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Statue of Durham miner, Freddie Gilroy, targeted in vandal attack
10:39am Friday 27th January 2012
A STATUE of a Durham miner enjoying life at the seaside has been vandalised.
Region's schools rule improvement tables
8:00am Friday 27th January 2012
SCHOOLS in the region have dominated a list of the country’s most improved secondaries, with one topping the table and two more being named in the top ten.
Bishop blesses sixth form extension
4:45pm Thursday 26th January 2012
A SIXTH form centre extension has received the blessing of a bishop.
Sport
Gardner staying at Sunderland
8:00am Saturday 28th January 2012
MARTIN O'NEILL has told Craig Gardner he will have to deal with life at Sunderland until the end of the season at least after the midfielder's brother claimed he would prefer to leave.
O'Neill claims Cats can tame Cattermole
8:00am Saturday 28th January 2012
MARTIN O'NEILL thinks he can help Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole curb his bad-boy image, but admits 'I don't want to change him too much'.
Sunderland hoping for Boro's top-flight return
8:00am Saturday 28th January 2012
MARTIN O'NEILL has geared up for the 140th Wear-Tees derby by claiming Middlesbrough's return to the Premier League would enhance the North-East's profile - and help Sunderland attract better players to the area.
Business
Electric van maker’s future safe, says chief
1:43pm Friday 27th August 2010
THE future of electric van maker The Tanfield Group is not in jeopardy despite a sharp fall in its cash reserves, its chief executive said.
Firm helps restore ancient wood
1:45pm Friday 27th August 2010
AN ancient woodland will be preserved, thanks to the generosity of a Durham firm.
It’s time for you to name Durham’s best retailers
3:04pm Friday 20th August 2010
NOMINATIONS have opened for an annual awards to honour Durham’s best retailers.