DARLINGTON go into Saturday's game rejuvenated and having made three signings since last week’s collapse at Hereford, manager Tommy Wright refreshing the squad ahead of the final eight games. In contention to make their debut at Blackwell Meadows
THE race for the Durham County Council seat left vacant by the death of a long-serving councillor was comfortably won by the Labour Party. Wingate, in the east of the county, was left without a representative following the death of Coun Robert ‘
COUNCIL bosses have revealed their ambition to host the Commonwealth Games – in Sunderland. This week, councillors were shown a first draft of an emerging ‘city plan’ which sets out key projects and aspirations for Sunderland up to 2030. In action
THE leader of a health watchdog has called for an end to a postcode lottery over NHS provision following a series of cuts and threats to key services. Councillor Jim Clark, chairman of the North Yorkshire scrutiny of health committee, said patients
DARLINGTON have today signed two players from a Premier League club and both are in contention to make their debut tomorrow. Ben Jackson and Kit Elliott have joined on loan from Huddersfield Town, manager Tommy Wright adding reinforcements for
“Four marathons, four days, four nations’’. After walking from Hartlepool United to Wembley (10 walking marathons in 10 days) and a year later walking from St James’ Park in Exeter to St James’ Park in Newcastle (15 walking marathons in 15 days), you
NHS bosses behind the “temporary” closure of a general hospital’s accident and emergency department and intensive care beds have revealed the services replacing them are part of a long-held ambition. Leading South Tees NHS Trust doctors have described
A MAN has been handed a suspended jail sentence after four horses were found with maggot-infested wounds and fractures so serious they could not all be saved. John Pybus, 56, caused unnecessary suffering to four horses who were all underfed and
A MAN who died outside a County Durham pub “nose dived” to the ground like a plane, according to the man accused of his murder. Nathan Robbie Buckland denies the murder of 31-year-old Iain Lee, from Newton Aycliffe. Mr Lee died on September 19
CAMERON BANCROFT is excited about the prospect of playing county cricket with Durham this summer. But his arrival will be delayed and the Australian is set to miss the opening County Championship game. Rather than lining up for his new employers
COUNCIL bosses have pledged to help “strengthen and sustain” a County Durham school nearly £2million in the red. Durham County Council’s cabinet discussed the outcome of a review into 0-16 school provision in the county. The probe was launched
JAMAAL LASCELLES will miss Newcastle United’s trip to Bournemouth tomorrow because of a knee problem. Lascelles injured his knee in last weekend’s 3-2 win over Everton, and while the problem is not believed to be especially serious, the Magpies
A MAYOR'S plan to use compulsory purchase order powers to secure land once belonging to a former steelworks has been backed after talks with Thai banks broke down. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) have today
THE North-East has one of the worst recycling rates in the country, latest government figures have shown. From 2017 to 2018, the UK produced 25m tonnes of waste and about 11m tonnes was recycled – but only 4.3 per cent of this was plastic.
COUNCILLORS have called for a review of car parking in residential areas of Darlington borough after claiming vehicles being left on grass verges and pavements has become “a major issue”. Members of Darlington Borough Council’s efficiency and resources
DETECTIVES investigating the case of missing grandmother Naheed Khan have forced entry into a disused underground car park in Middlesbrough. The Thornaby grandmother has not been seen since last May and police are now treating the case as a murder
Spennymoor manager Jason Ainsley wants his players to win at Kidderminster and keep them in the race for the Vanarama National League North title on Saturday. Moors are hoping to return to action today after having two home games postponed, while
Bishop Auckland manager Ian Chandler believes that confidence is coming back to his players despite their recent bad run as they prepare for their local derby against West Auckland on Saturday. Bishops have fallen away in their last three home
POLICE in the North-East are moving to reassure members of the public that they will increase neighbourhood patrols in the wake of a terrorist attack in New Zealand. Forty-nine people have died in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch with one
GARY Graham will be in the right changing room when old foes England and Scotland meet in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Super Saturday, insists rugby legend Gavin Hastings. The 26-year-old Newcastle Falcons flanker, who was born in Stirling,
TONY PULIS intends to “freshen things up” with his team selection at Villa Park tomorrow, regardless of whether Daniel Ayala wins his appeal against a four-match suspension. Middlesbrough travel to Aston Villa looking to get their play-off push
A POPULAR springtime family event which was due to be held this weekend has been cancelled. East Durham College's Houghall campus, near Durham, had planned to open its doors to the public on Sunday for its annual Lambing Sunday event, when visitors
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MIDDLESBROUGH have won their appeal against Daniel Ayala's dismissal in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Preston. As a result, Ayala will not now have to complete a suspension, and will be available for tomorrow's game at Aston Villa. Ayala was dismissed
PUPILS have embraced a healthy mind and body after enjoying activities as part of a well-being day. Le Cateau Primary School in Catterick Garrison has held its second Well-being Day after its successful event last year. During the day pupils
AN INVESTIGATION into whether police acted properly in dealing with murderer Paul Plunkett, who cut his throat when they forced entry to his flat, has found there is no case to answer. Double killer Plunkett was sentenced to a minimum of 23 years
FORTY-NINE people have been killed in shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. The country's police commissioner Mike Bush confirmed the death toll and said a man in his late 20s has been charged with murder. Cleveland
JACK ROSS wants his Sunderland players to be recognised for their achievements this season. The manager has spoken recently about his frustration that high expectations surrounding the club often means their efforts are viewed as underwhelming.
