FOUR people were taken to hospital tonight, one of them with potentially life-threatening injuries, following a crash on the A19 in North Yorkshire. The accident, which involved a Volvo estate and a Ford Focus, happened on the southbound carriageway,
'Halloween is here' I thought upon walking through the doors of Ruff 'N' Tumble at Aycliffe this afternoon. The place was festooned with spider webs, witches, skeletons and Frankensteins. The gruesome spectacle of ghouls hanging by their necks
We all remember the joyous jubilation of England’s Ashes victory in 2005. We all remember the close, tense, dramatic matches. But most of all we remember the celebration afterwards, the raucous parade through London’s streets and a bleary eyed
A TEENAGER was taken hospital with suspected back injuries after a stock car racing accident. The ambulance crew alerted the fire brigade to the Barford Raceway, near Barnard Castle, County Durham when the unnamed 14-year-old girl complained of back
OUR weekend meanderings took us along the high banks of the River Tees to the west of Winston (Winston's near Gainford, inbetween Darlington and Barnard Castle). It's a pretty walk, although if I'm very critical it's a little too farmlandy for me with
FORMER Newcastle United chairman Sir John Hall joined footballers, supporters and dignitaries to officially open the region's newest football stadium today. Bishop Auckland FC hosted an afternoon of celebrations to mark the opening of its new home ground
BUS companies have warned they were being squeezed by Government cuts amid fears that services and fares are in the firing line. The bus services operating grant is being reduced by 20 per cent from 2012, saving the Government £300m by 2014
Darlington and Hartlepool United have been handed home draws in the FA Cup first round. Quakers will play Bristol Rovers at The Northern Echo Arena while Pools are at home to Vauxhall Motors. Ties are to be played on either November 6 or 7.
Friday night football is certainly catching on in the Northern League. The last three Friday nights have seen well-attended matches in the second division -- last Friday's game between Darlington RA and Newton Aycliffe attracted a crowd of 335 -- and
Newcastle Benfield striker John Campbell could be on his way to the Football League. Campbell scored twice on Saturday in the 6-0 win over Ryton to take his tally in the league this season to 18 goals, a notable effort before the end of October. And
Marske’s new signing Karl Charlton inspired them to a 3-1 home win over Birtley at Mount Pleasant. Charlton was signed from neighbours Guisborough in midweek, and joined forces again with his old Northallerton boss Paul Burton. He had a spell at Whitby
Struggling Esh Winning were denied a much needed point when they were beaten by two stoppage time goals at champions Spennymoor Town on Saturday. Esh, who only have five points from 16 games this season, looked good for a point at 1-1 until they were
