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'I've never seen anything like it' says Boro boss after penalties defeat at Anfield
AITOR KARANKA paid tribute to his Middlesbrough players after losing an extraordinary penalty shoot-out at Anfield last night when it required an astonishing 30 spot-kicks to settle the third round tie. Boro winger Albert Adomah, who had scored
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Match report: Liverpool 2 Middlesbrough 2
Full-time: Liverpool 2 Middlesbrough 2 (Liverpool win 14-13 on penalties) WHERE to start? Middlesbrough’s resilience and efficiency in normal time, the two goals during extra-time, but none of that compares to the incredible night of penalty drama
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Moors find back of the net finally at home in comfortable win
Final score: Spennymoor Town 5 Ossett Albion 0. Spennymoor ended their home goal drought in style with a comfortable 5-0 home win over Ossett Albion at the Brewery Field tonight. Moors showed plenty of pace and movement early in the game, and
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Marske maintain unbeaten record and move up to second
Marske United are up to second place in the ENL First Division with a 3-2 home win over North Shields. Marske took the lead on the half hour with a low shot by Craig Gott, and a minute later Josh McDonald made a good run and set up Jamie Owens
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Match report: Sunderland 1 Stoke City 2
ANY DARING to dream was quickly put to bed at the Stadium of Light last night as Stoke City progressed into the fourth round of the Capital One Cup at the expense of last year’s finalists Sunderland. A cup run that brought so much hope to despairing
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Dance school success for determined Darlington teenager
A DETERMINED young dancer who was diagnosed with a potentially debilitating medical condition has refused to let it get in the way of pursuing her dream. Chloe Daly was taking part in a PE lesson earlier this year when she felt something click
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Team News: Sunderland v Stoke City
GUS POYET has shuffled his pack ahead of Sunderland’s Capital One Cup third round against Stoke City tonight. Costel Pantilimon, Billy Jones, Liam Bridcutt, Jordi Gomez, Sebastian Coates, Jozy Altidore and Will Buckley all come into the side after
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Team news: Karanka names strong team for Liverpool test
JAMAL BLACKMAN has been handed his Middlesbrough debut in tonight's Capital One Cup third round tie at Anfield. The goalkeeper, on loan from Chelsea, has been included from the start against a strong Liverpool side ahead of Dimi Konstantopoulos
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Market returns to Stockton in new home
STOCKTON'S Farmers' Market will return this Saturday after the summer break in a brand new home.The market, previously on Wellington Square, will in future be held on the High Street, just along from the Parish Church.And food inspired by three
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Vandals start ship blaze
Vandals have caused more than £2,000 of damage to a replica of Captain Cook's most famous ship in Stockton.The mooring ropes on the HM Bark Endeavour were set alight on Friday, September 19, and police are now appealing for information.Four
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Stockton council backs woodland park improvements
THE SECOND phase of a major project to protect and conserve Wynyard Woodland Park is set to get under way next week.Stockton Borough Council is working with the Forestry Commission to restore Tilery and Brierley Wood within the park.The first phase of
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Man mauled by American bulldogs in High Pittington remains in serious condition
A MAN who was savaged by his own dogs remains in a serious condition in hospital tonight (Tuesday, September 23). Stephen Potts, 47, was taken to hospital after two American bulldogs attacked him as he walked them through High Pittington, near
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Series of walks planned in the North Pennines
THE first event of the North Pennines Walking Festival will with walks from Dufton, Weardale and Allenheads on Saturday, September 27.Over the following nine days a team of enthusiastic volunteers have arranged 29 walks in all parts of the North Pennines.The
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Suspected loan sharks arrested in illegal money lending operation
SEVEN people have been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation in the region.Three women aged 28, 32 and 55, and four men, two aged 28, and the others aged 29 and 57, were arrested in Guisborough and Skelton this morning
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Care home in food appeal to support food bank
A CARE home in Willington is appealing for food donations to support a local food bank. Pupils of Sunnybrow Primary School in Crook will visit Willington Care Village to hold a harvest festival that will donate food to the local community.
