Archive - Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Match ratings: Blackburn 2 Newcastle United 4
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Blackburn Rovers 2 Newcastle United 4 (after extra-time)
IF the aim for Newcastle United in this season’s FA Cup was to prevent Rafa Benitez’s squad from feeling the strain that could damage attempts to stay in the Premier League, then it’s safe to assume things didn’t go according to plan.
Brexit's jaw dropping drama
IF Brexit weren’t so life-changingly serious, it would be the greatest novel or TV drama ever written. It started two-and-a-half years ago with the simplest question in the smallest words - in or out – last night’s episode left us with an amazing…
Comment: Where do we go now after crushing Brexit defeat for Theresa May?
SO where do we go from here? In normal times, the loss of the most crucial Parliamentary vote of their premiership would leave a Prime Minister in a completely untenable position.
Police commissioner accused of asking staff member to delete Facebook links to kidnapper
A POLICE, fire and crime commissioner who has been urged by a watchdog to address her behaviour has been accused of asking a member of her staff to expunge her links on Facebook to the former leader of a kidnapping gang.
LIVE reaction as MPs reject Theresa May's Brexit deal by 432 votes to 202
MPs are voting on Theresa May's Brexit Deal. We are following the proceedings live.
Garage crash involving pedestrian sparks police appeal
A CAR crash involving a pedestrian and one vehicle has sparked a police appeal for information and for witnesses to come forward.
LIVE: Blackburn Rovers 2 Newcastle United 4
Chief Football Writer Paul Fraser reports live from Ewood Park as Newcastle take on Blackburn Rovers in a replay of the FA Cup third-round tie after the sides drew 1-1 at St James' Park.
Kids' unhealthy lifestyles to be tackled by schools, but councillor fears parents won't pull their weight
COUNCILLORS have welcomed plans by public health bosses to tackle ‘unhealthy weight’ in children across County Durham.
Choice between order and chaos, MPs told, as May's Government makes last-ditch plea for Brexit deal support
MPs have been warned they face a choice between order and chaos as Theresa May's Government made a last-ditch plea for support for its Brexit deal.
Minion monster is latest scrap metal sculpture
AN EVIL Minion is the latest addition to a growing display of scrap metal sculptures in the front garden of a County Durham home.
University funding to help growth amongst Yorkshire businesses
FUNDING of £1.5 million has been given to the University of York to help aid growth of Yorkshire based businesses.
DJ legends Brandon Block and Allister Whitehead to headline North-East dance festival
DANCE music lovers are in for a treat this spring thanks to the return of a growing festival promising two legendary headline acts.
Darlo Diary: We looked more solid at the back and fitness has improved too
IT probably says something for how the first half of our season panned out that after having watched an uneventful 0-0 against an average looking Alfreton Town side, I came away reasonably happy with the afternoon’s showing.
Man suffers significant facial injuries in unprovoked attack
A MAN was left with significant facial injuries following an unprovoked assault in a County Durham market town.
Drink drive teenager arrested a week after passing driving test
A TEENAGER who passed his driving test a week before he was caught drink driving has been arrested and banned from driving.
Darlington fans show their support for Liam Hughes
DARLINGTON will be without Liam Hughes until next month for personal reasons and say they will be fully supportive of the defender during his time away from the club.
Don't use Polo's to promote vaping
SWEET maker Nestle is battling to ensure it's iconic Polo mints brand is not used to promote vaping e-liquids.
Chef in a stew over charity cook book
A CHEF whose son suffers from a life-limiting illness has cooked up a legal storm over the title of his charity recipe book for children.
Sunderland WIN their appeal against Maguire's red card
SUNDERLAND have won their appeal against Chris Maguire’s dismissal in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Luton Town.
Two years after SA Open triumph Graeme Storm confirms further injury woe
GRAEME STORM’S injury nightmare is set to continue after being forced to delay his comeback once again.
Council criticised for being "more concerned about finances" than historical child sex abuse victims
A COUNCIL has been criticised for being “more concerned for local authority finances” than the victims of historical child sexual abuse.
Suspected drug driver arrested after car overturns and crashes through fence
POLICE have arrested a motorist for suspected drug driving after a car overturned and crashed through a fence at Castle Eden, in east Durham.
Falcons flier signs new deal at Kingston Park
NEWCASTLE FALCONS winger Sinoti Sinoti has agreed a contract extension that will keep him at Kingston Park.
MP urges crackdown on unfair parking penalties
AN MP has called on the government to crack down on unfair parking penalties in private car parks after winning back £700 for constituents who were wrongly charged.
Missing: Appeal to find missing teenager Luke Sharp, 13
POLICE have issued an appeal to find a teenager not seen since Sunday.
Girl, nine, grew hair to donate to Little Princess Trust
A SCHOOLGIRL has donated hair to a charity which provides wigs to young people who have lost their own due to cancer treatment and other illnesses.

Archive - Tuesday, 15 January 2019

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Match ratings: Blackburn 2 Newcastle United 4

Blackburn Rovers 2 Newcastle United 4 (after extra-time)

Brexit's jaw dropping drama

Comment: Where do we go now after crushing Brexit defeat for Theresa May?

Police commissioner accused of asking staff member to delete Facebook links to kidnapper

LIVE reaction as MPs reject Theresa May's Brexit deal by 432 votes to 202

Garage crash involving pedestrian sparks police appeal

LIVE: Blackburn Rovers 2 Newcastle United 4

Kids' unhealthy lifestyles to be tackled by schools, but councillor fears parents won't pull their weight

Choice between order and chaos, MPs told, as May's Government makes last-ditch plea for Brexit deal support

Minion monster is latest scrap metal sculpture

University funding to help growth amongst Yorkshire businesses

DJ legends Brandon Block and Allister Whitehead to headline North-East dance festival

Darlo Diary: We looked more solid at the back and fitness has improved too

Man suffers significant facial injuries in unprovoked attack

Drink drive teenager arrested a week after passing driving test

Darlington fans show their support for Liam Hughes

Don't use Polo's to promote vaping

Chef in a stew over charity cook book

Sunderland WIN their appeal against Maguire's red card

Two years after SA Open triumph Graeme Storm confirms further injury woe

Council criticised for being "more concerned about finances" than historical child sex abuse victims

Suspected drug driver arrested after car overturns and crashes through fence

Falcons flier signs new deal at Kingston Park

MP urges crackdown on unfair parking penalties

Missing: Appeal to find missing teenager Luke Sharp, 13

Girl, nine, grew hair to donate to Little Princess Trust