Biker and girlfriend killed in A1 crash named by police

Marie Brown

9:55pm Sunday 19th May 2013

TWO families have been left devastated following the death of a biker known for his cheeky grin and his “bright, lovely” girlfriend.

Two people injured in separate road accidents in Sedgefield and Heighington

8:59pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A MOTORIST was airlifted to hospital after a serious crash on the A177 near Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield, County Durham.

Row over future of Stockton borough libraries

6:40pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A ROW has broken out over of the future of libraries across Stockton borough as the council looks to cut costs - with one councillor claiming it is like 'closing an accident and emergency unit'.

New watchdog to examine health services

5:10pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A NEW watchdog has been launched to ensure that Darlington residents receive the best possible health and social care services.

Seven family members escape house fire

4:50pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A FAMILY of seven were all taken to hospital following a fire at their home.

Holiday saved by an honest stranger

Anthony Farrell was delighted to be reunited with the wallet he lost on the first day of his holiday

5:53pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A NORTH EAST holidaymaker had his trip abroad rescued by the kindness of an honest stranger.

Find out about foster care in County Durham

5:26pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A SERIES of information sessions are taking place across County Durham as part of Foster Care Fortnight.

Family pay tribute to 25-year-old who died in car crash at Wynyard

Scene of car collision on A689 near Wynyard. Photograph by Stuart Hincks

4:29pm Sunday 19th May 2013

THE family of a 25-year-old man who died in a road collision on Saturday, May 18 have paid tribute to the man “who spread happiness in the hearts of everyone he met.”

Young chefs get experience in Masham restaurant

4:10pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A CLASS of youngsters has impressed a top chef with their culinary skills after a visit to an award-winning restaurant.

Artist's world acclaimed exhibition on disability goes abroad

Artist Simon McKeown whose world-renowned 3D exhibition depicting Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is to be shown in Prague.

4:03pm Sunday 19th May 2013

AN artist’s 3D exhibition about disability which features Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is to go on display in one the world’s most famous art galleries.

Sedgefield residents plagued by flooding fear stagnant water poses health risk

3:10pm Sunday 19th May 2013

FRUSTRATED residents whose gardens have been repeatedly flooded by water running off a saturated playing field fear the problem now poses a health risk.

Darlington business partners in court over stolen car parts

2:59pm Sunday 19th May 2013

TWO business partners caught with stolen car parts at their workshop have walked free from court.

Vintage vehicles on display

Rows of classic cars were on display at the Annual Vintage Vehicle Rally

3:25pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A TRIP down memory lane was enjoyed by visitors to an annual Vintage Vehicle Rally.

Girl unhurt after being hit by motorbike

2:35pm Sunday 19th May 2013

POLICE said a 10-year-old girl hit by a motorbike in North Yorkshire was lucky to be left without any serious injuries.

Fishburn couple flooded for the third time after heavy rain hits the North-East

Fire fighters at the property on Saturday

2:07pm Sunday 19th May 2013

TORRENTIAL downpours caused disruption across the region on Saturday, with one couple flooded for the third time in six months.

Woman escapes with minor injuries after vintage motorcycle accident

2:18pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A WOMAN has escaped with minor injuries after what initially appeared to be a serious motorcycle crash during a vintage motorbike rally in the Yorkshire Dales.

Woman jailed for threat to kill husband

1:54pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A HEAVY drinker described by a judge as "a dangerous woman" is starting a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence after threatening to kill her husband.

Police and Fire services to work together to support communities

1:40pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A TRIAL scheme has been launched to bring together the police and fire services to better support and protect the vulnerable and elderly.

Police urge canoeists to be responsible on rivers in bad weather

The swollen River Swale on Saturday

2:02pm Sunday 19th May 2013

POLICE have urged water sports enthusiasts to be responsible on rivers in bad weather after an extensive search was launched for two canoeists thought to be in difficulty on a North Yorkshire river.

Cheerleading squad bring home 16 trophies after regional competition

1:23pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A CHEERLEADING troop has bagged 16 out of a possible 18 trophies at a regional competition.

Creativity flourishes at Arts Showcase event

Step This Way: Appalachian Dancers preform at the Arts Showcase event in Darlington Market Square

2:32pm Sunday 19th May 2013

AN artistic community rocked by the closure of its central base joined forces to stage Darlington’s first ever Arts Showcase event.