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Safety watchdog launches spot checks on building sites
THE Health and Safety Executive is set to make unannounced visits to building sites after revealing 12 construction workers were killed and 1,009 others injured in the North-East and Yorkshire last year.During a month-long initiative, inspectors will
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Youngsters warned about the dangers of power lines
POLICE are warning school children in Bishop Auckland about the dangers of vandalising overhead power lines following a number of incidents.Tree branches being thrown on to 20,000 volt electric overhead cables are just one of the problems officers have
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MP heralds work of Army air regiment
AN Army regiment which has provided air support for the Special Forces has been praised for its role in the community by an MP.After visiting 9 Regiment Army Air Corps at its Dishforth Airfield base, near Thirsk, Skipton and Ripon MP Julian Smith said
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Controlled explosion
BOMB disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion on a small quantity of out-of-date flares and fireworks on Woody Close, Delves Lane, Consett, this morning. (Tuesday, September 23)Police were called on Sunday by a resident who said they had discovered
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Deeply rural communities take life-saving into their own hands with new defibrillators
RURAL residents have taken potentially life-saving measures to protect themselves in case of medical emergency.Eight villages have bought and installed defibrillators in prominent locations thanks to grants from Richmondshire District Council’s
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Bravery awards for motorists who saved crash victims from burning wreckage
TWO people who saved three people from the burning wreckage of a car crash have been honoured for their bravery.In November last year, a car carrying five people on their way to work at Malton Bacon Factory collided head-on with a van on the B1248 near
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Sunderland firefighters use life-saving skills to revive woman who has heart attack
TWO firefighters used their life-saving skills when a pensioner suffered a heart attack as they attended a water leak in her home. Nicola Pattison and Bob Carr of Fulwell Fire Station in Sunderland performed CPR on the woman when she collapsed in Hardwick
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Headstone fundraiser for tragic student
A STUDENT who tragically drowned in the River Tees can now have a headstone after a fundraising evening. David Zikhali is thought to have tried to swim across the Tees before getting into difficulties and drowning, in July. Specialist divers searched
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Royal visit to two of the region's sailing club's
TWO North-East sailing clubs enjoyed a royal inspection when Princess Anne carried out a whistle stop tour of the region. At her first port of call the Princess Royal officially opened Scaling Dam Sailing Club’s new £100,000 training facilities
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Sale of Binchester Roman Fort greeted with excitement
AS news of the sale of Binchester Roman Fort was being revealed Durham University archaeology lecturer Dr David Petts immediately turned his attention to the work he wants to do on the site. “We are really excited," he said. "The Auckland Castle
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Appeal for restoration after arsonists wreck community mosaic
THE creators of a public artwork highlighting a market town's history have appealed for help to restore it after an arson attack.Residents in the St Mary's Walk area of Thirsk alerted police at 12.45am on Sunday after being disturbed by loud music
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Hassockfield Secure Training Centre gets good report
A SECURE training centre has been given a good inspection report with several excellent ratings by an educational watchdog.The report into Hassockfield Secure Training Centre (STC), near Consett - which is managed by Serco - follows an unannounced inspection
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Arts world honoured with freedom awards
THREE of the leading lights of the arts world are to be awarded the highest honour a North-East town can bestow. Lord David Puttnam, Anthony Sargent and the Royal Northern Sinfonia are to be made Honorary Freemen of Gateshead. The decision
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999 staff shortages 'should not penalise rural residents'
CAMPAIGNERS who want to retain double paramedic-crewed ambulances in the Durham dales have said rural residents should not be penalised because of a national shortage of trained staff. Joy Urwin, a member of the Durham dales Rural Ambulance Group
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Plans to move post office at West Rainton
A VILLAGE post office could be moved to new premises where it would be given an open plan format and longer opening.The proposed new location for the branch at West Rainton is Costcutter, Fair View, West Rainton, 500 metres from its current site in North
