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Pupils playing sport across region falls since School Sports Partnerships axed

8:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

THE number of pupils playing sport across the region has plummeted since the Government controversially axed a popular scheme, a study found.

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Scrap hoarder faces jail

6:44pm Friday 17th May 2013

A HOARDER who acted like a fly-tipper in reverse by collecting scrap and taking it home is facing jail for breaching environmental regulations.

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Power cut causes delay in Northern Echo deliveries

8:17am Friday 17th May 2013

A power cut has caused a delay in deliveries of The Northern Echo this morning.

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Government accused by rail campaigners of turning a deaf ear to the region

11:00am Friday 17th May 2013

THE Government has been accused by campaign group Railfuture of “turning a deaf ear” to the North-East.

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REG Working families are sacrificing essentials including food to pay for housing

4:49pm Thursday 16th May 2013

THOUSANDS of families are cutting spending on essentials like food to meet housing costs.

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Tax avoidance and the big firms - a Q&A

5:58pm Thursday 16th May 2013

As the tax backlash against large multinationals grows, STUART ARNOLD provides a brief lowdown.

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Great North Air Ambulance lottery draw for May 15

11:57pm Thursday 16th May 2013

The winning numbers for the Great North Air Ambulance weekly lottery draw for May 15 are : £200 N13849, Darlington; £100 N30766, Newton Aycliffe; £50 N06773, Bishop Auckland; £50 N23763, Hexham; £25 N16956, Billingham; £25 N31731, St Bees; £25 N26442, Stockton on Tees; £25 N34719, Penrith plus 50 other winning £10 numbers. For a full list of winners visit www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk or to join the lottery call 0800 1777 035.

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Four further claims against Cleveland Police to follow £500,000 payout to lawyer

7:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

A POLICE force which paid out more than £500,000 to a solicitor who was wrongfully arrested is being sued by more people linked to the case.

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