LABOUR’S Shadow Chancellor last night called on the people of the North-East to “get angry” at how austerity was harming their communities.John McDonnell was speaking ahead of today’s Durham Miners’ Gala which, he said, came at an exciting time for the
“DESPICABLE” actions of a motorist who filmed the aftermath of a fatal car crash and drove over a police officer’s foot were heard in court.Mohammed Rahman was due to appear at Northallerton Magistrates’ Court on Friday accused of driving without due
MOSCOW, Wednesday 9.04pm. England have a free kick on the edge of the Croatian penalty area. There’s a big bloke sat next to me, he’s Russian, attempts to ask me what will happen next. “Trippier.... top corner.... goal” I slowly tell him. He
Chester-le-Street welcome Whitburn travel to Chester-le-Street and skipper John Coxon was quick to praise Quentin Hughes for his efforts last weekend. He said: “We recovered well in last week’s game against the Durham Academy and that was pleasing as
CONCERNS are growing for the welfare of a vulnerable man who has been missing for weeks. Andrew Blair, who was last seen in the West Park area of Darlington on Tuesday, June 26, has links to Esh Winning and the Durham City area. The 30-year-old
YOUNG vandals who defaced and beheaded popular sand sculptures are being sought by police. An array of detailed sculptures were erected in Redcar recently to pay homage to war heroes from the area. Five of the six artistic creations, which
LUKE James has rejoined Hartlepool United. The striker was made available by Forest Green Rovers, after spending the second half of last season on loan at Barrow. And he has completed a move to Pools, back at the club where he made his name
MATT RITCHIE has been all smiles on the training ground in Ireland – even though Newcastle United are expecting an improved offer that could see him become a Stoke City player next week.The Magpies are prepared to cash in on him for £15m if they feel
A SPECTACULAR parade of sail on Saturday will mark the culmination of a five-day festival that has attracted hundreds of thousands of people to Sunderland. Final safety checks and preparations will be made in the morning morning before more than 50 sailing
THE A1 has reopened following a mini-bus crash which closed the A1 northbound carriageway. Traffic was diverted up and over Junction 59 (A167/Newton Aycliffe) following the smash which happened shortly before 3.10pm today. A Durham Police spokesperson
DARLINGTON by the Sea returns at the end of this month as part of a programme of events planned for the school holidays.Part of the Market Square will be turned into a beach from July 26-28.And the Head of Steam's summer programme features family
A HISTORY teacher at a top private school has been jailed for 17 years for raping one of his pupils, leaving her suffering a “life sentence” of suicidal thoughts and self-harming. James Husband is the fifth Christ’s Hospital School teacher to be
A BOGUS door-to-door salesman burgled a house after talking his way over the doorstep.Christopher Scott pretended to be selling windows when he called at the property in Billingham last October.He priced up the job at £4,700 with a further £2,000 for
FABIO da Silva could soon be moving to France from Middlesbrough to be closer to his brother.The Brazilian defender had looked like returning to his homeland earlier this year but an agreement couldn’t be reached with Botafogo.That was when he it was
An actor and musician, a world-renowned artist, a leading finance in figure and an entrepreneur, are to be honoured by Newcastle University. Today, Friday 13 July, Jimmy Nail and Sean Scully were made honorands. Jimmy, a BAFTA actor, musician
HUMAN remains found in the garden of a Darlington house date back to the Iron Age and could be among the oldest remains ever found in County Durham. In May, police descended upon a property on Springwell Terrace in Darlington after workmen building
POUNDWORLD shops in Darlington and Middlesbrough are among North-East branches that will be closed later this month, it has been confirmed. Earlier this month, the closing of 25 stores was announced, while a further 80 branches have now been earmarked
MATTHEW BATES is still looking for the right players to improve Hartlepool United this summer, even if he has accepted departures could be key to more new arrivals. Pools’ new owner Raj Singh is trying to change how the club has operated in recent
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 90-year-old man who died after being struck by a car. George Kenneth Brown, Stanley, County Durham, was involved in an accident on Scott Street, Stanley, at around 11am on Wednesday. The scene of the accident
