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Darlington for Culture mourns planned closure of town's Arts Centre, but vows to fight on
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Darlington's Arts Centre from closure say they are deeply saddened that the plans look set to go ahead.
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Comedian Frank Carson dead at 85
COMEDIAN Frank Carson, best known for his catchphrase 'It's a cracker', has died and set off for his final gig, his family said tonight.
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Images released of men wanted in connection with bike thefts from Darlington railway station
A NUMBER of men are being hunted in connection with cycle thefts from Darlington railway station.
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'Under pressure' teacher set himself on fire in school car park, inquest hears
A teacher who felt under pressure to get good exam results set himself on fire in the school car park, an inquest heard.
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Man dies after car crashes into driveway wall
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 58-year-old motorist was killed on the region’s roads this morning.
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Twin babies seriously injured as motorbike crashes into pushchair
TWO 18-MONTH-OLD children have been seriously injured after a motorbike crashed into their pushchair in Sunderland this morning.
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Chester-le-Street family of Christopher Rochester brand Greek authorities 'evil'
THE North-East family who were forced by Greek authorities to exhume the body of their son have branded the country "evil" for their lack of subsequent co-operation.
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Tributes at funeral of TV journalist George House
FAMILY, friends and former colleagues of a pioneering television journalist gathered yesterday to say a final farewell to a “quiet, thoughtful gentleman”.
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British journalist dies in Syria
TRIBUTES have been paid to an award-winning journalist killed in the besieged Syrian city of Homs.
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Sex assault counsellor facing jail
A COUNSELLOR is facing a possible prison sentence after being convicted of indecently assaulting a recovering female alcoholic.