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Darlington actress Zoe Birkett on starring as Tina Turner in 'dream' musical role
Darlington’s Zoe Birkett has taken up her “dream” role treading the boards as Tina Turner in the West End. The Darlington-raised actor shot to stardom girl on Pop Idol in 2001 when she was the highest-placing girl at just 16 years old. She
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Doggy drama that turned out to be a common - but potentially-fatal - condition
We’ve had another dog-related drama this week, and as it is something I’ve not personally had to deal with before, despite ten years of looking after other people’s pooches, I am assuming there are some of you who also may not know about it. Therefore
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Climate change, biodiversity loss and threats to food production and security
North Yorkshire is one of England’s most important farming regions, famous for its quality livestock and produce, with agriculture a mainstay of the region’s economy for centuries. Food security occurs when all people are able to access enough
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Durham's Police Commissioner asks government to lower drink-driving limit
Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner has called on the government to lower the drink-driving limit. Speaking at an event for the British Medical Association, PCC Joy Allen said the current limit was among 'the highest in the world'. Ms Allen
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Historic 18th Century hall now on the market for £2.3m
Built in 1722 for the Dougill family – from which it takes its name – Dougill Hall has not only lived through momentous historical events but seen owners come and go during the intervening years, with various alterations and improvements carried out
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Signs go up on A66 Darlington building as drive-thru site confirmed as Starbucks
Signs have gone up on a new drive-thru building on the A66 on the outskirts of Darlington, as Starbucks has been confirmed as the owners of the site. Building work on the development has been ongoing since the start of the year at the former Akbar
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Emotional tributes to Darlington schoolgirl Scarlett as memorial tree unveiled
A memorial tree has been unveiled in Darlington for Scarlett Vickers, giving her friends and family space to remember the late teenager. Today (Saturday, July 13), a tree at Eastbourne Park Community Hub was dedicated to Scarlett, adorned with
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Readers' pictures: Beautiful blooms and stunning views
This week’s selection of readers’ pictures are blooming marvellous! To see your photos in this section, email dst@nne.co.uk including your name and where the picture was taken, or submit them online by going to www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk