Archive - Sunday, 21 April 2019

Two men found with stab wounds in town centre
TWO men were found with stab wounds in Middlesbrough town centre in the early hours of the mornng.
'Don't drink and drown' - Man walks into sea fully-clothed holding a glass of beer
A LIFEBOAT crew has issued a 'don't drink and drown' plea after being sent to the aid of a drunken man who entered the sea while carrying a glass of beer.
Three pups abandoned in a box 'filthy with faeces and urine'
A TRIO of puppies are being now being cared for after being found dumped in a Darlington alley.
Wright: 'Hopefully we can pick up spirits again see where it takes us'
THIS time next week Darlington’s season will be over, and the club will be able to focus on decisions that are at the centre of speculation.
Plans for new indoor air rifle range approved
PLANS for a new air rifle range on Wearside have been given the green light by council planners.
Hundreds turn out for record-breaking Bikers Easter Egg Run
HORDES of bikers took to the roads to spread Easter cheer to poorly children and raise hundreds of pounds for charity.
Historic lifeboat relaunched following a 14-year restoration project
AN historic lifeboat has set sail on the Tyne following a 14-year restoration project by volunteers.
Barney get their title defence off to a flyer
Barnard Castle begin their Darlington Building Society NYSD ECB Premier League title defence in style, with a big home win over newly-promoted Billingham Synthonia.
Match Ratings: Newcastle United 3 Southampton 1
How did the players fare in Newcastle's 3-1 win over Southampton?
Conversion of ex-county council garage approved
PERMISSION has been granted for the conversion of a former council garage to allow the hire and sale of vehicles, along with the sale of parts and accessories.
Police search for missing man as family scour the banks of the Tyne
OFFICERS from Durham and Northumbria Police are conducting a search for missing person Alex Johnson as his family and supporters scour the Tyne looking for him.
Tributes paid to former Darlington council leader as he stands down
A FORMER council leader has announced he will not be contesting next month's election after more than four decades of service.
Boy becomes youngest person to hike Yorkshire Three Peaks
A BOY with a head for heights has climbed his way into the record books for a second time– after becoming the youngest person to conquer the Yorkshire Three Peaks walking challenge.
Women can sign up for football club's first ladies side
A FOOTBALL club is searching for players to join its first ever women's squad.
Pageant winner is crowned international queen
A TEENAGER has been honoured internationally after taking part in an acclaimed pageant.
Jacob, eight, collects over 300 Easter eggs for children's ward
AN eight-year-old boy who underwent major surgery over Christmas has set out to repay those who looked after him.
Three-year-old attempts to combat dog waste problem
AN extremely young creative has used a milk bottle to eradicate a dog waste problem on her street.
Freddie's Fight: Fundraising friends hold sponsored walk
SIX-YEAR-OLD friends have raised more than £3,000 for two good causes with a ten-mile sponsored walk.
Two leading scientists recognised with 'science Oscars'
TWO world-leading academics have been recognised for outstanding work in health research and evolutionary biology with 'Oscars of the science world'.
Young people to challenge social media image with new theatre show
YOUNG people are challenging the un-realistic expectations put on them through social media with a new show.
Alistair McGowan: 'This is the happiest I've ever felt' says star appearing in Yarm and Barnard Castle
COMEDY is still part of the picture - but Alistair McGowan has found new joy and purpose by 'coming out' as a pianist. He talks to Gabrielle Fagan.
Mary Poppins blows in for themed event at historic hall in Durham
A HISTORIC venue is welcoming Mary Poppins for the day for a special themed event.
Darlington business, Seymour's Home, opens today at its larger premises
A FAMILY business which has been trading for more than half a century is taking its company to new places.
Coalfield cinema memories of illegal gambling dens and floating skeletons that came down from the ceiling
DAAA-DAAAAN-DARRRGH! A horrified woman screams piercingly: “Aarrrgh!”. And a man laughs deeply in enjoyment: “Ha-har-haar”.
Village pulls together to revamp 'sparse' park
VOLUNTEERS in a village with a “sparse” playground have teamed up to help fundraise for better play facilities.
Cafe owner selling cannabis plant products seeks to dispel concerns she is running 'pot shop'
A WOMAN who has opened a café selling cannabis plant products is making a plea for people not to report her new business to the authorities.
North Yorkshire construction company's record haul of awards
ONE of North Yorkshire’s most respected construction companies has had its most successful year ever in the sector’s most prestigious awards scheme.
Eating Out: Gussto, Durham - 'the perfect place for cosying up over some wine and food'
Since becoming an Eating Out correspondent I’ve taken a keen interest in new venues in the area, and frankly, there have been so many in Durham in recent months that it’s been hard to keep up.

20th April 2019