Archive - Monday, 27 May 2019

Pilgrims celebrate 50th anniversary of the Cleveland Way
A TRAIL which spans a national park and rugged coastline is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Community centre row amid claims line dancing club 'edged out'
A ROW has broken out about the use of a popular community hub amid claims a line dancing group has been "edged out".
Rafa waiting for news on Sheikh Khaled talk at Newcastle
SHEIKH Khaled bin Zayed al-Nahyan is believed to still want Rafa Benitez to lead Newcastle United into a new era, should he complete a long-awaited takeover at St James’ Park.
Mayor: 'Mega weekend' for airport with Miley Cyrus and Lewis Capaldi passing through
STARS including Miley Cyrus, MK and Lewis Capaldi passed through Durham Tees Valley Airport in what Mayor Ben Houchen described as a 'mega weekend'.
Boy, 13, goes missing after Big Weekend
AN URGENT appeal has gone out to trace a boy who went missing after leaving BBC 1's Big Weekend event in MIddlesbrough yesterday, Sunday.
EU election results: How each local authority area voted
Darlington Borough Council
Two injured after caravan park disturbance; suspects flee in Vauxhall Astra
TWO people involved in a disturbance at a caravan park led officers on a car chase through the countryside, at one point reversing into a police car.
A thousand runners take part in Northallerton 10k
RUNNERS competing the fourth Northallerton 10k race helped raise up to £15,000 for charity, organisers said.
Big Weekend: Relive the action with our photo gallery
THEY came, they sang, they loved the Boro - a multitude of stars from the world of music thrilled fans at Radio 1's Big Weekend.
Pulling out all the stops for celebration of organ music
ORGANISTS from all over the country are being encouraged to visit the North-East for a unique celebration of the musical instrument.
EU Elections 2019: Results as they were announced
Live coverage of the European Parliament election results as votes are counted in the UK and Europe.
Here's where Nick Grimshaw and fellow Radio 1 DJs went for a night out in Middlesbrough
DJ Nick Grimshaw has revealed where the Radio 1 stars ended up on a big night out in Middesbrough on Saturday night.
Pictures: Thousands take part in Durham Pride
THOUSANDS of people have turned out for an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community in County Durham.
Past and present pupils to celebrate school's 50th year
PAST pupils and teachers can return to the classroom this summer to help celebrate their former school’s golden year.
Small grant's big impact at hospice
A DAY care room at the Butterwick Hospice has been improved with a grant from a housing association.
Eating Out: The Fairfax Arms, Gilling East, near Helmsley
HEADING for Helmsley on the A170, beyond Sutton Bank, and enjoying the long descent into that picture-perfect market town, you know you are in a very different part of Yorkshire.
Lesley Moody: ‘Proud to help others grow their businesses’
A PASSION for learning and supporting businesses is at the core of the new North East England Chamber of Commerce president’s approach to her working life.
Popular TV vet publishes fourth book
A POPULAR TV vet is set to bring out his fourth book.
It's game on for young designers
TWO North-East teenagers have made it to the finals of the Bafta Young Game Designers Competition.
Station revamp to bring millions more passengers to city
RAIL passengers can expect to see big changes at Newcastle's Central Station from early next year.
Carry On film star’s untold story to be presented in Darlington
THE untold story of an actor best known for his roles in the popular Carry On film series will be presented at a North-East film club next month.
Hotel decorator picks up lifetime achievement award
A PAINTER and decorator who helped to keep a hotel looking its best for more than half a century has been recognised with a tourism award.
Policeman to take lead at badger group
A POLICEMAN has taken on the responsibility as the lead of a national badger protection group.
Business incubator ready to help next wave of entrepreneurs
A SUPPORT scheme which aims to keep talent in the region by supporting entrepreneurs to grow their business is ready for its next cohort.
'North East businesses should put sustainability at the heart of their plans for growth'
Climate change is never far from the headlines says Kelly Green, regional director for the North East at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, writing for The Northern Echo.
