A MURDER investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found in a house. At around 1.30pm on Saturday police received a report of concern for a 47-year-old man at an address in Ford Park, Stakeford, Ashington. Officers from Northumbria
A MOTORCYCLIST and car driver were killed died in a crash on Saturday morning. Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident on the A695 at Prudhoe. The collision, which involved a motorbike and a silver Honda, happened on the Prudhoe
JOCKEY Connor Beasley, who was written off by some after suffering career-threatening injuries three years ago, was the toast of Redcar today after winning the seaside track’s richest race of the year. Beasley was in a neck and back brace after
RAFAEL BENITEZ admitted his Newcastle United players ‘ran out of steam’ as they crashed to a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United. The Magpies were leading by two goals as the clock ticked past the 70-minute mark at Old Trafford, with Kenedy and Yoshinori
BUYERS looking for a home that has it all should make sure to view this grade II listed Georgian townhouse which not only offers a wealth of stylish accommodation and a private rear garden, but is ideally situated in the West End of Darlington, within
JACK ROSS insists he will not be paying too much attention to the League One table during the international break after Sunderland closed the gap on the top two this afternoon. The Black Cats climbed to within a point of second place Peterborough
7:27pm A quite unbelievable game ends with Newcastle having been beaten at Old Trafford. They were 2-0 up after ten
VISITORS to a village hall are seeing it in a whole new light following a cash windfall. Shows being performed at Kirk Merrington Community Centre, near Spennymoor, including the yearly pantomime used to be hampered by the poor quality of the facility
PUBS have faced a lot of changes over the last 30 years (think mass closures and the smoking ban), but some things remain timeless - most notably the people. It might have been written in 1989, but the characters of Jim Cartwright's Two are as relatable
6:30pm And visiting boss Luke Garrard said: Wood boss Luke Garrard said: “To be honest, for 36 minutes we were the
A CAR ended up on its side after overturning on a residential street. The white car was travelling along the 30mph Hallifield Street in Norton, Stockton, when it hit a parked car and flipped over, landing on its side in the middle of the road.
6:21pm Paul Fraser's match report here, plus a gallery of photos from the match
A HOMEOWNER was given a shock after encountering a burglar who was climbing through a window into their property. It happened in Seamer village in Stokesley at around 8.30pm last night (Friday, October 5). The burglar ran off towards the village
POLICE are appealing for information to find missing 54-year-old Ralph Hawkes from Stockton. Mr Hawkes was last seen in the town at around 4.45pm on Thursday, October 4. He has links to Thornaby and was last seen wearing a black short jacket
REPRESENTATIVES of the Swaledale Festival, which celebrates music and the arts, have been presented with an award from the Queen. In a ceremony at Scampston Hall, near Malton, the Swaledale Festival was presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary
I’M looking to trace members of my family – cousins to be exact. My father’s name is Raymond Tallent and he had a number of siblings, one of which was called Eileen Tallent, born 1926. She married Terence Robinson in September 1948 and they had
BILLY NEILSON praises the Auckland Tower (HAS, Oct 3) and states that if it were a novel “it would be guaranteed the Booker Prize”. Having read all the Booker Prize winners since its inception about 50 years ago, I don’t think this is quite the
COULD we please give a very heartfelt thanks to those residents of Leyburn who rose spontaneously to assist us in recovering two stolen bikes on Sunday, September 30. Whilst enjoying welcome refreshment at Penleys of Leyburn, our bikes, in full
IT'S a day for lederhosen, frauleins, bratwurst and beer at Redcar Races today. The Oktoberfest Beer Festival Raceday was a big hit last year and it's back again with great prizes to be won in the "Best Dressed Bavarian" competition. We're
THIS once proud nation has been reduced to a farcical comedic land full of buffoons who are riddled with lunacy. We have a prime minister whose appearance resembles the cartoon character Olive Oil preaching nonsensical gobbledegook, then there
IN the past whenever people have queried where I was born I have always answered near Consett. Could village become a hotspot for Harry Potter fans? If I just said Muggleswick, most people have never even heard the name of this County
THE time has come for The Doctor to be played by a woman - and no one is happier about it than Jodie Whittaker. The star tells Georgia Humphreys about the being part of a moment of change WHEN Jodie Whittaker watched TV shows as she was growing
A MUSIC festival that has gone from strength to strength has raised more than £18,000 for a cancer centre in its fifth year. The one-day Cowtonbury festival is held annually at The Beeswing pub in East Cowton and raises thousands for charity each