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Union warning over steel strike
A UNION representing North-East steel workers says staff could strike. Unite says 29 workers at Tata Steel’s Teesside Technology Centre, in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, have voted for action against proposals it says could move their employment
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9 photos of Middlesbrough from The Northern Echo archives
THIS week's delve into The Northern Echo's photographic archive takes us into the packets dedicated to pictures of Middlesbrough. While there are some images of dereliction and squalor, there are also pictures showing a busy river full of ships
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Fatal driver was speeding and over drink-drive limit
A CORONER has recorded a verdict of accidental death after hearing a young father was double the drink-drive limit when he crashed his girlfriend's car. Police investigators believe 30-year-old Dean Robinson was travelling at speeds over 80mph
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Downton Abbey memorabilia to go under the hammer for hospice
A SIGNED photo from the cast of TV’s Downton Abbey will be among the lots up for auction during a night to raise funds for a North-East hospice.The picture signed by actors from the Sunday night drama, back on our screens this week, will be sold
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Rocking fund-raiser for epilepsy charity in memory of Katy
A FAMILY have raised more than £120,000 to help people with epilepsy following the death of their daughter. Newcastle University clerical officer Katy Doyle, from Chester-le-Street, died five years ago aged 24 of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
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Artist turns trash into sculptures in Darlington town centre
VISITORS to Darlington were confronted with some weird and wonderful – or some might say rubbish – artworks around the town centre today (Tuesday, September 23). Spanish artist Francisco de Pajaro is working on art installations made out of rubbish
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Union highlights nursing shortage
UNION bosses have called for a big increase in nurse training after a major North-East hospital admitted its paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) had fallen below minimum staffing levels for a whole month. According to figures provided by the
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Five lucky lottery winners from the North-East
With the news that retired Billingham couple, Denis Graham, and his wife Mary, scooped £4.5m on the Lotto, we look back at other people from the region who have won life-changing amounts of money Doreen Hay and son, John - £7.5m Doreen Hay
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Children highlight dangers of dog poo through posters
YOUNGSTERS at a Trimdon primary school have been making posters to highlight the dangers about dog muck.Trimdon Foundry Parish Council has been working with the pupils at Deaf Hill Primary School with the aim of educating dog owners in the area.The project
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Former Sunderland University student in running for global beauty title
A FORMER North-East student is in the running to scoop a global title and become Miss World thanks to the inspiration she found while studying in the UK. The region has inspired an international beauty queen, Annora Bourgeault, to challenge for
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Darlington students enjoy a taste of Africa
STUDENTS got a taste of Africa as a fundraising tour descended on a Darlington school. The Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir hosted a series of dancing, drumming, singing and craft workshops for pupils at Hummersknott Academy, before performing
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Darlington school opens facility for two-year-olds
A DARLINGTON primary school has opened its new facility for two-year-olds, which has been named Lullaby Lane. The Ofsted-registered facility at Red Hall Primary School means it now offers facilities for youngsters aged two to 11. It is part
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Union anger over 'axed' rail destination list
THE RMT rail union has been accused of scaremongering after it claimed a number of seaside towns could see train services withdrawn.The union said it was alarmed that decisions appeared to have already been made over the withdrawal of numerous destinations
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Appeal to help find family pet who has been missing for a month
A FAMILY has issued a desperate appeal to help find their beloved golden cocker spaniel who has been missing for a month.Eight-year-old Fern went missing from Low Chantry Farm Boarding Kennels, in Middleton Tyas, North Yorkshire, on Sunday, August 24
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Apple hurling across the River Ure
AN APPLE-THROWING contest, involving competitors hurling windfalls across a river, is to form part of an autumn celebration at an historic home. Newby Hall’s annual apple day takes place on Sunday (September 28). For the first time ever, visitors
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Woman injured in van accident
