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Men who attacked their victim with a saw have their sentences increased

6:43pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

TWO men involved in an assault in which their victim thought he was going to be murdered when he was attacked with a saw have had their prison sentences increased.

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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Workshop to teach youngsters bushcraft survival skills

5:42pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

YOUNGSTERS can pick up bushcraft survival skills at a ranger workshop at Hardwick Park, near Sedgefield, County Durham, from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday, June 30. Places cost £5 per child and must be booked in advance. Contact 01740-621505.

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Councils' super-authority plan moves ahead

5:26pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

THE LA7 leadership board, of Durham, Sunderland, South and North Tyneside, Gateshead, Newcastle and Northumberland councils, has agreed to recommend to the seven councils that a combined authority be set up for the area. It would be called the North East Leadership Board. More details are expected tomorrow (Thursday, June 20), when the full proposals will be published.

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Woman assaulted police after being arrested at her own birthday party

2:15pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A WOMAN spat and kicked at four police officers and then chewed the mattress in her jail cell after she was arrested at her own birthday party.

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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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Husband inspires woman to raise vital funds for hospice

6:24pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A HAIR stylist has vowed to make a success of her new business in memory of her husband and to raise much-needed funds for the hospice which helped them in their darkest days.

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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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Mike Amos to speak at local history society meeting

2:02pm Monday 17th June 2013

HISTORY GROUP: The Northern Echo columnist Mike Amos is the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Tudhoe and Spennymoor Local History Society. His talk is entitled Ramblings Round Spennymoor and it is at St David’s Church Hall, Tudhoe, on Monday, June 24, at 7.30pm. Entry is free to society members and £1.50 to visitors.

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Care home holds fun day to encourage new volunteers

10:31am Sunday 16th June 2013

FUN DAY: Staff at HC-One Lothian House Care Home, Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor, is to hold a summer fete as part of the national care home open day scheme. The campaign aims to make care homes more attractive to people to encourage new volunteers to join the staff. There will be stalls, face painting and a raffle at the fete which is on Friday, June 21, from 2pm.

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Opposing view to green petition

3:30pm Saturday 15th June 2013

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to protect an open space are being urged not to stand in the way of potential development which could be a key part of revitalising the community.

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Campaigners claim victory as work on link road starts

1:38pm Saturday 15th June 2013

CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating over claims their pressure forced the county council to begin work on a link road earlier than planned.

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Charity which provides furniture cheaply expands

10:48am Saturday 15th June 2013

A CHARITY that helps people to buy low cost furniture and household items is expanding.

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Bite sized opera on offer at Bishop Auckland Town Hall

11:48am Saturday 15th June 2013

OPERA SESSION: AN opera appetiser is to be held at Bishop Auckland Town Hall featuring chunks from The Magic Flute, Carmen, The Merry Wives of Windsor and Cosi fan tutte. It starts at 7.30pm on Sunday, June 23, with tickets £10 and concessions £8. Details from the town hall on 0300-0269-524.

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Boy dealt with for air rifle shootings

3:56pm Friday 14th June 2013

POLICE investigating an air rifle shooting in which a girl and her neighbour were hurt have spoken to a boy in connection with the incident.

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Woman glassed at party, court hears

2:43pm Friday 14th June 2013

A WOMAN required plastic surgery after being glassed in the face during a house party, magistrates heard today.

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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Regional news in brief: Garages damaged by blaze

5:20pm Thursday 13th June 2013

Two garages in Morrison Street, Ferryhill Station, County Durham, were damaged by fire this afternoon.

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Vandals cause almost £5,000 damage to Spennymoor play park

4:19pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

AN appeal has been made to trace vandals thought to have wrecked a £4,845 swing in a popular play area.

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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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Ghost hunters seek spirits in empty North-East pub

12:30pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

GHOST hunters hope to track down the spirits suspected of haunting a former pub as they embark on a fundraising spook hunt.

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Ghost hunters uncover spooky antics in empty pub

2:35pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

GHOST hunters were left spooked after they contacted spirits suspected of haunting a former pub on a charity spook hunt.

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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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Painter's early works go up for auction

4:00pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

EIGHT works by celebrated mining artist Norman Cornish are to go up for auction next week.

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Fine for Ferryhill driver who caused accident by crossing junction line

2:41pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

AN uninsured driver who caused an accident by going too far across a line while waiting at a junction has been ordered to pay £210 by a court.

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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Exercise class held in Spennymoor by Parkinson's charity

11:08am Monday 10th June 2013

EXERCISE CLASS: The Parkinson’s UK South Durham branch is holding an exercise class tomorrow (Tuesday, June 11) at St Paul’s Centre, Spennymoor. It takes place between 10am and 11am with entry £3. Details from Anne Bainbridge on 01388-814824.

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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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reg pic: Tudhoe Methodist Chapel hosts its first wedding of the millennium

3:33pm Sunday 9th June 2013

IT was a big day for the venue as well as the couple when a chapel hosted its first wedding of the millennium.

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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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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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School is top of the class

2:50pm Friday 7th June 2013

A SECONDARY school is celebrating receiving a top class report card from Government inspectors.

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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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Country night

5:04pm Friday 7th June 2013

COUNTY and western line dance club, Kickin Boots, will hold a social night in Crook on Tuesday.

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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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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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Man admits drunken attack with crutch on four women

4:38pm Thursday 6th June 2013

A MAN drunkenly attacked four women with a crutch after a night out in Spennymoor and then claimed the women had in fact assaulted him.

Former miner's artwork of Spennymoor to go on show

3:08pm Thursday 6th June 2013

A FORMER coalminer’s art work showing the history of Spennymoor is to go on show as part of a major exhibition.

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