Archive
-
Date
Can you help find this missing 13-year-old North East boy?
The police are appealing for help locating a missing 13-year-old boy from Middlesbrough. Spencer Owen, 13, has been reported missing from Penistone Road in Middlesbrough. A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Spencer is 6ft tall, a slim build
-
Date
TV antiques star helps to uncover military treasures at North Yorkshire museum
Family treasures, heirlooms, and mystery items were scrutinised by experts at a North Yorkshire regimental museum. The Green Howards Museum in Richmond saw a steady stream of visitors bringing military medals and other precious archive materials
-
Date
County Durham lodge with stunning countryside views named among the UK's best
A bed and breakfast which boasts scenic views across the County Durham countryside has been given an award by England's tourism board for its "excellence". Bonners Lodge in Consett is one of eight hotels and bed and breakfasts which have been given
-
Date
Stunning images of dolphins show them leaping from water on the North East coast
Stunning images of dolphins swimming off the North East coast have been released, as more sightings of the spectacular animals have been documented. The majestic dolphins were photographed by Northern Echo Camera Club member Ray Simpson at South
-
Date
Redevelopment of four County Durham leisure centres paused amid funding worries
Potential redevelopment projects at County Durham leisure centres have been paused. Durham County Council previously proposed schemes to upgrade sites at the Riverside in Chester-le-Street, Shildon, Meadowfield, and Freeman’s Quay in Durham.
-
Date
Northern Lights forecast for County Durham - where and when you can see it
Exactly where and when you can see the Northern Lights has been revealed for Monday (September 16) in County Durham. The Northern Lights may illuminate the sky over parts of the UK on Monday night and early Tuesday morning, the Met Office has
-
Date
Well-known 'horseshoe bench' in County Durham stolen after 'calculated' removal
Police are investigating after a County Durham bench which has been part of its community's heritage for decades was stolen. Known as the 'horseshoe seat', the bench has been a landmark in Ebchester, County Durham, since its installation over 25
-
Date
Freeing our children from the tyranny of the smartphone
SCHOOLS are beginning to bite the bullet by banning smartphones throughout the school day. A forthcoming ban by a large academies trust, which has 42 schools across the country, made national waves at the weekend, and today we report the positive response
-
Date
New Bishop Auckland MP visits set of town's Kynren out-door show spectacular
A town’s new MP has metaphorically stepped back in time to visit an award-winning attraction which is helping to create a positive future for his constituency. Kynren – An Epic Tale of England welcomed Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth to experience
-
Date
Popular Metrocentre clothing store set for 'major' refurbishment this year
River Island in Metrocentre is set for a 'major' refurbishment, promising to bring 'next-generation technology' to the North East store. The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that River Island is undertaking a comprehensive refurbishment of
-
Date
New batch of student police officers welcomed to the ranks of the Durham force
A North East police force has welcomed a cohort of would-be officers to its ranks as the next round of recruitment for more potential “rookie cops” begins. Durham Police has taken on 29 new student officers who were formally adopted by the force
-
Date
Two men arrested as 300 cannabis plants found in Bishop Auckland building
Two men have been arrested after 300 cannabis plants were found growing in Bishop Auckland. Police were called to Newgate Street at about 3am on Monday (September 16) after an alarm was set off. Officers arrived to two men fleeing in a car,
-
Date
All you need to know about MAFS UK 2024 from start date to the brides and grooms
Married at First Sight UK is back for a brand new series on E4. After three successful series, which have already resulted in two BAFTA nominations and a baby, MAFS UK is back for a fourth. E4 says the new series promises to be "jam packed
-
Date
Teenager's 'sheer excitement' during riot led to him throwing rocks at police
A teenager caught on camera repeatedly throwing rocks at police officers during rioting in a North East town has been locked up after getting involved out of ‘sheer excitement’. Lennox Crockett was spotted throwing at least four objects during
-
Date
Man found dead in County Durham sign factory confirmed to be member of staff
