Archive - Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Ernest William CUMMINS
CUMMINS Ernest William Peacefully on December 8 of Marske, late of Darlington, Bill aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie, dearly loved dad of Tony and Michael. Funeral service in St Marks Church Marske on Friday December 14 at 1.00pm…
John Taylor
TAYLOR December 9, peacefuly in hospital, of Nettlesworth, John aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Marion, dear stepdad to Michael and Anne and grandad to Joseph and Alexander. Friends please meet for service at Durham Cremat-orium, Monday…
Margaret Welsh
WELSH (nee Tyrie) On December 10, in Brandon Lodge Care Home, of Dominion Road, Brandon, Margaret, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Edward, much loved mam of Edward, Trevor, Janet and the late Colin and a dear grandma and great-grandma. Friends…
John William (Billy) Danby
DANBY December 8, John William (Billy), of Shildon, aged 65, passed away at home, after a long illness, borne with great courage and dignity. A devoted husband of Christine and beloved dad, granda, father-in-law and brother. Will friends and family…
Patricia Ann ROBSON
ROBSON Patricia Ann December 12, 2010 In loving memory of my irreplaceable wife who died in West Africa. In the two years that have passed the pain of losing you gets no easier. I am consoled by the remembrance of 55 years of wonderful marriage to…
Thelma Beaty
BEATY Thelma In ever loving memory of Thelma Beaty (nee Gavin), daughter of Arthur and Dora Gavin, formerly of Lowes Barn Bank, Nevilles Cross, Durham City and St Hilds College, Durham, (1945-47); who lived in Putnoe Bedford from 1961 and was a…
JOAN FERGUSON
FERGUSON Joan December 12, 2007 In loving memory of a dear Mam Brian and Irene
June Heavisides
HEAVISIDES June The family of the late June, would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends for the kindness and sympathy shown during their recent sad loss, also for the cards, gifts, phone calls and generous donations…
Geoffrey (Geoff) Bell
BELL Framwellgate Moor The Family of the late Geoffrey (Geoff) Bell, wish to express their sincere thanks to all, relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy shown to them during their recent sad bereavement, also for the cards…
Richard (Dick) Speckman
SPECKMAN Richard (Dick) Former Funeral Director Loving remembrance of Dick who passed away peacefully on December 13, 2010. By his loving wife Gladys, daughter Eva and son Christopher and their families. Gone beyond our loving care, But not beyond…
Faith Henry
HENRY December 8, of Kirk Merrington, Faith (nee Stephenson) aged 86 years. Devoted wife of Tom, much loved mam of Lilian, Anne, Margaret and David, devoted nanna of Jeffrey, Paul, Louise, Ian, Steven, Robert, Mark, Rhys, Dylan, Hayley, Katie and the…
Maurice Kelsey
KELSEY On December 8, in hospital, after a long illness, of Wheatley Hill, Maurice aged 68 years. Beloved husband of June, a loving father of Maurice, Marie and Wayne, dearest father-in-law of Shaun and a much loved grandfather of Shaun, Ashley and…
Vera Searle
SEARLE Vera, nee Gardiner, aged 91 years, of Barnard Castle, died peacefully at Beaco-nsfield Court, on December 6. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Kathryn, dear mother-in-law to Ian and loving grandma to Sarah. Funeral Service at…
Olive CATCHPOLE
CATCHPOLE (nee March) On December 6 at Wilton House, Darlington, Olive aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Eric, loving mother of David and Ann, much loved mother-in-law of Maurice and Linda and a very much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Monday…
Raymond John PROBERT
PROBERT Raymond John, Sqd. Ldr. Retd. aged 82 years of Easby, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on December 8. Funeral Service at St Agatha’s Church, Easby on Friday December 14 at 11.00am followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please…
Sarah-Jane SIDDLE
SIDDLE Darlington December 7, peacefully at home, Sarah-Jane (nee Smith) aged 44 years. Loving wife of Tony, fantastic mam to Jake and Tom, loving sister to Elizabeth, Carol, Frank, Stephen, Joanna and Emma, dear stepmam to Valerie and John and nana…
Jane Hubery
HUBERY The funeral of the late Jane Hubery which was due to take place on Friday, December 14, has been CANCELLED due to the death of her husband Raymond. Funeral details to follow.
Beryl Fletcher
FLETCHER Beryl, nee Hall, aged 92 years. Widow of the late Edward Fletcher, formerly of Mainsforth, late of Toft Hill, died peacefully at Devonshire House, West Auckland, on December 6. A much loved and devoted mother of the late Jennifer, a dear…
