GUISBOROUGH kept their noses in front at the top of the Premier Division following last weekend's double programme of matches. The leaders had to work hard for a draw at home to Redcar on Saturday, but recovered their form on Sunday when they recorded
The Royal Derwent Hotel in Allensford, near Consett, is holding a world's biggest coffee morning event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief, on Friday, September 26, 10am to 12.30pm. The guest of honour will be BBC Look North presenter, Carol Malia. Children
FARMER Brian Douthwaite has expanded his livery business by adding a menage for local horse owners. The 40 x 24 metre sand ring is proving popular for riders to practise jumping and recently staged a gymkhana for the 20 owners who stable their horses
ONE of the region's police forces has won national recognition for crime-fighting. Cleveland Police were the first in the country to come up with a way of tackling nuisance crime by identifying ringleaders and sending letters to parents outlining their
ANGLING Low river conditions checked weights and kept the entry down for the Northallerton and District AC August Open on the river Swale at Scruton. The first six in the frame all had double figures but several lost barbel impacted on the final results
TWO horse-lovers have made their dreams come true by opening a livery yard. Victoria Goodall, 22 and Rhona Smith, 24, have owned and worked with horses all their lives and have always dreamed of opening their own livery business. The pair have been friends
The league's management committee set a precedent in the close season by admitting three teams to the league after the AGM thus arresting the decline in the league members. These new clubs have joined the league: Barnard Castle FC, Heighington FC and
A MAN who indecently assaulted a 13-year-old girl is being hunted by police. The youngster was assaulted shortly after 4.30pm on Wednesday as she walked along a path near Hemlington Lake, Hemlington, Middlesbrough. As the girl was walking at the rear
No Going Back: A Year In Tuscany (C4) House Doctor (five) RICHARD and Sarah Turnbull, who've swapped Yorkshire for an olive farm in Tuscany, were facing tough times as the arrival of their first paying guests approached. The guest accommodation wasn't
Last season's Premiership champions started their campaign in style with a 6-2 win at Pelton Roab. Hetton Lyons Cricket Club played some very attractive football in the 6-2 win. Last season's player of the year Jason Ainsley scored one also strikes from
Just when you thought soaps had done it all, along comes five's Family Affairs claiming a first - introducing a happy family. You could hear the shock waves go round the room as series producer Alison Davis revealed the news. We're so used to soap families
A well woman clinic provides an ideal opportunity for a health MOT. Women's Editor Christen Pears reports. WITH today's increasingly hectic lifestyle, it's easy to neglect your health. Between going to work and picking the children up from school, there
QUAKERS: GOOD LUCK to Darlington FC today against Kidderminster Harriers. Even with a limited capacity for the grand opening of our new stadium, I am sure that the home fans will raise the roof in vocal support of Neil Maddison and the boys. If we continue
RICHMOND Ice Cream, which has a factory at Leeming Bar, is the star of a £1m contract with a leading cinema group. The firm, which had to establish extra shifts to meet demand for its cooling output during the recent heatwave, has been awarded a three-year
Slazenger Harrogate and District League : Two sides who won promotion to the top flight last season are making a swift return to Division Two. Bedale, who won the Second Division title last term, had the final nail hammered in their relegation coffin.
HE has followed in the ancient footsteps of Alexander the Great and tracked back hundreds of years for his books on Domesday and the Dark Ages, but now historian Michael Wood is bringing the recent past alive to campaign for a unique wartime treasure.
A DISABLED pensioner was yesterday recovering after he was punched in the stomach by a youth. Detectives last night appealed to witnesses to the "sickening" attack, who went to the aid of the defenceless man, to come forward. The victim, in his 70s, who
TORE ANDRE FLO last night took a step closer to leaving Sunderland before the closure of the transfer window next Sunday, writes Paul Fraser. The Norwegian's agent claims that the £6.75m misfit is currently mulling over an offer from Italian side Siena
A WOMAN who went to court with her son saved him from being locked up yesterday. Christopher Dowson, 19, who was banned from driving, was caught behind the wheel again in Hartlepool on April 10 when police stopped it because of a defective headlight.
A STATELY home which has become a tourist attraction is to expand with a visitor centre. The scheme at Scampston Hall, near Malton, North Yorkshire, will boost the Ryedale district economy, councillors said. Sir Charles and Lady Ledgard applied to build
Round 12 of the BTRDA British Autotest Championship took place in Hartlepool at the weekend with 30 competitors taking part. Hundreds of spectators turned out to watch 14 demanding tests, laid out by Hartlepool & District Motor club at the Middleton
The Villa Real Cup first round produced its usual shock results. Newcomers to the league Peterlee FC won 5-1 away to Division Three side Regency Windows. Peterlee opened with attacking football and took the head after 15 minutes when Gary Wintrip put
A HEROIN addict with a string of convictions was caught by undercover police and jailed for 12 months yesterday. Alan Harrison, 31, who was already serving a two-year sentence for burglaries when he appeared at Newcastle Crown Court, admitted offering
A PUB will hold a charity event this weekend to boost the efforts of a doctor who is raising money to improve the lives of young diabetics. The Ash Tree, in Carr Lane, Spennymoor, will hold an auction and raffle from 6pm on Sunday to support paediatric
POLICE targeted the troubled Wilton Lane Estate in Guisborough at the weekend, in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour and under-age drinking. Although there were fewer youths congregating than the previous weekend, when residents complained of groups
NORTH-EAST entertainer and Elvis look-a-like, BJ Stevens, will be performing soon in Saltburn. The performer will sing hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s during his last performance in the British Isles before he heads for foreign shores. The concert will
PLANS to grant a public entertainment licence to an Eaglescliffe hotel have been met with opposition from residents. Stockton Borough Council's licensing committee will discuss the plans for the Parkmore Hotel on Tuesday. Brian Reed, from the hotel, has
THE region's manufacturing sector has suffered a double jobs blow. Up to 100 staff at circuit board maker Circatex and a similar number at Carpets International's yarn factory, in Hartlepool, are to be made redundant. Circatex told its 659 workers in
A RUSH on electric fans, barbecues and paddling pools saved retailers from a difficult July, official figures showed. Analysts expected the month to be a washout on the High Street, but a scramble for hot weather gear buoyed the sector. According to data
A PLAN for road safety measures proposed for Thirsk Market Place needs to go back to the drawing board says the town council. Members considered the plan at this week's meeting when several members of the public also expressed their concern at some of
ENGLAND and Leeds United footballer Seth Johnson was charged yesterday with drink-driving, speeding and racing on the highway after he was arrested on a motorway. Johnson, 24, was arrested on the M62 near Bradford with a 23-year-old whose case will now
PLANS to build a £150,000 children's playground at Whitby have been unveiled. The Air Hill Play Park Association has become a registered charity to help it to win funding towards the scheme, which is being backed by the Countryside agency.
