TONY PULIS was delighted with his Middlesbrough side’s response to their first defeat of the season, but admits his players will have to be more clinical if they are to keep up the pressure at the top of the table. Having lost at Norwich City four
How did the players fare in Middlesbrough's 2-0 win over Bolton? MIDDLESBROUGH (4-1-3-2): 6 Randolph: Barely had a shot to save, but controlled his area well and dealt with everything that came his way 6 Shotton: Played as a right winger
Consett went top of the ENL last night with a 4-3 win at Stockton to preserve their unbeaten record. Freddie Woodhouse put Stockton ahead from close range after 5 minutes from a James Risbrough cross, but Michael Sweet broke clear and levelled
THE Darlington FC Supporters Group are staging a race night next month and are inviting Quakers supporters to attend. It takes place on October 20th at the Holy Family Social Centre, Prior Street, Cockerton, starting at 8pm. Tickets, costing
AS supermarket giant Tesco opens the first of its Jack’s cut-price food stores, the obvious question from consumers is why, if the company can make money selling goods at such low prices, is it still persisting with its more expensive ranges in existing
TONY PULIS has made three changes to his Middlesbrough side for this evening's Championship home game with Bolton Wanderers. George Saville will make his first Boro start after coming off the bench during last weekend's 1-0 defeat at Norwich City
SO that’s why Tony Pulis was so desperate to sign George Saville. When the Middlesbrough manager made Saville one of his key transfer targets in early August, most supporters were surprised to see him prioritising the purchase of another central
DURHAM were bowled out twice in just two sessions, registering their two lowest scores in first-class cricket as they collapsed to an ignominious innings defeat on a truly extraordinary day's cricket in their County Championship match against Leicestershire
ORCHESTRAL pop band The Divine Comedy will help ring in 2019 at a North venue. Sage Gateshead has announced details of its New Year's Eve party, featuring the celebrated Northern Irish act and special guests. The band, known in part for being
AN appeal has been launched by police to find a man who they think could be able to help them with their enquiries into an assault on a woman. Cleveland Police are appealing to speak to a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries relating
DURHAM were bowled out twice in just two sessions, registering their two lowest scores in first-class cricket as they collapsed to an ignominious innings defeat on a truly extraordinary day's cricket in their Specsavers County Championship match against
AN agreement has been reached for work to progress on a new £14m leisure centre, months after the future of the project was thrown into doubt. Plans have been in the pipeline for a number of years for a new leisure centre at All Saints Academy in
A POLICE dog which repeatedly bit a frail pensioner in her own home had bitten 10 people, including one on the face, when it worked for another force, an inquest heard. Police dog was in fight mode The officer who organised the transfer
A PIGEON was put to sleep after it was shot through the body with a crossbow arrow. The RSPCA is appealing for anyone with any information about the incident after the bird was found on Cross Street, Scarborough, on Saturday. RSPCA inspector
THE first coal to be extracted from a controversial opencast development has been dispatched from the site. A mining firm has been working at the Bradley site near Consett, since late May despite protests from environmental activists and local residents
THE region was feeling the force of Storm Ali on Wednesday afternoon. An Upper Teesdale road is currently blocked after a tree blew over. Video: Shock for family as tree crashes into house Strong winds caused the tree to be uprooted
AN estimated four million UK mobile phone users have been charged £490 million for handsets they already own, a charity has warned. Citizens Advice said EE, Three and Vodafone routinely continued to charge customers for handsets after they had paid
SPEED fanatics are flushed with success after setting a new record for the fastest ever toilet at a land speed gathering in North Yorkshire. Racing along at 70.5 mph the toilet is officially the fastest in the world, setting the record time at the
A LUXURY hotel tucked away in the Yorkshire Dales has launched the only exclusive Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Tasting Room in the UK. Yorebridge House, a historic Grade II listed Old School and Headmaster’s House, was converted into a ‘restaurant
A ZERO tolerance warning has been issued following a rise in youths gathering in Sedgefield. Anti-social behaviour (ASB) escalated in the town earlier this year and in April 150 youngsters descended on the town. Among them was a 13-year-old
THE Met Office has updated its amber wind warning for Storm Ali, saying there is now a high likelihood of impacts, as well as extending the area it covers. The warning, which covers Northern Ireland, northern parts of England and southern Scotland
Columnist and trained counsellor Fiona Caine offers her perspective to a worried wife, and a concerned granddaughter. FOR the past 25 years, I always thought I had a good and loving marriage, but my husband has just jeopardised everything by saying
