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Archive - Thursday, 22 August 2019

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Nancy Atkinson
ATKINSON Nancy Remembering a very special mam and grandma on her 76th birthday. Loved and missed always. From Pauline and Colin, Michael, Michelle and family. xxxx
IDA GAMBLE
GAMBLE Ida August 12, peacefully in The Gardens Care Home, aged 97 years, of Darlington. Dearly loved mother of Carol and Phil, mother-in-law of John and Rosemary, much loved nana of Amy, Steven and Lucy, great-nana of Jay, Joshua and George. Special…
KEN SCOTT
SCOTT August 16 (peacefully), of Ferryhill. Ken, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Liz, much loved dad of Jill, Leanne and Katie and also a loving father-in-law, granda and brother. Service to be held on Thursday August 29, at 10.00a.m. at Durham…
alf chatham
CHATHAM Alf Peacefully in Mount Vale, on August 15, aged 79 years of Leeming. Dearly loved Brother of Ann and Tom. Funeral service to be held at St John the Baptist Church Leeming on Thursday, August 29 at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. No…
KATHLEEN FULCHER
FULCHER August 12, peacefully with her loving family at her side, of Killerby. Kathleen (Kath) aged 60 years (nee Forster). A beloved wife to David. A dearly loved mother to David, mother-in-law to Emma, grandma to Iyla and Harry, also a dear sister to…
elizabeth cairns
CAIRNS Elizabeth Helen (Betty) Spennymoor 1947-August 22, 2018 When nights are cold and stars are few, I close my eyes and think of you, A silent hope, A silent tear, A silent wish that you were here. Sadly missed by partner Billy Westgarth and all her…
ANTHONY HARROP
HARROP Anthony Three little words, FORGET ME NOT, Don't seem much but mean alot, Just a memory fond and true, To show Anthony I think of you. Love, sister Kitty and family. Also remembering sister-in-law Maria.
dorothy kivil
KIVIL August 18 (peacefully at home), of Spennymoor (formerly of Haswell Plough). Dorothy (nee Johnson) aged 63 years, beloved wife of Gordon, much loved mam of Kelly and dearly loved nan of Lewis. Service to be held on Thursday, August 29 at 3.00pm at…
Malcolm BRITTON
BRITTON August 18, peacefully Malcolm aged 72 years of West Auckland. Loving husband of Betty (nee Maddison), dearly loved dad and stepdad, devoted grandad and great-grandad, also a sadly missed father-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for…
terence chatten
CHATTEN Terence Johnston Died at home suddenly on August 9 in Scarborough, aged 80 years. Terry will be missed by his brother, sister, brother-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, great-nieces and many friends. Cremation at…
Man hit by vehicle in Newton Aycliffe has 'potentially life-changing injuries'
A MAN who was airlifted to hospital after he was hit by a construction vehicle at around lunchtime today has sustained 'potentially life-changing injuries'.
Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving following fatal crash
POLICE investigating a fatal crash near Houghton-le-Spring have charged a man with causing death by careless driving.
Shop worker threatened with knife during robbery
A WOMAN shop worker has been threatened with a knife during a robbery in Guisborough this morning.
GCSE results day: North-East and North Yorkshire
Live coverage of GCSE results day at schools across the North-East and North Yorkshire.
'Drugs in prison are a major problem' – Jail for woman who smuggled Spice
A WOMAN who smuggled almost £5,000 worth of drugs into prison has been jailed to “send a message out” to prevent others from passing drugs to prisoners.
Teenager battles childhood brain tumour to achieve GCSE success
A PUPIL defied the odds to achieve her GCSE exam results while overcoming brain cancer from an early age.
Sunderland announce departure of defender
SUNDERLAND have announced the departure of centre-half Glenn Loovens.
Grandmother hits out at Darlington A&E after boy, 8, sent home in 'agony'
THE grandmother of an eight-year-old boy, who suffered a broken arm, has criticised an NHS Trust after she claims he was sent from A&E in "agony".
GCSE joy for Syrian teenager who couldn't speak English when he arrived in Durham three years ago
A SYRIAN teenager who arrived in County Durham three years ago without being able to speak any English picked up his GCSE results.
