Darlington
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Darlington Mind's Mental Elf Festive 5k returns to South Park this Christmas
Darlington Mind’s Mental Elf Festive 5k returns to South Park on November 29, raising funds for mental health support with family fun and live entertainment.
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Prolific Darlington shoplifter jailed after stealing meat, beer and Pot Noodles
A prolific Darlington shoplifter has been jailed after stealing hundreds of pounds’ worth of goods and breaching a suspended sentence imposed just five days earlier.
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North Yorkshire grammar school named among England’s top 50 selective state schools
Ripon Grammar School ranks 42nd in England and is the only North Yorkshire grammar school in The Telegraph’s top 50, praised for results and opportunities.
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Darlington cheese and wine shop thriving more than 25 years after opening
A long-standing cheese and wine shop is still drawing crowds after more than 25 years in business.
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Tributes to North Yorkshire's 'force of nature', 88, who who championed Croatia
A much-loved North Yorkshire woman who dedicated decades of her life to preserving Croatia’s cultural heritage has been remembered as a “force of nature” who left a mark on everyone around her.
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Sexual violence support expanded for young people in Durham and Darlington
RSACC will continue County Durham and Darlington’s ISVA sexual violence service under a new contract, expanding support for children and young people.
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‘It couldn’t happen here’ - Aberfan tragedy prompted County Durham pitheap fears
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The police sergeant was found guilty after having 'risky' public sex
A police sergeant who appeared on a popular TV documentary has been found guilty of gross misconduct after he had 'risky' public sex with a probationary officer.
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Person dies near busy station - LNER warns of rail disruption all day
A person has died on the East Coast Main Line which has caused major disruption to rail services on the network.
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Person dies near busy station - LNER warns of rail disruption all day
A person has died on the East Coast Main Line which has caused major disruption to rail services on the network.
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One person in hospital after crash that blocked off County Durham crossroads
One person was taken to hospital after a crash at Waldridge Road crossroads, Edmondsley, near Chester-le-Street, this morning (October 21).
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Darlington cocaine dealer armed with machete who fled police on e-bike is facing jail
A young Darlington cocaine dealer who carried a machete is likely to be jailed when he appears in court on Thursday, October 22.
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Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington thanks community but funding fight is not over
Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington has been overwhelmed by public support but says it still needs donations.
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RECAP: Major disruption on LNER route after person dies
Police have been dealing with an incident on the LNER route which is causing major disruption to rail passengers.
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North East school to close to all pupils after gas supply problem discovered
A primary school in Stockton is set to close to all pupils tomorrow after issues were discovered with its gas supply.
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Heartwarming moment 'inspiring' North East surgeon of 30 years gets Pride of Britain
Pioneering North East heart surgeon Asif Hasan has received the 2026 Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award after saving hundreds of children's lives.
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North East to experience wet and windy rest of week as Storm Austen approaches
People across the North East face a soggy and windy weekend as two storm systems threaten to bring days of unsettled weather to the region.
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LIVE BLOG: Major disruption on LNER route after person dies
Police are dealing with an incident on the LNER route which is causing major disruption to rail passengers.
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Night spot gets 'elevated' new look with flexible sliding walls in cocktail bar
A Yarm restaurant and night spot has an "elevated" new look - including new sliding walls in its popular cocktail bar.
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Rare County Durham plants that survived since Ice Age given £64,000 conservation hope
New £64,739 project will protect Upper Teesdale’s rare Arctic-alpine plants, survivors since the last Ice Age, through seed collection and conservation.
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Work 'paused' on major Darlington town centre redevelopment as site lies dormant
Work to transform part of Skinnergate in Darlington has been paused, with new pictures showing little activity at the redevelopment site.
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Hospital celebrates 25 years in Darlington with gold standard for patient safety
HEALTH professionals at a Northeast hospital are celebrating a gold award for setting the highest safety standards in infection prevention and control.
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Darlington taekwondo academy places top 10 and wins 11 medals at World Championships
A Darlington taekwondo academy has proved it can compete with the world's best after returning from an international championship with 11 medals and a top-ten team finish.
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Bus replacements scheduled as Yorkshire railworks start this weekend
Network Rail has warned passengers of disrupted journeys as engineers complete railway improvements on the East Coast Main Line over coming weekends.
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Uncertainty over future of 98-year-old Darlington community as funding talks begin
The future of a 98-year-old community for older people in Darlington is in doubt as its trust looks for investment.
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'No warnings and no second chances' as police get new powers to seize off-road bikes
Durham PCC Joy Allen welcomes new powers allowing police to seize cars, e-scooters, off-road bikes and motorcycles used for anti-social driving.
