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Free Metafit workout sessions

11:18am Wednesday 19th June 2013

VISITORS to council-run leisure centres are being offered the chance to try a new fitness workout for free.

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Financial troubles serve "bitter blow" to vision to create £32m golf and leisure facility in Newton Aycliffe

7:04pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A DEVELOPER’S dream to create a £32m housing and leisure development on a North-East golf course has been shattered after financial problems forced the company into administration.

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Cold callers not welcome in Ouston neighbourhood

11:44am Tuesday 18th June 2013

A SCHEME aimed at deterring doorstep salesmen has been extended in a north Durham community following the success of a zone launched earlier this year.

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Residents given a helping hand to prevent crime

4:14pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

POLICE are urging people to take preventative measures to help tackle crime.

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Police investigate disturbance at Rowan Place in Newton Aycliffe

4:05pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A POLICE investigation is underway following an incident on Rowan Place, Newton Aycliffe, during the early hours of Sunday, June 16. The disturbance occurred at around 2am shortly after a stone was discovered to have been thrown through the windscreen of a blue Citroen Picasso. Anyone with information regarding either incident is asked to contact Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team on 101.

Aycliffe Village prepares for summer fair

12:49pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A SUMMER fair will take place at Aycliffe VillagePrimary School at North Terrace, Aycliffe Village, near Newton Aycliffe, from 3.30pm to 6.30pm on Thursday, June 27. The fair will offer fun and games for all ages, including teacup rides, face painting and paintballing, as well as stalls, tombola, refreshments and a visit from a fire engine.

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Improvement to social housing across County Durham moves step closer

12:31pm Monday 17th June 2013

A MULTI-MILLION pound scheme to improve social housing in County Durham has moved a step closer with the award of contracts to three successful bidders, it was announced today.

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Pensioner suffers minor injuries after car flips on roof

12:04pm Friday 14th June 2013

MOTORIST INJURED: A pensioner was injured when he Seat Ibiza turned onto its roof in a single vehicle accident at 9pm on Thursday (June 13) on Burn lane, Newton Aycliffe. A 76-year-old Newton Aycliffe man suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

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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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Newton Aycliffe Police to hand out free crime prevention equipment

2:38pm Thursday 13th June 2013

Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team and Great Aycliffe and Middridge Area Action Partnership are handing out free crime prevention equipment, including shed alarms and bicycle locks, in the town centre from 10am to 2pm on Tuesday, June 18.

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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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Art project promoting mental wellbeing unveils finished result

12:07pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

A STRIKING piece of outdoor artwork created as part of a scheme to improve the mental wellbeing of men was unveiled to the public today (Wednesday, June 12).

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Plans for 14 houses next to Durham City school approved

5:18pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

PLANS to build 14 houses next to a city primary school have been given the go-ahead after neighbouring residents withdrew their objections over the development's impact on their privacy.

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Call for levy on out-of-town stores to boost high streets and corner shops

4:30pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

LIBERAL Democrats are calling for a levy on large out-of-town stores to support high streets and corner shops.

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School partnership seeks to create strong swimmers in Newton Aycliffe

2:45pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

A SPORTS academy has teamed up with two Newton Aycliffe primary schools to increase and improve swimming opportunities for young children.

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Newton Aycliffe father found guilty of intimidating councillor and assaulting her husband

4:01pm Monday 10th June 2013

A PRISON sentence is “inevitable” for a father-of-three who was convicted of intimidating a town councillor and assaulting her husband today (Monday, June 10).

First winner of Echo bingo celebrates winning £1,000

5:07pm Monday 10th June 2013

A BINGO fan is celebrating after she scooped £1,000 to become the first winner of The Northern Echo’s Daily Cash Bingo game.

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Organ transplant survivor Tegan, from Darlington, inspires Newton Aycliffe fundraising event

11:35am Monday 10th June 2013

THE relatives of a little girl who underwent a lifesaving organ transplant are holding a fun day to raise funds for the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF).

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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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Swimming for disabled young people

5:13pm Friday 7th June 2013

NEW swimming sessions aim to make a splash with disabled youngsters and their families.

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Class A and B drugs seized during early morning police raid in Newton Aycliffe

4:19pm Friday 7th June 2013

POLICE carried out a drugs raid in Newton Aycliffe today (Friday, June 6) following a tip off from a member of the public.

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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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Newton Aycliffe pupils turn super sleuths for innovative literacy project

3:38pm Friday 7th June 2013

INQUISITIVE school pupils have rediscovered their passion for reading thanks to an innovative literacy project.

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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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Date set for Great Aycliffe Town Council meeting

4:39pm Friday 7th June 2013

A FULL meeting of Great Aycliffe Town Council will take place in the council offices on School Aycliffe, Lane, Newton Aycliffe, at 7.15pm on Wednesday, June 12. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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Man who punched councillor's husband claims self defence, court told

7:24pm Thursday 6th June 2013

A FATHER-of-three who punched a town councillor’s husband in the face told a jury that he acted in self-defence.

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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New status for Durham children's rights group

5:38pm Thursday 6th June 2013

A PIONEERING children’s rights campaign is to become a community interest company.

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Fears of North-South divide within North-East

6:11pm Wednesday 5th June 2013

THE North-East has been urged to unite as one region, amid growing fears of an internal North-South divide.

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Council's housing project moves ahead

2:55pm Wednesday 5th June 2013

A COUNCIL’S plans to buy long-term empty homes in an effort to boost regeneration have taken a major step forward.

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Police investigate Newton Aycliffe burglary

11:33am Wednesday 5th June 2013

POLICE are investigating a burglary at Greenfield Community College in Newton Aycliffe, which occurred between 7pm and 7.30pm last night and saw someone force entry to a small room opposite the school changing rooms.

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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.

Six-figure boost for North-East music groups

2:58pm Tuesday 4th June 2013

MUSIC organisations across the North have been given a helping hand to secure their future.

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Police launch summer drink-driving campaign

6:09pm Tuesday 4th June 2013

POLICE have launched a summer drink driving campaign.

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Area action partnership holds open day in Newton Aycliffe

1:10pm Tuesday 4th June 2013

THE Great Aycliffe and Middridge Area Action Partnership is holding a drop in event from 10am and 2pm on Tuesday, June 18, to give people a chance to meet the team and have a say on neighbourhood issues. The session takes place in the community shop, next to the Post Office, in Newton Aycliffe Town Centre and representatives from the livin and the police will be present to distribute free security equipment.

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Durham Dash returns for 2013

4:41pm Monday 3rd June 2013

HUNDREDS of children will race round a city’s streets later this week (Wednesday, June 5).

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