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The North East | Archive | 2002 | July

Stories for 8 July 2002

Bishop Auckland,Barnard Castle,Darlington,Durham,East Durham,East Cleveland,Hawes,Newton Aycliffe,No Sport

Northants' last men stand to defeat deflated Durham

IT was like Derby in reverse as Northants began to squander their winning position on Saturday, just as Durham had done against Derbyshire at the start of the season. more...

Tim Wellock's Durham Diary

NORTHANTS are not the most hospitable of counties, although it would be unfair to suggest they resent Durham's first-class status. more...

Lintz heading for title

Lintz are firmly on course to clinch their first championship in two decades after they defeated close challengers Lanchester with ease. more...

Bishops step up bid for top-flight return

Bishop Auckland powered their way to another emphatic victory as they attempt to return to the Premier Division at the first attempt. more...

Boddington's Durham Coast League

Seaham Park felt the full might of Calvin Stephenson and failed to halt Murton's title challenge. more...

Berry is hopeful of course success

JOHN Berry has a tremendous record when he sends his horses north of the border and his Hakam looks a likely sort in the McEwan's 70/- Handicap over a mile and one furlong at Musselburgh this afternoon. more...

Relief for Boro as El Tel heads to Leeds

TERRY VENABLES is set to take charge of Leeds United today - ending Steve McClaren's chances of landing the Elland Road job. more...

West Indies make light work of Yorkshire

Yorkshire's inexperienced side were no match for West Indies A at Headingley yesterday and they lost the coloured clothing contest by eight wickets after being hit by a Gayle-force blast. more...

Hamilton still unable to bowl

Yorkshire all-rounder Gavin Hamilton has still not regained sufficient self-confidence to bowl for his county after his nightmare performance against Sussex at Headingley on June 12 when he withdrew from the attack after sending down five wides and a no-ball in his solitary over. more...

Stockton are defeated in double quick time

STOCKTON crashed to 67 all out in 23 overs and are now only 11 points better off than Norton at the bottom of the table. more...

Twists and turns in race for the championship

THE see-saw battle for supremacy at the top of the league goes on and on and Esh Winning's victory over Kimblesworth and Evenwood's defeat by Crook Town has given a new twist to the championship chase. more...

Saltburn close in

Saltburn reduced Guisborough's lead at the top to 13 points when they won at Wolviston and their rivals were involved in a huge scoring draw with Hartlepool. more...

Consett,Stanley,Chester Le Street News

News in brief: Club sticks by path pledge

SUNDERLAND AFC plans to fulfil its obligation to build a footpath linking the Stadium of Light to one of the two nearby stations on the newly-extended Metro rail network. more...

Music and fun help to celebrate town's history

EVENTS to mark a town's history literally ended with a bang at the weekend. more...

Organisers pleased as show makes comeback

A FARMING community successfully revived an annual show curtailed by the foot-and-mouth epidemic last year. more...

Darlington,Newton Aycliffe,Sedgefield,Barnard Castle News

Artworks go on display

CERAMICS, sculpture and paintings go on show in a North-East town this week. more...

Pen auction flops at hospital fete

A PEN used by the Queen during a visit to the region is expected to go up for auction for a third time. more...

Pupils battle for maths honours

YOUNGSTERS from across Darlington have taken part in mathematics challenge events at the town's Carmel RC Technology College. more...

Victim Support in swim appeal

DARLINGTON branch of Victim Support is appealing for swimmers to take part in a 12-hour swimathon later this month, with proceeds helping the service's new scheme to aid witnesses. more...

Spy TV proposed for churchyard

THE installation of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) security camera in a Darlington churchyard frequented by drinkers and drug-users is being considered. more...

Village cottages scheme opposed

PLANS to build two semi-detached cottages in a village near Darlington are being recommended for approval despite objections from villagers and parish councillors. more...

Carnival success makes it a permanent fixture

A CARNIVAL revived last year after a 20-year absence has earned a permanent place in Crook's summer calendar. more...

Cyclists gear up for festival rides finale

CYCLISTS are setting their sights on the final two events of an annual festival. more...

Bird drops in at school fete

A FEATHERED fugitive was an extra attraction at a school fete at the weekend. more...

Alterations to prime shop site in pipeline

LONG-awaited improvements to a prime Darlington town centre shop unit could soon be under way. more...

Industrial unit blaze

ARSONISTS broke into a small industrial unit in Darlington and set fire to the compound, damaging several cars. more...

Schools to give lessons on crime

DARLINGTON schools are joining forces with police to add crimefighting lessons to the curriculum. more...

