Celebrating the world of dance
12:41pm Thursday 23rd May 2013
MORE than 75 people danced the day away to raise awareness of dance and the classes available in the Hambleton area.
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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Firefighters rescue man stuck in broken-down cherry picker in Darlington
12:22pm Thursday 23rd May 2013
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a man from a broken-down cherry picker in Darlington this morning.
Popular Hurworth councillor quits after right of way battle
11:46am Thursday 23rd May 2013
A POPULAR parish councillor who played a prominent role in a long-running right of way issue has resigned.
A66 closed as police and council mount clean up operation due to Christian festival in Darlington
11:24am Thursday 23rd May 2013
LONG-delays were experienced by rush-hour drivers this morning after part of the A66 was closed by police.
Newton Aycliffe police receive £5,000 boost for crime prevention
11:08am Thursday 23rd May 2013
A NEIGHBOURHOOD police team has received a £5,000 grant to provide free crime prevention equipment to residents.
Police name A66 crash victim as cyclist Sean Ruff from Sunderland
9:59am Thursday 23rd May 2013
POLICE have named a cyclist killed in a collision on the A66 on Tuesday as 61-year-old Sean Ruff from Cleadon village, near Sunderland.
Sunderland built Nissan Micras subject of mass recall
7:24am Thursday 23rd May 2013
NISSAN cars built in Sunderland are among a mass recall sparked by a steering fault.
Anti-terror police prepare to question men over brutal slaying of British soldier
6:20am Thursday 23rd May 2013
BRITAIN is on terror alert today after a man reported to be a serving soldier was hacked to death in a busy London street.
Elected police chiefs criticised for failing to publish financial information
6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013
THE region’s new elected police chiefs will be rapped today (Thursday, May 23) for failing to give voters the information to judge if they are getting “a good deal”.
Northallerton meat company takes Food Standards Agency to High Court over EU ban
6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013
A NORTH Yorkshire meat company hit by an EU ban on its products has launched legal action against the UK food regulator it accuses of "keeling over" under pressure from Brussels.
"Joker" bodybuilder admits attack
6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013
A PSYCHOTIC bodybuilder obsessed with the Joker has admitted carrying out a terrifying unprovoked axe attack on a stranger in a public gym.
Online footprints reveal 'Joker' obsession
6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013
Minutes after carrying out a sickening attack on a young man who had just completed a work out at a gym, Dale Pipe quoted a comic book villain who has become a cult antihero. Gavin Havery studied his Facebook page, which has since been taken down, and found the former chef was obsessed with Batman films and violent computer games.
Fire crews tackle Croxdale blaze
12:24am Thursday 23rd May 2013
SIX fire crews have been called to a large blaze in a commercial unit near the A167 in County Durham.
Massive shopping development to open
12:10am Thursday 23rd May 2013
A MASSIVE leisure and retail complex which is predicted to revolutionise the economy of a town is due to open day.
Unexpected - and temporary - drop in North-East fuel prices
12:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013
MOTORISTS filling up their cars at a North-East supermarket forecourt got an unexpected special offer, when a mistake led to discounted diesel being sold.
Diamond McCormicks celebrate 60 years after falling in love at snowstorm football match
11:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013
A WOMAN who went to watch a man she had just met play soccer in the snow has celebrated her 60th wedding anniversary with the frozen footballer.
Great North Air Ambulance lottery draw for May 22
11:38am Thursday 23rd May 2013
The winning numbers for the Great North Air Ambulance weekly draw for May 22, 2013 are: £200 N12379, Stocksfield; £100 N28820, Stockton; £50 N08644, Penrith; £50 N15995, Alnwick; £25 N43910, Darlington; £25 N04109, Bedlington; £25 N39443, Hexham; £25 N42370, Stockton plus 50 other £10 numbers. For a full list of winners visit www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk and to join the weekly lottery call 0800 1777 035 for details.
Drink driver from Ferryhill banned for 18 months
9:19am Thursday 23rd May 2013
South Durham events
Woman confronted Woolwich attackers and told them "you are going to lose"
10:56pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A MOTHER confronted the Woolwich attackers, asking them to hand over their weapons and warning them: "It is only you versus many people, you are going to lose," it was reported tonight.
Woman accused of large scale iPad scam bailed and new trial date agreed
6:52pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
THE trial date for an alleged fraudster, accused of a large-scale iPad sale scam, has been moved back until later this year.
North-East solicitors protest against legal aid changes
6:20pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
DOZENS of North-East lawyers travelled to London on Wednesday to take part in a day of action against changes to the legal aid system.
Lap dance club manager denies 'cruising' round trying to pick up young girls
6:18pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A FORMER lap dancing club manager denies “cruising” round in his car trying to pick up young girls.
