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Eddie BRABEN
BRABEN Thursday January 9, passed away at 2.55pm peacefully at home with his loving family at his side. Eddie aged 80 years much loved husband to Sylvia, father to David, grandad to Gemma and Leah, great-grandad to Rhiley. Funeral Wednesday January 29.…
Harry (Tony) METCALFE
METCALFE Newton Aycliffe January 12, Harry (Tony), loving husband of Joan, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday January 30. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations in…
Sandra MOORE
MOORE Sandra (nee Dixon/Tennick) of Kirk Merrington, suddenly in hospital January 9, aged 71 years. Devoted and beloved wife of Dave. Wonderful and much loved mam of Clare and David. Devoted and much loved nana and stepmam. Loving sister of Harry and…
Hazel PAGE
PAGE Hazel On January 15, peacefully in hospital, Hazel aged 95 years of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife, mam, mother-in-law, gran, great-gran and sister. Funeral Friday January 31. Would friends please meet for a service in Darlington Crematorium at…
John ELCOAT
ELCOAT (Coxhoe) On January 14, peacefully in hospital, John (formerly of Cassop) aged 83 years. Loving husband of Mary, devoted dad of David and John, a sadly missed father-in-law of Jackie and Tracy, also a treasured granda of Ryan, Jack, Charlotte and…
Dennis Brian GILLIGAN
GILLIGAN Dennis Brian, January 10, after a long illness. Much loved husband of Mary, dearly loved dad of Keith and Geoffrey and father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Would family and friends please meet for a service at Darlington Crematorium on…
Patricia Joan FELLOWS
FELLOWS January 13, suddenly in hospital. Patricia Joan, aged 83 years, of Darlington. Beloved wife of Thomas, loving mam to Dawn, Clive, Louis and Lesley, also a cherished nana and great-nana. Funeral Thursday January 30. Would friends please meet for…
Alan CHISMAN
CHISMAN Alan When God was making husbands As far as I could see, He made a special one, especially for me. He gave my lovely husband, a solid heart of gold, And wonderful memories my heart can hold. Next time we meet will be at Heaven's door, And when I…
Rosalind Cliff
CLIFF Rosalind We love and miss you every day, nine years has gone too quickly. Michael, Joanne, Kelly and Claire Marie. xxxx
Dorothy Shenton
SHENTON January 15, peacefully at St Clare's Court Care Home. Dorothy aged 94 years, of Newton Aycliffe. A loving wife to the late Frank, beloved mum to Antony, Val and the late Tim, mother-in-law to Sheila and John, also a cherished gran to Nick and…
Barbara WILLIAMSON
WILLIAMSON On January 7, peacefully at home Barbara of Hurworth Place aged 70. Much loved wife of David, mother of Scott, grandmother of Logan, sister of Chris and Sarah. A private funeral has taken place at Barbara's request.
NEIL GODFREY
GODFREY Neil David Today would have been your 50th birthday Always remembered by your family and many friends Forever in our thoughts Mam and Dad
Frank HOPE
HOPE Frank Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 11, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie, greatly loved dad of Susan, Frankie and the late Janet, much loved grandad of Michael, Denise, Sarah and Marc, dearly…
DOROTHY MADDISON
MADDISON January 9, peacefully in Greenwell House, Bedale. Dorothy aged 91 years. Beloved wife of William. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday January 30, at 10:45am.
Winnifred LYONS
LYONS On January 16, in Langley Park Care Home Winnifred aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Gerard, mother-in-law of Wendy, loving grandma to Emma and Sally and a dear sister. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St…
Sheila PATTINSON
PATTINSON Sheila On Thursday, January 9, peacefully at her home in Cranwell Village, Sheila, aged 82 years. A Service of Thanksgiving for Sheila's life will take place later this year. All enquiries to Colin Ward Funeral Services, 14 Boston Rd, Sleaford…
Edith McConnell
McCONNELL Edith Died January 14 2020, Edith (nee Parmley) aged 88, Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Melvin, loving mother of Fiona and Alisdair, mother-in-law of Robert and Louise devoted grandma of Matthew, David, Ewan,…
Barbara Job
JOB Barbara Barbara's family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours, for their kindness and sympathy shown to them during their recent bereavement. Thank you for all the kind donations to The British Heart Foundation. Special thanks to…
David Henry LOCKEY
LOCKEY David Henry Remembering a beloved husband, father and grandfather on what would have been your 80th birthday. You are sorely missed and will be in our hearts forever. All of our love Marina, Stephen, Lisa, Roo and Ev. XXX
CHELSEA ALSOP
ALSOP Chelsea Thinking of you on your birthday today, loved and missed so much, never forgotten. Lots of love from Mam, Dad and Karl xxx
Jim SHERRINGTON
SHERRINGTON Jim My brother Jim, who I loved with all my heart, He was always there for us, with a smile and a joke, The best this world could hold. Missed forever. Shirley and Family.