In the Premier League relegation battle, Seaton Carew travel down to Windy Hill Lane to take on fellow strugglers and bottom club Marske. Seaton are fourth bottom, with a 24-point cushion over their opponents, but are only 17 points above the dreaded
I WOULD like to ask HAS to say that in the NHS’s 70th year how much I appreciate the care, attention, understanding and humour I received after my hip replacement operation. Mr Scott and his team of experts at Durham University Hospital, and the staff
SEDGEFIELD residents are being urged to ensure windows and doors are secured following a sneak-in burglary.Durham Police said an unknown suspect climbed through a window into a bungalow on Naylor Road on Tuesday afternoon.During the burglary, which happened
TODAY with many other children my granddaughter is in the second day of a so-called “teachers training” period.That means two days away from her education. If her parents had taken her out of school to take her away for a holiday, for example, her teacher
A PROPOSAL to build 16 affordable homes in Chilton could lead to the compulsory purchase of two houses and garages which stand in the applicant's way.Durham County Council's area planning committee (south and west) will be recommended to approve
I HAVE to agree with the letter entitled “More Boris” by John Armstrong (HAS July 11) - what is so difficult to comprehend? When we went into the Common Market there were only a handful of nations in it. Charles DeGaulle and others when approached by
Still not made plans for the weekend, here's a couple of ideas Raby Castle gardens open to the public, Satindrop, on Saturday, 11-5pm Raby Castle is one of the founding gardens of the NGS and has been opening for charity since 1927. C18 walled
A DANGEROUS driver who smashed into a traffic car during a 40-minute police pursuit has been jailed. Martin Jobes, 47, was wanted by police in connection with outstanding offences when he was spotted in an Audi A4 at a petrol station in North Tyneside
PEOPLE voted to leave the EU because they understood it’s a corrupt, bureaucratic talking shop, a gravy train of mammoth proportions its combined military capability couldn’t defend a farmer’s field, it hangs onto the shirt tails of the USA for its security.Boris
When he was growing up on their North Yorkshire farm, little did James Ramsden’s parents realise their son’s voracious appetite and adventurous tastes would lead to a career as an acclaimed food writer and restaurateur. He talks to Ruth Campbell
Breakfast show presenter for BBC Radio Newcastle Alfie Joey is a man of many talents... including being a cartoonist and painter. As new works by him go on show in the region, he tells Ed Waugh he could so easily have followed his father down the pit
Chronic health issues can be a big barrier to exercise - but being active can actually help keep aches, pain and low mood at bay. Lisa Salmon reports EXERCISE can often be a daunting prospect, even for the fit and healthy, so for the millions of
Samia Longchambon, 35, is chuffed her latest storyline on Coronation Street isn’t about her character’s love life. The actress chats to Georgia Humphreys about what’s next for hairdresser Maria, plus her decision to speak out about the anxiety she
MIDDLESBROUGH have appointed the experienced Sam Ellis as Tony Pulis' new assistant manager. Ellis takes over from Dave Kemp who has has headed for the USA to start his retirement after working in that role following Pulis' appointment on Boxing
The stunning flowering dogwoods have been having a wonderful year THIS has been an amazing year for flowering dogwoods – Cornus kousa and Cornus florida – with stunning displays throughout the region. When in bloom, they are impossible to ignore
Gary Barlow Live at Eden (BBC1, 10.35pm)Surely one of the most spectacular music venues in the world, the Eden Project has been hosting Eden Sessions since 2002, with the likes of Oasis, Kaiser Chiefs, Dizzee Rascal, Amy Winehouse and Lionel Richie among
James Nesbitt feels blessed when it comes to his prolific career - but that’s not to say it’s been an easy ride. He tells Gemma Dunn why he will never take his work for granted JAMES NESBITT may play a luck-controlling detective in Sky One drama
A DISQUALIFIED driver has been arrested at a drugs firm's factory this morning following a police search. Officers from Durham Police are searched the GlaxoSmithKline site, in Barnard Castle, after they discovered the man in a vehicle just before
COUNTY Durham business advisory group Baldwins are expanding into South-East England for the first time after joining forces with law firm Wilkins Kennedy.The move will see Wilkins Kennedy’s offices working alongside Baldwins’ existing offices in Durham