Student who had open heart surgery for a lifelong condition bags GCSE success
A DETERMINED pupil who missed more than six months of school because of open heart surgery celebrated an impressive set of GCSE results.
£25,000 worth of cannabis seized by police
Around £25,000 worth of cannabis has been seized by Cleveland Police in Hartlepool.
Jack Ross rules out a left-back signing ahead of the weekend
JACK ROSS has revealed that Sunderland will not have a new left-back in place for Saturday’s home game with AFC Wimbledon.
Police helicopter helps end several mile pursuit
A POLICE helicopter has been used in a several mile pursuit to catch a driver who abandoned a stolen van.
A1(M) accident near Durham cleared
AN accident involving a tipper lorry and three cars on the A1(M) southbound carriageway near Durham caused long delays for motorists on Thursday morning.
Charlie Wyke on his "tough times" at Sunderland - and why he's confident the future is bright
EVERYBODY had it tough at Sunderland last season, but nobody experienced a more difficult set of circumstances than Charlie Wyke.
Missed penalties part of game says Boro's Britt after week when Pogba trolled
MIDDLESBROUGH’S Britt Assombalonga has thrown his weight behind the push to stop racial trolling of footballers after a week when Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was abused online after missing a penalty.
Jaguar driver caused three-car-crash and drove off after "two or three pints"
A JAGUAR driver who caused a three-car crash and drove off from the scene has been sentenced at court.
Parish calls for 'urgently needed' floods funding
A PARISH council of a Dales community severely hit by recent floods is appealing for the allocation of funding to be widened to allow parish councils to access immediate emergency funding.
Death of Timothy Stephenson in River Wear was accident, coroner rules
THE family of a retired woodcutter – who died in a river – has thanked the emergency services who tried to resuscitate him, an inquest heard.
'HS2 doesn't benefit the North-East'- Review into high-speed rail project welcomed
TEES Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed the announcement that the HS2 project is going under review, saying the rail scheme would not benefit the region.
Ex-miner's 25-year wait for a memorial pays off
A MAN who campaigned for a memorial bench to remember miners buried in a village cemetery has had his wish granted– 25 years after first making the request.
New 'text to donate' scheme to support beggars in Darlington
A NEW initiative has been launched to offer an alternative way to support people begging on the street.
Man in wheelchair struck by vehicle in Darlington
EMERGENCY services rushed to Neasham Road in Darlington on Wednesday afternoon as two men - including one in a wheelchair - were hit by a vehicle.
Atkinson ready to replace Liddle in Darlington's defence
MICHAEL LIDDLE’S knee ligament injury creates a vacancy in the Darlington defence that David Atkinson will fill on Saturday after returning from a foot problem.
Let the fun be gin! Glittering prizes on offer in Redcar’s fashion stakes
RACEGOERS are being given the chance of a tonic with fabulous prizes on offer in the summer fashion stakes.
Boro keeper moves to Pools
GOALKEEPER Zach Hemming has moved to Hartlepool United on loan from Middlesbrough.
Darlington kept the rhythm going with Drum Festival
A TOWN’S very first drumming festival has proved a massive hit.
Ludworth hosts first summer fair and vintage vehicle show
A VILLAGE has put on its first outdoor summer fair with classic car and bike show.
Letters: 'Personal responsibility has been replaced by a culture of excuses and blame'
I AGREE with H MacKenley’s recent comments ‘Discipline’ (HAS, Aug 16).
Letters: 'Sad to read of the loss of one of Durham's greatest photographers'
IT saddens me (Echo, Aug 7).
Animal charity calls for boycott of flat-faced breeds
AN ANIMAL charity is warning against buying and breeding flat-faced dogs after a pug was admitted to their rehoming centre needing life-saving surgery.
Flower arranging helping to keep elderly residents' minds active
FLOWER arranging is boosting elderly care home residents’ hand-to-eye coordination and keeping their minds active with creative activities.
Man wanted in connection with bicycle theft
OFFICERS investigating a theft of a bicycle at the University of Sunderland have released an image of a man they would like to trace.
