PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Cornish and wife, Jenny Earle, have launched a planning appeal against Hambleton Council, after it refused to let them install dormer windows in their Great Ayton home. The couple live at Topcliffe House, Low Green. The building is set
The most recent NYSD Cross Country event was held at Thirsk, where the ground was mostly reasonable underfooot and the day was fair. Angela Hayward was the first Thirsk and Sowerby lady to finish, in 24.02 minutes followed by Jill Soper 24th in 24.56,
A ROW over the management of Yarm Fellowship Hall continued at the latest Yarm Town Council meeting. The hall is owned by the council but managed on a day-to-day basis by the Fellowship Trust charity. Following a property revaluation, the insurance payments
Division A Mon 4, Hartlepool A 4 Leam Lane Bullets . Tue 5, Durham University A 1 Durham City Abbots 4. Tue 5, Leam Lane Bullets 3 Darlington A 2. Thu 7, Hetton Lyons 4 Durham City Bishops 1. Mon 18, Hartlepool A 2 Durham City Abbots 3. Tue 19, Durham
SCHOOL nurses, cooks and teachers have been working together to promote healthy eating and encourage basic hygiene. Using a resource pack produced by Durham dietician Anne Tudor, teachers in Middlesbrough have been sharing good practice and swapping ideas
THREE attractions run by the York Archaeological Trust have been awarded the Quality Mark by the Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries. Those honoured were the Jorvik Viking Centre, the Archaeological Resource Centre and Barley Hall. GNOMES RECOVERED
A RETIRED prison officer was back behind bars yesterday to receive recognition of his long service. Jimmy Johnston, who lives in Barnard Castle, County Durham, with his wife, Ray, was presented with the Imperial Service Medal. He joined the service in
A ROAD safety scheme is in danger of failing unless more parent volunteers can be found. The Let's Decide - Walk Wise project was set up in 1994 to give primary school children practical experience of dealing with traffic. Operating throughout the area
A PUB'S plan to build a detached property in its gardens overlooking a village green have been turned down. June Hawes, of The Sawley Arms, Sawley, near Ripon, applied to the area planning committee of Harrogate Borough Council for outline permission
A RARE breed of turkey, reintroduced to Britain in recent years, is becoming a regular seasonal part of the scenery at a County Durham farm. Judith and Martin Dryden first took a batch of newly-born KellyBronze turkeys to rear at Murton Moor Farm in 1999
IN an example of boy power, Callum Linton has proved a male can survive in an all-woman world. Five-year-old Callum, the only little boy in a Cleveland-wide dance competition in Middlesbrough, won the tap dance category. The nifty mover was in the good
A VAN driver cheated death when his vehicle hit a tree which police say had been deliberately felled and left across a dark country lane near Middleham. Police say two trees had been cut down with chain saws in the early hours of Wednesday and laid across
A NEW book, telling the tale of Yorkshire's coast as a holiday destination, has gone on sale in local shops. The Golden Age of the Yorkshire Seaside, by Malcolm Barker, focuses on towns such as Filey, Scarborough, Redcar and Whitby before the television
FROM this newspaper 100 years ago. - On Tuesday, as a funeral cortege was proceeding through Thirsk on its way to Birdforth, am incident occurred in Finkle-street which might have had somewhat serious results. Just as the hearse was about to mount the
Saturday Winter League (Stableford): 1 G Stephenson and C Bowes 44 points, 2 P Mason and C Pope 43, 3 D Whales and G Collinson 43. Sunday Winter League (Stableford): 1 A Heslop and P T Beresford 45, 1 I Graham and J Lee 44, 3 S Blakey and R Garbutt 43
ALAN Shearer, who indicated last year that he intended to retire in 2004, revealed yesterday that he wants to prolong his career by at least another 12 months and help Sir Bobby Robson bring success to Newcastle United. Shearer, 32, admits his much-criticised
INSPECTORS have discovered that more than a third of taxis in Stockton are too dangerous to be on the road. Safety checks by Cleveland police, the Vehicle Inspectorate and Stockton Borough Council's licensing enforcement officers found that 75 per cent
JAZZ BAND: Ingleby Barwick Juvenile Jazz Band meets in the community centre, Haresfield Way, Beckfields, on Saturdays, from 2pm to 4pm, and Sundays, from 6pm to 8pm. The band is for children aged under 19 and costs £1 a session. To join, call (07799)
THE Ladies earned a valuable point in a hard-fought local derby against neighbours Chester le Street. In previous encounters it had always been Chester who had been victorious, but City dug in and battled with the visitors and were unlucky not to claim
VOLUNTEERS driving forward a market town revival are celebrating a significant breakthrough. After a seven-year wait, Crook Community Partnership has moved into its own town centre premises in Hope Street, where there will be an opening ceremony this
Front runners Bedale have been knocked off their perch at the head of Division One. Their 3-0 defeat by Harrogate Squash means they drop to second spot, with Harrogate taking over at the top. Squash clinch the leading position thanks to a better rubbers
TENNANTS' two-day Autumn catalogue sale totalled over £1.4m with a collection of old Victorian marbles selling for a £7,200. The marbles, which ranged from gobstopper size to that of a freeze-dried pea, had exquisite internal colour twist inclusions and
A CAMPAIGN to stop 'drugs tourism' in Teesside has won support. Dave McLuckie, lead member for community safety for Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, has backed a petition calling for the Government to clamp down on landlords allowing their property
THE Government's proposals for restrictions on hunting published this week have further served to demonstrate just what a pickle it has got itself into over an issue, at the end of the day, it doesn't truly understand. The suggested legislation is a dog's
Tyne Tees Youth League Under-12s Lumley Lasses 0 v 15 SAFC 24/7 The half time scoreline of 6-0 did not reflect how both sides had battled. In the final quarter the conditions made goalkeeping impossible. Lumley's player of the match was goalkeeper Amy
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: I WOULD like to offer sincere thanks to Dr David Bellamy for his magnificent presentation of the Making A Difference award to Brougham Residents' Association (Echo, Dec 2). He was like a breath of fresh air, nothing too much for him
THE Government could take over running Chester-le-Street's council housing in the wake of a damning report that said it was failing. The Labour-run district council was given a rock-bottom rating after its second inspection in 18 months by the Audit Commission
