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The day a Durham headteacher wished he hadn't asked about a pupil's dog having pups

The day a Durham headteacher wished he hadn't asked about a pupil's dog having pups

MANY thanks to former teacher June Clough for passing on a lovely story after my Dad At Large talk to Durham Friendship Centre in Belmont earlier...

15.01.2025 1

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Peter Barron

A case of mistaken identity that left our family shellshocked

TALK about being well and truly shellshocked… Christopher, our eldest, was woken from a deep sleep with the devastating news: “Nigel’s dead!”...

06.12.2024 8

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Peter Barron

Today's investment summit 'moment of significant opportunity', Ben Houchen writes

Today’s International Investment Summit is more than just a gathering of global business leaders and government officials – it’s a moment of...

14.10.2024 4

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The answer to my 92-year-old mother's hearing problems – Nat King Cole

BEFORE I go any further, I should acknowledge the fact that my mum, now approaching 93, is a ruddy marvel. Still independent, still doing her own...

23.08.2024 2

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Peter Barron