Stories for 15 October 2004
Consett,Stanley,Chester Le Street News
Nichola is planning a better future
THE woman who has been given the task of improving the quality of life for residents in part of a north Durham town is urging householders to come forward with new projects. more...
Fruit tuck shop opens
STUDENTS in north Durham are ditching sweets for healthy treats. more...
Darlington,Newton Aycliffe,Sedgefield,Barnard Castle News
Crime still low in village
POLICE have insisted that a rural village continues to have low crime levels, despite problems involving youths causing trouble. more...
Painting gift to college
A PAINTING of a North-East college at the centre of a £5m revamp has been handed over to staff. more...
Sheriff to tour schools in borough
THE High Sheriff of County Durham is visiting schools across the Darlington borough to teach youngsters the long history of his office. more...
Parish unhappy about plan
PLANS to increase the number of houses on a development in a village near Darlington have gone before parish councillors. more...
Now that's Smartie thinking
CHURCH members have raised £1,000 in aid of homeless people in Chile by collecting money in Smartie tubes. more...
Easing the agony of abuse
TUCKED away in the heart of Darlington, The Centre is a lifeline for hundreds of women who have been victims of rape or sexual abuse. more...
Barnardo's class
PUPILS yesterday learned about Barnardo's and then put their knowledge to good journalistic use. more...
£100,000 for school paths
DETAILS of three schemes providing paths to Darlington schools were revealed yesterday. more...
Mast site 'worst possible place'
A COUNCILLOR claims a communications company has chosen the worst possible place to site a mobile phone mast in Darlington. more...
Darlington,Wear Valley,Sedgefield,Newton Aycliffe,Bishop Auckland,Barnard Castle News
Extra parking spaces part of hospital redesign
A MAJOR scheme to increase parking space at the Memorial Hospital, Darlington, is likely to get the go-ahead. more...
Homes set for approval
PROTESTERS seem set to lose a fight to stop a housing development in Middleton St George. more...
GPs ready to start work from new £2.1m surgery
ONE of Darlington's best known GP practices is celebrating the start of a new era this week. more...
Christmas tree with no lights casts a shadow across village
A PARISH councillor's idea for a Christmas tree without lights got short shrift in Hurworth this week. more...
A real Teesdale welcome
THE newly refurbished tourist information centre in Barnard Castle has become a tourist attraction in its own right, thanks to the skill of local craftsmen. more...
Durham,East Durham News
Catwalk chance for pupils
SCHOOL pupils have tried their hand at fashion design to help out a new label aimed at the 15 to 25-year-old market. more...
Builders con the elderly
POLICE in Peterlee are urging elderly residents who may have been targeted by conman builders to contact them. more...
20-year vision for Durham's future
A NEW phase in the ambitious 20-year project to exploit Durham City's potential was launched yesterday. more...
90-year-old man is robbed as he waited at bus stop
AN ELDERLY man was robbed of hundreds of pounds as he waited at a bus stop, a court heard. more...
Fight to save supermarket wins support
HUNDREDS of people have backed the fight to save Durham City's only supermarket from closure. more...
East Cleveland News
Nursery move proposal
A NEW home is needed for a plant nursery that sells discounted goods. more...
Helpline is launched
AN online council helpline has been launched. more...
Viking visits school to promote family learning workshops
HE may look fierce dressed as a Viking warrior, but Mark Hadlett's bark is worse than his bite. The re-enactment enthusiast and his wife, Amanda, stepped back in time to promote Family Learning Week workshops for children and parents. more...
East Cleveland,Teesside News
Crackdown on anti-social youngsters starts
POLICE have launched a crackdown on young tearaways causing trouble on the streets of Loftus. more...
Staff to join families on march to save care home
STAFF and relatives of residents at the Graceland nursing home in Guisborough are stepping up their fight to save it from closure. more...
Nursery could make way for development
A COUNCIL-owned garden nursery near Redcar could be closed to make way for a village development. more...
Can we have our ball back?
A CRICKET ball has rebounded back to its spiritual home in East Cleveland after almost 100 years. more...
Parish's plea for joiner's home looks doomed
A SENIOR planning officer for the North York Moors National Park Authority warned that a Castleton joiner's proposal to build a home next to his business could open the floodgates for others. more...
