PARKING enforcement has been relaxed to help key workers who are working from home or self-isolating due to coronavirus. The new rules, which have been put in place and managed by by Harrogate Borough Council and Scarborough Borough Council, will
A HOSPICE for children and young adults has been told to improve after being rated as “requiring improvement” by a watchdog. Butterwick Hospice, in Stockton, saw its rating fall from “good” after an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC
POLITICAL leaders in the North-East have written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps warning the regional bus network is in danger of collapse without urgent Government financial assistance. The letter says key workers may be left unable to get
NHS frontline staff will start to be tested next week in a move aimed at boosting the workforce and allow those self-isolating with illnesses other than coronavirus to return to work. Sir Simon Stevens, NHS chief executive, said the tests would
MASS graves could be introduced if local death services become inundated with bodies during the coronavirus outbreak, experts have warned. Death and bereavement services will "highly likely" be overwhelmed even if just 1% of people who contract
CONSUMERS are being warned to be on the alert for fraudsters taking advantage of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Middlesbrough Council's Public Protection Service is urging people to be on the look-out for scams designed to take advantage of the
CLEVELAND Police have said a big thank you to an eight-year-old for a thoughtful gesture he gave to police amid the coronavirus crisis. Yesterday morning, Neighbourhood Officer, PC Rachel Booth was patrolling an area of Grangetown when young Kody
A COMMUNITY champion, former trade unionist and councillor, is among the latest victims of the coronavirus outbreak in the North-East. Margaret Beck, a former Sunderland city councillor, died this morning, a week after contracting Covid-19. The
A CARE provider is looking for a 'caring army' of new recruits to help elderly people during the coronavirus pandemic. HC-One, the UK’s largest care provider which has an HQ based in Darlington, is calling on workers who have been furloughed or
COOPLANDS, a bakers with shops across the North East, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, have remained committed to serving local communities amid the coronavirus outbreak. They aim to keep serving customers and stocking up their counters with fresh baked
HEART-melting moments amid the tears – it’s all part of daily life for a self-isolating foster parent. A new foster parent has told of her life during ten days as a self-isolating family in the hope it will help other young families experiencing
ENTERPRISING schools have joined forces to support the NHS in its fight against coronavirus by donating hundreds of items of equipment from their science departments. Under-pressure medical staff at Darlington Memorial Hospital are today receiving
POLICE officers were alerted to something fishy on Tuesday when the sign for the famous Riley’s Fish Shack, in Tynemouth, was reported stolen. Northumbria Police launched an investigation and the search for the missing sign began. Officers received
A FLOOD alleviation initiative which will see bespoke property-level protections introduced, street planting to improve drainage and reduce the volume of water entering sewers, has taken a major step forward after being granted a £500,000 boost.
INSOLVENCY and restructuring trade body R3 has responded to measures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to support self-employed people during the coronavirus outbreak. Chair Alexandra Withers said: “Even without the current coronavirus outbreak
A 45-year-old man has been charged with two counts of assault by beating an emergency worker, common assault and criminal damage. The charges were made in connection with a reported domestic incident in Belk Street in Hartlepool where two officers
Sunderland have placed some non-playing staff on furlough leave because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as the club attempts to protect jobs long-term. The League One club has announced that a number of employees who are unable to carry
A FORMER footballer has changed career after being forced to change paths due to a injury. Jimmy Warnett, a former player for Middlesbrough Football Club was forced to cut his professional career in sport short at 21-years-old due to injury.
A HOTEL is becoming a grocery pick-up point to help distribute food boxes to the community. Rockliffe Hall, in Darlington, which has closed as a result of coronavirus, is working with food supplier Wellocks to distribute the company's new food boxes
A COMMUNITY fund designed to help charity organisations has been brought forward by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner. Kim McGuinness has released the £200,000 pot early so charities can continue their vital work. Across the region hundreds
POLICE are warning members of the public to be vigilant following reports of fraudulent men offering to spray disinfectant onto driveways of properties for cash. The men approached three homes on Redcar Road, Mandale Road and Victoria Road in Stockton
CLEVELAND Police have said a big thank you to an eight-year-old for a thoughtful gesture he gave to police amid the coronavirus crisis. This morning, (Friday) Neighbourhood Officer, PC Rachel Booth was patrolling an area of Grangetown when eight-year-old
COOPLANDS, a bakers with shops across the North East, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, have remained committed to serving local communities amid the coronavirus outbreak. They aim to keep serving customers and stocking up their counters with fresh baked
REDUCED grass cutting and street cleaning have been unveiled in Middlesbrough in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Middlesbrough Council officials say priority will be given to essential frontline services for the foreseeable future – and the
FURTHER details have emerged following a suspected ram raid which left a supermarket with "significant damage" in the early hours of the morning. Sainsbury's on Station Road in Sunderland was targeted by thieves at around 2.45am on Friday (March
A BUSINESS support line set up for Tees Valley companies seeking advice and support during the coronavirus outbreak has now become an around-the-clock service. The Tees Valley Business Support Line has helped more than 1,000 companies since it
TROUBLEMAKERS have been warned they face criminal action following a spate of anti-social behaviour in a town. Northumbria Police is cracking down on youth disorder after reports of a number of incidents across Ryton, near Gateshead. Groups of
A LOGISTICS company that employs around 100 people between its Newton Aycliffe and York sites has joined a national drive to keep the country supplied during coronavirus measures. York-based YDL has joined over 700 logistics businesses, all members
RECYCLING bosses have moved to dispel concerns that fly-tipping could soar and recycling banks for residents overspill as it introduces fees for businesses to dispose of glass, paper and cardboard. North Yorkshire County Council said it had been
The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus has drastically increased by almost 200 overnight. Latest figures from the Department of Health reveal that the number of deaths had gone from 578 to 759 as of 9am on Thursday
James McClean has been fined two weeks' wages by Stoke after he posted a picture of him home schooling his children in a balaclava. The winger has also agreed to delete his Instagram account following the post which provoked online criticism.
