Mark Tallentire was among hundreds of people at Durham Cathedral last night for the outgoing Bishop's farewell service The outgoing Bishop of Durham bid an emotional farewell to the North-East tonight while vowing to continue to champion the region
WALKERS have been called on to help in the search for a missing North Yorkshire woman. Barbara Colling, 68, has not been seen since 9.35am on Monday 28 January 2013, in the area of the B1257 at Abbotts Hag, near the Rievaulx turn off. She is
FEW town halls in the region have agreed to freeze council tax next year - putting them at risk of financial 'punishment' by the government. Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary, today (Monday, January 28) stepped up his war with local authorities
CHILDREN from seven schools took to the stage for a jazz musical tonight (Monday, January 28). More than 100 youngsters were part of a one-night only production of Nora’s Ark at the Gala Theatre, in Durham City. The show was staged following
BUSINESS leaders in the North-East have called for an overhaul of transport services to ignite the region's economy. The North-East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) and The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) says airports, roads and rail networks
ROCK legends The Who are performing Quadrophenia in the North-East as part of a national tour. Original members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will be playing their 1973 album at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on June 20. Quadrophenia
A CAR passenger has died after two cars travelling in opposite directions collided on the Harrogate and Knaresborough bypass. The A658 near Kirkby Overblow remains closed while police investigate the crash which shortly before 4pm. The collision
A MEDICAL trainee hopes to pull on the heart strings at her former school to give her a ticket for what could prove the trip of a lifetime later this year. Fiona McGlade must reach a £1,500 target within the next four weeks to enable her to take
The jury in the trial of a man accused of killing his baby son has been sworn in. Lee Clark, formerly of Neville Close, Gainford, County Durham, is accused of manslaughter of five-month-old Charlee Cameron Clark on March 1, 2011. The prosecution
ROMANTIC ballet Swan Lake will be staged at Darlington Civic Theatre on Friday, February 1, at 7.30pm. The Nutcracker will be shown on the following two days, at both 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Ticket prices range from £26 to £33. Call 01325-486555 or email
We’ll Meet Again, a show that recalls the spirit of Britain during the Second World War through the music and comedy of the era, will be staged at Newcastle City Hall on Thursday April 18 at 2.30pm. Tickets cost £12.50 (£10.50 for pensioners)and are
THE head of a well known North Yorkshire family has died after a sudden illness. Sir Henry Beresford-Peirse, 6th Baronet, of Bedale Manor, died suddenly in London on Thursday. He was 79. His family have had historic connections with Bedale,
DRINK PARKING: A driver allegedly four times over the drink-drive limit was arrested after mistakenly parking his Toyota Avensis car on his neighbour’s drive in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The 52-year-old man was arrested after he failed a breath test
A PAEDOPHILE who subjected his victims to a catalogue of appalling abuse was last night starting a 18-year prison sentence. Alfred Place thought he had got away with his sex attacks in the 1980s and 90s by warning his victim nobody would believe
TRIBUTES have been paid to a veteran councillor involved in helping her community for more than 50 years. Maureen Taylor, MBE, served as a Labour councillor to the people of her home town of Billingham, near Stockton for decades. She was also
LANDSCAPES of the Yorkshire Dales are the subject of a new exhibition in Bainbridge. The Yoredale offices of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority will play host to a series of paintings by artist Shane Green called Feelings, Expressions
THE Government has announced its support for Yorkshire’s staging of the Tour de France’s Grand Depart next year. After ministers were briefed about the opening stages of the world’s biggest single sporting event at a Cabinet meeting in Leeds yesterday
MOTORISTS can check that child car seats are fitted correctly at a nationwide scheme safety scheme being held in the region. Durham County Council’s Road Safety team is running the clinics as part of the Good Egg campaign. The project aims
A CALLER who rang murder investigators but hung up is being urged to call again. Football memorabilia seller John Roberts, 32, was found dead at his home in Winlaton, Gateshead, on Sunday, December 16. The man rang Northumbria Police’s contact
A RACING team based at Catterick Garrison that helps rehabilitate injured soldiers will benefit from the fundraising efforts of a fashionista turned charity cyclist. Nancy Atkinson-Turner, who writes for the Huffington Post and claims she has "
