Archive - Wednesday, 17 July 2019

RAYMOND RAY EGGLESTONE
EGGLESTONE Raymond 'Ray' (Witton Gilbert) Peacefully on July 10, aged 94 years. Dearly loving brother of Derek and brother-in-law of Maureen and a much loved uncle and friend. Funeral service will be held at Durham Crematorium on Monday, July 29, at…
MARGARET KNOWLES
KNOWLES Margaret (Brompton on Swale) Maurice and family wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness, sympathy, letters, cards of Condolence and generous donations for Kidney Research UK received during their recent sad…
Bill Marley
MARLEY Bill Bill's family would like to thank everyone for their cards of sympathy and for the support received following their sad loss. Your kind donations amassed to £435 to be split between Alzheimer's UK and Martin House Hospice. A big thankyou to…
Kenneth GALE
GALE July 12, peacefully Kenneth, aged 77 years, of Crook. Dearly loved dad of Fiona and Donna, devoted grandad of Chris, Craig, Laura and Anthony and great-grandad of Aaliyah, Kadyn and Emily, also a good friend to many. Will friends please meet for…
Poppy (Frances) Harris
HARRIS Poppy (Frances) On July 11 peacefully in St Teresa's Hospice of the Half Moon Inn, Barton. Poppy aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe, much loved mam of Geoffrey and Peter. A dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana and a very…
Mary Frances ROONEY
ROONEY July 8, peacefully at home in Stapleton. Mary Frances, aged 92 years, dearly loved wife of the late John, mum of Isobel and Edith, and mother-in-law of Karl. A private funeral service has taken place.
JAMES HOWE
HOWE James July 17, 2010 Gone but never forgotten. Love, Rena, Sandra and family.
Tommy Egglestone
EGGLESTON (Pity Me) On July 11 peacefully at home Tommy aged 98 years. Dearly loved husband of Lilian, loving dad of Jeffrey, a dearly loved grandad, great-grandad and father-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road,…
Violet ATKINSON
ATKINSON (nee Ward) July 11, peacefully in the care of Barrington Lodge with her loving family at her side, Violet of Bishop Auckland formerly Hartlepool, aged 91 years. Devoted wife of the late George Robert, a loving and much loved mam to William,…
John Stephen Gladwin
GLADWIN John Stephen July 1 peacefully at The Lawns Care Home aged 76 years of Darlington. Loving brother of Anne, dear brother-in-law of Ken also uncle of Helen and Ross. Funeral Tuesday 23. Would friends please meet 1.15pm for a service at Darlington…
Kenneth Wilson
WILSON July 5, 2019 Kenneth (Ken) aged 91 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean, and a dearly loved father, father-in-law, granda and brother. Sadly missed. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Shildon Salvation…
JOYCE BARRON
BARRON April 17, of Willow Road, Spennymoor, Joyce aged 82 years. Much loved wife of Walter, dearly loved mam of David. Would relatives and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium, Monday, July 22, for a service and committal at 3:00pm.
DAVID ELLIOT
ELLIOT David Newton Hall, Durham July 17, 2002 Aged 34 years Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, Cherished memories never fade because one loved is gone, Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, For as long as there is a…
KATE VICKERS
Kate VICKERS Congratulations on graduating from Teesside University with a First Class Honours Degree in Biomedical Science. A fantastic achievement, so very proud of you. Love from Mam, Dad, Nana, Matt and Hugo. xxx
Dispute over directors' payments at Darlington auction mart after “financial irregularities” allegations
A DISPUTE between a group of shareholders of Darlington Farmers Auction Mart and its directors has led to both groups sending out letters to all shareholders to clarify their positions ahead of the company’s annual general meeting next week.
Aimee Willmott shrugs off funding blow to take a starring role at Worlds
AIMEE WILLMOTT is well versed in battling against adversity. In 2017, the Teessider suffered a fractured spine, as well as injuries to her ribs and knee, and was forced to relocate from London to Stirling when her previous training programme was…
Couple admit throwing ammonia into man’s face
A COUPLE have admitted throwing ammonia into a man’s face, causing damage to his eyesight.
