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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.

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.

New charity shop needs volunteers

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A BISHOP Auckland charity shop due to open its doors this week is appealing for volunteers to come forward.

Fans pitch in with £14,000

8:00am Thursday 26th August 2010

FANS have been pitching in to pay for facilities at their new football stadium.

Scarecrows on display

The Toy Story scarecrows with judge John Cager, left, and creators Rita and Miles Graham and John and Barbara Walton

8:00am Thursday 26th August 2010

SCARECROW magic returned to Weardale at the weekend.

Kicking off in new kit

8:00am Thursday 26th August 2010

YOUNG footballers in Crook are kitted out for the new season thanks to sponsorship from housing management company, Dale and Valley Homes.

New store gets welcome from traders

8:00am Thursday 26th August 2010

TRADERS in Bishop Auckland have welcomed news that a discount department store will open before Christmas.

Tractor crashes into living room

Lynn Clark’s living room after the tractor ploughed through

8:00am Thursday 26th August 2010

A WOMAN and her four shih tzu dogs had a miraculous escape last week when a tractor smashed through the front wall of her home.



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