A TEESSIDE lottery winner is using her lock-down time to join a campaign to knit "twiddlemuffs" for people with dementia. Cheryl Brudenell, from Stockton, who scooped £1m in 1997 is joining other lottery winners to take part in the effort to help
THE North-East hospitality industry is banding together to create a "taste club" aimed at helping producers and suppliers survive coronavirus. The Taste Club is a subscription box service which will use products produced in the region such as craft
WORKERS from businesses across the North-East have expressed confusion about whether their workplaces should be open amid concerns that companies are not following rules on social distancing during the coronavirus crisis. A number of concerned
POLICE in rural areas of North Yorkshire are taking the urgent “stay at home, save lives” message to the Moors, Dales and coast this weekend. In a clear message, officers are calling on people not to travel to popular countryside beauty spots –
THE Health Secretary Matt Hancock has tested positive for coronavirus and is now self-isolation. It comes just hours after the Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed he had tested positive for the COVID-19 overnight. Prime Minister Boris
A FACTORY has been closed for deep cleaning after an employee is understood to have become ill with the coronavirus. The Cummins plant in Darlington is understood to have closed last night after an employee became ill. An employee, who works
I ACCEPT that the nation should show their gratitude to our NHS personnel and all of the people who are putting their lives at risk trying to keep us at all safe and well at this time, but applaud like we did at 8pm last night seems such a small recognition
Richmond MP and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak's weekly column for the D&S Times, sister paper to The Northern Echo UNPRECEDENTED and life-changing – that’s the scale of the challenge the nation faces. But however daunting the immediate
WHY is Durham County Council still allowing litter pickers to work? I’ve seen these people who are able to walk the streets unmasked, ungloved, there are no regular hand wash facilities available, nowhere enclosed for break times. They’re having to
Glen Durrant has admitted it took him time to come to terms with having to put his dreams on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic. The 49-year-old Middlesbrough darts professional has enjoyed a whirlwind year or so having won his PDC tour card
HAMBLETON District Council have issued an urgent appeal for help in housing the homeless. Following a Government directive, all local authorities need to find temporary housing for people sleeping rough in their locale to help prevent the spread
THE Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus he has this morning confirmed. The PM had developed mild symptoms overnight and was tested for COVID-19 by NHS staff in Downing Street. On social media, the PM said: "Over
SEAFRONT car parks have been shut after visitors from as far away as Sunderland were caught on trips to the coast. The car park on Majuba Road, in Redcar, the coast road car park between Redcar and Marske and the Pier and Cat Nab car parks, in Saltburn
A TIRELESS volunteer who runs a hub for the homeless has praised selfless Teessiders for supporting the vulnerable during the covid-19 outbreak. Susan Gill had to shut the Homeless Cafe, on Princes Road, Middlesbrough, on Monday to comply with measures
Police are warning members of the public to be vigilant following reports of fraudulent men offering to spray disinfectant onto driveways of properties for cash. The men approached three properties on Redcar Road, Mandale Road and Victoria Road
A SUPERMARKET has closed to the public after suspected thieves ram raided the store's front in the early hours of Friday morning. Sainsbury's on Station Road in Sunderland has been left with "significant damage" following the incident which reportedly
AT a time when we are confronting a national health and economic emergency, I find it shocking and frankly obscene that Durham County Council (via its developer Kier) has submitted a planning application for a 300 square metre roof terrace for the
SUPERMARKET giant Asda has revealed it will be providing full pay to vulnerable staff members who have been asked to take leave during the coronavirus pandemic. Asda, which has implemented social distancing rules at all of its stores across the
A SEASIDE food festival has been cancelled to support national efforts to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus. Durham County Council officials this morning said they had taken the sad but necessary decision to call off Seaham Food Festival, which
WHILE schools and nurseries remain shut nationwide, parents with young children are in need of new ways to entertain and educate at home. In response to this need, online retailer Amazon has announced that a whole month of freebies through their
A TEENAGE boy has been missing from his Skelton home overnight and police are trying to trace him. Rome Wilcockson, 13-years-old, was last seen at 1pm yesterday, wearing a grey hooded padded Gym King jacket, black skinny Adidas tracksuit bottoms
SPORTS Direct founder Mike Ashley has apologised for "ill-judged and poorly timed" emails to the Government and poor communication with employees and the public in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. In an open letter, the majority owner of Frasers
The seeds of Sunderland's remarkable 1973 FA Cup triumph may well have been sown during an enforced lay-off as flu swept through the city and the club months earlier. Bob Stokoe's men were languishing in 19th place in the second division table when
A VETERAN who became a counsellor after leaving the Navy is on a mission to support armed forces veterans, third sector workers and others struggling with mental health issues. Former Royal Navy sailor Mark Walsh is one of a dozen social entrepreneurs
ARTISTS have released pictures of work which were meant to be part of a new exhibition now hidden behind closed doors. The show was put together by artists at the Northern School of Art and was due to open ay Hartlepool Art Gallery on Saturday.
