Archive - Monday, 22 July 2019

Teresa O'SULLIVAN
O'SULLIVAN On July 13, after a short illness, of Durham City. Teresa, aged 93 years, a dearly loved auntie to all the family. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate, on Tuesday, July 30 at 1.00pm followed by interment…
Thomas Horner
HORNER Thomas Special memories of a dear husband, loving dad and grandad. Still loved, still missed and forever remembered. Ivy, Jeff and Camden.
LINDA DOBINSON
DOBINSON Linda When a loved one becomes a memory, That memory becomes a treasure. We will treasure you forever Mam. Claire Andrew & Gems.
kenneth robinson
ROBINSON Kenneth July 22, 2012 Unseen, unheard but always near Loving Wife Joy x
JOAN CLARKE
CLARKE Joan (nee McKeag) Suddenly on July 9, aged 91 years. Beloved wife, mother and granny. Would all please gather at Durham Crematorium on Monday, July 29, at 11:30am, for a celebration of Joan's life. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to…
BETTY THIRTLE
THIRTLE Betty My darling wife Betty passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, after a short illness. She will be sadly missed by her husband Des, her six daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service on Friday, July 26, at 10:30am,…
JOSIE ROBINSON
ROBINSON July 9, peacefully in hospital Josie aged 89 years. Loving wife to the late Ted, much loved mum to Gerard, and Denise, also mother-in-law to Lesley, devoted nan to Jemma, Jade, Stuart and Pia, dear friend to many. Friends please meet for…
ANN MARGARET DUNN
DUNN Ann Margaret Peacefully on July 15, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late William Richard, dearly loved mam of Carol, Paul and the late Richard, dear mother-in-law, gran, great-gran and great-great-gran. Funeral Service and cremation to be held…
IAN FORBES
FORBES Ian Birthday memories of my wonderful Dad Ian Forbes. I'd love us to be together, So I could say Happy Birthday to you, Give you a bag of Raspberry Ruffles the way I used to do, but I know that this will never be, I know what I must do, I ask the…
Man admits throwing brick through Helen Goodman's office window but says it wasn't politically motivated
TWO men accused of targeting the office of Helen Goodman MP over her stance on Brexit have appeared in court this morning.
Ex-jockey working for Darlington trainer forced out of UK in ‘immigration scandal’
A FORMER jockey working for a successful North-East racehorse trainer has been forced to return to India after a year-long immigration battle described by his employer as “a scandal”.
Banned driver found hiding soaking and naked under a child's bed
A BANNED motorist drove at, “grossly excessive speeds, with a complete disregard” for other road users, in a bid to escape capture by police, a court heard.
Two men attack each other with weapons near school
POLICE have made a number of arrests after two men allegedly attacked each other with weapons outside a school.
Newcastle boss keen on former Middlesbrough defender
STEVE BRUCE is interested in taking former Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson to Newcastle United.
Meet the man making furniture out of aeroplane parts
AN aircraft engineer who specialises in making bespoke furniture from parts of planes has started one of his most ambitious projects to date.
Darlington workers 'worried they will lose jobs' due to inadequate bus network
RESIDENTS are in fear of losing their jobs due to inadequate bus services making them late for work, a councillor has claimed.
NHS trust still to find funding for new A&E in Durham
HEALTH chiefs are still trying to secure about £23m needed to build an emergency care centre at a County Durham hospital.
Comment: Labour's day of disgrace
WHAT does it say about the current state of the Labour Party if Hilary Armstrong, a former chief whip and a respected MP for more than two decades, is no longer deemed fit to be a member?
Armstrong thrilled with Darlington's season ticket sales
DARLINGTON supporters have shown their faith in new manager Alun Armstrong with the club now on the verge of beating last year’s season tickets sales.
Murder investigation underway after man stabbed to death in Chester-le-Street
A MURDER investigation is underway after a man was stabbed to death in Chester-le-Street.
