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LIVE - Emergency services at scene of two car crash on A66 in Darlington

LIVE - Emergency services at scene of two car crash on A66 in Darlington

Man who bit girlfriend's finger down to bone avoids prison sentence

Man who bit girlfriend's finger down to bone avoids prison sentence

Darlington man bit top of girlfriend's finger off leaving nail hanging by a thread

An Amazon drone at Darlington's fulfilment centre

An Amazon drone at Darlington's fulfilment centre

Amazon drone boost as tech giant expands deliveries to 8,000 Darlington homes

Darlington’s people and traditions take centre stage at Hopetown

Darlington’s people and traditions take centre stage at Hopetown

New exhibition explores what belonging means in Darlington

Police stock image

Police stock image

Items stolen from Darlington home targeted in burglary as police launch probe

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Person taken to hospital after car flips onto side in Darlington crash

Platform 2 Café in Darlington has announced a new festive attraction, The Platform Express, featuring Santa, elf workshops, storytime and Christmas treats.

Platform 2 Café in Darlington has announced a new festive attraction, The Platform Express, featuring Santa, elf workshops, storytime and Christmas treats.

Darlington café reveals festive Santa attraction with elf workshops and gifts

Anti-social behaviour

Public meeting called over 'out of control' off-road bikes in Darlington

Mouhyedin Alkhalil who fled Syria in 2012

Mouhyedin Alkhalil who fled Syria in 2012

Falafel Fella who sought refuge in Darlington vows to help struggling families

Sadikur Khondokar, Foy Ahmed, Abdel Kibreha, Archie Hammond, Anais Garcha, Shuhel Ahmed, Shumed Siddique, Khloe Connor, Madhia Rahman, Holly Cheetham

Sadikur Khondokar, Foy Ahmed, Abdel Kibreha, Archie Hammond, Anais Garcha, Shuhel Ahmed, Shumed Siddique, Khloe Connor, Madhia Rahman, Holly Cheetham

Award-winning County Durham restaurant named best in region ahead of new expansion

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the Echo manifesto

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the Echo manifesto

Prime Minister vows to ensure concerns raised in Echo manifesto are 'taken seriously'

Fourteen workers at a Darlington machinery depot have lost their jobs after a major UK business entered administration, prompting concern from local councillors.

Fourteen workers at a Darlington machinery depot have lost their jobs after a major UK business entered administration, prompting concern from local councillors.

Darlington councillors react to ‘devastating’ loss of 14 jobs after firm collapses

PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why it is important that people are prepared for emergencies and how to become more informed and connected through the free community safety messaging service.

PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why it is important that people are prepared for emergencies and how to become more informed and connected through the free community safety messaging service.

Why County Durham residents should prepare for emergencies - PCC Joy Allen

Molly Ingham cuts her cake on her 105th birthday

Molly Ingham cuts her cake on her 105th birthday

'Extra-special' great-great grandma Molly celebrates her 105th birthday in Darlington

Daniel and Agnieszka Maj opened Agnes Second Hand Darlington at 4 Stonebridge on Monday, October 26, selling a range of affordable, pre-loved clothing.

Daniel and Agnieszka Maj opened Agnes Second Hand Darlington at 4 Stonebridge on Monday, October 26, selling a range of affordable, pre-loved clothing.

Darlington couple open new second-hand clothes shop after 'spotting gap' in town

Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a dad who died when his van crashed into a tree in Darlington, including one message, which tragically read:

Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a dad who died when his van crashed into a tree in Darlington, including one message, which tragically read:

Partner of dad killed in Darlington crash vows to 'take care of our little girl'

Jamie Robertson leaving Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court

Jamie Robertson leaving Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court

'It's your fault' - Homeless man's racist rant before biting police officer

Haughton le Skerne Remembrance display

Haughton le Skerne Remembrance display

Clubs and societies

In photos - Darlington knitters honour women in war with striking Remembrance display

Barnard Castle Preparatory School new starters

Barnard Castle Preparatory School new starters

FIRST CLASS PICTURES

First Class 2026: See the 28 County Durham and Darlington schools taking part

Molson Group's Darlington site.

Molson Group's Darlington site.

Jobs and careers

Administrators confirm number of redundancies at Darlington as major firm collapses

Delicious, Darlington

Delicious, Darlington

Search launched for best coffee shop in County Durham and Darlington

Heartbreaking floral tributes, including a message to a much-loved dad, have been left after a man died when his van hit a tree in Darlington.

Heartbreaking floral tributes, including a message to a much-loved dad, have been left after a man died when his van hit a tree in Darlington.

Heartbreaking floral tributes left to dad killed in Darlington van smash

Captain Hugh Russell Wilson, of Langholm Crescent, Darlington, who was killed at the Battle of the Somme

Captain Hugh Russell Wilson, of Langholm Crescent, Darlington, who was killed at the Battle of the Somme

Darlington captain drew 'short straw' before being shot through heart at the Somme

Stapleton Bank, Cleasby, in Richmondshire

Stapleton Bank, Cleasby, in Richmondshire

Man, 23, walking with friend dies after being hit by car in village near Darlington

Remebrance Parade in Durham Market Square.

Remebrance Parade in Durham Market Square.

Pictures as thousands fall silent in remembrance across County Durham and Darlington

Headlam Hall's rich history and luxury offering earns glowing reviews from guests

LIVE - County Durham and Darlington to fall silent for Remembrance Sunday

LIVE - County Durham and Darlington to fall silent for Remembrance Sunday

RECAP - County Durham and Darlington fall silent for Remembrance Sunday

Ross, known online as Its Ross, visited The William Stead and The Tanners Hall in Darlington during his nationwide challenge, which involves drinking a pint in every Wetherspoons branch in the country.