Northallerton,Hawes,Richmond News
Thomas is steaming up for Dales debut
ONE of the most celebrated engines in railway literature - Thomas the Tank Engine - will run on the revived Wensleydale line this month. more...
Cost query over repeated repairs to road bridge
QUESTIONS have been asked about the cost to a local authority of repairing a narrow bridge which has been repeatedly damaged by unsuitable traffic near Thirsk. more...
£2m appeal launched to transform old station
A £2M public appeal to turn Richmond's old station building into a community and commercial centre is to be officially launched before the end of the month. more...
Civic stalwart will carry banner no more
A MAN whose family has held a ceremonial role in Richmond for more than a century is stepping down after 35 years. more...
Town bypass is bypassed by drivers
DRIVERS are bypassing Thirsk bypass because the surface of the road is so poor. more...
Northallerton,Richmond,Hawes News
Treatment and fundraising go hand in hand
HOSPITAL patients enjoyed the luxury of a manicure and helped the fight against cancer at the same time. more...
Young swimmers land title success
YOUNG swimmers from Thirsk completed their last year as members of the East Coast League as champions. more...
Concern over end of Saturday surgeries
PRIMARY care trusts in North Yorkshire are taking action over the proposed withdrawal of Saturday morning surgeries in family doctor practices. more...
Church plan turned down
A PLAN to relocate headstones in a churchyard and make way for a car park has been refused by planners. more...
8,000 use meals on wheels service
ABOUT 8,000 older people in North Yorkshire receive meals through the county council's delivery service. more...
Approval likely for housing scheme
PROPOSALS to create 14 homes in a conservation area are expected to be approved despite a series of objections from residents. more...
Witnesses to accident sought
AN elderly woman was seriously ill in hospital last night after an accident in Malton. more...
Pond scheme
Plans to build an angling pond at Cross Lanes, Tollerton, near Easingwold, are expected to be approved next week. more...
Decision day looms
A LANDOWNER may be ordered to demolish his home-made flood defences next week over fears that they increase the flood risk of his neighbours. more...
Women's Institute backs campaign to save the streets
ENGLISH Heritage has enlisted the support of the Women's Institute to help clear streets of unwanted signs, poles and bollards. more...
Debate on the rural issues
THE Country Land And Business Association (CLA) will have a debate on the impact of the proposed regional assembly on rural areas in the Tynesdale Suite of Hexham Mart, at 6.15pm on Monday. more...
Teesside News
Clampdown on trouble
POLICE in Stockton have been given powers to challenge youths who persist in anti-social behaviour. more...
Trust's challenge to make a difference
A CHALLENGE is going out to children and young people in Middlesbrough to make a difference in the community. more...
On the spot
COUNCILLORS will be put on the spot by youngsters next week as part of Local Democracy Week. more...
In the swim thanks to £2,000 grant
YOUNG swimmers are training for an It's a Swimming Knockout competition thanks to a £2,000 grant. more...
Shop couple sold alcohol to youngsters
A COUPLE who run a discount alcohol shop were described as atrocious licensees at Teesside Magistrates'court yesterday. more...
Tributes paid to council worker
TRIBUTES have been paid to a well-known former council employee who has died suddenly. more...
Teacher's trip to Sri Lanka
A PRIMARY school headteacher has returned home after spending time in a country hit by conflict. more...
Chance to get blanket test
TIME is running out for people in Hartlepool to take advantage of a free electric blanket safety check. more...
Healthy living message
PROJECTS to promote healthy living messages to young people in Hartlepool have been a success. more...
The North East Advertiser
Family mourns crash children
A DEVASTATED mother has described how she came across the road accident that claimed the lives of her ten-year-old son and teenage daughter. more...
Hundreds hit by rural bus service cuts
HUNDREDS of villagers claim they have been cut off after a bus company cut services. more...
Students show business sense
STUDENTS are turning a school project into a profit, after launching a new product on the market. more...
Jobs-for-cash couple win £3m NHS pay-out
A COUPLE who once masterminded a jobs-for-cash fraud that netted them more than £250,000 have won a £3m pay-out for their disabled child. more...
Museum named top tourist attraction
Beamish Museum has been named the best tourist attraction in the North-East. more...
Wall row residents win reprieve
RESIDENTS fighting plans for a high wall near their homes have won a temporary reprieve. more...
