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Find out about foster care in County Durham

5:26pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A SERIES of information sessions are taking place across County Durham as part of Foster Care Fortnight.

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School hale and arty

2:41pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A SCHOOLhas been recognised for its work on two arts project.

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Calendar Girls comes to the stage

1:57pm Sunday 19th May 2013

THE story of the WI ladies who stripped for charity is coming to a Chester-le-Street stage.

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Macmillan Cancer Support seeks supermarket collection volunteers

12:35pm Sunday 19th May 2013

MACMILLAN Cancer Support is seeking volunteers to help with supermarket collections across County Durham. For more information contact Michelle Muir on 07809554967 or mmuir@macmillan.org.uk

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Home celebrates its anniversary

12:03pm Sunday 19th May 2013

The Appletree Nursing Home in Durham Road, Birtley, near Chester-le-Street, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a party for staff and residents that was attended by the Mayor of Gateshead and staff from Beamish Museum who brought reminiscence boxes for residents.

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Engineering boss faces prospect of jail following conviction of manslaughter of worker

5:29pm Friday 17th May 2013

THE BOSS of a heavy engineering firm faces the prospect of jail after being convicted today (Friday, May 17) of the manslaughter of a worker who fell from cherry picker.

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Get talking

3:44pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A weekly class in Intermediate German will be held tomorrow (Friday) from 1.30 to 3.30pm in the Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Bank. The session costs £4.

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Police warn motorists against taking photographs of accident scenes

5:20pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

POLICE have warned motorists against using their mobile phones to take photos of accidents – after several drivers were seen taking images of the scene of a serious rush-hour crash this morning (Wednesday, May 15).

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Grants scheme to help communities and groups mark the centenary of the First World War

12:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

COMMUNITIES and groups across the North-East and North Yorkshire have been invited to have a share of a multi-million grants scheme set up to mark the centenary of the First World War.

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Operation Christmas Child charity launches new appeal

6:33pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A CHARITY that inspires thousands of people from across the North-East to fill shoeboxes full of Christmas gifts for vulnerable children has launched a new appeal.

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Disabled sports sessions launch

3:49pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

DISABLED young people and adults with disabilities try different sports on a new project starting tomorrow in Chester-le-Street. (Wednesday May 15) .

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Pedal power boost cancer charity

1:46pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

AN exercise bike marathon may have raised more than £500 for charity.

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Working out for charity

12:24pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A GYM member is planning a six-hour workout for charity.

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Ladies cycle challenge to raise money for charity

5:02pm Monday 13th May 2013

A MARATHON exercise bike ride has been held to raise money for charity.

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Centre holds Tai-Chi class

12:25pm Monday 13th May 2013

A weekly class in Tai Chi aimed at beginners will be held on Tuesday morning from 19.50 to 10.50am in the Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastkle Bank. The cost is £2.

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Paedophile pensioner jailed again after breaching order over internet access

5:58pm Friday 10th May 2013

A PAEDOPHILE pensioner breached a sexual offences prevention order by secretly downloading child pornography.

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Female fitness fans get on their bikes for charity

2:24pm Friday 10th May 2013

MEMBERS of an all-female fitness club are doing a 24-hour exercise bike marathon.

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Club on the up

1:01pm Friday 10th May 2013

A VILLAGE table tennis club is celebrating a second successive promotion.

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Extension planning bid

5:06pm Friday 10th May 2013

Planners at Durham County Council are being asked to grant planning permission for a single-storey extension to be built at the back of a house in Ashford Drive, Sacriston.

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Artists sought for annual exhibition in Wolsingham

11:26am Thursday 9th May 2013

ARTISTS are being asked to take part in an annual art exhibition in a Weardale town.

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Bar room rock

5:15pm Thursday 9th May 2013

Rock guitarist Russ Tippins will be performing at the Barley Mow pub in Durham Road, Birtley, on Saturday (May 11). The gig starts at 9pm and there is no entry charge.

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Man's body found in River Wear

3:41pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

DURHAM Police have confirmed a man's body has been found in the River Wear today.

Prison charity honours people who help inmates

2:59pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

A PRISON charity has honoured the work of probation officers who try to turn offenders away from crime.

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Town bids to attract coach parties to call

1:44pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

BUSINESSES in the centre of Chester-le-Street hope to win more trade from passing coach parties. .

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Drop-in event for tenants

1:34pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

Chester-le-Street social landlord Cestria Community Housing will hold a drop-in event at Shelley Court, Pelton Fell, on Wednesday May 15 between 2 and 3pm when residents can meet their support housing assistant.

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Foodbank collection day in Chester-le-Street

11:03am Tuesday 7th May 2013

SUPPORTERS of Durham Foodbank, which provides emergency food parcels to people in need, is staging a food collection day at Morrison’s, in Chester-le-Street, on Saturday (May 11). Extra volunteers are needed between 10am to 4pm. For more information, call 0191-303-7559.

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Advice available for residents

2:16pm Sunday 5th May 2013

Chester-le-Street social landlord Cestria Community Housing will hold a drop-in event for residents ofLawson Court, Pelton Fell, on Monday, May 13, at 10.15am at which they can raise issues and concerns with their supported housing assistant.

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Scheme tackling swearing at North-East football wins award

1:51pm Friday 3rd May 2013

A SCHEME to tackle offensive language in non league football has scored a winner after it struck gold in the FA’s Respect Awards.

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Bus firm offers 5p ticket to ride

1:14pm Friday 3rd May 2013

THE region’s largest bus company is turning the clock back 100 years to the birth of its service.

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Charity wine tasting event

5:48pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

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North-East leading way in turning benefits claimants into entrepreneurs, says Government

4:55pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

PARTS of the region are leading the way in Government attempts to turn benefit claimants into entrepreneurs – who set up their own businesses.

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All welcome to community association's annual meeting

11:40am Wednesday 1st May 2013

Garden Farm and West Lane Community Association’s annual meeting takes place at the Garden Farm Hotel, in Carlingford Road, Chester-le-Street, on Wednesday May 15, at 7pm.

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Vandals blamed for major power cut

6:07pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

VANDALS are being blamed for a power cut to 13,000 homes and businesses.

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North East postal staff to go on strike for fourth time

4:56pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

DOZENS of postal staff across the region will go on strike for the fourth time next week as part of an ongoing argument with Post Office chiefs.

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Centre's looking bright and cheerful

3:22pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

A COMMUNITY centre has a bright new look thanks to volunteers and a paint project

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Charity's summer fund-raiser

4:26pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

North-East children’s  charity Hope 4 Kidz holds it Summer Ball at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street, County Durham,  on Friday June 14. The event has a  Moulin Rouge theme and includes live entertainment, four-course meal, auctions and raffles. Tickets cost £52.50 and are available by calling Viv Watts  on 019- 534 7788 or  0781 8023081.

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REG Food guide launched to highlight food made from local goods

6:40pm Monday 29th April 2013

A NEW guide has been produced which aims to promote North-East eateries who look to put more local produce on the menu.

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