● O'Shea accepts the need to learn about League One quickly SUNDERLAND are facing up to a huge reality check; and John O’Shea accepts they have to learn all about the muck and nettles of League One quickly.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Rethink on phone mast application should benefit Dales connectivity CONCERNS that the wrong sort of new phone masts were depriving rural residents of the chance of better phone connectivity are being addressed.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Teenagers get busy - to keep flying medics in the air A TEENAGE fundraiser and his friends are helping to keep life-saving medical cover in the air.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Singers raise thousands with local concerts A SINGING group has raised more than £2,000 for local charities in recent months by performing concerts in care homes, WI meetings and at other venues.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Workshop to help plan for future health care needs RESIDENTS across the region are being invited to a GP-led workshop to learn more about local health care services.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Mo Besic on his future beyond the end of the season - and Middlesbrough's promotion hopes MO BESIC is hoping Middlesbrough’s “Premier League quality” will be the key to ensuring they return to the top-flight via the play-offs, ...
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Crackdown on off-road bikers sees police team up with petrol stations DURHAM police have teamed up with petrol stations across the county in a crackdown against off-road bikers who are causing a nuisance in their community.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Talented students brush up their skills for contest TWO talented painting and decorating students from East Durham College are brushing up on their skills, as they get ready to compete in a prestigious national competition.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Durham Market's oldest stall celebrates 70 years in business A FAMILY business is celebrating 70 years of trading in Durham Market Hall.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Graffiti artist creates awareness mural in Darlington, after cancer diagnosis A GRAFFITI artist diagnosed with cancer for a second time has fought through chronic pain to create a cancer awareness mural.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Former soldier used cards from wallet stolen in Wet n Wild A YOUNG former soldier stole a wallet from Wet n Wild and tried to use the credit cards, a court heard.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Holy feast held in Bishop Auckland to coincide with annual food fair ST Anne's Church, in Bishop Auckland, opened its doors to visitors at last weekend's food festival.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Newton Aycliffe care home hosts big sing-along for open day A CARE home in Newton Aycliffe threw open its doors to welcom members of the public as part of a national open day.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Water polo club team enjoy national competition success YOUNG water polo players have represented their home club in a national competition.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Bradley Lowery Foundation urge people to rummage in their wardrobes PEOPLE are being urged to give their old clothes and shoes to support the Bradley Lowery Foundation.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Grandad continues volunteering despite terminal illness A SELFLESS grandfather who was told three months ago that his prostate cancer was terminal has been awarded for continuing his volunteer work.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Homeless teenager with autism and Tourette's turns life around A HOMELESS teenager living with autism and Tourette’s has turned his fortunes around to secure himself a home and a job.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Siblings raising money for rescue team in memory of their father A BROTHER and sister are fundraising for a mountain rescue team which had attempted to save their late father, who lost his life while out walking.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Inclusive new community launches A NEW community for people with learning disabilities has launched in North Yorkshire.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Jake Shears added to Hardwick Live line-up THE former Scissor Sisters frontman will be bringing his unique sound to County Durham this summer after being added to a festival programme.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Justice plea after drinks can thrown at shopworker in ID challenge row A SHOPWORKER left scarred for life after a can was thrown when she asked a customer for ID believes the justice system has let her down.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● River finds shed new light on history on medieval Durham THE exploration of a North-East riverbed over more than a decade has revealed significant new information about the history of the textile industry in the region.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Get set for Durham Adventure Festival A NEW festival aimed at inspiring people to get outside is taking place this weekend.
The Northern Echo Comment this news ● Special school takes top honour A SPECIAL school has been picked out for praise for inspiring its students through sport.
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