ITV has confirmed the start date for Love Island 2022. The broadcaster has announced the hit dating show will be hitting our screens, from Monday, June 6 2022. Fans of the popular dating show have been asking when the new series
3:34pm Two people taken to hospital following the multi-vehicle crash on the A1231 A NORTH East Ambulance Service
BEN HEDLEY was the big winner at Darlington’s end-of-season awards night, claiming three trophies. The defender was named Player of the Year, an award which is voted for by the supporters, as well as Players’ Player of the Year and the Manager’
A DANGEROUS driver who fled after causing a horrific car crash that has left a woman fighting for her life has been remanded into custody. Kyle Schofield, 24, of Reed Close, Coxhoe, has this morning (Tuesday, May 24) appeared before magistrates
NEWCASTLE UNITED full-back Kieran Trippier has been selected in Gareth Southgate's England squad for next month's Nations League matches. However, there is no place in the 27-man group for Magpies striker Callum Wilson or centre-half Dan Burn,
MIDDLESBROUGH will attempt to make a swift decision over Djed Spence’s future in the immediate aftermath of this weekend’s Championship play-off final between Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield Town. Having moved to the City Ground on loan last
Ofgem has warned UK households that the October energy price cap is expected to rise even further with the new cap expected to be “in the region of £2,800”. Chief executive Jonathan Brearley told MPs their constituents can expect further rises
BBC News has been forced to apologise for reporting that “Manchester United are rubbish” following a mistake behind-the-scenes. During coverage of the Rolland-Garros French Open on Tuesday, the news ticker along the bottom of the screen read: “
FRAPPUCCINO and coffee fans will have another place to get their fix as Starbucks is just weeks away from opening a brand new drive-thru in the North East. For the past two years work to transform the Mile House on Durham Road in Stockton has been
2:24pm Hearing over Both ZARA and Mrs Kotrri, of House of Zana, have now presented their evidence to the tribunal
POLICE have described the number of offenders caught during their latest road safety campaign as 'alarming' as more than 5,000 speeding motorists were caught in just one month. North Yorkshire's Road Policing Group launched the 'Fatal 5' campaign
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning over a scam which is pushing people to the brink of suicide. The devastated financial expert has spoken of his “pain” as victims of scams using his name reached out to the cash-saving
Households in England and Wales can apply for a new grant worth up to £6,000 from this week as part of government plans to move to greener technology. The £6,000 home improvement grant has been introduced to help people replace old gas heating
Tesco is recalling one of its breakfast products due to a “possible health risk”. The supermarket’s Tesco Frozen All Butter Croissants may contain almonds which are not mentioned on the label. Due to the packaging error, Tesco is recalling
A STUNNING Grade ll listed Georgian farmhouse in Hambleton has just gone on the market for £2.5million. Low Sober Farm is an impressive home just three miles from Northallerton and is set in 16 acres of gardens and paddock. Read more: This
A DISQUALIFIED driver who led officers on a dangerous 20-minute pursuit was arrested, convicted and sentenced – all within 48 hours. Liam Storey ignored red lights and reached speeds of up to 80mph through residential areas in Newcastle on Saturday
Brits are adopting clever ways to save money amid the cost-of-living crisis. Cash-saving Brits are adopting a string of clever ways to stave off the cost-of-living crisis, including cutting their own hair, making sure lights are off – and even
A SICK pervert who downloaded life-like animation of children being sexually abused has been jailed. Steven McLone also had a video of a woman carrying out a sex act with a dog stored on his computer system when police raided his home. The
In North Yorkshire, a 15 bedroomed historic hotel gutted by fire eight years ago is up for auction for £175,000. The Grade 11 listed Bridge House Hotel opposite Catterick Racecourse near Richmond was badly damaged by fire in February 2014 when
Clarification: This story has been updated to more clearly reflect the risk of the spread of monkeypox via meat is specific to animals located in West and Central Africa. The headline has been updated to reflect the information has been provided in
A STUDENT football team is looking to raise funds in a charity football match against their lecturers. South Shields Marine School’s ‘Winterbottom Wanderers’ was set up by senior marine students, Will Hibbs and Robin Hagan in March 2022. The
A COUNTY DURHAM man has raised an astonishing £15,000 for his local air ambulance from hosting clothing collections at his home since the start of the pandemic. Peter Harris, 71, of Murton, near Seaham, first started organising collections in early
A SECOND World War veteran and former steel worker has died at the age of 98. An appeal has been made for mourners to attend the funeral of Maurice Winspear, who was also a passionate supporter of Middlesbrough FC. With no known family, celebrant
