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  • Middlesbrough 3 Notts County 3 (Boro win 4-3 on penalties)

    AFTER a summer that has contained plenty of penalty shoot-out drama, perhaps it was only fitting that Middlesbrough got in on the act as a side containing seven debutants successfully made it through to the second round of the Carabao Cup. Andy

  • Aycliffe knocked out of FA Cup

    Two goals in the last four minutes by Guisborough knocked Newton Aycliffe out of the FA Cup at Moore Lane. Guisborough levelled in stoppage time on Saturday thanks to their keeper Jordan Nixon, and they took the lead on 86 minutes with a great

  • Missed chances cost Moors at Bradford

    Bradford PA 1 Spennymoor Town 0. Spennymoor are still without a win in four league games after going down to a first half goal at the Horsfall Stadium tonight. But Moors came away wondering how they didn’t pick up a point in a purple patch

  • Man wanted for allegedly assaulting 14-year-old boy

    POLICE have released an image of a man they want to speak to after an assault in Newcastle. At around 5.30pm on Tuesday, July 24, police received a report that a 14-year-old boy had been assaulted at the Asda supermarket in Gosforth. The teenager

  • Runners step up the mark for life-saving charities

    NEARLY 100 runners came together to complete an eight-hour charity relay run in aid of the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade (TVLB) and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). On Saturday 11th August 2018 just under 100 runners came together

  • Talented cast signed up for theatre's autumn production

    AN actress has spoken of her excitement at playing not one but seven of the lead roles in a theatre’s upcoming production. Jess Johnson, of Sunderland, will star alongside Christopher Price, of Newcastle, in TWO at the Gala Theatre in Durham, from

  • Anger at 'Hollywood film' fraudster's 109-bed hostel plan

    A CONVICTED fraudster who claimed to be making a Hollywood blockbuster as part of a £2.8m tax scam is facing heavy opposition to his new plan to convert an Edwardian primary school building into a care hostel. Members of the community in South

  • Summer library challenge is proving to be a success

    TEAMS at Darlington’s libraries have been working hard to ensure youngsters maintain their love of reading throughout the summer holidays. A series of events and challenges have been running at Cockerton and Crown Street libraries since schools

  • Today's TV: Long Lost Family (ITV, 9pm)

    OUR pick of tonight's TV Long Lost Family (ITV, 9pm) ANGELA BRENNAN believed she was adopted, but at 18 her mother revealed she had an older sister, also called Angela, who had been put up for adoption by her parents. Cameras follow Angela's

  • George Ezra announces date of gig in Newcastle

    SINGER-songwriter George Ezra has announced the date of a Newcastle gig as part of his first-ever headline arena tour. Ezra, who continues his phenomenal ascent on the charts, will kick off his ten-arena tour at the Metro Radio Arena on March 7.

  • History talk on Weardale man who emigrated to America

    LETTERS written by a County Durham man who emigrated to America almost 200 years ago will be explored in a hands-on history session. Following a successful series of family history courses entitled Branching Out, the Durham County Record Office

  • Ben Stokes NOT GUILTY of affray

    DURHAM and England cricketer Ben Stokes has been found not guilty of affray following a brawl with two nightclub revellers. The 27-year-old all-rounder punched Ryan Hale, 27, to the ground and then knocked out Ryan Ali, 28, during the fracas in

  • Bunyan bringing Hit The Bid back for Nunthorpe Stakes at York

    DARREN Bunyan is looking forward to bringing Hit The Bid back to the track for the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York on Friday week. The Curragh handler reports the four-year-old sprinter to have thrived for a decent-sized break since a busy spell

  • Letters: Are we losing touch with Christianity?

    IS it any surprise that churches are closing when some seem to have lost touch with Christianity? As an example Bondgate Methodist church is (allegedly) closing the cafe it runs at the church sometime this month. I have yet to see any official

  • Man's body found on business park

    A BODY has been found in a County Durham market town. Durham Police have confirmed officers were called to the Harmire Enterprise Park, in Barnard Castle, at about 7.45am this morning following the discovery of a man’s body. A police spokeswoman

  • News briefs from Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland and Weardale

    Tax clampdown POLICE in Spennymoor joined forces with DVLA officers for an operation clamping down on untaxed roads after concerns were raised by residents. Eight vehicles were clamped and three vehicle owners received an £80 fine. Mystery night

  • Plans to name new Durham bar Olivia's Courtyard dropped

    THE owners of a new bar have had to change its name ahead of its opening at the end of the month. The Butterfly Room is due to open in Durham city centre on Sunday, August 26. The boutique lounge will be part of the former Loveshack nightclub

  • Vintage stuff

    THE debate over the future of our town centres has reached a critical point, with House of Fraser going into administration last week, and other High Street retailers deciding enough’s enough. Darlington is a case in point. It’s about to lose its

  • South Durham: News and events

    FERRYHILL Caring and Sharing, which runs a weekly toys and clothes bank, has appealed for donations of schoolwear to redistribute to families in the town. Donations of outgrown uniforms from any of the local schools would be appreciated but organisers

