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Pamela ALKER
ALKER Pamela aged 86 years of Richmond, passed away peacefully on March 25. Dearly loved wife of Jack, devoted mum of Bev, Brian and Martin and dearly missed nan of Daniel and Darren. Due to the current circumstances a small Funeral Service will be held…
RICHARD BURTON
BURTON Richard William Of Richmond. Passed away on Thursday March 26, aged 92 years. Beloved husband to the late Mavis, dearly loved dad to Graham and Neville, a dear father-in-law to Sue and Suzanne and a loving grandad to Nicola, Elanor and Lucy.…
Shirley BELL
BELL Shirley of Northallerton, passed away unexpectedly at home in her sleep on March 20, aged 71 years. Beloved wife of Bob, loving mum to Julie and Susan and a much-loved grandma to Megan, Alex, Ella and Louis. A dear sister to Ken and his wife…
Elizabeth (Betty) ADDISON
ADDISON Elizabeth (Betty) Peacefully in hospital on March 27, Betty aged 85 years, a beloved wife of the late Tony, a much loved mother of David and the late Christine, a treasured mother-in-law of Gillian and Gary, a loving grandma of Nicola and…
ERNEST ELMAR
ELMAR March 26, peacefully in hospital, aged 83 years Ernest late of Crook, formerly of Norfolk. Loving husband to Elizabeth, much loved dad to Edward and Heather and father-in-law to Tina and Adrian, devoted grandad to Isabel, Amelia, Jessica and…
YVONNE BARRY
BARRY Yvonne (nee Briggs) Passed away at Crosshill Nursing Home on March 23, aged 79 years. A dearly loved wife of John, beloved mam to Kay and Lynn, and mother-in-law to Stephen and Paul. A much loved grandma to Simon, Sarah, Antonia, David, Nicole,…
ANDREW GALE
GALE March 19, of Wolsingham, Andrew Charles aged 93 years. Dear husband of the late Josie and a much loved dad and grandad. Service at Wear Valley Crematorium Friday April 3, at 11:30am. Immediate family only.
IDA HERBERT
HERBERT Ida Ida, peacefully at home on March 25, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Gordon, a dearly loved mother of Karen, adored grandmother to Alexandra and Caroline, mother-in-law to Steve and Dave, loving sister and friend to many. Requiem…
ANN BARKLEY
BARKLEY Ann (nee Hopper) March 29 2012 Remembered with love and affection and missed every day by your family, Rob, Adele and Simon.
Alaia Grace Hughes
HUGHES - RAMAGE Congratulations Daniel and Ellie on the birth of your first daughter Alaia Grace Hughes All of our love Uncle Gareth, Aunty Rachael, Ethan and Nancy xxxxx
mary wilson
WILLSON Mary On March 26, peacefully at home, Mary aged 86 years of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of Wilfred, much loved mam of Ian, Neil and Keith, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Mary will be sadly missed by by all her…
Workers 'packed inside like sardines' says union as company rules out paid leave
A STEEL construction company will not place its North-East workers on furlough leave unless it is ordered to cease operations completely by the government.
Coronavirus latest: Covid-19 in the North-East, North Yorkshire and UK
Coronavirus: The spread of Covid-19 in the North-East, North Yorkshire and UK.
Coronavirus: ‘It’s nothing like the flu,’ intensive care doctor speaks of 'horrible deaths'
AS the battle against the coronavirus rages, one doctor from a North-East hospital shares a view from the front line – and urges people to follow government instructions.
Coronavirus latest: 13 further patients die in the North-East and North Yorkshire
THIRTEEN further patients from across the North-East and North Yorkshire have died after they tested positive for coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Drivers banned from toilets; haulage firm urges businesses to rethink
THE boss of a haulage firm has armed her drivers with an official health authority letter after several were barred from using toilet facilities when delivering freight.
Police patrol region’s beauty spots to stop visitors
POLICE are urging people not to drive to the region’s popular beauty spots to exercise.
Free school meals replaced with weekly £15 meal voucher - how to claim it
Children across England who normally receive free school meals will be given a £15 supermarket voucher while schools are shut during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nurse burgled during shift; two Darlington men due in court
TWO men are due to appear in court this morning accused of stealing from a nurse while she treated patients with Coronavirus.
Durham's acting PCC 'taken aback' by Derbyshire Police's drone use
DURHAM'S acting police and crime commissioner said he was "taken aback" by Derbyshire Police's use of drones to shame walkers out in the Peak District during the coronavirus lockdown.
