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Met Office issues snow warning after coldest night of the winter
SNOW flurries are forecast to hit parts of the UK after Britons shivered through the coldest night of the winter so far.
Woods wanting to get one over his former team-mates
MICHAEL WOODS is looking forward to a Hartlepool United reunion.
Darlington boss expecting an exciting game against Spennymoor Town
GIVEN events of late, it would have been easy to overlook the fact Darlington have a game on Saturday.
Appeal after stabbed dog found at station
THE RSPCA has appealed for information after a dog wandered off the metro at Gateshead station alone with a suspected stab wound.
Spennymoor Town reduce ticket prices
SPENNYMOOR TOWN have reduced adult ticket prices for the remainder of the season.
Darlington Council leader shows his support for Mayor's airport plan
ANOTHER Labour council leader has confirmed his intention to support a mayor's ambitious plan to buy one of the region's airports.
Ant reunites with Dec for first day back at work, prompting a 'Woooohooooo!' from Holly
ANT McPartlin has returned to work with Declan Donnelly on the new series of Britain's Got Talent.
Man in court following pub fracas
A MAN has appeared in court following a suspected stabbing outside a pub.
Runaway goats swap Hartlepool for Hertfordshire
A PAIR of goats which spent four days trapped on a cliff face have found a new home from home.
University lecturer designs plastic boat with 30,000 flipflops
A UNIVERSITY lecturer is helping raise awareness of the impact single use plastic is having on the world’s oceans by designing a boat made entirely from rubbish collected from African beaches – including 30,000 flipflops.
Why a no-deal exit is not to be laughed at
IT was unedifying, brutal and spawned a thousand metaphors, my favourite being that if Theresa May was in a Test Match, she would be following on, needing 800, not a cloud in the sky with a dressing room revolt and ball tampering scandal (some wag did…
Newcastle resisting interest in Longstaff, says Rafa
NEWCASTLE UNITED have resisted offers to take young midfielder Sean Longstaff away from St James’ Park this month, Rafa Benitez has confirmed.
Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan: 'I was raped as a teenager'
THE chief of North Yorkshire’s police and fire services has revealed she was raped as a teenager and has vowed to make a difference to victims of sexual assault.
Pub scoops award in Parliament
TWO couples who took over a village pub threatened with closure and transformed its fortunes have been presented with the Parliamentary Pub of the Year Award for the North-East.
18 volunteers, two dogs and three cars in search for missing man
THE Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team (TWSMRT) have had their first call-out of the year.
Benitez - Injured stars should be available for Cardiff battle
RAFA BENITEZ has confirmed that Newcastle’s United’s biggest injury doubts ahead of Saturday's Premier League relegation battle with Cardiff City should be available for selection.
Parents of baby who may have three days to live appeal for heart donation
THE parents of a baby boy who suffered three cardiac arrests shortly after being born have made a desperate appeal to find him a new heart, amid fears he may have just three days to live.
'This county treats lorry drivers with little respect': Councils urged to consider truckers
THE boss of one of the UK’s leading transport businesses has urged councils to show more consideration to the needs of drivers who deliver and supply firms in their areas.
