OMAR BASCOME justified Alun Armstrong’s decision to hand him his a spot in the starting XI as Darlington collected their first three points of the season. He replaced the rested Omar Holness in the heart of midfield against Kettering Town, keeping
How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal? NEWCASTLE (3-5-2): 6 Dubravka: Didn’t have a chance with the goal, but made a decent first-half save from Aubameyang and was quiet for long spells 6 Schar: Did
STEVE BRUCE has defended his second-half tactics as Newcastle United kicked off their season with a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal, but admitted his side were undone by a costly error. Bruce’s managerial debut ended in defeat as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
THE much-trumpeted boycott did not really materialise, and neither did the new dawn that was promised by Steve Bruce. Amid all the frenzied talk of old wounds and new beginnings, this felt worryingly like business as usual at St James’ Park. A
FIRE crews dealt with a large barn fire on Sunday. The alarm was raised at around 7am in the Bridge Hills area of Easington, County Durham. Two crews from Peterlee Fire Station were sent to the scene and at 2pm a spokesman for County Durham
NIKO MUIR has had to be patient and bide his time at Hartlepool United. After signing last summer from Hendon, the striker started positively at the club, but then found himself out of the side for long spells. He was introduced from the bench
A COMMUNITY has thanked beat bobbies for helping deal with a nightmare neighbour. PC Johnny Ruddick was nominated by a resident of Tow Law for a Wow! Award– Durham Constabulary's was of recognising officers and staff who go above and beyond to
BETTER, much better. Darlington supporters know that some matches are endured rather than enjoyed, and this was firmly the latter. After two games of frustration and promise – a defeat at Farsley, a draw with Gateshead - Quakers clicked with
BILLINGHAM town centre became the focal point for teams of international dance groups on Saturday when the parade of nations kick-started the festival. For the next week, performers from around the world are taking part in the 55th Billingham International
THIS year’s winner of this Darlington 10km returned to secure a hat-trick of victories and set a new course record in a sensational time of 29mins 56 seconds. Dominic Shaw broke his own course record which he set two years ago when he finished
Darlington eased their relegation worries in the Darlington Building Society NYSD ECB Premier League and put Seaton Carew in a perilous position after victory in the big relegation match at Hornby Park. The home side set the visitors a difficult
MATT RITCHIE has won his fitness battle to line up for Newcastle United in this afternoon's season opener against Arsenal. Ritchie injured his hamstring in the pre-season friendly against Hibernian, but has been passed fit to line up against the
GREY skies and showers failed to dampen the enthusiasm of crowds at a traditional agricultural event over the weekend. The 166th Sedgefield and District Agricultural Show was held at the Robert Brown Showfield at West Park on Saturday. There
A MOTORCYCLIST was injured after a collision in a road traffic accident on Sunday morning. Brandon Lane, in Brandon, near Durham, was closed, after the man riding a Honda motorbike collided with a Land Rover Freelander. Emergency services were
JONATHAN WOODGATE admits Middlesbrough’s lack of deadline-day transfer activity has left his squad light on numbers, but remains confident there is sufficient quality to ensure a successful season. Despite targeting an attacking addition before
THE first staging of a new summer sports event for Tyneside has been hailed a success. The inaugural Cintra TRY on the Tyne event on Saturday saw hundreds of athletes of all ages tackle sprint and standard distance duathlons, run-bike-run races,
How did the players fare in Middlesbrough's 1-0 home defeat to Brentford? MIDDLESBROUGH (4-1-2-3): 6 Randolph: Made a fine save from Jensen at the start of the second half and didn’t have any chance with Watkins’ goal 6 Howson: Was solid
THE latest edition of the Barningham Local History Group’s award-winning newsletter contains a great story about how the 1906 Dogs Act brought chaos to Greta Bridge magistrates court. Among other things, the Act was designed to reduce the number
A MOTHER who is lucky to be alive thanks to the quick-thinking of her partner has been reunited with members of an ambulance service who helped them in their hour of need. Sam Purcell, 37, of South Shields, mother of two year Jake, two, and Ella
HARD work thousands of volunteers put into recreational cricket has been recognised at an OSCAs ceremony. Durham Cricket Board’s Outstanding Services to Cricket Awards were presented to 11 of the most outstanding volunteers by chief executive Tim
A BARBER whose products have become an international hit has launched a new range, aimed at men who want to grow and maintain their beards. Village Barber’s award-winning Shaving Oil and Aftershave Balm were devised by master barber, Iain Kane,
A SCHOOL cadet force has been formally welcomed into the ranks of the Royal Marines at an official opening ceremony and parade. The King’s Academy, in Coulby Newham, is one of just four schools in the North East to have established a cadet unit
YOUNG people are being encouraged to put down their digital devices and get outdoors to search for dozens of hidden books. Look for a Book Darlington has been launched following the success of similar schemes around the country. People are
A 42-YEAR-OLD woman who was diagnosed with an eye disease, usually suffered by those over the age of 60, will take part in the Great North Run for those "who would love to do it and can’t". Julie Hall of Middlesbrough, was diagnosed with macular
ANIMAL veterinary charity PDSA will provide free health checks and general pet advice, in their first mobile service event specifically tailored for cats. The mobile unit is part of the charity's yearly PetWise on Tour event, which have previously
ON the north wall of Northallerton parish church is a grand memorial, unveiled 150 years ago last month, to a local war hero who had died in battle on the other side of the world. The plaque, and the report of the unveiling in the Darlington &
A FORMER police sergeant dedicated to raising awareness of male suicide following her husband's shocking death has been nominated for an award. Shelli Gordon, 41, has raised almost £30,000 for the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) in memory
AN athlete who only learnt to swim and ride a bike five years ago has overcome the odds after she was selected for the world championships. Jean Gillespie, 64, will travel to the annual Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in October
A COUNCIL which must generate a further £40.3m of savings over the next three years to meet a £200m austerity challenge is set to extend its commercial ventures beyond the area it serves. The executive of North Yorkshire County Council, which has
A MOTHER-of-two has been left "heartbroken" after thousands of pounds worth of equipment was stolen from her wedding business, while on holiday. Samantha Metcalfe, who lives in Low Worsall near Yarm along with her husband, Ewan Metcalfe and their