As those aged 45-65 are encouraged to have more alcohol-free days, here are the advantages of doing so WHETHER you see having a glass of wine at the end of a long day as a treat, or just the normal thing to do, it's surprising how quickly you can
WEST End stars, popular pantomimes and award-winning tribute acts are just some of the cultural treats in store at a County Durham theatre. The Empire Theatre and Cinema in Consett is gearing up for an action-packed autumn/winter season of live
OUR pick of tonight's TV Bad Move (ITV, 8pm) ESCAPING to the countryside is a dream many city-dwellers have had over the years - the BBC even has a daytime TV programme dedicated to the idea. However, the reality sometimes doesn't live
I TOTALLY agree with the sentiment of John Cumberland’s letter headlined Tomato Test (HAS, Sept 17). There are, however, rapid charging points that can deliver an 80 per cent charge in 30 minutes, if you’re that way inclined. There are about
PLANS to convert a house into a workshop and studio have been submitted to Durham County Council. Heidi Maddison wants to convert the property at 34 Front Street, Frosterley, to "develop a bespoke artisan workshop environment" within the village
I WAS on holiday recently in Jersey. We visited museums, gardens and bars and other attractions including a fantastic department store and other attractive shops. Everywhere was clean, each morning the pavements were washed. Coming back to
IT is sad to see the end of Geoff Cook’s time with Durham County Cricket Club but we have the memories that he gave us. My greatest memory that fantastic two days at Lords when we won our first major trophy. The only disappointing aspect was
HAVING my niece’s two daughters stopping with me recently on a number of occasions I had to take them to Escomb School in the morning. This is an experience in itself. On driving down to the bottom there was a gridlock as cars were unable to
LONDON Crossrail a year behind schedule and billions more expensive than first planned. Long awaited upgrade of services on the East Coast Main Line with state of the art Hitachi high spec, high speed trains already facing delays due to track problems
A successful 5-step business technique could help teens get things done, Lisa Salmon reports BEING a teenager was never easy, but today's teens face unprecedented levels of pressure, facing both new stresses like social media and age-old problems
A TEAM of volunteers who plan to create a peace garden on what was a litter-strewn patch of wasteland has won £1,000 to help the project. Tindale Crescent Residents’ Association, near Bishop Auckland, has been awarded the funds from Persimmon Homes
A CHEF who has cooked for The Queen and whose uncle is catering royalty has joined the team at one of the North-East’s top hotels. Lee Williams, former head chef at Northumberland’s Horton Grange Hotel, has been appointed senior sous chef at four-star
AN animal rights organisation took their campaign to new heights to spread awareness of animal cruelty. Anonymous for the Voiceless (AV) is a worldwide organisation that uses street activism to tackle animal-related issues such as animal testing
A RESTAURANT which is being investigated by the Home Office after illegal workers were found in its kitchen has been refused a licence to sell alcohol. Ahmed Sayed, the owner of Lebaneat’s Wrap House, in Claypath, Durham, has made an application
A SHOPPING centre in Darlington is welcoming school kids to carry out random acts of kindness. The Cornmill Shopping Centre is inviting pupils from Corporation Road Primary School to give away a selection of books for both children and adults in
AWARD-WINNING comedian, broadcaster and former political adviser Ayesha Hazarika is coming to Durham's Gala Theatre with her show Girl on Girl – The Fight for Feminism following her hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe and her debut on BBC Radio 4’s The
A POLICE dog was in ‘fight mode’ when it attacked a frail pensioner, who later died, an inquest was told today. Irene Collins, 73, who was suffering from lung cancer and COPD, died just a few days after the dog savaged her in her own home, during
TEENAGER Courtney Hadwin was described as a "superstar in the making" following her performance in the America's Got Talent final. The 14-year-old, from the village of Hesleden, County Durham, received a standing ovation for her energetic rendition
ALMOST 200 people turned out to a public meeting to voice their anger about plans to move a council headquarters to a city centre car park. Durham County Council wants to build a new County Hall in Durham city, on the car park at The Sands, as
A GENTLE giant with lots of love to give is looking for a new home after being taken in by an animal shelter. Seven-year-old Cassian is currently being cared for in Darlington’s National Animal Sanctuaries Support League (NASSL) after being taken
AN ANIMAL lover who has rescued several dogs and cats from a life on the streets in Turkey has set up her own charity so she can help even more animals in need. Carol Holbrook, from Brompton-on-Swale, has been fundraising to help abandoned animals
A MAN has been arrested after 32-year-old homeless man Michael Cash was left covered in red paint. The 33-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage after an incident near Tesco Express on the High Street in the Eston area
AN 18-YEAR-OLD man has sustained serious head injuries in a crash. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information after the incident on Cordike Lane, Langton near Malton, shortly after 8am on Tuesday, September 18.