Summer line-up returns with party plans for Stockton
SUMMER is just around the corner and one town will be hosting a programme of party events for all the family over the holidays.
Shoes for homeless scheme expands
A CAMPAIGN to provide shoes for vulnerable and homeless people is being rolled out across the North-East by a shoe firm.
Landlord wins appeal to convert Durham home into student accommodation
A LANDLORD has been given permission to turn a property into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) after winning a planning appeal.
Young tumblers from Durham get their first taste of competition
YOUNG gymnasts had their first taste of competition in a friendly regional tumbling event.
Best biscuit catcher or waggiest tail? First fun dog show a woofing success
POOCHES of all shapes and sizes came together for a fun dog show in Darlington at the weekend.
'I can't believe you've stabbed me' - attack after row about cans of drink
A WOMAN plunged a kitchen knife into the chest of a man with whom she had been on a drinking binge.
Villagers to campaign for better broadband
VILLAGERS who have grown tired of living in a broadband blackspot are teaming up to try to get fibre connectivity.
Dance students celebrate unconditional university offers
SIX Richmond Sixth Form College students are jumping for joy after achieving unconditional university offers to study dance from September.
Prizes up for grabs in Yorkshire Dales competitions
A COMPETITION has been launched by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.
Chance find reveals long-forgotten friendship that ended tragically
LONG-FORGOTTEN photographs have revealed a friendship between two 16-year-old boys serving in the pre-war RAF that ended tragically.
Children help launch summer wildlife campaign
CHILDREN helped a nature charity to launch a campaign encouraging people to go wild.
Documentary about Durham Miners' Gala to premiere at Redhills
ONE of the biggest celebrations of working class life is the subject of a new feature film .
daniel turner
TURNER Daniel Lee May 27, 1992 We think about you and wish with all our hearts that we could have you back again if only for a day, Happy Birthday Dan, Love and miss you every day Dad, Nana, Grandad and Family's xx
Alma HUNTER
HUNTER Alma May 27, 2015. Also Bobby Hunter June 3, 2014. The years pass by so quickly but memories never fade. With love Carole, Olwen, John.
Mary Jenkinson
JENKINSON Mary Special memories of a dear Mam. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Sue, Patrick, family
PAT KIRKBRIDE
KIRKBRIDE Pat Your vacant place no one can fill, We miss you now and always will. Love from your loving husband Terry, sons Michael, Terry and Darren, also grandchildren Louis, Isobell and Jacob. xxx
Freda spensley
SPENSLEY Freda May 27, 2011 In loving memory of Freda, Time passes, Memories fade, Loved and remembered every day Keith, Clare, Lydia and Gordon.
Stuart STOKER
STOKER Stuart May 27, 2005. A loving thought, A silent tear, A constant wish, That you were here. Loved and remembered always. Mam, Dad, Dawn and Brian. xxxx
PAULINE STEPHENSON
Stephenson Pauline May 27, 2014 If memories bring us close we are never far apart because you're always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts Your loving husband Tony Gary and Kim Ian and Faye Grandchildren
Colin THOMPSON
THOMPSON May 13, (peacefully in Willowburn Hospice, Lanchester) of Spennymoor, Colin aged 68 years. Loving husband of Jacqueline, devoted dad of Trudy, dear father-in-law to Simon, beloved son of the late Bill and Rita, much loved and cherished grandad…
robert burns
BURNS Robert (Bob) On May 15 of Woodland View, Wingate, Bob, aged 86 years. Dearly beloved husband of Margaret, loving dad to Robert and Mandy, Deborah and Andrew, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Cremation, Durham Crematorium, Friday May 31.…
Debbie PILMOOR
PILMOOR Debbie I wish I could see you Debbie, For just a little while, I wish that I could hold you, And see your lovely smile. But wishing gets me nowhere, And longing is in vain, So I will hold you in my heart, Until we meet again. Loved with a love…

26th May 2019