Violet WOOD
WOOD On December 3, peacefully in hospital, Violet aged 88 years, of Darlington. Dearly loved mum of Jane and mother-in-law of Paul. Funeral Tuesday December 18. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15pm prior to…
Robert Ismay
ISMAY Robert On December 6, suddenly of Thirsk, Robert, aged 42 years. Dearly loved husband of Michelle, a loving dad of Thomas, Harry and Elise, a much loved son, brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Oswald's Church,…
William ROBINSON
ROBINSON On December 7 (peacefully at home) of Ashes House, Redmire. William aged 63 years, dearly loved husband of Susan, very dear father of Mark, Daniel and Jonathan, much loved father-in-law of Emma, Lucy and Sally, loving grandad of Molly, Keira…
Ella Lightfoot
LIGHTFOOT The family of the late Ella would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the cards of condolence and donations received during their recent sad bereavement. A special thanks to Dr. Wood and Partners and staff, District…
kimberly egner
Kimberly EGNER Happy 21st birthday Kimberly. Lots of love, Mam, Dad, Martin and J G. xxx
Michael William Dale
DALE Michael William, darling and only son of Graham and Margaret (nee Stelling). A much loved brother of Andrea and Lisa. Funeral to be held on Monday December 17, at St Edmunds Church, Sedgefield, at 10.30am., followed by cremation at Durham…
Callum HOPTON
Callum HOPTON Happy 12th Birthday on 12/12/12! All our love, Mam, Dad, Anthony xxx
mary tones
TONES Mary December 12, 2010 The pain I felt at losing you will never go away But knowing that you're in my heart, Helps me through each day. Your loving husband John and Family. xxx
Doreen ALLPORT
ALLPORT Doreen December 12, 2011. No farewells were spoken, no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Love, Kenny.
Mona PARNABY
Mona PARNABY Happy Birthday Mam Love from Jean, Harry and family
Mona PARNABY
Mona PARNABY is 100 today 12-12-12 Happy Birthday Love from Canada, Barbara and David, David, Cathy and Seth, Jeff, Pam and Samantha, Julie, Bob, Dustin, Jared and Cody
Edith Robson
ROBSON Edith There’s a face that is always with me, There’s a voice I long to hear, There’s a smile I always remember of a wife I loved so dear. Of all the gifts in life however great or small, To have you as my wife was the greatest gift of…
RALPH WALKER
Ralph WALKER Congratulations on your 80th Love from Wife Eileen Stephen and Josie Pauline and Neil grandchildren and great grand-daughter xxx
DAVID McCUTCHEON
David McCUTCHEON Congratulations David on achieving your degree in Psychology BSc (Hons). From Mam, Dad and family. So proud.
Jean Goodwin
GOODWIN The family of the late Jean would like to thank all relatives and friends for the kindness and sympathy shown to them during their recent sad bereavement. Thanks also for the cards of condolence and donations received for the chosen charity.…
Elizabeth Hughf
HUGHF Elizabeth December 12, 1996 A dear wife, still loved but sadly missed. By husband Bob, Marion, Tom and family. Bob, Chris and Family. (Canada)
Paula Campbell
CAMPBELL Paula (nee Ashton) The family of the late Paula, would like to sincerely thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy and cards of condolence during their recent sad bereavement. Heartfelt thanks to…
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Match Report: Swansea City 1 Middlesbrough 0
TONY MOWBRAY has challenged his players to make sure Middlesbrough return to the Liberty Stadium as a Premier League club next season after missing out on a semi-final spot in the Capital One Cup.
Lowe takes bronze
Jemma Lowe won Britain's first medal of the World Short-Course Championships by finishing third in the 200 metres butterfly in Istanbul today.
All the 12s as baby Jake arrives on the "luckiest'' day
LITTLE Jake Atkinson was born today on what is believed to be the luckiest dates in the calendar.
Christmas crackers...
I’m indebted to Gary Peart and Christine Mapp for sending me these little gems. Knowing how hectic the next week or so will be for everyone, including me, the blog will be back in the New Year. Merry Christmas.
Latest benefit cuts will leave more than 160,000 of the region's families worse off
MORE than 160,000 families across the region will be worse off because of the Chancellor's latest benefit cuts - despite being in low-paid work.
X Factor winner tells fans: "Don't give up on your dreams"
X FACTOR winner James Arthur urged people not to give up on their dreams when he visited his home town today.