A 73-YEAR-OLD woman who was part of a Chinese touring party has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a van while walking to her coach. A police spokesman said the victim from the Sichaun province of China was one of a party crossing the
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Warwickshire v Durham (day one, tea)
RYAN Pringle rode to the rescue for Durham in only his second championship match, reaching an unbeaten on 63 out of a total of 201. The 22-year-old all-rounder from Sunderland shared stands of 43 with Gareth Breese, 33 with Mark Wood and 34 with
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Female entrepreneurs get business support
ALMOST 100 women attended the launch of Go Digital Newcastle’s wwWomen at the Great North Museum: Hancock.The government-funded project has launched to help women in Newcastle to access business support and networking.The Women’s Business
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World Cup winner launches bid to find new team
ONE of England’s women’s rugby World Cup winners has kicked off a recruitment drive for a new college team.Bishop Auckland College enlisted the support of the England second row number eight Tamara Taylor, who was in the team which beat Canada
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Lily of the abbey
‘HELLO, I’m really hot and sweaty...” says Lily James, by way of introduction, mid-way through a busy day promoting the new series of Downton Abbey. Like her rebellious alter ego, Lady Rose MacClare, it seems the actress – who, for the record,
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Chuka Umunna 'deeply troubled' by Tesco woes
THE The crisis at Tesco is a national interest issue that will affect the whole British business community, shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has said.Mr Umunna said he was "deeply troubled" by the revelations of an accounting error which
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Turner’s prize role
IT takes courage to go up against TV’s titan Downton Abbey, but Lacey Turner is up for the challenge, as Our Girl returns to screens, ready to battle it out in the Sunday evening ratings war. Following its success as a one-off drama last year,
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Sam predicts a riot
SAM CLAFLIN is sitting in a really rather plush hotel, the chosen location for a round of interviews promoting his latest film, The Riot Club. Just another day at the office for a movie star, but Claflin can’t help pausing for a moment to take it all
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A grand tour of the nation’s treasures
A STONE’S throw from the banks of the Thames and within winking distance of the London Eye – Blackfriars is an ideal spot to stay if you want to pack as many sights as possible into a weekend. It has become a tradition with my daughter to visit
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On the crest of a wave
ST Petersburg was never designed to be visited by budget airlines. It’s not a city you can stroll through in a few hours, and it was never knowingly understated. A city laden with this much history, culture and extravagantly-dominant architecture
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Talking Point: Playing for the other side - how Cattermole and Leadbitter could be heroes for Sunderland and Middlesbrough
THE PICTURE summed up the feelings that Sunderland and Middlesbrough have for each other. The protagonists were products of either club’s academies, who had earned a place in the squad of their respective hometown clubs. The players? Grant
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Bunnyland transformed into Middle Earth
A CORNER of the region is to be transformed into Middle Earth - as plans for seven hobbit homes get underway. Carol Hopkinson and Karl Wragg bought Golden Hill Farm, near Liverton, east Cleveland, once well known as the tourist attraction Bunnyland
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Weird and wonderful artwork appears in Darlington town centre
VISITORS to Darlington are being confronted with some weird and wonderful – or some might say rubbish – artworks around the town centre today (Tuesday, September 23). Spanish artist Francisco de Pajaro has been working on art installations made
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The mighty oak
THE oak needs no introduction. It is the grandest of all trees, whether you appreciate it in its full glory as nature intended or as a beautiful crafted piece of furniture. For me the oak is so special because of its shape in the landscape but also
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Renovation rescue
WHETHER you’re renovating a rundown property because you love a challenge, you love DIY, or simple because it’s all you could afford, one thing remains the same: it will be enormously disruptive. And first thing to consider if you’ve bought or
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Man burgled pal's home, court told
A MAN raided his friend's home hours after borrowing money from him and seeing where he kept his savings, a court heard.Neil Brown waited until his neighbour left the house before clumsily smashing his way in through a rear patio door.Witnesses saw
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Money isn't everything....
