Darlington today recorded an eighth successive win in all competitions by defeating Burscough 3-0. The victory extends Quakers' lead at the top of the table to three points as second-placed Salford City could only draw. Goals: Purewal (19, 1-0)
STUART HALL'S hopes of regaining the IBF World Bantamweight title were shattered this evening as he suffered a unanimous points defeat to Randy Caballero in Monte Carlo. In a repeat of last year's victory over Vusi Malinga, Hall found himself embroiled
THE transport company which employed a driver suspected of drink driving while taking school children to France says it has launched a full investigation into the matter. Teachers challenged the driver after they spotted him drinking from a polystyrene
PAUL MURRAY’S managerial career got off to a losing start, Hartlepool United falling to late defeat at Cambridge. Following a woeful opening half, Pools responded well in the second half, improved and suffered a disappointing defeat – one that
SHILDON of the Northern League Division One will be in the hat for Monday's FA Cup draw after a 1-1 draw at Norton United in the fourth qualifying round this afternoon. Captain Mark Hudson put the minnows ahead before an own goal levelled the game
Shildon must replay on Wednesday night at Dean Street after they drew 1-1 at Norton United. The Railwaymen were within sight of a first round place after they led with an early headed goal by Ben Wood, and they seemed to be in control when Norton
Spennymoor’s hopes of being in Monday’s FA Cup first round draw in their own right were dashed when they conceded two goals in stoppage time against Telford at the Brewery Field. They led with goals by Joe Tait on 3 minutes and Liam Henderson on
Darlington 3 Burscough 0 In-form Darlington extended their lead at the top of the table with a comfortable victory at home to Burscough, which stretched the team’s winning run to eight. Seven of those victories have come in the league with
Full-time: Sunderland 0 Arsenal 2 SUNDERLAND were not quite as bad as the shambles at St Mary’s but it will feel just as bad for the Sunderland players tonight after gifting Arsenal victory at the Stadium of Light. After last week’s embarrassing
MIDDLESBROUGH and Watford shared the points in an exciting draw at the Riverside Stadium. Boro could have gone top after Derby County lost to Wigan Athletic, but neither side could get the winning goal. Kike opened the scoring for Middlesbrough
THE heroic efforts of the region's RNLI volunteers are to be broadcast to the nation. Crews from the Redcar lifeboat unit will be on BBC 1's Close Calls: On Camera when it airs for the first time on Monday morning (October 27). Viewers will
A PASSIONATE mother whose child survived against the odds after being run over by a car, has a vision to open a new centre for other brain injury victims and their families in the Tees Valley.It was three days after Abbie Thornton’s fourth birthday
NEW figures have revealed a sharp rise in the number of new homes being built in the region.A report by the National House Building Council (NHBC) shows a 32 per cent increase in new house registrations for the North-East and Yorkshire in the third quarter
AN ELDERLY couple have been badly affected following an overnight break-in at their home, a court was told.The householders were asleep when intruder Jason Andrew Bolingbroke gained access via a closed, but unlocked kitchen window, to their home in St
A RARE family of five prickly creatures has taken up residence in ‘hedgehog hospital’ after their home was disturbed. A resident of Bishop Cuthbert, Hartlepool, stumbled upon the mother and four babies while renovating his garden shed. Joyce
A WOMAN has died after she was hit by a car in Newton Aycliffe on Friday night. The 30-year-old pedestrian, who is yet to be named, sustained serious injuries after the accident which happened on Stephenson Way, at about 8.45pm. The woman is
A NORTH-EAST jockey has told how he lost almost £10,000 in a fraud targeting high-profile riders.Andrew Thornton, a former Barnard Castle School student, was among a number of jockeys singled out by the fraudster in the past week-and-a-half, according
TEESDALE School has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award for 2014-2017, in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.The award celebrates schools that do outstanding work in international
BARNARD Castle is set to open its second foodbank after growing concerns that people in the area are falling on hard times.Volunteers at the Influence Church, in Galgate, are preparing to open the service, which will be part of their StoreHouse project.It
Luis Suarez says he is getting help in order to control his "impulse" to bite.The Uruguayan forward, who is expected to make his Barcelona competitive debut against Real Madrid today following a summer move from Liverpool, was initially banned
A CONSTRUCTION company criticised over a £7million housing development on the site of a former school has reaffirmed its commitment to community consultation. Esh Property services is building 76 homes on the former Eastbourne School site, off
Louis van Gaal has played down his role in the development of Jose Mourinho, insisting the Chelsea manager became the Special One all by himself.Van Gaal faces the toughest test of his reign as Manchester United manager on Sunday when unbeaten league
