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  • Steel recycling plant plans are revealed

    SHADOW BUSINESS SECRETARY Rebecca Long-Bailey, will today announce more details of Labour’s plans for a £500m steel recycling plant in Redcar, which the party says would create 1,100 jobs. Labour’s proposal would see scrap metal recycled into steel

  • Consett murder probe victim named as David Cameron

    A MAN whose death following an incident in Consett sparked a murder probe been named by police as David Cameron. Officers were called following an altercation in Southernwood, Consett, just before 5.33pm yesterday in which the 47-year-old had suffered

  • National park is set to home 'sensational' art

    A WORLD renowned artist has moved a step further towards completing his most important work in the heart of a national park after the area’s custodians decided it was too good an opportunity to turn down. After almost two hours of debate the North

  • Johnson win is ‘mortal threat’ to the country

    THE prospect of a Boris Johnson majority is a “mortal threat” to the country, according to former Labour Foreign Secretary David Miliband on a rapid tour of the region yesterday. Mr Miliband now lives in New York but was South Shields MP from 2001

  • Cool five-year-old saved his poorly mum with 999 call

    A BOY has been recognised as a young hero by emergency services for helping save his mother’s life. Leo Cooper, five, dialled 999 when his mother, Caroline Frater suffered a fall in October. Mrs Frater has a neurological condition which affects

  • A walk near some of North York Moors most dramatic scenery

    THE most dramatic scenery in the North York Moors lies to the north of the area and this short walk takes you along the airy crescent. As well as the wild moors and great views the walk includes the interesting rocks of the Wainstones. North

  • Darlington fighter lifts GB Boxing national title

    HANNAH ROBINSON claimed her second GB Boxing Championship title as she edged out Kirsty Hills on a split decision in Sheffield. The Darlington lightweight had lost to Hills in the semi-finals of this year’s ABAs, but gained revenge in another close

  • Charlie Methven to step down from Sunderland board

    CHARLIE METHVEN will retain his six per cent stake in Sunderland despite taking the decision to step down as one of the club’s directors. Methven, who has been the mouthpiece of the Stewart Donald administration since buying in to the Black Cats

  • Armstrong suffers frustration as move for striker falls through

    DARLINGTON manager Alun Armstrong has had a frustrating week attempting to strengthen his squad for tomorrow’s home game with Chester. He was furious with his team’s display in the 3-0 defeat at Leamington on Tuesday and said that he was “massively

  • Audi driver arrested over crash that killed 20-year-old woman

    A YOUNG woman died after the car she was a passenger in crashed into a tree in the early hours of the morning - police have arrested the driver. Around 2.15am this morning a white Audi RS3 travelling along the B6265 between Ripon and Risplith crashed

  • Shildon firmly in the title race, says Moore

    In the EBAC Northern League, Shildon manager Danny Moore believes that is team is now firmly in the title race as they prepare for today’s away game at Northallerton. The Railwaymen have climbed up to third place in the table thanks to five straight

  • Moors looking for Leamington revenge

    Spennymoor are looking for swift revenge when they go to Leamington in the Vanarama National League North on Saturday. Moors lost 2-1 at the Old Windmill Ground a fortnight ago in the Buildbase FA Trophy, which was one of their worst performances

  • Pools plan talks with Konstantopoulos

    DIMI Konstantopoulos could be ready to make a permanent Hartlepool United return. The goalkeeper has regularly trained with Pools this season as he remains without a club following his release from Middlesbrough at the end of last season. He

  • Sunderland boss Parkinson is no fan of Twitter

    PHIL PARKINSON is no fan of social media. In the world of instant reaction, the Sunderland manager steers clear of the platforms. Perhaps it’s just as well given the vitriol typed his way after recent results, as the Black Cats flounder in League

  • Nine men in court after drugs raids

    NINE men have been charged with conspiring to supply heroin following a large-scale operation which saw police execute warrants at 15 properties across the north of England. Last week 12 people were arrested as officers from Northumbria teamed up

  • Bannatyne's gym boosted by new appointment

    AN EXPERIENCED fitness guru has joined the senior team of the Bannatyne Group which has its head office in Darlington. Hugh Hanley, 40, joins the group as head of fitness and brings with him a wealth of experience. He studied sports and leisure

  • Business fund celebrates lending milestone

    A SOCIAL enterprise group is celebrating 15-years of supporting businesses and reaching a milestone lending figure of £70m. The Business Enterprise Fund (BEF), which has offices in Billingham, Bradford, Leeds, Goole and Manchester, specialises in

