Archive - Saturday, 25 May 2019

Sunderland's three key players in the play-off final
Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson highlights Sunderland's three key players ahead of Sunday's League One play-off final with Charlton Athletic
Luke O'Nien: 'Our Wembley experience could prove the difference'
WHEN Sunderland played at Wembley in the final of the Checkatrade Trophy, it felt, to a large degree, as though the pressure was off. Yes, there was disappointment when Lee Cattermole failed to convert his penalty. But the sun shone, Trafalgar Square…
Sunderland hoping to bow out of League One in the same way they began
SIXTY games, and it all comes down to this. Even without stoppage time, Sunderland have already played a remarkable 5,430 minutes of football this season. Yet the final 90, or perhaps 120, will decide everything. A season’s worth of work condensed…
Mackenzie Thorpe captures Welcome to Yorkshire's flower show entry
ONE of the biggest selling British artists of the last 30 years has officially unveiled the artwork of the 2019 Welcome to Yorkshire garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Mount Pleasant School celebrates its 50th anniversary
FORMER pupils rolled back the years when they helped a primary school celebrate its 50th birthday.
Raby Estates looks at development options
THE owners of Raby Castle are eyeing up potential development opportunities for its land and buildings.
Sunderland have shown they have the Power for Wembley
IF Max Power thinks back to London Road almost a month ago, he must still ponder what might have been. With three minutes remaining, he drilled a lovely finish inside the bottom corner to finally break the deadlock.
Students get a taste of life in the Armed Forces
STUDENTS learnt about life in the Armed Services at a recruitment event held at Bishop Auckland College.
Walks: A much more enjoyable and quieter route up Whernside
WHERNSIDE (at 2,415ft/736m) is the highest mountain in Yorkshire. It is climbed regularly from its south side at Ribblehead but a much more enjoyable, and quieter route starts near Dent and returns via the lovely Deepdale.
Police give dementia action tips under Herbert Protocol
DOZENS of community members have come together for a police-led initiative to safeguard prevent particularly vulnerable people living with dementia.
A family birthday celebration for 100-year-old World War II hero
CELEBRATIONS to mark the 100th birthday of World War Two veteran who has lived in the North East and North Yorkshire took place last weekend.
History of coal mining in the Dales is subject of talk
TALKS in Swaledale Museum recommence on Wednesday, June 5, when Shaun Richardson will present a paper on some of his most recent research into coal mining in the dales – Landscape with Horses: Coal Mining at Tan Hill and Kings Pit Collieries.
Charity launches website to boost number of volunteers across county
A WEBSITE has been set up to allow potential volunteers secure their ideal role across North Yorkshire.
Durham to host bank holiday motorbike show
BIKE lovers have the chance to see models from the last century at an event this bank holiday.
Post Office considers closing branch in Langley Moor
A PROPOSAL has been made to close a village post office and move services to a nearby shop.
Scarecrow festival's cash boost
THE East Cleveland Scarecrow Festival has received a welcome boost in the shape of a cheque for £1,000 from SABIC.
Minister congratulates pupils for latest GCSE results
A SCHOOL has been recognised by a governmental minister for its recently-achieved academic successes.
SAFC fans help charity net more than £30k
SUNDERLAND AFC’s official charity has smashed its £30,000 fundraising target.
Appeal after break-in at cat rescue centre
AN animal rescue centre was targeted by a thief who stole wheels from a charity van and damaged the premises.
Employability courses help woman gain valuable work experience
A WOMAN with aspirations to work in the catering industry is a step closer to achieving her goal after completing employability courses.
Popular Netflix producer to give talk in city
THE producer of a pioneering television programme on Netflix will take part in a talk during an event in the county.
73-year-old man jailed for sex offences over a ten year period
A 73-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed after sexually abusing young children over a period of ten years.
The highs and lows of Sunderland's season
SUNDERLAND will play their 61st game of a truly remarkable season when they take on Charlton Athletic in the League One play-off final at Wembley on Sunday.