Devastated villages buoyed by flood alleviation study funding
COMMUNITY leaders in a rural area left devastated by flash flooding have welcomed an injection of funding to investigate ways of lessening the impact of torrential downpours.
Men appear in court accused of stealing from Darlington nurse
TWO men have appeared at court charged with stealing a nurse’s bicycle and uniform in Darlington
Hand gel factory built within ten days finally opens in Newton Aycliffe
A HAND sanitiser production facility in the North-East has been built within its 10-day target and has today started shipping supplies for free to the NHS.
Crook jailed for smashing up NHS staff cars in hospital car park
A MAN who targeted the vehicles of emergency workers in a hospital car park has been jailed for 12 months.
Talented teenager writes song 'The Virus' to encourage people to come together to combat coronavirus
A TALENTED 16-year-old music student has written and recorded an emotive song to encourage people to work together amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blueprint unveiled for 449-home housing estate in Darlington
DETAILED plans have been submitted to build a 449-home housing estate on pasture land as part of a local authority’s drive to generate more funds for key services.
Police turn youth awards into praise for unsung heroes including these kind children
A NEIGHBOURHOOD police team has rebranded an awards scheme which recognises youngsters for going 'above and beyond' to instead celebrate the extraordinary things residents of all ages are doing to help people in their community.
Fenwick's: Darlington butchers with 'banter markets are known for' takes trader of the week
THIS week's trader of the week, the Northern Echo's weekly segment highlighting businesses and traders around the North-East, is Fenwick's Butchers and Deli.
Caravan park helps accommodate people who cannot go home during pandemic
A CARAVAN park in County Durham is providing accommodation to those who could not return home before the Government introduced restrictions to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Boy, 14, forced to hand over phone and bike at knifepoint
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy was forced to hand over his phone and bike at knifepoint.
Extra help to cover council tax bills
THOUSANDS of households across County Durham are set to benefit from extra help in covering the cost of their council tax bills during the coronavirus pandemic.
National League is suspended indefinitely
THE National League has been suspended indefinitely.
Darlington pupils deliver art to brighten hospital ward
PRIMARY school pupils have created a piece of vibrant art work to hang on the wall of a hospital ward.
Routine is key to positive mental health during social distancing
MOTIVATION does not exist, only habit and routine does, says a personal trainer, urging people to keep routine during social distancing.
Q&A with Dr Paul Williams: “This is not just another fortnight of isolation and things going back to normal"
WITH the nation into a second week of lockdown and cases of Covid-19 climbing, the Local Democracy Reporting Service spoke to Teesside GP Dr Paul Williams about the illness, its spread and how the NHS front line was holding up.
Socialising virtually: Best apps to chat, quiz and game with friends
If you miss hanging out with your friends and talking to more than your household - the wonders of modern technology have brought a new way to socialise.
Air ambulance crews now wearing three pairs of gloves to prevent contamination
AIR ambulance medics have started to wear three pairs of gloves to reduce the risk of infection during the coronavirus pandemic.
Darlington personal trainer says routine is key to positive mental health during social distancing
MOTIVATION does not exist, only habit and routine does, says a personal trainer, urging people to keep routine during social distancing.
Coronavirus: Food firm creates snack bar to help food banks, soup kitchens and shelters
A NORTH-EAST Fairtrade food manufacturer hopes to help those in need during the current COVID-19 crisis.
Coronavirus pledge from chief constable: ‘We will always be there for the public’
Writing exclusively for The Northern Echo, Durham Constabulary’s Chief Constable Jo Farrell speaks of the unique challenges of policing during the present Coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus: What you need to know this Tuesday morning, March 31
THE Government will work with commercial airlines to help stranded Britons get home, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced. The Foreign Office has set aside £75 million to charter flights to get those stuck abroad home from areas where commercial…
Stalker hid in a corridor waiting for his ex-partner to return home
A STALKER who breached a court order by harassing his ex-partner and bombarding her with messages has been put behind bars.
Protective equipment stolen from ambulance in Middlesbrough
POLICE are investigating after protective equipment was stolen from an ambulance in Middlesbrough.
Learning hub formed for kids of key workers
SCHOOLS in Stanley have joined together to create a central learning hub to support families of key workers.
Darlington Building Society grows reserves
A BUILDING society says it is going from strength to strength after reporting a rise in members.