Court order bans city pest
ACTION has been taken to quell the antics of a persistent nuisance who pesters shop, restaurant and pub staff while drunk or under the influence of drugs. more...
Boost for hospice
A TIRELESS charity supporter, who has overcome personal setbacks, has boosted a hospice appeal. more...
Plan for 120 homes approved
MORE than 120 homes will be built on the site of a former council estate, as part of plans to regenerate a former pit village. more...
Conmen steal life savings of widow, 73
A WIDOW has been left heartbroken after callous burglars stole her life savings and love letters written by her husband 50 years ago. more...
Grief as crash claims two young lives
A DEVASTATED mother has described how she came across the road accident that claimed the lives of her ten-year-old son and teenage daughter. more...
The North East Business
UK harvests rise despite delay caused by bad weather
THE size of the UK's harvest rose slightly this year, according to figures published yesterday. more...
Abbey voters agree to takeover
Abbey National shareholders last night gave the go-ahead for a takeover by Spain's largest bank after a stormy meeting in which the group faced a barrage of criticism. more...
Manufacturers' confidence increasing, says survey
CONFIDENCE in the North-East manufacturing sector has soared - outstripping nationwide expectations. more...
Strike 'inevitable' after talks
UNION officials at a North-East factory said strike action was now almost inevitable after last-chance talks with management broke down acrimoniously. more...
Arriva picks up German rail operator
BUS and train company Arriva has acquired a German rail operator in a deal worth £43.4m. more...
WH Smith turns page on weak profits
ONE of the worst chapters in WH Smith's 212-year history was laid bare yesterday after its core UK business wilted in the face of competition from price-cutting rivals. more...
Art franchise appeals
AN international art retailer based in the region has attracted interest from more than 50 companies from as far afield as Moscow and Milan. more...
Abbey voters agree to takeover
Abbey National shareholders last night gave the go-ahead for a takeover by Spain's largest bank after a stormy meeting in which the group faced a barrage of criticism. more...
Masterplan is unveiled for multi-million pound park
THE masterplan for a multi-million pound business park which could create up to 20,000 jobs in the region was unveiled last night. more...
The North East Entertainment
The Phantom Of The P'opera, Billingham Forum
THIS rock musical is so bad that you end up studying everything from the lack of sets, ill-assorted costumes, poor acting, rotten script and second-hand sound to the "kitchen sink" rock/pop song crashing out on stage. more...
Anthology's N-E launch
AN anthology that went straight to number one in the UK's poetry bestsellers chart on National Poetry Day last week, will have its North-East launch tomorrow. more...
Painting gift to college
A PAINTING of a North-East college at the centre of a £5m revamp has been handed over to staff. more...
Sad tale of the sex trade
Sex Traffic (C4): AT a charity dinner in Massachusetts, the rich and the powerful are donating big sums of money to charity, while whispering that "I need to talk to you about the Iraq contract". more...
The North East Farming
Red meat producers told food chain must co-operate and communicate
RED meat producers must wake up to the new world in which they are about to operate. more...
Around the marts
BARNARD CASTLE . - Wed. of last week. Fwd: 1520 sheep, Lt lambs to 90.2p av 88.6p; std 114p av 107.2p; med to 114 av 108.3p; heavy to 107p av 103.8p. Cast sheep: Cont £39; Suff £38.50; Mule £36; Swale £23.50. Tues. - Fwd: 104 cattle. Breeding cattle: Lim cow & calf £640; AA cow & calf £320. Feeding bulls: Simm £430; BB £400; Fries £350. Store cattle: Lim £585; BA £540; BB £530; AA £518; Herefd £500. Cows & calves: NN&RG Handley £640; J&V Bussey £640, £630, £580, £500, £470, £450, £420. Feeding bulls: J Buck £430, £415, £400, £375; R Tookey £350, £310. Store cattle. - NN&RG Handley £410, £295; WK Lamb £480, £468, £435; PRE&E Marwood £495, £460, £410; B&S Teasdale & Son £530, £490, £450; T&G Lee £495, £440; GA Day £585, £555, £500; Mrs D Coggins & Son £495, £485, £472, £455; P Dowson £440, £425, £422, £415, £385, £365; DA&AM Gill £540, £485, £445; JR&L Harding £518, £500, £490, £455; L Hunter £542, £525, £502, £475. more...
