Sunday, December 7 2008 Elite League: Mincoffs Newcastle Vipers 1-2 Nottingham Panthers (After penalties) HAVING broken their losing streak on Saturday night, the Vipers earned themselves another point on Sunday as they took the much-fancied
Police have warned about the illegal use of off-road motorbikes after a rider and his pillion passenger suffered broken bones in a collision with a car. The pair, thought to be aged 37 and 19 respectively, were riding along Estoril Road South, in Darlington
National Junior Basketball in association with Game Time & Tees Valley Leisure Sheffield Sharks were the visitors to Eston Sports Academy and came to Middlesbrough as the best U15 team in the country, playing in terrific form and scoring points for
A VISUALLY impaired man has been nominated for a customer service award for helping a stricken pensioner who was left in the cold by vandals. Switchboard operator Jeff Rooney, of Gateshead, decided to look after the Middlesbrough woman's case personally
GUY Wilks has cemented his claim to being the most promising British driver since the late Richard Burns, with a sensational drive in the Wales Rally GB. The Darlington ace, who drives for Mitsubishi, clinched back-to-back British titles at
Victorian England came to Bishop Auckland on Sunday afternoon as the town enjoyed a Dickensian market. Volunteers from the town centre forum donned nineteenth century costume and organised a selection of stores and events to bring a real feeling to
Saturday, December 6 2008 Elite League: Mincoffs Newcastle Vipers 6-3 Edinburgh Capitals VIPERS ended their losing run with a Saturday night win at home to the Edinburgh Capitals, opening a four point lead on the Scottish side. There was
The next meeting of Dene Valley Parish Council takes place from 7pm tonight (MONDAY 8) at Prince Bishops School, Dene Valley.
Former employees of Newton Aycliffe firm, Underground Mining Machinery, are invited to attend a reunion at Elm Road Workingmen’s Club Shildon, from 7pm, on Thursday, December 18. For more information call 01388-776083.
Bishop Barrington School Sports with Maths College, in Bishop Auckland, is holding a jumble sale from 9am to 12 noon, on Saturday, December 13. Admission is 50p. All proceeds go towards sponsoring students undertaking an outdoor activity course in the
SCORES of athletes decked out in Santa Claus costumes braved the weather to raise money for charity this morning. (SUNDAY DEC 7) The Santa Run was organised by the Sedgefield Harriers and mayor of Sedgefield, councillor John Robinson. Runners of
Teesdale Leisure Centre, in Barndard Castle, is holding a children’s Christmas party from 1 to 4pm on Christmas Eve. The annual event, aimed at three to 11-year-olds, features face painting, bouncy castle, soft play, party games, climbing, a play area
A POLICE authority wants to hear people's priorities for its latest strategy. The Durham Police Authority is inviting the people of County Durham and Darlington to contribute to its Policing Plan for 2009-10. A public meeting will be held at County
When Joe Kinnear launched his foul-mouthed rant at the local press The Northern Echo, unlike some national newspapers, decided not to print his comments in full. Following Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Stoke, Kinnear passed on his post-match interview
THOUSANDS of people enjoyed a city's annual Christmas festival this weekend. Live music, street entertainment and seasonal shopping was on offer at the Durham Christmas Festival. There were performances by Bearpark and Esh Colliery Band, Durham Cathedral
BUSINESS leaders in the region have welcomed news HSBC is to make £1bn of extra funding available to support small businesses through the recession. The move was also warmly welcomed by ministers, who have been calling for the banks to resume lending
A COUNTY Durham man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a woman on Tyneside. Shirley Elliott was discovered with multiple stab wounds outside her home on Hazel Grove, in the Leam Lane area of Gateshead, on Thursday night. The
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Northallerton Silver Band will stage its Christmas concert, at 7.30pm, on Wednesday, in Hambleton Forum, Northallerton. The Highside singers will be joining the band for the evening, along with local singer Amy Almond, from Thirsk
MOTORISTS have been experiencing delays on two of the region's roads today. The A689 in Sedgefield, County Durham, between the racecourse and The Little Chef roundabouts, remains closed following a fire on a tanker truck. Firefighters were called after
VISITORS to a stately home this weekend are being treated to a festive event inspired by bygone eras. Christmas Past and Christmas Presents is running at Kiplin Hall, near Scorton. The event, which closes today, offers visitors the chance to view festive
YOUNGSTERS in North Yorkshire are to reap the benefits of a scheme set up to transform the way school cooks develop their skills. North Yorkshire County Caterers, which provides meals to schools across the county, has become one of only ten centres in
PUPILS at a school on an Army base have signed up for a club that will enable them to communicate with their parents, while they are on operational duty overseas. Le Cateau Primary School, in Catterick Garrison, has set up the project, which
THE Archbishop of York has has called for the international community to remove the administration of Robert Mugabe from power in Zimbabwe. Writing in The Observer newspaper, Dr John Sentamu said that Mr Mugabe should be brought to stand trial at the
