A BEEKEEPER has slammed “mindless” vandals after they smashed up two hives – killing more than 100,000 bees. At about 1.50pm on Sunday, police received a report of vandalism after offenders climbed over a nine-foot fence and destroyed the man-made
SUNDERLAND have confirmed their second signing of the day, with attacking midfielder Chris Maguire having joined from Bury. Maguire, who has signed a two-year deal with the Black Cats, joins goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin, whose arrival as a free agent
North-East travel writer Tommy Walker, who is in Russia for the World Cup, finds the country quite different to how it was billed before the tournamentWHEN I was thinking of a headline before England’s game with Panama on Sunday, I had two options. One
SUNDERLAND have completed the free signing of Jon McLaughlin, with the Scottish goalkeeper having signed a two-year deal at the Stadium of Light. McLaughlin opted to leave Hearts as a free agent at the end of last season, and has become Sunderland
FOUR teenagers suspected of attacking a boy on his way back from The Hoppings have been arrested.The 16-year-old was walking through Exhibition Park in Newcastle at 7.20pm on Friday after leaving the funfair on the Town Moor when he was confronted by
TWO men threatened a pedestrian walking home from a city centre with a plank of wood before stealing his bag and headphones. Police are appealing for witnesses and information about the robbery which happened at about 4am on Sunday, June 24 in York, on
MEN’S testosterone levels are largely determined by their environment during childhood, according to new research. The Durham University-led study suggests that men who grow up in more challenging conditions where there are lots of infectious diseases
There is no intention to shut County Durham libraries in an upcoming review, councillors have been told.Durham County Council runs 39 libraries in the county, as well as a mobile library, but the service is due to come under the microscope as part of
DURHAM'S Matt Salisbury has struck twice to keep Warwickshire in check in the first session of the day/night Specsavers County Championship Division Two match at Emirates Riverside. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat, facing off against
Charity funds A VILLAGE came together and raised £4,000 for Parkinson’s UK with a village fete on Saturday, June 23. Anthony Page, who was diagnosed with the condition five years ago, hosted the event in Windmill with fun for all the family including
EVERY Monday we profile a member of The Northern Echo Camera Club and publish their favourite pictures. This week Joe Raine Who or what inspired you to take up photography? I HAD a little time on my hands, so what better the photography to
A PLAN to take the railways back into public ownership was outlined by shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald as he caught the train from Darlington station this morning. Labour believes its scheme, GB Rail, could save taxpayers about £1bn a
DARLINGTON Triathlon Club celebrated ten years of achievement with a gala dinner at Hotel Bannatyne in the town. Fifty current and past members gathered to toast an eventful decade in which the club has become one of the most successful in the
REAL SOCIEDAD are set to force through a deal for Mikel Merino by triggering a release clause in the Newcastle United midfielder’s contract.Merino’s current Magpies deal features a clause that is understood to be worth around €12m, and Newcastle will
THOUSANDS of people took a trip back in time at an annual 1940s event. From swing dancing and wartime cookery in the sunshine, to live music, historical reenactments and vintage fashion - there was no shortage of entertainment on offer at Barnard
THE waters are a bit whiffy. A bit eggy. A bit farty. But those that come gushing out of the ground in Croft-on-Tees can do you good. For a start, they can miraculously cure your health problems. “The sulphur water should be drunk shortly before
A FORMER police constable has appeared in court to deny seeking payments from two hotels for services provided as a firearms enforcement officer. Paul Duffield, formerly of North Yorkshire Police, appeared before Teesside Crown Court to deny eight
REPORTED CRIMES in County Durham and Darlington have increased over the past year, according to the latest performance report from Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner Ron Hogg.The report indicates that the number of reported victim-based crimes rose
AMAR VIRDI struck twice in three balls as Surrey enjoyed a four-wicket opening afternoon to edge ahead against Yorkshire at Scarborough. The Specsavers County Championship leaders reduced the White Rose from 107 for two to 166 for six before they
THE current heatwave means we are all, animals included, looking for ways to cool down. You could do far worse than following this red deer's lead. The deer belong to Ruth Osborne, who runs Otter Moss Accommodation in Cumbria. Ruth, who
A PHOTOGRAPHER captured the moment a car burst into flames on the A1 in County Durham on Sunday. Ben Hopson took the photos of the incident which happened on the southbound carriageway of the A1 between Junction 60 and 61. A County Durham and
RUNNERS braved a heatwave at the weekend to raise more than £2,500 for St Teresa's Hospice. The Summer Fun Run was a five kilometre run, one of four which are being held throughout the year by the Darlington hospice. The others will include
LIVE music, fairground rides and sunshine proved a big hit with people of all ages in Crook.The first Peases Fest took place in the grounds of Crook Community Leisure Centre on Saturday and attracted hundreds of people. Organised by Crook Community Leisure
FORGET the understandable temptation to wrap Harry Kane in cotton wool. Ignore the amateur mathematicians and their forensic analysis of the easiest possible route to the World Cup final, and the crystal-ball gazing soothsayers who are busy predicting
