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Hidden camera captures fly-tippers in action

12:38pm Friday 24th May 2013

COUNCIL officers have warned they will continue to crackdown on flytipping after a hidden camera caught culprits red-handed as they dumped waste at a troubled beauty spot.

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Air ambulance supported by store

5:10pm Friday 24th May 2013

A CHARITY weekend at a Newton Aycliffe shop raised more than £240 for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS).

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Member's painting marks church's centenary

11:22am Friday 24th May 2013

A CHURCH goer has created an anniversary painting to help his Methodist church to celebrate its 100th birthday.

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Activities for young people in east Durham

4:47pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

DETAILS of a variety of sport and activity sessions in east Durham have been unveiled.

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Coroner informed of unexplained death in Newton Aycliffe

5:21pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A WOMAN who was found dead in a house in County Durham this week is thought to have fallen down the stairs.

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Experienced musician launches mission to inspire the stars of tomorrow

3:45pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A TALENTED musician who has worked with some of the industry’s biggest names is launching an exciting new venture to inspire the pop and rock stars of tomorrow.

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Van driver sought after man injured in Newton Aycliffe hit and run

2:17pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

POLICE are appealing for help to trace the driver of a van that hit a man on Newton Aycliffe Industrial Estate.

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Thief steals bike from 11-year-old boy in Newton Aycliffe

2:04pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

AN investigation is underway after a bike was stolen from an 11-year-old boy while he was playing in the woods with his friends.

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Woman accused of large scale iPad scam bailed and new trial date agreed

6:52pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE trial date for an alleged fraudster, accused of a large-scale iPad sale scam, has been moved back until later this year.

Durham council cuts top £100m - but there's another £100m to come

2:50pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

SPENDING cuts imposed since the last General Election at the North-East’s biggest council have topped £100m, its leader revealed today (Wednesday, May 22).

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Get fighting fit, healthy and happy in Newton Aycliffe this summer

11:36am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

ARTS and crafts, health walks and smoothie-making are just some of the exciting activities on offer in Newton Aycliffe this summer.

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Hotel hosts charity "Pink Day" for Cancer Research UK

12:31pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Redworth Hall Health and Leisure Club at Redworth, near Newton Aycliffe, is supporting Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life with a fun-filled ‘Pink Day’ on June 8. A fancy dress boot camp will be held from 9am to 10am, followed by Ultimate beach body class, children’s football and a mini golf tournament. All activities are free, but require a donation to Cancer Research UK. Contact 01388-770649.

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Overseas visits to North-East and North Yorkshire fell last year

6:21pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

OVERSEAS visits to the North-East and North Yorkshire have dropped amid fears the region’s tourism economy is suffering from a cut in global marketing.

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New hours for 14 Durham County Council tips

1:59pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

DURHAM County Council has also announced new opening hours for its other household waste recycling centres.

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Taster golf sessions for youngsters on offer over half-term

2:57pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

GOLF LESSONS: Free taster golf sessions for children are to take place at Woodham Golf Club Junior Academy, Newton Aycliffe. The sessions are for youngsters aged between five and 13-years and it takes place on Tuesday, May 28. The lesson for five to eight-year-olds is between 11am and noon and for nine to 13-year-olds between noon and 1pm. All equipment is supplied and no experience is needed. Booking is essential on 01325-315257.

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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.

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