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Mum feared son would be 'killed by dealer' as he was kept prisoner in flat fleeing with broken bones
Drug dealer Thomas Smith and his pal Alexander Allan kept the victim in a flat in Darlington because he owed a drug debt
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Hour-by-hour Storm Amy forecast as heavy downpours and strong winds to hit Teesside
Heavy rain and strong winds up to 37mph are forecast to hit the region as a two-day yellow weather warning is issued
Abuser kicked girlfriend in face after shattering her ankle by stamping on it
Richard Tutty, 46, assaulted the woman when they returned to their home after being out drinking
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My child has a disability - where can they go to play?
For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for gales with wind speeds up to 70mph
Strong gusts could cause disruption to travel and power at the weekend
Restaurant operator agrees new licensing conditions after former owner employed illegal workers
Punch Pubs, which operates the venue, agreed to the new conditions ahead of a scheduled licensing committee
Apple to roll out new iOS 26 update next week - iPhones that aren't compatible
See the iPhones that won't be compatible with the new iOS 26 update, which rolls out on Monday (September 15).
New licence for Darlington restaurant after former owner employed illegal workers
A restaurant operator has agreed to new licensing conditions after the previous owner was fined £90,000 for employing illegal workers.
Council doubles down on removal of village planters as MP calls decision ‘ridiculous’
Council bosses have reaffirmed their demand for the removal of colourful community planters in a village near Darlington.
New licence for Darlington restaurant after former owner employed illegal workers
A restaurant operator has agreed to new licensing conditions after the previous owner was fined £90,000 for employing illegal workers.
North East boating lake can reopen after restoration work
Restoration work has been completed on Redcar’s historic 100-year-old Boating Lake, allowing the much-loved North East attraction to reopen to the public after undergoing specialist and complex repairs.
Council doubles down on removal of village planters as MP calls decision ‘ridiculous’
Council bosses have reaffirmed their demand for the removal of colourful community planters in Middleton St George near Darlington.
Federation insist problems with unfinished houses in Darlington and Durham 'isolated'
Home Builders Federation Responds to Concerns Over Unfinished Estates in Darlington and County Durham
Drugged-up young dad threatened to burn down ex-partner's home during vile rant
A Darlington man who threatened to burn down the house of his ex-partner’s home has been locked up for terrorising her family.
New virtual arts initiatives showcase beauty and creativity of the North York Moors
A virtual reality gallery is one of two new ways to give more people the chance to discover artists inspired by the North York Moors National Park.
Much-loved community hub 'shines again' after major refurbishment
The Great Ayton Discovery Centre in North Yorkshire is "shining again" after a major refurbishment, supported by £29,500 in grant funding.
North Yorkshire windows company celebrates 25 years in business
Chatsworth Windows in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, is celebrating 25 years in business. Since launching in 2000 with a team of four, the company has expanded to a 70-strong workforce and is aiming for continued growth and success.
Northallerton weather forecast: What will the weekend be like?
A mixed weather weekend is forecast for Northallerton, with rain expected at various times.
Copper, Priest and author to give talk about his life and work
In the winter of 1989, a young police constable called Graham Taylor was posted to the market town of Pickering. What he thought would be a quiet few years working the roads of the TV series Heartbeat soon turned into discovering a catalogue of burglaries, fish thefts, drug dealing, sheep rustling, ...
Bungling burglars sent 'to destroy cannabis farm' broke into wrong house and left phone inside
The homeowner who came face-to-face with armed burglars says he 'has found it in his heart to forgive'