PARISH councillors are in talks with an estate owner to find a venue for off-road biking. Danby Group Parish Council said the motorcyclists had used a disused quarry for several years, but that area had been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest
POLICE are anxious to speak to anyone who recognises a group of people caught on surveillance camera at a service station on the A19 northbound. The group made an attempt to obtain two £20 Orange phone cards from Exelby services, near Northallerton, on
A PROJECT to highlight the region's farmers' markets will be featured at a festival this month. The Food Festival and Museum Open Day will be held at Bowes Museum, near Barnard Castle, on Saturday, August 30. The event will include a picnic in the park
PLANS to upgrade one of the major routes through Darlington have been criticised. Darlington Borough Council has announced plans to spend £750,000 on improving the A167 -the former Great North Road - through the town. The money will be spent enhancing
POLICE issued a warning to Darlington residents yesterday after thieves struck. A handbag containing a large amount of money was taken from a house in Shannon Way on Wednesday night. On the same evening, a car radio was also taken from a vehicle parked
COUNTY Durham has bucked the national trend with soaring GCSE results in what looks like its best year of exam results. Education chiefs estimate that the county's GCSE pass rate has increased this year, following the release of the results yesterday.
PARENTS looking for ways to keep children entertained during the summer holidays are being encouraged to visit Darlington's town centre library. The e-library, in Crown Street is inviting families to use its computer suite to find activities through the
PARENTS looking for ways to keep children entertained during the summer holidays are being encouraged to visit Darlington's town centre library. The e-library, in Crown Street is inviting families to use its computer suite to find activities through the
A POPULAR Darlington restaurant is to have a "twin" in Northallerton. The owners of the Imperial Express are taking over a former home interiors store in the town's High Street. About a dozen local jobs will be created as part of the project. The cafZ
ORGANISERS of a fishing project are throwing a line to North-East anglers and inviting to help them get more young people hooked on the sport. Two fishing lakes opened this week at Wadsworth Fishery, near Witton Park, County Durham, where Bishop Auckland
STONE walls are pointing the way to the future for rural villages and market towns in east Cleveland. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's coalition intends to replace urban-style signs in the area which it considers inappropriate for rural areas with
IT was a daunting experience for most teenagers yesterday as they opened the envelope containing their GCSE results, but one 16-year-old will have to do it all again next month. Harriet Rykens, of Kirklington, near Bedale, was delighted when she discovered
The Butterwick Hospice is holding a sponsored 20-mile bike ride on Sunday, October 12 for people of all levels. It will start and finish at the Elm Tree Social Club, in Stockton. For details call Sarah Eldon on (01642) 624231
VANDALS have failed to break the spirit of a gardener after wrecking his award-winning display. Carl Gippert left for an overnight camping trip at the end of last week, fresh from winning first place in the Green Corridor Bloomers garden competition.
Worthington Durham County CIU Summer League: The Third Division title was thrown wide open when leaders, Bearpark went down to only their second defeat of the season on their visit to Tow Law A. Heppell Hodgson put the Lawyers ahead with Glen Morton levelling
I HAVE got to talk about it because it really was the event of the week. I am talking about the incredible storm last Sunday morning that literally rolled in out of the blue. It was one of those moments in time where everyone remembers what they were
GIANT snail races and predators that feast on bugs are two of the attractions on offer at a museum this weekend. The Life Science Centre, in Newcastle, will host a free event based on its Monster Creepy Crawlies exhibition on Sunday and Monday. There
IF George Reynolds is Darlington's answer to Roman Abramovich we can expect him to lash out £75m on new players to grace his widely-praised arena. That's the sum which the Russian oil billionaire has "invested" in the playing staff at Chelsea, although
FOOD producers, retailers and consumers across the county are being urged to support British Food Fortnight (BFF) from September 20. The Countryside Agency has put together a free information pack for businesses on how they can get involved. Caroline
Brandon Prince Bishop won 3-1 at home to Whitehill FC. They went behind after 20 minutes when Kevin Coates beat the keeper with a glancing header. Brandon equalised after 13 minutes when Michael Fort received the ball from Gavin Ball to slip it past the
IT was clear from the sense of anti-climax which followed last Saturday's historic first match at the Reynolds Arena that Darlington have much work to do both off and on the pitch to give their fans a lift. Chairman George Reynolds has promised to address
MR George Reynolds has missed a golden opportunity with the opening of his club's new stadium. The eyes of the region were on Neasham Road last Saturday when Darlington FC played their first game in the Reynolds Arena. The consensus of those who attended
Carry On Katie defied a dramatic drift in the betting to win the Group Two Peugeot Lowther Stakes with a record-breaking performance under Frankie Dettori at York yesterday. And she is now best priced at 16-1 for the 2004 renewal of the 1000 Guineas at
SCHOOLS in Cleveland were celebrating yesterday as GCSE pass rates increased, bucking the national trend. Teesside High School pupils smiled as they opened their results after achieving a 100pc pass rate at grades A* to C, an increase on last year. The
ANGRY parents will boycott a school bus over safety fears amid a row about school transport. The refurbishment of Arriva's carriages on the Esk Valley line from Middlesbrough to Whitby means seat numbers will drop from 200 to 150. Bench-style seats providing
THE summer heatwave has sparked a car crime spree in the North, with hundreds of families having their summer breaks ruined by car criminals. A survey has shown that smash-and-grab thieves have spent the summer months targeting the region's tourist attractions
A POLICEMAN who was diagnosed with leukaemia four months ago is to take part in the Bupa Great North Run. Paul Walmsley, 38, from Durham, has chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, which occurs when white blood cells fail to die at the end of their normal lifespan
COACH operators have threatened to stop going into Bedale because of the lack of parking bays, town councillors have been told. Councillors agreed on Monday that a second parking bay should be marked out in North End, but insisted it must not interfere