Effort to bridge East Coast Main Line funding gap
COUNCIL leaders have lobbied the Government in an effort to bridge a £260m shortfall in funding earmarked to improve the East Coast Mainline (ECML).
Sedgefield Pub back in the family
A COUNTY Durham pub is back in the hands of a family who devoted their lives to it for almost an entire century.
Local planning pleas for windfarms
Local planning authorities should decide whether big wind farms are allowed to go ahead, Sedgfield MP Phil Wilson told the Commons today (Wednesday, December 12).
North-East experts eagerly await results from ancient buried lake
NORTH-EAST experts are eagerly awaiting the results of an ambitious bid to drill through more than 3km of Antarctic ice into an ancient buried lake.
Plan to turn historic Yarm building into a dental surgery is approved
A PROPOSAL to convert a Grade II-listed Georgian building in the medieval centre of a Tees town into a dental surgery has been approved.
Police inquiry after dog kills cat
POLICE are investigating after a woman claimed her cat was killed by a lurcher.
News in brief
A "disgraceful" lack of financial education is costing the UK around £3.4bn a year, a report warned today.
New grandmother hatches baby business
A FIRST grandchild was the inspiration for a primary school teacher’s new business.
Young rockers star in school's production
ORGANISERS of a school’s adaptation of the Queen musical We Will Rock you have described the performance as a huge success.
Councillors back dimming street lights and housing transfer
COUNCILLORS have agreed to dim thousands of street lights, in a bid to save £55m over the next 25 years.
Elderly warned not to let fraudsters ruin Christmas
POLICE are warning elderly people against becoming a victim of conmen and fraudsters in the countdown to Christmas.
Roman road discovered under York Minster
A SOLID link to the real Roman past has been uncovered beneath one of the region’s greatest places of worship.
Woman facing jail after her Staffordshire bull terrier bites man's bum
A WOMAN is facing jail after her dog attacked a man in the street and left him with teeth marks in his bottom.
Acting hospital boss is given top job by trust board
PROFESSOR Tricia Hart has been appointed as the new chief executive of one of the region's biggest NHS trusts - South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Cannabis grower walks free after case takes three years to reach court
A LIFE-LONG cannabis grower caught with a £10,000 crop in his home walked free after a judge heard that the case had taken three years to reach court.
Police spelling mistake had "profound consequences" in woman's murder
A SIMPLE spelling mistake by a police force had ''profound consequences'' and was a ''missed opportunity'' in trying to prevent the murder of a woman suffering domestic abuse, an investigation has found.
Tributes to former Northern Echo chief photographer
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Northern Echo chief photographer, who has died aged 91.
Note of caution sounded as unemployment falls again
THE Government was last night warned to “pause the fanfare” despite further encouraging news on the jobs front with unemployment continuing to fall.
LEP report adding £367m to North-East economy
HUNDREDS of millions of pounds of investment into the North-East economy has been secured by a local enterprise partnership over the past 20 months, according to its annual report.
Supermarket staff raise cash for special schools
Two special schools have been given £500 each after staff at a supermarket did a 24 hour bike ride.
Jennifer is named Young Gun of the year
A BUSINESSWOMAN who is set to step up to the role of chief executive of a £72m North Yorkshire vegetable oil company has won a national award.
Virgin boss invests in North-East entrepreneurs of tomorrow
PRIMARY school pupils are pushing ahead with their business plans after receiving investment from Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Money.
Still no fix for the A66
TWO years ago, the upgrade to the A1(M) was rejected by the Government. Now George Osborne, in his Autumn Statement, has approved it (Echo, Dec 6).
Carolling
ALTHOUGH I’m now a confirmed atheist, as a boy I was leading choirboy and candlesnuffer, and as a result I have a great love of Christmas Carols.
Thanks
MAY I thank all who attended the recent sell-out RAF in Concert Diamond Jubilee performance at the Royal Hall, Harrogate, which was staged in support of the RAF Charitable Trust.
Remploy
I WRITE as one who worked for Remploy for about 15 years as a factory manager in the North- East so I know what disabled people are capable of.
