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LOOKING BACK

Street House farm, Loftus. Picture courtesy of Dr Steve Sherlock

Unique finds make North East dig one of the most important in the country

Referee 'saved player's life' by stopping game after injury as bleed found on brain

Harry Carse, 75, was fined after exceeding the four hour limit

Harry Carse, 75, was fined after exceeding the four hour limit

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Disabled OAP slams 'ludicrous' parking restrictions at Teesside Park after fine

Looking up High Northgate, Darlington, with Robert Borrowdale's masterpiece, Westbrook Buildings, on the left

Looking up High Northgate, Darlington, with Robert Borrowdale's masterpiece, Westbrook Buildings, on the left

Sad story of eccentric mason who built some of Darlington's most curious buildings

Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Jo Ropner

Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Jo Ropner

‘A privilege to have this role’ says county's first female Lord Lieutenant

Padlocks of love on Otley Bridge

Padlocks of love on Otley Bridge

COUNTRYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Countryman's Daughter

Locked in love: Why people attach padlocks to this Yorkshire bridge

Concerns have been raised about the police response to anti-social behaviour

Concerns have been raised about the police response to anti-social behaviour

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letters to the Editor

Letters: 'We pensioners seem to be the lowest form of life'

From left, John Dodds, Peter Fall, Annabelle Fall, Polly the paramedic, Shell Raine, Tina Watson of Barclays and Clare Deacon

From left, John Dodds, Peter Fall, Annabelle Fall, Polly the paramedic, Shell Raine, Tina Watson of Barclays and Clare Deacon

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Double celebration for charity concert organiser as he gets cancer all-clear

Great Britain’s Amber Rutter with her son Tommy after winning a silver medal in the women’s skeet

Great Britain’s Amber Rutter with her son Tommy after winning a silver medal in the women’s skeet

COUNTRYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Countryman's Daughter

Mother of all battles for female Olympic athletes with families

Great Britain's Terry Bywater and Lucy Shuker during the ParalympicsGB flagbearer announcement

Great Britain's Terry Bywater and Lucy Shuker during the ParalympicsGB flagbearer announcement

North East Paralympic legend to carry GB flag at Paris opening ceremony

Dawn Black, deputy manager of Benkhill Lodge, Sally Webster, Gladys's daughter, Gladys Kaye, Kevin Hollinrake, local MP and John Howe, Bedale mayor

Dawn Black, deputy manager of Benkhill Lodge, Sally Webster, Gladys's daughter, Gladys Kaye, Kevin Hollinrake, local MP and John Howe, Bedale mayor

Wartime memories at care home as Gladys celebrates 100th birthday

Kendra Karin, manager, and Matthews Evans, volunteer, and scarecrow, with the trophy awarded to the Teesside Hospice shop

Kendra Karin, manager, and Matthews Evans, volunteer, and scarecrow, with the trophy awarded to the Teesside Hospice shop

Pictures as scarecrow competition attracts more than 40 entries

Alan received his results in hospital in Bangkok.

Alan received his results in hospital in Bangkok.

Boy paralysed in freak accident at home gets outstanding GCSE grades

Andy Armstrong from Yarm on his 24-hour rave trip to Ibiza.

Andy Armstrong from Yarm on his 24-hour rave trip to Ibiza.

Party-mad North East dad flies to Ibiza just to go to a rave before flying home

The back of my earring that turned up a week after I had dropped it, in the very same spot I thought it had landed in the first place.

The back of my earring that turned up a week after I had dropped it, in the very same spot I thought it had landed in the first place.

COUNTRYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Countryman's Daughter

Finding the faith: The mystery of how our lost possessions just turn up

Jane and Adrian Chandler (seated), Jamie Simeon, Hannah Chapman, Judge and Editor, Darlington and Stockton Times and Alice Montgomery Picture: JOHN EMBLETON

Jane and Adrian Chandler (seated), Jamie Simeon, Hannah Chapman, Judge and Editor, Darlington and Stockton Times and Alice Montgomery Picture: JOHN EMBLETON

Latest Amazing Neighbours honoured for 'selfless generosity'

Babul's donating meals to Darlington police officers.

Babul's donating meals to Darlington police officers.

