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News from December 1998 |
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| Bumper Year For New Start |
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| Friday 01 December 2000 |
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It's been a bumper year for one Stockton Adult Education course as more than eighty students are set to receive awards. more about Bumper Year For New Start |
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| STOCKTON OFFERS THE CHANCE TO FULFILL 1999 GOALS |
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| Sunday 27 December 1998 |
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WHAT'S your New Years resolution? Whether you vow to master the internet, get fit, learn Spanish or just watch less T.V. - Stockton is offering all its residents the chance to fulfil their promises in 1999. more about STOCKTON OFFERS THE CHANCE TO FULFILL 1999 GOALS |
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| LOOKING FOR A COACH |
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| Wednesday 23 December 1998 |
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STOCKTON'S swim scheme is on the look out for a qualified coach to lead its swimmers into the new millennium. more about LOOKING FOR A COACH |
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| REFUSE HAS NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD |
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| Wednesday 23 December 1998 |
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STOCKTON Borough Council is about to start using the most up to date refuse collection system available, in the form of four brand spanking new vehicles costing in the region of ?130,000 each. more about REFUSE HAS NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD |
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| GET ARTY |
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| Wednesday 23 December 1998 |
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If one of your New Year's resolutions is to be more artistic then Billingham Art Gallery has several classes to choose from. Classes start up again, after the Christmas break, on 7th January, 1999. more about GET ARTY |
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| WELLINGTON SQUARE - THE ROAD AHEAD |
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| Wednesday 23 December 1998 |
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DEMOLITION work to properties to make way for the A1035 relief road serving the Wellington Square development at Stockton has been completed. Work on the road will start on 4th January, beginning in the Leeds Street area. more about WELLINGTON SQUARE - THE ROAD AHEAD |
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| LOCAL LAUNCH OF THE FESTIVE DRINK DRIVING CAMPAIGN |
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| Friday 18 December 1998 |
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FOLLOWING on from the national drink drive campaign 'Don't Drink and Die' three local authorities in the area are to launch their own initiative for the festive season. more about LOCAL LAUNCH OF THE FESTIVE DRINK DRIVING CAMPAIGN |
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| IT'S A WHOPPING £5.5M BOOST FOR EDUCATION IN STOCKTON |
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| Thursday 17 December 1998 |
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STOCKTON Borough Council's Education Department have today been told of a massive £5.5 million Capital Allocation. more about IT'S A WHOPPING £5.5M BOOST FOR EDUCATION IN STOCKTON |
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| TURKEYS GALORE |
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| Thursday 17 December 1998 |
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SIXTY turkeys are to be given away this week as part of a Stockton Markets Christmas promotion. more about TURKEYS GALORE |
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| UNSAFE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WARNING! |
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| Thursday 17 December 1998 |
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TRADING Standards Officers in Stockton are warning consumers about potentially dangerous Christmas tree lights on sale in the region. more about UNSAFE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WARNING! |
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| FIREBUGS HIT RECYCLING SITE - AGAIN! |
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| Wednesday 16 December 1998 |
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FIREBUGS in Ingleby Barwick have hit the recycling point at Safeway again, the third time since the site was opened last year. more about FIREBUGS HIT RECYCLING SITE - AGAIN! |
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| CHRISTMAS IS A TIME FOR GIVING - AWAY |
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| Tuesday 15 December 1998 |
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ANIMAL protection officers at Stockton have warned that increasing numbers of animals are being abandoned in the run up to Christmas. more about CHRISTMAS IS A TIME FOR GIVING - AWAY |
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| CLEANING UP THE LITTER TRAIL |
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| Tuesday 15 December 1998 |
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ONE school's involvement in a Council run tidy up campaign is set to lead the way to a cleaner environment for pupils and local residents. more about CLEANING UP THE LITTER TRAIL |
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| TRUANTS AND PARENTS WARNED IN RUN UP TO CHRISTMAS |
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| Monday 14 December 1998 |