THE BBC's Antiques Roadshow is visiting the Spa Grand Hall, in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, on Thursday, September 25. Some of Britain's leading antiques specialists will be on hand to offer advice and valuations to the 1,500 visitors expected. The roadshow
Teenage racer Edwin Jowsey of Whitby drove the Lotus F3 at Silverstone on Saturday in warm and sunny conditions. The meeting was for points and there were 22 cars entered. Edwin's main opposition was the driver who won the series last year and the year
League chairman Mike Amos insists the Football Association is still ignoring the plight of the Northern League - and there could even be a plan to amalgamate the league with another. Amos believes that the ANL is becoming more and more isolated within
YOUNG offenders have put their talent for gardening to good use and won a national award. The Windlesham Trophy was awarded to youngsters and staff from Deerbolt Young Offenders' Institute, near Barnard Castle, County Durham, by the Royal Horticultural
ANALYSIS of seed collected from UK wheat crops prior to harvest has confirmed that four out of five samples are already infected with at least one of the two major crop establishment diseases. The study was conducted by Syngenta on 55 seed lots using
A LARGE selection of paintings from one of the world's top ten privately owned art collections was given a public launch in Teesdale last Friday by the man responsible for some of the most famous song lyrics of the twentieth century. Sir Tim Rice, renowned
ARCHITECTS from across the country are bidding to design a bridge in the North-East. Members of the public will be asked for their opinion on different designs for the pedestrian and cycle bridge, which will link Stockton and Thornaby across the River
Basement boys Darlington go head to head with fellow strugglers Northampton tonight, with both sides having points to prove. Quakers boss Mick Tait has yet to see his side record a point this season, with opponents Northampton in the same predicament,
Durham County: Two of the three Durham County teams had very good wins on their visit to Northumberland in the Region One Inter-Counties Championship. The men's A team and the Ladies both won by 28-16 whilst the men's B narrowly lost by 23-21. Steve Thompson
Newfit Services Willington: Reigning league champions, Hunwick Joiners Arms made a disastrous start to the new season when they went down to the visiting Willington Burn by three points. The title holders had singles wins from John Mason, Ian Richardson
MICK McCARTHY last night opened the door for Argentinian Julio Arca to force his way back into the struggling Sunderland first team. The South American, who has not played since April 26, has been one of a number of players to have been left in the cold
POOR planning is forcing workers to delay their retirement after seeing the value of their pensions fall badly short of what they had hoped for. Independent financial advisors said the unrealistic expectations of people in the North-East and North Yorkshire
MANUFACTURERS were offered a glimmer of hope last night after research showed order books at their highest level for nine months. But the Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) industrial trends survey also found that firms did not expect a knock-on
A MAYOR last night gave his support to a drive to get more people to give up their spare time for good causes. Former police officer Ray Gibbon, the Liberal Democrat Mayor of Durham City, knows what he is talking about because he has been a volunteer
A GP accused of committing sex offences on female patients during examinations was this afternoon remanded in custody by magistrates. Dr Syed Amjad Husain is accused of indecently assaulting patients aged 32 and nine, plus another unknown girl, during
TEN-YEAR-OLD Isabel Reynard and her veteran 17-year-old show hunter pony, Little Red Rooster, took the supreme championship at the Farmers For Action Show at Hambleton Showground last Saturday. The win crowned a wonderful season for the pair from Scruton
TWO sides who won promotion to the top flight in the Slazenger Harrogate and District League last season are making a swift return to Division Two. Bedale, who won the second division title last term, had the final nail hammered in their relegation coffin
PREMIER Division new boys Thirsk Falcons got their season off to a flying start with a comfortable 4-0 home win over local rivals Northallerton Town Reserves last Saturday. Falcons, who didn't drop a single league point last season, looked at home in
TRANSPENNINE Express rail passengers are to benefit from £250m worth of new trains. Transport companies First Group and Keolis, which are set to take over the franchise in the New Year, said yesterday that new rolling stock should cut journey times, in
Bulls Head 1 v 12 South Bank United: South Bank United got off to a flying start when they opened their Stokesley League campaign with a crushing 12-1 defeat of Bulls Head. United showed their intent as early as the second minute when Anthony Gregory
TWO ploughing rivals will be on home territory when they go head-to-head in a contest this weekend. The annual ploughing match takes place at Beamish Museum, near Stanley, County Durham, tomorrow. Resident horseman Peter Brassett will face world champion
Newton Aycliffe: On Sunday, August 10 at the Middleton-in-Teesdale five-mile road race Aycliffe AC had three runners competing. Malcolm Ingram a regular at Aycliffe ac was the race winner in a very quick 31 minutes. Michael O' Sullivan was next in his
No Going Back: A Year In Tuscany (C4): House Doctor (five): RICHARD and Sarah Turnbull, who've swapped Yorkshire for an olive farm in Tuscany, were facing tough times as the arrival of their first paying guests approached. The guest accommodation wasn't
WE are fast approaching the feast day of St Bartholomew, which falls on Sunday. There is an old saying which goes: "If St Bartholomew's be clear, a prosperous autumn comes that year." St Bartholomew's, sometimes shortened to either St Bart's or St Bartlemy's
THE Dales Festival of Food and Drink will not be allowed to use Leyburn market place next year, the town council decided on Monday. The council had received a report from the festival steering group following a recent meeting with town councillors. The
A presentation has taken place to reward the winners of the Ingleby Barwick gardening competition. The event took place at Peter Barratt's Garden Centre, in Stockton. Richard Arkley, from the garden centre, and Ingleby Barwick Parish Council chairman,
A PUB will hold a charity event this weekend to boost the efforts of a doctor who is raising money to improve the lives of young diabetics. The Ash Tree, in Carr Lane, Spennymoor, will hold an auction and raffle from 6pm on Sunday to support paediatric
THE Take Heart Support Group has received a double funding boost totalling £1,427 to help recovering heart patients. Seven members of the Take Heart support groups in Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, and Guisborough, raised £481 in the Great North Walk.
