THE first day of the 179th Durham Regatta has been cancelled today due to the dangerously high level of the River Wear through the city. Regatta officials have been monitoring rising river level due to the recent heavy rainfall and the decision to cancel
A MAN tasered by police after stabbing his dog to death snapped following the death of his wife, neighbours said last night. Horrified residents were woken by the spaniel’s screams shortly after 6am yesterday. They could only watch powerless as the
A SCHOOL is in mourning after the sudden death of a popular teenage student. Bobbie Dennis, 15, collapsed on the playing fields of Northallerton College and died in hospital. Bobbie, who lived with his family in Romanby, Northallerton, had been
TRIBUTES have been paid to a North-East novelist who won the Booker prize for his story about the 18th Century slave trade. Barry Unsworth, who was born in Wingate, County Durham, has died, aged 81, in the Umbria region of Italy, where he lived
THE stakes will be high for gothic horror fans at the auction of a 19th Century vampire- slaying kit. The Victorian casket contains everything any selfrespecting vampire-slayer could wish for – a mallet and four stakes, a pistol, rosary beads
NHS organisations in the North-East have launched a project to help reduce the millions of pounds wasted on unwanted medicine. Patients will be asked to think carefully how they use their medicines and try to prevent waste, which is costing taxpayers
THE investigation into the death of a railway volunteer who was crushed between two trains is expected to focus on the operation of a locking device. Robert Lund, 65, died last month while working on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Grosmont
A DISABLED woman has told how her life has been significantly improved with the help of her faithful companion. Elizabeth Blackman, 62, from Darlington, has found a new sense of independence since being partnered with her assistance dog, Ned.
A MAN who was trampled by cows while walking with his wife on a public footpath remains in a serious condition in hospital. The 46-year-old, who has not been named, suffered serious injuries to his head, chest, arm and abdomen during the incident
A HANDYMAN who burgled the homes of a family he spent seven years working for was yesterday jailed for six years for “a devastating” breach of trust. Bernard Grainger stole thousands of pounds-worth of treasured possessions from a woman, including
THERE are alternatives to downgrading services at the Friarage Hospital, in Northallerton, a working party has concluded. A team of eight people from the NHS, North Yorkshire County Council’s scrutiny of health committee and William Hague’s researcher
THE women who took on the tough work of lumberjacks during the Second World War are being sought for their memories. The Forestry Commission is gathering information on the contribution made by the lumberjills of the Women’s Timber Corps, which
POLICE are continuing their hunt for axe-wielding robbers who raided a town centre jewellery store. The two masked robbers burst into Bradley’s Jewellers, in Market Row, off Northallerton High Street, just after 4pm on Thursday. Wearing balaclavas
FANS were praised yesterday after Coldplay’s North-East concert passed without serious disruption despite a 24- hour rail strike. A record crowd of 55,000 braved driving rain and a stoppage on the Tyne and Wear Metro to see the top-selling band
THE fans’ company running the Quakers has reported a surge in investments following the announcement of member benefits. Darlington FC 1883 (DFC 1883) revealed last night that about 50 investors had come forward in 24 hours to put money into
UNIVERSITY students believe they have set a new record for the world’s longest netball match after their 72-hour marathon challenge ended yesterday. The 23 members of Durham University’s netball team are awaiting official confirmation from Guinness
AN IT expert suffering schizophrenia armed himself with a samurai sword in a bid to deter bailiffs trying to evict him from his home. Gareth Bryn Bowen posted warnings that he would deal with any trespassers like “Nazi Germany” before the planned
When it comes to choosing what to wear on your feet when running, the message is a simple one. The footwear has to be right, or not at all. If you're caught somewhere in the middle with a pair of tennis-style shoes or trendy plimsoles the chances are
GERMANY vs PORTUGAL GROUP B Kick-off: 7.45pm Today GERMANY: Having been one of the best sides at the last World Cup in South Africa, Germany have been well backed to win Euro 2012, but they have been drawn in the toughest group and will be desperate
DURHAM'S pursuit of a replacement for Mitchell Johnson in their Twenty20 squad looks like being scuppered by the ECB rule book. Durham officials have looked at a number of players since learning of Johnson's unavailability because of international commitments
KATY Livingston has failed to make the British modern pentathlon team for the Olympic Games. Livingston, who was brought up in Redcar, competed in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and is a former World Cup winner. However, she has slipped down the domestic
MATT Wells is determined to finish his rowing career on a high despite the intense disappointment of missing out on his preferred event at this summer's Olympic Games. Hexham-born Wells will retire after competing in his fourth Olympic regatta, having
A REGENERATION company has expanded from County Durham to open a London office in response to increasing interest from investment funds. Carlton & Co, who are based in Aycliffe Business Park, County Durham, aim to attract institutional investment in
CRISIS in the Eurozone is having an effect on North-East manufacturing after an engine company cited the problems as the reason for cutting half of their temporary production staff. Cummins Engine Company in Darlington has let 30 temporary workers
AFTER handing out a new eight-year contract to the chief talent-spotter at Newcastle United, Mike Ashley is keen to establish further continuity by agreeing more long-term deals with staff. And manager Alan Pardew, who still has three years to run on
GARY Liddle, the former Hartlepool United midfielder, is poised to sign for Notts County. After exiting Victoria Park at the end of the season when his contract expired, Liddle will link up again with former Pools' coach Colin West, who is part of the
STUART PEARCE submitted his shortlist for Team GB's Olympics squad yesterday and Middlesbrough's Jason Steele is still dreaming of going for gold later this summer. The Boro goalkeeper recently returned from a short holiday and is planning
