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Three rescued after Stockton flat fire

1:13am Tuesday 18th June 2013

TWO adults and a child were rescued by firefighters following a flat blaze in Stockton last night (Monday, June 17).

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Study shows no gender bias in judgements

12:10am Tuesday 18th June 2013

LAW students from the region have found no difference between legal judgements made by female judges compared to their male counterparts.

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Community project inspires troubled young adults

3:13pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

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Firefighters rescue family in Stockton flat blaze

3:47pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

FIRE RESCUE: Two adults and a child were rescued by firefighters following a flat fire on the Victoria estate in Stockton in the early hours this morning (tues June 18).

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Husband inspires woman to raise vital funds for hospice

6:24pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A HAIR stylist has vowed to make a success of her new business in memory of her husband and to raise much-needed funds for the hospice which helped them in their darkest days.

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Crime prevention scheme rolled out across County Durham

6:31pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

AN initiative has been launched to encourage home owners to help with crime prevention.

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Residents given a helping hand to prevent crime

4:14pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

POLICE are urging people to take preventative measures to help tackle crime.

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Residents invited to have their say on future of Darlington

11:33am Tuesday 18th June 2013

RESIDENTS can have their say on future development plans for Darlington when the consultation period a draft document opens on Friday.

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Bestselling author gives talk at Middlesbrough Library

7:00am Tuesday 18th June 2013

BEST-SELLING author Kathy Lette was speaking at the Central Library in Middlesbrough last night as one of the headline events of the Middlesbrough Literary Festival.

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Great North Air Ambulance lottery results for June 12

10:37am Tuesday 18th June 2013

THe Great North Air Ambulance lottery results for June 12 are: £200 N34870 Morpeth; £100, N07034 Carlisle; £50, N04924 Stockton; N23691; Redcar; £25: N34026 Middlesbrough; N30668 Brampton; N39276 Wigton; N43138 East Boldon plus 50 other winning numbers each winning £10. For details go to www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk

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Hartlepool residents' chance to have their say

5:40pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

HARTLEPOOL residents who have recently received a copy of the Household Survey have been urged to complete and return it if they want to influence local public services.

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Police investigate disturbance at Rowan Place in Newton Aycliffe

4:05pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A POLICE investigation is underway following an incident on Rowan Place, Newton Aycliffe, during the early hours of Sunday, June 16. The disturbance occurred at around 2am shortly after a stone was discovered to have been thrown through the windscreen of a blue Citroen Picasso. Anyone with information regarding either incident is asked to contact Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team on 101.

Darlington mayor to host Proms in the Park

4:51pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

PARK PROMS Darlington’s mayor will host Proms in the Park on Saturday July 6. Taking place on the bandstand at South Park, the event will feature performances by the Royal Signals (Northern) Band, the Hurworth Concert Band, 102 Battalion Reme Pipes and Drums and the 405 Squadron Air Training Corps of Drums. The free concert starts at 7pm.

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Aycliffe Village prepares for summer fair

12:49pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A SUMMER fair will take place at Aycliffe VillagePrimary School at North Terrace, Aycliffe Village, near Newton Aycliffe, from 3.30pm to 6.30pm on Thursday, June 27. The fair will offer fun and games for all ages, including teacup rides, face painting and paintballing, as well as stalls, tombola, refreshments and a visit from a fire engine.

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Youngsters' art inspired by Lindisfarne Gospels

12:48pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

TWO young artists have won a competition inspired by the Lindisfarne Gospels. Ruby Ranasinghe, seven, and Emily Chong, nine, won a contest to design an illuminated letter in the style seen in the Gospels. The competition was held at Durham County Record Office’s recent Family Fun Day. Emily won the category for children aged eight and over, while Ruby won the under eights category. Both received a £10 book voucher.

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Oar-some feat for Durham pupils

11:26am Tuesday 18th June 2013

FOUR year seven students have become the first from Durham Community Business College, in Ushaw Moor, near Durham, to reach the North East Regional Indoor Rowing Championships. The event, held at Durham University’s Maiden Castle, featured the best rowers from County Durham, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. Cameron Hopper finished third in an individual race and the relay team finished second in a 1,000m contest.

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Teams wanted for Bishop Auckland football tournament

1:54pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

SAINSBURY’S is organising a five-a-size football tournament at Bishop Auckland College, on Saturday, June 29.

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Bedroom destroyed in High Clarence blaze

10:10pm Monday 17th June 2013

A BEDROOM was destroyed by fire and three other rooms badly damaged by fire at a house on Teesside this evening (Monday, June 17).

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Hopes rise that National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon will be spared the axe

7:44pm Monday 17th June 2013

HOPES soared tonight that York’s famous National Railway Museum will be saved from possible closure.

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North's universities dominated by the rich, study finds

6:45pm Monday 17th June 2013

THE region’s universities have been fiercely criticised for becoming even more dominated by students from rich backgrounds.

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The Pitmen Painters come to Darlington

6:19pm Monday 17th June 2013

BROADWAY hit The Pitmen Painters is returning to the North East as part of a touring production.

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Gardens host work of region's leading artists

6:27pm Monday 17th June 2013

A NEW art exhibition at one of Yorkshire’s most renowned gardens showcases work from the region’s leading artists.

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Drive to improve recycling

6:12pm Monday 17th June 2013

RESIDENTS are being urged to recycle more during a week-long campaign.

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Pilgrimage for Peace passes through region

6:27pm Monday 17th June 2013

CAMPAIGNERS are walking through the region this week in protest against Government plans to renew the Trident nuclear missile system.

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Teesside toddler run over by the family car returns home

6:40pm Monday 17th June 2013

A TODDLER who was seriously hurt after being hit by the family car has been discharged from hospital.