IMAGINE a world where money is no object, where everything is within your grasp, where you can not only afford everything in the shop, but also buy the place itself. A tiny fraction of the six billion people who inhabit this world don't have to imagine
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Britain's biggest - the lottery winners richer than rock stars
DENIS and Mary Graham are celebrating after scooping £4.5m Lottery jackpot but their winnings pale in comparison to the UK’s biggest winners. Colin and Chris Weir, above, became Europe’s biggest lotto winners in July 2011. The couple, from
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A hard knight's day in the Market Place
A MEDIEVAL-themed fund-raising event will be held in Durham Market Place this weekend in aid of St Cuthbert’s Hospice. Battle re-enactment hire shop GetDressedForBattle, based in Durham Market Hall, is staging A Knight In Durham on Saturday which
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Sale of Mc2 saves 216 recruitment jobs
HUNDREDS of jobs have been saved after a recruitment firm was rescued from administration. The purchase of Teesside-based MC2 Technical Recruitment Limited has saved 216 jobs and enabled part of the business to continue trading. Based in Stockton
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Cash surprise for Darlington couple
A RETIRED couple from Darlington will be splashing the cash on their family this Christmas after wining £1,000 in The Northern Echo's monthly competition.Lifelong Echo reader Pat Dougill, 75, was delighted to be picked from hundreds of entrants
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Museum's Silver Swan attracts attention from the palace
THE official swan marker to the Queen will visit the region next month to give a talk on what his job involves.David Barber has held the position for 22 years and annually leads a team of experts, in scarlet uniforms, along the Thames checking the health
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Crowds flock to final agricultural show of the season
GLORIOUS sunshine brought over 17,000 people from across the North to the final show of the agricultural season.Organisers said it was one of the best Nidderdale Shows in recent memory. For farmers Jim and Heather Marks from Bishopton, near Darlington
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Woman, 85, dies after village crossroads crash
AN 85-YEAR-OLD woman has died following a crash at a village crossroads. Doreen Myers, of Leeds, was a front seat passenger in a blue Skoda Fabia which collided with a black Toyota Yaris at Manor Heath and Hallcroft Lane crossroads, Copmanthorpe
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North-East gig next year for Mark Knopfler
LOCAL hero Mark Knopfler is returning to his native North-East as part of a forthcoming European tour. The former Dire Straits guitarist will be performing shows in summer next year, stopping at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on Wednesday,
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Panto favourites return to Gala for Christmas show
PANTO favourites are to return to the stage this Christmas for one of the region’s biggest annual shows. The Gala Theatre in Durham is to present Aladdin, which will see a return of panto regulars Neil Armstrong and Paul Hartley. Resident baddie
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Man in court charged with rape
A MAN has appeared in court charged with false imprisonment and rape. Scott Burrell, 26, of Front Street in Pelton, near Chester-le-Street, has also been charged with assault, two counts of breaching a sexual offences prevention order, two counts of witness
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New opening times for county's recycling centres
NEW winter opening times for County Durham’s household waste recycling centres will come into effect next week. Revised opening hours for sites operated by Durham County Council will begin on October 1 and stay in force until the end of March.
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Strictly returns to North-East for tour
DATES have been announced for the North-East leg of the live tour of TV hit Strictly Come Dancing. The tour is set to return to the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle for its eighth consecutive year on Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday, January 29
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Warmth scheme reaches out ahead of World Heart Day
TO mark World Heart Day next week, a scheme available to vulnerable residents in Darlington is reminding people about the vital role that warmth plays in health and wellbeing.Ahead of World Heart Day on Monday (September 29), the npower Health Through
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Roam at home
SUMMER sun and holiday memories can fade as fast as a tan, but there’s no need to wait until next year to recapture the atmosphere of those far-away destinations. If you dream of the African plains, yearn for the Orient, or just like to be reminded
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Precious moments
