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'Give me all your coke': Physio who raided wrong flat threatened to stab victim with screwdriver
Leroy Hewitt held the victim captive in his own flat but was linked to the crime after a cigarette butt he discarded in the toilet was recovered from the scene
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Flashy Rolex watches, Thai jaunts and oysters for tea - until drug dealing show-off foiled
From high life to prison cell: Aidan Sayers must now pay back a quarter of a million pounds after his drug dealing gains
Transport review to look into how to fix services: 'Make sure the bloody buses turn up'
'If you look at car ownership in Teesside, it's one of the lowest in the country, and yet we don't have in my opinion an effective public transport system'
Darlington plans for major changes to food waste collection
Scheduled to start in March 2026, residents would receive a 5-7 litre caddy bin for kitchen waste if the proposal is approved
Concerned residents warn of flooding issues near planned solar farm that would power 70,000 homes
A public hearing into plans for the proposed solar farm was told flooding in the area is a 'severe problem'
O2 offering more than £1000 for old mobiles and other devices - how to claim
O2 Recycle is a service which offers cash back for old devices including mobile phones and tablets - see how much you could claim and how to do it.
How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'
The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%
Paraglider rescued after suffering injuries in Yorkshire Dales landing
A paraglider pilot was rescued after suffering injuries on a landing at one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks.
Two stores ordered to close over illegal vapes and cigarettes, including under-age sales
The court heard both shops had been under scrutiny following numerous complaints and multiple inspections
Darlington chippy shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year at national awards
See which chippy in County Durham has been nominated for Takeaway of the Year at the National Fish and Chip Shop Awards 2025.
Historic castle hotel near Darlington with royal connections has been sold
A well-known and historic castle hotel near Darlington has finally sold after being on the market for nearly a year.
Historic castle hotel near Darlington with royal connections has been sold
A well-known and historic castle hotel near Darlington has finally sold after being on the market for nearly a year.
Much-loved North Yorkshire family bakery closes after more than 90 years
A much-loved family-run bakery in Easingwold, near York, has closed.
When a suspected murderer was pressed to death in Durham Market Place
ON August 26, 1597, Anthony Arrowsmith was pressed to death in Durham Market Place for allegedly committing a murder.
HMRC to crackdown on parents who've 'gifted' children money in past 7 years
Families could be hit hard if they've gifted children cash or assets in the past seven years.
HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months
Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible
The number of pensioners in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment is set to reduce by 10 million, from 11.4 million to 1.5 million.
Signs up for new farm shop in Darlington years after closure of bakery
The Clervaux Farm Shop on Coniscliffe Road in Darlington is expected to open soon as new signs have been spotted at the site.
Rural pub gets new lease of life as part of development at County Durham castle
Newly re-opened Blacksmith’s Arms at Heighington formerly known as The Dog Inn, will welcome visitors to Walworth Castle development’s Open Days next week.
LIVE: Street taped off after late-night blaze as CSI teams probe scene
Police, ambulance, and fire crews were called to a property off Talbot Street, in Stockton, following a late-night incident.