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Pair guilty after child left with fractured skull and brain injury
Amy Cave and Craig Neill have been found guilty after a trial: The child was left with catastrophic injuries requiring a section of skull to be temporarily removed
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What date will DWP state pensions go up and how much will the increase be?
State Pensioners are due a sizable increase in their payments from the DWP next April, following the government's Triple lock promise.
North Yorkshire country estate set to be powered by solar energy
Plans to install solar panels to provide sustainable energy for a North Yorkshire country estate are set to be approved.
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Tonight is the 'best night this decade' to see the Northern Lights in the UK
Tonight is the 'best night this decade' to see the Northern Lights in the UK, according to the Met Office's space forecast.
Darlington cafe announces closure after struggle to keep going over
A Darlington play cafe has confirmed it's closing its doors for good after three years in business.
Teenager rescued after lying unconscious on moor overnight after quad bike crash
A dramatic rescue of 18-year-old Edward Suttill, after he crashed his quad bike, in Upper Nidderdale is spotlighted in a new episode of Yorkshire Air 999, airing Friday, November 7, at 9PM on Really and discovery+.
How much are you overpaying on your bills? This new calculator may shock you
A new online calculator reveals how much you’re likely to be overpaying on your essential household bills – and where you could be saving hundreds each year.
Former Scarborough FC chairman passes away
A FORMER managing director of Flamingoland and chairman of Scarborough Football Club has passed away.
Darlington councillor cleared of misconduct after 'wrestling match' at meeting
Witnesses likened the disorder involving borough councillor Colin Pease and parish councillor David Darling to a 'wrestling match'
More councils urged to exempt terminally ill people from council tax
Marie Curie is calling for more councils to exempt terminally ill people from council tax.
Darlington wildlife to be protected with new habitat bank at industrial site
Land near the Faverdale Industrial Estate is set to be transformed into a biodiversity net gain habitat bank
Darlington councillor cleared of misconduct after 'wrestling match' at meeting
A Darlington borough councillor has been cleared of misconduct after a furious fight was compared to a “wrestling match” at a parish council meeting.
Plans for ‘Mrs Park’s Park’ at school boosted by £3,000 donation
Plans to renovate Hartburn school’s playground in honour of a “beloved” headteacher has taken a step forward with support from a national housing developer.
Santa’s Sleigh dates announced for Darlington
Santa’s Sleigh, organised by Darlington Round Table, will return to the town and surrounding areas between December 7 and December 20.
Brave Darlington men take the floor in ‘Strictly’ fundraiser for mental health
FIVE brave men are about to become the stars of the show as a North East town again stages its own ‘Strictly’ dance event in aid of mental health charities.
Santa’s Sleigh dates announced for Darlington
Santa’s Sleigh, organised by Darlington Round Table, will return to the town and surrounding areas between December 7 and December 20.
Road closures in and around Darlington on Friday November 7
Drivers in Darlington should be aware of these road closures on November 7 including Parkside and Aldbrough Walk.
Darlington weather forecast from Met Office shows 14°C highs
The Met Office has predicted highs of 14°C in Darlington on Friday November 7.
North East hospitals team raises thousands to for lung cancer patients
Lung cancer nurses from University Hospitals Tees in the North East raised over £10,000 through a summer charity ball to support patients and families.
Baroness Batters to headline NSA Sheep Farmers' Conference 2025
Baroness Minette Batters is set to be the headline speaker at the National Sheep Association's (NSA) 2025 Sheep Farmers’ Conference.