Get on the bus now - or miss it
AN INDUSTRY leader described the conference as a "call to arms". more...
Grain report
by Robin Twizell more...
Political support for coherent policy vital
THE IMPORTANCE of the thousands of acres of heather moorland to the Ryedale economy was emphasised during a visit to the 7,000-acre Spaunton Manor Estate by MP for Ryedale, John Greenway. more...
Teeswaters at Leyburn
THE annual show and sale of pedigree Teeswater sheep, at Leyburn Auction Mart, saw a good crowd of buyers bidding well, with a record price of 1,700gns for a ram bred at Baudshaw Farms, bought by E. Thackery and Sons. more...
Special livestock sales
HAWES. - Sat. Annual show & sale of Swaledale gimmer lambs & shlgs. Fwd: 3,334 sheep. Gimmer lambs to £120 av £44.25 (down £1.42 on 2003); gimmer shlgs to £122 av £81.34 (down £1.90). more...
Harvest has been grim
THE disastrous impact of the wet summer on the region's harvest became clear this week. more...
The North East Features
Shop Talk: A feast for under a fiver
SEVEN pounds for baked beans on toast? That's what Jamie Oliver was charging at his Fifteen restaurant in London. True, the Best Baked Bean Bruschetta came garnished with cherry tomatoes, red chillis, basil, rocket and shaved parmesan. But still... more...
Deadly threat of diabetes
Almost two million people in the UK have diabetes but as many as half don't know it. Health Correspondent Barry Nelson takes a closer look at a growing but avoidable crisis. more...
Durham Memories: Moorland home for a bay horse and a dragon
Gilesgate Moor is an extensive eastern suburb of Durham and has much in common with its northern counterpart at Framwellgate Moor. more...
Comment from The Northen Echo: Keeping an eye on the ball
SVEN-Goran Erikkson gave David Beckham a slap on the wrist yesterday, warning him to be more careful about what he does and says. more...
TV review
Sex Traffic (C4) more...
Shoptalk
SEVEN pounds for baked beans on toast? That's what Jamie Oliver was charging at his Fifteen restaurant in London. True, the Best Baked Bean Bruschetta came garnished with cherry tomatoes, red chillis, basil, rocket and shaved parmesan. But still... more...
The killer that took me by surprise
There's a killer on the loose claiming 900 victims a year - the majority of which are children and pensioners. more...
So close - but so far apart
The debates are over, and with just 18 days to go until America chooses a president, it is still too close to call. Nick Morrison looks at the race for the White House - and what the outcome will mean for Britain. more...
Burton's Bytes: The Italian stallion strikes again
ROCKY LEGENDS: Publisher: Ubisoft. Format: PS2. Price: £39.99: Family friendly? Unlike the films, this game is for the over 16s only. more...
Burton's Bytes
ROCKY LEGENDS more...
15/10/04
REGIONAL ASSEMBLY: ACCORDING to a recent poll by the North-East Chamber of Commerce, over two-thirds of business people in County Durham favour the establishment of one council in County Durham as a result of November's referendum. more...
The North East Jobs
Masterplan is unveiled for multi-million pound park
THE masterplan for a multi-million pound business park which could create up to 20,000 jobs in the region was unveiled last night. more...
The North East Leisure
Moorland home for a bay horse and a dragon
Gilesgate Moor is an extensive eastern suburb of Durham and has much in common with its northern counterpart at Framwellgate Moor. more...
The Italian Stallion strikes again
ROCKY LEGENDS: Publisher: Ubisoft. Format: PS2. Price: £39.99: Family friendly? Unlike the films, this game is for the over 16s only. more...
The North East News
Delays for energy scheme but hopes remain high
A LEADING geologist has been describing how a wall of water has frustrated attempts to uncover so-called "hot rocks" near a redundant cement plant in the North Pennines. more...
Neighbour is told to behave or face prison
A MAN who nearly forced his neighbours out of their homes with a torrent of abuse and unruly behaviour was yesterday ordered to curb his conduct or face jail. more...
Tackling an embarrassing issue at the click of a mouse
NEWCASTLE Falcons rugby stars are promoting a new website designed to promote sexual health in the region. more...
