The Northern Echo | Features https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/todayupnorth/features/ The Northern Echo Features en-gb Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:09:46 +0100 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:09:46 +0100 https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Northern Echo | Features https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/todayupnorth/features/ The former Spennymoor milkman whose charity has delivered £2m of cancer care https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26172063.spennymoor-milkman-raising-2m-cancer-patients/?ref=rss Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100 b529ffb9858fd2a890b2d1e2e00b931c peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron How North Star Housing is bridging the gaps and looking to the future https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26167127.north-star-bridges-gaps-looks-future/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100 6021cd057028f2f96a8fa77cfbe50a9b peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Advancing careers – the training hub helping education professionals to thrive https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26166842.first-class-training-hub-advancing-careers-education/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100 2a39bf2ac289e40cc3c3f8f6af46654c peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Darlington grandad holds charity book-signing at the top of Roseberry Topping https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26156835.darlington-grandad-holds-charity-book-signing-1-049-feet/?ref=rss Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100 34ceb388ac6fd02ed37c0ff1024cb2fb peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Former ice hockey professional becomes new CEO of the North East Autism Society https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26156718.north-east-autism-charity-appoints-new-ceo-jersey/?ref=rss Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100 333172a7c1d64649c30d2d5752785e53 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Meet the switched-on Darlington volunteer who raises thousands for Oxfam https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26135899.volunteer-turns-electrical-goods-cash-oxfam/?ref=rss Sat, 30 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100 2b3c4bbf6d63844baa9e8b35f48325f9 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26139191.horse-racing-festival-support-yorkshire-air-ambulance/?ref=rss Wed, 27 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100 7d2a148b6b46c02b89078c7c55cfa5c4 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Faye makes a start on the next ton as Tinkler lands a double at Redcar Races https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26140805.jockey-faye-makes-101-tinkler-lands-redcar-double/?ref=rss Tue, 26 May 2026 18:41:58 +0100 7e0f00770d1b8af88745f0f9c573d4f8 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Bethell outshines his dad with second Zetland Gold Cup in three years at Redcar https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26137163.bethell-lands-second-zetland-gold-cup-three-years/?ref=rss Mon, 25 May 2026 18:18:57 +0100 49cd2fce6b6c6ff91eef7cb7ec721f8a peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron David Egan poised to make Fierce bid for Redcar’s historic Zetland Gold Cup https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26134771.egan-poised-make-fierce-bid-redcars-gold-cup/?ref=rss Sun, 24 May 2026 09:32:31 +0100 53d0282da3adc7da26ca1473930459be peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron The Darlington swimmer who became a world champion, coach – and Tarzan's friend https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26123050.saluting-darlington-swimmer-became-world-champ/?ref=rss Sat, 23 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100 4e1a380a63c39b0e8743e3a0ac6ea27b peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Darlington awards event ends after 50 years of celebrating grass roots sport https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26126532.darlington-sports-awards-event-ends-half-century/?ref=rss Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100 6c614f5cb6a60e58668d0ccaecba2fa5 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Darlington grandad to sign charity books 1,000ft up after 'miracle' mountain survival https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26118703.parkinsons-campaigner-plans-roseberry-topping-book-launch/?ref=rss Wed, 20 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100 45caae79d5c4b00468de1d333f5fb97e peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron A kiss for luck as jockey Jo Mason lands a double at Redcar Races https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26118382.kiss-luck-joanna-mason-lands-redcar-double/?ref=rss Mon, 18 May 2026 19:18:35 +0100 516b45545aef38eddfdd1f7a86b8bbf4 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Irish eyes could be smiling as Joseph O’Brien plots first Redcar raid https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26114561.irish-trainer-joseph-obrien-plots-first-redcar-raid/?ref=rss Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100 242c6c9eba8b9a21ce9c8995687f404e peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron How inspirational skater Clare defied the odds to become a world champion on ice https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26103672.clare-defied-odds-become-world-champion-ice/?ref=rss Sat, 16 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100 44bc2d0fa939069a231baedbbd39aea1 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Young