Investigation into Beamish tragedy continues
6:15pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
AN investigation into the death of seven-year-old Karl Doran, from Darlington, at Beamish Museum, in County Durham, last July, is still ongoing, the Health and Safety Executive has confirmed. A fund set up in the youngster’s memory raised more than £2,500.
Choristers from across the North and Scotland gather in Durham for annual sports day
6:10pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
MORE than 200 choristers from across northern England and Scotland descended on Durham for a day of sport today (Wednesday, May 22).
Metal thieves left residents in the dark in Saltburn
6:15pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
THIEVES who attempted to steal cable from a railway viaduct left thousands of homes in the dark for over half an hour.
New chairman for Richmondshire District Council
5:58pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A NEW chairman of Richmondshire District Council has been elected.
Cliff lift taken out of service
5:19pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A POPULAR cliff lift on the North Yorkshire coast has been temporarily closed following a recent inspection.
Castle campaign gathers support
5:10pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A CAMPAIGN to save a North-East town’s most famous landmark is gathering momentum and now includes a very public show of support.
Army squadron disbanded at RAF Leeming
5:09pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
AN ARMY squadron lowered its standard for the last time today (Wednesday, May 22), as the unit was disbanded.
Orkney beer's debut at Teesdale real ale festival
5:06pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A BEER from Orkney in Scotland makes the long journey south to appear for the first time at a real ale festival in Teesdale this weekend.
Four arrested in dawn raids to counter organised crime
5:08pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
FOUR men were arrested for alleged drugs and money-laundering offences after breakfast-time raids across three police force areas today (Wednesday May 22).
Family of giraffes find a new home in a Redcar school's grounds
5:14pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A FAMILY of animals more often associated with the African savannah have made a new home for themselves in the grounds of a school.
Residents encouraged to sign up for charity bounce-athon
4:52pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
DARLINGTON and Teesside residents are being asked to join in with a charity initiative to get one million people bouncing on the same day next month.
Pay what you think for rail journey
4:50pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Free travel is on offer on the Wensleydale Railway next week in a bid to get more people to come and see the Dale.
Veterans remember those who gave their lives during savage battle
5:12pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
VETERANS of one of the Second World War’s most vital Allied victories gathered at York Minster to remember the thousands of comrades who lost their lives.
Transport hub needed at Durham Tees Valley if passengers are to return, airport owners claim
4:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
DURHAM Tees Valley airport needs a public transport hub similar to those at Newcastle and Manchester airports if it is compete for passengers, its owners have claimed.
One dead, two injured as shootings and knife attack shut down part of London
4:27pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
TWO people have been shot in Woolwich, south east London, after armed police were called to an incident in which a man wearing a Help for Heroes t-shirt was apparently attacked with a machete-style knife and dumped in the street.
Bands chosen for summer festival
4:20pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
THE line-up has been confirmed for a tribute band pop festival on the banks of the River Wear.
North Yorkshire winners in Visit England awards
5:36pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A WHITBY museum has won gold in Visit England’s Awards for Excellence Competition 2013 at a national ceremony.
Richmond School gets new all-weather pitch
3:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A NEW surface has been rolled out on Richmond School’s all weather pitch.
Labour and Lib Dems clash over next mayor of Durham
5:05pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A BITTER political row has broken out over who should be the next mayor of Durham.
Police warn of counterfeit money
3:19pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
POLICE are warning people to be on the look-out for fake banknotes.
Durham council cuts top £100m - but there's another £100m to come
2:50pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
SPENDING cuts imposed since the last General Election at the North-East’s biggest council have topped £100m, its leader revealed today (Wednesday, May 22).
Children's theatre boss escapes jail after making sadomasochistic fims
2:51pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A PERVERT children's theatre boss had a sideline in making sadomasochistic films involving lads urinating and spitting on a friend, a court heard.
About 50 firefighters tackle huge blaze in disused building
5:13pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a huge blaze at a disused building after tackling the flames for about an hour and a half today (Wednesday May 22).
Hotel picks up prestigious national award
1:32pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A DARLINGTON hotel won a prestigious award after reaching the finals of a major national competition for the third year running.
New cabinet and chair at Durham County Council
1:07pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A NEW cabinet has been appointed at Durham County Council.
Fire brigade team up with housing association to prevent hoarding related fires
6:08pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
THE death of a serial hoarder in a house fire last year has led to a new partnership between the fire brigade and her former housing provider.
Trader's rallying call for Darlington farmers' market
12:33pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
DARLINGTON shoppers have been warned to use or risk losing a flagging farmers’ market.
Married Northallerton man who groomed teenage girl walks free from court
12:21pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A MARRIED man who groomed a schoolgirl less than half his age walked free from court today (Wednesday, May 22).
