NEWCASTLE UNITED are closing in on making Valentino Lazaro the first signing of the transfer window, with Steve Bruce warning that it could take him “five or six windows” to get the team playing how he really wants. The Magpies boss is getting
A ‘TREMENDOUS’ jobs boost could be in store for North Yorkshire after it emerged York could be the future home of the House of Lords. It has been suggested that the Lords could be transferred from Westminster to York, with the Sunday Times reporting
A MAN has been charged with aggravated burglary after another man was allegedly beaten in his home. The alleged victim said he was awoken in the early hours of the morning of Thursday at a house in Grampian Drive, Chester-le-Street, by the sound
A ROAD was closed in Newton Aycliffe after a car overturned in a residential area at the weekend. A silver Volkswagen Golf ended up on its side in Washington Crescent shortly before 1pm on Saturday. A witness described hearing a loud bang
DAVE CHALLINOR’S revamp of the Hartlepool United squad will continue this week. After allowing Nicke Kabamba to move to Kilmarnock on Friday, Challinor will be busy this week trying to add to his squad. Kabamaba scored on his Kille debut on Saturday
DETAILS behind the purchase of a “critical” stretch of land on Teesside have been revealed. Leaders at Stockton Council are expected to agree moves to snap up 26-hectares of “employment land” at Durham Lane Industrial Park, in Eaglescliffe, in a
A YOUNG mother who left her young son home alone while she went out boozing with a friend was branded 'selfish' by a judge. The mother, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was only caught when her mother's boyfriend spotted her leaving her Stockton
OLYMPIC and World Champion athletes the Brownlee brothers have lent their support to a new full-length triathlon launching in the Yorkshire Dales. Alistair and Jonny Brownlee are supporting the new Dalesman Triathlon which will help raise funds
FEARS road safety will deteriorate due to two extra bungalows in a leafy Teesside suburb have been rebuffed by experts. Stockton Mayor Lynn Hall feared the new bungalows planned off Oxbridge Lane would cause problems on a “nasty stretch” of road
HAVING reached the high point of their season so far, the question now is how far can Darlington go? This was meant to be a transition season, one of progression, a year in which to build some foundations. It has undoubtedly been all of this
AN offender with a history of drunk and disorderly behaviour has been jailed after ignoring a landmark court order. Phillip Anderson, 32, was issued the first Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) of its kind in Sunderland last year after a series of drink-fuelled
A MAN has died after his car left the A19 and crashed in east Durham. A Durham Police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for witnesses after a car left the A19 northbound carriageway and came to rest on the grass verge. "Officers are keen
Kidderminster Harriers 1 Spennymoor Town 1. Spennymoor collected their first point in three league games with a draw at Aggborough. Moors played their part in a good game and had the chances to win it, but once again their failure to consolidate
Crook Town put themselves firmly in promotion contention with an excellent 5-2 home win over third placed Ryton and Crawcrook in the ENL Second Division on Saturday. Striker Martin Kent was their hero, firing a hat trick to put his team into fourth
THE Great North Air Ambulance was called to a cross country event in County Durham, after a runner collapsed. The Birtley Cross Country Race, incorporating the North-East Masters Open Relays, took place on Sunday morning at Lord Lawson School in
HARROGATE enhanced their promotion chances by moving up to second with a 2-0 win at Ebbsfleet. The Railwaymen stretched their winning run to five matches with a strong victory, after a pre-match injury to the original referee caused a delay to kick-off
NORTHERN is looking to recruit train drivers across the region, with a potential salary of £53,000 a year on offer for those who make the grade. No previous train driving experience is needed as full training is offered as part of the role.
POLICE have found a body in the River Tees following reports that a man had entered the water from a Stockton bridge. Cleveland officers and specialist divers launched a search around Victoria Bridge over the Tees in Stockton on Saturday. It
Goals: 1-0: Hayden (90, timed his run perfectly to head Saint-Maximim’s delivery down and inside the bottom corner) Bookings: Hayden (55, foul); Emerson (84, simulation) Referee: Chris Kavanagh (Manchester) – infuriated the home fans with
THE Echo was first appeared on January 1, 1870, and in its first fortnight 150 years ago, it published some hugely intriguing stories. One day, Robert Lowley, a railwayman at Darlington’s Bank Top station, was having his leg amputated after falling
THE prospect of a cup of tea and something sweet to go with it is a simple but beautiful concept that has sustained the UK hospitality sector through good times and bad. It’s easy to see why. The profit margins on a hot beverage and a scone or teacake
From peroxiding his hair to learning new lines nightly, Vicky Edwards talks to actor Will Barton about playing one of the most polarising politicians of all time. THE new political comedy from journalist, broadcaster and playwright Jonathan Maitland
JUST after Christmas we published a picture of the Odeon cinema car park in Bishop Auckland in March 1966 as a challenge to our old car spotters. They did not disappoint. And, to be fair to them, there was a great deal of unanimity among them
A LEADING member of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has written a personal account of the diminished state of nature in his local area and has called for action over the climate emergency. Ian McPherson, the authority's member champion
HOPES have been raised that the future of numerous bus services for pupils will be secured in the coming days as negotiations between schools, transport firms and a council continue. It is believed schools in Darlington, including Hummersknott,
A COUPLE’S reconciliation bid did not last long after a man turned violent having looked through messages on his now ex-partner’s phone, a court heard. Mark Jason Vayro punched the woman twice to the face and was also alleged to have head butted
A BUSINESS consultant will be flying the flag for a good cause when he attempts to climb to Everest base camp. Mitchell Smith is attempting the gruelling trek in aid of Alzheimer's Research UK. Mr Smith, who runs Newcastle-based Diagnostic Management
A DRUG user who turned street dealer was caught out when he sold a heroin wrap to an undercover police officer. Police launched an operation to target dealers after complaints of low-level drug peddling in streets around Darlington town centre in
A CULTURAL centre with a fascinating history is celebrating record-breaking attendances for the past year. Ushaw Historic House and Gardens exceeded 53,000 visitors during 2019 – an increase of more than 20 per cent on the previous year. For
A special group for dads in prison allows men to spend quality time with their children. Gavin Havery spoke to members of the HMP Durham Friday night homework club. CHILDREN in their school uniforms sit and chat, happily munching sandwiches and
THE following cases were among those heard at Newton Aycliffe and Peterlee Magistrates’ Court during the last week. PAUL BLAKELOCK, 36, of Burnhope Road, Murton, was handed a community order after he intentionally touched a woman in a sexual manner