Brian FRENCH
FRENCH Brian Died January 23, 2003. Treasured memories of a special son, brother and dad. Always loved and remembered. Mam, Dad, Mark, Neil, Karen, son Cameron and family xxx
DAVID HARDISTY
HARDISTY David (Chuck) Love and miss you always Your devoted wife Valerie xx
Brian CRAIG
CRAIG On January 18, of Esh Winning. Brian, aged 66 years, dearly loved husband of Gillian, much loved Dad to Peter and Martin, father-in-law to Jemma and Kayleigh, loving granda to Ethan and James and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please…
JAN EGERTON
EGERTON Jan (nee Hall) January 23, 2014. Beautiful memories, treasured forever, of the love and happiness we shared Always in our heart Gary and Bear xxx Every day in some small way, memories pass our way, though absent, you are near, still missed,…
Chris Bateman
BATEMAN Chris of Darlington passed away suddenly on January 14, aged 60 years. A Dearly loved wife, mum, nanny and mother-in-law, also a dear friend to many. Family and friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday January 28 for…
DAVID HARDISTY
HARDISTY David Who we lost 13 years today. Sadly missed today and everyday by David, Rachel and families xxx
JOSEPH EMERSON
EMERSON Joseph Ivan Of Dents Farm, Cows Hill, died January 23, 1985 A dear father, never forgotten Ian and Judith
'Cultural vandalism': Darlington set to lose Locomotion No 1 to Shildon
AN EMOTIONAL tug-of-war over the world’s first passenger steam engine began last night as the National Railway Museum announced that it would take Locomotion No 1 away from Darlington and make it the centre piece of its £4.5m revamped museum in…
Mother watched as daughter fatally stabbed father after row
A MOTHER who saw her daughter fatally stab her father in the back thought he was going to kill them both, a court heard.
Man hurt in collision with lorry in Darlington
A MAN has been hurt in a collision with a lorry in Darlington.
"My whole house just shook" - Teesside hit by earthquake
AN earthquake has hit the region this morning.
Darlington man bit ex-girlfriend on the face and threatened to stab her
A MAN who bit his girlfriend on the jaw after spitting at her and threatening to kill her has been spared jail.
Teacher denies sexually assaulting six young girls at same school
A SUPPLY teacher has categorically denied sexually assaulting a number of young schoolgirls in his care.
Watch as police use chainsaw to get through reinforced door to target drug dealers
A CHAINSAW was used so officers could cut their way into a reinforced door before seizing drugs and a suspected stolen motorbike.
Victory for Yarm High Street at Great British High Street Awards
YARM High Street has been crowned English Rising Star High Street in the Government-run Great British High Street Awards 2019.
Newcastle receive positive update on Bowen - and make a final push to land Lazaro
HULL CITY boss Grant McCann has conceded the club might have to sell Newcastle United transfer target Jarrod Bowen this month if the forward refuses to sign a new contract.
A66 to close for resurfacing works starting this weekend between Scotch Corner and Rokeby
A SECTION of the A66 will be closed for four weekends to allow for 'major resurfacing and improvement'.
Letters: 'The rich and famous are all climate hypocrites by flying everywhere while we are told to shower less and recycle more'
NOMINEES for carbon footprint hypocrite of the year award are now in.
Man appears at court accused of robbery of Tesco in Darlington yesterday
A MAN has appeared at court after a robbery at Tesco in Darlington town centre yesterday.
Letters: 'If the council persist in banning animals from allotments they will be left with hundreds of empty plots'
I REFER to the article about allotments and the keeping of animals ie hens, geese, pigeons etc (Echo, Jan 20).
Take a look inside Durham hotel's new luxury treehouse suites
THE first two luxury treehouses being built in a multi-million pound hotel project have opened.
Police confirm body found on railway tracks in Stockton
A BODY was found on railway tracks near Stockton this morning as the emergency services rushed to the scene.
Scott Wilson: 'Getting Ben Gibson back to the Riverside works for everyone - Darlington have let themselves down over Love Island'
THERE is an adage in football that says you should never go back. Reunions are rarely as successful in practice as they would appear in theory; things are rarely as good for anyone second time around.
