As the weekend steadily approaches the North East prepares itself for one of the biggest gatherings and celebrations in the region – the Durham Miners’ Gala. Crowds of around 200,000 people will be welcomed into Durham city centre once again for
A windsurfer was rescued by Hartlepool RNLI yesterday. The team was paged at 5:39pm with the inshore lifeboat ‘Solihull’ and four volunteer crew members launching at 5:50pm and were on-scene within a few minutes. By then, the windsurfer had
A North East driver has been left with a hefty fine of over £800 and had his license endorsed with six points after failing to pass over information to police officers when he was stopped. Gareth Unsworth, 50, of Kirkham, Biddick, Washington, allegedly
Specialist domestic abuse detectives have welcomed the sentence given to a man after he admitted to a series of offences, including stalking. Richard James Davies had already been handed Cleveland Police’s first Stalking Protection Order (SPO)
HARTLEPOOL’S own Savannah Marshall will take part in the biggest fight in female boxing history as she gets the chance to settle her long running feud with American Claressa Shields. The announcement of their undisputed title fight was made today
Several pet food items including major brands Whiskas, Dreamies and Pedigree have all been axed from Tesco's shelves. It comes over a dispute over pricing with the suppliers Mars putting a stop to supplying six brands to the nationwide supermarket
Almost half of insurance policies don't protect holidaymakers from cancellations caused by industrial action, the consumer group Which? has found. As reported by Sky News its analysis of 199 packages offered by 71 providers found that 40% did not
Costa Coffee has been gifting Costa Club members free drinks in recent weeks to celebrate the launch of its biggest summer drinks range yet. And this week is no exception as Costa Coffee is going all out by ensuring customers have the chance to
A North East mum is smitten after three eggs she bought from the shops hatched into cute pet ducklings. Deza Empson, 31, of Redcar, bought six Braddock-White Clarence Court eggs from Morrisons and put them in an incubator she previously used to
The five teenagers responsible for the savage attack on North East dad Danny Humble can be pictured today after they were convicted at Newcastle Crown Court. All five were among a larger group which rounded on Mr Humble as he made his way home
Several pet food items including major brands Whiskas, Dreamies and Pedigree have all been axed from Tesco's shelves. It comes over a dispute over pricing with the suppliers Mars putting a stop to supplying six brands to the nationwide supermarket
Lee Longstaff complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that The Northern Echo breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an online article headlined “The North East MPs that have claimed their TV licence back
Police have desperately launched an urgent appeal to find a missing man that was last seen leaving a County Durham hotel at the end of last month. Officers from Durham Police are growing ‘increasingly concerned’ for the safety of 46-year-old Keith
Middlesbrough fans have lauded Errea’s new kit design for their away shirt next season after they got an early glimpse thanks to social media. Boro’s new look shirt was leaked on Twitter at the start of the day prompting the club to make their
The parents of a devoted dad who lost his life after being attacked making his way home from a night out have paid a moving tribute to their loving son. Danny Humble died in hospital after being fatally wounded in the mass attack by a group of
Casa Amor is back in full swing and last night’s episode of Love Island saw many a head turn. Viewers watched as the boys excitedly got to know the new girls, with Andrew, Dami and Davide all sharing a kiss with the new girls. On tonight’s
NEWCASTLE UNITED'S pre-season friendly against Mainz will go ahead as planned despite calls from fans of the Bundesliga club for it to be cancelled amid accusations of “sportswashing”. Mainz have expressed their “regret” at the unrest the fixture
Five teenagers were today (Tuesday July 5) found guilty of the killing of a man walking home from a night out with his partner in a North East town last year. Danny Humble suffered what Newcastle Crown Court heard was a “short and sustained” attack
A County Durham A-road was partially blocked for an hour and a half on Tuesday (July 5) morning after a two-car collision caused traffic chaos. Officers from Durham Police were called to the A67 Galgate in Barnard Castle after reports of a two-car
HARTLEPOOL United remain hopeful of making further additions to their squad after completing the signing of left-back Brody Paterson. The 21-year-old has joined the club as a free agent after being released by Celtic in the summer and has penned
Further arrests have been made in connection to an investigation into a collision in which a man was critically injured. An investigation was launched following the crash in Hartlepool on Thursday, June 23. Two people have been arrested on
