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Stories for 27 December 2000

Darlington,Newton Aycliffe,Sedgefield,Barnard Castle News

College students' successes rewarded

A DARLINGTON college has celebrated the outstanding examination successes of its students at a ceremony attended by parents, governors, sponsors and education authority representatives.  more...

Star treatment for birthday girl

PANTOMIME star Laura Main had a birthday to remember, with two parties to celebrate her special day.  more...

School seeking former pupils as role models

A PRIMARY school is appealing for former pupils to become role models for today's children.  more...

Hospital plans on show

VILLAGERS will soon be able to have their say on plans for a new community hospital in Sedgefield.  more...

Durham,East Durham News

Help service is a winner with young people

A COUNCIL initiative offering practical and emotional help to homeless young people has been chosen for an award.  more...

Care shops open doors to independence

A STRING of shops has opened to sell a range of equipment for people with disabilities.  more...

Women golfers rally to raise £1,000 for charity

MEMBERS of Crook Golf Club's women's section braved a winter storm to raise £1,000 for three charities.  more...

Scheme to spend millions on town

A COMMUNITY leader has told of plans which he argues will transform the fortunes of a north Durham town next year.  more...

Another happy end to tale of kindness

A NORTH-EAST woman is celebrating after winning a prize in a farmers' writing competition.  more...

Memories sought of the way it was

A LOCAL historian is appealing for old stories, pictures and recollections of Durham and surrounding area, for a publication he is compiling.  more...

Aid call for youth work

YOUTH workers in north Durham have issued an appeal to adults in the area to become involved in helping youngsters.  more...

Amazing baby who 'died' in the womb

FOR six hours, Catherine Dennis's parents thought they would not see their tiny daughter celebrate Christmas.  more...

East Cleveland News

Alarm had no battery

FIREFIGHTERS in the region are warning people to make sure that smoke alarms are fitted with batteries.  more...

Wardens welcomed

THE first two community wardens in Redcar and Cleveland have received positive reaction in their first year.  more...

Youngsters take to decks on DJ course

BUDDING DJs in east Cleveland are to be given the chance to develop their mixing skills on a new course.  more...

Newton Aycliffe,Bishop Auckland,Barnard Castle,Darlington,Durham,East Durham,Hawes,Northallerton,Ric News

A nod in the direction of Old Labour

OF leftish persuasion, as most readers know, I keep a sharp eye out for any act of New Labour that can be welcomed as advancing the common good - the litmus test of enlightened social policy.   more...

Don't forget to say thank you

SO there you are, you've eaten the chocolates, watched the video, played the game. You might even be wearing the new jumper or jewellery and have already hit the High Street to spend the voucher.  more...

Newton Aycliffe,Bishop Auckland,Barnard Castle,Darlington,Durham,East Durham,Hawes,Northallerton,Ric Sport

Look for Power

When Phil Taylor begins his quest for an unprecedented ninth world darts crown at Purfleet tonight for once all the attention will not be focused on the man known as 'The Power'.  more...

Thumbs up for the 'gladiator'

STAND-IN skipper Warren Barton last night saluted the "gladiator'' Bobby Robson hopes will lead Newcastle United's frontline battle in a time of crisis.  more...

Double blast enough as Hoddle's boys earn their Spurs

Tottenham's travel troubles continued at The Dell last night as goals from James Beattie, his ninth in as many Premiership matches, and Kevin Davies inside two first half minutes condemned them to another blank.  more...

Sir Bob can put poor run behind him to lift Bailey

NOT so long ago in 1995 trainer Kim Bailey was the toast of Cheltenham when sending out Master Oats and Alderbrook to complete a famous Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle Festival double.  more...

Reynolds backing Bennett

Darlington chairman George Reynolds last night jumped to the defence of under-fire manager Gary Bennett.   more...

Venables backing Boksic

TERRY VENABLES is backing a fully-fit Alen Boksic to boost Middlesbrough's Premiership survival struggle.  more...

Phillips is spearhead for Sunderland's Euro push

Ton-up king Kevin Phillips holds the key to Sunderland's chances of landing a Champions League place this season.  more...

Northallerton,Richmond,Hawes News

Flooding fears may hit sports centre plan

A VILLAGE'S plans for a sports centre may be rejected because of flooding fears.  more...