STUART HALL is hoping to help develop the next generation of World champion fighters – by hosting a series of free boxing masterclasses on YouTube. The former Darlington fighter, who became only the second North-Easterner in history to claim a
Banks have warned UK residents about a number of new ‘cost of living scams’ currently doing the rounds across Britain. The latest scams involve fraudsters trying to take advantage of people struggling as prices soar. Scammers will often pose
A MAN charged with murdering a schoolgirl almost 30 years ago has made his first crown court appearance. Nikki Allan was found dead in a derelict building after going missing near her family home in Sunderland on October 7 1992. The seven-year-old
A mum has issued a warning to parents across the UK after her toddler developed a severe rash all over his face and body after making a new friend whilst playing the garden. Four-year-old Oliver was out playing in the garden of his family home
STATON David David sadly passed away at Lancaster Royal Infirmary on Thursday 12th May 2022. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Thursday 9th June 2022 at 2.00pm. Smart
HIGH Street dentists in their thousands across England are “severing ties” with the NHS, which could leave millions of patients “with no options,” leading dentists have warned. The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that if the current
POLICE were called to a North Yorkshire school after an ‘angry and frustrated’ parent entered the premises without permission and said he was ‘going to get’ a student. Outwood Academy at Easingwold said the man ‘let their frustrations get the better
NEWCASTLE UNITED will listen to offers for Matt Ritchie this summer, despite Eddie Howe having hailed the “massive” role the 32-year-old played in his side’s successful survival battle. Ritchie is set to enter the final year of his current Newcastle
The longlist for nominees for the National Television Awards 2022 has been announced, with the general public having the chance to decide which nominees make it through to the final stage. Alongside this a new category has been revealed with 'Expert
EVEN though he wasn’t the man who brought him to the club, Patrick Roberts has hailed the impact of manager Alex Neil after guiding Sunderland back to promotion to the Championship. Roberts, who signed a six month deal in January, was signed by
Meet the Britain's Got Talent contestant that has links to Netlfix's Bridgerton and ITV's hit reality show Love Island. The popular talent show is recognised as a platform for raising the profile of everyday people but from time to time, talent
A world-leading manufacturer which came to the North East when England won the World Cup 56 years ago is celebrating a win of a different kind. US-based multi-national firm 3M, which first opened its Newton Aycliffe facility in 1966, was crowned
A MAN is due to appear in court this morning in connection with a collision which left a woman in critical condition. The two-vehicle collision happened shortly after 1.15am on Sunday on the northbound carriageway of the A1(M), close to J62 Carrville
Businesses and entrepreneurs across the North East are being offered a week-long programme of events and workshops as part of South Tyneside Business Week. Designed to both showcase and support businesses of all shapes and sizes, the event will
A WOMAN and a girl have been released after being questioned in relation to an alleged child abduction. The pair were arrested on Sunday, May 22, at Redcar racecourse after they allegedly approached a two-year-old girl who was with her family at
10:59am Man, 54, appears in court accused of killing Nikki Allen after she was stabbed 37 times A MAN charged
The vast bp hydrogen project on Teesside has received a major boost with the United Arab Emirates' largest energy company taking a 25 per cent stake - its first UK investment. ADNOC and Masdar of Abu Dhabi will back the planned blue and green hydrogen
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game
EDDIE HOWE is hoping Dan Burn and Matt Targett will both receive their maiden call-ups to the senior England set-up when Gareth Southgate names his squad for next month’s Nations League matches this afternoon. England will play four Nations League
AFTER dropping down to the third tier of English football, Alex Pritchard’s honestly revealed that his desire for the game was dwindling fast after numerous years of injury problems and fitness issues. However, one year on Wearside playing a starring
Work has started on a link road to boost connectivity to Teesside Airport’s £200million business park. Construction crews are now on-site stripping the topsoil for the road, which will stretch around 2km from a new roundabout close to Wilkinson
A SCHOOL where pupils feel “happy and safe” has been rated as good by Ofsted inspectors. St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School in Ormesby was inspected in March and was praised for pupil’s good behaviour and for organising memorable experiences,
A NEW cabinet for Darlington Borough Council has been completed with another appointment. Councillor Mike Renton urged people to help each other and organise jubilee events as he was announced as the cabinet member for stronger communities.
