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Former police inspector opens Darlington yoga studio tackling stress and loneliness
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (622+ words) A former detective inspector who turned to yoga after stress forced her to retire early from policing is preparing to open a new studio in Darlington. Caroline Shields, 50, from Darlington, said the idea behind the studio was to create a…...
Seven-year-old Rose to run Mini Great North Run for cystic fibrosis team
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (294+ words) A seven-year-old is set to take on the Mini Great North Run to raise funds for the team that has supported her since she was a baby. Rose Durant, from Billingham, was inspired by her mum’s efforts in the main…...
Peterlee padel plans to be discussed by Durham County Council
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (266+ words) Plans to create a new indoor padel and pickleball centre in County Durham are being discussed today. The proposal would see part of a vacant unit on Stephenson Road at the North East Industrial Estate in Peterlee converted into a…...
Plans submitted to replace North Yorkshire BMX track with a new inclusive pump track
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (281+ words) Plans have been submitted to replace an existing BMX track in Pateley Bridge with a new purpose-built pump track designed to cater for everyone from beginners to experienced riders. The community-led scheme at Millennium Green would create a hard-surfaced facility…...
Darlington mountain biker, 16, ‘lucky to be alive’ after seven-foot woodland fall
1+ week, 1+ day ago (649+ words) Bradley Bowes, 16, suffered facial injuries and a broken nose when he fell from his bike (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT/CLEVELAND MOUNTAINB RESCUE TEAM) A mountain-biking teenager was told he was "very lucky" to be alive after plunging around seven feet from…...
North East dad, 52, who took own life honoured with memorial football match
1+ week, 1+ day ago (674+ words) Men’s mental health and suicide prevention charities have flocked to support a memorial football match. The Jimmy McLeod Memorial Cup is being organised by 25-year-old James McLeod, from Gateshead, in honour of his late father, Jimmy McLeod. Jimmy took his…...
'Deliberate' fire destroys North Yorkshire cricket club pavilion from Channel 5 show
1+ week, 3+ day ago (600+ words) A historic North Yorkshire cricket club has been left devastated after its iconic pavilion was destroyed in a destructive fire, believed to have been started deliberately. Studley Royal Cricket Club, near Ripon, said its beloved pavilion in the deer park…...
'Living superhero' completes 180- mile ride to help County Durham toddler with cancer
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1000+ words) A selfless cyclist dubbed a "living superhero" by the family of a County Durham toddler battling rare leukaemia has completed a gruelling 180-mile challenge to help change the youngster's life. Chris Kelk cycled from Skegness to Shildon over two days…...
County Durham woman to swim across Windermere in 'proper challenge' with her husband
1+ week, 6+ day ago (588+ words) A County Durham NHS manager is preparing to take on an 11-mile swim across Windermere just weeks after celebrating her 60th birthday. Christine Murphy and husband James are attempting the Chillswim Triple Crown, a Lake District challenge involving swims across Coniston…...
'Little gem' coffee shop on the River Tyne that's perfect for paddleboarders
2+ week, 1+ day ago (429+ words) A coffee shop in Newcastle has been named one of the best places you can paddleboard to. Paddle UK has released a list of hidden pubs and coffee shops you can visit while paddleboarding, as more people give up busy…...