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Letters: 'Akers-Belcher suspension has echoes of Labour Party resignations at Redcar & Cleveland council'
IN reference to the report headlined "Councillor's Labour party suspension" (Echo, Apr 19) about events in Hartlepool where Cllr Stephen Akers-Belcher has been suspended, many former Redcar & Cleveland council Labour cabinet members and former party…
Letters: 'I'm concerned about increased traffic Darlington homes development will bring'
I OBJECT to the building of new houses at the end of Sparrow Hall Drive in Darlington (Echo, Dec 10).
Young solider took his own life after spending an afternoon drinking Buckfast
A YOUNG soldier based at Catterick Garrison hung himself in his bathroom after spending an afternoon drinking Buckfast, an inquest heard today.
Bus stop severely damaged by vandals
A BUS stop has been severely damaged by vandals.
Police renew appeal for witnesses after biker left with serious injuries
A CRASH has left a teenager with serious internal injuries after he fell off his scooter near Redworth village.
Rowntree's chocolate bar has "slightly sour smell" - but it is 97-years-old
MOST Easter chocolate will barely last the weekend, so Pauline Hubery has an amazingly rare piece of confectionery: an Easter chocolate that has lasted nearly 100 years.
Newcastle record buy Almirón will miss the rest of the season
NEWCASTLE UNITED have confirmed that record signing Miguel Almirón will miss the rest of the season.
Plans to shut and relocate Darlington's Crown Street Post Office
PLANS have been announced to move the site of Darlington’s Crown Street Post Office.
Two arrested after fleeing from police in car and crashing into taxi
TWO people have been arrested following a crash involving two vehicles on Tuesday evening.
Battle to improve A64 as highway bosses reveal it is being viewed as "low value for money"
THE battle to improve one of the main routes to the coast which caused yet more traffic misery over Easter is being stepped up amid fears the north could lose out to the south.
New headteacher appointed at Bedale High School
A NEW headteacher has taken the helm at Bedale High School and says he is privileged to lead such a wonderful school.
There's a new TV Dragon and she's from County Durham
A NEW "Dragon" is joining Dragons' Den - 13 years after she was invited to pitch on the BBC show.
Police seize cocaine worth £100,000 after car search
A MAN has been appeared in court after police seized drugs with a street value of £100,000 from a car in Newcastle.
Artists raise money for hospital
ARTISTS raised over £600 for a hospital charity close to their hearts through regular events and a special exhibition of work.
Spaces available on free woodland wellbeing scheme
ONLY three spaces are left for a forest school's new project promoting good mental health.
Magician 'conjures' up special guests for 30th birthday
A MAGICIAN 'conjured' up 100 showbiz stars for his 30th birthday at the weekend.
Walk of witness marks Good Friday
CHRISTIANS from several different denominations came together for a joint walk of witness on Good Friday.
Free course to give insight into 17th Century soldiers' remains
DURHAM University is launching a free online course to give people across the world the chance to learn about one of its most captivating research projects, relating to the fate of the prisoners from the Battle of Dunbar in 1650.
New club enjoys success at first competition
A DANCE and gymnastic club ran by former GB gymnast had great success at first competition.
Extinction Rebellion: Climate change activists to stage series of protests in region from today
CLIMATE change campaigners will stage a series of visually powerful protests in the region to raise awareness of ongoing damage to the environment.
Church support Sedgefield youngsters planning volunteer trip
A COMMUNITY has backed a group of youngsters planning an overseas trip to help others abroad.
Woman severely injured after being deliberately run over is loving life again
A YOUNG woman who almost died after being deliberately run over is enjoying life again after finding love and slowly regaining her independence.
Vikings to 'invade' this year's Kynren performance
VIKINGS will be taking over the UK’s biggest outdoor live theatre performance this summer.
Taxi driver accused of touching drunk passenger
A TAXI driver took advantage of a drunk passenger on Christmas Eve, a court has heard.
Vintage buses are going back in service for one day only
ENGINE enthusiasts will be going on the buses for a 20th annual celebration of vintage vehicles that proudly served the North-East.
Coroner orders independent review into death of teenager, 17
A CORONER has ordered an independent review after the death of a teenager.
Library celebrates one millionth visitor
A LIBRARY has celebrated its achievements after welcoming its millionth visitor.
Up at dawn, but always in time for breakfast
IT’S 4.15am on the clock and 10 degrees on the thermometer when we leave home on a moonlit Easter morning. Somewhat surprisingly, it’s still ten degrees 75 minutes later, 2,000ft up on Middlehope Moor.
Trail runners challenged to try and tackle two new events
RUNNERS are being encouraged to sign up for two new trail-races.
Council's car park safety awards
TEN public pay and display car parks operated by Middlesbrough Council have received prestigious Park Mark awards for the twelfth consecutive year.
