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FINAL DAYS: The Futurist Theatre in Scarborough

FIVE YEARS AGO: Theatre's end, Aussie adventure and EuroMillions win

TAPED UP: Sign for County Durham Land of the Prince Bishops with brown parcel tape obscuring County Durham

TAPED UP: Sign for County Durham Land of the Prince Bishops with brown parcel tape obscuring County Durham

15 years ago: Quaker's danger and boundary feuds

COUNCIL CUTS: The council’s chief executive Ada Burns said the sale of unwanted land was behind the tax rises

COUNCIL CUTS: The council’s chief executive Ada Burns said the sale of unwanted land was behind the tax rises

Ten years ago: Financial crises leads to council cuts

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen and Peel chairman Robert Hough

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen and Peel chairman Robert Hough

Looking back 2018: December in review

MISSING: Danika Brandon who managed to slip out of school at home time and then went on a 40 minute adventure Picture: SARAH CALDECOT

MISSING: Danika Brandon who managed to slip out of school at home time and then went on a 40 minute adventure Picture: SARAH CALDECOT

Looking back at 2018: October in review

CELEBRATION: Theatre director Lynda Winstanley hoped to take the theatre forward to new generations of theatre goers Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

CELEBRATION: Theatre director Lynda Winstanley hoped to take the theatre forward to new generations of theatre goers Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Looking back 2018: November in review

PLANS: Stephen Harker inside Darlington Library Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

PLANS: Stephen Harker inside Darlington Library Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Looking back 2018: September in review

MATCH: England manager Gareth Southgate consoles Dele Alli after the Croatia v England game

MATCH: England manager Gareth Southgate consoles Dele Alli after the Croatia v England game

Looking back 2018: July in review

File photo dated 18-06-2018 of England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during the FIFA World Cup Group G match at The Volgograd Arena, Volgograd. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday June 19, 2018. Harry

File photo dated 18-06-2018 of England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during the FIFA World Cup Group G match at The Volgograd Arena, Volgograd. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday June 19, 2018. Harry

Looking back at 2018: June in review

SPECTACLE: Thousands of people mass in Richmond to see the riders roll out before the race start Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

SPECTACLE: Thousands of people mass in Richmond to see the riders roll out before the race start Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Looking back at 2018: May in review

FESTIVAL: The first Whitby Goth Weekend of the year kicked off in April

FESTIVAL: The first Whitby Goth Weekend of the year kicked off in April

Looking back at 2018: April in review

THEFT: SOCO on the scene where thieves targeted a free standing cash machine near the Heron Foods store in the Cockerton Green area of Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

THEFT: SOCO on the scene where thieves targeted a free standing cash machine near the Heron Foods store in the Cockerton Green area of Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Looking back at 2018: February in review

FIREBOMBED: The empty house on Yarm Road

FIREBOMBED: The empty house on Yarm Road

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Looking back at 2018: January in review

FREEDOM FIGHTER: Nelson Mandela

FREEDOM FIGHTER: Nelson Mandela

Five years ago... 'A great light has gone out'

RESTRICTED: The South West Durham Credit Union office in Shildon

RESTRICTED: The South West Durham Credit Union office in Shildon

Credit crunch hits poorest families

Green Howards veteran FredericK Leach in his regimental tie, blazer and medals

Green Howards veteran FredericK Leach in his regimental tie, blazer and medals

The day a community came together to remember a Green Howard

LEGACY: Lung cancer sufferer Dave Hill of Darlington with his wife Tina and six-year-old daughter Chantelle

LEGACY: Lung cancer sufferer Dave Hill of Darlington with his wife Tina and six-year-old daughter Chantelle

Ten years ago: Cancer campaigner leaves lasting legacy

Handout photo for Boyzone album Thank You and Goodnight. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews. Picture credit should read: EastWest. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews.

Handout photo for Boyzone album Thank You and Goodnight. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews. Picture credit should read: EastWest. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews.

