A TEENAGER who was stabbed and whose brother was killed when a family feud turned to bloody violence has watched CCTV footage of the clash for the first time. Lennon Pickering described the “nightmare” which unfolded outside his home in Normanby
POLICE are seeking the owner of professional medical equipment recovered in Stockton on Saturday, October 6 after it was seized from a male attempting to sell it. The 41 year old man was arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle and he
TWO further people have been arrested in connection with a major operation into human trafficking. A man, 27, was arrested on Saturday, September 29 and a man, 41, was arrested on Monday, September 24, both on suspicion of conspiracy to rape and
BRITAIN’S Got Talent winner Lee Ridley has congratulated a North-East charity on the work they do for young disabled people in a surprise video message. Attendees at the recent Smile For Life annual ball were shown a video from the Ridley, the
A MAN was left with serious injuries to his arms after being stabbed in Redcar. Police officers were called by the ambulance service to Station Road just after 8.40am on Sunday morning where the man was found with significant injuries to his arms
FIREFIGHTERS on Teesside are battling more deliberately started fires on open ground than almost anywhere else in the country, according to new figures. An investigation has revealed that ‘under-funded, short-staffed and ill-equipped’ fire crews
TWO men have been jailed for the supply of ecstasy and cannabis. Lee Colin Scott, 27, and Connor Lee Macintosh, 23, appeared before Durham Crown Court. Both pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A and Class B drugs. Scott
DESPITE the pressures of social media, women are now, more than ever, opting for the minimalist look when it comes to make-up – over a third of women in the region opt for natural make-up to make themselves look younger. The findings from beauty
Book lovers are under starter’s orders to meet authors at the Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival. Among them is Yorkshire stable lass Gemma Hogg who gives Catherine Turnbull a peek inside the racing world IF you’ve ever watched racehorses being
EIGHTEEN months ago, takeaway restaurant owner Mohammed Zaman was jailed for six years for the manslaughter of a customer with a nut allergy after he supplied him with a curry containing peanuts. Bar manager Paul Wilson, 38, was meticulous about
Remarkable Village Cricket Grounds by Brian Levison (Pavilion £25) **** THE stumps are drawn for another season. The pavilion is locked and (probably these days) shuttered. But as Herbert Farjeon, one of cricket’s gentlest scribes, poetically observed
THE first episode of the new series of Doctor Who starring newcomer Jodie Whittaker drew the programme's biggest launch viewing figures in 10 years. Whittaker also managed to tempt more viewers than predecessors Peter Capaldi, Matt Smith and David
I WAS disgusted to read of the abuse that has been directed towards the bin collectors of County Durham (Echo, Oct 5). These lads carry out a vital service in all weathers and should be applauded and not abused. Motorists – be patient when behind
A SERVICE of remembrance for road crash victims will hold its fifth event in Durham Cathedral on Saturday. The event, which has previously been supported by the Poet Laurette and Channel 5’s Police Interceptors, will see hundreds of affected families
SUNDERLAND will be without a staggering 14 first team players when Carlisle United head for the Stadium of Light on Tuesday evening, and positive-thinking manager Jack Ross still doesn’t have a problem with the Checkatrade Trophy. Ross’ team to
A NORTH university has joined an international campaign calling for a professor who has worked with its students for many years to be freed from a Bangladeshi jail. The University of Sunderland has called for the release of its longstanding visiting
THE announcement of “free after three” parking in Darlington in the lead up to Christmas is welcome (Echo, Oct 4), but if it is the council’s final word on the matter of parking charges it will be an opportunity missed. The “I’m Backing Darlington
