PLANS have been announced to move the site of Darlington’s Crown Street Post Office. The proposal intends to relocate the current Post Office to WHSmith inside the Cornmill Shopping Centre. Officials say the branch will be run by WHSmith, with
DURHAM suffered their first defeat of the campaign in the Royal London One-Day Cup as Ross Whiteley and Ben Cox guided Worcestershire Rapids to a four wicket success under the Duckworth-Lewis Method at Blackfinch New Road. The visitors had won their
A LUMBERJACK has been airlifted to hospital after being hit by a falling tree in remote woodland. The 32-year-old was injured at around 11am on Wednesday, with emergency services called to help the stricken man in forest around Arden Hall, Hawnby
PROBLEMS with the way ill and disabled people are assessed for benefits have been highlighted at a parliamentary debate. Laura Pidcock, who represents North-West Durham, secured the debate on Work Capability Assessments in Westminster Hall yesterday
FOUR people were arrested after a factory was raided as part of an investigation into modern day slavery. Northumbria Police raided the factory, off Nest Road, Gateshead, after receiving concerns about the welfare of staff employed there. Yesterday
WE were off to see our favourite artist, Mackenzie Thorpe, deservedly receive the freedom of his home town of Middlesbrough, and we’d left it a bit late. When I say "we", I mean my wife. She has many qualities but getting ready on time isn
TWO Irish footballers based in the North-East have been named in their respective teams of the season voted by members of the Professional Footballers' Association. Middlesbrough goalkeeper Darren Randolph has been named in the Championship team
A NORTH-EAST company is setting a benchmark for events in the region – by providing bespoke fittings, furniture and bars with a twist. Yardstick36, at South Shields, hires out rustic and bespoke furniture to private and commercial customers for
THE police officer leading the search for a missing woman has urged her to contact police to let them know she is safe and well. Sorrelle Bamford, 38, was reported missing at 9.55am on Tuesday after last being seen at an address on Chesters Gardens
THE new owners of West Layton Manor, near Richmond, North Yorkshire, welcomed guests to an afternoon tea to celebrate the refurbishment of the country retreat. Pilot Richard Sharpe and Mark Devlin, who also worked in the aviation industry, spent
TRIBUTES were paid today to a “shining star” whose contribution to North-East life was described as “immense”. Our Lady Immaculate and St Cuthbert’s Church in Crook was packed to overflowing as mourners – including the Lord Lieutenant of County
A VIOLENT man has been jailed after biting off part of his ex-girlfriend’s ear. Christopher Jackson, 31, had already been jailed for eight weeks after being convicted in December 2017 of assaulting his 38-year-old former partner. As part of
NORTH-EAST venues are among those which have been shortlisted for a national award. The 2019 Golden Chopstick Awards, now in its second year, recognises excellence in Oriental cooking – and the winners will be announced on Monday, April, at a glittering
A NEW study has found that a sedentary lifestyle in men is associated with weaker bones and osteoporosis. The study, led by Durham University, found that people in their sixties who spent a lot of time sitting down are at increased risk of developing
SPONSORED CONTENT EXOTIC and rare species of orchids will be on show at one of the North-East’s premier historical tourist attractions in May. On Sunday, May 5 and Monday, May 6, between 10am and 5pm, Raby Castle will be hosting the 20th Anniversary
MEMBERS of the public are invited to attend a memorial service dedicated to Lord Foster, the former Bishop Auckland MP who died at the beginning of the year. The service will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Bishop Auckland, on May 17. Speakers
NEWCASTLE UNITED have been encouraged in their pursuit of Greek midfielder Andreas Samaris, a long-term target of Rafa Benitez. While Benitez awaits answers to determine what the Magpies’ ambitions are before he commits to a new deal, there is a
THE Extinction Rebellion protests in London highlight the urgent need to take action to deal with global warming and climate change, yet relatively easy decisions are not being taken by individuals, companies and local councils. Take housing, for
MIDDLESBROUGH chairman Steve Gibson was at a crunch meeting with rival Championship clubs today held at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground. During a five-hour meeting, he was one of those club owners demanding an English Football League investigation
DOG owners are instructed to "pick up" after our dogs. Most of us do. The problem is that a great many of the dog/litter bins are overflowing and unemptied over weekends and bank holidays. No allowance is made for the fact that litter and dog
I WISH Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen every success in his effort to defeat Stockton business man Christopher Joseph who wants £250,000 from the taxpayer to relinquish the rights to the name "Teesside Airport" (Echo, Apr 19). Couldn't the mayor just
IF every Brexiteer contributor to the cosy garden ‘man shed’ that Hear All Sides has become would spend 15 minutes online watching journalist Carole Cadwalladr’s TED talk at last week’s Silicon Valley conference in Vancouver in which she bravely calls