Waterfront festival among events cancelled
The Hartlepool Waterfront Festival is among events is not going ahead this year due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Brass brand postpone Darlington performance due to coronavirus outbreak
AN award-winning North-East brass band has been forced to postpone a celebration concert marking its 150th birthday due to coronavirus.
Redcar food bank thanks community after raising £2,000
A FOOD bank has thanked its community after more than £2,000 was raised in just over a week to help keep supplies on the shelves during the coronavirus crisis.
Labour's Jessie Jacobs calls for better protection of workers over coronavirus
A MAYORAL candidate is calling for a independent body to be set up to expose companies refusing to protect their workings during the coronavirus crisis.
Letters: 'With people buying more during this time credit card companies should reduce their interest rates'
IN recent weeks many people have been buying a little extra when doing their weekly shopping (even without panic buying).
Letters: 'Ben Houchen advocates using an empty supermarket as a hospital, why not use the perfectly good one at Bishop Auckland?'
MAYOR Ben Houchen advocates using an empty supermarket as a hospital (Echo, March 30).
Stockton MP sets up phone line to tackle loneliness during coronavirus isolation
AS Covid-19 spreads across the country, many people will struggle to maintain social connections, therefore a new scheme has been created in a bid to combat loneliness for those who are self-isolating alone.
Letters: 'We must make sure to remember and respect the key workers after this crisis is over and build a fairer society for all'
THE ongoing covid-19 crisis has brought home to us just who the important people in society really are.
Letters: 'Pandemics like coronavirus are inevitable and yet our government seems unprepared for such an emergency'
IT is often said that the current coronavirus epidemic is unprecedented.
Letters: 'Durham County Council failed to listen to the public, let's elect others who will'
I WAS not surprised to see the letter from Elaine Denny headed “HQ travesty” (HAS, Mar 27) regarding the actions of the leaders of Durham County Council.
Letters: 'During this pandemic we still need to keep our country unspoilt'
I WRITE on behalf of Durham County Council in response to the letter from a Newton Aycliffe resident headed "Workers protection" (HAS, Mar 27) asking why we are still allowing our "litter pickers" to work.
Root's missing his chance to play for Yorkshire
England Test captain Joe Root says he and his fellow professionals will have to “roll with the punches” during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Emergency food and medicine support available in Redcar
EMERGENCY support with food supplies, medication and measures to combat loneliness are being rolled out in Redcar and Cleveland.
‘Nobody should be sleeping on the streets’ says mayor
“ABSOLUTELY nobody” should be stuck on the streets during the coronavirus crisis, according to Middlesbrough’s Mayor.
Plans are approved for 67 new homes
Plans have been approved for 67 new homes at one of the sites earmarked for large housing growth on Teesside.
Cleveland fire service asks for public help in tackling 'mindless arson'
A FIRE brigade has urged the public to help it tackle "midless arson" after a large fire at a farm.
Tributes to legendary North Yorkshire trainer
Peter Beaumont, trainer of 1993 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Jodami, has died at the age of 85.
Volunteers support aid
A mutual aid group set up just two weeks ago is helping scores of vulnerable people thanks to an army of 150 volunteers and over 1,200 supporters.
Success for Sedgefield Water Polo Club at regional competition
A WATER polo team is celebrating after its players were selected to represent the region.
University’s community work steps up
DURHAM UNIVERSITY remains open, and is making the health and wellbeing of its staff, students and the communities of which they are part its priority in all decision making.
Join the North East Bee Hunt to help protect them
PEOPLE across the region are needed to help monitor the populations of five bee species and gather data that can be used to inform conservation action.
Polam School, Darlington, children hang 'stay safe' banner
CHILDREN of key workers still attending school have painted and hung a banner up on the school fence in a bid to make passers-by smile.
New reception area and function suite among plans for Jersey Farm Hotel
PLANNING permission is being sought to transform a country hotel following its sale.
Middlesbrough College continues with expansion plans amid highest student roll
A COLLEGE says it is determined to carry on with plans to expand in the face of the coronavirus epidemic.
Firm Digs in for the next century
A FAMILY firm which has been growing for the past 100 years is marking its centenary with work underway to ensure its future for the next century.
Two new partners at Tees law firm
A TEES Valley law firm has started the year with a round of promotions in its private client department.
Law firm proud to help save heritage railway from administration
A DURHAM-based law firm says it is proud of the part it played in saving a heritage railway when its future was in doubt.
Flood defences delayed
FLOOD defence works in York will be delayed because of coronavirus.

30th March 2020

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