Archive - Wednesday, 18 September 2019

MARGARET CARLIN
CARLIN (nee Vasey) Margaret of Richmond, passed away peacefully on September 14, aged 80 years. Much loved mum, nana and a dear friend to many. Funeral Ceremony to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday September 26, at 10.15am. Friends please…
Pat RUCROFT
RUCROFT (nee Kirk) Pat of Newton-le-Willows died suddenly on September 8, aged 67 years. Dearly loved wife, mum, nana, great-nana and sister. Funeral Service to be held at St. Johns Church, Hipswell on Wednesday September 25, at 2.00pm, followed by…
BETTY ADDISON
ADDISON Betty of Catterick Village, died peacefully on September 7. Widow of the late Harry and a treasured mother and grandmother. Funeral service at St Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday September 27 at 12.00 noon, followed by private…
CAROLINE SEYMOUR
SEYMOUR Caroline (Former Chairman of North Yorkshire County Council) Peacefully at home on September 15, Caroline, aged 73 Years (of Kirkby and Stokesley) Beloved wife to John. Much loved mother to Thomas, Hannah, Rosie and Patrick and a loving and…
susan bramham
BRAMHAM September 9, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness. Susan aged 77 years of Leeming Bar, former shop owner of Images, Bedale and Norspun, Northallerton. Beloved wife of the late Alf, much loved mum of Henry and his partner Carey. Funeral…
GAMINI SENANAYAKE
SENANAYAKE Gamini (Dr. Sen) of Shincliffe passed away peacefully in hospital on September 11, aged 76 years. All well-wishers are welcome to attend the funeral service and cremation on Wednesday September 25, at 2.30pm at Durham Crematorium. Family…
GRAEME KITCHING
KITCHING Graeme (Kitch) Of Winston, passed away peacefully on September 11 aged 71 years. Beloved husband to Susan, dearly loved dad to Karen and Martin, much loved father-in-law to Chris and Emma, adored granda to Oliver and Sophie. Funeral Service to…
JOAN HUNTER
HUNTER September 11, peacefully at home, of Shildon. Joan aged 77 years, beloved daughter of the late Bob and Edie Buckle. A much loved sister-in-law to Ian and pat, a dearly loved aunt to Simon and Vicky, a very good friend to Alison, Lesley and…
RONALD PINKNEY
PINKNEY Ronald of Newton Aycliffe, suddenly at home on September 5, aged 87 years. Husband to the late Doreen Pinkney, Much loved partner to Dot, also a dear dad, grandad and great-grandad. Family and friends please meet for a service at Wear Valley…
Gillian Pocock
POCOCK On September 8, in St Cuthbert's Hospice, the Revd Gillian Pocock, wife of Douglas, mother of Kathryn, Sarah and Jonathan, following a valiant fight against myelodysplasia and osteomyelitis. Funeral service at St Margaret's, Durham, on Monday…
mark crampton
CRAMPTON Mark Of Barnard Castle, died suddenly in hospital on September 7 aged 61 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen, much loved dad of Michelle, Jonnie and George and will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Service…
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies following pub assault
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following an assault in a pub.
Hitachi set to miss out on Tyne & Wear Metro contract to Spanish firm
THE future of a North-East train builder is “being put at risk”, it has been claimed, after it emerged the firm is set to miss out on a £500m deal to build a new fleet of Tyne and Wear Metro trains – with the contract being awarded to a…
On-the-run drug dealer arrested by police
AN on-the-run drug dealer who was being hunted by police after failing to attend a court hearing has been arrested.
Man in road rage incident with car driven by partner
A MAN was involved in a dangerous driving incident with a car driven by his own long-term partner, damaging both, a court heard.
Two further men in court in connection with abuse of young detainees at Medomsley Detention Centre
TWO further men have been summonsed to court in relation to allegations of abuse of young detainees at the former Medomsley Detention Centre, near Consett.
WIN family tickets for England Women vs Brazil Women at the Riverside
ENGLAND WOMEN’S record-breakers make their eagerly-anticipated return to home soil at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium next month – and here’s your chance to be there.
The North-East's most popular foods revealed - great news for kebabs, not so great for bananas
KEBABS, mash, cocktails and cheesecake are tickling the taste buds of people in our region, while the North-East is collectively turning its back on bananas, jacket potatoes, Indian and Chinese food.
Tributes paid to man who helped regenerate Durham city
A LEADING figure in the regeneration of a North-East city has died at the age of 72.
Councillor was drunk at remembrance event and did bully town clerk, hearing rules
A COUNCILLOR accused of bullying and being drunk at a beacon lighting ceremony did breach a code of conduct, an independent panel has found.
Do you know these people police want to trace after 'unprovoked' pub assault
A BAR worker was left needing hospital treatment after an unprovoked assault in a pub in Durham.
I did it my whey...the entrepreneur who founded Weardale Cheese from an old prisoner of war camp
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Billy misses out on a hat trick of penalties
Shildon striker Billy Greulich-Smith missed out on a hat trick of penalties in their 3-0 win overNorthallertonin the ENL last night.
McFly announce Newcastle gig as part of come-back tour
POP band McFly has announced it will be performing in Newcastle's Utilita arena in an eleven-date tour of the UK.
Show to end the season
PREPARATIONS are underway for the last major agricultural event of the season when up to 15,000 people are expected at the Nidderdale Show..
Bishop Auckland Climate Action campaigners prepare for climate strike
A COMMUNITY is teaming up to fight climate change as part of a global movement.
Pupils to walk the solar system in fundraising challenge
Pupils will be walking across the solar system in a fundraising challenge to raise money for two charities.
Community buy-out on the agenda for parish church
PROPHESIED hereabouts in July, the folk of Witton Park now formally face losing their parish church – St Paul’s – but with an ingenious plan for its salvation.
County Durham entrepreneurs on track for success
ENTREPRENEURS are to boost their businesses by taking part in a six-month accelerator programme designed to help new County Durham companies flourish in the region and beyond.
Musician teams up with college to boost arts across Tees Valley
THE Wildcats of Kilkenny frontman has joined forces with Stockton Riverside College to help students discover new ways of bringing their performance into the community.
Festival of Thrift organisers looking for feedback to improve event
THE organisers of this year’s Festival of Thrift are asking people to help the event to develop and grow.
Row over parking for market traders setting up in Durham
MARKET traders in Durham City will soon have access to dedicated parking spaces under new plans.
Specialist unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital opens doors to visitors
PEOPLE are being offered the chance learn more about the work of a specialist medical unit.
The difference between rich and wealthy
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Durham University 1969 team for reunion
THE team of 1969 will gather back in Durham later this week to mark the 50th anniversary of a famous university sporting triumph.
Darlington apprentice wins Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year award
A TRAINEE account engineer was among several people honoured at the North-East National Apprenticeship Awards.
Children's hospice urges town to get behind new plans
A CHILDREN's hospice, which supports hundreds of people each year, has launched its plans to create a community group in a bid to raise awareness and fundraise vital funds.
Doctors insist that there no plans to close Weardale surgery
DOCTORS have reassured patients in an isolated community that their village surgery is not facing closure.
'Silver Lining' for flood victims as artist Mackenzie Thorpe produces original piece for auction
FLOOD victims who have lost homes and belongings are being helped by international artist Mackenzie Thorpe who has produced a special painting of his former home to help raise money.

17th September 2019