HARTLEPOOL'S Peter Cope got back on the boxing bandwagon with a draining title success over Stockton’s Abdon Cesar in Gateshead on Saturday night, writes Peter Mann. Cope, who had not fought since late November, hopes that winning the Challenge
ADAM Blythe fought off a charging Mark Cavendish to become the men's British road race champion in a sprint finish in Stockton. The Tinkoff rider passed 2013 winner Cavendish in the last 20 metres to take the national championship jersey, punching
A PROTEST against the country's vote to leave the EU will be held in York next weekend. Although voters in the city chose to remain, the national vote saw a majority decide to leave the EU, in an historic event which led to the resignation of Prime
AN AFTERNOON tea and fashion event has raised more than £6,000 for a hospice.The event at Hartlepool's Grand Hotel featured a drinks reception, boutique shopping and fashion show, where local choir Mum's the Word took to the catwalk.The choir
EIGHT hundred years after a North-East castle successfully resisted a Scottish attack, a re-enactment will bring the drama back to life. Visitors to Barnard Castle will be able to relive the historic siege on Saturday, July 2, and Sunday, July 3.During
"KEEP pedalling." Around 15 miles into my 72-mile ride, with the lactic acid already fighting a battle with my legs, that was the advice from 11-year-old Ben Etherington who had barely broken sweat. At 45, my Tour de France days are over. To
A FULL printed programme outlining the acts performing at a major international festival is now available.The Stockton International Riverside Festival 2016 brings to the region four days of street theatre, circus, dance and music from all over the globe.Stockton
A BURGLAR who has made a living from targeting church, university and college buildings, was jailed for three years for his latest two offences. Imposing sentence on John William Wilson for the March break-ins at two Durham University buildings
PROMINENT musicians will mark the end of an innovative project this week. Former Futureheads musician Barry Hyde and Goy Boy McIlroy musician Dave Saunders will host the final session of the popular Darlington Music Forum. DMF was launched
THE tranquil grounds of aNorth-East Castle burst intolife as the Mods came totown.Like a scene fromQuadrophenia, Vespas andLambrettas paraded throughStanhope’s market town,bringing with them thenostalgic feel of times goneb y.Their destination - theStonevalley
SCOUTS have been lending a helping hand to those with dementia.The 12th Darlington Elm Ridge Scouts troop has been learning about the condition as part of the Scout Association’s A Million Hands project.Recently, an awareness raising session saw the scouts
FROM farming in the Durham Dales to cricket at an international sporting venue, a royal couple experienced many aspects of North-East life during their official visit.The King and Queen of Lesotho enjoyed a three-day stay in County Durham as part of celebrations
LABOUR leader Jeremy Corbyn was clinging on in the midst of an open revolt last night - in what one North-East MP described as a "co-ordinated effort" to oust him. The region's MPs were divided over his future, with Middlesbrough South and East
A NORTH Yorkshire charity is launching the world’s first global network of professionals to helping children who have suffered online sexual abuse. The Marie Collins Foundation (MCF), based in Masham near Ripon, was set up in 2011 by chief executive Tink
IF you loved cycling the place to be this weekend was Stockton.While the road closures may have proved something of a headache for any residents and businesses who did not appreciate the two-wheeled takeover, the majority of those who gathered in their
A WOODLAND popular with cyclists and walkers was transformed into an outdoor music venue at the weekend.Hamsterley Forest Festival was the first major music event to take place in the picturesque woodland near Bishop Auckland.The event, on Saturday, June
FOR Craig Robson and Fiona Wilkins, Glastonbury Festival was the perfect place to spontaneously tie the knot. The couple from Hartlepool found themselves taking part in a handfasting ceremony, a spiritual celebration of their engagement and upcoming
CHRIS TOMLINSON admitted to being ‘overcome with emotion’ as he announced his retirement from top-class athletics at the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Tomlinson called time on his 15-year international career after he could only
A MARKET town was transported back to the days of rationing, tea dances and pillbox hats this weekend. The spirit of wartime Britain descended on Barnard Castle during the town’s first 1940s Weekend, with many visitors dressing up in vintage clothing
SCRAPPY the fire dog and a Crufts winner have teamed up to help raise awareness about water safety. The event was held in Chester-le-Street by County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service [CDDFRS] to share water safety advice. Scrappy, CDDFRS’
IT was a busy weekend for the emergency services in Darlington.Police, fire and ambulance services came together on Saturday and Sunday to give the public a glimpse into the working lives of officers, fire crews and medics.The stars of popular TV show
