in England until at least April 4,
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Stop using phone at wheel, urge police during week of action
POLICE are clamping down on drivers using a mobile phone at the wheel during week of national action. Officers from the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit (CDSOU) will educate drivers and enforce the law where appropriate. The use
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Luncheon club makes appeal for more volunteers
A LOCAL community group providing a lifeline for the elderly and vulnerable is facing closure unless it can recruit volunteers. The Easington Village Millennium Luncheon Club has provided a two-course meal for around 50 people every Wednesday for
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Middlesbrough's players training as usual at Rockliffe Park
MIDDLESBROUGH’S players have trained as usual this morning despite the suspension of the Championship fixture list because of the coronavirus outbreak. While a number of clubs, including Newcastle United, have opted to effectively shut down their
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Debbie's Diary: Hospice pays tribute to one of its stars
Continuing the monthly series by Debbie Jones, the Chief Executive of Butterwick Hospice Care IT has been a privilege for me to work with a fantastic team – and Paula Wood has undoubtedly been one of the stars at Butterwick Hospice Care. Paula
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Coronavirus: 59-bed airport hotel could be turned into 'medical facility'
AN airport hotel will be turned into a "temporary medical facility" to help increase the number of beds the NHS has to deal with coronavirus. The St George Hotel at Teesside International Airport has been offered up as a possible location for medical
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Durham's Gala Theatre could cut both cinema screens
CULTURE chiefs have raised the prospect of cutting one or even both cinema screens from Durham’s Gala Theatre. The arts centre has had to fight hard to get film fans through the doors following a marketing blitz by Odeon, which opened in the city
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Coronavirus: Government issues fresh advice for children at school
FRESH guidance has been released regarding children and whether they should remain at school as the number of UK coronavirus cases rises to almost 1,400. On Monday, the government said children who develop a continuous cough or fever while at school
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Weardale Railway saved by the Auckland Project which wants to re-connect the historic line with Darlington
WEARDALE RAILWAY has been bought out of administration by the charity which is turning Bishop Auckland into a major tourist attraction, it was announced today. And there are hopes to join the heritage railway up with Darlington and Shildon on the
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Warning after woman used fake £50 in Northallerton shop
SHOPKEEPERS are being warned after a woman used a fake £50 in North Yorkshire. Police in Northallerton issued a warning after reports were made of a woman using £50 to buy goods worth £5.35 in the town on Saturday. The note was checked with
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Thousands making use of housing association Livin's app
AN app designed to improve access to housing association services is proving a success. Over half of Livin tenants are now regularly using the app to access vital services and more than 130,000 transactions take place online every year. Livin
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Coronavirus: Streaming service for those unable to attend funerals
IN wake of coronavirus a funeral director is offering a streaming service for people with compromised immune systems who are unable to attend a loved one’s committal. Independent, family-run funeral service Robinson and Parfitt in Catterick and
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Pet rabbit dumped in Darlington alleyway
A RABBIT has been found dumped in a alleyway in a horrendous state. The young black lion head was found by a member of the public in an alleyway on Clifton Road, Darlington on Saturday 7 March in the afternoon. The suffering rabbit was left in
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EFL publish coronavirus update: Will Middlesbrough and Sunderland finish their seasons?
THE EFL has published an update on its reaction to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, with chairman Rick Parry calling for calm. All EFL matches have been suspended until Friday, April 3 at the earliest, but with the medical community suggesting
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MP backs campaign for better cancer treatment
RICHMONDSHIRE MP Rishi Sunak is to press local health chiefs to improve their treatment of secondary breast cancer. Secondary breast cancer is an incurable – but treatable – form of the disease suffered by patients whose primary breast cancer has
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Coronavirus: Pictures show state of supermarkets as shoppers urged to 'be considerate'
SHOPPERS across the region have again left supermarket shelves bare as they stockpile essential items over concerns they will have to self-isolate due to coronavirus. Pictures sent by readers of The Northern Echo shows the situation at their local
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Major trauma bag stolen from ambulance in Stockton
Police are appealing for information after a major trauma bag was stolen from an ambulance. The incident occurred in Overton Way in Stockton at around 4.50am on Friday (March 13), while colleagues from the ambulance service were dealing with an
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Coronavirus: Easyjet cancels all flights to Spain - what you need to know
A BUDGET airline is to cancel all of its flights from Newcastle International Airport to Spain as the country declares it has gone into lockdown due to coronavirus. Easyjet, which flies to Malaga, Barcelona, Alicante and Malta from the region,
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School shut for deep clean after two families self-isolate
A SCHOOL in County Durham is shut today so it can be cleaned after reports of a suspected coronavirus case. St Cuthbert’s RCVA Primary School, in Seaham, confirmed at the weekend that it had been notified of a suspected Covid-19 case in school
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Crash on road which is subject of road safety campaign
A ROAD in Teesdale is partly blocked this morning following a crash. The incident happened on B6279 at Billy Lane, Kinninvie, near Barnard Castle, a short while ago. Emergency services are understood to be on the way and traffic coping well
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Coronavirus latest: Covid-19 patient dies in Stockton; PM tells UK to 'avoid pubs and clubs'
8:29pm A Durham landlord has criticised Boris Johnson's advice to people to avoid pubs, clubs and venues in the face
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Stolen and nuisance off-road bikes seized by police
STOLEN motorcycles and off-road bikes that have been ridden illegally were seized by police in an operation at the weekend. The Neighbourhood Teams of Peterlee and Easington work with Durham Police’s award-winning Operation Endurance team at the
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Darlington manager criticises FA's role in not postponing National League games