Durham,East Durham News

Youngsters prepare to tread boards

SOME of the region's most talented youngsters will perform in a production of the hit musical, Oliver. more...

Expert patients wanted

A PROGRAMME has been launched to help patients with long-term illnesses cope with their condition. more...

Gemma family fears are eased

A young woman whose family raised concern over her whereabouts was located at the weekend. more...

Oar-some ten ready to row up cash boost

ROWERS aim to stroke their way to a target 100 kilometres on a charity challenge - without leaving a leisure centre fitness room. more...

News in brief: Club sticks by path pledge

SUNDERLAND AFC plans to fulfil its obligation to build a footpath linking the Stadium of Light to one of the two nearby stations on the newly-extended Metro rail network. more...

Phones mast extension bid sparks residents' outcry

A CAMPAIGN to prevent mobile phone dishes being installed near three schools has been launched shortly after parents lost their battle over a similar development. more...

East Cleveland News

Volunteer's reward to help church

A VOLUNTEER has landed £1,000 for the church where she helps out. more...

Take the Ridewell test

CYCLISTS who fancy pitting their skills against others are invited to take part in Cleveland Police's Ridewell 2002. more...

Shutting out the thieves

POLICE are warning people to keep their doors and windows locked after a spate of sneak-in thefts. more...

Sunshine brings the crowds out for gala

GLORIOUS sunshine and a host of attractions kept the crowds happy at a summer gala in the region. more...

News in brief: Drugs seized in police swoop

POLICE seized drugs with a street value of more than £1,000 after a raid on a house in Grangetown. Twenty officers, including an armed response unit, carried out the raid at the property, in Eastcroft Road, at 8am on Friday. more...

Northallerton,Richmond,Hawes News

Big show hopes of support network

A NETWORK set up to combat a hidden crisis in the countryside will be hoping for feedback at North Yorkshire's biggest agricultural show this week. more...

Problem estate to get new look

SCARBOROUGH'S Edgehill housing estate, one of the most run-down in North Yorkshire, is to get a multi-million pound new look with the building of 166 homes. more...

Abbey echoes to sixties' beat

THE tranquil surroundings of an idyllic country estate are to be livened up in style this month - as the Swinging Sixties come back to life. more...

Playgroup is on the move

A POPULAR playgroup will mark the end of an era this month as it prepares to move out of its home. more...

End-of-month deadline for events listings

ANYONE organising an event to take place in the autumn or winter has until the end of the month to submit details for free inclusion on two websites and in a leaflet by Richmondshire's tourism team. more...

News in brief: Moorland walk for a fitter life

SCARBOROUGH Healthy Walking Project is launched tomorrow. The project, organised by the Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale primary care trust and backed by a £10,000 grant from the Walking the Way to Health group, is encouraging people to leave the sofa behind and take a walk on the North York Moors. more...

New season's entertainment unveiled

A MUSICAL, a pantomime, a comedy and an American classic are all part of the new season unveiled by Harrogate Theatre. more...

Worst of delays over in days, council hopes

CITY leaders are trying to reassure motorists about the extent of the traffic disruption that is likely to be caused during a £585,000 scheme to replace a gas main. more...

Sponsors offer help for flower beds

A DETERMINED stand by the town council could be enough to save Richmond's roundabouts from being grassed over. more...

Striking Spanish gold

FOUR amigos from the Richmond area will be able to chat with the locals if they ever take a holiday in Spain. more...

Gala gets festival into the swing

SOWERBY Gala helped to launch the week-long Thirsk Festival at the weekend. more...

Memorial fund 'still making an impact'

YOUNG deaf people have benefited by £33,000 thanks to a charity launched in Richmond 11 years ago. more...

Teesside News

News in brief: Drugs seized in police swoop

Minister to be ordained after training

A NEW minister will be ordained on Teesside next weekend. more...

Euro grant provides boost for jobs and environment

A COMMUNITY has been awarded more than £150,000 to revamp neglected wasteland and boost the job prospects of unemployed residents. more...

Youngsters find learning can be fun

PUZZLES, games and challenges were on the menu for children who visited a maths and literacy fair in Stockton at the weekend. more...

Firm supports first aid training

PRIMARY school pupils in Stockton have been given the chance to learn about first aid thanks to a local company. more...

Funds for childcare centre provided

A NEW centre offering childcare and education services is to be built in west Middlesbrough, thanks to a Government grant of almost £400,000. more...

Visitors take a walk to a watery end at maritime festival

THOUSANDS of people went on a voyage of discovery at the weekend at one of the region's biggest summer events - Hartlepool's Maritime Festival. more...