DURHAM'S eagerly-awaited civic calendar will be making its way around the globe in coming weeks. The 2003 edition of the award-winning Images of Durham is now available, with all 3,500 copies expected to be snapped up by local people, many for stocking
TENANT farmers of the Army at Catterick Garrison sat down to a meal of prize winning Swaledale lamb this week. For the lamb on their plate had been bred by the Greenwood family of Walburn Hall, Downholme, and had won prizes at the recent Royal Smithfield
Division One: BEADS FC 3 v 2 Stokesley SC BEADS FC raced into a 2-0 lead, Lee Bowes and Paul Callen scoring. But James Middleditch pulled a goal back when he flicked a near post corner into the net to make it 2-1 at half time. The home side had a good
BURTON House are the new Third Division leaders after toppling the previous top side Annfield Plain Plainsman. The Burnopfield side were good value for their money with strikes from Steve Bridge, Graham Gill and Peter Maguire. There were goals galore
A CHANCE to see the first drafts of the so-called "right to roam" maps of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and parts of North Yorkshire is on offer next week. Expert opinions will also be offered to landowners, farmers and rural firms by the Country
THE Under-12 Royals travelled to Low Fell on Sunday and played in treacherous conditions. Royals were slow to start allowing Low Fell to score after four minutes but Royals started to dominate in the second quarter, Vicky Wray equalising from a rebound
In the Villa real Cup quarter final Billingham Wanderers lost 3-2 at home to Owton Manor. Billingham opened in fine style taking the lead after five minutes courtesy of Mark Steel and it was only the brilliance of Manor's keeper, Acker Harrison, which
IMPRESSIVE play by students from Conyers School, Yarm gave them victory in the boys' year ten and under regional finals of the HSBC/British Schools Tennis Team Competitions in Sheffield recently. The team, who defeated Ilkley Grammar School 6-0, now represent
GOVERNORS at a village school are fuming that news of its proposed closure was made public before parents were told. Information were being sent to the media as governors at Sadberge and Middleton St George were learning about plans for a £3m primary
IT'S been a week of firsts for many, in particular at Newcastle's Saturday meeting. Tees Components won impressively there in his first hurdles race, having been so consistent on the Flat. Mary Reveley's stable star was ridden by Alan Dempsey in the three-mile
Apollo Doors Gateshead Youth League Just two games were played in the Under-11 division but whereas Redheugh and Heworth fought out a goalless draw, the goals flowed when Low Fell defeated Consett 7-0. The principal scorers were Ricky Fenwick (4), James
A BIG hearted policeman has been making a meal of his charity work. Saltburn constable Nick Edgar, who is 29, served 600 cuppas, sandwiches and scones to visitors to TV's Heartbeat country. He and a pal slaved away in a former school in Grosmont - temporarily
A TEAM of cross-country runners from a Guisborough school will mount a challenge for national honours tomorrow. The inter boys team from Laurence Jackson School will compete against the best young runners from around the country in the English Schools
Billingham Bears came out on top in their English Under-16 North A league derby clash against Whitley Tomahawks at the Forum Ice Arena winning 8-1. Paul Smith got them off to the perfect scoring at 04.16 and Daniel Hughes getting the equaliser after 14
SETTLEMENT has been reached resolving a long-running dispute over the level of fees paid to private care home owners in County Durham. But last week's agreement is expected to add more than £780,000 to the county council's spending needs for the rest
A HEARTWARMING scheme, which acts as a bridge between training and real jobs for people with learning disabilities, has attracted the highest praise from a North-East MEP. Stephen Hughes toured the Techworx factory on Darlington's Cleveland Road industrial
THE Christmas story will have an added poignancy at a village school this year thanks to the gift of a nativity scene. Members of the carving group which meets weekly in High Coniscliffe School hall handed over the figures this week. The idea was thought
HAWES. - Tues. Fwd: 34 calves, 1,867 sheep. Christmas show for calves, judge R Rutherford, Durham. Prizes. - The champion receiving the Raymond Jackson Challenge Trophy was a Lim X bull from Messrs Handley, Sedbergh, to £228 for R Rutherford, Durham.
IRRESPONSIBLE motorists have forced Redcar and Cleveland Council to close a Guisborough road in both directions. The westbound carriageway of the A171 at Birk Brow was closed at Guisborough on Monday for a fortnight for resurfacing and a diversion for
RURAL sub-postmasters have poured scorn on a £450m rescue package aimed at safeguarding the future of thousands of rural post offices. On Monday, Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, announced a £450m national support fund to secure
RACEHORSES are not machines and one or two of them might well have a touch of the wobbles by the end of today's four-mile Axminster Carpets Handicap Chase at Exeter, the second longest race on the National Hunt calendar. The chances are only a handful
This Christmas is going to see the biggest ever battle between console manufacturers desperate to convince you their system is the best. Nigel Burton looks at the contenders and gives it to you straight. PLAYSTATION 2 Things looked much trickier for Sony
Division A Tile Sheds 5, Miners Arms A 2; Queens Head A 5, Blacksmiths Arms B 2; Black Swan A 2, Blue Bell A 5; Station Hotel (HR) 5, Black Swan B 2; Dudley Arms 5, Queens Head B 2; Buck Hotel 3, Falcon Inn B 4; Royal Oak 7, Buck Inn A 0. Division B Miners
THE past month was mild, but with plenty of rain. In some parts of the South and West it was the wettest November on record. Here, it was the soggiest for only two years, with generally about one-and-a-half times the normal rainfall. Over our region,
A SCHEME that helps to prevent accidents in older people's homes is expanding. The £50,000 Handyvan project was launched 18 months ago by Age Concern Durham County and Chester-le-Street District Council. It aims to prevent accidents in the homes of the
MORE bobbies on the beat have been pledged for Richmond and Catterick areas from April next year. Insp Charlie Kay, responsible for the patch, said five officers would be designated as community constables and allocated to individual parts of the area
IT was just the most perfect of conditions for someone of the name of Drake - extremely wet! Not surprisingly, Stanley FC striker Mark Drake was in his element as Stanley RAFA were to find out to their cost against the League Champions. On course to retain
Warmer climates are hot favourites for easyJet's long-awaited decision on where its new route from Newcastle Airport will be bound for. The news came on the day the airline announced that passengers were flocking to take advantage of low cost flights.