Winter Weather
I WISH to congratulate Durham County Council on the gritting of Edmondsley Bank, a well-known trouble spot in winter, on the afternoon of December 6. This was not bad considering it was only 24 hours after the road had been temporarily closed by the…
Gay Marriage
DAVID CAMERON is not being courageous wanting to legislate for gay marriages to take place in churches (Echo Comment, Dec 10).
The writer who turned down Hollywood
STANDING on a hilltop in south-west France, addressing actors John Hurt and Vanessa Kirby, proved a surreal experience for best-selling novelist Kate Mosse. The 51-year-old author of Labyrinth and Sepulchre, the first two in her blockbuster Languedoc…
Investment for funeral firm
A FAMILY-RUN funeral business has expanded its services following a significant investment.
Interesting times for first-time house buyers
IS the big chill that has frozen first-time buyers out of the housing market finally beginning to thaw?
Theatre Review: Jack and the Beanstalk
Forum Theatre, Billingham
Theatre Review: Robin Hood (and the Babes in the Wood)
Tyne Volvo Theatre, Newcastle
British Comedy Awards (C4, 9pm)
IN the winter of 1990, some bright spark thought: “Let’s have an annual celebration of British and international comedy.” It was a good idea, though the big-screen mirthmakers that year weren’t much to write home about. Arnold Schwarzenegger…
Weight Loss Ward (ITV1, 8pm)
FOR some, Christmas is a time to eat too much rich food and then worry about the calorific cost in January.
The Queen is losing her grace
LITTLE-REPORTED, a bizarre rescue took place recently on the North Yorkshire coast. A man was trapped for 15 hours among rocks at Scarborough.
Greater persuasion
EDUCATION Minister Liz Truss said yesterday in the House of Commons that there was a “persuasive case” for the 480 civil service jobs at Mowden Hall to remain in Darlington.
Promotion still the aim says Mowbray
TONY MOWBRAY has every intention of leading Middlesbrough in to the Capital One Cup semi-final tonight, but admits Wembley would mean nothing without a Premier League return.
One in, one out at Darlington
Darlington last night agreed to sign goalkeeper Mark Bell from West Auckland, while they have released Jack Norton.
Tough times ahead as Newcastle prepare for fraught festive period
AS Newcastle United's players trudged from the field at Craven Cottage in the wake of Monday's latest Premier League defeat, it was hard to imagine a more disconsolate bunch. By the time the Christmas decorations come down at the start of the new…
Steele hopeful of further away day cup joy
AFTER four successive away days in the Capital One Cup this season, Jason Steele thinks Middlesbrough can draw on the experiences of previous encounters to seal a semi-final spot tonight.
Couple to wed at 12pm on 12/12/12
A couple are taking advantage of a once in a century opportunity to get married at noon on 12.12.12.
Years in Durham 'happiest of my life' - Bryson
POPULAR writer Bill Bryson says his years as Durham University chancellor were the happiest of his life. On his first return since stepping down last year, he spared a few minutes to talk to Mark Tallentire.
The wedding dress fairy godmother
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a... dress fairy godmother?
Record results for Darchem for the second successive year
PRECISION engineering firm Darchem have shaken off the economic downturn to produce record results for the second year running and bringing annual turnover to £76m.
Sedgefield MP presents Bill to make it easier for local people to reject giant windfarms
A BILL to make it easier for local people to block the building of giant wind turbines will be presented to parliament today (Wednesday, December 12), by a North-East MP.
Fans brave the cold to meet X Factor winner
Hundreds of James Arthur fans queued through the night in freezing conditions for a chance to meet the X Factor winner.
Tragic Ian's schoolmates draw warning posters in his memory
THE classmates of an eight-year-old boy who died after falling in a river have drawn posters for a new safety campaign being led by his family.
Onion farm fire may have been arson
DETECTIVES believe a fire at a farm which made national headlines because of an unpleasant onion odour was an arson.
Calendar girls
A GROUP of North East women who bonded over boot camp fitness sessions on a beach have created a fundraising calendar after discovering their lives had all been touched by cancer.
Darlington man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands from his employer
