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Watch moment drunken veteran smashes Ford into Darlington Hippodrome
Police found Richard Kelly in his black Ford Puma surrounded by empty cans of lager
Ferguson TEF20 and Deutz FL14 to star at Tractor Fest
Grandfather Bill Moody’s passion for vintage tractors extends to his young grandsons, whose special tractors will be starring at this year’s Tractor Fest.
North Yorkshire Council urged to reconsider school bus fees
Opposition groups are calling on North Yorkshire Council to reconsider a move to increase the basic home to school transport charge for post-16 students to nearly £800 a year.
Amazing winners and all the celebrations from Ramside Hall event
The Northern Echo celebrated the very best of North East business last night.
Weardale Lithium puts in plans for Eastgate in County Durham
Weardale Lithium based in County Durham, has announced a planning application to Durham County Council for a lithium extraction plant at Eastgate in Weardale.
Raids across Cleveland and Durham areas targeting drugs
A series of co-ordinated raids have been carried out targeting members of an organised crime group has resulted in seven arrests.
Young Reporter -Tom Meighan adds new Hartlepool date -QE Maddie Smith
Former Kasabian member Tom Meighan has booked a second gig in Hartlepool following success at his earlier show on the 3rd of April. The 43 year old is currently doing a uk solo tour which has taken him all over the country, and has recently announced he will be performing a second show at The Studio...
Malton's Marcus Skeet joined by Hardest Geezer on challenge
Teenager Marcus Skeet who is running a mile a day in April to raise money for charity will be joined by Hardest Geezer Russ Cook on his challenge.
Is there a First World War landing ground near you?
DURING the First World War, aerial combat was very much in its infancy. The shocking bombardment of Hartlepool, Scarborough and Whitby by German warships in December 1914, showed how vulnerable the east coast was to enemy attacks, and so in March 1916 the 36 (Home Defence) Squadron of the Royal Flyi...
Greggs best sausage roll is in London, reviewers find
The pair post their reviews of Greggs' sausage rolls on their popular Instagram page, Greggs Pilgrimage.
Arriva confirm new Darlington to Yorkshire Dales route
A new bus route from Darlington has been announced by Arriva North East that will take passengers to the Yorkshire Dales.
A67 Barnard Castle crash: One person taken to hospital
A person was been taken to hospital after a crash involving three vehicles on the A67, between Darlington and Barnard Castle (Monday, April 29).
Wetter UK weather could push up price of beer and bread
Extreme weather in the UK over the coming months could push up food and drink prices.
How to keep birds out of your garden with danger colour
You might have tried to keep birds away from your plants and crops but have you tried planting white flowers which act as a 'danger' colour to birds?
Met Office: Temperatures to soar today in Darlington
The Met Office has predicted that temperatures could reach up to 20C in Darlington today following a chilly end to last week.
What makes you live longer? 4 tips to improve life expectancy
Here is the 'optimal' combination you need to follow to help you live five years longer.
Council has put almost 3,000 tonnes of grout into Ripon void
North Yorkshire Council has pumped almost 3,000 tonnes of grout into a void underneath Ripon Leisure Centre with the ground stabilisation works that began last summer costing £3.4m to date.
A67 Barnard Castle crash: One person taken to hospital
A person was been taken to hospital after a crash involving three vehicles on the A67, between Darlington and Barnard Castle today (Monday, April 29).
Bishop Auckland girl in remission after stage 4 diagnosis
A Bishop Auckland girl who was diagnosed with a stage four Wilms’ tumour last year is now in remission following treatment
Pretty Knits on West Auckland Road, Darlington has new owner
Pretty Knits Wool Shop on West Auckland Road in Darlington has come under new ownership after one of its employees acquired the store