As we enjoy the glorious weather we could be forgiven for thinking that global warming is not such a bad idea after all. No need to go abroad for a tan, shirt sleeve order most days and garden fetes and test matches not being ruined by the rain. But the
Margaret Fay left school at 16 but is the new head of regional development agency One NorthEast. She talks to North-East Feature Writer of the Year Christen Pears. JULY was an eventful month for Margaret Fay. Her first grandson was born on the first,
Sir, - On Wednesday, August 6, we witnessed a shameful farce enacted in the name of democracy. After a prolonged one-sided debate, Teesdale District Council, as reported (Aug 8), approved Wimpey's planning application for the Montalbo Road development
THE sun was blazing down as lunchtime approached so, from a nearby stall, we bought tomato and feta salad, artichoke hearts, stuffed vine leaves, huge juicy olives and a hunk of crusty bread to mop up the oil and juices. The shop across the road supplied
Willington Ladies League Ithe first week of the new season, Willington Club B, the reigning darts title holders, started where they left off with a seven points victory at the Prospect Club. The runners-up from last season, Willington Lion and Unicorn
Division A: John Boocock 9 for 12 for Heighington against Aldbrough St John P Chrisp 63 for Witton Le Wear against Barningham S French 67 for Barningham against Witton Le Wear A Ayub 110 not out (Inc 10 fours & 6 sixes) for Middleton St George against
HUNDREDS of motorists have dodged speeding tickets in areas covered by a controversial safety camera system. Police chiefs suspended enforcing speed limits on some roads three weeks ago, after they became aware of a legal challenge to signs beside the
ONE of Britain's youngest crimefighters was rewarded yesterday after his quick-thinking helped capture two escaped criminals. Ryan Thorn was only nine-years-old when he spotted the pair crouching under bushes as they tried to hide from a police helicopter
PLAYED two, won two. Willington Under-15s' pre-season programme has got off to a victorious start - but what's that they say about performances being more important than results? After an 8-0 defeat of our Under-14s three weeks ago, we were fully stretched
A MAN who threatened a father-of-two with a knife during a burglary won a reduction in his sentence yesterday after judges heard he was on too strong a dose of medication at the time. London's Appeal Court heard that Christopher Anderson, of Ridgeway,
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to move Northallerton's auction mart from its town centre site looks set to get the thumbs-down. Planning officers will next week recommend councillors reject the scheme, which has caused uproar among residents along Thirsk Road.
As we enjoy the glorious weather we could be forgiven for thinking that global warming is not such a bad idea after all. No need to go abroad for a tan, shirt sleeve order most days and garden fetes and test matches not being ruined by the rain. But the
Doctor faces 22 sex charges A FAMILY doctor will appear in court this morning to face 22 charges, including four indecent assaults. Dr Syed Amjad Husain, 29, of Darlington, has been charged with indecently assaulting a woman in her 30s and, in separate
Restoring the power and water supplies could be a vital link in the chain which could lead to a lasting peace in Iraq. Reporter Steve Parsley and photographer Stuart Boulton report from Basra where North troops are working on solutions. IT is 10pm on
East Rainton still lead the table as they attempt to retain the championship. They are the only unbeaten side in the league and recorded their 14th win in 18 outings visiting Simonside who were all out for 139 including 42 not out by Thompson and 23 from
MIDDLESBROUGH'S new Spaniard Gaizka Mendieta was last night labelled the 'ideal player' by relieved manager Steve McClaren after he finally landed his man. Mendieta will be unveiled at a press conference at the club's Rockliffe Park HQ this afternoon
The Royal Derwent Hotel in Allensford, near Consett, is holding a world's biggest coffee morning event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief, on Friday, September 26, 10am to 12.30pm. The guest of honour will be BBC Look North presenter, Carol Malia. Children
POLICE in Scotland believe the owners of two dogs which viciously attacked a 47-year-old man may have come from the North. John Smyth was walking with three of his family in Perthshire when he was attacked by two bull mastiffs. He was badly injured in
Shildon: Shildon finished the track and field season off last weekend with four athletes competing in the AAA UK championships at Sheffield. Warren Roberts rounded off a magnificent season for the club by qualifying for the Under-15 Boys 1500m final.
THE US firm behind experiments to hatch eggs in space is coming to County Durham in search of business partners. Space Hardware Optimization Technology (Shot) pioneered testing of the effects of microgravity on embryo development and built an egg incubator
GIVEN the excellence of the Riverside pitch, it could be argued that there was nothing exceptional about Durham's total of 515 against Hampshire as without Martin Love they would have been all out for 242. It was, however, their highest total at the ground
Triplets learnt yesterday they have scored a GCSE hat-trick - amassing 26 A* grades between them. Alison, Helen and Katherine Prescott, from Durham City, were among thousands collecting their results. But the continuing row over whether standards were
SHEEP bred on the picturesque hillsides of the North Yorkshire Moors may end up on dinner tables across Greece. One of the leading Greek meat buying agents, Basil Garoufalidis, visited the area to see the sheep in their natural environment and meet farmers
When it comes to knowing a thing or two about dogs, Maureen Gwilliam can now claim to be world class. When I met her this week she let slip that she had been away from Teesdale on another judging trip. The event? The world championships for St Bernards
BOLLIN Eric and Smart Predator - two northern horses who brought great glory for their trainers and owners - were the highlights of a great week at home and away. Add to that the Yorkshire connections of the Ebor winner and the icing was on the cake.