  • Fire brigade attend 'small electrical fire' at off licence

    AN off licence has been damaged due to a small fire. Cleveland Fire Brigade were called to Simply Drinks, on Upsall Grove in the Fairfield area of Stockton, this morning to deal with what is understood to be an electrical fire. The road outside

  • Controversial plans for intensive poultry farm thrown out

    PLANS have been thrown out for an intensive poultry farm for 144,000 birds – which received thousands of objections from residents and animal rights charities. The proposal to create the factory farm on land next to an airfield used by York Gliding

  • Free fashion consultations in Durham this weekend

    AN expert stylist is giving free fashion consultations this weekend. The Fashion InDurham event takes place on Friday and Saturday, when shoppers in the city will be offered deals, discounts and expert advice. Stylist Belinda Alexander will on

  • Business leaders needed to sleep rough

    BUSINESS leaders are being encouraged to sleep rough for the night this autumn. Darlington will host its first CEO Sleepout at Mowden Park Rugby Club on Thursday, October 18. The event will see executives from dozens of businesses swap their

  • Staff 'frozen out' of House of Fraser talks

    STAFF at a troubled department store feel "frozen out" of discussions about their future, a union has warned, as uncertainty remains over dozens of its stores. Last week, Sports Direct and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley rescued House of Fraser

  • Frightfully fun jobs on offer this Halloween

    FRIGHTFULLY fun jobs are up for grabs this Halloween season. The multi-award winning Scream Factory will return to the North-East in October and needs 30 actors to add to its cast of more than 100. The immersive experience lasts almost an hour

  • 'Muggins' - what judge called cocaine shame student

    A STUDENT was forced to halt his university studies after police discovered cocaine in his home. Sean Bradley was labelled “muggins” by Judge Peter Armstrong who also referred to a past family tragedy linked to drugs, telling the 22-year-old that

  • Kites take to the skies over Newton Aycliffe

    EYES were drawn to the skies as a North-East kite club held a colourful display. The North East Kite Fliers (NEKF) put on a show for a family fun day at Horndale Park, in Newton Aycliffe. Among the five small kites and two large kites to be displayed

  • 15 years ago: Protester chains himself to council's doors

    THIS week, 15 years ago, a campaigner demonstrating against a waste transfer plant chained himself to a council’s doors. John Greaves, 34, committed the act only a week after holding a protest up a tree. Mr Greaves did not want the plant to be

  • Durham County Council submits plans for new HQ

    THE plans for new council headquarters have been formally submitted. Durham County Council wants to move from Aykley Heads to a brand new building at The Sands car park, in Durham city centre. It has now submitted a planning application for

  • 'Good Samaritan' helped himself to assault victim’s watch

    AN opportunist acting as a Good Samaritan helped himself to an assault victim’s watch, a court heard. Andrew James Kitson was apparently coming to the aid of a heavily inebriated man, who was being badly beaten in a pub assault. But, while

  • Cat charity names kittens after their rescuers

    TWO kittens have been named after the police officers who rescued them. PCs Roxy Garrett and Lewis Calboutin were on patrol in Benwell when they were called to a neighbourly dispute. During their investigation they found six, two-week old kittens

  • Music breaks down barriers between refugees and teens in Crook

    TEENAGE refugees and asylum seekers who have fled war-torn countries have been making new friends in their new home of County Durham. A group of 20 newly-settled youngsters from Syria and Iraq came together with other teenagers from across the county

  • Floating lanterns to glow on lake in memory of loved ones

    THE granddaughter of a hospice founder is leading the way in remembering loved ones at a poignant event at a North-East park next month. Mary Butterwick, from Stockton, sold her house to set up the Butterwick Hospice 34 years ago and died in 2015

  • Gamekeepers vital in protecting rare birds, report finds

    RESEARCH carried out by Durham and Newcastle universities into endangered upland birds has found that populations would plunge if gamekeepers stopped protecting them from predators. Academics surveyed the numbers of ground nesting wading birds

  • How can I stop grinding my teeth at night?

    Q I get pain in my jaw, and my wife tells me that I constantly grind my teeth in my sleep. What can be done? Richard, 52 A What you are describing sounds like bruxism; the medical term for teeth grinding. This may or may not be a sign or stress

  • Army cadets jet off to Latvia on once-in-a-lifetime trip

    FOUR young army cadets jetted off to Latvia on Sunday for a ten-day exercise with the Baltic Guard Army Cadets. The trip, first of its kind for the UK’s Cadet Forces, recognises the hard work and dedication of the youngsters to the Army Cadet Force

  • Life's a beach for high street shoppers

    A POP-up beach has high street shoppers soaking up the sun and sand while supporting town centre retailers. Deck chairs and inflatables signalled the arrival of the annual urban beach event over the weekend, which will remain set up in the centre

  • Showhome auction benefits charities

    A DOG rescue centre and a hospice benefited from the proceeds of a showhome furniture auction. Taylor Wimpey North Yorkshire raised more than £1,100 for the Dogs Trust and for the Butterwick Hospice, in Bishop Auckland by auctioning off furniture

