Archive - Sunday, 8 December 2019

Conservative candidate Matt Vickers allegedly assaulted in Ingleby Barwick
A NORTH-EAST candidate for The Conservative Party has vowed to "continue" his campaign despite being the victim of a verbal and physical assault.
'It was awful, he was such a mess': Attempted murder probe after man shot
A MAN is in hospital with serious injuries after he was shot in the early hours of this morning.
Boy, 14, arrested in Consett murder probe released on bail
A 14-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of David Cameron has been released on conditional bail.
Man sent up to 60 emails a day to woman he had last seen ten years ago
A MAN who bombarded a woman with more than 1,000 unwanted emails containing pornography and images of himself was sending her up to 60 messages a day, a court has heard.
Match Ratings: Newcastle United 2 Southampton 1
How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 2-1 win over Southampton?
Steve Bruce praises Andy Carroll's impact - but is concerned about Allan Saint-Maximin and Ciaran Clark
STEVE BRUCE has hailed Andy Carroll’s game-changing qualities after the Newcastle United striker came off the bench to transform his side’s 2-1 victory over Southampton.
Newcastle United 2 Southampton 1: Magpies recover to beat Saints
IN each of their last three home games, Newcastle United have found themselves a goal behind. In each of those matches, they have recovered to claim at least a draw and garnered seven points from an available nine. Nothing sums up the spirit and…
Sponsored walk for football chairman after stroke
FOOTBALL fans, players and officials clubbed together to help one of their own as he rebuilds his life following a devastating stroke.
Team News: Joelinton replaces Andy Carroll in Newcastle team to face Southampton
JOELINTON returns to the Newcastle United team for this afternoon's Premier League home game against Southampton.
FULL-TIME: Newcastle United 2 Southampton 1
Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson reports live from St James' Park as Newcastle take on Southampton.
PICTURES: Can you spot yourself at Redcar's Christmas light switch on?
A TOWN centre was transformed into an illuminated metropolis as the Christmas lights were switched on.
Car leaves road and ends up in ditch in A172 crash
A CAR was pictured in a ditch after it left the road on a stretch of the A172 on Teesside last night.
'Spence's energy, Boro's 1-0 wins and Woodgate winning his head-to-head with Bowyer' - the key talking points from Middlesbrough's win over Charlton
MIDDLESBROUGH claimed back-to-back home wins for the first time this season as they saw off Charlton Athletic at the Riverside on Saturday.
Match Ratings: Middlesbrough 1 Charlton Athletic 0
How did the players fare in Middlesbrough's 1-0 home win over Charlton Athletic?
Beer, four bottles of champagne, spirits and lunch - celebrations sparked by trowel action
Today' Object of the Week is linked to the launch of one the North-East’s most imposing museums. Last week marked the 150th anniversary of the laying of The Bowes Museum’s foundation stone.
Man avoids jail after pulling knife on ex-girlfriend and threatening to kill her
A MAN who pulled a knife out of his bag and threatened to kill his former girlfriend after accusing her of spending too much time on her phone has avoided prison.
Crazy capers of hot air balloonists in the Tees Valley decades before the story of The Aeronauts film
AERONAUTS is the title of a new a film about hot air balloons that is currently taking off in cinemas.
Tributes to a military man with an eye for a high heel
A FLAMBOYANT military veteran whose glamorous alter-ego ‘Norma’ drew admiring glances on the streets of Darlington has died aged 82.
Pictures: Bringing the first Christmas to life in Durham
ACTORS, choristers and camels brought the story of Christmas to life, in the heart of Durham City.
Pandora bracelet and laptop among stolen items recovered by police, man arrested
POLICE have recovered a number of items believed to have been stolen from vehicles and properties in the Hartlepool area.
Challinor angry after Pools throw away lead
HARTLEPOOL United’s players felt the wrath of manager Dave Challinor for the first time after they lost at Woking.
Ice sculptures return to Darlington for another year
ICE was forecast in Darlington on Saturday as the annual Ice Sculpture Trail made its return.
Armstrong 'chuffed to bits with the lads'
MUCH-IMPROVED Darlington overcame third-placed Chester and a floodlight failure to record their first win in five league matches.
A tale of two penalties for Moors at Leamington
Leamington 2 Spennymoor Town 2.
Shildon now in top two with sixth win in a row
Shildon won their sixth league game in a row at Northallerton on Saturday to move into the top two of the ENL First Division.
Going, going, gone…why an auction could be the best way to sell your property
VENDORS with a property to put on the market might find that they’re better off selling through auction.
Woman who stole two packs of cheese among those in court this week
THE following appeared before magistrates in Teesside this week:
Review: The Fat Hippo, Durham
The Fat Hippo, Durham
Durham pub name change to the Drunken Duck ‘would set a bad example’
COUNCILLORS are objecting to plans to change the name of a pub named after a former city mayor to the “Drunken Duck” because they are worried it does not set a good example.
'Character and team spirit': Darlington Spraire Lads U7s
In our new weekly feature celebrating grassroots sports teams, we profile Darlington Spraire Lads Under 7s.
What a man, in what a match: Harry Mead recalls Bob Willis's Ashes heroics
Following the death of legendary fast bowler Bob Willis this week, Harry Mead recalls his most famous feat.
Headline Challenge - 2019 so far in quirky headlines
The Headline Challenge is played every weekday morning on the BBC Tees breakfast show (95fm). Peter Barron, and occasionally Chris Lloyd, bat for The Northern Echo, coming up with a funny story from around the world and challenging listeners to…

7th December 2019