engineers put their skills to work for hospice charity ball https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26100684.young-engineers-put-skills-work-hospice-charity-ball/?ref=rss Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100 d2e96cba910fe13f48638902ed8137f0 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Future voters put questions to Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor MP at school https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26098130.spennymoor-pupils-quiz-newton-aycliffe-spennymoor-mp/?ref=rss Wed, 13 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100 92d5fd7c93e23e67d1f1ec6991bb0b97 Peter Barron Cricket bat guard of honour for Darlington local hero Stormin’ Norman Sturman https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26093798.cricket-bat-guard-honour-local-hero-stormin-norman/?ref=rss Tue, 12 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100 382f143245cceb22e8a9df6a2c37a9e9 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron How a teenage cadet rose to become Army leader and Lord Lieutenant of Durham https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26088582.county-durhams-new-lord-lieutenant-making-difference/?ref=rss Sat, 09 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100 de86ddd9e7561b56f09ac3e3544bd609 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Good evening! Fallon and Tudhope star with doubles at Redcar Races https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26088462.fallon-tudhope-star-doubles-redcar-races/?ref=rss Fri, 08 May 2026 07:54:51 +0100 6ccf413aeca8bf81cc5bf5702e60a958 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Beloved Stockton headteacher's legacy playground raises more than £100,000 https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26086293.hartburn-headteacher-honoured-100k-raised-new-playground/?ref=rss Fri, 08 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100 a6a33426f92082f3caf6989924ad52fa peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Ray of hope as Ron O returns to Redcar for 82-year-old Sedgefield farmer https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26081223.ron-o-returns-redcar-82-year-old-farmer-craggs/?ref=rss Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 21c9a6834528516339c6c68ee84b11cf peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Meet the Darlington couple whose arranged marriage turned into a marathon https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26058829.darlington-arranged-marriage-run-run/?ref=rss Sat, 02 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100 0374d62bd9c76fb001c2b81656ecc3dc peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Rowan rows in with a Redcar double and has sights on Zetland Gold Cup https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26069120.rowan-rows-stylish-double-redcar-races/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:54:02 +0100 572d008b47c3c5482ba9fc7244d89b54 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Rising star Rowan Scott has the Amo to fire at Redcar Races https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26061994.jockey-rowan-scott-amo-fire-redcar-races/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100 c00de878a7ee16aac8bae9f12af78fd2 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron County Durham mum completes marathon to raise thousands for Tourette’s charity https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26058486.crook-mum-completes-marathon-aid-tourettes-charity/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100 80b9026c1354e0747c25f3363c50203a peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Teesside pupils are national winners in Disney's Frozen song contest https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26063466.nunthorpe-school-pupils-win-dream-disneyland-paris-trip/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:25:30 +0100 4efec9d9960f570bf55359ed83fdc4d6 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Hundreds support latest Walk for Autism Acceptance in County Durham park https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26042022.hundreds-support-latest-walk-autism-acceptance/?ref=rss Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100 1f236c83c0d463d2f16cd0c80270a245 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Freezy does it! Teesside primary school reaches national final of Frozen contest https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26047289.middlesbrough-avenue-primary-school-disney-singalong-finalists/?ref=rss Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a1f47dc3057245b1326bc3822f4464a6 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron A day for the Doyles as Redcar kicks off its new season in the sunshine https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26037850.day-doyles-redcar-kicks-off-new-season/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:29:33 +0100 f36648a5715bea389f31f1c6dda08a07 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Nature appeal launched at County Durham location of classic film Get Carter https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26025710.nature-appeal-launched-durham-location-iconic-film/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100 7a6ac5986db8b7a3fa77f2225be6a4ca peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Hollie Doyle poised for good day as Redcar unveils boost for female jockeys https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26033607.hollie-heads-north-redcar-supports-female-jockeys/?ref=rss Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100 e39b9a8f1c58c5b6a9effdba9c4d05e7 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Get