Archive - Sunday, 22 September 2019

Criminal investigation into racist abuse of football players at Hartlepool match
RACIST abuse hurled at black players during a football match is now part of a formal criminal investigation, police have confirmed.
Fresh incident in early hours at former SSI site
DURING the early hours of today further activity has been reported at the former SSI cokeworks site in Redcar.
Liaison turned into a prolonged robbery of victim
A DATELINE rendezvous became a 90-minute robbery ordeal in which the victim was forced to hand over his bank cards, mobile phone and car keys, a court heard.
GB success as Yorkshire's Road World Cycling Championships begin
GREAT BRITAIN celebrated a bronze medal as the opening race of the UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire delivered success for the host nation.
Hartlepool United 0 Dover 2: A sad day for all at Victoria Park
“A sad day for football” said Dover manager Andy Hessenthaler. It was an even sadder day for all connected with Hartlepool United, while it was a desperate day for referees.
Player Ratings: Cardiff City 1 Middlesbrough 0
How did the players fare in Middlesbrough's 1-0 defeat at Cardiff City?
Dover vow to help FA bring racists to justice
DOVER Athletic have called on the football authorities to come down strong on anyone found guilty of racism.
Player Ratings: Bolton Wanderers 1 Sunderland 1
How did the players fare in Sunderland's 1-1 draw at Bolton?
'Jack Ross' decision making, another 1-1 draw and McGeady making amends' - the key talking points from Sunderland's draw at Bolton
SUNDERLAND’S stuttering start to the season continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a Bolton Wanderers side that are rooted to the foot of League One.
Motorcylist dies after road accident
WITNESSES of a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist are being asked by police to come forward.
Driver failed to stop as child knocked over on zebra crossing
POLICE are appealing for the driver of an alleged fail-to-stop collision to come forward.
Appeal following knife robbery at convenience store
POLICE are appealing for information following a robbery at a convenience shop in Thornaby.
Labour MP loses whip amid sex harassment probe
A LABOUR MP has had the whip withdrawn and his party membership suspended amid allegations he sexually harassed a woman.
How a man with a twitchy twig had South Park lake drained in search for a body
AT the end of the First World War, Joseph Jackson Middleton and his wife, Mary, began forging a new life in peacetime by taking on a corner shop in the terraces that used to be where the police and fire stations are today in Darlington.
Ex-police officer joins the cast of Downton Abbey as King's Equerry
A NORTH-EAST police officer landed a part in this year's biggest feature films after retiring to a life on the screen.
'Fostering has given me a real purpose in life that I'm passionate about'
WITH more and more children coming into care each day, Durham County Council is working harder than ever to provide loving, long-term homes for these vulnerable children.
Appeal to help find killer of young woman
DETECTIVES investigating the unsolved murder of a young woman have launched a fresh appeal on what would have been her 40th birthday.
Row over Lib Dem leader’s ‘Barbie doll’ slur prompts walk out
A SENIOR North-East politician was accused of bringing shame on a town as a row over a sexist slur erupted.
Armstrong: 'The players owed the Darlington fans a result'
MANAGER Alun Armstrong ended Darlington’s five-year run of FA Cup defeats at the first time of asking, when his side enjoyed a 3-1 victory at Trafford.
In Pictures: Stokesley Show 2019
THOUSANDS of visitors flocked to enjoy one of the biggest agricultural shows in the country.
Player ratings: Hartlepool United 0 Dover Athletic 2
Goals:
Comfortable win for West in local derby
West Auckland continued their climb up the table with a comfortable 4-0 home win in their local derby against Shildon on Saturday.
Ainsley happy with progress and clean sheet
Lancaster City 0 Spennymoor Town 5.
Review: Fletchers Farm Coffee Shop, Great Ayton
THIS may sound downright sacrilegious to some but I’m really not that fussed about chips.
The search for an ironmonger leads to one of Darlington's greatest and oldest lost pubs
RECENTLY, we had a picture of an extremely attractive cast iron mangle owned by Dave Chapman of Merrybent. The most attractive part of it was that it had the name of “Sykes & Co, Darlington” in large letters in the ironwork.
Pictures: Bessy Beck in the Yorkshire Dales, on the market for £750,000, is a home and business in one
BUYERS looking for a home and business in one – but who have ambitions to do more than let rooms in their home or cottages on their grounds – may find just what they're after at Bessy Beck.
Smartphone app 'invaluable' in saving lives, air ambulance claims
A SMARTPHONE app, which has been developed to help the emergency services locate an injured person, has been described as essential in the saving of lives in remote parts of the region.
North's offshore wind sector celebrating contract news
THE North's offshore wind sector and its expansive supply chain will benefit from the Government's backing of renewable energy schemes, which will provide enough power for more than seven million homes at record low costs.
Walks: Short but steep walk up Penistone Hill and on to the wild moors
PENISTONE Hill is only a very short (but steep!) walk from Haworth, the home of the Bronte sisters. Penistone itself is an interesting place to explore but this walk is much improved by extending it on to the wild moors that so inspired the writings…
The North-East firm kitting out Olympic champions with sustainable sportswear
A NORTH-EAST firm developing performance sportswear out of 100 per cent recycled materials which has been worn by Olympic and Commonwealth-winning athletes is hoping to achieve even more success in the coming months.
Residents finally get action on Durham's 'eyesore' letting boards
FOLLOWING years of campaigning by residents, new rules are set to be introduced to curb the number of letting boards in a city's conservation area.
Children ready for Houghton Feast
PRIMARY school pupils have been getting ready for a popular community event by making "wish flags" to parade at the opening ceremony.

21st September 2019