Couple's lifeline legacy for those in peril on the sea
LIFEBOATS along the region's coastline are to receive a cash lifeline - thanks to the generosity of a retired naval officer. more...
Football club signs for town's website
A FOOTBALL club is the latest organisation to sign up to a town's online community website. more...
Nutty idea that can save lives
Cashew nuts - that favourite party nibble - are now improving safety on the roads. more...
CPS to launch unique initiative in N-E
THE Crown Prosecution Service in County Durham is launching a unique initiative in the North-East that will see cases of domestic violence dealt with in special courts. more...
Grieving mum's plea to backpackers
The mother of a British backpacker killed in Australia has urged young travellers to take basic precautions before jetting abroad during gap years. more...
Stepping on the gas to the future
A discovery by British scientists could potentially mean the end of the petrol engine. more...
Expansion as quality Dales beef builds enviable reputation
AN AWARD-WINNING meat producer is expanding his business after building an up-to-the-minute cutting and packaging plant. more...
Unions say academies will create 'two-tier education'
THE North-East will be left with a two-tier education system if independent academies planned for the region go ahead, unions warned yesterday. more...
Able UK in ghost ships court battle
A LANDMARK court battle to decide the fate of nine rusting US navy ships due to be broken up in the North-East began today. more...
Assembling capital ideas
With Durham City emerging as a clear favourite for the location of the proposed North-East Regional Assembly, Tony Kearney casts an eye over some of the buildings that could provide a possible home. more...
Survey uncovers structural problems at railway museum
URGENT repair work on one of the region's leading tourist attractions will get under way later this month. more...
Police stage biggest rural crime operation ever seen in area
A MASSIVE two-night operation aimed at combating rural crime took place over 1,200 miles of North-East countryside last week. more...
Terror at hands of torturers for hire
THESE are the two vicious gangsters who kidnapped and tortured a North-East man, bringing terror to a peaceful village. more...
Exercise weights crushed girl, four
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl died when an exercise bench collapsed bringing down more than 60 kilograms of weights on top of her. more...
The killer that took me by surprise
There's a killer on the loose claiming 900 victims a year - the majority of which are children and pensioners. more...
Knitting club starts up in former brothel
A FORMER brothel has become a haven for a more gentle pastime. more...
United striker did 61mph in 40mph zone
NEWCASTLE United star Shola Ameobi has been banned from driving for 28 days for doing 61mph in a 40mph zone. more...
Inquest verdict on nurse in road accident
A RETIREMENT party ended in tragedy when a nurse was hit and killed by a taxi after stepping out into the road. more...
Police hunt bicycle thief
A MAN pushed a 13-year-old boy off his bike before stealing it. more...
Police launch investigation as MP targeted in handbills
HUNDREDS of handbills attacking one of the region's most senior MPs were delivered to homes and businesses across her constituency in a co-ordinated night-time operation. more...
Drunken actor was killed on railtrack
AN actor who starred in the hit film Billy Elliot has been killed by a freight train. more...
Wanted: A keen Sunday worker
IT means a lot of Sunday working but it's not a bad job - a salary of nearly £53,000-a-year, plus a chauffeur and a medieval palace to call home. more...
'No' campaign ahead in latest poll
THE number of people in favour of a North-East regional assembly seems to be slipping back. more...
Wanted: A keen Sunday worker
IT means a lot of Sunday working but it's not a bad job - a salary of nearly £53,000-a-year, plus a chauffeur and a medieval palace to call home. more...
Top photographer opens new gallery
AN internationally celebrated photographer from the region has opened a new gallery in Northallerton. more...
Three arrested in drugs raids
HEROIN and crack cocaine with a street value of £27,000 were seized in a series of raids yesterday. more...
Delays for energy scheme but hopes remain high
A LEADING geologist has been describing how a wall of water has frustrated attempts to uncover so-called "hot rocks" near a redundant cement plant in the North Pennines. more...
Salmonella warning over Spanish eggs
Health experts issued a warning yesterday about salmonella in Spanish eggs. more...
University tutor admits charges of child porn
A UNIVERSITY tutor and music festival worker appeared in court yesterday to admit Internet child pornography charges. more...
Appeal follows fatal accident
POLICE are appealing for a lorry driver who could have vital information about a road accident that claimed the life of a young woman at the weekend to get in touch. more...
