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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
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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).
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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.
First look inside Darlington cocktail bar as it reopens under new management
Darlington cocktail bar Dr Inks has reopened with new ownership and management with hopes of restoring it back to its former vibe.
Funding boost to expand specialist domestic abuse support across County Durham
Specialist support for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence from minority communities across County Durham and Darlington is set to expand following a £132,000 funding boost secured by Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen.
MP secures help for farmers hit by North Yorkshire moorland wildfire
Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, has intervened to help farmers recover from the devastating Langdale and Sneaton moorland wildfire by pressing for urgent repairs to boundary fencing destroyed in the blaze so that grazing land can be brought back into use.
Here's what the Met Office says about Northallerton's weekend weather
Northallerton faces a mixed spell of early spring weather over the coming days, with periods of rain, extensive cloud, and only limited brighter intervals in prospect.
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.
Teesside hospitals launch maternity app feature for real-time feedback
Women receiving maternity care from University Hospitals Tees can now give quick, regular feedback on their pregnancy experience thanks to a new, enhanced feature in an app.
Darlington gym swaps workouts for school meals in global campaign
Bannatyne Health Club on Haughton Road in Darlington is taking part in Technogym’s Let’s Move & Donate Food campaign, turning members’ workouts into school meals as part of the brand’s wider Let’s Move for a Better World initiative.
From North Yorkshire to the Outer Hebrides for Rounton Coffee
Independent roaster Rounton Coffee has grown from a passion project in an old granary outside East Rounton to supplying customers as far away as the Outer Hebrides, after steady expansion of its specialty coffee business.
Wensleydale tournament of music and speech to return to Leyburn
The 116th Wensleydale Tournament of Music and Speech will take place at the Leyburn Arts and Community Centre and Tennant’s Garden Room in March.