IN reference to the report headlined "Councillor's Labour party suspension" (Echo, Apr 19) about events in Hartlepool where Cllr Stephen Akers-Belcher has been suspended, many former Redcar & Cleveland council Labour cabinet members and former
I OBJECT to the building of new houses at the end of Sparrow Hall Drive in Darlington (Echo, Dec 10). The increased traffic the proposed 142 new dwellings would bring would create a significant increase in traffic in the area. There was a nasty
A YOUNG soldier based at Catterick Garrison hung himself in his bathroom after spending an afternoon drinking Buckfast, an inquest heard today. The coroner’s court at Harrogate Justice Centre heard that 18-year-old Alistair Billy McLeish had nearly
A DJ who has played all over world is coming to the North-East for a one-off charity event. Seamus Haji will be playing at the Voodoo Cafe in Darlington on Sunday, May 5 for what is described as ‘a night of soulful house and disco’ to raise money
A BUS stop has been severely damaged by vandals. Northumbria Police are appealing for information following the incident in Victoria Road, Concord, Tyne and Wear, at about 9pm on April 19. Officers attended the scene, near Washington, and found
A CRASH has left a teenager with serious internal injuries after he fell off his scooter near Redworth village. The incident happened just after 7.30am on Monday, April 15, southbound on the A6072. Biker, 19, seriously injured following
MOST Easter chocolate will barely last the weekend, so Pauline Hubery has an amazingly rare piece of confectionery: an Easter chocolate that has lasted nearly 100 years. It was given to her father, Jack Dawson, at Easter 1922 when he was just one
NEWCASTLE UNITED have confirmed that record signing Miguel Almirón will miss the rest of the season. The Paraguyan, signed in January from Atlanta United in a £20m deal, suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's 3-1 win over Southampton and has
TWO people have been arrested following a crash involving two vehicles on Tuesday evening. A car fled from police before colliding with a yellow taxi a short time later on Brenda Road in Hartlepool. Firefighters and paramedics attended the
THE battle to improve one of the main routes to the coast which caused yet more traffic misery over Easter is being stepped up amid fears the north could lose out to the south. Moves to upgrade the A64 to dual carriageway have been dealt a blow
A NEW headteacher has taken the helm at Bedale High School and says he is privileged to lead such a wonderful school. Tom Kelly is taking over from outgoing head Tony Rawdin who has been in charge of the school for the past two years. As the Deputy
A NEW "Dragon" is joining Dragons' Den - 13 years after she was invited to pitch on the BBC show. Entrepreneur Sara Davies is the founder of global company Crafter's Companion, which she set up in her bedroom and turns over £34 million a year.
A MAN has been appeared in court after police seized drugs with a street value of £100,000 from a car in Newcastle. Officers stopped a black Seat Ibiza on St Oswald’s Green in Walker at about 2.20pm on Thursday and a search of the vehicle uncovered
ARTISTS raised over £600 for a hospital charity close to their hearts through regular events and a special exhibition of work. Members of the Tuesday Art Group in Romanby, Northallerton, meet at the WI Hall every week to practice their art and support
ONLY three spaces are left for a forest school's new project promoting good mental health. The Bright Woods Forest School has been granted £4,940, to deliver a free Woodland Wellbeing project, which aims to promote mental health and wellbeing in
A MAGICIAN 'conjured' up 100 showbiz stars for his 30th birthday at the weekend. Chris Cross, The Great Magician of the North, turned 30 on Easter Sunday and celebrated with local celebrities and friends at The George Washington Hotel & Spa
CHRISTIANS from several different denominations came together for a joint walk of witness on Good Friday. Organised by members of St Cuthbert's Church, in Low Etherley, more than 20 people walked together from The Sportsman's Club in Toft Hill,
DURHAM University is launching a free online course to give people across the world the chance to learn about one of its most captivating research projects, relating to the fate of the prisoners from the Battle of Dunbar in 1650. The Scottish Soldiers
A DANCE and gymnastic club ran by former GB gymnast had great success at first competition. Hannah Goggin established her dance and gymnastic club Astrid Academy of Movement in September 2018. Based at Kirk Merrington school near Spennymoor,
CLIMATE change campaigners will stage a series of visually powerful protests in the region to raise awareness of ongoing damage to the environment. Activists from Extinction Rebellion will take part in a disruptive ‘die-in demonstration’ at Grey
A COMMUNITY has backed a group of youngsters planning an overseas trip to help others abroad. Teenagers from Sedgefield have been selected for an international project next summer by Girlguiding North East England. Ranger guide group members
RUNNERS are being encouraged to sign up for two new trail-races. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has teamed up with race organisers Muddy Roads to deliver two 5km events, suitable for both fun runners and those aiming for personal bests.
VIKINGS will be taking over the UK’s biggest outdoor live theatre performance this summer. Kynren – the epic tale of England – has chosen the theme for this year’s show as The Year of the Viking. Based in Bishop Auckland, the 1,000-strong cast
A TAXI driver took advantage of a drunk passenger on Christmas Eve, a court has heard. Arfan Ali is on trial at Teesside Crown Court where he is accused of a sexual offence against the woman. The 28-year-old driver, from Middlesbrough, denies
A MOTHER whose son underwent medical treatment over Christmas is raising money for the ward that looked after him. Last December, eight-year-old Jacob Littlefair was admitted to ward L42 at Leeds General Infirmary for a colostomy procedure after
A LIBRARY has celebrated its achievements after welcoming its millionth visitor. The Word, National Centre for the Written Word has been viewed by people from across the globe who have headed to the South Shields venue, to borrow books, visit exhibitions
A MAN accused of taking part in a robbery at a village post office has appeared in court almost two-and-a-half years after the crime was committed. Reece Smith is alleged to have, “jointly with another”, robbed a male assistant of money, at the
A NATIONAL bookmaker has selected a regional coach firm to transport major names in the horse-racing industry. Betting firm William Hill awarded Delta Coaches with a national transport contract to ferry ‘VIPs’ to horse-racing venues across the country
MIDDLESBROUGH play their final home game of the season when they host Reading at the Riverside on Saturday. The match could hardly be more important, with Boro almost certainly needing to win to have any chance of reclaiming a place in the play-offs
THEY’VE been in, they’ve been out, and after Monday’s hammering at Nottingham Forest, they’ve been shaken all about. Middlesbrough’s attempts to claim a play-off place have been akin to completing the hokey-cokey, but when the music finally stops for
WHEN Matt Godden fired home his stoppage-time equaliser for Peterborough United on Monday afternoon, the reaction from the 4,000-strong contingent of travelling Sunderland fans was one of despair. The striker’s neat low finish was painful, dramatic
A SPONSORED walk is being held to raise money for people suffering from life-limiting illnesses. Tommy Miller, of Peterlee and District Lions, is organising the group’s sixth sponsored walk in aid of Alice House Hospice. The circular route around
FOUR colleagues are swapping pensions for pedals as they take on the ‘Football to Amsterdam’ cycling challenge, covering 150 miles in two days. Active Chartered Financial Planners directors Karl Pemberton, Paul Gibson, and Karl Nendick, and consultant
A MASSIVE mix of music styles will be played out during the seventh-annual Darlington Arts Festival, from hip hop to Haydn, jazz to experimental pop, and from prog rock to Prokofiev. The main music events for the 2019 festival are a world-class
A CORONER has ordered an independent review after the death of a teenager. An inquest into the death of Quinn Evie Milburn, 17, was due to conclude yesterday, however, assistant coroner Tanyka Rawden said she was not satisfied that she could make
A TROPHY bearing the name of a North-East football legend will raise cash for young people with mental health and learning disabilities. Northumberland-born Bob Stokoe helped both Newcastle United, as a player in 1955, and Sunderland, as manager
YESTERDAY, Change UK, the new political party that has evolved from the Independent Group of 11 breakaway MPs, launched its campaign for the European Parliamentary elections. A pro-Remain party advocating a second Brexit referendum, Change UK will
TEN public pay and display car parks operated by Middlesbrough Council have received prestigious Park Mark awards for the twelfth consecutive year. The status is awarded to facilities that pass a rigorous risk assessment conducted by the Police
ENGINE enthusiasts will be going on the buses for a 20th annual celebration of vintage vehicles that proudly served the North-East. Exquisitely resorted classic buses that were in operation on the region's roads between the 1950s and the 1990s
A POPULAR dales swimming pool is appealing for volunteers to help ensure the facility opens on schedule for the summer season– and to ensure its long-term viability. The Stanhope Open Air Pool, in Weardale, which is approaching its 45th anniversary
IT’S 4.15am on the clock and 10 degrees on the thermometer when we leave home on a moonlit Easter morning. Somewhat surprisingly, it’s still ten degrees 75 minutes later, 2,000ft up on Middlehope Moor. The world slumbers, save for the young lady
ONE hundred years ago, Darlington’s first elected woman died four years after she had broken through the glass ceiling and become a councillor. She was Clara Curtis Lucas, a feminist before the word was invented who for decades led a peaceful,
TELEVISION chefs John Torode and Phil Vickery are set to impress visitors at a new food festival on the coast this summer. Seaham Food Festival will bring fresh fare, fine flavours and exciting culinary experiences to the town on the weekend of
FORMER Darlington defender Peter Skipper, who played for the club in the early 1980s, has died at the age of 61. A centre-back who spent two seasons with Quakers, Hull-born Skipper is understood to have suffered a stroke at the weekend. He
