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Handbag thief gets 26 week suspended sentence over Darlington surgery raid
Andrew Parker, 52, of Eston, has been given a suspended jail sentence after stealing a handbag from a medical practice in Darlington,
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Slick and roomy Genesis GV60 feels like a mature premium EV
Genesis has given the GV60 a thorough refresh, and in Pure trim it now feels every inch a mature premium EV rather than an entry-level compromise.
Hidden Wetherspoons trick can cut the price of diner's meals in half
A hidden pub hack using the Wetherspoons app could help diners cut their meal costs in half when dining out.
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Concerns over visitor numbers and anti-social behaviour in the Yorkshire Dales
Police and politicians have met to discuss problems caused by the number and behaviour of visitors to the Yorkshire Dales.
Historic County Durham-Yorkshire boundary marked with new road signs
Signs marking the historic boundary between the North Riding of Yorkshire and Durham have been unveiled in County Durham.
Developer reiterates Scotch Corner Designer Village 'on track' for opening next year
Developers behind the long-delayed Scotch Corner Designer Village project have reiterated that it remains "on track" to open in 2027.
County Durham pervert caught with ' horrendous' child abuse images on phone
A West Auckland pervert who was caught with child abuse images on his mobile phone has walked free from court.
Father’s Day memorial offers quiet space to remember at North East crematorium
People are being offered a quiet space to remember loved ones this Father’s Day at a special event at a Teesside Crematorium in Middlesbrough.
Darlington students build weather stations during sustainable engineering project
SIXTH form college students from Darlington have been building their own weather stations as part of a sustainable engineering project.
Colouring club helps Barnard Castle prep pupils open up on mental health
Lunchtime colouring sessions were among a host of activities designed to promote mental wellbeing at Barnard Castle Preparatory School to mark Mental Health Awareness Week.
New Great Yorkshire Show award to honour 'unsung' young farming heroes
Young farmers who go the extra mile to serve the community will be celebrated with a new award at this year's Great Yorkshire Show.
Catwalk, cut‑price brands and live music on offer at Yorkshire Dales fashion night
Shoppers are being invited to enjoy an evening of fashion and entertainment in the Yorkshire Dales as high street styles go on show at a village hall catwalk event.
New details of 75 homes on Darlington 'Bull Field' revealed as plans lodged
Plans to build a new housing estate in Darlington have been submitted amid a local campaign to protect ‘precious green space’.
Darlington man left woman petrified when she found him grabbing knives in her kitchen
A Darlington man in the grip of a psychotic episode left a woman terrified when she found him picking up knives in her kitchen.
New family-run café opens in Darlington town centre bringing 'fresh flavours'
A new family-run café has opened its doors in Darlington, bringing fresh international flavours to the town centre in a cosy, affordable, family-friendly setting.
New dual carriageway layout and turn bans on key North East road - public notice
Stockton Council has announced plans for the introduction of the A1305 Riverside dual carriageway.
Darlington firms urged to meet major contractors at regeneration networking event
Businesses in Darlington are being invited to connect with the contractors behind some of the town’s biggest regeneration projects at a networking event set to be held.
Tailored help for older North East women escaping domestic abuse
Older domestic abuse victims are getting tailored help to rebuild their lives thanks to a year‑long project backed by Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey
Comfort packs in North East A&Es help make emergency care more accessible
The James Cook University Hospital and University Hospital of North Tees have introduced care bags to help reduce anxiety and improve support for patients with learning disabilities in emergency departments.
Dual personality makes Nissan’s Ariya Nismo a great car to live with
Nissan’s Ariya Nismo is an EVs that manages to be both sensible family transport and genuinely entertaining.