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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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Fundraisers take on triathlon for search and rescue team

4:50pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A CHARITY fundraiser is to conquer her fear of water to take part in a triathlon to raise money for the Teesdale and Weardale Search and Rescue Team.

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Durham couple banned from keeping animals for life

3:59pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A COUPLE whose two dogs were so badly neglected they had to be put down have been banned from keeping animals for life.

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Golf day to support Durham hospice

12:55pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A CHARITY golf day is being planned in aid of a hospice.

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New charity shop for Durham's North Road

11:38am Tuesday 14th May 2013

A NEW charity store has opened on a busy shopping street.

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Yesterday Belongs To You

6:21pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

HISTORY buffs are reminded to make a date for Yesterday Belongs To You this weekend (Saturday, May 18).

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Belmont karate club dates

6:07pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

BELMONT Karate Club meets at Belmont Community School on Wednesdays from 7pm to 8pm and Fridays from 6pm to 7pm. Children aged four and over and adults are welcome. For more information, call Jane Corrigan on 07821-655-722.

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Inmate threatened to go on killing spree on release

5:18pm Monday 13th May 2013

AN inmate at a top security prison threatened to go on a killing spree when his sentence ended.

Jail bird? Prisoners make boxes for nesting tits

4:48pm Monday 13th May 2013

BIRD boxes made by prison inmates have been spotted among picturesque woodlands.

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Durham church open to visitors

2:53pm Monday 13th May 2013

A CHURCH is to open its doors to visitors during the day.

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Call to save Durham CVS from closure

2:34pm Monday 13th May 2013

A LONG-standing charity which helps Big Society-style community groups is facing closure, it has emerged.

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