JACK SHUTT claimed career-best figures to keep Yorkshire Vikings' hopes of reaching the Vitality Blast quarter-finals alive after beating Durham by 14 runs at Emirates Riverside. Tom Kohler-Cadmore top scored for the visitors with an innings of
AT the end of last season, hopes were high of a takeover of Newcastle United. Today it looks as far away as any of the other St James’ Park takeover deals which were leaked. Today, and Sunderland appear to be heading for new ownership. It’s a deal
A FESTIVAL which is again attracting the stars of the UK and European jazz scene to the North-East has got underway in front of a full-house tonight. The fourth Ushaw Jazz Festival takes place this weekend and began tonight with a free performance
A MAN who has lived in York and Darlington has been jailed for 30 years for child sex abuse. Graham Leslie Howard, 47, of Croft Avenue, Knottingley, near Leeds, who previously lived in York, Scarborough and Darlington was jailed at York Crown Court
AT the end of last season, hopes were high for a takeover of Newcastle United. Today, that looks as far away as any of the other St James’ Park takeover deals which were leaked. However, Sunderland appear to be heading for new ownership, and it’
ORGANISERS of agricultural shows taking place in Reeth and Wensleydale this Bank Holiday Weekend have said the events will bring much-needed enjoyment for communities after being hit by severe flooding at the end of July. Wensleydale Show, taking
BUILDING on last week’s win by achieving their first away points of the season is Darlington’s objective at Altrincham. The season has started reasonably for Quakers with two wins from five fixtures, but they have lost each away game by the same
JONATHAN WOODGATE has urged Middlesbrough’s fans to give Rudy Gestede a break because he wants to keep using the former Aston Villa striker in the Championship this season. Gestede has come under fire from the Boro boo-boys already this season
THE Care Quality Commission has taken urgent enforcement action to close mental health wards at the crisis-hit West Lane Hospital in Middlesbrough, with arrangements to relocate existing patients being made. The health watchdog said it was serving
TWO men who helped save a woman who was being sexually assaulted in a hotel room have been praised by police. Londoners Joshua White and Joseph Gray were in the region to watch Crystal Palace play Newcastle United at St James' Park in 2017.
A PROMISING sports’ star whose talent has earned him a cricketing scholarship has been bowled over by his exam results. Carmel College student Harry Crawshaw, 16, of, Norton, achieved nine grade 9s and one grade 8 in his GCSEs. Batsman Harry
MUMS-to-be are being offered the chance to keep active and increase comfort in pregnancy with new aqua natal classes. New classes involve low-intensity exercises performed in a swimming pool, with a free day leisure pass available to new customers
CRAIG HIGNETT has received some frustrating injury news - with Luke Williams and Luke Molyneux both facing further time on the sidelines. Neither of the flair players has made any impact this season, with Williams limited to ten minutes as a late
Spennymoor manager Jason Ainsley has told his players that they “must come to the party” when York City arrive at the Brewery Field for their first home league game of the season on Saturday afternoon. The refurbished – and flatter -- Brewery Field
Bishop Auckland manager Ian Chandler says that his team needs to start grinding our results, starting with Saturday’s home game against Ryhope CW. Bishops haven’t really got going yet this season and have lost their last three league games, but
GREGGS has opened its 2,000th shop just miles away from where its first shop opened in 1952. The shop at the new South Shields Interchange, which has created 15 jobs, was opened on Friday by its new manager Joanne Wilson, who has worked for the
It’s a double-header weekend in the Darlington Building Society NYSD ECB Premier League, as leaders Richmondshire welcome Stokesley on Saturday and Barnard Castle on Bank Holiday Monday. Vice-captain Robert Carr said: “We are at full strength, with
PUPILS at Red House School, in Norton, are on cloud nine after achieving outstanding GCSE results. The school, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary, achieved 99 per cent of grades at 4-9 (previously A*-C) on top of a 100 per cent pass rate
A MAN has been jailed for subjecting a woman to a brutal attack in the street at she walked home with her two-year-old daughter. Douglas Bell, 32, of Priory Road, Jarrow, put them both in his car and took them to his home address where the victim
THE A689 road has been closed after a lorry overturned close to Wynyard Business Park. The driver, a 64-year-old man was taken to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough with internal injuries by road ambulance following the accident. His