Companies rush to snap up plots on new business park

A PHOENIX will rise from the ashes in Colburn in the coming year when work starts on converting the old Army barracks into a business park.  more...

Teesside News

Regenerated area draws house buyers

A REGENERATED area of Middlesbrough is becoming a popular location for people moving to the town, according to research.  more...

Residents await first pantomime performance

REHEARSALS are nearing completion for a special pantomime performance on Teesside.  more...

Hedges edge nearer to town

A Major planting scheme is under way on the edges of Hartlepool, aimed at improving the town's environment.  more...

Student's joy at engineering achievement award

A PART-TIME student at Teesside University is celebrating after she was awarded a prize for women in engineering.  more...

The North East Features

Still impotent after all this time

IT is not so much crime that affects the quality of most people's lives in Britain today, but the fear of crime.  more...

The Wild side

EYES narrowed, lips curled, the two gun-slingers face each other across a smoke-filled saloon. Dust-covered coats are swept aside to reveal shiny side-irons, low-slung six shooters, embraced by intricately carved leather holsters.  more...

Letters

NATIONAL LOTTERY  more...

Your poems

Snow Flakes  more...

The North East,Echobusiness Business

OId economy set for boom time

OLD economy stocks will be the best investment for people looking to have a flutter on the stock market next year, according to an expert.  more...

Merged drugs giant gets off to a slow start on the Stock Market

IT may have been a year in coming, but GlaxoSmithKline, the group created by the merger of pharmaceutical giants Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, got off to an inauspicious start on the London Stock Exchange yesterday.  more...

Karol marketing wins green fairy contract

AWARD winning public relations and marketing consultancy Karol Marketing has been appointed to handle the trade and consumer launch of a new bottled, blended spirit, called Green Fairy.  more...

B&Q to create 4,000 jobs with warehouse expansion

BRITAIN'S biggest DIY retailer B&Q, is to create at least 4,000 jobs during 2001, the company said.  more...

The North East,Necom News

Mercy for IRA terrorist

UNIONISTS reacted furiously last night after an IRA terrorist who murdered a special constable in North Yorkshire was told he can return to Northern Ireland without facing prosecution.  more...

Witnesses of criminal's murder 'keeping quiet'

Detectives investigating a North-East murder believe vital witnesses have not come forward for fear of prosecution.  more...

Rail fare anger

FURIOUS passenger groups last night condemned rail companies for slapping on big fare increases after months of chaos.  more...

Laura gets dream home

THE parents of a severely handicapped girl are looking at a brighter future in a dream home they are having purpose-built for their daughter.  more...

Bargain fever strikes from dawn to dusk

SALES fever gripped the region yesterday as shoppers came out in force to bag the bargains on offer.  more...

Animal shelters warn of pet crisis

ANIMAL sanctuaries in the North-East are already over-run by unwanted pets - a crisis highlighted in the past few days with a series of incidents of animals being dumped by their owners.  more...

All steamed up over ad that picks on sprouts

VEGETABLE growers have accused Thomas Cook of a tasteless slur on that old Christmas favourite the sprout.  more...

Tyneside News

Dec's parents unmoved

THE PARENTS of North-East TV star Declan Donnelly have shunned the chance to live in luxury.  more...

Inspectors' praise delights school

EDUCATION watchdogs delivered a Christmas present to a North-East infant school, in the form of an official pat on the back.  more...

Foreigners go for 'Broon'

A BRIGHT future is forecast for a traditional North-East tipple, which is now proving more popular overseas than in this country.  more...

Shoppers give delight to pupils

SHOPPERS did their bit to make it a happier Christmas for youngsters at a North-East special school.  more...

Wear Valley,Bishop Auckland News

First phase of new hospital is completed

BISHOP Auckland's long-awaited new hospital passed an important milestone when builders completed the shell of the £67m development.  more...

Diamond couple have special cause to celebrate

A COUPLE who came close to tragedy during their early years of their marriage celebrated their diamond wedding with a Christmas family reunion.  more...

Wearside News

Big welcome for battling Melissa

THE family of a Wearside girl who battled back from a life-threatening illness, is planning a massive party to celebrate her homecoming.  more...

  
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