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Darlington pub's new children's play area given green light by council
Plans to formally approve a play area at The Copper Beech in Darlington have been given the green light by the council.
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Former Darlington barbershop in 'excellent location' hits rental market
A former Darlington barbershop that first opened in 1999 has hit the rental market for just over £700 a month.
System 'not working' says Education Secretary as SEND demand in Darlington soars
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has admitted that the SEND system in schools is "not working" as it is revealed that schools in Darlington have reached capacity.
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Plans for battery storage officially lodged with council despite resident concerns
The site, located next to the village of East Rounton, near Northallerton, could see the renewable energy hub created.
Plans for private GP practice in Darlington approved by council
Plans for a private GP on West Auckland Road in Darlington have been approved by the council.
Inspiring young author group created by military children
English teacher at Ripon Grammar School, Emma Sayers, first established a reading club for children from forces families in January last year.
Popular hotel 'closed for development' as owners promise 'transformation'
The Cleveland Tontine, at Staddlebridge, near Northallerton, is closed to customers after a message about the closure for development was revealed online.
Man seriously injured after being 'chased and assaulted' in early hours in Darlington
A man has been left with serious injuries in a suspected assault in Darlington.
Why major redevelopment of one of Darlington's busiest roads remains at stalemate
Three years after the project was first revealed, work has yet to start
Man seriously injured after being 'chased and assaulted' in early hours in Darlington
A man has been left with serious injuries in a suspected assault in Darlington.
Politicians trade letters again following new reports Teesside steelmaking plans set to scrapped
Conservatives have accused Tees Valley Labour MPs of signing a ‘surrender letter’, while Labour MPs asserted that Teesside’s case for an electric arc furnace is ‘incredibly strong’
Council reveals bin collection details amid delays and cancellations during snow
North Yorkshire Council has revealed the plans for bin collections in the coming week after it was forced to suspend them amid cold and wintery weather.
Thieves steal security camera from North Yorkshire café
North Yorkshire Police said the theft happened at The Feather Trail Café in Castlegate in Helmsley at around midnight on Saturday, January 11.
Mrs Hinch fans' quickest and easiest way to defrost freezer (and cut energy bills)
Members of the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group have shared the quickest and easiest way to defrost your freezer to cut cost of energy bills.
Service held to pay tribute to police officer killed in crash involving HGV
On Monday (January 13), officers from North Yorkshire Police joined together outside police stations across the county to pay their respects to PC Rosie Prior.
What is Love Island presenter Maya Jama's net worth? All you need to know
Maya Jama is known for being Love Island's main presenter among other roles but what is her net worth?
Works will disrupt rail services across Darlington and North East on weekend
Engineering works disrupt rail services across Darlington and Bishop Auckland this weekend.
Comet only visible every 160k years to appear in UK skies this week - see when
'Once-in-a-lifetime' Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) will be visible to the naked eye, or through binoculars, in the UK this week - here's the best time to see it.
Company pledge £40m windfall if controversial battery storage plant approved
NatPower UK has submitted a formal planning application for a 1GW BESS on 173 acres of farmland at South Kilvington, near Thirsk.
LIVE: Father and son sentenced to combined 48 years for killing Brian Darby
The Northern Echo will be bringing live updates from the sentencing of Martin and Shaun Breeze at Teesside Crown Court.