A JURY has returned a narrative conclusion into the death of a grandfather who died after being restrained by doormen during a fracas at a night club. In its finding, the jury concluded: "The factors contributing to Mr Stewart Anderson's death
POLICE have released shocking figures showing motorists speeding through 30mph zones - including one clocked at more than 80mph. North Yorkshire Police have released the figures as part of their ongoing road safety campaign ‘If you saw what I saw
SITUATED in the village of Thornton Rust, in the heart of Wensleydale, Nettle Cottage is a substantial, detached barn conversion which has been beautifully modernised to provide good sized and spacious accommodation on two floors. The property
Burglary arrest POLICE in Darlington have charged a 44-year-old man with eight offences. They include attempted dwelling burglary, shed burglary, attempted shed burglary, theft from a vehicle and four counts of attempted theft from a motor vehicle
FOUR men are facing lengthy driving bans and a possible prison sentence after they were caught drag racing at an illegal car meet. Police say the incident on a cold Saturday night on a Cramlington industrial estate resembled a scene from the ‘Fast
A FISH from Scarborough has been named category winner in a contest to find the face of global retailer Amazon’s pet services. ‘Lippy’ the Crowntail Betta fish from Scarborough, won her category in the national competition to find the official
FORMER Sunderland manager Simon Grayson will help celebrate the the re-opening of the refurbished clubhouse at Bedale Sports Club at a charity evening. Mr Grayson is part of the ‘Team Garby’ fundraisers who joined forces with Bedale AFC and Heck
BEDALE’S newest residents were officially welcomed to the town with the unveiling of new deer sculptures. Civic dignitaries, local schoolchildren and artists went along to see the family of deer which have taken up residence on the edge of the town
NORTH Yorkshire County Council is marking World Mental Health Day next week by celebrating many initiatives to support people. The focus for this year’s World Mental Health Day on October 10 is helping children and young people to look after their
DRUGS stolen during a break-in at a vets are only suitable for animals and must not be taken by people, police have warned. 0 comment Durham police have urged anyone who hears of someone trying to sell the drugs not to be tempted to take any
A RURAL market town has been the latest destination for a council initiative to help give areas a spruce up. A sea of volunteers descended on Barnard Castle last week as part of the Durham County Council programme which aims to get County Durham's
A PROJECT to commemorate the end of the First World War will bring rural villages together. That's as the Evenwood, Ramshaw & District History Society (ERDHS) and St. Paul's Church, in Evenwood, teamed up to plan commemorative displays for the
MANAGING a football team is just how Matthew Bates thought it would be, and now the former Middlesbrough defender wants to make sure he makes a successful career out of it. Bates doesn’t turn 32 until December and is already cutting his teeth into
A BUS route in Durham has begun to run into the new Mount Oswald estate to help travel into the heart of the city. The S1 Scarlet Band service is now running from Mount Oswald, along New Elvet, Claypath and Sherburn Road before reaching its destination
Fresh from her success in The Miseducation Of Cameron Post, Desiree Akhavan is back with The Bisexual. Gemma Dunn finds out more IT'S been a stellar year for Desiree Akhavan. The writer-director - who until now was best known for her 2014 feature
BRADLEY Cooper makes his directorial debut with A Star Is Born, starring Lady Gaga. He tells Laura Harding why the time was right to sit in the director's chair BRADLEY Cooper has always been itching to direct a film, but it has been a long road
Want to up ramp up those green efforts? Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud tells Abi Jackson his top tips TRYING to be a little more planet-friendly? Like most things in life, it starts at home - but knowing where to start or whether your efforts are
The Body Coach is back - this time with a batch of 30-minute recipes. He talks to Lauren Taylor about life lately and what the new book is all about AS bestselling cookbook authors go, Joe Wicks is a bit of an anomaly. He's not had any professional
HUNDREDS of riders will be testing their skills at Askham Bryan College’s annual British Eventing fixture this weekend. The event provides an ideal opportunity for riders who want to step up a level this year, according to Olympic course builder
BUSINESSES and residents across the region’s two National Parks are being urged to help protect the star quality of the skies as part of a nationwide campaign. The North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks have joined other organisations
An opportunity to ride north Africa's waves brings Stephen White to pretty coastal town Essaouira LIKE a bolt from the blue, an unexpected sunbeam of an invitation to visit Morocco lands in my inbox and instantly brightens up my ever-darkening September
