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News from October 2008 |
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| Sci-fi in the sky with Stockton's fireworks event! |
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| Friday 31 October 2008 |
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POLLED in the top ten of UK free firework displays, Stockton Council will be presenting the area's finest annual fireworks show on Wednesday, 5 November. more about Sci-fi in the sky with Stockton's fireworks event! |
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| Have your say 'on the buses' |
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| Friday 31 October 2008 |
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RESIDENTS across Stockton Borough are being urged to head along to the forthcoming Public Transport Forum. more about Have your say 'on the buses' |
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| Get Bidding! |
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| Friday 31 October 2008 |
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STOCKTON Borough Council is encouraging clubs and groups to bid for additional funding to provide outdoor activities for people aged 50 and older. more about Get Bidding! |
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| Tackling those out to make mischief |
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| Friday 31 October 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council's Neighbourhood Enforcement Officers have been out and about across the Borough both in the run up to and during Mischief Night as part of a joint approach to reducing anti social behaviour. more about Tackling those out to make mischief |
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| Rate relief for sports clubs |
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| Thursday 30 October 2008 |
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STOCKTON Borough Council is reminding local clubs and organisations to apply as soon as possible for financial help. more about Rate relief for sports clubs |
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| New reading group launched |
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| Thursday 30 October 2008 |
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THE elderly and housebound can now take advantage of a brand new reading group. more about New reading group launched |
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| Ancestry taster sessions |
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| Thursday 30 October 2008 |
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IF you've ever wondered where your family comes from and don't know where to start don't worry help is at hand. more about Ancestry taster sessions |
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| Work on new pitch gets underway |
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| Tuesday 28 October 2008 |
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WORK has started to create a full size football pitch and multi-games area for young people in Hardwick to have fun and keep fit in. more about Work on new pitch gets underway |
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| Remembrance Sunday at Stockton |
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| Tuesday 28 October 2008 |
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SUNDAY, November 9, will see the people of Stockton pay their respects for the efforts and sacrifices made by the armed forces during times of war since the First World War. more about Remembrance Sunday at Stockton |
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| Warning given on unsafe Halloween Witches wig |
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| Friday 24 October 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council's Trading Standards and Licensing Team have today issued a warning after an unsafe Halloween Witches wig was found on sale in Stockton. more about Warning given on unsafe Halloween Witches wig |
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| Stepping out in Stockton |
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| Friday 24 October 2008 |
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Do you like exploring the Borough on foot? Keen to share your local knowledge to others? more about Stepping out in Stockton |
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| Commemorating a Heritage Tree of the Tees |
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| Friday 24 October 2008 |
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STOCKTON Borough Council and Groundwork Community Forests are commemorating a 250-year-old Norton Ash Tree next week with a free family themed event. more about Commemorating a Heritage Tree of the Tees |
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| Report offers new guidelines on accommodation applications |
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| Friday 24 October 2008 |
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STOCKTON Borough Council has produced a special report providing help and guidance when considering planning applications for student accommodation within the Borough. more about Report offers new guidelines on accommodation applications |
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| Take the fright out of your fuel bills |
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| Friday 24 October 2008 |
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STOCKTON Borough Council and Go Warm will be taking the fright out your fuel bills this Halloween at a special road show to help people lower their energy usage. more about Take the fright out of your fuel bills |
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| Crafts at Billingham Beck are a walk in the park |
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| Friday 24 October 2008 |
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SUNDAY'S are a day to relax and to spend time with the family and there's no better place to come on a Sunday than the Billingham Beck Valley Country Park. more about Crafts at Billingham Beck are a walk in the park |
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| Half-term fun at woodland park |
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| Thursday 23 October 2008 |
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THERE will be half-term fun for all the family next week with craft sessions at a Stockton park. more about Half-term fun at woodland park |
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| DJ swaps sounds for signs |
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| Wednesday 22 October 2008 |
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LOCAL TFM radio presenter Wayne Allan will be a fresh new face in the ranks of Stockton Council's School Crossing Patrol Service. more about DJ swaps sounds for signs |
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| Pupils build their knowledge |
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| Wednesday 22 October 2008 |
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YOUNGSTERS from Hardwick Primary School are donning their hard hats and high visibility jackets to take a look at the latest homes being built in Hardwick. more about Pupils build their knowledge |
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| Youngsters clean up Ragworth |
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| Tuesday 21 October 2008 |
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Litter can be a problem in almost all neighborhoods and Ragworth Estate is no different. A local group of youths have decided to take it upon themselves to try and make a difference by cleaning their local area of litter and rubbish in a local event 'The Big Tidy Up' launched by Keep Britain Tidy. more about Youngsters clean up Ragworth |
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| Exploring democracy with people's theatre |