Countdown presenter said Jewish song at miners' gala was "as tasteful as showing Black Panther at a Klan rally."
ORGANISERS of Durham Miners' Gala have invited Rachel Riley to attend the event next year after she criticised a brass band for playing a traditional Israeli folk song.
Jonathan Woodgate issues a warning to Middlesbrough's senior players
JONATHAN WOODGATE has warned Middlesbrough’s senior players not to take their positions for granted as they approach the start of the new season.
Man who slapped and spat at his ex, kicked down her door and called her 'a piece of sh**'
A “controlling” ex boyfriend who spat at and slapped a woman has been spared jail after bombarding her with hundreds of emails and kicking down her front door.
Jack Laugher claims Olympic place with World Championship silver medal
JACK LAUGHER was able to reflect on a job well done as his silver medal at the World Diving Championships guaranteed him a place in the 3m synchronised springboard event at next year’s Olympics.
'If I went around assaulting my staff that wouldn’t be very professional' - Francis Jones assault case dropped
DARLINGTON’S "Rent-a-Cop" Francis Jones is in the clear after an assault charge against him was dropped.
Man dies after being hit by lorry on the A19
A MAN has died after being hit by a lorry on the A19 southbound on Tuesday morning.
Man dead and another fighting for life after Weardale head-on crash
A MAN has died and another man fighting for his life in hospital following a head-on crash in Weardale on Monday.
Police want to speak to this man in connection with arson
POLICE in Consett would like to speak to this man in connection with an arson.
People want Lambert for end of life care
TALKS are being held to turn a former community hospital into a desperately needed hospice for the Hambleton District.
Mayor hosts town hall tea party to start fundraising campaign
A TOWN tradition was upheld when its new mayor hosted a tea party for residents and dignitaries from across the region.
Everest marathon for Chris
ADVENTURER and farmer Chris Brown is planning to head to Everest to run the world's toughest and highest marathon at the age of 73.
Parkdean founder and Visualsoft CEO join North-East Entrepreneurs' Forum
A LEADING North-East entrepreneurial membership organisation has strengthened its executive team with a series of high-profile appointments.
James to tackle 20,000ft climb
WAR veteran James Rose who lost both legs after being blown up by a mine in Afghanistan is planning to become the first military double amputee to climb 20,000 ft high Mount Kilimanjaro unaided.
Report criticises Paw Patrol, Fireman Sam and My Little Pony as non-inclusive
MORE action is needed to “shape the perceptions” of children watching non-inclusive TV, according to a report.
North Yorkshire has lowest percentage of e-cigarette users in country
NORTH Yorkshire has the lowest percentage of e-cigarette and vape users in the country according to a leading retailer.
Plans submitted to repair grade II-listed historic railway buildings
HISTORIC railway buildings described as neglected and unloved could be brought back to life if planning permission is secured to carry out work on them.
Children's hospices 'at crisis point' due to lack of funding, says Zoe’s Place
BOSSES of a cash-strapped baby hospice have warned more children’s hospices could be forced to reduce their services to families in need even further unless there is a significant increase in funding.
Builder maintaining ‘repayments’ ordered by judge
A BUILDER convicted for overcharging a couple after performing sub-standard work at their home is meeting a judge’s repayment plan.
RAF veteran who witnessed German bombers fly over his home wins award
AN RAF veteran who witnessed German bombers flying over his home has won a national award.
Councillors reject hot food takeaway plan
PLANS for a takeaway in a village high street have been snubbed by councillors.
New link road for city industrial estate approved
PLANS for a new link road to improve traffic flows have got the green light.
From Portugal to Durham: Umbrellas prove a hit with shoppers
INSPIRED by the sunny streets of Portugal, a colourful display of umbrellas is proving a hit with shoppers.
Durham photography club to hold recruitment evening
A PHOTOGRAPHIC society is holding a recruitment evening to try and is calling on enthusiastic snappers to get involved.
New Tri-responders cover main emergency services in Weardale
THE safety of residents in Weardale has been given a boost with two new tri-responder recruits.
Sherburn Hill Hub to hold event to share plans for community centre
THE group hoping to open a new community centre in a village are inviting people to have a say on proposals.

16th July 2019