WHEN it comes to growth business, Michael Vassallo knows a thing or two. His entire 19 year career has been dedicated to working with private and listed companies and since 2014, Michael has been a senior investment executive on SME investment funds in
How the NHS Changed Our World (BBC2, 7pm) If you're a non-football fan with an aversion to hospitals, then finding something to watch on terrestrial TV this week might be tough. That's because not only is the World Cup taking over the schedules
SPONSORED CONTENT SUMMER’S a great time to get your house on the market. When the weather’s hotter, the market’s hotter, so experts from one of the region’s most trusted and experienced estate agents, JW Wood, give seven very good reasons to get
SUNDERLAND are set to make their second signing of the summer today, with Scottish striker Chris Maguire due to undergo a medical at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats have agreed a deal with Bury for the 29-year-old, who will leave Gigg Lane
A MAN has been arrested following a suspected hit and run which left a teenager injured in Newton Aycliffe. The 31-year-old man, from the Newton Aycliffe area, was arrested in the early hours of this morning. Latest on this story here
POLICE are hoping to trace a missing woman, who has not been in touch with her family for about a month. Naheed Khan, 43, from Thornaby, was reported missing on June 12. She is known to be a regular visitor to both Middlesbrough and Stockton
A HEATWAVE which could be set to produce the hottest temperatures this year is sweeping across the UK. After a weekend of wall-to-wall sunshine around the UK, temperatures are today set to hit around 29C in line with the sunny holiday hot spots
IT'S rather appropriate that the first full day of the Great Exhibition of the North is rounded off by a show by one of Newcastle`s greatest sons, Eric Burdon.Burdon of course made his name with The Animals who spearheaded the British Invasion, along
SUNDERLAND Sunderland are set to make their second signing of the summer today, with Scottish striker Chris Maguire due to undergo a medical at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats have agreed a deal with Bury for the 29-year-old, who will
THE Durham Singers' summer concert will link Durham with its twin city in Germany. The choir have been invited to take part in a prestigious concert series at Tübingen’s Stiftskirche in September, and will share the same mixture of German and British
SOME of the biggest names in music are performing at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre this summer and on Sunday evening it was the turn of the legendary Nile Rodgers & Chic, writes Dave Lawrence. Rodgers, the guitarist, writer and producer of
A SEARCH of an area of wasteland to find a young woman who disappeared 20 years ago is continuing into a second week. Excavation work is continuing on a patch of land off Troon Close in Middlesbrough in a bid to solve the 20-year-old murder of
Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson is taking on local businesses in The Northern Echo World Cup 2018 Predictions game. Before each day's play Scott makes his predictions and we want businesses to try and beat him at his own game. Today, Scott
The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship came to Croft Circuit on Sunday. Matt Westcott had an ‘access all areas’ pass with the Honda Halfords Yuasa Racing team Matt Neal, left, and Dan Cammish speak to invited guests in the Honda tent
P WINSTANLEY (HAS, June 19) is correct when he says Britain has an obligation to those who’ve suffered because of our Government’s actions. But doesn’t Russia also have an obligation to those suffering because of its role in Syria? What about Saudi Arabia
PETE WINSTANLEY claims those fleeing Muslim countries are fleeing terrorism rather than plotting it, which allegedly is a reason for accepting them as refugees (HAS, June 19).Well, the obvious flaw in this argument is that the refugees nevertheless bring
WE now await the judge’s ruling on the evidence submitted by barristers representing Friends of Darlington Library and Darlington Borough Council. It is likely to be at least a couple of weeks before the decision is known. The case was reviewing whether
I WOULD like to thank the Friends of Darlington Library for their hard work and commitment over such a long time in representing the overwhelming views of the people of Darlington who do not want to see the Crown Street library and its services transferred
DURHAM County Council must have a very low opinion of voters’ intelligence.I’m talking about its excuse for its numerous failings: that it is short of cash.The council wasn’t short of cash when it squandered £2m (at least) on ruining Durham market place.Nor
MAX Coates' emotions overflowed at his home circuit of Croft on Sunday. The Scorton racer took victory in the Renault UK Clio Cup to head the standings at the halfway point of the season. In Pictures: Touring Cars at Croft After
REIGNING Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Champion Ash Sutton ignited his title defence with a double victory at Croft. The day also saw BTC Norlin Racing’s Daniel Lloyd became the latest BTCC race winner by taking the honours in the final contest
SERVICES on the East Coast Main Line have been brought back under public control following the failure of the Virgin Trains East Coast (VTEC) franchise. Trains on the vital route between London and Scotland are being run by the Department for Transport's
A PEDESTRIAN was killed after being hit by a car on the A59 near Skipton just after 11pm on Saturday night. Officers from North Yorkshire Police were called out to the busy road, near to The Bull pub at Broughton, at 11.12pm after an orange-coloured
