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Charity’s 50th birthday plea

1:32pm Thursday 4th February 2010

A CHARITY that helps people with a range of issues from debt advice to employment law has celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Raising a glass to festival

Sam and Lesley Zair are served wine by the Mayor of Bishop Auckland, Coun David Wilson, at the launch of the food festival

1:34pm Thursday 4th February 2010

FOOD festival organisers created a champagne moment for the launch of this year’s event.

Military funeral for soldier killed in bomb blast

1:32pm Thursday 4th February 2010

A SOLDIER who died in Afghanistan last month is being honoured with a military funeral this Wednesday.

Young film makers mark decade

Rosemary Laxton meets the young film makers at Woodhouse Close, Bishop Auckland

1:36pm Thursday 4th February 2010

YOUNG people who make films about difficult social issues held an open night to mark ten years as Investors in Children.

Brothers call meeting over homes closures

1:36pm Thursday 4th February 2010

CAMPAIGNERS fighting the possible closure of council-run care homes are planning a public show of strength.

Labour chooses candidate

Honoured: Pat Glass

12:36pm Thursday 28th January 2010

LABOUR'S new prospective parliamentary candidate for North West Durham has described her selection as “an honour and a privilege”.

Matt endorses rescue book

Matt Baker at the launch of the new book on Saturday

12:37pm Thursday 28th January 2010

TV PRESENTER Matt Baker helped launch a book on the history of the Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue team at the weekend.

Appeal for volunteers

Cooks Jean Petty and Cynthia Hall, who prepare meals for the lunch club and the meals on wheels service

12:38pm Thursday 28th January 2010

A LONG-RUNNING meals service staffed by volunteers in Bishop Auckland has launched an urgent recruitment appeal.

Brave Chloe loses her battle against cancer

Princess for a day: Chloe Clark pictured at her dream party in October last year

12:40pm Thursday 28th January 2010

A GIRL who bravely fought cancer twice in her short life has finally lost her battle with the disease.

Family’s hospice efforts

12:41pm Thursday 28th January 2010

A TOWN councillor who disagrees with members receiving allowances is handing over his payments to his local hospice.

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