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Gym owner's expansion dream falls foul of planning regulations

7:10pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A GYM owner whose expansion proposals were refused planning permission says the decision will prevent the creation of new jobs and affordable fitness opportunities.

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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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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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12 town councillors needed for Chilton, but only 11 people apply

3:21pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A TOWN council has one seat remaining to be filled after too few candidates stood for election.

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Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre gets set for a busy year

3:37pm Thursday 16th May 2013

IT is exciting times at Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre, as the charity embarks on what is expected to be its busiest year yet.

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Newton Aycliffe food bank receives vital boost

11:57am Thursday 16th May 2013

A FOOD bank that provides vital supplies to struggling families in the Newton Aycliffe area has received a much-needed boost.

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Police appeal for smashed window info

2:39pm Thursday 16th May 2013

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Newton Aycliffe man jailed for knifepoint threats to pregnant woman

6:26pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A MAN who twice turned up at a pregnant former friend’s home and threatened her, once at knifepoint, was today (Wed May 16) jailed for two-and-a-half years.

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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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New group to support future of park

2:24pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help realise the potential of a town park.

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Youngsters can win medal in town games

12:41pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A TOWN is preparing to whip up Olympic fever almost a year after London hosted the games with a family fun day during Whit week.

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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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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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Date set for Newton Aycliffe residents meeting

3:55pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

GREAT Aycliffe and Middridge Area Action Partnership is hold a meeting from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, June 11, at Aycliffe Village Hall on North Terrace, Aycliffe Village, near Newton Aycliffe. To attend the meeting or to raise an issue for discussion contact 01325-327441 or gampaap@durham.gov.uk

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Free golf taster session to be held at Newton Aycliffe

12:12pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

GOLF SESSION: A free of charge group golf taster lesson is to be held at Woodham Golf and Country Club, Newton Aycliffe. It will take place between 7pm and 8pm on Tuesday, May 21, and it will be led by PGA qualified professionals. Equipment will be provided with details from the club’s golf shop on 01325-315257.

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Record-breaking year for Chilton Charity Fundraiser

1:15pm Sunday 12th May 2013

ORGANISERS of a County Durham town's annual charity crusade are celebrating a record-breaking year.

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Motorist injured in upper Teesdale accident

2:10pm Sunday 12th May 2013

A driver had to be cut free from his vehicle following an accident in upper Teesdale.

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Woman sentenced for racist abuse

4:40pm Friday 10th May 2013

A WOMAN who made racist remarks to a pub doorman was given a community sentence today.

Caring for the young carers

4:14pm Friday 10th May 2013

TWO schools have been recognised for supporting pupils who have caring responsibilities at home and others are being encouraged to follow their example.

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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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Driving ban for woman

5:05pm Friday 10th May 2013

A WOMAN who crashed her car into a bollard was over the drink drive limit from the previous night, a court heard.

Men accused of hotel affray

4:10pm Friday 10th May 2013

FOUR men have appeared in court accused of being involved in a disturbance at a luxury hotel following a charity ball.

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Dates set

3:31pm Friday 10th May 2013

Community meetings in Chilton.

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Flooding forces cell closure at Newton Aycliffe Magsitrates' Court

4:57pm Thursday 9th May 2013

A MAGISTRATES’ court has been forced to close its cells due to flooding.

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Artists sought for annual exhibition in Wolsingham

11:26am Thursday 9th May 2013

ARTISTS are being asked to take part in an annual art exhibition in a Weardale town.

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Church to celebrate centenary

1:23pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

A CONGREGATION is preparing to celebrate a landmark date for their church which has served a community for a hundred years.

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Newton Aycliffe taxi drivers fuming after rank closure

6:17pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

TAXI drivers who are being forced to park on double yellow lines following the closure of a popular town centre rank claim its removal is already causing traffic chaos.

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Warning over pitfalls of massive benefits shake-up

7:30am Tuesday 7th May 2013

A MASSIVE shake-up of the benefits system will cause “pain, poverty and misery to many thousands of North-East families,” it has been claimed.

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New exhibition to open in Newton Aycliffe

5:39pm Tuesday 7th May 2013

FROM Vermeer to Eternity is the title of a new exhibition opening at a Newton Aycliffe art gallery this week.

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Charity trader secures long-term future of stall

11:04am Monday 6th May 2013

A KIND-HEARTED market trader who has raised more than £65,000 for good causes in the last five years has secured his future by joining forces with a community cafe. “Honest” John Hilton is a familiar face in Newton Aycliffe.

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Police investigate car fire in Newton Aycliffe

10:55am Sunday 5th May 2013

A CAR was set on fire in the Booth Walk area of Newton Aycliffe in the early hours of Thursday, April 25. Newton Ayclffe Serious Crime Team has appealed for witnesses or anyone one with CCTV in the area contact 101.

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Scheme tackling swearing at North-East football wins award

1:51pm Friday 3rd May 2013

A SCHEME to tackle offensive language in non league football has scored a winner after it struck gold in the FA’s Respect Awards.

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Labour sweeps up south Durham seats on the county council

7:03pm Friday 3rd May 2013

LABOUR strengthened its grip on Durham County Council as the coalition parties saw their share of seats slashed.

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Town council to hold annual assembly

10:39am Friday 3rd May 2013

RESIDENTS in Chilton are invited to the Town Council’s Annual General Assembly on Thursday, May 16, at Chilton Workingmen’s Club lounge from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Tea and coffee will be available.

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Primary school pupils compete in Newton Aycliffe football tournament

4:36pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

TALENTED young footballers battled it out in front of their idols at an exciting tournament in Newton Aycliffe today (Thursday, May 2).

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North-East leading way in turning benefits claimants into entrepreneurs, says Government

4:55pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

PARTS of the region are leading the way in Government attempts to turn benefit claimants into entrepreneurs – who set up their own businesses.

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Ombudsman to investigate clothing allowance complaint

4:48pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

THE Local Government Ombudsman has appointed an investigator to look into a complaint regarding the payment of a so-called “clothing allowance” to Durham county councillors, The Northern Echo understands.

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