BRIAN DONOHUE
DONOHUE Brian Died January 18, 2018 Never more than a thought away, loved and remembered every day. Loving partner Julia and family xxx
DOROTHY KITCH
KITCH Dorothy 29-11-54 to 18-1-17 Mam and Nana, Living life without you is so hard to do, We love, miss and will forever cherish and remember you. Julie, Stan, Michael and Kaysha. x
Cpl John Lloyd Hooson
HOOSON DLI Cpl. John Lloyd 'Sam' (Middlesbrough) Passed away peacefully at home on January 14, aged 77 years. A loving husband of Brenda, dad of Beverley and John, grandad and great-grandad. Family and friends please meet for service at Teesside…
BLIZZARD KING
Blizzard KING Happy 1st birthday. Love Mammy, Jordan, Tahlia and Lennox
JOAN AWDE
AWDE Joan, aged 89 years, peacefully on January 11 of Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Denis, dearly loved mam of Barbara and Sue, loving grandma of Alex and Alys and a dear sister of Maren. Funeral Wednesday January 23. Friends please meet for…
Joan Ross
ROSS January 9, peacefully Joan of Escomb, aged 84 years. Devoted wife of the late Derrick, a loving and much loved mam and nana. Will family and friends please meet for service at Escomb Church, on Friday, January 25, at 1.45pm, followed by committal…
CHRISTINE MOREHEAD
MOREHEAD January 13, in hospital with her family by her side. Christine aged 71 years. A beloved wife, a much loved mother, a dearly loved grandmother. Funeral Tuesday January 22. Will friends please meet at 1.15pm, for service in Darlington…
Bernard CARRIGAN
CARRIGAN Bernard Margaret and family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for all the cards, kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement. Special thanks to all the staff at The Gardens Care Home for the wonderful care…
Carol Dunn
DUNN Carol Ann Peacefully on January 5, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mam of Maureen, Michael, Robert and Steven, sister to Vera and Terry, mother-in-law of Pamela, Adrienne and Cynthia, grandma of Alison, Michael, Lee, and…
MARY HODGSON
HODGSON On January 5, peacefully in St Margaret's care home, Mary (nee McCorry) of Belmont aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late William Arthur, a devoted mum, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Thursday…
Dorothy Elsie KITCH
KITCH Dorothy Elsie 29.11.1954 to 18.01.2017 Family forever, Never apart, Maybe in distance, But never at heart. Love always Nicola, Brodi, Rio, Kyro, Shekoni.
VIVIEN NYE
NYE Vivien Twenty years since you left us without saying goodbye. The pain is just the same now as it was that dreadful day. Family members have left us and new have come along but no one can take your place and never will. Love and missed every day by…
John Edward WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS On January 7, suddenly in hospital, John Edward of Thornley aged 70 years. Beloved son of the late Jonny and Theresa, dear brother of Anne and the late Marie, a sadly missed brother-in-law of Mac and Bob, a dear uncle of Paula, Kevin, Stephen,…
Brian RICHARDSON
RICHARDSON The family of the late Brian wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness and sympathy shown to them during their recent bereavement. Also for cards, letters of condolence, floral tributes…
MAURICE WALKER
WALKER Maurice On Tuesday, January 8, peacefully at home in Darlington aged 78 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Pamela, much loved dad of Lisa, Nicola, Shaun and Sharon, treasured grandad, father-in-law, brother, uncle as well as a good friend…
Cynthia Jane DAWSON
DAWSON Cynthia Jane (nee Hutchinson) Born September 1927 in Annfield Plain, but has lived 62 years in Bishop Auckland, passed on December 28, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James Robinson "Jim" Dawson. Cherished mam to Janet, Andrew and Catherine.…
ALFRED BALDASERA
BALDASERA On January 10, peacefully in Croft House, Alfred (Fred) of Thornley, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, also a loving dad, father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday January 23, would family and…
BETTY CATTERSON
CATTERSON (nee Collingwood) January 9 peacefully in St Teresas Hospice. Betty aged 90 years of Darlington, late of Coundon. Beloved wife of the late Reg, loving mam of Raymond and Trevor, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma.…
Norma STEADMAN
