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Government hearing into controversial Darlington solar farm hears concerns
A public hearing into plans for a controversial solar farm between Darlington and Stockton has begun. Officials representing the Government Planning Inspectorate, the applicant, and residents were present in Darlington on Tuesday and Wednesday
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Red Arrows wow crowds as they fly over North East skies during stunning display
The Red Arrows wowed crowds on Thursday (July 25) after flying over the North East and North Yorkshire during a flight display. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team flew over large parts of North Yorkshire, and Darlington, with people even spotting
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'Ghost town' fears after House of Fraser building in Darlington goes up for sale
Shoppers say they fear Darlington will become a “ghost town” after the House of Fraser building was put up for sale - leaving its future in the town uncertain. The Northern Echo revealed on Tuesday that the former Binns building had been put on
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Blue jellyfish 'invade' beach as high temperatures bring them on to sand
Groups of blue jellyfish have been spotted on a North East beach after high temperatures in the water have brought the sea creatures onto the sands of the region. On Sunday (July 21), the blue jellyfish were spotted at Redcar Beach - with the
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Man to go on trial next month over death of motorcyclist on A684
A man is due to go on trial next month after being charged with causing the death of a motorcyclist on the A684 near Bedale. in a crash in North Yorkshire. On July 10, 2022, Gregory Newcombe, 26, from Romanby, died when the Harley Davidson he
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Darlington barbershop 'ransacked' after brick hurled at door during break-in
A popular Darlington barbershop was 'ransacked' overnight after a brick was hurled through its front door by two intruders. Oakley's Barber Shop, on Bondgate, has been left “smashed up” after being broken into the early hours of Monday morning
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"Council tax works against levelling up": Data shows Darlington residents losing out
People in Darlington are losing out due to the "absurd" council tax system, new data suggests. The Institute for Fiscal Studies has called on the Government to reform council tax, which is currently calculated using a property's estimated value
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Plans to turn former fire service HQ into social housing scrapped after concerns
Plans to turn a former fire service HQ into a 16-bedroom social housing building have been withdrawn after concerns about introducing residential properties into an industrial estate. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's former Northallerton
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Do women really feel safe on the streets of Darlington? Here's what they said
Violence against women and girls has been labelled a "national emergency" by key figures as rates of abuse in the North East soar. But how safe do women really feel on a day to day basis? We went to find out. At least one in every 12 women will
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Join Kynren's first night on July 27 for an incredible, immersive experience!
Performing to a crowd in the 8,000-seater tribune, Kynren’s ensemble will bring to life the tale of England’s 2,000-year history on the seven-and-a-half-acre outdoor stage featuring daring stunts, skilful horsemanship, mass choreography, pyrotechnics
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Wait goes on for sports village site to open in full as weeds take over allotments
A council says it “shares the frustrations of residents” as the wait goes on for facilities at a leisure development to be fully open. The Northallerton Sports Village site has been beset with delays and complications over the last two years, and