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Why a police helicopter was spotted hovering over Darlington last night
A police helicopter was seen hovering over Darlington last night (October 20), with emergency services now confirming details of the incident.
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Women take to the skies to help save struggling Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington
Sandra and Caroline complete charity skydive to raise vital funds for Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington, supporting 16,400 older people.
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NHS staff told 'I'm going to burn your house down' and are spat at as abuse worsens
NHS staff in County Durham and Darlington have faced threats and spitting, with a health boss warning verbal aggression has become “much worse”.
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Darlington mum who found dream job on maternity leave grows wool shop across UK
Darlington entrepreneur Hannah Hazledine-Herd, owner of Pretty Knits Wool Shop, named 2026 Start Up Loans Ambassador for the North East.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East this morning (October 21).
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County Durham mum and tiktoker praises local trail's safety for solo female walkers
A County Durham mam has praised Winlaton Mill's Land of Oak & Iron for the safety of its walking trail as a solo woman walker.
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Train services disrupted by more engineering work - NINE day closure on one route
Passengers are reminded that a major programme of railway improvements on the East Coast Main Line is taking place over the next two weekends (24-25 October and 31 October-1 November). The direct line from Leeds to York will also be closed...
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Darlington mum told serious incident didn't involve son before learning he was dead
A devastated Darlington mum who was “categorically told” a serious incident at her son’s college did not involve him was told shortly afterwards by police that he was dead, an inquest heard.
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Brothers strike £1m deal to take on former bank months after restaurant plan shelved
Two brothers have struck a £1 million deal to take over a historic Middlesbrough building months after plans for a restaurant were shelved.
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Viral nutritionist says Darlington is home to 'life-changing' lasagne at luxury hotel
Viral nutritionist and internet personality Emily English has praised ATLAS, Rockliffe Hall's fine dining experience, after a luxury Darlington staycation.
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LIVE - Delays building as 'obstruction on road' on A167 at Darlington
The road blocked is blocked and traffic is building due to an obstruction on the road on the A167 Beaumont Hill Southbound.
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Popular dog day-out service Billy's Bus launches new County Durham route
Dog owners in Newton Aycliffe, Ferryhill and Chilton will soon be able to send their pets on a "tail-wagging adventure" after Billy's Bus announced a new County Durham route.
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Major rail disruption across North East as replacement buses run for two weekends
Rail travellers face weekend disruption due to engineering work.
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County Durham victims' champion welcomes £195,000 funding but warns more is needed
County Durham PCC Joy Allen welcomes £195,000 for victims affected by prisoners’ early release, but warns chronic underfunding means more support is needed.
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No trains between York and Leeds for nine days during major rail upgrades
Network Rail said a programme of East Coast Main Line improvements across North Yorkshire are taking place over the next two weekends (October 24 and 25 and October 31 and November 1), including track renewals, drainage upgrades, and overhead line works.
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County Durham Reform deputy leader 'won't be lectured to' after ITV investigation
Durham County Council’s deputy leader Darren Grimes has come under fire after appearing to offer training for controversial Reform candidates.
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North East woman who wanted Pilates to be 'for everybody' strikes gold at nationals
A North East Pilates founder who set out to make the exercise “affordable and accessible for everybody” has struck gold at a national business awards ceremony.
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Saltburn restaurant 'over the moon' as viral American gobsmacked by unique crab dish
Viral American Tiktoker Kalani Smith, known online as Kalani Ghost Hunter, visited Seafront Kitchen in Saltburn to try their parmo, which combined the Chinese-American dish Crab Rangoon with a classic Teesside delicacy.
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College staff sent 'targeted' threat during inquest into Darlington teen's death
Staff at a Darlington sixth form college were sent an anonymous “threatening email” following the first day of an inquest for an autistic student who was found dead in the toilets, an inquest heard.
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‘Empty nest syndrome’ doubles North East fostering enquiries after Freshers Week
Changing Futures North East helps children in Teesside and County Durham and has seen interest soar since mid-September
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'Dangerous' rapist will spend next 12 years behind bars
Owen Rowe, 23, was described as a dangerous offender when he was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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Darlington driver's fear of needles leads to ban and big bill for refusing blood test
A previously clean-living man has lost his good name and driving licence because of his fear of needles.
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Darlington couple turn work van into town’s first mobile pamper salon
A Darlington couple have turned a work van into the town’s first mobile pamper salon after struggling to find a party idea for their daughter.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East this morning (October 20).