Dancing delights Panorama audiences

The Panorama was a celebration of movement and dance

12:06pm Sunday 19th May 2013

FROM child gymnasts to skipping pensioners, hundreds of performers from across the region ensured that an annual dance festival was a huge success.

Vampire fiction fans swoop on shopping centre

From right, Francesca Ryde and Zoe Johnson of Catterick meet author Rachel Caine at a book signing in Darlington

11:39am Sunday 19th May 2013

VAMPIRE fiction fans flocked to a North East shopping centre to meet international bestselling author Rachel Caine.

Sedgefield Medieval Fair triumphs despite the weather

A display of medieval combat at Sedgefield Medieval Fair.

10:48am Sunday 19th May 2013

TORRENTIAL rain was not enough to dampen community spirit in one town where hundreds turned out for a popular annual fair.

Dales school announces innovative steps to improve

10:40am Sunday 19th May 2013

A NORTH Yorkshire school has announced innovative steps to ensure it continues improving.

Burglar pays just £40 compensation after stealing £2,500 worth of bikes

10:30am Sunday 19th May 2013

A BURGLAR who helped steal £2,500 worth of bikes from a garage will pay just £40 compensation to his victim as he already owes so much compensation for other crimes.

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority approves more than 90 per cent of planning applications

10:30am Sunday 19th May 2013

MORE than 90 per cent of planning applications received by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority were approved in the last year.

Discover the terrific Tudors in Barnard Castle

5:40pm Sunday 19th May 2013

THE terrific Tudors are the subject of a family fun day at The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, County Durham, from 11am to 4pm on Tuesday, May 28. Children will have the chance to make herb filled bags, create a Tudor jester stick and finger puppet, try Tudor art techniques and much more. Youngsters must be accompanied by an admission fee-paying adult.

Motorbike collision near Masham

3:32pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A car and a motorbike collided outside the Jervaulx Abbey Tea Room, on the A6108 between Middleham and Masham in North Yorkshire at around 2.20pm today.

Macmillan Cancer Support seeks supermarket collection volunteers

12:35pm Sunday 19th May 2013

MACMILLAN Cancer Support is seeking volunteers to help with supermarket collections across County Durham. For more information contact Michelle Muir on 07809554967 or mmuir@macmillan.org.uk

25-year-old man dies in two car crash on A689

9:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a two-car crash on the A689 between Wynyard and Sedgefield.

Police urge people to stay away from flooded rivers

A police photograph of the River Wear in Bishop Auckland this afternoon

3:14pm Saturday 18th May 2013

POLICE are warning people to stay away from the region's waterways as many rivers are running high due to this morning's torrential rain.

Richmond French Twinning Association welcomes guests from twin town in France

Richmond French Twinning Association and guests from Brittany visit Easby Abbey.

2:40pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A TWINNING association has welcomed guests from its twin town.

Rotarians take on 200-mile bike ride for charity

2:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A GROUP of Rotarians are to tackle a 200 mile cycle ride in aid of local charities.

Police numbers almost halved in Bedale

2:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Shocked councillors were told police numbers across Bedale have been nearly halved because of low crime levels despite a spate of criminal damage and threats of violence.

Agricultural company stages charity open day in Teesdale

1:19pm Saturday 18th May 2013

AN agricultural company is holding an open day later this month to raise funds for a national farming charity.

Signed Middlesbrough shirt donated to charity

12:01pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A SIGNED Middlesbrough football shirt has been donated as a raffle prize for a charity recently rocked by a burglary.

Sports coaching bursaries on offer

11:53am Saturday 18th May 2013

FINANCIAL support is being offered to Darlington residents wanting to apply for a sports coaching bursary.

Seven taken to hospital after house fire

8:31am Saturday 18th May 2013

SEVEN people were taken to hospital last night after a house fire on Teesside.

Historic Army squadron to parade before disbanding

Thousands line Northallerton High Street for the home coming parade of 10 Field Squadron in 2010

6:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

AN Army squadron which played a key role in the Battle of Sebastopol is set to parade for the final time before disbanding.

