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Report dog fouling in Darlington
You can report incidents of dog fouling in the Darlington borough on the town's council website.

Operatic society tuning up for musical extravaganza

SETTING THE STAGE: Darlington Operatic Society members Jo Mason, Tina Davis, Neil Harland, Laura Rowlands, Paul Mason, Hannah Mundy, Jason Slater, Leighton Taylor and Nikki Stephenson promote Strictly Musical

7:00am Friday 24th May 2013

HOT on the heels of a hugely successful production of The Sound of Music, a North-East drama group has announced its next project.

Artists to host workshops at Darlington hotel

5:29pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

ARTISTS will give workshops at a Darlington hotel on Wednesday May 29.

Secret garden opens to public for first time

5:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A SECRET garden opened to the public for the first time today to raise money for the homeless.

Boyfriend accused of supplying drugs that killed Darlington teenager

4:07pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE boyfriend of a teenage mother who died after taking ecstasy has appeared in court charged with supplying the lethal drugs.

Darlington drivers fined and a costly loss of temper

4:24pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A TEMPORARY loss of temper ended up costing a Darlington man over £600 in court.

Darlington man who vandalised Romanian taxi driver's car is sentenced

3:52pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A MAN who admitted racially aggravated criminal damage after he jumped up and down on a Romanian taxi driver’s car has been sentenced in court.

Biker in court after head-on collision

3:07pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A MOTORCYCLIST who suffered serious injuries after misjudging a corner and crashing into a car has pleaded guilty to careless driving.

Inquest opens into death of Darlington grandmother

INQUEST OPENS: Sybil Sibthorpe

4:04pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

AN inquest has been opened into the death of an 80-year-old grandmother who was found dead in a garden in Darlington.

Students swap Russia for Darlington

School 639 teacher, Lilia Fedorova (left), and Carmel College principal, Maura Regan, with students from Carmel College and School 639

1:07pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

FOREIGN students swapped Russia for Darlington to learn more about British culture.

Firefighters rescue man stuck in broken-down cherry picker in Darlington

12:22pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

FIREFIGHTERS rescued a man from a broken-down cherry picker in Darlington this morning.

Popular Hurworth councillor quits after right of way battle

11:46am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A POPULAR parish councillor who played a prominent role in a long-running right of way issue has resigned.

A66 closed as police and council mount clean up operation due to Christian festival in Darlington

The scene on the A66 Pic: Chris Booth

11:24am Thursday 23rd May 2013

LONG-delays were experienced by rush-hour drivers this morning after part of the A66 was closed by police.

Unexpected - and temporary - drop in North-East fuel prices

Surge in petrol prices in Sussex with diesel at new high

12:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

MOTORISTS filling up their cars at a North-East supermarket forecourt got an unexpected special offer, when a mistake led to discounted diesel being sold.

Criminal records checks can now be monitored online

6:20pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A NORTH East-based Government agency that carries out criminal records checks has introduced an online checking service.

Stalking victims to be protected across the EU

6:16pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A NORTH-EAST Euro MP has backed moves to grant protection to victims of stalking all across Europe.

Country life to be exhibited in Darlington

5:39pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

AN EXHIBITION by artist Collette Lau will arrive in Darlington next month.

The Mousetrap at Darlington Civic Theatre

6:36pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE box office record-breaker The Mousetrap is heading to a North East stage this June.

Man in court after driving while disqualified

4:56pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A FORMER soldier who drove himself to work despite being banned from driving has appeared in court.

Darlington woman appeals for help in organising large protest in support of NHS

4:55pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A DARLINGTON woman is appealing for help as she organises a large protest in support of the NHS.

Appeal for information after thieves strip lead from Darlington business

5:27pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

POLICE are appealing for information after thousands of pounds worth of lead was stolen from a business in Darlington.

Sewing club to meet at Darlington church

3:11pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE next meeting of Darlington Embroiderers' Guild will be held at Elm Ridge Methodist Church, in Carmel Road South, on Saturday, June 1, at 2pm. Peter Winstanley will give a talk. Visitors are welcome for small charge.

Investigation into Beamish tragedy continues

Seven-year-old Karl Doran

6:15pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

AN investigation into the death of seven-year-old Karl Doran, from Darlington, at Beamish Museum, in County Durham, last July, is still ongoing, the Health and Safety Executive has confirmed. A fund set up in the youngster’s memory raised more than £2,500.

Residents encouraged to sign up for charity bounce-athon

4:52pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

DARLINGTON and Teesside residents are being asked to join in with a charity initiative to get one million people bouncing on the same day next month.

Transport hub needed at Durham Tees Valley if passengers are to return, airport owners claim

4:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

DURHAM Tees Valley airport needs a public transport hub similar to those at Newcastle and Manchester airports if it is compete for passengers, its owners have claimed.

North Yorkshire winners in Visit England awards

5:36pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A WHITBY museum has won gold in Visit England’s Awards for Excellence Competition 2013 at a national ceremony.