Jack Ross is hoping to celebrate his Sunderland anniversary in style at Wembley
HE can laugh about it now, but when Jack Ross was formally appointed as Sunderland’s new manager a year ago today, it is safe to say he found himself at the eye of a storm.
Graveyard rapist branded a continued risk as he is given extended jailed sentence
A RAPIST who carried out a horrifying attack on a young woman walking alone on a path near a cemetery was branded a continuing risk to the public as a judge gave him an extended jail sentence.
Pupils take part in swimathon for Duchenne research
PUPILS from a Darlington school swam a combined 603 lengths last weekend to raise money for a charity close to their hearts.
Glass tap that delivered water with an unpleasantly eggy farty whiff almost 200 years ago is going on display
THIS strangely historic glass tap has just come back to Croft Spa from where it was rescued from some ruins 50 years ago, and it will be on display at an open garden this weekend.
Special Olympic medal haul for trio of talented homegrown gymnasts
A TRIO of world-class gymnasts hailing from the North-East have brought home a clutch of medals after taking on the globe at the Special Olympics 2019.
The Lightning Seeds to perform at Richmond Live
ORGANISERS of a Richmond music festival have secured The Lightning Seeds as headliners.
Care homes back 800 mile cycling challenge
RESIDENTS and staff at two care homes played their part in a nationwide fundraising drive which saw cyclists ride hundreds of miles.
Student's pioneering idea wins prize with space agency
A STUDENT has won a prize of £4,000 after entering a competition run by the UK Space Agency.
Pictures: The unseen beautiful places in Darlington
UNSEEN BEAUTIFUL is the title of a new exhibition which opens today with more than 700 photographs showing favourite secret places in Darlington – and your help is required to select the best.
LINDA MILNER
MILNER Linda On May 22, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, aged 70 years, of Fairfields, The Shawl, Leyburn. Beloved wife of David, dearly loved mother of Richard and Leonie, mother-in-law of Keith and a much loved grandma of Eleanor and…
william roe
ROE William (Poor Pop) Aged 81 years of Bishop Auckland, devoted dad to Stephen, Kevin, Christopher and Angela, a much loved and loving granda pop and great-granda pop, father-in-law to Karen and Claire, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a…
ivy cresswell
CRESSWELL Ivy Aged 90 years, peacefully, May 19, of Howden-Le-Wear, dearest wife of the late Charles James, devoted mam of Malcolm, dear mother-in-law to Janet, also a dear sister of the late Betty. Will friends please meet for service in the Wear…
Doreen LITTLEWOOD
LITTLEWOOD Peacefully on May 19, surrounded by her family, of Esh Winning. Doreen, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Charles, a much dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and a much loved friend. Would friends please meet for…
ANNE PLANT
PLANT (Nee Smith) May 9 peacefully. Anne aged 84 years of Brinkburn Drive, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Don also sister-in-law of Gordon, Barbara and Mary. Funeral Friday May 31. Would family and friends please meet 9.45am for a service at…
EDNA WEATHERILL
WEATHERILL Edna (Nee Armstrong) aged 94 years, formerly of Gilling West, Skeeby and Arrathorne, died peacefully at Nightingale Hall Nursing Home, Richmond on May 19. Widow of Ken, much loved and devoted mother of Sylvia, stepmother to Fred and a very…
MARY BROWN
BROWN Mary May 26, 2006 It doesn't need a special day to bring you to mind, for days without a thought of you are very hard to find With lots of love Harry, Louise, Clare and families x
Evelyn LONSDALE
LONSDALE Evelyn In loving memory of a beloved Mam, Gran and Great-Grandma. Missing you today and always.
MAURICE McALOON
McALOON Maurice May 26, 2017 Two lonely years I miss you Maurice More than anyone knows As time goes by That emptiness grows I laugh, I talk I play my part But behind my smile Is a broken heart Your ever loving partner Pauline and her family xxx

24th May 2019