THE Wilton International chemicals site, in Redcar, east Cleveland, has become the first multi-company operation to get maximum five-star rating for health and safety. The British Safety Council (BSC), one of the world's leading independent workplace
Teesside teenager Jonathan Cocker will continue his fight for a podium finish in the 15th and 16th rounds of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Brands Hatch this Bank Holiday weekend whilst also celebrating his 17th birthday on Sunday. The teenager will at
Gary Kirsten exploited England's inability to seize their opportunities and spearheaded a vibrant South African recovery in the crucial fourth npower Test. Kirsten utilised the knowledge gained from 91 previous Tests to halt England's charge towards a
THE First Division's top two both got off to winning starts last week in the first game of the 2003-04 campaign. Champions Newton Aycliffe were 5-0 winners at Browney, while runners-up Old Shildon beat title rivals Thorns 3-0. Lakeside, meanwhile, were
A DUO from Northallerton College have scored among the top GCSE marks in the country. They were in the list of highest achievers when the results were announced yesterday. Thomas Hutchinson and Nicholas Lee, both 16, achieved one of the top five marks
Three teams continue to share the leadership with Broughton and Kirby, East Harlsey and Kirby Sigston fighting it out for the championship. Broughton and Kirby were at home to Maltby and won by seven wickets after dismissing their opponents in 33 overs
A DRUG cocktail which can almost double the life expectancy of some people suffering from a devastating lung disease could be available on prescription within the next 12 months. The Northern Echo reported last year how the combination drug used to treat
The first goal of the new season came from Gary Dowson who gave Evenwood White Swan a first minute lead against newcomers Coundon and Leeholme Juniors. Christopher Gill made it 2-0 at half time. The second half saw a remarkable transformation and The
DIAMOND wedding celebrations have become a real family affair in one household this week. John and Margaret Lowe, better known as Jack and Peggy, have been surrounded by wellwishers at their home in Quarrington Hill, near Durham. Members of five generations
A COUNCILLOR'S life must be an easy one, we could be forgiven for thinking. You get elected (not too difficult with today's low turnout), take an active interest in local affairs, attend the requisite number of meetings and collect your allowance. Simple
IMAGINE taking to the water on a small surf board - but harnessed up to a giant kite, maybe 15 metres or more across, a kite that fills and grabs the wind and sends you skimming and soaring over the waves, powered between wind and water. "Instant adrenaline
HIGHWAYS chiefs battling to stop litter louts throwing their rubbish on to the region's roads have found everything, including the kitchen sink, in recent weeks. A campaign to drive litter louts off the motorway network was launched yesterday by the Highways
A FAMILY doctor will appear in court this morning to face 22 charges relating to alleged sex offences against women and children. The charges against Dr Syed Amjad Husain include three alleged sex assaults in his consulting rooms in Darlington. Yesterday
The new league season gets underway on Sunday with a change of name for champions Stanley FC. They are now going under the name of Stanley Royal and will open their campaign against old foes South Moor Sports. Last season's runners-up, Chester Garden
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SNOOKER. Publisher: Codemasters. Platform: PS2. Price: £39.99.: THERE can't be many blokes who haven't fancied a snooker table in the spare room at some time in their lives. Women who enjoy the game seem content to play at their local
A BRA-fitting specialist has been named as one of the UK's Top ten female-owned businesses. Sadie Ayton, who set up Sadie the Bra Lady in Consett 13 years ago, is just one step away from scooping the T-Mobile Woman Mean Business Award of £10,000 after
WHEN the average household has a clear-out of old clothes, they might end up at a charity shop or even at a local jumble sale. But Castle Howard is not your average house and when it has a clear-out, the items are sent that little bit further - along
RESIDENTS in a part of Billingham could benefit from warmer homes this winter. Assessors from the Transco-sponsored Stockton Warm Zone project will move into the town's St Cuthbert's ward from September 1 in the latest stage of their bid to lift 13,000
A BID is being launched to give a town's dogs some social graces. Middlesbrough Council is to work with Carrie Evans of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors to offer puppy socialisation, well mannered dog and pet training courses, spread over
GIANT snail races and predators that feast on bugs are two of the attractions on offer at a museum this weekend. The Life Science Centre, in Newcastle, will host a free event based on its Monster Creepy Crawlies exhibition on Sunday and Monday. There
The Grange Hotel, in Southend Avenue, Darlington, is seeking permission to build 15 extra bedrooms and a new function suite. The application will be considered by the borough council's planning committee. Choir invitation: New members are invited to join
Overjoyed Kaylee Davidson danced with delight yesterday as she celebrated her GCSE results - 16 years after becoming Britain's first heart transplant baby. Kaylee made medical history at the age of five months when she underwent the life or death surgery
A LOCAL authority is to re-introduce a scheme to notify neighbours of planning applications - more than ten years after it was dropped. Work has started on developing a land and property gazetteer for Harrogate Borough Council which will link with the
PUPILS in Darlington were celebrating record results in their GCSE examinations yesterday. Among the state schools, 50.1 per cent of pupils gained five or more A* to C grades - a 1.4 per cent rise on last year, and five per cent up on 2000. Carmel RC
COUNTY Durham has bucked the national trend with soaring GCSE results in what looks like its best year of exam results. Education chiefs estimate that the county's GCSE pass rate has increased this year, following the release of the results yesterday.
