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Teesside Live - Darlington

'It's not stupid and it's not woke': Plans to protect nature and wildlife backed

Darlington's depleted wildlife will receive extra protection through council considerations, proposals and decisions

Teesside Live - Darlington

Darlington Labour warned to be aware of Reform UK at next election

The next Darlington Council election in May 2027 will be Reform's first major test in the town

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Teesside Live - Darlington

'Mayors are united': Ben Houchen on the launch of The Great North and spending review

The Tees Valley Mayor also gave his view on the upcoming spending review and 'quite positive' noises

Teesside Live - Darlington

'Horrendous' conditions in man's home as RSPCA find XL Bully dead in fly-infested kitchen

Andrew Paul Fleming was handed a suspended sentence after he admitted causing Jax, an XL Bully, unnecessary suffering by failing to investigate her poor body condition

Teesside Live - Darlington

'When the North thrives, the country thrives': Regional mayors gather at project launch

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: 'We took responsibility from day one rather than waiting for government to sort themselves out'

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Residents form group to fight plans for large solar farm near Bedale

Controversial plans are being drawn up for a large solar farm on fields in North Yorkshire.

The Northern Echo | Darlington

'Brazen' ex-Durham police officer 'sent inappropriate images' to female colleagues

A “brazen” former police officer sent inappropriate and indecent messages and images to female colleagues while serving with the Durham force.

The Northern Echo | Darlington

Darlington students given 'fresh inspiration' after working in top restaurants

Darlington College students Nathan Maughan and Nathan Warriner have returned from a transformative work experience trip to Belgium, where they trained in top restaurants.

The Northern Echo | Darlington

Treasury reveals unclaimed estates in Darlington and County Durham

You may be entitled to a fortune as the Treasury reveals unclaimed estates with relation to Darlington and County Durham.

The Northern Echo | Darlington

Darlington approves plan to protect nature and wildlife - but rivals label it 'woke'

Council plans to prioritise protecting and restoring green spaces and wildlife have been approved despite being labelled “woke” by furious political rivals.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Darlington approves plan to protect nature and wildlife - but rivals label it 'woke'

Council plans to prioritise protecting and restoring green spaces and wildlife have been approved despite being labelled “woke” by furious political rivals.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

‘Once in a generation’ North Yorkshire treasure preserved through 3D technology

As part of the effort to save the incredible Iron Age discovery, the Melsonby Hoard, the Yorkshire Museum recently welcomed Heritage360 from the University of York to undertake some 3D scanning of the hoard.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Secretary of State to rule on classification of North Yorkshire footpath

The Secretary of State is set to rule on whether a route in a North Yorkshire town should be classified as a public footpath.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Deer Shed Festival announces three 'Apply to Play' finalists

The Deer Shed Festival in North Yorkshire has revealed the 2025 finalists for its 'Apply to Play' artist development programme: Cowboy Hunters, Dilettante, and Neve Cariad.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Darlington PE teachers to trek 20 miles for new sports kits at school and club

Two Darlington PE teachers are preparing to trek more than 20 miles to raise funds for new “much needed” sports kits and equipment.

The Northern Echo | Darlington

Darlington PE teachers to trek 20 miles for new sports kits at school and club

Two Darlington PE teachers are preparing to trek more than 20 miles to raise funds for new “much needed” sports kits and equipment.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Developers insist designer retail park is still 'on track' despite three year delay

Developers behind the Scotch Corner Designer Village in North Yorkshire have insisted the retail park remains "on track" for its opening date in March 2026.

The Northern Echo | Darlington

Reshuffle of Darlington Council committees branded ‘shameful’ and ‘appalling’

Changes to key roles on Darlington Borough Council committees have been branded “shameful” and “appalling” by political rivals.

Darlington and Stockton Times | News

Closure of town centre road 'only decision' to keep park project on track

The closure of a major town centre road has been described as the only decision to keep a “trailblazer” urban park project on budget and on time.