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Celebration sports day for dads

3:06pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

STAFF at an east Durham children’s centre are working with a day nursery to hold a dads celebration sports day.

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Takeaway owner snapped and stabbed abusive customer

12:03pm Sunday 16th June 2013

A TAKEAWAY owner snapped when his staff were racially abused, stabbing the drunken customer who made the offensive remarks.

House burglar caught in act cutting copper piping

11:40am Sunday 16th June 2013

A BURGLAR was caught in the act by police, who found him dismantling copper pipes in an unoccupied house, a court heard.

Toddler group founder gets British Empire Medal for services to education

10:30pm Friday 14th June 2013

THE founder member of a group for children which has become a flourishing community hub has spoken of her pride on being awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to education.

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Police watchdog calls for sweeping changes in gun laws following Horden shooting massacre

5:13pm Friday 14th June 2013

A MAN who lost three loved-ones in a shooting massacre has welcomed recommendations by a police watchdog calling for sweeping changes to gun laws.

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New home planned

11:02am Friday 14th June 2013

Durham County Council planners are being asked to grant planning permission for a new dwelling to be built at Ramshaw Cottage, North View, Haswell, near Peterlee.

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Exhibition places spotlight on shift work

5:59pm Thursday 13th June 2013

AN EXHIBITION combining words and art has placed the spotlight on the patterns of shift work.

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Youngsters enjoy cathedral leavers' services

5:16pm Thursday 13th June 2013

NEARLY 3,000 students from schools across the region are taking part in cathedral leaving services.

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Crackdown of illegal North-East fishing a success

5:27pm Thursday 13th June 2013

ANGLERS are facing spot checks by Environment Agency officials in a crackdown on illegal fishing in the North-East.

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Under 30s cannot afford to live in countryside, report finds

5:22pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

SPIRALLING house prices and slow salary rises are being blamed for forcing people in their 30s to move out of the region’s countryside.

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Wheatley Hill History Club meets

4:53pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

The Wheatley Hill History Club will meet in Thornley Methodist Church, Wheatley Hill, at 7 pm on Monday June 17. There will be a film from the North-East Film Archive showing aspects of the region in days gone by. The meeting is open to non-members. Admission is £2, including refreshments and raffle tickets.

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Appeal for information about stolen games console

6:05pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

POLICE are appealing for information after a games console was stolen from a home by burglars.

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Durham police launches fund for retired dogs

3:29pm Sunday 9th June 2013

A POLICE chief has launched a new fund for retired force dogs.

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Durham coast hosts first half-marathon

2:25pm Sunday 9th June 2013

THE inaugural Durham Coast Half Marathon took place today (Sunday, June 9), offering runners stunning views of the North-East seaside.

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Interviews held for new Bishop of Durham

5:46pm Friday 7th June 2013

INTERVIEWS have been held for the next Bishop of Durham.

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Charity offers Great North Run places to fundraisers

5:20pm Friday 7th June 2013

CHARITY APPEAL: The Butterwick Hospice has places in the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday, September 15, on offer on a first come first served basis. The closing date for race entries is Friday, July 5, and anyone running for the hospice must raise money for the charity. Further details from Mandy Shields on 01642-628930 or mandyshields@butterwick.org.uk.

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Great North Air Ambulance launches new website to boost fundraisers

5:37pm Thursday 6th June 2013

A CHARITY has launched a new website to encourage its supporters to share fundraising exploits on-line with others.

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Care home fraud case committed to Teesside Crown Court

12:59pm Thursday 6th June 2013

AN accountant accused of swindling more than £180,000 from the personal accounts of dead care home residents who had no family has had his case committed to Teesside Crown Court.

Centre's new play session

6:05pm Wednesday 5th June 2013

A new session to increase children’s skills and confidence, Pat-a-cake and Play, will be held over six weeks at Haswell Children’s Centre, Church Street, starting Tuesday on June 11 between 1 and 3pm at the centre on Church Street. To book a place call 0191- 526 1581.

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17 arrested over alleged money laundering and drugs offences in major North-East raids

5:56pm Tuesday 4th June 2013

Thirteen men and four women have been arrested in  raids for alleged drugs and money-laundering offences across five police force areas today.

Mum sets up dance school in son's memory

5:21pm Tuesday 4th June 2013

A YOUNG mother whose baby boy lost his battle with an incurable genetic condition has launched her own dance school in his memory.

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Help for North-East crash victims

11:25am Monday 3rd June 2013

A NEW charity group has been established to support North-East families affected by road accidents.

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news in brief

3:30pm Monday 3rd June 2013

LITTLE LIGHTS: Little Lights will meet at St Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth, near Durham City, from 1pm to 2.30pm on Wednesdays, from June 5. The group is aimed at children up to four. Admission is £1.90p per child and 80p for any additional child. For further details, call Claire Rawlinson on 07795-566464.

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Tour dates for Lindisfarne Gospels comedy

3:57pm Friday 31st May 2013

TOUR dates have been announced for a new play celebrating the return of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the North-East.

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Care home official in court accused of swindling cash from residents

6:24pm Thursday 30th May 2013

AN accountant accused of swindling more than £180,000 from the personal accounts of dead care home residents has appeared in court.

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New half marathon along Durham coast

4:13pm Thursday 30th May 2013

RUNNERS will take in stunning views of the Durham coastline during a new half marathon next weekend (Sunday, June 9).

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Collecting a million drink cans for good causes

11:55am Thursday 30th May 2013

AN AMBITIOUS project bid to collect a million drink cans in east Durham will be get underway next week.

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Pact meeting for Easington Colliery

2:06pm Thursday 30th May 2013

A Police and Community Together (Pact) meeting will be held at the Healthworks Building, Paradise Lane, Easington Colliery, from 6pm to 7pm on Monday, June 3. A representative of the neighbourhood policing team will be in attendance. 

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Permission granted for takeaway at Horden

11:43am Tuesday 28th May 2013

Durham County Council planning officers have granted permission for the change of use of a shop to create a hot food takeaway at Bank Chambers, Blackhills Road, Horden. A separate application for permission to fell 14 trees on land opposite Dalton Bridge, Dene Road, Dalton-le-Dale has also been granted.

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Woman hurt in cliff fall

3:32pm Monday 27th May 2013

A WOMAN suffered leg and hip injuries after falling from a cliff on the North-East coast earlier this morning.

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