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Soldier named in crash on A1 killed

5:27pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A YOUNG Army soldier killed in a two vehicle crash which left his wife and baby daughter in need of treatment has been named.

Calls to advice service soaring

Help at hand: Outreach advisor Shiona Farrell

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

INQUIRIES to a charity which helps with debt and benefit problems have increased by 60 per cent since the start of the economic downturn, figures have revealed.

Appeal launched to smarten up church centre

APPEAL: the Rev Lynda Gough outside the centre

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A CHURCH is launching a new cash crusade to spruce up its parish centre so the outside matches the recently redeveloped interior.

Undies for Africa

KNICKER APPEAL: Shildon Mayor Gareth Howe and, right, Jenette Sisson of the Co-operative Funeralcare

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A FUNERAL company is collecting unwanted underwear to help vulnerable women in Africa.

Seaside fun . . . in town

Beach fun: Marcus Robson, two, and younger brother Harvey make sandcastles with their mum Lindsay Benson, left, grandmother Tracey Baker, centre, and family friend Stacey Hunter

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

HUNDREDS of people took advantage of the sunshine and flocked to the beach for the day – without leaving Darlington town centre.

Women saved after blast in care home

over: Vera Nowell, centre left, and Lily Fowler, with staff and residents

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A PENSIONER dragged two elderly women to safety after an oxygen tank exploded in a Darlington care home.

Heavy horse Sally takes it easy

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A POPULAR logging horse has given up her day job to help disabled people learn to ride.

Relaunch for town’s weekly market

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A WEEKLY market will be the focus of the latest initiative aiming to breath new life into Spennymoor town centre.

Disruption likely as council shuts road

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A BUSY route in Darlington town centre is to be closed for seven days while essential work is carried out.

Sports club bounces back after threat

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A SPORTS club which was threatened with closure has sprung back to life thanks to a cash windfall.

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