PRIDE is the feeling Phil Turnbull had after helping engineer a victory in his final game in co-control of Darlington. Saturday’s 2-1 win over Bradford Park Avenue marked Turnbull and Gary Brown’s final match in temporary charge before handing
MAKING a good first impression can never be a bad thing, taking that first opportunity to show what you’re made of, and that’s what Darlington achieved on Saturday in front of their new management team. Aware their new gaffer was looking on, they
Newcastle continue to improve under Rafa Benitez, moving up to seventh in the Premier League table after Saturday’s 1- 0 defeat of Crystal Palace at St James’ Park. Mikel Merino netted the game’s solitary goal four minutes from time for the hosts, who
A WARNING has been issued by police over a "strong batch" of a tranquilizer circulating in a County Durham town. Durham Police urged members of the public to be aware of the Valium tablets said to be potentially dangerous and circulating in the
BOSSES of a rural medical practice in Weardale have offered to meet with a local politician to discuss the planned closure of a life-line dispensary.Durham County Councillor, John Shuttleworth, has been invited to speak to The Weardale Practice managers
SUNDERLAND fighter Josh Kelly extended his unbeaten professional record to four wins from four with an impressive stoppage of Mexican Jose Luis Zuniga in Belfast. Kelly, who fought with Team GB at the Rio Olympics, became the first man to stop
TWO engineering giants have announced a “Bond of Friendship” to honour their intrinsic links of producing powerful machinery.Representatives from the Royal Navy and the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust exchanged gifts to cement their relationship in a bid to
Goals: 1-0: Oates (39, tapped in from close range after keeper pushed out Rodney’s low shot) 1-1: Wright (90, far post volley cracked in from a left-sided cross) Bookings: Rodney (62, foul); Laing (65, foul); Thomas (68, foul)l Adams (82
DARLINGTON MOWDEN PARK picked up a losing bonus point from a 39-24 defeat at Blackheath, and have slipped to fourth position in the National One table. Mowden were 14 points down within the opening 13 minutes, with Blackheath centre Mark Cooke
A CHARITY crusader is in the running for a national Pride of Britain award after winning the regional prize at the third time of asking.Mark Solan was named ITV Tyne Tees Fundraiser of the Year which sees him go forward to the final of the annual awards
THREE members of Peterlee’s neighbourhood policing team have received awards recognising their commitment to their role. PCSO Vikki Gill was nominated by a resident in Horden for a Wow award in recognition of her actions after discovering a gas
A FORMER paramedic from County Durham has been honoured for dedicating half a century to the region’s life-saving ambulance service. Bob Foster, of Trimdon, was one of a whole host of North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) workers to be recognised
NEWCASTLE FALCONS moved to the top of Pool One in the European Challenge Cup after clawing back a ten-point deficit to claim a thrilling 21-20 win at French side Bordeaux-Begles. Tries from Ryan Burrows, Toby Flood and Jon Welsh enabled Falcons
TWO historic Dales barns have been completely restored - and in a separate project the history of such structures and their role in the landscape has been recorded and shared. Rampsholme cowhouse and Keld Side hogg house near Muker in Swaledale
THOUSANDS flocked to an iconic showground to celebrate all things rural in a family-friendly weekend event. This year’s Countryside Live, held at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, had a new look after forming a partnership with The Yorkshire
BRENTFORD (4-1-4-1): Bentley 6; Clarke 6, Bjelland 5, Egan 5, Dalsgaard 6; Woods 5; Watkins 6 (Canos 74, 5), Sawyers 5 (McEachran 67, 6), Yennaris 6, JOZEFZOON 8; Vibe 5 (Maupay 74, 6) Subs (not used): Daniels (gk), Mokotjo, Barbet, Mepham
POLICE are looking to speak to man in connection with a shoplifting incident in Darlington. The incident happened in the Premier Shop store in Darlington on October 13. The male is described as medium build, in his 30s with short dark hair
