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Breaking: Redcar race meeting abandoned due to waterlogged track THE Redcar Races meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, October 18) has been abandoned due to the track being waterlogged.
Breaking: Redcar race meeting abandoned due to waterlogged track THE Redcar Races meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, October 18) has been abandoned due to the track being waterlogged.
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'Phil Parkinson's appointment at Sunderland makes sense' AS with much else pertaining to Sunderland at the moment, any assessment of Phil Parkinson’s suitability to be the Black Cats’ new manager hinges on your opinion of what ...
'Phil Parkinson's appointment at Sunderland makes sense' AS with much else pertaining to Sunderland at the moment, any assessment of Phil Parkinson’s suitability to be the Black Cats’ new manager hinges on your opinion of what ... The Northern Echo ● 
Phil Parkinson confirmed as Sunderland AFC manager SUNDERLAND have confirmed the appointment of Phil Parkinson as their new manager.
Phil Parkinson confirmed as Sunderland AFC manager SUNDERLAND have confirmed the appointment of Phil Parkinson as their new manager. The Northern Echo ● 
Man fired fire extinguisher across forecourt after spending first £800 benefit payment on Valium and alcohol A MAN who discharged a fire extinguisher across a petrol forecourt before throwing it at a window had been on a drug...
Man fired fire extinguisher across forecourt after spending first £800 benefit payment on Valium and alcohol A MAN who discharged a fire extinguisher across a petrol forecourt before throwing it at a window had been on a drug... The Northern Echo ● 
Migraines and growing pains - why three children missed 366 days of school MIGRAINES and growing pains were some of the reasons given in court to justify three children missing 366 days of school between them.
Migraines and growing pains - why three children missed 366 days of school MIGRAINES and growing pains were some of the reasons given in court to justify three children missing 366 days of school between them. The Northern Echo ● 
Frighteningly good fun as circus fun rolls into Durham's Wharton Park FAMILIES can enjoy an evening full of frighteningly good circus fun in Durham's Wharton Park this Halloween.
Frighteningly good fun as circus fun rolls into Durham's Wharton Park FAMILIES can enjoy an evening full of frighteningly good circus fun in Durham's Wharton Park this Halloween. The Northern Echo ● 
Bishop Auckland shop cordoned off after front loader smashes through wall POLICE have cordoned an area of Bishop Auckland after a front loader smashed through the rear wall of a shop in the early hours of this morning.
Bishop Auckland shop cordoned off after front loader smashes through wall POLICE have cordoned an area of Bishop Auckland after a front loader smashed through the rear wall of a shop in the early hours of this morning. The Northern Echo ● 
Retirees swap apartment for home at Heighington Meadows A LOCAL couple have ‘upsized’ to a four-bedroom home at Heighington Meadows after recognising that their plan to downsize to a retirement apartment in Barnard Castle...
Retirees swap apartment for home at Heighington Meadows A LOCAL couple have ‘upsized’ to a four-bedroom home at Heighington Meadows after recognising that their plan to downsize to a retirement apartment in Barnard Castle... The Northern Echo ● 
Art buyers are coming in the thousands VISITORS are coming from all over the world to see – and purchase - the art on display at a North-East gallery, with numbers now averaging more than 1,000 a month.
Art buyers are coming in the thousands VISITORS are coming from all over the world to see – and purchase - the art on display at a North-East gallery, with numbers now averaging more than 1,000 a month. The Northern Echo ● 
Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson honoured with lifetime achievement award PARALYMPIC athlete Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has been presented with a lifetime achievement award at the National Lottery's 25th birthday...
Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson honoured with lifetime achievement award PARALYMPIC athlete Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has been presented with a lifetime achievement award at the National Lottery's 25th birthday... The Northern Echo ● 
Bulgaria should be banned and fans jailed says Boro boss TWENTY years after making his international debut in Sofia, Jonathan Woodgate has called for Bulgaria to be banned and those who directed racial abuse towards England’s...
Bulgaria should be banned and fans jailed says Boro boss TWENTY years after making his international debut in Sofia, Jonathan Woodgate has called for Bulgaria to be banned and those who directed racial abuse towards England’s... The Northern Echo ● 
Filming begins for All Creatures Great and Small remake in Yorkshire Dales FILMING has been taking place in the Yorkshire Dales of a remake of iconic 1980s teatime drama, All Creatures Great and Small.