Plans to refurbish Darlington's Crown Street Library
DARLINGTON residents can have their say on the future of Crown Street Library, as new refurbishment plans are being revealed.
Police 'very concerned' for welfare of teenager who did not return home
POLICE are 'very concerned' for the welfare of a teenager who did not return home last night.
"The whole room rocked from side to side" - live reaction after earthquake hits Teesside
Live updates following an earthquake which rocked Teesside.
Man, 21, suffers serious injuries after being hit by car on A690
A MAN in his 20s has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car on a stretch of the A690 near Durham City.
Boro’s Britt battle and Woodgate considers defensive targets
MIDDLESBROUGH will not be allowing Britt Assombalonga to go on the cheap this month as interest grows in the £15m-rated striker.
Lejeune going with Flo after Newcastle double
IT must have felt nice for Florian Lejeune to finally enjoy a feeling of ecstasy rather than pain on a football pitch when he capped his emotional recent comeback from injury by becoming the goal-hero of Goodison Park.
Man at court for breaching indefinite restraining order after video calling ex-partner
A MAN who was given an indefinite restraining order against his ex-partner has appeared at court after video calling her.
Gang turned into 'pack of animals' in fatal attack
THE housemate of a man who died after sustaining multiple injuries has told a court he was "petrified" of the men accused of carrying out the attack which killed him.
'You're getting too old for this,' judge tells pepper sprayed driver, aged 57
A MAN in his fifties who drove carelessly in a short police pursuit was told he is getting too old for such offending and he should now, “keep his nose clean.”
Director turned down James Bond film to work on green business
A FILM director and mother-of-three’s decision to turn down the chance to work on the latest James Bond movie has been rewarded.
Locomotion No 1: History of a railway icon and 'jewel in the crown' for Darlington
Chris Lloyd gives a potted history of Locomotion No 1, a globally significant engine and an icon of Darlington as its future the town comes under threat.
Teen locked up for YMCA attack and making threats to kill
AN unruly teenager is behind bars five months after attacking and threatening to kill a fellow resident at a youth hostel.
Plan to double train services nearing completion
A LONG-standing plan to double the amount of trains running between York and Harrogate looks set to go ahead, but councillors have heard devolution may be needed to realise an ambition for a proper upgrade of the line and others in the North.
Richards confident Newcastle Falcons can overcome hectic schedule
DEAN RICHARDS is confident his Newcastle Falcons players will overcome a short turnaround when they travel to Nottingham tomorrow night.
Pools land Fleetwood defender to replace Kioso
HARTLEPOOL United boss Dave Challinor has moved quickly to replace Peter Kioso.
Transport vision
WE’RE currently asking residents and visitors to the county for their views on plans to replace Durham Bus Station.
Staff and pupils celebrate after getting a ‘good’ rating
EDUCATION inspectors have graded two schools for primary age children as ‘good’.
Village GP practice will shut
PLANS to close a GP surgery in County Durham have been given the green light by health bosses.
Darlington politicians right to campaign to keep Locomotion No 1 in town
THE tug-of-war over Locomotion No 1 is desperately difficult. We want the 2025 bicentenary to be a global event which the whole region – from Witton Park to Saltburn – both benefits from and enjoys.
Letters: 'January 27 marks Holocaust Memorial Day, a day to remember all those that have died to hatred, discrimination and prejudice and vow for no more'
MONDAY, January 27 marks Holocaust Memorial Day and the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by the Soviet red Army. It is a day to remember the millions of innocent victims of the Holocaust; the Jews and the Roma and those from many other…
Letters: 'With backing from The Manchester Metropolitan University Historian, Dr Tosh Warwick I hope redundant steel sites can be reopened'
AS a former local steelworker it was a very interesting read the article headlined “New York spotlight for Teesside steel” (Echo, Jan 21).
Letters: 'I defend the monarchy and believe we still need it, without it we would no longer be special'
WHAT with Andrew, Harry and Meghan, more of Her Majesty’s subjects have come to the conclusion that the monarchy should go.
Letters: 'Building Societies used to be non profit organisations, but now they're no better than banks'
BUILDING societies now behave little better than banks.
Letters: 'We're entering a period of no wind and little sun, where will we get our energy from if we switch completely to renewables'
WE are now half way through the meteorological winter. And as often happens, we are in the grip of a massive anti-cyclone which means cold, dry weather with little or no wind.
