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Caring duo clock up 25 years of 'dedication' to Darlington residents and families
Lisa Frame and Editha MacDonald have been celebrated for their hard work at a Darlington care home
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Paedophile who once asked 'girl' to be sex slave back behind bars five days after prison release
Neil Mclean has been in and out of prison over the last decade for sex offences involving children and breaching subsequent court orders
Major new home development set to launch in the North East
Taylor Wimpey will launch its 114-home Fitzwilliam Place development in Redcar on February 21 from its Marske Sands site.
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5 tips to save £200 as February half term costs hit record high
Half term money trap? Why February can rival summer holiday costs - and how families can save while still making memories.
Pictured: North East prison officer who sent messages to murderer inmate
Ellis Eyles, 24, of Darlington, was a serving officer at HMP Deerbolt when she began regularly messaging and calling convicted murderer Mitchell Ingham
New snow warnings issued for North East as Arctic blast continues into weekend
Two new weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for the North East as the Arctic blast continues into the weekend.
World Book Day 2026 easy last-minute DIY costume ideas you can make in 5 minutes
World Book Day 2026 falls on March 5. Try these 10 quick, easy and budget-friendly DIY costume ideas you can make at home in minutes.
Darlington independent traders on changes in the town and attracting more people
Independent businesses in Darlington have been speaking on how to increase visitors to the town.
Heritage steam journey to mark famous railway's 150th anniversary
A heritage steam train will run on May 25 to celebrate 150 years of passenger travel on the Settle-Carlisle Railway.
Winter weather continues to bite in UK as snow and ice warnings in place
The Met Office said to be “wary” of ice and snow, with potential disruption to transport.
Cricket Club leads tributes to Darlington man who clocked up an outstanding innings
One of the most important figures in the history of Darlington Cricket Club has died at 92.
Darlington teacher sacked over 'deploy the navy' comment on migrant small boats post
A Darlington PE teacher has been found guilty of unacceptable conduct after posting a string of offensive posts on X.
MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners
MPs have been urged to re-examine plans to double the personal tax allowance for pensioners after more than 104,000 signed an official petition
Journalists reunite in Darlington to celebrate former editor’s 90th birthday
Former newspaper colleagues have reunited to celebrate the 90th birthday of an editor described as a “gentleman and great exponent of his profession”.
Darlington councillor calls for CCTV as ‘meat mystery’ continues to plague community
A Darlington councillor has called for CCTV to be installed as an unexplained “meat mystery” continues to plague a community garden.
Darlington independent traders unite in calls to bring back free town centre parking
At an emergency trader summit held by former Darlington MP Peter Gibson last night, traders were unanimous in wanting to bring back free parking.
More than 40 people honoured for Scouting achievements in North Yorkshire
More than 40 young people and volunteers were recognised at a North Hambleton Scouts district awards.
Here's what the Met Office says about Northallerton's weekend weather
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Northallerton for the weekend.
Retail expert talks 'sadness' over Binns closure - but Darlington is still 'vibrant'
A retail expert has branded Darlington’s House of Fraser closure as a “moment of sadness” - but argued that the town remains “vibrant"
Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the weekend.