PERFORMERS from across the globe are set to take to the streets to bring a taste of one of the region’s most popular and long-running international festivals to Darlington. This year is the 55th Billingham International Folklore Festival of World
FARMING Minister George Eustice has been called on to support those affected by last week's devastating flash flooding in parts of Upper Swaledale, Arkengarthdale and Wensleydale. The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) wrote to him and
FLOOD-hit communities are set to benefit from up to £5m in central government funding thanks to the efforts of MP Rishi Sunak. The £3m cost of replacing and repairing bridges will be covered by the Department of Transport. The one-off, exceptional
AWARD-winning poet Benjamin Zephaniah will hit the road in September for the latest leg of his latest UK tour. His show visits the Princess Alexandra Auditorium in Yarm on Saturday 7 and follows the publication of his autobiography, The Life And
REDCAR’S vibrant Steel Gala returns this year for a day of celebrations and traditional entertainment in Dormanstown. The Gala will take place on Sunday August 18 at the Corus Club and will run from 10am until 5pm. The event is in celebration
A SPECIAL council meeting has been arranged after planning conditions for a controversial housing scheme were approved following a review by the planning inspectorate. A scheme to build 198 houses on land to the rear of Grendon Gardens and High
A TRAINING session which aims to encourage people to get involved with raising awareness on dementia, is set to take place at North Park care home in Darlington. The session aims to increase participants understanding of the illness and will give
