Former Darlington striker John Campbell scored his first goal for his new club Bedlington last night. Campbell scored Bedlington's third goal with nine minutes remaining as the home side ran up a 4-0 victory, all of the goals coming in the second half
A BUILDER has been found not guilty of causing the death of a 15-year-old girl by dangerous driving. Daniel Jeminson, 20, stood trial accused of being partly responsible for the crash that killed Natalia Wiley on January 8 because he was “racing” her
OLYMPIC bronze medallist Tony Jeffries and former Sunderland AFC football player Craig Russell have joined in celebrations of a programme aimed at improving health awareness of young people. Dozens of children from across Sunderland took part in a special
RESIDENTS of a north Durham village are looking forward to enjoying a colourful springtime flower display after more than 400 bulbs were planted by two local businesses. The crocus bulbs were planted in an area of open space outside Graham Court -
POLICE have begun an investigation after a Sunderland footballer was sent a racist message on Twitter. Striker Fraizer Campbell was called a "big f******* n*****" after he joked Come on Estonia! You can do it! ahead of the Euro 2012 play-off against
THE funeral of a serving detective and mother-of-two who was murdered last month will take place York Minster next seek. Heather Cooper, who came from the city, was a detective constable with the Surrey force who lived in Haslemere. Her body was found
DETAILS of a funeral and a memorial service for a murdered police detective were announced today by her force. The body of Detective Constable Heather Cooper, 33, was found last month in Blackdown Woods near Lurgashall, West Sussex, just a
AN MP is urging people to nominate outstanding young volunteers from County Durham for a national awards scheme. Pat Glass, MP for northwest Durham, is supporting the Vinspired initiative that celebrates the contribution of volunteers aged 16 to 25
MORE than £200,000 has been handed out to community groups and voluntary organisations thanks to a small grants fund. Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (Gamp) has allocated a total of £97,142 since it set up the fund, which has attracted £109,304
MORE than 250 flower lovers were inspired to hold Tudor Christmases at a demonstration in Weardale. The demonstration, organised by Weardale Flower Club, took place at Wolsingham Community College, where members were given examples of a 1585 Christmas
A YOUNG south Durham chef will today represent her school in a regional cookery competition. Leonie Wong is taking part in the Red Tractor beef and lamb Make it with Mince regional finals, in Harrogate. The Greenfield Community College student
VILLAGERS who say agonisingly slow internet speeds are hampering their children's education and harming local businesses are campaigning for a better service. Scores of Byers Green residents turned out on Friday for a meeting which was attended by
THREE former councillors who gave 63 years of combined service to a district council have been named Honorary Aldermen. Raymond Alderson, Jim Fryer and Michael Heseltine each received the honour at a special meeting of Richmondshire District Council,
WITH all the fuss about Siri, the iPhone's new voice app, it's timely to remember that voice recognition technology has been available on the PC for the more than a decade. And if the iPhone, with its modest memory and processor, can make a decent
In recent weeks you've read about the performance-enhancing methods of David Beckham, one of the greatest players of his generation. Although hugely successful, compare his skills and talent with someone like Paul Gascoigne and Becks would
SCHOOLBOY rugby players have one eye on the ball and another on a bright future after impressing selectors. Northallerton College 15-year-olds Tom Burridge, of West Rounton, Jordan Warren, of Northallerton and George Easton, of Morton-on-Swale, will
THOSE killed on the roads of North Yorkshire will be remembered at a special service at Ripon Cathedral next weekend. Emergency services and clergy are joining forces to pay tribute to accident victims at the annual Oakleaf service on Sunday, at 3pm.
'WE want people to know that we're not just that little wheelchair place in the market, " says Gordon Pybus, the chairman of Darlington Association on Disability (DAD). To those unfamiliar with DAD, the Shopmobility scheme operating from its offices
LABOUR MP and former Middlesbrough football club scout, Alan Keen has died at the age of 73 after a battle with cancer, it was announced today. MP for Feltham and Heston in west London since 1992, Mr Keen was known for his passion for football
CHANGES to bus services in an area of Darlington are good news, according to a bus operator. Arriva is having to axe less popular services in the Harrowgate Hill area because of cuts to its subsidy from Darlington Borough Council. However, the
FLEDGLING firms across the region have until midnight tonight to enter the Local Business Accelerators competition, which has the backing of the Prime Minister. The winners will receive free advertising in The Northern Echo, the support of
FABIO Capello will make major changes to his England side for tomorrow's friendly with Sweden. Despite Saturday's victory over Spain, Capello will stick with his plan to experiment as England play one of only four games scheduled before the start of
RHYS Williams' knee injury does not appear to be too serious as the Middlesbrough defender has been retained in the Australia squad for tomorrow's game with Thailand. Williams limped off after injuring his knee in the 72nd minute of Australia's surprise
THE manager of the South Korean national side has launched a blistering attack on Ji Dong-won after he was forced to substitute the Sunderland striker at the half-time interval of this weekend's 2-0 win in the United Arab Emirates. Ji was hauled off
NEWCASTLE United's medical staff will assess Leon Best this morning after the striker was sent home from international duty with the Republic of Ireland. Best sustained groin and toe injuries in this month's 2-1 win over Everton, and is rated as a significant
ALCOHOL advertising is risking the lives and futures of children across the region by encouraging them to drink early and more, according to a campaign. Click here to for more information on Alcohol Awareness Week and to sign the Balance petition
KIND-HEARTED police officers have come to the rescue after a vulnerable 12-year-old girl’s scooter was stolen. Katie Oliver’s Zip scooter was taken by two boys as she played near her home in Kirkdale, Spennymoor, County Durham, last month. Despite
THE Church of England is to host a conference to examine ways of tackling the sharp rise in the theft of lead from church roofs. English Heritage, North Yorkshire Police and Ecclesiastical Insurance will join church leaders to discuss the latest