LOCAL BAND: The Fleece Inn in Richmond is hosting live band Rosie on Saturday from 8.30pm. Entrance is free. The pub, known for being a late-night spot in the town, hopes to welcome more people by inviting local bands once a month with the possibility
Residents in Seaham, County Durham, can now book to join the annual visit to its German ‘twin’ town of Gerlingen, for its Strassenfest, in September. A £100 deposit is needed on booking, towards the final £200 charge. Further details are available
EDUCATION bosses say they are working with a primary school which has been placed in special measures by Ofsted. Hinderwell Primary School near Scarbrough, North Yorkshire, was criticised by inspectors who said new systems put in place to improve
A GRANDMOTHER sentenced to death by firing squad for smuggling cocaine worth £1.7m into Bali has won an initial reprieve. There were concerns that Lindsay Sandiford, formerly of Redcar, could have been executed tomorrow (Tuesday, January 29) because
ABOUT 200 people – including dozens of schoolchildren – attended a Holocaust memorial event in a North-East town. The event, at the Dolphin Centre, in Darlington, was the 13th annual event of its type in the town and marks the anniversary of the
A CHOPPER-TYPE motorcycle, thought to be a Chinese import, was stolen from a garden in Trent Place, Darlington, on Sunday (January 27). Police have reminded local residents to secure their valuable properly. Anyone with information is asked to call
A LOCAL councillor has said he hopes a hit-and-run driver will turn themselves in, as a mother continues to fight for her life after being knocked down. Rosina Seabright, who has two daughters, is still fighting for her life at James Cook University
A MAN was airlifted to hospital with stab injuries following a fight at a public leisure centre today. Police arrested a second man at the scene on suspicion of wounding after violence broke out in the gym area at Belle Vue Leisure Centre, in Consett
MUSICAL TRIO: The 2013 spring season opens at the Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond, on Saturday, February 2 with an evening of 18th century music and Georgian readings from the Herschel Trio. The Herschel Trio - compromising of Graham O’Sullivan
AN innovative project has been launched to improve care for people with dementia following successful trials in towns across the North-East. The North Tees Dementia Collaborative: Living well with Dementia in Stockton-on-Tees and Hartlepool is
LOCATED in the popular Neville's Cross area of Durham, approximately one mile from the city centre, is this three-storey extended end-of-terrace family home that offers old world charm and character with a modern edge. The property has been extended
BUYERS looking for a bungalow that oozes luxury and is in a prime location on an exclusive development close to Durham City Centre are sure to be impressed by this property in The Paddocks, Gilesgate Moor. There is a lobby, modern cloakroom, spacious
IT'S easy to fall in love with a property at first sight and move into it as soon as possible, only to realise you should have asked lots more questions about the landlord and property before you agreed to rent it. David Gordon, area sales director
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a serious collision in North Yorkshire. The crash took place on the A658 near Kirby Overblow in the Harrogate area at about 4pm. The road has been closed in both directions. Diversions are in place at
FORMER Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray has been installed as chancellor of Leeds Metropolitan University. The Consett-born businessman studied accountancy at the university’s predecessor, Leeds Polytechnic, and received an honorary doctorate
LAURESTON House is a substantial stone-built property that combines a wealth of characterful and charming accommodation with original features and a fantastic location with views over the surrounding countryside. Converted from former farm buildings
THE New Year celebrations may be over, but retirement specialist McCarthy & Stone has cause for even more jubilation this winter with an offer of a £10,000 discount on all the remaining apartments at its Malpas Court and Hollis Court developments
COMEDIANS are taking to the stage in a comedy marathon to raise money for a North-East hospice. Ten of the region’s best comedians will showcase their latest material at the charity fundraiser at The Forum Music Centre, in Darlington, on Thursday
WORK on a £2.8m head office for TV entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne’s company has been completed. Spearheaded by the Dragon’s Den star, the Bannatyne Group is one of the UK’s leading leisure organisations and employs about 3,500 people. Its Darlington
WILLIAM Fong will give his first piano recital in the area for five years at a meeting of the Sunderland Pianoforte Society, in the Pottery Room of Sunderland’s Museum and Winter Gardens, Burdon Road, Sunderland, on Tuesday, February 5, at 7.15pm.
