Darlington Borough Council News

Magic Vape, on Tubwell Row in Darlington

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Darlington shop ordered to close after reports of illegal vapes sold to children

Steve Gibson and Chris McEwan in the directors’ box at Middlesbrough’s match on Monday night

Steve Gibson and Chris McEwan in the directors’ box at Middlesbrough’s match on Monday night

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Questioning Steve Gibson's "blinkered" views

Priestgate, from Crown Street to Northgate, in Darlington Credit: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Priestgate, from Crown Street to Northgate, in Darlington Credit: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Part of busy Darlington town centre road to close for works this week

Major improvement works will see development begin on walking routes, new platforms and a new footbridge are underway at Darlington Station Credit: NETWORK RAIL

Major improvement works will see development begin on walking routes, new platforms and a new footbridge are underway at Darlington Station Credit: NETWORK RAIL

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Major works for new platforms to begin at Darlington Station - here's when

Family and colleagues have paid a touching tribute to Darlington’s first black mayor, Roderick Critchlow, who died last weekend Credit: KIZZY RAILTON

Family and colleagues have paid a touching tribute to Darlington’s first black mayor, Roderick Critchlow, who died last weekend Credit: KIZZY RAILTON

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Family and colleagues pay touching tribute to Darlington's first black mayor

The Dolphin Centre pool, Darlington

The Dolphin Centre pool, Darlington

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Main pool at Darlington's Dolphin Centre to re-open this month

The Government announced in October that XL Bully breeds would be added to the list of those banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act

The Government announced in October that XL Bully breeds would be added to the list of those banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act

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Advice to be issued for County Durham and Darlington dog owners on XL Bully ban

Smithfield Road in the town, which runs underneath railway tracks, has an underpass to allow cars and pedestrians through

Smithfield Road in the town, which runs underneath railway tracks, has an underpass to allow cars and pedestrians through

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Darlington road to be closed until next year as 25-week bridge project in place

Darlington Borough Council (DBC) have confirmed a power cable has come down across Burtree Lane between Trevone Way and Whessoe Road junction today (November 17) Credit: GOOGLE

Darlington Borough Council (DBC) have confirmed a power cable has come down across Burtree Lane between Trevone Way and Whessoe Road junction today (November 17) Credit: GOOGLE

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Council confirms Darlington road to close after power cable comes down

A Darlington Borough Council (DBC) spokesperson has confirmed Whinfield Primary School will remain open after engineers discovered a gas leak this morning. Credit: GOOGLE

A Darlington Borough Council (DBC) spokesperson has confirmed Whinfield Primary School will remain open after engineers discovered a gas leak this morning. Credit: GOOGLE

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Engineers fix 'gas leak' which threatened to close Darlington school

Diggers are seen on Priestgate/Prebend Row in Darlington

Diggers are seen on Priestgate/Prebend Row in Darlington

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Work on Darlington roads begin as plan set out for closures and resurfacing

Staindrop Road closures, Darlington.

Staindrop Road closures, Darlington.

Darlington Borough Council

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Resident hits out at 'poor' Darlington road closure as cars forced to turn around

Darlington Cares shop at Queen Street Shopping Centre.

Darlington Cares shop at Queen Street Shopping Centre.

Darlington Borough Council

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4,000 Darlington families helped by free school uniform shop as demand soars

Polam Lane bridge, located near South Park in Darlington, reopened on Friday (October 13) following work to replace the decking Credit: DBC

Polam Lane bridge, located near South Park in Darlington, reopened on Friday (October 13) following work to replace the decking Credit: DBC

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Darlington bridge made 'safer' following development work to replace decking

Pictures have emerged showing the progress on the £139 million Darlington station development Credit: JONATHAN DULSTON

Pictures have emerged showing the progress on the £139 million Darlington station development Credit: JONATHAN DULSTON

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Pictures show latest progress of £139 million Darlington Station development

One of the snow gritters that looks after the roads of Darlington over winter

One of the snow gritters that looks after the roads of Darlington over winter

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The reason you may have seen snow gritters on Darlington's roads already this year

Andrew Paterson, the owner of A1 Rubbish Removals Ltd, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, October 3 at Peterlee Magistrates Court to an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Andrew Paterson, the owner of A1 Rubbish Removals Ltd, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, October 3 at Peterlee Magistrates Court to an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990

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Darlington businessman fined after setting fire to rubbish given by residents

Operation Cece team.

Operation Cece team.

