Archive - Friday, 14 December 2018

Newcastle cancel Christmas party - again
AFTER collecting a seventh manager of the month award in English football, Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has outlined how he expects certain standards to be reached week in and week out to achieve his targets.
Ross thinks new Netflix series can be positive for Sunderland
YESTERDAY a new, much-publicised eight-part Netflix series featuring Sunderland’s relegation season from the Championship hit the screens, and Jack Ross thinks the behind-the-scenes look could well have a positive impact on the club over the longer…
Social worker used dark web to find indecent photos and videos of children
A SOCIAL worker has been struck off after he was convicted of making indecent images of children.
Tees Valley could become a 'world leader' in clean growth
THE Tees Valley could become a world leader in clean growth following Government’s announcement of £170m funding to create a carbon “net-zero” hub of heavy industry, it has been claimed.
Vulnerable businesswoman conned out of thousands died shortly after police investigation began
TWO women have been jailed after defrauding a vulnerable Whitby businesswoman out of thousands of pounds.
Rafa reacts to manager of the month award and rules out Newcastle pair
FEDERICO Fernandez and Jonjo Shelvey have been ruled out of Newcastle United’s battle with relegation rivals Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
Mowden hoping to end their 2018 home campaign in style
DARLINGTON MOWDEN PARK play their final home game of the year this afternoon, with their skipper, Jake Brady, predicting the National One title race will remain impossible to predict in the second half of the season.
Christmas shoppers face rail disruption on Saturday because of another strike
CHRISTMAS shoppers will suffer travel misery on Saturday because of another strike in the long-running dispute over guards on trains.
Middlesbrough stars spread Christmas joy on children's wards
FOOTBALLERS are kicking off annual December tradition by meeting poorly children this Christmas to spread some festive cheer to those in need.
Falcons back to full strength for their rematch with Edinburgh
WHAT a difference a week makes. Last weekend, Newcastle Falcons travelled to Murrayfield in a parlous state and crashed to a heavy defeat to Edinburgh. Seven days on, and Dean Richards’ side are refreshed, restored to full strength, and raring to…
Arrest over cannabis farm find worth £84,000
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of cannabis plants have been found inside a house.
Honour for young cyclists who raised more than £4,800 for Butterwick Hospice
RICHMOND Cycling Club has awarded its prestigious Chairman’s award to three Richmond School cyclists, who set themselves demanding challenges and raised more than £4,800 for the Butterwick Hospice.
Letters: 'Does Harry Mead really think a hard Brexit will make Britain 'Great' again?'
I WAS most surprised by the tone of . Does he really think that by triggering a hard Brexit, which he seems to want, Britain will become "Great" again?
Letters: Readers respond to May's vote of confidence
No progress
Letters: 'Finland is happiest country in the world, Sweden is ninth - could open-door immigration be to blame?'
I READ recently that Finland is the happiest country in the world.
Letters: 'Why is Santa only going to Darlington's affluent areas?'
WHY is the Bondgate Round Table group in Darlington not covering the whole town with their Santa sleigh (Echo, Dec 12)?
Letters: 'I would like to put the record straight about West Auckland WMC after criticism'
IN reply to John Foster’s letter about West Auckland Working Men's Club (HAS, Dec 13), I would like to put the record straight. Firstly, as for charging more for the beer than other clubs, our beer is £2.30 a pint and lager is £2.50 a pint – I…
Letters: 'It's wrong to wholly blame Cameron and Osborne for Brexit'
IT is wrong to wholly blame David Cameron and George Osborne (HAS, Dec 12) for Brexit matters.
Youths cause havoc after scaling school fence
YOUTHS are causing havoc at a school in Sedgefield.
Residents warned after spate of sneak-in burglaries
RESIDENTS are being asked to remain vigilant after several sneak-in burglaries took place in the early hours of Thursday, December 13.
Australian in line for league debut for West
West Auckland are including a new midfielder from Australia in their squad away to league leaders Dunston UTS on Saturday.
Ainsley wants Moors to bounce back in Trophy
Spennymoor manager Jason Ainsley wants an instant reaction from his players when they face Barwell in the first round of the Buildbase FA Trophy at the Brewery Field on Saturday afternoon.
Money makes his first Hartlepool United signing
RICHARD Money has made his first signing as Hartlepool United manager.
First heavy snowfall of the season looks set to bring travel disruption, say Met Office
THE first heavy snowfall of the season looks set to bring travel disruption in the run-up to Christmas, according to the Met Office.
Landmark fire-hit pub will be replaced by shop and takeaway
A COMMUNITY has lost its fight to block plans to replace a disused and fire damaged pub with a convenience store and takeaway.
Tommy Johnson: "An absolute gent, a very, very nice man''
BRIAN HONOUR has paid tribute to Tommy Johnson, the former Hartlepool United and Middlesbrough physio.
Jonathan Wallis Christmas drinks reception at Barnard Castle School Carol Service
JONATHAN Wallis, of Jonathan Wallis Chartered Surveyor, held a Christmas drinks reception at Barnard Castle School for clients and guests.
Primary school praised by Minister for helping disadvantaged pupils
A PRIMARY school has been praised for helping disadvantaged pupils progress.
11th hour talks continue today aimed at heading off Arriva bus driver strike
A STRIKE by bus drivers could be averted at the eleventh hour if talks are successful.
Air ambulance sent to crash near Northallerton
A FOUR-vehicle crash caused traffic congestion on routes into Northallerton this morning.

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Newcastle cancel Christmas party - again

Ross thinks new Netflix series can be positive for Sunderland

Social worker used dark web to find indecent photos and videos of children

Tees Valley could become a 'world leader' in clean growth

Vulnerable businesswoman conned out of thousands died shortly after police investigation began

Rafa reacts to manager of the month award and rules out Newcastle pair

Mowden hoping to end their 2018 home campaign in style

Christmas shoppers face rail disruption on Saturday because of another strike

Middlesbrough stars spread Christmas joy on children's wards

Falcons back to full strength for their rematch with Edinburgh

Arrest over cannabis farm find worth £84,000

Honour for young cyclists who raised more than £4,800 for Butterwick Hospice

Letters: 'Does Harry Mead really think a hard Brexit will make Britain 'Great' again?'

Letters: Readers respond to May's vote of confidence

Letters: 'Finland is happiest country in the world, Sweden is ninth - could open-door immigration be to blame?'

Letters: 'Why is Santa only going to Darlington's affluent areas?'

Letters: 'I would like to put the record straight about West Auckland WMC after criticism'

Letters: 'It's wrong to wholly blame Cameron and Osborne for Brexit'

Youths cause havoc after scaling school fence

Residents warned after spate of sneak-in burglaries

Australian in line for league debut for West

Ainsley wants Moors to bounce back in Trophy

Money makes his first Hartlepool United signing

First heavy snowfall of the season looks set to bring travel disruption, say Met Office

Landmark fire-hit pub will be replaced by shop and takeaway

Tommy Johnson: "An absolute gent, a very, very nice man''

Jonathan Wallis Christmas drinks reception at Barnard Castle School Carol Service

Primary school praised by Minister for helping disadvantaged pupils

11th hour talks continue today aimed at heading off Arriva bus driver strike

Air ambulance sent to crash near Northallerton