The North East Business

Jobs hope at former Enron centre

A TEESSIDE call centre is to create more than 60 jobs in the next year. more...

Alterations to prime shop site in pipeline

LONG-awaited improvements to a prime Darlington town centre shop unit could soon be under way. more...

Appeal for £45m to boost economy

UNION leaders are calling for an extra £45m in Government cash to close the productivity gap and boost the region's economy. more...

The North East Features

Weekend TV: Big Brother... but with guns

The Frontier House (C4); London's Burning (ITV); Dan Dare: Pilot Of The Future (C5) more...

Hear All Sides: GALA THEATRE

DURHAM City Council describes the city's Gala Theatre as a spectacular regional source. Nobody is denying that. more...

Comment: Tennis hopes falter at nets

ANOTHER Wimbledon has come and gone and still there is no British men's champion to prevent us from having to hark back to 1936 and the year of Fred Perry. more...

Boys, girls... and a band of Brothers

Once they had to hide away, but now the country's leading Catholic public school and largest monastery is celebrating its 200th birthday. Nick Morrison discovers a community no longer under siege - but still largely out of sight. more...

Entertainment: It started with a kiss...

Fiona Wass and Nicholas Lane have played married couples before, but never for real. Until now, she tells Steve Pratt. more...

The importance of creature comforts

Loss of habitat is sending many already threatened species in the region spiralling towards extinction. John Dean examines the crisis facing The Endangered North. more...

Burning Questions: What's my line in royal succession?

Q If Edward VIII had not abdicated and remained King until his death, but had still died childless, would Queen Elizabeth II still have been our present monarch? - Yvonne Scullion, North Yorkshire. more...

The North East Leisure

What's my line in royal succession?

The North East News

A1 motorists get circles under their eyes

A CROP circle which mysteriously appeared overnight next to the A1 in North Yorkshire had thousands of drivers rubbing their eyes. more...

Death probe 'could embarrass Army'

THE father of a North-East soldier found shot dead at his barracks predicts an official inquiry by MPs could embarrass Army top brass. more...

Claims over cracked pavements are costing the region millions

CRACKED pavements are costing the region's tax payers tens of millions of pounds in compensation. more...

Quarry festival will be back next year - organiser

A QUARRY near the A1 in North Yorkshire did not exactly rock when it hosted a music festival at the weekend. more...

Visitors flood to city's summer festival of dance and music

SHOPPERS mingled with tourists to make Durham a bustling city during its summer festival weekend. more...

Women attacked by youths

TWO women needed hospital treatment after they were the victims of a "violent and unprovoked" attack by a group of drunken young people. more...

Former hotel destroyed by fire

MORE than 40 firefighters spent six hours tackling a blaze which destroyed a disused hotel. more...

Feasting on musical delights

MUSIC of the highest calibre came to a North-East village at the weekend. more...

Badger toll leads to snare ban call

A LEADING wildlife campaigner has called for an end to the persecution of badgers in the region. more...

Survivors furious over Selby crash driver's new appeal

SURVIVORS of the Selby rail disaster have reacted angrily after the motorist who caused the tragedy began legal proceedings in a bid to clear his name. more...

Still time to enter famous dog show

DOG owners have little more than three weeks to submit entries to the region's biggest canine show. more...

Sounds good as city prepares for miners' gala

SAMBA music, rapper swords and stilt-walking birds will be among the attractions at a forthcoming annual gala. more...

Spotlight on environment

GREEN experts and farming specialists from the North-East were guest speakers at a conference to discuss world environmental issues. more...

News in brief: Climber hurt in hillside fall

A CLIMBER from the North-East was treated in hospital over the weekend following a 50ft fall on a Scottish hillside. more...

Boy devastated by theft of machine

AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD boy has been left devastated by the theft of his motorcycle, which was bought with his savings. more...

Grants shake-up may aid North-East

THE region could benefit by hundreds of millions of pounds through a shake-up in the system of Government grants. more...

'Arthritis' patient's six heart attacks

A MAN suffered six heart attacks just hours after doctors told him he was probably suffering from arthritis. more...

Waters flow again at restored spa

A VICTORIAN spa has been restored to its former glory after vandals wrecked the 150-year-old relic. more...

Flying a kite is not such a breeze after all

CHANGEABLE wind conditions had kite-fliers on their toes at the weekend. more...

Old bank to bring change in village

SENIOR staff members of a bank which closed its branch in a village two years ago have handed the building's keys to new owners. more...

