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A GUARDSMAN has fainted in hot conditions during the Trooping of the Colour ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. The unidentified guardsman found the ceremony in Horse Guards Parade too hot to handle in his bearskin helmet.  

COMMUNITES across the region came together to celebrate unity on a national day of action in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.More than 100,000 ‘Great Get Together’ events took place across the country to honour the Labour MP who was killed in her West Yorkshire

RESIDENTS dumping rubbish in Darlington’s alleyways could be handed fines in the coming weeks after a litter-strewn alley was reported to the council. Council teams were despatched to clean up a large amount of rubbish dumped in the back alley

HUNDREDS of schoolchildren have dived into the world of art after staff at a museum set themselves the challenge of inspiring them.The Bowes Museum, in Barnard Castle, opened its doors to 13 primary schools in the Bishop Auckland area, inviting all of

NORTH Yorkshire County Show took place under blue skies and scorching temperatures as it settled into a new venue this year. As temperatures soared into the high 20s keeping cool became the focus at the countryside event, which is one of the first

FUN-loving families were spoilt for choice this weekend as two calendar events made their return to a Durham Dale. Bumper crowds visited Cotherstone, near Barnard Castle for the 34th carnival on the same day a fun day was held on Gainford village

Sunderland have failed in their bid to lure Derek McInnes from Aberdeen, with the Dons gaffer staying at Pittodrie. Former striker Kevin Phillips has been eased to 5/1 with BetVictor for the job, having been as short as 13/8 this time last week.Phillips

POLITICIANS across the region are taking action in a bid to ensure that the tragic fire at London’s Grenfell Tower will not be repeated in the North-East.The death toll from Wednesday’s devastating blaze has now reached 58 although that number could rise

COUNCILLORS are set to meet today to debate future uses for a historic building as campaigners maintain hopes that a fresh legal challenge will delay a controversial proposal to close the library it houses.Darlington Borough Council’s cabinet members

SWORD fighting soldiers, vintage vehicles and military music was all on offer at the return of a multi-period living history display. Families travelled from far and wide to catch a glimpse of the action at Hardwick Park, in Sedgefield this weekend

A MULTIPLE rapist who received a letter of support from his serving police office sister before being sentenced has been jailed for 17 years. Teesside Crown Court heard Derek Cairns continues to maintain his innocence, having been convicted by a jury

It was a rather flat derby day, with little movement of positions within the league – although the title race was blown wide open.Leaders Great Ayton went down at home to second-placed Stokesley by just three wickets, as Ayton’s lead was cut to just five

A NURSE has been struck off after being convicted of making indecent images of children.Mental health nurse Maartijn Stephenson received a community order sentence when he admitted possessing more than 40 images, before Hartlepool Magistrates last year.He

A NEW mayor says he is honoured to take on the historic role.Councillor Bill Kellett was installed as the Mayor of Durham in a ceremony full of pomp and ceremony at Durham Town Hall.He will combine the role with being chairman of Durham County Council

Stockton had an excellent win at Chester-le-Street in the Dukes ECB North-East Regional Premier League, scoring 254-7, in reply to the home side’s 251-5 declared. Opener Matthew Gill made 34, skipper Kevin Ward 69, Joe Hewison 32 and an excellent 42 not

A DANCE between strangers quickly developed into a romance that has lasted more than sixty years.Darlington couple Joseph and Marian Welsh celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary this week.The much-loved pair met over six decades ago at the Bath

A MAN who carried out an “horrendous” sustained attack on his partner, in the presence of their six-year-old daughter, was jailed for ten-and-a-half years.David Wright, 34, “snapped” for no apparent reason after drinking heavily in the early hours of

ANDY MURRAY’S fourth successive French Open semi-final can well and truly be a seasonal turning point in his bid for a third Wimbledon crown, according to former British No.1 Tim Henman.The world No.1 had not been in perfect form heading to Roland Garros

TWO pet dogs have been killed after the caravan they were in caught fire. Two fire crews from Stanhope and Crook attended the blaze at the Frosterley Inn caravan park, in Frosterley, Weardale, yesterday where one static caravan was well alight.

ANT McPartlin has said he feels he has "let people down" ahead of reportedly entering rehab following a battle with depression, alcohol and substance abuse. The Geordie TV star said he wanted to speak out about his issues in order to help others.

A MAN who created an astonishing collection of radios and gramophones after being inspired by his brother’s death building the bridge over the River Kwai, has died aged 99.Fred Hay spent decades collecting and restoring audio equipment from as far back

SMOKING rates in the North-East have hit a historic low, new figures show.   Smoking rates among adults in the North East fell from 18.7 per cent in 2015 to 17.2 per cent last year, NHS Digital said.   There was also a slight fall in

THE boys and men who left County Durham to serve in the First World War, never to return, will each be represented on a community’s remembrance poppy display.Army veteran and genealogist Andy Denholm originally hoped to gather 6,353 handmade poppies for

SIX-year-old football mascot Bradley Lowery is "super excited" about taking a family holiday to the North Yorkshire coast.The family of the terminally-ill Sunderland fan, who suffers from a rare cancer called neuroblastoma, have had to cancel