FOUR teenagers have been arrested following a burglary in Darlington. During the break-in, which happened at around 10pm on Tuesday, the suspects stole whisky and other items from a property in Barmpton Lane before driving away from the scene in
MORE than 30 firefighters are tackling a large fire at a community centre and neighbours have been told to keep their windows closed. Crews were called to the Boldon Community Association buildings on New Road, Boldon Colliery, near Sunderland,
A WOMAN was taken to hospital with leg and chest injuries after her vehicle hit a lamppost and flipped onto its side in a residential street. Emergency services were called to reports of a woman trapped in a vehicle following a crash on Grampion
HILTON is in talks with the NHS about accommodating health service staff at Stockton’s Hampton by Hilton hotel. The hotel, on Church Road, which is owned by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, has closed to guests in line with Government restrictions
TEACHERS are keeping in touch with children and giving families a break from home schooling with their online daily story time. Greenland Community Primary School, in South Moor, Stanley, has its own YouTube channel and staff are sharing a story
A MAN with a history of violent and controlling behaviour is back behind bars after restarting his campaign of abuse the day he walked out of prison. Mark Jeffrey’s record was described by a judge as ‘some of the worst’ he had seen regarding controlling
CLEVELAND Police are appealing for the public's help in finding a teenager missing from home since the weekend. 14-year-old Luke Sharp is believed to be in the Middlesbrough area after being reported missing from outside of the Cleveland area on
POLICE forces have launched spot checks on motorists and pedestrians to tackle a minority of people who are ignoring stark government warnings to avoid non-essential journeys. Durham Constabulary and North Yorkshire Police launched the unprecedented
BORIS Johnson said 405,000 people have volunteered to help vulnerable people in the coronavirus national effort. The Prime Minister, speaking at the daily press conference inside Number 10, said he wanted to offer a "special thank you to everyone
FUNERAL services are to be limited to a maximum of 15 mourners while the coronavirus crisis continues, a council in the North-East has said. Durham County Council has said a free webcast of services will be available to download the following day
NEWCASTLE’S MP has questioned Boris Johnson over Mike Ashley’s decision to stay open during the Coronavirus lockdown. Labour MP Chi Onwurah asked Mr Johnson during Prime Minister’s Questions what he made of the discovery that Mr Ashley was not doing
STREET cleaning is to be cut back in Stockton and green waste collections have been suspended amid efforts to tackle coronavirus. Services classed as “non-essential” are being pared back at Teesside Councils as moves to support the vulnerable through
TEMPORARY changes such as opening extra wards and cancelling non-urgent operations are now in place at hospitals to help the NHS deal with coronavirus. The NHS Trust providing hospital and community care for patients across County Durham and Darlington
BUSINESSES and communities have come together in a time of crisis to support each other with the help of the Area Action Partnership. With stricter measures being put in place by the government people have rallied together to make sure that food and
MIDDLESBROUGH’S sports science staff are helping the club’s young players to stay active and fit during their time away from the training ground due to the coronavirus. Boro have come up with a way to stay in touch with the academy players during
EXHIBITIONS commemorating the 100th anniversary of an artist’s birth have welcomed over 70,000 people across North-East venues since commencing last year. Norman Cornish MBE, 1919-2014, was one of the most famous artists to emerge from the North-East
POLICE and other emergency services are dealing with a suspected fatality on a road underneath Durham Railway Viaduct. It follows reports of a man jumping from the viaduct, carrying the main East Coast Railway Line south of Durham Railway Station
Newcastle MP has questioned Boris Johnson over Mike Ashley’s decision to stay open during the Coronavirus lockdown. Boris Johnson has told Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley to “expect the consequences” if he does not obey the rules over his employees
DOG owners are reportedly not following the government’s guidelines on social distancing measures, alongside leaving huge piles of dog mess in their wake. Darlington resident Richard Harmer said he was shocked by the number of people he had spotted
A DALES cheese factory is adapting to the current circumstances and supporting fellow local businesses by developing its online order offering. The Wensleydale Creamery, based in Hawes, is allowing customers to get their favourite cheeses, local
EDUCATION leaders in North Yorkshire have thanked parents for heeding advice in keeping their children at home wherever possible. The Government announced last week that schools and nurseries would remain open for the children of workers with jobs
A POP-up shop has opened at a hospital to allow NHS staff to buy their essentials. The University Hospital of North Tees, in Stockton, launched the shop for its workers during the current coronavirus outbreak. It is offering fresh food to
Two of Britain's biggest housing developers are to close every construction site they operate over fears that workers' health and safety could be at risk due to the coronavirus outbreak. Bellway and Persimmon have announced they are to close all
THE scheduled 50th staging of the annual Beamish Run, due to take place on the Summer Solstice, Sunday June 21, is the latest event to be cancelled due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. George Jolley, organiser of the 150-mile test of reliability
FINES of £30 will be given to people who don't follow the government's UK lockdown measures. But anyone handed a penalty for breaking the rules will end up in court if they don't pay. What can police do? On Monday, Boris Johnson said tougher
A MAN died after a suspected fall onto the road beneath Durham Railway Viaduct. Emergency services responded to a British Transport Police alert of an adult male jumping from the viaduct, carrying the East Coast Rail Line south of Durham Station
The footballing authorities are adamant they want to do all they can to complete the current season, so there will be plenty of questions for our region’s clubs to answer when matches eventually resume. In the third of a series of features encompassing
POPULAR Dales restaurant, The Wensleydale Heifer, was victim to a break-in last week. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about two burglaries which occurred in West Witton, Leyburn. The first burglary happened on
SOAP and toilet roll thefts have seen public toilets close in Redcar and Cleveland. The council announced the measure on Tuesday evening due to “ongoing and repeated” thieving of soap dispensers and loo roll. Authorities on Teesside stepped up
PROPOSALS to build an expansive hotel and restaurant and a country goods superstore on farm fields on edge of a market town have received a mixed reception. Garden and farm supplies retailer Sam Turner and Sons and pubs with rooms chain Inn Collection
A DOCTOR has issued a heartfelt plea to the public to stay at home in order to prevent local NHS services from being overwhelmed. Despite the Government warning us all to stay at home in the fight against coronavirus, many are still not taking the
THE National League has asked the Football Association to help end its season "as soon as possible" due to the coronavirus. In a decision that will affect Hartlepool United, Darlington and Spennymoor locally, as well as York City, Harrogate, Gateshead
DURHAM Regatta, the second oldest event of its kind in the world, has been cancelled this year, due to coronavirus outbreak. The 187th regatta was scheduled to take place on the Racecourse on the River Wear in Durham, on the weekend of June 13 and
The UK's first fan operated radio station, have recorded 2,000 hours in Middlesbrough. The Riverside staffed entirely by volunteer Boro fans, RedArmy Radio broadcasts from its purpose-built studios in Middlesbrough has passed the 2,000 hour broadcasting
A 60-TON tender tank which is part of a project to build Britain's most powerful steam locomotive has arrived in Darlington. The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is trying to construct a new Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales at Darlington Locomotive
THE Tees Valley Mayor has apologised after suggesting workers employed to help build the MGT Teesside power plant had been made redundant. On Wednesday, Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen posted a video claiming that Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services
A WHISTLEBLOWER has said health and safety is being 'ignored' at an online retail site after more than 80 construction workers were pictured breaching social distancing measures. The construction worker, who wishes to remain anonymous, claimed
HOT meals are being provided for vulnerable older people by two Richmondshire businesses which have teamed up Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington. The White Swan at Gilling West and Thorpe Farm at Greta Bridge is working with Age UK's Cafe Refresh
A WELL known lollipop man has temporarily put down his stick after two decades of protecting children on their school run. 84-year-old Albert Carter, has stood out on West Auckland Road, in Darlington as a lollipop man for over 20 years after retiring
