AS Norwich City’s players began to wrap up their celebrations on the Wembley pitch an hour or so after the final whistle of yesterday’s play-off final with Middlesbrough, Aitor Karanka was in the bowels of Wembley Stadium discussing his plans for another
Andrew Gale did not know whether to laugh or cry at the end of yesterday’s second day against Somerset at Taunton, an LV= County Championship match which Yorkshire could yet lose despite posting 438. The White Rose captain was frustrated with his
A WONDERFUL century by Scott Borthwick and a face-saving last-wicket stand of 95 with Graham Onions only partially rescued Durham from a dire predicament at Worcester yesterday.When the hosts reached 55 for one in their second innings, leading by 175,
SCOTT Borthwick is confident Durham have a chance of pulling off their third run-chase of the season at Worcester today. After making 103 and sharing a last-wicket stand of 95 with Graham Onions, he said: “We have chased over 250 to win twice already
FIRST off it must be said, I am not from Middlesbrough. I am from Grimsby, a town whose club has a long history of building up expectation only to let you down when it matters most. To see a gallery of fan photos click here Just
A JUBILANT Alex Neil claimed Norwich’s superior big-game experience was the decisive factor in their Championship play-off final win over Middlesbrough.Early goals from Cameron Jerome and Nathan Redmond fired the Canaries into the Premier League, and
SIGHTS and sounds of yesteryear were brought back to life in the North-East over the weekend.The Market Place in Durham City had a 1940s feel with music from the era and military vehicles on display in Millennium Place.The Nostalgia Weekend was held on
MILLIONS of magical moments mean two Darlington mothers could soon receive a major international award.Melissa Brunskill gave up her day job and joined her close friend Charlene Small to plunge their energies into creating Meet My Mascot, a business founded
FUNDRAISERS who know the benefits of specialist eye care have raised more than £84,000 for a new scanner.James Cook University Hospital’s retinal development appeal has got off to a strong start, thanks to staff members from the South Tees HospitalsNHS
A TEESDALE hotel that has been closed for nearly a year has finally reopened.The High Force Hotel, in Middleton-in-Teesdale, was shut last June by the landlord, Lord Barnard.But now, new owners and friends, Jan Butterfield and Angela Cockburn, have turned
TWO North-East towns came alive for their annual Meet weekends this Bank Holiday (May 22 to 25). Crowds came out in their thousands for the Barnard Castle Meet where everything from a fun fair to a magical-themed parade took over the town including
SINCE 1870, The Northern Echo has been at the heart of North-East life. With Darlington becoming the birthplace of the railways, the pioneers of the industrial revolution realised that the County Durham market town was the perfect place to launch
MIDDLESBROUGH 0 NORWICH CITY 2 MIDDLESBROUGH’S hopes of a place in the Premier League disappeared as they crashed to a deserved defeat to Norwich City at Wembley. To see gallery of photos click here The Teessiders were unable to
GURKHA CHARITY Day Congratulations to all those who took part and contributed to the Gurkha charity golf day in aid of the Nepalese Earthquaqe Appeal. The day managed to raise £1250 for the appeal and everyone had a great day (even the weather played
CRICKET is becoming increasingly bizarre with last-wicket stands often being the highest of the innings. They don't usually involve a No 3 batsman but Scott Borthwick stood firm to reach a marvellous century and put on 95 with Graham Onions. It
DARLINGTON Borough Council has scooped a national award for the second year running in recognition of its work in tackling alcohol-related problems.Alcohol Concern has awarded Darlington Borough Council the Dry January champion of 2015 for Innovation
A CHARITY football match to raise money for a disabled youngster has raised £4,000.The fancy dress game was held the Riverside Football Club, in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, on Saturday and was followed by a social event with a raffle and tombola
A DARLINGTON woman has welcomed a project aiming to deliver digital skills training to those with sight or hearing loss.The national Online Today project will provide about 5,000 people with sensory loss with vital training.The scheme will help those
A JAMAICAN singer given a new lease of life by Darlington’s close knit arts scene is urging others to support it.Latoya Black is making a name for herself around the town with her strong vocals and assured performances attracting critical acclaim.The
MUSIC lovers in the North-East have been enjoying a weekend of top tunes over the Bank Holiday weekend.The third annual Consett Festival got underway on Saturday and has continued until today (Monday, May 25).It was held at Consett AFC and featured live
A HOUSING agency is helping Richmondshire and Hambleton residents increase their home security after receiving a Community Fund grant.Yorkshire Housing's Swale Home Improvement Agency received £6,000 to help vulnerable residents with home security checks
