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Derek Charles “Del Boy” WAYMAN
WAYMAN Derek Charles "Del Boy" Passed away peacefully on October 10, after battling a long illness, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Jean, dear father to Phil and Chris, father-in-law to Jeanette and Linda and a much loved and greatly missed grandad…
Pauline and Trevor CRAGGS
CRAGGS Pauline and Trevor Happy Golden Wedding Congratulations Mam and Dad on your Golden Wedding Anniversary. Lots of love Scott, Clare, Georgia and Taylor x x x
JOHN LEE
LEE Peacefully at Bethany House Care Home, aged 98 years, John of Howden Le Wear. Loving husband of the late Sarah, much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium, on Wednesday…
stewart mitchell
MITCHELL (High Pittington) On September 9 peacefully in Belmont Care Home, Stewart aged 73 years. A much loved dad, stepdad, father-in-law, grandad and cousin. Funeral service to take place on Friday, October 25. Would family and friends please meet at…
Albert DAVIES
DAVIES Albert Died peacefully in Willowdene Nursing Home on October 14, aged 81 years. Loving husband to Jean, devoted dad to Gary and Karen, much loved grandad to Laura, Anna and Kelly, great-grandad to Joshua and father-in-law to Jane and Peter.…
BRYAN LENG
LENG Bryan On October 15, peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, Bryan aged 90 years of Darlington. Dearly beloved husband of the late May, much loved dad of Maurice, Brenda and Valerie, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and…
MICHELLE WESTGARTH
WESTGARTH October 7, suddenly Michelle aged 42 years, of Crook. Loving mam of Ashleigh, Jack and Sophie, dearly loved daughter of Alan and the late Pauline, also a dear sister of Paul and Craig. Will friends please meet for service on Thursday October…
CHRISTOPHER CLOSE
CLOSE October 12, peacefully and with dignity, after a short illness, Christopher Michael (Chris Close) of Howden Le Wear, formerly Helme Park Hall Hotel, aged 74 years. Dearest partner of Lesley, a loving and cherished father to Helen and Alex, beloved…
Doreen Greenwell
GREENWELL Doreen Passed away peacefully, on October 13, aged 82 years. Beloved mother of Jackie, Terry, Michelle and Justine, mother-in-law of Michael and Nigel, a much loved nana and great-nana. Will friends please meet for service in All Saint's…
Colin BELLWOOD
BELLWOOD October 13 Colin, aged 78 sadly passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. A dearly loved husband of Kathleen (nee Flower), adored dad of Linda and Alison, a devoted grandad of Zoe, Harry and Katie, a special father-in-law to Kevin,…
ALICE BARLOW
BARLOW October 7, peacefully at Sandringham Care Home, of Bishop Auckland. Alice aged 92 years nee Wilkinson. A much loved mam of seven children, loving grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Funeral Tuesday October 22. Will friends please meet…
MARY SHEFFIELD
SHEFFIELD (Latest of Leeds) Mary (nee Walker) died peacefully on October 12. Beloved mother of Clifford and Philip, mother-in-law of Clare, sister of Nora, sister-in-law of Roger and friend to many. Funeral service will be held at Sunderland…
Ronald Spiers JOHNSON
JOHNSON October 11, of Coniscliffe Road, Darlington. Ronald Spiers, aged 74 years, (former engineer at Cummins). Dearly loved husband of the late Trudy, loving dad of Colin, Gavin, Andrew and Amy and a much loved grandad, uncle and friend. Funeral…
PETER BINKS
BINKS Peter aged 87 years, peacefully, October 12, at home in Crook. Beloved husband of the late Pat, devoted dad to Peter and Gordon. Will friends please meet for service in the Wear Valley Crematorium, Coundon, at 9:30am, on Thursday October 24.
Brenda CHARLTON
CHARLTON Brenda At home on October 9, Brenda aged 85 years, of Northallerton. Beloved wife of the late Donald, dear mum of Mark and mum-in-law of Judith. A private Service is to take place.
