DAVID MOYES has been backed to follow up his first win as Sunderland manager by proving he is the right man for the job after a difficult start to his reign at the Stadium of Light. Steven Pienaar, the experienced midfielder handed a one-year deal
NEWCASTLE youngster Adam Armstrong has signed a new four-year deal which will keep him at St James’ Park until 2020. The 19-year-old striker, who was today called up for the England Under-20 squad ahead of next month’s friendly with Brazil, is
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a car was found on fire in a children’s playing field. No one was injured during the dramatic incident which happened on Wednesday night (Wednesday, August 24), in a grassed area that also houses a children
WAITING times for joint replacement and bones surgeries are set to fall thanks to a £1.2m upgrade at a North-East hospital.Bishop Auckland Hospital’s orthopaedic centre has been improved and expanded, with the introduction of two new, state of the art
NORTH-EAST rock ‘legend’ Brian Johnson is to play a prominent role supporting a new regional children’s charity.The Tyneside-born AC/DC front man has been announced as the first patron of the Graham Wylie Foundation.He was said to be delighted to take
FOLK art created by miners from crystals and stone is the focus of an exciting craft workshop for children this weekend.Killhope, an award-winning lead mining museum in Weardale, County Durham, is running the spar box workshop on Sunday, August 28, at
ACCLAIMED Japanese pianist Mami Shikimori will perform in grand surrounding in County Durham next month.The concert in the Chapel at Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, on Friday, September 2, 7.30pm, is the culmination of Bishop Auckland Music Society’
SKY-high ambitions have seen a trio of skydiving students fly through their GCSEs – dedicating their success to the memory of their former teacher.Darlington-based Longfield Academy pupils, Ollie Roberts, David Templeton and Callum Kemp helped to raise
EARLY indications suggest County Durham’s GCSE pupils surpassed achievements from last year in all recognised performance measures.Most notably, 62 per cent of pupils achieved grades A* to C in both maths and English, a five per cent increase on last
SMART students across the Tees Valley area are one step closer to pursing their dream careers after earning the GCSE grades needed to take them on to apprenticeships and higher education studies.Hundreds of teaching staff and students from secondary schools
ONE way of keeping the anxious exam-nerves at bay is leaving the country for six weeks. While thousands of teenagers around County Durham waited for their results, Elinor Fowler, from Durham jetted off to Australia after her exams.She said: "I went
A TALENTED sprinter flew out of the blocks with his studies after securing top grades in his GCSEs.Richmond School boy Adam Walker will represent the North-East in the UK School Games later this month at 400m.He recently competed in the English Schools
THE people of York have been exposed to increased flooding due to years of neglect, lack of drainage maintenance and poor decision-making, a new report has admitted.Officials at City of York Council have produced a special report into flash flooding in
YOUNG people have been celebrating success across North Yorkshire - from top grade students to those overcoming adversity.Students at St Francis Xavier School in Richmond were praised by teachers for their hard work and supportive attitude towards each
COUNTY Durham's Olympian schoolgirl Amy Tinkler, is over the moon after getting her GCSE results.The 16-year-old gymnast, who returned from Rio with a bronze medal earlier this week, has added her exam results to her list of things to celebrate.Amy
PEOPLE are being asked to come forward with any information they may have in connection with a knife-point robbery. Police are investigating the incident, which took place on Walkers Passage in Harrogate between Park View and Park Parade. At
A PUB is hosting its first gin festival over the Bank Holiday weekend.The Jolly Farmers at Leavening, near Malton, decided to hold the event after seeing the increasingly popularity of the drink.Emma Cansick, from the pub, said they had already ran a
THE final phase of a £1.6m scheme to upgrade roads around Catterick Garrison to enable housing development and economic growth will begin next month.The joint scheme by North Yorkshire County Council and Richmondshire District Council is improving junctions
AN 84-year-old man has proved that age is no barrier to good driving after clocking up his eighth success in a safety assessment.John Turner, of Consett, has completed Durham County Council’s Safer Driving with Age (Sage) assessment for the fifth year
PLANS have been submitted to build 30 homes in a village where eight parcels of land are being suggested by the developers as suitable for housing.In the past few months, residents of Hutton Rudby have heard details of two proposed housing developments
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save the remains of a Durham Dales mine are hopeful it will survive as a symbol of the region’s heritage. The Friends of Groverake Mine have just under a month to come up with a formal plan to preserve the Weardale mine’s iconic
CHARITY golfers are returning to the fairways for an annual event that has raised close to £200,000 for charity.Teams are being urged to sign up for the Heritage Healthcare Charity Golf Day that every year raises thousands of pounds for St Teresa’s Hospice
A MAN who spent 18 months fighting cancer is taking on a 24 mile walking challenge to show his support for the hospital ward where he was treated.Trevor Rand will be walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks next month to raise money for Ward 14 at James Cook
A BAR manager escaped an immediate prison sentence after admitting trying to persuade underage girls to perform sex acts, during separate internet chats.Darren Michael Thompson faced a potential sentence of up to three years after admitting three counts