FIREFIGHTERS fought a large fire deep into the night at one of the region's most iconic natural landmarks last night (Sunday, May 24) and into this morning.It is thought the fire may have been started deliberately or caused by youths behaving badly and
A COMMUNITY event to encourage people to take up a new sport was held over the weekend.Introductory sessions, including rowing, golf and cricket, were held at Park View Community Association on Church Chair in Chester-le-Street on Saturday.The Get Active
WHERE Durham failed yesterday, lowly Worcestershire succeeded by bowling the right length on a cloudy morning, reducing their visitors to a shambolic 73 for six. Scott Borthwick stood firm on 31 at lunch, but expectations of a substantial first
Spennymoor Town have handed youngster Reece Kenney a contract. Kenney was outstanding in the reserve team last season, and his performances have been good enough to persuade manager Jason Ainsley to include him in his first team squad. Ainsley
PARKING regulations are set to change in Darlington.Darlington Borough Council has submitted proposals to introduce no waiting zones along a variety of roads.If proposals are accepted, no waiting at any time regulations will be introduced at: Carmel Road
JUSTICE has been done in a parking war involving a former magistrate.“Misleading” signs at a Darlington car park saw Doreen Chamberlain saddled with a parking fine of £100.Visiting the town centre to enjoy lunch with a friend, Mrs Chamberlain parked up
AN EVENT to encourage dancers of all ages and abilities to take part in various styles saw more than 60 people try out ballet, jazz and swing.Hambleton District Council’s annual Day of Dance also aims to highlight what classes are available in the area.Dancers
A NORTH-EAST academic is celebrating after a huge victory for equality saw same-sex marriage legalised in Ireland this weekend. Irish neuroscientist and lecturer Amanda Ellison shared a bottle of champagne with her wife Rachel as they watched Ireland
A SCHEME that uses sporting memories to tackle loneliness, depression and isolation among elderly people has been introduced to North Yorkshire.Sporting Memories Network showcased its work at Northallerton Library last week during Dementia Awareness Week
DICK ADVOCAAT’S nine-match stint in charge of Sunderland came to an end at Chelsea last night before signalling an intention to clear up the uncertainty surrounding his future sooner rather than later. The Dutch head coach has been asked to stay
A GRAPHIC design student has helped out a local charity by designing a new booklet cover.Sixth former Rachel Martin has designed the cover of a booklet on emotional and mental health for Chester-le-Street charity If U Care Share Foundation.The charity
A WEEKLY adults-only table tennis club is set to open.A new club is being set up at Coxhoe Leisure Centre near Durham, run as a satellite of Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club, every Wednesday evening.Club chairman Matt Porter said: “Many clubs only offer
A SCHOOL in north Durham when has celebrated its 140th anniversary.Annfield Plain Junior School was opened on May 10, 1875, when Benjamin Disraeli was Prime Minister and Queen Victoria was on the throne.In those days it was called Annfield Plain British
PROPOSALS to create a controversial housing development in north Durham have been recommended for refusal.Councillors are due to discuss Story Homes’ application to develop land on the outskirts of Lanchester on Tuesday, June 2, at County Hall in Durham.The
A TEACHER is undertaking a 150 mile cycle ride followed by the equivalent of nearly six marathons in order to raise funds for a severely disabled little boy.Shona Fletcher has set herself the target of raising £10,000 so Roscoe Tulloch can receive a donation
Jason Gillespie is set to stay at Yorkshire. The 40-year-old Australian now looks likely to be overlooked for the England coach’s job, with morning reports suggesting that another Australian, Trevor Bayliss, is now the frontrunner. Bayliss,
A BEER and music festival will be held at Butterknowle Village Hall next month in an attempt to raise funds to keep it open.The event, the second of its kind following a pilot last year, has been organised by the Butterknowle Village Hall management committee.Klara
CHILDREN and young people living in Ferryhill and Chilton and the surrounding areas could benefit from a cash boost up to £8,000.The money is available from the 4Together Area Action Partnership (AAP), one of 14 set up by Durham County Council in 2009
TEESDALE School students performed their hearts out as part of their A-Levels last week.As part of the assessment process for the Theatre Studies course, ten students put on their version of John Godber’s ‘Bouncers’ in front of their parents and fellow
COUNTY Durham Community Foundation (CDCF) has visited a Bishop Auckland youth project as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations.Representatives from the Banks Group, law firm Ward Hadaway and UBS Wealth Management have visited Auckland Youth and Community
A NORTH Yorkshire charity is working with schools to support a group of ‘hidden heroes’ through exam season. The Carers’ Resource has developed a list of top tips to help teachers identify those pupils who are forced to juggle schoolwork with the
A NEW pre-school play area has opened at Locomotion, in Shildon. The National Railway Museum has launched its new indoor pre-school area for both parents and toddlers which is open daily. The new area includes a selection of pre-school toys
ORGANISERS of a North Yorkshire music festival are gearing up for the third annual event.Bedale is expected to see hundreds of music fans hit the town for BAMfest – Bedale Acoustic Music Festival – a three day event from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May
A FESTIVAL of music, arts and walking has been praised by an international festival committee, marking it out as one of the best in Europe. The Swaledale Festival, which takes place from Saturday, May 23 to Saturday, June 6 at venues across Swaledale
A SHOPPING centre is bringing an end to 24-hour parking at its multi-storey car park.From June 15, the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre, in Durham, will close its car park at midnight and not reopen until 6am.Users will still be able to park cars overnight
AN elderly man wants no more to do with his grandson, who broke into his home, stealing his pension money and a sovereign ring.John George Middleton planned the daytime burglary when his grandfather was out, gaining access after removing roof tiles from
I READ Hayden Smith's letter (Echo, May 22) on immigration. It would appear that David Cameron has no grasp of the seriousness of the situation. Allowing 641,000 immigrants into the UK during 2013 causes concern. If this continues for ten years
Chelsea 1 Sunderland 3 THERE will have been envious eyes from Dick Advocaat as he shook hands with Jose Mourinho after the final whistle had blown at Stamford Bridge to bring the curtain down on, what could yet be, his final game in charge of Sunderland
IN reply to John Young (HAS, May 21) to question, raise concerns over or condemn the actions of any past or present Government doesn't make someone anti-English or anti-British, it just means they refuse to be a sheep. However, a political party
IF Middlesbrough can put the finishing touches to this season’s promotion push at Wembley this afternoon then a family of farmers could be celebrating with a slice of quiche rather than a Teesside parmo or bottle of beer.You see, courtesy of George Friend
Springwatch (BBC2, 8pm) A DECADE on from its fledgling days, Springwatch presenters Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games still have plenty of features in store for viewers as they host a three-week-long extravaganza following the fortunes
JACK LEANING’S second LV= County Championship century yesterday helped Yorkshire into a strong position on day one against Somerset at Taunton and topped off a memorable week for his family.Leaning hit 123 off 243 balls to underpin the champions’ healthy
THE MAN at the centre of a violent arrest video has vowed to continue take his fight against Cleveland Police to the European Court despite an investigation finding the force had no case to answer.An investigation into allegations of police brutality
ONLINE vigilantes risk jeopardising child sex investigations, police have warned.Darlington Police have warned self-styled paedophile catchers to leave catching predators to the professionals.The warning comes after a video was posted to Facebook on Friday
A PAEDOPHILE who groomed a schoolboy before repeatedly raping him has been locked up for more than 20 years. Julian Horley, 43, from Darlington, used social networking sites and messaging systems to prey on the vulnerable youngster. When the
WE live in a society that continues increasingly to rely upon material worth and having the opportunity to have things that we feel are important to us. It is a 'must have' attitude and, of course, the infrastructure that feeds that belief are
WITH the biggest game of their lives awaiting them at Wembley this afternoon, Aitor Karanka has urged his Middlesbrough players to seize the opportunity to become Teesside legends. After almost ten months of toil, Boro’s players stand 90 minutes
AN EMOTIONAL Jonas Gutierrez admitted his final game for Newcastle United had been “like a movie” after his first goal for more than two years helped secure the 2-0 win over West Ham that confirmed the club’s Premier League survival. While Hull
BEN STOKES' sensational century at Lord's made it a good day for burying moderate news, which was all Durham were able to supply yesterday.It was another Ben's day at Worcester as wicketkeeper Cox, the No 7, marshalled his side's rapid progress from 160
I AM ambitious enough to hope that my country can help change the world. When I was a boy we were the centre of an empire on which the sun never set. Now our place in the world is reduced but we should never give up playing our part in shaping
