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  • Boro boss looking for more quality

    THERE is no disguising that Middlesbrough’s problems in front of goal have cost them an even stronger start to a season that could end in promotion. The sheer fact that that goals have not flowed as often as they would have liked, though, has prevented

  • Burglars try to blow up ATM but escape empty-handed

    BURGLARS attempted to blow up a cash machine at a village shop late last night (Thursday). The incident happened at the Co-op, Coxhoe, near Durham, between 10.30pm and 11pm. Detective Constable Darren Cresswell, of Durham City CID, said: “We

  • Charity night helps isolated veterans in Bishop Auckland

    TWO charities connected to the armed forces were given a boost in funds recently thanks to generous local people. That's after The Grand Hotel, in Bishop Auckland, held a charity night for the Wear Valley Division of SSAFA and the Bishop Auckland

  • Train to Christmas Town set to return in Weardale

    A POPULAR festive railway ride will return this month. Weardale Railway staff are busy preparing the Train the Christmas Town ride, which will give children a magical ride from Stanhope. The Train to Christmas Town is a 70-minute Christmas spectacle

  • Valuable bike parts stolen- police appeal for information

    DETECTIVES have appealed for information about a burglary at a motor business. Two high value motorbike engines were stolen from the repair centre near Binchester, on the A688 between Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor. The break-in at ARC Binchester

  • West chairman Alderson warns about the club's future

    West Auckland chairman Stuart Alderson has warned that the club’s future is at risk – especially if they win promotion to the EvoStik League at the end of the season. West are in the thick of the title race, with several clubs all vying for the

  • Fire causes severe damage to York restaurant

    A YORK restaurant owned by acclaimed North Yorkshire chef Andrew Pern has been severely damaged by fire. The blaze broke out at Star Inn the City restaurant on Museum Street in the early hours of Friday morning. Around 20 firefighters battled

  • Black Cats boss glad to have Jon on call

    JACK ROSS is confident Jon McLaughlin’s decision to withdraw from the Scotland squad to concentrate on Sunderland’s promotion charge will not harm his long term international ambitions. McLaughlin is third choice goalkeeper for his country behind

  • Newcastle trio all OUT of Bournemouth game

    NEWCASTLE UNITED are set to be without Jamaal Lascelles, Jonjo Shelvey and Yoshinoi Muto for tomorrow’s Premier League home game with Bournemouth. Shelvey and Muto both sustained calf injuries in last weekend’s 1-0 win over Watford, and neither

  • A united Hartlepool side are set for Bangkok

    Hartlepool’s united rugby side will face Thai, Australian and Kazakhstan opposition on day one of the Bangkok International Rugby Sevens. The squad are this weekend taking part in the major tournament for the second time after winning the Shield

  • Therapy centre opens for disabled youngsters

    LITTLE Lyra Prior is one of many children across the North-East set to benefit from a new facility for young people with cerebral palsy. The new Heel and Toe Hydro Centre, at Perkinsville, near Chester-le-Street, is the first in the region to offer

  • Steph Houghton - from South Hetton to a century of England caps

    WORLD CUP semi-finalist, Olympic goalscorer, South Hetton Primary School five-a-side champion – Steph Houghton has already achieved plenty of landmarks in her glittering career. Tomorrow, though, when she lines up for England against Sweden at Rotherham

  • Richmond woman takes to the sky in memory of grandmother

    A BUSINESSWOMAN has raised more than £1,500 after braving a charity skydive in memory of her grandmother. Beki Stevenson, owner of Berber Leather in Richmond, completed the skydive last month for Alzheimer's Society. Miss Stevenson completed

  • Pools sign Boro striker

    TEENAGE Middlesbrough striker Tyrone O'Neill has moved to Hartlepool United on loan. The 19-year-old has signed for Pools until the end of the year.  He played in Boro's Under-21 Checkatrade Trophy win at Port Vale in midweek and boss Matthew

  • Refugees help charity to prepare field for community orchard

    A CHARITY which gives adults with disabilities the chance to learn new skills has teamed up with a community pub and refugees living in Richmondshire on an environmental project. Just The Job, an environmental and social enterprise empowering adults