A DARLINGTON man has appeared at court accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of pounds from his employers.
No bail for man accused of breaching a sexual offences prevention order
A MAN accused of breaching the terms of a sexual offences prevention order by making contact with two females under the age of 16 has had his application for bail refused.
Darlington man faces dangerous dog charges
A MAN appeared before magistrates today accused of allowing his dog to be dangerously out of control and cause injury at Darlington Railway Station.
Party thanks for kind-hearted Larry
GYM coaches threw a party for an Olympic torchbearer to thank him for his charity efforts.
NORTH ZONE?: The Durham Singers present an American Christmas
THE DURHAM Singers will look across the Atlantic to music from America for a Christmas concert combining contemporary choral music, the spiritual tradition, and popular Christmas songs.
Residents left in dark thanked for patience
AN ELECTRICITY supply company has thanked customers who suffered a power cut last week for their patience.
Man gets three-year driving ban for failing to provide a breath specimen
A MAN who refused to provide a breath specimen when he was arrested on suspicion of drink driving has been disqualified from driving for three years.
Wensleydale Creamery gets go-ahead to redevelop factory
THE WENSLEYDALE Creamery has announced it will now go ahead with a redevelopment project after planning permission was approved.
TV's Angela Rippon launches dementia drive
TELEVISION presenter Angela Rippon has launched a new drive to improve care for the North-East’s 30,000 dementia sufferers.
Woman knocked down on Stanley pedestrian crossing
A WOMAN has been knocked down while using a zebra crossing.
Drink driving mum could lose job because of driving ban
A SINGLE mother of twins stands to lose her job after being disqualified from getting behind the wheel following a conviction for drink driving.
Cricket coaching scheme a success
A SCHEME to coach cricket skills to young cricketers has been hailed a success.
Policeman helps Aussie tourists and discovers a link
A POLICEMAN helped a lost Australian tourist locate a part of his family tree – and discovered an unexpected link to his guest from down under.
Poetry could prove a big hit for mother of former boxer Glenn McCrory
FORMER world cruiserweight champion Glenn McCrory and his sister Kelly Flower have published a book of poetry written by their mother.
More than one in three in final primary school year are overweight or obese
THE proportion of final year primary school children in the region who were either overweight or obese has broken through the 40 per cent mark in at least one city.
House fire treated as suspicious
POLICE have revealed they are treating a fire which swept through a terraced house as suspicious.
Appeal after theft of horse tack
Police are appealing for information after the theft of items of horse tack.
Motorist fined for failing to stop after knocking cyclist over
A MOTORIST who failed to stop after knocking a man off his bicycle has been ordered to pay £470 in fines and costs and has had his licence endorsed with six penalty points.
Disorderly drunks to be given option of a course instead of a fine
POLICE officers on Tyneside are piloting a new scheme to cut alcohol-related crime and disorder.
Care patients ‘sedated with drugs in meals’
A CARE home boss ran an “institutionalised” care home where residents with dementia were sedated with drugs hidden in their meals, a hearing was told.
Mona's 100th birthday is one for the history books
A CENTENARIAN who celebrated her 100th birthday on a once-in-a-lifetime date puts her longevity down to “good old-fashioned food, hard work and a positive outlook”.
European youngsters decorate Christmas tree
THE Christmas tree at Durham County Council’s headquarters has been decorated by youngsters from across Europe.
Charity sprouts destined for Christmas dinners across the region
PEOPLE can eat their Christmas dinner knowing they’ve helped a good cause, thanks to a local hospice.
Woman marks 12/12/12 with chilly challenge
A WOMAN who is wild about swimming broke the ice on a North Yorkshire lake today to celebrate 12/12/12 at noon with a chilly challenge.
Medals for NAAFI members
MEMBERS of the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes (NAAFI) have been honoured for their work with the forces in Afghanistan.
Honoured by degree... angered by cultural cuts
BILLY Elliott screenplay writer Lee Hall has been given an honorary degree.
