Education

Bowlers gather in South Park, Darlington, to remember Andy Dixon. Picture: Peter Barron

Bowlers gather for tournament in memory of popular club member
BOWLERS from all over the country have gathered in a North-East park to remember a much-loved former club member.

NEAS fundraising officer, Jon Appleton, receives the cheque from Emilie Jennings, left, and Lauren Ford. Also pictured, Head of RE Alex Marklew and RE teacher Jessica Duncan. Picture: Peter Barron

Autistic children to benefit thanks to schoolgirls’ fundraising efforts

Discover Brightwater photo competition winners Rob Lambert and Lyndon Mayos. Picture: Chris Barron

North-East river in the spotlight as photo contest winners revealed

Capri Pizza Feta

It’s a fayre cop - eating out on the way to see a policeman turned stand-up comedian

Cyclists raising money for the North East Autism Society during a previous challenge

North-East charity cyclists set their sights on Europe

Adam Pearce being presented with the Rising Star award

North Star’s Adam is named ‘Rising Star’ in national awards

Charity run to celebrate 200 years of North-East railway history

Charity run to celebrate 200 years of North-East railway history

Keith Wilson, who is taking a positive approach to being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Picture: Peter Barron

Making life miles better – the grandad who has Parkinson's Disease on the run

William Buick and Rebel At Dawn hold off Sir Titus. Picture: Tony Knapton

Title-chasing William Buick lands double on Redcar visit

Buick heads from Longchamp to Redcar as he chases jockeys’ title

Buick heads from Longchamp to Redcar as he chases jockeys’ title

The winners of the school's Special Awards with Peter Gibson MP

Outstanding students honoured at Darlington school

The dollies at ground level. Picture: Chris Barron

Being a grandad's hard on the knees

The Healing Nature project has had a major impact

North-East wildlife trust celebrates impact of ‘Healing Nature’ project

Amy Prince, sporting her trendy new bob, visited Butterwick Hospice with her grandma, June, to hand over the money she’d raised to fundraiser Elaine Dunning

Amy raises funds with haircut for hospice

Sherwoods managing director Simon MacConachie, left, with chairman Chris Elvidge, after receiving the award

North-East motor dealer wins Citroën retailer of the year title for second year running

The Reid Street Choir provide entertainment at the afternoon tea. Picture: Chris Barron

Charity treats elderly guests to afternoon tea and music

One of the sign language experts in action at Signpost Productions

The sound of breaking down barriers

Matt Hill, who has been promoted to Managing Director of Sport Works

New team to drive expansion of business aimed at transforming public health

Sir Keir Starmer faces an investigation by Durham Police into whether he broke lockdown laws

Starmer would have to resign if he’s fined for breaking lockdown laws – and so should the Prime Minister

Katherine Workman and Simon Jones after the Parkrun in South Park, Darlington, this morning. Picture: Peter Barron

Bride warms up for wedding by taking part in Parkrun

The Thomas Lord Suite gives a great view of the action

Onto a winner with a fine dining treat at the races

Welcome aboard...Stu Ellerton, in the cockpIt of the Boeing 737-800. Picture: Peter Barron

Meet the Darlington drummer who is 'flying' customers all over the world

County Durham is bidding to be the UK City of Culture for 2025

Let’s build on our glorious inheritance – together

Tom Marquand makes his move on Sense of Duty. Picture: Tony Knapton

Marquand relishes being on Duty at Redcar

Darlington Building Society Chairman Jack Cullen addresses the annual general meeting. Picture: Dave Charnley

Building Society pledges further ‘heavy investment’ after record-breaking year

Nicola Dixon and Andy Moses at the house in Middlesbrough that is being used in a trial to develop a blueprint for energy-efficient homes. Picture: Peter Barron

Trial underway to develop energy-efficient blueprint for future North-East homes

30 years ago...

A baby girl at 30!