Iceland goalkeeper Thor Halldorsson has made more saves (18) than any other at Euro 2016 so far. He is likely to be busy again in Nice when they meet England in the last 16. England are 8-15 to make it through to the quarter-finals in 90 minutes with
FAMILIES enjoyed all the fun of the fair at Darlington’s new leisure development this weekend.Throughout Saturday and Sunday, scores of people flocked to the recently opened Feethams development to enjoy its official launch party.The team behind the £30m
LIONS, tigers and bears prowled the streets of Darlington on Saturday (June 25). A fun-packed weekend in the town began with the arrival of Darlington’s annual Community Carnival. Visitors to the town centre enjoyed activities in its Market
VICTIMS of hate crime in Hartlepool are urged to come forward and not suffer in silence.The Safer Hartlepool Partnership – whose members include Hartlepool Council and Cleveland Police – is calling on them to report crimes, either online or by visiting
DOZENS of North Yorkshire hotels, restaurants and attractions have been recognised in a prestigious award celebrating the best of tourism. The White Rose Awards are the UK’s largest celebration of tourism, covering 17 categories from the best Yorkshire
Twenty years ago today England were defeated on penalties by Germany in the semi-finals of Euro '96 on home soil, bringing to an end the Three Lions' best performance at a major tournament since 1966. Despite losing to Germany, who went on to win the
A NOTORIOUS group of thieves - known as The Watch Gang because they stole a record $6m worth of luxury watches - were finally caught in Los Angeles after police set a trap and caught them red-handed.
HANNAH Barnes edged sister Alice to become British women's road race champion in Stockton. Barnes - who only returned from a six-month injury absence in April - took the sprint ahead of her sibling, whose second place was enough to retain her under
MANX Missile Mark Cavendish was the star attraction as the British Cycling Road Race Championships came to Stockton. The sprint ace was warming up for the Tour de France and brought the crowds out as the riders prepared to set off on their 100-
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY are hoping to secure season-long loans for Middlesbrough duo Adam Forshaw and Adam Reach. Having missed out on promotion when they lost the play-off final, the Owls are preparing for another season in the Championship and view
A COMMUNITY will pay tribute to a long-serving former councillor with the unveiling of two portraits – ahead of the renaming of a wood in his honour. The paintings of Maelor Williams, who represented Stainton and Thornton on Middlesbrough Council
CHEIKH M’BENGUE claims Sunderland and Newcastle United have offered him a move to the North-East this summer. M’Bengue, who has been linked with both clubs on a number of occasions in the past, is a free agent after rejecting the offer of a new
A CELEBRATED musical duo will perform at one of the region’s most historic buildings next month. The Acacia Duo will take centre stage in the Chapel at Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland on Friday, July 15, at 7.30pm. It will be the penultimate
A HARD-HITTING film warning of the dangers of swimming in reservoirs - in a bid to avert cold water deaths this summer - has been made by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Yorkshire Water.Since 2010, there has been one death and four emergency
IT’S BEEN a great week at Witton Castle Lakes with an improvement in the weather bringing warmer conditions and a little cloud cover - which all made for some great sporting action. Visiting anglers were kept busy returning a great rod average of
LEADING businesses on the look-out for fresh talent in Middlesbrough have hundreds of jobs up for grabs at a recruitment event next month.A job fair takes place at Middlesbrough College on Wednesday, July 13, featuring positions in the hospitality, customer
Restaurateur Claus Meyer co-founded Copenhagen’s Noma, aka the best restaurant in the world, talks about about taking on the Big Apple and home cooking with Ella Walker FRESH from an appearance on Saturday Kitchen, Claus Meyer is in a sea-blue
It’s the best all-round exercise, and summer is the perfect time to make a splash with your swimming fitness regime. Take the plunge, says Abi Jackson It's one of the most popular forms of exercise - and for good reason. For starters, swimming's
The opening of Tate Modern’s game-changing Switch House gallery makes London’s Bankside the capital’s coolest locale. Sarah Marshall recommends the hot spots to seek out on a weekend break A knitted tent? Or twisted, honeycomb pyramid? The highly
ENTERPRISING art students have turned their hand to creating a range of creative items to sell, as part of their final show.The students from Stockton Riverside College turned their end of year exhibition into a pop-up shop.The “Art Works” project forms
YOUNGSTERS from the region will be among a national schools delegation travelling to France next month to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. A special service held on Friday, July 1 will include members of the Royal family, veterans
