Evening Chronicle

Born On This Day

1899: Charles Laughton (deceased). British-born actor, whose films include 'Mutiny on the Bounty', 'Hobsons's Choice' and 'Spartacus'. 1945: Deborah Harry. Singer with Blondie, whose hits include 'Maria', 'I Want That Man', 'Heart of Glass' and 'French Kissin' in the USA'. 1952: Dan Aykroyd. American film actor, whose films include 'The Blues Brothers'. 1961: Diana, Princess of Wales (deceased). Mother of William and Harry.

On This Day

1837: The official compulsory register of Births, Marriages and Deaths began in England. 1858: Charles Darwin presented his paper 'On the Origin of the Species' to the Linnaean Society in London. 1905: Albert Einstein published his 'Theory of Relativity'.

Shoppers Flocked to Shephards ; Shopping City Rose From the Ashes

TODAY it is just a car park, but years ago there stood a mighty store. retailers could rent their own space.

Died On This Day

1860: Charles Goodyear. American inventor, who patented the rubber tyre. 1896: Harriet Beecher Stowe. American Author, whose works include 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'. 1974: Juan Peron. Argentinian President. Died in office aged 78.

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Schools Give Tag a Try ; Grassroots Sport Two-Page Junior Rugby Picture Special: Field Event Attracts a Bumper Entry

MORE than 200 youngsters from 14 schools took part in the annual year five and year six tag rugby competition organised by South Tyneside School Sport Partnership and South Tyneside Sport Development. Jarrovians RFC on Hebburn's Lukes Lane Estate was the venue for the event, attended by RFU area development manager Matt Bryan.

Adders Within a Touch of Victory!

THE Black Adders and Sage touch rugby teams represented the North East in the first round of the Scottish National Touch Series. Twenty teams took part in the competition, which attracted the very best touch rugby sides from across Scotland.

Bell a Winner

DAVE Bell took advantage of excellent conditons to extend his lead in the latest race of Derwentside Cycling Club's Midweek Time Trial Series. Bell came home in 14 mins 44 secs ahead of John Swinbank (Ryton Tri) with 15:07, Dave Hopper (15:25) and Donaldson, who was fourth in 15:29.

Hayes Is Hoping to Net a Double

NORTH coach Deirdre Hayes has jetted out to Israel in a bid to guide her England team to international glory. The US playcaller is hoping Team Northumbria will be celebrating a double hoops success, with starlet Ruth Davison in line to make Team GB's under-20 squad.

Victors in High-Est of Spirits!

MORE than 100 pupils from across the North East competed in the Regional High Five netball competition at Newcastle University's Cochrane Park sports ground. School teams who had finished as winners or runner-ups in the Northumberland High Five final went on to represent their county in the two-league tournament.

Toon Rowing Girls Put in Oarsome Display

NEWCASTLE University's novice women's eight team beat off competition from some of the UK's best squads to win the Pricewaterhouse Coopers Cup in the Academic Eight category at Henley. The squad consisted of Lydia Woods, Emily Field, Ragne Skarra, Marte Flaate, Amanda Wilson, Ellie Earp, Ami Hodges and Minna Jones-Walters and was coxed by Ruaridh Macphee. The well deserved victory was the culmination of a fine season for the girls.

Fun to Play the Ymca! ; Sports Shorts

Tee Time ; Sports Shorts

ALNMOUTH Golf Club are holding free golf coaching taster sessions for adults during July and August and sessions for juniors until September. Warkworth GC hold similar courses on July 7, 14 and 28 (5.307.00 for adults and juniors, 7.008.30 for juniors and nonmembers).

Net Results ; Sports Shorts

NORTH/LAND Summer Netball League - High Fives: Astley A 17 Stocksfield B 0, Stocksfield A 17 Wansbeck A 2, Stocksfield C 4 Wansbeck B 4 (friendly), Blyth 1 Prudhoe 26. Under-13s: Astley 20 Stocksfield B 4, Ponteland 2 Stocksfield A 31, Prudhoe 1 Wansbeck A 28, Hexham 11 Wansbeck B 8. Under-15s: Astley 8 Wansbeck 32, Bedlington 16 Hexham 36, Prudhoe 9 Stocksfield 23.

Community Spirit

CRAMLINGTON Community Tennis Programme's under-14 girls' team is celebrating a volley good result. The team of Bethany Williamson, Jessica Laws, Emma Wilson and Kusalta Gurung won the AEGON Area Team League final, beating Cleveland outfit Yarm by four rubbers to two. AFTER receiving several weeks of in-school coaching delivered by CCTP head coach Phil Barron, six Cramlington primary schools (Burnside, Northburn, Cragside, Hareside, Eastlea, St Peters/St Paul's) sent four girls and four boys t...

Mcauley's Masters Bid Ends in Failure Cauley's Masters Bid Ends in Failure

KING Street's Dave McAuley failed to recapture the North Shields Leagues Grand Masters (over 45s) title at Chirton SC after losing 3- 1 in the final to Supa Snooker's first-time entrant Steve Graham. Despite having had no luck and even less run of the balls, McAuley led by 18 points with just two balls left.

A Badminton Bonanza As Court Starlets Do Battle

THE first ever Bonanza Tournament took place at Marden Bridge Sports Centre in Whitley Bay - with more than 70 badminton players from around the North East participating. The event was aimed at social or casual players, and proved such a success organisers are looking forward to repeating the tournament next year.

Junior Cricket ; Durham Cricket Board Under-15 Youth Championship

THE first phase of the 2009 DCB U15 Youth Championship has been concluded - with the makeup of the phase-two leagues now known. Premier - North Division: Blaydon, Boldon, Easington Green, Greenside, Washington Raiders and Whitburn. South Division: Castle Eden, Eppleton, Hetton Lyons, Lanchester, Ryhope Gold and Sacriston. Division One - North: Boldon Blue, Chester-le-Street, Felling, Ryhope Red, Shotley Bridge and Whickham. South: Boldon Yellow, Durham City, Easington Yellow, Lintz, Seaham Ha...

Champs Are No Longer Streets Ahead of Rest ; Dukes Ecb North East Regional Premier League

NOW it is getting interesting! While leaders South North were held to a draw at Gateshead Fell on Saturday, second-placed Chester-le-Street's victory over South Shields cut the Bulls' advantage to just 13 points.

Bat's the Way As Ellison Hits Ton ; Warmseal Durham Senior League

ON a day when four out of the six matches ended in draws, Boldon stole a march on their rivals in the title race - and Seaham Harbour's woes at the foot of the table increased. Boldon's home win over Marsden was emphatic - the margin of victory 139 runs - and they showed style and flair as they showed no mercy to their opponents.