A CONTROVERSIAL planning application to build an all-weather hockey pitch at a Darlington school will now be examined by a government department.Carmel College first applied for permission to build the facility back in July 2015 but the process has been
A YOUNG girl proved she had a head for heights when she abseiled down Roseberry Topping in aid of the charity.Poppy Whitehouse, a pupil at Crooksbarn Primary School, in Norton, abseiled 12 metres down the top of the distinctive landmark with her godfather
A MINE manager at a potash firm which recently announced more than 100 job losses has quit. Dave Williams, who worked for ICL UK in Boulby, made the decision to leave on his own behalf, after the East Cleveland site announced staff cutbacks following
THE North fared marginally better than the rest of the country on GCSE results day as it saw the smallest dip in the number of pupils achieving the coveted top grades. Official figures showed that across England, Wales and Northern Ireland there were
WORK on Sunderland’s new bridge across the River Wear is making good progress with activity on site now at its peak.The cofferdam in the centre of the river, where the foundations to the bridge’s main A-frame pylon are being built, has been filled with
A NORTH EAST beach is hosting two top events this weekend including Get Loose on the Beach featuring star BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong.He will be taking centre stage in Redcar on Sunday, August 28, from 4pm, where resident house DJs from around the UK and
HUNDREDS of historic records that reveal the secrets hidden under the streets of the region’s tourism capital are now available at the touch of the button.The City of York Council’s Heritage Team has made more than a thousand reports about the city’s
A GROUP in Darlington that offers support for people living with lung conditions is keen to help even more people in the borough.Now in its eight year, the Breathe Easy group has been chosen as one of the Mayor’s charities for the next 12-months and wants
A FARMER who reported his tractor stolen from his property has appealed for help in finding the missing machine.A CASE International Tractor, carrying the registration number N294 KWX, vanished from a farm in Heighington, near Darlington, during the night
WORK has begun on a multi-million pound campus expansion at the University of York.The Piazza Learning Centre at the university’s Campus East will house teaching facilities and learning spaces, as part of a £27m scheme.The new building will feature 36
A COMMUNITY was brought together at a family fun day held on a Newton Aycliffe housing estate.Silverdale Place welcomed young and old today (August 25) for the event organised by the Western Area Stakeholder Partnership and the Western Area Community
THE new landlord of a popular dales’ pub held a summer fun day to get to know the community even better.Sean Bowler organised the event at the Black Bull in Wolsingham last weekend to celebrate his new career as a publican after more than 30 years in
PHOTOGRAPHS emerged this week of armed police apparently forcing a woman to undress on a beach. One image shows four police officers approaching a woman reclining on a beach in Nice, a second shows the same officers hovering above her, watching
I FEAR that in spite of the comments and praise for the workers on Teesside from the CEO of MGT, contractors may be sought around the EU and not from the UK. This seems to fly in the face of assurance being made in the press and makes me more and
ACCORDING to the Government, the policies it has introduced have reduced unemployment and increased employment. Recently a Parliamentary Committee revealed that austerity measures introduced by the previous Coalition Government, and continued by
WHAT a wonderful and colourful display along the Stokesley High street. There are lots of tubs overflowing with beautiful flowers and the ziggurat on the old market place is a wonder to behold. The entrance signs showing the packhorse bridge
RESPONDING to T Kelly (HAS, August 23), I would remind him I have posted three letters and had five counterpoints, and have only mentioned the Catholic Church once, directly. By implication, the church would have indeed executed Halton Arp, as
I WAS reading the letter by Ben Ord referring to only £600,000 being available to pay for the redevelopment of Festival Walk, in Spennymoor (HAS, Aug 22). As the town centre is less than inviting and if it’s a case of trying to smarten it up, wouldn
HOW great it was to see the welcome accorded to Bishop Auckland Olympic gymnast Amy Tinkler (Echo, Aug 23). Amy’s fantastic performance has given us all a buzz. H Foster, Darlington
YOUNG people are to be given the chance to forge careers in IT through a new apprentice scheme.Durham County Council set up the Apprentice Training Academy for young people aged 16 to 24 to spend a year with the authority's ICT teams. The young people
LABOUR party members in County Durham are organising a debate about its leadership. The event is being held on Wednesday, August, 31 from 6.45pm in Elvet Methodist Hall, in Old Elvet, Durham.Graham Morris, MP for Easington, will be speaking on behalf
NEWCASTLE UNITED have confirmed attacking duo Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dwight Gayle will miss Saturday's home game with Brighton after suffering concussion during Tuesday's EFL Cup win over Cheltenham Town. The Football Association's concussion
A NORTH Yorkshire road was closed after a truck became wedged in soft ground. Police closed the road Greenhow Hill near Harrogate when the lorry nearly overturned after tipping into a ditch this morning. The highway between Hardisty Hill and
A BODY-BUILDER looking to take part in Mr Universe imported kilos of drugs to improve his muscles and chances of winning the competition, a court heard. Darren Blackburn, 30, thought he was having anabolic steroids shipped to his home - but tests
POLICE in New York are hunting a man in a Batman outfit who was seen on surveillance cameras walking out of a store without paying for two 18-pack boxes of beer.