  • Dog was dumped on Boxing Day with a broken leg

    A PLAYFUL young Staffordshire bull terrier is looking for her forever home - after being cruelly abandoned on Boxing Day with a broken leg. Eighteen-month-old Tilly was taken to a vets in York just after Christmas after being found with bad injuries

  • Egton Show returns for 129th year

    A TRADITIONAL country show returns to Egton for its 129th year next week. The Egton Horse and Agricultural Show will be held on August 22 at Egton Village, near Whitby. There are classes for vintage machinery, fur and feather, produce and handicraft

  • Date set for dark skies festival

    A DATE with darkness has been set for stargazers with preparations for next years special Dark Skies Festivals already underway across the North York Moor and Yorkshire Dales national parks. In 2019 it will be held between February15 and March 3

  • Teenage girl screamed 'get off' at man accused of rape

    A MAN raped a teenage girl after inviting her back to his flat to smoke cannabis, a court has been told. Paul Lee, 40, of Station Road, Darlington, bought a bottle of wine from a nearby shop for the complainant who alleges she was pushed and dragged

  • Cromwell coming to railway museum

    A RAIL museum has announced a special guest star locomotive will be at the attraction next month. No 70013 Oliver Cromwell will be at Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham, for its autumn steam gala on Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, 23. The

  • Five years ago: Triumphant win for England cricket

    FIVE years ago this week, Durham witnessed a cricket triumph as England beat Australia by 74 runs to win the Ashes outright. With play extended beyond 7.30pm and a packed crowd shouting themselves hoarse, Alistair Cook was able to revel in one of

  • Regulators team up to launch pension scam campaign

    CITY regulators are launching a new campaign to tackle pension scams as alarming figures show that victims of fraud lost an average of £91,000 each in 2017. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have joined forces

  • 'Having eggs frozen is no guarantee of a baby'

    EXPERTS are warning that women opting for Social Egg Freezing (SEF) may not be fully aware that this is not a failsafe method of ensuring the ability to have a biologically related baby in the future. The term SEF is used for women storing their eggs

  • Age UK launches new knitting club

    A NEW knitting club is being set up by the Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington charity, inviting keen crafters to join their weekly meetings. The Knit, Natter and Craft Club will run out of the charity's new Zetland Street offices, in Northallerton

  • Mobile unit to give free cancer advice and support

    FREE information and support is being offered by Macmillan Cancer Support’s Mobile Information and Support Service. The unit will have cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions about the illness, with a focus on sun safety and skin

  • Darlington News in Brief

    DIVERSIONS for public transport services operating in the north-eastern area of Darlington will be in place between Monday, August 20, and Sunday, September 2. The number 10 service will divert between McMullen Road and Stockton Road, with a revised

  • Bid to help victims of revenge porn

    VICTIMS of revenge porn are still being urged to take part in an anonymous, online survey in an effort to try and change the existing law. Currently, such victims have no protection in law - which means anyone can name them in newspapers, social

  • Care home rated outstanding by industry watchdog

    A CARE home has been recognised for the service it provides to its residents. Ingleby Care Home, in Ingleby Barwick, Stockton, received the highest rating from the industry watchdog Care Quality Commission (CQC). Inspectors made an unannounced

  • Unicef hails baby visiting service

    A VISITING service for babies has been recognised by Unicef who hailed its co-ordinator as being like ‘gold dust’. The Growing Healthy North Yorkshire Health Visiting Service for youngsters aged up to five-years-old has been awarded Stage 2 Baby

  • Green packaging for veg box firm

    VEG box supplier Riverford Organics is branching out into totally green compostable packaging. The company supplies over 50,000 veg boxes a week from four farms across the country including Home Farm at Newby Wiske near Northallerton. They say while

  • A Bad Spell story is a winner for Alice

    A TEENAGE writer from Malton has won first prize in a national writing competition for young people. Alice Rose Jennings, 16 and home-schooled, won the annual Henrietta Branford Writing Competition for her short story, A Bad Spell. The annual

  • Hospital trust takes steps to improve dementia care

    A NORTH-EAST hospital trust has taken steps to improve the care it offers for patients with dementia. North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has introduced specialist dementia champions, with at least one representative in every ward area

  • Heritage Open Days take place across region for two weekends

    ENGLAND’s biggest festival of heritage and culture will take place across two weekends for the first time. From September 6 to 9 and 13 to 16, there will be free Heritage Open Days events in towns, villages and countryside across the North-East,

  • New Diocesan Secretary for Durham appointed

    AN ordained priest is taking up a new role in the Church of England. Edward Gorringe, 55, has been appointed as the new Diocesan Secretary for Durham and will take up his role on October 1. He is currently the chief executive of a mental health

  • Final countdown to Sedgefield's Hardwick Live

    THE countdown is on as a North-East live music festival gets ready to roar into action this weekend. Hardwick Live will take over Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, this Saturday and Sunday with a host of stars set to take to the stage. On Saturday

  • Ten years ago: King's Hotel in Darlington ravaged by fire

    ONE of the biggest fires in Darlington's history broke out ten years ago this week, causing major damage at The King's Hotel. More than 100 people were evacuated to the Dolphin Centre sports complex and Blackwell Grange hotel.after the fire spread