Thirsk School (Passes at grades A* to G) D Abbott 9; K Agnew 10; J Alderson 9; G Armstrong 9; G Atkinson 9; L Bailey 10; C Banthorpe 5; R Barber 5; R Barker 9; S Barley 8; H Bates 10; J Baty 9; S Bell 10; A Bewsey 6; M Biggins 7; A Bolton 2; S Broadwith
SCHOOLS across South Durham have reported an increase in the GCSE pass rate, with some achieving record grades. The outstanding pupil at Woodham Community Technology College in Newton Aycliffe was Carly Price, who achieved ten grades at A* to C. Carly
THE Margrove Heritage Centre near Guisborough is being invaded on Sunday, and Bank Holiday Monday. The popular medieval re-enactment group Anmod Dracan will be camping, cooking fighting, talking and demonstrating medieval crafts and skills. These will
Tow Law Area League: Eric Rowland of Newhouse Club reached double figures in the Captain's League when he beat Norman Brown of the visiting Tow Law Station to make his tenth consecutive victory in the ten matches played. This has given him the top place
A PROJECT to highlight the region's farmers' markets will be featured at a festival this month. The Food Festival and Museum Open Day will be held at Bowes Museum, near Barnard Castle, on Saturday, August 30. The event will include a picnic in the park
YOUNGSTERS across the county were celebrating their GCSE results yesterday, with a handful gaining some of the top marks in the country. Two 16-year-old students from Northallerton College celebrated a double success as they walked away with some of the
LEARNER driver Oliver Gill bought himself a car so he could be ready for the road when he passed his test, a court heard yesterday. Though he failed his test, Gill, 18, took friends for a drive in his Ford Fiesta. Simon Ostler, prosecuting, told Harrogate
Charles Stead of Northumberland Fell Runners had a fantastic run in Saturday's Brecon Beacons Race which was the last of the British Fell Running Championships. The race was over 19 miles with 4500 feet of climb, with temperatures on the high side the
SCHOOLS on Teesside have been bucking a national downward trend in GCSE pass rates. Youngsters at the Macmillan College, Middlesbrough, achieved a 93 per cent pass rate of five or more passes at grade C or better - a 20 per cent increase on last year's
FORENSIC evidence gathering from crime scenes in one of the region's police force areas is among the best in the country, according to statistics. Durham Police's three dozen crime scene investigators (CSIs) and scientific administrators have helped identify
HEALTH managers are asking the public for their views on how to invest hundreds of thousands of pounds redeveloping Stanley Health Centre. Derwentside Primary Care Trust (PCT) wants to expand services in the Stanley area, treating more patients and taking
HUNDREDS of people have joined the UK's bone marrow donor register after a recruitment drive in the North-East. The Anthony Nolan Trust launched the appeal after an article in The Northern Echo about leukaemia sufferer Lindsey Wood, a 19-year-old from
MANUFACTURERS were offered a glimmer of hope last night after research showed order books at their highest level for nine months. But the Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) industrial trends survey also found that firms did not expect a knock-on
A COUNCIL yesterday took action to stop motorists throwing their rubbish into the streets. "We're getting sick and tired of irresponsible behaviour by some motorists who seem to think the borough is nothing more than a huge litter bin," said Redcar and
A TEENAGER has appeared in court charged in connection with the hit and run death of a pensioner. The 17-year-old from Hemlington, near Middlesbrough, faces a string of motoring offences after he was arrested in connection to the death of Redcar grandfather
INTO mirrors? We all are, bathroom, hall, the bedroom. So it's hard to imagine a world when the perfect reflection was a very rare privilege, and one enjoyed only by the seventeenth century Venetians. It would have to be the Italians, wouldn't it? I learnt
He toured the world and made friends with the rulers of Europe - but Polish dwarf Joseph Boruwlaski made his home in Durham. In the first part of a two-part story, David Simpson look back on the life of the city's smallest celebrity. JOSEPH BORUWLASKI
Middleton St George are still ahead of Division A and they won for the 16th time in 17 outings defeating Cliffe by 112 runs. When they made first use of the wicket Middleton posted the formidable total of 221 for seven mainly as a result of the efforts
A RISING volume of imported pork and pork products this week led to a warning to consumers. Pig industry leader and North Yorkshire producer Stewart Houston warned consumers to carefully check that pork products they buy have met British quality standards
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SNOOKER. Publisher: Codemasters. Platform: PS2. Price: £39.99.: THERE can't be many blokes who haven't fancied a snooker table in the spare room at some time in their lives. Women who enjoy the game seem content to play at their local
A SIX-strong consortium of Yorkshire farmers set up to promote the Beltex sheep breed has gone from strength to strength. The Northern Beltex Partnership holds its third annual show and sale of pedigree British-bred Beltex at Skipton mart on Saturday,
WHEN The Northern Echo launched its campaign to reduce heart bypass waiting times four years ago, the aim was to bring Britain in line with other European countries. While patients in other parts of Europe were waiting an average of three months for surgery
IF George Reynolds is Darlington's answer to Roman Abramovich we can expect him to lash out £75m on new players to grace his widely-praised arena. That's the sum which the Russian oil billionaire has "invested" in the playing staff at Chelsea, although
Consett Sunday League: It was a case of top Marks for Leadgate Golden Lion as they opened their season with style by hitting Stateside for six. Mark Turner was the chief tormentor with a hat-trick and Mark Eccles also netted in the 6-0 rout with Daniel
PROPOSALS to convert a home to care for needy children, which divided a village, have been approved by planning chiefs. Derwentside District Council's development control committee agreed to plans for The Lilacs in Consett Road, Castleside, near Consett
Whitby Fishermen v Lingdale Tavern: A good game of football was played in front of a group of good natured vocal travelling support on the showfield. In ideal conditions, Lingdale were the first team to settle with some good linking play through midfield
A CORONER is writing to the owners of a quarry where a swimmer drowned, asking for warning notices to prevent future tragedies. Andrew Cousins, 22, died on a sweltering day in June when he plunged from 28C sunshine into four metres of 13C water at Greenfoot
BARNARD CASTLE. - Wed. Fwd: 1,547 sheep. Lt lambs to 112.1p, av 108.3p; std to 128.2p, av 114.4p; med to 121.4p, av 114.2p; heavy to 118.3p, av 111.8p. Cats sheep: Leics to £59; Suff to £44.50; Cont to £56; Mule to £48; Swale to £34. DARLINGTON. - Thurs
