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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

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Teesside Live - Darlington

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

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

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?

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Teesside Live - Darlington

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

Teesside Live - Darlington

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

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

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).

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

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.

The Northern Echo | Darlington

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.

The Northern Echo | 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.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

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.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

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.

The Northern Echo | 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

The Northern Echo | Darlington

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.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

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.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

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.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

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.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Northallerton weather forecast: What will the weekend be like?

A mixed weather weekend is forecast for Northallerton, with rain expected at various times.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

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, ...

Teesside Live - Darlington

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'

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

UK's biggest supermarkets and department stores face fresh wave of closures

Some of Britain’s biggest shops face a fresh wave of closures, industry leaders have warned.