  • Fundraising calendar celebrates the Tees Valley

    A CHARITY calendar has been launched to raise cash for some of the Tees Valley's most at-risk people. The Enjoy Tees Valley calendar features inspirational pictures of the region’s iconic landmarks and events, including Darlington’s South Park,

  • Bakery receives seal of approval from the WI

    A BAKERY is celebrating after getting the seal of approval from some of the most trusted taste testers in the country, famed for their baking skills – the WI. Thomas the Baker, which has its central bakery in Helmsley, put its Party Platters to

  • 'Silent Santa' spreading Christmas cheer across the borough

    SANTA will be tiptoeing into homes of more children across Darlington thanks to the work of “Silent Santa”. Silent Santa, an anonymous well-wisher, is organising a collection of gifts for underprivileged youngsters who would otherwise have few or

  • Promise of dedicated health clinic for mineworkers

    SHADOW health secretary Jonathan Ashworth has pledged to set up a specialist clinic for mineworkers in the North-East if Labour get to power. He said former colliery workers could expected to have more lung checks with NHS experts and that any

  • Two care homes invite people in for Christmas day

    TWO care homes are inviting older people in the community to join in their Christmas Day celebrations in a bid to reduce loneliness. Staff and residents at Anchor’s Elderwood in Westmoreland Street, Darlington, and The Manor House in John Street

  • Wolsingham Steel works future takes a step forward

    PLANS to redevelop a former steelworks site that has been left derelict for years have taken a step forward. The former steelworks site at Wolsingham has been redundant for the last ten years and has become a 14 acre blight at the heart of village

  • Durham County Council to create two new senior positions

    A NORTH-East authority is looking to recruit two new senior officers as part of a shake-up of its corporate management team. The restructure plan, signed off by councillors this week, includes the creation of two £148,583-a-year posts at Durham

  • Application made for nine-bed student home in Durham terrace

    CONCERNS are growing about growing number of large student properties following an application to add three new bedrooms to a terraced property in Durham. Durham County Councillors will decide whether to approve plans for an extension to the house

  • Students look into the future on Nissan tour

    COLLEGE students were introduced to the future of technology when they were given the opportunity to visit a car plant. The group of year nine and ten BTEC engineering students, from Greenfield Community College, Newton Aycliffe, visited the Nissan

  • George's litter campaign earns police award

    A TEENAGER with a passion for his community has been named a Young Hero by the Barnard Castle neighbourhood police team. George O’Brien launched his own anti-litter campaign in the town using the slogan: “Don’t be bitter, pick up your litter.”

  • High street shops targeted by business rate scammers

    A COUNCIL is warning shop owners not to be duped by scam gangs targeting businesses. Hambleton District Council has been made aware of bogus callers targeting shops in the area and claiming they can arrange for business rate bills to be reduced.

  • Million pound expansion for equine hospital

    A PIONEERING horse hospital has unveiled its new operating theatres following a £1million investment to expand facilities. Rainbow Equine Hospital has been boosted by a new purpose-built surgical and intensive care facility to house two new operating

  • Kyle is in the driving seat

    FOOTBALL mad Kyle Forster is another step closer to realising his dreams of playing for England’s Powerchair Football team. Kyle, who plays wheelchair football, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy – a severe type of muscular syndrome which means, although

  • Council set to reap 17% profit on housebuilding

    A LOCAL authority which has seen its housebuilding schemes “far outstrip expectations” over their profitability has approved borrowing a further £9.5m to create another such venture. A meeting of Darlington Borough Council’s cabinet saw members

  • Child poverty in North-East 'at worst' level in memory

    THOUSANDS of primary school children in the North-East will lack basics like a heated home, fresh food or a warm coat this Christmas, a leading children's charity has warned. Action for Children has highlighted Government figures showing the North-East

  • Darlington’s star cast panto ready for performance

    THE tale of Jack and the Beanstalk will be brought to life by the star-studded cast that includes Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas. The cast is delighted to bring the tale alive in pantomime form on the stage of the refurbished Darlington

  • Durham City Rugby Club to host reunion day

    A NORTH-East rugby club is inviting its former players to come back for the day for a reunion. Durham City Rugby Club is holding the event on Saturday for its former players and members as well as those currently involved in the club. The event

  • Pictures: The 20th Local Heroes is celebrated in style

    ELITE long distance runner Alyson Dixon was last night crowned the 2019 winner at the 20th Northern Echo Local Heroes Awards. At a sparkling ceremony in the Grand Marquee at Wynyard Hall, hundreds of guests gathered to celebrate the stars of grassroots