Newcastle Falcons opened their Amlin Challenge Cup campaign with a 27-19 win against European newcomers Lyon at Kingston Park. Two first-half tries from second-row Tim Swinson proved the difference to give his side a winning start in Pool Two. Scrum-half
Fabio Capello has confirmed Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge will make his England debut against Sweden tomorrow as he prepares to unleash the next wave of promising youngsters who could carry his team through Euro 2012. After handing first appearances
Phil Jagielka has been released from England duty and returned to Everton. The Football Association confirmed the news last night and have been anxious to point out the defender did not suffer any further injury during Saturday's 1-0 win over Spain at
THE manager of the South Korean national side has launched a blistering attack on Ji Dong-won after he was forced to substitute the Sunderland striker at the half-time interval of this weekend's 2-0 win in the United Arab Emirates. Ji was hauled off
THEY might have achieved the seemingly unachievable at the weekend, but in truth, England are not alone. Spain have now lost four friendly matches since they were crowned World Cup winners in Johannesburg 16 months ago, with Saturday's 1-0 defeat at
INSECURITIES created by a fall in exchange rates are partly behind a Danish food container company taking over an historic North-East packaging plant. Earlier this month Danish firm Faerch Plast said a significant number of jobs would be created
IN many ways, it was the perfect game for FA Cup first-round day. The plucky underdogs, defending with all their might against opponents who were significantly superior to them in so many facets of the game. A snatched goal from a floated free-kick,
Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias is alleged to have criticised Kevin Keegan and Alan Shearer in a conversation with supporters. Yesterday's Sunday Mirror featured a number of colourful comments that Llambias is reported to delivered to fans
Former Darlington player Greg Taylor admits he feels as though he has "jumped ship" after leaving The Northern Echo Arena. He is among three senior player to have left over the past fortnight as chairman Raj Singh looks to reduce the club's losses by
MAYOR of Middlesbrough Ray Mallon stepped in to make a citizen’s arrest after an MP was pelted with eggs at a Remembrance Sunday parade. Sir Stuart Bell was attacked from behind and hit in the back of the head with at least one egg after the
A RENOWNED journalist and author who began his career at The Northern Echo has died. David Sinclair, 66, went on to enjoy a long and distinguished career in the national press and abroad. Mr Sinclair died from cancer at his home near Canterbury
A COMPANY synonymous with model railway building has seen an increase in profits thanks to a replica of an iconic engine built in the region. Sales of Hornby’s model of Tornado are nearly double that of other engine models which it produces
A FAMILY “rallied round” to inflict a reprisal beating on a man pestering their son over an alleged debt, a court heard. Three members of the Healer family, from Seaham, County Durham, were jailed for a total of 18 years for the sustained attack
Gateshead's season continues to flourish after brushing aside Blyth Spartans 2-0 to reach the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in 11 years. They are now one game away from a potential tie with a Premier League side, a prospect that manager
A DANGEROUS man who set fire to a woman’s home when her daughter refused to be his girlfriend has been jailed indefinitely. Christopher Legge will be freed from prison only when Parole Board officials consider he is no longer a risk to the
ON home turf, at Victoria Park this season it wasn't supposed to be like this. Losing to Stevenage in the first round of FA Cup brought about consecutive home loss number five, a run that has heralded only one goal, and that a penalty. Their last
MICK Wadsworth admits James Brown was set to start his first game of the season before the luckless attacker was struck down by injury on Friday. Brown has been following a specially formed fitness programme this season and, after an impressive run-out
THEY might have achieved the seemingly unachievable at the weekend, but in truth, England are not alone. Spain have now lost four friendly matches since they were crowned World Cup winners in Johannesburg 16 months ago, with Saturday's 1-0 defeat at
THEY say patience is a virtue and Hartlepool swimmer Jemma Lowe admits she has it in abundance in her pursuit of a maiden global international medal. The 21-year-old, a butterfly specialist, announced herself on the world stage on her Olympic
Frank Lampard has set his sights on winning 100 England caps after scoring the winner against World Cup holders Spain at Wembley. The Chelsea midfielder crowned his 90th appearance for his country by skippering the side and netting the 49th-minute decider
Lewis Hamilton is hoping his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix win he dedicated to his mum is now "the start of something good". In a year littered with incidents and penalties, and with Hamilton admitting to suffering from personal problems, it was a victory he
Red Bull and tyre suppliers Pirelli are to investigate the cause of the incident that led to Sebastian Vettel's first retirement for 20 grands prix. After making a perfect getaway from his record-equalling 14th pole of an epic season, Vettel's race at
NEWCASTLE United's medical staff will assess Leon Best this morning after the striker was sent home from international duty with the Republic of Ireland. Best sustained groin and toe injuries in this month's 2-1 win over Everton, and is rated as a significant
FABIO Capello will make major changes to his England side for tomorrow's friendly with Sweden. Despite Saturday's victory over Spain, Capello will stick with his plan to experiment as England play one of only four games scheduled before the start of
IN many ways, it was the perfect game for FA Cup first-round day. The plucky underdogs, defending with all their might against opponents who were significantly superior to them in so many facets of the game. A snatched goal from a floated free-kick,
Mowden's brand of high-speed rugby attracted their biggest crowd of the season on Saturday to witness a 32-10 win against Waterloo. More than 300 turned up to watch the team's ninth successive victory in National Three North and would have been treated
BLAYDON were greatly relieved to end their five-match losing run and take the five points on offer after making heavy weather of beating the team who are next to the bottom of National One. There are clearly problems for player-coach Micky Ward to address
