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Archive - Friday, 13 December 2019

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Audrey Jane PLACE
PLACE Audrey Jane, aged 86 years of Richmond, peacefully on November 26, in Darlington Memorial Hospital. Much beloved mother of John and Wendy and wife of the late Stanley Place. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday December…
JACQUELINE LAYTON
LAYTON Jacqueline Richmond Layman, Tracey and family would like to express sincere thanks to everyone who sent flowers, cards and messages of support during Jacqueline's short illness and after her passing. It was a great comfort to see so many people…
BRIAN PATTON
PATTON Brian Aged 69 years, of Hunwick (formerly Howden Le Wear) peacefully at home. Loving husband of Karen, dearly loved father of Vicky, Anne and Lisa, respected father-in-law, cherished grandpa, beloved brother to Graham and a good friend to many.…
PAULINE BOWLES
BOWLES Pauline of Ingleton, passed away at home on December 6, aged 77 years. Pauline will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends. A Service of Thanksgiving to be held at St John's Church, Ingleton on Monday December 16 at 12.00 noon. Friends…
BRIAN MARTIN
MARTIN Brian of Downholme, passed away peacefully on December 7, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband, dad and grandad. Funeral Ceremony to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday December 18, at 1:15pm. Friends please meet at the crematorium.…
DOREEN JOHNSON
JOHNSON December 4 of Wolsingham, Doreen, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Weardale Community Hospital.
CHRIS BRITTON
BRITTON December 2, peacefully at St Helens Nursing Home, of Darlington. Chris (Christopher) aged 77 years. Much loved brother and uncle. Funeral Tuesday, December 17 2019. Will friends please meet at 2.15pm for a service at Darlington Crematorium.…
June Cameron
CAMERON November 30 peacefully. June aged 87 years of Ullswater Avenue, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Alf much loved mam of Jacqueline, Janet, Lynn, David, Peter, Lesley, Kevin and the late Valerie. Also a dearly loved mother-in-law and nana to…
EVELINE COWLING
COWLING November 29, in hospital, of Darlington. Eveline, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of Christine and Keith, loving nanna of Richard and Robert and a great-nanna. Funeral Friday, December 20. Friends please…
DOROTHY BAKER
BAKER of Askrigg. Dorothy, aged 98 years died peacefully at home on December 10. Beloved wife of the late Frank, a much loved mother of Andrew, Christina, Helen and David and a very dear grandma and great-grandma. Dorothy was a cheerful friend to all. A…
Joan WELSH
WELSH Joan (nee Peel) On December 6, of Hallgarth Road, Trimdon Village, Joan, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mam of Diane and Alan, devoted gran of Darren, Michelle and Nicola and great-gran of Ryan and Jayden. Cremation…
Agnes COOPER
COOPER December 6, of Spennymoor, Agnes aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late Alec, dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend. Would relatives and friends please meet at St Paul's Church, Spennymoor, Thursday December 19, for a…
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'As a boy from Ferryhill I’m so proud' says Sedgefield's new Conservative MP after defeating Phil Wilson
LABOUR’S Phil Wilson blamed the failures of his own party after losing his seat in Parliament.
West Ham goalkeeper target will not be sold cheaply by Middlesbrough
MIDDLESBROUGH will not allow goalkeeper Darren Randolph to leave on the cheap next month amid interest from his former club West Ham United.
Bishop Auckland elects first Conservative MP with majority of almost 8,000
Bishop Auckland has elected its first ever Conservative MP with a majority of almost 8,000.
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Pub burglar potted after falling asleep in the pool room
A PROLIFIC burglar struck at a locked pub overnight, but after helping himself to a drink, fell asleep in the pool room, a court heard.
Newton Aycliffe woman banned from keeping animals after RSPCA inspectors seize neglected dog
A DOG owner has been banned from keeping animals for five years after ignoring her pet’s severe dental disease, cataracts and a large tumour.
Prison officer, 40, at court for having "inappropriate relations" with inmate she was responsible for
A PRISON officer has appeared at court accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate under her supervision.
Woman threatened by man with machete near Fish and Chip shop
A WOMAN was threatened by a man with a machete before she was robbed near a Fish and Chip shop in Harrogate.
Aycliffe boss Stromsoy has "absolute confidence" in his team
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Budding young footballers score with new strip deal
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Meet the shepherds and gaze at newborn Jesus in Nativity tours
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Letters: 'The state of the NHS these days is because of Labour and Tony Blair and the Tories are still trying to fix it'
I FEEL sorry for the family and young lad that we are told had a bad experience last Tuesday when we saw a picture of the lad laid on the floor in a hospital A&E department.
Letters: 'A hung Parliament would not work with the Labour party, they can't even create a united manifesto for themselves'
WE used to dream of a hung Parliament to put a new party with fresh ideas centre-stage and “break the mould” of our politics.
Letters: 'Corbyn was not a revolutionary Marxist but a democratic socialist'
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Letters: 'The destruction of forests and killing of wildlife in Africa is a major problem, when will we learn?'
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Letters: 'Jacqui Cummins standing down just before polling day shows this is the election campaign ever'
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Police appeal for help to find wanted man Alan Adamson
POLICE searching for a wanted man who is thought to be in the Durham or Sunderland area have appealed to the public for information.
'I'm going to Westminster to make a fuss' says Durham's new MP
DURHAM City has a new MP following the election of Labour’s Mary Foy.
Conservative Simon Clarke swept to a landslide victory in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
THE Conservative Party extended its majority to a staggering 11,626 as Simon Clarke's support of his party leader's Brexit plan proved to be a winning move.
Landmarks go green for children's charity
ICONIC buildings across the region have gone green as part of this year’s NSPCC festive campaign.
Labour's majority slashed in former safe seat Stockton North
LABOUR held on to Stockton North last night but Alex Cunningham saw his majority slashed to just over 1,000, making the former safe seat a marginal.
The people of Redcar have voted in their first Conservative MP when Jacob Young swept to victory
REDCAR has its first Conservative MP after Jacob Young swept to victory in the early hours of Friday morning.
Rishi Sunak increases Conservative majority in Richmond
THE Chief Secretary to the Treasury has vowed to battle for residents in Westminster and "repay their faith" in him after increasing his majority in one of England's largest constituencies.
Labour hold Hartlepool as Brexit Party chairman loses out to Mike Hill
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Marginal Stockton South sees huge swing to the Conservatives
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Strategy to help vulnerable young men to talk about their feelings
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Police force welcomes volunteer cadets to help in communities
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Office workers plant hundreds of trees on the North York Moors
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Ambulance service braces itself for a predicted 70,000 call-outs
AN appeal has been issued to help safeguard the region’s ambulance service for those in need of time-critical, life-saving help over the busy festive period.
Irish band brings the sound of Dublin to theatre stage
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Tackling the scourge of roadside littering
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Town centre hopeful in bid to be awarded 'Purple Flag' status
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Memorial tree dedicated to loved ones at Christmas
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Talented youngsters showcase their skills at Barnard Castle Preparatory School concert
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Putting family back into Christmas
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Polar bears bring cuddly relief to sick children in hospital
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Councillor claims city is being turned into a ‘student dorm’
LANDLORDS have been accused of trying to turn Durham City into a ‘student dormitory’.
New brewery opens beneath award-winning pub
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Trial date agreed for tool and building equipment theft case
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Man doing run with the doctor who saved life 20 years ago
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Youngsters join Christmas appeal to help less fortunate children
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Rotation policy has kept Falcons fresh
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12th December 2019

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