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Darlington A-Road sees largest increase in breakdowns in the country last year
Darlington motorway the A66(M) saw the largest increase of breakdowns on major roads last year, research suggests.
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Drone footage shows progress at Darlington station as final footbridge link installed
The final sections of the new footbridge at Darlington railway station have been successfully installed, connecting the historic Victorian station with the new eastern entrance and platforms.
How we saluted ‘The Forgotten Hero’ who sacrificed his life to save a comrade
How we saluted ‘The Forgotten Hero’ who sacrificed his life to save a comrade
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Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington from Friday to Sunday.
Wartime secret discovered by builders beneath North East school playground
A World War II-era air raid shelter has been discovered beneath the playground of Oxbridge Lane Primary School, in Stockton.
List of road closures as Women's Tour of Britain cyclists pass through Darlington
A full list of road closures in Darlington as the Women's Tour of Britain heads through the region on Friday, June 6.
Rishi Sunak joins staff at nursery to see expansion in progress
Rishi Sunak visited Rooftops Nursery in Richmond to see an expansion that will increase childcare capacity.
Clubbers get Darlington venue 'bouncing' at floor-filling daytime disco
More than 400 clubbers took over Darlington’s Dolphin Centre for a “bouncing” daytime disco - the first of several this year.
Family come to aid of injured cyclist as their heroics to be shown on TV programme
A North Yorkshire family who came to the aid of a concussed cyclist at a beauty spot will have their heroics broadcast on TV next week.
Speed, spirit, and spanners: Pupils take on school's annual go-kart challenge
Held in the grounds of Cundall Manor School, near Ripon and Thirsk, the event featured students racing their handmade karts down a hill.
Former Quakers at the launch of new padel venue in Darlington
Former Darlington FC manager David Hodgson has performed the official opening of a new padel centre in Darlington. Hodgson cut the ribbon when the venue opened last weekend at the former Wickes unit on Haughton Road, marking Pure Padel’s debut site in the North East. He was one a number of former ...
Zombie knife, samurai sword and pellet gun found in Darlington drugs raid
Police conducted a warrant at a property in Darlington and found a number of offensive weapons
Cocaine-snorting stalker sped from ex's home, crashed into wall and broke his back
Matthew Williams, 38, left his ex gifts and turned up at their old house wearing a mask and carrying a knife
Full line-up for Harrogate Food Festival revealed including MasterChef stars
The full line-up for Harrogate Food Festival has been revealed, featuring stars from BBC shows MasterChef and Great British Menu.
Darlington Eco-Fair to feature 'environmentally-friendly' attractions
Darlington's annual eco-fair, organized by the Borough Council, returns on Saturday, June 7, in Market Square.
Residents say bid for 600 homes is 'final straw' in campaign to halt new builds
Furious residents say a plan to build 600 new homes is the “final straw” as they launch a campaign to stop building homes in the town.
Baby taken to hospital with critical injuries 'making improvements' after man and woman charged
Durham Constabulary and paramedics were called to a property in Darlington :: A one-year-old baby was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), in Newcastle
The changes to pensions starting today that could help 20 million workers
Millions of people across the UK will find it easier to manage and get more from their pensions thanks to the Government’s new Pension Schemes Bill.
Expert warns this simple thing could be damaging your lawn and how to solve it
Lawn expert at The Grass People has shared cutting stripes into your grass could be damaging it - here's how you can solve it with different patterns.
Clubbers get Darlington venue 'bouncing' at floor-filling daytime disco
More than 400 clubbers took over Darlington’s Dolphin Centre for a “bouncing” daytime disco - the first of several this year.