THE region’s newest wind farm has been switched on. The three turbine South Sharpley Wind Farm, in East Durham, went live this week two years after it was first granted planning permission. Operators REG Windpower says the turbines will generate
WHEN it comes to size, it would seem that big is beautiful in the case of Balder Cottage, a six-bedroom detached property set in approximately 4.6 acres of gardens and grounds. Situated on the edge of Cotherstone, one of Teesdale’s most desirable
WHILE 2012 might not have been the best of years for many businesses, Your Move ScottCollier Taylor -–an estate and lettings agents with offices in Darlington, Yarm, Stockton and Stokesley – saw its exchanges and completions increase substantially
A HEALTHCARE charity is appealing for runners in Richmond to take on the Bupa Great North Run and raise funds to help it continue its work. Sue Ryder supports people with long-term neurological conditions in six residential care centres, as well
BUYERS looking for a stunning home that offers a combination of privacy and convenience will find that Mill Cottage offers all of that – and much more. Set in about an acre of grounds, Mill Cottage is an extensive, stone-built property with a wealth
A DECISION by Rotary Club bosses to invest £5,000 with Darlington Credit Union was discussed at a recent meeting. Ken Young, senior vice president of Darlington Rotary Club, told members the decision was made by Rotary Council in support of the
RESIDENTS are being asked their views on creating Durham’s first free school. Prime Minister David Cameron gave the Durham Free School project the go-ahead last July. But the group must now stage a major public consultation exercise, before
PSYCHIC NIGHT An evening of clairvoyance is being held to raise funds for seven local charities supported by Hartlepool Council Chairman Stephen Akers-Belcher. Mediums Peter Crawford and Irene Wilson will attempt to prove there is life after death
OPEN DAY: The Community Hub at Thorntree, near Middlesbrough, will hold an open day on Thursday, January 31 from 9am to 6pm. Activities include craft making sessions, face painting, soup making lessons and an appearance from Peppa Pig. RECYCLING
A PAIR of North-East councillors have been shortlisted for a national award recognising their work in the community. Stockton Borough Councillor David Harrington is up for the Online Councillor of the Year prize in the 2013 (CORR) C’llr Achievement
BARRATT North East is set to start work on a new development of homes for firsttime buyers and families in Spennymoor. Merrington Park will provide a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes from its new County Range, some of which are being built
PLANS have been submitted to alter the parking arrangements outside a busy post office in the hope that it will alleviate traffic congestion. The owners of Blackwell Post Office, in Carmel Road South, Darlington, have applied to alter the curtilage
A CHARITY is celebrating after it sent its 100 millionth shoebox full of presents to a needy child to open at Christmas. Operation Christmas Child was set up in 1990 to send shoeboxes of goodies to needy children in 100 countries around the world
TWO women have been arrested on suspicion of growing cannabis in a house in Darlington. Following an anonymous tip-off on Saturday, January 26, police officers searched a property in Charles Street, in Darlington, where they found more than 45
THE Inner Wheel Club of Darlington’s recent coffee morning raised £960 for the charity Dogs for the Disabled. Charity representative and her Labrador, Ned, accepted a cheque from Inner Wheel Club president Ruth Tindale at a recent meeting.
THE LATEST monthly Shoppers’ Service takes place at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, in Coxhoe, near Durham, on Saturday (February 2). It is the 60th informal half-hour Saturday service staged since refurbishment of St Andrew’s worship area was completed
ZUMBA GOLD: Age UK is running a series of fitness classes. On Wednesdays at 10.30am there will be line dancing classes at Thornborough Hall; and on Thursdays at 11am there will be pilates at the hall. At 1.30pm on Thursdays there will be Zumba Gold
STUDENTS have been exploring religion and how it affects their lives at a regional conference led by a leading academic. More than 900 sixth form students from schools across the North-East are attending the two-day conference at Carmel RC College
A JUBILEE clock has been unveiled in a Richmondshire village after residents voted on what to do with cash left over from the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Skeeby Village Hall Jubilee Clock officially began to keep time on Saturday (Jan
A MAN’S relationship with his shed or his attic is an extremely special one. It is where he stores all the things that are of interest to him. It is where he spends his time ruminating on the meaning of those things. It is where he goes to escape
A CHARITY is offering its services to people in need in Newton Aycliffe and the surrounding areas. Lifeline Community Action is a Christian charity that helps people of all faiths and backgrounds in times of crisis. Its Helping Hands project
A MAN is tonight (Monday, January 28) fighting for his life after he suffered multiple stab wounds when a fight broke out at a leisure centre. The 22-year-old man was flown to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle after violence broke out at
A RETIRED surgeon has told Darlington school children of his efforts to help reduce cases of clubfoot among infants in his native Bangladesh. Dr Ajit Sarker spoke to youngsters at Corporation Road Primary School on Monday (January 28). He told
THE front eight holes at Stressholme Golf Course, in Darlington, were closed on Monday (January 28), because of flooding. The remaining ten were playable. Darlington Borough Council, which runs the course, apologised for any inconvenience caused.
