PHONES 4u is to go into administration - placing more than 5,500 jobs at risk - after network operator EE joined Vodafone in cutting ties with the retailer. The company said its stores will be closed on Monday pending a decision by the administrators
Darlington 0 Blyth Spartans 0 Darlington must travel to Blyth Spartans on Tuesday for an FA Cup replay after goalkeeper Peter Jeffries pulled off a tremendous penalty save to deny Terry Galbraith. Galbraith’s spot-kick early in the second half
LONDON IRISH did their homework to come up with a 20-18 win over Newcastle Falcons on their new synthetic pitch at Kingston Park. Newcastle's last win in the Aviva Premiership was against the Exiles at Kingston Park last October and the Falcons
THE daughter of a hero soldier killed in Afghanistan read her own poignant poem at one of the region’s biggest First World War centenary events today (Sunday, September 14). Appearing at Durham Cathedral before a congregation of hundreds, Ginalee
HUNDREDS of blues fans gathered for a free music festival, as a North-East town grooved and swayed to the beat.The band Mungo Jerry, famous for its 1970 hit In the Summertime, was the headliner at the annual Darlington Rhythm and Blues festival, on Sunday
A CHEMICAL engineer who dreams of competing on the Great British Bake Off got his first taste of success at a popular agriculture show at the weekend. A homemade Battenberg cake, created by Ian Knights, from School Aycliffe, near Darlington, was
Goals: 0-1: Leadbitter (36, powered a unstoppable, curling free-kick with accuracy in to the top left corner of Smithies’ net from 35 yards) 1-1: Stead (86, moved ahead of his marker in the area to direct Ward’s cross beyond Konstantopoulos
CANCER survivors and those continuing to battle the disease shared their experiences with healthcare professionals at a get-together in a North-East town.Macmillan Cancer Support, Darlington Citizens Advice Bureau and the Darlington Clinical Commissioning
A CHARITY day organised by a young woman who suffers from Crohn’s disease held been held in the North-East.Andrea Meek, 25, of Sacriston, near Chester-le-Street, watched her father struggle with the bowel condition but did not realise she would
BRITAIN'S smallest park has been named a category winner in a gardening competition rescued from the brink of cancellation. The cancellation of Darlington in Bloom had been announced, after a disappointing number of entries. But, following
A WOMAN who lives with a chronic medical condition hopes to raise hundreds of pounds for charity by becoming the latest volunteer for the ice bucket challenge.Vera Maven, from Darlington, has multiple sclerosis (MS) and suffered a stroke two years ago
LINDA WOOD, regional manager for Diabetes UK in the North-East and North Yorkshire, is retiring after nearly 16 years of campaigning for better care for people with diabetes in the area. Ms Wood who was based in Darlington, joined Diabetes UK when
OLD and young alike gathered today (Sunday, September 14) to pay tribute to those who fought in the Battle of Britain 74 years ago. A parade attended by more than 150 people in Middlesbrough marched from the South African War Memorial in Albert
BRITAIN’S Mastermind has told of his own struggles with mental health issues in order to help a charity.Clive Dunning, from Stockton, has spoken of the problems he suffered as young man to the Get Connected organisation which runs a confidential
THE organisers of a town centre festival said it had proved popular, despite preparations being hampered.Ryan Crow said while the Northallerton Festival had attracted a strong turn-out over the weekend, visitor numbers had been disappointing on the opening
THERE was food for thought at a free feast this weekend. The annual Middlesbrough Town Meal was held in the town's Centre Square on Saturday (September 13) to celebrate home grown food from across the area. Surplus food was donated from community
THE family of a girl whose rare cancer disappeared have spoken of their relief after doctors' fears that she had relapsed proved unfounded.Consultants at Leeds General Infirmary said a scan had revealed a spot on Fraja Simpson's heart during her
A COMMUNITY in north Durham has taken part in a weekend of family fun.The Village Big Weekend in Shadforth, near Durham, featured a sports day as well activities for people of all ages.There was also a scarecrow competition with a history theme, which
FITNESS class members helped set a world record – and warmed up for another record-breaking attempt at the same time.Almost 100 people took part in a Glow keep-fit class at Darlington Mowden Park rugby club and joined with 35 other classes across
FEARLESS broadcaster Kate Adie has taken in part in a series of events to commemorate the outbreak of World War One. The Sunderland-born war reporter was at Palace Green, next to Durham Cathedral, on Saturday as part of a weekend of activities.