Letters: 'Even the most miner-friendly Bishop, David Jenkins, didn't shop at the Co-op or stand waiting for the bus in Bishop Auckland'
TWO cheers for John Gilmore’s Bishop bashing letter (HAS, Jan 22).
Durham County Councillor allowances frozen for 2020/21
COUNCILLORS in County Durham have agreed to freeze their allowances for another year.
Search begins for the stars of Darlington
THE countdown has begun to one of the most prestigious nights in Darlington’s calendar as the search gets underway for this year’s community champions.
Burns night dinner boosts mayor's chosen charities
MORE than a thousand pounds was raised for charity when a mayor hosted a Burns Night supper.
Young badminton player makes top 100 ranking
AN accomplished young badminton player has achieved top-100 ranking in the United Kingdom.
Firm takes over running of charity shop for week
EMPLOYEES from a Northallerton manufacturer are putting their enterprise skills to the test with a take over of Yorkshire Cancer Research’s high street shop this week as part of a programme of fundraising activity.
Police make 'county lines' drug arrests
THREE people were arrested within four days on suspicion of drug offences as North Yorkshire Police continue to dismantle 'county lines' operations.
Making mental health a priority
MENTAL health will be a top priority for the wellbeing group Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees this year.
Riding team makes prestigious finals for second year
TALENTED young riders from Ripon Grammar School have made it to the national finals of a prestigious equestrian competition for the second year running.
'Sobriety tags' pilot to help stop alcohol-related offending
A PROJECT which used ‘sobriety tags’ to tackle alcohol-fuelled crime across North Yorkshire has been a success - according to a report by the National Centre for Social Research.
Museum season puts women in the spotlight
RIPON Museums are gearing up for the new season with a series of exhibitions focusing on the experiences of women in the justice system.
Firm backs Tees Valley Mayor’s pledge to return steel-making to Teesside
A BUSINESS born out of the ashes of the SSI closure has backed the Tees Valley Mayor’s pledge to return steel-making to Teesside on a visit to its Middlesbrough premises.
Warrant issued for arrest of benefits fraudster
A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of a man who failed to appear for sentence for fraud involving payments of his late mother’s benefits after her death.
Partnership will create student opportunities
YOUNGSTERS will get more opportunities to net their playing and career goals after a school and two football clubs signed a new deal.
Security warehouseman jailed for theft said to have no assets
A CRIME proceeds application against a thieving security company worker has been withdrawn after an inquiry into his means.
Surgery to remove Molly's skull tumour
Our regular feature focusing on the work of North-East veterinary specialists Wear Referrals this week looks at the amazing surgery on Molly’s tumour, which involved a 3D printer.
Young talent set to entertain at County Durham theatre this spring
TALENTED young actors will take on the explosive world of boxing and some of the most popular show tunes in history as they kickstart a diverse and action-packed year.
Rugby fever hits Black Sheep Brewery
Black Sheep Brewery is looking forward to the 2020 Six Nations with the return of its rugby inspired beer, Ram Tackle.
New mothers and non-mothers needed for study
A UNIVERSITY is looking for new mothers and non-mothers who are prepared to take part in a sleep study.
How being in control of cashflow can make 2020 a smoother ride for North East firms
THE North East is renowned for its automotive sector.
North Yorkshire achieves second record year for new businesses
LATEST statistics show that more new businesses were established in North Yorkshire during 2019 than in any previous year – hitting a record high for the second year in a row.
Proposal to demolish empty building at hospital site
PLANS have been lodged to demolish an empty hospital building.
Decision due on Lidl and Home Bargains plan
A PLAN to build Lidl and Home Bargains stores on a former auction house site will be recommended for approval when councillors consider the scheme today.
Children's critical care unit launches at James Cook University Hospital
THE children’s critical care unit at a North-East hospital has become on the first units of its kind in the country to be independently commissioned to provide high dependency care.
Festival of Thrift to return to Redcar in 2020
A 'hugely popular' green festival has announced it will return once again.
Council’s disability support gets government status
DURHAM County Council has received government recognition for its inclusive approach in recruiting and retaining staff with a disability or health condition.
Tributes paid to Darlington man who was heavily involved in community life
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former bank worker who was heavily involved in the community.
Summer of adventure in store for North-East youngsters
ADVENTURE and excitement are on the cards this summer thanks to a pioneering North-East outdoor centre.
Extra funding to instal free energy-saving equipment for over 50s
MORE residents aged over 50 will be able to have free energy-saving equipment installed in their homes thanks to a charity's extra funding.

22nd January 2020

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