PLANS to rebuild the Vale of Mowbray pie factory, destroyed by fire in August, have been submitted to Hambleton Council. A draft report to the development control committee on December 19 recommends approval of the scheme, which includes a production
A WOMAN who was subjected to a terrifying sex attack spoke of her ordeal for the first time last night. And police revealed the assault in Darlington could be the work of a serial sex pest. The shop worker was grabbed from behind, dragged into the dark
HEDGE laying, bike riding and a cemetery walkabout are some of the events taking place in Darlington this winter. The borough council has produced two leaflets to let people know about town centre guided walks and countryside events in the coming months
THE first artist's impression of a multi-million pound health development for Darlington was unveiled yesterday. The £20m mental health unit is being built on the West Park site, in the Faverdale area. County Durham and Darlington Priority Services NHS
A BATTLE of the sexes rugby match has been staged to help boost a hospice's fundraising campaign. The ladies' team at Mowden Park Rugby Club, in Darlington, took on their male counterparts in a charity game to raise money for St Teresa's Hospice. After
A COUPLE who met in a cinema queue celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary yesterday. Frances Donkin, 80, was 16 when she met her husband, Dixon, 81, a former ironworks plater, miner, and bus garage worker. Mrs Donkin, who was a glass-cutter at Colmore
HERE'S an interesting research topic for the surfeit of students taking Sports Science degrees: why is it that the more professional and scientific sport becomes the more people are crocked? In the days before isotonic drinks were invented and physiotherapists
POLICE have launched an investigation into a rape of a child - reported 20 years after it happened. Detective Inspector Steve Fear, of Wallsend CID, Newcastle, said the victim, now 29 years old, did not report the incident at the time and had not told
A 12-YEAR-OLD girl is in hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver who ran a red light. Katie Scales, of Greenshaw Drive, Haxby, is the victim of one of four serious accidents to happen in as many days across North Yorkshire. She suffered multiple
A YOUNGSTER was given a special birthday treat this week when she was named the winner of a charity balloon race. Six-year-old Lauren Moore, from Bishop Auckland, will take to the sky in a hot air balloon across the Lake District after her winning entry
DARLINGTON is to benefit from a grant of half-a-million pounds to improve recycling schemes across the borough. The money is a result of Darlington Borough council's bid for £536,000 from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs' National
AFTER racking up 44 years with clothing firm Burtons, Gordon Lewis is preparing to put away the clothes-hangers for the last time. He has spent every working day since leaving school at 16 working for the company, spending most of his career as deputy
A PIZZA delivery man was attacked by three youths for his night's takings. Police are appealing for information after the robbery in Meadowgate, at Eston, near Middlesbrough, at 11.15pm on Wednesday. The man was delivering a pizza on the estate when the
A BEWILDERED Neasham Parish Council has decided to accept responsibility for a wall on its village green that doesn't exist. The saga of a strip of land it believed it already owned is dragging on as Darlington Borough Council brings in its final costs
Police have made a fresh appeal for witnesses to a fatal hit-and-run accident at the junction of Westcott Road and Egerton Road, South Shields, South Tyneside, at 9 40am on Monday. Nellie Hynes, 77, of Crofton Street, South Shields, was struck by an unknown
A PROGRAMME of music and fun has been arranged for Guisborough's first Farmers' Market. Tomorrow's speciality market caused controversy when business leaders in the town objected to a proposal to close off the town's main shopping street, Westgate. However
ANOTHER of Richmond's attractions has been officially granted registered museum status. The award to the Georgian Theatre Royal Museum means all three of the town's museums, including Richmondshire Museum and the Green Howards Museum, are now recognised
A charity concert at Durham Cathedral tonight will see the world premiere of a piece written by part-time North-East composer Thomas Webber. Thomas, a fourth year physics student at Durham University, only started composing recently and tonight's performance
A NORTH-EAST professor is hoping to embark on a new career as a filmmaker - at the age of 62. Lisa Warner recently retired after 13 years teaching Russian language and literature at Durham University. Having always had an interest in film, she has now
A MAN who was three times over the drink-drive limit drove into the path of a police car, causing it to swerve, a court heard. Giles Bridge, prosecuting, told Harrogate magistrates that David Lupton, 31, pulled out of Wharfedale Avenue, Harrogate, in
CONCESSIONARY bus passes issued to thousands of pensioners are safe, a council leader insisted on this week. Rumours of a proposed trade off between bus passes and more frequent bus services are being reported on national television, but there is no threat
A HUSBAND accused of attacking his wife with a baseball bat was sent for trial when he appeared before Harrogate magistrates. Barry Pullen, 48, is accused of wounding his wife, Ann, with intent to do her grievous bodily harm at the Harefield Hall Hotel
WIN, lose or draw on Sunday, Yorkshire FA Cup heroes Harrogate Railway will be given a civic reception to mark their giant-killing feats. Members of Harrogate Borough Council have voted unanimously to give the Railway team and its management a civic reception
Sir, - I refer to the letter "Common Courtesy" (D&S, Nov 29) and fully agree with Simon Martin's annoyance over the hunt's complete disregard for a driver's obeying all the rules of safety and good manners. I can only imagine that they were in the
Two women who were killed in an horrific road accident have been named by police. Pedestrian Irene Mary Stephenson, 57, of Piercebridge, and car passenger Sarah Ann Thompson, 88, of Meadowfield Road, Darlington, died after a two-car smash. The double
Britain's beleaguered manufacturing sector was dealt a further blow yesterday when a home rates freeze and European rates slash conspired to make exporting more difficult. The Bank of England held its rates at four per cent for the 13th month in a row
THE organisers of tomorrow's Ferryhill Gala have promised something for everyone. The fair was such a success last year that the Ferryhill 2000 committee is hoping to make it an annual event. The event begins at 10am with a craft fair in St Luke's Church
A HOSPITAL chief was forced to take out a bank bridging loan to pay the wages of doctors and nurses because of a cash crisis. Len Fenwick, chief executive of Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust, blamed the situation on debts run up by primary care trusts which
A HOSPITAL chief was forced to take out a bank bridging loan to pay the wages of doctors and nurses because of a cash crisis. Len Fenwick, chief executive of Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust, blamed the situation on debts run up by primary care trusts which
A GRANT of £55,000 to set up community recycling schemes across Sedgefield was announced yesterday. The money, from the Department of Food and Rural Affairs Waste Minimisation and Recycling Fund, will pay for an officer to work with community groups.
TWO thugs broke a man's cheekbone and stole his bus pass. The pair approached their 26-year-old victim in Park Lane, Sunderland, on Saturday, between 2pm and 4pm. They demanded his bus pass, which he handed over. When he chased after them to get it back
She's a mother-of-four and a successful barrister, but Cherie Blair is constantly criticised by the media. Women's Editor Christen Pears asks what is wrong with the Prime Minister's wife? WHETHER it's her clothes, her comments or the company she keeps
Medical students from the University of Durham Stockton Campus will be performing the Full Monty as part of a fundraising event for the Anthony Nolan Trust. The show, taking place tonight in the Rocket Union bar, Railway Terrace, Thornaby, will launch
BULLYING came under the spotlight yesterday. Durham County Council's Anti-Bullying Service, regarded as one of the best in the country, held a "peer supporters day'' at Trevelyan College, Durham City. Peer supporters are pupils who act as listeners to
For a very long time they have been some of the trendiest shares to own - but now they have changed from trendy to priceless. Harvey Nichols has been taken off the stock exchange after a long-running battle to take the upmarket department store back into
Cable company ntl has signed an £85m contract with Internet provider AOL to extend broadband around Britain. Ntl has been at pains to roll out its superspeed Internet provision to its customers and the deal will offer both companies greater opportunities
NEWCASTLE Falcons yesterday announced the signings of South African Warren Britz and former All Black Mark Mayerhofler, writes Tim Wellock. Britz, a 29-year-old open side flanker who gained his first cap for the Springboks against Wales this season, will
Investors looking to use property as a substitute for ailing stock market assets are showing increasing confidence in the market. New research shows anticipation is high for a continued rise in house prices. Investment landlords are expecting property
Selby rail crash widow Lee Taylor has spoken of her fury after driver Gary Hart lodged a second appeal. GNER chef Paul Taylor, 42, was one of ten people killed when Hart fell asleep at the wheel of his Land Rover which ploughed on to the line in front
A FOOTBALL club has donated the money it usually spends on Christmas cards to three charities. Instead of sending out hundreds of cards, Newcastle United decided to support the Fleming Children's Trust, Macmillan Cancer Relief and the NSPCC. Three United
STREET patrols are to be mounted in Hartlepool as part of a clampdown on truancy. Police and staff from Hartlepool Borough Council will be touring the town during a week-long campaign. Children will be stopped and asked to explain why they are not at
A NIGHTMARE neighbour who put the residents of a quiet street through a "living hell" faces five years behind bars if she goes to the area again. Joanne Burnett has been banned from Brewer Terrace in Ryhope, Sunderland, as part of a three-year anti-social
People in the North-East are being urged to hang on to their festive food jars this Christmas, to boost a national glass recycling campaign. The aim of the initiative is to get people to recycle glass food jars, as well as bottles and other glassware.