STEADMAN January 9, peacefully Norma (nee Wilson), aged 77 years of Shildon. Loving wife of the late John, dearly loved mam of Stephen, Ian, Kelvin, Vivien and Andrew, devoted nana, much loved partner of John, also a sadly missed sister, sister-in-law,…
JACQUELINE GRIMSHAW
GRIMSHAW January 9, 2019, peacefully in hospital. Jacqueline, aged 57 years of Darlington. Loving wife of Stephen, much loved mother of Lauren and Nicola, dearly loved grandma of Rhian and Theo, also a loving sister of Nigel and Anthony, treasured…
Peter Johnston
JOHNSTON Peter Peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 10 aged 77 years. Peter of Spennymoor, dearly beloved husband of Margaret and loving father, grandfather and brother. Funeral service to be held on Thursday, January 24 at 11.30am at St Pauls…
John Brian BARNES
BARNES John Brian, aged 82 years, peacefully on January 10, of Middleton-One-Row. Beloved husband of the late Sybil. Funeral Tuesday, January 22. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.45am. No flowers please. Donations if…
CECIL WRIGHT
WRIGHT Cecil Formerly of Thornton Le Moor, passed away peacefully on January 5, at Leeming Bar Grange aged 96 years. Much loved husband of Joan. Dear father to Trevor and Keith, father-in-law to Christine and Margaret, a much missed grandad,…
Ivan WADE
WADE Ivan Peacefully on January 15, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Olga, dearly loved dad of Ian and the late Ann, a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Wear Valley Crematorium Coundon on Tuesday…
Olive GRISDALE
GRISDALE (nee Caygill) Olive of Woodham, Newton Aycliffe formerly of Shildon, passed away peacefully in Bethany House care home on January 9, aged 86 years. Dearly beloved wife of Cresswell, a much loved mam to Karen and Stephen, grandmother and…
MARJORIE BAINBRIDGE
BAINBRIDGE (nee Whitfield) Crook On January 9, Marjorie aged 82 years. Loving wife of Robert, cherished mam of Lynne and also a beloved grammar of Shane and Leona. Friends please meet for service at 10.45am at St. Catherine's Church, Crook, on Thursday,…
Frank Grey
GREY Crook On January 13, Frank Morton passed away peacefully aged 80 years. Dear husband of Elizabeth and also a loving father of Steven, Susan and Jeffrey. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 25 at 9.30a.m. At…
LILY HUMPHREY
HUMPHREY Lily Four years since you went away, Loved and remembered every day. All your loving family. xxx
'Put it down!' 'You are going to be shot!' - Bodycam footage shows police shoot armed man
THIS is the dramatic moment a man is shot by armed police.
Man charged following suspected stabbing outside pub
A MAN arrested following a suspected stabbing outside a pub has been charged.
Northallerton RUFC continue winning start to the year with scrappy and hard fought 22-32 away win
NORTHALLERTON first team continued their winning start to the year with a scrappy and hard fought 22-32 away win at Wheatley Hills.
Spirited display by Guisborough RUFC in Keighley defeat
IN a long-running theme to the season, Guisborough lost narrowly when they entertained Keighley at the Belmangate ground. Playing with the wind behind their backs, Keighley opened up a 13 points lead in the first half with a try, conversion and two…
Hat trick of signings at Hartlepool United
HARTLEPOOL UNITED have completed a hat-trick of Friday loan signings.
Guisborough Town's relegation worries resurface as crowds hoped to witness one of club's famed late comebacks
Guisborough Town 3 Ashington 5
'It will certainly be a monkey off our backs if we win' - Spennymoor boss on facing Darlington
Spennymoor Town manager Jason Ainsley is looking for his first ever league win over Darlington at Blackwell Meadows tomorrow.
Fine motorcycle trial event despite absence of buttie van
Wetherby & D.M.C. Annual Filtrate Trophy Trial, Bayliss Gap, Pateley Bridge, Sunday
Bishops relishing Benfield clash in title chase
Bishop Auckland manager Ian Chandler is relishing today’s game against Newcastle Benfield as the race for the Northern League title intensifies.
Man shot by police detained indefinitely in mental health hospital
A MAN shot by police after refusing to put down the air weapon he was carrying has been placed in a secure hospital unit indefinitely, under the Mental Health Act.
Richmond and Zetland Harriers: PBs at the much vaunted Brass Monkey half marathon
IT was another week of outstanding running from those of Richmond and Zetland Harriers, with many new PBs at the much vaunted Brass Monkey half marathon and the juniors in action at the Yorkshire schools cross country championships.
