GIVEN that he is a strong favourite to be the next Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s refusal to appear on last night’s televised Conservative Party leadership debate was extremely disappointing. Mr Johnson has agreed to take part in a second debate
ORGANISERS are hoping to build on the success of reviving a traditional country show in the grounds of a North-East visitor attraction. The Durham County Agricultural Show, a popular event going back to 1841, hasn’t been organised since 2007 when
MAX COATES was able to celebrate a “dream weekend” as he claimed a pair of race victories on his home outing at Croft Circuit. The Scorton driver made light of torrential conditions as he cruised through the rain to win Saturday’s opening race
ANDREW JORDAN produced a dominant display as he claimed two Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship victories at a soggy Croft Circuit. Jordan won today’s opening two BTCC races to significantly enhance his hopes of winning the championship title
FOODIES enjoyed a weekend of Wensleydale’s culinary contrasts. Held for a fourth time since a move from its traditional out-of-town spot to the centre of Leyburn, the Dales Festival of Food and Drink has kept up its popularity with enthusiasts.
Paul Mulrennan became the latest jockey to join the 1,000-winner club after steering Camacho Chief to victory at Doncaster. The Northern Echo Saturday columnist enjoyed a flying start to the week after registering a winner at Leicester on Monday
VINTAGE and classic vehicles– and their owners– were put to the test on the open road. A field of 148 ‘veterans of the road’ tackled the 150-mile Beamish Run which was first staged in the North Pennines a century ago to test vehicles’ reliability
A PENSIONER is in a serious condition after being hit by a bus this morning. (Sunday, June 16) Just before 9am, emergency services attended a report of an accident at the juntion of Peel Street and Toward Street, in Sunderland. An 84-year-old
DOZENS of motorsport enthusiasts have missed the first race of the highly anticipated British Touring Car Championship being hosted at Croft Circuit due to heavy traffic. Disgruntled ticket holders have reported being stuck in queues outside the
INDIAN cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has backed Ben Stokes to fire England to World Cup glory this summer and fill the void left by injuries to Jason Roy and skipper Eoin Morgan against Afghanistan at Old Trafford on Tuesday. The Durham all-rounder
Darlington eased their Darlington Building Society NYSD ECB Premier League worries, as they had a winning draw at Thornaby. They are now 14-points above the relegation trapdoor and bowled the home side out for 149. Jeremy Boyle with 41 and Lewis
A RETIRED nurse aged 87-years-young had her dream fulfilled when got back on a horse. Kings Court Care Home, in Barnard Castle, organised a horse ride at the Riding Centre for Special People in Escomb for Mary Thompson from Bishop Auckland. The
THE fourth season of Kynren began on Saturday night in spectacular style with rampaging Vikings burning a Saxon village to the ground on the edge of Bishop Auckland. Kynren is a staggering live show on an epic scale, with a cast of a thousand –
A MAYDAY call for help from two people aboard a stricken boat drifting towards rocks has seen RNLI volunteers called to help rescue the pair. A vessel has lost all engine power near Hartlepool Marina at around 8am on Father’s Day, with two people
THERE’S been a pub in the village of Bagby, near Thirsk, since the 1700s but I think it is fair to say it has never made much of a name for itself. In a past life, 30 or more years ago, I spent four months living in the village and in that time
A QUICK-THINKING group whose actions saved a man's life have been rewarded for their heroics. Three North Yorkshire Police officers and two members of the public have been presented with awards from the Royal Humane Society after saving the life
A PROPERTY and energy firm has invested in creating a new County Durham training academy to help ensure it has continuing access to a skilled team of plant mechanics. Family-owned business The Banks Group has converted facilities at its Thrislington
YOUNGSTERS are learning about the dangers of jumping into rivers this summer with the return of a life-saving water safety campaign. Assemblies are being delivered to children in schools for a fourth year, as part of the Safe Durham Partnership
AN entrepreneur who studied abroad has used his experience to launch his own student support business. Ray Abbas, 28, was inspired to set up Settle In after spending time in France and Germany while studying at Edge Hill University. While abroad
A NORTH-EAST charity has helped dozens of unemployed young people to move in to employment, education or training over the course of the last 12 months. Street League, the charity based at the Pallister Park Centre in Middlesbrough, has supported
Adding a bit of colour and flair to your front garden could boost your chances of a speedy sale. Hannah Stephenson discovers quick-fix solutions. If you're hoping to sell your house this summer, remember that first impressions count. If you have
THE first ever stage adaptation of Grandpa’s Great Escape, the number one bestselling children’s book by actor and comedian David Walliams, is coming the North-East in the New Year. The live version of the kids’ favourite, which has sold more than
A CHARITY which helps adults with learning disabilities into fulfilling work is appealing to the public to help in its fundraising efforts for plans for a new headquarters. Just The Job, based in Richmond, last month unveiled plans for its Big Green
FREDDY SHEPHERD’S luxurious former home will be turned into a children’s care facility – despite neighbours’ fears over anti-social behaviour. Plans to turn the mansion, where the ex-Newcastle United co-owner lived before taking over the football
THE father of a college student and promising horse rider who has died suddenly, aged 17, has launched a campaign to improve mental health in the racing world. Simon Jones says his son Tim, who had been studying agriculture and land management,
A SEX offender is back behind bars after breaching court orders by inviting a 13-year-old boy into his home and giving him a can of lager. Michael Naughton was already in breach of his notification requirements as a sex offender as he was not living
ONE of County Durham’s oldest walled gardens is springing into life. The 17th century garden, in the grounds of Auckland Castle, is being reimagined as a functioning kitchen garden and a place of beauty as part of The Auckland Project visitor destination
From lads’ humour to mental wellbeing: Ahead of its return to our TV screens tonight, is Top Gear reversing its bad-boy image? IT made its reputation on controversial behaviour and non-politically correct jokes. But in the days of post toxic masculinity
Mum-of-nine Amanda Owen talks to Hannah Stephenson about feminism, farming and mixing showbiz with shepherding She has nine children, seven dogs, a 2,000-acre hill farm where she tends 1,000 sheep, a burgeoning TV career, theatre tours and a thriving
THE early May Day bank holiday will be moved back four days next year to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day. VE Day - or Victory in Europe Day - is marked on May 8 and commemorates the Allies accepting the surrender of Nazi Germany in
AN effort to reduce the frequency that a group of repeat A&E attenders visit hospital has been 'successful' according to health bosses. The North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust said it had implemented a 'programme of work' and 'tailored
A CHANCE meeting and a mutual love of Educating Rita was the spark for a major new production of the acclaimed Willy Russell play which is coming to Darlington Hippodrome in August starring North-East-born actors, Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire has been closed by police after a crash this afternoon. The A6108 near Catterick is closed to Downholme Road, Richmond. Police said the road will remain closed for some time and urged drivers to find an alternative
