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Drunk fined for swearing at police - outside police station

8:30am Sunday 19th May 2013

A MAN who shouted abuse at police as they tried to get him out of his mother’s car while he was drunk has been fined £37.

Man blames dyslexia on firearm offences, court told

7:20pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A MAN claimed his dyslexia meant that he failed to list all of his previous convictions on an application to gain a firearms certificate, a court heard.

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Teenager apologises over smashed window

1:40pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A TEENAGER apologised to a homeowner after throwing a concrete brick through a window for no reason, a court has heard.

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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Canadian praise for Locomotion restoration team

1:48pm Friday 17th May 2013

A CANADIAN train fan has praised the restoration of a historic locomotive on loan from Montreal to help mark the 75th anniversary of the Mallard breaking the land speed record.

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Dennis the Menace walks pupils to school

9:50am Friday 17th May 2013

ONE of the most mischievous schoolboys ever known failed to lead pupils astray when he walked them to school this morning.

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Driving ban after man started to drive 50 yards home while drunk

2:28pm Friday 17th May 2013

A MAN who was caught drink driving in a hotel car park as he went to travel 50 yards to his home has been banned from driving for two years.

Discharge for penniless uninsured driver

3:39pm Friday 17th May 2013

A HOMELESS teenager who ran away from police after abandoning his car because he was uninsured and had no driver’s licence has been given a conditional discharge for 12 months.

Driving ban for woman who drank wine at Hamsterley Forest rally

3:51pm Friday 17th May 2013

A WOMAN who attempted to drive home after drinking wine at a picnic while watching a motor rally in a forest has been banned from driving for a year.

Motorist who swerved to avoid hitting police was fractionally over drink drive limit

4:42pm Friday 17th May 2013

A MAN who was fractionally over the drink drive limit was stopped by police after he swerved to avoid their van, a court has heard.

Help to face subject of death

2:40pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A HOSPICE will hold a special event which aims to make the difficult subject of dying easier to face.

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Bishop Auckland man cut friend's face with hair clippers in attempt to shave his head

2:16pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A MAN who cut his friend’s face with hair clippers while he tried to shave his head after drinking will pay compensation.

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Mother shaves head to raise money for Cancer Research UK

1:42pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A MOTHER has raised almost £300 for a cancer charity by having her beloved hair shaved off.

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Residents invited to meeting in Shildon to explain welfare reform

3:35pm Thursday 16th May 2013

WELFARE MEETING: The Sedgefield Residents Association is to hold a meeting on the Government’s welfare reforms. Phil Hanns, of Durham County Council, will speak on issues to face local residents and housing providers, such as livin, will also speak at the meeting. It runs between 10am and 1pm on May 29, at the Jubilee Fields Community Centre, Shildon.

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Police appeal for smashed window info

2:39pm Thursday 16th May 2013

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Brickworks fined £13,500 after worker's near fatal fall

7:00pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A BRICK manufacturer has been fined £13,500 after a worker nearly died falling from an oven.

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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Brave Nicole inspires Rainbow Trust fun day

11:46am Wednesday 15th May 2013

A BRAVE little girl who was diagnosed with a brain tumour as a baby has inspired another fundraising event for a cause close to her family’s hearts.

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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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Consultation launched over West Auckland Post office move

2:09pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A CONSULTATION has been launched over the proposed move of a village post office.

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Canney Hill housing plans submitted to council

2:21pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 39 homes on the edge of a south Durham town have now been submitted to a council for planning permission.

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Funny Friday

5:20pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

Comedy night at Bishop Auckland Town Hall.

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Music society hosts classical concert at Auckland Castle

1:01pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

MUSIC SOCIETY: The Bishop Auckland Music Society is to host The Busch Ensemble at Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland. The group will perform classical music including works by Mozart from 7.30pm on Friday (May 17). Tickets are £12.50 on the door with entry free to under-18s.

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Events in South Durham

11:16am Wednesday 15th May 2013

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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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Two for one burglary in Witton Park

11:31am Tuesday 14th May 2013

THIEVES took a Land Rover after breaking into a house and stealing the keys in what police are calling a two in one burglary.

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Information appeal after allotments vandalised

11:54am Tuesday 14th May 2013

FIVE green houses have been smashed and a poly plant tunnel damaged by vandals on a south Durham allotment.

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Police arrest three over drugs offences after house raid

3:29pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

DRUGS OFFENCES: Police have arrested two men and a woman after officers carried out drugs raid on a house on Main Street, Shildon, on May 10. An 18-year-old woman and two men, aged 23 and 25, were arrested in connection with the supply of drugs and with handling stolen goods. The three were bailed pending further police enquiries. SHED STORAGE: Police are hunting for burglars who broke into a storage shed at the Hackett and Baines store, Main Street, Shildon, overnight on Wednesday, May 8. Nothing was taken in the raid. Anyone who can help with police enquiries should contact Shildon police on 101.

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Family fun at baby and children's fair in Shildon

1:03pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

BABY FAIR: A baby and children’s fair featuring a bouncy castle, stalls, face painting, nail art, raffle, name the Teddy bear and other family attractions takes place at Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre on Sunday (May 19) between 11am and 3pm.

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Shildon councillors thank the electorate for their votes

3:47pm Monday 13th May 2013

THREE councillors have issued a thank you to those who voted in their ward.

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Auckland Castle hopes to draw in would-be artists for special project

4:22pm Monday 13th May 2013

ORGANISERS of a series of art activities are hoping one of the region's most impressive historic buildings will draw in young and old to the project.

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Golden Dinnings celebrate 50 years of happy marriage

4:27pm Monday 13th May 2013

A FORMER probation officer and his post mistress wife will celebrate 50 golden years of wedded bliss this weekend.

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Shildon man must pay compensation after punching his former friend

4:42pm Monday 13th May 2013

A MAN who punched his former best friend after hearing a rumour that he had slept with his girlfriend has been ordered to pay £100 compensation.

Police hunt vandals who damaged parked cars in Leeholme, Bishop Auckland

12:05pm Saturday 11th May 2013

VANDALS who damaged two parked cars are being hunted.

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Banned motorist jailed for high-speed driving while over limit

6:00pm Friday 10th May 2013

A BANNED motorist, who took his wife’s car after a row, led police on a high-speed chase while over the drink-drive limit.

Panther mystery deepens as more black cats spotted

6:00am Friday 10th May 2013

THE mystery surrounding the possible existence of a big black cat in County Durham has deepened after several more residents claimed to have seen the creature.

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Durham council under fire after 22 staff get over £100,000 despite budget cuts

6:00am Friday 10th May 2013

THE North-East’s biggest council has come under fire for paying six-figure remuneration packages to 22 staff – more than the previous year, despite unprecedented budget cuts.

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Cancer unit receives £1,000 raised by patient

11:58am Friday 10th May 2013

A CANCER patient has thanked friends and family who helped her raise more than £1,000 for the hospital ward where she is being treated.

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