A TOWN theatre is hosting an online quiz night to engage the community on World Theatre Day despite coronavirus isolation measures. Darlington Hippodrome is hosting an arts and entertainment quiz, online, on Friday, March 27 at 7.30pm, to celebrate
WORKS on major road improvement scheme has been shut down following the latest escalation in measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. Middlesbrough Borough Council, in consultation with scheme contractor AE Yates, has decided to shut down the A66
INTERNATIONAL Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach hopes a decision on a new date for the Tokyo Games can be agreed “as soon as possible”. The Games were put back to 2021 on Tuesday after the IOC and Japanese organisers were warned by the World
A TEESSIDE-based storage provider is offering 72-hour free container hire for charities, essential businesses and those involved in major infrastructure projects, local government and healthcare services. Mobile Mini, which is headquartered in Stockton
COUNCILLORS have approved a £63,000 coronavirus response programme to help communities through the crisis at an emergency meeting. Stanley Town Council backed the package at a meeting specially-convened to agree what support was required and where
It was a lucky day for six Thornaby residents after they won £1,000 each on the postcode lottery. The Silverwood Court neighbours won when TS17 6HZ was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery today (Wednesday). People
A CHARITY is determined to continue supporting children and young people across the North-East during the coronavirus outbreak despite having to suspend fundraising activities. Heel and Toe, based in Pelton, aims to offer therapy services via video
A CHOIR visited hospice patients to brighten their day. Members of Cockerton Ladies Choir visited patients at St Teresa’s Hospice, Darlington, just before strict social distancing measures came into effect. The 20-strong ladies’ choir, who have
HARTLEPOOL UNITED have made a number of staff redundant in the wake of the season being halted. The club has paid off two staff directly involved in the football side of the club, with another three non-football staff being placed on notice of
AS the region's children stay at home, many have got creative and come up with the perfect way to brighten our streets. Today we asked The Northern Echo's readers to send us their children's best rainbow creations for publication on our website
LIMITED numbers of mourners and loved ones will be able to attend burials and cremations across Teesside. Curbs on public gatherings to stem the spread of coronavirus have seen new measures drawn up by councils. All social events, including weddings
A GARDEN centre in the middle of a chaotic chicken grabbing fiasco last month has now been targeted by thieves – who swiped £2,000 worth of goods. Last month Northumbria Police officers were called to Oaklands Market Garden, near Swalwell Roundabout
Cleveland Fire chiefs have reassured residents that firefighters and staff are working tirelessly for the community in light of the coronavirus outbreak. Cleveland Fire Brigade has stressed its number one priority is the safety of communities and
DURHAM Police have announced the closure of several front counter facilities until further notice, while others will be providing a reduced service, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The police station affected are: Consett, Stanley, Chester-le-Street
THE Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, the royal family have this morning confirmed. Prince Charles, who is now self-isolating with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, was this week tested for COVID-19 after showing mild symptoms.
INTERNATIONAL Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach hopes a decision on a new date for the Tokyo Games can be agreed "as soon as possible". The Games were put back to 2021 on Tuesday after the IOC and Japanese organisers were warned by the World
IT is fast becoming a trend that's taking the world by storm and undoubtedly lifting the spirits of those passing by. Children who remain at home during the coronavirus outbreak have been painting the most wonderful and wacky rainbows. Children
MOTORISTS across the UK whose MOT is due to expire in the next few days will be given a six-month extension while coronavirus forces businesses shut. On Wednesday, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the government would be granting
Drivers have been given a 6-month MOT holiday to help them stick to the coronavirus quarantine. In the immediate aftermath of Boris Johnson's lockdown announcement, there were mixed messages about whether MOT tests would still be required.
