Peter Barron

#HeadlineChallenge: Scientists have discovered the largest ever gathering of eels having an "orgy" off the Australian coast. My headline, in the style of Marvin Gaye, is WHEN I GET THAT FEELING, I WANT SEXUAL EELING. Can you do better? metro.co.uk/2026/10/28/a-gia…

#Headlinechallenge result on claims from a ghost-hunter that the Strictly Come Dancing changing rooms are haunted. The winner is Pete Richardson @parkrunpete with SATURDAY FRIGHT FEVER. Under the rules, it's 4-pointer because it's a film and a stage show. New challenge soon.

Excellent Ofsted result for Breckon Hill Primary School and The Legacy Learning Trust after inspectors reported 'Strong' judgements in all areas. gazettelive.co.uk/news/teess…

A huge turnout today to celebrate the life of #Darlington community campaigner Alan Charlton. "A brilliant man who created a catalogue of kindness". RIP Alan. thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…

Brilliant to see @HKane win the Ballon d’Or. So well deserved, not just for his incredible record as a goal scorer but for his vision and being one of the greatest passers the game has seen. Thoroughly good bloke too by all accounts. bbc.co.uk/sport/football/liv…

Pleasure to cover Redcar's meetings again this year. Here's to more fun in 2027.

#HeadlineChallenge: A ghost hunter has reported paranormal activity in the BBC Strictly Come Dancing dressing rooms. @bbcstrictly My headline is PHANTOM DU BEKE. Can you do better? dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/arti…

#HeadlineChallenge result on the Bristol bus driver sacked for flatulence at the wheel. Winner is Gavin Aitchison for PARP AND RIDE. New challenge soon.

The couple who renewed their wedding vows at @StTeresas after they were robbed of their future by #MND. My page in today's @TheNorthernEcho is dedicated to Phil, Nicola & the amazing team at #Darlington's hospice. thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…

#Headlinechallenge: A farting bus driver has lost a legal claim against being sacked for breaking wind at the wheel in #Bristol...DRIVING ODOUR THE LIMIT ladbible.com/news/uk-news/sa…

#HeadlineChallenge result on the Welshman who credits reaching the age of 107 with eating fish and chips regularly. Winner is Steven Smith @StevenS58534789 with HE'S HADDOCK GOOD INNINGS. New challenge on the way.

Last week we shared the story of Marc Mason, chair of @Arete_Stokesley, who was attempting to finish his 100th marathon on Sunday. Delighted to report that Marc smashed the challenge with a time of four hours, 27 minutes. gazettelive.co.uk/news/teess…

This week, I had the privilege of going into @StTeresas Hospice, in #Darlington, to meet Nicola & Phil and tell their story. Nicola has MND & her biggest wish was to remarry Phil. The story in Saturday's @TheNorthernEcho illustrates the true value of hospices.

Lovely farewell today to Peter Ridley, distinguished former editor of the @DandSTimes. Nice to see so many people, including former newspaper colleagues, paying their respects in #Darlington. A life well worth celebrating.

Trained at Denton, near Darlington. Arapaho Gold's a star. Here's to more big days ahead!

#HeadlineChallenge: Wales' oldest man, Owen Filer, says his love of fish and chips is the secret to him reaching 107...FRY ANOTHER DAY. Can you do better? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmly…

Woodlands Hospital celebrates 25 years in #Darlington by achieving gold standard for patient safety. @circlehealthgrp thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…

Thanks to Gordon Pybus, from #Darlington Association on Disability, for his years of campaiging on such an important issue.

#HeadlineChallenge result on retired jockey Henry Brooke launching a business hiring out luxury toilets to outdoor events. Photo-finish but Ian Melling wins it by a nose for UNDER FARTER'S ORDERS. New challenge soon.

First task of the morning. Working out which ‘news’ posts on here are real and which are fictitious. ‘What to trust’ has become the biggest question facing anyone trying to keep up with world events. Sad state of affairs.