A DARLINGTON schoolgirl has written a message to our emergency service workers after she herself waved goodbye to her parents in the NHS earlier this week. Eight-year-old Millie Cadman decided to write a poem for the NHS after being temporarily
AT this stage, no pets have been infected with the covid-19 virus. Since the virus can survive on surfaces, it might be present on their hair, feet, collars and leads. If an animal has been in contact with an infected person, they could carry
TWIN girls enjoying an art lesson with their mum took the opportunity to make posters in support of NHS and supermarket workers to show their appreciation. Phoebe and Freya Christon, seven, from Thornton, near Middlesbrough, decided to create brightly-coloured
RICHMOND Business and Tourism Association and Richmond Town Council are working together to keep residents informed about how local businesses are operating during coronavirus measures. The association and town council have produced a leaflet to
As families across the UK continue to say indoors and play their role in fighting coronavirus, the country took to the streets, through windows and balconies, to clap and show appreciation for our frontline services at 8pm last night. This is just
IN just a few weeks, coronavirus has brought the UK to its knees. Now more than ever, we are reliant on our doctors, nurses and medical staff in our NHS hospitals. These guardian angels of the community are serving on the frontline under impossible
A TOWN councillor has spoken out about fuel poverty at a time more and more people are spending days at home, following government advice to stay indoors and help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Darlington's Northgate councillor Eleanor Lister
A NUMBER of contract workers at the Amazon Fulfilment Centre in Darlington have fallen ill and have been sent home, The Northern Echo understands. Five contract workers, who were finishing off the site on Symmetry Park, were reportedly sent home
ACADEMICS from the region will look into whether sniffer dogs could play a role in preventing the spread of Coronavirus. Charity Medical Detection Dogs will work with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Durham University to test
CHILDLINE has seen an unprecedented demand for its services from hundreds of vulnerable youngsters struggling with the impact of coronavirus. Since last week there it has provided more than 900 counselling sessions with youngsters about coronavirus
A CONVICTED sex offender who was supposed to be living in a Darlington hotel has been jailed for failing to the police he had moved out. Mark McLucas was not living where he was supposed to be during a three-month period last year, Teesside Crown
A FOOTBALL club boss has offered to put his hand in his pocket to keep the club's youth academy up and running through the Coronavirus pandemic. With football clubs struggling to cope, many are already battling to pay wages and have had to pay off
HORRIFIED residents have hit out at fly tippers who dumped a huge trail of rubbish, including a garden shed, children’s toys and bin bags of household waste in a country lane. Councillors are now hoping investigators can find some evidence as to
A PAPER girl has given out her number alongside deliveries, in a note to a town's residents that offers support to the vulnerable and isolated during the coronavirus pandemic. Abigail Colquhoun delivers papers around Darlington and attached a post-it
AN artist leading a sewing project inspired by the Quaker Tapestries is urging people stuck at home because of coronavirus to get involved as it moves online. Darlington artist Sarah Oatley, of Drawn Threads, had been leading workshops at the town's
A WOMAN branded “a professional shoplifter” has successfully appealed against the length of a prison sentence recently imposed by magistrates. But Charlene Amelia Watson has only seen her jail term of 36 weeks reduced by nine days on appeal.
COMMERCIAL law firm Muckle LLP has teamed up with education tech business globalbridge in a bid to attract a more diverse range of talent into the industry. The North-East law firm hopes to break down barriers to entering the legal profession and
APPLIED Graphene Materials (AGM), based in Redcar, has been making good progress developing speciality graphene materials for the region and the rest of the world. The business develops graphene coatings and composites and launched a primer in Halfords
CORONAVIRUS is having an impact on all businesses and industries – now the National Sheep Association (NSA) has raised concerns about the impact on farming. NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said: “We can only start from a position of absolute respect
