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  • Spot on Boro beat Preston on penalties

    FOR a manager who appears to be trying his best to downplay the importance of the Carabao Cup, Tony Pulis now finds himself just three wins away from Wembley. Despite making 11 changes at Deepdale, Pulis watched his Middlesbrough side follow up

  • Salford end Hartlepool's unbeaten run

    HARTLEPOOL UNITED’S nine match unbeaten run came to an end as they slipped out of a National League play-off spot with a 3-0 defeat at Salford. Salford climbed up to second by hitting three second half goals at the Peninsula Stadium to inflict

  • Shildon beaten in League Cup by Willington

    First division Shildon lost on penalties to second division Willington in the Brooks Mileson Northern League Cup after a 3-3 draw in normal time, with keeper Lewis Graham scoring the clinching penalty. Shildon player-manager Danny Moore scored

  • Middlesex battle back against Durham

    MIDDLESEX are threatening to spoil Paul Collingwood's swansong at the Emirates Riverside after putting up a spirited fightback on day two of their Specsavers County Championship Division Two clash against Durham. The home side boasted a lead of

  • LIVE: Preston 2 Middlesbrough 2

    Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson reports live from Deepdale as Middlesbrough take on Preston North End. Kick-off: 7.45pm Tweets by Scottwilsonecho

  • Firefighters put out allotment blaze near Durham

    FIREFIGHTERS have extinguished a blaze at an allotment. The crew from Spennymoor attended the fire in Bowburn on Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fortunately there were no injuries

  • Comment: The Apprentice and the value of common sense

    BBC TV show The Apprentice is billed as providing an entertaining snapshot of the business world, giving viewers a taste of life at the sharp end of commerce. To some extent it does provide insights into margins, logistics and sales techniques,

  • Man fell through trapdoor of Last Drop Inn pub

    YORK Brewery faces a £44,600 court bill after a man fell through a trapdoor in a pub called the Last Drop Inn. The trapdoor stretched from wall to wall of the corridor behind the bar of the pub in Colliergate, York, and had inadequate safety precautions

  • Man missing from Durham area is found

    POLICE have confirmed a man missing from the Durham area has been found. Graham Bowers, 36, had last been seen earlier today when he left his home in Sacriston. Durham Police confirmed at 7.20pm he had been found safe and well. A spokesperson

  • Tributes to man with “smile as big as his heart”

    THE family of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle outside a city pub have paid tribute to a man with a “smile as big as his heart”. Arrested teenager in hospital with serious injuries Paul Collinson, 54, died in the early hours of Monday

  • Work on cattle market move to start after deal agreed

    WORK on a cattle market’s long awaited move out of Darlington town centre is expected to begin within weeks. Last month, a deal was agreed that will see Darlington Farmers Auctions Market (DFAM) move to a new site off the A68 at Humbleton Farm,

  • Youngster organises 5km walk in memory of grandfather

    A YOUNGSTER has organised a 5km walk in memory in his grandfather and to raise cash for the Alzheimer's Society. Jacob Andrews, six, is urging people to take part in the walk on Sunday, October 7 at 11am at Catterick Racecourse in memory of his

  • Man attacked two women on the same day

    A JUDGE has ordered a second psychiatric report on a 31-year-old man who assaulted two women on the same day. Aaron Stirland could be detained in a secure hospital if the second doctor agrees with the recommendation of the first one. Stirland

  • Sunderland striker opens new stand at football club

    SUNDERLAND striker Luke Molyneux has opened a new all-seater covered stand at Shildon AFC. The footballer, who is currently on loan to Gateshead Football Club, visited the club on Friday, September 21. The new stand was made possible by a £57,027

  • Solicitor 'laying down the law' in The Apprentice

    A SOLICITOR “used to laying down the law” will be representing the North-East as she becomes a contestant for this year’s series of The Apprentice. Meet this year's candidates Sarah Ann Magson, head of civil litigation and action against