Royal Northern Sinfonia leader Bradley Creswick to have last Lark
ROYAL Northern Sinfonia’s much-loved violinist Bradley Creswick will step down as leader of the orchestra at the end of their 60th anniversary season, it has been announced.
Shoppers give hundreds of pounds to good causes through superstores donation scheme
SHOPPERS have given hundreds of pounds to local causes through a superstore’s donation scheme.
Former Baydale Beck landlord found guilty of sex assaults
A FORMER pub landlord has been convicted of sexual assault following a trial at Teesside Crown Court.
Letters: 'My support is with bus users not drivers, but I do sympathise'
THE NORTHERN ECHO recently reported on the effects the recent bus drivers’ strike has had on local business in Darlington (Echo, Jan 12).
Duke of Edinburgh crash: What are the rules for older drivers?
THE Duke of Edinburgh's car crash at the age of 97 has prompted debate around the safe age of drivers.
Free advice bus for the Dales
RESIDENTS of rural Dales communities can now benefit from vital support from Citizens Advice.
Flint and Shotton back in contention for Middlesbrough's clash with Millwall
ADEN Flint and Ryan Shotton have put themselves back into Tony Pulis’ thinking for Middlesbrough’s Championship date with Millwall on Saturday.
Celebrations after birth of wallaby joey, named Opal
A SEVEN month-old wallaby joey named Opal has been seen in public out of her mother’s pouch for the first time since she was born at North Yorkshire’s Flamingo Land.
Letters: 'Nationalisation is Labour policy, so why the scepticism about airport plan?'
GIVEN that large scale nationalisation of utilities is now official Labour Party policy, I find it curious that some Labour local council leaders have been openly sceptical about Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen's plan to take our local airport back into…
Dramatic drone photo shows devastating effect of Northallerton fire
DRAMATIC drone footage has shown the devastating effects of a fire that ripped through a Northallerton garage.
“Absolutely crazy” - Boro boss Pulis on Leeds manager Bielsa's 'spying' missions
TONY Pulis has played down Marcelo Bielsa's level of analysis but feels the way the Leeds United head coach has gone about spying on Championship training grounds this season is “absolutely crazy”.
Letters: 'Bishop Auckland railway station comes with own rubbish tip'
IF things carry on as they are now, Bishop Auckland will soon be unique: the town will have a rubbish tip with its own railway station.
Letters: 'Durham Crematorium modernised but too small'
SADLY I go to a lot of funerals as I have lived all of my 75 years in Durham City and have been a rugby club member for some 60 years and worked for Durham university for 47 years, so I have quite a few old mates who've met their maker at some point.
Arriva bus strike talks to continue after five-hour meeting
CRUNCH talks between unions and Arriva bosses to head off further strike action by bus drivers will continue on Friday.
Priority for social housing given to veterans and military personnel suffering from PTSD
NEW measures will help councils ensure that members of the Armed Forces and veterans suffering from mental ill health are given the right priority for social housing.
Abbey's light-up event raised £6,400 for hospice charity
AN event which saw a 12th century North Yorkshire Abbey bathed in lights has raised £6,400 for a local hospice care charity.
Binman airlifted to hospital after accident with own bin lorry
A BINMAN was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after an accident involving his own bin lorry.
'Strong smell of cannabis' led to discovery of farm
COMPLAINTS about the 'strong smell of cannabis' in a neighbourhood led to police discovering a farm cultivating the drug nearby.
Missing man Gordon Cocker found safe and well
A DARLINGTON man who went missing from his home has been found safe and well.
Friendship spans the generations at Northallerton care home
TODDLERS proved that age is no barrier when they connected with care home residents in Northallerton.
Parents unite with parish council to improve play area
RURAL mothers have united with their parish council to create new play area for their children.
Radio presenter urges people to wear Cancer Research UK charity bands
A RADIO presenter is urging people across the county to wear wristbands in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Durham County Archive to re-run its family history course
ARCHIVISTS are re-running a course aimed at helping people find out more about their family’s past.