Fundraising essential to secure village hall's future

1:52pm Saturday 18th May 2013

CONTINUED fundraising is essential to the financial stability of a Teesdale village hall.

Pupils step up to learn more about science

Alex Grieves, 10, demonstrates sound waves

11:33am Saturday 18th May 2013

PRIMARY school children benefitted from the expertise of an academy’s staff and facilities to learn more about science.

Restaurants invited to showcase their local food menus in County Durham

2:10pm Saturday 18th May 2013

NORTH-EAST eateries are being offered the chance to showcase their local food menus to accommodation providers at two new events.

Journalism students honoured at inaugural awards ceremony

Northern Echo reporter and Teesside University graduate, Hannah Bryan, and The Northern Echo’s deputy editor, Chris Lloyd, present final year Multimedia Journalism student, Jamie Burton, with his award for best issues and campaigning journalist

3:30pm Saturday 18th May 2013

JOURNALISM students at a North-East university have been honoured at an inaugural awards ceremony.

Church to host gourmet garden party in Gainford

1:58pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A GARDEN party featuring a gourmet lunch and fine wines is taking place in the grounds of St Osmund’s Church in Gainford, near Barnard Castle, from 1pm on Saturday, June 1. Tickets priced £12 are available from 01325-241262 or 01325-730191.

Police meetings to take place

2:02pm Saturday 18th May 2013

PACT: Police and Communities Together (Pact) meetings are being held for residents of Lingfield and Heighington and Coniscliffe wards on Wednesday (May 22).

Musical extravaganza for charity

12:32pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A MUSICAL extravaganza is taking place at The King’s Centre on Whessoe Road to raise money for human trafficking charity Hope for Justice.

Owner of jockey fatal fire flats jailed for ignoring fire regulations

6:15pm Friday 17th May 2013

The owner of a block of flats where two jockeys died in an arson attack has been jailed for 12 months.

Engineering boss faces prospect of jail following conviction of manslaughter of worker

5:29pm Friday 17th May 2013

THE BOSS of a heavy engineering firm faces the prospect of jail after being convicted today (Friday, May 17) of the manslaughter of a worker who fell from cherry picker.

Neasham Parish Council report

6:23pm Friday 17th May 2013

THE council held its annual general meeting and Councillor John Weighell was re-elected as chairman, marking his 16th year in the position.

Former Prime Minister pays tribute as John Burton receives MBE

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5:10pm Friday 17th May 2013

TONY Blair’s constituency aide was presented with his MBE today – and joked with Prince Charles that he had really been Sedgefield’s MP all those years.

Residents battle plan for wind farm test mast

5:47pm Friday 17th May 2013

RESIDENTS from two North Yorkshire districts have united to battle a plan which could lead to a wind farm dominating the skyline for miles around their homes.

Leader condemns alleged "secret deal" on free school and homes in Tees Valley

6:14pm Friday 17th May 2013

A LEADER of a council has condemned what he described as a “secret” deal between developers and Government over the building of a Free School and housing.

Cleveland Police to repeat successful clampdown on anti-social behaviour

4:55pm Friday 17th May 2013

DETECTIVES in Cleveland are to repeat a successful operation they ran just a few weeks ago.

Yeehaa! Charity broncos in Tees town want your stuff

4:45pm Friday 17th May 2013

COWBOYS and cowgirls spread the word that your donations are wanted at a charity shop this week.

Public buy two Tees pubs - to knock them down

4:40pm Friday 17th May 2013

NEARLY £200,000 of public money has been used to buy two pubs, in order to knock them down.

Richmond cafe walks its way to raising more than £1,000 for air ambulance

4:26pm Friday 17th May 2013

A RICHMOND tea room has raised more than £1,000 for the Great North Air Ambulance after a month-long event recording how far staff members walked while at work.

Military charity to hold a reception evening

4:24pm Friday 17th May 2013

A MILITARY charity will be holding a reception and preview of its annual Spring Fair, followed by a charity auction and beating retreat.

Mother-of-two walks free from court after glassing a woman

3:53pm Friday 17th May 2013

A WOMAN who blamed her mother for a horrific pub glassing which could have blinded her victim walked free from court today (Friday).

Police force reviews officers' dealings with Savile

4:56pm Friday 17th May 2013

THE Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has asked a police force for details about links its officers had with Jimmy Savile.

