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Coronavirus latest: Two die at mental health trust; Region's death toll reaches 286
Coronavirus latest: The spread of Covid-19 in the North-East, North Yorkshire and throughout the UK.
Thora TIERNEY
TIERNEY April 2, peacefully, Thora (nee Meads) ages 88 years of Bishop Auckland. Loving wife of the late John (Scouse Snr.), dearly loved mam of Elizabeth, Paul, Margaret, John, Christine and Kathleen, dear mother-in-law, devoted nana and great-nana,…
Maurice (Tot) TURNBULL
TURNBULL Morris (Tot) Peacefully on March 30. Morris aged 78 years soul mate of Carole, loving dad to Bev, John, Johanna and David, grumpy grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother to Anne and the late Tommy. Private service. Resting at and all…
ANTHONY GREAVES
GREAVES (Gilesgate) On March 29, in hospital, Anthony (Tony) aged 73 year. Very much loved husband of Beryl, father of Anthony, Ian and Stuart, father-in-law of Mandy, Denise and Suzanne, a treasured grandad of Thomas, Henry and Emilia, also so loved by…
Robert Martyn (OZ) SMITH
SMITH Robert Martyn ( OZ ) aged 56 years of Aldbrough St John, passed away peacefully on March 28. Dearly loved husband of Sue, much loved dad of Josh, Jack and the late Hannah, dear brother of Jane and a loving grandad of Jake and Hannah. Private…
Maurice BENSON
BENSON Maurice aged 77 years of Ravensworth, passed away peacefully in hospital on March 30. Dearly loved by Susan, Lynne and Mark and very special and treasured grandad of Abby, Ella and great-grandad of Maisie. Due to the current circumstances a small…
Coronavirus latest: Two patients die at mental health trust
A MENTAL health trust has recorded its first coronavirus patient deaths as the number of deaths across the region rose by 28 overnight.
WATCH: Dramatic moment shopkeeper tries to wrestle gun from armed robber
A BRAVE shopkeeper chased off an armed raider who tried to rob his store.
Dinosaur boy leads neighbours on a doorstep dance to lift spirits
DINOSAUR fanatic Finley Atkinson has been at it again- lifting the spirits of his neighbours by leading them on a doorstep dance.
Residents in this North-East town are the least likely to 'stay at home'
THOSE living in Middlesbrough are "most likely" to ignore the "stay at home" guidance issued by the government, a health app has suggested.
Quad bike seized and two fined for breaching restrictions
POLICE seized a quad bike and fined two people for breaching coronavirus restrictions after responding to a report that it was being ridden in a way that put members of the public at risk.
Firms rallying round to boost council stocks
COMPANIES are rallying round to ensure that North Yorkshire’s care workers receive the safety equipment needed to continue their vital work.
Weapons brandished in street brawl and cars set on fire in Sunderland
DETECTIVES are investigating a series of linked serious crimes in Sunderland including a street brawl where weapons were brandished and cars set on fire.
Mayor promises 'clampdown' on lockdown in Middlesbrough
A TOWN mayor has spoken out and promised additional "clampdown" measures against residents flouting social distancing advice after coming at the bottom of a "stay at home" table.
Greggs reveals how you can make your own pasties from home
A ONCE-popular staple of breakfast, lunch and dinner - depending on who you speak to - branches of Greggs remain closed as the UK enters the third week of coronavirus lockdown.
Human remains investigation continues as police leave remote site
POLICE investigations continue as officers finish their work at the isolated cottage where human remains were discovered.
LISTED: The top 7 places you shouldn't park your car
MOTORISTS could soon be banned from parking on pavements across the UK, if a consultation led by the government is successful.
Man taken to hospital after quad bike crash
A 27-year-old man was left with a suspected broken hip and hand after a crash involving a car and a quad bike.
Firefighters tackling major fire at plastic recycling plant
FIREFIGHTERS are still on the scene of a major fire which broke out at a recycling plant last night.
Sewing group makes scrubs for the NHS
A GROUP of sewing enthusiasts from around the region have pledged to help the NHS by making scrubs for medical staff to wear in hospital.
Dad's plea for school that makes disabled twins' faces light-up
A COUPLE feel it is their turn to help a charity which has provided invaluable support to them and their disabled children.
Flytipping: 'Do not pay ‘a man with a van’ you found on Facebook to dispose of your waste'
FLYTIPPING offences have increased in a small County Durham town.
Locked down hairdressing apprentice trains on dad's nasal hair
HAIRDRESSING and beauty therapy apprentices have been getting creative to continue their training during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
Calls for clearer guidelines for businesses on furlough
CLEARER guidelines on furlough are needed amid growing confusion in the business community, according to HR experts.
Yorkshire CCC first county to put all players and cricket staff on furlough
YORKSHIRE have become the first county to furlough their players and cricket staff in response to the coronavirus crisis.
British Gas engineers to deliver food parcels for those 'desperately' in need
British Gas and Scottish Gas engineers are now delivering thousands of food parcels – to help struggling food banks and those 'desperately' in need.
GP practices to remain open over Easter Bank Holiday
DOCTORS’ surgeries are to remain open over the Easter Bank Holiday to help the NHS cope with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
A miniature birthday party for nine-year-old Little Alf
SOCIAL distancing may have put paid to his planned party, but a famous little horse still managed to celebrate in style.