THE FAMILY of a beloved dad hope to launch a defibrillator in their community after his tragic death. Kelly Dixon’s life was turned upside down one night in 2019 when her husband, Andrew, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Despite receiving
A HEROIC police officer who detained a suspect at a murder scene and tried to save the victim’s life is being honoured for his bravery. PC Ian Murphy was the first officer to arrive on the scene of what he believed to be an assault in Esh Winning
A MOTHER who was misled over medical failings regarding the death of her daughter has said she is ‘shocked and horrified’ to learn there were potentially many more ‘cover ups’. Claims from a North East Ambulance Service whistle-blower, which were
A PUB that was bought by residents after a 12-year planning wrangle is now seeking a new tenant to run it. The Travellers Rest in Skeeby, Richmondshire, closed in the summer of 2008 and so began a community campaign lasting more than a decade as
A MAN who loves collecting has opened a new antique store in Darlington to get rid of what he called a “millstone for my neck.” David Gray and his partner Chris Long, opened Vintique Emporium in Queen’s Arcade on Saturday and The Northern Echo
A MAN is due to appear in court charged with the theft of luggage worth more than £10,000 from a railway station. The luggage was allegedly taken from Darlington railway station on two dates last October. Stephen Lindsay, of Lytton Court, Middlesbrough
KEY bus services in the region will be cut as an operator struggles with driver shortages and cancellations. Bus operator Arriva announced plans for major changes in Darlington, Stockton, Middlesbrough, and the wider Tees Valley area, to be enforced
A NORTH EAST hospital, which was among the first in the UK to deal with Covid patients, is currently treating at least one monkeypox patient - and here's why. Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary is the site of the region's Infection and Tropical
A NORTH EAST police force has moved to clarify the rules of the road after a Darlington boy was hit by a car and the driver reportedly failed to report the incident. Peter Green, who is father to 12-year-old Cole, hit out as he admitted the actions
A FLORIST who opened his shop in lockdown has gone back to his first days in business for inspiration for his exhibit at Chelsea Flower Show. David Morley, who runs The Plant Workshop, is exhibiting at this year’s show as part of the houseplant
THE first signs for a new town centre restaurant have appeared as it moves closer to opening inside a disused premises. The former Royal Bank of Scotland bank, on Blackwellgate, is being transformed into a new restaurant and flats. The building
BOWLERS from all over the country have gathered in a North-East park to remember a much-loved former club member. Andy Dixon, below, a hugely popular member of Darlington South Park Bowls, died in April 2019. The club decided to honour
AN HISTORIC site in North Yorkshire is among six in the country granted listed status today (Tuesday May 24) to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. Following Historic England’s advice, the Art Deco Sun Pavilion and Colonnade in Harrogate has been listed
BOTOX and vapes need "future attention" in the fight against underage sales and counterfeit goods, council leaders have said. E-cigarettes and Botox injections have been discussed alongside cigarettes and weapons in a council report. A new
FULHAM have joined the race to sign Matt Targett this summer, with Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe still assessing whether or not to turn the full-back’s move from Aston Villa into a permanent transfer. Targett has been a huge success since joining
A NOTORIOUS gunman is back behind bars after he drove directly at a young boy during a booze-fuelled row before threatening to kill his wife. Keith Pringle flew into a rage after downing eight bottles of strong cider while driving his car and speeding
PORTER Kenneth Edward Happy 76th birthday. Thinking of you on your special day. Love from wife Alison and Lucy. xxx
PLEWS On 19th May of Kimblesworth. Thomas William (Bill), aged 81 years, much loved father of Jacqueline and the late David, a loving grandad to Georgia and Hannah and a dear uncle and brother. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium
ROONEY 9th May peacefully in hospital, Barbara of Crook aged 74 years. Devoted wife of Denis. A loving and much loved mam to Martin and Sue. Beloved nana to Abbie. Also a very dear sister, sister-in-law and good friend to many. Will family and friends
SMITH Sylvia "Brenda", of Richmond, passed away peacefully on 29th April, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bernard, and much loved mum of Kelly and Charlotte. Adored nana to Kris (and Debbie), Brad (and Laura) and Zorena and great-grandma
HUNTER Billy Too dearly loved to ever be forgotten. God Bless you Billy, Till we meet again. Mam, Dad, Lynn, Lisa and Families xxx
GIBSON Joan of Wolsingham, died 3rd May, aged 75 years . Dearly loved wife of the late Charlie, loving mother of David and Brian and a much loved nana. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Friday 27th May at 2p.m, followed
HEAVISIDE Ronald 19th August, 1925 to 24th May, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Sadie, a much loved father of Colin, Dian and Coral, father-in-law of Mick, dearest grandad to Jerry, Jessica and Jason and a loving great-grandad to Ivy. Always remembered
PEARSON Ronald (Ronnie) The family of the late Ronnie Pearson would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for all the messages of condolence. Also a special thanks to Matthew Gibson for all of his support and Reverend Ray Anglesea for the lovely
COOPER Passed away peacefully at home on 18th May. Doreen Lois aged 86 years of Romanby. Beloved wife of the late Bill Cooper, dearly loved mum of Graham, Lisa and the late Lynne, mother-in-law of Emi, John and Gordon, grandma of James, Lawrence, Charles
MAUGHAN John Peter (known as Peter) Passed away on 14th May 2022, after a short illness, aged 76 years, dearly loved husband, father and gramps. A Service to celebrate his life will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, Ingleton, 11am on Monday 30th
DYE Pat (Meadowfield) 24th May 2015 Dear Mam and Nanna. There's a face that's always with us, There's a voice we long to hear. There's a smile we always remember, Of the one we love so dear. You gave us many things in life, Gifts both great and small,
DALTON Mabel Mabel Dalton from Eastgate passed away peacefully at Crosshill Nursing Home, Stanhope on 9th May. Mabel, aged 93 years, dearly loved wife of the late Walter and sister to the late Effie and Hubert will be sadly missed by her family, relatives
CANT Peacefully on 17th May of Bearpark. Moyra (nee Wilson), aged 86 years, much loved wife of the late Ernie and a dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in St Joseph's R.C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Tuesday