Durham County Council reveals new Cabinet
12:31pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
DETAILS have been announced of the make-up of the new cabinet at Durham County Council.
Finishing touches for Thirsk's market place scheme
2:49pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A £100,000 scheme to spruce up a picturesque market place should finally be completed in time for the Bank Holiday.
Man admits leisure centre stabbing
12:01pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A MAN has pleaded guilty to attempted murder following a horrific stabbing at a leisure centre gym.
Table tennis star comes home to Cleveland to unveil new sports equipment
12:02pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
AN OLYMPIAN has returned to his home area to officially unveil an outdoor tennis table.
Escape bid foiled when four men were captured in the grounds of Kirklevington Grange open prison
12:55pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
AN escape bid by four inmates at a North-East was foiled when prison staff rounded them up in the grounds.
Tributes pour into school following death of popular Darlington teacher
1:13pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
STAFF and pupils at a Darlington school are in mourning after a much-loved teacher died last week.
Age Concern launches scheme to ensure older people eat properly
12:14pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A NEW scheme to ensure that older people are eating enough has been launched by Age Concern.
Four arrested in dawn raids in Easington and Thirsk in crackdown on organised crime
9:40am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
FOUR men were arrested for alleged drugs and money-laundering offences after breakfast-time raids across three police force areas today (Wednesday May 22).
Chef lost sense of smell following random attack
9:18am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A CHEF lost his sense of smell as a result of a random attack while walking home after watching a televised football match.
Fury as villagers learn Todhills tip will close
7:40am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
VILLAGERS who thought they had saved their local tip from closure are fuming after learning it will shut within days.
Coroner calls for more to be done to stop hoarding in homes after Newton Aycliffe blaze death inquest
6:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A PENSIONER who died in a house fire could have been rescued in minutes had firefighters not been faced with rooms packed almost to the ceiling with her belongings.
Eight out of 10 police officers have been assaulted by drunks - report
1:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A SHOCK survey has discovered that eight out of 10 North-East police officers have been subjected to an alcohol-related assault.
Nature under threat in the North, new research shows
12:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
NATURE is in trouble in the North, according to the results of an in-depth study of the region's flora and fauna.
Runners wanted for Hamsterley 10k
4:13pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A FOREST trail race looks set to be one a number of events a keen runner will tackle this year to raise money for a popular hospice.
Donations sought to help with community centre revamp
5:07pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A COMMUNITY centre is organising its own Changing Rooms-style project and giving the building a complete makeover.
Man stole cheque to reclaim debt from victim, court hears
6:16pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A MAN stole a cheque which had been sent to someone else to reclaim money he was owed by the victim, a court has heard.
Northallerton students take on maths challenge
6:24pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
SCORES of students tackled number-crunching of national proportions after pushing their knowledge of mathematics to the limit.
Osmond brothers to perform in North-East
6:10pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
FANS of 1970s music are in for a treat when the Osmond Brothers arrive in the region later this year.
Yorkshire Dales restaurant with rooms is given award for top breakfast
6:15pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A YORKSHIRE Dales restaurant with rooms has been awarded an AA Breakfast Award.
Free football tournament to promote men's health on Teesside
6:09pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A FREE football tournament is being held to mark the end of a very successful Men’s Health Week.
Kiplin Hall hosts plant, book and craft fair
6:08pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
The FRIENDS of Kiplin Hall are holding a plant, book and craft fair on Sunday, June 2 , between 1pm and 5pm.
New chairman for Richmondshire District Council
5:59pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A NEW chairman of Richmondshire District Council has been elected.
Richmond charity shop to undergo make over
5:49pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A CHARITY shop in Richmond is hoping to shake off any reputations of being dusty and shabby with a makeover to bring it into the 21st century.
The country house at war
6:16pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A MAJOR exhibition looking at the role of one of the region’s great stately homes during times of war will open this weekend.
Aspiring Olympian gets helping hand from senior citizens
5:59pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
A TEENAGE swimmer identified as a potential future Olympian has won the support of senior citizens who are keen to see her achieve her sporting ambitions.
Olympic race walker returns home to take part in Riverside Run
5:10pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
AN Olympian is looking forward to a more local challenge when she takes part in the Middlesbrough College Riverside Run.
New scheme brings improvement in Tees town's waste recycling figures
5:16pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
EARLY signs indicate that there has been a big increase in the amount of waste being recycled in a Teesside town.
Call for residents to join walking scheme
5:10pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
VOLUNTEERS are being sought as part of a drive to get Darlington residents more active.
Deadline approaches for Midnight Walk
5:03pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
LADIES have just a few days left to register to take part in an annual midnight walk.