Robert Nesbit ''Roy'' KIRBY
KIRBY Robert Nesbit "Roy" On October 12, suddenly at home, Roy aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Agnes, a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad, and great-grandad. Funeral service to take place at St Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple on Wednesday…
raymond hewitson
HEWITSON Raymond Walker Peacefully at home on October 9, Raymond aged 95 years of Stockton-on-Tees, formerly of Throstle Nest Farm, Walworth Gate, Darlington. Devoted husband of Joyce and dearly loved father of Ian, Brian and Carolyn. Service to take…
Bob POCKLINGTON
POCKLINGTON Peacefully on October 12, in Darlington Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Bob aged 89 years of Bedale. Beloved husband of the late Barbara, much loved by all the family. Funeral service at Wycar Methodist Church Bedale on Friday…
Thomas Ian Metcalfe (Tim) FENWICK
FENWICK October 4, of Kilton Grange, Aldbrough St John. Thomas Ian Metcalfe (Tim), aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Becky, much loved father of Peter and Derek, father-in-law of Corinna and Christine, loving grandpa of Lucy, Victoria and Olivia,…
BURN Louise
Louise BURN To a special daughter and grandaughter on your 21st birthday. Lots of love Mam, Dad, Dan and Jon Grandma Joy and Uncle Mike xxxx
JUNE CUNNINGHAM
CUNNINGHAM June (nee Clish) In memory of a dear sister-in-law. Never forgotten. Judith and family. xxx
JUNE CUNNINGHAM
CUNNINGHAM June (nee Clish) For those who have a mam treasure her with care, You never know how much you love her, Until she is not there. Fly high. Love, Tracy, Chris, Darren and kids. xxx
doreen miller
MILLER Doreen Nothing's the same now you're gone. Love you Mam. Love, Dawn xxx
Steve WATT
WATT Steve July 6, 1955 to October 18, 2018 A year has passed since you had to leave us Steve, And that day was far too soon, The tears may be less frequent, But the pain is still the same. You were the best husband, dad and granddad, We could have…
Susan Rowlands NOBLE
NOBLE (nee Heslop) October 6, peacefully in hospital Susan Rowlands of Crook aged 66 years. Devoted wife of the late Kevin John, a loving mam to Gareth, Glyn, Helen, Lee and a much loved nana, a very dear sister to Malcolm, also a dear aunt and good…
kevin peter williams
WILLIAMS Kevin Peter Janice and Alison would like to thank our relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy they have shown us at this sad time. We also appreciate the many cards and beautiful flowers. A very special thanks to Father…
Ian Bell
BELL Darlington Peacefully at home on October 16. Ian (John) aged 75 years of Trafalgar Terrace. Loving husband to Jan 1.3.1. 1.3.3. A loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, October 24. Would friends kindly meet for service in…
Margaret POAD
POAD Margaret What would I give to clasp her hand, her happy face to see, to hear her voice and see her smile that meant so much to me. All my love Alan xxx Those we love dont go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard but always near, still…
Farm groups give cautious welcome to Brexit 'deal'
THE National Sheep Association (NSA) is the latest farming and countryside group to give a cautious welcome the news of what it called an 'updated' Brexit deal.
Man killed following police pursuit in Spennymoor, police confirm
A 19 YEAR-OLD man has died following a police pursuit in Spennymoor.
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'Would you punch your ex in the face for a steak?' - police object to restaurant licence over past Facebook posts
A RESTAURANT and bar slammed for its past advertising campaigns has its licence on the line.
Pair nabbed in McDonald's just yards from stolen car they wrecked with wrong fuel
A PAIR of opportunist thieves caused irreparable damage to a stolen car after heading to McDonald’s for food.
Taxi driver blames council tax debt on ‘slow business’
A TAXI driver who has racked up thousands in council tax debt said he is struggling to make payments because business is “going downhill and only getting worse”.
Friends to hold balloon release to remember mumps holiday tragedy teenager
A MEMORIAL is set to take place to remember a 17-year-old girl who died of suspected mumps while on holiday in Spain.
Elderly woman flees Darlington house after coming face to face with burglar
POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary in Reeth Moor Close in Darlington.
Driver clocked at 94mph in a 50 zone as part of speed crackdown
A DRIVER was caught driving at 94mph in a 50mph zone as part of a crackdown on speeding in Ingleby Barwick last month.
Sunderland explain managing director Tony Davison's departure
TONY DAVISON is no longer Sunderland's managing director, the League One club has explained.
Developer's warning after Darlington housing plan rejected
A COUNCIL which rejected a housing development on farmland near a village conservation area has been warned it could face its decision being scrutinised by government planning inspectors.
Murder trial for man accused of killing Natalie Harker set for next year
A MAN is due to go on trial next year accused of the murder of a woman whose body was found in a wood.
Max powers his way to award
Sunderland midfielder Max Power has won the Sky Bet League One Goal of the Month winner for September.
Poundland boarded up following Bishop Auckland ram-raid
A TOWN centre shop ram-raided by would-be burglars has been boarded up while investigations take place.