CONTROVERSIAL plans to create a £200m housing scheme on a city golf course are being recommended for approval by planning officials. Durham County Council’s county planning committee will consider Banks Property’s proposal to build nearly 300 homes
THE Cowtons are confusing. South Cowton vanished centuries ago, but its ancient church dedicated to St Mary still stands in the middle of nowhere. East Cowton remains a thriving village, but its ancient church dedicated to St Mary was demolished
A CRACKDOWN on fraud in the Teesside area is underway as Cleveland Police join up to a national scheme. The force has signed up to the nationwide Action Fraud initiative which aims to enhance fraud investigations across the country. Action
A SCOUT group in north Durham is celebrating its diamond anniversary next month. The Second Burnopfield Scout Group’s 60th Anniversary Service is to be held at 3pm on February 3 at St James’ Church in Burnopfield. There is an open invitation
BACON sandwiches, fruit smoothies, cereals and sausages were on the menu for youngsters at the Great Yorkshire Showground yesterday (Monday, January 28). Children from Starbeck Community Primary School, Harrogate, were the breakfast guests of the
NORTH-EAST politicians have been learning the ropes at a County Durham climbing centre, where staff and members are passionate about their sport and the health benefits it brings. Phil Wilson, Labour MP for Sedgefield, and North-East MEP Fiona
A VETERAN whose warm heart, good manners and desire to help others made him a popular character in his home town has died aged 86. For more than 20 years, Ronald Smith visited every household in Sedgefield, selling Remembrance Day poppies on behalf
CRIME reduction in Stockton will be a priority for a new Special Constabulary Superintendent. Scott Pearson, 27, has been appointed to lead the town’s Special Constabulary officers in their battle to fight crime and anti social behaviour. Secondary
A CHARITY started in memory of a young girl who died after suffering an epileptic seizure has been shortlisted for a national award. The work of Abbie’s Love has been recognised by national charity Young Epilepsy and has been nominated as an Epilepsy
Police are investigating after several lengths of copper piping were stolen from the top of a van parked in Station Road, in Middleton St George, at about 10.30am on Thursday, January 24. It is thought that the piping was taken from a tube box
SUNDERLAND AFC’s forthcoming Barclays Premier League game against Arsenal has been designated as Foundation Day in recognition of the club’s registered charity. The match at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, February 9, will raise awareness of
A YOUNG referee is celebrating after being selected to officiate at a series of international games in China – kick-starting his ambition to blow the whistle at the highest level. Luke Ryan, 22, is the only person from the North-East chosen by
A COUNCILLOR has appealed to social groups, sports clubs and businesses to make more use of a community centre facing financial difficulties. Red Hall Community Centre, based in Headingley Crescent, Darlington, has been at the heart of the local
A CATTERY is holding an open day to build support for the stray animals it takes in and give people the chance to take home a pet. Tendercare Cattery, in Burnhope, is caring for 42 moggies in need of new homes, so owner Tracey Hobbs is throwing
ZOMBIE running, a bizarre craze that has swept America is about to arrive in the North-East. The Forestry Commission is hosting the pulse-quickening pursuit in three of the region’s beauty spots. The frightening fun starts Kielder Forest, Northumberland
AN RAF fighter jet pilot came within 300ft of crashing into a civilian glider after becoming distracted by another plane, it has emerged. The Hawk jet, which can reach speeds of up to 633mph, was forced to take evasive action at 9,000ft minutes
DURHAM Police’s temporary chief constable looks set to get the job permanently afrter he was nominated for the role. Mike Barton, 56, who has headed the force since the retirement of Jon Stoddart last year, is the choice of Durham’s Police and
THE family of a canoeist who died after his kayak became trapped in debris on a raging beck in the Yorkshire Dales said yesterday he died doing what he loved. Matthew Baird Parker, 36, from Heckmonwike in West Yorkshire, had worked for a company
CONSERVATIONISTS say they are winning the battle to help protect one of Britain’s most endangered insect species. The Tansy Beetle, known as The Jewel Of York, is only found at one location in the UK - along 45 kilometres of the River Ouse in North
TWO schoolboys superglued their hands together in an arm-wrestling contest. Nathan Wilkins, 13, and Kyle Robson, 14, were in a music lesson in their Hartlepool school when another pupil brought a pink tube of glue. It was squirted onto Kyle
A COUNCIL is set to discuss plans to sell four of its sites across the borough for the development on Eco Homes. Members of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council’s cabinet will look at disposing of Ings Mews, Redcar Lane, Redcar; the former Micro
THREE dogs have become the latest recruits in the fight against crime in Teesside. Milo, Gunnar and Dex were recruited by Cleveland Police following a public appeal for young English springers and cocker spaniels. The canine pals are undergoing
DETECTIVES have seized 44,274 DVDs worth up to £203,000 as part of a crackdown on internet sales of counterfeit goods. During a raid on an isolated detached home between Thirsk and Easingwold, North Yorkshire, officers also seized £3,500 in cash
“I WAS filled with pride in the thought that I was already in possession of the news of the day that the people still asleep in the dark, silent houses would not learn till breakfast time,” she said. Emilie was the daughter of the editor The Northern
A 51-year-old man has been charged with burglary two years after £500 was stolen from the Barnardo’s charity shop in Beuleh Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The man is due to appear at Harrogate magistrates' court on Tuesday, February 12. The
With its first public performance under its belt, there was a sense of solidarity when the Lindisfarne Gospels Community Choir reunited for its first official rehearsal of the year. Lizzie Anderson reports NOTHING brings people together quite like
SAY what you like about Will Mellor and Rory McGrath, they’re always game for a laugh. Their sense of humour will stand them in good stead for their latest jaunt Rory And Will: Champions Of The World, which takes them on a lads’ trip with a twist.
