The Northern Echo | Today up North https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/todayupnorth/ The Northern Echo Today up North en-gb Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:06:13 +0000 Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:06:13 +0000 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/sitelogo/ The Northern Echo | Today up North https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/todayupnorth/ Darlington Association on Disability stages event to mark 40th anniversary https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26723848.event-marks-40-years-darlington-association-disability/?ref=rss Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:55:00 +0000 ad58645dbb8cc61b7bbc31e14e58052b peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron 'Extra-special' great-great grandma Molly celebrates her 105th birthday in Darlington https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26709290.extra-special-molly-enjoys-105th-birthday-darlington/?ref=rss Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000 b424a28c43913fb759042e1787c0a46c peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron 'They blew my socks off' - County Durham school transforms the way pupils play https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26702433.howden-le-wear-primary-wins-gold-award-playtimes/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:31:41 +0000 e0f5bbf56ca8958b18b4ec55bd141649 ashley.barnard@nqyne.co.uk | Ashley Barnard 'Mister Sports Complex' steps down after nearly 70 years devoted to local sport https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26704068.tributes-mister-norton-sports-complex-steps/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000 3a793e8c1b0df8fd3e130d179e5c1f68 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Communities have their say on £20m Darlington Pride in Place investment https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26691603.communities-say-20m-darlington-investment/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:52:00 +0000 965b4170dbe4c0488d410f1a54f4025c peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron ‘Remarkable’ pupils and adults honoured at North East education trust awards https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26681863.remarkable-pupils-adults-honoured-education-awards/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000 de8b60b81a3288b5ad12a6ca198dc2a2 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron How a County Durham charity is helping cancer patients cope with hair loss https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/opinion/26679369.spennymoor-charitys-wig-service-boosts-cancer-patients/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0000 1056ba92a4b506c58a17d1dcf433475e peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Get in there, you beauty! Joanna finishes Redcar’s season with a family double https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26672055.jockey-joanna-finishes-redcars-season-family-double/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:28:49 +0000 bdae34a7b1ac32fa6a13b9766673a556 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Doyle and Haggas bid for hat-trick as Redcar brings 2026 season to a close https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26667516.doyle-haggas-bid-hat-trick-redcars-finale/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 06c077a690949bd3785f12b778021a42 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Darlington couple renew wedding vows at hospice after MND ends their Las Vegas dream https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26663045.mum-mnd-renews-wedding-vows-darlington-hospice/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 7352337bfdbadafb52e0727584015f67 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Hospital celebrates 25 years in Darlington with gold standard for patient safety https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26650224.darlington-hospital-receives-gold-award-patient-safety/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 f2f67f63381755f43126caa23a8e0cdc peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Pride in Place funding to bring £750,000 boost for dropped kerbs in Darlington https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26648545.dropped-kerb-programme-accelerated-darlington/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 1f78152c726b5c17f3c35eacdaf37df9 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron How a First World War watch led to a British Empire Medal for County Durham man https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26637833.first-world-war-watch-leads-honour-durham-castle/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 b1b0992f7b092aca9f57f2eec3088a29 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Fallon hits the heights at Redcar as Extragalactic sparks 210-1 treble https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26645504.fallon-hits-heights-210-1-treble-redcar/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:14:26 +0100 59152341985e9c8c1270e2f1e45b36dd peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron New board members bring wealth of experience to Darlington Pride in Place https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26638663.new-board-members-boost-life-changing-darlington-initiative/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 7e9da1f215b1d511efc78de76d6bb638 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron North Yorkshire runner prepares for milestone 100th marathon after 25-year challenge https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26638173.great-ayton-runner-prepares-100th-marathon-milestone/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 d2de568386c6eabe89480caff05410df Peter Barron Redcar-loving Hurstwood targets sixth win at his favourite track https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26638370.redcar-loving-hurstwood-targets-sixth-win-favourite-track/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:14:50 +0100 c574578d269d8c8297b0b1fe0f714c3f peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Diamond anniversary for Darlington couple who found love under theatre spotlight https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26619815.diamond-wedding-couple-whose-love-shone-theatre/?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 924aade9cdcc27a64cccc35fbf0975ec peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron The end of a fruitful era as Darlington's best-known market stall closes for good https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26623525.end-era-darlingtons-best-known-market-stall-closes/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 1028bdfe2ac6cb4608927490fa184fc8 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron County Durham school praised by Ofsted after pupil numbers soar by more than 50% https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26601332.inspectors-praise-opportunities-pupils-growing-village-school/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 a0c606aceb03d638205b151a2fca6341 Chris Barron Tributes to ‘great Darlington journalist, editor and great man’ who has died aged 90 https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/darlington/26604396.tributes-former-darlington-stockton-times-editor-dies/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 e77814a01221987d3128b8b77b4901a9 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron 'Truly lovely' couple killed in crash on trip away 'devoted lives to Darlington' https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26609178.couple-killed-crash-awarded-mbe/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:38:09 +0100 208e9e297963a0b91475e81c0ab194c5 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Satellite flies high to give Mulrennan first Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy win https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26605058.mulrennan-celebrates-first-redcar-two-year-old-trophy-win/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:18:34 +0100 33cfc14fc0c30ebd81e3c3a5ba5aab14 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron 85-year wait ends as forgotten RAF squadrons finally honoured at wartime base https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26596829.heroes-honoured-last-site-raf-middleton-st-george/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100 842a49129467e5edbc5012914681525b peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Sky-high prize