There have been a number of times this summer when, for obvious reasons (ie biting flies) I have been reminded of the quote of Anita Roddick: “If you think you’re too small to have an impact; try going to bed with a mosquito.” Divorce however is not
JON FRANKS scored the only goal as Hartlepool United won at Bradford Park Avenue in their second pre-season friendly. After thumping Billingham Town 9-0 in midweek, Pools travelled to the Conference North side and were given a tougher test.
FULL-TIME: Darlington 1 Sunderland 5 SUNDERLAND kicked off their pre-season preparations with a successful run out as they claimed a 5-1 win over Darlington at Heritage Park. Gustavo Poyet used 22 different players, and gave debut appearances
SUNDERLAND are handing a trial to teenage striker Max Clayton as they take on Darlington in their opening pre-season friendly at Bishop Auckland's Heritage Park this afternoon. Clayton, 19, is a free agent after his previous contract at Crewe Alexandra
SUNDERLAND fans have raised more than £15,000 for floral tributes to two Newcastle supporters killed in the Malaysia Airlines outrage. Dedicated Magpies' John Alder - who missed one game in 50 years - and Liam Sweeney - a fan since childhood -
POLICE investigating after two shots were fired at the door of a North-East house in broad daylight on Friday have this morning arrested two teenagers. Cleveland Police said two local men aged 19 were arrested during a pre-planned operation in
A MAN in in hospital after being attacked with a baseball bat in the early hours of this morning. Northumbria Police said officers were called to a disturbance in Portsmeads Rise, Birtley, Gateshead, at 1.55am. A 35-year-old man had been assaulted
A COUNCIL has handed over a 200-year-old community building to a village for use by its voluntary organisations and a museum.The historic building, situated between the Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum and Great Ayton Discovery Centre, has been given to
STAFF were victorious when they took on students at The Wensleydale School annual sports day.After a run of defeats, sixth formers again failed to beat a team of teachers at rounders. During the day, hundreds of pupils took part in athletics and team
THE DEDICATION of foster carers in Darlington was celebrated at an event on Wednesday.Darlington Borough Council rewarded the hard work of the town’s foster carers with a presentation ceremony and three-course meal at the Bannatyne Hotel.Among those
AN online bingo firm has announced a partnership with Sunderland College.Founded 50 years ago, Sunderland-based Tombola has invested £1m at its headquarters, part of which has been used to create the Tombola Academy.The firm, which employs 200
A COMPLETE story can now be told about all 24 postal workers listed on a roll of honour after serving in the First World War. The final one is now known to be Stanley James Clarkson, who was a postman and grocer's assistant at Cotherstone before
DARLINGTON manager Martin Gray hopes his players will “rise to the occasion” when they welcome Sunderland to Heritage Park this afternoon.Quakers meet Gus Poyet’s side in their third pre-season fixture after games against Newcastle Benfield
CRAIG HIGNETT is expecting his Middlesbrough players to produce a much-improved display when they play the second game of their Spanish training break this morning.Boro take on Real Balompedica Linense in Marbella, having lost their previous game on Spanish
JORDI GOMEZ has cited Gustavo Poyet’s preferred playing style as one of the key factors behind his decision to join Sunderland this summer.Gomez will make his first appearance in a Black Cats shirt when the club kick off their pre-season programme
This week I got this question from an email subscriber of mine asking about warming up for a warm up.“Hi Paul, I watched that World Cup final on Sunday night and couldn't help but think about Germany’s Sami Khedira, who missed out on playing
STEVEN TAYLOR is looking forward to embarking on a “new era” for Newcastle United after the arrival of six new signings in little more than a fortnight helped transform the make-up of the squad at St James’ Park.Taylor was part of the
SITTING opposite Kat Copeland on the steps of the boathouse close to the midway point of the Redgrave Pinsent Rowing Lake in Berkshire, it is possible to see both ends of British Rowing’s 2,000m training course stretching away into the distance.
A COUNCIL has agreed to underwrite £1.6m of the estimated £8.2m cost of restoring a North-East theatre, in the hope of encouraging further investment.Darlington Borough Council has applied for help from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for
A WOMAN took most of an elderly man’s life savings which she and her husband were storing on his behalf, a court was told.Angela Jayne Appleby frequently “dipped into” the sum of more than £30,000 to repay debts and meet household
IMPROVEMENTS to rail links across the Tees Valley were on track at the official opening of a new £2.2m railway station by Transport Minister Baroness Susan Kramer.The James Cook station, a five minute walk away from James Cook University Hospital
SHOCK and sadness greeted the discovery that two Newcastle Utd fans were among the 298 people who perished when Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crashed. Supporters John Alder and Liam Sweeney were travelling to watch their team take part in a pre-season
A TRADITIONAL Maori craftsman will be demonstrating his wood carving skills at the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum. New Zealand Maori artist Wiremu (CORRECT) Puke will be carving a replica of a wooden panel collected by botanist Joseph Banks in
MORE remarkable discoveries are to be unveiled as part of a stunning exhibition of some of the finest Anglo Saxon finds from Northern England.‘Street House before the Saxons’ opened its doors to visitors yesterday (Sunday), at Kirkleatham
NOT previously renowned for such upbeat songs, Nell Bryden is hoping to break new ground with this release.A positive album from a positive woman, it’s a blend of electronica, guitars and Nell’s voice that is not un-reminiscent of say, Annie
HAVING claimed a bronze medal at the Cadet European Taekwondo Championships last year, teenager Simone Abley has targeted more success when she makes her debut on the world stage next week. Abley, 14, from Middlestone Moor, Spennymoor, heads to