ONE way that Comic Relief aims to celebrate its 25th anniversary is with a lavish banquet at London’s Royal Albert Hall, which will, of course, generate more cash for the cause. But what kind of food would be suitable at such a bash? That’s where
EVEN the richest folks have been hit by the recession. So we wonder what Grand Designs’ Kevin Mc- Cloud will make of billionaire David Siegel and his glamorous wife, Jackie. They had a dream to build the biggest home in the US, but the credit crunch
OLIVER MESSIAEN’S La Nativite de Seigneur, partly inspired by the play of light through the stained glass of Europe’s cathedrals, was given a scintillating reading by Durham Cathedral’s suborganist Francesca Massey. Translated as The Birth of the
A TEESSIDE bootcamp organiser is urging people to help a little girl beat cancer by getting fit. Robert Westerburg, owner of Forte Fitness and Bootcamps, has devised a new fitness programme in honour of three-year-old cancer sufferer Ruby Hodgson
SPANGLY fun and sparkling entertainment are assured for anyone lucky enough to have a ticket to see the hoofers and troupers strut and twirl in the Strictly tour. The pro dancers – the hoofers – are even more marvellous in the flesh than on the
ENGLAND batting coach Graham Gooch is to follow the lead of team director Andy Flower by focusing exclusively on the Test side in the future. Flower relinquished his day-to-day responsibilities with the one-day and Twenty20 teams before Christmas
THE stunning Himalayan hill station of Dharamsala, hosting its first-ever international, proved a stunning venue but it was the away side who rose to the occasion as Ian Bell batted through the innings for 113 not out to seal a sevenwicket win.
CAPTAIN Alastair Cook has insisted that only a series win would have left him fully satisfied, as England signed off their tour of India with victory in the fifth one-day international. The tourists came away from the breathtaking ground at Dharamsala
DERWENTWATER is proving an expensive horse to follow but he can reward those who keep the faith in the Book Tickets For Racing Plus Chase Day Handicap at Kempton. John Gosden’s son of former stable star Raven’s Pass struggled to make a significant
ALL roads lead back to Cheltenham and the Queen Mother Champion Chase for Sprinter Sacre after he lit up Trials Day at Prestbury Park with a stunning effort in the Victor Chandler Chase. Not for the first time, Nicky Henderson’s superstar was electric
CURRENTLY on our menu at Bill Oldfield's, are these rather delightful tarts make a fabulous starter, light lunch or supper dish. In this recipe, I’ve referred to four individual tarts, but if you wanted to make one tart and divide it, use the pastry
Tchaikovsky's classic ballet Swan Lake is being performed at Darlington Civic Theatre this Friday. The Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia will bring the story to life. Tickets cost from £26 and the show starts at 7.30pm. FITNESS
A CAMPAIGN to put dignity at the heart of Darlington care home services is being launched this Friday. The Dignity in Care campaign is run by volunteers of Gold - Growing Older Living in Darlington – who have developed a course to help care home
ANOTHER of Denis O’Regan’s now typical waiting rides was just enough for Cape Tribulation to prevent a showstopping comeback from Imperial Commander in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham. For a National Hunt crowd starved of action for some days,
DYLAN HARTLEY will use a mental colour-chart to keep his discipline in check during the RBS 6 Nations after admitting the trust of the England coaches cannot last forever. Hartley is aiming to convince head coach Stuart Lancaster that he deserves
DURHAM Wildcats grabbed back-to-back wins on the road against the Plymouth Raiders and Cheshire Phoenix. Dave Elderkin’s side ran out convincing 94-82 winners at the Northgate Arena yesterday to complete a successful weekend following Wildcats’
ERITREAN asylum seeker Weynay Ghebresilasie defied the unfamiliar wintry conditions to win the North of England junior men’s cross country championship for his adopted club, Sunderland Harriers. The 18-year-old 6ft 2ins African, who walked out
After trying – and ditching – every fad diet under the sun, presenter Nadia Sawalha is finally happy with her weight, she tells Diana Pilkington IN an ideal world, Nadia Sawalha would have banished the word “diet” from the cover of her latest cookbook
POLICE have issued an alert after antibiotics made for animal use were stolen from a farm. A number of outbuildings at Garthorne Farm, in Archdeacon Newton, near Darlington, were burgled at about 1am on Sunday, January 27. Among the items stolen
DEAN RICHARDS has challenged promising new signing Ollie Steadman to make the most of his potential and become a real Newcastle Falcons gem. After monitoring the performances of the young No 8 for Tynedale this season, Richards has moved to offer
