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Accused was loving father who would never harm daughter, murder trial told
Scarlett Vickers' mother Sarah Hall told Teesside Crown Court: 'It was an accident, I know he would never harm her'
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Storm Éowyn possible 'danger to life' warning issued as region braces for strong winds
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of strong winds across Friday
Man accused of stabbing daughter Scarlett Vickers in 'play-fight' says it was 'freak accident'
Simon Vickers gave evidence at Teesside Crown Court, where he denies both the murder and manslaughter of his only child Scarlett
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Swearing rioter who encouraged others to throw burning wheelie bin at police is locked up
The judge said Joseph McKenzie's behaviour 'went far beyond any legitimate public protest'
All applicable Tees Valley Review recommendations acted upon, TVCA meeting hears
The chair of TVCA's Audit and Governance Committee said that it was reassuring that 'there are plans in place'
'Happy, smiling staff' at dental practice praised by patients 'wouldn't go anywhere else'
Health bosses report Cleveland Terrace Dental Practice as 'safe' and 'clean'
‘I must be the unluckiest man in world,’ murder-accused dad told police after daughter's death
Simon Vickers denies both the murder and the manslaughter of his daughter Scarlett, in the kitchen of their home in Darlington
PC admits causing death by careless driving in collision near MetroCentre
Northumbria PC Mark Roberts denied the more serious charge of causing the death by dangerous driving
Ex-counter-terrorist police officer knocked cyclist off bike and injured him
A retired counter terrorism and North Yorkshire police officer and Royal Marine who knocked a cyclist off his bike and ran over his foot, injuring him, has been banned from driving.
Much-loved North Yorkshire pub announces re-opening date
A much-loved village pub in North Yorkshire that suffered two major fires has announced a re-opening date for later this month.
Park authority given go-ahead for new HQ despite residents’ concerns
North York Moors National Park Authority has got the go-ahead to build its new headquarters in Helmsley.
Scarlett Vickers would have survived fatal stab wound if it was not so deep, jury hears
Scarlett Vickers, 14, suffered a fatal stab wound and died in her family's Darlington home on July 5 2024
Dame Joan Plowright has died aged 95, her family has announced
British actress Dame Joan Plowright has died at the age of 95, her family has announced.
Ganning in search of gingangs part 2: a pub and a parish council
THE North East and North Yorkshire has the greatest concentration of gingangs in the country. As we told a couple of weeks ago, these are “horse engines” – rounded structures built on the side of threshing barns so that up to four horses could be pressed into service, walking round and round, ...
Scarlett Vickers death LIVE: Evidence against Darlington dad nears end - updates
Simon Vickers, 50, of Geneva Road, Darlington, is charged with the murder of his daughter, Scarlett
Three charged after two men suffer stab wounds in Brompton, Northallerton
Three suspects have been charged after an incident of “serious violence” which resulted in two men suffering stab wounds in Northallerton.
Millions risking £900 fines as HMRC issues two-week tax warning
With only a couple of weeks until the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging millions of taxpayers not to delay filing their return and paying any tax due by January 31.
The best and worst energy firms for 2025 revealed by Which?
Which? has revealed the best and worst energy firms for 2025 including, Octopus Energy, British Gas and Scottish Power.
National restaurant chain in talks to join Greggs and Manjaros at new shops
A national restaurateur is in talks to join Greggs, One Stop, and Manjaros at a new shopping parade.
Sewerage works extension approved for village near Yarm
A sewerage works will be extended with new underground installations under plans just approved by Stockton Council.