  • New visitor centre celebrates local heritage

    A NEW £1.5m visitor attraction has been opened in the Derwent Valley. The Land of Oak and Iron Heritage Centre and cafe shrub opened for business in Winlaton Mill, Gateshead, and is accessible via the Derwent Walk, Red Kite Trail and the Coast to

  • Police warning over lottery scam

    POLICE are warning people not to respond to a scam letter telling people they have won the lottery. Durham Police says it is aware of a scam letter being circulated in the area. The letter claims to be from the international postcode online lottery

  • Sisters' walk in uncle's memory

    THREE sisters who lost their uncle to a brain tumour are raising money for research into the disease. Gracie, 11, Ellie, 13, and Lauren Robson, 15, will join the Brain Tumour Research charity’s Walk of Hope on Saturday in memory of Adam Forster.

  • Range of charity postcards launched in Bishop Auckland

    AS tourism in Bishop Auckland grows, so does demand for traditional postcards. So WH Smith has teamed up with community photographer Christine Percival to launch a range of cards featuring four of her local images. As a volunteer Town Ambassador

  • Father Christmas to visit museum

    FATHER Christmas will be arriving at a County Durham museum this winter. The Bowes Museum, in Barnard Castle, will host him and his elves at his workshop where visitors can make Christmas crafts, then meet Father Christmas himself in his grotto,

  • Three vehicle crash in rush hour

    EMERGENCY services were called to the scene of a three-vehicle crash on a main road in North Yorkshire this morning. North Yorkshire Police were alerted to the crash on the A59 near Moor Monkton to the west of York at about 8.30am. The cars

  • South Durham: A round-up of news and events

    CHILTON Town Council has advised allotment holders to be vigilant and to tighten up security following reports of thefts from a site in the town. The council said West Chilton Terrace Allotments have been targeted by thieves. Tenants are asked to lock

  • Royal Northern Sinfonia Birthday Gala, Sage Gateshead

    ROYAL Northern Sinfonia celebrated its 60th birthday with a bumper programme of music at Sage Gateshead that showcased a collective talent that has won the hearts of countless audiences, while giving individual players the chance to shine. The

  • Paris Monster play Think Tank, Newcastle

    BEAT-driven, and employing heavy elements of funk and soul, Paris Monster closes a gap between synthesized sound & garage; between modern detail and old-school grit. Solid earth. Soaring soundscapes. A mass of noise. Volatility. Vocal singularity

  • Review: Europe, Newcastle O2 Academy

    MOST big bands have a dynamic centred around the lead singer and guitarist. Take Jagger/Richards, Bono/The Edge, Page/Plant and Tyler/Perry to name but a few. Swedish rockers too share that trait with Joey Tempest providing the focal point as front

  • Darlington Memorial Hospital worker found

    A MISSING hospital worker has been found, police said on Monday night. Dawn Anderson, of Sadberge, near Darlington, attended work at Darlington Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 22 but had not been seen or heard from since. Inspector

  • Historic 'book of bridges' is restored

    RESTORATION of a huge ‘book of bridges’ containing original 1870s railway architecture drawings is now complete. A fundraising drive was launched at the start of the year to raise the £3,100 needed to restore the historic book which is a yard wide

  • Man behind Darlington Hippodrome revamp shortlisted for award

    A MAN behind the refurbishment of a Darlington theatre has been shortlisted for a national award. Sean McNicholas, operations manager at national construction company Willmott Dixon, has been nominated for his work in transforming the Civic Theatre

  • Public urged to vote for heroic police officers

    POLICE officers who go above and beyond in the line of duty have been shortlisted for a Public Choice Award. North Yorkshire Police are asking the public to vote for the officer they believe deserves to win the award. Past winners include PC

  • Library events support Family Learning Festival

    SPECIAL events will be held at libraries across the county as part of the Family Learning Festival throughout October. The festival is the biggest annual celebration of family learning in the UK, aimed at bringing families together for learning

