Archive - Saturday, 15 December 2018

Police warn against driving on A19 after 'large number' of accidents

POLICE are warning motorists against driving on the A19.

Pulis unhappy with referee as Middlesbrough's problems mount

MIDDLESBROUGH boss Tony Pulis claimed poor refereeing decisions led to his side's defeat against QPR.

And the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2018 is....

STACEY Dooley has been crowned the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2018.

Winter weather strikes the North as Storm Deirdre hits

FREEZING rain and plunging temperatures caused treacherous traffic conditions as Storm Deirdre hit the British Isles on what should have been a major pre-Christmas shopping day.

A force to be reckoned with

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Rafael Benitez happy that his faith in Salomon Rondon is being rewarded

RAFAEL BENITEZ is happy that his faith in Salomon Rondon is being justified after the striker claimed a second-half winner in Newcastle United’s 1-0 victory at Huddersfield Town.

Grass roots values sow the seeds of business

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Jack Ross satisfied after Sunderland's victory in awful conditions

JACK ROSS felt Sunderland’s players showed once again they have the strength for a promotion charge after emerging with three points in freezing conditions at the Stadium of Light.

Freezing rain reported as A66 closed following crash

THE A66 is closed in both directions following a crash.

REPORT: Chorley 3 Darlington 2

Full-time: Sunderland 2 Bristol Rovers 1

Follow the action with chief football writer Paul Fraser

FULL-TIME: Huddersfield Town 0 Newcastle United 1

Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson provides live updates from the John Smith's Stadium as Newcastle take on Huddersfield in the Premier League

Police to crack down on driving offences this weekend

SPECIAL constables will be out in force this weekend to crack down on drink and drug driving.

Storm Deirdre to hit Christmas shoppers with heavy snow, rain, ice and gales

HEAVY snow, gales and "rare" freezing rain are expected across large parts of the country as Storm Deirdre sweeps in for one of the last big shopping days before Christmas.

What is freezing rain and how common is it in the UK?

FREEZING rain can quickly glaze an area with ice and leave roads and pavements in a dangerous condition, but fortunately it is relatively rare in the British Isles.

Newcastle man charged with terror offence following police investigation

A MAN is due to appear in court today after being charged with a terror offence following police investigation in Newcastle.

Pre-Christmas Arriva bus strike called off

A SEVEN day bus strike that would have affected services across the North-East has been called off.

Author inspires story-telling students

A NORTH-EAST author led college students on a creative journey during a series of workshops recently.

Taking the Human approach to surviving in a tough business

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Pioneering training is changing the world for those with autism… OH, YES IT IS!

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'We are watching' - Warning issued to would-be thieves

'WE are watching you'.

Iconic hotel goes bust within months

A VICTORIAN hotel that only reopened in the spring after a major renovation has gone into liquidation.

Food bank's move will increase support offered

A FOODBANK is expanding in a bid to offer more support to some of Darlington’s most vulnerable people.

Raby boomers

Raby boomers

Civic pride

The Right Worshipful Mayor of Sunderland and her consort have just returned from a pensioners’ Christmas lunch, one of many festive engagements in the civic diary.

Watmore’s determined to make most of life in League One

HAVING waited more than a year to make his return in a Sunderland comeback after a serious knee injury, Duncan Watmore is prepared to be patient. Still, he can’t wait to play in League One for the Black Cats.

Rafa Benitez wants more with Newcastle after seventh award

AFTER collecting a seventh manager of the month award in English football, Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has outlined how he expects certain standards to be reached week in and week out to achieve his targets.

Nursery children spread Christmas joy with crafts

SCHOOLCHILDREN, parents and grandparents got into the Christmas spirit this week with some special festive activities.

Ayoze Perez silencing critics at Newcastle

RAFA BENITEZ has admitted Ayoze Perez has had to learn to deal with criticism from Newcastle United supporters – and proven he can handle it.

Happy FA Trophy memories for Pools boss Money

RICHARD Money starts his Hartlepool United tenure today, beginning in a competition which brings happy memories for the new manager.

The heart of the Dales - North Yorkshire characters captured on a 1970s and 80s odyssey

IT'S the people that make the Dales, characters that writer-photographer D Mark Thompson captured on a 1970s and 80s odyssey

'Hospital blunders could have killed our dad,' say family

THE family of a bedbound pensioner claim hospital staff could have killed him with a series of blunders in his treatment.

Stroke survivor left paralysed and unable to speak now competing in dressage

A STROKE survivor and keen horsewoman who was left paralysed and unable to speak three years ago is now competing in dressage competitions.

Fears for future of community hospitals raised

FEARS have been raised for the future of community hospitals across North Yorkshire.

Gala Theatre in Durham has pulled out all of the stops for its Spring 2019 programme

MURDER mysteries, hilarious comedy acts and a piano prodigy turned folk music sensation are among the entertaining treats in store at a County Durham theatre.

Volunteers keep party goers safe in Durham

VOLUNTEERS who spend their nights trying to make sure people get home safely after a night out are getting ready for their busiest time of year.

Third time a charm for event

Durham Vocal Festival is set to return for a third year, promising world famous artists, thousands of performers and two world premieres.