DARLINGTON manager Alun Armstrong "could not believe" games went ahead in the National League’s three divisions at the weekend, suggesting the decision was motivated by money. He was deeply unhappy with the manner of the goals his team conceded
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Spennymoor woman's MoonWalk marathon plan for 50th birthday
A WOMAN who began supporting a cause close to her heart by buying a charity pin is preparing to power walk around London, Edinburgh and Iceland to raise funds. Wendy Hall, from Spennymoor, will take on a triple marathon organised by breast cancer
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New routes now open from Teesside Airport
THREE of the six new routes announced at Teesside International Airport earlier year took to the skies this week. Passengers are now able to fly to Dublin, Belfast and Southampton following the introduction of the routes, which started on Monday
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Mayor visits school aiming to be first in UK to launch satellites
A team of pupils at Egglescliffe School welcomed Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen to show him their work to become the first school in the UK to launch satellites into low orbit. IT Teacher, Adam Smith leads the project, which is being carried out
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Meet the little girl who is taking on McDonald’s over animal welfare
A SCHOOLGIRL is taking on a fast food giant by asking them to improve their standards for the chickens used in their popular products. Eleven-year-old Emily Gill, who is from Durham, has written a letter to McDonald’s regarding the conditions in
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Jailed child sex attacker still in denial of guilt, court told
A MAN convicted of his second child sex offence has refused to acknowledge his guilt and lacks “insight” into the harm of his offending, a court was told. Benjamin Brooklyn committed the latest offence to go before a court, sexual assault on a
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Substandard bridges to cost North-East £90m
OVER 40 council-owned bridges in the North-East cannot carry the heaviest vehicles on roads, costing nearly £90 million to bring up to a good condition, new figures show. Across Darlington, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Middlesbrough, Stockton
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Newcastle wait as chances of Premier League season being scrapped increase ahead of emergency meeting
THE prospect of the current football season being scrapped without reaching a conclusion has increased ahead of Thursday’s emergency Premier League board meeting. Premier League executives will meet this week to discuss the league’s suspension
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Museum hopes ceramics exhibition will enthuse visitors
A NEW exhibition of works by the contemporary artist Paul Scott will showcase his modern approach to traditional transfer printed ceramics alongside items from his own collection. New American Scenery opens at The Bowes Museum, in Barnard Castle
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Spotlight on jobs and investment vision
Durham County Council, in conjunction with Business Durham, shared opportunities that the county has to offer with businesses from across the North East at a Met Club event this month. The Durham Property and Construction Lunch, at Ramside Hall,
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Fall in dog fouling thanks to new protection order
WORK to encourage dog owners to be more responsible has seen a welcome fall in the number of complaints about dog fouling and stray dogs in County Durham. Durham County Council launched a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in 2017 to tackle issues
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Hotel celebrates topping favourite wedding venue list
OWNERS of a hotel are "proud" after it was crowned one of the most popular wedding venues in the area for the second year running. Walworth Castle Hotel, near Darlington, has topped the table of most popular wedding venues in the borough for the
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Coronavirus: Monday morning latest - what you need to know
AS the coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen, here’s the overnight situation: The UK's coronavirus death toll has risen to 35. The Department of Health said 14 more patients have died in England after testing positive for Covid-19. This
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Charlie McCann's racing prospects
A TERRIFIC Cheltenham was topped off by five winners from seven selections on Saturday. These are unprecedented times however, but, despite much of northern Europe being in lockdown, racing is due to continue with three scheduled meetings for today
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Artist will lead tours of his work
A NEW series of artist-led tours at an art gallery will reveal stories behind an artist's most iconic works. Bob Olley will lead tours of his exhibition at The Mining Art Gallery, in Bishop Auckland Market Place, on Wednesdays, March 25, April 8
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Fundraising to help improve paralysed Darlington man's home
A DARLINGTON mum is tackling a marathon in support of her cousin who was left paralysed when he fell out of a tree as a teenager. Laura Ripley, 30, is taking on the Sunderland City Half Marathon to raise at least £800 to help fund adaptations to
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Hartlepool chief suggests cancelling Euro 2020
HARTLEPOOL UNITED chief executive Mark Maguire has suggested the cancelling Euro 2020 in order to ensure the 2019-20 season is finished. Pools drew 1-1 at Sutton on Saturday, one of the few football matches in the country what went ahead with most
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Man running a marathon in a 10kg vest for the army
A DARLINGTON man is running a marathon for an army charity, wearing a ten kilogram vest to replicate body armour worn by soldiers. Ian Bloomfield, 36, from Middleton St. George, Darlington, who joined the Army in 2010 is running the Brighton Marathon
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Newton Aycliffe fabrication firm’s year of rapid growth
A COUNTY Durham manufacturer is going from strength to strength following a 20 per cent increase in turnover last year. BTS Facades and Fabrications, which is based in Newton Aycliffe and manufactures metal rainscreen and fabrications for the construction
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Comedian Dom Joly brings tour to Northallerton Forum
COMEDIAN Dom Joly, best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV, is coming to the region with his first UK theatre tour since 2011. Mr Joly will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotter and seeker of dangerous travel spots. From
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Darlington Harriers athlete bags place in national top ten
A GIRL has won a place on the podium in several recent sporting events, gaining her national recognition. Charlotte Rutter, Darlington Harriers and Athletics Club member, took home bronze in the Northern Pentathlon Championship at the England Athletics
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Darlington teacher runs sand marathon for great cause
A YOUNG woman will brave running a ultramarathon through the Sahara Desert desert for a cause close to home. Amy Jackson, a teacher at Hummersknott Academy in Darlington, was gearing up to take on the gruelling a six-day, 251km Marathon Des Sables