A conman stole a pensioner's life savings after posing as a plumber. Before 81-year-old Hilda Wilson realised the man was a fraud, he had stolen more than £800 cash and a savings book she was keeping for her granddaughter. The thief told Mrs Wilson he
A SKATE park will close on Sunday, leaving thousands of children with nowhere to go, because insurance premiums have more than tripled. The Ape Skate Park at Thornaby cannot operate without insurance in case someone is seriously injured. Owner Roger Awah
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of drugs were seized in a series of dawn raids by police in County Durham yesterday. Officers swooped on seven houses in Spennymoor and one in Chilton in a high-profile intelligence-led operation. Police said the early morning
A VILLAGE centre labelled a white elephant may be closed in January and put up for sale. The controversial community centre at Middleton St George faces losing its £4,500 Darlington council grant in April and has been struggling to find alternative funding
John Selby, hospitals trust chief executive, talks to Health Correspondent Barry Nelson about his plans to ease the beds crisis on our overcrowded wards. THE new boss of County Durham's first united hospital trust is keen on maximising bed use for his
Spennymoor A were able to extend their lead at the top of the First Division to three points after they beat the visiting Sherburn Village for the loss of only one point. The visitors winner was Alan Greener, but the Moors had wins from Eddie Rhodes,
THE opening of a new classroom block at Northallerton College this week signalled the completion of a £1m expansion programme. The 15-month project has helped to give the college twenty-first century teaching and learning facilities for its ever-growing
TWO young apprentices have proved so successful in their health club placements that they have won permanent jobs. Natalie French, 18, from Stanley, and David Jones, 22, from Durham, made such an impression on their training providers at First 4 Fitness
THE Under-18s moved to the top of the Fairs Software Tyneside Junior League at their half way point in the league season with a ruthless 6-0 victory against North Tyneside College at Moor Park on Monday evening. The young Cestrians are still undefeated
With winter golf conditions now in operation, members enjoyed their golf on Sunday in a team Texas scramble format. The leading teams and scores were as follows: 56.1 Chris Nattrass, Keith Lawson, Steve Crampton (4.hep), 56.9 Paul Simmons, Mark Pennock
DARLINGTON couple, Robert and Susan Hamilton, open a new art gallery in Harrogate this weekend which will appeal to collectors of contemporary pictures. It will also provide leading artists in the region with another outlet for showing their work. The
Gymnast, Leonni Johnson, clinched her first major title in Belgium when she beat almost 50 other competitors. The 13-year-old Bishop Auckland youngster, a member of the South Durham Gym Club, beat 47 other hopefuls from around Europe to clinch her first
Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe's men were out in force at the Durham Pine NEHL XC at Meadowfield. Emerging from the slow pack came George Reid with a marvelous time of 40:47 to finish in 32nd place and first home for the club. Second home for the club
THE RSPCA has hit out at the practice of tethering horses throughout Yorkshire and the North-East. It says greater legal protection is needed to shield them from avoidable injuries or even death. Last year, 1,786 people contacted the charity after spotting
SIX-year-old Henry Saunders, above, plays the title role in Durham Chorister School's pre-prep department's Nativity play, The Bossy King. Performances have been staged this week in the cathedral Chapter House, with a collection for the Starlight Children's
MORE than 40 victims of Richard Neale staged a noisy protest outside the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, yesterday as a controversial private inquiry met patients for the first time. The demonstrators, including several in wheelchairs, braved the rain
Michael Rhodes of Durham repeated his victory of last season when he won the 2002 Ranking Series, held in the Durham Snooker Club, with a comfortable 8-4 win in the final over Chris Bowran. The winner took £150 prize money wit the runner-up receiving
Annandale v Whitby Fishermans The first half was a tight affair, remaining goalless despite Boothe going close for the home side. In the second half both teams played attacking football, Whitby breaking the deadlock when Clarke tapped in from close range
DEMAND for curtain design and making at a Northallerton company has grown so much that the store needed to find two new senior members of staff - a designer and a fitter. But CB Furnishings needed to look no further than its own staff, and promptly appointed
TACKLING the problem of drugs in society will take more than a single column. It seems there are some police officers who have thrown in the towel when it comes to cutting crime. They use the excuse that drugs are now so prevalent there is nothing they
AN organisation formed to represent the businesses of upper Teesdale has been awarded a fighting fund grant to enable members to collectively promote the area, which was devastated by foot-and-mouth. The £12,500 was made available to Upper Teesdale Business
Saltburn Cons. A chalked up a brilliant 5-1 win at Grinkle Park. First to the table for Grinkle was Simon Page, drawn against Paul Baggott. Baggot won a very close fought battle 65-56. Page wasted no time in settling the score after he went on to compile
Darlington RA 4, Ferryhill Post Boy 0 Darlington RA Reserves joined both Darlington SRM and Teesside Arriva in the second round of the Darlington Charity Cup after this comfortable win over Ferryhill Post Boy, the opening forty minutes were evenly contested
DECEMBER offers surprisingly little weather lore, most of its wisdom being linked to Christmas rather than to the whole month. However, a cold December with a substantial snowfall is generally considered good for the harvest which follows next year, with
A contingent took part in Rutherford Head of the River Race at the weekend. Held on the River Tyne on the three mile Scotswood to Newburn course and raced against the clock, this traditional North-East end of season event attracted 103 entries from the
Tow Law Bass League The top two teams both almost completed maximum wins so that Tow Law New Market A maintain their 15 point lead at the top with a match in hand over second placed, Newhouse Club, who lead Hamilton Row Black Horse by 18 points. Tow Law
Division One: Wheatsheaf Pld 11, Pts 30; Green Tree 11, 28; Football Club 11, 28; Duke of Wellington 11, 27; WMC A 11, 26; Nags Head A 11, 23; County Arms 11, 22; Cricket Club B 11, 22; Masons Arms 11, 22; WMC C 11, 21; Elders A 11, 18; Sportsmans Club
A RETHINK of council tax bands could lead to fairer bills for people living in East Cleveland next year. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has announced that, under the terms of the Local Government Bill now beginning its passage through Parliament,
A SCHEME to teach people lifesaving techniques has been launched. Heartstart Chester-le-Street is running a project in North Durham to teach people the skills to save a life in an emergency, such as a person suffering a heart attack or choking. It was
COUNCIL funding increases hailed as narrowing the North-South divide received a mixed reaction in the region last night. The Government announced that it would give councils across the country cash totalling £51.2bn in the 2003/2004 financial year, an