  • Former soldiers lace up to help comrades in need

    FORMER soldiers are honouring fallen comrades with a special run around a town centre park. Fred Tennant and Gary Paxton both served their country and have decided to support others who choose a military career and devote their lives to protecting

  • Pulis and Gibson meet up to discuss Boro targets

    TONY PULIS has had talks with Steve Gibson this week at the club’s training ground to discuss what is needed to boost Middlesbrough’s attempts to seal a return to the Premier League this season. Pulis, whose side have drawn the last three matches

  • Retailer's first cannabis oil shop to open in Darlington

    AN ONLINE cannabis oil seller is opening its first mainland UK shop in Darlington tomorrow. CBDOilUK.com opens its doors in Darlington’s Cornmill Shopping Centre this Saturday. Other News: Darlington graffiti spree - teenager arrested

  • Darlington graffiti spree - teenager, 18, arrested

    A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with a spate of alleged vandalism in Darlington. Spray paint appeared earlier this week, on several buildings, including the indoor market and the Yorkshire Bank in the town centre. The buildings were

  • Witness appeal after man, 72, hit by car on busy road

    A MAN has had a lucky escape after being hit by a car on a bust street on Wednesday night. The 72-year-old local man was struck by a dark blue Toyota Yaris at about 5.45pm in Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland. Cockton Hill Road closed

  • Two held after 200 cannabis plant-farm raided by police

    MORE than 200 cannabis plants, with a street value of £168,000, have been seized from a property. The haul came in the early hours of Thursday morning after a report of suspicious activity at the premises, on Lancaster Road, Hartlepool.

  • Small dog rescued after falling into River Tees

    LIFEBOAT volunteers rescued a small dog that had fallen from the banks of the River Tees last night, Thursday. Redcar RNLI were called out in failing light after the dog's owner called the Coastguard to say the animal had fallen from a path by

  • Police investigate claim of historic sex abuse at school

    POLICE are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault at a school in the early 70s and are appealing for information from the public. The victim, a man now in his fifties, was assaulted at the age of eight by another male at Aldwark Manor

  • Silver award for environmentally-aware school

    ENVIRONMENTALLY-aware youngsters from a school near Thirsk have received a silver award from the Woodland Trust. Cundall Manor School, based between Thirsk and Ripon, has been participating in the Woodland Trust Green Tree School Award. It is

  • Fleet upgrade for storage and distribution company

    TEMPERATURE controlled storage and distribution business Reed Boardall Group has updated its fleet. The Boroughbridge-based company is continuing its rolling programme of fleet upgrade having recently ordered another 23 single deck semi-trailers

  • Cash brings new technology to traditional farming

    A DAIRY farmer has brought his milking processes into the 21st century thanks to a £78,000 grant. The family-run Deighton farm has installed robotic milking equipment to streamline processes and allow for improved milk production. Hambleton District

  • Vandals tag Darlington in spray painting spree

    A TOWN is being plagued by vandals tagging areas with offensive graffiti. Latest: Teenager arrested in connection with incident Spray paint has appeared on several buildings in Darlington including the indoor market and the Yorkshire

  • Hairdresser is a cut above the competition

    A SALON stylist in a small market town fought off competition from across the whole of Yorkshire to scoop a regional award. Samantha Marais, of Urban Hair in Boroughbridge won the Stylist of the Year title at the first ever Yorkshire Salon Awards

  • Hambleton's sports heroes honoured with awards

    HEROES from Hambleton’s sporting world have been honoured for their achievements. Nine awards were made in the annual Hambleton Sports Awards – but there were ten winners. Great Ayton cycling brothers Charlie and Harry Tanfield couldn’t be separated

  • Durham has it all this Christmas

    SPONSORED CONTENT CHRISTMAS InDurham is going to be better than ever this year, so make sure you don’t miss a minute of it! From mid-November onwards, the city will be buzzing with Yuletide cheer, so whether you’re booking an intimate dinner

  • Wright not looking for loan signings

    DARLINGTON have been naming academy kids on their substitutes bench for much of the season, and Tommy Wright says he has faith in the youngsters should they be required. Quakers’ manager also is not looking to add players via loan signings, principally

  • Awards given to County Durham's best environment projects

    THE best environmental projects from across County Durham have been recognised at an annual awards evening. Durham Cathedral won two categories for the best built environment and for craftsmanship and also scooped an outstanding award for its Open

  • Residents 'unfairly given council tax relief burden'

    RESIDENTS in less affluent areas are propping up a “grossly unfair” system in which they are expected to help pay the council tax of those who cannot afford to, a council leader has claimed. Councillor Stephen Harker, of Labour-run Darlington Borough

  • Library revamp boosts community centre visitors in Trimdons

    A COMMUNITY centre in the Trimdons has seen a boost in numbers of people coming through its doors thanks to a much-needed overhaul of its library of 6,000 books. Trimdon Station Community Centre, on Station Road, Trimdon Station, manager Derek Bradley

  • Little animal lover raises £2,000 for wildlife charities

    A YOUNG girl has hosted a party for school friends with her own ‘I’m a Celebrity’ style challenges. Pupils from Burnopfield Primary School retrieved toy spiders from cream pies using only their mouths, held snakes and ate worms and dog food, or dyed

  • Dog day care bid sparks residents' 'incessant barking' fear

    A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to launch a dog kennel business close to a village has been backed by planning chiefs, despite concerns that incessant barking noise will hit residents’ quality of life. More stories from Darlington and surrounding

  • School pupils to stage drama festival at historic theatre

    YOUNG actors and actresses are putting on a festival of drama at a historic North-East venue. The Durham School festival of drama and music takes place on Tuesday, November 13 at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Newcastle. Pupils have put

  • Broadband and buses key to county's prosperity

    IMPROVED bus services and broadband speeds are key to business growth in County Durham, councillors claim. Durham County Council’s economy and enterprise overview and scrutiny committee this week heard an update on regional funding for Durham.

  • Call for powers to investigate police and crime commissioners

    COUNCIL leaders have urged the Government to empower police watchdogs to properly investigate and hold elected police and crime commissioners (PCC) to account. Policing minister Nick Hurd has been told “a gap in legislation” had become apparent

  • Adult education powers devolved to the region

    THE control of post-19 education in the Tees Valley has now been transferred from central government to the area. Education secretary Damian Hinds has signed off the paperwork that will see £30.5m worth of funding now being controlled by the Tees

  • Out of hour GP services could be reduced in County Durham

    OUT of hours GP services in County Durham could be scaled back because NHS managers say not enough appointments are being made. There are currently nine GP “hubs” across the Durham dales, Easington and Sedgefield areas, which open for extended

  • Damon Albarn's superband announce three tiny North-East gigs

    BLUR and Gorillaz singer Damon Albarn has announced a series of intimate North East gigs with his The Good, The Bad and The Queen supergroup. The band– which also features The Clash’s Paul Simonon, The Verve’ s Simon Tong and legendary afrobeat

  • 'Tommy' sculpture to feature in Armistice centenary events

    AN evocative pre-dawn ceremony will begin Remembrance Day events alongside Ray Lonsdale’s acclaimed Tommy sculpture, overlooking the North-East coast, on Sunday. The morning of the centenary of the Armistice, which officially ended hostilities at

  • Stamp of approval from RNLI supporter

    A GENEROUS donation of more than 20 stamp albums from an anonymous supporter to the Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat station raised £1,000 for the charity at a specialised stamp auction that was held at Newcastle recently. The albums, which contained a

  • Secrets of Sedgefield manor house revealed

    A NEW book has revealed the secrets of an historic building in County Durham. Hidden in Full View tells the story of the grade II-listed Manor House in Sedgefield which is now a thriving business and events hub. It has been written and published

  • Town's Remembrance parade and wreath-laying plans

    THE annual Remembrance Day parade in Houghton-le-Spring, featuring former and serving service personnel, cadets and scouts, takes place, on Sunday. All those taking part in the parade are asked to gather on the road next to the Lidl store, off the

  • Commemorative plaque unveiled in St Cuthbert's Church

    A NEW plaque has been unveiled commemorating the bravery of those who lost their lives during the First World War. Members of the 50 Signal Squadron, 37 Signal Regiment, joined the congregation at St Cuthbert’s Church in Darlington for the special