IF you like the idea of jewellery that has been inspired by faraway places and hand-made in North Yorkshire, take a look at the new collection by Renne. Designed by mother and daughter duo Helen and Annie Rennison, it includes a beautiful range
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Tea and technology
THE National Techy Tea Party Day, a partnership between tech firm EE and charity Age UK, saw people of all ages picking up techy tips over tea and biscuits at EE shops. Of 5,000 partygoers, some 1,200 went online for the first time, while 1,000
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Return of the trickiest man
BEN HANLIN is a magician. He wouldn’t want to be called anything else. Some magicians can sometimes be “quite a pretentious bunch” and call themselves illusionists, but this 27-yearold from Birmingham is happy to be labelled a magician. “I don’
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Sweet basil crème brulée
I’VE done crème brulée before but I make no apologies for doing it again because this is a nice variation on the theme. Still one of the most popular desserts in the restaurant – alongside the sticky toffee pudding – we use various things to flavour
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Here’s to the food of love
I KNOW we’re not alone when we play these daft games occasionally, usually at home or at a friend’s house, late in the evening after the food and a few bottles of wine have been consumed. What are the eight essential records you take to a desert
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Barely there beauty
AS the season changes and skin loses its post-summer glow, it might not be the best time to let you know that barely-there make-up is the go-to look for autumn. But don’t worry, it might look like you’ve climbed out of bed, gulped down a healthy juice
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That morning after feeling
HOW many times have you been hungover? I have no idea – which probably implies, and rightly so, that the figure’s pretty high. By the sounds of it, that’s the case for most of us, as a survey’s just revealed that the average Brit spends the equivalent
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Warwickshire v Durham (day one, lunch)
AFTER the Lord Mayor’s Show came the back-to-earth debacle for Durham as they followed Saturday’s Royal London Cup triumph with an early collapse against the same opponents three days later. They chose to bat on a sunny morning at Edgbaston and
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Get the London look
WHEN it comes to the Fashion Week calendar, London is undoubtedly the most experimental of the capitals, while New York is commercial, Milan is all about glamour and Paris showcases high-end chic. That means that the trends observed in London are often
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Waste firm's revenues rise
A WASTE management firm operating a North-East plant says it hopes to create more jobs in the region. Augean, which manages landfill sites at Port Clarence, near Middlesbrough, said it expects to invest further at the site. Bosses told The
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Body found of 'big hearted man' swept into sea trying to rescue dog
A BODY pulled from the sea this morning was a father-of-two boys who had been trying to save his dog, it has emerged. Northumbria Police named the man today as Alex Hardy, 32, of Stockton-on-Tees. His body was discovered by a member of the
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Battery maker continues growth
A QUEEN’S Award-winning hearing aid battery maker has invested in equipment to maintain its growth.Rayovac, which exports millions of batteries to more than 85 countries, has unveiled a new line to improve packaging.The firm, in Washington, Wearside
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Regulator fines Barclays £37.7m
Barclays has been fined £37.7m in a record punishment from the City regulator for failing to provide adequate protection for its clients' funds. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Barclays put £16.5bn of client assets at unnecessary risk
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Billingham couple celebrate £4.5m lottery win
A RETIRED couple from the North-East are celebrating after winning a £4.5m lottery jackpot. Former welder, Denis Graham, and his wife Mary, a retired health care assistant, won theLotto quadruple rollover draw on Wednesday, September 17 - landing
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Five minutes with Sir Roger Moore
Sir Roger Moore has spent his acting career playing suave and sophisticated characters – he’s pretty smooth in real life, too. Now 86, he’s still going strong, recently started touring a oneman show and has published a new book of memoirs, entitled
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Rory is ready and raring to get going
EUROPEAN captain Paul McGinley insists Rory McIlroy will be fresh and raring to go when the 40th Ryder Cup gets under way at Gleneagles on Friday, but hinted that Graeme McDowell may not be alongside him when it does. McIlroy and McDowell have