  • Primary school's Ofsted inspection rates it as 'good'

    A PRIMARY school is celebrating after retaining its 'good' status following an Ofsted inspection. Red Hall Primary school, which was visited by independent inspectors in July, is continuing its good work with students. Headteacher Julie Davidson

  • South Durham: A round-up of news and events

    Free workshops DIGITAL Drive County Durham, which offers business support, events and grant funding for eligible businesses across County Durham, has launched weekly drop in sessions which are held at Durham Dales Centre, Castle Gardens, Durham,

  • Work on new crematorium is underway

    WORK to build a new crematorium in Stockton has started. The crematorium, on the former Blakeston School playing fields on Junction Road, will be a modern single-storey, state-of-the-art building with two service chapels as well as ample on-site

  • Police name man and woman found dead in house

    POLICE have confirmed the identities of a man and woman found dead in a house. Concern was raised about a woman in Sunderland, at 8.30pm last Thursday. Man dies after being hit by car that was followed by police On arrival at an

  • North East accountancy company grows

    A NORTH-EAST accountancy firm has taken on its eighth apprentice in response to an upsurge in work following the launch of a new cloud accounting service and preparations for the forthcoming HMRC changes – ‘Making Tax Digital’. UHY Torgersens has

  • It happened on this day...

    SEPTEMBER 25 1066: Harold of England defeated the Norwegians under Harold Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire, unaware that William of Normandy was preparing to invade the south coast. 1660: Samuel Pepys drank his first cuppa

  • Councillors to decide on cycle funding for school children

    NORTH Yorkshire County Councillors will consider offering additional funding to support the Bikeability cycle training for school children. Bikeability is offered to Year 6 pupils to teach them practical skills and understanding of how to cycle

  • Health matters: Dr Zak answers your questions

    Q Should I have my flu jab? I felt rotten last time, though it only lasted a few days? Tamarah, 34 A This is a very timely question, with the flu season approaching. It is recommended that everyone over the age of 65, as well as adults and children

  • WIN tickets for Darlington Mowden Park fireworks 2018

    TICKETS have gone on sale for the fireworks display at Darlington’s Northern Echo Arena on Sunday, November 4. Darlington Mowden Park RFC announced yesterday that the event will return after last year’s show attracted 3,500 spectators. This

  • New Laurel and Hardy film trailer sparks excitement from fans

    STAN Laurel fans are being given another glimpse into his showbiz life with the release of a new film. The later life of the comedian and film star, who grew up in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, will be the basis of the dramatic film Stan and Ollie

  • Behind the sketches of Norman Cornish in Bishop Auckland

    A TOUR of illustrated talks to give members of the public further insight into the sketches of a pitman painter continues in County Durham next month. Bishop Auckland Town Hall will play host to the event entitled Behind the Scenes: The Norman Cornish

  • Extension opening for medieval church near Bishop Auckland

    A MEDIEVAL church in County Durham is braced to open its biggest extension in more than 500 years. St Helen’s Church, in St Helen Auckland, near Bishop Auckland, was built in about 1170 and was added to in the 13th and 16th centuries. Now members

  • £50k boost for community transport

    THREE community groups which provide a range of transport services are set to be handed grants totalling nearly £50,000. Leading members of North Yorkshire County Council will approve grants of £6,000 to Hambleton Community Action, £26,000 to Boroughbridge

  • Matthew Bates wants Pools to rip up the script at Salford

    MATTHEW BATES wants his Hartlepool United players to tear up the script tonight – by seeing off documentary stars Salford City to maintain their surge up the National League table. Salford are the darlings of the non-league scene, with the BBC’s

  • Ancient route conservation move sparks legal action threat

    A GROUP fighting in the High Court to allow motorcyclists to ride on minor roads near Stonehenge has vowed to also battle a move to ban motor vehicles from an ancient North York Moors monument. The Trail Riders Fellowship has warned North Yorkshire