Tournament puts the football girls through their paces

SOCCER stars of the future fought it out over two days of football action at the weekend. more...

Community welcomes flag home from World Cup duties

IT was back home where it belongs. The flag that unfurled before a TV audience of millions during the World Cup in Japan and Korea was finally flown with pride in its native Weardale. more...

McClaren to stay as Tel gets Leeds job

BORO boss Steve McClaren last night ruled himself out of taking the manager's job at Leeds United. more...

Farmer's wife held after stabbing

THE wife of a young farmer was being questioned by detectives last night after her husband was found dead with stab wounds. more...

Target 'increased my wait for op'

A HEART bypass patient who has faced an agonising ten-month wait for treatment last night won an apology from hospital chiefs. more...

Party as Queen's baton arrives

A HUGE street party welcomed the arrival of the Queen's Jubilee Baton to the region at the weekend. more...

The North East, News

Football star taken to court over TV bill

A businessman took £10.5m Newcastle star Lauren Robert to court after the French winger failed to pay a £223 satellite TV bill. more...

Al Qaida suspect in the North

A suspected al Qaida leader and his family are living in a safe house in northern England where they are being looked after by British intelligence, it was claimed today. more...

Massive investment in region's stations

Rail operator GNER signalled the start of a multi-million pound investment in upgrading the region's train stations today. more...

Region's landmarks at risk

More historic buildings and landmarks showing signs of the ravages of time are highlighted on a new ``at risk'' list published by English Heritage today. more...

The North East,Bishop Auckland News

Region's children reach impressionist final

A group of talented youngsters are hoping to make a good impression as they follow in the footsteps of Alistair McGowen. more...

The North East,Darlington, News

Leukaemia patient receives transplant

A man suffering from leukaemia has become the first adult in Britain to undergo a life-saving bone marrow transplant using blood from a baby's umbilical cord, it emerged today. more...

The North East,Durham, News

Naturist group opens its doors

A naturist group is inviting curious members of the public to see for themselves what goes on behind closed doors. more...

The North East,Wear Valley News

Former war prisoners help bring camp to life

Decades after they were sent home from a North-East camp, prisoners of war are helping piece together the site's history so it can be opened as a visitors' attraction. more...

The North East,Wearside News

Striker banned from driving

Sunderland striker Lilian Laslandes was banned from driving for two years today after finally appearing before a court on drink driving charges. more...

Tyneside News

New direction for agony aunt Denise

TELEVISION agony aunt Denise Robertson is aiming to solve a few problems by making people laugh with her first musical, Fine! Fine! Fine! more...

Concerts will urge children to fight crime

THOUSANDS of youngsters will enjoy the annual Say No and Phone (Snap) concerts in Newcastle and Sunderland this week. more...

Wear Valley,Bishop Auckland News

News in brief: Recognition for credit union

SOUTH West Durham Credit Union has been registered by the Financial Services Authority after two years of hard work by volunteers. The organisation will soon open offices in Church Street, Shildon, providing loans and saving opportunities for people in Sedgefield and Wear Valley. more...

Healthy method of helping hospice

FITNESS fanatics took part in a 100-mile challenge to raise funds for a hospice which provides day care for patients. more...

Alterations to prime shop site in pipeline

LONG-awaited improvements to a prime Darlington town centre shop unit could soon be under way. more...

Industrial unit blaze

ARSONISTS broke into a small industrial unit in Darlington and set fire to the compound, damaging several cars. more...

Victim Support in swim appeal

DARLINGTON branch of Victim Support is appealing for swimmers to take part in a 12-hour swimathon later this month, with proceeds helping the service's new scheme to aid witnesses. more...

Spy TV proposed for churchyard

THE installation of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) security camera in a Darlington churchyard frequented by drinkers and drug-users is being considered. more...

Cyclists gear up for festival rides finale

CYCLISTS are setting their sights on the final two events of an annual festival. more...

Pen auction flops at hospital fete

A PEN used by the Queen during a visit to the region is expected to go up for auction for a third time. more...

Carnival success makes it a permanent fixture

A CARNIVAL revived last year after a 20-year absence has earned a permanent place in Crook's summer calendar. more...

Village cottages scheme opposed

PLANS to build two semi-detached cottages in a village near Darlington are being recommended for approval despite objections from villagers and parish councillors. more...

Bird drops in at school fete

A FEATHERED fugitive was an extra attraction at a school fete at the weekend. more...

Schools to give lessons on crime

SCHOOLS in County Durham are joining forces with police to add crimefighting lessons to the curriculum. more...

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