THEY might be Great Britain team-mates, but it’s safe to assume Hannah Miley will not be on Aimee Willmott’s Christmas card list this year. Three days after missing out to Miley in the battle for the 400m Individual Medley gold medal at the Commonwealth
A WOMAN has been raped in a city centre attack. The 26-year-old victim reported she had been raped in the Westgate Road area of Newcastle near the city’s bowling alley. The incident happened at some time between 11pm on Friday and 4am on Saturday
A CAT stuck up a tree is the stereotypical rescue for firemen. But how about one stuck up a telegraph pole? Well that is what happened for one less than fearless feline in Middleton-St-George today (Sunday). "It’s common to get calls about
HUNDREDS of women and girls were in the pink as a charity summer race series came to an end today (Sunday July 27). Hundreds of pink-clad runners took part in the region’s final Race for Life event of the year, starting and finishing on the St
MUSIC lovers were served up a treat over the weekend when a two-day music festival took over a North-East town.People who attended the Stockton Weekender were blown away by stunning headline performances from the Happy Mondays and hip-hop legends Public
EACH year, more than a million people head to Sunderland for Europe's biggest free airshow. Unusually, Lizzie Anderson took to the sea to watch the spectacle unfold. I HAVE a confession to make. Despite living in the North-East for most of my life
HUNDREDS of thousands of sun-drenched spectators were left awe-struck at those magnificent men, and women, in their flying machines at the weekend. Crowd estimates for the 26th annual Sunderland International Airshow varied, but some said it may
SUNDERLAND heavyweight Warren Baister edged a close contest to progress to the quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Games this afternoon. Baister beat Northern Irishman Steven Ward via a split decision after a bruising encounter that saw both fighters
MOTORCYCLISTS have set off on a pilgrimage to the battlefields of France and Belgium to mark the centenary of the First World War.Members of the Boundary 500 Motorcycle group set off yesterday (July 26) after a wreath blessing service at Sedgefield, County
DRY conditions caused by the recent hot weather are being blamed for a spate of agricultural fires.Fire crews from North Yorkshire have attended three field fires in recent days.On Saturday, July 26, crews were called out to Burnt House Plantation, near
A FUN-FILLED afternoon of It’s a Knockout-style games saw hundreds of visitors descend on Darlington this weekend.The Knockout Challenge was held at Blackwell Meadows Rugby Club and saw teams from businesses and community organisations across the
FIFTEEN Mayors from across the region joined the Bishop of Jarrow at a special service for the new Mayor of Darlington.The civic service took place at St Michael’s Church in Heighington on Sunday in honour of Darlington Mayor Cllr Gerald Lee.It
PASSPORT Office workers in the North-East are expected to take part in strike action tomorrow (Monday July 28).Staff at the Milburngate House complex, in Durham, will join thousands of colleagues from other passport offices nationally responding to the
VISITORS to an archaeological dig dubbed "the Pompeii of the North" were able to view historical artefacts and watch a Roman cavalry display.The annual Roman festival took place at Binchester Roman Fort, near Bishop Auckland, over the weekend.An
TWO people were taken to hospital after separate street assaults in a short space of time.A 26-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after he was attacked in Hartlepool in the early hours of this morning (SUN).He was assaulted
HUNDREDS of men and boys took part in the third Miles for Men run for Cancer Research today. SUN.The Hartlepool event, inspired by the women-only Race for Life runs, is expected to once again raise thousands for Cancer Research.Miles for Men, which has
BUTCHERS and brewers helped entertain visitors to a new sausage and beer festival.Visitors flocked to the inaugural festival at the Camp Hill Estate, near Bedale in North Yorkshire on Saturday (July 26).About 15 butchers from the county vied for the Best
A MOTHER and her two young children are now believed to be safe, although police are yet to find them.Cleveland Police issued an appeal for information after Yoon Jin Jeong and her two children, Stephen Jae Gittins, three, and 11-month-old Stephen George
ONE race down, two more to go. Richard Kilty’s debut at a major outdoors championship is up and running, but the ‘Teesside Tornado’ freely admits he will have to step up his performance tomorrow if he is to blow the opposition away. Kilty finished
THREE fishermen were towed to shore after an engine failure this morning (SUN).The Redcar RNLI were called out to rescue a small fishing boat about 1.5 miles north of Saltburn at 11.30am.Three men,who had been fishing, were aboard the drifting boat and
AN amateur runner is tackling a marathon challenge as he bids to raise money for a charity which helps children with cancer.Mike King will attempt to run 192 miles from coast to coast in five days challenge that is traditionally completed in two weeks
TEESSIDE athlete Richard Kilty has paid tribute to a friend who drowned during the recent hot weather. The Middlesbrough sprinter had just qualified for the semi-final of the 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this afternoon when he was
MORE than 2,000 people took part in a march in protest against Israel's bombing of Gaza. The protest took place on Saturday in Middlesbrough along Linthorpe Road, Albert Road, past the Town Hall and on to Corporation Road. Marchers heard a
WORK on three housing developments for families and the elderly has started in Stanley.Social landlord Derwentside Homes is building seven bungalows for sale, eight houses and 22 bungalows for rent to buy and 30 bungalows for affordable rent on sites
THE mission to ensure a much-loved steel statue remains in a North-East coastal town appears to have proved successful.A three-month community campaign has been staged to ensure the nine-foot sculpture, Eleven ‘O’ One, remains a permanent
A FOLK festival lived up to its billing as a “right old song and dance” over the weekend.The 25th Durham Folk Party attracted traditional musicians and dance troupes from across the North, making their now annual pilgrimage to the city for
POLICE have appealed for information from visitors to a popular public park who may have witnessed a dog attack on a child.The incident is said to have taken place in Riverside Park, Chester-le-Street, on Thursday July 17, when a small child was said