A man found dead in a County Durham sign factory is that of a member of staff, it has been confirmed. The Health and Safety Executive said it was investigating the death of an employee of Interplan Sign Systems Ltd in Consett after a body was discovered
-
Date
Assault on man in Darlington churchyard sparks police manhunt for suspect
Police have launched a manhunt after a man was attacked in a Darlington churchyard. Emergency services were called to St Cuthbert's Church at around 2.50pm on Monday (September 16) after reports that a man had been assaulted. A police cordon
-
Date
Dangerous driver reached 90mph before crashing into railings in high-speed chase
A banned driver who took police on a high-speed chase when he refused to pull over has been jailed after he crashed into railings. Keaton Harbron sped off from police when he was spotted driving around a day after other officers had tried to stop
-
Date
Ross Kemp supports North East police force's use of missing persons protocol
Actor and broadcaster Ross Kemp has endorsed a North East police force’s adoption of a practice aimed at more speedily locating missing vulnerable people. The Herbert Protocol, which has been in place since about 2016, is now in force in the Northumbria
-
Date
The best car boot sales in County Durham for selling your unwanted items
Getting rid of your items is always difficult - from parting with items you've had a while or getting rid of clutter in the house, it's tough to know where to start. While online selling on eBay and Facebook Marketplace has opened opportunities
-
Date
'Traditional country pub' in North Yorkshire on the market for £295,000
A 'traditional country village pub' in North Yorkshire has been put up for sale at the price of £295,000. The Four Alls Inn, in Ovington, Richmond, is being marketed by Charltons Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents. The agents describe the
-
Date
Cordon in place at Darlington church as five police cars and two ambulances at scene
A police cordon is in place at a church in Darlington, where police officers and paramedics have been seen working at the scene. Emergency services arrived at St Cuthbert's Church at about 3pm on Monday (September 16) - with a police cordon seen
-
Date
Darlington incident LIVE: Police erect cordon after man attacked near church
-
Date
North East school one of first in the country to ban phones for pupils
A school on Teesside has been one of the first in the country to ban phones for pupils in an effort to give children their childhoods back. Pupils have been asked to put their mobiles into a special pouch for the day as studies begin at Our Lady
-
Date
Videographer who died during parachute jump was filming skydiver during fall
A videographer who died during a parachute jump had been filming another skydiver during his fatal fall, an inquest heard. Sam Cornwell, 46, from Hampshire, was skydiving on April 28 near Shotton airfield in County Durham, when his main parachute
-
Date
Darlington, Spennymoor and Stockton discover FA Cup third qualifying round opponents
DARLINGTON have been handed an inviting home draw in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup after they were paired with Gainsborough Trinity. Quakers will host the Northern Premier League side at Blackwell Meadows on Saturday, September 28 after
-
Date
Man had ankle broken after being slammed to ground in brutal North East assault
Officers have released an image of a man they are looking to trace as they investigate a report of assault in Newcastle city centre. Police received a report that at 2am on July 28, the male victim - who is in his 40s - was in Grey’s Club, on
-
Date
LIVE: CSI spotted at abandoned building in Bishop Auckland - updates
3:01pm Police statement A Durham Police spokesperson said: "Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and
-
Date
Will Still opens up on offer he 'couldn't refuse' after Sunderland summer talks
FORMER Sunderland head coach candidate Will Still has opened up on his summer of negotiations after leaving Stade de Reims and says the chance to take charge of Lens was an opportunity he "couldn't refuse". Still was in the running to become Sunderland
-
Date
Horror home plagued by 'fighting, drugs, and weapons' shut down by authorities
A Guisborough horror home plagued by "fighting, drug misuse, and people coming and going at all times of the day and night" has been shut down. Authorities successfully secured a closure order on a flat in Helmsley House, on Stakesby Close, last
-
Date
Best places to see Northern Lights in County Durham as they will be visible tonight
The best places to see the Northern Lights in County Durham have been released, as they are due to be visible tonight (September 16). The Northern Lights may illuminate the sky over parts of the UK on Monday night and early Tuesday morning, the
