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Backing for Darlington plea to become 'recovery city' and support people with addiction
A motion urging a local authority to launch a bid to become an Inclusive Recovery City has been approved
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Permanent ban on campervan overnight parking on North Yorkshire coast is confirmed
A BAN on the overnight parking of campervans on parts of the North Yorkshire coast will be made permanent, with further restrictions proposed.
Tortoise which vanished from North Yorkshire camping trip turns up after seven months
A tortoise that escaped a camping trip to Aysgarth and was presumed dead miraculously turned up seven months later.
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Person taken to hospital after air ambulance called to incident near Darlington
One person was taken to hospital following a medical incident in Hurworth - their current condition remains unknown.
Cricket enthusiast bowled over to become High Sheriff of County Durham
Dr Arnab Basu MBE has been installed as the High Sheriff of County Durham for the 2026/7 shrieval year.
Monty Don hails 'spectacular’ North Yorkshire walled garden and urges people to visit
Gardeners' World star Monty Don has praised a 'spectacular' walled garden in North Yorkshire and has urged everyone to visit
Councillor complains about 'disgusting' layby full of wellies, litter and manure
A councillor has been accused of “political point scoring” after criticising a layby on the A171 Guisborough to Whitby Road.
Opening date set for 'one of a kind' gaming venue coming to Darlington- here's when
A new Darlington gaming venue promising a “one-of-a-kind experience” has set it's opening date for April 2026.
Darlington families desperate for homes - but council told to protect green spaces
Darlington leaders have vowed to build more council homes to tackle the ongoing housing emergency.
What is the weather like in Darlington and County Durham this week?
The Met Office has issued a detailed weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the week ahead.
Fundraising family helps equip Scorton preschool with life‑saving device
Scorton Pre-School in North Yorkshire has received a LifeVac anti-choking device following a fundraising effort led by a parent and child, enhancing safety for young pupils.
What is the weather like in Northallerton this week?
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Northallerton for the week ahead.
Three Darlington planning decisions you need to know about this week
Several planning applications have been decided by Darlington Borough Council in the past week. Here are three you might have missed.
Aldi jobs paying £18.23 an hour up for grabs in Darlington – here's how to apply
Warehouse jobs are up for grabs at Aldi’s Darlington distribution centre and are paying more than £18 an hour - here's how you can apply.
Nursery founder talks families, awards and learning in the great outdoors
Finding a suitable nursery for your pre-school child is one of the most difficult decisions in life. Often, going back to work after maternity leave is hard, but sometimes parents, especially mothers, are condemned for returning in the child's early years, which, because of my own experience, I thin...
Meet Stephen - the highways inspector keeping a community moving for 44 years
Stephen Housam, a Highways Inspector with Redcar and Cleveland Council, reflects on nearly 44 years of service maintaining over 700 km of roads and 500 km of footpaths across the borough.
‘Don’t bottle it up’ - Boyband speak out on mental health ahead of Darlington show
Five are headlining Discovery Festival in Darlington this August and have spoken about their own battles with mental health.
Look inside this 'elegant' North Yorkshire property with river going for £1.5m
Believed to have been built around 1780 as a farmhouse, with 120 acres of land and a water mill, Willow House is today an elegant Georgian country house in glorious gardens and grounds that extend to around 4.5 acres.
The easy way to work out the best value supermarket deals in seconds
A maths expert has shared an easy tip to work out the best value supermarket deals in seconds, and not get fleeced
Sun sets on long-term test of 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Part 4
After four months and thousands of miles with the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance, I’ve been able to do something I almost never get to do as a motoring reporter: genuinely assess a car’s reliability, rather than just its first impressions.