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LIVE: Tranmere Rovers 0 Sunderland 0
Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson provides live coverage from Prenton Park as Sunderland take on Tranmere Rovers in League One
June Elizabeth LIPPEATT
LIPPEATT June Elizabeth (née Radestock) January 29, 2019. Every day, in some small way, Memories of you come our way. Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, still loved and ever dear. In loving memory of our special Mother and Granny taken one…
Elizabeth MALONE
MALONE Durham Peacefully in hospital on January 22, aged 94 years, Elizabeth (Betty). A much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Please meet on Tuesday, February 4 for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30pm. All are welcome afterwards to…
Freda FLETCHER
FLETCHER January 17, peacefully in hospital aged 93 years. Freda (nee Moses) loving wife of the late Tom, much loved mam to Prudence, Stewart, Gloria and the late Stephen, also mother-in-law to Ian, Barbara and Christine, devoted nanna and gran to…
MATTHEW MADDISON
MADDISON Matthew of Darlington passed away peacefully on January 16, aged 85 years. Dearly loved brother of Brian and uncle of Julie. Family and friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday February 4 for 2.15pm.
DOROTHY MARGARET WILSON
WILSON Dorothy Margaret, aged 91 years of Middleton St George, formerly of Billingham, passed away peacefully in Manor House Care Home, Barnard Castle on January 12. Dearly loved wife of George. Loving mum to John and Denise. Loved grandma to Andrew,…
Harry TROUGHEAR
TROUGHEAR (Gilesgate) On January 13, peacefully in hospital Harry aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Mabel, loving dad of Jeremy, father-in-law to Caroline and adored grandad of Richard and Annabel. Friends please meet for service at Durham…
Susie STOKER
STOKER Susie died January 29, 2016 A dear Mam, Grandma and Great-Grandma Remembered every day Love Shirley, Jeff and family xxxx
JOAN BRYSON
BRYSON Joan Died January 29, 2016, aged 77 years. Treasured memories of a dearly loved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother Never more than a thought away Loved and missed every day xxx
PAUL TAYLOR
TAYLOR Paul One year today We had to part With a brother we loved With all our hearts. God alone knows what he went through Remembrance is sweet but sad to recall He is loved by us and respected by all Miss you always Marion and Michael xx
Ralph WALKER
WALKER Ralph January 29, 2015 Time passes Memories stay Loved and remembered Every day. Loving wife Eileen, son Stephen and daughter-in-law Josie, daughter Pauline and son-in-law Neil, grandchildren and great-grandchildren xxxxxxx
Enid MAKINSON
MAKINSON Enid (nee Jackson) aged 83 years of West Auckland, passed away peacefully January 21. A beloved wife of the late Arthur Robert, devoted mam of Karen and father-in-law to Peter. A precious and loving grandma to Sarah and James, also Sarah's…
Margaret Jaqueline (Jackie) POSTGATE MBE
POSTGATE Margaret Jaqueline (Jackie) MBE Mother of Steven and Julie, mother-in-law of Andrew and Claire, grandmother of Adam, Ryan, Luke, Euan, Nathan and Aaron. Will friends please meet for service in St Edmunds Church Sedgefield at 3.30pm on Thursday…
jean gott
GOTT (nee Bradshaw) Jean, of Wheatley Hill, passed away peacefully after a short illness. Wife and lifelong friend of Charles. Dearly beloved mam of Joncharles and Charlotte Rae. Respected mother-in-law to Helen and Michael and much loved 'Granny Gott'…
VALERIE McGILL
McGILL January 18, peacefully at home after a long illness, Valerie aged 72 years. A dear wife of Brian a loving mother to Mervyn and mother-in-law to Stacy. A devoted nanna to Luke, Jordan and Kieron. Funeral to be held at Ferryhill Methodist Church on…
Mary GRAHAM
GRAHAM Mary Peacefully on January 2, 2020 at University Hospital of North Durham, Mary aged 85 years of Park Hill, Coxhoe. Dearly loved and sadly missed mother to Barbara, Rita, Michael and Bill, sister to George and Dorothy and grandmother to Michael,…
Gerald Herbert McFARLANE
McFARLANE Gerald Herbert Peacefully on January 18, 2020 at home, Gerry aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Joyce, a dearly loved dad of Sue and Gerald and Dawn, a stepfather to Mike and Semra, a loved grandad of Catherine, Gareth, Sarah, Victoria and…
ANGELA VASS
VASS Angela Loving wife to Tony and loving mother to Steven. Died peacefully at home on January 19, 2020. Funeral service to be held at Carrville Methodist Church, at 1:00pm, on Thursday February 6. Interment at Broomside Lane Cemetery. All welcome at…
George Henry Wallis
WALLIS George Henry aged 78 years of Marske-in-Swaledale, died peacefully at home on January 23, after a short illness. Devoted husband of Jennifer, much loved dad of Martin and Brenda, dearest father-in-law of Joanne and loving grandad of Emily.…
Margaret Elizabeth ELGEY
ELGEY (nee Tobin) Margaret Elizabeth, passed away peacefully at St Aiden's Care Home aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late William Henry. Much loved mam and grandma. Will be sadly missed. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Margaret's…
HARRY MASON
MASON January 22, peacefully at home, Harry aged 89 years of Dalton Crescent, Shildon. Beloved husband of the late Annie also a dearly loved uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Tuesday February 4. Would family and friends please meet at 3:45pm, for a service…
'I don’t see why I should be forced to eat my lunch outside in the cold' - Volunteer quits charity after vegan row
A VOLUNTEER has expressed her anger after she was told, by the animal charity she worked for, that she was not allowed to eat meat or dairy products on site.