Chance to volunteers to support prisoners and their families
A CHARITY supporting more than 124,000 visitors to North East prisons each year is seeking new volunteers to help support families and children impacted by the criminal justice system in the Teesside area.
Education Village pupils celebrate with breakfast and snakes
PUPILS are celebrating their school’s success in style in the company of a host of weird and wonderful creatures.
Prisoner lost sight in eye due to exercise yard attack
AN inmate is to stand trial accused of carrying out an attack at a high security jail in which a fellow prisoner lost the use of an eye.
Sunderland to make final Grigg bid - as Ross says club's image has changed
SUNDERLAND will make a final attempt to sign Will Grigg in the next week, with Jack Ross claiming the club’s progress over the last six months has made it a much more attractive destination for potential recruits.
Police commissioner dismisses claims she instructed employee to help distance her from convicted kidnap gang leader
A POLICE, fire and crime commissioner has moved to scotch claims that she instructed an employee to help distance her from a convicted kidnapping gang leader.
Independent salon refitted as demand grows
THE OWNER of an independent salon has reopened after an extensive and self-funded refurbishment.
Teenage burglars who threatened pregnant woman with knife are jailed
TWO teenagers have been jailed after they threatened a pregnant woman at knifepoint during a burglary last year.
Woman who wanted to warn Jason Donovan about imposter threatened theatre staff, court told
A WHEELCHAIR-user threatened theatre staff who refused to reinstate her tickets for a Jason Donovan concert because she wanted to warn him about an imposter.
Ayoze Perez: 'We have to pile the pressure on Cardiff by playing on the front foot'
IT has been billed as a game that could define their season, but Ayoze Perez insists Newcastle United have to turn the pressure onto their opponents, Cardiff City, when they head into tomorrow’s relegation showdown at St James’ Park.
Northern Powerhouse minister: North needs to take back control
GETTING the best for the people of the North amid an uncertain Brexit was the message of the Northern Powerhouse Minister on a visit to County Durham yesterday.
Care professional takes the reins after acquiring care home
AN experienced care professional is set to combine her healthcare and business expertise after acquiring a County Durham residential care home.
Students learn glass and ceramics design skills
STUDENTS from a academy have been learning first-hand the skills of working with glass and ceramics.
Mayor's ambitious plan to buy DTV airport coming under scrutiny
A MAYOR’S ambitious plan to buy a regional airport continues to come under scrutiny from councillors across the Tees Valley.
Free glassmaking workshops to celebrate industrial past
A REPLICA lead mining tub featuring handmade glass panels will be the centrepiece of a community arts project celebrating a dale’s industrial heritage.
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson talks about her inspiration ahead of theatre adaption at The Gala, Durham
A POPULAR children’s author has spoken about the power of books, why she writes so much about animals and the magic of going to the theatre ahead of one of her stories being brought to the stage.
Women tech leaders unite to inspire the next generation
MORE than 40 primary school age girls learnt how to build website, at an event aimed at inspiring the female technology leaders of the future.
Writer to share her skills with a series of workshops
A NOVELIST, journalist and creative writing tutor will lead a series of monthly workshops.
Hunt defends right to meet in Malton
A TRAIL hunt group has defended itself against claims made by an animal welfare charity, which has called on a council to ban its traditional Boxing Day meetings.
Holocaust Memorial Day service will feature tributes from sixth form students
STUDENTS at a local sixth form have put together a series of performances and artwork to honour Holocaust Memorial Day.
Bannatyne gym members complain about price rises of up to 30 per cent
HEALTH club chain Bannatyne's has come under fire from some members after it increased prices at its oldest club this month.
Road closures in place for four weeks for water pipe upgrade
ROAD diversions are in place in Bishop Auckland while work to upgrade the area's water network takes place.
Rule change to enable growth of Bishop Auckland Food Festival
RULE changes could help expand Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

17th January 2019

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