Throwback Thursday – Boyzone call it a day after 25 years

Katie Coleman In Darlington 2015

Katie Coleman In Darlington 2015

Looking back at the Christmas lights switch-on

FESTIVE: The giant Ferris wheel in Darlington town centre

FESTIVE: The giant Ferris wheel in Darlington town centre

When a big wheel came to Darlington town centre

OBJECTIONS: Councillor John Shuttleworth pictured with candle as Durham County Council announced plans to dim street lights

OBJECTIONS: Councillor John Shuttleworth pictured with candle as Durham County Council announced plans to dim street lights

Dimming of street lights sparked crime warning

VISIT: George Bush with students during a PE lesson at Sedgefield Community College during a Presidential visit

VISIT: George Bush with students during a PE lesson at Sedgefield Community College during a Presidential visit

Pictures: The day George Bush came to Sedgefield, 15 years ago this week

On this day – November 16, 2018

86 TODAY: Petula Clark pictured in 1978

86 TODAY: Petula Clark pictured in 1978

On this day – Thursday, November 15

LUMIERE: Durham City was transformed by light into a giant outdoor gallery as the Lumiere 2013 festival was under way

LUMIERE: Durham City was transformed by light into a giant outdoor gallery as the Lumiere 2013 festival was under way

Five years ago: Masterplan unveiled

RECORD: 17 people crammed into a Smart car to break the world record, to raise money for Children in Need

RECORD: 17 people crammed into a Smart car to break the world record, to raise money for Children in Need

15 years ago: Mercedes staff break world record

PLAN: Karen Matthews the mother of then missing 9-year-old Shannon Matthews holding her daughter’s favourite teddy bear

PLAN: Karen Matthews the mother of then missing 9-year-old Shannon Matthews holding her daughter’s favourite teddy bear

Ten years ago: Staged kidnap plot revealed

ELECTION: Former US President Barack Obama at Westminster Abbey, in central London

ELECTION: Former US President Barack Obama at Westminster Abbey, in central London

'Change is coming to America' said Barack Obama, ten years ago this week

WEAPONS: Councillor Carl Les holding items obtained by trading standards officers

WEAPONS: Councillor Carl Les holding items obtained by trading standards officers

15 years ago: Councillor demands tougher knife laws

SCRAPPED: The Stonebridge roundabout in Darlington which was replaced by traffic lights

SCRAPPED: The Stonebridge roundabout in Darlington which was replaced by traffic lights

The Darlington roundabout scrapped to ease congestion

REFUSAL: Eric Mitchinson, from Whickham, near Gateshead, who was declined a pin for his poppy

REFUSAL: Eric Mitchinson, from Whickham, near Gateshead, who was declined a pin for his poppy

Man refused poppy pin – because of health and safety

BAN: Pro-hunt protestors at Trimdon Village

BAN: Pro-hunt protestors at Trimdon Village

When foxhunters took a stand against the ban

PENSION: Firefighters walk out on strike at Darlington fire station

PENSION: Firefighters walk out on strike at Darlington fire station

Looking back: Holiday flights scrapped at Durham Tees Valley Airport

VISIT: Former chairman of Shildon Football Club Gordon Hampton and then manager Ray Gowen with the FA Cup

VISIT: Former chairman of Shildon Football Club Gordon Hampton and then manager Ray Gowen with the FA Cup

15 years ago: FA Cup visits County Durham football team

BRAWL: Sunderland and Newcastle United football fans clashed in the Tyne–Wear derby

BRAWL: Sunderland and Newcastle United football fans clashed in the Tyne–Wear derby

Ten years ago: Police arrest 29 in football brawl

FEE: Parking charges were announced to be implemented in Northallerton High Street to reduce congestion

FEE: Parking charges were announced to be implemented in Northallerton High Street to reduce congestion

Looking back: Fury at plans for parking charges in Northallerton

PERFORMANCE: Pink at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle

PERFORMANCE: Pink at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle

Throwback Thursday: The films and singles that topped the charts this week

ROLE: Curtis in the American Film Perfect

ROLE: Curtis in the American Film Perfect

Throwback Thursday: Hollywood actress reprises leading role

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HOAX: Police at the scene of the armed incident in Knaresborough Picture: NIGEL HOLLAND