A FORMER failing school has gone from being one of the worst-performing in the country to one of the most improved. Darlington School of Mathematics and Science (DSMS), formerly Branksome School, has seen a marked upturn in fortunes since a change
AWAY day specialists Shildon are through to the last 16 of the FA Carlsberg Vase after a comfortable 2-0 win at Bitton. Shildon’s victory in Gloucestershire was their 19th away win in the Vase in the last eight seasons, and their reward is a trip
STAFF who work for a North-East charity have had to be trained to deal with suicidal callers, after an increase in calls from people in severe mental distress because of benefit cuts. Lyn Boyd, chief executive of the Mental Health North East charity
AN expert from Spain has been brought in to help fish make their way along the waterways of County Durham. Pao Fernández Garrido, an engineer and expert in the design of fish passes, is to work on three tributaries which flow into the River Wear
UWE ROSLER invoked the Hand of God to explain Brentford’s stunning performance against Chelsea after watching them go within seven minutes of one of the great FA Cup shocks. In what has been a season of upsets in cup competitions, Rosler’s Bees
TWO men were arrested as police screened Durham city centre revellers for drugs. The pair, aged 38 and 34, were held on Saturday night on suspicion of possessing drugs and were later cautioned. Six other people were stopped and searched after
AN operation has been launched to crack down on criminals who target HGV drivers to help them smuggle goods into the country. Project Yali is aimed at gaining support from lorry drivers to help the authorities combat organised crime gangs intent
CONCESSIONARY travel passes issued in Middlesbrough are due to be renewed. More than 16,000 passes issued as part of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme in 2008 will expire at the end of March. Middlesbrough Council is working to ensure
A CHARITY which provides support for adults who have learning disabilities has been given a £450 donation. The Spennymoor-based Befriender Scheme was given the money through the Co-operative Membership Community Fund at the town’s Co-operative
LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers pointed the finger at the young players in his team after they were knocked out of the FA Cup by League One Oldham. The Reds were hardly in the game during the first half and trailed 2-1 and although the arrival
Steve Harmison launched his benefit year earlier this week, and while he still has one more season on his playing contract at Durham, the 34-year-old accepts his career is drawing to an end. Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson met the Ashington-born paceman
LEEDS manager Neil Warnock praised his team of ‘‘heroes’’ as the npower Championship side caused an FA Cup upset with a 2-1 win over Tottenham at Elland Road. Luke Varney and Ross Mc- Cormack scored the goals to send the Yorkshire club through
A RUGBY club has been awarded £50,000 to redevelop its club house as part of the London 2012 legacy programme. Richmondshire Rugby Club, in Theakston Lane, Richmond, North Yorkshire, secured the money from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities fund
BUSINESSES in an area of North Yorkshire set to be bypassed by the 2014 Tour de France say they remain determined to maximise benefits from the cycle race. Will Oxley, vice chairman of the Ryedale Tourism Advisory Board and owner of 17 Burgate
Last week's story about the possibility of buried Second World War aircraft parts near Yarm has set lots of rabbits running. But the trouble now is that the cart is before the horse so we need to go back to the beginning - even if we are shutting the
CLOAKED beneath a dark veil of secrecy and dignified silence, death for many remains an uncomfortable subject. But that grief is beginning to turn into celebration as people’s perceptions evolve. Alison Crake, a senior partner at Crake and
N’DIAYE issued a warning to Premier League goalkeepers by insisting he has joined Sunderland to hit the net as well as tighten up Martin O’Neill’s team. When the 22-year-old was persuaded to move to Wearside from Turkish club Bursaspor earlier
“THERE is not one person in the world wherever you go that has a bad word against him. His name is gold wherever you go and he was just a phenomenal man,” said Robbie Elliott, as he pondered how best to surmise the wealth of feeling he’s encountered
WHAT binds a community together and makes it work? It has to be a set of values that are accepted and followed by all or, at least, a substantial majority. Experience has shown that people value honesty, respect, fairness, reliability and generosity
REGARDING John Littlejohn’s letter praising the council workers who kept roads and paths clear during the recent snow (HAS, Jan 25). Can he please send the good council workers from Tow Law area into the Consett/Castleside area? The main council