Fish introduced to homes in North East rivers
THIS is the moment 1,500 fish were introduced to their new home in a North East river.
Tributes paid to Newton Aycliffe councillor who died this week
PASSIONATE, hardworking and a “champion for local people” are among the tributes paid to a County Durham councillor who died this week.
Decision delayed on controversial flats plan
COUNCILLORS have delayed a decision on whether to grant planning permission for a controversial housing development at the second time of asking.
'Overloaded' Durham street set for 18 more students
A CITY centre street already ‘overloaded’ with students is in line for nearly 20 more, after a developer was given three more years to build three large houses.
Objectors and bar find compromise
A FORMER leisure centre bar can extend its opening hours after reaching a compromise with objectors.
Official protest planned over impending health cuts
A FORMAL protest is expected to be made over plans to make wide-ranging cuts in health services across North Yorkshire.
Nicholls sad to say farwell to a Star
PAUL NICHOLLS admitted his ‘‘sadness’’ after Kauto Star’s time at his Ditcheat yard came to an abrupt end yesterday.
Khan hopes for a rematch with Garcia
AMIR KHAN hopes victory against the unfancied Carlos Molina on Saturday will earn him a shot at revenge against recent conqueror Danny Garcia.
Newton Aycliffe man accused of assault and witness intimidation
A MAN appeared before magistrates in Newton Aycliffe today charged with assault causing actual bodily harm and witness intimidation.
Spennymoor man hits customer in parent's pub
A SPENNYMOOR man who hit a customer in his parent’s pub has received a conditional discharge.
Newton Aycliffe man at court for drink driving and assaulting a police officer
A NEWTON Aycliffe man tried to punch a police officer while being questioned over a drink driving incident, a court heard.
Last show at Fountains Abbey by The Harp Singers
A colourful North Yorkshire singing group is to give its last public performance next week.
Councillors back scheme to cut crime and anti-social behaviour
A SCHEME which has been a success in curbing anti-social behaviour in a market town has been renewed by councillors.
Ice festival set to open tomorrow
A TEMPORARY ice rink will be the main attraction at a Christmas festival which starts tomorrow. (Thursday, December 13)
Pupils trained to use wildlife camera
CHILDREN have been learning how to capture footage of animals in their school grounds.
Police hunt car park vandals
POLICE are hunting vandals who ripped windscreen wipers off vehicles in a car park.
Pupils host school exhibition on Anne Frank
YOUNGSTERS are acting as exhibition guides for a school display on the life of Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
Pupils prove they are road smart
YOUNGSTERS from Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary School have proved they are street smart after winning the annual road safety quiz.
Animal centre supporters' fair effort
A FESTIVE fair has helped pay for the cost of Christmas Day care for abandoned cats and dogs The event at the RSPCA’s Felledge Centre, Chester Moor, Chester-le-Street, on Sunday December 9 raised £1,234.
Fundraisers seek good cause to back in the new year
CHARITABLE shop staff are seeking a good cause to raise money for in the coming year.
Cash for two groups
TWO organisations in Ferryhill are celebrating cash windfalls.
Parking charges lifted for festive shopping
MOTORISTS visiting Hambleton’s market towns for some festive shopping will be able to grab some bargains when parking charges are lifted for ten days.
New refuse wagons for Hambleton
REFUSE collection across the Hambleton district has taken on a shiny new look – with the introduction of a new fleet of wagons.
Young runners win cross country trophies
SPORTING youngsters have been named as cross country champions after they clinched two trophies at a race meeting.
Fire brigade to give 5-year-old lift to school
A 5-YEAR-OLD will arrive in style at school next week.
Great North Air Ambulance weekly lottery draw for December 12
The winning numbers for the Great North Air Ambulance Service weekly lottery draw for December 12 are: £200 N26418, Scarborough; £100 N17540, Darlington; £50 N06712, Darlington; £50 N42020, Whitby; £25 N31573, Penrith; £25 N04042, Alnwick; £25…
Football tournament revived for charity
MAJOR companies at the Wilton International site are to clash in a revival of an historic sporting contest.
Christmas cheer at threatened nursery
