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Diggers on site of new Treasury and civil service centre in heart of Darlington
Drone images show machinery on site and working on land off Brunswick Street in the town centre
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Tribunal finds nurses suffered harassment due to transgender colleague using changing rooms
Eight Darlington nurses did suffer harrassment after complaining that a trans colleague used changing facilities, a tribunal has found
PICTURES: £140m Darlington Station redevelopment progress drone shots
Progress pictures show the development of a new multi-storey car park, which will include parking for over 600 cars
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Mystery 'high pitched noise' keeps Darlington residents awake for more than a decade
Darlington residents in Haughton and Springfield have raised their concerns over a mysterious high-pitched noise which has been keeping residents awake at night, with some claiming it has been going on for 12 years.
Darlington artist swaps his studio for the spotlight in new series of Sky TV show
An artist near Darlington is set to make his tv debut in a new series on Sky Arts.
Just six people prosecuted for fly-tipping in Darlington despite 1,502 reports
A council’s record at prosecuting fly-tippers has been criticised.
Progress continues on Darlington church as £2.5 million restoration project begins
Pictures show progress continuing on St Cuthbert's Church in Darlington as its year-long restoration project is about to begin.
Darlington nurses who in trans changing room row DID suffer harassment, tribunal says
A tribunal has found that eight Darlington nurses who raised concerns about a transgender colleague using the same changing rooms had suffered harassment.
Universal Credit claimants' bank accounts can now be checked under new DWP powers
Anyone who claims Universal Credit can now have their accounts checked by their bank for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under new government powers.
Judgement expected TODAY in Darlington nurses trans row tribunal
Judgment is expected on Friday in the legal challenge brought by nurses over a transgender colleague’s use of the female changing-rooms at work.
Meet the new community connector who stands by victims of crime
New community connector in Stockton, funded by Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner, supports crime victims with advocacy, referrals and hate crime awareness.
Warning issued as tiny kitten died days after online sale in Darlington
A warning has been issued to the public after a kitten bought through an online advert in Firthmoor died days later despite emergency veterinary treatment.
Progress continues on Darlington church as £2.5 million restoration project begins
Pictures show progress continuing on St Cuthbert's Church in Darlington as its year-long restoration project is about to begin.
'If no one gave to beggars, no one would beg': Darlington urged not to hand out cash
Darlington community safety partners are urging the public not to give money directly to individuals begging on the streets, but to instead report concerns and donate to charities that provide targeted support.
Darlington charity urges early action to prevent youth drug harm
As part of Darlington’s STRIDE partnership, charity WithYou is championing early intervention for young people at risk of drug and alcohol misuse, aiming to prevent harm by encouraging timely support and collaboration across education and health services.
North Yorkshire Council to use AI in bid to cut costs and protect services
North Yorkshire Council will utilise AI to help cut costs and balance its budget, says a senior councillor responsible for the authority’s finances.
Alert issued by Met Office as forecasters warn of dense fog patches across Teesside
A weather warning for fog is in place until 9am on Friday morning
Darlington Women’s Club hears from refuge supporting abuse survivors
Darlington Women’s Club highlights Family Help, Darlington’s only women’s refuge, supporting victims of domestic abuse for 50 years with vital services.
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.
Meet the Darlington graduate who just landed a new role as aviation ambassador
Marcus Sellars, a 22-year-old graduate from Darlington, has been named one of 10 new Aviation Ambassadors by the Department for Transport, aiming to inspire the next generation in the aviation sector.