Hundreds to attend service for top doctor
MORE than 200 people are expected to attend a memorial service today for a leading North-East doctor. more...
Solicitor attacks Post Office over 'flawed' closure process
A SOLICITOR has attacked the Post Office's decision to close 11 branches in the region, claiming its consultation process in relation to one site was flawed. more...
Arson attack trial is dropped
THE trial of seven youths accused of burning down a North-East community centre was abandoned by prosecutors yesterday. more...
Rural network sees membership double
AN ORGANISATION aimed at getting more women in rural areas into new skills, and possibly into their own businesses, has doubled its numbers. more...
The North East Opinion
'No' is winning
WITH ballot papers about to drop through County Durham and Cleveland letterboxes next week, the regional assembly debate enters its final phase. more...
Don't let housework take over your life
IF HOUSEWORK is the new rock and roll, I'll sit this dance out, thank you all the same. TV shows such as How Clean is Your House? - to which the answer is invariably "not at all" - go on and on and whole newspaper columns devoted to how to polish the silver or make a bed indicate that those who ordain such things have decided housework is the topic of the moment. more...
The North East Sport
Second French foray is a success for Easterby
O LA LA, Somnus showed the French the way again to land his second Group 1 race this year over the Channel, in the Prix de la Foret at Longchamp on Saturday. more...
Noon blow adds to Falcons' woes
NEWCASTLE Falcons have suffered another injury blow ahead of Sunday's match at home to Saracens. more...
Town miss out as league's new boys stand firm
NORTHALLERTON Town boss Paul Burton read the riot act to his team following their latest defeat last Saturday. more...
Darlington fight back to earn point at Dudley
A HAT-TRICK of tries by full back Iain Dixon helped Darlington Mowden Park to a 35-20 win at home to Bedford Athletic, which lifted them into mid-table in National Three North. more...
Boro out to keep Schwarzer
MIDDLESBROUGH want Mark Schwarzer to commit his future to the club amid mounting speculation that he is bound for Manchester United in the summer. more...
Elliott can follow Keane, claims McCarthy
MICK McCARTHY claims Sunderland's Stephen Elliott can follow in the footsteps of Republic of Ireland record scorer Robbie Keane. more...
No-one smelling of roses
IN the red corner Goliath Gascoigne; in the blue corner David Beckham. It would be the perfect showdown to decide which of them deserves the greater headlines. more...
Racing heroes turn out for Jimmy
Malton came to a standstill yesterday as the historic racing centre paid its respects to Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer Jimmy FitzGerald, who died last week following a long illness, aged 69. more...
Quakers boss looks certain to find room for Hignett
DARLINGTON boss David Hodgson is a stickler for keeping faith with winning sides, but even he admits it would be "difficult to ignore" the return to fitness of Craig Hignett. more...
Young trials rider lifts European crown
A YOUNG motorcycle trials champion is celebrating after picking up a European title. more...
Crash ends Bardy's promising return
SCOTCH Corner driver Tony Bardy looked set for a rostrum placing in his first rally for more than nine months when he crashed out within sight of the finish on the 35th Tour of Mull. more...
Oasis Star to chart winning course
SOFTENING ground at Newmarket could help Oasis Star (3.25) inch to victory in the Bellwinch Homes Handicap. more...
Wellock's World: No-one smelling of roses
IN the red corner Goliath Gascoigne; in the blue corner David Beckham. It would be the perfect showdown to decide which of them deserves the greater headlines. more...
Pony dates
Bedale & West of Yore PC. - Oct 24: Mounted games training, 5-7pm, at Catterick. For details ring Rowan on 01748 832829. Competition rallies, ten years and over, REC Oct 18, YRC Oct 25. For further details phone Robert 01845 526185. more...
Reveley enjoys win at the third and final attempt
LINGDALE-based show jumper James Reveley scored a memorable win at the Horse of the Year Show, staged at the NEC Birmingham and attracting all the country's top riders. more...
Triumph before retirement for Magic
A PONY found tied to a fence at sales in Ireland has thrilled his North Yorkshire owner by winning a top prize at the Horse of the Year Show. more...
Top riders all set to tackle Scott Trial
THE famous Scott Trial takes place next Saturday, October 23 with a full entry of 200 including competitors from as far away as Spain and the United States, writes Wally Richmond. more...
