FORMER Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel is interested in replacing Jack Ross as Sunderland manager after the Scot paid the price for an unconvincing start to his second season in charge at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats’ owner Stewart Donald
DARLINGTON will play away to Tamworth in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup after they won tonight’s replay against Hereford following a penalty shootout. After drawing 0-0 on Saturday they met this evening at Edgar Street and again finished
NEWCASTLE UNITED UNDER-21s crashed out of the Leasing.com Trophy as they suffered their second defeat of this season’s competition courtesy of a 3-0 loss at Shrewsbury Town. Neil Redfearn’s youngsters created plenty of chances and hit the woodwork
FOUR men have been arrested as part of an investigation into a rape in Newcastle city centre. Police received a report that a woman had been raped in the Bigg Market in the early hours of Friday morning. Officers attended the scene and the victim
CUMMINS is celebrating its centenary as a global leader in the manufacture of engines this year – and its commitment to Darlington is also historic. The company’s Darlington plant opened in 1965 and Cummins has gone on to be one of the town’s most
A PRISONER accused of attempting to kill a convicted sex offender has admitted carrying out the violent attack. David Allan has pleaded guilty to wounding Emanuel Spitari but denies attempted murder. The 39-year-old Frankland Prison inmate is
WITH only one, barely full, stand officially open on the day Jack Ross’ 16-month reign as Sunderland manager came to an end, this was an outing in a competition the club has had a short association with – and provided a reminder of the challenge that
NEWCASTLE United has hit back at Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn after he criticised billionaire owners for ‘ruining football’. The club’s statement lambasted comments made by the Labour Party leader during a rally in the city at the weekend. Mr
A CHARITY bike ride is scheduled to go ahead this weekend after being delayed due to heavy rain. The Big Butterwick Bike Ride, which has raised more than £100,000 for Butterwick Hospice Care over the past 16 years, will set off from the Elm Tree
Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson assesses the candidature of some of the leading contenders to be Sunderland's new boss. DANIEL STENDEL (4-1) If Stewart Donald is looking for a manager with a proven track record of success in League
A BURGLAR who left his DNA-smeared sock at the scene is behind bars. Karl Hogg, 31, broke into the Dubmire Royal British Legion Social Club in Fencehouses on the morning of August 15. After removing tiles from the roof, the burglar smashed through
STEWART DONALD has admitted he dismissed Jack Ross because he could not see Sunderland winning promotion with the Scotsman at the helm. Ross was dismissed this afternoon with the Black Cats sitting in sixth position in the League One table, eight
What were the highs and lows of Jack Ross time at Sunderland? ROSS’ THREE BEST MOMENTS: LYNDEN GOOCH’S WINNER One of the highpoints of Ross’ reign came in his first competitive outing as Sunderland boss. With the Black Cats drawing
AS he walked out of what proved to be his final pre-match press conference as Sunderland manager last Thursday, Jack Ross was asked by BBC reporter Jeff Brown whether he was still okay to appear at a talk-in that is scheduled for next month. “Aye,”
THE daughter of William Lewis told a court her family had been torn apart by the actions of Richard Huitson. Melanie Segrave's heartbreaking statement was read out in Teesside Crown Court before Huitson was jailed for six years and eight months for
TWO North-East MPs have called on the government to back the region’s chemical industry after chemicals firm INEOS announced its intentions to close its Teesside plant last week. Labour's Stockton North MP, Alex Cunningham and Middlesbrough MP,
THE region’s Royal Northern Sinfonia (RNS) has been shortlisted for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award, ‘celebrating the outstanding, the pioneering and the inspirational in classical music’. The chamber orchestra, which celebrated its 60th year
SUNDERLAND have sacked their manager Jack Ross. Amid suggestions that a proposed takeover involving an American consortium has collapsed, Black Cats owner Stewart Donald has opted to dismiss Ross with his side currently sitting in sixth position
A MAN has died after his car crashed into a tree in Darlington on Tuesday afternoon. Thompson Street East was closed by police between the railway line and Salters Lane North following the collision, which happened near Wylam Avenue at around
CAMPAIGNERS have spoken of their delight after controversial proposals to cut congestion in a town plagued by traffic issues by building a relief road near a beauty spot have been abandoned. Recommendations to a meeting of North Yorkshire County
STEWART DONALD insists he has “not haggled” over the selling price of Sunderland – despite reports that a proposed sale to American investors has collapsed. Claims have circulated today suggesting the US based MSD Partners group have withdrawn
SURELY I cannot be the only resident to see and feel the deterioration of Stokesley High Street and other roads in the Stokesley area. The “trench” running the length of the High Street is getting wider as is the “trench” from the Nat West bank