DAEL FRY will return to the Middlesbrough squad for tomorrow’s visit of Millwall to the Riverside Stadium, with head coach Jonathan Woodgate considering whether to throw him straight into the team. The talented young defender, who attracted interest
THE FAMILY of a motorcyclist who died in a collision near Whitby have paid tribute to a man who "always lived life to the full". On Tuesday, August 20, John 'Johnny' Redhead was involved in a collision while riding his black Yamaha motorcycle with
A FOOTBALL club has been temporarily banned by the Football Association from wearing its recently-launched sponsored football kit. Bedale Town Association Football Club, based in North Yorkshire, recently released its eye-opening Heck Food sponsored
A SECONDARY school is celebrating some of the 'best results in the school’s recent history' after pupils yesterday collected their GCSEs. Park View Academy, in Chester-le-Street, welcomed a number of students celebrating their results with parents
OFFICIALS from the Health and Safety Executive have visited the scene of an accident in which a man suffered 'potentially life-changing injuries'. The injured man was a building subcontractor working on the Vane Road Primary School site, off Central
STEVE Bruce feels talk of an early-season crisis at Newcastle United has been blown out of proportion. Two defeats in their opening two Premier League games have been against the constant backdrop of off-field angst amongst supporters. Bruce
THIEVES who broke into a home in Lanchester are thought to have taken cash from an upstairs office. The suspected burglary happened in Ashdown Grove on Friday, August 9. Map: Every burglary in County Durham and Darlington - Jan to Jun
VETERAN North Yorkshire trainer Nigel Tinkler is having a decent season and he looks poised to strike with Whinmoor in the feature race of Redcar’s evening meeting this Saturday. The four-year-old grey gelding struck up a four-timer – including
SUNDERLAND are in advanced discussions with a group of American investors that should lead to Stewart Donald relinquishing his majority ownership of the club in the next few weeks. Glenn Fuhrman, John Phelan and Robert Platek, the principals of
POWER tools and mountain bikes have been stolen a spate of overnight garage break-ins in Bishop Auckland. Three break-ins have been reported from garages in Bollihope Grove and nearby Harthope Grove. Map: Every burglary in County Durham
SUMMER holidays may be nearing an end, but there is still plenty of time left to get out and explore the countless attractions and locations, and join in with the many exciting events on offer throughout Tees Valley. Enjoy Tees Valley has rounded up
DARLINGTON town centre is a thriving venue of great restaurants, cafés, and takeaways; fantastic watering holes; and unique, independent shops. Some are new to the town, and some have been established for many years, but they all have one thing
A MAN who was airlifted to hospital after he was hit by a construction vehicle at around lunchtime on Thursday has sustained 'potentially life-changing injuries'. Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident on Central Avenue, Newton
Stockton’s health troubles and its carnivals don’t appear to have much in common, but one man has been tasked with overseeing both. Local Democracy Reporter Alex Metcalfe went to see him. "IT’S about a three letter word – fun.” Stockton’s events
A FORMER school which was knocked down after it was controversially closed is set to be turned into a housing estate. Chapter Homes has put forward a planning application to build 60 houses on the site the former Durham Gilesgate Sports College
FALCONS academy player Guy Pepper converted hard work in the classroom into ten GCSEs. The Barnard Castle School pupil, who recently returned from a ‘life-changing’ rugby tour of South Africa, from Eggleston, said: “I’m pleased with my results,
AN innovative new digital technology is being trialled with patients who have had knee surgery. North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is hoping that the system with improve patients experience and outcomes whilst simultaneously reducing
SEVEN people have been hit in the pocket by a total of £5,000 and now have criminal convictions after failing to pay fines for leaving rubbish outside their homes. Durham County Council prosecuted four men and three women who did not pay fixed penalties
AN annual music festival is set to return for a sixth year to raise money for South Tees Hospitals Charity, which provides funds for the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton. Organisers of Cowtonbury are on a mission to raise more than £100,000 to
