A DRUNK 64-year-old man who was refused service by bar staff on his birthday made the “unwise and impulsive” decision to drive his car that he crashed immediately into a taxi. Charles Barclay Simpson was seen holding his car keys in a pub on Darlington
A LATE goal by David Syers earned Quakers their fifth win in six matches to put them eight points clear of the relegation zone – but manager Tommy Wright refuses to believe that Quakers are safe. It wasn’t a vintage performance of the standard
A RURAL community came together over the weekend to remember a popular woman and raise money for charity. Dozens of people took part in the Jane Hogarth Memorial Vintage and Modern Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Mrs Hogarth
A MASKED knifeman who robbed a shop is being hunted by police. A man armed with a blade held up a newsagent on Princes Street, Shiney Row, at around 7pm on Saturday night. He threatened the shop assistant before demanding cash and making off
A NIGHTCLUB has defended its decision to reopen less than two weeks after a student was crushed to death outside. Durham City MP Roberta Blackman-Woods said she was outraged at the reopening of Missoula in the city centre, following the death of
JOE SIMMONDS’ dramatic late penalty condemned Newcastle Falcons to a 20-17 defeat in the semi-finals of the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Simmonds scored with three minutes left as Exeter Chiefs staged a second-half fightback to book a final appearance against
NEW Education Secretary Damian Hinds offered an olive branch to teachers at the weekend in his first major speech since being appointed.Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders’ annual conference in Birmingham, he pledged to cut teachers
ARCHAEOLOGY enthusiasts attended a day dedicated to discoveries and research over the weekend.It was held at County Hall in Durham on Saturday and included talks on topics including the ongoing investigations at Auckland Castle and information around
A MAN is in hospital being treated for suspected stab wounds after he was attacked in the early hours of this morning. Emergency services were called after a 44-year-old man was seriously hurt during an attack in the Faraday Street area of Middlesbrough
POTHOLE repairs have been given a £90,000 boost thanks to a Government grant.Work to tackle the damage caused to roads by last week’s snow is already underway, with the focus on making the roads safe for motorists.Highways inspectors from Darlington Borough
Goal:1-0 Eze (62, a composed finish past Lee Camp after playing a one-two with Matt Smith which worked in spite of Smith’s clumsy touch)Referee: Robert Jones (Merseyside) Showed impressive judgement throughout. All the bookings were correct, as was the
Newcastle United scored as many goals against Southampton on Saturday as they had in their six previous Premier League games at St James’s Park and Rafa Benitez will have also been delighted with his side’s first clean sheet in the league against the
CURTIS Woodhouse, the footballer-turned-boxer, says he has has applied for the Hartlepool United manager’s job. Currently manager of Bridlington Town, Woodhouse claims to have submitted his interest in the position, but has not received a reply
THE canine carers of a puppy found straying the streets are hoping to find shy and sensitive Harper a home in time for his first birthday.The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was taken in to Dogs Trust Darlington in January and needs a new owner to give him
A CONSERVATION charity and the Environment Agency have joined forces to help fish migrate upstream at an historic Teesdale estate.The Tees River Trust has submitted plans to Durham County Council to install a bypass channel in a weir which forms part
GRAEME Storm’s miserable start to the year continued in India where he had to settle with making the cut.The Hartlepool Tour pro was unable to build on a strong second round 68 at the Hero Indian Open because he followed it up with two disappointing rounds
NEWCASTLE (4-2-3-1): 8 Dubravka: Commanded his penalty area as he claimed a succession of crosses and made a good second-half save from Sims 8 Yedlin: His defending has improved markedly this season, and he never looked troubled despite Redmond
THE crumbs of comfort are becoming smaller and less satisfying.Following the 49th-minute dismissal of keeper Jason Steele for an avoidable handball outside his box, Sunderland’s players fought tigerishly in an attempt to leave west London with at least
YORK City manager Martin Gray has enforced an alcohol ban at Bootham Crescent until the end of the season.The former Darlington boss has forbidden his players from recreational drinking for the next two months, arguing the time to indulge will be when
A BRIDGE club is looking to increase its appeal to people of all ages whilst raising money for charity at the same time.St Georges Bridge Centre, on Whessoe Road in Darlington, is one of the largest clubs in the North-East and caters for absolute beginners
A MAN pictured riding an off-road motorbike with a young person not wearing a helmet has been fined for using the vehicle on park land. Craig Wallis – who does not own a driving licence – was spotted using the bike to ride around land off Hunden
A MAN repeatedly stabbed a friend after waking up “disorientated” following a day-long drink and drugs binge. Gareth Adrian Paine who had been enjoying a day drinking with friends and family, fell asleep on the sofa at the house of his friend,
A LOLLIPOP lady, who has been a familiar face outside a Newton Aycliffe school for 25 years, says she was gobsmacked when pupils marked her anniversary. Marian Dawson, who helps children cross the road near Sugar Hill Primary School, was honoured
A MEMORIAL stone has been unveiled in memory of a respected councillor.The tribute, in honour of Stanley Town Councillor Geoff Graham, has been installed in Stanley Cemetery, following his death in July last year.It features decorative stonework with
YOUNGSTERS at a primary school met an ex-pupil who has become children’s author as they commemorated World Book Day.St Mary’s RC Primary School, in Blackhill, near Consett, welcomed back Neil Sullivan, who brought in his first book, Ollie and Nina and
A ‘NAÏVE’ young girl told her parents she was in a relationship with a boy aged 14. But, Durham Crown Court heard that, in reality, she was in regular communication with, and later twice met 20-year-old Ryan Gary Cox for sex, fully aware of his
IT is often said a mark of a good team is one that can grind out a result when they have not been at their best, and Darlington certainly weren’t on Saturday. Opponents Curzon Ashton spurned chances to take the lead, meaning it was 0-0 until Quakers