'Northern Trains Limited' created as Northern Rail loses franchise
A TROUBLED rail operator is to be brought to an end after years of widespread delays, cancellations and 'unacceptable' performance.
Armed robber ‘desperate’ to repay outstanding drug debt raided Sedgefield store
A MAN desperate to repay a drug debt resorted to committing an armed robbery at a convenience store just hours before the money was due, a court heard.
Marcus Tavernier pens new Boro deal
MARCUS TAVERNIER has committed his future to Middlesbrough after a fine first season under Jonathan Woodgate.
Tea caddy fingerprint helps police snare burglar
A SINGLE fingerprint on a tea caddy led North Yorkshire Police to snaring a burglar.
Violent hammer attack on village postmaster
A POSTMASTER has described a violent armed robbery by masked men with hammers as ‘terrifying’.
HGV loses container in collision causing block on A66
A STRETCH of the A66 has been closed by the emergency services after a container fell onto the eastbound carriageway blocking travel between County Durham and Cumbria.
Darlington Council set to vote to fight 'outrageous' Locomotion decision
A ROW over the future location of the first steam locomotive to haul a passenger carrying train on a public railway is set to be stoked up with a rallying cry to fight tooth and nail a proposal to move it away from the town it has been sited in for…
Two times burglar found standing over victim after 'rifling' through living room
A CRIMINAL has been jailed for almost five years after a single fingerprint was discovered by police at one of the homes he targeted.
Years of abuse created 'toxic environment' for woman accused of murdering her father
A PSYCHIATRIST said a teenager who suffered years of violent and emotional abuse in the 'toxic environment' of the family home could use loss of control as a partial defence after stabbing her father.
Stalker tracked his ex with GPS device on car
A STALKER who secretly placed a GPS tracking device on his ex-girlfriend’s car is facing jail.
Woodgate hopeful of a couple more signings after Middlesbrough winger Roberts ruled out for two months
JONATHAN WOODGATE is confident Middlesbrough will still add to his squad before this Friday’s transfer deadline, having been rocked by the news that recently signed winger Patrick Roberts could miss the next two months.
Steve Bruce retains interest in Tottenham defender as Newcastle enter crucial 48 hours in takeover saga
TOTTENHAM’S Danny Rose remains in Steve Bruce’s sights to ease Newcastle United’s wing-back problems after hearing the defender has warmed to the idea of leaving this month.
Darlington's Clarks store to close in March
A TOWN centre shop will be closing its doors after deciding not to renew its lease.
Jack Ross rules out move for Aiden McGeady - but wants Marc McNulty back at Hibs
FORMER Sunderland boss Jack Ross has ruled out a reunion with out-of-favour Black Cats winger Aiden McGeady – but remains keen to take Marc McNulty to Hibernian before the transfer window closes.
Loving couple Tommy and Sadie still have the spark after 70 years
A COUPLE who live together in a care home have celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary.
Murder charge formally discharged against prison death man accused of killing Redcar mum
THE murder charge against Liam Murray has been formally discharged after proof of his prison death was submitted to court.