CHILDREN from the threatened Kids and Co nursery on Borough Road staged a special Christmas concert and invited all of Darlington’s councillors.
Youngsters take to stage to perform comedy play
YOUNGSTERS are to take to the stage to show off their acting skills as they perform a comedy play.
Teacher invites you to celebrate end of world at art show
A TEACHER who moved to Colombia seven years ago is inviting people to celebrate the end of the world at an art exhibition about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
Police warning over 'skimming'
Police are warning people to be alert following two suspected ‘skimming’ incidents in Durham City. It is believed crooks have stolen details from cards used at cash points at supermarkets in Dragonville and Newton Hall. It is not yet known…
Railway museum runs Santa Christmas Special trains
SANTA TRAINS: Santa Christmas Special trains are to run at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon. Passengers will meet Santa and get a gift plus there will be a magic show, music and other family fun. The trains run on December 15, 16,…
Comedy date
Comedian Milton Jones comes to the North-East in the New Year with his One The Road Again Tour when he performs at Newcastle City Hall on Wednesday February 13 at 8pm. Tickets cost £20 from the box office on 0191-277 8030.
WOMAN DIED:
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 40s died in a car crash in Northumberland.
Christmas cards for charity
CHARITY CARDS: A Dales village has opened a pop-up shop to take part in a national scheme to sell Christmas cards on behalf of a number of charities.
Diving in for charity
A DIVING event is being held on Saturday to help raise money for the Dreams Come True charity.
Staff help ski-ing charity for the disabled
STAFF at the Chester-le-Street branch of Barclays Bank helped raise £3,000 for Sunderland Adaptive Snowsports (SAS) at a charity night. SAS gives young people with disabilities and medical needs the chance to go skiing. It is planning a fourth visit…
Village affordable homes plan
The Galliford Try Partnership North is asking Durham County Council to grant planning permission for an affordable housing development of eight bungalows and 16 houses at The Green, Nettlesworth.
Darlington news in brief
THE Salters Community Garden Association will hold its monthly meeting on Monday (December 17), at 7.15pm, at Harrowgate Hill Club. Local residents are welcome to attend.
Military band concert in Richmond
CAVALRY CONCERT: A free concert of the Heavy Cavalry and Cambrai Band will take place at St Mary’s Church, Richmond, on Wednesday, December 19 at 7pm.
News from the north
Hospital hours: A protest march is planned for Malton this Saturday to demonstrate against a cut in hours of the local hospital’s minor injuries unit, which has switched from 8am to 9,30pm seven days a week to 9am to 5pm five days a week. The march…
Local author's book signing
BOOK SIGNING: Author and broadcaster Peter Cook will be signing copies of his new book Now and Then at Marton Library in Middlesbrough tomorrow (Thursday, December 13) from 10am to noon. Copies of the book, which is a collection of 50 stories and…
Burglars steal mountain bike in Bishop Auckland garage break-in
BIKE THEFT: Burglars stole a £700 black Carrera Banshee mountain bike during a garage break-in on St Carileph Way, Bishop Auckland overnight on Tuesday, December 11. A Trek 800 men’s mountain bike believed to have been stolen from another address…
Schoolchildren get ready for pantomime walk
PUPILS from Whinfield Primary School, in Augusta Close, Darlington, will be bringing some festive cheer to their school walk by dressing up as colourful pantomime characters.
Yuletide cheer
CHILDREN are spreading the festive spirit in their town.
Concern over motoring costs
CAR CONCERNS: Two fifths of North-East drivers, or 37 per cent, will use their case less in 2013 if costs associated with driving continue to rise, according to a survey for insurer AXA. The figure was even higher in North Yorkshire, 41 per cent.
Handbag stolen
HANDBAG STOLEN: A pensioner has been left shaken but unharmed after having her handbag stolen whilst walking home from the shop at about 7.50pm Tuesday (December 11) on Wilton Way, Eston, near Middlesbrough. The 73-year-old woman was approached from…
Messiah concert date
Portico, a newly-founded choir including students and others, will perform Handel’s Messiah at St Oswald’s Church, in Durham, on Friday (December 14). The concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8, or £4 for concessions. To book, visit…
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Mona PARNABY

