School absentee figures cut by half

6:33pm Friday 9th May 2008

THE number of persistently absent school pupils in Darlington has fallen by half, it has been revealed.

Motorcyclists told to take a second to enjoy the dales

10:10am Friday 9th May 2008

POLICE are hoping a new road safety campaign will cut the number of motorcycle accidents on the roads in Teesdale and Weardale.

House's Georgian glory to be restored

9:55am Friday 9th May 2008

A LANDMARK house near one of Darlingtons major parks is set to have its Georgian features restored - after being left derelict and vandalised for years.

Canines for the cause

9:32am Friday 9th May 2008

DOGS in County Durham have been doing their bit for charity this week by taking part in a sponsored agility test.

Wardens call on public to give dog fouling tip-offs

9:20am Thursday 8th May 2008

TOWNSPEOPLE in Darlington are being asked to report incidences of dog fouling in streets and parks.

Police chief outlines reasons for crime fall

6:20am Wednesday 7th May 2008

POLICE in Darlington have hailed a series of initiatives with being behind this year's 25 per cent reduction in criminal offences in the town.

Parish councillor threatens legal action over allegations

6:59am Saturday 3rd May 2008

A COUNCILLOR has said she is taking legal advice on whether the actions of fellow councillors who reported her to the Standards Board were malicious or merely misguided.

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Teesdale 's success with rare grouse to be UK blueprint

9:05am Friday 2nd May 2008

A CAMPAIGN to save the rare black grouse from extinction has been such a success in the North East that a plan was announced yesterday to repeat it in other parts of the country.

Club nears backing for its first concert

8:20am Friday 2nd May 2008

LEGAL documents relating to the staging of an Elton John concert could move a step closer to being signed if councillors back plans from football club bosses.

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Deal in sight for village split by land dispute

8:02am Friday 2nd May 2008

A DISPUTE between a parish council and a neighbour which has troubled a village for more than two years may have finally reached a compromise.

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