POLICE forces have launched spot checks on motorists and pedestrians to tackle a minority of people who are ignoring stark government warnings to avoid non-essential journeys. Durham Constabulary and North Yorkshire Police launched the unprecedented
PROPOSALS to build an expansive hotel and restaurant and a country goods superstore on farm fields on edge of a market town have received a mixed reception. Garden and farm supplies retailer Sam Turner and Sons and pubs with rooms chain Inn Collection
A WELL known lollipop man has temporarily put down his stick after two decades of protecting children on their school run. 84-year-old Albert Carter, has stood out on West Auckland Road, in Darlington as a lollipop man for over 20 years after retiring
A 60-TON tender tank which is part of a project to build Britain's most powerful steam locomotive has arrived in Darlington. The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is trying to construct a new Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales at Darlington Locomotive
FEARS of loss of pay may stop employees from speaking out about coronavirus symptoms and see them continue to work, putting their own and other people's lives at risk, a zero-hour contract worker has said. Darlington woman Julie Meek was sent home