Bancroft happy to be in contention for the Ashes
Cameron Bancroft has insisted that he is relaxed about his return to the Australia squad ahead of the Ashes this summer.
Thieves cut their way into industrial unit and steal £117,000 worth of juicers
POLICE are investigating after more than £117,000 worth of juicers were stolen from an industrial estate on Friday.
Mary Butterwick's grandson opens new hospice shop
THE GRANDSON of a pioneering North-East charity’s founder has spoken of his delight at being asked to open its newest retail outlet.
Celebration to mark opening of St John's Hall, Meadowfield
A COMMUNITY hall which was built after the previous one was destroyed by fire has been officially opened .
Illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized following dawn raid
THOUSANDS of illegal cigarettes and up to 20 kilograms of tobacco have been taken off the streets following a dawn raid in Sunderland.
Plans for retail development on former colliery site approved
PLANS to sell a former Wearside colliery site to make way for a multi-million pound retail development have been given the green light.
Letters: 'We owe a huge debt of gratitude to John Blackie'
IT is with great sadness that we at Wensleydale Creamery learned of the passing of Hawes councillor John Blackie (Echo, Jul 18). I first met John in 1992 when he became a local leader in the successful Save the Creamery campaign.
Letters: 'Labour has a great leader in Jeremy Corbyn'
NEVER in the history of TV has a man been crucified in the way Jeremy Corbyn has.
Letters: 'My disgust at Rachel Riley's ill-informed Durham Miners' Gala tweet'
I HAVE to express my total disgust at the vile and ill-informed tweet put out by the Countdown host Rachel Riley, comparing the joyous, welcoming crowds at the historic, uplifting Durham Miners’ Gala to the Klu Klux Klan (Echo, Jul 17).
Letters: 'Nazi party rally and Trump rally - the language is different, incitement and lies the same'
NAZI party rally, Nuremberg 1934. Trump rally, North Carolina 2019.
Letters: 'Jenny Chapman should stand down and hold a by-election over Brexit stance'
WE now know that Darlington, which voted to leave the EU by 56.2 per cent to 43.8 per cent on a 71 per cent turnout, has (Echo, Jul 15).
Pictures: Herrington Country parkrun is up and running
THE North-East’s 29th and newest parkrun started on Saturday.
New chief officer for fire service
A NEW Chief Fire Officer has taken charge of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Plans for new primary school to be discussed by district council
PLANS for a new primary school in Hambleton's largest housing estate are to be discussed at a planing committee this week.
Woolly appeal to help knitters
KNITTERS who are rolling out the bunting to welcome the UCI world champion riders to Northallerton are appealing for help.
National park to study counter offensive as cultural heritage destroyed
THE custodians of a national park look set to consider ramping up efforts to prevent the destruction of its cultural heritage after becoming overwhelmed by unauthorised works to nationally important buildings.
Frankie loses an unfair race
ASKED how he feels about having to leave his adopted home, Frankie’s eyes well up, tears trickle down his cheeks, and his words are drowned in sadness.
Breast cancer survivor says ‘thank you’ with fundraising picnic at school
A SCHOOL has raised funds for an NHS charity appeal as a thank you for the support given to one of its senior staff during her battle with breast cancer.
Villagers fend off plans for new houses on fields
OBJECTORS who hope to defeat controversial planning applications have been told ‘feelings don’t cut it’ when trying to fend off developers.
School celebrates achievements of its pupils
STUDENTS have been urged to ‘say yes’ to opportunity as they strive to achieve contentment in life.
Wheels to work scheme helps job seekers in Newton Aycliffe
A NEW scheme has launched to help people in their first six months of employment by providing them with much-needed transport to get to work.
'Riley loves his chair' – Life more comfortable for disabled boy
LIFE for a six-year-old disabled boy has been made easier by a new specially-designed chair.
Wind farm grant for 19th century village church
A CAMPAIGN by a parochial church council has seen thousands of pounds invested in a 19th century building at the heart of a village community.

21st July 2019