LABOUR’S shadow Education Secretary Stephen Twigg clearly knows very little about the educational priorities of a fiveyear- old. Under a suggested scheme he says children as young as five should be offered “work experience” to help address the
I NOTE that Brian Howarth (HAS, Jan 23) is keen on performancerelated pay for public sector workers. Like many people, including politicians, he fails to realise that in many jobs performance is difficult, if not impossible, to measure. How
IT’S a shame that so few writers to HAS know anything of winter tyres. They are made of a softer compound that comes into its own, particularly on ice, under 7°C and designed with a clever, but not chunky, tread pattern which grips snow. Two-wheel-drive
FORMER Tory MP Douglas Hogg – who became infamous for claiming expenses to clean his moat – is seeking a return to Parliament via the House of Lords. This man’s outrageous behaviour helped provoke the public backlash that has led to trust in MPs
K HARRIS, of Barnard Castle, has no sympathy for anyone losing their child benefit (HAS, Jan 11). I receive child benefit for my only child which funds my daughter’s bus fare to school and her lunch every day. It’s not a lot of money each week
BACK in the late 1990s while campaigning in Tony Blair’s Sedgefield constituency to keep the pound and not adopt the euro I was confronted by a group of Labour Party workers. They demanded of me “what about the lads working for Nissan – your idea
I OFTEN read the complaints from people that because of low wages or unemployment they do not have enough money to live on. Because of this dilemma they sometimes have to cut back on what they eat or turn down the heating. It is sad that many
If you’ve made a resolution to tackle the clutter in your home. Gabrielle Fagan comes up with some smart and good-looking storage solutions OUR desire for s t r e a m l i n e d , contemporary i n t e r i o r s means we’re demanding attractive and
LOCK up your husbands and sons – Terrible Tracy is back on the marriage market in Coronation Street (ITV1). Steve McDonald delivers the final divorce papers so she has to accept that their marriage is over. He cites her unreasonable behaviour which
NEWCASTLE UNITED are happy to head into the rest of the season with their newlyformed squad – even if they would still like a new striker at St James’ Park. The Magpies are not likely to bring in any more players before Thursday’s transfer deadline
He’s best known for his political satire, but Rory Bremner has now made the move into hosting new quiz show Face The Clock. And it’s no easy gig, he tells Diana Pilkington AS someone who has made a career out of studying politicians, it’s no surprise
JAMES Poole hailed a “massive win” for Hartlepool United at Portsmouth after scoring during his first start since November. The 22-year-old has not featured from the off since John Hughes’ first game in charge more than two months ago. But
To mark its 60th anniversary, the world’s longest running play is on a 60-date tour. Steve Pratt searches for clues to its success GEORGE Hetherington was courting and took his girlfriend Mary to the theatre in Newcastle as a special treat. They
A MAN had to be taken to hospital after his car collided with a large concrete road sign. The 63-year-old, from the Billingham area, was taken to the James Cook University Hospital suffering from fractured ribs. The incident happened at about
TICKETS are still available for the London Community Gospel Choir 30th Anniversary Tour at the Gala Theatre in Durham City at 7.30pm on Friday, February 1. The group, who have performed on stage with Madonna, James Brown and Sir Elton John, are
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was published 200 years ago on Monday. Sharon Griffiths explains the enduring appeal of this hugely popular novel TWO hundred years old and still sparkling… Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is one of the earliest
BREAKING from the rhetoric of “improvement” and “spirit”, John Hughes saw fit to label Saturday’s trip to Portsmouth as “must win”. It was a bold declaration, especially given the return of just one victory in ten attempts under his care. Perhaps
Botanist, broadcaster and environmental campaigner Dr David Bellamy talks about his continuing love of nature, family life and why he still worries about the world LIFE’S still a glorious adventure for conservationist and botanist Dr David Bellamy
North-East podiatrist Karen Boughton offers some good advice on foot care KAREN Boughton, who runs her podiatry clinic in Langley Moor, near Durham City, has a way with feet – and some good ideas on looking after them: Wash (don’t soak) your
While the eyes of the world were on Barack Obama at his inauguration ceremony, many spotted that his wife, Michelle, has chosen a fresh, new style for her hair. Lisa Haynes reveals how a fringe can give an instant lift THE fringe is the latest
OVERNIGHT icy conditions and roadworks combined to pose problems for North-East commuters today (Monday January 28). Motorists were warned to beware of patches of ice which developed after temperatures plummeted overnight. It led to a number