-
Date
Sunderland Fans Museum set for exciting project after 'huge' cash boost
THE Fans Museum in Sunderland will be able to press ahead with plans to digitise its unique collection of memorabilia thanks to a major cash boost. The museum - partners of We Are Sunderland, the Northern Echo's sister site - has been awarded a
-
Date
Jeremy Clarkson's nod to Darlington during last ever episode of The Grand Tour
Darlington received a nod and recognition by TV host Jeremy Clarkson during the last ever episode of The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have thanked their fans for their support as they signed off The
-
Date
What was said in Middlesbrough recruitment meeting last week as plans mapped out
MIDDLESBROUGH'S preparation for future transfer windows is already underway, with the club's recruitment team having met at Rockliffe last week to map out their plans for the coming months. Boro chiefs were delighted with their summer business,
-
Date
NAMED: Man fined for dropping cigarette butt into drain at Durham car park
A man has been fined for throwing a cigarette butt into a drain in County Durham car park. Kartovich Rusian, 37, of Pickhurst Lane, London, was found guilty of littering at the Durham Services car park on May 26, 2024. The car park, located
-
Date
Massive Bishop Auckland 10-bed house goes on sale for £1m
A 10-bedroom County Durham house is up for sale with an offer of more than £1m enough to secure the property. The house, known as Etherley Lodge, was built around 1820 and is located in the semi-rural village of Low Etherley, three miles west of
-
Date
The future looks Bright for resurgent young rider at Redcar
FINLEY Marsh has rebuilt his career admirably since serving a six-month ban for breaking betting rules and the young rider makes a rare visit to Redcar for a single ride on the hat-trick seeking Bright on Tuesday. Marsh, stable jockey to Richard
-
Date
Garden expert shares how tin foil can help your lawn grow thicker and healthier
If you’ve got a garden of your own, you’ll know that it requires attention throughout the year, especially as the seasons change. As we head into autumn, a garden expert has shared the importance of applying an autumn fertiliser to lawns in September
-
Date
Teenager left unconscious after broad daylight gang attack near primary school
A teenager was left unconscious after a gang attack on a Middlesbrough street. Police and paramedics were called to Worcester Street on Sunday at around 5.43pm after a 17-year-old was reportedly assaulted by a large group of unknown males.
-
Date
Four major Newcastle United selection dilemmas ahead of trip to Fulham
NEWCASTLE UNITED maintained their strong start to the Premier League season as they came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory over Wolves on Sunday afternoon. Eddie Howe’s triple half-time substitution helped change the course of the game, with the
-
Date
Investigation into cheese factory explosion as two people released from hospital
Two people have been released from hospital after a boiler explosion at a factory on Friday (September 13), as investigations into the industrial accident have begun. Emergency services were called to the Wensleydale Creamery site on Gayle Lane
-
Date
New flight to Switzerland from Teesside Airport announced for 2025
A new flight to Switzerland from Teesside Airport has been announced, with the one-off trip set to depart in 2025. Holidaymakers can book a seven-night trip in June 2025 to the Alpine destination, known for its lakes and mountains. This charter
-
Date
If you want to get ahead, get a salt pig... and 59 hats
WHEN Joan Anderson died in 2021, among her treasures, her niece found her collection of 59 hats and a very fine salt pig. Some of her hats were on display last weekend at the Bowes Museum, and readers will remember from Memories 649 the joys of
-
Date
Middlesbrough and Sunderland's rivals on lookout for new boss after surprise sacking
MIDDLESBROUGH and Sunderland's Championship rivals Stoke City have sacked boss Steven Scumacher. The decision appears to have come as something of a surprise to supporters, with the Potters having had a steady start to the season, picking up six
-
Date
How to apply for Pension Credit benefit as Winter Fuel Payments cut
Almost 10 million pensioners will lose access to Winter Fuel Payments this winter because of changes to the system announced by the Government. From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive
-
Date
Sex offender tennis coach died in Durham prison from stroke
A Wallsend sex offender who indecently assaulted a teenage girl has died in HMP Durham after having an unrecoverable stroke, a new report has revealed. Simon Parkinson, 60, was jailed in 2023 after an adult woman reported him to the police, for
