Darlington
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Police in County Durham seize e-scooter from child under 10 who wasn't wearing helmet
Durham Police seize 28mph e-scooter and 15mph mini moto ridden helmetless by children under 10 in Chester-le-Street, warning parents "they are not toys".
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County Durham mum sheds 1.5st to fulfil Britney Spears catsuit dream for her 40th
A County Durham mum who spent years hiding her figure beneath leggings and hoodies has celebrated her 40th birthday in style after shedding one and a half stone.
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County Durham man who repeatedly contacted ex ‘avoided prison by a whisker’
Michael Winn narrowly avoids prison after breaching a non-molestation order six times; the County Durham man receives a suspended sentence and drug treatment.
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Darlington model flying club issues plea for new home after 50 years on one field
A Darlington model flying club with a history dating back to the Second World War is appealing for help to find a new field after being told it may have to leave its home of 50 years.
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Darlington dog trainer who opened school during cancer treatment announces move south
A Darlington dog trainer who opened her own school during cancer treatment is moving to Somerset after closing it.
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'Ten out of ten' drunk and his daughter punched man after row leaving Darlington pub
Three people involved in a drunken attack after leaving a Darlington pub have been given suspended prison sentences.
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More than 300 guests celebrate North East law firm's milestone anniversary
Square One Law celebrates its 15th anniversary at The Baltic in Gateshead, highlighting growth across Yorkshire and plans to support expanding businesses.
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Look inside former Darlington bar as night spot transformed into modern office space
A former Darlington bar has been transformed into a new office space following a quarter of a million pound revamp.
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Woman left mum's friend with split lip during boozed-up attack at Spennymoor home
Sunderland woman Katie Jardine, 26, received an 18-month community order after punching her mother’s friend in Spennymoor on July 8.
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Pizza man goes extra 13 miles to deliver to customers during road closures
Yilmaz Ozturk, owner of Pizza House Easington, continued delivering food to Staithes despite road closures turning a 2.4-mile journey into 15 miles.
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Alcoholic threatened to headbutt police then kicked officer who tried to arrest him
Alcoholic Benjamin Bradshaw fined £200 after kicking a police officer during arrest at his father’s Wingate home.
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Inside Darlington's haunting Halloween pop-up shop that's the 'biggest in North East'
A mother-and-daughter team say they've opened the biggest Halloween pop-up shop in the North East as they bring thousands of costumes and spooky accessories to Darlington for one month only.
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The eight North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week
Eight North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you have won below.
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Homeless man blighted Bishop Auckland shops as he turned to shoplifting to survive
Daniel Slack caused months of shoplifting and disorder in Bishop Auckland earlier this year.
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American travels over 5,000 miles to munch on old-fashioned sweets at Beamish Museum
A Viral American food vlogger has visited County Durham's Beamish Museum to try some of their old-fashioned sweets and chocolate, prompting recommendations from locals.
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Six exes from hell locked up for abusing the women they were meant to love
Six North East men, including Matthew Hurst and Daniel Grainger, jailed for domestic abuse, stalking and violent attacks on partners across County Durham.
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Prolific shoplifter banned from every Sainsbury's in County Durham and jailed
A prolific County Durham shoplifter has been banned from every Sainsbury's store in the region and jailed after pleading guilty to multiple offences in court.
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'I tried warm and busy Vineyard Café in Darlington - the food was top notch'
The Vineyard Café, mid-way along Darlington’s Post House Wynd, opened in 2021, but I hadn’t been through its doors until a few weeks ago when grabbing a quick coffee with a friend.
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Stylish £118k Darlington home hides more than you'd expect behind its façade
Cap:Small in size, yet big on charm and character, this home in Darlington's Denes area is perfect for first-time buyers and downsizers
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Darlington shop that's survived changing high street for more than 115 years
For more than a century, generations of Darlington families have walked through the doors of Leggs.
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Luxury resort near Darlington transformed with 17,000 new plants and trees
Rockliffe, near Darlington, revealed its newly landscaped gardens as part of a multimillion-pound redevelopment.
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Whixley Nursery Supplies 17,000 Plants for Rockliffe
Johnsons Nurseries of Whixley sent more than 17,000 plants and trees to Rockliffe, the resort near Darlington that reopened in September after a big refit.
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Global music star Raghav announced for Middlesbrough Diwali event
Raghav will headline free Diwali celebrations at Middlesbrough’s Centre Square on October 31, with live music, family fun, street food and fireworks.
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Surprising Darlington link to Marvel's new Disney Plus series Vision Quest
Two stars of Marvel's Vision Quest once performed in Darlington before finding worldwide success.