Filming begins for All Creatures Great and Small remake in Yorkshire Dales FILMING has been taking place in the Yorkshire Dales of a remake of iconic 1980s teatime drama, All Creatures Great and Small. The Northern Echo ● 
RAF unit deployed to Malaysia for exercise A DETACHMENT of communications technicians from RAF Leeming based 90 Signals Unit have been deployed to Malaysia as part of Exercise Bersama Lima.
RAF unit deployed to Malaysia for exercise A DETACHMENT of communications technicians from RAF Leeming based 90 Signals Unit have been deployed to Malaysia as part of Exercise Bersama Lima. The Northern Echo ● 
Greenfield Community College hopeful despite 'requires improvement' rating by Ofsted A SECONDARY school is feeling hopeful despite a 'requiring improvement' rating by Ofsted inspectors.
Greenfield Community College hopeful despite 'requires improvement' rating by Ofsted A SECONDARY school is feeling hopeful despite a 'requiring improvement' rating by Ofsted inspectors. The Northern Echo ● 
Dance school boss wins regional rural business award for North A YOUNG entrepreneur from Richmond has been named one of the best in the country after winning a regional Rural Business Award.
Dance school boss wins regional rural business award for North A YOUNG entrepreneur from Richmond has been named one of the best in the country after winning a regional Rural Business Award. The Northern Echo ● 
Dedicated volunteer retires after 13 years A VOLUNTEER who has worked tirelessly to raise funds and awareness for heart and circulatory research has retired after 13 years.
Dedicated volunteer retires after 13 years A VOLUNTEER who has worked tirelessly to raise funds and awareness for heart and circulatory research has retired after 13 years. The Northern Echo ● 
Public meeting to take place about late night drinking in Durham A PUBLIC meeting is being held tomorrow for people to have a say on whether there should be a new policy on drinking in a North-East city.
Public meeting to take place about late night drinking in Durham A PUBLIC meeting is being held tomorrow for people to have a say on whether there should be a new policy on drinking in a North-East city. The Northern Echo ● 
Bearpark to host its first community festival A VILLAGE action group is staging its first ever community festival.
Bearpark to host its first community festival A VILLAGE action group is staging its first ever community festival. The Northern Echo ● 
Staff gearing up for inaugural Moonlight and Memories walk A HOSPICE chief executive will be leading the way as a brand new charity fundraiser mobilises a community to step into the moonlight.
Staff gearing up for inaugural Moonlight and Memories walk A HOSPICE chief executive will be leading the way as a brand new charity fundraiser mobilises a community to step into the moonlight. The Northern Echo ● 
Ferryhill children get cash from Livin to tackle dog dirt YOUNG people determined to clean up their community are ensuring dog walkers have no excuses not to pick up after their pets.
Ferryhill children get cash from Livin to tackle dog dirt YOUNG people determined to clean up their community are ensuring dog walkers have no excuses not to pick up after their pets. The Northern Echo ● 
Railway director joins Darlington board in bid to build steam locomotive A LIFELONG railway enthusiast has been appointed to a charity's board of trustees in its bid to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive.
Railway director joins Darlington board in bid to build steam locomotive A LIFELONG railway enthusiast has been appointed to a charity's board of trustees in its bid to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive. The Northern Echo ● 
Early 19th century railway goods shed in Darlington 'in need of urgent attention' AN early 19th century railway goods shed in Darlington has been named as one of 13 new North-East heritage buildings at risk.
Early 19th century railway goods shed in Darlington 'in need of urgent attention' AN early 19th century railway goods shed in Darlington has been named as one of 13 new North-East heritage buildings at risk. The Northern Echo ● 
Ant and Dec cuddle their guide dog puppy namesakes ANT McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have bonded with “adorable” puppies as part of a campaign for guide dogs.
Ant and Dec cuddle their guide dog puppy namesakes ANT McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have bonded with “adorable” puppies as part of a campaign for guide dogs. The Northern Echo ● 
Soaring rent arrears in Darlington sparks benefits concern A FORTY-NINE per cent rise in council tenants’ rent arrears in just 16 months represents a stark indicator of the “absolutely appalling” situation facing many...
Soaring rent arrears in Darlington sparks benefits concern A FORTY-NINE per cent rise in council tenants’ rent arrears in just 16 months represents a stark indicator of the “absolutely appalling” situation facing many... The Northern Echo 