A MOTORCYCLIST who died after a road collision in County Durham yesterday morning has been described as a loving family man who had a lifelong passion for bikes. Eric Winn, 72, died after his Suzuki GSF 1200 machine collided with a Mazda car on
JAVIER MANQUILLO is determined to prove himself in the Premier League with Sunderland after completing a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid. Manquillo’s transfer was confirmed this morning, with the Black Cats having successfully pushed for
HUNDREDS paid for the privilege of running five kilometres while being showered with coloured paint - and it helped a charity celebrate one of the most successful fundraising events in its history. Herriot Hospice Homecare hosted its first ever
POLICE have praised a weekend tripper who helped avert a potential tragedy in the waters of the River Ouse. John Burns, a 37-year-old from Redcar, was visiting a friend in York when the drama happened in the early hours of last Sunday. They
CHILDREN with brain tumours and other life-threatening conditions are set to have a happier time in hospital thanks to the fundraising efforts of students at Darlington College. Students on a BTEC level three course came together to raise money
CLUBBERCISE, a dance fitness class, will be launched at Spennymoor Working Men’s Club on Wednesday, September 7, 7pm to 7.45pm. Instructor Christine MacDermid says it is a fun, easy to follow dance workout, taught in a darkened room with disco lights
TRAIN services on the East Coast mainline were delayed on Thursday morning after reports of a “rough ride” near Northallerton. Trains were stopped for an hour from about 10am while engineers repacked ballast to stabilise the line at Longlands Junction
A PLAY area which had to be shut after it was deemed unsafe due to vandalism should reopen before the end of the school summer holidays. Chilton Town Council was forced to make the decision to lock West Chilton play area earlier this month after
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, also known as cot death, claims the lives of around 300 babies every year. One bereaved mother talked to Alexa Copeland about how she coped with its devastating effects. “EVERY parent’s worst nightmare” is a phrase
JEREMY Corbyn secured a seat in a Virgin rail carriage for his latest journey as he returned to the operator following the Traingate row. The Labour leader has been involved in a bizarre feud with Virgin supremo Sir Richard Branson after the train
AWARD-WINNING poet Hollie McNish will be making an appearance at Crown Street Library in Darlington next month. Ms McNish, who is recognised for her articulation of everyday feminism and the experiences of modern mothers, was recently filmed by
FORMER SSI steelworkers have swapped heavy industry for the sports field. Funding from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) is helping them to find employment in the sports and leisure sector by helping to fund their training. A sum of £2,000 from UKSE
NORTH-East Olympian Alyson Dixon has found her phone containing all her memories from the Rio Games after an online appeal. Dixon, from Sunderland, took part in the marathon in Brazil. She lost the phone in the city on Tuesday. Lost
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to find more volunteers to help socially isolated people in the area. Caremark is looking for people willing to give up a few hours each week to provide support for its customers across the Redcar and Cleveland area
THE founder of a global organisation which trains the spa industry how to work with people affected by cancer is working with a venue in County Durham.Julie Bach, founder of American-based Wellness for Cancer, is giving a talk on the subject at Ramside
HARTLEPOOL United manager and ex-Premier League footballer Craig Hignett has avoided a driving ban after being caught speeding on an A-road at more than 100mph. Northallerton magistrates said the former midfielder, who made 155 appearances for
Jason Byrne reveals to Viv Hardwick why he loves comedy props and lays the blame on the infectious humour of Tommy Cooper WHEN it comes to being top of the props, then Jason Byrne is your man. "Well, I was on a TV show where I was asked, 'Why all
Miles Jupp reveals how he went from being Archie the inventor in CBeebies' Balamory to a comic at the mercy of the modern world COMEDIAN Miles Jupp describes his new show, Songs of Freedom, as “a rant about me, you, domestic imprisonment, fatherhood
THE roots of modern society are normally associated with places like Greece, Rome Egypt, and Persia – but a Durham University academic wants to add Lebanon to that list. History lovers now have the chance to find out how life in ancient Lebanon
Cinema offers another chance to watch historic footage capturing key Newcastle moments If you live in, work, know and love this region then don’t miss the opportunity to see the upcoming Newcastle on Film screening at Tyneside Cinema on Wednesday
