The Northern Echo: North East & North Yorkshire News, Crime, Health, Education, Weather

News RSS Feed Send your news

Road closed after serious accident

10:42pm Friday 3rd September 2010

THE emergency services are attending the scene of a serious road traffic accident in North Yorkshire.

Have your say

Biker's incredible escape

8:35pm Friday 3rd September 2010

A NORTH-EAST motorcyclist miraculously escaped death when a truck carrying 20 people ploughed into him in the Himalayas.

Have your say

Disabled pensioner gave thumbs up as he took his own life

7:32pm Friday 3rd September 2010

A disabled pensioner who took his own life at a suicide clinic in Switzerland had his final moments captured on DVD.

Have your say

Tragedy of soldier who gave up to dream to be a dad

5:19pm Friday 3rd September 2010

THE pregnant wife of a soldier killed in a car crash on the A1 has paid tribute to her husband, who she said gave up his dream of becoming a pilot to be a father to his seven-month-old daughter.

Have your say

Teenager critically ill after bridge fall

3:48pm Friday 3rd September 2010

A TEENAGER who fell from a bridge is fighting for his life in hospital.

Have your say

Horse rider seriously injured on busy road

12:35pm Friday 3rd September 2010

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after she was thrown from her horse while riding along a busy road.

"Lethal" laser rifles seized in early morning raid

11:52am Friday 3rd September 2010

Toy guns fitted with potentially lethal laser beams have been seized in an early morning raid by trading standards officers at a Sunday market in North Yorkshire.

New appeal for swim death witnesses

11:37am Friday 3rd September 2010

POLICE investigating the death of an eight-year-old boy who died during a family swimming session have made a new appeal for anyone who was in the pool at the time to come forward.

Mother charged with son's murder

11:04am Friday 3rd September 2010

POLICE in County Durham have this morning charged a mother with murdering her two-year-old son.

Besieged: Hague’s assistant in hiding

8:07am Friday 3rd September 2010

Media surround family home despite denials of ‘improper’ relationship.

Squad car spotted in Asda disabled car space

8:10am Friday 3rd September 2010

POLICE have launched an inquiry after a squad car was seen parked in a disabled bay at a North-East supermarket.

Play your cards right by betting on the colours

8:15am Friday 3rd September 2010

A RARE sight will greet racegoers across the region when a horse nicknamed Rummy appears on the track this season.

Have your say

Hardman cleared of debt threats

8:29am Friday 3rd September 2010

A FORMER security firm boss accused of blackmailing a North-East businessman has walked free from court after a glowing reference from a world champion boxer.