A FURTHER £1m of funding has been made available for Tees Valley small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to provide free skills training and help them grow. The fund, accessible through the Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) project and co-financed
It’s the season of open windows, dusting-down bikes and jetting off on hols – but don’t forget about protecting your property, says Abi Jackson SUMMER has a magical way of making us all feel a little more relaxed and carefree, doesn't it? When
TWO officers who confronted gun-wielding man to save a victim of domestic violence have been honoured for their bravery at the national Police Bravery Awards.PC Gary Sharpe and PC Vicki Threadgold, of Northumbria Police, who intervened when a woman was
By Gillian Reader, director of the MGL Group and a member of the Lumiere Development Board AS a Durham-based company we are passionate about our city and county. For many of our staff and customers, Durham is not only our place of work, it
Make sure you are properly covered when you head off on holiday, says James Walker IF you’ve managed to escape the daily grind and get away, or if you’ve got a holiday booked soon, you’ll know how important it is to have a good travel insurance
PRESIDENT Donald Trump has arrived in the UK, having said he is “fine” about any objections to his visit.Extra security is in place to police a number of protests taking place across the country but Mr Trump said he thought Britons “like me a lot”.Is
Liz Connor takes to the streets to embrace the eco-friendly Swedish trend, and finds an alarming amount of rubbish at every turn SCANDINAVIAN lifestyle concepts have created something of a buzz over the last few years. First we had hygge - the
Natalie Dormer turns her hand to writing for In Darkness – and also stars as a blind woman who gets caught up in a mysterious death. The Game Of Thrones star talks to Georgia Humphreys NATALIE Dormer knew she'd never feel fully ready for her screenwriting
One of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe, Bruges is often referred to as the Venice of the North. Andrew White finds out why, and tucks into beer and mussels, too TELL someone you're going somewhere new and they'll usually give you a
A RISING star of the cycling world who rides for the team set up by Dame Sarah Storey has taken a job with one of the team’s sponsors.Anna Kay, the youngest member of Storey Racing at 19, secured her first podium finish last weekend at the under 23s HSBC
AN MP is to take up the case of a former jockey who is facing deportation from Britain despite being described as an “asset” to a North-East racing stable. Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson has described the threat to Carim “Frankie” Mohideen as “ridiculous
SUNDERLAND Sunderland goalkeeper Michael Woud is set to join Dutch side Willem II, with a deal expected to be completed in the next couple of days. Woud, a 19-year-old New Zealand international, is keen to leave Sunderland’s academy set-up
JESS Roberts comes into tonight's HSBC UK National Circuit Championships in Stockton after a fabulous British Road Championships. The Team Breeze rider took top honours in Northumberland and also came away with the U23-title. I spoke to her
A RUGBY camp for girls will be hosted by Mowden Park RFC as part of their summer activity programme.The three-day event will be led by Justin Loveridge, head of programmes with the Mowden Park Sharks and lead for the Girls' Centre of Excellence, alongside
A LONG established ladies choir could be performing off-key if two accompanying posts are not filled in coming weeks.Not only will the new singing season start on a bad note for Belmont Ladies’ Choir, in September, it could fall flat altogether, if a
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US president Donald Trump has been accused of "disrespecting" the nation after his latest intervention on Brexit. Mr Trump, who is due to meet Theresa May at her Chequers residence on Friday, was heavily critical of the deal thrashed out by the
TWO of the region’s clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) have been rated as inadequate in NHS England performance ratings.NHS South Tees CCG, which is responsible for buying and planning NHS services, including hospital and community care, for 293,000
Enquiry formRESIDENTS living in the Darlington borough should have received a form asking them to check and update information that appears on the electoral register for their address. Darlington Borough Council has asked all residents to look out for
DOGS of all shapes and sizes are invited to join an annual family fun day this weekend, alongside their human companions.Dogs Trust’s Darlington will host the event in South Park on Sunday, July 15, with the ever popular all day fun dog show returning