A Darlington woman who assaulted a police officer has escaped with a £50 fine – despite breaching a suspended sentence handed to her for assaulting a further two emergency staff last year. Shawna Marie Cottrell-Kelly, 31, of Zetland Street, Darlington
Residents of Darlington were surprised to see a plane take to the skies with a special message on a banner. A plane with a ‘Happy Birthday’ banner was spotted flying over Darlington around 6pm yesterday evening (Monday, July 4). The banner
A regular shoplifter has admitted three further offences after studying in-store CCTV and confirming he is the thief featured on the footage. Simon Marcus Freeman last month admitted theft of items from Savers, Health and Beauty, and from a branch
Missing children, rising substance abuse and criminal activity have all been raised as concerns at a council-run children's home in Darlington. Children regularly go missing from the home in Darlington, Ofsted inspectors said after a recent visit
An investigation has been launched after a lorry overturned on a major North East A-road – causing three lanes to close for over ten hours. Highways officers and emergency services were called to the A19/A189 Moor Farm Roundabout in Northumberland
The main access to the Redcar Beacon has been closed with immediate effect after youths were spotted climbing over safety barriers at the top of the 80ft high structure. Councillor Carl Quartermain had called for the attraction to be “locked up
More than 11,000 fans are set to descend on the Seat Unique Riverside this Wednesday as Canadian crooner Michael Bublé visits the North East. The music star is visiting the Chester-Le-Street venue on his ‘An Evening with Michael Bublé’ UK tour
WITH just less than a month to go until the Championship begins, Middlesbrough and Sunderland are stepping up their preparations in pre-season. Boro, under manager Chris Wilder, are looking to mount a push for promotion while Alex Neil’s Black
Millions of UK workers are set for a pay rise this week amid National Insurance changes coming into force. As of Wednesday, July 6 2022, the threshold at which Brits will start contributing to National Insurance payments will rise fromm £9,880
KFC has confirmed the popular Colonel’s Club loyalty scheme which allows customers to get free food and drinks will be scrapped this month. Customers will soon be unable to collect stamps as part of a shake-up to its loyalty scheme. The fast
Michael Bublé is set to play host to over 11,000 adoring fans in County Durham on Wednesday (July 6) night. The Canadian singer is visiting the Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-Le-Street for one night only on his UK tour ‘An Evening with Michael
Newcastle has been shortlisted to become the home of the British railways, beating a number of other towns and cities in the North East. Bids had been submitted for Darlington and Stockton to get the headquarters for Great British Railways (GBR
Mona Hammond has died at the age of 91, and many tributes have been paid to the "extremely talented" actress. As reported by The Mirror the Jamaican-British actress star was best known for her role playing Blossom Jackson in the BBC soap EastEnders
A new food, drink, and entertainment venue in the style of the popular Stack could open in Newcastle city centre next summer. Just a stone’s throw away from the now dismantled shipping container village, developers are hoping to transform a run-down
Priti Patel has called on police to use new powers, which include imprisonment, to stop fuel protests on the country’s motorways. The new measures to tackle non-violent demonstrations that have a significant disruptive impact on the public came
Some UK cinemas have banned groups of young people wearing suits during screenings of Minions: The Rise Of Gru. The decision comes after some young moviegoers were criticised for rowdy behaviour after a viral trend erupted on the social media app
12:56pm Councillors on the committee vote on the solar farm plan. The application is REFUSED, with one councillor
NEWCASTLE UNITED retain an interest in Jesse Lingard – but are adamant they will not dismantle their wage structure in order to sign the England international. Lingard is a free agent following his release from Manchester United at the end of last
Thousand of Brits will be eligible for a free TV licence without the “administrative burden” under new government rules. Currently, anyone eligible for a free TV licence has to send documentation to support their claim to the BBC, but the government
Newcastle Airport has unveiled a new year-round link to a popular European city break – and is offering passengers flights for under £20. The Airport, which flies to countless destinations across the globe, has announced that it has started selling
With The Sunday Times recently revealing its list of the 50 of the best beaches in the UK, we took a closer look at the North East beaches that made the list. The Times said that more than 800 beaches were visited to compile the list, with chief
