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• Ex-diplomat in court

  PROTESTORS gathered outside a court in London this week as a former senior Iranian diplomat living in Durham City appeared in extradition proceedings. read more

• Supertoys

  IT sounds like science fiction, but brain specialists at a North-East hospital can now "operate" without having to open up your head. Until very recently, the only way to treat a variety of dangerous blood vessel conditions in the brain was to cut through the skull. But thanks to a multi-million pound investment at the revamped and expanded James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, specialists can now penetrate deeply into the brain and carry out a wide range of repairs and preventative measures without laying a finger on your scalp. read more

• Teenagers' park opens

  AN informal area for youngsters needed a clean-up after it was attacked days before its official opening. read more

• Councils stake power claims

  PLANS to overhaul local government have sparked a scramble as councils vie to protect their interests. read more

• Another dose of doctors

  Sweet Medicine (ITV1), Seven Wonders Of The Industrial World (BBC2): Those suffering depression from the axing of Peak Practice will find a perfect substitute in Sweet Medicine, which is also about a medical practice in Derbyshire. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. read more

• Great victory for Croft

  Darlington Croft achieved notable victory in the Over-40s League on Saturday when their threadbare team beat last season's Premier Division runners-up Killingworth Arms. read more

• 'Produce of UK' pork labels mislead shoppers

  THE National Pig Association has urged trading standards officers to take a more aggressive stance on misleading food labels. read more

• Jollie hat-trick gives oak the points

  Axa Insurance take on the Royal Oak and Axa took an early lead with Chris Baines catching the Oak defence sleeping. read more

• Star praises rugby club project

  BUDDING rugby players have met two of the sport's stars. read more

• Man harassed estranged wife, court hears

  A HUSBAND was ordered by magistrates to stay away from his estranged wife yesterday after he admitted harassing her over an eight-month period. read more

• Pool louts put safety at risk

  BADLY behaved children are said to be endangering the lives of others at a swimming pool and making them afraid to use it. read more

• Open day offered by Fire and Rescue

  PARENTS and children will be vying for the chance to take over hose reels at Darlington Fire and Rescue's open day later this month. read more

• Players needed for girls rugby

  Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Club has had a successful Under-16 Girls team for the last two years and this season they were crowned North-East Champions and North of England Challenge Champions. read more

• National glory for North Yorkshire rider

  Northallerton's Becky Rennison, 14, pipped friend and rival Kathryn Wardle to the Youth B class title in the final round of the ACU national ladies trials championship at Tavistock in Devon. read more

• Promotion for policeman who handled disasters

  A SENIOR North Yorkshire police officer who has spearheaded a string of emergency operations is to take a top job with a neighbouring force. read more

• The banking obstacles for women and the poor

  BEFORE long, one of our high street banks could find itself at the wrong end of a sex discrimination case. read more

• Pervert angler 'groomed' youngster

  A MAN indecently assaulted a boy he befriended through a mutual interest in angling, a court heard. read more

• Gearing up for fun on wheels

  PEOPLE with disabilities are being invited to take part in a sponsored bike ride to raise money for the Butterwick Children's Hospice. read more

• Painters get quite a canny view, pet

  A BRIDGE made famous in the hit TV show Auf Wiedersehen Pet is getting a £500,000 facelift by a team of abseiling decorators. read more

• 05/09/03

  WATER SUPPLIES: I am disgusted to hear that water companies are applying for permission to increase their bills above inflation. read more

On this day: The North East Archive