IT’S hard to remember a busier start to the season for Redcar and the trend continues with the seaside track’s third eight-race card out of four on Monday. Fresh from York’s big Dante meetings, some of the country’s most in-form jockeys and trainers
THE long-awaited restoration of a venue which once played host to the Beatles will move a step forward next week.The multi-million pound revamp of The Globe theatre in Stockton, which was first announced eight years ago, has been plagued by delays – but
A CELEBRATION of the discovery of Tahiti is set to take centre stage of the Billingham International Folklore Festival of World Dance.Organisers have secured £10,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the project – Billingham World Explorers.The
ENTRIES are motoring in for the annual test of reliability and endurance for lovingly preserved knights of the road, of both four and two-wheeled varieties.But as the limit of 150 vintage and classic cars and motorcycles nears, Beamish Run organisers
A PAIR of 'petrolhead' aviation enthusiasts have embarked on an ambitious mission to restore four wartime aeroplane engines to ground running condition for displays around the country.Neighbours Patrick Smart and Peter Irving, of Topcliffe, Thirsk
A RENOWNED deli has come up with an innovative way of catering to all voter's tastes, with the creation of sandwiches representing each main political party in England.Dubbed 'The Great British Sandwich-Off', Hunters of Helmsley will monitor
A COUNTRY estate whose spectacular sprawling grounds were once the talk of a Dale will throw open its garden gates once more.Snow Hall, a grand house in the village of Gainford, between Darlington and Barnard Castle, was famed locally for its colourful
THREE cars were taken from a dales garage by intruders who forced their way into the premises at night, a court was told.Eight sets of car keys were removed, along with a safe, the cctv unit and a charity box, in the break-in, after a glass panel in a
A SEX offender was dubbed “a predator” by a judge after his latest breach of a restrictive order aimed at preventing him having contact with children.Simon Evans, 46, was jailed for three years by a judge at Durham Crown Court following a complaint by
A WOMAN who walked into the ceiling of her hotel room during a short break in Dublin has lost a €60,000 damages claim.Julie Dowson was knocked unconscious when she hit the low slanting ceiling of her room at the Ashling Hotel in Parkgate Street in October
ORGANISERS have announced a family music festival is changing venues to a new North-East park this summer. Now in its eight year, Chase Park Festival, normally in Whickham, is moving to Saltwell Park in Gateshead. Organisers are set to confirm
SINCE its creation in 1974, the safe Labour seat of Hartlepool has shown little signs of changing colour, whether it be held by Edward Leadbitter in the 1970s and 1980s, Peter Mandelson, the architect of New Labour, in the 1990s, or most recently,
A MAN accused of raping a woman in Darlington has appeared in court. Abdel-aziz Faysal Al-Shamary, of Pensbury Street, Darlington, appeared before magistrates in Newton Aycliffe this morning. The 21-year-old is charged with two counts of rape
A 21-year-old Darlington man has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of making threats to kill following a rape in the town earlier this week. Accused man, 21, appears in court A 38-year-old woman was attacked on a grassed embankment
GIRL band Little Mix have divided opinions among fans as they announced their upcoming collaboration with rapper Stormzy. The former X Factor winners told followers that the grime star would feature in the fresh release and music video of their
WE asked each Hartlepool candidate to explain to The Northern Echo's readers why they deserve your vote. Here's what they had to say. Everything you need to know about the Hartlepool seat and its candidates ahead of June's election
APPLICATIONS are being sought from community groups in the Bishop Auckland area for a new round of funding which is now available.The Gaunless Gateway Partnership recently handed out the funding to a wide range of activities from piloting a project supporting
STEVE AGNEW thinks Ben Gibson is destined for a successful England career after impressing in his first year as a Premier League footballer – regardless of whether the defender stays on Teesside or not this summer. The centre-back is courting
DURHAM will look at the option of a loan signing if they suffer any more injuries during the hectic run of Specsavers County Championship games which starts at Hove tomorrow.After playing Sussex they have one free day on which to travel to Swansea to
Calls have been made for some over-the-counter pain killers to be withdrawn from sale after new research highlighted potential health risks. Dr Zak Uddin examines the issue WITH a very recent Danish study demonstrating an increased risk of cardiac
DAVID MOYES has questioned the commitment of some Sunderland players after learning he will have to head into the final game of the season at champions Chelsea struggling to field an experienced team.The Black Cats have 11 players ruled out of action
YORK CITY hope to end what has been a dreadful season on a high tomorrow when they head to Wembley in the FA Trophy final against Macclesfield Town. The Minstermen, who won the competition in 2012, were relegated for the second year running and
It’s only right that I start this week’s column by paying tribute to trainer Alan Swinbank, who died on Wednesday.Alan gave me a few winners when I started out as an apprentice and I will always be grateful to him for supporting me in those early years.He
DAVID MOYES is convinced he can repair a fractured relationship with Sunderland's fans if he stays on after his future is decided within 48 hours of tomorrow's final game of the season.The Black Cats boss could take charge of the team for the
The Group 1 Lockinge Stakes from Newbury is today’s feature event and I expect to see stablemate Toscanini set the race up for Ribchester (3.30) who should not be inconvenienced by the forecast soft ground.The recommendation finished in front of two of
Darlington are unbeaten in their first four matches and face a trip to the league leaders Middlesbrough, who have a nine-point gap at the top.The Quakers are sixth, 23 points behind Boro. Garry Moody from the club said: “Dale Marshall is unavailable,