A house in Hartlepool has been named one of the cheapest in the North East according to Zoopla at under £35,000. The property, found on Jackson Street in Hartlepool, is on the market for just £33,000 and offers potential buyers a freehold property
More than 3,000 primary and secondary school children in the North East are set to attend STEMFest Net Zero across three days, with Dogger Bank Wind Farm sponsoring the Power and Natural Resources Zone. The event will deliver a Net Zero theme in
James May has said he is "quietly contemplating" retirement as he slowly approaches his 60th birthday. The TV presenter, 59, who fronts The Grand Tour with his former Top Gear co-stars Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, also presents a successful
Local authority leaders have welcome news that a major new Rolls-Royce factory could be coming to the region. Three sites in the North East have been shortlisted for a 200-job factory to help build the next generation of nuclear plants. A division
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game
A headteacher has thanked a “hero” driver whose quick thinking prevented a serious crash involving a bus load of children on their way home from a school trip. Pupils and teachers from Mowden Junior School, in Darlington, were on their way back
Thousands of music fans are expected to descend on Chester-le-Street on Wednesday (July 6) night as Michael Bublé plays the Seat Unique Riverside stadium. The Durham cricket ground is set to be packed out with over 11,000 fans attending the much-awaited
A football loving father who played until he was 62 has been toasted at a thronged gathering held in his memory. Frank Stocker, who was 69, died on June 18 following a stroke. Though his funeral was private, hundreds gathered at Tudhoe Cricket
HUNDREDS of bus drivers could end up on strike if a bus company pushes ahead with plans to close a major depot - and here are the services that could be affected. Go North East drivers based at Chester-le-Street are set to be balloted on industrial
Labour Party mayors across the country have said they are supporting workers taking strike action over pay as a result of the cost of living crisis. Jamie Driscoll, who represents the North of Tyne area, has issued a joint statement with Liverpool
A once-popular eatery is set to reopen under new owners as signs have been spotted going up outside the restaurant. The former Lau's 202 Buffet in Newcastle closed down before the Covid pandemic and has remained boarded up with letters pilling
A pub has reopened its doors after receiving significant investment and a facelift. The renovation of The Fountain, Middlesbrough, was backed by a £120,000 investment and is now welcoming customers and the local community again. The interior
IN footballing terms, the gap between Heritage Park, home of Northern League side Bishop Auckland, and the Premier League could hardly be wider. As he looks ahead to the next ten months, though, Middlesbrough new-boy Darragh Lenihan is hoping a journey
BAINES 21st June peacefully in hospital, John of Bishop Auckland aged 78 years. Devoted and loving husband to Brenda. a very dear dad to Darren, beloved brother to Norma and the late Ann, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and good
ROE Passed away in Redworth House Care Home on 24th June, Audrey (nee Vayro). A forthright and determined independent lady, she will be much missed by her family, friends and acquaintances who will remember her as a dinner lady at All Saint's School,
GOODRICK (Goodricolour) Alan Henry, peacefully at home on 25th June 2022, aged 94. Cherished husband of the late Gladys, beloved father of Alison and John, dear father-in-law of Andy and Pervin, much loved grandfather of Adrian, Miles and Melissa and
FARROW (Darlington) Peacefully in hospital on 30th June. Michael Neil Edwin aged 52 years (Formerly of Bylands Way). A much loved and cherished brother, uncle, nephew and a great friend to many. Michael will be missed so much. Funeral Tuesday 12th July
AGGERSBURG Pauline Thank you so very much for 25 wonderful unforgettable years, (and still counting). A simple thank you doesn't seem adequate for the happiness you have brought me but you know how much I love you. All my love forever, Ray.
TRAY Wilfred 5th July 1989 Others were taken yes I know but you were mine, I loved you so. A prayer, a tear till the end of time for a loving father I was proud to call mine. Always loved and remembered. Barry, Steven, Michael and Emily.
MOUNTAIN Peacefully in Hospital on 20th June, of New Brancepeth David (George) aged 80 years. Beloved son of the late Enoch and Mary, a dear brother of Ann, David will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Please meet for service in St.Catherine's
CLARKSON (nee Robinson) Noreen of Darlington passed away peacefully on 24th June aged 83 years. Dearly loved mam of Stephen, Kevin, Sharon and Martin. Family and friends please meet for a service at Darlington West Cemetery chapel on Tuesday 12th July
AGGERSBURG Pauline and Ray Happy Silver Anniversary, all our love, Paul, Shirley, Ashleigh and Ben xxx
AGGERSBURG Pauline and Ray Congratulations to my very dear friends on their Silver Wedding Anniversary. Love Margaret and family xxx
