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33 pictures as flag raised to mark Armed Forces Day in Darlington
Darlington marked Armed Forces Day with a colourful parade, flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony in the town’s Market Square.
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Windfarm would ruin one of our 'last great wildernesses to power one data centre'
One of England’s last great wildernesses should not be sacrificed to generate enough electricity for a single data centre, a public meeting was told last night.
Council's tree policy in North Yorkshire is 'big on ambition' but 'thin on delivery'
Opposition councillors have welcomed the adoption of North Yorkshire Council’s new Tree and Woodland Policy — but warned that it lacks the urgency and resources needed to deliver its ambitions.
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Devastated villagers prepare for new battle over North Yorkshire asylum centre plans
“Devastated” villagers are preparing for a new fight to stop an asylum centre from being opened at a former North Yorkshire RAF base.
Man dies after crash with van as passenger in serious condition
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a van just south of Darlington in Stapleton.
British workers say they lose 2 days a week to tasks AI could already do
New research commissioned by AI platform Cogna has found that two days a week are lost to tasks AI could already do
Darlington music festival cancelled for 2026 and pushed back amid 'rising costs'
A Darlington music festival headlined by the likes of Five and Marc Almond has been cancelled - citing “rising costs and other local events”.
Greggs launches two new summer menu items – and one is free if you know the trick
Greggs has launched a new Iced Blueberry Matcha and Strawberries & Cream Muffin. Here's how first-time app users can claim the £3.60 drink for free.
AI trolleys launched in UK supermarket trial could be making you spend more
Morrisons began trialling the technology earlier this year at its Preston store, following Waitrose, which started its own pilot in Bracknell
Darlington link road scheme concerns as 'perfect' route dropped from new consultation
A proposed road that has been assigned a quarter of TVCAs £1bn transport fund is to be consulted on yet again. Potential routes for the Darlington Northern Link Road are scheduled to go out for consultation in mid-July, but a previously favoured route has been chopped from the process.
HMRC personal allowance changes for pensioners debated by MPs in parliament
Pressure is mounting to increase the HMRC personal allowance after MPs debated whether pensioners should avoid paying tax on their state pension.
Here’s when thunderstorms will hit the North East today as yellow warning issued
A yellow weather warning has been issued across Darlington and County Durham, with thunderstorms expected to bring possible disruption from this afternoon.
Another round of consultation on £250m Darlington Northern Link Road to begin next month
There's some unhappiness that a previously selected 'perfect' route now isn't even being considered
New menopause clinic opens to support North East women with complex needs
A clinic which aims to bridge the gap between NHS services and costly private health care has launched a dedicated menopause clinic to support women with complex needs across Teesside.
Burst pipe floods Darlington road as residents left with brown water and low pressure
A burst water pipe has flooded a Darlington road this morning, leaving drivers facing diversions and residents dealing with water issues at home.
'Do not eat' warning issued to Morrisons shoppers as supermarket apologises
Morrisons shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning after the supermarket recalled one of its products
Rishi Sunak joins music lesson at North Yorkshire school to see pupils thrive
Rishi Sunak joined pupils at Colburn Community Primary School to see how music is being used to support learning in the classroom.
Council plans big changes to residents' parking zones in Darlington after complaints
Darlington Borough Council has outlined initial plans to introduce new Resident Parking Zones (RPZs).
Darlington man's trial for alleged breach of sexual risk order delayed for two years
A man is to stand trial accused of breaching a Sexual Risk Order by having unsupervised contact with a child under the age of 18.
Darlington Rotary cyclists pass £70,500 for charity after latest ride
Bike Ride to Success