A PLAY scheme for disabled Darlington children, suspended following the October school break, is to be reinstated after the D&S highlighted parents' concerns. The Dash scheme, run by Darlington Action on Disability, had to close in October when charitable
MORE than 100 people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning in their homes in the past five years, according to a new report. The report by engineering firm Advantica was published to coincide with the launch of a public awareness campaign by British
DURHAM City Labour MP Gerry Steinberg plans to stand down at the next election. Mr Steinberg, 57, who has represented the city since 1987, revealed his intentions at a constituency party meeting at the weekend. The timing of the announcement gives the
A NEW agreement between rail firms, campaigners and local authorities could boost outlying branch-line services in North Yorkshire and Cleveland. A successful rail management system used in rural Germany could be introduced on the Esk Valley line, bringing
DARLINGTON Mowden Park hooker Danny Brown has been handed a three-match ban after being sent off at Waterloo. The video clearly showed that Brown retaliated after being butted by an opposing lock, who was suspended for five weeks. Brown misses tomorrow's
BARNARD CASTLE. - Tues. Fwd: 140 breeding & store cattle, 170 store lambs. Cows & calves: D Smith £850; NN&RQ Handley £440. Feeding bulls: HH Barker & Son £512, £500 (4); WF Shepherd £350. Bullocks: JV Oliver £690, £660, £658, £590; JL
With no first division league games this week University of Teesside and Hartlepool HQ Engineering Hornets were left to battle it out in a rearranged last 16 round tie of the Mens' Durham County Cup. A late burst from Hornets gave them a 96-77 win. Three-quarters
SUNDERLAND'S new manager briefly brightened up the lives of Black Cats' fans in a County Durham community last week. Howard Wilkinson took a break from his bid to retain Premiership status at the Stadium of Light by performing one of his first non-footballing
Mowden's Under-13s continued their good form in a very physical and competitive 19-10 victory against Billingham. The deadlock was broken when Mowden broke from inside their half and James Park running in his first try of the day Daniel Wilson converting
Thirsk Falcons Falcons played last Sunday at Catterick AWS on a heavy rain soaked AWS pitch. Leading scorer Ryan McKendry broke the deadlock midway through the first half after early Falcons domination and the second half saw Falcons go on to seal the
A LAMB given as a wedding present started a farming couple on the road to success. For the Charollais gimmer lamb given to Stephen and Nicola Hodgson led to them forming their own pure flock. After winning the Yorkshire area Charollais Society cup in
HEALTH Secretary Alan Milburn last night told of his delight after a play scheme for disabled children was saved. The Darlington MP was instrumental in securing the future of the Dash scheme, which provides holiday and after-school care for youngsters
ECOLOGICAL work carried out by adults and children at an Egglescliffe nature site has been honoured in an international competition. The 116-acre Admiralty Ecology Site near the Elementis chromium works has received a Green Apple award - its fifth environmental
RESIDENTS of the North Yorkshire village of Sinnington, near Kirkbymoorside, have launched a project to clean out the River Seven. Each Sunday morning, up to 35 people armed with saws, ropes and other equipment, are clearing the river of vegetation which
The first phase of a programme to tackle traffic congestion in York has been launched. Messaging equipment, live traffic information at bus stops and traffic signals which can be altered to ease jams will soon be in place. City of York Council premiered
A CEREMONY to mark the first turf cut at a community centre took place this week. In April, Holy Trinity Church, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, launched an appeal to build a community centre. Seven months later, £760,000 was raised and work on the site
Jonathan Potts got more than he bargained for when he won the Formula Ford Single Seater Championship, writes Craig Stoddart. The 18-year-old, from from Low Pittington, Co. Durham, clinched the five-race winter series after winning three out of the last
A TEACHER has won a top award for passing on her love of science to Redcar youngsters. Science coordinator Kay Coverdale, who works at Wheatlands Primary School, is one of five outstanding primary teachers to win a Teacher of the Year award, winning the
Staff and students at a Darlington college are using the build-up to Christmas to raise cash for the town's St Teresa's Hospice. Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, in Vane Terrace, is supporting an appeal set up in the summer following the death of Rob
RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on the quality and provision of environmental work. A questionnaire is being sent to all households within the district of Easington with Easington District Council's annual Christmas card, which gives information
POLICE will be looking out for crooks in Redcar as part of a Christmas crackdown on shoplifting. Operation Scrooge began last Saturday to allow shoppers to hunt for Christmas presents safe in the knowledge that thieves will not spoil the festive season
TWO young apprentices have proved so successful in their health club placements, they have won permanent jobs. Natalie French, 18, from Stanley, and David Jones, 22, from Durham, made such an impression on their training providers at First 4 Fitness,
The wet November weather has had a devastating effect on the fixtures, with only eight out of a possible 32 played during the month. Over the past three weeks, Durham Fire secured a Meredith Trophy semi-place, with a 6-0 win over Sedgefield. The win was
Willington After a five week lay off due to the inclement weather, Willington Boys Under-9s continued to make good progress in the Russell Foster small sided leagues with two 1-0 victories. An outstanding playing performance against Redby culminated with
The North-East counties junior girls waterpolo team won the National district Championship for the first time at Grantham. T They defeated the firm favourites the North in the final 10-9 after extra time. Seven of the 14 players were from Sedgefield 75
A NATIONAL medal-winning family food business is setting its stall out tomorrow. Saltburn and Guisborough-based Real Foods won a silver medal for its carrot and cardamom pat at the Guild of Fine Food Retailers and was one of three finalists in a BBC Radio
AN employers' guide to recruiting and retaining disabled staff was launched this week. Employers from across the region were invited to Durham County Cricket Club in Chester-le-Street for the North-East launch of The Knowledge. The guide is a best practice
TWO thugs broke a man's cheekbone and stole his bus pass. The pair approached their 26-year-old victim in Park Lane, Sunderland, on Saturday, between 2pm and 4pm. They demanded his bus pass, which he handed over. When he chased after them to get it back
Belford House stay top of the league, largely thanks to Joe Holborne's four goals in their 5-0 win over Durham Victoria Bridge. Stuart Burton got the other. Simonside SC beat Birtley Town Reserves 5-3 at home. They led after six minutes, Ray Simpson the
Bishop Auckland and District CIU Winter Eldon Lane celebrated in style after their darts team won their first match for two years with an odd point success at Horndale. The singles were shared with Tommy Rigg and Keith Younghusband winning for Eldon Lane
BISHOP Auckland's new £67m hospital is inviting members of staff, their families and patients and visitors to the switch on of its Christmas tree lights. Students from King James I Community College, Bishop Auckland and Cockton Hill Junior School will
