Sunderland Echo (Pennywell, England) back issues from December 2007:
Sunderland 1 Derby County 0.
Dec 01, 2007 ... SUNDERLAND earned a priceless Premiership lifeline today with virtually the last kick of the game against bottom club Derby County. The clock was in the third minute of time added on at the end of the 90 minutes when sub Liam Miller lifted a cross into the box from the right and ...
Keane: Give them time!
Dec 01, 2007 ... SUNDERLAND fans should not expect miracles from returning stars Dean Whitehead and Carlos Edwards straight away, says Roy Keane. The Black Cats' boss is as pleased as any supporter to have the two midfield maestros back in the side. But from his own experience, he ...
Death-threat soldier waved petrol can.
Dec 01, 2007 ... A SOLDIER covered himself and his car with petrol while fleeing from police at over 100mph. Lance Corporal Mark Garthwaite had threatened to kill his wife and said he would take his own life during a visit to family in Boldon Colliery in August last year. Newcastle ...
Gun hidden in soldier's car.
Dec 01, 2007 ... A FORMER soldier hid an electric stun gun in a secret compartment in his car. Police found the weapon in a Volkswagen Passat belonging to Gary Williams when they seized it as a suspected stolen vehicle, Durham Crown Court heard. "It was behind a cover where an airbag ...
Car boot sale firm warns DVD pirates.
Dec 01, 2007 ... CAR boot sale organisers are warning DVD pirates that they will be shopped to the police. The stark message comes from John Noble, owner of Noble's Amusements which runs the popular car boot sale at Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton. It was here that DVD pirate Keith ...
Son's tribute after dad found dead.(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2007 ... A GRIEVING family today paid tribute to a popular businessman who was found dead at his home. The body of grandfather-of-three Martin Reah was discovered at his home in Fulwell, Sunderland. It is believed the 56-year-old took his own life after being diagnosed with ...
Discs search move to tips.
Dec 01, 2007 ... POLICE hunting for the two missing data discs from HM Revenue and Customs in Washington have searched rubbish tips in London, Scotland Yard revealed today. The discs, containing 25million child benefit claimants' personal details, went missing when a junior official sent them by ...
Hundreds wait for news of furniture cash.
Dec 01, 2007 ... AS many as 300 people are owed money after the collapse of a Sunderland furniture company. Lloyds Furniture, which has a store in Fawcett Street, called in the administrators on Thursday, after a week of uncertainty. The Echo had received a flood of calls from angry ...
Mail workers sacked before job starts.
Dec 01, 2007 ... A JOBS fiasco left more than 50 new employees out in the cold - before they had even started work. Many were in tears after a staffing blunder at Sunderland's Royal Mail depot, Doxford Park, which saw workers' hopes of earning cash for Christmas dashed. Royal Mail ...
ARMED POLICE SWOOP ON HOUSE.
Dec 01, 2007 ... ARMED police swooped on a Sunderland house, arresting two men as shocked neighbours watched. Marksmen sealed off a semi-detached house in Portslade Road, Pennywell, before searching the property and the surrounding area. Six officers, all carrying firearms, could be ...
Blackburn v Newcastle PREVIEW.
Dec 01, 2007 ... Alan Smith says it will be "muck or nettles" for Newcastle United at Ewood Park tomorrow. Smith and his team-mates go in against Blackburn Rovers looking to end a run of four games without a win. Top sport stories ... - Keane: Bring On Derby. - ...
Luscombe shoots down Barnsley.
Dec 01, 2007 ... SUNDERLAND made hard work of winning today's FA Premier Academy League against lowlt Barnsley today. On chances created, they should have been out of sight deep into the second half, but as long as the score remained 1-0, the visitors were still in with a chance. The ...
Get online to follow Wearside ale trail.
Dec 02, 2007 ... Real-ale lovers are virtually guaranteed a good pint with a new Wearside online guide. A series of 26 regional guides incorporating more than 4,000 pubs has been published by real ale quality assessor Cask Marque. Called Ale Trails, the guides only list local pubs ...
Cementing their place in history.
Dec 02, 2007 ... The first panel of a wall designed to be a lasting tribute to Sunderland's East End is complete. Over the past six months, community groups, youth projects and schools have been working with artists to design bricks which reflect their image of the future of Hendon. ...
Top of social care league.
Dec 02, 2007 ... Wearside is one of the best places to live for adults who need social care. Staff who work for Sunderland Council's adult services are celebrating keeping their three-star status, which puts them among the top authorities in the country. Sunderland was one of the ...
Charlie wins pupils' votes.
Dec 02, 2007 ... Youngsters at St Aidan's School have joined the final push to make Wearside singer Charlie Mole this year's X Factor winner. The Hill View mum is in the final five of the popular ITV competition with her band Hope - and everyone at the Ashbrooke school is hoping she can make it ...