Shildon suffer first league defeat
Shildon suffered their first league defeat of the season when they were beaten 3-1 at North Shieldslast night.
Test yourself: How many GCSE English language questions can you get right?
Think your grammar, punctuation and spelling is top notch? Are you someone who regularly corrects bad grammar within your group of friends?
Missing man Daniel Thurlbeck located
POLICE concerned for the welfare of Daniel Thurlbeck, 31, who went missing from Thornaby, say he has been located.
Your home – the way you want it
When you close your front door, you want to be able to relax in the comfort of your home. Make sure everything is just the way you like it by shopping locally and letting local retailers and traders provide you with quality goods and services.
Everything you need is on your doorstep
‘Shop local’ is a common phrase, but do you really try to support your local retailers? Whatever your requirements, there will be a local trader that can help you. With their experience and knowledge, they can offer advice, usually provide free,…
Police force handled 10,000 emergency calls in one month
NORTH Yorkshire Police is urging the public to avoid unnecessary calls to 999 as figures show its Force Control Room (FCR) received almost 10,000 calls in July.
Family complete hiking challenge for cancer charity
A FAMILY have taken on a hiking challenge to raise cash for a charity close to their hearts following a cancer diagnosis.
Farmers urged to take advantage of green schemes
FARMERS across the region are being encouraged to sign up to agri-environment scheme agreements which could benefit them financially.
Record numbers take part in speeding crackdown
A RECORD number of volunteers turned out to catch speeding drivers across the county.
Outdoor Shakespeare and Teddy Bear's Picnic at Newby Hall
OUTDOOR Shakespeare and a Teddy Bear's Picnic are two of the events coming soon to Newby Hall this summer.
Publicity tour to feature in UCI for first time
TO celebrate one month to go until the opening ceremony of the 2019 UCI Road World Championships, Yorkshire 2019 have announced there will be a publicity caravan for the first time in the event’s 98-year history.
Free open air cinema after cycling race
AN OPEN air cinema is being staged to celebrate the visit of the world’s leading cyclists to Richmond next month – and local people are being invited to choose which films will be screened.
Chelsea Pensioners come face-to-face with Vikings
CHELSEA Pensioners were more than a match for the Viking hordes when they were special guests at a performance of Kynren – An epic tale of England.
Rare Captain James Cook medal up for auction
A RARE medal from 1772 that sailed the globe on James Cook’s Second Voyage is to be sold in Tennants Auctioneers’ Militaria and Ethnographic Sale.
'Possessing a knife in public is very serious' – nuisance burglar jailed
A NUISANCE burglar spotted stealing from a council recycling centre was lectured on the dangers of carrying knives after he was caught holding a lock knife – for the second time in six months.
Pioneering Care Partnership fun day sees volunteers step up for disability project
A HEALTH and wellbeing charity brought a community together for their annual summer fair.
Darlington residents urged to sign up for a free electric blanket safety check
Darlington residents have been urged to book a free electric blanket safety test.
Climate debate to be held in town
ENVIRONMENTALIST Anna-Lisa Mills will visit Bishop Auckland to give a presentation about climate change.
Hospital creates activities room to boost patients' wellbeing
A WARD that cares for older people with dementia now has a room for patients to enjoy activities that support their wellbeing.
Youngsters beat the drum for summer music school in Darlington
TALENTED young musicians spent a week of their summer holidays jamming together at a North-East grassroots music hub.
Amazon at 25: The rise and rise of a retail empire founded in a Seattle garage
Twenty-five years after it was founded in a garage, Amazon has obliterated the global delivery market. As it prepares to open a massive operation just outside Darlington, Luke Rix-Standing looks at the man behind the company that changed the face of…
Katarina Johnson-Thompson to compete at Stockton's Great North City Games
A COMMONWEALTH champion will be preparing for the World Championship stage by competing in a high-profile Tees Valley event.
Fort prepares for its last Roman festival of the year
A ROMAN encampment – complete with soldiers, traders and traditional artisans – will be brought to life on Bank Holiday Monday.

21st August 2019

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