Hathaway and Cope Stokesley League: Thornaby Mand. 10 v 1 Sth. Bank Utd Games involving South Bank during November produced no 43 goals between them. Whereas previous games had seen some fairly close encounters, Saturday's game saw United up against a
Swimmer, Chris Alderton, is representing Great Britain for the first time is taking part in the FINA World Cup in Australia having recently spent time competing in the Chinese leg of the competition. The Hartlepool 15-year-old, who attends the town's
Returning to league action after a break due to the weather, Bishop Auckland rugby union first 15 won 20-0 away to bottom of the table Wearside in the Durham and Northumberland third division. Bishops took on the elements as well as the opposition and
HEALTH chiefs have pledged to investigate the appointments system at Colburn doctors' surgery following complaints from residents. Ill people say getting an appointment at the surgery, a satellite of the Catterick Village practice, is almost impossible
A DEDICATED engineer has been honoured after achieving academic excellence. Paul Ashton, from Brotton, left school at 16 but went on to earn a first-class honours degree in electrical engineering after studying part-time after work. Now he has been presented
THE Under-18s moved to the top of the Fairs Software Tyneside Junior League at their half way point in the league season with a ruthless 6-0 victory against North Tyneside College at Moor Park on Monday evening. The young Cestrians are still undefeated
THIS week has seen the eagerly awaited announcement of next summer's open air Shakespeare production by the Barnard Castle theatre group, the Castle Players. Next year's offering is The Merry Wives of Windsor which will be staged in the grounds of the
HERE'S an interesting research topic for the surfeit of students taking Sports Science degrees: why is it that the more professional and scientific sport becomes the more people are crocked? In the days before isotonic drinks were invented and physiotherapists
Darlington GSYB: Darlington Grammar School Young Boys continue to make a name for themselves, this time knocking First Division Billingham Synthonia out of the League Cup. Early Darlington pressure created several clear cut chances without reward, although
A SCOUT group whose headquarters are to be demolished to make way for a supermarket has been offered a temporary home. The 2nd Chester-le-Street Scout group has to move from its present town centre building, under the viaduct, as it is one of several
The Bishop of Durham has acquired a black labrador called Gus, named not after a former Middlesex and England fast bowler but after St Augustine. ("You should have known that," he chided, merrily.) Gus lay languidly at his feet, log fire bright blazing
SANTA'S coming to town and this year he'll have a brand new sleigh. The Rotary Club of Durham, which has organised his visits to the city and surrounding villages for several years, has splashed out on a new conveyance for the jolly bearded gent. "It
ROMANBY co-driver John Richardson continued his successful 2002 season by guiding local Scottish ace Jock Armstrong to a brilliant runner-up spot on last weekend's Galloway Hills rally based in Castle Douglas. In their standard Group N Subaru Impreza,
RICHMOND Equestrian Centre proved to be the ideal setting for the North Eastern Counties Welsh Pony and Cob Association foal and youngstock show, which incorporated Ponies UK winter ridden qualifiers for the first time. The judges were Brynle Williams
QUAKERS fans will again be dreaming of FA Cup glory tomorrow as their team take on Stevenage in a second round tie at Feethams. Darlington - who narrowly missed out on a third round clash with Newcastle United this time last year - should certainly be
Mobile phone firm Orange last night gave a cast-iron guarantee that North-East workers were safe in their jobs despite an announcement that 1,000 further jobs were to go. The group lost its chief executive yesterday as it announced it was to cut back
Division One: Boldon CA A 8, St Gabriels A 2; St Gabriels A 4, West CA A 6; Silksworth CC A 6, Boldon CA A 4; Southern Stewart and Walker 4, Silksworth CC C 6; West CA A 3, Seaburn Dene NC 7; West CA A 3, Seaburn Dene NC 7. Division Two Redby CA A 5,
Malton & Norton: The Under-11s enjoyed a superb day at Selby, first trouncing a strong Selby team five tries to nil, and following up with an impressive win against visiting Wetherby. The strength in depth of the Under-11 squad was the most pleasing
An expert on infant sleep patterns has urged North-East parents to carry on sleeping with their babies, despite a warning from a coroner. West Yorkshire coroner Roger Whittaker raised doubts about the wisdom of sleeping with a baby after the death of
A LOST masterpiece by Michelangelo - sold at auction after being discovered in North Yorkshire - has become the subject of an export wrangle. The work, called Study of a Mourning Woman, was discovered pasted into an album of drawings in the library of
INSPECTORS have discovered that more than a third of taxis in Stockton are too dangerous to be on the road. Safety checks by Cleveland police, the Vehicle Inspectorate and Stockton Borough Council's licensing enforcement officers found that 75 per cent
THE vast difference between farm gate and retail prices has again been highlighted by Ben Gill, president of the NFU. Speaking in York, he said farmers generally received only a third of what was charged in the shops. "But in the rest of Europe they have
MOTORISTS who ignored diversion signs at Birk Brow in Guisborough have forced the closure of the road. The westbound carriageway of the A171 Birk Brow was closed on Monday for resurfacing, due to take about two-and-a-half weeks. A diversion for eastbound
TWO women died yesterday when a van hit a walker and careered into the path of an oncoming car. Police said the walker, who died, was walking on the verge. The second victim was a front seat passenger in the car. The double tragedy happened at about 3pm
THIEVES are causing a potentially lethal hazard for motorists by stealing reflective road signs. Council chiefs confirmed yesterday that the theft of chevrons was on the increase in the Darlington area. The signs have been taken from the roadside at various
THE owner of a £14m theatre has agreed to help a handful of creditors left out of pocket when the former managers went bust, it was revealed last night. Durham City Council has awarded grants to four local organisations affected by the demise of the Gala's
AN electricity supplier is investigating a power failure which blacked-out more than 1,500 Darlington homes. North East Distribution Limited said a fault in a 60,000 volt underground cable was to blame for cutting off the power to homes in Yarm Road,
MARATHON runner Dawn Richardson travelled across the Atlantic to help raise thousands of pounds for a hospital's urology department. The 30-year-old secretary decided to compete in the New York Marathon last month after a family member had a prostate
ALLOTMENT holders in Ferryhill concerned at an increase in burglaries are pressing for improved security. Allotment holders Brenda and Robert Mountford said the Paxton Street site has been particularly badly hit. They said their plot was attacked at least
THE University of Teesside has taken over the organisation of a competition for small businesses. Yesterday, vice-chancellor Professor Derek Fraser signed a £40,000 contract with Professor Ted Fuller of Teesside Business School and managing director Vanessa