Hospice charity walk with footballers this weekend
A SPONSORED walk is being held to raise money for people suffering from life-limiting illnesses.
Celebrity chefs at coastal food festival this summer
TELEVISION chefs John Torode and Phil Vickery are set to impress visitors at a new food festival on the coast this summer.
Stokoe Shield contested in charity challenge match
A TROPHY bearing the name of a North-East football legend will raise cash for young people with mental health and learning disabilities.
Comment: Shaking up the UK political system?
YESTERDAY, Change UK, the new political party that has evolved from the Independent Group of 11 breakaway MPs, launched its campaign for the European Parliamentary elections. A pro-Remain party advocating a second Brexit referendum, Change UK will field…
Eclectic mix of music to play at Darlington Arts Festival
A MASSIVE mix of music styles will be played out during the seventh-annual Darlington Arts Festival, from hip hop to Haydn, jazz to experimental pop, and from prog rock to Prokofiev.
Globetrotting DJ to play at Darlington soul, funk and disco night
A DJ who has played all over world is coming to the North-East for a one-off charity event.
Colleagues form cycling quartet for Prostate Cancer UK
FOUR colleagues are swapping pensions for pedals as they take on the ‘Football to Amsterdam’ cycling challenge, covering 150 miles in two days.
Bookmaker William Hill chooses coach firm to ferry horse-racing VIPs
A NATIONAL bookmaker has selected a regional coach firm to transport major names in the horse-racing industry.
Win tickets for Middlesbrough v Reading
MIDDLESBROUGH play their final home game of the season when they host Reading at the Riverside on Saturday.
Clayton expecting more twists and turns in battle for play-offs
THEY’VE been in, they’ve been out, and after Monday’s hammering at Nottingham Forest, they’ve been shaken all about. Middlesbrough’s attempts to claim a play-off place have been akin to completing the hokey-cokey, but when the music finally…
Man denies taking part in village Post Office raid
A MAN accused of taking part in a robbery at a village post office has appeared in court almost two-and-a-half years after the crime was committed.
Max Power highlights key reason why Sunderland's promotion hopes are in jeopardy
WHEN Matt Godden fired home his stoppage-time equaliser for Peterborough United on Monday afternoon, the reaction from the 4,000-strong contingent of travelling Sunderland fans was one of despair. The striker’s neat low finish was painful, dramatic…
Volunteers needed to help clean up and run open air pool
A POPULAR dales swimming pool is appealing for volunteers to help ensure the facility opens on schedule for the summer season– and to ensure its long-term viability.
Mother set to skydive for ward that looked after her son during major operation
A MOTHER whose son underwent medical treatment over Christmas is raising money for the ward that looked after him.
STANLEY THOMPSON
THOMPSON April 17, peacefully in hospital, of Coundon. Stanley aged 85 years. Beloved husband to the late Maureen. A much loved dad to Michael and Keith, father-in-law to Gillian. A dearly loved grandfather to Liam, Lee, Marc and Gemma, a…
FLORENCE KIRBY
KIRBY Florence Sarah (Flo) (nee Tiplady) Aged 79 years of Brompton-on-Swale, died peacefully at home on April 15. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of David, Jenny and Andrew and a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma.…
Karen Edmenson
EDMENSON April 15, peacefully Karen, aged 64 years of Tudhoe, formerly Newton Aycliffe. Loving mum, granny, sister and good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St David's Church, Tudhoe on Tuesday, April 30 at 1.45pm followed by…
Janet Bannister
BANNISTER Janet 50th birthday An Angel wrote in the Book of Life our precious daughter's birth, Then whispered as she closed the book, Too beautiful to stay on Earth. So sadly missed. Mam, Dad, Andrew and Julie xxxx
EMMA DUNN
DUNN Tragically, April 10, Emma (nee Smith), aged 38 years of Darlington, formerly Shildon. A devoted wife of Paul, much loved and loving daughter of Elaine and cherished sister of David, daughter-in-law to Pat and the late David. Will friends please…
DEREK MASTERS
MASTERS Derek James Formerly of Middleton-St-George, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2019, aged 79. Dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Funeral Service to be held at Lancaster Crematorium, on Friday, April 26 at 10.30am.
