Darlington
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Customers bid an emotional farewell as Darlington greengrocer closes after 150 years
After more than 150 years of early mornings, familiar faces and generations of shoppers passing through Darlington Market, the shutters are coming down on JJ Blair and Sons for the final time today (October 9.
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Teen wanted over string of assaults and burglaries remains at large two months on
A teenager wanted over allegations of two serious assaults and two burglaries remains at large nearly two months after police first appealed for help finding him.
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Woman pushed to ground by two males in attempted robbery in Darlington
Durham Police investigate an October 7 attempted robbery in Darlington after two males on bikes pushed a woman down and tried to steal her mobile phone.
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North East car thief punched, headbutted and spat at two police officers
Middlesbrough car thief Richard Heppenstall jailed for three-and-a-half years after stealing a Fiat 500 and assaulting two police officers.
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Bannatyne clubs back air ambulance with North East charity week
Bannatyne Health Clubs will raise funds for Great North Air Ambulance Service during Charity Week events, October 12 to 18, across North East and Cumbria.
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LIVE - Darlington greengrocer to serve last customers after over 150 years
A historic Darlington greengrocer, considered one of the oldest in the world, will serve its final customers today after more than 150 years
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End of an era as historic Darlington greengrocer closing TODAY after 150 years
A much loved family run Darlington greengrocer which has served generations of shoppers for more than 150 years will close its doors for the final time today.
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Dolphin Centre sport hall STILL has no reopening date months after closing for refurb
A Darlington sports hall which has been out of action for almost four months still has no confirmed reopening date, leaving regular users frustrated and unable to return to activities they have enjoyed there for decades.
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Person rushed to hospital after crash that sees road cordoned off by police
A person was taken to hospital after a crash on West Dyke Road in Redcar at around 7.15pm on Thursday (October 7).
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One taken to hospital after HGV and car crash in A66 layby as air ambulance attends
A person was taken to hospital after a crash between a HGV and a car in a layby on the A66 that saw the air ambulance, police and paramedics attend.
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Darlington mum juggling mental health role and beauty business shortlisted for award
A Darlington woman balancing a career in mental health with a growing beauty business says she was left stunned after being shortlisted for a prestigious Northern Echo award.
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Age UK Darlington and North Yorkshire fears closure over funding gap
Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington warns it could close within six weeks if funding is not found.
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Controlling Darlington man who made wife's life hell harassed her after break-up
A man subjected his partner, now his wife, to years of “horrific abuse” while drinking heavily and taking crack cocaine.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (October 9).
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Café owner helps veterans combat loneliness while turning business into busy spot
A Newton Aycliffe café owner is putting a little-known community hub on the map after turning the business around.
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Darlington set for new special school after government approval
Darlington’s 96-place Garden Village Free School for autistic pupils has been approved by Education Secretary Lucy Powell, doubling specialist places.
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Car park to remain closed until further notice over vandalism linked to ex-Wilko shop
Darlington Borough Council confirmed on Wednesday (October 7) that East Street Car Park would be closed indefinitely after anti-social behaviour at the location.
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Everything we know as 'horrific' blaze tears through derelict County Durham pub
A dramatic fire tore through former Catchgate pub The Crown and Thistle on Thursday, destroying much of the roof and prompting a major 999 response.
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New Darlington Irish bar set to open this month as musicians wanted
A new Irish bar is set to open in Darlington later this month promising to “bring something fresh” to the town’s nightlife scene.
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Arrest warrant issued for Darlington drink driver who was more than twice the limit
Darlington man Stephen Marshall, 62, faces an arrest warrant after missing sentencing at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court for drink-driving and no insurance.
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County Durham mine water scheme now heats 750 homes with green energy
Hundreds of families in County Durham are benefiting from a pioneering green energy scheme that uses warm water from disused coal mines to heat their homes.
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Much-loved Darlington steampunk festival cancelled for 2027 in 'sad' announcement
A much-loved steampunk festival bringing colourful costumes, traders and Victorian-inspired entertainment to a historic Darlington attraction has been cancelled for 2027.
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Dashcam captures moment police stop traffic on A1(M) near Darlington to sting BMW
This is the dramatic moment police brought traffic on the A1(M) near Darlington to a standstill after deploying a stinger device on a BMW.
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Woman opened Snapchat seconds before hitting quadbike in crash that killed farmer
A woman has been jailed for killing a farmer in a crash while using her phone at the wheel.
