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Mayor and health boss have 'good open conversation' about new hospital pledge
Police finally set to move into town hall space
‘Land train’ set to be trialled in North Yorkshire town next month
‘Confusion’ at instructions to volunteer litter pickers, councillor says
New health centre 'will provide another 100,000 appointments a year'
Developer claims housing plan is attractive, distinctive and aspirational
Popular Darlington restaurant facing licence review over 'illegal working'
Location of 5G phone mast is ‘absurd’ says councillor
Darlington Council defends reintroduction of town centre parking fees one year on
Approved conversion of Spa Baths to continue city’s ‘renaissance’
Public reassured over ‘absolute shambles’ square improvements
Call for illegal use of blue badge parking permits to be tackled
Recycling collection in North Yorkshire could see two wheelie bins used
Scores of objections lodged to controversial garden village plans
Council offices finally sold after plans to create care home on site fall through
Park authority's plan to transform HQ into luxury homes set for approval
Public toilets in popular tourist village to see major refurbishment
Non-profit community groups in Richmond join forces
County Durham bridge to be rebuilt 'piece-by-piece' and restored to former glory
Reports of skin rashes and headaches linked to 'rotten eggs' smell from quarry
Conversion of 119-year old Spa Baths set for go-ahead
Councillors clash over future of historic city market
Weather fails to dampen spirits at 'joyful' seaside festival
Plans unveiled for up to 285 homes on North East farmland
Town centre changes revealed in levelling-up fund scheme
Restaurant licence revoked after it was found employing illegal worker
National park authority complained about councillor's 'abusive' comments in D&S Times
‘Enormous’ dust clouds aggravate residents during work on new housing estate
Work starts to improve Bishop Auckland heritage railway site after £900,000 funding
Tributes flood in after North East councillor who served ward for 17 years dies
North Yorkshire Council defends climate change progress
Work on former Echo HQ in Darlington uncovers hidden treasures after plans unveiled
£520,000 funding boost to improve Darlington nightlife and crackdown on crime
Uber granted licence to operate private-hire taxis in Darlington
Up to 50 Afghan families to arrive in Catterick Garrison after social media rumours
Council to consider Uber's taxi licence in Darlington amid concern from cabbies
Transformation of chapel into cafe and community hub 'exceeds expectations'
Primary school in special measures to merge classrooms
Villagers’ dismay as much-needed affordable housing scheme stalls
Major redevelopment to create 'cafe culture' in Darlington town centre
Excitement for Darlington as new Government hub to be built in town centre
MP's anger at claim County Durham rail project was scrapped by Tories without notice
Plea to owners of Dales housing sites to 'get on building'
Councillor resigns following ‘inflammatory’ and ‘harmful’ comments posted online
Mayor's £1bn of transport schemes in doubt over national funding gap
Contrasting advice over North Yorkshire solar farm plans
Tory wipeout at General Election revealed as party won just one County Durham ward
Row continues as Lib Dem councillor quits local group after previous suspension
Speed limit on A61 Ripon road could be introduced by spring
Councillors call for Yorkshire Water boss to refuse £371k bonus
Major roadworks to take place on main road through North Yorkshire market town
Darlington shop closes down after criticising redevelopment of town centre
Plans for Darlington Treasury building changed - but due to be approved next week
Delight as £2.1m Dales floods project moves forward