Darlington restaurant gives out 100 meals to police following disorder in town

Up to 50 Afghan families to arrive in Catterick Garrison after social media rumours

Up to 50 Afghan families to arrive in Catterick Garrison after social media rumours

Up to 50 Afghan families to arrive in Catterick Garrison after social media rumours

Derek Thrippleton in the Spitfire before take off

Derek Thrippleton in the Spitfire before take off

Man turns 80 in style - by flying a Spitfire over North Yorkshire

Development site in Horton

Development site in Horton

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Plea to owners of Dales housing sites to 'get on building'

Rosie Page and Nick Palmerley

Rosie Page and Nick Palmerley

Fundraising evening to support both hospice charity and community library

Jim and Anita Allen, who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

Jim and Anita Allen, who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

Jubilation for Darlington couple who mark 60th diamond wedding anniversary

From left, good neighbour of the year Robert Watson with AAS Contractors Managing Director Alex Scott and Railway Housing Association board member Matt Lewer

From left, good neighbour of the year Robert Watson with AAS Contractors Managing Director Alex Scott and Railway Housing Association board member Matt Lewer

'He'll do anything for anyone': Darlington man wins good neighbour award

The Wilton Centre beekeepers Emily and Phoebe

The Wilton Centre beekeepers Emily and Phoebe

Teenage beekeeper buzzing after being chosen to represent England

I have a stash on lone earrings in my jewellery box after losing their partners. But what shall I do with them?

I have a stash on lone earrings in my jewellery box after losing their partners. But what shall I do with them?

COUNTRYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Countryman's Daughter

Lost and found: What to do with missing earrings' other half

Darlington town centre.

Darlington town centre.

Do women really feel safe on the streets of Darlington? Here's what they said

Bill Smith, who has died, aged 100

Bill Smith, who has died, aged 100

Darlington-born sportsman nicknamed 'Billy Lightning' dies aged 100

Michael McWilliams, founder of the Harvey McWilliams foundation in Darlington.

Michael McWilliams, founder of the Harvey McWilliams foundation in Darlington.

Darlington family to honour memory of 'tornado of joy' son with walk

Heather with husband Lee Sawyer.

Heather with husband Lee Sawyer.

Darlington grandma's plea to receive potentially life changing breast cancer drug

Lyndon Longhorne achieves his dream of competing in the Paralympics as he dives into the pool at Tokyo

Lyndon Longhorne achieves his dream of competing in the Paralympics as he dives into the pool at Tokyo

County Durham Paralympic hero Lyndon Longhorne retires – and reveals new challenge

Outgoing show director Charles Mills at the hand over ceremony of the 2024 Great Yorkshire Show

Outgoing show director Charles Mills at the hand over ceremony of the 2024 Great Yorkshire Show

Charles Mills waves goodbye after nine years as Great Yorkshire Show director

Memorial tree in Eastbourne Park in memory of Scarlett Vickers

Memorial tree in Eastbourne Park in memory of Scarlett Vickers

Emotional tributes to Darlington schoolgirl Scarlett as memorial tree unveiled

Crowds gathered at Alderman Crooks Park (locally known as Tommy Crooks Park) at noon on Saturday (July 13)

Crowds gathered at Alderman Crooks Park (locally known as Tommy Crooks Park) at noon on Saturday (July 13)

Hundreds turn out at Darlington balloon release for schoolgirl Scarlett Vickers

Baroness Harris of Richmond, one of the Amazing Neighbour Judges, presents free shopping vouchers to some of the resident of The Galleries, a supported young adult housing charity, in their common room in Richmond.

Baroness Harris of Richmond, one of the Amazing Neighbour Judges, presents free shopping vouchers to some of the resident of The Galleries, a supported young adult housing charity, in their common room in Richmond.

Latest Amazing Neighbour donates half of prize to young people

Gary Lewis of Betterdaze has spoken out to thank those who helped him after an alleged needle stabbing attack

Gary Lewis of Betterdaze has spoken out to thank those who helped him after an alleged needle stabbing attack

'Thank you for saving my life' - record shop owner speaks after needle stabbing

Darlington netball club jumping for joy after being named best in the North East

A balloon release has been planned for Scarlett Vickers, 14, on Saturday.