Row as nurse is told to leave pub.
Dec 02, 2007 ... A nurse says she was removed from a pub as she tried to help an unconscious teenager. But a bar manager has hit back, saying Elaine Carolam was drunk when she trid to tend to the girl who collapsed in front of her in the toilets at Brogans on Sunday night. As the ...
Furious Fraser leaps to defence of town.
Dec 02, 2007 ... MP Fraser Kemp has hit back at the media coverage of the missing computer discs containing the personal details of 25million people. The MP, whose Washington and Houghton constituency includes the Government's Waterview Park office from which the details went missing, is so ...
Making sure people in need get a fair share.
Dec 02, 2007 ... Leftover food from supermarket shelves is now winging its way to families in need after the official opening of a new scheme. The Fareshare depot on Pallion Industrial Estate was opened by Deputy Mayor Coun Mary Smith at a party attended by charities from across Sunderland. ...
Festive fires danger warning.
Dec 02, 2007 ... Firefighters are today warning of Christmas fire-traps as they launch a new campaign to crack down on festive injuries. Lives are put at risk around this time every year as families get caught up in the celebrations. Batteries are often taken out of smoke alarms to ...
Panto fun launches busy festive season at centre.
Dec 02, 2007 ... Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney may be the talk of pantoland this Christmas, but if you are looking for a panto that has more home-grown talent, then look no further than Washington Arts Centre. This year the venue has not one, but two panto productions. The Kathleen ...
Taking pity on a kitty.
Dec 02, 2007 ... The North East's first RSPCA cattery - which helped save a neglected Sunderland puss - is celebrating its first birthday. Since opening its doors last December, Felledge Animal Centre has helped rehabilitate and rehome about 260 cats and kittens. The cattery, a ...
Dream come true for heart-swap girl.
Dec 02, 2007 ... HEART-SWAP transplant survivor Sarah Barton is about to fulfil one of her biggest wishes. Just six months ago, the 11-year-old was recovering in hospital after undergoing lifesaving surgery. Now, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, she is looking forward to ...
Keane ready for transfer swoops.
Dec 02, 2007 ... SUNDERLAND continue to scout and monitor players in the lead-up to the January transfer window reopening. Manager Roy Keane has had talks with chairman Niall Quinn, and Sunderland are preparing to make their moves. The manager told the Football Echo: "I have had one ...
Cole so hungry, but team comes first.
Dec 02, 2007 ... ANDY Cole can't wait to get back on the goal trail now he's fully fit again. And he hopes it won't be long before the familiar chant about him getting the ball and scoring a goal is booming around the terraces. But the veteran frontman says that these days, he's far ...
Richardson axe: It's not a shake-up, says Keane.
Dec 02, 2007 ... SUNDERLAND reshuffled their backroom staff this week with the departure of reserve-team coach Kevin Richardson (pictured) and the arrival of Ricky Sbragia. Sbragia is well known to Sunderland fans, having been the Black Cats' long-serving youth team and reserve coach under Peter ...
Chopra desperate to end barren run.
Dec 02, 2007 ... Michael Chopra is desperate to end his goal drought. The striker started the season like a train with two goals in his first two matches, but it has been 14 games since he last found the back of the net. And he admits he is desperate for a goal right now. ...
Newcastle boss backs Barton.
Dec 02, 2007 ... Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce has spoken out in support of Joey Barton. Barton was quoted criticising a 'vicious' section of the Newcastle fan base at the weekend, saying the supporters could drive talented stars away from St James's Park. Top sport ...
Newcastle handed away tie in FA Cup.
Dec 02, 2007 ... Newcastle have been drawn away to Stoke in the third round of the FA Cup. Stoke curently lie 7th in the Championship, just outside the play-off spots, while Newcastle's mediocre season leaves them 11th in the Premier League. The tie will be played on the weekend of ...
Sunderland land home tie in FA Cup.
Dec 02, 2007 ... Sunderland will play Wigan at home in the third round of the FA Cup. Wigan, who are in the Premier League dropzone with just six points, managed a 1-1 draw at home to Man City at the weekend in Steve Bruce's first match in the Latics dugout. The tie will be played on ...
Keane backs dropped Gordon.
Dec 02, 2007 ... Sunderland manager Roy Keane says his decision to drop Craig Gordon will benefit the [pounds sterling]9m keeper in the long run. Gordon was in goal for Sunderland's humiliating 7-1 defeat at Everton, but gave way for Darren Ward for the Derby clash on Saturday. Top ...
A1231 prang halted matchday traffic.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Match traffic ground to a halt after Sunderland's win against Derby when a four car prang brought Wessington Way to a standstill. The cars were damaged but no one was hurt in the collision which happened just ...