A growing staffing crisis could force some farms to close, amid fears over not enough people taking up jobs in the industry as well as the potential impact of Brexit. Stuart Arnold reports WITH the dust settling on another successful Great Yorkshire
SCARS, bras and television stars are hot topics for conversation at a charity’s monthly lunch out.The Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust, based in Spennymoor, was founded three years ago and gained charitable status last May.Founder Mark Solan said
DESPITE the crushing disappointment of England crashing out of the World Cup, a community has pulled on their football shirts once again to send off one of their own legends. The village of Langley Park, childhood home of Sir Bobby Robson, has
Barnard Castle Town Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 16, to elect a new councillor for the East ward where there is currently a vacancy. Residents Michael McLean, Tim Raw and Alan Beaty have all put themselves forward for the position
AN ACADEMY trust has been appointed as the preferred sponsor to take over Northallerton School, which must become an academy after being placed in special measures.The Regional Schools Commissioner has agreed to allow Northallerton School to join the
WELLBEING was top of the curriculum at one County Durham school on Wednesday as a retired Commonwealth Judo gold medallist dropped in. Louise Renicks, who won a gold medal at the 2014 Games in Rio, put students at Parkside Academy, in Willington, through
A POLICE dog who protected his handler from a sword-wielding crook has retired from the North Yorkshire force.PD Thor, a six-year-old German Shepherd, had worked alongside PC Martin Gayles, since 2014.Working as a general purpose police dog, Thor helped
NEW officers have been appointed to lead the student body at Ripon Grammar School for the next academic year.Head boy Tom Mewes and head girl Sola Sowole will lead a team of ten deputies.Hospital volunteer Tom, is doing A-levels in biology, chemistry,
A FORMER town mayor raised his hand to agree to a motion of no confidence – in himself - at a meeting to discuss his position. Despite already resigning as Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor Richard Smith took part in the vote when members met to discuss
NORTHERN rail has revealed an additional compensation scheme for season ticket holders who have recently experienced delays and cancellations.The company, which is into the second year of a dispute with RMT conductor members, said it would be above the
A RENOWNED angler who fishes all over the world and is a freelance writer for fishing and hunting magazines has made an appearance in the country pursuits arena at the Great Yorkshire Show.Leyburn-based Marina Gibson is a qualified level two instructor
FARMING minster George Eustice received a grilling from Great Yorkshire Show president Charles Mills over the future of farming in the wake of Brexit.Mr Eustice said the new agricultural bill would be ready by September – slightly later than anticipated
A MOTHER has been tagged for stealing from supermarkets and a sports store. Elizabeth Forster, of Ravenna Road, Sunderland, pleaded guilty to three counts of theft. Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court heard in March the 32-year-old snatched
A NEW programme aimed at reducing pressure on accident and emergency departments in County Durham is now underway.Positive Lives is a joint initiative between Durham County Council, Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield Clinical Commissioning Group (
FAMILIES who have had to be evacuated from their homes following a fire will be given a financial boost thanks to a musical visiting their village.Evenwood is one of several rural communities which has been given the chance to shine in November Club’s
AFTER three days of farming, food and entertainment, the 160th Great Yorkshire Show has drawn to a close.More than 130,000 people visited the show, from Tuesday, July 10 to Thursday, July 12, enjoying rural pursuits, farming and cookery demonstrations
‘PEOPLE before profit’ is the message from Durham County Council to the government over the future of the East Coast Mainline.The rail franchise was taken into public ownership last month after joint operators Virgin and Stagecoach said they would be
DAMAGED areas of peatland have been restored in a £1.5m project to improve the quality of drinking water.Yorkshire Water has worked on the project alongside the Yorkshire Peat Partnership (YPP) at the Swinton Estate near Masham.Peat has been laid down