Hotel picks up prestigious national award

1:32pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A DARLINGTON hotel won a prestigious award after reaching the finals of a major national competition for the third year running.

Trader's rallying call for Darlington farmers' market

12:33pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

DARLINGTON shoppers have been warned to use or risk losing a flagging farmers’ market.

Tributes pour into school following death of popular Darlington teacher

Alan Sunter

1:13pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

STAFF and pupils at a Darlington school are in mourning after a much-loved teacher died last week.

Osmond brothers to perform in North-East

6:10pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

FANS of 1970s music are in for a treat when the Osmond Brothers arrive in the region later this year.

Call for residents to join walking scheme

5:10pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

VOLUNTEERS are being sought as part of a drive to get Darlington residents more active.

Chance to explore flower fair

4:23pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

OUTDOORS enthusiasts are invited to spend a few hours exploring a flower fair on the outskirts of Darlington this weekend.

Golf clubs stolen in car raid

3:06pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a set of golf clubs from a car in Darlington.

Residents called on to be friendly to bees

4:43pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

DARLINGTON residents are being encouraged to be more ‘bee friendly’ as part of a national Bee Action campaign.

Environmental champion up for national award

2:16pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MUM-of-three who wants to protect the environment for her children’s sake has been shortlisted for a national award.

Maggie's new place is open for business

NEW VENTURE: Maggie Lock at her Darlington cafe

2:05pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A WOMAN has achieved her lifelong dream of opening a cafe in the North East.

Singer's work to feature on big screen

ON FILMS: Hayley McKay

10:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

RECORDINGS by a promising singer-songwriter have been included on the soundtracks of two feature films.

Plant sale to swell charity coffers

2:58pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A PLANT sale and cream tea in aid of Darlington and District Samaritans will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 1pm to 4pm, in the garden of 76 Carmel Road South, Darlington DL3 8DR.

Free sports afternoons in Darlington

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A SPORTS afternoon takes place at the Phoenix Centre on Eldon Street next Tuesday and Wednesday (May 28 and 29).

Cyclist dies in collision with lorry on A66

10:50pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A CYCLIST died in a collision with a lorry on the A66 tonight.

Rising Damp hits Darlington theatre

CIVIC SHOW: The principle cast of Rising Damp at Darlington Civic Theatre with Coco, who won a competition to search for the doppelganger of landlord Rupert Rigsby’s beloved cat, Vienna. From left, Amanda Hadingue, Cornelius Macarthy, Steve Chapman and

9:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

ONE of the UK’s best-loved sitcoms, Rising Damp, has come to the North-East in a stage production.

Conman who swindled a string of women jailed for seven years

Jailed: Jonathan price

7:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

POLICE could be faced with a raft of fresh complaints as a serial conman was jailed for ruining the lives of three wealthy women and their families.

Manfield landlord's concern over work to repair crumbling bridge

Councillors Shirley Dodd and Malcolm Hird at the damaged bridge in Mansfield

5:36pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

WORK to repair a road bridge weakened by flood water is set to begin next week, with business owners hoping the impact on their livelihoods will be minimal.

Overseas visits to North-East and North Yorkshire fell last year

6:21pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

OVERSEAS visits to the North-East and North Yorkshire have dropped amid fears the region’s tourism economy is suffering from a cut in global marketing.

Wheelie bins roll-out across Darlington

4:26pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

HOUSEHOLDS in Darlington are now receiving their wheelie bins ahead of the first collections starting in June.

Return of Royal Charter will form centrepiece of Darlington college anniversary celebrations

NOW: How the college looks today

3:35pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

BOSSES at a Darlington college have unveiled a timeline of events planned to help celebrate its 450th anniversary.

Tax credits claimants warned over scams

4:05pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

TAX credit claimants in the North East are being warned about scam emails ahead of the July 31 deadline.

False alarm at Darlington nightclub

Inside Out, Darlington

2:53pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

OFFICERS from Darlington police and the Royal Military Police were called to Inside Out nightclub, in Beaumont Street, in the early hours of Tuesday (May 21), following reports that smoke pellets had been released by a revellers. A spokesman for Darlington police said the club was searched and no pellets were found.

Gypsy gathering progressing without major problems

The Gypsy gathering in a field close to the A66, in Darlington

3:42pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A LARGE Gypsy gathering in Darlington is progressing without major problems, police confirmed today.

Cycling the way to better mental health

LAST PIC Cycling the way to better mental health

3:15pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

HOSPITAL Staff and patients cycled the equivalent of the coast to coast and back to highlight the benefits of exercise on mental health.

Dancers raise more than £1,000 for charity

Butterwick Children's Hospice Shop, Skinnergate, Darlington - Kids from Tiffany School of Dance present Butterwick Children's Hospice shop manager June Teasdale (centre) with the cheque, surrounded by (clockwise from bottom left) Molly Crick (11), Evely

12:07pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

BUTTERWICK Children’s Hospice has benefitted from a dance extravaganza that raised more than £1,000.

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