Patrick Gouldsbrough

Digital Audience and Content Editor

Patrick Gouldsbrough grew up in Selby, North Yorkshire and started his journalism career at the Selby Times. He worked there for three years before joining The Northern Echo as Digital Reporter for County Durham. Aside from journalism, Patrick likes collecting vinyl records, playing sport and watching old movies.

Patrick Gouldsbrough grew up in Selby, North Yorkshire and started his journalism career at the Selby Times. He worked there for three years before joining The Northern Echo as Digital Reporter for County Durham. Aside from journalism, Patrick likes collecting vinyl records, playing sport and watching old movies.

Latest articles from Patrick Gouldsbrough

Three streets across the region scooped prizes after their postcodes came out in the draw

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week
Areas of the North East including, County Durham, Teesside and Darlington have all been selected for the £1,000 jackpot.

Sixteen pubs have gone up for sale in the North East, Northumberland and North Yorkshire after the company behind the venues collapsed and administrators brought in

16 North East pubs put up for sale after company behind them collapse
A rescue deal to save 16 pubs across the North East is being sought after the company behind the venue collapsed and administrators brought it.

The otter was spotted on the riverbanks of Darlington

Surprise as otter seen on the river banks of Darlington in 'rare' sighting

An otter has made a surprise return to the river in Darlington after surprising walkers and photographers.

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Osters has been launched at Newcastle’s Gosforth High Street by the team behind the celebrated Lovage venue in Jesmond.

New sister restaurant to popular food venue opens to rave reviews
Osters has been launched at Newcastle’s Gosforth High Street by the team behind the celebrated Lovage venue in Jesmond.

The prosecutions, brought by Durham County Council were heard in Peterlee Magistrates' Courts on December 5

Named and shamed: 7 County Durham residents fined £5k in court this week
Five County Durham residents have been fined a collective £5000 in court this week after failing to clear their gardens and leaving waste and rubbish dumped in them.

Vespa Italian Bar and Restaurant, on Roman Road, Primrose Hill, Jarrow

North East Italian restaurant and bar fined £50k for employing illegal workers

North East businesses have been fined thousands of pounds after they were found to be employing illegal workers at the start of this year.

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Max Convenience, who runs Wheatley Hill Store, Wheatley Hill, has appeared on the government's latest list of fines handed out to UK businesses who flouted illegal worker rules

County Durham shop fined heavily by UK government for using illegal workers

In total, Max Convenience/Wheatley Hill Store was fined £10,000 by the UK Government for falling short of the regulations.

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St Johns The Evangelist Church, on Neasham Road

Historic Darlington church dating back to 1849 goes up for sale for £200,000

St Johns Church built in 1849 is a Grade II listed building in a prominent elevated position adjacent to the Darlington railway station development.

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Paedophile jailed for 18 years after brave victim raises alarm to parents
A depraved paedophile has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after he was found guilty by a jury of multiple sex offences against a child.

The businesses have been listed in the Government's quarterly round-up of companies that have had penalties issued for the use of illegal workers

Seven North East businesses fined £150k for employing illegal workers revealed

North East businesses have been fined thousands of pounds after they were found to be employing illegal workers.

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