Dressed in the colours of the late Seve Ballesteros, Europe tonight pulled off one of his trademark great escapes in what will go down as the ''Miracle of Medinah''. What looked mission impossible when Europe trailed 10-4 at one point late last night
POLICE have issued a warning after potentially deadly veterinary medicine was stolen from a parked vehicle. A large number of sachets of Danilon, used as a pain killer for horses, were among items stolen from a vehicle parked in Glen Terrace, in
TWO unusual affordable housing schemes are to be showcased next week. The developments in Osmotherley and Swainby - that have helped local residents remain in their communities - are to be featured as part of rural housing week. Delegates from
TWO burglars dressed as police officers crept into the home of an 81-year-old woman and stole money and jewellery. Police are urging the public to be on their guard against cold callers, after the distraction burglarly at the home of an elderly
Following a concert featuring the first symphonies of Brahms and Schumann, Northern Sinfonia players last night presented chamber music reflecting a more intimate side of the composers. Performing to a capacity audience in The Sage Gateshead’s
WHEN she started her career in event management almost 20 years ago, Nickie Gott didn't realise the lengths she would sometimes be required to go in the name of her job. "People think event management is glamorous, but it quite often isn't," laughs
A BALLERINA from north Durham has won a place at a prestigious dance school. Somer Hook, 14, from Consett , now spends Saturday mornings training at Yorkshire Ballet Scholarship Centre in York. She also attends The Pauline Cook School of Dancing
POLICE officers killed in the line of duty including fallen heroes from North Yorkshire will be remembered later today at a poignant ceremony at York Minster. More than 2,000 people - including 40 chief constables, other serving officers and the
A CONTENT Dean Richards hailed Friday night's emphatic victory over Leeds Carnegie as comfortably Newcastle Falcons' best display of the season. Falcons ran in seven tries as they thrashed Leeds 53-10 at Kingston Park and find themselves two points
A BUDDING singer is through to the regional finals of nationwide talent contest. Thirteen-year-old Samantha Lavery is hoping to win a place in the finals, performing at the O2 Arena, in London. She is taking part in the North-East round of
A BODY has been discovered by a fisherman in Hartlepool Marina. The body was spotted near near boats on Saturday afternoon and was recovered by a police marine unit. It is not known whether it is that of 24-year-old Joshua Willingale
A COUPLE, whose lives has been blighted by an abusive graffiti campaign accusing them of being paedophiles, are urging anyone with information to contact the police. For the last two years, the offensive graffiti has appeared on signs, lamp posts
Spennymoor maintained their perfect start to the league season when they won 4-0 at South Shields , their eighth win from eight league games, but assistant manager Gavin Fell says that records aren’t on their minds. Moors are six points behind