ANOTHER sex attack has been reported not far from the homes of two pensioners who were subjected to degrading indecent assaults. Police said there were differences between the incidents, in Seaham, County Durham, but were not ruling out a link. In the
The season started at the weekend with three new teams caking the complement up to 11 sides with the inclusion Swalwell, Seaham Red Star and Blackfyne. The trio had mixed fortunes with only Seaham winning on their visit to North Tyneside College. Despite
Durham League: Only a miracle can prevent Leeholme from repeating their League Championship win of last season after they whitewashed the visiting Bowburn. This pushed them ten points clear of Crook Glenholme, who are certain to take the runners-up award
A CAMPAIGN to send a woman fighting cancer on a 5,000-mile trip for treatment has reached halfway. The Pam Aston Flight for Life Campaign is aiming to raise £20,000 to send the 46-year-old mother-of-one to the Issells clinic, in Mexico, for urgent treatment
Loftus are still out in front of Division One following their four wickets victory over third placed Hinderwell. Batting first, Hinderwell were all out for just 81 which included 30 by Spenceley. The batsmen though found the bowling of Whitwell with six
TRAIN SERVICES: I WAS pleased to see that you reported (Echo, Aug 16) on Arriva Trains Northern's focus to further improve customer service with the creation of customer action teams. However, I was disappointed to see that the article centred heavily
Junior round-up: Sunderland Ice Hockey Club hosted U14 A and U16 tournaments at the Newcastle Telewest Arena at the weekend. There was not a North-East winner in the tournament, however, Billingham Bears and Sunderland Commanches reached U16 and U14 finals
On of the features of the newly-formed Durham County Council Lomax Enterprises Under-18 Youth League will be flexible kick-off times. "We feel we have got to move with the times and if people want to play on a Saturday morning, so be it," said Durham
A ladies football team have been hitting the European trophy trail. Crook Town Ladies recently returned from Holland with the Harlem Cup and now they are hoping for similar glory domestically. Eighteen sides descended on the Dutch town over a week-long
No Going Back: A Year In Tuscany (C4): House Doctor (five): RICHARD and Sarah Turnbull, who've swapped Yorkshire for an olive farm in Tuscany, were facing tough times as the arrival of their first paying guests approached. The guest accommodation wasn't
IF George Reynolds is Darlington's answer to Roman Abramovich we can expect him to lash out £75m on new players to grace his widely-praised arena. That's the sum which the Russian oil billionaire has "invested" in the playing staff at Chelsea, although
A DRUG cocktail which can almost double the life expectancy of some people suffering from a devastating lung disease could be available on prescription within the next 12 months. The Northern Echo reported last year how the combination drug used to treat
IMAGINE taking to the water on a small surf board - but harnessed up to a giant kite, maybe 15 metres or more across, a kite that fills and grabs the wind and sends you skimming and soaring over the waves, powered between wind and water. "Instant adrenaline
NICOLA Naroz may have big health problems - but she has shone in the face of adversity. The teenager from Shotley Bridge travelled back from a hospital appointment in Sheffield to learn she had got two As and a B grade in her AS Level results. Nicola,
TIM EASTERBY, still on a high following Bollin Eric's success at York earlier in the week, has the sniff of more big-race glory at Newmarket today courtesy of Somnus (3.45) in the Listed Hopeful Stakes, writes Colin Woods (Janus). Whereas Bollin Eric
Division Two: Billingham Wndrs 1 v 2 Darlington CB darlington Cleveland Bridge, who took a fourth minute lead through Darren Wray. This looked like it would be the only goal of the half, but in the 40th minute Bridge took a 2-0 lead when Christopher Airey
NEWCASTLE United's Lee Bowyer is trying to improve his form in front of goal by following the predatory instincts of clubmate Alan Shearer, writes Paul Fraser. Bowyer is hoping to keep his place in the Magpies line-up when champions Manchester United
MOTORCYCLISTS will be reminded that better riding skills can save their lives in a hard-hitting exhibition at Helmsley this weekend. Organisers of the event in the market place on Sunday are making a determined effort to attract the attention of sports
MILITARY vehicles which saw service in conflicts throughout the 20th Century will roll into the North-East for a record-breaking gathering this weekend. Organisers of the annual Military Vehicle Rally, in the grounds of the DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery
A COUNCIL is asking residents to get on their bike and pedal their way to fitness. A total of 20,000 fold-out maps aimed at encouraging people to adopt a healthier lifestyle have been printed, offering a choice of cycling opportunities across East Cleveland
THE North-East has won a bid for a pilot scheme to raise the profile of renewable energy and promote best practice. The bid, by the North-East Assembly, was selected ahead of four others from different parts of the country by the Energy Savings Trust,
A new football season is upon us again and by the beginning of September local football will be back in full swing. Each year, during the close season, FIFA undertake a review of the Laws of the Game and this year they have announced a small number of
BRITAIN'S biggest brewer, Scottish & Newcastle, is being lined up for acquisition by at least two of its competitors. With the brewing industry consolidating at a rapid pace, analysts say the company is vulnerable to takeover. One of the world's largest
After more than half a century of village cricket, John Laundy declared last weekend. He retires content. "There'll be no Frank Sinatra jobs," he insists. "I came home, threw my gear in the bin and it went out with the rubbish on Wednesday. I think I've
TWO heroin dealers jailed as part of a police clampdown won cuts in their jail terms yesterday. Susan Graham, of Park View Gardens, Ryton, Newcastle, and James Teasdale of Severn Street, Chopwell, near Newcastle, were both sentenced in February at Newcastle
All of the UniBond League Premier Division clubs have applied for promotion to the new Conference North. There were doubts about whether some clubs would apply but all 23 clubs have notified the Conference they want to join. However, the option is still
Bishop Auckland: Henry Foster Trophy Mens' Invitation This competition was played over two days because of the number of entries (190). There were ten prizewinners in all, the first three as follows. Results: 1 G Henderson/C Lowes 49 pts, 2 B Neil/B Bloomer
A SURFER was saved from the sea last week - but a would-be rescuer nearly drowned. Lifeguard Paul Crook, 19, from Redcar, swam into choppy seas at Saltburn on Friday to save 24-year-old Donna Ford, who was being swept out by a strong current while surfing