Ross, known online as Its Ross, visited The William Stead and The Tanners Hall in Darlington during his nationwide challenge, which involves drinking a pint in every Wetherspoons branch in the country.

TikToker visiting every Wetherspoons in UK gives verdict on Darlington pubs

Phil Gamble and partner Jessica, who operate The Hoptimist on Tubwell Row in Darlington, have announced they are the new operators of The Isaac Wilson in Middlesbrough.

Phil Gamble and partner Jessica, who operate The Hoptimist on Tubwell Row in Darlington, have announced they are the new operators of The Isaac Wilson in Middlesbrough.

Darlington couple to take over well-known pub with 'big plans'

Deli-cious: The family-run Darlington café bringing Greek flavours and speciality coffee to High Row

Deli-cious: The family-run Darlington café bringing Greek flavours and speciality coffee to High Row

The family-run Darlington café winning fans with Greek food and homemade treats

Blacketts Records and Entertainment, based at 75 Skinnergate, has confirmed its last opening day will be Friday, November 7.

Blacketts Records and Entertainment, based at 75 Skinnergate, has confirmed its last opening day will be Friday, November 7.

Independent Darlington record shop closes after more than 30 years in town

Plaques are put in place to show the names of people who died during the First World War but were not included on the Memorial Hall walls at Darlington Memorial Hospital. From left: Chris Lloyd, digital matron Emma Arrowsmith, Paul Stephenson whose

Plaques are put in place to show the names of people who died during the First World War but were not included on the Memorial Hall walls at Darlington Memorial Hospital. From left: Chris Lloyd, digital matron Emma Arrowsmith, Paul Stephenson whose

The 113 Darlington men who died at the Somme and the shocking fate of more than half

Second World War veteran Harold Hodgson celebrated his 107th birthday with 303 cards, family and friends as he revealed his secret to a long life.

Second World War veteran Harold Hodgson celebrated his 107th birthday with 303 cards, family and friends as he revealed his secret to a long life.

WW2 veteran Harold reveals secret to long life as Darlington's oldest man turns 107

A man has denied murdering his sister after a fatal crash on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire

A man has denied murdering his sister after a fatal crash on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire

Man denies murdering his sister in Darlington A1(M) crash as trial date set

Molson Group's Darlington site.

Molson Group's Darlington site.

Major employer with Darlington site enters administration as 203 jobs lost

The tomahawk sharing board with triple-cooked chips, fries, onion rings and coleslaw at The Loft

The tomahawk sharing board with triple-cooked chips, fries, onion rings and coleslaw at The Loft

EATING OUT REVIEW

What we thought of this Darlington steakhouse where the tomahawk stole the show

Conveniently located for accessing Darlington town centre, this home in Blackwell is spacious and stylish

Conveniently located for accessing Darlington town centre, this home in Blackwell is spacious and stylish

Inside £735,000 Darlington home with stunning open-plan room stretching nearly 40ft

Cllr Anne-Marie Curry.

Cllr Anne-Marie Curry.

'Dangerous' cannibal rats 'attacking people' on rubbish-strewn Darlington street

New Darlington manager Craig Elliott, who has signed a deal until the end of the 2028-29 season

New Darlington manager Craig Elliott, who has signed a deal until the end of the 2028-29 season

Darlington appoint Craig Elliott as new boss at Blackwell Meadows on deal until 2029

Best secondary schools in Darlington revealed in new government GCSE rankings

Police presence on Woodland Road following the crash

Police presence on Woodland Road following the crash

Tragedy as man dies in Darlington crash which saw van smash into tree

The aftermath of the incident involving the van

The aftermath of the incident involving the van

Northern Echo van stripped of front end overnight in Darlington car park

Woodland Road, Darlington - police presence

Woodland Road, Darlington - police presence

Everything we know so far about serious Darlington crash as van hits tree

Police on Woodland Road, Darlington

Police on Woodland Road, Darlington

Police and paramedics called after van crashes in Darlington

LIVE - Darlington road to be closed 'for a number of hours' as police attend 'incident'

LIVE - Darlington road to be closed 'for a number of hours' as police attend 'incident'

LIVE - Darlington road reopens after serious crash that sees van hit a tree - updates

Local government

Darlington MP demands tougher action on illegal off-road organised crime bikes

Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman returns to Darlington next weekend with tickets selling fast

Darlington Borough Council

Darlington Borough Council

Darlington Borough Council

Darlington landlord slapped with £12k fine over electrical safety failings

Yarnbombing creations made by The Whinfield Yarn Bombers

Yarnbombing creations made by The Whinfield Yarn Bombers

Clubs and societies

Yarn bombers transform Darlington neighbourhood with moving Remembrance tribute

Darlington College fundraisers

Darlington College fundraisers

Darlington College staff walk 17 miles to support mental health charity

Vulnerable children are being put at risk of exploitation and abuse by being placed in unregulated homes, including in Airbnbs, Durham PCC Joy Allen warned.

Vulnerable children are being put at risk of exploitation and abuse by being placed in unregulated homes, including in Airbnbs, Durham PCC Joy Allen warned.

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

County Durham children put 'at risk' as some placed in Airbnbs and unregulated homes

Zitu Ali at Spice Island in Darlington

Zitu Ali at Spice Island in Darlington

'Second to none' Darlington takeaway up for best curry house award

Nuha Alom and Macauley MacDonald (inset) and their toy exchange.

Nuha Alom and Macauley MacDonald (inset) and their toy exchange.

Darlington toy exchange at risk of closure as owners rush to find home for Christmas

Children at the Pride in Place community engagement event at Bank Top

Children at the Pride in Place community engagement event at Bank Top

Local government

Communities have their say on £20m Darlington Pride in Place investment