Erik Lamela has never scored a better goal than his astonishing rabona effort and is determined to use the strike as a catalyst to kick on at Tottenham.The rabona, where the kicking leg wraps around the standing leg, is hard enough to pass or cross with
MONDAY morning, and Stuart Hall was flying into Nice Airport ahead of this evening’s IBF World Bantamweight showdown with Randy Caballero. As the plane circled to begin its descent to land, Hall glanced out of the window to see the azure blue waters
Manager Arsene Wenger maintains only a collective defensive effort can propel Arsenal back into the Premier League title race.The Gunners head to Sunderland, thrashed 8-0 last week at Southampton, boosted by a dramatic midweek victory away to Anderlecht
WHAT does Stuart Hall have in common with Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Tina Turner, Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Elton John? By the end of this evening, they’ll all have performed in Monte Carlo’s Salle des Etoiles.Opened in 1974, the celebrated
Darlington manager Martin Gray recognises the characteristics that have given Stuart Hall an opportunity to become a two-time world champion, and says the boxer’s dedication and work-rate make him a role model for his players. Gray is full of admiration
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini believes striker Sergio Aguero has the potential to become the best player in the world.Aguero's superb start to the season, which as seen him score 11 goals in as many games, including four against Tottenham
AFTER a frustrating first seven games in National League One, Darlington Mowden Park hope everything comes together to inflict a shock on promotion chasing Fylde this afternoon.Mowden, occupants of the fourth from bottom spot, are looking for a third
SAM COLLINS was sat addressing the media on Thursday morning at Maiden Castle, Hartlepool United’s training ground. He was still angry and disappointed at the manner in which the side were beaten under his caretaker command at Accrington 36 hours
DIMI Konstantopoulos admits he is keen to sign a contract extension at Middlesbrough, but insists he will put his own personal aims behind helping Aitor Karanka’s team win promotion.The Greek stopper signed a one-year extension in May after producing
SUNDERLAND Ladies striker Beth Mead is confident her side can fight off a late challenge from Doncaster Rovers Belles and lift the FA Women’s Super League 2 title.The Lady Black Cats head to Millwall tomorrow (2pm) knowing a win would be enough
ALMOST twelve months into his first managerial reign you could say things are going pretty well for Aitor Karanka, but the Middlesbrough head coach insists he will never stop learning when it comes to the Championship.Karanka will celebrate one year in
LET me tell you a nice story that might help you keep more involved in sport.I was in the park at the weekend pushing my young son back and forth on the swings and I couldn’t help but overhear a young mum next to me, who was trying hard to get her
WHAT does Stuart Hall have in common with Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Tina Turner, Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Elton John? By the end of this evening, they’ll all have performed in Monte Carlo’s Salle des Etoiles. Opened in 1974, the celebrated
MONDAY morning, and Stuart Hall was flying into Nice Airport ahead of this evening’s IBF World Bantamweight showdown with Randy Caballero. As the plane circled to begin its descent to land, Hall glanced out of the window to see the azure blue waters
IF Ryan Taylor makes his long-awaited return to action in a Newcastle United shirt this weekend, his comeback story is one which Alan Pardew hopes will inspire the rest of his squad for the remainder of the season.It was two years ago gone August when
ONE of the world's biggest rock stars has stunned a tiny dementia charity with an offer of support.After learning about the Sporting Memories Network, which is based at Topcliffe, near Thirsk, AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson phoned the charity out of
ALAN PARDEW is focused on trying to turn Newcastle United in to a contender for a Champions League place – even if the shorter term goal is to deliver a top ten finish to stay in the job.The Magpies head for Tottenham tomorrow knowing anything other
TO TAUNTON, and a tale of misplaced, irrational anger. We don’t even have to go to Taunton to learn more about this ‘scandal’. The whole thing was played out on the internet. Which is great, because Somerset is miles away. The story setting
THERE are problems and there are problems. Sunderland’s are a lot different to those encountered by Arsenal, but it is all relative and Seb Larsson has experienced the pressures at both ends of the table.Larsson spent years developing his talent
A TARGET for Darlington FC to be back playing in its home town ready for the start of the 2015/16 season has been set.A planning application is due to be submitted next month for alterations to Darlington RFC's Blackwell Meadows ground.Work to prepare
A DISABLED man has spoken of his upset after tokens of love exchanged between him and the wife who later tried to kill him were stolen.Wheelchair user Stewart Houston, who requires round-the-clock support, is distraught at the loss of the diamond and
MORE measures are to be introduced to prevent consumers getting bad deals when buying used cars, the Government has announced.This follows an investigation by the Government-appointed Used Car Commission into problems reported by consumers about the second-hand