Steve Bruce confirms Matty Longstaff will START at Chelsea
STEVE BRUCE will keep Matty Longstaff in his starting line-up for Newcastle United’s game at Chelsea, with the Magpies manager admitting it is all-but-impossible to drop the teenager after his match-winning heroics against Manchester United.
Arrests made in county lines drug dealing crackdown
POLICE in North Yorkshire made six arrests during a national week of coordinated action to tackle “county lines” drug dealing.
Adam Clayton among experienced first-team players whose contracts are due to expire in summer
JONATHAN WOODGATE has admitted there is unlikely to be decisions made on Middlesbrough’s seven expiring contracts until later this season – running the risk of losing players for nothing in the summer.
Labour accused of ignoring party's grassroots after failing to longlist Durham candidate
THE Labour party has been accused of ignoring grassroots members after failing to longlist a prospective candidate.
Phil Parkinson receives assurances about Sunderland's financial position - and is confident there'll be money to spend in January
PHIL PARKINSON is confident he has walked into a ‘financially stable’ club after agreeing to become Sunderland manager, and has received assurances there will be money to spend in January if he needs to improve his current squad in order to…
Longstaff brothers are up for the fight at Newcastle
THERE can’t be many better moments to experience in football than striking a 25-yard winner on your Premier League debut against Manchester United, having heard your brother standing just behind urging you to shoot.
"Institutionalised" thief who tried drugs age 7, targeted 16 cars weeks after being released from prison
A THIEF who targeted 16 cars and stole items from 14 of them has become “institutionalised” after a five-year prison sentence, a court heard.
Man accused of assaulting custody officer claims 'self-defence’
AN arrested man claimed he had to act in self-defence as he was assaulted by a custody officer while being detained in a police station cell.
Sudden death of a Darlington mayoress
A FORMER Darlington mayoress has died unexpectedly at the age of 77.
Labour is at a loss
IT is 50/50 as to whether Boris Johnson’s deal passes the Commons today, but he is almost 100 per cent the winner whatever happens.
Simon Clarke MP: Let us seize the tide of Brexit
THIS weekend, Parliament faces a moment of truth: whether or not to approve the new Brexit deal.
Armstrong: 'It’s a massive game for the club and the players'
THERE has been no downplaying the FA Cup fever from Alun Armstrong, who describes tomorrow's match at Tamworth as massive for Darlington and his players.
Halloween event for families and horror fans at farm
HALLOWEEN activities, from spooky family fun to a full-on live horror show, are being held at a North-East farm.
Darlington Mowden Park targeting a first home win
DARLINGTON MOWDEN PARK will be targeting a first home win of the season when they entertain Old Elthamians this afternoon.
Learning to save a live
YOUNGSTERS have been learning life-saving skills at school.
Letters: 'The government are having a laugh at the working class, putting the retirement age to 67'
THE retirement age is to be 66 in 2020 and go up to 67 in 2025. The Government are having a laugh at the working class.
Letters: 'A daily average of only 20 speed tickets for the whole of Durham force area, isn’t likely to curb speedsters'
IT is noted that Mike Barton, former Durham Chief Constable, has taken to local TV to mull over the problems of Cleveland Police.
Force recognises crimes against sex workers as hate crime
A POLICE force has officially adopted crimes against sex workers into its policies against hate crimes across the region.
Moors go to Chorley full of belief
Spennymoor manager Jason Ainsley says that Moors will go to Chorley’s Victory Park full of belief for their fourth qualifying round FA Cup tie on Saturday.
Aycliffe have chance to move into top three
Newton Aycliffe could move into one of the ENL First Division promotion places if they can win at Billingham Town on Saturday.
Improving access to cathedral
WORK is continuing to improve access for the many visitors arriving at Durham Cathedral.
Letters: 'The speed and handling ability of the Japan players have provided coaches with a sporting dilemma'
JUST as football has changed over recent years in the way that various formations and tactics have evolved, then the refreshing style adapted by Japan in the current Rugby World Cup could well be taken up by others nations.
Teenager wins kickboxing title
A SCHOOLBOY kickboxer has delivered ‘a masterclass’ in how to become a champion fighter, according to his coach.
Brexit deal: The hurdles yet to overcome for Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has done what many of his critics suspected he was not even attempting to do – he has negotiated a Brexit deal with the European Union. Patrick Daly looks at the hurdles he still has to overcome.
Letters: 'I picked up 140 cans, 82 plastic bottles and two glass bottles on my walk home from school'
ON October 2, whilst I was walking home from school, my uncle and I were talking about the amount of litter, and recently have picked up a few bottles, however on this day we did a full litter pick.