Carter beach reborn as nature haven as Durham Wildlife Trust launches new appeal https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26025752.appeal-support-nature-get-carter-film-location/?ref=rss Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100 fe0a8622011b3426d1d70aabcfedfaef peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron ‘Glorious’ send-off planned for local hero of Darlington cricket Norman Sturman https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26027824.glorious-send-off-planned-darlington-cricket-legend/?ref=rss Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100 9faae7191e675557a5fdce665713e0cd peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron County Durham pupils meet giant hedgehog as school marks autism day https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26002947.pictures-hartside-pupils-meet-giant-hedgehog-autism-day/?ref=rss Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 6908052721503768c16f4fe49a6d0d54 Peter Barron Young entrepreneurs at Darlington school turn petting farm visit into fundraiser https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26001374.skerne-park-academy-darlington-animal-farm-visit/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 f0503e62a16d735670074378ce8c880f peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron North East specialist autism school marks term’s end with joyful colour run https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26001261.kiora-hall-pupils-families-enjoy-end-of-term-colour-run/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 52bbbf1ec45c6afcf84c680efa265552 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron How a Spennymoor school turned PE lesson into a fundraiser for charity https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26000371.whitworth-park-raise-money-team-solan-cancer-trust/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 48448228e4314532924a6c9edf4c716a Peter Barron The Teesside love story at the heart of Mackenzie Thorpe's worldwide success https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25991642.love-story-made-mackenzie-thorpes-dreams-reality/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 4f94db78764e3889de80605b6bf02031 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Hundreds expected at Shildon event in memory of Paralympian athlete Kieran Maxwell   https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25982169.shildon-stage-latest-athletics-event-memory-kieran/?ref=rss Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 66ec841e97ac28f054463e9bfeb66732 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Darlington bird lovers make park safer with bleed kit funded by feathered friends https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25978094.animals-lovers-help-make-darlingtons-south-park-safer/?ref=rss Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100 2202bbb006b769b96276f60968a3daf8 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Huge show of support for headteacher as 41 Stockton schools unite at MND event https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25978717.stockton-schools-unite-mnd-event-inspired-headteacher/?ref=rss Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100 22e6211c22c9f4d1cb4d6f3bb3a4d21f peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Primary school pupils as young as five perform Shakespeare at North East theatre https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25970233.play-time-difference-macbeth-inspires-pupils/?ref=rss Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100 abcf958aedd910419ff2c78ce86eb8db peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron The Weardale mum running a campaign to change the world for children with Tourette's https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25969687.crook-mum-fighting-help-children-tourettes/?ref=rss Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 49d76ad8ec6ed119985531f8f0b5ac6a peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Primary school kids crowned North East champions in LEGO competition https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25971485.watch-space-children-star-school-lego-contest/?ref=rss Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 a9cfae1ef2884e75f8e8d5d5ed7e744c peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Children discover the power of language at special Teesside schools event https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25954984.pupils-discover-power-language-school-event/?ref=rss Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 c2eae49334c57a16e002874aa6d13b31 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Young Aycliffe woman tells how she's learning to live with Tourette syndrome https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25945961.aycliffe-woman-tourettes-calls-understanding/?ref=rss Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 d87050827058c188d6b1c10bed5917ad peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Couple who lost daughter to meningitis plan final 'inspirational' fundraising dinner https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25954371.couple-lost-daughter-meningitis-plan-charity-dinner/?ref=rss Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 176d07f6609deaf0b9ba5aa90ae50750 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Pupils and staff hit the right notes at Middlesbrough schools music festival https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25949162.pupils-staff-shine-teesside-schools-music-festival/?ref=rss Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 c6ca852823afd48334f22fbed28c4163 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron