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Man blames dyslexia on firearm offences, court told

7:20pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A MAN claimed his dyslexia meant that he failed to list all of his previous convictions on an application to gain a firearms certificate, a court heard.

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Dennis the Menace walks pupils to school

9:50am Friday 17th May 2013

ONE of the most mischievous schoolboys ever known failed to lead pupils astray when he walked them to school this morning.

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Bishop Auckland man cut friend's face with hair clippers in attempt to shave his head

2:16pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A MAN who cut his friend’s face with hair clippers while he tried to shave his head after drinking will pay compensation.

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Residents invited to meeting in Shildon to explain welfare reform

3:35pm Thursday 16th May 2013

WELFARE MEETING: The Sedgefield Residents Association is to hold a meeting on the Government’s welfare reforms. Phil Hanns, of Durham County Council, will speak on issues to face local residents and housing providers, such as livin, will also speak at the meeting. It runs between 10am and 1pm on May 29, at the Jubilee Fields Community Centre, Shildon.

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Police appeal for smashed window info

2:39pm Thursday 16th May 2013

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Music society hosts classical concert at Auckland Castle

1:01pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

MUSIC SOCIETY: The Bishop Auckland Music Society is to host The Busch Ensemble at Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland. The group will perform classical music including works by Mozart from 7.30pm on Friday (May 17). Tickets are £12.50 on the door with entry free to under-18s.

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Events in South Durham

11:16am Wednesday 15th May 2013

South Durham events

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