A SERIAL sex offender has been branded 'dangerous’ after admitting sharing videos of ‘extremely depraved’ child sex abuse. Two mobile phones seized from Stephen Midgley showed he had stored hundreds of images of children being sexually abused as
I ADMIRE Jonathan Ruffer’s efforts to revitalise Bishop Auckland. However, having been born in the town and been in business there for most of my life, I cannot understand how his organisation’s buying most of the properties around our magnificent
IF Mike Taylor had only been wearing the correct rose-tinted spectacles that he wears when reading Boris Johnson’s promises, he might have noticed that I actually stated Brexit was just one factor in the collapse of Thomas Cook, not the sole reason
DIVORCE is a painful and difficult process. It often involves disentangling years of co-operative activity, that is, making a home, rearing children and working together to create a safe and stable future for them. Sometimes it is necessary to end
THE trouble with a ‘horse of a lifetime’ is that their racing life eventually has to come to an end. When it comes to Karl Burke, and his multiple Group-One winner Laurens, that end point arrived last weekend. Having been the pride and joy of Leyburn
Durham director of cricket Marcus North is adamant that the club have the young talent in their squad to return to the top of the Specsavers County Championship. They had a solid campaign in Division Two, finishing fifth in the table, after recovering
A MAN has been jailed for killing a ‘much-loved’ pensioner when the speeding Land Rover he was driving was launched off a roundabout, causing fatal injuries to the man. Richard Huitson was racing a white Transit van moments before his 4x4 ploughed
NEWCASTLE UNITED will attempt to rush through a new contract for breakout star Matty Longstaff in the next few weeks in order to ensure he is not tempted to consider a January move away from St James’ Park. Newcastle officials will also initiate
A 48-YEAR-OLD man has died after his car left the road and collided with a tree near Bedale on Monday evening. At around 6.20pm on October 7, the man's black Seat Ibiza left a stretch of unclassified road, known as Kings Keld Bank between Bedale
A KEEN crafter whose involvement in a creative support group helped her through cancer treatment is encouraging others to join free wellbeing sessions in County Durham. Maureen Dodsworth, 79, has been attending the Wingate Library Craft Group for
A MAN and woman have been arrested after windows at three homes were broken. The man, 18, and woman, 22, were arrested following reports of criminal damage to properties on Stranton Street in Thornaby, near Stockton. Other news: Accident
ONE of County Durham’s most beautiful historic castles is preparing to open its doors following a three-year conservation project. Auckland Castle, in Bishop Auckland, will re-open to the public on Saturday, November 2, as part of The Auckland Project
THE Dales Countryside Museum at Hawes say they're milking a new exhibition for all it's worth. The Dairy Dales display has been a major success for the museum bringing together information and photographs of the history of the dairy industry in the
HOUSHOLDERS across Hambleton are being urged to have their say over the levels of council tax and what the district council spends it's money on. The authority is consulting before putting together it's budget for next year. Up to April 2020 they're
A MAN has died and a woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a multi-vehicle crash near Darlington. The crash, which involved up to five vehicles including an Arriva Bus and lorry, happened at 6.45am on Tuesday, October
A DOG walker was threatened and had foul language hurled at him whilst walking his pet in Newton Aycliffe. Police investigating the altercation are now appealing for information. A victim was walking his dog in the area known locally as the
BUSINESSES who went the extra mile in decorating their premises for the recent UCI Road World Championships have been recognised for their efforts. A total of 53 shops and businesses embraced the spirit of the Championships when it visited Northallerton
PARENTS and students were able to see for themselves what a high-attaining school looks like, when they attended a recent Open Day. Under a new leadership team, Staindrop Academy, near Darlington, opened its doors to the local community to explain
THE Northern Echo is featuring the wedding photographs of happy couples across the region. To see yours take pride of place in the newspaper, and on our website, get in touch. Please email a photograph to tracey.dowson@nne.co.uk and include
A CHARITY which supplies communities with life-saving defibrillators is asking for suggestions on possible locations for a new one in Chester-le-Street. The Stephen Carey Fund was set up after the tragic death of 21-year-old Stephen Carey who suffered
Ahead of tomorrow’s World Mental Health Day, Stephen Lambert discusses why the issue should be regional priority. WORLD Mental Health Day places a spotlight on an issue which affects millions. It’s also about raising awareness and sharing a better