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York race day raises record £340,000 for cancer victims

6:32pm Monday 17th June 2013

A CHARITY event at York Racecourse raised a record £340,000 to help cancer victims.

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Former police chief's character defended in court as trial comes to an end

6:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

THE former chairman of Cleveland Police Authority was described in court today, Monday, June 17, as a man of “great integrity” who had no need to pass on his driving penalty points to secure a prestigious job.

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Best Shots competition shortlist to go on display at the Station

5:56pm Monday 17th June 2013

THE SHORTLIST of entries for a photographic competition that attracted thousands of applicants from more than 60 countries will soon go on display.

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First ever Glenn Miller musical to be performed in region

6:21pm Monday 17th June 2013

THE FIRST musical ever to be staged about legendary jazz musician Glenn Miller is set to arrive in the region.

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Warning markers stolen in Upper Teesdale

5:54pm Monday 17th June 2013

Hundreds of galvanised steel bird warning markers have been stolen from wire fencing in Harwood, upper Teesdale.

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Police investigate theft from grave

6:25pm Monday 17th June 2013

POLICE are investigating after a theft from a grave in a North-East cemetery.

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Former footballer jailed with drug dealing gang

5:45pm Monday 17th June 2013

A FORMER Newcastle United academy player is one of a gang of drug dealers jailed for a total of 44 years after police seized £1.5m worth of cocaine and amphetamine.

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Children at risk of drowning, MP warns

5:30pm Monday 17th June 2013

CHILDREN are at risk of drowning because they are not being taught to swim properly, one of the region’s MPs has warned.

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Landlady charged over fake raid found dead

5:20pm Monday 17th June 2013

A landlady charged with staging a raid at her social club using tips from the crime show CSI has been found dead in her car.

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Tourists attacked as they walk to their hotel

5:40pm Monday 17th June 2013

TWO tourists had to be treated by paramedics after they were subjected to an unprovoked attack as they walked to their hotel.

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Woman arrested for making a false rape allegation

4:45pm Monday 17th June 2013

A WOMAN has been interviewed by police after admitting making a false allegation of rape.

College open day aims to widen horizons

5:12pm Monday 17th June 2013

YOUNG people from across the North-East are being invited to think about their futures at an event at Sunderland College.

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New records system introduced at two A&E departments in region

3:57pm Monday 17th June 2013

A NEW records system which aims to speed up access to patient information has gone live at two North-East accident and emergency departments.

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Leading scientist helps celebrate notable North-East academic anniversary

3:53pm Monday 17th June 2013

LEADING scientist and TV presenter Professor Lord Robert Winston was in the region yesterday to mark a significant academic anniversary.

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More than 450 people walk 450 miles to celebrate college's 450th birthday

4:21pm Monday 17th June 2013

MORE than 450 people joined together to celebrate the 450th year of a Darlington college recently.

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Welfare champions help people who have been hit by benefit cuts

5:10pm Monday 17th June 2013

A PROJECT aimed at supporting people in east Durham who have been affected by benefit cuts will be officially launched on Wednesday (June 19).

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Pickpocket jailed after stealing phone from Cleveland's crime commissioner

3:32pm Monday 17th June 2013

A PICKPOCKET has been jailed for eight weeks after stealing a mobile phone from Cleveland’s Police and Crime commissioner.

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Experts to give free road safety advice

3:27pm Monday 17th June 2013

FREE child car seat checking and road safety advice is being offered in North Yorkshire later this month.

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Appeal after thieves strike in Stokesley

3:19pm Monday 17th June 2013

POLICE are appealing for information after a theft from a car in Stokesley.

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Bridie to warm-up for Brucie at music festival

2:58pm Monday 17th June 2013

A NORTH-EAST singer will warm-up for showbiz legend Sir Bruce Forsyth when she and her band perform at Glastonbury festival.

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£140,000 Lottery prize unclaimed in Stockton

2:31pm Monday 17th June 2013

A LOTTERY prize of £138,214 has been unclaimed after the ticket was bought in the Stockton area, operator Camelot said today.

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Pet poisoner could become serial killer, animal rights group warn

3:50pm Monday 17th June 2013

THOSE responsible for leaving contaminated food at popular dog-walking sites could go onto become serial killers, a leading animal rights group warned today (Monday June 17).

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Care home's major upgrade as a part of £1m improvement scheme

3:54pm Monday 17th June 2013

A RESIDENTIAL care home in Shildon has benefited from a major refurbishment carried out as part of a £1m investment at homes across the North-East.

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Children aim for the top in boardroom challenge

2:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

HUNDREDS of children from across the North-East are trying to battle their way into the boardroom to present their best community business ideas to a panel of  experts.

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University is named as one of greenest in UK

2:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

A NORTH-EAST university has been named one of the greenest in the UK.

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Academy wins national social media title

2:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

A NORTH-EAST Academy has become the first in the UK to collect a new social media award.

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Folk comes to historic garden

2:22pm Monday 17th June 2013

AN annual festival which brings entertainers and performers to the streets of a North-east city is to return this summer.

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Music night at church

4:09pm Monday 17th June 2013

The Derwentside Singers will be performing a varied programme of light music at St Cuthbert's Church, Church Bank, Shotley Bridge at 7.30pm on Wednesday July 3.

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Animal lover goes extra mile for charity

1:47pm Monday 17th June 2013

A CHARITY worker is to take on a long-distance challenge to raise money for an animal centre.

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Talking newspaper to hold fundraising event

1:24pm Monday 17th June 2013

THE Darlington and District Talking Newspaper is holding a collection day, at various points around the town centre, on Saturday (June 22). All are welcome.

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