ABOUT 600 station staff across the region have called off strike action after troubled rail operator Arriva offered them a fresh deal. The breakthrough came yesterday, after bosses at Arriva Trains Northern met with the Transport Salaried Staffs Association
A sculptor and former art teacher has died at the age of 75. John Bunting spent 40 years teaching at Ampleforth College, North Yorkshire, until his retirement in 1987. His former pupils include the portraitist Andrew Festing and Angel of the North sculptor
THE isolated island community of Lindisfarne in Northumberland could soon be plugged into the mainland, if a North-East entrepreneur has his way. Local businessman Kerry Noble has whipped up a storm after unveiling plans to run a hovercraft ferry service
Tony Hindmarch brought the club home at the 22nd GNR in an excellent time and position of 1.27.39, 478th with teammate Andrew Laybourn finishing strongly in 1.33.29 for 1,021st position. Darren Fairclough also had a good race for 1.37.50, 1,706th. Steven
SOLDIER Lee Jackson is proving himself a world-class competitor in one of the toughest of winter sports. A lance corporal with the Green Howards, he is part of the Great Britain ski biathlon A team for the World Cup, which got underway this week. Lee,
AN iron and steel manufacturer has secured overseas orders worth $2.5m (£1.5m) with the help of an advice organisation. The Davy Roll Company, whose Gateshead works dates back more than 150 years, already exported to about 40 countries worldwide when
PEOPLE in the North-East are the most generous in the country when buying Christmas presents, according to a survey. Festive shoppers spend an average of £336, or £28.50 per gift, according to a poll commissioned by BAA Airports. The study of 1,000 people
TWO thugs broke a man's cheekbone and stole his bus pass. The pair approached their 26-year-old victim in Park Lane, Sunderland, on Saturday, between 2pm and 4pm. They demanded his bus pass, which he handed over. When he chased after them to get it back
THOUSANDS of North-East teenagers are missing out on cheaper bus travel. Youngsters aged 14 to 16 who get a Durham County IIC Card free from their school can ride half-price throughout the county. But so far, only 7,000 of the 17,000 eligible have got
A PUBLISHING company has found a novel way of funding a huge festival in York. The annual Festival of Angels is usually paid for by city businesses but organisers were struggling to raise sufficient funds. York publisher ENDpapers stepped in to help by
A WOMAN accused of stealing Ministry of Defence cash told magistrates yesterday that she wanted to be tried by a jury. Diane Kellet, who worked in a regimental institute shop at Harrogate's Army Foundation College, pleaded not guilty to two theft charges
VITAL rural services could face severe cuts if the Government pushes through controversial reforms to the local government finance system, it was claimed yesterday. Officials at Richmondshire District Council fear the reforms could leave them with the
CAST members of a children's Christmas show are celebrating a successful first week. Christmas Cat and the Pudding Pirates is running at Durham's Gala Theatre. From next Tuesday, it will be supplemented by A Christmas Carol, for older audiences, when
APPEALS lodged by Sunderland AFC over elements of its showpiece football training area may not be heard until after Easter. It means the Academy of Light may not be fully developed in time for use by the England squad in preparation for the key Euro 2004
A PEDESTRIAN died and two people were injured in an accident on a busy North-East trunk road yesterday. A police spokesman said the dead man, who has not been named, was crossing the southbound carriageway of the A19, just north of the Seaton roundabout
A PEDESTRIAN died and two people were injured in an accident on a busy North-East trunk road yesterday. A police spokesman said the dead man, who has not been named, was crossing the southbound carriageway of the A19, just north of the Seaton roundabout
A drug addict found dead with a broken jaw had been attacked, a medical expert said yesterday. Robert Parkin, 29, - known to his friends as Swampy - had his jaw and cheekbone broken in three places, said Derek Pounder, a professor of Forensic Medicine
ANGRY residents have formed an action group to fight proposals for a sewer near their homes. People living in Bladeside, Crook, say plans by Northumbrian Water will have a major impact on an area where their children play. The group also said Wear Valley
IN past years there has been precious little logic in the allocation of central government funds to local councils. The money promised to authorities used to be determined by a formula linked to past performance and tradition. No significant account was
TWO thugs broke a man's cheekbone and stole his bus pass. The pair approached their 26-year-old victim in Park Lane, Sunderland, on Saturday, between 2pm and 4pm. They demanded his bus pass, which he handed over. When he chased after them to get it back
A SCHEME that helps to prevent accidents in older people's homes is expanding. The £50,000 Handyvan project was launched 18 months ago by Age Concern Durham County and Chester-le-Street District Council. It aims to prevent accidents in the homes of the
Tow Law Area League: Tow Law New Market B held on to their top spot with an odd point victory at Cornsay Royal Oak and stay five points ahead of Newhouse Club, but both teams are threatened by Esh Stag's Head, who moved up just two points behind the Club
Confectionery company Cadbury Schweppes revealed chief executive John Sunderland would be taking a back seat role from next year. Todd Stitzer, the 50-year old American behind a host of Cadbury acquisitions in the past three years, will take over at the
ART chiefs are putting the enchantment back into Christmas with the help of an underground car park. As part of Scarborough's Festival of Light, audiences are being invited to venture into areas not normally associated with theatre. Arts development agency
TRADING standards officials in Hartlepool have issued a safety warning to anyone planning to decorate the outside of their homes. They say many people risk serious injury when climbing on to the roof to put up lights and other illuminated seasonal novelties
Andrew Cummings, fresh from his-success at the NYSD fixture early in the month, continued his winning ways at the Durham Pine Harrier League at Meadowfield. In the under 13 boys event running from the slow pack he came home first 14 seconds ahead of his
On a heavy pitch both Chester-le-Street and Durham City battled hard but neither side could find their touch in front of the goal. Chester-le-Street missed the pace of Natalie Gutteridge and Laura Darmody, but midfielder Rachel Furness had another outstanding
Paintings have been hanging on hospital walls for years but the idea of involving patients in creating their own pieces is still quite new. Health Correspondent Barry Nelson visits a novel art project at the region's largest cancer treatment centre. CANCER
STAFF at betting shop have enjoyed a day at the races, a prize in recognition of their winning formula. Employees at Stanley Racing in Chester-le-Street were named this year's winners of the Stanley Standards Shop Team of the Year, beating off competition
Remember, a dog is for life... THE latest instalment of this regional series about dogs abandoned by their owners was well-timed as a reminder that a dog isn't just for Christmas but for life. Not, the statistics show, that people in the North-East pay
A Section: Lord Nelson A played 7, 39 points; Oddfellows Arms A 6, 37; Cat and Bagpipes A 6, 35; Station 7, 32; Three Horseshoes 6, 31; Bluebell 7, 30; County Arms 7, 29; Oddfellows Arms B 6, 25; Old Royal George 6, 21; Green Tree 6, 20; Crown 6, 16.