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| Friday 17 October 2008 |
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MORE than 100 pupils from two Stockton secondary schools will put democracy into action this month when they take part in a 'Theatre for Democracy' workshop. more about Exploring democracy with people's theatre |
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| New youth bus comes into service |
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| Thursday 16 October 2008 |
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A DOUBLE decker bus complete with smoothie bar and citrus green, candy pink and ocean blue seating is being brought into service in Stockton Borough this month. more about New youth bus comes into service |
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| Tell us what you want - what you really, really want! |
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| Wednesday 15 October 2008 |
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RESIDENTS will be able to have their say when it comes to how funding is spent in their neighbourhood. more about Tell us what you want - what you really, really want! |
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| It's a mystery - can you solve? |
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| Tuesday 14 October 2008 |
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THE ever popular Murder Mystery nights return to Preston Hall Museum - and you are invited to turn detective and see if you can guess the guilty party! more about It's a mystery - can you solve? |
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| And the world Parmo champion is... |
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| Monday 13 October 2008 |
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STOCKTON was buzzing on Saturday, 11 October, for the cook-off climax of the World Parmo Championships. more about And the world Parmo champion is... |
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| Highlighting the dangers of parking on zigzags outside of schools |
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| Friday 10 October 2008 |
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TFM Radio and Stockton Borough Council have come together to highlight the dangers of parking on Zigzags outside of schools. more about Highlighting the dangers of parking on zigzags outside of schools |
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| Democracy in action |
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| Friday 10 October 2008 |
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STOCKTON School pupils will be encouraged to put democracy into action this month when they take on the role of Council officers in two workshops. more about Democracy in action |
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| Funding secured for park work |
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| Friday 10 October 2008 |
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IMPROVEMENT works to Newham Grange Park are continuing thanks to funding secured by the Park's Friends Group. more about Funding secured for park work |
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| Spark your interest in all things arty! |
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| Friday 10 October 2008 |
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YOUNGSTERS heading to Spark during the half term break will be able to try their hand at all things arty. more about Spark your interest in all things arty! |
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| A million reasons to celebrate |
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| Thursday 09 October 2008 |
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CHILDREN across Stockton Borough will soon have even better places to play after Stockton Council was awarded a grant of over £1.1 million. more about A million reasons to celebrate |
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| Did you know...? |
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| Thursday 09 October 2008 |
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THE saying 'as bold as brass' has its origins in Stockton, or the previous ceremonial mace was a weapon presented to the Borough by the Duke of Wellington after the Napoleonic Wars? more about Did you know...? |
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| The votes are in - now let battle commence! |
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| Wednesday 08 October 2008 |
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THE World Parmo Championships are set to return to Stockton on Saturday, October 11. more about The votes are in - now let battle commence! |
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| See Saltholme on last guided ride |
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| Wednesday 08 October 2008 |
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CYCLISTS are invited to jump in the saddle this weekend for the last in this year's Guided Cycle Rides from Stockton Council. more about See Saltholme on last guided ride |
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| Learn about local democracy |
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| Monday 06 October 2008 |
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YOUNG people can learn all about the workings of democracy and Stockton Borough Council this month with the return of an annual event. more about Learn about local democracy |
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| Craft group takes a turn at Stockton Library |
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| Friday 03 October 2008 |
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THERE'S a tree-mendous opportunity to get some early Christmas shopping in when a Teesside craft group holds a demonstration. more about Craft group takes a turn at Stockton Library |
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| Join the crew and get in the carnival mood |
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| Friday 03 October 2008 |
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TEES Valley's own carnival performance group is looking for new members to dance and drum their way throughout the region. more about Join the crew and get in the carnival mood |
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| Get ship shape for Bookstart day |
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| Thursday 02 October 2008 |
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PIRATE fever is spreading across Stockton Borough as National Bookstart Day approaches. more about Get ship shape for Bookstart day |
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| Getting smart to beat metal thefts |
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| Thursday 02 October 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council is getting smart to tackle the rise in thefts of copper, lead and other metals across the Borough. more about Getting smart to beat metal thefts |
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| New cycleways and more - means cleaner, safer living |
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| Thursday 02 October 2008 |
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TAKING the greener transport option in Billingham is set to get easier and safer thanks to cycle path and footpath improvements in Marsh House Avenue. more about New cycleways and more - means cleaner, safer living |
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| Take in Becks, Bridges and Barrage by bike |
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| Wednesday 01 October 2008 |
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EVERYONE is being urged to saddle up for this year's penultimate Guided Cycle Ride run by Stockton Council's Road Safety Team. more about Take in Becks, Bridges and Barrage by bike |
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