AN elderly woman was seriously injured as she was struck by a vehicle. The 80-year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital after being hit by a grey Skoda Roomster SE Plus yesterday. Teenage cyclist suffers serious head injuries Police
A FOOTBALL fan has been charged following an alleged racist incident during a Sunderland match. A 52-year-old man was arrested and charged with a racially aggravated public order offence following an incident at the League One game at Burton Albion
ONE of the largest one-day agricultural shows in the county will be taking place this weekend. Stokesley Show will be taking place in the North Yorkshire town's showground on Saturday, September 22. This year, the chief executive of Welcome to
A PRIMARY school in Darlington has unveiled a number of improvements to its facilities in time for the new term. Northwood Primary School, on Pendleton Road South, has installed a new sandpit, boot room, external classroom and recycled garden.
RICHMONDSHIRE is to get a dedicated business advisor to help the district’s economy grow. Members of the council’s corporate board agreed to part fund the new post which will be spearheaded by the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Local Enterprise
DIVORCE lawyers have seen it all. They've got some stories to tell. They see people at their very worst, arguing over who gets the cake slice, or how to divide access to the goldfish. Frequently these struggles are simple power games, one-upmanship
A KNIFE amnesty offering Darlington residents the opportunity to surrender knives and make anonymous deposits of bladed articles that could otherwise be used in crime is now under way. Knives or blades can be handed in safely to 'knife bins' that are
RESIDENTS have voiced their frustrations over increased traffic and inconsiderate parking in their quiet cul-de-sac which leads to a football ground leased by Richmond Town Football Club. Swalegate, in Richmond, leads onto a playing field which
TONY PULIS admits Middlesbrough will have to raise their creativity levels if they are to return to winning ways when they host Bolton Wanderers tonight. Boro have failed to score in either of their last two outings, and barely created a chance
A DRUG user who sold cannabis among a small circle of friends to help fund his own habit was told that he was now a convicted “dealer”, in the eyes of the law. The comments were made by a judge as he passed a suspended prison sentence on Nathan
FEW tragedies in recent times in our corner of the country have touched people more than the death of nine-year-old Harriet Forster, struck by rock falling from the cliffs at Staithes, where she was on holiday. The £5,000 raised so far in her memory
THE deputy leader of an authority serving one of the country’s most rural areas has accused a water firm of focusing its efforts on cities and providing a second rate service to others. Councillor Gareth Dadd has challenged Yorkshire Water’s chief
THOUSANDS of tourists are expected to learn all about sustainable living and how to follow a frugal way of life at a two-day festival returning to the region this weekend. The sixth-annual Festival of Thrift will host dozens of stallholders, artists
RAFA BENITEZ is not even thinking about the chances of Mike Ashley selling up and wants everyone at Newcastle United to focus on results on the pitch until something concrete happens. With winter approaching again, Ashley is understood to be ready
A CHARITY that provides life-enhancing experiences for seriously ill children and adults has hailed the success of its first fundraising event in North Yorkshire. Bishop Auckland-based Bringing Back a Smile branched out to Thirsk in July and the
CHAMPAGNE corks were flying at a care home in celebration of a resident’s golden wedding anniversary. Dennis Fullerton and his wife, Margaret, were surprised by staff when they returned from an anniversary lunch to banners and flowers. Staff
A FLAG which symbolises a town’s unity and will be used at civic and memorial events has been formally blessed. Spennymoor Remembrance Sunday Centenary Committee secured funds from Spennymoor Town Council, local Veterans’ Associations and members
A SINGING sensation from the North-East will find out her fate in the finals of America's Got Talent tonight. Fourteen-year-old Courtney Hadwin, of Hesleden, near Peterlee, went viral with her cover version of Otis Redding’s Hard To Handle in the
ALMOST 200 jobs have been safeguarded at a retirement village after bosses decided to transfer its ownership to staff. Middleton Hall Retirement Village, based in Middleton St George, near Darlington, is to join the likes of retailers John Lewis
PAINTING and drawing workshops staged by community artists begin next week. The classes, for beginners and more experienced artists, are run by Bearpark Artists’ Co-operative. ‘Students’ can opt to undergo either a structured course or pursue
A FRAUDSTER has been ordered to pay back more than £1m after being ‘doggedly pursued’ by financial investigators for the past ten-years. Paul Blanchard, 73, of St Oswald’s Court, Fulford, York, was involved in a multi-million pound fraud spanning
THOUSANDS of pounds will be spent along one of the region's most popular cycling and walking routes. The charity Sustrans won £48,362 from LEADER to improve the popular 174 mile Hadrian’s Cycleway, which more than 160,000 people use every year.
