Darlington

The performance will feature Gareth Gates who heads the cast of the theatre’s rendition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Credit: STUART BOULTON

Curtain falls on rehearsals as Darlington Hippodrome prepares Snow White show

Peter Gibson, Darlington MP

OPINION: PETER GIBSON Four years on, why being MP for Darlington is the best job in the world

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Fine for no insurance

Six motorists named and fined for no insurance in County Durham and Darlington

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Missing Middlesbrough man Dean.

Police searching for man last spotted on Thursday morning - have you seen Dean?

These dogs at Darlington Dogs Trust are all looking for new forever homes this Christmas.

Eight Darlington dogs (including inseparable duo) looking for a forever home

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ECHO MEMORIES Own a piece of Darlington newspaper history as historic letter goes under hammer

Darlington Cares and Coats for Christmas

THE ECHO SAYS... Go on! Feel warm - join our campaign and give a coat this Christmas

The Northern Echo's Coats for Christmas campaign

COATS FOR CHRISTMAS Coats for Christmas: The Northern Echo launches its winter clothes appeal

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Over two thirds of the local authority’s expenditure is currently spent on adult and children’s social care

Vulnerable children seeking help in Darlington up by 100% - amid funding crisis

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LIVE: Darlington and County Durham Traffic, Travel News and Weather

LIVE: Breaking News, Traffic, Travel - trains cancelled due to strikes & reports of A689 crash

Darlington Post Office workers outside the Albert Hill Club in Darlington. Picture courtesy of the Darlington Centre for Local Studies

ECHO MEMORIES Charabanc picture sheds light on a curious corner of Darlington

Ken Longstaff being helped with his painting by Miriam Balogun from Care Matters

Sponsored How a growing North-East company is demonstrating the art of caring

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A pedesrian was seriously injured when hit by a car on the A66 in Darlington

Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car in Darlington now 'stable'

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LIVE: Severe delays on busy Darlington road following reports of incident - updates

LIVE: Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by vehicle in Darlington now 'stable'

LIVE: Darlington and County Durham traffic, travel and Met Office weather

County Durham crash RECAP: One person in hospital following early morning collision

Babul's, in Darlington, will open for Christmas.

Darlington restaurant to open on Christmas Day to help those in need

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The otter was spotted on the riverbanks of Darlington

Surprise as otter seen on the river banks of Darlington in 'rare' sighting

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Darlington's 2023-24 away shirt, now sponsored by The Unknown Creative

Darlington have new sponsor for away kit

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Happy scenes at Bishop Barrington Academy as Jolly Jumper Day gets underway

Jolly good show as County Durham pupils and staff wear festive jumpers for charity

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St Cuthbert's Church clock, Darlington.

Last attempt to save historic Darlington church as roof damage becomes critical

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St Johns The Evangelist Church, on Neasham Road

Historic Darlington church dating back to 1849 goes up for sale for £200,000

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Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash on the A66 near Darlngton

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car on outskirts of Darlington

Great North Air Ambulance

This is why an air ambulance landed in a Darlington park today

Mr Simon Gray was a geography teacher at Hurworth School in Darlington at the time.

Darlington teacher who was 'over-familiar' with pupils banned from the classroom

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A police officer

Police find missing Darlington teenager

Andrew Craddock. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Exclusive 'People want to feel good about their money, their homes and their cost of living'

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J Davison & Sons painter's shop on the corner of Quebec Street and East Street, opposite Darlington library, in a postcard picture taken before 1900

ECHO MEMORIES Library corner with a link to Darlington's most mysterious murder

Darlington roofer stole eldery couple's savings after claiming he had diarrhoea

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A man has been arrested following a Darlington crime wave and charged with 31 offences Credit: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Man jailed for 31 offences after spate of crimes in Darlington

High Coniscliffe Church of England Primary School in Darlington has been forced to close due to a power cut.

Darlington primary school forced to close

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Smithfield Road in Darlington

Start date of 25-week Darlington road closure pushed back to 2024

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Joan Young spent 40 years as a nurse in Darlington, Stockton and Barnard Castle

ECHO MEMORIES Joan Young writes third book about her Memorial nursing memories

LIVE: Flooding at Easington service station on A19

LIVE: Flooding at service station off A19 as heavy rain melts snow

North Road Retail Park in Darlington

Paramedics called out to a 'medical incident' at Darlington retail park

The police vehicle crashed into the front of a property on Elmfield Terrace on Sunday (December 3) evening.

Officer behind wheel of police car that crashed into house suspended from driving

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Pictures show the damage left to a Darlington home after a police car crashed through the garden wall and into the front of the house.

Pictures show damage as house boarded up after police car crashes through wall

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A group of rescue dogs from Darlington Dog's Trust are looking for their forever homes.

Darlington Dog's Trust: 6 dogs still looking for a forever home this winter

Development and ambition at the airport

Teesside Airport is boldness and aspiration - we need it to succeed

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Council tax increases on empty and second homes in Darlington have been criticised by landlords

Council tax rates for second and empty homes in Darlington to increase

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Former Government adviser appointed chair of Darlington net zero group

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Woodlands in Darlington

Independent hospital in North East named as one of best places to work

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Police car hit Darlington house

Police issue statement over response car that crashed into Darlington house

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Police car hit Darlington house

Police car smashes into the front of Darlington house

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A council vote supporting calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza was voted down by councillors.

Darlington council vote calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza voted down

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Chris McEwan has been selected as Labour's candidate to take on Ben Houchen in next year's Tees Valley Mayoral elections.

Darlington councillor denies claim he's 'distracted' by Tees Valley mayor race

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Opening on Saturday (December 2), Gravy.HoF opened up to a host of excited customers

Excitement as new gravy-inspired food stall opens its doors in Darlington

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One-legged Darlington man Graham Batty's cannabis farm was found after he torched his own caravan

One-legged man's cannabis farm found after he set fire to his own caravan

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The performance will feature Gareth Gates who heads the cast of the theatre’s rendition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

Pop star and The Chase icon to perform at Darlington Hippodrome this Christmas

Six motorists have been named and fined in court after being caught speeding in County Durham

Six drivers caught speeding on County Durham and Darlington roads this week

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A fabulous picture of Auckland House, in Bishop Auckland Market Place, with a horsedrawn LNER delivery arriving. Picture courtesy of John Askwith

ECHO MEMORIES How the county was clothed and clogged by Doggarts, the Harrods of Bishop Auckland

Chief Constable Rachel Bacon in Crook, County Durham

New Durham police chief to put more officers on the streets to respond to crime

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Darlington residents can expect a largely dry and bright day, following on from a cold and frosty start on Sunday (December 3) Credit: MIKE HUGHES

North East weather: Met Office forecast predicts 'risk of ice' and wintry showers

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

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

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The Guru building in Darlington

New venture of popular Darlington business to move into former Guru Boutique

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