School makes woodland friendly for nature and pupils

WOODLAND WARRIORS: Lewis West, Adee Geddes, Josh Bolingbroke, Morgan Aston, Robert Worthy and Nicole Harbron

12:06pm Friday 17th May 2013

PUPILS have been working with a nature conservation charity to revamp the woodlands at their school.

Ben & Holly brought to life on stage

11:52am Friday 17th May 2013

STARS of the popular children’s cartoon Ben & Holly will be brought to life on a North East stage this month.

Darlington production team take film to European Parliament

Darlington fan Paul Hodgson

5:12pm Friday 17th May 2013

MAKERS of a film about a disabled North-East football fan have become the first production company to showcase their film at the European Parliament.

Former council leader stands down from Darlington NHS body due to ill health

11:24am Friday 17th May 2013

THE former leader of Darlington Borough Council has stepped down from a position with the new board overseeing health services in the town due to ill health.

Planned weekend closure of the A66 cancelled due to predicted bad weather

11:15am Friday 17th May 2013

THE planned closure of the A66 near Darlington this weekend has been cancelled due to a poor weather forecast.

Eighties music legends support charity project

11:31am Friday 17th May 2013

A NORTH East music enthusiast is organising a second large-scale concert following the success of a debut event which raised £20,000 for charity.

Watchdog asks North Yorkshire Police for details of links to Savile

SHAMED STAR: The allegations against Jimmy Savile have put the BBC and in the dock as well

10:22am Friday 17th May 2013

THE Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has asked a police force for details about links its officers had with Jimmy Savile.

Cyclist died while riding with friends

9:30am Friday 17th May 2013

A CYCLIST has died after suffering a suspected heart attack and colliding with a parked car.

Decision not to suspend officer "sent out wrong message"

6:00am Friday 17th May 2013

THE decision not to suspend a senior police officer at the centre of a criminal probe "sent out completely the wrong message", according to a leaked report.

MP Wharton's Euro stance draws mixed reaction in his constituency

FLOATING VOTER: Dave Saywell in Yarm

6:00am Friday 17th May 2013

North-East MP James Wharton is to introduce a Westminster bill to make it law that an in-out referendum be held on Britain’s membership of the EU. Chris Webber found out what his constituents thought.

Fraja Simpson "joking with nurses" after successful surgery to remove tumour

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6:00am Friday 17th May 2013

A SCHOOLGIRL has successfully undergone high-risk surgery to remove a rare and aggressive tumour that surgeons described as highly unusual - and said her body had reacted to it in a unique way.

Croft-on-Tees Parish Council report

7:30pm Friday 17th May 2013

THE council held its annual general meeting and Councillor Leo Nugent was re-elected as chairman.

Northallerton news

4:25pm Friday 17th May 2013

PUB SUPPORT: The Green Tree pub in Brompton, Northallerton, is supporting the Brompton Carnival, taking place from Friday, May 24 until Bank Holiday Monday, May 27, by hostin a series of events.

Sedgefield art group holds exhibition

11:56am Friday 17th May 2013

SEDGEFIELD art group is staging an exhibition of its work at the Methodist Hall on North End from 10am to 3pm tomorrow (Saturday, May 18). The exhibition has been made possible thanks to funding from the East Durham Rural Corridor Area Action Partnership.

Bid revealed to rename Sedgefield Community Hospital after much-loved priest

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8:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A COMMUNITY hospital could be renamed in honour of a popular priest who devoted much of his life to it.

Pensioner gets helping hand to live independently after cancer scare

INDEPENDENT LIVING: 81-year-old Stella Bruce

7:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

FIERCELY independent and determined not to cause a fuss, 81-year-old Stella Bruce has lived in the same North Yorkshire house since she was six.

Outdoor gym equipment given the go-ahead by planners

6:04pm Thursday 16th May 2013

OUTDOOR gym equipment is set to be installed in Darlington’s South Park after planning officers granted permission.

Veteran councillor becomes new mayor of Darlington

New Darlington mayor, Charles Johnson, and his wife and mayoress, Carol

7:30pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A VETERAN councillor has become Darlington’s new mayor after he was formally handed the chains of office tonight (Thursday, May 16).