Ashley Fletcher establishes himself as Middlesbrough’s main man
JONATHAN WOODGATE might be searching for a new centre-back before the transfer deadline, but he has acknowledged how one of his own men is giving other defenders plenty of headaches.
Sunderland manager says owner deserves praise for work in transfer window
AS Sunderland work behind-the-scenes to add the fourth signing of the January window, Phil Parkinson believes Stewart Donald deserves praise for the work that he has concluded already on that front.
Bishop Auckland man loses licence after taking cocaine and driving Mercedes
A MAN has been banned from driving after he was found behind the wheel after taking cocaine.
Darlington boss says Justin Donawa 'will not go cheap'
ALUN ARMSTRONG has warned potential buyers that Justin Donawa will “not go cheap” should the 23-year-old leave Darlington.
Courier’s DNA recovered from drug packages found in his van
A DRUG courier’s claims he knew nothing about the presence of a significant quantity of illicit substances in his van were contradicted by the presence of his DNA on the packages.
Darlington MP Peter Gibson meets Environment Secretary to push for final link in town bypass
THE new MP for Darlington met Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers last night to push the case for Government funding for the final phase of the town’s outer ring road.
Man bragged about stealing stolen motocross bikes and selling them for £9,000
A MAN trusted with delivering motor cross bikes stole three and bragged about selling them, a court heard.
Darlington florist launches artificial flower business
A FLORIST has turned her passion for blooms into a business catering for a growing market for artificial flowers aimed at people who want longer-lasting bouquets for their homes.
Northern Rail commuters react as franchise is scrapped
THE government's decision to strip Northern Rail of its franchise has been welcomed by commuters and members of the public, but some have raised concerns over the likelihood of a long-term fix.
Become a host family for New College Durham
New College Durham are looking for happy family homes to accommodate international students.
Aldi store on the move in Hartlepool
Plans by Aldi to relocate one of its Hartlepool stores to a new larger site in the town have been given the green light despite concerns from retail bosses.
Tributes to former long-serving council leader, who has died aged 82
TRIBUTES have been paid to former councillor and council leader Bob Gibson OBE, who has died at the age of 82.
Tasty weekend on the menu for food fair
A POPULAR Artisan Food Fair will make a triumphant return to a five-star North-East hotel this weekend.
Letters: 'I fully support Locomotion No. 1 staying in Darlington'
MY great great grandfather Thomas Claye, printer, of Stockport, born Bradford travelled on that first ever train in what were referred to as toast rack wagons.
Letters: 'The day we leave the EU should be a day of mourning with a funeral peel ringing'
OBVIOUSLY in Remain-voting constituencies like the City of Durham, the day we leave the EU should be a day of mourning.
Sedgefield MP 'devastated' by Tyne and Wear Metro announcement
AN MP has said he is 'absolutely devastated' following a decision to give the Tyne and Wear Metro contract to an overseas firm.
Letters: 'The FA cup is special for smaller teams and gives viewers great memories'
AFTER watching the FA Cup match on TV today between Liverpool and Shrewsbury, I was so pleased to see the minnows get a result against the current top team in the country and a chance to make a lot of money in the replay – win or loose.
Letters: 'At least Donald Trump is sourcing locally, why aren't we doing the same with coal?'
DONALD TRUMP might reject climate change, as Alan Jordan (HAS, Jan 24) points out, but at least he’s putting America first and sourcing locally rather than dragging imports across the globe, which is far worse for the global climate.
Letters: 'Coal is the most efficient power source as long as it's mined safely and the emissions are dealt with'
MY apologies regarding the closure of mines (HAS, Jan 27). I meant the deep mines ie South Shields, Sunderland, Easington, not opencast and drift.
Letters: 'Alan Mardghum has done irreparable damage to the standing of Durham Miners Gala and the families it represents'
I THINK it is disgraceful the secretary/president of the Durham Miners’ Association should publicly declare that Conservative MPs should not attend Durham Miners’ Gala, a public event and seek advice from the police regarding their public safety.
Letters: 'The Durham Miners Gala has always been a socialist event, why do the Conservative MPs want to attend it?'
I HAVE read in your newspaper that some of the newly elected Conservative Members of Parliament intend to go to the Durham Miners’ Gala this year.
Letters: 'Can I suggest we swap Prince Andrew for Anne Sacoolas?'
IN order to foster the “special relationship” between the UK and the US can I suggest that we propose a swap – Prince Andrew for Anne Sacoolas?