MURDER, haunted houses and plot twists are the underlying themes of many of the entries for an upcoming drama festival. Groups from Richmond, Washington, Scarborough, and Saltburn are taking part in the the 43rd Festival of One Act Plays, in September
VISITORS to the 130th Egton Show were treated to something of a rare sight this week as pig classes were in full flow. Ordinarily a show staple, pig classes have been cancelled at numerous events this season, most notably the Great Yorkshire Show
A TEEN who underwent several eye surgeries during his A-level studies. Benji Appleby achieved an A* in maths and A grades in biology and physics, and is taking up a place at Durham University to study engineering. Benji said: “I had separate
OSAGI BASCOME and Justin Donawa have earned the praise of Darlington manager Alun Armstrong, who says both Bermudans have been a surprise package during the early stages of the season. Bascome has taken his opportunity to impress in the centre
A SPECIAL community art project has been tracing lines through history in recent weeks. Artist Adrian Moule has been hosting a number of workshops and activities to engage with the people of Darlington. Trace Lines, funded by Arts Council England
JACK ROSS claims the financial crisis that has dragged Bury to the brink of liquidation underlines why Sunderland were right to make the kind of difficult decisions that have been taken since Stewart Donald took over from Ellis Short. Bury’s 134
A GIANT boiler arrived under police escort to be installed at Venator as part of a multi-million investment programme. The boiler, which is part of a major investment programme totalling over £15m, confirms the firm's commitment to manufacturing
A PROPOSAL to build seven new houses next to an old council depot has been given the go-ahead. Durham County Council planning officers recently approved the application, by Michael Allison, to redevelop 0.4hectares of land off Etherley Lane, Bishop
MINDLESS vandals destroyed a new village bus stop just days after Northumbria in Bloom judges visited to see how volunteers have worked hard to brighten up the community. The recently-formed West Auckland in Bloom group has spent months preparing
A PLANNING application to build 97 affordable homes on land, that had been on the market since 2013, has been approved. Thirteen Group's application to build the affordable housing complex Sowerby Gateway in Sowerby, North Yorkshire, was approved
PUPILS have been praised for their GSCE results after figures show significant improvements on last year despite major changes to the exam system. Schools across the county have maintained overall success from 2018 and Durham County Council say
ACROSS Teesside there was plenty of joyful tears and pleasant surprises as students collected their GCSE results. At Unity City Academy, in Middlesbrough, the school celebrated a marked improvement in their Maths and English combined GCSE results
AS hopeful students collected their GCSE results yesterday, regionally the North-East saw a decrease in both pass rates and top grades, setting the area further behind than other in the UK. Yesterday’s results saw the third wave of the new GCSEs
POLICE are remaining tight-lipped about when a defunct 1960s radio mast will be reinstated at their headquarters. Durham Police’s 150ft-high needle-like structure was dismantled in 2017, when it was moved to the constabulary's new headquarters at
A DRINK driver who wrote off three cars while at least three times over the alcohol limit has been given a chance to avoid a prison sentence. Jamie Spence took his girlfriend’s car without her permission, after he had drunk heavily through the
AN MP on a mission to improve public transport within her constituency has welcomed the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport to speak with residents. Andy McDonald MP visited Coundon this week to discuss public transport, alongside Bishop Auckland
A FORMER County Durham colliery town will celebrate its heritage this weekend as it stages a "Miners' Sunday" event. The event in Stanley is aimed at celebrating its history of mining and will feature a display of colliery banners, as well as family-friendly
AN archery club is on target when it comes to raising hundreds of pounds for good causes. Each year the Thirsk Bowmen Club selects a different charity to support and this year it has been the turn of the Robert Ogden Macmillan Unit at the Friarage
JONATHAN WOODGATE will give Rudy Gestede every chance of resurrecting his career at Middlesbrough, and is determined to hold on to the striker beyond the end of the various international transfer windows. Gestede has struggled to make an impact
AS official figures reveal drugs deaths have soared to record levels, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, outlines a scheme being piloted in Middlesbrough. ENTRENCHED heroin dependency is a scourge across the UK which
