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Did a dandy highwayman like Dick Turpin ever terrorise Darlington or south Durham?
Where did highwaymen hide out during the golden age of roadside robbery, and did Dick Turpin ever make his hang-out in a inn on the edge of Darlington? These, any many other questions, spring to mind following our articles on Ravensford, a farm
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Darlington Council hunting for new top bosses - including £153,000 chief executive
Darlington Borough Council is looking for new executives amid a major upheaval of its senior leadership team. The local authority is undergoing a restructuring after several department chiefs, including the chief executive Ian Williams, announced
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Supermarket plans prompt road safety fears as Lidl and council come under fire
Concern has been expressed about “catastrophic” road safety impacts from a new Lidl store being built next to Redcar Racecourse. The supermarket chain struck a deal to build on land previously used for horsebox parking and construction is now underway
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Police called to investigate Darlington burglary find cannabis farm
Police who were called to investigate reports of a burglary in Darlington say they found a cannabis farm. Multiple police vehicles and crime scene investigators were seen on Greenbank Road in Darlington on Friday (October 18) following reports
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Busy road undergoing major maintenance work to close for one day
A busy road currently undergoing major maintenance work is set to close for one day. Leven Bank Road, between Yarm and Ingleby Barwick, will see a temporary road closure to allow for "important maintenance work to be carried out safely and efficiently
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following incident
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident last week. Police have confirmed that a 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Guisborough last week (October 16
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‘We're half way there!’ Music venue’s share offer is a big hit
A North East grassroots music venue’s share offer has proved to be a big hit with £25,000 raised in a few weeks. That means The Forum Music Centre, in Darlington, is already halfway towards its ambitious £50,000 target aimed at securing its future
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Latest pictures showing progress of Darlington Station revamp 'marching on for 2025'
Here are the latest pictures showing progress with the £140m Darlington Station Project. Tees Combined Authority said the project is "marching on ready for the end of 2025". The Eastern Gateway entrance hall and car park have taken shape -
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County Durham museum shows never before seen items from fashion designer's collection
A County Durham museum is highlighting a golden decade of design with never before shown objects from the private collection of one of the UK's most influential fashion designers. Fashion and art from the golden decade of design features in an
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Pictures as fashion show starring hospice charity shop clothing raises thousands
A charity fashion show celebrating ‘pre-loved’ clothing has raised thousands of pounds for a North East hospice. The event, organised by Darlington-based influencer Claire Irons, featured volunteers modelling dozens of outfits, all of which had
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Quad bikes worth £80,000 stolen from business in North Yorkshire town
Twelve quad bikes worth £80,000 have been stolen from a North Yorkshire business premises. North Yorkshire Police said a flat-bed lorry and white cab entered the Thirsk Rural Business Centre and suspects cut open a fence panel, and stole the machines
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Cutting nature-friendly farming budget would be act of self harm, say Tory MPs
Conservative MPs have urged the Government not to cut the budget for nature-friendly farming, saying it would harm food security and threaten farmers’ livelihoods. The Chancellor is reportedly considering a £100m cut to funding for nature-friendly
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Darlington Market to launch 'Social Canteen' initiative with £5 two-course meals
A top TV chef has teamed up with Darlington Market bosses to launch a new social kitchen initiative in a bid to draw in more diners. Chef Matei Baran is next week (Tuesday, October 29) set to launch the ‘Social Canteen’ within the popular market
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Are you ready to start your adoption journey?
From today until Sunday, National Adoption Week 2024 will be shining a light on adoption and how, by adopting, you can become involved in changing a child’s life. Adopt Coast to Coast, the regional adoption agency for Durham, and Together for Children
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Road by railway station to close for level crossing works as drivers warned
Network Rail has confirmed the closure of Romanby Road, Northallerton to carry out works to a level crossing. Romanby Road and a small section of the railway will be completely shut from the early hours of Saturday, October 26, until 5am on Monday