BRIAN CLOUGH once said of Peter Shilton that his goalkeeper was worth 15 points a season after his Nottingham Forest side won the old First Division title in 1979. Jack Ross may not be chasing European Cup glory with Sunderland this campaign or
A RESURGENT run of form has seen Newcastle United haul themselves towards midtable and another season in the top-flight, though they are not safe just yet. With a Championship return beckoning Huddersfield Town and Fulham, it is difficult to look
A MOTHER and daughter are looking forward to making precious memories on a dream girly trip to London. Cancer patient Jen Beaumont and her nine-year-old Sophie will travel to the capital in May to see a West End show, thanks to the Bishop Auckland-based
GEORGE FRIEND insists Middlesbrough are not about to panic after back-to-back home defeats allowed the play-off chasing pack to close the gap in the race for the Premier League. Boro’s recent disappointments at the Riverside Stadium have made it
THE new owner of a North-East garden centre has saved six jobs after reopening its doors thanks to funding secured through HSBC by accounting and business advisory firm, Baldwins. Richard Scarr of Scarr Holdings, a former employee of Paddock Farm
NEW jobs are on the cards in Bishop Auckland town centre following plans to convert a former bakery into a dental practice. Up to 16 new roles, both full and part-time, could be available at the former Greggs store, in Newgate Street, after an application
On Monday it will be ten years since the last sighting of Claudia Lawrence. As the anniversary approaches, her father Peter talks to Amy Murphy about a decade of heartache. PETER LAWRENCE says it is getting more difficult to believe his daughter
A SCHOOL came up with a bright idea to help a charity close to staff and pupils' hearts. St Andrew's Primary School, in Bishop Auckland, took part in the nationwide Big Yellow Friday event in aid of the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. Learning
NEIGHBOURHOOD police officers in Cleveland are being pulled off preventative work to respond to emergencies, due to a chronic shortage of officers, The Northern Echo has learned. The move comes ahead of the force's annual inspection in May and after
ATHLETES and casual runners alike are being urged to pull on their trainers and don their sweatbands in preparation for this ever-popular Darlington 10k. Registration is officially open for the 32nd annual road race, which will this year welcome
A DRIVE to tackle persistently high sickness levels at a council where staff take more than double the national average time off work is paying dividends, a meeting has heard. Darlington Borough Council’s efficiency and resources scrutiny committee
AN engineering firm has come to the rescue of a charity facing the cost of potentially expensive and disruptive building work. Wilton Engineering chief executive Bill Scott quickly ‘hatched’ a plan to help the MS Therapy Centre in South Bank, Middlesbrough
A SECURITY guard was seen discharging a taser, as if it was “a pastime”, a court heard. Visitors to a site in Wingate observed Zafer Khan Sultani firing the stun gun, which also doubles as a torch, on May 20 last year. Durham Crown Court heard
A LETTING agency boss is calling for action after receiving a growing number of complaints from tenants about rat infestations. Carl Hall, who lets out properties across Darlington, believes that if the council doesn't get to grips with the problem
A SUSPECTED car thief who threatened a police officer with a meat cleaver was remanded in custody and told to expect a prison sentence. The warning was given to Adam Hall, 24, before he was taken to the cells at Durham Crown Court after admitting
AN ALL-GIRLS team are battling it out in cyberspace as esports grows in popularity at a North-East school. Girls at Carmel College, Darlington, have been honing their skills at lunchtime and after school, reaching the semi-finals at their first
A NEW exhibition featuring the work of a talented photographer has rolled into the Head of Steam – Darlington Railway Museum. ‘A Year in the Making’ is a special display of images taken by Peter Giroux during 2018 in which he has captured many much-loved
AN engineer has received an award from the oldest professional engineering association in the world. Nick Zissler, who lives in Darlington, has been awarded Chartered Civil Engineer Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Mr Zissler
DARLINGTON today expect to make a double signing from a Premier League club and both could play tomorrow against Chester. After a poor run of results, manager Tommy Wright has been looking for additions, and he expects to bring in a left-back and
A COUPLE who run a convenience store stand accused of selling fake copies of popular tobacco products over the counter to customers. Catherine Flanagan, 39, and 40-year-old Ismail Maulud are facing a prosecution brought by Durham County Council