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European talisman Poulter is the target for team United States
IAN POULTER and not world number one Rory McIlroy is the man the United States will target. The Englishman, 38, has earned his place as Europe’s leader on the course after some remarkable performances in the event, thereby guaranteeing his place
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Rashid out to continue his progress and development
IT has been one heck of a summer for Yorkshire’s Adil Rashid both on and off the field, but the all-rounder is aiming to ensure his career continues on an upward curve in the years to come. The 26-year-old has starred with both bat and, more importantly
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Durham face a quick return meeting with Warwicks
DURHAM will have to find a way to combat Keith Barker, who was left out of Saturday’s Royal London Cup final, when they finish their season at Edgbaston, starting today. Warwickshire tend not to use the left-arm bowler in one-day cricket, but he
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Royal Northern Sinfonia, Sage Gateshead
FEW concerts at Sage Gatehead could have been as eagerly anticipated. Not only was it the start of new classical season, but also Lars Vogt’s first appearance as Royal Northern Sinfonia’s musical director designate. And a capacity audience turned
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Slade to stay with Orient
CARDIFF’S approach to talk to Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade about their vacant managerial post has been rejected by the League One club. The Championship team have been without a manager since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left the Bluebirds last
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Kompany predicts a three-way title race
MANCHESTER CITY captain Vincent Kompany believes the Premier League title race is destined to “get messy” with Arsenal joining the champions and Chelsea in a three-way battle. Ten-man City fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Jose Mourinho
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Ankle injury rules Debuchy out for three months
ARSENAL defender Mathieu Debuchy will be out for around three months following surgery on an ankle injury, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed. Debuchy, signed from Newcastle for £12m in the summer, was taken off after catching his studs in the
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Balotelli is not a problem
LIVERPOOL boss Brendan Rodgers has stressed he is enjoying working with Mario Balotelli. The Reds recruited maverick Italy striker Balotelli from AC Milan last month and the former Manchester City player opened his scoring account for his new club
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Spennymoor party nights
THE town of Spennymoor has long since been associated with theatrical entertainment, particularly Christmas parties. Now thetown council and Ramside Event Catering have made an agreement to stage functions at the town hall.December party nights are on
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Wheel drama
WHILE David Morrissey wouldn't call himself controlling, he does enjoy a certain amount of influence when signing up to a show. "Sometimes, as an actor, you come in on the middle of a project and all of the writing has been done, and most of the decisions
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Billy Elliot back in Easington
ON Sunday, September 28 September, Billy Elliot the Musical Live is set to bring cinema-goers to their feet when the global stage phenomenon is broadcast live from London’s West End to cinemas across the UK and around the world. But the musical, based
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Saving grace
THE story so far: Thirsting after knowledge at the North-East launch of the Camra Good Beer Guide, last week’s column bumped into a gentleman wearing a T-shirt with the message “Harry Watts: Forgotten hero.” “If I’d known you’d be so interested
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Heading north
IF someone who bears a striking resemblance to EastEnders ‘Nasty’ Nick is spotted running across the North York Moors this winter, don’t be scared, says Lucy Richardson It won't be the latest plot twist involving tv’s original badboy on the run
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David Cameron: Here today, goner tomorrow?
IT has become increasingly obvious that David Cameron is more suited to his original employment in public relations. He reacts to events, thinks tactics rather than strategy and, like a lot of bright people, thinks that he can salvage things at
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Referendum
OUR constitution, and those of most countries, is built on democracy. Good politicians and leaders accept defeat gracefully. They walk away after a democratic vote when they have lost. Gordon Brown did it in 2010 and many more before him.
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Does no one still believe in God?