Lisa honoured for work to help flood victims.
Dec 03, 2007 ... A council worker who led the evacuation of a housing complex threatened in the summer floods on her day off was due to pick up an award today. Lisa Coverdale and three members of Chester-le-Street District Council's emergency response team travelled to London for a Government ...
Bikers rev up help toys appeal.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Bikers put the vroom into the Echo Christmas Toys Appeal by picking up hundreds of gifts donated by regulars at Wearside pubs. About 70 bikers revved up outside the Queen Vic at Roker for the annual toy run that helps some of the neediest families in the city. It was ...
X Factor Charlie's Hope for the future.
Dec 03, 2007 ... POP princess Charlie Mole today told the Echo how her showbiz career will continue, despite the end of her X Factor dream. The Hill View mum and her group Hope were booted off the popular ITV show at the weekend, after receiving the least amount of public votes. >> ...
Too much waste and you're fined.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Hundreds of people have been warned they face fines for putting too much rubbish out for collection. More than 460 households have been told that if they continue to leave extra bags beside their wheelie bins, they face an [pounds sterling]80 penalty under new measures to boost ...
'Brandon's my guardian angel'.(Theater review)
Dec 03, 2007 ... Three-year-old raises alarm in heart attack drama. little Brandon Snowdon became his grandad's guardian angel after raising the alarm when he suffered a heart attack. Ex-pitman John Snowdon was sitting with the three-year-old in the living room of his home when the ...
School rewards the cream of its crop.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Top achievers at a school have been recognised at its annual awards night. Seaham School of Technology presented 110 prizes during the event, the most it has ever lined up for its students. North East actress Jill Halfpenny was welcomed as the guest of honour and ...
[pounds sterling]121million bill for benefits claims.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Incapacity benefit payouts are costing Wearside and Durham taxpayers [pounds sterling]121million a year, new figures today reveal. Now plans are in motion for a major shake-up of the system in a bid to slash the bill. In Chester-le-Street 3,160 are too sick to work, ...
Council mix-up sparks ID theft alert.
Dec 03, 2007 ... A disabled woman was sent two strangers' personal documents in a council mix-up. Rosanna Foreman, 59, said she was "gobsmacked'' when she received the men's names, addresses and Post Office account details. One of men, from Horden, says his identity could have been ...
Canoeist back from the dead, five years on.
Dec 03, 2007 ... A dad walked into a police station five years after vanishing while canoeing in the North Sea and declared: "I think I'm a missing person". John Darwin's disappearance ...
Arc bids for Vaux site.
Dec 03, 2007 ... The battle for Sunderland's former Vaux brewery took a new twist today as it was revealed official negotiations are under way to buy the controversial site from Tesco. Regeneration company Sunderland arc announced it is in formal talks with the supermarket giant. It ...
Keane: We earned our luck.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Manager Roy Keane admits his players were fortunate to beat Derby on Saturday ... But the Sunderland boss says the Black Cats earned their good luck. Top sport stories ... - Sunderland 1 Derby 0 - VIDEO highlights. - Keane backs dropped Gordon. ...
Liverpool 4 Bolton 0 - VIDEO highlights.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Watch highlights of Liverpool's big win against Bolton, plus the rest of the weekend's Premier League ties ... Click here to view the highlights. It's free and no download is required. You can also see the rest of the weekend's fixtures. Use our highlights selector to ...
Tottenham 2 Birmingham 3 - VIDEO highlights.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Watch highlights of Birmingham's last gasp win at Spurs, plus the rest of the weekend's Premier League ties ... Click here to watch the highlights. It's absolutely free and there's no download required. You can also catch up with the rest of the weekend's fixtures. ...
Sunderland 1 Derby 0 - VIDEO highlights.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Watch highlights of Sunderland's dramatic late win, plus the rest of the weekend's Premier League ties ... Click here to watch the highlights. It's free and there's no download required. Plus, catch up with the rest of the weekend's fixtures. Use our highlights ...
Blackburn 3 Newcastle 1 - VIDEO highlights.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Watch highlights of Blackburn's win over Newcastle, plus the rest of the weekend's Premier League ties ... Click here to view the highlights. You can also watch the rest of the weekend's fixtures. Use our highlights selector to watch any of the following matches: ...
Stokes is late again!
Dec 03, 2007 ... Leaving it late had Anthony Stokes in the headlines and out of Sunderland's team last season. When the Dubliner and two team-mates missed the bus for a Championship game at Barnsley almost nine months ago, Roy Keane dropped the trio. Top sport stories ... ...
Ward v Gordon for No1 spot.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Darren Ward says he will do everything he can to keep [pounds sterling]9million team-mate Craig Gordon in the shadows. Gordon was dropped for Saturday's anxious 1-0 home win over Derby and free transfer Ward justified boss Roy Keane's decision by producing the save of the game ...