money of £334,675 on offer as stars head for Redcar’s richest day https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26600720.sky-high-prize-money-334-675-redcars-richest-day/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:30:21 +0100 081134b022c011680e0e6f234fe5c12e peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Darlington hospital marks 25th anniversary with £25,000 donation to hospice https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26589382.hospital-marks-25th-anniversary-25k-boost-hospice/?ref=rss Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 233168242d7e0327ae6e9fe0b4a1dd1a peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Echo backs £20m Pride in Place initiative to transform lives in Darlington https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26563167.echo-backs-20m-initiative-transform-lives-darlington/?ref=rss Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100 670948f41629ef946036a75141c76028 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron The dancing mum at the heart of a £20m campaign to change lives in Darlington https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26572174.mum-driving-20m-life-changing-campaign-darlington/?ref=rss Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 971820545ed1c9d30ab74da1d71f1cc8 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron King of Persia rules at Redcar Races for Tim Easterby and David Allan https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26576919.king-persia-rules-redcar-easterby-allan/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:42:48 +0100 99bf1802f22cbcc743e87a2c9ada198b peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Saxophonist looks tuned up to land first win for O'Meara and Tudhope at Redcar https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26570189.saxophonist-looks-tuned-land-first-win-redcar/?ref=rss Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:40:04 +0100 162c80772d7c196cfa653cca4f8076c8 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Baby Archie flies 11,500 miles to meet Great-Great Grandma, Molly, in Darlington https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26560952.joy-molly-104-meets-great-great-grandson-darlington/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 8db9649934dd3826eaf4a1970e5abc7f peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Cheers! Pol Roger is the toast of Redcar after sixth career win https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26553500.cheers-pol-roger-toast-redcar-sixth-win/?ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:06:32 +0100 519262a49fbeb061ad5d72ac1802a260 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Jack’s the lad to watch at Races as Roger Varian filly aims for five in a row https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26546595.jacks-lad-redcar-filly-aims-five-row/?ref=rss Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:06:44 +0100 75c13099fe3192e4f3f510c3b39715af peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron One child to win the first flight on Santa’s new sleigh this Christmas https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26543785.one-child-win-first-flight-santas-new-sleigh/?ref=rss Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 8795bbae5eea7b82efb89e3c406d06d0 Chris Barron How the community's love for a headteacher with MND showed Teesside's true colours https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26537474.love-headteacher-mnd-showed-true-teesside/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100 7eb4da446ed3e8664740c6019d00019f peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Darlington Round Table donates £500 to charity supporting children in hospital https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26530442.darlington-round-table-donates-500-forever-eight-charity/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 1737e6df40873fed5f9c4c48c62f60fd Chris Barron High five as course specialist Hurstwood wins again at Redcar Races https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26537163.high-five-gallant-grey-hurstwood-wins-redcar/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:04:14 +0100 9b3f2c8c0ad87144cd13368ef4e5a883 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Course specialists back for more as Redcar stages eight-race midweek card https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26533189.course-specialists-back-redcars-midweek-card/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:57:59 +0100 c008d59195486183ecae595d01058be2 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Headteacher with MND opens North East playground built to fulfil her lasting vision https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26525881.headteacher-mnd-opens-playground-100k-appeal/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100 2c002628c03637b1cbd32499a2058d5b peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron From working round the world to returning home to run North East autism charity https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26521471.autism-charitys-new-ceo-reflects-first-100-days/?ref=rss Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100 a4fea3bd3cd517620402d6191fd58322 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron How Bob Mortimer's comedy helped Olli through a cancer fight – and his GCSEs https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26499373.bob-mortimer-helped-olli-beat-cancer-pass-gcses/?ref=rss Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100 4a6d50bc0be6407ca12aae8c0859322b peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron O’Meara and Garritty put on the style with hat-tricks at Redcar Races https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26487752.omeara-garritty-put-style-redcar-trebles/?ref=rss Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:03:06 +0100 c93c66b71f129e8ef87a90b529981f24 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Why Kay is such a class act as one of Darlington's dedicated volunteers https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26473031.kay-class-act-dedicated-darlington-volunteer/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 517e2bab9f516d35ccac16e9e6b166ba peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Darlington’s caring volunteers reach proud 100,000-hour milestone across the town https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26472966.darlington-cares-delivers-100-000-hours-volunteering/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100 b8187b80bbbf152c53bb5862a15c9ec0 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Arapaho Gold, trained near Darlington, wins historic Gimcrack Stakes at York https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26485642.arapaho-gold-wins-gimcrack-stakes-michael-dods/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:36:44 +0100 317e35d3570183f2f32de19ddc7a234f peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Mr Cool’s a fitting choice as Redcar encourages gents to be stylish   https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26485352.mr-cools-fitting-choice-gents-evening-redcar/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:53:30 +0100 944931c44527b01eb6956f6f2820e41a peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron Pupils and staff celebrate ‘superb’ GCSE results at Staindrop Academy https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26482274.staindrop-academy-celebrates-superb-gcse-results/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0100 e710c94bd366170db8dde5c8391c7d0f Andy Drozdziak Whitworth Park Academy students and staff celebrate best ever GCSE results   https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26481368.best-ever-gcse-results-whitworth-park-academy/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:20:10 +0100 b27c9d6eccb5818d26445c031354364e Chris Lines Friends share top marks as pupils praised for dedication at Darlington school https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26481269.friends-share-top-marks-darlington-pupils-praised/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:02:13 +0100 e6325711f6276b1a61dd8f69be9fe777 Paul Fraser 'I'm just buzzing' - Darlington dancer defies her own expectations to pass GCSE exams https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26481253.darlington-dancer-defies-expectations-pass-exams/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:56:59 +0100 98521cf43b2fab8a7472a769a0bf783b peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron