DIFFERENT generations of a Scout group gathered to mark an historic occasion in the way they know best- with traditional activities and skills demonstrations before a barbecue and camp out. The 1st Sedgefield Scouts Group held the event at Hardwick Park
ON October 1, 1896, there was “the first appearance in Darlington of the Latest Wonderful Invention: the Cinematographe – Living, Moving Photographs”. It was the start of a love affair that reached the heights of its passion at the start of the Second
POLICE investigating a sexual offence in Sunderland are appealing for information. The incident happened in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, June 25) at around 2.30am, in the lane between Holmeside and Blandford Street . Officers
THEY had no way of knowing, but 100 years ago today many of the Durham Pals had only a week to live.At their billets just behind the frontlines, 18th Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry took part in intensive preparations for the battle which was about
AN environmental health officer with a passion for animal welfare has received a RSPCA honour for his dedication to the cause.Mark Berry has been presented with an Arthur Brown bronze award for his work across the borough of Stockton to end cruelty and
LIONS, tigers and bears are currently prowling the streets of Darlington. Hundreds of youngsters have donned animal guises to take part in the annual Community Carnival. Drummers led a colourfully costumed crowd from Darlington's Market Square
DAISY the dog has returned to the arms of her loving family. Earlier this week, The Northern Echo reported on the plight of the Jeffrey family, whose Jack Russell had escaped from Ketton Hall Kennels, near Darlington on Tuesday. A frantic search
MEMORIES has long dreamt of having a pied-a-terre in Newcastle and now if we spend a penny we may be able to get one.We are indebted to Moira Hunt for drawing our attention to the Lambert Smith Hampton auction at Le Meridien hotel in Piccadilly, London
GREEN-FINGERED youngsters have earned their school a special award in a prestigious environmental competition.Stephenson Way Academy in Newton Aycliffe excelled in the Totally Active category at the Total Green School Awards.The nationwide competition
A DEDICATED volunteer was treated to a glamorous day out as a thank you for her hard work.Vera Richards, from Crook, is one of the longest serving dining room volunteers at Minsteracres, a Christian retreat near Consett.To thank her for her dedication
SEDGEFIELD Local History Society and Sedgefield Village Veterans will hold a commemoration for those who lost their lives at the Battle of the Somme.Anyone is welcome at the remembrance service which takes place at Sedgefield War Memorial on Thursday,
ONE of the many wonderfully trivial items that has been occupying our attention recently has been the picture of the Bishop Auckland lamplighter, Tommy Kirkbride, tending to a lamp in January 1964.He is winding up the clockwork motor which turned the
AN award winning businessman and former Scout leader is to retire and sell his fish and chip shop due to ill health. John Moore, who runs the Barnard Castle chippie Fryer Tucks, in Horse Market, said he is devastated but had no choice to make the
Durham’s storming start to the WSL season puts them firmly in the promotion picture as they begin a run of three successive matches at New Ferens Park.And defender Ellie Christon hopes home advantage can swing the matches in their favour as they look
Plate Day at Gosforth Park begins with a five furlong event for two-year-olds and, despite giving weight away to his ten rivals, it is hard to get away from last month’s course and distance winner Poet’s Society (1.55) who subsequently ran well in defeat
A treble and two seconds at Ayr last Saturday set me up for a busy week, although it only produced one winner, Proud Archie at Beverley on Monday - he’s probably one to watch for the future.Today is shaping up to be just as busy with six booked rides
With in-form Marske sitting out the weekend the chance is there for the chasing pack to make up significant ground with two of the three title challengers set for a weekend double.Marske have enjoyed tremendous league victories against champions Richmondshire
A FORESTRY worker has spoken of his joy at conquering Mount Everest and relief, after his father made a full recovery from a life-threatening condition he developed on the mountain.Chris Bradley said he achieved his dream of reaching the 29,029ft peak
THERE’S two big photos on display in Gary Coxall’s London lair. It’s 258 miles from his base in Ilford to Hartlepool United, but the chairman has a constant source of Victoria Park inspiration on hand.There’s times when the haul up the M11 and A1 to his
THE restoration of an historic theatre – where the Beatles played the night JFK was assassinated – takes a major step forward on Monday.A false wall which has covered the front of Stockton’s art deco Globe Theatre will be removed to reveal the original
ICELAND have a great opportunity of doing "something special" against Roy Hodgson's men in the opinion of David Preece, the former Darlington goalkeeper with first-hand experience of football in the tiny Nordic island. The country that give birth