THE Government has dismissed calls for a national deposit scheme to protect the thousands of tenants in the North from landlords who withhold their bonds. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott acknowledged there was a problem with unscrupulous landlords
TOWN councillors in Pickering are divided over what shape local government should take in Ryedale if North Yorkshire agrees to a regional assembly for Yorkshire and the Humber. They are to hold a meeting to discuss the issue in the next three weeks. The
A HOSPICE is appealing for old coins - especially those from countries that are now using the euro. Although they are no longer legal tender abroad, they still have value for St Leonard's Hospice in York, which can sell them to raise the £1.75m it needs
The Royal Derwent Hotel in Allensford, near Consett, is holding a world's biggest coffee morning event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief, on Friday, September 26, 10am to 12.30pm. The guest of honour will be BBC Look North presenter, Carol Malia. Children
MORE than 1,000 young people attended a week-long festival of fun in Newton Aycliffe organised and sponsored by the young people from the town's Christian Life Centre. Parents of youngsters who took part have voiced their support for the Momentum Youth
MORE than 1,000 young people attended a week-long festival of fun in Newton Aycliffe organised and sponsored by the young people from the town's Christian Life Centre. Parents of youngsters who took part have voiced their support for the Momentum Youth
THE Margrove Heritage Centre near Guisborough is being invaded on Sunday, and Bank Holiday Monday. The popular medieval re-enactment group Anmod Dracan will be camping, cooking fighting, talking and demonstrating medieval crafts and skills. These will
A CASH crusade at a Teesdale village pub has raised more than £2,000 for a national children's charity. The Queens Head, in Cockfield, held a host of fundraising activities in aid of the Children's Liver Disease Foundation. Landlord and landlady Sue and
A DRUG cocktail which can almost double the life expectancy of some people suffering from a devastating lung disease could be available on prescription within the next 12 months. The Northern Echo reported last year how the combination drug used to treat
Crook Town CC wicket keeper Allen March could well have written himself into the record books by becoming the first wicket keeper to take a hat-trick. Allen took off his wicket keeping pads and gloves on Saturday at Esh Winning in the Readers Durham County
Teesside High School, Yarm (First result shows number of passes. Results in brackets indicate number of A* passes and then A to C grades) J Appleton 10 (10), L Armistead 10 (2*,8), A Beattie 7 (3), H Brazier 6 (5), E Bunn 11 (7*,4), J Burbury 8 (8), A
A 21-YEAR-OLD rider from Sadberge has brought home an important trophy from the international side saddle championships at Addington Manor, Buckinghamshire. Jane Forster's mount, thoroughbred Cinderella's Mischief, won the MEG trophy for most points over
Nearly £1m is to be ploughed into a programme to help North-East construction workers gain qualifications without having to spend time away from their jobs. The initiative has been launched by the Learning and Skills Council and the Construction Industry
IT has been remarked that the remaining 22 miles of the Wensleydale railway represent a time warp and a perfect location for a remake of one of the best-loved comedy films of the twentieth century. Not that Oh! Mr Porter needs remaking at all. It was
A DISTRAUGHT man turned to drink following the death of his wife, an inquest heard. Retired painter and decorator William Nellist, 64, died from multiple organ failure due to fatty changes in the liver as a result. Hospital anaesthetist Dr Jacqueline
New Marske are equal on points at the top of the table with North Shields but after four games the Robins have a superior goals difference. After taking the lead through James Kesterton, New Marske were pulled back to 1-1 visiting Darlington RA on Wednesday
SHOPPERS in Newton Aycliffe town centre are being warned to be on their guard following a spate of purse thefts. The thieves usually strike on the town's busy Tuesday market day and are singling out middle-aged and elderly women. The victims do not realise
Priorside Under-18 Cup Semi-Final: Despite scoring 140 for seven Annfield Plain failed to reach the final when Tynedale secured a last over victory. Robinson scored more than half the Plain total when he contributed 74 to 147 and for Tynedale, Barber
PLOUGHING ON: A head-to-head horse ploughing combat between Ploughing World champion Jim Elliott and his arch rival, Peter Brassett, is being held tomorrow at Beamish Museum. Both men work with the farm animals at the museum. ARTS AND CRAFTS: A craft
HUNDREDS of people have joined the UK's bone marrow donor register after a recruitment drive in the North-East. The Anthony Nolan Trust launched the appeal after an article in The Northern Echo about leukaemia sufferer Lindsey Wood, a 19-year-old from
The new season got underway with the three new teams in Division Three all getting their first points on the board. Pride of place going to MN All Stars who hit nine goals in their first league game against The Highland Laddie. Darren Thompson opened
Crook Individual League: Stephen Burke shot up to third place in the table after playing three matches on one night and only dropping two frames. This leaves him only three points behind the joint leaders, Johnny Mason and David Craggs. Lee Cullinan,
MOTORISTS who want to fight convictions for speeding on a stretch of road with illegal signs will find out next week how to take action. Information packs are being prepared for drivers looking to query fixed penalty notices issued for breaking the 50mph
PUPPET THEATRE: The Three Little Pigs is being staged by Jack O'Lantern Puppets at 11am followed by Anansi the Magic Ant at 2pm on Saturday, August 30, at the Lamplight Arts Centre, Stanley. Tickets are £4. DIARY DATE: Consett Brass Band will provide
THE average wait for a heart bypass operation at one of the region's main heart units has fallen below six months for the first time. Twelve months ago, patients who needed a heart bypass operation at the James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough
A crime-cracking scheme in which gates are installed at the end of alleys and back roads is being extended to another area of the North-East. Alleygate is being used in crime blackspots in several parts of the country, including Hartlepool, Middlesbrough
Over 30 years after joining the Darlington Harriers as a youngster of nine Mike Trees is still very competitive and for many years has been on the international scene as a triathlete and duathlete. At nearly 41, Mike has been selected to represent Great
BRITISH troops in Basra were placed on alert last night after it was confirmed that Saddam Hussein's hated henchman Ali Hassan al-Majid - dubbed "Chemical Ali" - has been captured. US Central Command said that al-Majid, number five on America's most wanted