YOU can put your lover’s name in the frame on Valentine’s Day with a Movie Dance Icon personalised print, add it to an I Love badge or simply add a loving message to a Rock Icon print. North-East-based graphic designer Mike Brough, of Brough and
LOCAL authorities are bearing the brunt of the Government’s crackdown on public sector spending. Earlier this month, financial chiefs revealed that Durham County Council will have to save more than £200m by 2018. They candidly admitted that
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ANDY Murray’s bid to claim back-to-back grand slam titles ended in disappointment after the Scot was beaten in the Australian Open final by Novak Djokovic. The first two, serve-dominated sets were decided on tie-breaks before Djokovic claimed the
TONY Mowbray was delighted his side had avoided a gruelling Tuesday night trip to Aldershot. Middlesbrough's players were eagerly awaiting yesterday's FA Cup fifth round draw, safe in the knowledge their participation was guaranteed. But as the
FORMER team mates of Steve Harmison share their memories of the Durham and England fast bowler as he launches his benefit year. ANDREW STRAUSS: “You could tell from the first time you faced him that Harmy had all the raw attributes to go all
STEVE Harmison's benefit year will raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, and having become close to the former Newcastle United and England manager, the Durham bowler claims the identity of his nominated charity was never in doubt. Harmison
KIERON Dyer will sign a pay-as-you-play deal with Middlesbrough in the next 48 hours, with Tony Mowbray insisting the former England international is still capable of being a match-winning midfielder in the Championship. Mowbray held one-on-one
Meet The Boss: We start the the business week by talking to Alison Crake, senior partner at Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, in Stockton CLOAKED beneath a dark veil of secrecy and dignified silence, death, for many, remains an uncomfortable subject
A DURHAM County Council guided walk due to take place on Wednesday (January 30) has been cancelled. The Coals to Crook and coke ovens walk has been called off due to the extremely icy conditions across the majority of the route. Further information
ELECTRICITY engineers say they have fixed a fault which had resulted in a section of Barnard Castle town centre being plagued by power supply problems. Dozens of homes and businesses in part of Galgate had been plagued by the intermittent loss
A FORMER Church of England bishop who converted to Catholicism will visit Teesdale this weekend to welcome two more ex-Anglicans into the local congregation. Monsignor Keith Newton, former Bishop of Richborough, in Kent, now holds the title of
BUSINESSES on a new shopping park have been given new radios by police to help them keep tabs on suspected criminals in the area. Members of Bishop Auckland Neighbourhood Policing Team have given radios to all the new shops at the St Helen Auckland
COFFEE TIME: Barrington Lodge Care Home, in Bishop Auckland, is hosting a fundraising coffee afternoon today (Tuesday, January 29). It starts at 2pm and admissison is £2, which includes bingo, a raffle and refreshments. All proceeds will go to the
THREE men sought in connection with the theft of goods from the Morrisons store in Barnard Castle have been traced to Merseyside. At about 4.30pm on January 7, the suspects filled a trolley at the town centre store and walked out without paying
A CHURCH choir is looking for accomplished singers to complete its line-up. The group sings at St Osmund's Catholic Church, in Gainford, near Barnard Castle, which is the base for the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham's Darlington group.
POLICE are on the hunt for a man who thrust a knife at a passing car in a County Durham town. The car’s driver, a 53-year-old man, was making a delivery in Bishop Auckland when he drove past a man aged between 40 and 45 and a woman in her twenties
FOREST FUN: A forest fun day featuring campfires, marshmallows and woodland crafts will be held at Killhope mining museum in Weardale, County Durham, from 11am to 3pm on Tuesday, February 19. The forest fun costs £5 on top of normal admission prices
SPENNYMOOR'S new vicar enjoyed a “fairly dramatic start” to life in the town at a special service on Sunday. The Reverend Matt Tarling was licensed for the parishes of St Paul's, in Spennymoor, and nearby Whitworth Church, in a ceremony conducted
SCHOOL children got to exercise their minds when they were asked to help work out a new name for a leisure centre cafe. The pupils at Hunwick Primary School took part in a competition to think of a new name for the cafe at the Durham County Council
FUN-seekers took one last opportunity to enjoy the snow before it melted – by sliding down slopes in bathtubs. The group in Crook, County Durham, took to the hills with six tubs for an afternoon of thrills and spills, and now they hope to make