Darlington Borough Council

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Over 1,200 packs of illegal cigarettes seized from five Darlington stores

Darlington Council collected two golds at the annual Northumbria in Bloom competition which recognises communities for their gardening displays Credit: DBC

Darlington Council collected two golds at the annual Northumbria in Bloom competition which recognises communities for their gardening displays Credit: DBC

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Darlington scoops two golds at Northumbria's 'in bloom' awards

Carl Ford, 36, of Repton Avenue, Stockton, pleaded guilty by letter to an offence that saw him carry on a business as a scrap metal dealer with Darlington on February 2 this year without a licence

Carl Ford, 36, of Repton Avenue, Stockton, pleaded guilty by letter to an offence that saw him carry on a business as a scrap metal dealer with Darlington on February 2 this year without a licence

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NAMED AND SHAMED: 'Rag and Bone' man fined for Darlington scrap metal offences

Number Forty on Skinnergate, Darlington.

Number Forty on Skinnergate, Darlington.

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Darlington's Number Forty safe space marks successful first year in operation

An FOI submitted to the Tees Valley Combined Authority has shows that both local authorities have shelled out £4.4m to buy up land that will be made into the new transport hub

An FOI submitted to the Tees Valley Combined Authority has shows that both local authorities have shelled out £4.4m to buy up land that will be made into the new transport hub

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REVEALED: How much it cost councils to free up land for Darlington station

Cordon on High Row, Darlington.

Cordon on High Row, Darlington.

Darlington Borough Council

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Unexplained cordon and damp sand covering appears on High Row, Darlington

Recent roadworks on parts of Woodland Road were completed last weekend between Milbank Road and Greenbank Road - but, due to weather conditions, some of the work could not be completed

Recent roadworks on parts of Woodland Road were completed last weekend between Milbank Road and Greenbank Road - but, due to weather conditions, some of the work could not be completed

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Section of Darlington road to be closed to vehicles tonight and tomorrow

Darlington's River Skerne during previous floods

Darlington's River Skerne during previous floods

Darlington Borough Council

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Are our local sewage treatment works up to the job?

Pods littered on the ground, and what they looked like before.

Pods littered on the ground, and what they looked like before.

Darlington Borough Council

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'Unsightly' drink pods found littered on ground after Darlington 10k run weekend

The bike was found in the River Skerne in Darlington's South Park.

The bike was found in the River Skerne in Darlington's South Park.

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Motorbike found dumped in River Skerne will remain for now due to heavy rain

Peterlee Magistrates Court.

Peterlee Magistrates Court.

Darlington Borough Council

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NAMED: Darlington couple fined and banned from keeping dogs

Road cordoned off after the sinkhole in Darlington.

Road cordoned off after the sinkhole in Darlington.

Darlington Borough Council

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Sinkhole closes road and causes traffic delays in Darlington town centre

Darlington's GOLD Tea Dance at Market Square.

Darlington's GOLD Tea Dance at Market Square.

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GALLERY: Darlington's GOLD Tea Dance at Market Square - can you spot yourself?

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Council consults public to extend public space order that fines owners up to 1k

The flood on Yarm Road is affecting both business and residents.

The flood on Yarm Road is affecting both business and residents.

Darlington Borough Council

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Burst water pipe floods street and warps road in Darlington

The charges will now be back in place in Darlington town centre.

The charges will now be back in place in Darlington town centre.

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Free car parking in Darlington axed as charges re-introduced by Labour council

Easy Shop and Neasham Road Mini Market.

Easy Shop and Neasham Road Mini Market.

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Darlington stores suspected of selling vapes to kids sees closure orders extended

LIVE: New Darlington Council leader due to be elected after political deadlock

LIVE: New Darlington Council leader due to be elected after political deadlock

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LIVE: Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition deal as Steve Harker elected new Darlington Council leader

Pictures from the Darlington count.

Pictures from the Darlington count.

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2023

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Local Elections 2023: Every result in Darlington ward by ward

Conservatives look set to lose power in Darlington at local elections this week, a polls has said.

Conservatives look set to lose power in Darlington at local elections this week, a polls has said.

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Tories look set to lose control of Darlington Council in elections, poll predicts

Darlington Labour group leader Stephen Harker (left) has said he 'absolutely does not want to

Darlington Labour group leader Stephen Harker (left) has said he 'absolutely does not want to

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Darlington Labour deny 'defunding' Teesside Airport claims despite calling for change

Construction site manager Steve Trewhitt; project manager Rebecca Robson and cemeteries and crematorium manager Julie Cooper.

Construction site manager Steve Trewhitt; project manager Rebecca Robson and cemeteries and crematorium manager Julie Cooper.

