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Lasting legacy of Stockton and Darlington Railway bicentennial celebrations questioned
Council leaders in Darlington have been asked how the historic event will be remembered
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Darlington House of Fraser store announces closure as sale signs go up
It is the second time the national retailer has announced the closure of the Darlington town centre store
North Yorkshire businesses could be eligible for help after extreme weather events
North Yorkshire businesses affected by extreme weather could be able to get financial support from a new fund.
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Man accused of trespassing and attacking emergency workers at Darlington Station
A man accused of trespassing at Darlington Railway Station has been arrested by British Transport Police (BTP)
Crash on A1(M) southbound sparks huge delays as emergency services close lane
Heavy delays built up on the A1(M) earlier today near Northallerton after a crash.
£40 compensation payments to be paid for smart meter delays from next month
Ofgem said tougher smart meter rules will come into force from February
New bins delivered to Darlington homes as part of collection scheme changes
Darlington households have begun receiving food waste recycling bins as part of a new scheme.
Taxpayers facing multi-million-pound bill to keep North Yorkshire waste plant legal
North Yorkshire taxpayers could face a multi-million-pound bill to keep a troubled waste plant operating within the law.
Darlington school awarded year of therapy support in memory of Carolyn
Harrowgate Hill Primary School in Darlington has been awarded a year of occupational therapy support through the Carolyn McTimoney Occupational Therapy Scholarship Award, provided by Thornaby-based organisation Future Steps.
HMRC tax deadline help as accountant reveals 5 key investigation triggers to avoid
Liam Palmer says: "There are several common factors that can increase the likelihood of an HMRC enquiry or investigation for a UK limited company."
Four planning applications decided in Darlington this week you might not know
Darlington Borough Council has decided a series of planning applications this week (January 26-30). Here are four you might not know about.
MP stands by criticism of police over safeguarding report on farming family
An MP has stood by his criticism of North Yorkshire Police after an officer filed a safeguarding report on a family following a report of a burglary at their farm.
Man in 70's taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Darlington
A man in his 70's was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Darlington.
Delays to Darlington housing scheme an 'embarrassment' on town centre
Delays to a housing scheme are an “embarrassment” on the town centre, a council has been warned.
Passport profits bought wellies and waterproofs for North Yorkshire school adventures
Profits from the sale of Coast to Coast walk ‘passports’ have been used to make a donation of wellies and waterproofs to three Richmond primary schools.
New archaeology talk on Stonehenge to be hosted online by Bedale society
Bedale Archaeology & History Society will host an online talk featuring Dr. Daisy Spencer from the University of Stavanger on Investigating the Origin of the Stonehenge Bluestones and Population Migration
Train passengers missing out on £80m a year in delays compensation - how to claim
Train passengers are missing out on more than £80 million a year due to “unacceptable” compensation claims processes for delayed journeys.
Darlington woman exposed young child to rampant drug use
A Darlington woman has been given a community order after admitting neglecting a child when they were exposed to rampant drug use.
Popular North East festival set to return with packed line-up
Stockton Calling, one of the North East’s premier multi-venue urban festivals, returns on Saturday, April 4, 2026, with a packed lineup.
Festival of Thrift returning to North East venue after multi-year deal
The Festival of Thrift will return to its original home at Kirkleatham Museum in 2026, celebrating sustainable living.