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A role which should be free of politics

5:51pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

In the age of austerity, it is right that councils examine ways of saving money which do not have a direct bearing on public services.

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Building on historic foundations

9:46am Monday 20th May 2013

WITH uncertainty continuing about what is in store for The Northern Echo’s head offices, members of Darlington Historical Society asked if they could have a tour for old time’s sake.

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A powerful message in facing up to cancer

6:51pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

CANCER remains one of the most feared words in the English language and, despite greater public awareness than ever before, it remains a taboo subject for many people.

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Let's see the full truth on wrongful arrest scandal

9:03pm Monday 13th May 2013

THE police commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, has today called for a report on the wrongful arrest of a North-East solicitor to be made public.

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When is it right to tell the police?

10:12am Monday 13th May 2013

WHEN is it right for a newspaper to intervene in the news? Is it our job to merely report what happens or do we have a duty to occasionally step in ourselves?

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Understandable concerns over council chiefs' pay

8:33pm Thursday 9th May 2013

There are understandable sensitivities surrounding levels of pay among the most senior officers working for councils.

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Love him or hate him, Fergie deserves the utmost respect

6:37pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

He is loved by millions of football fans all over the world. He is also hated by millions of football fans all over the world. But only the truly ignorant would deny that he deserves to be described as one of the greatest figures in the history of football.

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A glorious opportunity to market Darlington

6:01pm Tuesday 7th May 2013

With high streets struggling due to the dire economic climate and the ever-increasing challenge posed by the internet, rare opportunities to promote town centres have to be grasped with enthusiasm and imagination.

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A case of mistaken identity at the WI

8:39pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

I CAN'T stop giggling about the wonderful tale of the Women's Institute members who dressed as pirates, only to discover that the speaker was talking about being taken hostage by Somali pirates.

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Shocked by the guilt of Stuart Hall

8:03pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

Even after 30 years in newspapers, there are stories which still shock me to the core.

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