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'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
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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'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
'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
'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'
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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 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.
‘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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.