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Residents warns countryside views between Darlington and Stockton would be impacted by solar farm
'It has a 360 panorama view of English countryside. If this proposal goes ahead 272 degrees will fall under a black sheen of solar panels'
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Storm Ashely hour-by-hour weather forecast with wind gust to top 50mph on Teesside
There is no weather warning covering Teesside, but strong winds are set in for the rest of Sunday and majority of Monday
Storm Ashley to hit UK with Teesside set for heavy rain and wind and event cancelled
Teesside will not face the full force of Storm Ashley with no warning covering the region, but strong winds are expected with a 10k run cancelled
27 new homes to be built on brownfield sites after funding pledge from government
Brownfield sites throughout the town will be prioritised as part of plans to end the regional housing crisis
Apprentice plumber attacked two police officers as he was 'mistakenly' arrested
A judge delayed sentencing Jack Towers, after hearing that Towers's partner is expecting a baby in December
Taxi drivers raise concerns over rise of Uber drivers taking rides off local cabbies
Local drivers have reported an increase in Uber vehicles from Newcastle operating in the town and over-saturating the market
'Give me all your coke': Physio who raided wrong flat threatened to stab victim with screwdriver
Leroy Hewitt held the victim captive in his own flat but was linked to the crime after a cigarette butt he discarded in the toilet was recovered from the scene
Flashy Rolex watches, Thai jaunts and oysters for tea - until drug dealing show-off foiled
From high life to prison cell: Aidan Sayers must now pay back a quarter of a million pounds after his drug dealing gains
Transport review to look into how to fix services: 'Make sure the bloody buses turn up'
'If you look at car ownership in Teesside, it's one of the lowest in the country, and yet we don't have in my opinion an effective public transport system'
Darlington plans for major changes to food waste collection
Scheduled to start in March 2026, residents would receive a 5-7 litre caddy bin for kitchen waste if the proposal is approved
Concerned residents warn of flooding issues near planned solar farm that would power 70,000 homes
A public hearing into plans for the proposed solar farm was told flooding in the area is a 'severe problem'
O2 offering more than £1000 for old mobiles and other devices - how to claim
O2 Recycle is a service which offers cash back for old devices including mobile phones and tablets - see how much you could claim and how to do it.
How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'
The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%
Paraglider rescued after suffering injuries in Yorkshire Dales landing
A paraglider pilot was rescued after suffering injuries on a landing at one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks.
Two stores ordered to close over illegal vapes and cigarettes, including under-age sales
The court heard both shops had been under scrutiny following numerous complaints and multiple inspections
Darlington chippy shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year at national awards
See which chippy in County Durham has been nominated for Takeaway of the Year at the National Fish and Chip Shop Awards 2025.
Historic castle hotel near Darlington with royal connections has been sold
A well-known and historic castle hotel near Darlington has finally sold after being on the market for nearly a year.
Historic castle hotel near Darlington with royal connections has been sold
A well-known and historic castle hotel near Darlington has finally sold after being on the market for nearly a year.
Much-loved North Yorkshire family bakery closes after more than 90 years
A much-loved family-run bakery in Easingwold, near York, has closed.
When a suspected murderer was pressed to death in Durham Market Place
ON August 26, 1597, Anthony Arrowsmith was pressed to death in Durham Market Place for allegedly committing a murder.