MIDDLESBROUGH (4-4-2): 5 Randolph: Didn’t have a chance with the penalty, but almost conceded a sloppy opener when his kick was charged down 6 Christie: One of Boro’s better players as he tried to get forward down the right-hand side and put
Goals: 1-0: Merino (86, towering header from six yards when he rose to meet Ritchie’s corner) Bookings: Cabaye (29, foul); van Aanholt (30, dissent); Manquillo (60, foul); Joselu (66, foul) Sending-off: None Referee: Stuart Attwell
A MURDER mystery night held at a five star hotel has raised more than £8,000 for an autism charity.The event, at Rockliffe Hall in Hurworth, near Darlington, involved 120 guests trying to work out "who did it" at the fundraising event for Daisy
YORK City boss Martin Gray insisted his team will still challenge for automatic promotion this season despite the gap to the top widening to 11 points.The Minstermen fell further off the pace following a 3-2 defeat at second-placed Salford, who are ten
Kidderminster Harriers 2 Spennymoor Town 2. A dramatic stoppage time penalty rescued a deserved point for Spennymoor from their trip to Aggborough on Saturday. This was another battling display by Moors, especially considering the wet and windy
Bishop Auckland manager Colin Myers feels that his side have turned a corner after they drew 1-1 with Consett on Saturday. Bishops played with ten men for two thirds of the game following the dismissal of defender Ibby Hassan for a last man foul
Tow Law revived memories of their great Vase run of 1998 when they beat Bridlington Town 2-1 in the first round of this season’s competition at Ironworks Road on Saturday. Lawyers reached the final in 1998 thanks to some excellent performances
A DRUG-INDUCED decision to go on an early hours’ fishing trip ended with the would-be angler behind bars. Unlicensed Crake Fishwick was driving a Peugeot 206 which was seen passing through traffic lights in Peterlee, at 1.45am on July 14. Durham
POLICE attempted to reassure the public this afternoon after a man was found with 'several stab wounds' in Stockton. Cleveland Police were called to the Hartington Road area of Stockton at around 12.15pm this afternoon. On arrival, a man was
THE Archbishop of York has called on ministers to cut the "grotesquely ignorant" six week waiting time for Universal Credit (UC) payments. His intervention came amid suggestions that ministers could be ready to reduce it, although the Government
TWO protesters who were occupying the rig at a North Yorkshire fracking site have been removed by specialists. The pair - a man and a woman - had been on the platform at the site in in Kirby Misperton, since the early hours of Saturday morning.
PROPOALS to introduce safety measures for one of the 50 most dangerous stretches of road in the country have received mixed views at a consultation event. Durham County Council is proposing a series of measures to increase safety on the A67 between
A BUSINESSMAN has been fined after he gave waste to an unlicensed waste disposal service in return for a car wash.Osman Ahmed, 29, of Clarence Gardens, Crook, pleaded guilty to failing to dispose of his waste responsibly at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates
COUNCILLORS have resigned following an on-going row over the build of a 'disabled' summerhouse on an allotment.Maureen Powles wants to erect the summerhouse, which is slightly larger than rules allow, on her allotment in Hurworth, near Darlington
A TEENAGER’S attempt to drive away from police did not get far, but not before he caused £5,000 worth of damage, a court heard. Seventeen-year-old Declan Anthony Kennedy was at the wheel of a Saab 93 which came to police attention on Manor Way,
A FOODBANK’S new takeaway project aimed at meeting the extra demand created by the roll out of Universal Credit has raised over £1,000 since its launch just over a week ago.East Durham Trust initiative The People’s Takeaway will add to the provision of
A TEENAGER’S attempt to drive away from police did not get far, although he caused £5,000 worth of damage in the process, a court heard. Seventeen-year-old Declan Anthony Kennedy was at the wheel of a Saab 93 which came to police attention on Manor
A FISH ramp installed on a beck has opened up another six kilometres of the waterway.For years, Brancepeth Beck, near Durham, has been almost devoid of fish upstream of the impassable Goodwell Ford.Now a rock ramp has been installed at the ford, which
