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Darlington care home-turned retirement village housekeeper clocks up 40 years service

Vanessa Holland, from Darlington, joined Middleton Hall, in Middleton, St George in 1985

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Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Clothing will dry faster if you avoid hanging it in one room of your house

Air drying clothes in homes becomes a more common practice in the autumn/winter months, and there's one room you should avoid drying laundry in

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Yorkshire twist given to French favourite in new collaboration

A Yorkshire-French culinary collaboration has resulted in a new Filey Bay whisky cream macaron. Malton-based master patissier Florian Poirot partnered with the Spirit of Yorkshire distillery to infuse the French delicacy with a local twist.

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Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Northallerton weather: Here's the forecast for this weekend

The Met Office has forecast a cloudy and wet weekend for Northallerton.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Inheritance tax changes could be 'game changer' for family farms

Proposed changes to UK inheritance tax laws could significantly benefit farm businesses by easing succession planning. Robert Sullivan, director at GSC Grays, suggests the revisions may exempt most family farms from inheritance tax immediately, reducing financial burdens during generational transfer...

Teesside Live - Darlington

Pub reopens with new licensing rules after brawl led to closure

New licensing conditions, suggested by the police, were agreed with the The Highland Laddie

The Northern Echo | Darlington

Darlington woman banned for 14 months after being caught drink-driving

Britney Lee Firth, 27, of Darlington, banned from driving for 14 months after drink-driving on Stockton Road. Sentenced at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

MP backs campaign to have North Yorkshire river designated as safe for bathing

Rishi Sunak has given his support to a campaign to get a popular stretch of the River Swale designated as safe for bathing.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Darlington landlords speak out over Government plans for later pub opening hours

Landlords and bartenders in Darlington have slammed the Government's plans to launch a consultation on licensing reforms across the country, which includes possible later opening hours.

The Northern Echo | Darlington

Man banned from driving after admitting to offence in Darlington

Tony Daly, 36, from Great Stainton in County Durham, has been banned from driving for 12 months after admitting to driving while disqualified in Darlington.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Darlington pub to reopen with new rules backed by police after brawl

A Darlington pub has reopened with new licensing rules after a brawl.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Well-known North Yorkshire pub remains on market to preserve 'legacy' two months on

The Cleveland Tontine, one of North Yorkshire's 'most recognisable' pubs has is still on the market with Everard Cole.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Court hearing into Darlington toddler's fractured skull delayed due to ill health

The trial of two people charged in connection with a Darlington toddler suffering a fractured skull has been delayed due to ill health.

The Northern Echo | Darlington

Court hearing into Darlington toddler's fractured skull delayed due to ill health

The trial of two people charged in connection with a Darlington toddler suffering a fractured skull has been delayed due to ill health.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Police name man, 27, who died after alleged stab attack

Police have named the man who died in hospital days after a suspected stabbing on a Stockton estate as 27-year-old Macaulay Branighan from Stockton.

The Northern Echo | Darlington

Darlington pub to reopen with new rules backed by police after brawl

A Darlington pub has reopened with new licensing rules after a brawl.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Couple slapped with fine after 'machine error' at problem Darlington car park

A couple who were slapped with a fine after a “machine error” at a problem-plagued Darlington car park are warning other drivers.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Waltzers, dodgems, and helter skelter roll into town for Yarm Fair 2025

The annual fair has rolled into Yarm - with pictures showing the waltzers, dodgems, and helter skelter are all back for 2025.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Morrisons supermarket change leaves customers 'livid' after rule is introduced

Morrisons customers are not happy with the supermarket giant after the store brought in a new change.

The Northern Echo | Darlington

Elderly Darlington couple cleared of defrauding a woman after charges were dropped

The charges against an elderly Darlington couple accused of defrauding a woman have been dropped after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) offered no evidence.