A CUDDLY character is about to become a real “bear-devil” in aid of a North-East hospice.Butter Bear is to become a resident at the Children’s Bereavement Club that meets twice a month and is run by the Family Support Team at Butterwick Hospice.He will
A SUCCESSFUL book shop has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help deliver a poignant children’s book The Day War Came into all of the schools in the local area.Drake - The Bookshop has joined forces with the book's publisher, Walker Books, to provide
A LATE invitation to the world’s longest motor race led to victory for a fast-rising young star. Ethan Hammerton, 17, had a call to join the Jason Kennedy Racing team to race in the 25-hour VW Fun Cup, held at Belgium’s legendary Spa-Francorchamps
CALLS are being made to extend the salmon fishing season in the River Ure in an effort to boost tourism in the Yorkshire Dales. Fishing for salmon in the Wensleydale river is currently restricted to between April and October but Richmond MP Rishi
SCORES of visitors are expected to descend on a coastal town next month as an inaugural rum festival is hosted at one of the region’s historic tourist attractions.Guests will board Britain's oldest warship still afloat, the HMS Trincomalee, to sample
A DRUG addict with more than 90 previous offences was caught on CCTV after stealing three bed sets from Darlington’s B&M store. Paul Stephen Hodgson, 45, of Corporation Road, Darlington, pleaded guilty to theft when he appeared before magistrates
SCHOOLGIRL Taylor Curtis has defied injury to win gold in an international Taekwondo competition.Taylor, a Year 10 pupil at Hurworth School, travelled to Luxembourg to compete in a World Taekwondo G1 event, winning two fights against stronger and taller
ROBBIN RUITER is determined to reclaim Sunderland’s goalkeeping spot, and prove he is a better shot-stopper than appeared to be the case last season.Ruiter suffered a difficult first season as a Sunderland player, with a succession of error-strewn displays
COUNCILLORS have backed an initiative to attract and retain families and young people in rural Richmondshire. The district council is working with partners across the Yorkshire Dales to develop an action plan to tackle the long-standing problem of young
HIGH streets across the region are being encouraged to celebrate what they have to offer as part of a national campaign."Great British High Street" week comes as part of the build up to the 2018 High Street awards.The awards recognise the best
BROADCASTER Selina Scott is supporting a £1m appeal to regenerate an historic building.Fundraisers are aiming to restore the 207-year-old Methodist Church in Saville Street, Malton, to secure its long-term future.The church will be renamed the Wesley
Open prisonHAMBLETON District Council is reminding residents that it is hosting an open day tomorrow to allow visitors to see the recent archaeological work at the site of the former Northallerton prison. It runs from 11am to 3pm, with the last admission
GENEROUS businesses have come together to give a family a dream bathroom after hearing how a little boy had battled a rare form of cancer.Five-year-old Daniel Rainbow was diagnosed with neuroblastoma as a toddler, and has now been in remission for 14-
One of my personal highlights from last year was addressing more than 200,000 people at the Durham Miners’ Gala. Looking out over Durham Racecourse at the biggest trade union and community meeting in Europe, it was impossible not to be inspired
A SERIAL burglar, said to be as happy in prison as outside, was back behind bars within 48 hours of his release from his last sentence.John Kinsella left prison on April 6 and by 1.30am the next morning broke into a house near where he was staying, at
A WOMAN with learning difficulties left her care worker with a broken nose and black eyes in an unprovoked attack. Ashley Marie Arkless, 26, was travelling with the care worker from a hospital appointment back to her former accommodation in Murton
FISHBURN Youth and Community Centre, in Fishburn, near Sedgefield, will celebrate 90 years in operation tomorrow (Saturday).Formerly Fishburn Welfare Hall, the centre will play host to a family-friendly fun day from 11am until 3pm. There will be children
FROM Monday, July 23, the North of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), will be upgrading the ageing gas distribution network in North Bailey, Durham.The project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure and will involve
TWENTY-three years ago, one of Britain's first heart transplant patients – a brave young girl named Sabrina Holmes – rode in a Rolls Royce to a Morrisons store to perform the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Sabrina, then six, had won a competition