THREE Royal Navy ships are to be serviced in the North-East over the next decade as part of a £150m defence contract. Two dry docks in Middlesbrough owned by UK Docks were key to the company winning the huge order which will safeguard well over
TWO excellent letters (HAS, Oct 3) were written with passion and intellect by Billy Neilson and John Armstrong. The new Auckland Tower is a must to visit, to admire the architecture and colour. As for “Saint” Ruffer – if it was not for Mr Ruffer
THE family of a man murdered after a woman sent a sex photo to his love rival says she should have been jailed for longer. 'She revelled in the drama' - court hears of background to murder Sarah Bramley, 29, sent a photograph of herself
A SERVING police officer was found dead at the weekend. A spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Police said officers from West Yorkshire Police were called to a house in their force area at 11am on Sunday. Police officer found dead is named
I FEEL it is time I spoke out about my efforts and frustrations in trying to get Durham Police to take some meaningful action regarding the road in High Pittington, before someone is killed or seriously injured. I firmly believe that this problem
NORTH Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after toxicology tests showed a buzzard died of suspected chloralose poisoning. The dead bird was found in suspicious circumstances on top of a dry-stone wall, next to a layby on the Kildale to
E GENDLE (HAS, Oct 2) thinks that I am making a strange claim by saying that the Brexiteers are putting their country before their wallets. Well, I stand by what I have written. Every letter to the papers written by Remoaners is about what we
I DIDN’T realise the Echo had advertised for a doom-monger, but Julia Breen obviously got the job. Her column (Echo, Oct 4) dwelled on Mrs May dancing, when in fact this was a few seconds prior to a long speech which shows that she still possesses
Crook produced their best performance of the season to topple joint leaders Chester-le-Street, a performance which had been coming according to manager Jamie Tunstall. Crook have been inconsistent, but showing some good form in recent weeks, and
HARTLEPOOL UNITED have been handed a home tie in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup – with two tasty all North-East ties also taking place. Pools will play either Workington – who beat them in the FA Trophy last season – or Kidsgrove Athletic
DETECTIVES investigating a robbery at a bookmakers have made an arrest. A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at William Hill bookmakers in Sixth Street, Horden, near Peterlee, at about 7.30pm on Saturday evening.
Today's TV Fashion's Dirty Secrets: Stacey Dooley Investigates (BBC1, Regions Vary) IN an age when high street/online stores can make a fortune selling cheap clothing to cash-strapped customers, it seems like a win-win situation for everyone
Club speaker SEDGEFIELD Ladies Club will meet in Ceddesfeld Hall at 8pm on Tuesday. George Nairn will present Trip Down Weardale (From Source to Sea). Annual update SEDGEFIELD Neighbourhood Watch will hold its annual meeting, followed by its
IT has been a privilege to meet Sir Harold Evans twice before but the third encounter in London last week was perhaps the most inspiring yet. “Call me Harry,” he said when I greeted him at BBC Television Centre. “How’s my old paper?” He meant
A FUNDRAISING concert featuring Take That tribute band, Re-Take That, will take place on Saturday, November 17 at the Influence Church in Victoria Road, Richmond, at 6.30pm. Tickets cost £15. The event is in aid nine-year-old Joshua Jessop who
A FAMILY who lost their pet cat while on holiday in North Yorkshire are appealing for help in finding her. The family, who live 180 miles away in the Scottish Borders, had to return home without after searching for their beloved pet for five days
A DRIVER was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash between a car and a van. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the accident, which happened on the A689 at Howden-le-Wear, near Crook, County Durham, on Friday afternoon.
