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Evening Gazette, August 31, 2009

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I Was Always Being Told I Needed My Head Looking at ... ; Double Brain Op Survivor Thanks Team Which Saved His Life

WHEN Brian Gent raised some cash for a good cause, he didn't have to wrack his brain too hard over who got the money. Brian, of Guisborough, owes his life to James Cook University Hospital's skilled neurosciences team after recovering from two brain operations in five years.

Women Fined in Blitz On Rubbish

DUMPING litter in alleyways continues to prove costly in Redcar and Cleveland. Two more people have been landed with hefty fines for dumping bags in alleyways.

Leading the Way in Sport

YOUNG sports volunteers will be honing their leadership skills in a two day event at Teesside University. The Tees Valley Leadership Academy event will be held at the university on Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4.

Step Out with Simon ; Inbrief

Coffee Time ; Inbrief

Be Fit As Fiddle ; Inbrief

Cock-a-Doodle Don't! ; Threat to Noisy Birds

ALLOTMENT holders are in a flap after being told to remove their cockerels - because they cock-a-doodle-doo too loudly! Stockton Council says it has received complaints from residents about the "increased noise" this summer from cockerels on the Foggins allotments, to the rear of Thornaby Road, Thornaby.

Time for a Green Light ; Pounds 15.5m Works Nearly Over On A66

THE NEW traffic lights on Middlesbrough's Newport roundabout will be switched on for the first time on Friday signalling the completion of the first phase of a major road scheme in the town. Work started in June last year on the pounds 15.4m North Middlesbrough Accessibility Scheme.

'Divas' Hitting Notes for Charity

A DAZZLING tribute to the greatest divas of the music world is set to make half a million pounds for a children's charity. The Lady Legends Show comes to Hartlepool's Town Hall Theatre on Sunday, featuring Julia Martin and her Legend Dancers.

False Id Man Spared Prison

A TEACHER who worked illegally as a labourer on Teesside after he fled Zimbabwe from Mugabe's thugs has walked free from court. Takwana Simbi, 41, used false identification papers to stay in the UK after he was driven from his family's farm by gangs from the ruling party.

Diving in to Help Bears ; Mum Takes to Lake for Good Cause

WHEN Vivienne Simms takes to the dark, cold, murky water of Lake Windermere next month her thoughts will be nearly 6,000 miles away. The Middlesbrough mum is tackling the chilly waters to help support the rescue of Asiatic black bears - moon bears - in Vietnam and China.

Shopper Delays Court

THE court case against a Teesside drug gang had to be halted - after one of the defendants decided to go shopping for new knickers. Lorna Waite clutched handfuls of Primark and JD Sport carrier-bags as she entered the dock 20 minutes late. Fellow defendant, David Marlbrough turned up at Teesside Crown Court at the same time - then asked the judge, Recorder Neil Davey, to lock him up.

Daredevils Wanted ; Inbrief

Take to the Stage ; Inbrief

Have an 'Ale of a Time at Event ; Inbrief

Film of the Day

Flying the Flag for Park ; Woodland Notches Up First Green Award

THEY'LL keep the green flag flying here! A countryside site on Teesside is hoisting high its first ever green flag.

Event to Raise Pots of Cash

TEESSIDERS are being urged to join in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning by hosting their own event. Macmillan Cancer Support aims to raise more than pounds 8m nationally from the annual fundraiser on Friday, September 25.

Bungee Fun for Charity

GRANGEFIELD Community Centre in Stockton is hosting a fun day for all the family to raise funds for sufferers of cystic fibrosis. The event, at the Oxbridge Lane centre, includes a live band, disco, barbecue and cake stalls.

How Teen Stole From His Family

A TEENAGER who constantly abused his family's kindness and goodwill has been locked up for three-and-a-half years for burgling his sister's home. Prolific offender Karl Grainger, 19, repeatedly stole from his long-suffering family.