Youth initiative POLICE are looking for volunteers to support Northallerton’s new Youth Space venture. The project aims to create a safe place for the town’s young people to meet. Potential volunteers can find out more at the North Yorkshire Police
SEPTEMBER 19 1356: The English, led by Edward, the Black Prince, defeated the French at the Battle of Poitiers in the Hundred Years' War. 1839: George Cadbury was born in Birmingham. He expanded his father's chocolate business and established
PROPOSALS to build 73 new homes on a field and land on the outskirts of a village will be voted on by councillors today. Two planning applications earmarking sites in Middleton St George for new homes, including bungalows and three-storey houses
A PROGRAMME which develops inclusive sports activities in Hambleton has received a cash boost. Tesco’s in Northallerton has awarded the district council £2,000 from its ‘Bags of Help’ scheme – where it uses the money raised from carrier bag sales
A PARISH councillor has condemned an act of vandalism which led to the “complete destruction” of play equipment in a children’s park in the Trimdons. Trimdon Parish Council leader, Cllr Paul Trippett, said the spinning bowl was destroyed in a fire
PROPOSALS have been drawn up for the future of the Friarage Hospital – but authorities are not revealing what they are. The draft business case drawn up by South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust following a public consultation process will be
PAUL COLLINGWOOD, who announced his retirement last week, was the on-field leader of Durham’s remarkable rise to the pinnacle of first-class cricket. Off the pitch, though, Geoff Cook was always Mr Durham. Captain, coach, leader, mentor, academy
CONCERNS over vile and abusive social media posts has led a council leader to pledge to leave no stone unturned to ensure the authority’s staff and members are protected. Hambleton District Council leader Councillor Mark Robson told a meeting of
POLICE have identified more than a dozen youngsters who were responsible for a spate of vandalism and attacks on buses earlier this year. Durham Police, working with Darlington Borough Council and Arriva, have identified nine boys and four girls
TWO vintage Action Men have been used to re-enact famous Himalayan climbs for a new exhibition about mountain exploration. Artist and “armchair mountaineer” Stephen Livingstone, from Durham, used the vintage toys to depict 11 famous climbs, dating
TRIBUTES have been paid to Lady Barnard, who has died aged 87. Mother of the current 12th Baron Barnard, Lady Davina Barnard, was born Davina Cecil in London on June 29, 1931. She was the eldest daughter of Lord Burghley, who later became the
A CAMPAIGN to preserve and showcase a fragment of one of the oldest pit banners will launch later this month. Trimdon Colliery Banner Group will begin fundraising for the estimated £7,000 to cover the cost of a double-sided display cabinet for the
A LEADING councillor has taken the unusual step of backing a controversial plan that is not in his ward, despite it being recommended for rejection for a second time. Darlington Borough Council officers said while Jagir Singh had made a series
A CIVIL engineering firm is calling on industry members to encourage young women to become the next generation of engineers. Women make up around 11 per cent of all UK engineers and reports from not-for-profit organisation Engineering UK showing
I CLEARLY hadn't got the memo. Coming out of the gents, I bumped into a full-on cowboy - Stetson, boots and leather chaps. It's not a sight you come across often in Newcastle. But last night was different. Last night, there were cowboys
THE biggest earthquake to be recorded in the UK in the last 50 days has struck County Durham. According to the British Geological Survey, the 3.1 magnitude quake hit Newton Aycliffe at 6.39pm on Saturday. Despite no reports from residents of