POLICE are appealing for information after a man was found injured in the street.The 43-year-old was said to be in a serious but not life threatening condition in Sunderland Royal Hospital after being found by emergency services in Cairo Street, Hendon
FURIOUS business owners say new parking charges in Northallerton are killing the town centre – with some reporting losses of up to 40 per cent in revenue since their introduction.Retailers and other businesses on the High Street say the new parking
A CRACKDOWN on illegal and nuisance bikes has resulted in ten vehicles being seized by police.Officers carried out three operations over a seven day period in the east Middlesbrough area when six motorcycles, three quad bikes and one car were seized,
A SCHEME to help youngsters gain apprenticeships across County Durham has reached the 500 mark.Holly Hirst, 17, ensured the landmark was reached on the Durham County Council scheme when she was taken on by the Durham Climbing Centre to help run the office.The
A SCULPTURE destined for a prestigious exhibition on London’s South Bank is now on display outside the artist’s temporary home – Kirklevington Grange prison.The robot, called “Where’s Yoshimi now?” was made using recycled
WHEN injury put paid to racing for Son du Silence the future looked bleak.However, thanks to the help and patience of a North Yorkshire woman the horse has now made a successful career change.Melissa Chapman, 26, runs Team Chapman Equestrian near Catterick
A DRINK driver left a trail of damage as he careered round a housing estate in his father’s work van.Durham Crown Court heard that Jamie Lawson took the Ford Transit without his father’s permission after drinking heavily on the evening of
PAUL Collingwood rolled back the years with a magnificent century for Durham in their opening Royal London Cup match at Taunton. The return to 50-over cricket obviously suited the 38-year-old veteran of 197 one-day internationals as he made 113
DETECTIVES are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the hot weather.Two burglaries in North Yorkshire have prompted police in the county to remind people to close their doors and windows and keep them locked. Two homes at Monkgate Cloisters
POLICE closed a bridge for nearly two hours last night (SAT) as concern grew for a man. Cleveland Fire Brigade deployed the brigade boat and Cleveland Ambulance Service also attended the scene at Stockton's Victoria Bridge from about 8.05pm. The 24
A CHARITY fundraiser is to tackle cold water and strong currents as she swims across the English Channel for Diabetes UK.Vicky Wass, 42, of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham, is part of a six per son team which swimming the 22 miles.Each swimmer will
A FATHER and son narrowly escaped immediate prison sentences after turning on a friend in a pub toilet.The victim was initially struck when he intervened in a dispute between Anthony Simpson and another man in the gents at The Green Tree, in Bishop Auckland
FOUNDERS of a comic cafe for lovers of all things nerd are planning a city’s first ever convention dedicated to geek culture. Dan Pye and Lindsey Brown said they have been so overwhelmed with support since they opened Dark Matters Comics and Gaming
SEAN Wilson played Martin Platt in the nation’s favourite soap Coronation Street for 21 years. But food has always been his lifelong passion and, since leaving the street in 2005, he’s become an award-winning artisan cheese maker, devised and presented
POLICE arrested 20 people on an evening of alcohol-fuelled disorder in York which left one man with serious head injuries. North Yorkshire Police said there were several fights last night in the George Hudson Street and Micklegate area, including
A MAN was taken to hospital after a car hit a bus stop earlier today (Sunday). The 58-year-old driver was taken to to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough and his condition was described as 'poorly'. The collision happened at 7.50am
PARK staff left bereft by the death of a foul-mouthed parrot have welcomed its replacement in the aviary.Staff and visitors to Darlington’s South Park were saddened by the passing last month of Max the parrot who amused visitors with his insulting
SCHOOLCHILDREN wrote to thank County Hall officials who answered their pleas for help to slow down traffic outside their school. Pupils in Class One at Nettlesworth Primary School, near Chester-le-Street, wrote to Durham County Council with their concerns
A PROFESSIONAL burglar, who sends crime figures soaring when he is on the loose, is behind bars.Jamie Marriott targets affluent areas of Darlington and travels further afield looking for rich pickings, a court heard.After being freed from his last jail
FIRE crews had to be called to help paramedics free an eight-year-old girl, after a garden fork impaled her foot.Ambulance staff were called to East Way in Whitby at about 1.45pm on Saturday (July 26) to help the girl. When they arrived, they were forced
A MEAN mother stole thousands of pounds from her estranged husband - within hours of him having a severe stroke.Joanne McDonald visited her ex-partner in hospital - then went to his home and transferred money from his account.The 46-year-old also changed
A PARAMEDIC commandeered a bicycle to reach a teenager who suffered serious head and neck injuries after falling off his bike.The 16-year-old boy was riding on a Darlington cycle track inaccessible by road and after the ambulance parked as close as it
THOUSANDS of people took advantage of the great weather and turned out in force to enjoy Cleveland Show.Organisers made a few minor tweaks to the annual show and they proved to be a huge success.With the a constant supply of entertainment in the main
POLICE have repeated warnings to the public about staying safe around water following the death of a man who went for a dip at a fish quay. It was the third suspected drowning in the North-East as people veer to the coast and riverbanks during
STUART AIREY thinks Saturday’s dramatic last-end defeat to Wales underlines just how tight the margins are in the Commonwealth Games lawn bowls tournament. Sunderland-born Airey was part of the England triples team that suffered a 16-15 defeat
A VICTORIAN Summer Jamboree which celebrates Teesside’s mark on Britain will be held at Preston Park Museum. Visitors will learn all about the impact local figures such as Robert Ropner and Colonel Spence had on the wider community. Stockton Council
