The Northern Echo | Stockton

Restraining order imposed after case

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:56:41 +0000

A FAMILY will be protected by a restraining order after they said they were threatened with violence and warned that their home would be petrol-bombed.

Demo against DVLA cuts

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:55:04 +0000

WORKERS protested outside DVLA offices threatened with closure at lunchtime yesterday.

Youngsters join 130,000 others in record attempt

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:52:13 +0000

CHILDREN from the region have helped to break the world record for the most people singing at the same time.

Charity leaps into fundraising spirit

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:50:11 +0000

A CHARITY is getting into the St Patrick's Day spirit with a sponsored Leprechaun Leap fun run.

Ex-para denies part in kidnap and torture case

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:22:57 +0000

AN ex-paratrooper from the North-East has denied taking part in a nine-hour kidnap and torture of two brothers, a court has heard.

Cleveland police officer recovering in hospital after being thrown from horse

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:10:00 +0000

A POLICE officer is recovering in hospital after being thrown from his horse.

Cash secured to demolish homes

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:13:39 +0000

New money is found for regeneration scheme TOWN planners have announced new money has been found to continue with a controversial scheme to demolish dozens of homes.

Flooding defence plans go on display

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:10:18 +0000

MORE details have emerged about £11m works to prevent flooding and reclaim land for an internationally important wildlife habit on Teesside.

Apprentices are 'lifeblood'

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:55:59 +0000

YOUNGSTERS about to leave school and enter the jobs market were advised to consider apprenticeships at an event yesterday.

Getting back to the basics

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:54:13 +0000

THE principal of a college has gone back to the floor to learn a new skill during Apprenticeship Week.