Mona PARNABY

Edith Robson

RALPH WALKER

DAVID McCUTCHEON

Jean Goodwin

Elizabeth Hughf

Paula Campbell

Roadstone Solutions Ltd

Match Report: Swansea City 1 Middlesbrough 0

Lowe takes bronze

All the 12s as baby Jake arrives on the "luckiest'' day

Christmas crackers...

Latest benefit cuts will leave more than 160,000 of the region's families worse off

X Factor winner tells fans: "Don't give up on your dreams"

Effort to bridge East Coast Main Line funding gap

Sedgefield Pub back in the family

Local planning pleas for windfarms

North-East experts eagerly await results from ancient buried lake

Plan to turn historic Yarm building into a dental surgery is approved

Police inquiry after dog kills cat

News in brief

New grandmother hatches baby business

Young rockers star in school's production

Councillors back dimming street lights and housing transfer

Elderly warned not to let fraudsters ruin Christmas

Roman road discovered under York Minster

Woman facing jail after her Staffordshire bull terrier bites man's bum

Acting hospital boss is given top job by trust board

Cannabis grower walks free after case takes three years to reach court

Police spelling mistake had "profound consequences" in woman's murder

Tributes to former Northern Echo chief photographer

Note of caution sounded as unemployment falls again

LEP report adding £367m to North-East economy

Supermarket staff raise cash for special schools

Jennifer is named Young Gun of the year

Virgin boss invests in North-East entrepreneurs of tomorrow

Still no fix for the A66

Carolling

Thanks

Remploy

Winter Weather

Gay Marriage

The writer who turned down Hollywood

Investment for funeral firm

Interesting times for first-time house buyers

Theatre Review: Jack and the Beanstalk

Theatre Review: Robin Hood (and the Babes in the Wood)

British Comedy Awards (C4, 9pm)

Weight Loss Ward (ITV1, 8pm)

The Queen is losing her grace