A new book recounts the life and times of Endeavour, the rugged Whitby ship that changed the map of the world. Harry Mead enjoys the adventure TOWARDS the end of her epic voyage, you feel real affection for the much-battered Whitby collier. When
A TEENAGER caught up in a deadly family feud has told of the night he and his father were stabbed and his brother was knifed to death. 'Dad fled into house with blood squirting everywhere' Five men – including three of his cousins –
WHILE it's not always possible to avoid, for many people, lifestyle measures could help keep joint inflammation at bay. Lisa Salmon finds out how IT'S estimated around 10 million people in the UK have arthritis, and although it's often seen as
KERRY Condon has made a name for herself in Hollywood, but her latest role - new comedy series, Women On The Verge - sees her back on home soil. The Irish star, 35, chats to Georgia Humphreys about her character Laura, working with writer Sharon
CELEBRITIES always have something to say. Here is this week's quotes round-up "We are going to be Locke-Locke. I like the idea that his family and my family will be joined together." – Made in Chelsea's Ollie Locke tells Hello! he and his fiance
A COUPLE have been left with just the clothes they have on after a North-East removals firm failed to deliver their property to their new home in France. According to the removals trade body the British Association of Removers (BAR), Pearsons Home
A WOMAN will feature in a TV show next week after the tractor and slurry tanker that she was a passenger in overturned, leaving her "lucky to be alive". Michelle Raine from Harmby, near Leyburn, was a passenger in a tractor and slurry tracker that
THE boss of a water firm which this year reported a £281m profit, has pledged to launch an investigation into why repair works frequently left people facing “chaos”. After listening to a litany of complaints from North Yorkshire council leaders,
A CAR dealer who sold death traps to unsuspecting members of the public is behind bars. Andrew Robson bought unroadworthy vehicles at auction at knock-down prices but did no work on them before putting them up for sale at a profit. Some customers
A PARENT-LED group which equips children with Down syndrome and their families with essential skills to maximise their future potential is in the running for a regional equality award. Together 21, a project run at the Pioneering Care Partnership
PEOPLE are being encouraged to share their views on polling districts ahead of next year’s elections. The Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places will assess the suitability of those currently used in Stockton Borough, as well as their accessibility
JONNY HOWSON claims Middlesbrough’s intense midfield competition is a major reason why they find themselves in the Championship’s top two ahead of this afternoon’s game with Nottingham Forest. Tony Pulis boasts an embarrassment of riches in the
It's been a big year for comic book movies, and the latest action-packed epic Venom sees one of Marvel's most complex characters take centre stage. Georgia Humphreys finds out more from stars Tom Hardy and Riz Ahmed TOM HARDY'S son must think he
Gardens can look a little sad at this time of year, so make sure you plant some late summer stunners IF you’re after a plant that flowers later in the season, look no further than Actaea simplex (formerly Cimicifuga simplex) and its cultivars. Not
NATURAL grains, stone and bolder colour choices will all star in kitchens next year. Gabrielle Fagan finds out how to create a cutting-edge theme IT'S the heart of any home - especially now that it's where many of us congregate not only to eat
A FRAUDSTER has been sent to prison for two years after conning a pensioner out of almost £20,000. David William Connor, 57, of Green Lane, Wetherby, pleaded guilty to two charges of fraud after befriending an 88-year-old widower from Harrogate
THE North-East’s biggest book festival is back with a top line-up of headline guests including leading writers, artists and thinkers. Durham Book Festival kicked off last night and will run until Sunday, October 14, with a packed programme of talks
A RADIO station in Newton Aycliffe will celebrate its first anniversary with a bang this winter. Aycliffe Radio is preparing to mark the poignant date with a musical extravaganza featuring three tribute acts in the town on Saturday, December 1.
A MEMORIAL service will be held in Sedgefield for a much-admired former teacher, church member and chorister. Joan Hetherington Green was 71 when she died in August after a short illness. A service led by Reverend Martin King, former Rector of
MARRIED couple George and Ann Bullock recreated their first date at a landmark cinema more than 60 years later. The pair went to the Elite Picture House, on Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough in 1956 to see romantic musical drama Love Me or Leave Me
WITH tickets selling fast for the return of the Gala Theatre’s Christmas pantomime, families are being urged to book now to avoid disappointment. This time it’s family favourite Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and evil has come to Fairyhill.
