CLEVELAND Police are searching for a missing sex offender. Geoffrey Ball failed to register with police and is now wanted for breach of the notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. Ball is described as 5ft 10ins tall, of
A MAN has fallen to his death from a stand at York races. The incident, which is not being treated as suspicious, occurred at around 5.30pm on Saturday, when the man fell from the Knavesmire Stand. The 21-year-old man from Bradford, was pronounced
FIRE crews are at the scene of a large blaze at a recycling site in Darlington. The alarm was raised at 7.15pm to the fire at Albert Hill Industrial Estate. Eight appliances from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service attended
Fire crews were called to free a woman trapped in a car following a collision on the A1 between Carrville, near Durham and Chester-le-Street at 6.36pm this evening. Two crews from Durham and High Handenhold together with a special rescue unit from
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following reports that a man fell from the Tyne Bridge. He was seen on the wrong side of the bridge railings at 6.30pm on Friday (May 24) before plunging into the River Tyne below. Police, fire
Two opposing demonstrations held in Newcastle city centre this afternoon passed off without major incident, police said. It is estimated that between 1,500 and 2,000 people took part in the far right English Defence League march and around 350
VISITS to food banks have risen by 470 per cent in the region in the last year, it has been reported. The Trussell Trust, a Christian charity which runs 13 food banks in the North-East and Cumbria, has recorded a 170 per cent increase nationally
DURHAM’S safety-first approach saw them bat on to reach 240 for six before setting Middlesex a target of 304 in 51 overs, as predicted in this morning’s Northern Echo. In glorious conditions there was never much chance of dismissing the visitors
Hundreds of people involved in rival marches are being kept 100 yards apart in Newcastle city centre this afternoon by a strong police presence. Both the demonstration by the far-right English Defence League and the counter protest by the anti-fascist
DURHAM showed little inclination to press on this morning, other than in Scott Borthwick’s whippet-like running between the wickets. On a glorious morning the fans would doubtless have preferred to see Phil Mustard come in at No 4 in the hope that
Three people have been aressted ahead of an English Defence League demonstration in Newcastle today. The North-East branch of the far-right EDL and anti-fascist organisation Newcastle Unites are both staging marches and demonstrations in the city
When Edward Simpson opened a dale boarding school for boys it was not long before he attracted the sons of affluent families living in the south. This was hardly surprising as his adverts made out that his academy at Woden Croft Lodge near Cotherstone
Since Sir Alex Ferguson's appointment as Manchester Untied boss some 27 years ago, aside from the emergence of foreign players, European football, academies, Sky Sports and even compulsory seating for fans, back room and medical teams have also developed
MIDDLESBROUGH have defended their policy to hold an unpaid position within their physiotherapy department after being identified as one of 37 clubs advertising jobs offering no money. Boro were named in a Sporting Intelligence investigation via a Freedom
FORMER Middlesbrough defender Colin Cooper was named Hartlepool United's new manager yesterday and then immediately outlined a desire to bring the good times back to Victoria Park with help from around the region. The 46-year-old, who has quit his role
PARALYMPIC hopeful Kieran Maxwell, who lost a leg to cancer, has suffered a relapse, his devastated family has confirmed. The 14-year-old, from Heighington, near Darlington, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, in October
PAOLO DI CANIO faces a massive fight to keep Simon Mignolet at the Stadium of Light with Sunderland braced to receive record-busting offers for the highly-rated Belgian goalkeeper. As Premier League new-boys Cardiff City also consider a £4.5m move for
AFTER conceding defeat is likely in the race to land Andy Carroll, Newcastle United have learned they now face an even greater challenge to land another leading transfer target. The Magpies have courted St Etienne's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for more
THE sporting world embraces the weird and wonderful, but some pursuits still defy rational explanation. Take ski cross, one of the fastest growing alpine sports, a part of the Winter Olympic programme since 2010 and arguably the most insane way
GIVEN that huge swathes of the North-East were under water last weekend, it seems fitting that Tees Rowing Club chose one of the wettest days of the year for their annual Tees Regatta. While parts of the region ground to a halt in the face of a
While Darlington this week made three new signings in preparation for next season, they have also a long-term vision and have announced plans to hold trials for its newly-formed youth club. They are holding trials for children of all ages in Darlington
ENGLAND'S performances at major tournaments have been extremely underwhelming in recent years, but two electricians from Stockton will aim to surpass their efforts when they take part in the Over-40s Football World Cup this month. Brothers Gary and
A DOZY burglar who took photos of himself on a stolen camera has been jailed for 20 months. Jason Noble also took snaps of his family before arranging to sell some of his haul - including the camera - back to his victim for £80 cash. However
A GRANDFATHER has died almost three weeks after he was found badly injured in the street in what his family believe was a hit-and-run incident. David Crompton, 55, was airlifted to hospital after he was discovered lying in John Street North in
NUCLEAR-POWERED Royal Navy attack submarines will defend the nation backed by North-East technology firm. Applied Integration, based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, has secured a multi-million pound deal to design and develop control systems for
A NORTH-EAST firm, founded in its owners bedroom, has secured a landmark deal to supply life-saving fire protection to the Middle-East offshore energy industry. Ecco Finishing Supplies, in Middlesbrough, has signed a £500,000 contract to send specialist
DARLINGTON Covered Market is celebrating its 150th anniversary in a fortnight's time, and Joan Bell can remember the first time she ever visited it more than 70 years ago. She was coming up seven in early 1939 when she caught scarlet fever and
A RECRUITMENT specialist has returned to her home town from the other side of the world to take on her dream job. Siobhan Goodfellow had just settled in Australia with her family when she received the call to come home to manage a new office for
A CONSTRUCTION site manager has persuaded his daughter to fly the nest by building her a new home. Derek Jackson has overseen the construction of a new housing estate in Howden-le-Wear, and his daughter Louise and her partner Ian Moore are among
A RIDING centre for disabled people is appealing for more volunteers to ensure all riders can enjoy the equine experience. The Riding Centre for Special People in Escomb relies on volunteers to help disabled visitors enjoy horse riding. Christine
STAFF at a Spennymoor care home have brought the 1950s back to life for the enjoyment of their residents. A celebration of the decade was held at Lothian House in Spennymoor as part of Dementia Awareness Week run by the Alzheimer’s Society.
STALL holders are being sought for a town’s 85th carnival – although there will be no traditional street parade due to health and safety regulations and the cost of closing a road. The 85th Crook Carnival will be held on Saturday, July 13, from
DEAN Richards insists Newcastle Falcons will be taking nothing for granted despite enjoying a healthy advantage ahead of next week's play-off final decider with Bedford. Falcons will be defending an 18-9 lead at Kingston Park on Wednesday after Jimmy