A TEENAGER spent part of her weekend sat in a bath of baked beans to raise funds for a cancer charity after being inspired by her mother. Annabel Carvey spent three hours in the bath at Croft Artisan Market, near Darlington, to raise money for
Martin Gray has selected a surprise line-up for today’s FA Cup encounter with Blyth Spartans with Alan White dropping to the bench. The veteran centre-back, who was subbed late on during the midweek draw with Farsley, is a substitute and it leaves
GATESHEAD kept up the pressure on Vanarama Conference leaders Barnet as they claimed a hard-earned 1-0 win over Dartford Town. Danny Wright’s second goal in as many games settled things as the Heed claimed their fourth victory in the last five
A YORKSHIRE tea room and bakery famous for its continental cakes, Yorkshire treats and seasonal bakes has won a prestigious industry award.Bettys Craft Bakery in Harrogate has been named Craft Business of the Year at the Baking Industry Awards in London
FLYING flannels, crashing coconuts and scattering skittles heralded the opening of an Edwardian fair. Visitors were transported back in time as a community came together to celebrate Britain’s heritage.St Cuthbert’s Church and its grounds
PATRIOTIC music and flag-waving was the order of the day when hundreds of people attended an outdoor proms event in a North-East park. Timed to coincide with the Last Night of the Proms, the free Proms in the Park gathering, in South Park, Darlington
A WOMAN is appealing for information to help her find out more about a Victorian picture. Margaret Wojturska, 58, found the sepia photograph in an old fire guard about three years ago. It shows the South Moor Albion Football Club from the Stanley
A JOINT operation involving six police forces has taken place to crackdown on rural crime in the north.The cross-border Farmwatch operation involved more than 100 volunteers and 100 police officers on overnight patrols in rural North Yorkshire, County
MR and Mrs Rockliffe were staying at Rockliffe Hall in Hurworth last week in the hope that they might find a family connection.The couple, from London, became intrigued by the hotel, near Darlington, after spotting that its name matched their own."
STEVE BRUCE has labelled reports linking him with the Newcastle manager's job as "disrespectful" to current incumbent Alan Pardew. The pressure cranked up a notch on the under-fire Magpies chief on Saturday as his team were humbled 4-0 by former
THREE charities will feel the benefits of a month of extensive fundraising by a Darlington shop. The town's Specsavers store has raised £400 through a series of events, which will be split between St Theresa’s Hospice, the women’s refuge and the
THE stage was lit only by a string of spotlights when The Jacksons made their entrance at Hardwick Live Garden Party in Sedgefield on Saturday night. As an all-consuming bass note reached its crescendo, the crowd was shown footage of the Jackson
CONCERNS have been raised for the future of local democracy in Darlington villages, with the borough council no longer paying for parish elections. Members of Middleton St George and Sadberge parish councils, which both held meetings this week, raised
SCHOOLCHILDREN will receive a birthday surprise in a novel initiative designed to boost their reading skills. Every year 7 student at Longfield Academy, in Darlington, will receive a birthday card containing a voucher for a reading book. Headteacher
A CONSERVATION area that shares its name with its late creator has been targeted by mindless vandals.Sometime overnight on Tuesday, September 2, a stolen wheelie bin was dragged to Kennedy’s Pond in Cotherstone, in Teesdale, County Durham, and set
A CHAMPAGNE bar and Indian restaurant has created 11 new jobs in Trimdon Village. Brothers Sabir Ahmed and Mohammed Miah joined forces to transform a run-down bar on the outskirts of the village into the Cinnamon Club and Champagne Bar. Mr
A CHILD was left traumatised after an object was thrown from a bridge and smashed the windscreen of a car.A man was driving under the Castle Eden Walkway on the A689 at Sedgefield with his young child when a group of people dropped an unknown item on
GREAT Aycliffe Cancer Support Group has been successfully re-launched in a new venue. Earlier this month, the group, which helps people who have been affected by cancer including relatives and carers, met at Neville Parade Community Centre in Newton
A PRIVATELY let house that was gutted by fire 18 months ago remains a boarded-up shell, and angry residents are demanding action is taken to repair the eyesore. Margaret Carter, 84, from Trimdon Station, was left with severe chronic obstructive
West Auckland are now in a position to challenge at the top of the table after they won for the third successive game by 2-0 against North Shields on Saturday. West are now up to seventh, four points off the top of the table and with games in hand
Spennymoor scored one of the fastest ever FA cup goals in their 3-2 away win at Bishop Auckland on Saturday. Moors found the back of the net after just 13 seconds, but they still needed a goal from sub Mikey Roberts to put them into the next round
A LONG campaign by veterans to have a permanent memorial to the Durham Light Infantry placed in the heart of the regiment’s home county culminated in a moving dedication ceremony today. Hundreds of people packed into Durham City’s Market Place
GUS POYET has admitted he dropped a fully-fit Steven Fletcher from his Sunderland squad for yesterday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham. Fletcher did not even make the substitutes' bench to face Spurs, with Connor Wickham preferred in the starting line-up
AITOR KARANKA and Huddersfield counterpart Chris Powell last night insisted they had not seen the events at the John Smith’s Stadium when stewards had to separate the two sets of players in the tunnel after a dramatic game. Moments after Grant