Letters: 'If the government allow only skilled workers on a points-based system into the UK agriculture and food processing will both suffer'
IN the summer of 1974,bored with our office jobs, my friend and I quit and went to do seasonal work in Cambridgeshire in agriculture and at the Smedley canning factory at Wisbech.
Rob lands new role in national further education sector
CHAIR of the Board of Governors at Education Partnership North East Rob Lawson, has joined a top team of national college leaders to help improve standards in the further education sector.
Drivers warned cars with a dirty licence plate could land you a £1,000 fine
MOTORISTS have been urged to dig out their bucket and sponge and give their dirty licence plates a clean.
Burglars assault Fishburn man after he refuses to hand over belongings
DETECTIVES are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Fishburn.
Begging crackdown in Stockton High Street
A CLAMPDOWN on “aggressive begging” in Stockton High Street will continue in the coming weeks to stop shoppers being put off.
Wigan Warriors link up with Hartlepool business
Utility Alliance, the Hartlepool-based company, has agreed a deal to become the official energy partner of Super League giants Wigan Warriors.
Two arrested after woman rings police about men trying car doors
TWO suspected thieves were detained by police officers following the quick actions of an alert neighbour.
Totally Locally bring shopping campaign
INDEPENDENT business in Stockton will be taking part in the first ever Totally Locally National Fiver Fest Fortnight from February 15 to February 29.
The dementia-friendly choir providing the musical key to unlocking memories
EYES shut tight, 96-year-old Barbara Petrie appears to be lost in her own silent world until she hears those around her begin to sing and, suddenly, she’s alive.
A steely determination to build a secure future
In the latest monthly instalment on the Powered by People movement, aimed at showcasing County Durham to inward investors, PETER BARRON meets a woman thriving as a managing director in the construction industry
Family support and peer mentor project to run new courses
A SCHEME that offers families support through tough times – then trains them so they can help others facing similar challenges – is offering new courses to improve more lives.
Mental health event coming to Newton Aycliffe
A WELLBEING charity is supporting a national campaign by hosting a Time to Talk event to start a conversation about mental health.
Boxing night is a knockout success for Forces charity
CORONATION street star Anthony Cotton visited Catterick to receive a £4,000 donation on behalf of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Gifted young violinist performing at Ripon Cathedral
A GIFTED young violinist will perform at Ripon Cathedral alongside experienced pianist Jenny Stern next month.
Politicians speak out on social care funding forecasts
LABOUR leaders on Teesside have slammed the government on the back of forecasts that councils could lose millions of pounds of funding for adult social care.
New team to lead at innovation hub
A NORTH-EAST manufacturer that revolutionised UK electrical installation is preparing to once again disrupt the construction industry with a ground-breaking new venture.
Suspected poachers arrested
FIVE men have been arrested for alleged poaching offences after a major operation by police in North Yorkshire.
Arun Arora: Why colour-blind casting opens up possibilities to the imagination
THE BBC Film critic Mark Kermode recently tweeted about his despair on the comments that followed his five-star review of the recently released film: The Personal History of David Copperfield. “Good lord,” Kermode wrote “the cesspit of…
Eye patients to be treated close to home
THOUSANDS of eye patients are to be treated in community settings such as a health centre or high street optician, in Darlington and County Durham to ease pressure on overstretched hospital ophthalmology departments.
Teesside helps to pave the way for industrial future
TEESSIDE has been dubbed as being central in the modernising of the the industrial economy.
Pools in the market for another striker
DAVE CHALLINOR is hoping to add to his striking options in the transfer window.
Darlington Music Society comes to Dolphin Centre
THE Dolphin Centre is set to see a new concert by Darlington Music Society on Saturday February 8 at 7,30pm.
Police warning to nuisance off-roaders
Community safety chiefs are taking action to curb the illegal use of off-road motorbikes and quad bikes.
12-year-old Bruno is looking for his forever home
DOGS Trust Darlington is appealing for a home for 12-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier Bruno.
Will the bells ring for Brexit in Darlington?
AN MP is urging churches in a town to ring their bells at 11pm on Friday to mark the UK's exit from the European Union.
Holding Darlington Council to account on climate change
MORE than 40 people attended the first meeting of Darlington Climate Action, a group is made up of representatives of environmental organisations, community groups, and individuals.
Cancer support bus urges people to get on board in Darlington
A CANCER support bus is coming to the town to give people the chance to ask questions and get help and information about the services available to patients and their families.

28th January 2020

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