OOH that Justin Welby he does say some strange things. The Archbishop of Canterbury says: “I sometimes wonder whether God exists.” He added: “There are moments when you think, ‘Is there a God? Where is God?’” He – Welby, I mean, not God – gives us
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School places
PARENTS in Spennymoor have raised concerns over the difficulty of finding school places for their children within the town. Many have been forced to place their children in schools in other towns. At the same time, more than 1,000 new houses
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Theatre Review: Black Coffee, Darlington Civic Theatre
By A.C. Holmes, NCTJ journalism student, Darlington College It's 1929. Famous detective Hercule Poirot, played by Jason Durr, and his loyal companion Captain Hastings, played by Robin McCallum, have been called to the residence of a wealthy businessman
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Melissa lands dream job in Disneyland
A YOUNG graduate is bringing a flavour of the North-East to 11 million visitors from around the globe, in her role as a cultural representative at Walt Disney World Florida.Melissa Banks, from North Shields, graduated in performing arts from Sunderland
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'Bring your own devices to school' is trend which is gaining ground
THE concept of ‘Bring Your Own Device’ is starting to be adopted in our schools with a handful of trailblazers paving the way for more widespread adoption. It has however yet to infiltrate many schools and this is sometimes due to a lack of awareness
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Dads urged to join reading revolution
ONE and a half million children will reach the age of 11 unable to read well by 2025 unless urgent action is taken to tackle the reading crisis, according to North-East academics. The worrying situation has prompted leading charities, teachers,
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National recognition for Darlington school
PARENTS and staff at a Darlington secondary school have been recognised nationally for their efforts after working together to improve standards. Longfield School, Darlington, has been awarded the SSAT (Specialist Schools and Academies Trust) Parental
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Bumper year for college
IT has been another bumper year at Darlington College which has enrolled over 2,000 students on courses over the summer. Students from schools across Darlington, South West Durham and North Yorkshire are studying everything from car mechanics to forensic
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New independent girls' school opens
THE North-East has a new independent girls’ school following the merger of two long-established schools in the leafy Newcastle suburb of Jesmond. To mark the opening of Newcastle High School for Girls - formed by the merger between Central Newcastle
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Motorcyclist killed, another seriously injured, in Yorkshire Dales crash
A MOTORCYCLIST has died after crashing his bike on the road passing between the highest peaks in the Yorkshire Dales. The rider, a 48-year-old man from York, suffered fatal injuries on the B6479 between Ribblehead and Horton in Ribblesdale, at
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Miller Homes plans flotation
HOUSE builder Miller Homes is planning to float on the London stock exchange. Miller Homes will sell at least 40 per cent of its shares on the open market, hoping to raise £140m to reduce debt and fund growth. The house builder will be spun
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Almost 1,700 jobs lost at Phones 4U
ALMOST 1,700 jobs are to go at the collapsed mobile phone retailer Phones 4U, after the firm's administrators confirmed that 362 shops will close. Stores closing in the North-East are those in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham City, Gateshead
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It’s a victory on all sides
THE historic importance of the Roman site at Binchester, in County Durham, cannot be underestimated. It is not only one of the most significant Roman sites in the North, but in the whole of England. We, therefore, welcome the announcement that
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Quakers aiming to climb the table
This evening’s match at Radcliffe Borough heralds the beginning of league matches in four successive midweeks for Darlington and, Martin Gray hopes, an opportunity to climb up the table. His team have slipped to eighth following three league matches
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Karanka urges his Middlesbrough players to make history at Anfield
AITOR KARANKA has urged his Middlesbrough players to make a name for themselves when they attempt to produce a Capital One Cup shock at Anfield this evening. Boro secured their third league win in succession when they trounced Brentford 4-0 at
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Newcastle boss warns midfielder he is running out of chances
ALAN PARDEW has warned Sammy Ameobi that he is running out of time to establish himself as a Newcastle United player, with the current campaign on Tyneside likely to be the midfielder’s last. Ameobi entered the final year of his contract this summer
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Poyet admits to being "hurt" by Bardsley departure
PHIL BARDSLEY will make his first return to the Stadium of Light since leaving Sunderland this evening, with Gus Poyet admitting he was “hurt” by the full-back’s departure in the summer. Bardsley will be part of the Stoke City side that takes on
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Tuesday Topic: Five key issues that will help decide the Ryder Cup
The Ryder Cup takes place at Gleneagles this weekend, with Paul McGinley’s European team looking to retain the trophy they won in thrilling fashion at Medinah two years ago. Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson highlights five key issues that could determine
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Roy Chubby Brown makes £5,000 hospital donation...and gets parking ticket
COMEDIAN Roy Chubby Brown needed his sense of humour when he got a parking ticket at a North-East hospital minutes after handing over a cheque for £5,000 to help cancer patients. Chubby - real name Royston Vasey – had just handed over a giant cheque
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Delay to dales ambulance changes
CONTROVERSIAL plans to reduce the number of paramedics on ambulances serving the Durham Dales have been put on ice until April 2016 to allow an independent clinical review to take place. The delayed implementation – which will depend on the outcome