Rare optimisim will fill the Quakers' air
AN unfamiliar sense of optimism is sure to be in the air at the Williamson Motors Stadium tomorrow when Quakers take on Bury. more...
Noon blow adds to Falcons' woes
NEWCASTLE Falcons have suffered another injury blow ahead of Sunday's match at home to Saracens. more...
Seve's big match comes to Wynyard
GOLF legend Seve Ballesteros this week gave his stamp of approval to the North-East as the host of next year's Seve Trophy. more...
Huth row with Jose alerts Magpies
NEWCASTLE UNITED'S hopes of landing Chelsea centre-back Robert Huth have been boosted after the German admitted to a bust-up with boss Jose Mourinho. more...
Goosen's record win
Golf fans could be in for an early morning treat at Wentworth today - after seven of the eight first round games in the HSBC World Match Play championship failed to finish before darkness on the opening day. more...
The North East Weekend Times
Dales' loss is France's gain as sculptor and -doer' heads for pastures new
ONE of Middleham's major movers and shakers, Peter Hibbard, could soon be settling down to the simple life of being just a sculptor. more...
Looking Back
FROM this newspaper 100 years ago. - The Bishop of Richmond, preaching at the cathedral on Monday night on "The divine gift of language - its use and abuse," said he believed there was less swearing in some sections of society now than when he was a boy, but there were still some people who could not speak without an oath. more...
Gallery fosters young talent
PUPILS of Bishop Monkton CE Primary School, near Ripon, celebrated the end of a year-long arts project with an exhibition of their work in an art gallery. more...
English country house style and standards at a knock-down price
COUNTRY house hotels are not the place one can normally expect to pick up a bargain. Some of course are excellent and charge accordingly. Many, however, are tired, short of customers and have a touch of the Fawlty Towers about them. more...
Sunshine after monsoon - in Stokesley as well as India
SOMEONE turned the tap off - at least on our side of the country. After a record-breaking wet August with two to 3½ times the average rainfall across the region, September was very dry. There was one-fifth of the expected quota towards the coast, but up to a half or more in the Dales. For the north-west of the British Isles, it was another very wet month. more...
Meet the death-defying survivors rooted in the dim and distant past
MY notes about the Fortingall Yew (D&S, Oct 1) have prompted some enquiries as to why yew trees were planted in churchyards, or why they grow close to churches. more...
Tyneside News
Bird of prey is adopted by school
A SCHOOL yesterday became the first in the North-East to adopt one of the rare red kites introduced to the region earlier this year. more...
Fun night at nature park
A rare night-time glimpse of one of Gateshead's secret nature parks is on offer from 6pm to 8.30pm on Friday, October 29. more...
Flagship facility unveiled
MILLIONS of pounds in funding has been secured for a new sports facility at a flagship North-East stadium. more...
United striker did 61mph in 40mph zone
NEWCASTLE United star Shola Ameobi has been banned from driving for 28 days for doing 61mph in a 40mph zone. more...
MPs urge action on railway franchise
MPs have launched a campaign to force the Government to renationalise rail services in the region after chaos in setting up a new franchise. more...
Go-ahead for care home
PLANS to build a 69-bed residential care home on the site of a redundant petrol station have been approved by councillors. more...
Knitting club starts up in former brothel
A FORMER brothel has become a haven for a more gentle pastime. more...
Wear Valley,Bishop Auckland News
New faces at care trust
A RETIRED nurse and an education specialist have been appointed as non-executive directors on the board of Sedgefield Primary Care Trust. more...
Mum earns top marks in exam
A SINGLE mother-of-two with a head for figures has been awarded the top mark in the country in an accounting exam. more...
Treasures galore unearthed at valuation day
THERE were no old masters found when antique owners took along their treasures to be valued, just a wealth of history waiting to be uncovered. more...
Business link to boost tourism
BUSINESSES are linking up to bring the world to Weardale. more...
Hotel helps out community
YOUNGSTERS will enjoy a host of outdoor play equipment thanks to the fundraising efforts of a hotel. more...
Council worry over parking
COUNCILLORS are concerned about villagers converting garages into rooms and exacerbating the problem of roadside parking. more...
Wearside News
Animator back in classroom - to teach
ONE of the world's most celebrated animators has returned to her North-East roots to pass on her knowledge to students at her former university. more...
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