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Minister has faith in coffee, sofas and a good discussion
THE Rev Dr Gareth Evans is hosting weekly discussions groups at a coffee shop in Darlington. His aim is to stimulate debate about religion in a relaxed atmosphere with people who could be intimidated by a church setting. Dr Evans' group meets every
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Musical loans scheme hits right note
AN innovative scheme to allow those who cannot afford to buy musical instruments the chance to do so through interest-free loans has proved to be music to the ears of the people of Ripon. Ripon City Music, in Kirkgate, is taking part in the Arts Council
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Residents fear more trouble if school site stays mothballed
PLANS to build on a former school site have been mothballed, sparking fears that anti-social behaviour will continue to plague nearby residents. Property developer Gladedale has already had plans to build 78 homes on the former Springfield School site
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Cat found snared in city park
A CAT has been found dead in a public park after it became caught in a snare. The young, black, un-neutered male was discovered by a member of the public in Quarry Moor Park, Ripon, on Wednesday of last week. He had become caught in a "free-running"
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Figures show road safety measures are paying off
TRAFFIC calming measures in Stockton have led to the lowest casualty figures on record, council officials have revealed. Statistics for 2007 show a fall of almost a fifth on the previous year. Stockton Borough Council said it invests large amounts of
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Online map to help disabled drivers
DISABLED drivers in Darlington should soon find it easier to spot parking bays. An online blue badge map has been launched to find parking bays, accessible stations, toilets and petrol stations. The map was launched in July 2006 to cover 64 cities,