Charity fundraiser wins stamp of approval

Peter Longstaff has been collecting stamps for the GNAAS, today he got to meet some of the crew - pilot Jay Steward and doctor Dave Bramley

5:12pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A CHARITY campaigner has thanked those who helped him to collect thousands of stamps to raise funds for an air ambulance.

Appeal after diesel thieves strike at Barton

5:19pm Thursday 16th May 2013

POLICE are appealing for help after thieves stole an unknown quantity of diesel from a farmyard at Barton, near Richmond.

Poetic comedian's camping challenge after Glastonbury appointment

4:33pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A STAND-UP comedian is preparing to conquer her fear of camping, after being appoint poet-in-residence to the Glastonbury Festival.

Darlington Friends of the Earth host a bee walk

5:08pm Thursday 16th May 2013

DARLINGTON Friends of the Earth are leading a ‘bee walk’ from Middleton-St-George on Sunday.

1786 grocery store sells for more than £500,000

Institution: Thompson's

4:32pm Thursday 16th May 2013

ONE OF the oldest grocery shops in North Yorkshire has been sold for £515,000 with a condition of its sale being that it must remain as a retail unit.

Warning of prison for banned driver who took his friend's car without permission

4:43pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A MAN who took his friend’s car and begged police not to tell him he had taken it has been warned he is facing prison.

Newsagent granted licence application despite anti-social behaviour fears

3:37pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A DARLINGTON newsagent has been granted a licence to sell alcohol, amid concerns from local residents about anti-social behaviour.

Artist transports tourist attraction back in time with painting

3:54pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A FORMER railway station converted into a tourist attraction will be transported back in time with an exhibition by a landscape and railway artist.

Children go outdoors for woodland learning

Thomas Hurst (left) and Theo Tweddle (right) enjoy the great outdoors

2:56pm Thursday 16th May 2013

CHILDREN at a Darlington school left the classroom for a woodland adventure as part of an initiative to promote the importance of outdoor learning.

New mayor for Northallerton

2:58pm Thursday 16th May 2013

THE new mayor of Northallerton has pledged to work for the good of the town and its people.

School leavers warned about drunken anti-social behaviour

2:45pm Thursday 16th May 2013

SCHOOL leavers are being warned against alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour as they celebrate the end of their school days later this month.

Cutbacks in budget will see another 300 jobs lost at Stockton Borough Council

7:20pm Thursday 16th May 2013

MEMBERS of a council have made to the decision to bring a wide range of budget cuts to help balance their books.

Kids and mums combine to create works of art

Children and their mums display their artwork

3:22pm Thursday 16th May 2013

MUMS and children worked together for weeks to produce artwork in special lessons unique to Darlington.

Evacuated North Yorkshire villagers allowed home after gas leak

2:47pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A VILLAGE evacuated during a gas scare earlier today has now been given the all-clear.

Police appeal to trace car

2:14pm Thursday 16th May 2013

POLICE investigating an attempted burglary are appealing for help to trace a vehicle.

Town hall celebrates in style

2:20pm Thursday 16th May 2013

TWO nights of music will help celebrate the centenary of Masham town hall over the next Bank Holiday weekend.

Split village soon to be reunited

1:33pm Thursday 16th May 2013

WORK to repair a bridge which collapsed after a landslide- splitting a village in two- should start within weeks.

"Love Your Local Market" initiative comes to Hambleton

1:51pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A NATIONAL campaign to boost market shopping is coming to Hambleton next week.

Young Darlington fencer crowned regional champion

Max Clyde from Hummersknott Academy has won the NE foil competition

3:46pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A YOUNG fencer has stormed to victory after being named the regional champion for his age group.

North Yorkshire village evacuated after gas leak

1:29pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A VILLAGE in North Yorkshire is being evacuated after reports of a gas leak.

Energy-saving scheme becomes UK first as it extends across the entire Stockton Borough area

2:32pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A GROUNDBREAKING scheme to lower energy bills and provide warmer homes for residents has been extended making it the first of its kind in the UK.

Huge haul for litter pickers

12:23pm Thursday 16th May 2013

LITTER pickers recovered hundreds of sacks of rubbish after deciding to give one of Hambleton’s main routes a spring clean.









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