HOAX: Police at the scene of the armed incident in Knaresborough Picture: NIGEL HOLLAND

Five years ago: Gun hoax stunned quiet town

SPECTACLE: The replica of HMS Endeavour amazed hundreds of people when it visited the region

SPECTACLE: The replica of HMS Endeavour amazed hundreds of people when it visited the region

15 years ago: HMS Endeavour replica astounds Middlesbrough crowds

RECOVERY: Liam Hardwick arrives home to Bishop Auckland to his mum Kayleigh Sanderson and sister Brogan

RECOVERY: Liam Hardwick arrives home to Bishop Auckland to his mum Kayleigh Sanderson and sister Brogan

Ten years ago: Toddler makes remarkable recovery

23/04/90 PA File Photo of Martin and Gary Kemp in London. See PA Feature WELLBEING Kemp. Picture credit should read: Sean Dempsey/PA Photos. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature WELLBEING Kemp.

23/04/90 PA File Photo of Martin and Gary Kemp in London. See PA Feature WELLBEING Kemp. Picture credit should read: Sean Dempsey/PA Photos. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature WELLBEING Kemp.

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File photo dated 30/03/2007 of of Andrew Cole..Issue date: Tuesday, February 26, 2008. See PA story SOCCER Cole. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. Sunderland striker Andy Cole has been questioned by police after an alleged assault on his

File photo dated 30/03/2007 of of Andrew Cole..Issue date: Tuesday, February 26, 2008. See PA story SOCCER Cole. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. Sunderland striker Andy Cole has been questioned by police after an alleged assault on his

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Embargoed to 0900 Thursday July 19..File photo dated 18/03/18 of Hugh Jackman. Newly-released figures from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) show that Marvel blockbuster Logan was the most complained-about film of 2017 over concerns about

Embargoed to 0900 Thursday July 19..File photo dated 18/03/18 of Hugh Jackman. Newly-released figures from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) show that Marvel blockbuster Logan was the most complained-about film of 2017 over concerns about

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CHARTS: Astley topped the charts in 1987 with his song Never Gonna Give You Up

CHARTS: Astley topped the charts in 1987 with his song Never Gonna Give You Up

Throwback Thursday: Singer makes acting debut

VOICE: Singer Whitney Houston

VOICE: Singer Whitney Houston

Throwback Thursday: The films and singles that topped the charts this week

Undated Handout Photo of Dawn French. See PA Feature BOOK French. Picture credit should read: Trevor Leighton/PA. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature BOOK French..

Undated Handout Photo of Dawn French. See PA Feature BOOK French. Picture credit should read: Trevor Leighton/PA. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature BOOK French..

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Judith Chalmers issupporting the Stroke Association inviting people across the region to host a âBring Me Sunshineâ party to fundraise for the charity.

Judith Chalmers issupporting the Stroke Association inviting people across the region to host a âBring Me Sunshineâ party to fundraise for the charity.

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COLLISION: A coach driver was hailed a hero for his quick-thinking when a lorry overturned on the A1

COLLISION: A coach driver was hailed a hero for his quick-thinking when a lorry overturned on the A1

Five years ago: Coach driver hero

CHANGE: Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown signalled that the era of boardroom fat cats was over

CHANGE: Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown signalled that the era of boardroom fat cats was over

Ten years ago: Britain tackles the credit crunch

DUCK RUNNING: Durham County cricketer Gary Pratt in a sea of ducks at the Durham ground to launch the Grand Durham Duck race

DUCK RUNNING: Durham County cricketer Gary Pratt in a sea of ducks at the Durham ground to launch the Grand Durham Duck race

Fifteen years ago: Duck run

PJ Harvey - singer.pic: Island Records / free.

PJ Harvey - singer.pic: Island Records / free.

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