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Call for talks on To Let signs
9:20am Friday 5th March 2010
A STUDENT landlord has called for talks over Durham city’s controversial To Let signs.
Robbie’s red letter day
9:20am Friday 5th March 2010
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.”
Council sets lowest tax rise for a decade
9:20am Friday 5th March 2010
DURHAM County Council has agreed its lowest council tax rise in more than a decade.
Swords at the ready
9:30am Friday 5th March 2010
SCHOOL pupils have been learning the traditional art of rapper sword dancing – as Durham City prepares to host a folk and music dance festival.
Statue campaigners admit defeat
9:30am Friday 5th March 2010
CAMPAIGNERS who fought to stop a landmark statue being moved have finally admitted defeat.
Police appeal after fatal crash
9:00am Friday 26th February 2010
POLICE investigating a fatal road accident are appealing for help from taxi drivers.
MP calls for inquiry into grit shortage
9:00am Friday 26th February 2010
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.
Station work earns award
9:00am Friday 26th February 2010
THE restoration of Durham City’s railway station has won an award.
Guides in cathedral
9:00am Friday 26th February 2010
A SERVICE for about 1,000 Girl Guides was held at Durham Cathedral.
Cabinet pays visit
9:00am Friday 26th February 2010
HISTORY was made as Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his senior ministers held a Cabinet meeting in Durham.
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