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Stockton dad who couldn't get job because of criminal record returned to selling drugs
Gary Pattison, from Stockton, is back behind bars
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Volunteer tells Darlington Council to 'pull fingers out' over litter at A66 layby
The volunteer only started litter picking earlier this year but felt he needed to act to help restore pride in the town he calls home
Motorbike rider seriously injured as another flees scene of industrial estate crash
The incident involved a single-vehicle collision of a Honda CRF motorcycle which was carrying two people
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Plans to build two new properties overlooking River Tees deferred amid concerns over slope
Planning officers said more information is required after neighbours warned they would be at risk of flooding
Speeding Stokesley Audi driver shunted motorist into air leaving her with pins and plates in wrist
Kazi Lee, 30, tested positive for cocaine after the crash :: His victim needed 10 plates and pins fitted in her wrist
Rollout of new food waste recycling collections in Darlington delayed after 'let down'
A revised start date has been agreed after Darlington Council was "let down" by a supplier
Remorseless North East paedophile who sexually abused boy while a councillor caged for 12 years
Mark Burton was a councillor in Darlington at a time when he sexually abused a boy and left him battling mental health issues
TVCA axe Middlesbrough's walking and cycling hub as others to close 'temporarily'
The Cleveland Centre will likely see another empty unit as a result of the changes
Nine trailblazers rising to challenge thanks to Darlington patisserie empire
Young people becoming pizza and cake makers of the future
Question time for Mayor Ben Houchen to return as Darlington date set in March
It will be the second Q&A of its kind following Stockton's turn hosting back in July 2025
Darlington mum to launch new self-serve bakery shed out of her front garden
A Darlington mum is set to launch a new self-serve bakery shed this weekend after deciding to expand her successful cake business.
Motorist taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash on North Yorkshire road
A motorist was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on a North Yorkshire road yesterday (Thursday).
Councillor’s house plan near Darlington set for rejection by fellow committee members
Council officers are recommending a planning committee rejects an application for a new house filed by a fellow councillor on the panel.
Councillor’s house plan near Darlington set for rejection by fellow committee members
Council officers are recommending a planning committee rejects an application for a new house filed by a fellow councillor on the panel.
HMRC Child Benefit alert to parents to check if you’re missing out as rates rise
Millions of parents are being urged to check if they are missing out on Child Benefit payments worth more than £1,300 a year.
Morrisons making 'important' change in supermarkets across the UK
The change is designed to help shoppers manage their condition with greater dignity and independence.
Broadband bills rising in days - 6 quick checks that could stop you paying £48 more
Millions of households face broadband bill rises this spring. Experts reveal six quick ways to avoid the price hikes and cut what you pay.
UK car company enters administration after suffering financial difficulties
A notice published in The London Gazette confirms that car manufacturing company WCM Europe Ltd has entered administration.
Virgin Media O2 warns customers to 'not engage' amid new scam email threat
Virgin Media O2 has warned customers about a new scam email targeting customers impacted by its recent 3G switch-off programme.
Darlington thug who threatened to 'shank' man joined in attack with his partner
A Darlington thug who threatened to ‘shank’ a man as he joined in an attack during a violent fight alongside his partner has been jailed.