TWO developers are to close every single construction site over fears that workers' health and safety could be at risk due to the coronavirus outbreak. Bellway and Persimmon have announced they are to close all construction sites by the end of
DARLINGTON Borough Council has released new information about changes to services in light of the coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson for the council said: "Our aims are to protect our residents, particularly those most vulnerable, and to minimise
Waste recycling tips have been closed by North Yorkshire county council and people are being urged not to create extra waste by carrying out DIY at their homes. The authority has shut all its household waste recycling centres across the county following
MARKET shoppers are being urged to make sure they observe social distancing rules if they visit today. The market in Northallerton will take place today, though it will only include traders selling food products. Hambleton District Council
TOWNSFOLK can air their views over £15m redevelopment plans on the site of a former North-East coal mine. Lichfields consultancy has been appointed by Washington-based developer, the Hellens Group, to steer the scheme, on the former Houghton Colliery
SPEED camera vans will continue to be deployed across North Yorkshire to stop the county becoming a racetrack police leaders have said. Although a drastic reduction in traffic is expected on the county's 5,350 miles of roads as people stay home
THE coronavirus may have brought the country to a near standstill, but they are rising to the occasion inside the ramshackle building that once served as a high street bank. These days, it is not financial deposits that are the currency at PACT
A DOMESTIC abuse service which helps people across North Yorkshire says they are determined to carry on as concern increases over rising problems amid the coronavirus crisis. The Yorkshire Independent Domestic Abuse Service offers life saving support
The number of coronavirus cases in the UK has risen to more than 8,000. A further 87 deaths were announced yesterday, bringing the total to 422, the largest day-on-day increase in the number of deaths since the outbreak began. There have been
LEADING figures in Darlington have heralded the community spirit that has been displayed in the town over the coronavirus outbreak and believe the crisis could strengthen the community for the future. Mayor Darlington Nick Wallis, Darlington MP
AN ELDERLY couple who are self-isolating are calling for help after they could not get any food. Nora Davidson, 70, and her 72-year-old husband Douglas, from Toronto near Bishop Auckland, are both in the ‘at risk’ category and so have decided to
A MAN who suffered catastrophic injuries in a cycling accident – including a broken back, punctured lung and bleeding on the brain – has a new lease of life since surviving the incident. On January 8, 2017, Anthony Rowan's daily bike ride to the
A MAN who led a robbery at a convenience store on the evening of New Year’s Day was jailed for almost five-and-a-half years. Kenneth McGregor and a 16-year-old male accomplice took part in the raid, robbing a female assistant of money at McColl
AN interactive trail sent people around former mining communities in search of artwork by the late pitman painter Norman Cornish. Northern Heartlands, the Durham Great Place Scheme, held its #CaptureCornish Trail in January and February to coincide
POLICE have praised an alert resident after she helped them track down and detain a suspected thief. Shortly before 7am on Saturday officers were called to the Thornhill Terrace area of Sunderland after it was reported a man had broken into a number
LOCAL authorities in the Tees Valley are seeking to reassure vulnerable and isolated residents they will not be forgotten during the coronavirus crisis with the launch of support hubs. Darlington Borough Council is redeploying staff from non-essential
THE online fitness guru Joe Wicks is on a mission to become “the PE teacher for the nation”. Over the past week he has posted a daily 30 minute workout on his YouTube channel which within days had been livestreamed by more than a million people
FEARS of loss of pay may stop employees from speaking out about coronavirus symptoms and see them continue to work, putting their own and other people's lives at risk, a zero-hour contract worker has said. Darlington woman Julie Meek was sent home
A CHARITY in the region is hoping to raise £250,000 to help local organisations at risk as a result of the coronavirus crisis. As the Covid-19 pandemic worsen and the country now in lockdown, local groups are under serious pressure to help those
A DRUG dealer made a forlorn bid to flush some of his “stock” down the toilet when police called at his home. Officers called at the address, in Evansleigh Road, Consett, on February 14, last year, and found a 3.5g cannabis deal, worth £30, on
A DRUG dealer made a forlorn bid to flush some of his “stock” down the toilet when police called at his home. Officers called at the address, in Evansleigh Road, Consett, on February 14, last year, and found a 3.5g cannabis deal, worth £30, on a
NORTH-EAST magician Chris Cross is bringing his magic tricks to the comfort of homes around the World, this evening. Chris will be broadcasting live from his home in High Spen, Gateshead, where he will perform a few magic tricks and also teach
THE North East England Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the wide and far-reaching Government measures to support businesses in this current difficult situation and is also delivering its own support to hundreds of regional companies. James Ramsbotham
HEALTHCARE watchdogs have been told improvements are needed to strengthen inspections in light of the alleged abuse of patients at a mental health hospital. An independent review has been carried out after the Care Quality Commission missed the
A NEW medical device supplier which aims to offer UK hospitals the latest innovations from around the world has secured a £650,000 investment from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment
This week’s Northern Echo babies of the week are Ava-May and Edward-Michael. Ava-May, pictured left, was born in Darlington to mum, Victoria Baker. Ava-May was born on January 2, weighing 5lb 4oz. Mum, Victoria, wishes for Ava-May to be happy