Keane: Stokes can go all the way.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Anthony Stokes was Sunderland's weekend goal hero and could be for years to come if he fulfils his potential, says Roy Keane. But the Sunderland manager also warned that the youngster could also end up on the footballing scrapheap if he doesn't make the right life and career ...
McShane: Survival mission starts here.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Defender Paul McShane has warned his Sunderland team-mates their late heroics against basement boys Derby is just the start of their survival mission. The Irishman and his defensive colleagues bounced back admirably from their 7-1 mauling at Everton to keep a first clean sheet ...
Transfer rumours - Mon, December 3.
Dec 03, 2007 ... What the papers say .... Chelsea want to sign ex Sunderland traget Feyenoord forward Royston Drenthe. - Mirror Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has been given until Christmas to turn the struggling club around. - Mirror Alan Shearer would be keen to step in if ...
Roy gets it right.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Keane delighted to get back on track in crunch. Roy Keane was his own biggest critic after seeing his side lose 7-1 at Everton last weekend. Top sport stories ... - Sunderland 1 Derby 0 - VIDEO highlights. - Ward v Gordon for No1 spot. ...
Sunderland 1 Derby 0 - FULL REPORT.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Stokes' winner simply priceless. It won't win any prizes on Match of the Day, but Anthony Stokes' hooked shot from a yard out may well prove to be Sunderland's Goal of the Season. Top sport stories ... - Sunderland 1 Derby 0 - VIDEO highlights. ...
Broken jaw rules out Goforth.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Sunderland suffered a major injury blow on Saturday when Matt Goforth broke his jaw in the 23-16 win against Gosforth. The speedy winger was injured during play and taken to hospital where the injury was confirmed. Top sport stories ... - Sunderland 1 Derby ...
Battling Seaham settle for point.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Seaham delivered their gutsiest display for several seasons to give old rivals Chester-le-Street a shock in Saturday's 12-12 draw. The hosts were boosted by the return of fly-half Chris Burdess and inside centre Jon Turner for the Durham and Northumberland Three clash. ...
Cox plays - and grabs.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Horden were ready to leave flying winger Ian Cox put when he took ill before Saturday's Durham and Northumberland Division One tussle at Wallsend. But the promotion-chasers were happy that the circumstances made sure that Cox played at Benfield Road after he scored his second ...
Durham power to victory.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Durham City extended their unbeaten league run to 10 games with a magnificent 36-7 defeat of Aspatria at Hollow Drift. City's win takes them four points clear in second place, though leaders West Hartlepool survived a scare to beat Hartlepool Rovers 20-19 to stay four ahead of ...
Marshall misses out on title.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Martin Marshall returned home without the big prize - but his pride firmly intact. The Sunderland boxer retired after eight rounds of his challenge for the British Masters International light-middleweight title in Telford on Saturday night. Marshall was forced to ...
Burton v Burton in world title fight.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Sunderland's Andy "Attitude" Burton will make the first defence of his WFK world kickboxing title against Shawn Burton. The Lincoln fighter met Frenchman Flavien Albe on Saturday to defend his EFK European title; a fight which was also an official elimination bout for a crack at ...
Cup joy for Sunderland.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Sunderland Women eased past Tranmere 5-1 to clinch their place in the Women's FA Cup fourth round yesterday. In driving rain at Albany Park, early efforts by Natalie Gutteridge and Nicola Devine were scrambled clear before Sunderland took the lead on 10 minutes. ...
Fleming quits Washington.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Washington are looking for a new management team after Barry Fleming and his assistant Paul Brown quit the club immediately following Saturday's First Division defeat at Billingham Synthonia. "It is an amicable parting of the ways. I understand the pair feel they need a new ...
A point for Silksworth.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Silksworth Community produced one of their best performances of the season when they held championship challengers Whitehaven to a goalless draw. The Cumbrians, who have lost only three games, were favourites but theWearsiders produced a strong defensive performance and justly ...
Brown shrugs off rumours.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Hartlepool United hot prospect James Brown today shrugged off transfer talk and insisted his focus is on getting Pools' season back on track. The 20-year-old forward is being tracked by a number of Championship clubs and is set to be at the centre of a New Year bidding war when ...
Russell Foster League results.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Russell Foster League U8 Development League, Red Division: Birtley Town 0 Soccarena Milan 5, Bowburn Yth 0 Riverside 3, Byers Green 1 Dur Co 0, Byers Green 1 Bowburn Yth 0, Coxhoe Utd 0 Lumley ETA 2, Coxhoe Utd 1 Birtley Town 0, Dur Co 1 Soccarena Milan 2, Lumley ETA 0 Riverside ...