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Hour-by-hour Met Office weather forecast for Darlington & County Durham today
It is set to be a rather chilly day in Darlington and across County Durham today as the Met Office predicts temperatures to feel as low as 0C.
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A189 closure LIVE: Road closed and queuing traffic after crash - live updates
Morning, welcome to The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on Friday, March 14. It’s Kayleigh Fraser here, signing on to keep you up to date with everything going on as you start your day.
‘Our eyes met over the doughnuts’: Darlington Mayor found his perfect match in bakery
Bob Donoghue had a part-time job delivering cakes and pastries, and his round had taken him to Hills’ Bakery, in Darlington. “Our eyes met over the doughnuts – and that was it!” laughs Margaret.
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Major regional industrial space project officially completed in Darlington
The Partners Group and Citivale joint venture, The Greenbox Darlington logistics and industrial project, is now complete.
New Darlington market stall serving up tasty traditional fish and chips
Marketplace Fish N' Chips, which can be found at the back of Darlington Market has seen positive reviews and great feedback in the two weeks it has been open.
A mix of rain and sunshine for Darlington this weekend
Here's your weekend weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham, courtesy of the Met Office.
'Something I have never seen' Unexplained flashing lights seen above Darlington
Unexplained flashing lights have been spotted about Darlington in a potential UFO sighting.
See inside Darlington Airbnb property on the market for £150k
An Airbnb property on Raby Terrace, Darlington, has hit the market, being put up for sale for £150,000.
House-hunting? Detached Darlington bungalow could be sold for just £29k
A Darlington bungalow has hit the market, and could be auctioned off by auctioneers Under The Hammer for as little as £29,000.
Mother of Scarlett Vickers says fatal stabbing was an accident and pleads for father's release
Simon Vickers, 50, was jailed for life last month for the murder of 14-year-old Scarlett Vickers in Darlington
Drugged-up biker crashed into car during high-speed chase across Darlington
A Darlington man who crashed into a car after running a red light during a police chase has been convicted,
Darlington office building to be turned into apartments
Plans to convert a building on Eskdale Street, Darlington into apartments have been approved by the council.
Darlington Economic Campus still 'important' to Government, minister affirms
In a visit to Darlington today, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones revealed Rachel Reeves attended meetings at the town's economic campus today.
Mother of Darlington schoolgirl pleads for release of father who murdered her
The mother of Darlington schoolgirl Scarlett Vickers murdered by her father has pleaded for his release from prison as she speaks out for the first time.
LIVE: Broken down vehicle causing traffic problems on A19 and A66
The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on Thursday, March 13.
Darlington Tory leader hits back at criticism for not attending council debates
A former Darlington council leader has defended his decision not to attend scrutiny meetings since re-election in 2023.
Darlington man accused of starving XL Bully dog appears in court
A man accused of causing unnecessary suffering to an XL Bully dog is facing court proceedings punishable by potential imprisonment.
24 hour convenience store plans for inside Majestic Theatre
A former softplay that formerly occupied the space closed in September 2024
More than 1,000 homes without power in cut across County Durham
Power cuts have been unplanned and Northern Power is aware of them but has not started work to restore power.
Tempers flare at Darlington International Women's Day event over 'anti-trans' leaflet
Tempers flared at an International Women's Day event at Number Forty in Darlington over a leaflet - which the council branded as 'anti-trans'.