Peter Barron
Journalist at Freelance
Longest-serving FORMER Northern Echo editor. MBE for 'service to journalism & North-East life'. Proud non-exec director Darlington Building Society
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2 days ago |
thenorthernecho.co.uk | Peter Barron
William Buddle, who joined The Army in 1942, was a VIP guest at Wolsingham School as students took an emotional trip back in time to commemorate the anniversary and show their respects. Mr Buddle, father of a member of the school’s catering team, inspected young members of the school’s Combined Cadet Force after they performed an impressive drill in the school grounds.
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5 days ago |
thenorthernecho.co.uk | Peter Barron
The terror of coming beak-to-beak with a young starling (Image: Pixabay) SOMETIMES only raw courage will do – and that’s what it took the day the birds invaded the house. It started on Sunday morning when a startled starling appeared in our bathroom, and my wife and youngest son, Max, skilfully managed to shoo it out of the window. Ok, it happens occasionally. Wayward birds come in through an open window. No big deal. But then it happened again – only it was two starlings this time.
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1 week ago |
thenorthernecho.co.uk | Peter Barron
2 1/1 A NORTH Yorkshire school is celebrating after three of its basketball teams netted regional championship titles. Teams from Ryedale School, near Helmsley, triumphed at the North Yorkshire Basketball Finals, overcoming tough competition from across the county. Ryedale’s Year 7, Year 8, and Year 11 teams were all crowned 2025 North Yorkshire champions for their age groups in a remarkable achievement for the school.
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1 week ago |
thenorthernecho.co.uk | Peter Barron
WHEN the 80th anniversary of VE Day is celebrated tomorrow, Eric Howden will have every right to look back with pride at the part he has played in remembrance over more than five decades. As the driving force of his local branch of the Royal British Legion, his tireless efforts have included officiating in a range of roles, ensuring the names of the fallen are on the cenotaph, marshalling parades, and selling poppies.
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1 week ago |
thenorthernecho.co.uk | Peter Barron
Lyndon Longhorne receives the cheque from Angel Trust chair of trustees Beryl Anderson and Senior Fundraiser Elle McGregor (Image: Peter Barron) A charity has fulfilled its pledge to support a North East Paralympian in his latest epic challenge. Angel Trust, based in Bishop Auckland, has presented Lyndon Longhorne with £1,000 towards his ambition to become the first quadruple amputee to complete the Ironman Triathlon in under 24 hours.
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Teachers at Parkside Academy in Willington ran the Gateshead Half Marathon to show students heading into exams that hard work and preparation pays off. And they raised some money for @MacmillanCancer into the bargain! https://t.co/VGyHWd4Nu8
Bet he’s got a sore throat this morning!
The Sunderland club commentary on THAT goal is even better than you’d expect 🤣👏 https://t.co/1IslV41t5K
Suspected drink driver in #Darlington refused breath test because his "pyjamas were unsuitable". Blimey, the mind boggles: Teletubbies? Peppa Pig? Pingu? https://t.co/kRpFwAa9sF