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Primark warning as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination
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14-year-old boy arrested after 'arson attack' decimates former library
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a blaze decimated a former library building in an overnight "arson attack".
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Woman left with broken arm and pelvic injury after two-car smash near roundabout
A woman was left with a broken arm and injuries to her pelvis, abdomen, and leg after a crash near a Guisborough roundabout.
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Why new recycling bins simply won’t be big enough
Our letter writer expresses concern over York's new recycling bins
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King Charles strips 5 more people of honours including former Royal Navy officer
His Majesty has now stripped the honours from 48 individuals since coming to the throne, including 5 new ones in October 2026.
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Inside stunning £795k County Durham home with tennis court and seven bedrooms
A Grade II* listed country house with a tennis court, orchard gardens and a three-bedroom annexe has gone on the market in County Durham.
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Wave of Light service at North East crematorium to remember loss of babies
Families affected by baby loss will gather at Teesside Crematorium, Middlesbrough, for Still Parents Teesside’s Wave of Light service.
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Mayor and TVCA backing BUSINESSiQ Awards at Raby Castle
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen backs BUSINESSiQ Awards, highlighting skills investment, local jobs and growth across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool.
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Balaclava ban and anti-yob orders for County Durham towns to combat 'trouble'
Balaclavas could be banned and seven County Durham towns slapped with anti-yob orders as the council discusses a crack down on anti-social behaviour.
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Smashed Darlington B&M store taped off by police after incident overnight
Police have taped off a smashed B&M store on Northgate in Darlington following an incident overnight.
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Shoplifter caught filling pilowcase pulled knife on man who challenged him
A shoplifter thrown out of a convenience store by a member of the public pulled a knife and briefly chased him back inside.
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Darlington salon owner shortlisted for award after heartbreaking loss
A Darlington salon owner says a beauty award nomination has lifted her spirits after the sudden loss of her close friend and colleague earlier this year.
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County Durham pet crematorium where animals get 'love, dignity and respect' reopens
A pet crematorium has reopened in Annfield Plain after an eight-month closure.
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‘I’m absolutely chuffed’ - Darlington woman is crowned National Chef of the Year
Chef Ruth Hansom, who grew up in Darlington, wins National Chef of the Year, as chefs from northern England take the top three places in the London final on October 6.
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Pictures as armed police spotted in standoff with man in Shildon
Armed police have been spotted in a standoff with a man in Shildon.
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Armed police standoff as man 'attacks officer then blockades himself in Shildon home'
A Shildon street has been cordoned off after a man allegedly attacked police before barricading himself inside a home.
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Update - Major rail disruption after emergency services incident in North Yorkshire
Train services between York and Newcastle have been disrupted today due to an incident near the railway line.
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Wyvern Academy celebrates best-ever results
Wyvern Academy is celebrating its best-ever academic results, alongside a continued commitment to providing every student with exceptional opportunities beyond the classroom.
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Update - Major rail disruption after emergency services incident in North Yorkshire
Train services between York and Newcastle have been disrupted today due to an incident near the railway line.
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Darlington drug abuser driven into dealing to pay off heavy debt faces prison
A young drug user driven into dealing by his debts faces prison after admitting class A and B drug-supply offences.
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Tees Valley pilot aims to create 1,500 apprenticeships for young people
Tees Valley to pilot £9.4m apprenticeship scheme helping 16-24-year-olds into work, aiming for 1,500 starts and tackling youth unemployment in the North East.
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Fire crews remain at scene of overnight fire at former library as roads reopen
Fire crews remain at the scene of a blaze that happened overnight at the former Billingham Library this morning (Wednesday, October 7).
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Darlington motorist caught driving while banned on Woodland Road in court
Darlington driver Mark Appleby gets suspended prison sentence, 33-month driving ban after driving disqualified, uninsured and failing to stop for police.
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Historic Newton Aycliffe hotel praised by guests for spa, food and stunning grounds
The historic hotel, set in 26 acres of landscaped grounds, attracts visitors seeking spa breaks, weddings and countryside escapes.
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Why the police helicopter was spotted over Darlington last night
A NPAS police helicopter was spotted flying over Darlington last night as crews assisted Durham Police with a suspect search.
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Driver suffers arm injuries in two-vehicle crash at Darlington junction
Emergency services were called to Chesnut Street at the junction with Valley Street in the town at around 5.35pm, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.