  • Pub wants 4am licence for party night

    COUNCILLORS will consider whether to allow a town centre pub to stay open until 4am for a special event this weekend. The Merry Monk in Bishop Auckland Market Place hopes to get a late licence for its 1980 and 90s night on Saturday, which coincides

  • School hosts free books event to encourage reading

    YOUNG readers were given free books at school as part of a new scheme to improve literacy across the region. The Free Books project was set up after statistics revealed one in eight disadvantaged children in the UK do not own a single book. The

  • Future plans for Sedgefield churches without salaried priest

    THE future of five churches in the Sedgefield area with no salaried priest will be revealed this week. Church members throughout the Parish of the Upper Skerne - which includes Bishop Middleham, Fishburn, Sedgefield and the Trimdons - will hear

  • Is an aspirin a day really what the doctor ordered?

    ASPIRIN is one of the most commonly used medicines worldwide, both prescribed by doctors for clear indications, but also bought over the counter by millions of individuals with the belief that this once-a-day tablet is helping them to prolong their

  • Historic cafe to host charity coffee morning

    A LONG-ESTABLISHED business is preparing to pull out all the stops for a charity coffee morning. The Tees'pot is the oldest café in Middleton-in-Teesdale. Owner, Michelle Longman, took over the café in March, and recently took part in the four-day

  • News in Brief - North Yorkshire

    Witness appeal A LIGHT bar was removed and stolen from a wagon parked off Ainderby Road in Northallerton. It happened between 8.30am and 4.20pm last Friday. On the same day, at around 5.30am, eight yellow containers containing cooking fat were taken

  • Volunteers wanted to help shape local NHS services

    VOLUNTEERS to help influence decisions on local health services are being sought by the NHS. The NHS Darlington Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which shapes health services in the area, wants to recruit new members to its Community Council to

  • Pupils in rehearsal for a honourable show

    CHILDREN from primary schools in Hartlepool are learning about the First World War as they prepare to take part in a gala of youth remembrance to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1918 armistice. Called ‘Honoured’, the performance is on Wednesday

  • 'Party conferences are like no other events on this earth'

    As a veteran of more than 40 years of Liberal/Lib Dem conferences, Chris Foote Wood writes about his first experience of the Labour event after joining the party in January. PARTY conferences are like no other events on this earth. Imagine crowds

  • Newcastle event to inspire women into wealth management

    WOMEN in the North-East are being encouraged to get an insight into a career in wealth management. An event to inspire and connect women will be held by wealth management organisation, St James’s Place, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Newcastle, at

  • Chris Moncrieff: Pinpricking the political pomposity

    THE disgraceful way in which the EU bully-boys treated the Prime Minister at the Salzburg summit last week will have won her some sympathy from her Tory Brexit critics – but that sympathy will not morph into support for her Chequers proposals. But

  • Funding to offset impact of North York Moors mine

    THE body charged with conserving and enhancing the North York Moors is set to agree a framework to disperse funding to help offset the impact of a controversial polyhalite mine in the national park. Members of the North York Moors National Park

  • 5 catwalk make-up trends that are going to be huge this season

    THE AW18 catwalk shows offered an abundance of make-up inspiration, from bold brights to metallic shimmer, and modern twists on make-up classics. From the hundreds of shows in the four fashion capitals, we've distilled some key trends and the products

  • Talent awarded at 42nd Sedgefield drama festival

    A CELEBRATION of theatre has been hailed a success following a near week-long run in Sedgefield. Sedgefield Drama Festival of One Act Plays took place for the 42nd time this month. Around 50 people from drama groups across the region descended

  • Hospices to hold special events during national care week

    HOSPICES from across the region will join forces to celebrate Hospice Care Week next month. The care week, from October 8 to 14, is a national campaign to raise the profile of hospice care and celebrate the people involved in providing and supporting