Tom Marquand during a recent visit to Redcar. Picture: Peter Barron

Duty calls as Marquand heads to Redcar

Artists from Sylvan Skills led a willow-weaving workshop at Hardwick Park. Picture: Chris Booth

PICTURE GALLERY: Thousands uncover the magic of nature at Discover Brightwater’s Big Weekend

Paul and Leanne Colman toast their latest awards. Picture: Chris Barron

Fighting spirit leads to award for best gin distillery in the country

Storting passes the post in front last year

Stoute on the hunt for Thirsk’s glittering prize with Astro King

Darlington Building Society staff get ready for the tree-planting at The Clervaux Trust

Building Society volunteers invest in the future by planting 1,500 trees

Left to right: Alasdair MacConachie, Catherine Sunley, Peter Gibson, Jane Reed, and Colin Price. Picture: Peter Barron

MP vows to help plot future for historic site providing safe homes for older people

Pam Royle and NEAS chief executive John Phillipson start the walk

Hundreds of walkers descend on North-East park in the name of autism acceptance

Left to right: Catherine Millar, Director of Reading for Pleasure UK; author Cressida Cowell; Peter Gibson MP; and Head teacher Sarah Hardy. Picture: Heather Barron

Darlington MP goes back to school for a lesson in reading

Beth Major, chief executive of The Junction Foundation, on Redcar seafront. Picture: Peter Barron

In the eye of the storm - demand grows for charity supporting young people

Left to right: Bob Cuffe, Pam Royle, John Phillipson, Mackenzie Thorpe, and Peter Barron. Picture: Dave Charnley

‘Four-midable’ line-up of patrons unveiled by leading autism charity

Il Bandito (centre) makes it a double for James Horton, John and Jess Dance, and PJ McDonald at Redcar. Picture: Tony Knapton

Day to remember as rookie trainer kicks off career with a Redcar treble

Nicole Dixon, nine, of Newcastle, meets the Easter Bunnies at Redcar Races today. Picture: Peter Barron

Easter Bunnies make it a cracking day at the races

Beautiful Saltburn. Picture: Peter Barron

Surf far, surf good

Danielsflyer, trained by Michael Dods, winning at Redcar a year ago

Dods set to be a happy bunny at Redcar on Easter Monday

A previous Walk For Acceptance, organised by the North East Austim Society

TV Pam to start walk for autism charity

A meadow pipit on the ground. Picture: Mark Hamblin

Dog walkers urged to lead the way in protecting ground-nesting birds

Left to right: NEAS fundraising manager Kevin Meikle; Mackenzie Thorpe Centre principal Tracey Train; Alison Etherington, of Darlington Building Society; and John Phillipson, chief executive of NEAS

Building Society announces partnership with leading autism charity

Hummersknott Badminton Club hope to help spread international goodwill. Picture: Chris Barron

Business appeal to help Ukrainian badminton players

Left to right: Mike Holtham, Colin Laycock, Martin Langford, Bob Marshall and Paul Black. Picture: Peter Barron

The perfect partnership

North Star Housing Group is making grants available to help bring communities together for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Grants available to help communities mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Staff at Durata UK teamed up to finish the 500 mile cycle for Butterwick after boss John McGee injured his knee. From left: Andy Mullen, John McGee, Alison McGee, and Jasmine Smith. Picture: Chris Barron

Teesside business challenge raises £20,000 for North-East hospice

Boris Johnson - the first serving Prime Minister to be convicted of breaking the law.

Why the law-breaking Prime Minister should resign – along with the Chancellor

Eight-year-old skateboarder Brooke Duxfield, from Newcastle, tests out the new ramps. Picture: Chris Barron

Let the good times roll as village skatepark is restored

Lingdale Education Trust chief executive Nick Blackburn with Handale Primary head teacher, Nicola Padgett, and some of the pupils. Picture: Chris Barron

Growing education trust adds ninth school to its ‘family’

Stevie Mawhinney tees off on the first hole to launch the inaugural North East Autism Society Golf Day at Rockliffe Hall

Intrepid golfers pitch in to raise funds for autism charity

Having fun in a ball-pool at the end of the walk. Picture: Chris Barron

More than 100 learners join autism-friendly sensory walk

Jonathan Raiseborough with his new employers, Maaz Rahman and Nicci Knight - and the new book 'Zizu Loses His Stripes'

The art of acceptance in the world of autism