Antony Beevor, Philippa Gregory, Tracy Chevalier, Joe Abercrombie, Nicholas Crane and Paddy Ashdown line up for Harrogate History Festival HARROGATE History Festival has announced an epic line-up of authors, inviting audiences to unlock the past
Ryley Walker's third album, Golden Sings That Have Been Sung, is one of best records of the year. The Chicago singer-songwriter tells Andy Welch why this is his most honest work yet "All these places I've never heard of. I love them," says Ryley
The Black Swan’s eight-course meal, plus snacks, has Malcolm Warne’s tastebuds in a tangle BEST friend Bill deserved a treat. In recent months he has been dragged all over Yorkshire and the North-East to sample meals on, how can I put it, the wrong
YORKSHIRE Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has been moved out of Broadmoor psychiatric hospital and back into jail, according to reports. It is believed he has been moved to Frankland prison in Durham. A prison van arrives at Frankland Prison yesterday
I POPPED into the Whitby Folk Festival last weekend, as part of the “Ballads of Child Migration” concert at the Spa Theatre, and as expected, it was crowded and busy, with all venues around the town filled with eager audiences. BBC Radio Two’s
BEN'S behaviour arouses Louise's suspicion in EastEnders (BBC1), and after spotting an angry Jay returning to Albert Square, she has it out with her brother who confesses they have been looking for Paul's killers. Louise begs Les for help, and when
ARTISTS will be encouraging members of the public to get creative by painting the town in colour.Durham City is going to be filled with art this weekend as part of an event to try and bring out people’s creative side. People are being asked to get involved
A CONSULATION is underway into preventing people from waiting in cars outside shops in Framwellgate Moor.If the order is made it will stop people from waiting or loading in parts of Front Street and Abbey Road.Cllr Mark Wilkes, who requested the change
THE pressure on Mike Ashley to shake up corporate governance and address concerns over working practices at Sports Direct has been ramped up a notch after another shareholder group called for an independent review of how the business is run. The
IT is one of the enduring mysteries of my life – how do women manage to fit so much into confined spaces? Whether it’s getting the shopping into the fridge, packing suitcases for holidays, or filling the dishwasher, women are magicians at fitting
A LORRY has caught fire on the A1(M) near Darlington this morning. Emergency services are dealing with the incident on the northbound hard shoulder of the motorway at the Burtree exit, junction 58. One lane of the sliproad has been closed.
A SHOPKEEPER who feared she was going to be shot dead in an armed hold-up for which a man is starting a five year jail sentence is now too scared to work alone. Seema Dhutti bravely faced down gun-wielding Lee Roberts, telling him she had no cash
WHATEVER good fortune Lady Luck chose to bestow on the participants at Emirates Riverside yesterday went the way of the Warwickshire batsmen until the final hour.With left-handed opener Ian Westwood somehow surviving to make 127, the visitors reached
Class of 92: Out of Their League (BBC One, 9pm)THERE are just two problems with this knockabout series: It's yet another football-related foray and features completely the wrong club from the Vanarama National League North. Once again we're watching
DeANDRE YEDLIN is Newcastle United’s ninth signing of the summer but Rafael Benitez is still looking for more new arrivals before the end of the transfer window.Benitez – who has offloaded Daryl Janmaat to Watford for £7m where he has signed a four-year
A SMALL County Durham football club has been left counting the cost of new security after thieves forced their way into cabins – even though they only took got away with a few cans of drink. The break-in happened at Coxhoe Athletic Football Club
AN inexpensive drug commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes could slow the development of heart disease in Type 1 diabetic patients.Scientists at Newcastle University believe the drug metformin could be effective in delaying heart disease if taken routinely.For
SEVERAL sites are being considered for a new £1.9m centre of medical excellence for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). The charity has submitted a bid for funding for the new base, which bring under one roof the charity’s operational
THE explosion in interest –and participation – in cycling is having far-reaching effects across the region. The huge success of the Tour de France and the subsequent Tour de Yorkshire events has left a lasting legacy, according to the governing