THE Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship came to Croft Circuit near Darlington this weekend. Turning up the heat with Honda as BTCC comes to Croft There are some fantastic pictures in this gallery. You can also add your own using
CALLS have been made to strip the Mayor of Ferryhill's title following posts about gay people and Islam on Facebook. Christian preacher and recently elected mayor, Cllr Richard Smith, has come under fire tonight after posts were highlighted by
THE family of a boy who was struck by a vehicle in an incident which led to a man being charged with driving offences, have hailed his escape from fatal injures a "miracle". Kian Murphy, 14, suffered head and back injuries when he was struck by
DURHAM coach Jon Lewis has called on his side to use their home form to bounce back from their Specsavers County Championship Division Two defeat against Sussex.His team suffered their first loss since the opening match of the campaign, falling to an
PUPILS proved to be more than the sum of their parts after a stunning display of mental maths.Richmond School and Sixth Form College played host to its annual Maths24 Challenge and witnessed arithmetic that broke all records.Wavell Junior School, Catterick
Lifestyle callNORTH Yorkshire Police are reminding youngsters that there is still time to sign up for their Lifestyle project. The scheme is open to those aged ten to 17 and involves teams carrying out a range of community projects throughout the school
A MASS picnic in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox was held in Darlington's South Park yesterday as part of a nationwide event to bring people together. White Rose Darlington hosted the picnic in memory of Ms Cox's 'more in common' message. Other
FAMILIES looking to spend more time outdoors this summer can now book up for a range of theatre performances taking place within Durham’s Wharton Park.The outdoor amphitheatre will host three plays suitable for all the family, starting with Alice’s Adventures
THE warnings to Theresa May from British businesses to get a grip on the Brexit negotiations have come thick and fast over the last few days.On Friday, Airbus, which employs 14,000 people at 25 sites across the UK, said it could pull out of the country
TWO of the region’s most iconic Brutalist buildings – including the now-demolished ‘Get Carter Car Park’ – have been honoured in an online tribute to Britain’s lost 20th-century architecture. Entitled ‘Demolishing Modernism’, the project features
A TRIMDON Grange mum ignored a broken toe to huff, puff, slide, climb and crawl along an obstacle course in memory of her baby.Mother-of-four Tina Davidson and her partner Jon Defty are raising funds to buy a cuddle cot - a cooling pad which can be placed
A FORMER businesswoman turned town mayor has spoken of her “commitment” to serving the Sedgefield community.Sedgefield Town Council has elected Cllr Mavis Wayman as its new mayor for the coming year.Cllr Wayman joined the council in 2017 after living
GROUPS from South Durham have been recognised for inspirational projects that have helped them develop confidence and skills while benefitting their community.Projects delivered by Newton Aycliffe-based US Girls, Ferryhill’s Boys R Us and Crook-based
A TEAM of injured service personnel and veterans are preparing for a gruelling downhill bike challenge at the Mountain of Hell – which sees hundreds of riders travel down a double black ski slope in the Alps.Those taking part have been supported by Help
A BEST-SELLING author and her pet pony have released a clothing range to support working horses and donkeys. Earlier this year, Hannah Russell and the star of her books and magazines Shetland Pony Little Alf became Brooke ‘Every Horse Remembered’ ambassadors
A LASTING memorial to the bravery and heroics of one town's First World War efforts has taken a step forward after a four-figure grant was secured to help fund it.As part of the Yarm 1914 project, a new memorial garden is to be created at Snaith'
Who or what inspired you to take up photography?I HAD a little time on my hands, so what better the photography to fill it?Your first camera?A CANON 40D Eos and Canon 50D Eos. I loved both but now have upgraded a little to a Canon 70D Eos.What do you
VISITORS to the Durham Miners’ Gala have the chance to join a living political legend for afternoon tea.Durham City branch of the Labour Party is offering the unique experience as the top prize in its annual fundraising raffle.The winning ticket holder
NEON signs have been disallowed at a Northallerton bar after a planning inspector branded them “alien and incongruous”.Burning Nights Services, who operate The Potting Shed on Northallerton High Street, had appealed against Hambleton District Council’
THE GIFT shop at The Station, Richmond, is taking part in The Great Exhibition of The North this summer by running a time capsule project. Visitors will be invited to produce a mini piece of artwork inspired by their visit to The Station and the surrounding
A BOOK festival is taking readers on a journey with this year's event which includes crafts, walks and author talks. The Ryedale Book Festival has chosen the theme Journey for the weekend of events from June 29 to July 1 in Malton. Events are being
BUSINESSES in the North-East are potentially being damaged by the 'poor progress' on Brexit negotiations, a key business leader has told the Prime Minister. James Ramsbotham, chief executive of the North-East Chamber of Commerce, has called on
RESIDENTS who failed in their fight against a power storage facility near their homes now face a fresh battle as an energy firm announced plans for two gas power stations in the countryside.And Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham last night expressed anger
FROM murder in the library to jealous bridesmaids and deathly magicians, one former journalist who turned her talents to scriptwriting is seeing the fruits of her creative labour.Sara West writes all her murder mystery scripts from her home in the sleepy