Darlington Harriers Jack Mason defied injury to run a personal best time of 46.42 for fifth place at the Yorkshire Dragoon road race over 7.7 miles. The race was won in record time by Chester-le-Street's Martin Scaife. Other Harriers to finish included
Again the team's fixture was hampered by the weather with only two junior teams matches surviving, writes Ben Prosser. The Richmond Town Under-9s travelled to local rivals Catterick AWS and two matches were played and although the rain was heavy during
TACKLING the problem of drugs in society will take more than a single column. It seems there are some police officers who have thrown in the towel when it comes to cutting crime. They use the excuse that drugs are now so prevalent there is nothing they
SETTLEMENT has been reached in a long-running dispute over the fees paid to private care home owners in County Durham. But last week's agreement is expected to add more than £780,000 to the county council's spending needs for the rest of the year, possibly
THIS paper has devoted many column inches to the recent turbulent history of Yarm Town Council. It certainly has been one of the more entertaining local councils we have reported on - to the neutral observer, at least. Spectator was delighted to hear
Durham County Community Carpet Bowls Division One: Croxdale played 8, points 37; Tudhoe 8, 37; Pittington 8, 29; Bowburn 8, 25; Shincliffe 9, 17; Ludworth 8, 16; Lansdowne 9, 16; Hamsteels 6, 15. Division Two: Sedgefield A 7, 27; Esh Winning 6, 25; Spennymoor
HOWARD Wilkinson could give Stefan Schwarz the chance to revive his Premiership career on Monday as the Sunderland boss seeks a cure for his massive midfield headache. Schwarz, 33, fell out with Peter Reid last season and appeared to have no future at
A MOTHER-of-three who fatally stabbed her abusive husband had her murder conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal yesterday and replaced by one of manslaughter. Donna Tinker, 31, was jailed for life in April 2000 after a jury found her guilty of murdering
The only First Division game to escape the weekend's miserable weather was played between fourth-placed East End WMC and third-placed Nestfield Club. However, despite their high-flying league position, Nestfield somehow found themselves unable to field
This Christmas is going to see the biggest ever battle between console manufacturers desperate to convince you their system is the best. Nigel Burton looks at the contenders and gives it to you straight. PLAYSTATION 2 Things looked much trickier for Sony
A NORTH Yorkshire school's girls' cross-country team have earned the chance to measure themselves against the best young runners in the country after taking the North-East title. The year seven/eight team from Allertonshire School, Northallerton compete
Crook League: Crook Royal Sun's tilt for a trophy position was dented when they dropped three valuable points on their visit to Crook Spitfire Club. The home side had singles wins from Gordon Walker and Mark Callaghan to add to the doubles of Eddie Phillipson
Sir, - I refer to y our report "Bid to make citizen's arrest backfires on trio" (D&S, Nov 29). I should not be the least surprised at the ridiculous outcome of the court case. My sympathy extends to the "wronged" trio and sadly it is all too believable
A GRANT for several thousand pounds will fund events for volunteers in the Chester-le-Street area. Chester-le-Street and District Council for Voluntary Service and Volunteer Bureau have been awarded £4,000 to provide regular get-togethers where people
Although conditions were atrocious the League did manage a full program, credit must go to the players who provided some excellent encounters in all the games. Darlington RA Youth's 100 per cent record fell in a great game against Hurworth Otter &
Darlington RA manager, David Woodcock, firmly believes that his side has turned the corner following a poor start to the season. Four consecutive wins have propelled RA into sixth position and also enabled them to make progress in a couple of cup competitions
Spennymoor manager Tony Lee is trying to bring a new striker to the club in time for tomorrow's game at Radcliffe Borough. Even though Lee has been very active in the transfer market recently, he still feels that his forward line needs strengthening,
Alan Shoulder has returned to Northern League management at Willington. The former Newcastle striker's last job in the Northern League was at Crook, before he left for Blyth and then Bishop Auckland in the UniBond League. Even though he kept Bishops out
Motorsports fans are in for a festive feast when Croft Circuit hosts two events at the end of this month with both two and four wheeled action set for the North Yorkshire track. For the first time in over a decade, Supermoto bikes will return to contest
Detectives appealed for help last night after a dad was murdered in front of hundreds of horrified clubbers as he danced with his girlfriend. Forty-year-old Mark Thirsk was battered to death at the De Niro's nightclub in Middlesbrough. Detectives said
BUSINESSES in Redcar have raised £500 for the town's lifeboat service. The cash was raised through the East Cleveland Advertiser earlier this year in an advertising feature based on the lifeboat service, which coincided with the 200th anniversary of the
The Mick Grainge Memorial on the Middle Swale organised by Middlesbrough Angling Club and the River Swale Preservation Society proved a Marsh Tackle clean up with the Leeds based anglers sweeping the first three places, writes Jeff Herbert. Back down
Durham gained a double win over Durham University on Sunday, the women defeating the University 10-3 and the junior men winning 12-6. City fielded a team with an average age of 15 years in the women's match. Anna Richardson scored seven goals, the other
Stanhope hit the bar against leaders Willington WMC but the visitors took the lead against the run of play just before half time. Willington had a good second half and went on to win 4-1 through Anthony Stewart, Ian Woodhall, Malcolm McWilliams and sub
Sunderland SC 3, Darlington CB 2 Darlington Cleveland Bridge went behind in their twice postponed Durham Trophy match at Sunderland Sports Club, but fought back to lead 2-1 at half time with goals from Wayne Buckley and James Morris, they then had a goal
ELDON Lane recorded a valuable league win to leapfrog Broompark Loves into fifth spot in Division One. The wet conditions slashed the league's fixtures by half last week, with only six games going ahead from a scheduled 12. But Eldon Lane took advantage
Sir, - The announcement by Alun Michael, that the government is to ban hunting in some circumstances, and allow it in others is a monument to its indifference to its own expensively-collected evidence, its metropolitan attitude to the countryside, and
It's one of life's little luxuries, but most of us feel guilty about splashing out on perfume. So why not sniff out some bargains and treat someone you love this Christmas. IT'S THE peak time of year for perfume sales. We're either buying it for other
Feethams will play host to its last FA Cup game this season and Quakers skipper Craig Liddle hopes a win tomorrow will be rewarded with a visit from one of the Premiership's big guns. Quakers play host to Conference strugglers Stevenage Borough, bidding
A TREATMENT first used on horses and elephants on battlefields thousands of years ago is being offered to cats and dogs. Pets with arthritis and sore muscles are being given a chance of a cure through the ancient art of acupuncture. Former working collie