A PROJECT to improve fish populations on the River Derwent gets underway today. A rockpool fish pass will be built at Shotley Grove weir, near Shotley Bridge, to provide a route for fish to move past the 2.5m structure, opening up more than 12km
THE legacy of an inspirational North-East woman is being celebrated in an exhibition at a local hospice. As national Hospice Care Week gets under way, the Butterwick Hospice at Stockton has created a ‘Memories of Mary’ exhibition to celebrate the
COMBINING a Rock band with an orchestra is nothing new. Deep Purple recorded with the London Philharmonic Orchestra back in 1969 at the Royal Albert Hall just before they blew the doors in with their In Rock opus. Since then, everyone from Metallica
HAVING swept to the public's attention back in 1976, Graham Parker rode the so-called "pub rock" genre, punk and then new wave with his tremendous fusion of blues, punk, reggae and swing. Despite ground-breaking appearances on Top of the Pops, The
CHILDREN'S favourite bedtime story ‘Stickman’ was beautifully brought to life when Scamp Theatre came to Middlesbrough with their latest lively production. A trio of energetic, animated performers did a tremendous job, not only in bringing this
A TEENAGER has appeared in court charged in connection with a stabbing in Darlington. Declan Drummond, 18, appeared before magistrates in Newton Aycliffe charged with wounding with intent, and possession of a bladed article, following an incident
NEW images have been released of a huge observation wheel which developers want to build on the banks of the Tyne. Dubbed the Whey Aye, the structure would become Europe's tallest observation wheel at nearly 460ft (140m) - 16ft (5m) higher than
NORTHALLERTON Rotarians celebrated almost a quarter-century of service at their annual dinner marking the granting of their charter. Around 80 guests were entertained with a drinks reception and three course meal at The Forum, Northallerton.
BEAT bobbies will swap the police station for a bakery shop this week to find out what issues are affecting people in the surrounding neighbourhoods. Police Community Support Officers will hold a pop-up PACT (police and communities together) meeting
THE gates to a golf course in Newton Aycliffe have been damaged. An attempted break-in to the driving range at Oakleaf Golf Complex, on School Aycliffe Lane, left the gates and ball dispenser damaged. A spokesperson said: "The gates and ball
A MULTI million pound programme to tackle the issues holding young people back in North East communities will be launched by the Government today. Education secretary Damian Hinds is in the region today to launch the £24m Opportunity North East
IT has been a privilege to meet Sir Harold Evans twice before but the third encounter in London last week was perhaps the most inspiring yet. “Call me Harry,” he said when I greeted him at BBC Television Centre. “How’s my old paper?” He meant
ENGINEERING firms will have the chance to learn about multi million-pound supply chain opportunities at an event in Darlington later this week. Senior figures from Newton Aycliffe-based Hitachi, Darlington-based Cleveland Bridge and ISG will deliver
A MUCH-loved cockatoo has been stolen from a pet shop in Stockton. Rosie the cockatoo was stolen after thieves broke into Pet Mania, on Portrack Lane, at about 7.15pm on Sunday night. The bird belongs to the shop owners who are now desperately
A MASKED robber high on Valium threatened a pensioner at knifepoint in his own home, a court was told. Daryl Smeatham later claimed to have no memory of the dawn robbery at the house in Horden, on June 5. Other News: Slasher jailed for
LIBRARIES across North Yorkshire are holding a week of wellbeing events to celebrate National Libraries Week. Last year community groups took over the running of 22 libraries, joining nine already under volunteer management. Eleven libraries
A FARM shop is doing its bit to reduce plastic waste and is urging customers to embrace the scheme. Roots, in Northallerton, is promoting an initiative backed by one of their suppliers, Field Fare, to encourage the use of ‘bring your own’ tubs for
A PARISH council has said it is “vital” that communities have a say over future developments after they became the first to submit their neighbourhood plan. Low Coniscliffe and Merrybent Parish Council handed in their neighbourhood plan, which allows
TWO down, eight to go. Andrew Davies showed he can be more than a defender and he has set himself a double figure target for the season. The Hartlepool United captain scored two strong headers to end a run of three successive home draws. He
THE Government’s decision to focus on education and job prospects for young people in the North-East is a welcome one. Later today, the education secretary, Damian Hinds, will announce a new £24m programme aimed at redressing the imbalance that
THIS felt important, again. Even if there are still 34 games remaining in the battle for promotion in League One, a trip to one of the teams struggling at the wrong end of the table felt by the end as if more was riding on it. Cattermole:
LEE CATTERMOLE has opened up about his decision to stay at Sunderland and described how good it feels to be part of the club’s revival having spent almost a decade on Wearside. Sunderland's bond with fans keep growing The Stockton-born
Sarah Caldecott, the photographic coordinator for the Northern Echo, has selected her favourite pictures of the week from the Northern Echo's camera club.