Debenhams set to go into administration
DEPARTMENT store Debenhams is on the brink of administration for the second time in a year, the company confirmed today.
How to get home repairs carried out if you're renting or have a council house during coronavirus
GUIDANCE on how to get urgent home repairs carried out safely has been issued to those in rented accomodation and council houses.
Grant for Craven school wildlife project
CRACOE and Rylstone Primary School in Craven has received the first grant from the new Swinden Quarry Natural Environment Fund.
Coronavirus: National emergency fund helping to feed Darlington's vulnerable
THOUSANDS of pounds will be distributed to North-East charities and organisations to help them survive during the coronavirus pandemic.
MP Simon Clarke praises British Steel Skinningrove for avoiding job losses
AN MP has praised British Steel for ensuring there will be no redundancies during a three week pause of production due to coronavirus.
Councils can hold remote meetings from this week
COUNCILS will have the power to hold remote meetings over the phone or by video link during the coronavirus pandemic from this week.
Letters: 'Public Health England's belief that water fluoridation reduces tooth decay is built on quicksand'
DOCTORS Lowry and Robson (HAS, March 20) assert that oral health in fluoridated Newcastle is “much better than in the neighbouring non-fluoridated areas”.
Letters: 'The middle class need a new word for "colleagues"'
I SEE supermarkets have taken to referring to their staff as “colleagues”, a term that used to be employed mainly by academics, but also by members of other middle class professions.
Letters: 'The collective noun for professors?'
WHEN you turn your television on in these troubled times it won’t be long before a professor pops up on your screen giving his or her view on the problems facing us all.
Letters: 'Police notices may be work of disgruntled residents'
NEIL McKAY (HAS, Apr 2) may like to check with the police whether the notices warning motorists that they risk fines if they drive to the car park he mentions are genuine.
Letters: 'One’s duty is to avoid becoming infected with coronavirus'
I RECALL an old Air Cadets manual which informed me that “in the event of nuclear war your first duty is to avoid becoming a casualty”.
Letters: 'My coronavirus playlist - any other offerings?'
THIS is my coronavirus playlist:
People can enjoy Bowes Museum's Easter activities online
THE Bowes Museum is taking Easter holiday activities online whilst the venue is closed.
Town Crier Championships postponed until next year
A SUMMER event that was set to see international town criers descend on Helmsley has been postponed.
Letters: 'The National Emergencies Trust is working with local Community Foundations to get help to where it is needed most'
WE can now be in no doubt that our whole way of life is under threat from the new coronavirus, Covid-19.
Lawyers started market stall to support charity
A TEAM of solicitors have become market stallholders to raise money for an independent suicide prevention charity.
Letters: 'Is Mother Nature trying to curb the population?'
BY creating the coronavirus, does Mother Nature know what she is doing?
Funding boost for fire service scheme
A SCHEME that equips youngsters with lifesaving fire safety skills has received a funding boost.
Darlington Hippodrome chooses Samaritans as charity partner
A TOWN theatre has decided to raise money for a listening service which is there to help people struggling with their mental health.
Care home wins Easter eggs in scarecrow competition
A CARE home has been given Easter eggs by the Mayor of Peterlee after taking part in a community scarecrow competition.
Coronavirus: Barratt Developments North East closes sites across the region
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt Developments North East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has announced the temporary closure of its 19 developments and sales offices, as well as its head office, as a result of the nationwide…
Challenging obstacle course for charity postponed to next year
DARING fundraisers are being encouraged to 'get caked’ at a muddy obstacle challenge event in aid of charity.
Councils working hard to support businesses
BUSINESS aid in Richmondshire has already topped £5.4million.
Durham business delivering incontinence items launched
A BUSINESS dedicated to delivering incontinence products has been set up in a bid to "change lives" and tackle existing taboo.
North Yorkshire residents may have to store waste at home
RESIDENTS are being urged to reduce waste during the coronavirus pandemic, amid greater public health concerns around rubbish.
Teacher's invention makes computing easy
A TECH teacher from Middlesbrough College is launching an invention that will help young people automate everyday household functions.
School rugby players have plenty to celebrate
YOUNG rugby players celebrated their strength in depth after a string of successes both sides of the whistle, before Coronavirus closed schools across the UK.
How Dales wildlife photography brothers inspired Sir David Attenborough
TWO brothers who inspired Sir David Attenborough in his choice of career are the latest nominees in the Great North Yorkshire Sons and Daughters campaign.
Wensleydale Cheese factory launches virtual tours for Easter
A DALES cheese factory and tourist attraction is welcoming visitors back through its doors – from the comfort of their own homes.
Drug dealer tried to flush cannabis stash down the toilet when police called
POLICE discovered more than they bargained for when they were called to a house to deal with an incident.
Meet the Boss: IT strategist excited by potential of technology
GARRY BROWN admits the world of IT chose him rather than the other way around.
Mentor helps businesses with virtual walks
A FORMER chief executive turned business coach has turned to technology to keep his business leaders’ mentoring business going through the coronavirus crisis.
Headline Challenge - 2020 in quirky headlines
The Headline Challenge is played every weekday morning on the BBC Tees breakfast show (95fm). Peter Barron, and occasionally Chris Lloyd, bat for The Northern Echo, coming up with a funny story from around the world and challenging listeners to…

5th April 2020

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