Archive - Tuesday, 18 December 2018

'Shocking' Boro pay price for poor start to second half and missed chances, says Pulis
A “SHOCKING” start to the second half proved costly admitted Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis after his side were dumped out of the Carabao Cup at the quarter-final stage by Burton Albion.
Match Ratings: Middlesbrough 0 Burton Albion 1
How did the players fare in Middlesbrough's Carabao Cup defeat to Burton Albion?
Boro humiliated by League One Burton
FOR Gareth Southgate and Cardiff City in 2008, read Tony Pulis and Burton Albion in 2018. Just as Southgate’s managerial reign at Riverside is blighted by the memory of an FA Cup quarter-final defeat to lower-league opposition, so Pulis has now…
FULL-TIME: Middlesbrough 0 Burton Albion 1
The Northern Echo provides live coverage of Middlesbrough's Carabao Cup quarter-final with Burton Albion
Pools boss happy to see big money in the National League
THE National League is viewed by many as the fifth division; and it’s an opinion Richard Money endorses.
Decision made to close Trimdon Village GP surgery
A RURAL GP practice is set to close its doors for good after plans were backed by health bosses.
Dippy plods to the region
THE Natural History Museum’s beloved Dippy the Diplodocus is coming to the region, with advance booking strongly advised for the free attraction.
Plans for Europe's tallest wheel - the 'Whey Aye' - in Newcastle Giants development
A PLANNING application has been submitted for Newcastle’s £100m Giants on the Quayside development – featuring Europe’s tallest observation wheel.
Consett chainsaw sculptor creates stunning nativity figures
AN award-winning chainsaw sculptor has delivered carvings of Jesus, Mary and Joseph to a North-East visitor centre in time for Christmas.
Men in court over crash that killed two teenagers
TWO men charged in connection with a crash that killed two teenagers and injured five other people have appeared before magistrates.
Fly-tipper fined and had his van seized
A MAN who was caught on camera fly-tipping has been stripped of his vehicle and left hundreds of pounds worse off.
Fundraising success in memory of Bloodrun volunteer
A VOLUNTEER has dedicated a £5,000 charity win to the memory of his dad who died in a motorbike accident while delivering blood.
East 17 to play at Gateshead winter village
POP wonders East 17 are performing as a part of a winter village’s festivities this weekend.
‘Sponsor a shepherd’ appeal as chainsaw sculptor creates stunning nativity figures
AN award-winning chainsaw sculptor has delivered carvings of Jesus, Mary and Joseph to a North-East visitor centre in time for Christmas.
Comment: The need to prepare for a possible no deal
WE have consistently argued that a no-deal Brexit would be the worst possible scenario for the North-East. It would damage the region’s economy, place jobs right across the region at risk and jeopardise the supply of life-saving drugs and medicines to…
Bin collection crew bring early Christmas cheer to devoted fan, Ryan
A KIND-HEARTED bin collection crew have brought some early festive cheer to a devoted fan who suffers from a rare genetic disorder.
Two men jailed for raping woman in city flat
TWO men have been jailed after raping a woman in a city flat.
Pupils give and receive Christmas decorations to European schools
MINCE pies, stockings and red breasted robins - that is how children would describe Christmas in County Durham to pupils in other parts of Europe.
Letters: 'Remain must again be an option'
I AGREE with the recent letter (HAS, Dec 15) saying that the EU referendum was badly flawed. My concerns are that voters were not asked about their choice of terms (if any) for leaving, and that no detailed analysis of the economic effects of the…
Letters: 'Why should Phil Wilson stand down? I say keep up the good work'
I REFER to the letter by Joe Mulroy (HAS, Dec 15). He seems to think that the whole of Sedgefield voted to leave the EU. Can I give Mr Mulroy some facts.
Letters: 'Crush the vehicles of alcohol and drug drivers'
THE police have recently, according to reports (Echo, Dec 11), caught, stopped, questioned, tested, and arrested individuals driving over the legal limit having alcohol and drug substance within their bodies and also those driving with no legitimate…
Letters: 'Leave won, remain must not be a second referendum option'
JUST to clarify the nebulous suggestions that if a “People’s Vote” is to be held regarding the UK’s exit of the EU it will include an option to Remain.
Letters: 'Strictly Come Dancing final had similarities with Brexit'
FURTHER to the Strictly Come Dancing final in which non-dancer, documentary commentator Stacey Dooley won.
'Firearms' found by police were legal replicas
SUSPECTED firearms seized by police during an operation over the weekend have been found to be legally-held replicas.
Chris Moncrieff: A second vote would be a betrayal
IT would be a preposterous act of betrayal of the British people if a second referendum were called, in an endeavour to resolve the Brexit shambles. This is true whether you are a Remainer or a Leaver. Parliament ordained the referendum, and at the same…
Yorkshire Tea say sorry after 'misbehaving' bags split
YORKSHIRE Tea has apologised after receiving complaints about "misbehaving" biodegradable tea bags which have left some customers stewing.
Pioneering project to assess health of North York Moors to be extended
A PIONEERING project to assess the health and wellbeing value of a national park is to be extended after being hailed as hugely successful.
Prolific thief caught on CCTV is jailed
A PROLIFIC thief has been jailed for a string of offences.
Accountant defrauded almost £600,000 from company set up by X Factor winner James Arthur
AN accountant has admitted defrauding almost £600,000 from a company set up by X Factor winner James Arthur.
Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke hoping for more injury luck second time around
SOMETIMES, patience is rewarded. Like his Sunderland team-mate, Duncan Watmore, Charlie Wyke has adopted a softly-softly approach to his latest recovery from injury. And just like Watmore, he is hoping to reap the rewards with a successful return to…
Rishi Sunak MP addresses Dales Business Women Christmas Lunch
THE Dales Business Women lunch was held at The Garden Rooms, Tennant's in Leyburn.

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'Shocking' Boro pay price for poor start to second half and missed chances, says Pulis

Match Ratings: Middlesbrough 0 Burton Albion 1

Boro humiliated by League One Burton

FULL-TIME: Middlesbrough 0 Burton Albion 1

Pools boss happy to see big money in the National League

Decision made to close Trimdon Village GP surgery

Dippy plods to the region

Plans for Europe's tallest wheel - the 'Whey Aye' - in Newcastle Giants development

Consett chainsaw sculptor creates stunning nativity figures

Men in court over crash that killed two teenagers

Fly-tipper fined and had his van seized

Fundraising success in memory of Bloodrun volunteer

East 17 to play at Gateshead winter village

‘Sponsor a shepherd’ appeal as chainsaw sculptor creates stunning nativity figures

Comment: The need to prepare for a possible no deal

Bin collection crew bring early Christmas cheer to devoted fan, Ryan

Two men jailed for raping woman in city flat

Pupils give and receive Christmas decorations to European schools

Letters: 'Remain must again be an option'

Letters: 'Why should Phil Wilson stand down? I say keep up the good work'

Letters: 'Crush the vehicles of alcohol and drug drivers'

Letters: 'Leave won, remain must not be a second referendum option'

Letters: 'Strictly Come Dancing final had similarities with Brexit'

'Firearms' found by police were legal replicas

Chris Moncrieff: A second vote would be a betrayal

Yorkshire Tea say sorry after 'misbehaving' bags split

Pioneering project to assess health of North York Moors to be extended

Prolific thief caught on CCTV is jailed

Accountant defrauded almost £600,000 from company set up by X Factor winner James Arthur

Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke hoping for more injury luck second time around

Rishi Sunak MP addresses Dales Business Women Christmas Lunch