Darlington teacher among first westerners to attempt Everest features in exhibition
A new exhibition is to mark the centenary of the first Western, and ultimately tragic, attempt to climb Mount Everest.
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Gavin is the Northern Echo's Chief Reporter, an experienced photographer and an award-winning video journalist. He writes about crime, politics, social issues, and local history. Gavin leads the Northern Echo's campaign to address the root causes of knife crime among teenagers and is the co-ordinator of North East Knife Crime Taskforce.
Gavin is the Northern Echo's Chief Reporter, an experienced photographer and an award-winning video journalist. He writes about crime, politics, social issues, and local history. Gavin leads the Northern Echo's campaign to address the root causes of knife crime among teenagers and is the co-ordinator of North East Knife Crime Taskforce.
A new exhibition is to mark the centenary of the first Western, and ultimately tragic, attempt to climb Mount Everest.
Police have arrested three men and two women on suspicion of possessing a firearm after a raid in Darlington.
Overnight camping areas are being set up across County Durham for people making their way to Appleby Horse Fair.
Emergency services carrying out an operation at the River Tyne between Ovingham Bridge and Wylam
Plans for a long-awaited community facility in Nunthorpe are set to be drawn up with spades expected in the ground by February.
A major rescue operation is underway after reports of two teenage boys in difficulty in the River Tyne.
Police have arrested three men and two women on suspicion of possessing a firearm after a raid in Darlington.
Tributes have been paid following the death of a leading figure in education in Darlington.
This busy County Durham road is going to be closed for 8 weeks due to works
A driver who killed a pedestrian in a road rage attack after an argument has been convicted by a jury.
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