I LIVE in Sunderland with my wife and two sons and have had an interest in photography from a young age: my dad had his own makeshift darkroom which might have contributed. I had a little 126 film camera when I was about ten or 12 years old, but
A FLAUTIST completes the next step in her busking fundraising challenge in Durham next Saturday. Nicola Mirams, 29, is busking in a different location across the country, raising money for charitable causes, until December. Her twelfth busk is
HORDES of young dancers put their best foot forward to impress judges at a dance competition. The event, held at Longfield Academy in Darlington, ran throughout the weekend and saw more than 100 children from as young as three-years-old to 15 take
A TOWN council has blamed “terrorism” concerns for a decision which will prevent residents from driving to and from their homes during an annual fair, which has left some feeling "prisoners in their own homes". New safety advice for Yarm Fair means
RAFAEL BENITEZ maintains Newcastle United are in a false position because of the way their fixtures have fallen, but the Magpies manager admits the club’s next block of matches will go a long way towards determining their fate. Saturday’s dramatic
UNDER the light of the moon and a clear sky full of stars, walkers put their best foot forward for a sponsored walk in aid of Butterwick Hospice. Around 70 people took part in the hospice’s first Moonlight Ribbon walk at Raby Castle near Staindrop
WHEN Manchester United chief executive, Ed Woodward, promised to buy Jose Mourinho something from Italy, he splashed out £89m to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus. When Mike Ashley made the same pledge to Rafael Benitez earlier this week, he spent £8.95
A MAN who slashed a love rival after finding him in bed with his ex-girlfriend is starting a nine-year prison sentence. Stephen Healey was asked to visit the house in Stockton by one of the woman's children who was worried about her mental health
A COMMUNITY athletics organisation is supporting a campaign to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health issues with a group run. Leadgate Village Area Runners are backing #RunAndTalk, an England Athletics initiative, supported by Mind, the mental
WRAPPED Christmas presents were among the items stolen from a house in Middlesbrough. The house, on Netherfields Crescent, was ransacked by burglars who made off with hundreds of pounds worth of goods. The incident was reported to police on
SMOKERS from the region who paid a high price for their addiction are fronting a hard-hitting campaign to deter others. Tony Osborne of Middlesbrough and Maggie Bratton of Newcastle are bravely sharing their stories of the terrible damage caused
SCHOOLCHILDREN are helping decorate an army of cardboard soldiers which will create a ‘trail’ across Hambleton to mark the 100-year anniversary of the end of World War 1. The 100 soldiers – one for every year – will be placed in groups of 20 in
AFTER suffering a first home defeat of the season, one that saw Middlesbrough concede at the Riverside for the first time this season, George Friend admitted Saturday’s loss will ‘sting’. Boro were beaten 2-0 by Nottingham Forest, both goals coming
A BUMP in the road typical of the unpredictable nature of the Championship and nothing to worry about, or a thoroughly deserved defeat from which lessons can be learned? Probably more of the latter, though what is certain is that against Nottingham
A LOCAL restaurant has won an award for its popular Asian cuisine. Akbar the Great on Bondgate, Darlington, was nominated by members of the public for the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA). The award looks at popular Asian catering
Stolen goods POLICE in Darlington have recovered a number of stolen items including a Toshiba laptop, gloves, sunglasses and a padlocked briefcase. Anyone with information about these items is asked to call 01325-742773 and ask for DC 2396 Paul
MORE than 1,000 runners and cyclists helped to kick off a marathon North-East sporting spectacular. Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon took place at the weekend with fitness enthusiasts turning out in droves for a line-up of challenges. On
OPPORTUNITIES and job prospects for young people in the North-East are to be boosted by a new £24 million programme, the Education Secretary has announced. Launching Opportunity North East on Monday, Damian Hinds said it is essential to prevent