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50 arrested amid crackdown on 'serious organised crime' after fatal A66 crash
A total of 50 people have now been arrested as part of a police crackdown on serious organised crime in the aftermath of the fatal A66 crash.
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North Yorkshire heritage railway launches ghostly Christmas train with folklore
North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Bloody Merry Christmas train brings ghost stories, folklore and festive frights to the moors
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Top rated North East Halloween costume shops for best spooky outfits this autumn
Those preparing for Halloween are being encouraged to support independent businesses across the North East, with a range of local costume shops offering everything from fancy dress outfits to accessories, makeup and party supplies.
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Durham police and crime commissioner welcomes overhaul of rape court process
PCC Joy Allen welcomes specialist rape and serious sexual offence courts across England and Wales, with private spaces, fixed trial dates and trauma-informed support
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Northern and Trans Pennine train journeys in North East stopped for entire weekend
Railway lines between Middlesbrough and Saltburn will be closed for an entire weekend while engineering work takes place, Northern Trains said.
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County Durham festivalgoer tried to smuggle £4k drug haul into Creamfields
Creamfields reveller Matthew Clarkson jailed for three years after Cheshire Police found £4,330 of cocaine, MDMA, 2C-B and ketamine in a sock at Daresbury.
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Bishop Aukland-born former US presidential adviser receives historic London honour
Durham University Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill receives Freedom of the City of London and joins Haberdashers’ Company in recognition of her public service.
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Woman, 20, to fulfill childhood dream by opening Darlington café 'beyond ordinary'
A young entrepreneur is preparing to fulfil her teenage dream of opening a café in Darlington.
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Months of disruption as roadworks to start on A1(M) at Darlington until August 2027
Drivers face months of disruption on the A1(M) in County Durham as major improvement schemes run from November into summer 2027.
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Free foster care training programme set to be launched for Darlington residents
Darlington launches free fostering training programme on November 4 for current and prospective foster carers, offering Level 1 award and support skills.
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North Yorkshire runner prepares for milestone 100th marathon after 25-year challenge
Great Ayton runner Marc Mason will run his 100th marathon at the Yorkshire Marathon on October 18, raising money for Middlesbrough MS Therapy Centre.
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New board members bring wealth of experience to Darlington Pride in Place
AN initiative to transform lives by investing up to £20m in Darlington’s most disadvantaged communities has been enriched with four new board members.
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Yorkshire Dales farmer recognised for inspiring next generation at awards
Neil Heseltine, of Hill Top Farm, Malham, was announced as the winner of the 2026 Living Landscapes Award.
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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.
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Welcoming a second review of the combined authority: it must clear the air
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Jury considers verdict in County Durham rape and stabbing trial
Jury considers verdicts for Michael Boslem, John Hyde, Claire Dowson and Gemma Watson over alleged rape, stabbing and theft in Ushaw Moor, County Durham.
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Newton Aycliffe play area closed after concrete block droped onto children's slide
A children's play area in Newton Aycliffe has been forced to close part of its equipment after vandals allegedly dropped a concrete block onto a slide, causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.
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Speeding teen who killed much-loved dad in head-on County Durham crash spared jail
A speeding teenager who killed a much-loved dad in a head on County Durham crash has narrowly avoided jail.
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Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
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LIVE - Motorcyclist who caused death of passenger, 19, in Darlington crash sentenced
Darlington motorcyclist Gabriel Horsley-Ling admits causing death by dangerous driving after Yarm Road crash killed pillion passenger Carla Scown.
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Newly-qualified biker who killed girlfriend in Darlington HGV crash avoids jail
Motorcyclist Gabriel Horsley-Ling receives suspended sentence after girlfriend Carla Scown, 19, was killed in an HGV crash in Darlington.
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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.
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Rishi Sunak praises Northallerton space technology firm's growth
Rishi Sunak praises Northallerton space technology firm AmbaSat after European Space Agency funding for satellite projects and green hydrogen monitoring.
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New Lidl store coming to County Durham edges closer as work starts on old bus site
A new Lidl supermarket in Stanley has moved closer to opening as fit-out works begin on the former Go North East bus depot site on Chester Road.
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From cafés to butchers: Darlington businesses that have stood the test of time
From cafés and butchers to fashion retailers, discover the long-established independent businesses that have helped shape Darlington for generations and continue to thrive today.
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Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 for children's specialist hydrotherapy sessions
Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 to County Durham charity Heel and Toe, funding specialist hydrotherapy for children with disabilities and complex needs.