Letters: 'A child needs both parents to be positive role models in their life or they will obtain their morals elsewhere'
FOR decades marriage has been repeatedly attacked from certain quarters. Rap and Grime artists have openly promoted men avoiding taking responsibility for their children.
Letters: 'We at the Richmond Constituency Green Party feel the Tory commitment to green housing is a sham'
WE at the Richmond Constituency Green Party feel the Tory commitment to green housing is a sham. The Housing Secretary announced a “green housing revolution” but this falls woefully short of requirements.
Letters: 'It's up to the courts to decide if Anne Sacoolas absconded from scene of crime or it was an accident'
I FIND it most disturbing that the president of a country such as America has taken the stance and publicly stated that the woman, Anne Sacoolas, who is claiming diplomatic immunity after the death of Harry Dunn in the road accident in…
Letters: 'Publicity Bulgarian supporters got will only encourage similar types of behaviour'
THOSE Bulgarian so-called football supporters who chanted racial abuse at the England players on Monday night must be over the moon at the publicity they have received from the media,
Jewellery stolen from house while owners on holiday
BURGLARS smashed their way into a house while the owners were away on holiday and stole a large amount of jewellery.
Conservatives extend their majority in North Yorkshire
THE Conservative Party has extended its majority on North Yorkshire County Council with the election of its candidate in one of England’s most rural wards.
Landmarks to be lit red in support of anti-racism campaign
TWO landmarks will be lit red today in support of an anti-racism campaign.
Helping young people make well informed choices
YOUNG people across Teesdale are being empowered through an international initiative.
Proposals to save £2million from fire budget
NORTH Yorkshire's police and fire commissioner has set out her plans for plugging a £2.5m gap in the county's fire service budget.
Popular Darlington summer football classes to return over half term
A FOOTBALL foundation is hoping to follow up its successful summer coaching courses during the forthcoming half term break.
Homebuilder helps children be seen on their walk to school
A HOMEBUILDER is doing its bit to help schoolchildren stay safe as the nights draw in.
Help with home heating
A NEW fund to help residents warm up their homes has been launched.
Schoolchildren learn life saving techniques
PUPILS have been learning the importance of CPR as part of a worldwide initiative.
Chance to shape tax spending in district
RICHMONDSHIRE residents and business owners are being given a say on what the district council should spend its money on.
Council leads crackdown on cold caller fraudsters
TRADING standards officers are taking part in a week of activities to raise awareness of the risks posed by dealing with unknown doorstep callers.
Crafter’s Companion back Spennymoor Town Band's dream to reach national championships
A BRASS band is set to represent the region at national championships after raising £3000 and receiving a last-minute donation from a crafting company.
Students act in new play set in social club about their home town
TALENTED students from North Durham Academy and community groups joined forces with an arts development agency to create and perform a new play about life in Stanley.
North-East surveyors promote new director
COUNTY Durham land agents and chartered surveyors Vickers & Barrass has promoted Richard Henderson to director as part of its growth plans.
Economic impact of no-deal Brexit will be huge and MPs must remember that when they vote tomorrow
MPS will meet tomorrow in the House of Commons for an historic Saturday sitting – and more than ever, they will have the economic future of the UK in their hands.
Railway director joins board in bid to build most powerful steam locomotive
A LIFELONG railway enthusiast has been appointed to a charity's board of trustees in its bid to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive.
Cheese firm secures £17.9m funding for new equipment
A MAJOR employer in the Yorkshire Dales is able to invest in new equipment to increase production following a £17.9m deal with HSBC UK.
North East Fund is optimistic – despite uncertainty over Brexit
THE North East Fund has reported increasing enquiry levels in terms of regional companies seeking funding for growth despite a general lack of certainty amongst UK businesses.
Old stones go under the hammer at cathedral
OLD stonework removed during recent renovations at a Word Heritage site go under a different kind of hammer tomorrow.
Reduction in emergency line expense
CHARGES for Richmondshire’s emergency call and welfare service for older and vulnerable people look set to drop.
Housing association to invest in huge office redevelopment
A HOUSING association is set to invest £750,000 into the redevelopment of its town office.
Artist marks Transporter Bridge anniversary with gallery in her own home
A NORTH-EAST artist will be opening her home to visitors in a celebration of a landmark's anniversary.
Scheme helps the unemployed make the most of opportunities
A PROJECT run by a charity is playing a key role in helping volunteers get the most out of life.

17th October 2019

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