William Edward Gillon
GILLON William Edward (Billy) April 15 at Bishopgate Lodge, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Sheila, loving dad to David and Andrea and son-in-law Alan. Friends please meet for service at St Mary's RC Church, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday, April 30…
THOMAS (FRANK) WATSON
WATSON (Belmont) On April 18, peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family, Thomas (Frank) formerly Sherburn Village aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne, dear dad of Karen, a treasured grandpa of Zoe and Ben, also a sadly missed…
MARGARET DOUGHTY
DOUGHTY (Sherburn Village) On April 18 peacefully in hospital, Margaret (nee Cook) aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, loving mam of David and Carol, a treasured grannie of Niamh, also a sadly missed sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law and…
John Geoffrey Brown
BROWN April 13, suddenly at Darlington Memorial Hospital, John Geoffrey (Geoff) aged 73 years, of Darlington, formerly of Piercebridge Grange. A loving husband to Ruth, and a dearly loved brother to Brian and David. Funeral Monday, April 29. Would…
Anita Wright
WRIGHT April 13, peacefully in hospital, aged 39 years, Anita. Loving daughter to Karen, much loved sister to Rebecca, Siobhan and Richard, devoted aunty to Cleo, Ceria, Courtney, Chelsea and Delilah, much loved niece to all the family and a dear…
FRED WEST
WEST Fred, of Staindrop, passed away peacefully on April 14. Much loved husband to Hazel, loving father to David, Craig and Moira. Loving brother, father-in-law and devoted grandad. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please…
ETHEL (ANNIE) COWAN
COWAN Ethel (Annie) aged 79 years of Shildon. A devoted wife of Dennis, much loved and loving sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 2.00pm on Wednesday May 1, followed by interment…
RICHARD BOWYER
BOWYER (Langley Park) On April 10, peacefully at home Richard Alfred, aged 59 years. Dearly loved husband of Pamela, loving dad of Nick and Grace, dear son of Eileen and the late Wilfred, brother to Anne, uncle to Daniel and brother-in-law to Tony.…
JANET ALMA BAKER
BAKER Janet Alma On March 31, peacefully in Hospital Alma aged 86 years of Darlington. Beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-gran to David, Denise, Melanie, Aiden, Owen and Jasmine. In our thoughts always. Funeral Wednesday May 1. Would…
bill catterson
CATTERSON BIll April 23, 2018 It's one year today we lost our beloved Dad we miss him every day and wished we had longer together we have so many wonderful memories and will stay in our hearts forever All our love Dawn and Darren
SHAUN MICHAEL BURNS
BURNS Shaun Michael No farewell words, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you Dad no one will ever know. Love you always…
ADAM WOODHEAD
WOODHEAD Adam James A much loved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin who is singing with the Angels Heavens door stood open On that cold momentous day The Angels came so softly And carried you away We know you are still living In the hearts of…
Father James Doherty
DOHERTY(Morpeth) Peacefully in hospital On April 12, 2019, aged 92 years Father James (Jim) a Priest of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle for sixty seven years. A loving brother to Michael, Moira and the late Sister Shelagh and Dorothy, a loving…
Jean Deluce
DELUCE Jean (nee Ellis) Peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, April 16, Jean aged 80 years of Haswell. Beloved wife of Ray and a very much loved sister of Allan and his wife Bonnie. Funeral service to take place at St. Paul's Church, Haswell on Tuesday,…
Alan Overend
OVEREND April 5, suddenly in Darlington. Alan, aged 94 years, dearly loved husband of Carol, much loved father of Michael, father-in-law of Julie, loving grandfather of David, Philip and Jenny and great grandfather of Iona. Funeral Tuesday, April 30.…
peggy johnson
JOHNSON (Peggy) On April 8 Margaret Maud Ethel, aged 87 years. Much loved wife of the late Laurie and mother to Peter and David, dearly missed by the whole family. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, May 1 at 1.15pm in Darlington Crematorium.
DAVID THORMAN
THORMAN David William Suddenly on March 31, David aged 52 years, of Balk, formerly of Barton. A dearly loved and devoted husband to Catherine, an amazing and devoted dad to Daniel, Jack Matthew and Emily. A much loved brother to John and Jane, a special…
carol lenane
Carol LENANE April 24th Happy 50th Birthday Lots of love from Mam and family xxx
IAN ARMSTRONG
ARMSTRONG April 13 suddenly but peacefully in Darlington Memorial Hospital, Ian, of Bishop Auckland, aged 57 years. Dearly loved son of Doreen and the late Bill. Will be sadly missed by all. Will family and friends please meet for service at St Helen's…
ANNE AGAR
AGAR Anne April 24, 2018 In memory of a much loved mam, gran and great-gran All our love Robin, Janet and families xx
ROCHELLE PICKARD
PICKARD Rochelle Hand in hand with God you walk Sadly and deeply missed By Lily and George xxx
DORIS CLOUGH
CLOUGH Doris aged 86 years of Brompton on Swale, died peacefully in hospital on April 17. Loving wife of Alan, dearly loved mother to Brian, Keith and David, dearly missed gran to Sarah, Andrew, Warren, Dawn, Linda, Diane and Alan and sorely missed by…
Thomas Ledger
LEDGER Thomas December 7, 1935 to April 24, 2018 We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain. Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Until we meet again. All our love the Family.
Tributes paid to former Darlington defender
FORMER Darlington defender Peter Skipper, who played for the club in the early 1980s, has died at the age of 61.

23rd April 2019

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