Full-time: England 0 Germany 3 THE result may not have gone England’s way, but the overriding feeling was that yesterday’s historic game at Wembley represented a huge turning point for the women’s game. A win over European Champions Germany
THE Run Sunderland Festival will return next year with the Sunderland City Half Marathon and Sunderland City 10k races both confirmed for Sunday, May 3.Next year will be the fifth staging of the major road running events, with both the half marathon and
CHILDREN’S favourite Shrek brought Christmas to a North-East city centre.The swamp-dwelling ogre was VIP guest at the switch on of Eldon Square’s Christmas Lights, ahead of his arrival at Newcastle Theatre Royal in March next year.He was joined by The
HUNDREDS of people gathered in York to welcome back military medics who had battled to save lives and treat life-changing injuries in Afghanistan.Members of the UK Medical Group 20 – which include 34 Field Hospital based in Strensall, York – returned
Bishop Auckland 1 1874 Northwich 4 Bishop Auckland could have few grumbles about going out of the FA Vase when they were beaten 4-1 at home by 1874 Northwich at Heritage Park. The visitors were reduced to ten men just before half time, but they
MOTORISTS are being urged to ensure that their cars are road worthy for the winter weather with a seasonal check up. Durham County Council is offering the checks at its service centres based in Peterlee, Annfield Plain, Chilton and Meadowfield.
RESIDENTS of a retirement village have been given the chance to try the latest technology to help them track their fitness levels. Eighteen residents at Middleton Hall Retirement Village, near Darlington, took part in walking, cycling and aqua walking
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a shoplifter who walked out of a store wearing a stolen pair of shoes.A man with a woman and a small child entered the Boyes store, on Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland at about 12.30pm on Saturday (November 22).He
A MEMORIAL seat has been unveiled in honour of a long-standing councillor and former mayor who dedicated almost four decades to serving residents.Councillor Bill Waters, 77, of Byers Green, near Spennymoor, died on Thursday, March 20, this year.A dedicated
A NEW railway platform was opened this weekend which has re-established a long-lost rail link between Northallerton and the Yorkshire Dales.The temporary new platform at Northallerton West was created as part of a £51,000 project to link the town with
Goals: None Bookings: Larssonn (42, foul); Cattermole (62, foul); Fletcher (68, simulation); De Laet (85, foul)Referee: Robert Madley (Halifax) – got the big decisions correct, even when he waved away Mahraz’s claims for a penalty. 5Attendance: 31,
CARE workers and family pushed the boat out to celebrate Elsie Hill's 102nd birthday earlier today (Sunday, November 23).Stockton town mayor, Cllr Barbara Inman and the town's MP, Alex Cunningham, popped in as guests of honour to help Mrs Hill celebrate
THE father of a 28-year-old man who fell to his death paragliding in Argentina has said the conviction of the pilot still does "not provide justice" for his son. David Mather, from Bishopton, Stockton, fell 200ft to his death in front of his brother
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed the fun of the fair as a community centre celebrated Christmas.Firthmoor Community Centre, in Darlington, hosts a free annual Christmas event that attracts up to 800 people and traders from across the North East for its festive
SEDGEFIELD’S Bradley Saunders’ Matchroom debut did not go entirely to plan but he still extended a flawless start to his professional career in the ring.Saunders was taken the distance for only the third time since turning his back on the amateur ranks
OLYMPIC long jumper Chris Tomlinson and legendary runner Paul 'Lord Smythe' Smith ran for charity with 330 others in memory of Gavin Duffy earlier today.Mr Duffy, of Billingham, who was 29, was a popular amateur sportsman who died in a road collision
DISCUSSIONS are taking place over the future of North Yorkshire's Castle Howard, following reports that Simon Howard and his family may be leaving the historic home.In a statement today (Sunday, November 23) the Howard family said they were having ongoing
MARK Sampson has named four North-East-born players in his England starting line-up to play Germany in a historic fixture at Wembley Stadium. Steph Houghton, Demi Stokes, Lucy Bronze and Jordan Nobbs are all in the side with Jill Scott and Carly
A SPURNED lover who tried to strangle his ex-partner’s father after bursting into his home armed with a ten inch long kitchen knife has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.Shaun Harrison, 24, blamed the victim for the break-up and after a drinking session
A 38-YEAR-OLD man is seriously ill in hospital after being rescued from a flat fire,Firefighters rescued the man from the two-bedroom flat in Normanby, Middlesbrough and he was taken to James Cook University Hospital suffering from smoke inhalation on
SEASONAL activities got Christmas underway in north Durham over the weekend.A host of family fun events were staged on Middle Street in Consett town centre, with the light switch on taking place on Saturday evening.Earlier in the day there was a range
AN “INSPIRATIONAL” charity worker who helped dozens of North-East children improve their literacy skills has died aged 39.Mother-of-two Clare Sandford, of Darlington, lost her battle with cancer within weeks of being diagnosed, but has left behind a &
A SNEAK thief followed a woman into her home and stole her car keys before taking her BMW while she tended to her young son. The burglary happened in Haughton Village, in Darlington, on Friday (November 21) shortly before 10am. The victim had
MINI entrepreneurs across the borough of Stockton tried their hand at setting up in business including a jam-making enterprise this week. The enterprising activities were held to mark Global Entrepreneurship Week, a world-wide campaign to expose people
A LONG-SERVING councillor and Conservative party member has been recognised for his contribution to North-East politics with an MBE.Councillor Ian Galletley, who represents the College ward on Darlington Borough Council, was presented with the honour