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PARENTS who condone the absence of their children from school in the run up to Christmas will be warned this week that their actions could affect their child's education. more about TRUANTS AND PARENTS WARNED IN RUN UP TO CHRISTMAS |
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| A FLYING REQUEST FOR SANTA |
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| Monday 14 December 1998 |
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YOU want to stand out in a crowd you try to do something different. So as Santa trawls through a million or so Christmas present lists then why not make yours stand out by flying it to him on a kite. more about A FLYING REQUEST FOR SANTA |
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| HELPING BUSINESSES CLEAN UP ! |
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| Friday 11 December 1998 |
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STOCKTON COUNCIL is teaming up with local businesses to install sponsored litter bins in the Borough. more about HELPING BUSINESSES CLEAN UP ! |
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| SECURITY OFFICERS SAVE THE DAY |
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| Friday 11 December 1998 |
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OFFICERS from Stockton Council's Concierge Security Service helped catch a vicious mugger who had attacked a Stockton man outside of Hume House, last week. more about SECURITY OFFICERS SAVE THE DAY |
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| TRAFFIC CALMING |
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| Friday 11 December 1998 |
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THE FIRST phase of the ?75,000 traffic-calming scheme at Ragpath Lane and Redhill Road is nearing completion. more about TRAFFIC CALMING |
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| OOPS THERE WAS AN ERROR |
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| Thursday 10 December 1998 |
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EDITORS please note that press release number 806 'Theyr'e all Winners - Oh Yes They Are' should Refer to Billingham Forum's Pantomime as being Little Red Riding Hood and NOT Robin Hood as stated. Apologies, apologies. more about OOPS THERE WAS AN ERROR |
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| STOCKTON COUNCIL AWARDS HELPING HAND BUSINESS GRANT |
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| Thursday 10 December 1998 |
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A DECADE has passed since brothers John and Gary Dobbing founded Northern Fabrications Limited and thanks to a Business Grant from Stockton Borough Council, the next ten years is set to see the business expand further. more about STOCKTON COUNCIL AWARDS HELPING HAND BUSINESS GRANT |
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| THE ROOTS OF THE FUTURE - PLANT A TREE |
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| Wednesday 09 December 1998 |
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LOW Grange in Billingham will be a much greener place from now on as a major tree planting scheme gets underway. more about THE ROOTS OF THE FUTURE - PLANT A TREE |
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| OPEN CALL FOR STOCKTON LIFELINE |
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| Wednesday 09 December 1998 |
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THE FIRST phase of a ?2 million project to up-grade life-saving warden call equipment is to be officially opened later this week. more about OPEN CALL FOR STOCKTON LIFELINE |
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| SHOPPING FREE ZONE: CHRISTMAS FAMILY FUN |
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| Wednesday 09 December 1998 |
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THERE'S FUN for all the family, with a difference, at Preston Hall Museum's Christmas Family Fun Day on Saturday 12 December. more about SHOPPING FREE ZONE: CHRISTMAS FAMILY FUN |
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| THE ART OF KNITTING |
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| Wednesday 09 December 1998 |
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Billingham Art Gallery is celebrating a wealth of local talent from 12th December - 9th January with it's 18th Open Art Exhibition. more about THE ART OF KNITTING |
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| THOUSANDS PERFORM CHRISTMAS MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA |
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| Wednesday 09 December 1998 |
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THOUSANDS of young singers and musicians will join together this week to perform two very special Christmas concerts. more about THOUSANDS PERFORM CHRISTMAS MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA |
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| MOUNTAINS OF FUN FOR HEATHER |
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| Friday 04 December 1998 |
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TEN YEAR old Heather Louise Nelson will be riding high when she's presented with her prize of a Mountain Bike by the Mayor of Stockton Cllr Ann McCoy on Tuesday 8th December. more about MOUNTAINS OF FUN FOR HEATHER |
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| ZEBRA MAKES WAY FOR GREEN MAN |
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| Friday 04 December 1998 |
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A ZEBRA crossing in Stockton's High Street has been altered to increase road safety. more about ZEBRA MAKES WAY FOR GREEN MAN |
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| TRY YOUR HAND AT TRADITIONAL CRAFTS |
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| Friday 04 December 1998 |