-
Date
5 drivers named, shamed and fined for speeding on A1(M) in County Durham
Five drivers have been fined for speeding on the A1(M) among other offences. The drivers all appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court, where they pleaded guilty or the court found them guilty in their absence of the offences. 5 drivers fined
-
Date
Starmer faces fresh attacks over 'extremely foolish' Winter Fuel Payment change
Sir Keir Starmer is facing fresh attacks over his Government’s decision to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for almost ten million pensioners this winter. Tory leadership hopeful James Cleverly said it was an “unbelievably foolish choice” while Liberal
-
Date
Spider season is here: the 22 species you're likely to find in your home
Spider season is here! As the weather begins to cool down, you will start to notice more spiders appearing in your home. There are 22 spiders common to the UK, according to Country Living. Thankfully, most of them are "completely harmless
-
Date
Energy boss calls for cash support for pensioners losing Winter Fuel Payments
The boss of Octopus Energy has called on energy suppliers to “be helpful” to the Government and provide extra support for pensioners losing out on the Winter Fuel Payment. Greg Jackson, who founded Octopus in 2016, told PA news agency: “We all
-
Date
Average asking price of a UK home jumps by nearly £3k in September
The average asking price for a British home has risen by nearly £3000 in September, according to research compiled by Rightmove. It is said that the average asking price has reached £370,759, rising by 0.8% or £2,974. While September generally
-
Date
Hour by hour Met Office forecast for County Durham and Darlington today
It is set to be a sunny autumnal day in Darlington and across the North East today as the Met Office predicts blue skies and temperatures nearing 20C. Temperatures are still remaining high and will reach a peak of 19C today as forecasters predict
-
Date
North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, weather and travel
8:36am A19 delays Delays of five minutes and delays easing on A19 Northbound between B1404 Seaton Lane (Seaton Interchange
-
Date
County Durham 'learner' crashed with car after drinking and taking cocaine
A ‘learner’ driver had been drinking and took cocaine before going out with friends in his car, then blamed another motorist for a collision after he drove out from a junction. Kyle Zelinka, who was facing a court appearance for drug driving two
-
Date
George Edmundson on special pre-match texts & 'doing Jonathan Woodgate's head in'
GEORGE Edmundson plans to "do Jonathan Woodgate's head in" in the months ahead! The centre-half has only been a Middlesbrough player for a fortnight but has already took every opportunity to pick the brains of the former Real Madrid centre-half
-
Date
Family mourn loss of 'beautiful' son at birthday event after horror A1 crash
A heartbroken County Durham family has mourned the loss of their "beautiful" 8-month-old son and grandson and his aunt who died in a horror A1(M) crash at an event celebrating what would have been his first birthday. September 12 would have been
-
Date
Black cats who went nearly a year without visitors find forever homes
Two black cats who spent nearly a year at a North Yorkshire rescue centre have both struck lucky and found their forever homes. Flash and Archie were rescued by the RSPCA's Great Ayton Animal Centre last September, and spent nearly more than 10
-
Date
Listed: All the pumpkin patches you can visit in the North East this autumn
Autumn is finally here and it's time to get into the spooky spirit - so what's better than visiting a patch and picking your own pumpkin? Here's a list of patches in the North East. It's that time of year once again when we get into that spooky
-
Date
New framing service launched at Lucy Pittaway
Lucy Pittaway Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of Yorkshire Framing Services, conveniently located next to the Brompton-on-Swale Gallery, opposite their head office. Spearheaded by the highly experienced Andy Richardson, formerly of Wensleydale
-
Date
Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express
In a world of information overload, charities are finding creative ways of expanding their reach and attracting more supporters. Visuals play a powerful role in captivating audiences and inspiring them to get involved. Now, charities and non-profit
-
Date
Eddie Howe: 'It's a trust issue - and you could see the response'
HARVEY BARNES might have claimed the match-winning plaudits, but Eddie Howe was quick to praise goalkeeper Nick Pope after Newcastle United’s 2-1 win at Wolves. Pope made two crucial second-half saves to ensure Newcastle were able to claim all