TONY PULIS insists he is happy to be branded a “managerial dinosaur” if it helps ensure Middlesbrough remain in the automatic promotion places at the top of the Championship. Having conceded just one goal from open play since the opening weekend
OUR Northern Echo Camera Club members have excelled themselves again this week. Here are just some of the photos they have posted on our Facebook group. If you want to see the rest, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/echocameraclub/
THERE are nine million differences between the British-record move that took Craig Gordon to Sunderland in 2007 and the free transfer that saw Jon McLaughlin join the Black Cats this summer, but the two players still share plenty in common aside from
JACK ROSS has challenged Jerome Sinclair to prove he is a “proper player” by cementing a place in Sunderland’s starting line-up. Sinclair scored the first league goal of his professional career in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Peterborough United, and
I’VE had a flurry of emails lately about retailers going bust and what it means if you are waiting for an order, have gift cards or vouchers or have faulty goods. Here’s a quick overview on what ‘going bust’ means and a few tips on how to get your
Three of this year's University of Sunderland’s MA degree show exhibitors focus on Filipino fishermen, life at sea and telling tales through teapots The University of Sunderland's annual MA Degree Show showcases some of the brightest new stars in
I’LL be hoping Sea Of Class can do the business in tomorrows Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. I’ve referenced a couple of times in this column about just how highly I regard James Doyle. He’s riding out of his skin and deserves all the success that
A NEW chief executive has been appointed at Darlington Building Society. Andrew Craddock is expected to take over the role on December 1. He has more than 30 years of experience in the industry and joins directly from Buckinghamshire Building
A GYM in Darlington is people the chance to work out for free and experience for themselves the positive effects exercise can have on their mental health. Xercise4Less is offering a five-day pass in honour of World Mental Health Day, which takes
Funding pot COMMUNITY groups in North Richmondshire still have chance to take a slice of a £10,000 cash pot. The council’s area partnership covering the area from Gilling West and north to Manfield, still has £6,400 of its fund unallocated. Community
RAYMOND AYRE – great all-rounder, great guy – died on Monday evening. He was 85. Raymond played football for several Northern League clubs and for both Durham and Northumberland and was a member of the great Ushaw Moor cricket team which won the
HAMSTERLEY is an attractive village of around 500 souls, just seven miles west of Bishop Auckland but pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Growing on its doorstep is a 4,900-acre forest, planted almost a century ago – “a delightful oasis,” says
A WONDERFUL weekend of racing and the first Sunday in October means it is time for the greatest flat horserace in the world – the Grand Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. John Gosden’s brilliant filly Enable (3.05) has only had the one start since
A PUBLIC inquiry is to be held over plans to expand a farm enterprise by building on a floodplain. Farmer William Farrow has appealed to the Secretary of State against the decision of Hambleton District Council to refuse planning permission for
WHAT a week it has been for us women. Not only was Zoe Ball revealed as the first female host of the Radio 2 breakfast show, but Jodie Whittaker, the cover star of today’s Weekend magazine, will take over as the 13th incarnation of Dr Who tomorrow
AUSTRALIA, Burma, the Tropic of Cancer ... Simon Reeve has been on some epic journeys. For the London-born presenter's latest documentary series, he heads to the Mediterranean - the birthplace of Western civilisation, which attracts more than 300
Katie Wright reveals the jackets trends to try now - from blazers to bikers to boucle In the fashion world, they call it the 'transitional' period - that early autumn phase when it's too cold to go completely coatless but if you actually put on
A JOINERY firm whose turnover has increased nearly tenfold in its first four years is planning further growth. Original Joinery, which is based in Thornaby but works across the UK, offers a range of services including large scale residential, hotels
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a car fire in a hospital car park earlier today. The blaze broke out at around 1pm at the University Hospital of North Durham, in Durham. It is understood an electrical fault may have been the cause of the fire.
THE failure of a pair of giant scissors to cut the ceremonial ribbon failed to dampen the atmosphere at the opening of a new discount store on Friday. A big queued formed for the opening of Bargain Buys in Newton Aycliffe on Friday morning.