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IF YOU have ever fancied trying basket making, weaving and spinning or wood turning on a traditional pole lathe, the place to go is the Castle Eden Walkway Country Park run by Stockton Borough Council, Lesure Services Department. more about TRY YOUR HAND AT TRADITIONAL CRAFTS |
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| PANTO ON ICE |
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| Friday 04 December 1998 |
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BILLINGHAM Ice Skating Club's third consecutive pantomime this year which runs from 13th to 17th December, is the well known and loved story of 'Snow White' - with a difference. more about PANTO ON ICE |
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| BRIDGING THE GAP |
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| Thursday 03 December 1998 |
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STOCKTON Council are calling on the whole community to give opinion on five engaging design concepts for a proposed super new footbridge over the River Tees. more about BRIDGING THE GAP |
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| FESTIVITIES AT THE FORGE |
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| Thursday 03 December 1998 |
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STOCKTON Borough Council's Community Action staff in Norton Grange are rolling up their sleeves and donning aprons to help out with the Christmas Lunch. more about FESTIVITIES AT THE FORGE |
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| CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING |
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| Thursday 03 December 1998 |
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HARTBURN Lodge, Harlsey Road, Hartburn, Stockton, will be holding a Christmas Coffee Morning on Wednesday 9th December between 10.00am and 1.00pm. more about CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING |
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| NEW YEAR START FOR RELIEF ROAD |
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| Thursday 03 December 1998 |
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STOCKTON Council's Housing and Contract Services Department has won the contract for the re-alignment of the A1305 road at Stockton, in preparation for the ?40m Wellington Square shopping development. more about NEW YEAR START FOR RELIEF ROAD |
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| BEWARE BOGUS OFFICIALS |
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| Thursday 03 December 1998 |
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STOCKTON Council is warning fast food premises in the Borough to watch out for bogus officials posing as Environmental Health Officers. The imposters have attempted to instruct operators in hygiene practices and told prospective customers not to enter shops. more about BEWARE BOGUS OFFICIALS |
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| TREE PLANTING 'CONKERED' |
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| Thursday 03 December 1998 |
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A TREE too big for its roots has been replanted after its owners contacted the Council's Parks & Countryside team with a plea for help. more about TREE PLANTING 'CONKERED' |
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| CONCIERGE SECURITY JUMP TO AID |
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| Thursday 03 December 1998 |
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COUNCIL security men last night jumped into action to save an elderly tenant whose flat was on fire. more about CONCIERGE SECURITY JUMP TO AID |
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| TERRIFIC TENANTS PRAISED |
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| Thursday 03 December 1998 |
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TERRIFIC tenants from Stockton will receive a well earned pat on the back next week when the Council will pays tribute to unsung members of the community at a special Tenant Awards ceremony. more about TERRIFIC TENANTS PRAISED |
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| LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE SETTLEMENT 1999/2000: |
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| Wednesday 02 December 1998 |
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STOCKTON-ON-TEES Borough Council has begun to assess the implications of the Government's provisional financial settlement for 1999/2000 and beyond. more about LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE SETTLEMENT 1999/2000: |
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| EGGLESCLIFFE C.E. PRIMARY - EXCELLENCE IS OUR GOAL |
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| Wednesday 02 December 1998 |
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OFSTED have delivered a resounding 'thumbs up' approval for Egglescliffe C.E. Primary School, Stockton, in their recent second inspection. more about EGGLESCLIFFE C.E. PRIMARY - EXCELLENCE IS OUR GOAL |
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| GCSE PERFORMANCE TABLES 1998 |
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| Tuesday 01 December 1998 |
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STOCKTON's schools were amongst the region's best results when the Government published its GCSE performance tables today. more about GCSE PERFORMANCE TABLES 1998 |
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| LIFELONG LEARNING SURVEY SET FOR STOCKTON |
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| Tuesday 01 December 1998 |
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A £10,000 grant awarded to a Stockton learning initiative will mean a detailed survey of current levels of literacy, numeracy and Information Technology skills in the area can go ahead. more about LIFELONG LEARNING SURVEY SET FOR STOCKTON |
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