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Driver asked passenger to take blame for high speed crash

5:55pm Monday 20th May 2013

A DRIVER involved in a high speed collision after drinking asked his front seat passenger to take responsibility, a court was told.

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Could you give a cat a home?

5:56pm Monday 20th May 2013

NEW homes are needed for two cats, one of which was found abandoned in a tied plastic bag.

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Appeal to owners of horses found in Pittington

4:22pm Monday 20th May 2013

A COUNCIL is trying to trace the owners of three horses found running loose around a village.

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'Lego makers' briefed at Durham Cathedral

4:12pm Monday 20th May 2013

VOLUNTEERS who will build a Lego model of Durham Cathedral were briefed on the project today (Monday, May 20).

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Firm fined after worker loses arm after conveyor belt accident

3:40pm Monday 20th May 2013

A NORTH-EAST firm was today (Monday, May 20) fined £8,000 after a worker suffered horrific injuries and had to have his arm amputated when he fell into dangerous machinery in an asphalt production plant.

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Sherburn Hill housing plans on display

3:47pm Monday 20th May 2013

RESIDENTS are invited to study updated plans for new houses in their village later this week (Thursday, May 23).

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Durham Police hosts reunion

2:47pm Monday 20th May 2013

A POLICE force is holding a reunion for retired officers and staff.

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Durham trio on their marks for national karting contest

12:03pm Monday 20th May 2013

THREE North-East teenagers will go wheel-to-wheel with the country’s best kart racers next month (Sunday, June 16).

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Hospital friends donate £9,000

3:33pm Monday 20th May 2013

FRIENDS of Durham Hospitals has donated £2,000 each to St Cuthbert’s Hospice and Willow Burn Hospice and £500 to Durham Hospitals Radio. The Friends also pledged £4,500 to buy bed alarms for two more hospital wards. The announcements were made at the Friends’ annual general meeting, which ended with a talk by Rev Kevin Tromans, lead chaplain for County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

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Last concert of Belmont spring season

11:35am Monday 20th May 2013

THE last piano recital in the spring season at Belmont Parish Hall will take place on Thursday, May 30. The 2.30pm recital will feature Tristan Lee, a UK-based Australian pianist who has performed across the world. He will play two Sonatas by Beethoven and Brahms. The parish hall is next to St Mary Magdalene Church, Broomside Lane, Belmont. Tickets, priced £7, can be bought at the door or in advance by calling 0191-375-0909.

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St Bede's school in Lanchester closed after flooding

4:41pm Monday 20th May 2013

St Bede’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College closed

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Cathedral art workshops inspired by Gospels

5:27pm Sunday 19th May 2013

WINGED Creatures was the theme of an workshop held at the weekend to celebrate this summer’s Lindisfarne Gospels exhibiton.

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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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City hosts history event

2:49pm Sunday 19th May 2013

LOCAL history enthusiasts flocked to a major event dedicated to the hobby at the weekend.

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Cabbie loses licence appeal

11:52am Sunday 19th May 2013

A DRIVER'S bid to win back his taxi licence floundered due to his failure to declare his earnings as a cabbie.

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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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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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High school hosts grandparents showcase

3:03pm Friday 17th May 2013

SCHOOLGIRLS showed off their work to adoring grandparents during an open afternoon.

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New board members wanted for Deric project

2:44pm Friday 17th May 2013

A MOBILE youth service project is looking for new board members.

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Durham City Homes advice session

2:20pm Friday 17th May 2013

A COUNCIL housing group is to hold an information session for tenants.

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Packed summer at Durham's Gala Theatre

2:14pm Friday 17th May 2013

A NORTH-East theatre has unveiled its summer programme.

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Former Durham City FC vice-chairman admits assaulting partner

1:33pm Friday 17th May 2013

A FORMER football club chief has been ordered to pay compensation to his former partner, after he admitted assaulting her following a Christmas row.

Food, fashion, homeware and a cafe at Durham's new M&S

1:47pm Thursday 16th May 2013

UPMARKET retailer Marks and Spencer has unveiled full details of its new Durham store, which will open next month.

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New High Sheriff expected to "make his mark" in coming year

6:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

A COUNTY’S new High Sheriff, former rugby full-back Peter Stuart Bell, is expected to literally “make his mark” during his year in the historic role.

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Sprucing up Broompark picnic site

4:43pm Thursday 16th May 2013

PEOPLE are invited to spruce up Broompark picnic site, near Ushaw Moor, on Sunday, May 26. Durham County Council’s countryside service will hold a community conservation event and roadshow at the site from 10am to noon. Volunteers will replace bird boxes and seats, remove old tree guards and pick up litter. Tools and gloves will be provided but people are advised to wear old clothes and sturdy shoes. For more information, call 03000-264-589 or email: countryside@durham.gov.uk

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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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Mark's a budding teen star

4:13pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A YOUNG singer-songwriter is to perform at London’s O2 arena.

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"He's welcome home," says battered woman to violent partner

3:07pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A WOMAN would welcome back her partner who assaulted her and called her a slag, a court heard.

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Teenage footballers to represent GB in memorial match

1:56pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

TEENAGE footballers from the North East are to take part in an unprecedented international youth tournament in Northern France.

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Rush-hour traffic chaos after car leaves A690 and strikes lamppost

9:49am Wednesday 15th May 2013

COMMUTERS were faced with rush-hour traffic chaos as a one-vehicle accident on a dual carriageway led to knock-on tailbacks on the A1(M) today (Wed May 15).

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Durham University slammed for £1.4m art spend

4:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

DURHAM University has come under fire for spending £1.4m on art including works by Picasso and Warhol while charging students £9,000 a year and paying under the Living Wage.

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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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Get your charity place for Great North Run

6:00pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

THE Red Cross is looking for people to take part in this year’s Great North Run in aid of the cause. The Tyneside half-marathon takes place on Sunday, September 15. To sign up, call 07843-346-159, email: mmusgrave@redcross.org.uk or go online to redcross.org.uk/gnr

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Chance to view village housing proposals

1:29pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

VILLAGERS are invited to run the rule over plans for a proposed new housing development.

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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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