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New chapel to open in Darlington TOMORROW as development project comes to an end

A popular Darlington leisure centre has confirmed planned maintenance work will take longer than expected to complete Credit: STUART BOULTON

A popular Darlington leisure centre has confirmed planned maintenance work will take longer than expected to complete Credit: STUART BOULTON

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Darlington's Dolphin Centre pool will remain shut longer than expected - here's why

Heritage buildings surrounding a popular Darlington museum are set to be restored after redevelopment plans received a grant of more than £3 million today (February 7). Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

Heritage buildings surrounding a popular Darlington museum are set to be restored after redevelopment plans received a grant of more than £3 million today (February 7). Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

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Hundreds of jobs created as Darlington railway scheme given £3 million

Thomas Bell and Helen Milburn were reported to Darlington Borough Council's environmental health team by residents who complained about rubbish piling up in the rear yard of a property on Brook Terrace, along with a strong foul smell.

Thomas Bell and Helen Milburn were reported to Darlington Borough Council's environmental health team by residents who complained about rubbish piling up in the rear yard of a property on Brook Terrace, along with a strong foul smell.

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Darlington couple named, shamed and fined for 'eyesore' fly-tip in back garden

The government has today pledged £43 million towards a garden village development in Darlington which will bring 2,000 homes to the area Credit: HELLENS GROUP

The government has today pledged £43 million towards a garden village development in Darlington which will bring 2,000 homes to the area Credit: HELLENS GROUP

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Darlington garden village to see 2,000 new homes as millions pledged by Government

The rubbish dump, which contains business printing materials, was found in a farm entrance on the B6275 road Piercebridge, near the A68, on Wednesday, January 11.

The rubbish dump, which contains business printing materials, was found in a farm entrance on the B6275 road Piercebridge, near the A68, on Wednesday, January 11.

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Investigation launched after 'horrific' fly-tip found in fields near Darlington

Inspector Matt Plumb, Chris Knox Community Safety Programme Manager for DBC, Cllr Mike Renton and Paul Branch CCTV Manager with the new Help Point button in Darlington.

Inspector Matt Plumb, Chris Knox Community Safety Programme Manager for DBC, Cllr Mike Renton and Paul Branch CCTV Manager with the new Help Point button in Darlington.

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How a new help point in Darlington town centre connects people to CCTV control room

Residents have been left appalled after a Darlington bus stop was vandalised on the same day it was repaired Credit: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Residents have been left appalled after a Darlington bus stop was vandalised on the same day it was repaired Credit: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Darlington residents left furious after 'mindless' bus stop vandalism

A popular North East leisure centre will closing its pool for several months as work begins on major renovations Credit: STUART BOULTON

A popular North East leisure centre will closing its pool for several months as work begins on major renovations Credit: STUART BOULTON

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Darlington's Dolphin Centre pool will shut down for 4 months - here's why and when

A concerned resident has asked parents to speak with their children after sharing a photo of schoolchildren playing on a frozen Darlington pond.

A concerned resident has asked parents to speak with their children after sharing a photo of schoolchildren playing on a frozen Darlington pond.

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Shocking images of Darlington children playing on ice a DAY after Solihull tragedy

New radios have been given out to Darlington's local businesses in a new scheme to help keep the town centre safe Credit: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

New radios have been given out to Darlington's local businesses in a new scheme to help keep the town centre safe Credit: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Project launched to make Darlington shoppers safe this winter - here's how it works

Darlington Council leader Jonathan Dulston and Labour leader Stephen Harker

Darlington Council leader Jonathan Dulston and Labour leader Stephen Harker

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Darlington Council planning 5% council tax hike despite cost of living crisis

Rubbish row ended with Darlington Borough Council staff being threated with air rifle by David Langan.

Rubbish row ended with Darlington Borough Council staff being threated with air rifle by David Langan.

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Rubbish row ended with Darlington council staff being threatened with gun

Greggs among 5 Darlington takeaways to get new hygiene rating

Greggs among 5 Darlington takeaways to get new hygiene rating

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Greggs among 5 Darlington takeaways to get new hygiene rating

Kendrew Street East Car Park, Darlington. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

Kendrew Street East Car Park, Darlington. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

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Free town centre parking to continue in Darlington - and here's how long for

A developer's photomontage of what a proposed solar farm would look like from Redmarshall Road, Bishopton. Picture: Pegasus Group.

A developer's photomontage of what a proposed solar farm would look like from Redmarshall Road, Bishopton. Picture: Pegasus Group.

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Darlington residents fear area is becoming 'littered' with solar farms

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