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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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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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Troubled firm still keen on local opencast sites

3:15pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

BRITAIN’S biggest mining firm is still pursuing three new opencast sites despite uncertainty over its future.

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Free breakfast for exam pupils

2:30pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

PUPILS preparing for their exams were given food for thought when their primary school was presented with boxes of breakfast cereal.

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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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Village to stage talent show

11:27am Tuesday 14th May 2013

A VILLAGE talent show takes place this weekend to drum up support for a local community group.

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Homecoming show for Castleside actress

11:48am Monday 13th May 2013

A BUDDING actress has travelled back across the pond to perform in front of a home crowd after completing a drama course in America.

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Community theatre group to stage musical

11:25am Monday 13th May 2013

AN amateur dramatic company is putting on an Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical in north Durham this week.

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Football club prepares to move to new home

11:33am Sunday 12th May 2013

WORK on a controversial academy and leisure complex will start next month, just weeks after a community football club plays its last game on the site.

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Police appeal after car wheel stolen

2:44pm Sunday 12th May 2013

Officers are appealing for information after a wheel was stolen from a Vauxhall Insignia car parked behind Garden Terrace in Leadgate, Consett, at around 4am on Monday May 6.

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Terminally-ill bridegroom raises funds for Fraja

3:41pm Friday 10th May 2013

A TERMINALLY-ILL bridegroom has asked guests to his wedding for donations to increase a five-year-old girl’s chances of surviving a rare cancer.

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Charity night in memory of Malcolm

5:20pm Friday 10th May 2013

A CHARITY night in memory of a well-known washing machine repair man is being held in north Durham.

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Fundraising at charity shop

5:58pm Thursday 9th May 2013

The Red Cross Shop in Lanchester has organised its Ladies Luncheon event at Finbars restaurant in Durham on May 23 from 12.30pm.

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Suspected arson burglar remanded into custody

5:43pm Thursday 9th May 2013

A MAN has appeared in court accused of burglary and arson with intent to endanger life. David Gorley, 35, of Beverley Gardens, Consett, County Durham, allegedly started a fire after stealing a laptop, television and camera from Aynsley Terrace, in Consett, in the early hours of Wednesday. He appeared before Consett Magistrates Court today but no pleas were entered. He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear before Durham Crown Court on May 17.  

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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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Stars help bid farewell to old football ground

3:06pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

PREMIER League players will go back to grassroots to help a Northern League side say farewell to its home for the last 60 years.

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Course to help people back into work

12:52pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

A CHARITY has unveiled a new course to help unemployed people find work.

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Free sports and activities on offer in Derwentside

12:39pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

A RANGE of free activities are on offer at open days at leisure centres in Derwentside.

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Woman charged with drugs offences following raid on lap-dancing club

5:49pm Tuesday 7th May 2013

A 44-YEAR-OLD woman has been charged with drugs offences following a raid on a lap-dancing club last year.

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-Wife raises alarm over husband's child porn

5:39pm Tuesday 7th May 2013

A SECURITY guard was caught with child pornography after his wife raised the alarm.

Half price donkey rides at Lanchester farm

1:09pm Monday 6th May 2013

A VISITOR attraction in north Durham is celebrating with some of its most popular animals as it recognises International Donkey Week.

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More opportunities for unemployed young people

1:29pm Monday 6th May 2013

A CHARITY in north Durham is expanding its scheme to help young people find work.

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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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Couple deny counterfeit currency charges

2:49pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

A COUPLE have denied knowing £4,720 worth of £20 bank notes in their possession were counterfeit.

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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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Severe blaze at unit on Harelaw Industrial Estate, near Stanley

11:13pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

Four fire crews are currently tackling a "severe fire" in a single storey unit on Harelaw Industrial Estate. Harelaw, near Stanley. An aerial ladder has also been requested. The alarm was raised at 10.30 after reports of smoke coming from the unit, which measures 30 x 20 metres

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Sister of fatal house fire victim urges people to install smoke alarms

5:09pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

THE sister of a man who was killed in a house fire has made a tearful plea to the public to install smoke alarms to help prevent further tragedies.

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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Alison to teach western-style riding

5:24pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

A COWGAL from the North-East has become qualified to teach folks to ride their ‘hoss’ western-style.

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Police hail knife amnesty a success

10:53am Tuesday 30th April 2013

A KNIFE amnesty across Derwentside is being hailed a success.

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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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Steel memories go on show

4:07pm Monday 29th April 2013

A PROJECT to preserve the living memories of the Consett steel industry has been unveiled.

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New scout hut and community facility for Consett

12:49pm Monday 29th April 2013

WORK to create a community facility that will house two scout groups is taking place in north Durham.

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Tough race attracts top cyclists

4:36pm Sunday 28th April 2013

ELITE British cyclists have been in the North-East for a grueling weekend of cycling at speeds of up to 60mph at Derwent Reservoir.

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Consett biker 'stable' after accident

3:15pm Sunday 28th April 2013

A BIKER was airlifted to hospital after suffering back and neck injuries at around noon on Saturday.

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Seven candidates in hotly contested Consett ward

12:02pm Sunday 28th April 2013

SEVEN candidates are battling it out for two posts in the hotly-contested Consett North ward this week.

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Public meeting to discuss crime concerns

11:32am Sunday 28th April 2013

Police are holding a public meeting for people in Ebchester to discuss concerns about crime about with them at Ebchester Community Centre on Wednesday, May 1, from 6pm-7pm.

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Public exhibition for controversial planning application

4:25pm Friday 26th April 2013

A PUBLIC exhibition to give people the chance to find out more about controversial plans to create an anaerobic digester in north Durham has been held.

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Elite cyclists set for reservoir race

11:58am Thursday 25th April 2013

A WORLD champion will join some of the elite of British cycling for a gruelling road race this weekend.

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