PUPILS have joined forces with one of the country's top comic poets to create a song about their home town.Youngsters at Thornaby Village Primary School have collaborated with John Hegley, a regular on BBC radio, to write the song as part of the Northern
A CHRISTMAS toy appeal has been launched by an amateur dramatics society producing Scrooge this year.South Moor Theatre Group, near Stanley in County Durham, is urging audiences to bring a gift for needy children in the area.It is performing the Dickens
A SPORTS coach has set up a new children’s football team in just a few weeks.Richard Manuel, of Crook, set up Willington Whites under-tens Football Club, last month.He already has a team of ten players, two local sponsors and a full home and away strip
CHRISTMAS is set to begin with a bang in Darlington this year with a number of events planned to welcome the festive season.Panto stars The Chuckle Brothers will be on hand to flick the switch on the town's Christmas lights on Thursday (November 27) at
A MEMORIAL Christmas carol service is to be held to allow residents in Ferryhill to remember loved ones during the festive season.The Co-operative Funneralcare has organised the event in St Luke’s Church from 7pm on Thursday, December 11.The service will
SANTA Claus’s sleigh will travel through Ferryhill as part of a Christmas fair.The annual event, which is arranged by Ferryhill Town Council and the Ferryhill 2000 Committee, will take place on Friday (November 28) between 2pm and 6pm.Children’s rides
A BARNARD Castle resident has set up a petition to change new LED street lights after claiming they are so dim it is “like stepping back into the Victorian days”. Mark Carter, 45, created the petition, calling for Durham County Council to change
RYAN TAYLOR has allayed fears over the seriousness of the knee injury he sustained during Newcastle United’s 1-0 win over QPR on Saturday. Having recovered from two career-threatening cruciate ligament injuries, Taylor made his first Premier League
A POLISH Big Issue salesman who stole shop and office workers' digital devices has been jailed for eight months.Northallerton Magistrates Court heard that Cipriam Ciocan walked into numerous businesses, including estate agents, in Thirsk and Northallerton
Darlington saw their winning run in the league come to an end thanks to an injury-time goal by Sefton Gonzales for mid-table Clitheroe. Terry Galbraith had given Quakers the lead just after the hour with a header after meeting an Adam Mitchell
FUNDING is still available for projects that aim to get more Hartlepool people active but clubs and groups are reminded that the December 1 deadline for bids is fast approaching.The Community Activities Network (CAN), a partnership of organisations that
SEAFRONT car parks have been fully reopened as restoration work on a historic harbour pier takes a winter break.Work on the North Pier at Seaham has been halted for three months as winter storms approach and will resume in March.The break leaves one of
Second Division Tow Law are looking for a new manager following the resignation of Gary Anderson. Lawyers lost 2-0 at home to bottom club Brandon on Saturday, which was the visitors’ first league win of the season, putting them only six points
A TOWN is preparing to fight plans that could see its library run entirely by volunteers.Stokesley is one of nearly two dozen libraries in North Yorkshire that the county council is proposing to hand over to the community to run, with support from council
A HEAVY drinker took exception to a near neighbour giving alcohol to his own teenage step-son, a court heard.Peter William Anderson, 40, went armed with a large kitchen knife to remonstrate with the man, at 10.45pm on September 25.Durham Crown Court was
CHILDREN have been showing their artistic talent by taking part in a filmmaking initiative to promote the idea of respect in the community.The pupils from St Bede’s School, Marske, have been working in partnership with Teesside University for the last
YOUNGSTERS from across the region met some of the country's top children's authors and illustrators at the Northern Children's Book Festival Gala Day. The event included sessions with Changeling series author Steve Feasey, author and illustrator
A FRANTIC final few minutes saw Gateshead go through the emotions at the end of a long trip to Torquay United.The Heed had spent the match trailing to an eighth minute Ryan Bowman penalty after he had been grounded in the area by new signing Valentin
A BRITISH Scrabble champion from the North-East today clinched the world title when he won a best-of-five showdown against a US opponent by three games to one. Craig Beevers, 33, from Guisborough, is the first British champion to win the world
Spennymoor moved into the top eight of the EvoStik First Division with a thrilling 3-2 win over Droylsden at the Brewery Field. Moors boss Jason Ainsley was delighted with the display, just three days after their long trip to Leek Town in the Trophy
Bottom club Crook Town have added Peter Mulcaster to their management team as they try to climb away from the relegation zone following their 4-1 defeat at Celtic Nation on Saturday. Mulcaster has been appointed manager, with John Toomey and Adrian
West Auckland manager Anth Smith blasted the referee as last year’s beaten finalists were surprisingly beaten 3-0 at home by Shaw Lane Aquaforce at the Seagrave Stadium on Saturday. Smith was furious about a decision midway through the first half
GUS POYET thinks ‘getting back to basics’ has helped Sunderland get things back on track in the Premier League after keeping a first clean sheet since the St Mary’s drubbing last month. The Black Cats extended their unbeaten run to three games
POLICE investigating the death of a man following an incident outside a Wearside bar have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. Northumbria Police said a 26-year-old man has been arrested and is helping officers with their inquiries. Police
Spennymoor Town climbed a place to eighth, though they were made to work hard for a 3-2 win over fellow promotion-chasers Droylsden. It was 2-0 to Moors by the third 33rd minute at the Brewery Field after goals by Nathan Fisher and Andrew Stephenson