A balloon release has been planned for Scarlett Vickers, 14, on Saturday.

Balloon release planned in tribute for Darlington 14-year-old Scarlett Vickers

Tributes left for Scarlett Vickers, 14, outside her home on Geneva Road in Darlington.

Tributes left for Scarlett Vickers, 14, outside her home on Geneva Road in Darlington.

'Forever 14': More tributes for Scarlett Vickers, 14 after alleged murder

Do you have any stories about a special ring in your life?

Do you have any stories about a special ring in your life?

COUNTRYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Countryman's Daughter

Wedding ring stories of love and loss - and thankfully found

Alfred Wainwright Picture: Kenneth Shepherd

Alfred Wainwright Picture: Kenneth Shepherd

Life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright in focus at special event

Leilani with her Jofli bear Credit: Lynne Cullen

Leilani with her Jofli bear Credit: Lynne Cullen

Darlington girl thrilled after Disney World Florida return teddy lost 4,000miles away

Nadene and Paul with Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt.

Nadene and Paul with Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt.

Darlington foster carer left 'shaking' after £150,000 postcode lottery win

Tributes have been paid to Bill Blenkinsopp, who represented Aycliffe Village on various councils and committees for decades

Tributes have been paid to Bill Blenkinsopp, who represented Aycliffe Village on various councils and committees for decades

Local government

Tributes to devoted councillor who gave a lifetime's service to County Durham village

Lloyd Donkin, 23.

Lloyd Donkin, 23.

Family tribute to son, 23, with 'heart of gold' as alleged murder probe continues

Bill Smith, who played five-a-side football until he was nearly 90-year-old, has celebrated his 100th birthday

Bill Smith, who played five-a-side football until he was nearly 90-year-old, has celebrated his 100th birthday

Darlington born sportsman teases football comeback as he celebrates 100th birthday

Cave Rescue Organisation

Yorkshire Three Peaks walker collapses and dies on Pen-y-ghent

Joanne Coates, who has been chosen as Parliament’s official Election Artist for the 2024 general election

Joanne Coates, who has been chosen as Parliament’s official Election Artist for the 2024 general election

General Election 2024

North East photographer chosen as Parliament's offical artist for general election

Trevor Wing (left) and players from Thornaby FC Women (right)

Trevor Wing (left) and players from Thornaby FC Women (right)

Grassroots football

Thornaby FC Women's team axing 'not taken lightly' says former chief exec

Comedian Mark Watson brings UK tour to County Durham

Comedian Mark Watson brings UK tour to County Durham

Comedian Mark Watson brings UK tour to County Durham

Heidi Varley in her flower farm at Cotherstone, near Barnard Castle, has been named a flower industry hero

Heidi Varley in her flower farm at Cotherstone, near Barnard Castle, has been named a flower industry hero

Surprise for Barnard Castle woman named a flower hero in '100 Faces of Floristry'

Wedding bands have been worn by both sexes since the time of the ancient Egyptians, 5,000 years ago

Wedding bands have been worn by both sexes since the time of the ancient Egyptians, 5,000 years ago

COUNTRYMAN'S DUAGHTER

Countryman's Daughter

Band on the hand: The tradition of wedding rings and why we wear them

Laying the corner stone of the Edward Pease Free Library IN DARLINGTON on June 4, 1884

Laying the corner stone of the Edward Pease Free Library IN DARLINGTON on June 4, 1884

This picture was taken in Darlington exactly 140 years ago - what was going on?

Back row, Amazing Neighbours, John and Kaye Coutts with CIC director and judge, David Walker. Front, the Bogojevic family who nominated John and Kaye – Mandy, Oscar, Pete and Jake Picture: JOHN EMBLETON

Back row, Amazing Neighbours, John and Kaye Coutts with CIC director and judge, David Walker. Front, the Bogojevic family who nominated John and Kaye – Mandy, Oscar, Pete and Jake Picture: JOHN EMBLETON

First winners of Richmond's Amazing Neighbours competition announced

The Knitting Nannas at Hazelgrove Court Care Home in Saltburn.

The Knitting Nannas at Hazelgrove Court Care Home in Saltburn.

Knitting nannas creating figures to be displayed in France for D-Day anniversary