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Darlington mum takes part in silent vigil at Westminster in fight for breast cancer research
Katie Swinburne is among the campaigners fighting for investment into the 'overlooked' form of the disease
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Rising demand and costs impact council's school transport services as huge bill revealed
Darlington Council currently spends £3 million to take more than 600 children to school
TVCA cycling hubs staying open until at least end of July
Previously set to close in March, a TVCA u-turn meant that their short-term future was secured last month, but it wasn't known for how long
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Long-awaited plans for A66 and A1(M) link road move forward as new route options announced
New details about the scheme and include a longlist of 12 options for the Link Road route
Hundreds of NHS staff in County Durham and Darlington to lose jobs
News of the potential cuts comes days after neighbouring University Hospitals Tees trust confirmed planned cuts
Darlington boyfriend slapped partner's face in cash row leaving her eye bruised and swollen
Gary Sheel, 38, was handed a community order at Teesside Crown Court after leaving his girlfriend with an 'unpleasant' eye injury
Driver wearing wrong glasses pulled out in front of motorbike on A167 near Thirsk
A disabled Stockton driver left a father and daughter seriously injured when he pulled out in front of a motorbike after he failed to spot them.
Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.
The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month
DWP benefits, pensions and Child Benefit could all be paid earlier than usual next month due to two upcoming bank holidays, on May 4 and May 25.
Urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and HMRC scams spiral
Millions of pensioners face delays, confusion and rising scams despite a £575 pension boost. Here’s what you need to know.
Warning to millions of PayPal users over 1p scam that could drain your account
Which? is warning people who receive these emails to not call the number or reply to the email.
Rockfalls at North Yorkshire beach leave young man seriously injured
Coastguard rescue teams from Whitby and Ravenscar were called to Saltwick Bay near Whitby yesterday (April 16), along with the RNLI and paramedics after a rockfall seriously injured a young man.
Darlington day nursery sold to new owners as founder retires after 22 years
Darlington day nursery, Big Kids Little Kids, has been sold for the first time in 22 years as founder, Joe Zafarani, retires.
How a North Yorkshire village pub is back open and thriving again
The highly-regarded Lime Tree Inn at Great Ouseburn is blossoming under new management.
Barnard Castle’s Witham rings in 180th anniversary with big community bash
The Witham arts centre in Barnard Castle will celebrate its 180th anniversary with a weekend of events on April 25–26, alongside a £230,000 investment to support its future.
Firms brace for tougher 2026 as costs force price rises, survey shows
Businesses are bracing for tougher trading as cost pressures drive price rises, according to an accountancy and business advisory firm.
Gamekeepers roll up sleeves to transform north Pennines schoolyards
A team of 24 gamekeepers has carried out improvement work at schools and nurseries across the north Pennines as part of a community initiative by the North Pennines Moorland Group.
Record 96% of North Yorkshire families get first‑choice primary place
A record 96 per cent of families in North Yorkshire have secured their first-choice primary school, it has been revealed.
Barnard Castle church to host intricate knitted Bible exhibition
Barnard Castle Methodist Church is hosting a knitted Bible exhibition featuring 39 scenes from scripture.
County Durham Met Office weather latest - storms expected Saturday
County Durham Met Office weather latest. County is in for a largely dry and bright start to the weekend, with a fine Friday giving way to a wetter and windier Saturday before a cooler, showery but improving Sunday.