PLANE passengers at Teesside International Airport got into the party spirit to help celebrate KLM's100th anniversary. KLM is the world’s oldest airline to still be operating under its original name and it currently flies three times a day from
RED squirrels have been snapped out and about in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. International wildlife photographer John Birch took advantage of autumnal woodlands making it easier to spot the squirrels. Unlike greys, red squirrels do not
ADVENTUROUS visitors can enjoy a new type of sprint orienteering this autumn. Kiplin Hall and Gardens will host Cleveland Orienteering Klub (CLOK) on Saturday 26th October. The event will be the first in this year’s CLOK Autumn Short Race Series
AN AIRLINE which has a 'long-standing, successful' partnership with Teesside International Airport was celebrating 100 years of flying yesterday. Passengers flying with KLM from Teesside were treated to cupcakes, flags and t-shirts as they boarded
A DRUG user developed an obsession with his advisory counsellor who worked with him to help him overcome his amphetamine addiction, a court heard. Wayne Hudspeth told her she had “broken his heart” when she reported criminal damage caused by him
A MAN of Albanian origin believed documents he bought purporting he was a Slovenian national were genuine, a court heard. But it was only after his arrest for a public order incident, in Darlington, on August 6, that Nerim Isati claimed to have
A FORMER steelworker who has had a lifetime passion for boxing has set up a new business as a 'box fit' coach. Niki Wiley, 33, has started his boxing exercise business after becoming the 350th entrepreneur to receive support from the SSI Task Force
MAKEUP artist Kate Howard, 23, was brought up in Richmond, and lives in Hutton Magna. Three years ago, she set up her own business and now spends quite a bit of her time making brides look beautiful for their big day. Have you always been interested
ENGINEERING company ENGIE Fabricom has invested in a new apprentice recruitment programme which has seen it take on eight new apprentices. The business – which has offices in Stokesley and Middlesbrough - has worked alongside both Middlesbrough
A LIFELONG fundraiser is heading to the Sahara Desert to run two back-to-back marathons in aid of a ground-breaking North-East charity. Grainger Simpson, from Washington, will run a total of 52 miles in the unforgiving desert – where temperatures
AN Army veteran has had a miniature figure made of himself as part of a campaign calling for improvements in the way veterans are medically discharged from the Armed Forces into civilian life. Tommy Lowther, 37, of Butterknowle, Teesdale, is represented
FAMILIES are invited to a spectacular celebration of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, at Durham University’s Oriental Museum this October half-term. Visitors will enjoy crafts, traditional prayers to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, a shadow puppet
AN exhibition of work by County Durham’s most famous artist is going on show at Greenfield Arts, in Newton Aycliffe, as part of the Norman Cornish Centenary celebrations. A spokesperson for Greenfield Arts said: “Greenfield Arts are thrilled to
LEADING members of a local authority which has refused to allow its stock of council housing go into private hands look set to approve changes to the criteria for getting social houses. Darlington Borough Council’s cabinet has been recommended
AN expanding North-East energy, engineering and industrial infrastructure business has jumped up a league table of the UK’s top performing firms. The Stockton based px is placed 106th in the list of 250 British, private mid-market growth companies
GEORGE DOBSON has defended Jack Ross and claimed Sunderland’s under-performing players deserve to be criticised in the wake of Saturday’s horror-show at Lincoln City rather than the club’s under-fire manager. Ross’ position as Black Cats boss has
A DRUG dealer who turned to the illicit trade to fund his father’s funeral has been jailed. Shaun Borwell was caught selling deals of cocaine out of his car when CCTV operators spotted suspicious activity near Redcar High Street in the early hours
FAMILIES are being encouraged to share their views on a plan to refurbish a village play area. Over the last year, volunteers who set up a play area working group in Middleton-in-Teesdale have raised funds to repair, replace and redesign equipment
ERNIE Brooks finally has his blue plaque, formally unveiled last rainy Sunday morning. Had the blue plaque been decked in red tape, it could hardly have been more appropriate. Ernie, as previously we have noted, was the Spennymoor based aviation
THOUSANDS of youngsters have got involved in learning more about the North York Moors National Park. The National Park Authority runs a schools and outreach programme designed to help youngsters experience, understand and enjoy the spectacular countryside
A FORMER student at a sixth form college has written and published her first children’s book. Sam Davies-McGill, a former student from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (QE), Darlington, has created 'Mag-Spy: The One with the Croc!'. The story
A TEENAGER was left with 'life-changing injuries' after being allegedly assaulted on a night out. The 18-year-old suffered a broken jaw, fractured cheek bone and lost a tooth following an incident in the early hours of Sunday, October 6. It
