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A launderette and a penguin as Darlington joins the great Festival of Britain
51+ min ago (948+ words) SEVENTY-FIVE years ago this summer, the nation was trying to pull itself out of its post-war malaise by holding the Festival of Britain. It was a deliberate attempt to echo the 1851 Great Exhibition which Prince Albert had organised in London’s…...
Inside a £2.25m mansion in one of the County Durham's most sought-after areas
51+ min ago (686+ words) Were you given carte blanche to build the home of your dreams – a property that encompassed everything you could need or want in the perfect location – the chances are it wouldn’t be too far removed from Isabella House, a truly…...
Inside story of how Middlesbrough signed 'special' Radek Vitek from Manchester United
51+ min ago (1292+ words) RADEK Vitek's loan spell at Bristol City started and ended with high praise. The Robins stunned Sheffield United 4-1 at Bramall Lane on the first day of last term, but the scoreline was harsh on the Blades, who had more than…...
Volunteers roll up sleeves to tidy County Durham nature reserve
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (125+ words) Volunteers have rolled up their sleeves to help tidy a County Durham nature reserve, with hopes of building greater community support for the site in the months ahead. Members of the East Durham Group of the County Durham Green Party…...
Darlington death notices and funeral announcements from The Northern Echo
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (1083+ words) Darlington has published 27 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, The Northern Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. Here are the most recent notices placed in The Northern…...
Durham NHS Trust's top boss talks trans row regret and Darlington hospital water
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (1746+ words) County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has faced intense scrutiny following a series of controversies, including failures in its breast cancer service, concerns over staff speaking up, the handling of a tribunal involving transgender changing facilities, and ongoing problems…...
Judge's full sentencing remarks after vulnerable Aycliffe woman 'butchered' at home
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (1481+ words) Here are the judge's full remarks following the brutal killing of a vulnerable woman stabbed to death in her Newton Aycliffe home. Angela Lloyd, who was 56 and used a wheelchair due to a muscle-wasting condition, was fatally stabbed at her…...
Dad who returned to UK after son's cancer diagnosis sets up website to boost town
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (854+ words) A dad who “dropped everything” and moved back to the UK after his 18-month-old was diagnosed with cancer has launched a new website to promote Yarm businesses. Web developer James Mills and his wife Fiona Mills were living in Dubai…...
Council accused of ‘environmental neglect’ as giant weeds take hold in planter
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (219+ words) Middlesbrough Council has been accused of “environmental neglect” after a large pavement planter on one of the town’s main thoroughfares was overtaken by giant weeds. Independent councillor Joan McTigue said a friend had previously given up “time, money and staff…...
Banned driver was found 'screaming in pain' after crashing into tree in police chase
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (283+ words) A banned driver was found screaming in pain after crashing into a tree during a police chase, a court heard. Cameron Tom Lowther appeared at Durham Crown Court on Friday (August 7) expecting to be sentenced for failing to stop for…...