http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/ The Advertiser Series /durham/ en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:42:30 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:42:30 +0000 http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/resources/images/999293/?type=rsslogo http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/ http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/5041600.Call_for_talks_on_To_Let_signs/?ref=rss A STUDENT landlord has called for talks over Durham city’s controversial To Let signs. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:20:00 +0000 19be2d8b12db9320f7ce2a123d9b78db http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/5041613.Robbie___s_red_letter_day/?ref=rss LIKE many children his age, three-year-old amputee Robbie Jones loves Fireman Sam, so visiting a real fire station was a red letter day. Robbie, of Bowburn, who had both legs amputated after contracting meningitis went to Sunderland Central Community Fire Station on Saturday to receive money raised in an appeal to buy him artificial limbs. Firefighters on Green Watch were moved by his story and decided to support the appeal, which currently stands at about £100,000. Robbie has his first legs but, as he grows, he will need replacements. As well as meeting firemen, he sat in a fire engine and squirted water from a hose. His father, Wayne, said: “We are grateful to everyone who has helped, from £1 to £1,000.” Fireman John McLachlan said: “We decided to put some money in a pot and everyone at the station put money in and we raised about £170.” Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:20:00 +0000 a94ba87ae90566e37cd9b36cf32f3490 http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/5041609.Council_sets_lowest_tax_rise_for_a_decade/?ref=rss DURHAM County Council has agreed its lowest council tax rise in more than a decade. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:20:00 +0000 7e39a8eec07088cf6902853fe12d8155 http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/5041639.Swords_at_the_ready/?ref=rss SCHOOL pupils have been learning the traditional art of rapper sword dancing – as Durham City prepares to host a folk and music dance festival. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0000 559d0c0f2097e01994d19b905e7f6fae http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/5041631.Statue_campaigners_admit_defeat/?ref=rss CAMPAIGNERS who fought to stop a landmark statue being moved have finally admitted defeat. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0000 4518dcb59f2229f98ab1862d87696715 http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/5028636.Police_appeal_after_fatal_crash/?ref=rss POLICE investigating a fatal road accident are appealing for help from taxi drivers. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 f4466786a626d5bc52148a3f349b56bb http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/5028642.MP_calls_for_inquiry_into_grit_shortage/?ref=rss AN MP this week demanded an inquiry into Britain’s grit shortage after County Durham’s pleas to be made a national priority for salt supplies fell on deaf ears. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 e37db305932095200e85f592ef358a0e http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/5028644.Station_work_earns_award/?ref=rss THE restoration of Durham City’s railway station has won an award. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 72be1548043c77e96b0638152f1b25c0 http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/5028653.Guides_in_cathedral/?ref=rss A SERVICE for about 1,000 Girl Guides was held at Durham Cathedral. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 c4894f37af4e2190d68c1bdbbd193b81 http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/durham/5028657.Cabinet_pays_visit/?ref=rss HISTORY was made as Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his senior ministers held a Cabinet meeting in Durham. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 c1168cd4190fe4f0196e6549558778c4